baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2430514-A (GB)
Title: Information terminal and health care assisting system
Inventor: NAGAI KAZUTOSHI
IPC: G16H20/60
Filed: 2005-07-01
Abstract: There is provided a health case assisting system in which a user can receive not only biological information but also an appropriate advice concerning health care which must be taken by the user with regard to ingestion of foods. The user inputs foods information such as the ingredients, contained caloric, and the like, of foods shown on the package of foods to be ingested to a patient terminal (4) via a foods information input means (3) and then the foods information is transmitted to a server (1) through a communication line (2).
Patent GB-2433048-A (GB)
Title: Hand tool with wedge-shaped recesses
Inventor: WHITFIELD CHARLES
IPC: H02G1/12
Filed: 2006-12-05
Abstract: A hand tool 10 comprises two parts 11, 12 connected together by a pivot 16. Each part has an operative portion provided with a receiving recess 28, 29 that extends across its whole thickness. Each recess is generally wedge-shaped in cross-section, with slanting generally flat opposite sides (28a, 29a, fig 4) extending from an outer surface of the operative portions which faces the other of the two operative portions to a generally flat base (28c, 29c, fig 4). Each operative portion may be provided with a through hole 18 positioned to be in alignment when the hand grips are open (fig 3), and which can be used to shear a bolt upon closing of the handles.
Patent GB-2432647-A (GB)
Title: Reversing valve assembly with improved pilot valve mounting structure
Inventor: HALL LAWRENCE B
IPC: F16K11/06
Filed: 2005-08-17
Abstract: A pilot valve assembly includes a mounting bracket having at least three sides, including an anchor panel extending between first and second generally parallel leg panels. A four-sided mounting bracket, having a top leg panel connecting distal ends of the first and second leg panels is also disclosed. Disposed through the first leg panel and preferably through the second leg panel are respectively first and second apertures which define an axis line. A solenoid coil having a central bore is placed between the leg panels such that the central bore is aligned with the axis line. A pilot valve body is inserted through the first aperture and into the central bore such that an end of the pilot valve body is adjacent the second leg panel and secured thereto by various methods. The mounting bracket can be made from a single, integral blank.
Patent GB-2448154-A (GB)
Title: Authentication system for internet-based activity
Inventor: STAMP BARRY KEVIN
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2007-04-04
Abstract: This invention addresses consumer expectation for instant access to online credit reports against the increasing threat of identity thieves attempting to obtain the same unlawfully. The system uniquely seeks 'out of wallet' information, such as National Insurance number and Driver Number, in addition to validating credit cards and compiling questions from credit report data. Uniquely it raises the intensity of questioning if the address of the individual has been previously connected with an attempted identity theft incident, or if the individual has sought greater protection of personal details, or if the card has been used in an identity theft attempt, or if a high-risk email address has been used. The system uses a five stage process; validation of email address, credit card and personal identifier verification (Driver Number and National Insurance number), identification of key aspects from a credit report, current address confirmation and finally, date of birth validation.
Patent GB-2448503-A (GB)
Title: Coupon concealment device and blank therefor
Inventor: SINCLAIR JANE ELIZABETH
IPC: B65D5/42
Filed: 2007-04-17
Abstract: The concealment device for a product container 304 comprises a closed cover piece 302 (102, Fig.2) that, when in use, overlies at least part of the product container. The closed cover piece conceals matter behind an exterior surface 122, which can be revealed by opening the cover via an opening mechanism 114, 118, consisting of a tearable strip 300, 620 which can be grasped and teared with the aid of tab 124. Once the cover is opened, printed indicia could be placed on the opposite, internal side 202 of the cover or on a separate layer or layers 600, 602, 604 behind it. The device can therefore conceal a plurality of vouchers, coupons or items of information.
Patent GB-2448692-A (GB)
Title: Removable mouse accessory platform for a laptop
Inventor: HEALEY ROLAND
IPC: G06F3/039
Filed: 2007-04-24
Abstract: An accessory platform which facilitates the use of a computer mouse has means for removably fixing to a laptop computer, PDA or palm top. The platform has a raised wrist support 8, a metal or plastic frame panels 9,12 with triangular brackets (14, fig 6) and protective rubber pads 10, and slides over the laptop (fig 4). To fit different thicknesses of laptop, the gap (11, fig 3) between frame panels 9,12 can be made in a range of fixed heights, have different thicknesses of rubber pad 10, have worm thread screw adjustment, or a sprung clip mechanism. A mirror image version for left handed use may be provided.
Patent GB-2451421-A (GB)
Title: Insect repellent for incorporation into a plastics matrix
Inventor: ALLINGHAM EDWIN
IPC: A01N25/10
Filed: 2007-06-19
Abstract: An insect repellent master batch composition for incorporation into a plastics matrix, comprises a polymer base and up to 20% by weight of eucalyptus maculate citriodora, such as Citrepel (RTM), and at least five other fragrance oils selected from bergamot oil, eucalyptus oil, lavendin oil, geranium oil, tea tree oil, clover oil, niaouli oil, peppermint oil, basil oil, each of the other oils being present in the master batch at a proportion less than 1%, the balance being made up of the polymer base. Preferably, the polymer base is ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer. Isopropyl myristate may be added as a fixative to slow down the rate of dissipation of the fragrances. A plastics article made by the method may have a concentration of between 5% and 1% Citrepel (RTM) in the finished article, which may be a refuse sack.
Patent GB-2439704-A (GB)
Title: Space closing apparatus
Inventor: MASSEY CHRISTOPHER JON
IPC: E04G11/36
Filed: 2006-04-19
Abstract: Apparatus (26) for closing a space (12) between two precast concrete floor members (10). The apparatus (26) comprising a planar closure part (28) locatable over the end of the space (12) and two resilient planar contact members (32) which extend from the part (28) at an inclination relative thereto and relative to each other. The contact members (32) can be urged towards each other to locate in the space (12), and will then resiliently spring outwardly to engage against the floor members (10) to retain the apparatus (26) in position.
Patent GB-2445461-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display device and N-line inversion driving method
Inventor: KIM GI-HONG
IPC: G09G3/36
Filed: 2007-12-21
Abstract: An N-line inversion driving method, in which N odd horizontal lines and N even horizontal lines of a liquid crystal display (LCD) are alternately driven, wherein N is a natural number larger than 1, where the LCD 100 including pixels, gate and data drivers 102, 104, a timing controller 106 receiving control signals and video signals from a system 107 and controlling the drivers, wherein the timing controller changes an order of the video signals every frame and supplies the video signals to the data driver, a frame memory unit 110, including first and second memories 112, 114 connected to the timing controller and storing the video signals corresponding to the Mth and (M+1)th frame. The video signals are provided to the data driver at the Mth frame in an opposite order to the (M+1)th frame.
Patent GB-2445281-A (GB)
Title: Pole shifting generator
Inventor: LEMMERS GLENN C
IPC: H02P9/48
Filed: 2007-12-24
Abstract: An apparatus and method for generating electric current within a specified frequency range from a rotor 48 operating within a broad range of rotational speeds by reducing the number of poles of the generator 30 at higher rotational speeds. At higher rotational speeds, the generator circuit is altered so that a flow of current through half of a plurality of windings 50,52,54,56 is reversed and the polarity in the said half of the windings is reversed. Two adjacent windings 50,52/54,56 with the same polarity create a single pseudo pole, which effectively reduces the number of poles in the generator by half, and reduces the frequency of the electric current produced by the generator. Thus, the generator is operable to produce current within a specified frequency range from a rotor operating within a broad range of rotational speeds.
Patent GB-2457439-A (GB)
Title: Sucker assembly having decorative unit
Inventor: FAN EAGLE
IPC: F16B47/00
Filed: 2008-02-12
Abstract: A sucker assembly has a suction unit 1 having a disc shape and a decorative unit 4 engaged to the central area of the bottom of said suction unit. The decorative unit 4 is not fixed to the suction unit 1 and has a maximum diameter and thickness less than said suction unit. A gap exists between the edge of said decorative unit 4 and the edge of the bottom of said suction unit. The decorative unit 4 can be rotated to detached-and-reattached for adjusting the orientation of decorative unit 4 with respect to suction unit 1. The bottom surface of decorative unit 4 includes a decorative pattern, which can be displayed to cover the bottom of the suction unit when the sucker is attached to a transparent and smooth surface.
Patent GB-2442188-A (GB)
Title: Asymmetrical intake damper valve
Inventor: PAESMANS JOHAN
IPC: F16F9/34
Filed: 2006-08-10
Abstract: A valve assembly progressively opens to provide a smooth transition from a closed position to an open position. The fluid pressure reacts against a valve plate in a non-symmetrical manner to progressively open the valve. The valve can include a plurality of varying sized fluid passages or valve lands can be positioned eccentrically to each other to provide a non-symmetrical pressure area.
Patent GB-2443370-A (GB)
Title: Compositions and methods for growth of pluripotent cells
Inventor: PEBAY ALICE
IPC: C07K14/78
Filed: 2006-07-31
Abstract: A method of propagating embryonic stem (ES) cells in an undifferentiated state, while maintaining both the pluripotency and the cells normal genotype is disclosed. The method comprises using recombinantly produced protein domains to attach human embryonic stem cells to the surface of a bioreactor. The ES cells are supplied with nutrients while they held in place by the recombinantly produced protein domains which may be chosen from Laminin G domain, Fibronectin domain 2, Fibronectin domain 3, Nidogen G2 domain, Nidogen G3 domain, Vitronectin somatomedin B domain, and Vitronectin somatomedin C terminal domain. Useful molecules are characterized by a high binding affinity for hES cells and a molecular weight of about 50kDa Ò 20%.
Patent GB-2449361-A (GB)
Title: Analysis Mesh Creation
Inventor: TOMOHIRO TERUHIKO
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2008-05-16
Abstract: An analysis mesh is divided into closed areas which are stored combined with attribute information on physical properties and meshes as a partial area in a partial area registration step. A total area is defined in a total area registration step, and the shape of a partial area is changed in a partial area changing step. The arrangement is changed in a partial area moving step, then an analysis model is constructed by combining the partial areas and the total area in an area merging step. Finally mesh division is performed. Even in the case where there is an analysis mesh but no source 3D-CAD model remains, the present invention can easily modify a shape and efficiently create an analysis mesh.
Patent GB-2446985-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for an algorithm development environment for solving a class of real-life combinatorial optimization problems
Inventor: LIM MENG HIOT
IPC: G06N3/12
Filed: 2008-06-04
Abstract: The invention pertains to an algorithm development environment for solving a class of combinatorial optimization problems. Many practical real-life applications can be formulated as combinatorial optimization problems. Over the years, there have been many well-known algorithms proposed to solve these problems. The effort in customizing algorithms to fulfill a particular domain-specific application is still significant. Furthermore, conventional approaches towards codes generation and modification are tedious and thus inefficient. To address the need for rapid generation of algorithms that are efficient in solving a given class of real-life problems, embodiments of the present invention encompasses a hierarchical tree structure for managing a procedure modules library. Based on the preferred management and object-oriented design concept, users configure and generate a genetic algorithm (GA) via an intuitive graphical user interface. The goal-seeking approach of customization of the generated GA can be easily carried out for solving various optimization problems. This way, the efficiency of algorithm development is enhanced significantly.
Patent GB-2461911-A (GB)
Title: A method of managing consumer items
Inventor: BAINS GURDIP SINGH
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2008-07-17
Abstract: A method of managing (eg recording the purchase and use of) consumer items such aS household or grocery items. The method uses a handheld portable electronic device 1 that includes a scanner unit 6 (eg barcode RFID tag reader). In a retail environment the electronic device 1 is used to scan a consumer item to obtain data about the consumer item. This data is then added to a database of consumer items that is preferably stored on the electronic device. Outside the retail environment (e.g. at home) the electronic device 1 or a separate scanner unit is used to scan a consumer item so that it can be removed from the database when it is used or disposed of. The consumer's use and purchase of items can be tracked e.g. their purchasing habits may be monitored. The data may include expiry or best before information which can be used to issue an alert to the consumer. The device may be used at a supermarket checkout to enable payment. Information obtained may be used to alert the user to the over-purchasing of items already bought.
Patent GB-2449041-A (GB)
Title: Load measurement method and device
Inventor: FLEURY BYRON A
IPC: G01N3/20
Filed: 2006-03-03
Abstract: A device for axial load measurement on a mechanical control device (10) having rotating shaft (30) maybe used to derive a torque measurement. A mechanical control device (10) may comprise a valve actuator for fluid flow control devices. The load measurement device may include a beam (65a) op eratively connected to a rotatable shaft and configured to deform under axial displacement of the shaft. A sensor (80) maybe coupled with the at least one beam (65a) and configured to produce an output signal related to the axial displacement of the shaft. The beam may be retained between two bearings (74) of the rotatable shaft at a first end, and fixed to the housing (120) of the mechanical control device at a second end. The first end of the beam (65a) may displace axially with the rotatable shaft. The beam (65a) may comprise a discrete segment of a uniform width and thickess.
Patent GB-2451029-A (GB)
Title: Drill string flow control valves and methods
Inventor: BOER LUC DE
IPC: E21B21/10
Filed: 2007-04-20
Abstract: Drill string flow control valves and more particularly, drill string flow control valves for prevention of u-tubing of fluid flow in drill strings are provided. Drill string flow control valves may comprise a valve housing, a valve sleeve axially movable within a valve housing from a closed position to an open position, a biasing mechanism for biasing the valve sleeve into the closed position, and a plurality of pressure ports for allowing a differential pressure to be exerted on the valve sleeve. The differential pressure exerted on the valve sleeve may be the result of an upstream pressure and a downstream pressure. By allowing a differential pressure resulting from a fluid flow to act on the valve sleeve, u- tubing in a drill string can be prevented or substantially reduced. Methods of use are also provided.
Patent GB-2454582-A (GB)
Title: Determining brand exposure in an expected region of interest (ROI), and further image template modification methods
Inventor: DENG KEVIN KEQIANG
IPC: G06V10/75
Filed: 2008-11-07
Abstract: An method to determine brand or advertisement exposures in media content comprises: determining whether a scene detected from a media stream corresponding to the media content matches 614 a reference scene; identifying 620 an expected region of interest (ROI) in the detected scene, based on information describing the reference scene, when (a) the detected and reference scenes match and (b) the reference scene is not specified to be of no interest 618; and determining 621 whether a known, reference brand identifier associated with the reference scene is in the expected region of interest. An associated apparatus comprises a scene detector, dividing scenes into a sequence of image frames, each with similar signatures; a scene classifier also compares detected scenes to plural reference scenes to assess scene interest. Also independently claimed is a system, using a similar reference-comparison and ROI prediction method, comprising an audience measurement system, combining embedded brand information with audience exposure data. Further independently-claimed methods, to specify a ROI, relate to modification and reshaping of an initial template that represents a region of interest.
Patent GB-2452212-A (GB)
Title: Roller guide with speed dependent stiffness
Inventor: PIECH ZBIGNLEW
IPC: B66B7/04
Filed: 2006-05-22
Abstract: A guide device (26) for use in an elevator system includes an elevator guide roller (30) having a hardness that varies depending on a speed of rotation of the guide roller (30). In a disclosed example, a magnetorheological fluid within the guide roller (30) changes viscosity depending on the speed of rotation. One example includes varying an influence of a first magnetic field on the magnetorheological fluid to change the viscosity.
Patent GB-2456415-A (GB)
Title: Valve assembly
Inventor: BERLUSCONI GIORDANO
IPC: F16K31/128
Filed: 2009-01-14
Abstract: A valve assembly 1 comprises first and second on/off valves 7, 8 connected to a supply line 3 and first and second delivery lines 4, 5. The first on/off valve 7 is connected to the supply line 3 and to the first delivery line 4, and comprises a first closure member 11 powered by an electromagnetic actuator 12. The second on/off valve 8 is connected to the first supply line 3 and to the second delivery line 5, and comprises a second spring-loaded closure member 13 and an actuating chamber 14. A passage 10 connecting the first on/off valve 7, the first delivery line 4 and the actuating chamber 14 is provided to alter the pressure in the actuating chamber 14 by means of the action of the electromagnetic actuator 12 of the first on/off valve 7.
Patent GB-2467136-A (GB)
Title: Wrench with Rotatable Head
Inventor: HSIEH CHIH-CHING
IPC: B25B13/48
Filed: 2009-01-22
Abstract: A wrench has handle 12 with two spaced lugs 21, 22, one having a toothed hole 25, the other having a hole 27 without teeth, a head 14 also having a lug 30 with a toothed hole 32, there being a toothed pillar 40 which is inserted through the holes 25, 27, 32 whereby in an engaged position the pillar 40 engages the toothed holes 25, 32, in the handle and head respectively so the head cannot rotate with respect to the handle (figure 5), and in an un-engaged position the teeth 42 of the pillar 40 engage only with the teeth 34 of the head 14 and not with the toothed hole of the handle so that the head can rotate with respect to the handle (figure 6). An annular groove (45, figure 6) may be formed on the pillar engaging a C-shaped retainer 44, which abuts an inside surface of a lug of the handle to prevent the pillar from slipping out of the holes 25, 27, 32. The pillar may carry positioning members 46 e.g. a spring and a steel ball, which hold the pillar in place to lock the head and handle until a force is applied on the pillar e.g. by the thumb of a user to unlock the head and handle.
Patent GB-2456911-A (GB)
Title: Organic electroluminescent devices
Inventor: KANAI NAOYUKI
IPC: H01L51/50
Filed: 2009-01-28
Abstract: The organic emissive layer has two outer layers 32a in contact with either the hole injecting and transporting layer or the electron injecting and transporting layer, and has an inner layer 32b interposed between the two outer layers. The two outer layers are composed of a host material and a first fluorescent dopant, and the inner layer is composed of a host material, a first fluorescent dopant and a second fluorescent dopant. The first fluorescent dopant has a larger bandgap than the second fluorescent dopant. The electroluminescent device may be used for RGB pixels having uniform driving currents and white colour in full colour displays.
Patent GB-2471260-A (GB)
Title: Remote monitoring of utility meters
Inventor: ROWE PAUL RICHARD
IPC: G01D4/00
Filed: 2009-04-01
Abstract: The present invention provides a smart metering system 1 comprising a meter 2, a communication means 6 for communicating with a remote host 8 and an optical fibre 10 connecting the meter 2 and to the communication means 6. The optical communication means 10 may comprise a single optical fibre or may comprise a bundle of optical fibres. In particular, the communication means 6 is able to be located spaced apart at a safe distance from the utility mater 2. The communication means 6 is, therefore, not restricted to the use of a very low power source which would present a significant risk if it was located in or near the utility meter. This distance thereby enables the communication means 6 to be used frequently and as and when required.
Patent GB-2456933-A (GB)
Title: Rotary drill bit with multiple helical features
Inventor: BRACKIN VAN J
IPC: E21B10/42
Filed: 2005-08-31
Abstract: A rotary drill bit for subterranean drilling, comprises at least one cutting element 14 affixed to the leading end of the drill bit and at least one substantially helically extending feature 60 associated with the at least one cutting element and rotationally following the at least one cutting element. The at least one cutting element comprises a plurality of cutting elements and the at least one substantially helically extending feature comprises a plurality of substantially helically extending features each associated with a respective cutting element of the plurality of cutting elements and rotationally following with respect thereto. The bearing surfaces of at least one of the plurality of substantially helically extending features exhibits a first Helix Pitch and at least another of the plurality of substantially helically extending features exhibits a second, different Helix Pitch.