baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2409670-A (GB)
Title: Vehicular ground engaging spring steel band
Inventor: HARRIS DEREK ANTHONY
IPC: B62D55/065
Filed: 2004-01-05
Abstract: A ground engaging spring steel band 1 acts as a conveyor for a vehicle, conveying it along a road or across the ground. This provides an alternative to a conventional wheeled vehicle. As the weight of the vehicle is placed upon the band 1 and its housing 2, the circle of the band 1 becomes oblong in shape, thus greatly increasing the contact with the ground, reducing its stopping distance, increasing its climbing ability and is less likely to skid in the snow and the mud on the ground. This would become apparent in deserts where grip is essential, and as an exploration vehicle for use on the Moon, Mars and beyond, particularly where the lower gravity on the Moon would make a difference to its performance. This method of transport can be used in all types of vehicles where the wheel is its main component. The band 1 may be rubber coated or fibrous. It may be driven between guide wheels 4 via a roller 5 or a linear induction coil. Four bands or tandem bands may be provided.
Patent GB-2398694-A (GB)
Title: Modifying data, and inserting the location of the next modified piece of data, in a block
Inventor: WEIRAUCH CHARLES R
IPC: G06F21/10
Filed: 2004-01-09
Abstract: Modifying data in a first block of data; modifying data in a second block of data and inserting the location of a modified part of data in a second block of data within the first block of data. The modification can include modifying pixels within video data or inserting a digital watermark into data in a data block.
Patent GB-2411409-A (GB)
Title: Modular inspection chamber
Inventor: MURFIN QUINTIN ANTHONY
IPC: E02D29/12
Filed: 2004-02-24
Abstract: A modular inspection chamber comprises a plurality of lightweight plastics sections (3) which form an internal lining to the chamber. To each section is attached a geogrid ground reinforcement strip (4). Infilling the space around the chamber with a granular particulate material supports the surrounding ground as well as the chamber cover (1) and any in-service loads imposed on the uppermost surface of the cover.
Patent GB-2405384-A (GB)
Title: Stabilization of a drogue body, aircraft, or marine vessel
Inventor: SAGGIO FRANK
IPC: B64D39/00
Filed: 2004-03-19
Abstract: The stabilization is primarily applied to an in-flight refuelling drogue which may be stabilised by a variety of arrangements and methods which may include utilising the gyroscopic effect of a mass 200, which may be rotated by an air-driven turbine 300. The turbine may be located within or externally of a drogue body and may be of a radial flow, squirrel-cage type. Variable pitch or retractable blades may be provided and the turbine may rotate about an axis that is parallel to the centre-line of the drogue or normal to the airstream, and may drive an electric generator. The rotating mass may be formed by the turbine or the drogue itself and driven by hydraulic, pneumatic, or electric power or by chemical (eg. combustion) or magnetic means. The gyroscopic effect may be varied by altering the radial position of the mass, and a plurality of distributed masses may be provided. Aerodynamic surfaces may be installed on a hose/drogue connector. The stabilization may involve active control in which control surfaces are controlled by a computer, whereby the angle of the drogue, relative to a hose to which it is connected, can be varied to facilitate autonomous docking with a probe. The drogue may comprise a basket comprising struts connected to a parachute. Many other details are disclosed.
Patent GB-2402029-A (GB)
Title: IEEE 802.11a system wherein some symbols have 48 data tones and 4 pilot tones and others have 52 data tones only
Inventor: COFFEY JOHN T
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2004-05-04
Abstract: An IEEE802.11a wi-fi system wherein the four tones or frequency bins that are normally allocated for pilot purposes are instead used for data transmission. This allows the system to adaptively vary the amount of data tones in dependence upon the need for pilot tones to achieve good reception. The switching between the two modes may be subject to user approval or the like.
Patent GB-2406152-A (GB)
Title: Bonded structural joint
Inventor: JOLLEY PETER
IPC: B62D21/04
Filed: 2004-08-20
Abstract: A joint assembly 11 comprises a hollow extrusion member 12 and a flange casting 13 having longitudinally extending webs 33 - 38 forming joint faces 33a - 38a presented to corresponding joint areas 22 - 28 on the hollow member; wherein at least one of the joint areas 33a - 35a is on the outside of the hollow member and at least one other of the joint areas 36a - 38a is on the inside. To assemble the joint assembly, an adhesive is applied to the joint faces; the hollow member can then be moved longitudinally to align the joint areas with the joint faces in an offset relationship. The hollow member is then moved transversely bringing the joints areas and faces into contact. Blind rivets may then be inserted to ensure full contact before placing the assembly in an oven to cure the adhesive.
Patent GB-2405925-A (GB)
Title: Optical device for controlling a screen cursor
Inventor: GORDON GARY B
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2003-11-07
Abstract: An apparatus, such as a mouse, for controlling a screen cursor for an electronic device (10) having a display screen includes a light source (2) for illuminating an imaging surface (6), thereby generating reflected images. An optical motion sensor generates digital images from the reflected images at a first rate. The motion sensor (16) is configured to generate movement data based on digital images. The movement data is indicative of relative motion between the imaging surface and the apparatus. The motion sensor is configured to modify the first frame rate to one of a plurality of alternative frame rates based on a current relative velocity between the imaging surface and the apparatus. In an alternative embodiment the apparatus is configured to enter a low power mode after a period of inactivity, wherein the generated digital images have few pixels than in the full power mode. In yet another embodiment, the motion sensor generates a plurality of pairs of digital images with an intra-pair time delay and an inter-pair time delay, the inter-pair time delay being greater than the intra-pair time delay. The apparatus may alternatively be an optical trackball or an optical fingerprint sensing device.
Patent GB-2413220-A (GB)
Title: Port replicator or dock for portable electronic devices
Inventor: KUO WEN-CHIEH
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2004-10-29
Abstract: A port replicator or dock comprises a connector 222 has of a bore in each of a pair of side flanges 220 and is pivoted by the engagement of an axle 24 in the bores, the axle being located on a relatively fixed mount 26. A leaf spring 261 may bias the connector to a rest position. In an embodiment, a port connector under a notebook computer rests on and connector to the connector 222. Pivoting of the connector allows for varying angles of connection caused by varying sizes of notebooks. The notebook may be latched to the computer by a pair of latch arms (43, figure 4, not shown) pivoted on a further axle (40). Rams (46) move when they bear the weight of the notebook and cause the axle (40) to pivot the latch arms (43). When a user depresses a button (44), the axle (40) is counter-rotated to move the latch arms and release the notebook.
Patent GB-2421189-A (GB)
Title: Electronic Healthcare device
Inventor: DANG PAUL VO QUANG
IPC: A61N1/32
Filed: 2004-12-17
Abstract: An electronic healthcare device includes a microprocessor, a pulse generator and a patch. The microprocessor controls the pulse generator for generating pulses of specific waveforms. An external switch turns on and off the pulse generator and controls the amplitude of the output pulses. The output pulses are sent to two electrodes on the patch via a conducting wire. By attaching the patch to different positions of a human body, one may experience different healthcare effects such as reducing pressure and relaxing muscles, or eradicating smoking addictions.
Patent GB-2410325-A (GB)
Title: Cooking appliance door
Inventor: GOETZ BERNHARD
IPC: F24C15/04
Filed: 2005-01-20
Abstract: A cooking appliance door comprises an inner pane (10), an outer pane (11), a frame (13), an intermediate space (12) bounded by the inner pane (10) and the frame (13) and a fastening and sealing system fastening the inner pane (10) to the frame (13) and sealing the intermediate space (12). In order to provide improved characteristics with respect to longevity of the fastening and sealing system this comprises a fastening means (14) for the fastening function and a sealing means (15), which is different therefrom, for the sealing function. The fastening means (14) may be formed by a glue bead. The sealing means (15) may comprise a silicon mass coated by a lipophobic substance.
Patent GB-2415993-A (GB)
Title: Rotary drive sequence control
Inventor: CHEVALIER JOHN PHILLIP
IPC: E05B65/20
Filed: 2004-07-06
Abstract: Rotary drive sequence control for a rotary driving and indexing mechanism (906, fig.2) e.g in an automotive door latch is provided by a cam guide 930 and cam frame 950 (preferably flexible to provide a resilient bias), the guide having endwalls and a central stop 932, preferably formed by resilient fingers 933, 934, the cam guide being shaped in the region of the end walls to guide the cam member in a unique direction though a unique loop relative to the cam guide, such that when the cam member is released from the central stop it is moveable to either end wall and then only to the central stop and not directly to the opposite end wall.
Patent GB-2427191-A (GB)
Title: Glass fibres
Inventor: JUBB GARY ANTHONY
IPC: C03C13/00
Filed: 2005-06-14
Abstract: A glass fibre formable from a melt by a rotary process and having a diameter less than 5m and comprising in weight percent:- <DL TSIZE=27> <DT>SiO2<DD>62 to 75 wt% <DT>Alkaline earth metal oxide<DD>13 to 25 wt% <DT>Alkali metal oxide<DD>8 to 15wt% <DT>B2O3<DD>0 to 8 wt% <DT>M2O3<DD>0.5 to 3 wt% in which M is Al, a transition element, a lanthanide, or a mixture thereof </DL> with these named ingredients comprising greater than or equal to 90wt% and less than or equal to 100 wt% of the glass composition provides blankets having superior temperature resistance to conventional glass wools, and superior insulating performance (i.e. lower thermal conductivity) than an alkaline earth silicate fibre while being soluble in body. M may be iron (Fe), zirconium (Zr) or titanium (Ti).
Patent GB-2412938-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for drilling and reaming a borehole
Inventor: EPPINK JAY M
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 2003-11-20
Abstract: A drilling assembly (100) and an eccentric, adjustable diameter reamer (10) are disclosed. The reamer includes cutter elements mounted on at least a first fixed blade (30) for reaming a previously-formed borehole or for forming a borehole of increased diameter beneath an existing cased borehole. The method and apparatus provide for stabilizing the drilling assembly so that the reamer may be used in back reaming the hole. Retainer means, such as shear pins (426) or spring-biased reciprocating latch members (650, 680), are provided to prevent premature extension of the reamer's moveable members (40), including blades and pistons. The shear pins are preferably accessible from the outer surface of the reamer housing so as to expedite field replacement of the shear pins without requiring disassembly of the reamer. The spring-biased latching members repeatedly latch and unlatch so that field replacement is not required.
Patent GB-2417840-A (GB)
Title: Power control of a discharge lamp
Inventor: ICHIKAWA TOMOYUKI
IPC: H05B41/288
Filed: 2005-07-14
Abstract: A discharge lamp lighting apparatus 1 has a dc power supply 2, a dc-dc conversion circuit 3, a dc-ac conversion circuit 4, a starting circuit 5, a discharge lamp 6, and a control circuit 7. The control circuit acts to stabilise the optical output and reduce radiation noise in the startup of a discharge lamp having little or no mercury. The control circuit 7 has a unit (9, see figure 2) for detecting the initial lamp voltage upon starting, a unit (10) for outputting a voltage change signal     VL from the initial lamp voltage, and three control units (11, 12, 13). The first control unit (11) outputs a signal according to the value of     VL compared with two threshold values. The second control unit (12) outputs a signal according to     VL whilst     VL is less than a threshold value, and according to the output of a time constant circuit whilst     VL is above the threshold value. The third control unit (13) controls the lamp in the steady lighting state and is conventional.
Patent GB-2419558-A (GB)
Title: Hand held sanding tool with pressure switch
Inventor: KISS CSABA
IPC: B24B23/04
Filed: 2005-09-23
Abstract: A hand-held sanding tool is described with a pressure switch 34. The tool comprises: housing 12 accommodating a motor 24 for driving the sanding soleplate 18; a sanding soleplate 18 arranged on the underside of the motor 24. A pressure switch 34 is provided for switching the motor 24 on and off, and is in the form of a part that is actuable by flexing (Figure 22, 343). A charging connector may also be provided at the rear of the housing 12, to contact a charging cradle.
Patent GB-2431254-A (GB)
Title: Data transfer system
Inventor: DREW JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: G06F21/02
Filed: 2005-10-11
Abstract: A data transfer system comprising a host device and a data transfer device. The host device generates an encryption key or a decryption key based upon information unique to a removable data storage item onto which data are to be stored or from which data are to be retrieved. The encryption key or decryption key is the delivered by the host device to the data transfer device. Data to be stored to the removable data storage item or alternatively data retrieved from the removable data storage item are received by the data transfer device, which encrypts or decrypts the data using the encryption key or decryption key received from the host device. The main embodiment relates to the removable data storage item being a tape cartridge and the data transfer device being a tape drive. The unique information may be a tape cartridge serial number and the tape drive may maintain a database of unique information for each of a plurality of tape cartridges in a storage system. The host device may further store a master key and generate the encryption key or decryption key using the master key and using an identity-based key generation algorithm.
Patent GB-2432527-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in oral hygiene agents
Inventor: DUFFY WILLIAM JOSEPH
IPC: A61Q11/00
Filed: 2005-11-25
Abstract: An oral hygiene agent can be applied by manually rubbing or masticating, thereby eliminating the need for a toothbrush. Said agent contains cleaning elements, which are preferably polystyrene balls that are 0.5 to 5 mm in diameter. The oral hygiene agent can be in the form of a liquid, a paste or even a chewable solid. An effervescence agent may also be present.
Patent GB-2434081-A (GB)
Title: Latching mechanism for a telescopic drawer slide assembly
Inventor: WANG CHUN-CHIANG
IPC: A47B88/493
Filed: 2006-01-16
Abstract: A drawer slide assembly includes an inner slide rail 4, an intermediate slide rail 5 and an outer slide rail 6. Two latching arms 1,2 are pivotally attached to the intermediate rail by means of a pin 13 that slots into a fitting 42 and then clamped by means of a secondary rail 43 that is secured to the intermediate rail. Raised wall protrusions 51,61 are found on the inner and outer rails respectively. The protrusion 51 on the wall of the inner rail has formations 511,512 which cooperate with end features 11,21 on a first end of the two arms 1,2. Similarly protrusion 61 on the wall of the outer rail has formations 612,611 which cooperate with end features 12,22 on a second end of the two arms 1,2. A resilient member 3 is affixed to the intermediate rail and has two arms 31,32 which bias each of the two arms to a certain position. The apparatus ensures that the rails move in the correct sequence.
Patent GB-2425088-A (GB)
Title: Method for mounting mark on a composite material and the product made by the method
Inventor: WENG CHING-LUN
IPC: B29C70/68
Filed: 2006-04-11
Abstract: A method for mounting a display member (31) on an object (20) includes a step of providing an un-cured composite material (20); a step of providing at least one display member (31) on a surface of the composite material, and a step of co-curing the display member and the composite material to secure the piece to the composite material. The piece can be a label, a mark or a pattern which can be combined with the object by way of co-curing formation. The piece is chosen from one of a metal piece, a plastics piece, a polymer foam piece, a metal foam piece, a ceramic material piece or a composite material piece. The composite may be chosen from one of a polymer based composite material, a metal-based composite material, or a ceramic-sectioned including ceramic and polymer composite material. Press, blow or thermal expansion moulding or vacuum forming or filament winding etc techniques may be used.
Patent GB-2425737-A (GB)
Title: Transformable toy
Inventor: HANAMOTO SHINICHI
IPC: A63H3/46
Filed: 2004-12-17
Abstract: A transformable toy having transformations which are more unpredictable than in the prior art added thereto. A head section (19) is arranged to be extend and contract in a direction in which first through fourth members (35-41) are arranged. The first member (35) is fixed to a fixed section of the transformable toy. The first member (35) and second member (37) are connected by a slide type connecting mechanism. The second member (37) fits in the first member (35). The second through fourth (37-41) are connected by a rotary type connecting mechanism. All or the greater part of the second through fourth members (37-41) are stored in the interior of the first member (35).
Patent GB-2441320-A (GB)
Title: Easy-open packaging
Inventor: HUGHES DOUGLAS VAUGHAN ST CLAI
IPC: B65D75/62
Filed: 2006-09-04
Abstract: The present invention provides a package comprising an outer film layer and at least one inner film layer, the inner and outer film layers being mutually laminated. The package also comprises a pair of mutually spaced lines of weakness 20 in at least the outer film layer, and means 24 for initiating tearing of the film layers. The lines of weakness and tear initiation means are disposed such that activation of the tear initiation means causes controlled tearing of all the film layers along the lines of weakness. The package is particularly suitable for block products such as chocolate bars. The lines of weakness may be in the outer layer only, and that layer may be of polypropylene. At least one inner layer may be metallic such as aluminium. The lines of weakness 20 may be score lines. The tear initiation means 24 may comprise two cuts 22 through all the film layers.
Patent GB-2441994-A (GB)
Title: Mount for a reel or drum for storing coiled steel
Inventor: BROWN ANDREW
IPC: B65D19/44
Filed: 2006-09-21
Abstract: A mount for a reel or drum for storing coiled steel or the like comprises a substantially planar base 3, first 7 and second 8 reel support surfaces and reel support surface supports 4 that support the reel support surfaces with respect to the substantially planar base so as to form a cradle for a reel or drum. Each reel support surface may comprise a layer of electrically insulating material, such as rubber, and the reel support surface supports may comprise a plurality of support struts that me be angles so as to be co-linear with the radius of a reel or drum upon the mount. In use, the mount enables simplified transportation of steel coils without requiring specially-adapted transport vehicles.
Patent GB-2443031-A (GB)
Title: Fire sprinkler self tesing system
Inventor: RHODES KEITH
IPC: A62C35/58
Filed: 2006-10-21
Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic control panel for testing a fire sprinkler system. The electronic control panel comprisses a flow/pressure or other sensing device that monitors flow of suppressant material within the fire sprinkler system when the suppressant material is allowed to flow through the system, and a solenoid valve located in the sprinkler system after the flow/pressure or other sensing device. The electronic control panel is programmed to test the sprinkler system at periodic intervals by sequentially: controlling the solenoid valve to open, thereby allowing suppressant material to escape there through, the solenoid valve to close after a time period has elapsed and if the electronic control panel receives no signal or an inappropriate signal during a test a system failure alarm is activated. The controller is also arranged to test smoke evacuation vents and associated extraction fan and further includes battery back-up. A fire sprinkler system containing the electronic control panel is also provided.
Patent GB-2443862-A (GB)
Title: Real-time transmission of data in the Point Coordination Function Mode of operation of a wireless network
Inventor: REN WEILI
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2006-10-27
Abstract: An access point (AP) using the point coordination function (PCF) contention free mode of operation sends a beacon frame to all stations located in a basic service set (BSS) within a wireless network (for example a WLAN using the 802.11 standard) indicating the start of the PCF mode of operation. Each station that receives the beacon frame reads the value of a contention free period maximum duration field (CFP-MaxDur). Each station inhibits access to the network for a predetermined period of time in response to the CFP-MaxDur field received in the beacon frame. The access point sends a real-time start frame (RT-Start) indicating the start of a real-time transmission period (RTP) within the CFP to all stations within the BSS and one or more stations then send or receive data within the RTP. This allows the addition of a real-time transmission period which is compatible with existing standards and equipment.
Patent GB-2431377-A (GB)
Title: Solder paste dispenser for a stencil printer
Inventor: CLAIBORNE WILLIAM RUSSELL
IPC: B23K3/06
Filed: 2005-07-14
Abstract: A stencil printer for printing solder paste onto a substrate includes a frame, a stencil, coupled to the frame, having apertures formed therein, a support assembly, coupled to the frame, to support the substrate in a printing position beneath the stencil, and a dispensing head (28) coupled to the frame in such a manner that the dispensing head is configured to traverse the stencil during first and second print strokes. The dispensing head includes a frame assembly and a wiper blade assembly (64), coupled to the frame assembly, having first and second wiper blades (66, 68) that contact the stencil to print solder paste onto the stencil during a print stroke. The first and second wiper blades (66, 68) are constructed and arranged to force solder paste through the apertures of the stencil. The dispensing head (28) further includes a dispensing unit (50), coupled to the frame assembly, having a chamber adapted to dispense solder paste, the dispensing unit (50) being disposed between the first and second wiper blades (66, 68) to deposit solder paste therebetween. A method for printing solder paste on a substrate is further disclosed.