baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2401778-A (GB)
Title: Nozzle body for a cleaning system on a motor vehicle
Inventor: SPORER JUERGEN
IPC: B60S1/52
Filed: 2004-04-23
Abstract: A nozzle body (1) is part of a cleaning system on a motor vehicle. The nozzle body (1) has a supply element (3) which can be connected to a storage tank for cleaning fluid. At least one nozzle element (7, 8) communicates with the supply line element (3) by way of a connecting channel section (6) in a base body (2). To heat the connecting channel section (6), use is made of a heating device (25) which is arranged adjacent to the nozzle element (7, 8) in such a way that the latter is present in a heating zone primarily heated by the heating device (25). Failure of the nozzle body in particular at very low outside temperatures is thereby prevented. A variant of the nozzle body does not necessarily have a heating device, but a non-return valve (17) in the connecting channel section (6). The non-return valve (17) prevents a return flow of cleaning fluid from the nozzle element (7, 8) back to the storage tank. After actuation of the cleaning system, rapid cleaning is thus ensured. In practice, the body itself can be of conductive plastics, thus producing efficient intimate heating of the nozzle element, which is typically an apertured ball.
Patent GB-2401286-A (GB)
Title: Estimation of RSSI, ISSI and SIR in a receiver.
Inventor: ARNOTT ROBERT
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 2001-02-28
Abstract: A method of estimating the total Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) for a receiver which is arranged to combine signals from a plurality of antenna elements, the method comprising: coherently summing the channel estimates h(i) for each finger of the receiver to provide a coherent sum; and calculating the magnitude of the coherent sum. An estimate of the Interference Signal Strength Indicator (ISSI) is made for each finger. The total ISSI is calculated as a function of individual ISSIs for each finger. An estimate of the Signal-toInterference Ratio (SIR) is calculated from the total RSSI and total ISSI, and not from summing individual SIRs for each finger.
Patent GB-2417304-A (GB)
Title: A device for imparting movement of a body of elongate form
Inventor: WILLIS SHANE PAUL
IPC: B25B5/14
Filed: 2004-08-17
Abstract: A device with a clamp 1 is used for imparting movement of a body of elongate form, e.g. a pipe 6. The pipe 6 can be moved lengthwise towards a gas or water main line 8 and serve as a lining of the main pipe. The pipe can be made of a plastic material, e.g. polyethylene (PE). The clamp 1 can consist of two jaws 4,5 linked together to grip the pipe. A lever 11 is actuated to clamp or release the grip of the pipe. When clamped the pipe is pulled towards the main pipe. The grip, pull and release procedure is repeated whereby the pipe is inserted into the gas main.
Patent GB-2409611-A (GB)
Title: Preventing manual use of mobile device in moving vehicle
Inventor: HOLMES MATTHEW
IPC: H04M1/66
Filed: 2004-11-15
Abstract: A communication system for a vehicle comprises a mobile communications device, detection means for detecting whether the ignition of the vehicle is switched on and/or whether the vehicle is in motion and for detecting whether the device is connected to a hands-free system or the like and control means for at least partially disabling the device in the event that it is determined that the vehicle ignition is switched on and the device is not connected to the hands free system. The control means may be arranged to disable at least one of the telephone keypad, microphone or speaker. This hinders or prevents the user from using the device in a non hands-free manner whilst driving the vehicle.
Patent GB-2422207-A (GB)
Title: A control device suitable for a heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system.
Inventor: COTTRELL BRIAN JOHN
IPC: F24F11/00
Filed: 2005-01-15
Abstract: A control device 1 to control a parameter to a desired value, suitable for use in a heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system, comprises reset means and means to set the parameter to a value different from the reset value. The reset means may include a knob 3 which may be pushed or pressed into a main body 2. The means to set the parameter to a value different from the reset value may also include the knob 3, which may be able to be moved in directions perpendicular to the reset direction or to be rotated. The knob 3 may also be able to be continuously rotated, and may deliver tactile or audible alarms when a limit value has been reached. The control device may be used to set an ambient temperature controlled by a temperature controlling thermostat in a domestic HVAC system.
Patent GB-2414109-A (GB)
Title: Merchandising display with flag
Inventor: PRINEPPI FRANK JOSEPH
IPC: A47F1/12
Filed: 2005-05-10
Abstract: The present invention provides a merchandising tray (1), such as that used to store and display products (2) on supermarket shelves (3) which has its own signage facility (4, 5, 6, 7, 6a-6c, 7b-7f). The signage facility (4, 5, 6, 7, 6a-6c, 7b-7f) is movable so that a sign (4, 6, 6a-6c) can be moved between a stored position in which the signage (4, 6) is substantially hidden by the products (2) on the tray (1) and an exposed position in which the sign (4, 6, 6a-6c) is readily visible to customers viewing the displayed products. The signage (4, 5, 6, 6a-6c) preferably takes the form of a movable flag (4, 6, 6a-6c) with an associated flagstaff (7, 7b-7f). The flag (4, 6, 6a-6c) and associated flagstaff (7, 7b-7f) may be pivotally connected to part of the merchandising tray (1) such that it may be swivelled from a stored position in which the flag (4, 6, 6a-6c) and flagstaff (7, 7b-7f) are hidden from view, to an exposed position promoting the sale of the products (2) carried by the tray (1).
Patent GB-2410743-A (GB)
Title: Method of processing of hydrogen for reductive acylation of nitro, azido and cyano arenes
Inventor: CHOUDARY BOYAPATI MANORANJAN
IPC: C07C209/42
Filed: 2002-12-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for processing of hydrogen for the reductive acylation of nitro, azido and cyano arenes. More particularly, this invention relates to an improved process for the preparation of amides and anilides using C3-C7 carboxylic acids as proton source/acylating agents employing Fe<3+>-montmorillonite as a catalyst.
Patent GB-2417168-A (GB)
Title: Sensory output devices
Inventor: CAPPER REBECCA ALICE
IPC: H04M1/72457
Filed: 2004-03-31
Abstract: Sensory output devices such as wearable items, three dimensional objects such as pebbles, ornaments, toy characters and the like, include controls responsive to the content of SMS messages or to recognition of spoken words or phrases in a telephone conversation to provide a response such as a thermal change, vibrational or other tactile response, colour change or olfactory output. The output may be intensified in dependence upon the number of times at which a particular word, phrase or emoticon is identified, the control means learning from identity information to associate a current call with an historic personality trait to maintain or adapt the response provided by the sensory output device.
Patent GB-2419967-A (GB)
Title: Control for an I.S. Machine
Inventor: SIMON JONATHAN S
IPC: C03B9/41
Filed: 2005-10-20
Abstract: A control for a glass forming machine is disclosed which receives as an input the event angles used to control the machines operation. These event angles, which define the time in a cycle when each event is turned on and off, are unwrapped to represent times in the glass forming process which takes more than two machine cycles to complete. A computerized model of the unwrapped cycle is defined (204) and a control analyzes the computerized model as a constrained optimization problem to define an optimized schedule of event times (208) and defines a plurality of intermediate event time schedules (212, 206) in an incremental application (216).
Patent GB-2416129-A (GB)
Title: Medicament delivery device and a method of medicament delivery
Inventor: BROWNING JAMES
IPC: A61F2/02
Filed: 2004-03-26
Abstract: A medicament delivery device and method of delivering a medicament is provided wherein the device is insertable into the uterine myometrium (in females) and prostate gland (in males) for the delivery of medicaments to the pelvic area and organs thereof, for example the bladder, peritoneum, and in females the vulva, vagina, fallopian tubes, ovaries and uterus and then to the bloodstream.
Patent GB-2436148-A (GB)
Title: Portable glove tester used within the confines of an isolator
Inventor: WILLIAMS RICHARD NATHAN
IPC: B25J21/02
Filed: 2006-03-17
Abstract: A portable glove tester used within the confines of a glove-box / isolator 13 to check for leaks in the glove 14 without the glove or the hand having to be removed from the isolator, and without the glove having to be turned inside out, the glove tester surrounding the glove, sealing against it and introducing a vacuum between itself and the glove. The cuff ring on the glove forms a seal with a corresponding part on the tester unit. The glove tester is electronically controlled and battery operated. A glove size sensor 5 may cut off the vacuum pump 3 when the glove has reached a certain size. A leak in the glove will cause the glove to deflate and disengage the glove-size sensor. LEDs 8 will indicate if a hole is present in the glove. A valve 2 may be provided to reduce the vacuum to enable the glove to be removed.
Patent GB-2437998-A (GB)
Title: Dielectrically loaded antenna with a choke for a balanced feed from a screened amplifier
Inventor: LEISTEN OLIVER PAUL
IPC: H01Q21/00
Filed: 2006-05-12
Abstract: An antenna system comprises a dielectrically loaded three dimensional antenna electrically connected to an electromagnetically screened amplifier 113 via a transmission line which includes a current choke 115 such that it provides a balanced feed to the antenna. The antenna system operates at frequencies in excess of 200 MHz and the dielectric core loading the antenna has a dielectric constant greater than 5 and may be a zirconium-titanate-based material. The amplifier 113 may be arranged within a screen or Faraday cage 114. The transmission line is connected with a proximal end of the antenna. The choke 115 may be a full or half sleeve balun which may include a resonant element having at least one planar face. The resonant element may include a conductive film formed on a laminate board. Alternatively a ferrite current choke may be used. The choke may be spaced from the antenna core and the transmission line may extend beyond the choke to connect with the antenna. The antenna may be a bifilar or quadrifilar helical antenna formed on a cylindrical dielectric core. The elements of an end-fire antenna may be connected by a circular link element which is on or adjacent to the core. At least one pair of antenna elements may have open circuit distal ends.
Patent GB-2424135-A (GB)
Title: An output drive circuit that accommodates variable supply voltages
Inventor: PILLING DAVID
IPC: H03B1/00
Filed: 2004-12-10
Abstract: In accordance with the invention, a driver circuit is described that permits a single thin gate oxide process to be utilized where a dual oxide process may normally be necessary. Circuits employing only thin gate oxide devices are used as the design basis for a single product with a single set of tooling and manufacturing process to operate within the same timing specifications for a core voltage output drive as well as for a higher system drive.
Patent GB-2426804-A (GB)
Title: A fastener
Inventor: SZOKE STEFAN JOSEPH
IPC: E04F11/18
Filed: 2005-02-08
Abstract: A coupling (10) to attach a stainless steel cable (11) to a post (12). Typically the post (12) would be formed of timber. The coupling (10) includes a threaded member (14) that is inserted in the post (12), the member (14) having a head (15). Rotatably engaged by the head (15) is a sleeve (20) that is internally threaded and threadably receives a shaft (23). The shaft (23) has fixed to it the cable (11).
Patent GB-2428500-A (GB)
Title: An instant communication method
Inventor: WANG QINGMING
IPC: G06F9/40
Filed: 2005-01-19
Abstract: Provided is an instant communication method, in the hook function pre-register a function which is used to register an instant communication sub-procedure in the current running procedure, the method includes: step a: run the instant communication program, then run another program as the current running procedure, the hook function judges whether the register qualification of the instant communication sub-procedure is triggered during the current running process by real time, if so, the hook function invokes said function which is used to register an instant communication sub-procedure in the current running procedure: establish instant communication sub-procedure and register this sub-procedure as current running program , and display the instant sub-window in the currently running program; step b: exchanges the instant communication message with other instant communication consumers by using the instant communication sub-procedure established in step a, and , by using the instant communication window said in the step a, display and receive .the message content which is received by the instant message exchanging and user inputting.
Patent GB-2441184-A (GB)
Title: Security device for tool box
Inventor: SHAW MICHAEL
IPC: B25H3/02
Filed: 2007-04-27
Abstract: A security device for attaching a toolbox or similar object to a wall or floor surface comprising a first component consisting of a base plate 11 and upstanding post 12 securely fixed to the wall or floor surface, and a second component comprising a spreader plate 20 fixed to the bottom wall 15 of a toolbox or similar piece of equipment and adapted to receive a pin 21 which passes into a central bore of the post 12 of the first component and then a removable lock 30, for example a padlock, is located on the post 12 such that its locking peg 32 passes through aligned apertures in the post 12 and the pin 21. A central anchor whose securing bolt 17 head is inaccessible within the bore of the post 12 prevents removal of the first component while the lock 30 prevents separation of the pin 21 from the post 12. Preferably there is at least one freely rotatable cylindrical metal sleeve 23 23 surrounding the pin 21 situated outside of the post 12.
Patent GB-2446671-A (GB)
Title: Standoff compensation for imaging in oil-based muds
Inventor: MARTIN LUIS E SAN
IPC: G01V3/18
Filed: 2006-09-07
Abstract: Disclosed logging systems include a logging tool (34) in communication with surface computing facilities. The logging tool is provided with a sensor array having at least two voltage electrodes (504) positioned between two current electrodes (506, 508). The two current electrodes (506, 508) are each shielded with conductive shields (510, 512) to prevent current leakage into the logging tool body. A common mode voltage is measured, and the phase and amplitude of the exciting source is controlled to reduce the difference between the common mode voltage and reference voltage of a voltage detector. The logging tool (34) is further provided with electronics coupled to the voltage detector and the current electrodes (506, 508) to determine a differential voltage between the voltage electrodes (504) and current flows from the current electrodes (506, 508). From the differential voltage and multiple current flows, the computing facilities determine, and may display, the resistivity as a borehole wall image.
Patent GB-2438984-A (GB)
Title: Multichannel mesh router and methods for path selection in a multichannel mesh network
Inventor: YARVIS MARK
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2006-01-04
Abstract: A wireless mesh network router comprises at least one transceiver to receive a packet over a wireless communication channel and path selection circuitry. The packet identifies a source node and a destination node in a multichannel mesh network. The path selection circuitry combines a channel-metric matrix associated with the packet's source node and a channel-metric matrix associated with the packet's destination node to determine a bottleneck channel for the source-destination pair. The next-hop node and associated transmission channel may be selected from the destination node matrix based on the bottleneck channel.
Patent GB-2439678-A (GB)
Title: Resuscitators
Inventor: HUDDLESTONE MARK
IPC: A61M16/00
Filed: 2006-05-05
Abstract: A manual squeeze bag resuscitator has an outlet (7) connected to a face mask or breathing tube via a length of flexible tubing (40) so that the resuscitator can be operated away from the face of the patient. A tube (10) within the bag (2) limits the extent by which the bag can be compressed in order to produce more repeatable operation. The tube (10) extends between the air inlet (6) and outlet (7) and has openings into the bag. The user may wear a wrist support (30), to limit flexing of the wrist, and the surface of this and the bag (2) may have a hook and loop fastener material to improve grip.
Patent GB-2449327-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor growth reflectometry control method
Inventor: IRVINE STUART
IPC: G01B11/06
Filed: 2008-02-21
Abstract: Controlling compound semiconductor growth in situ using reflectometry measurements and a multi-layer stack model. The method comprises: i. illuminating a semiconductor wafer 40 having one or more layers of different semiconductor materials in a state of growth within a reaction chamber 42 with a source of laser light 44, said growth having at least one controllable process variable such as temperature, pressure or flow rate, ii. detecting light 48 normally reflected from the surface of the semiconductor wafer, and from each underlying interface to generate a plurality of sets of reflectance data over discrete time periods, and iii. using the reflectance data sets in a matching procedure to determine one or more characteristics of the illuminated wafer 40. The matching procedure involves the processing of data in matrix form, wherein the matrices are of the order of the number of layers in the compound semiconductor wafer. A priori data (such as layer refractive indices or desired thicknesses) provide a measure of variation which is used via a feedback control signal to control the process variable. The wafer may rotate at a predetermined frequency and the data collected at a frequency dependent on the rotation frequency.
Patent GB-2458956-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle chassis
Inventor: MURRAY IAN GORDON
IPC: B62D21/10
Filed: 2008-04-04
Abstract: A chassis(10) for a vehicle Is disclosed which combines rigidity, speed of manufacture, and an small environmental footprint. Such a chassis(10) comprises a framework(20) of interconnected tubular sections(10,12,14,16,18,20) and at least one sheet(50) bonded to the framework. Such a chassis(10) also has an exceptionally low carbon footprint The sheet can be metallic, such as Aluminium or Aluminium honeycomb, or it can be a composite material such as one comprising a paper-based core and a fibre-reinforced plastics coating. The sheet(50) can be non-flat, and is preferably a concave geometry such as a tub. It can be composed of a plurality of sections, ideally joined by a method allowing a positional tolerance so that any tolerance in the construction of the framework can be accommodated. A corresponding method of manufacturing a chassis is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2444692-A (GB)
Title: Gas turbine engine auxiliary component mount
Inventor: CALLAGHAN CRAIG M
IPC: B64D41/00
Filed: 2006-09-25
Abstract: A mount system for an auxiliary component includes two side brackets (42, 44) and a top bracket (46) for rigidly attaching an auxiliary component (32) to an engine casing (22). Each side bracket (42, 44) defines mount segment (50, 52), a deformable member (SO) and two retainer members (62, 64) between the mount segments. The deformable member (60) plastically deforms during a fan-blade out event, thereby absorbing a majority of the high shock load experienced on the auxiliary component (32). The retainer members (62, 64) maintain the attachment between the auxiliary component (32) and the engine casing (22) subsequent to the fan-blade out event.
Patent GB-2450401-A (GB)
Title: Support for casting foundations
Inventor: KISS PAUL
IPC: E02D27/01
Filed: 2008-06-11
Abstract: A system for supporting concrete or other settable material during the construction of a foundation raft or other low level beam comprises a shell 40. The shell 40 has a substantially vertical support section 43 and a cavity section forming a cavity 50. The support section 43 has a first side 61 against which settable material rests during formation of the raft or beam and a second side opposite the first side. A plurality of support ties 49 extend from the cavity section to adjacent the first side of the support section 43 for, in use, retaining at least the support section 43 in the desired position during curing of the settable material. Means 55 for connecting each support tie 49 to the support section 43 are provided. The cavity section may provide a support for a blockwork wall 71 once the concrete or other settable material has set. The shell may be formed as a two part moulding, having an upper part 41 and a lower part 42.
Patent GB-2448843-A (GB)
Title: A method and rotary device for mechanical rotational orientation of a well tractor
Inventor: FERKINGSTAD KARL EINAR
IPC: E21B4/18
Filed: 2007-04-25
Abstract: A method for the mechanical rotational orientation (1) of a well tractor (2) relative to a side pocket (6) in a pipe (4), the well tractor (2) being provided with wheels (10) which are biased against the wall of the pipe (4), and, if a wheel (10) rolls into the side pocket (6), the well tractor (2) being pulled back within the pipe (4), whereby a finger (26), which is connected to the well tractor (2) and bears in a biased manner against the wall of the pipe (4), is brought to enter the side pocket (6), the finger (26) following, during continued pulling back of the well tractor (2), the edge portion of the side pocket (6), thereby rotating the well tractor (2) about its longitudinal axis until the side pocket (6) is rotationally between the wheels (10) of the well tractor (2).
Patent GB-2463296-A (GB)
Title: Conversion to monochrome image
Inventor: ALSAM ALI
IPC: H04N1/40
Filed: 2008-09-09
Abstract: Provided is a method of obtaining a monochrome image from a colour image, said colour image comprising a plurality of colour pixels, and having at least two colour channels, each pixel of said plurality of colour pixels comprising a value for each colour channel of said at least two colour channels, said monochrome image comprising a plurality of monochrome pixels, each monochrome pixel having a value for a monochrome channel, the method comprising:- calculating a local weighting factor for each colour channel of each pixel of said colour image;- calculating said value of said monochrome channel for each pixel as a sum over said at least three colour channels of products of said local weighting factor and said value for each colour channel. The weighting factor for each channel may be calculated by calculating a mean channel value for a block of pixels surrounding a pixel and finding the difference between the colour pixel vales and the mean channel value.
Patent GB-2464738-A (GB)
Title: Flat Pack Trolley
Inventor: HUDSMITH DAVID CHARLES
IPC: B62B3/02
Filed: 2008-10-25
Abstract: The trolley comprises a base frame 1 and a pair of upright frames 3 and 4. The base frame is formed from box section and the upright frames are both formed from substantially round section tube. The uprights may be secured to the base frame by screws inserted into plugs received in the ends of the round tube, which may also be used to secure castor wheels 2 to the base frame. The upright frames 3 and 4 may be spaced apart by tray supports 34 inserted into the uprights and held in place by trays 5 and 6.