baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2429784-A (GB)
Title: Detecting slivers using a feeler element with a contactless position sensor
Inventor: MINTER FRANZ-JOSEF
IPC: D01H13/16
Filed: 2006-07-12
Abstract: In an apparatus for detecting a parameter at a plurality of slivers 7 fed to a drafting system 3 of a spinning room machine, especially for detecting the movement and/or the presence of a sliver, in which the parameter is measurable separately at each sliver, each sliver is drawn out of sliver cans 5 over a respective driven feed roller 4 and fed to the drafting system and is mechanically sensed by a feeler element 9, the deflections of which are convertible into electrical signals. To allow an improved and more accurate detection of the individual slivers 7 in a structurally simple manner, a distance sensor 20 that is a contactless distance sensor is provided to detect the position of each feeler element 9, the sensor 20 being connected to an electrical evaluating unit. The sensor may be optical, ultrasonic or may use any other contactless sensor.
Patent GB-2430320-A (GB)
Title: Advanced arbitrary waveform generator
Inventor: JUNGERMAN ROGER L
IPC: G06F1/03
Filed: 2006-09-08
Abstract: An advanced arbitrary waveform generator for producing an arbitrary waveform includes a sequence memory 302, a sequencer 304, a waveform memory 306, a direct digital synthesis module 308 in signal communication with the sequence memory 302 and a multiplication module 310 in signal communication with both the DDS module 308 and a waveform memory 306. The multiplication module 310 receives signal waveform data from the waveform memory 306 and multiples the received signal waveform data with a DDS output signal to produce the arbitrary waveform signal.
Patent GB-2432422-A (GB)
Title: Touch pad with integrated touch sensor and light
Inventor: HEIN DAVID A
IPC: H03K17/96
Filed: 2006-09-19
Abstract: A touch pad system (32) has an integrated lighting feature (38) and touch sensor (42) sharing a common electrical connection (46) and power supply (68). The lighting feature is actively driven with a low frequency signal and the touch sensor is driven with a high frequency signal. Activation of the touch sensor is sensed as a capacitance change without interfering with the low frequency light driving signal by means of a filter arrangement (74) to isolate the light drive signal. The touch pad may be used in vehicle dashboard or control applications.
Patent GB-2426719-A (GB)
Title: Wagering game where player can borrow money for wagers based on equity position
Inventor: SCHUGAR DAVID
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 2005-02-25
Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer readable storage medium for implementing a casino wagering game. The game allows the player to borrow funds against equity earned in a game currently in progress. When the game is over, any borrowed funds can be paid with winnings from the game.
Patent GB-2435119-A (GB)
Title: Controlling access to user information in a videophone with a camera
Inventor: HAN YONG-HEE
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2007-01-15
Abstract: When user information (e.g. telephone directory) for performing an arbitrary function of a videophone is requested, access to the user Information is controlled by photographing the face of the user using a camera 100 and comparing the photographed face image of the user with at least one image of previously stored user face images, and allowing access to the user information required for the arbitrary function if they match.
Patent GB-2435026-A (GB)
Title: Package for mailing items such as DVDs and CDs
Inventor: HOLT NICHOLAS
IPC: B65D85/57
Filed: 2007-02-09
Abstract: A paper mail carrier formed from a web material comprises a front panel 10, rear panel 8 and, optionally, additional panel 6, the panels being connected by fold lines and further comprising at least one pocket 60 formed in or on said front and/or rear panel for receiving an item, such as a DVD. The carrier has means 12 for releasably securing the front and rear panels to retain the item in the pocket and at least one reinforcing panel (4) on said front and/or rear panel. The reinforcing panel may be adhered to the panel 8 and folded to form the pocket 60. The securing means 12 may be an adhesive flap with perforated tear lines for opening the carrier. The carrier may include means such as a further sealing flap 16 for return mailing of an item sent therein. The reinforcing panel 4 may initially have been an end part of an elongate blank forming the rest of the carrier, separable therefrom at a line of perforations. A method of forming such carriers, including printing of indicia thereon, is disclosed.
Patent GB-2436729-A (GB)
Title: Wave coil spring
Inventor: SUZUKI HIROYUKI
IPC: F16F1/02
Filed: 2007-03-29
Abstract: A wave coil spring includes a spring main body which has a spiral structure of a wave-shaped spring material, the spring main body bearing an axial compressive load in such a state that surfaces of the spring main body which face each other are brought into contact with each other at a plurality of contact portions (1a, 1b). The plurality of contact portions (1a, 1b) include a first contact portion (1a) where a component of force is produced with application of the compressive load, which attempts to cause the spring main body to slide in a direction in which the coil main body is wound spirally and a second contact portion (1b) where a component of force is produced with application of the compressive load, which attempts to cause the spring main body to slide in a direction in which the spring main body is unwound spirally.
Patent GB-2433656-A (GB)
Title: Inductively powered mobile sensor system
Inventor: MALPAS SIMON CHARLES
IPC: H02J17/00
Filed: 2007-04-04
Abstract: An inductively powered sensor system includes a primary conductive path 100 capable of being energised to provide an electromagnetic field in a defined space 1. An inductive power pick-up 120 is associated with a sensor 124 and is capable of receiving power from the field to supply the sensor 124. The system includes a first sensing means to sense the power available to the pick-up 120 and control means to increase or decrease the power available to the sensor dependant on the sensed power available. A method of inductively powering a sensor, an inductively powered sensor and an animal enclosure including one or more primary conductive path of an inductive power supply are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2439432-A (GB)
Title: Establishing user plane path between base stations in mobile led handover
Inventor: KAWABATA HISASHI
IPC: H04W28/26
Filed: 2007-06-12
Abstract: The present invention provides a radio network system in which a mobile station (e.g. UE 1-0) leads in determining whether handover, from an origin radio base station (e.g. Node B 2-0) to a destination radio base station (e.g. Node B 2-1), can be executed or not. The destination radio base station 2-1 reserves resources required for the handover, based on a handover request from the mobile station 1-0 and information on the mobile station 1-0 required for the handover, and establishes a user plane path for transferring user information between itself and the origin radio base station 2-0. The invention thereby seeks to eliminate the radio network controller (RNC) from handover processing to reduce complexity and data loss.
Patent GB-2450867-A (GB)
Title: Audible space saver safety wheel for vehicles
Inventor: PARKINSON JOHN LESLIE
IPC: B60B19/00
Filed: 2007-07-08
Abstract: The wheel has a port or venturi directed into the flow of air such that when the vehicle is moving at or above 60 kph a high pitched whistle occurs to warn the driver that the wheel is approaching its rated maximum. The port or venturi can be integral or introduced as an aftermarket device.
Patent GB-2452072-A (GB)
Title: Wireless communications enabled metering for Energy Monitoring, Control and home management
Inventor: STANTON JOHN
IPC: G01D4/00
Filed: 2007-08-23
Abstract: A Utility Meter not enabled for wireless communication and a wireless communication network that can be non-intrusively enabled for monitoring, control and home management are disclosed. The monitoring, display, control will be through a roaming/mobile phone suitably enabled to securely communicate with the metering and home management Pico-net. The Utility Providers may communicate with the meter Pico-net through a public or private radio network. A meter can non-intrusively be enabled for wireless communication comprises a metering device and a wireless communication system and interface between the two. The communication interface between the two is achieved by either optical or magnetic transfer of metering data. The meter data can be read and the meter controlled via the optical and/or magnet interface and then via communication with a wireless network using e.g. WiFi, Zigbee or Zwave protocol.
Patent GB-2439487-A (GB)
Title: Performance motivation systems and methods for contact centers
Inventor: COOPER KIM A
IPC: H04M3/00
Filed: 2007-09-21
Abstract: An embodiment of a system (100) for optimizing agent performance includes a listener subsystem (120) configured to acquire statistics from at least one contact center data source (170), and an application subsystem (140) configured to receive said statistics from said listener subsystem (120). The application subsystem (140) is further to calculate performance metrics based on the statistics, associate the performance metrics with a scorecard, and transmit data representative of the scorecard to a client (150-1, 150-n) for real-time presentation of the scorecard for consideration by a user (160-1, 160-n) using the client. The scorecard includes the performance metrics. The system (100) is configured in a service-oriented architecture. In some embodiments, web services are used to acquire the statistics from the contact center data source (170).
Patent GB-2453551-A (GB)
Title: Parking bay monitoring
Inventor: SUDAK MENACHEM MENDEL
IPC: B60R25/10
Filed: 2007-10-09
Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring parking bay(s) 3 which are restricted to a particular category of vehicle 5 and/or user, comprises a camera 4, which may be locaed in a bollard 7, which records and input, storing this in a database, noting characteristics of the vehicle and/or user and comparing this against a predetermined profile of an authorised user. The system is intended for use with bays reserved for disabled users, taxis, delivery vehicles or parent and toddlers. The characteristics are preferably a number plate or badge. A motion sensor may be used to trigger the camera. The comparison may result in an alert, generated by a negative result, being passed to enforcement personnel 6.
Patent GB-2467591-A (GB)
Title: Dimmer protection by monitoring load current
Inventor: THIRUGNANASAMBANDHAM KANTHIMATHINATHAN
IPC: H02H3/08
Filed: 2009-02-09
Abstract: A dimmer for connection to a load, particularly a lighting load, is powered by an AC power supply having a cycle having a period. The dimmer comprising a first semiconductor Q1 switch operable by the action of a drive voltage to switch a load on and off. In normal operation, the switch repeatedly switches the current on and switches the current off such that the average power delivered to the load is altered by altering the switching on or the switching off so that the current is on for a longer or shorter portion of the period. A further semiconductor switch Q7 receives a switching voltage derived from the load current and diverts the drive current away from the first semiconductor switch if the switching voltage is above an overload threshold voltage.
Patent GB-2468892-A (GB)
Title: A molten salt treatment system and process
Inventor: WILEY JAMES EDWIN
IPC: B01J19/00
Filed: 2009-03-25
Abstract: A molten salt treatment system and process include one or more tubular conduits 101 flowably connected to a molten salt reactor 200, the tubular conduit 101 containing concentrically within it a pipe or a shaft 102 separated by an annular space 104 there-between, and one or more gas sources 106, 108 connected to feed gas into the annular space 104. The system may include a scrubbing device flowably connected to a molten salt reactor off-gas outlet to receive an off-gas, a first heating device configured to heat the effluent from the scrubbing device, and a filtering device flowably connected to receive the effluent from the heating device. An overflow conduit may be flowably connected to a molten salt reactor 200, an overflow outlet to receive molten salt therefrom and discharge the molten salt to a salt recovery vessel, and a blower or other gas mover may be connected to the molten salt reactor 200 and the recovery vessel to prevent backflow of cold gases through the overflow outlet to the molten salt reactor 200.
Patent GB-2459781-A (GB)
Title: Means of Preventing Contamination of Gloves
Inventor: STOLLERY JONATHAN WILLIAM
IPC: A61B19/04
Filed: 2009-05-08
Abstract: A device 1 for dispensing gloves 26 comprising a container 25 having an internal volume that holds a stack of gloves 5, a dispensing aperture 3 in the container for allowing a user to pull out a topmost glove from the stack of gloves 5, and at least one edge 7 and/or surface adjacent the aperture that is externally exposed to user contact when a glove is pulled from the stack of gloves 5. A spacing means 4 is provided to provide a gap between the topmost glove and the edge 7 and/or surface adjacent the aperture that is externally exposed to user contact. A separate embodiment shows spacers used on both the upper and lower internal surfaces (104,11). The present invention relates to a device and method by which gloves to be used in an environment where hygiene is important can be prevented from becoming contaminated on dispense from a container.
Patent GB-2471091-A (GB)
Title: Umbilical connection arrangement
Inventor: DOUGLAS NEIL
IPC: E21B33/038
Filed: 2009-06-16
Abstract: A connection arrangement comprises a first umbilical 50 provided with a first umbilical termination assembly 56, a second umbilical 58 provided with a second umbilical termination assembly 60, wherein the first and second umbilical termination assemblies are adapted to permit connection thereof to one another without the use of jumpers therebetween, to connect at least some of the cables, hoses and/or fibres of the first and second umbilicals 50, 58 to one another. A connection point 64 for a jumper may be included on one of the termination assemblies. A connection module incorporating a connection point may be located between the fist and second termination assemblies.
Patent GB-2458398-A (GB)
Title: Pressure-balanced choke system
Inventor: BURKHARD ALAN WAYNE
IPC: E21B21/08
Filed: 2007-12-20
Abstract: Disclosed are a fluid control system and method of controlling operating pressures within a fluid system, where the fluid control system includes a choke assembly, a pressure generating device, and a linear motor. The choke assembly may include a housing and a choke member adapted for movement in the housing, controlling the flow of a fluid from an inlet passage to an outlet passage. The fluid applies a force on a first end of the choke member. The pressure generating device may be fluidly connected to a chamber and may contain a control fluid that applies a first force on a second end of the choke member. The linear motor may apply a second force on the second end of the choke member. The difference between the forces applied to the first and second ends of the choke member may affect the movement of the choke member in the housing.
Patent GB-2459227-A (GB)
Title: Authenticating data from GPS logging devices
Inventor: ROXBURGH ANDREW
IPC: G06F21/24
Filed: 2008-01-18
Abstract: With an increasing number of devices available incorporating location tracking systems, based on GPS (Global Positioning System) receivers, there are similarly an increasing number of applications, especially in the delivery and distribution sectors, that are being enhanced by the use of devices that can continually record and store the geographical locations of themselves over time. For example, these devices could be placed in vehicles, couriers, packages or carried by individual distributors. This information is then used to retroactively view the geographical routes taken by these items. In some cases this data is extremely important, for instance to prove to a client that a particular delivery was made, or attempted, along with the date and time that this occurred. However it could be argued that once the recorded data has been retrieved from the logging device and stored elsewhere - usually a computer system - it is open to tampering. It would not be very difficult to modify the data in the file so as to show that a delivery appeared to be made when, in fact, it was not. However, by creating a cryptographic digital signature of the data before it leaves the device, such that any subsequent tampering of the data would show up during a validation process, the authenticity of the data can be proven. According to the invention, the validity and authenticity of the stored location and time data, as well as the unique identity of the logging device, is protected with a public key signature system that provides a digital signature by which the collection of data can be authenticated.
Patent GB-2462014-A (GB)
Title: Landing pad structure to reduce impedance mismatch
Inventor: BHANDAL AMARJIT SINGH
IPC: H01L23/498
Filed: 2009-09-09
Abstract: A PCB or package substrate structure comprises a plurality of interleaved metal and dielectric layers (figure 1, not shown) forming a stack and a plurality of micro vias connecting adjacent pairs of metal layers. A landing pad provides a conductive path between the vias, the landing pad being formed with rectangular slots lying along part of the length of a chord across the pad. The slots are parallel to each other and lie in a horizontal plane parallel to the layers of the stack, defining a generally s-shaped conductive path between the vias. This pad structure reduces excess capacitance in the vicinity of the vias and allows better impedance matching to the standard 50 Ohm impedance of the traces. The PCB or package substrate may be used in a high frequency serial-deserializer.
Patent GB-2462383-A (GB)
Title: Polariscope toy and ornament with accompanying photoelastic and/or photoplastic devices
Inventor: SAHA PAMELA
IPC: G01B11/16
Filed: 2005-10-25
Abstract: A polariscope toy apparatus comprises a tubular structure 3210, an end cap 3215 on a first end of the tubular structure, a light source 3230 within the tubular structure near the end cap, a power source, an opening at a second of the tubular structure, a first polarising film 3240 between the light source and the opening, an openable compartment 3250 for holding one or more photoelastic objects between the first polarising film and the opening, and a second polarising film 3260 between the compartment and the opening. The photoelastic objects may be rotatable and deformable within the compartment. In an alternative embodiment, photoelastic objects are modular for connecting and disconnecting in various configurations. In another embodiment, some or all of a container for holding one or more light sources is made of photoelastic material with one or more polarising films on the inner or outer surfaces of the container. A method for creating photoelastic objects comprises pouring a photoelastic mixture into a non-stick mould, forming a desired end shape, curing the mixture and removing it from the mould.
Patent GB-2475256-A (GB)
Title: A mechanical combination lock
Inventor: WANG SUNG-MING
IPC: E05B37/16
Filed: 2009-11-11
Abstract: A combination lock comprises a plurality of buttons 12, a locking member 3 and code member associated with each button. The code member is mounted between a code positioning member 6 and a movable member 5 and includes a code plate 81 and code pin 82 protruding through an elongate slot in the movable member and movable between two lateral positions to determine the unlock code. The locking member 3 includes a blocking protrusion 33 and an inclined surface (31, fig. 10) cooperating with the button such that pressing the button moves locking member sideways such that the blocking protrusion either obstructs the code rod 82 or is offset from the code rod. When the correct code is entered the stopping blocks 33 of the locking members are offset from the code rods 82 and upon operating knob (14, fig. 1) movable member 5 is allowed to move; if an incorrect code is entered blocking protrusions 33 obstruct code rods 82 preventing movement of member 5 and stopping operation of the knob. A reset member 2 includes hooks which retain locking members 3 once pressed and is released either by rotation of knob or pressing of a reset button 13.
Patent GB-2465675-A (GB)
Title: Mobile cleaning equipment
Inventor: CROMPTON DEAN WILLIAM
IPC: A47L7/00
Filed: 2009-11-25
Abstract: Mobile cleaning equipment comprises a powered wheeled vehicle 50 with an integral driver's cab 51 containing vehicle drive controls, and a water supply tank 52 carried by the vehicle 50. The vehicle 50 also has a ground or floor engaging cleaning head 88 having, outlet jets and also a peripheral suction channel. A powered pressure pump 60 is connected between the water supply tank 52 and the outlet jets of the cleaning head 88, and a rotary suction device, such as a vacuum pump 84 is connected between the suction inlets and the water supply tank 52. The mobile cleaning equipment also comprises at least one filter 85, 74, & 75 arranged between the water supply tank 52 and said powered pressure pump 60. A heater (11, fig 8) can be provided for heating the water before it is used in the cleaning head 88. The vehicle is preferably battery-powered.
Patent GB-2464847-A (GB)
Title: High impact resistant metal alloy plate
Inventor: DECKER RAYMOND F
IPC: F41H5/04
Filed: 2008-06-13
Abstract: An impact resistant composite member is for at least one of armor plate and an impact resistant structure. The member comprises a body in plate form (20) and a reinforcement structure (26) located within the body (20). The body includes a metal alloy having a fine grain size of about 5 microns or less.
Patent GB-1084885-A (GB)
Title: Liquid fuel supply pumping system
Inventor: HERRINGTON WILLIAM LEONARD
IPC: F23K5/04
Filed: 1965-03-09
Abstract: 1,084,885. Supplying liquid fuel to burners. DOWTY FUEL SYSTEMS Ltd. Feb. 22, 1966 [March 9, 1965], No. 10019/65. Heading F4T. In a pumping system for supplying liquid fuel to one or more spill type nozzles of burners a main pressure pump 11 of positive displacement type has its outlet pipe 12 connected to the inlet of the spill burner 18. An injector pump 23 with a chamber 25 forming a suction zone connected to a fuel tank 27 has a divergent outlet 26 connected through a sequence valve 16 to the inlet 35 of pump 11 and the inlet of the injector pump 23 is connected to the spill pipe 19 from the burner through a flow control valve 20 and a relief valve 14. The pipe 12 passes through a fuel heater 13, which may be turned off when the burner 18 acquires sufficient heat from the combustion chamber, but which reduces the viscosity of the fuel which is low grade fuel of high viscosity and the heater may be used prior to starting up the apparatus. Valve 16, on shut down, stays in an intermediate position long enough to connect pipes 17, 19 to the main pump inlet 35 to allow the burner 18 and its pipes to be drained and the fuel returned to tank 27.