baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2353421-A (GB)
Title: Determining the position between two parts which move relative to each other
Inventor: GLIMM ANDREAS
IPC: H03M1/28
Filed: 2000-08-15
Abstract: Apparatus for determining the position between two parts which move relative to each other comprises a linear sensor arrangement, a length or angle scale consisting of a sequence of transparent and non-transparent fields, an illuminating device and elements for imaging at least one section of the scale on to the sensing arrangement. The entire length or angle scale is subdivided into <B>n</B> equal-length graduated sections, wherein each section contains a sequence of transparent and non-transparent marks and the sequence represents as the rough value coding in each case in succession a number 11 which is allocated to the relevant section and is binary coded with <B>k</B> bits and as a reference mark 10 a fixed reoccurring number which is likewise binary coded with <B>k</B> bits. Each code bit is of equal length and is formed from a transparent field and an equal-length non-transparent field (half bit), wherein the binary information is taken from the sequence of the two half-bits.
Patent GB-2358436-A (GB)
Title: Valve operating system in internal combustion engines
Inventor: TANAKA CHIKARA
IPC: F01L13/00
Filed: 2001-01-18
Abstract: A valve operating system in an internal combustion engine includes an associative-operation switchover means 80 capable of switching over the associative operation of a pair of rocker arms disposed adjacent each other and the releasing of the associative-operation. The associative-operation switchover means is provided between a plurality of rocker arms 34, 35, 36 including the rocker arms disposed adjacent each other. In such valve operating system, through-bores are coaxially provided in support walls 34b, 34c, 35b, 35c, 36b, 36c of the rocker arm, and opposite ends of a roller shaft 65, 67 are fitted and fixed in the through-bores. A spring-receiving member 91 is mounted to the roller shaft for receiving a return spring 84. Thus, when the roller shaft with the return spring of the associative-operation switchover means accommodated therein is mounted to the rocker arm, it is possible to facilitate the processing and to reduce the size and weight of the rocker arm.
Patent GB-2360557-A (GB)
Title: Transmission actuation system with actuators and valves having a common housing
Inventor: HARRIES DAVID ANTHONY
IPC: B60W30/18
Filed: 2001-03-02
Abstract: A hydraulic actuation system, eg for an automatic transmission, comprises a clutch actuator 22, gear engagement actuators 114, 115, a main control valve 120 and gear engagement control valves 144, 146. The actuators 22, 114, 115 and control valves 120, 144, 146 are mounted in a common housing to form a valve/actuator pack. This construction enables the hydraulic connections between the valves/actuators to be as short as possible and made of a non-compliant nature of the connections, any excess pressure in working chamber 118 will be dissipated by infinitesimal movement of the actuators 114, 115. Main control valve 120 selectively connects the actuator 22 to a pump 275 or to the reservoir 278. Engagement control valves 144, 146 selectively connects working chambers 11, 119 of the actuators 114, 115 to the main control valve 120 or to the reservoir 278.
Patent GB-2376396-A (GB)
Title: Computerised ocular motility assessment of lee screen test
Inventor: ASSAF AHMED ABDEL-RAHMAN
IPC: A61B3/08
Filed: 2001-03-29
Abstract: Computerised ocular motility assessment (of Lee screen test) test is described for the assessment of ocular motility disorders. This device consists of two large computer touch displayed screens with variable size display placed at fight angle to each other. A divider is placed between the two screens at 45 degrees to each screen. On the divider there is a mirror on each side. Additionally, there is a chin rest, which can be moved vertically and horizontally. There is enough space beyond the peripheral cardinal points to allow for the peripheral points to bee seen. This is also achieved by changing the size of the display (downwards and back upwards) until all the peripheral points are seen before the start of the test. The mirror serves to present an image of the screen with lines and cardinal points to the fixing eye. While the second blank screen serves as testing screen for the second eye. The blank screen has a background similar to that of the fixation screen. The patient touches the blank screen at the position he sees an object displayed at the fixation screen at different cardinal points to be tested on a time. Alternatively, a cursor (of various shapes) is moved on the blank screen until it appears to coincide in position with an object on the fixation screen situated at the cardinal points in turn. The computer records the touch position (or cursor position) for all the tested points. It plots the outcome of the test each screen for the corresponding eye. The test results can be printed, saved on file, and manipulated digitally.
Patent GB-2374911-A (GB)
Title: Connector
Inventor: CRISP RICHARD
IPC: A47F5/11
Filed: 2001-04-18
Abstract: A connector has a coupling portion (16) joined to first and second flaps (8, 10). The first and second flaps (8, 10) are hinged relative to one another so that they may be folded over one another so that the flaps (8, 10) lie in a face to face position. The flaps (8, 10) have inter-engaging fastening means for fastening them together in the face to face position.
Patent GB-2370921-A (GB)
Title: Monolithic LC components
Inventor: MATSUMURA SADAYUKI
IPC: H03H3/00
Filed: 2001-07-26
Abstract: A monolithic conduct includes a laminated stack of insulator sheets (42 to 48) and inductor via-holes 50a-50d and 51a to 51d) that are connected to each other in the direction in which the insulator sheets (42 to 48) are laminated, thereby forming columnar inductors (L1, L2). Coupling adjusting via-holes (59a to 59f) are also connected to each other in the direction in which the insulator sheets (42 to 48) are laminated, thereby forming a columnar coupling adjusting conductor (59). The columnar coupling adjusting conductor (59) is disposed between and substantially parallel to the columnar inductors L1, L2).
Patent GB-2378643-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner with edge suction
Inventor: JHUBOO PAUL MAHESWAR
IPC: A47L9/02
Filed: 2001-08-17
Abstract: The cleaning head of a vacuum cleaner is provided with suction ducts at the edges, so that dust and dirt can be cleaned right up to the edge of walls etc of an area being cleaned, and is provided with a control valve so that either the said edge ducts or the main floor suction nozzle can be connected to the vacuum source. In the embodiment the main body or head 2 has a floor aperture 4 through which dirt is removed from the floor and this has the usual roller 6. Air sucked in here is ducted via housing 5 to the first inlet port of a control valve 8. Also provided are lateral inlets 9A, 9B, 9C which communicate with internal guide channels 10A, 10B and 10C which terminate at inlet ports 11A, 11B and 11C of the valve 8. Operation of the valve e.g. by lever 16 causes airflow from either the inlets 9A-9C or from the floor aperture 4.
Patent GB-2365539-A (GB)
Title: Retinoscopes
Inventor: LITTLE MERVYN AUBREY
IPC: A61B1/00
Filed: 2000-06-20
Abstract: A streak retinoscope projects an elongate patch of light onto the retina of an eye under examination. A housing (1) contains means for rotating the patch relative to the eye and adjustable focusing means for focusing said patch on the eye. Both the rotation means and the adjustable focusing means adjusted by a single control member, such as a sleeve (62) which encircles at least part of the housing member. The control member is coupled at least to the rotation means (and preferably also to the focusing means) by a a magnetic linkage so as to permit rotation of the control member on the housing through at least one full revolution.
Patent GB-2387057-A (GB)
Title: Multi-generation compression using rounding effects to estimate previously used quantisation parameters
Inventor: PORTER ROBERT MARK STEPHAN
IPC: H04N7/26
Filed: 2002-03-28
Abstract: A data compression apparatus for performing data compression on input data comprises a quantisation parameter estimation arrangement for deriving an estimated value of a quantisation parameter used in a previous compression/decompression cycle applied to the input data, by detecting rounding effects in data values of at least a subset of the input data; and a parameter selection arrangement, responsive to the quantisation parameter estimation arrangement for selecting a quantisation parameter for use in compression of the input data.
Patent GB-2387952-A (GB)
Title: Novelty display device for a garment hanger
Inventor: BALL NIGEL WILLIAM
IPC: A47G25/28
Filed: 2002-04-24
Abstract: A novelty display device for use with a garment hanger of the type having a hook 12, shoulders 14, 16 for supporting a garment and an elongate neck 18 intermediate the hook and the shoulders. The novelty display device comprises first and second display panels 20, 22, connected together by a first fold 24), an aperture 30 in the first fold through which the neck 18 of the hanger may pass, and movement limiting means 32 engage the shoulders of the hanger to limit the extent to which the neck 18 passes through the aperture 30, so that in use the display panels 20, 22 cover the junction 42 between the neck and the shoulders of the hanger.
Patent GB-2372206-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seat
Inventor: KANEKO YOSHINOBU
IPC: B60N2/18
Filed: 2000-08-31
Abstract: A vehicle seat which has a frame (14), a plurality of zigzag springs (25, 25) attached between the side frame members (17, 17) of the frame (14), and a height adjusting mechanism (38) for vertically moving the frame (14) with respect to the vehicle body. The spring end (26) of each spring (25) is positioned near the centerline dividing the side member (17) into upper and lower parts so that the distance between the spring end (26) and the centerline may be shorter than the distance between the spring end (26) and the upper edge (30) of the side member (17). The arms (51, 52) and long link (53) of the height adjusting mechanism (38) are disposed outwardly of the side member (17).
Patent GB-2392166-A (GB)
Title: Composition separable into two phases
Inventor: LU ROBERT ZHONG
IPC: C11D1/94
Filed: 2002-08-22
Abstract: A composition which separates into two phases upon standing comprises at least one cationic surfactant having germicidal properties, at least one nonionic surfactant, an amphoteric surfactant and/or an anionic surfactant having irritation mitigating properties, at least one electrolyte, and the balance, water. Other components selected from pH buffers and agents, colourants, dyes, fragrances, fragrance stabilisers, and viscosity modifiers may be optionally included. Typically, the majority of the cationic and nonionic surfactants as well as the irritation mitigating component are found in the upper layer while the electrolyte is typically located in the lower layer. The electrolyte may be selected from sodium chloride, sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium citrate. In a further aspect, the composition comprises 0.01-10 wt.% of the cationic surfactant, 0.1-10 wt.% of the nonionic surfactant, 0.1-10 wt.% of the irritation mitigating component, and 0.01-5 wt.% of the electrolyte.
Patent GB-2392401-A (GB)
Title: Painting mask for fence post
Inventor: BIRNIE RICHARD
IPC: B05B15/04
Filed: 2002-08-24
Abstract: A post guard (mask) is a moveable plastic shroud that covers front and side edges of concrete fence posts. The guard can be moved up and down by a handle to provide cover for the post in an area that is being painted or sprayed. The post guard also comprises of a plastic drip tray that fits under the bottom edge of the fence panel. This has a groove along its outer edge to remove excess liquid away from a concrete base panel.
Patent GB-2383903-A (GB)
Title: PCB connector device having daughter board retainer with selectively locked latch
Inventor: LAI CHIH-MING
IPC: H01R12/71
Filed: 2002-12-17
Abstract: A Connector device includes a housing 20 mounted on a mother board and having a slot 21 for receiving a daughter board 10. A retainer 3 is provided to secure the daughter board to the housing and includes a support 23 having a channel 24 for receiving the daughter board and a latch 50 slidably received in the base. The latch is selectively fixable relative to the base in a working position, in engagement with the daughter board, or a non-working position, disengaged from the daughter board.
Patent GB-2396502-A (GB)
Title: Frame synchronisation of compressed video signals
Inventor: RICHARDSON BRIAN
IPC: H04N7/24
Filed: 2002-12-20
Abstract: A frame synchroniser for input and output compressed video signals having different frame rates determines a difference in synchronisation between the input signal and the output signal. When the difference approaches a frame period of the output signal an appropriate type of frame is deleted or inserted, as appropriate, to bring the signals back into synchronisation. Consequential temporal changes are made to succeeding frames such that the output compressed video signal has a predetermined valid sequence of frame types with validly predicted frames. Frames inserted by the synchroniser may be copied from existing frames or synthesised by the synchroniser.
Patent GB-2385590-A (GB)
Title: New diester guanidine or diester quaternised N-containing compounds
Inventor: TILBROOK GARY
IPC: C07D211/22
Filed: 2003-02-19
Abstract: Compounds comprising two ester group linked by an alkylene linker group / chain, where each ester is substituted by nitrogen containing group where the N is quaternized or is part of a guanidine group, are new. The compounds may be in compositions and used as medicaments as neuromuscular blocking agents. Preferably the compositions may be suitable for parenteral administration by intravenous or intramuscular or subcutaneous injection. An example of the compounds is Pentanedioic acid bis-(1,1-dimethyl-piperidinium-3-ylmethyl) ester diiodide.
Patent GB-2388856-A (GB)
Title: Data transfer to and from logging while drilling tools
Inventor: SMITS JAN W
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2003-04-29
Abstract: A system transfers data to or from a logging tool adapted for drilling operations within a subsurface formation. The system comprises a logging tool 19 adapted to make measurements while drilling through subsurface formations. A memory module 29 housed within the tool is adapted to record and store data related to these measurements. The memory module is also adapted for retrieval from the tool, and for coupling to a data processor (fig 5, 37). The memory module can transfer data to and from the data processor. The memory module may also be interrogated by the logging tool for drilling parameters.
Patent GB-2389037-A (GB)
Title: Fluid jetting apparatus for rejuvenation of artificial sports surfaces
Inventor: JAYES HAROLD
IPC: E01H1/10
Filed: 2003-05-14
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a wheeled carriage 37 with a multiple array of nozzles 18 which are supplied with a mixture of fluids such as water and air in such a combination that compacted sand within the surface is broken up and dislodged, but without the excess wetting of known techniques which can cause flooding etc. The fluids are preferably combined in a manifold prior to supply to the jet nozzles and the mix ratio is controlled by valves. The supply of fluids may be pulsed. The water may contain dissolved cleaning agent. Also claimed is a method of surface treatment comprising mixing working fluids, passing them through a distribution bar to an array of nozzles for application to the desired surface.
Patent GB-2404315-A (GB)
Title: Controlling a virtual environment
Inventor: WATT MARK ALAN
IPC: G06T13/40
Filed: 2003-07-22
Abstract: An apparatus for controlling an interactive virtual environment is disclosed. The virtual environment is populated by objects, the objects comprising at least avatars and props. Objects within the virtual environment may be dynamically attached to and detached from other objects under user control. A prop has associated with it an animation for use when an avatar interacts with the prop, and when the prop is attached to another object the animation remains associated with the prop. When an object is attached to another object, it may inherit the movement of the object to which it is attached.
Patent GB-2391443-A (GB)
Title: Recycling fish feed in fish farms
Inventor: STROEMSVAAG PEDER KR
IPC: A01K61/02
Filed: 2003-07-23
Abstract: Recycling feed in fish farms 1 by collecting granulated food remains sinking in the fish farm from a feed supplying device 3 in a feed collector 2. The food remains are then pumped back through a return pipe 4 to a feeding device 6, and then further back into the fish farm again. The feed collector is able to be elevated or lowered to a desired depth in the fish farm using a elevating and lowering device 9.
Patent GB-2403511-A (GB)
Title: Twin fan arrangement with changeover flap
Inventor: BAYRAM PETER JOHN
IPC: F04D25/16
Filed: 2003-09-26
Abstract: A twin fan arrangement includes duty and standby centrifugal fans 2, 3, which are orientated at an angle to each other such that the normal direction of discharged air flow from the fans would cross. The arrangement includes flaps 4, 5 which, together with a discharge duct 8, enable air flow to expand as it is discharged from the duty fan 2. The arrangement of the fans is intended to allow them to be situated such that, in operation, their fan/motor shafts have a horizontal orientation, which is said to have space saving and bearing choice benefits. Sidewalls of the duct 8 may include streamlined, aerofoil-shaped, curved sections (10 figure 2). The flaps 4,5 may form a v-shaped changeover flap, which may include a hinge 6 and which may also include streamlined, aerofoil-shaped, sections.
Patent GB-2406492-A (GB)
Title: A coat to keep a dog/animal cool in hot conditions
Inventor: LAWRENCE CLAIRE GILDA
IPC: A01K13/00
Filed: 2003-09-30
Abstract: A coat to fit a dog (or other animal) comprising an outer heat reflective lightweight cover and an inner lining. Pockets are formed, between these two layers, to accommodate removable gel filled packs. These packs may be chilled in a freezer and then placed within the pockets of the coat. The coat is then fitted to the dog and fastened with a chest strap and waist strap, both of which are releasably fastened with hook and loop tape.
Patent GB-2406879-A (GB)
Title: Hinge
Inventor: CHESWORTH GRAHAM
IPC: E05F5/02
Filed: 2003-10-09
Abstract: A hinge 10 is arranged to be self-closing by the provision of two inter-engaged parts that are pivotable relative to one another, by each part including a respective barrel portion 30, 50, the two barrel portions 30, 50 being coaxial and end-to-end. Juxtaposed ends of the barrel portions 30, 50 each have a respective cam insert 35 therein. The cam inserts 35 are arranged such that an axial compressive force acting through the axis of the hinge 10 causes the hinge 10 to close. One of the barrel portions 50 is extended and has a damper 72 positioned therein. The damper 72 dampens relative axial movement of the two parts of the hinge 10. Thus, a door mounted on the hinge 10 in a door frame has its movement damped and tends not to slam closed.
Patent GB-2407842-A (GB)
Title: Scaffold clamp for externally-threaded scaffold leg
Inventor: TAYLOR MARK
IPC: E04G5/02
Filed: 2003-11-07
Abstract: A scaffold clamp 9 is disclosed which is configured for attachment to an externally screw-threaded scaffold leg such as, for example, forming part of a shoring leg 1. The clamp 9 comprises a collar 10 which is configured to fit around part of the scaffold leg 1. The collar has at least one substantially radially-inwardly directed projection 13 which is received within the screw thread on the scaffold leg 4. The clamp also comprises at least one clamping member 18 which is mounted to the collar and which is configured to pass around part of the scaffold leg. A tightening arrangement 22,25 is also provided which is configured to tighten the or each clamping member around the scaffold leg in order to secure this collar to the scaffold leg.
Patent GB-2410257-A (GB)
Title: Device for dispensing a fluid
Inventor: CORNELIUS GAY JOYCE
IPC: E03D9/00
Filed: 2004-01-23
Abstract: A device for dispensing a fluid at a locus comprises a reservoir 2 of fluid in liquid form, a syphonic-action elongate liquid delivery means 12 having a proximal end 14 inside the reservoir adjacent the bottom thereof and a distal end 16 from which the fluid is dispensed as a liquid or as a vapour.
Patent GB-2396459-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for sharing excess profits
Inventor: GINSBERG PHILLIP M
IPC: G06Q40/04
Filed: 2002-08-23
Abstract: Systems and methods (100) for trading commodity, an item or instrument (108) are provided. The market prices and trading may be monitored (106, 108) to detect a spike in the market price or artificially high market price. Excess profits resulting from the sale at an artificially high market price may be distributed (104) to market participants (102) based upon the participant's (102) trading record in the market or upon some other suitable method.
Patent GB-2412010-A (GB)
Title: Method of processing diamond
Inventor: COULBECK LEE
IPC: H01L21/82
Filed: 2004-03-10
Abstract: A method of processing diamond in the manufacture of semiconductors comprises mounting the diamond on a carrier, applying semiconductor processing to the diamond, and then separating the processed diamond from the carrier. The method is character-ised in that the diamond is attached to the carrier by direct bonding. The direct bonding typically comprises forming a flat polished surface on the diamond and a corresponding flat polished surface on the carrier, bringing the surfaces into intimate contact, and annealing the diamond and carrier at an elevated temperature.
Patent GB-2414144-A (GB)
Title: To set up a secure communications channel only the requesting node (not the receiving node) communicates with a trusted third party
Inventor: TABATABAIAN SEYED
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2004-04-19
Abstract: A method of establishing a secure communication channel between two nodes in a wireless communications network using a private public key system is disclosed. Each node has a unique certificate used to certificate communications from that node, and the certificates are stored on a trusted third party (TTP) device. The initiating node (A) sends a request for communication with a receiving node (B) to the TTP. The TTP responds with a message for A to forward to B. The message includes the certificate of A encrypted such that only B can decrypt the part of the message containing the certificate of A and preferably also includes the certificate of B encrypted such that only A can decrypt the message containing the certificate of B after B has decrypted the certificate of A. As there is no need for the receiving node (B) to communicate directly with the TTP, the number of messages required in order to establish secure communication is reduced. Preferably the method is used to establish a symmetric session key, KAB.
Patent GB-2402257-A (GB)
Title: Gaming machine with award-dependent animation
Inventor: ANDERSON PETER R
IPC: G07F17/34
Filed: 2004-04-27
Abstract: A plurality of real or simulated symbol-bearing reels 30 are rotated to form a symbol array. If this contains a symbol combination which yields an award an animation identifies this. The animation varies with the amount of the award (and thus is also determined by the symbol combination). One example of an animation is the a wavy line enclosing each a of a set of winning symbols 52. Other animations comprise flashing solid lines or lines including stars. Some combinations of symbols may be associated with bonus events.