baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2425497-A (GB)
Title: Nozzle with rotating cap portion
Inventor: FARROW NIGEL RICHARD
IPC: B05B15/50
Filed: 2006-04-26
Abstract: A nozzle 10 for use in wet or dry blasting, the nozzle includes, an inlet, though which a blast medium is forced and a tubular shaft 14 rotatably mounted and connecting the inlet to the internal volume of a nozzle cap 15 said nozzle cap 15 being mounted to and rotatable with the shaft 14 about a common axis. Nozzle cap further including one or more first outlets 30A,30B orientated substantially tangentially to the rotational axis of the shaft, the or each first outlet connecting the internal volume of the nozzle cap 15 with the exterior to allow blast medium to exit the nozzle, said exiting process providing a torque force to the nozzle cap causing the nozzle cap to rotate. Also included are one or more second outlets 31 connecting the internal volume of the nozzle cap with the exterior the orientation of said the or each second outlet having both a component non-parallel to and parallel to the rotational axis of the shaft. An air-cleaning arrangement (50,51 of fig 5) may also be included to avoid mineral build up. Also disclosed is a method of cleaning the internal surface of a tubular pipe structure.
Patent GB-2426119-A (GB)
Title: Multi-laser optical medium
Inventor: PRATT THOMAS L
IPC: G11B7/125
Filed: 2006-05-08
Abstract: An optical medium stores enabling information readable by a blue laser that enables the reading of content from the optical medium by a red laser. For instance, the enabling information is content protection information needed to decode the content, optical medium disc type information used to set the read parameters of the red laser or a key needed to read content. The enabling information is disposed in the optical medium to be readable by illumination of a blue laser but indistinguishable through illumination by the red laser. For instance, the enabling information is placed at the outer surface of an optical medium at which the focus point of the blue laser allows reading of marks while the red laser has insufficient precision to focus on individual marks. The marks may also be inked on the outer surface with a material that is reflective of blue light but that has inhibited reflectivity of red light. Alternatively, the enabling information is formed with pits sized to approximately one-half the wavelength of the red laser to reduce reflective energy by phase extinction.
Patent GB-2428845-A (GB)
Title: RKE system activating function dependent on distance determination
Inventor: GHABRA RIAD
IPC: G01S11/06
Filed: 2006-07-24
Abstract: In a remote keyless entry (RKE) system, the distance from a transmitter fob to a vehicle is determined by iteratively attenuating (308) the sensitivity of a receiver on the vehicle in response to receiving a control signal segment (302), until a predetermined number of iterations have been counted (310, 312), or the signal cannot be successfully decoded (304, 306). The RKE system can thereby determine that the transmitter is close - if the signal is still received and successfully decoded (304, 306) even though the receiver sensitivity is attenuated by a predetermined amount, or distant - if the received signal can no longer be successfully decoded. A vehicle function can be activated (314) e.g. locking / unlocking in addition to a transmitter fob distance determination (316) being performed.
Patent GB-2436410-A (GB)
Title: Motion-dependent LCD response acceleration
Inventor: OH EUI YEOL
IPC: H04N5/14
Filed: 2006-11-29
Abstract: An apparatus and method for driving an LCD device are disclosed, in which motion bluffing of an image is removed to improve display quality. The apparatus for driving an LCD device includes an image display unit 102 including liquid crystal cells formed in each region defined by a plurality of gate lines GL1-GLn and a plurality of data lines DL1-DLn and an over-driving apparatus 110 for detecting motion between frames of an externally supplied video signal RGB to generate a modulated signal R'G'B' varying the response speed of a liquid crystal in accordance with the motion. A gate driver 106 supplies scan signals to the gate lines, whilst data driver 104 converts the modulated signal R'G'B' into analog video signals and supplies them to the data lines. Timing controller 108 synchroniscs the modulated signal R'G'B' from the over-driving apparatus to supply the synchronised data to the data driver, generates data control signals to control the data driver and generates gate control signals to control the gate driver.
Patent GB-2436125-A (GB)
Title: I.c engine charge air heater using breather gases
Inventor: GANNAM GILBERTO ABU
IPC: F02M31/06
Filed: 2007-03-12
Abstract: A tee connector 1 is provided in a breather conduit 2 that extends between the cylinder head cover 3 and the air intake duct 7. An insulated or non-insulated tube 4 is connected to the tee 1 and extends to an intermediary intake part 5 located after the throttle body 9 or is joined directly to the engine inlet tube 6 (fig.3). The tube 4 allows hot gases present in the head - that is interconnected to the engine crankcase - to also be suctioned by the engine, heating the air in the inlet tube 6 and thus increasing the combustion yield and engine efficiency. The pipe 4 may join the inlet tube 6 in a non-perpendicular manner, fig.2, to cause turbulence.
Patent GB-2437398-A (GB)
Title: Toy figure including a swinging portion
Inventor: KANEKO YOSHINOBU
IPC: A63H13/00
Filed: 2007-04-17
Abstract: A moving toy comprises a base 15 in which a motor is installed, a figured body 11 set on the base, a swinging body 13, 14,18 constructed so as to swing about a shaft which extends horizontally, and a power transmission mechanism for transmitting a power generated in the motor to swing the swinging body. The swinging body includes a counterbalance weight (W1-W5, figure 2) for reducing a torque needed to swing the swinging body.
Patent GB-2449710-A (GB)
Title: RFID waste material collection system
Inventor: SHASHA NAZAR N
IPC: B07C5/34
Filed: 2007-06-02
Abstract: A refuse or recycled material collection system using RFID tags 4 to verify refuse bags 2 or recycled material bags 6 for collection. The system only verifies RFID tags 4 which have been purchased from an authorized source. The RFID tags are attached to the refuse bags 2 or recycled material bags 6 by the customer and put out for collection in the normal way. The refuse bags 2 or recycled material bags 6 are then scanned by a hand held RFID reader 3 carried by a local authority registered collection vehicle or personnel.
Patent GB-2450156-A (GB)
Title: A portable knife blade sharpening device
Inventor: SIM GRAHAM
IPC: B24D15/08
Filed: 2007-06-15
Abstract: A portable knife sharpening device comprises a main body 1 and two pairs of beams 4-7, each pair protruding from an opposite end of the main body 1 and supporting a respective roller 2 and 3 with a slit 12 extending therethrough. A strip of abrasive paper is supported by a flat face of the main body 1 and each end is passed through a slit 12 in a roller 2 and 3. Rotation of the rollers 2 and 3 by means of levers 13 and 14 tightens the strip. Each roller 2 and 3 is then locked in place by means of a screw 17 and 18. The beams 4-7 may be pivotally mounted on the main body 1 so they can be folded away when the device is not in use (Figure 2), with the rollers 2 and 3 then being located in respective recesses 21 and 22 in the main body 1. The beams 4-7 abut respective stop pins 8-11 when the device is in use (Figures 1 and 3). Alternatively the beams 4-7 may be permanently attached to the main body 1 (Figure 5). Holes 26-29 in the main body 1 may be used to store rolls of abrasive strip.
Patent GB-2451245-A (GB)
Title: Ground improvement
Inventor: BULLIVANT ROGER ALFRED
IPC: E02D3/02
Filed: 2007-07-24
Abstract: A mast 10 for supporting apparatus 12 for improving the ground 14 includes an actuator 16 in the form of a winch. A power coupling 18b allows the mast 10 to draw power for the actuator 16 from the support vehicle 20. The mast includes an elongate member 24 which extends upwardly, in use, and includes at least two parts 48a, 48b which can be disassembled for compactness, when not in use (fig 2). A set of apparatus may include a drop weight 26 and other apparatus for various steps of ground improvement, at least some of them having fittings for interchangeably filling to the same vehicle 20.
Patent GB-2440667-A (GB)
Title: A graphical user interface for debugging a graphics pipeline subunit
Inventor: AGUAVIVA RAUL
IPC: G06F11/36
Filed: 2007-07-31
Abstract: A plurality of draw call groups is accessed with each draw call group comprising a respective plurality of draw calls, sharing common state attributes of a prescribed state. In response to a user selection of a draw call group, a plurality of selectable draw calls associated with the selection is displayed. A plurality of selectable graphics pipeline subunits is displayed and in response to a user selection of a selected subunit, a plurality of editable state information and graphical primitives associated with a selected draw call are displayed. The plurality of editable state information may be grouped such that a portion sharing common attributes of the prescribed state are in one group. In response to a user selection, changes may be made to the selected draw call or the selected draw call group.
Patent GB-2452084-A (GB)
Title: Game having a 6x6 grid of boxes and coloured counters
Inventor: TAYLOR STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 2007-08-24
Abstract: A game comprises a 6x6 grid of boxes, each box in the first horizontal row containing the number 1, each box in the second row containing the number 2 and so on. The game also comprises three sets of coloured counters, the colours being red, blue and yellow which can be placed on the numbered squares according to the throw of a regular die. The game may be played by two or three players. The aim of the game is to complete a horizontal or vertical row.
Patent GB-2453971-A (GB)
Title: A reusable and key-lockable security or identification band
Inventor: STALLARD MATTHEW JOHN
IPC: E05B73/00
Filed: 2007-10-24
Abstract: A reusable wristband, ankle band, collar or security tag (a "band") for use within the leisure, healthcare, education and retail industries which is releasably attached to people, animals or objects of varying sizes and secured using a lock and key 9. The device is formed mainly from plastics materials with metal reinforcement (for example wire 1) and preferably employs a ratchet tooth arrangement 7 for adjustment with a deadlock 8 to prevent over tightening. The casing 4 can be provided with identification 5 and can include electronic tagging means.
Patent GB-2442619-A (GB)
Title: Synthesis of vilsmeier haack reagent from di (trichlo-romethyl) carbonate for chlorination reaction
Inventor: RATNAM RAKESH
IPC: C07B43/00
Filed: 2006-04-28
Abstract: A process of preparation of Vilsmeier-Haack reagent is provided where di (trichloromethyl) carbonate reacts with N,N-dimethylformamide to form a Vilsmeier reagent, which can be used efficiently for chlorination of sucrose-6-acetate or sucrose-6-benzoate and other sucrose acylates. This process has application in the process for preparation of 1-6-Dichloro-1-6-DIDEOXY-  b  -Fructofuranasyl-4-chloro-4-deoxy-galactopyranoside.
Patent GB-2445245-A (GB)
Title: Scheduling micro-commands of memory requests
Inventor: KAREENAHALLI SURYAPRASAD
IPC: G06F9/26
Filed: 2007-12-18
Abstract: A chipset receives a plurality of memory requests each comprising one or more micro-commands that each requires one or more memory clock cycles to execute. Micro-commands from more than one of the plurality of memory requests are scheduled to execute in an order that reduces the number of total memory clock cycles required to complete execution of the more than one request. This is preferably achieved by overlapping the scheduling of micro-commands of more than one request by inserting at least one micro-command of a first request between two separate micro-commands of a second request where requests may complete out of order with respect to the order in which they arrive. The micro-commands are preferably scheduled in a just-in-time manner. The requests are preferably selected from a page hit result, a page empty result and a page miss result, and the memory is preferably a Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM).
Patent GB-2456551-A (GB)
Title: Timber of a palm and method for forming the same
Inventor: LEE SHEN-BA
IPC: B27M1/08
Filed: 2008-01-18
Abstract: A method for forming palm tree timber comprises gathering a timber piece from a palm trunk, processing the timber piece into a rectangular cross section, first pressure treatment to the timber piece to reduce a moisture content of the timber piece, drying the timber piece, applying glue into the timber piece in a vacuum condition, second pressure treatment to the timber piece to remove redundant glue from the timber piece, drying the timber piece in a mold under a pressed condition and removing the timber piece from the mold.
Patent GB-2458440-A (GB)
Title: Integrated ventilation and heating system
Inventor: WOODS ANDREW
IPC: F24D3/00
Filed: 2008-02-18
Abstract: An integrated ventilation and heating system for a room 10, building or the like comprises a ventilation stack 20 having an interior space 41, a first opening 40 which in use provides fluid communication between the interior space 41 and the room 10, building or the like to be ventilated, and a second opening 43 which in use provides fluid communication between the interior space 41 and ambient atmosphere, the interior space 41 in use providing a mixing space for air entering the stack from the room 10 and air entering the stack from the ambient atmosphere. A heating control device 110 controls the operation of a heating apparatus 100 that provides heat to the room 10, building or the like. A system controller 150 controls both the operation of the heating control device 110 and the size of at least the second opening 43 via a multi blade damper 42 according to a pre-determined room condition such as temperature or CO2 concentration recorded by sensors 120, 130. Heating control device 110 may be control valve and heating apparatus 100 may be a radiator. Air may be supplied or exhausted via contra rotating fans 45a, 45b powered by a photo voltaic cell 170 on a roof termination 55. A low level ventilator may provide additional ventilation. A plurality of ventilation stacks may be used for a room (fig 3).
Patent GB-2458892-A (GB)
Title: A mattress system
Inventor: COLE NICHOLAS
IPC: A47C21/04
Filed: 2008-03-31
Abstract: A mattress system is disclosed for providing warming to patients undergoing major procedures and anaesthesia and with the prevention of post-operative pressure ulcers. It is particularly suitable for use with dynamic pressure relieving inflatable mattresses. The mattress system 20 comprises an inflatable mattress 22, an airflow driving device 14 and a heat adjustment unit 28. The mattress has a mattress cover 24 enclosing an internal mattress such that a mattress air chamber is formed between the internal mattress and the mattress cover. The airflow driving device is in fluid communication with the mattress air chamber and is operable to drive an airflow through the mattress air chamber. The heat adjustment unit heats or cools the airflow to control its temperature within the mattress air chamber. A suitable mattress and an apparatus for providing a temperature-controlled airflow are disclosed. The invention is also applicable to other body-support structures such as cushions or seats.
Patent GB-2460052-A (GB)
Title: Decorative finials for a curtain support rail
Inventor: EGGINGTON ADAM JAMES
IPC: A47H1/02
Filed: 2008-05-13
Abstract: A decorative finial 16 for an end of a support rail 10 is separate from and configured to be fitted to an end region of a support rail 10 such that when fitted, the support rail 10 at least appears to extend from opposite sides of the decorative end unit 16. The decorative finial 16 can comprise two parts. The first part is a collar 18 which may include a through-hole 20 or a recess 25 to receive an end 14 of the curtain pole 10 and the second part may comprise a decorative section 26 and a curtain pole emulating portion 28. A screw 30 extends axially outwardly from an end face 32 of the decorative section 26. In use, the end face 32 abuts the small diameter end 24 of the collar 18. The through-hole 20 is sized to receive the screw 30 so that the screw can be screwed into an axially extending lead hole 34 provided in the end face 14 of the curtain pole 10. The finial 16 is fitted to the curtain pole 10 by sliding the collar 18 onto the screw 30 and then screwing the screw 30 into the lead hole 34. The finial (Figure 3, 50) can also be a single part or (Figure 4, 70) may be in the form of an arcuate cap that has an inner diameter corresponding substantially to the diameter of the curtain pole 10.
Patent GB-2450782-A (GB)
Title: Tube connector for connecting multiple fluid sources to an infusion device
Inventor: MORRISSEY RAY
IPC: A61B17/34
Filed: 2008-05-29
Abstract: A connector 23 couples a tube 24 to an infusion device (13, figure 2d) and has a first type of coupling means 189 at its front and a second type of coupling means 190 at its rear. The first coupling means joins with a coupling means of the second type on the infusion device (figure 28), whilst the second coupling means can receive the front coupling means of a second connector. Multiple connectors may be joined together to deliver fluid from multiple sources. The tube may enter the connector on its centerline 191, via a port 219 which communicates with a flow passage 220 terminating in a needle at its front end and a self-sealing septum at its rear. Also disclosed are a connector having a spatulate member 192 that extends forwardly of the connecting needle (214, figure 26), and a sliding, shielded hub for inserting a cannula into a patient.
Patent GB-2451556-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle access platform having sliding part
Inventor: VILANOVA CARLOS CASANOVAS
IPC: A61G3/06
Filed: 2008-07-22
Abstract: A mobile platform for disabled access to a vehicle 6 incorporates a elevatable platform 1 concealed in a housing 5 under the access stairway 7 of the vehicle. The platform has an extending or folding part, in the form of a cover 9 which can extend into the vehicle. A sliding part 12 is situated below the cover to extend further into the vehicle, where the sliding part is actuated automatically.
Patent GB-2454572-A (GB)
Title: A confidentiality protector
Inventor: KOTLIROV NATALIA
IPC: A41D19/00
Filed: 2008-10-29
Abstract: A device to shield the movement of a hand/digit of the user thereby preventing third parties from stealing confidential information e.g. entering a pin number into a keyboard of an ATM or a user's signature, the device is in the form of a cover that is detachably attached to the hand or wrist of the wearer that allows free movement of the user's hand/digits. The cover may be in the form of a glove whereby the fingers of the user may be removed from the glove sufficiently to allow fire movement of the user's digits while the glove acts as the protective shield 2. The shield may be transformed into a purse or pouch for a credit or debit card. Preferably the cover has an aperture 3 to allow the user to view their finger movements for precise manipulation. Alternatively the shield may be incorporated into a sleeve of a garment, the sleeve is pulled down by the wearer to cover the digits of the hand and may have an aperture or cut.
Patent GB-2466953-A (GB)
Title: Multiple-output power supply
Inventor: WILSON MARTIN
IPC: H02M1/00
Filed: 2009-01-14
Abstract: A power supply generates multiple outputs from a single voltage source 110. The voltage source 110 may be a battery. The voltage source 110 is connected to an inductor 108, and a plurality of capacitors 2021-2023 are switchably connected to the inductor 108 so that different output voltages 2041-2043 are formed across each capacitor 2021-2023. An error in each output 2041-2043 is determined and control means use the error to control the switching of the capacitors 2021-2023. The inductor 108 may be operated as a buck stage or a boost stage. An average error of the outputs 2041-2043 is determined and the output with the greatest deviation from the average is switched to the inductor 108. If any output falls below a minimum trip voltage then that output is switched to the inductor 108.
Patent GB-2462363-A (GB)
Title: Differential having a clutch control lever with an adjustable fulcrum
Inventor: TRACY RICHARD MICHAEL
IPC: F16H48/22
Filed: 2009-08-03
Abstract: A differential comprises a differential casing 1 containing a set of sun 5, 6 and planetary gears 8 which are freely rotatable on one or more cross-shafts 7. Limited slip is provided via a clutch 12 between the differential casing 1 and a sun gear 5, 6 providing torque to a half shaft 3. The extent of clutch 12 actuation is controlled by a sleeve 10 splined to the differential casing 1 and slidable in an axial direction of the half shaft 3. An axial position of the sleeve is determined by cramming action between the cross-shafts 7 and a ramp (20, fig 3) carried by the sleeve 10. The sleeve 10 bears against and rotates levers 19 which about a fulcrum26 so as to apply a pressure to the clutch 12 to control its actuation. A position of the fulcrum 19 is adjustable from outside the differential casing 1 by a nut and screw arrangement or another linkage. In other embodiments the sleeve 10 may be replaced without stripping down the differential 1 and/or the sleeve 10 may be segmented.
Patent GB-2459072-A (GB)
Title: An SOI device having a substrate diode with process tolerant configuration and method of forming the SOI device
Inventor: GEHRING ANDREAS
IPC: H01L21/84
Filed: 2008-01-31
Abstract: A substrate diode for an SOI device (200, 300) is formed in accordance with an appropriately designed manufacturing flow, wherein transistor performance enhancing mechanisms may be implemented substantially without affecting the diode characteristics. In one aspect, respective openings (211A, 211B, 311A, 311B) for the substrate diode may be formed after the formation of a corresponding sidewall spacer structure (236, 336) used for defining the drain and source regions (237, 337), thereby obtaining a significant lateral distribution of the dopants in the diode areas, which may therefore provide sufficient process margins during a subsequent silicidation sequence on the basis of a removal of the spacers (236, 336) in the transistor devices (230A, 230B, 330A, 330B). In a further aspect, in addition to or alternatively, an offset spacer (360S) may be formed substantially without affecting the configuration of respective transistor devices (230A, 230B, 330A, 330B).
Patent GB-2473045-A (GB)
Title: A support element for a transfer trolley with a narrowed end
Inventor: Fuller daniel
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2009-08-28
Abstract: A support element for a transfer trolley comprising a guide element 5 and an inflatable sheath 17 located at a distal end of the guide element 5 which is operable to unfurl to lift an object. The distal end of the guide element is narrower than its proximal end to assist in inserting it beneath an object. The narrowed end may be separate bill elements 18 which may be hingedly attached. The use of slanted, concave and convex shaping of the bills 18 is also described. Also detailed is the use of a spreader member with a variable width which can extend from the guide member, a shuttle which can extend from a guide member in a reciprocating manner and an inflatable sheath arrangement with a pulsed fluid supply.