baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2410292-A (GB)
Title: Cylinder lock with double-layer springs
Inventor: CHEN CHIU-HSIANG
IPC: E05B47/00
Filed: 2004-01-22
Abstract: A cylinder lock includes a core (20) rotatably received in a casing (10) and the core has first passages (21) which are located in communication with second passages (11) in the casing. Each of the aligned first passages and the second passages has a locking set (30) received therein which is composed of a first tube (31) with a pin (32) received therein, a second tube (35) with another pin (33) received therein and a double-layer spring (34) which is biased between a cover (12) for sealing the second passages, and the second tubes. The double-layer spring includes an inner layer (341) and an outer layer (342). The inner layer of the spring contacts the pin in the second tube and the outer layer of the spring contacts the second tube. The tubes (31) and pins (32) engage depressions 51 in a flat key. A magnetic tumbler set (40) is also provided which is engaged by a magnetic element (52) in the key.
Patent GB-2410778-A (GB)
Title: Annular clutch actuator with deep drawn single piece cylinder
Inventor: CHRISTIAEN YANNICK FRANK THEOP
IPC: F16D25/08
Filed: 2004-02-04
Abstract: A concentric slave cylinder has an annular piston 11 which slides in an annular bore defined between inner and outer walls 15a, 15b of a cylinder formed by a deep drawing process. The piston 11 and the inner and outer walls 15a, 15b form an annular actuating chamber 30 into which fluid is introduced to displace the piston 11 relative to the cylinder to move a clutch release bearing 14 carried by the piston 11 for engagement with associated clutch release fingers of a clutch. The cylinder is formed from a single-piece metal component which defines the inner and outer cylinder walls 15a, 15b and an end wall 15c of the cylinder, the single-piece cylinder having bayonet-type connections which are received in slots in a mounting block 19 that attaches the cylinder to a transmission or clutch housing of a vehicle.
Patent GB-2396898-A (GB)
Title: Flooring Clip
Inventor: WOODHALL CHRISTOPHER
IPC: E04B5/48
Filed: 2001-07-19
Abstract: A clip (16) comprises a saddle (17) of square or inverted 'U'-shape provided at a central part of the clip. The saddle (17) has integral support arms (18) extending from opposite sides of the saddle (17), and each support arm (18) at a terminal end distal from the saddle being provided with a semicircular recess or channel (19) to receive a portion of central heating, or other, circular section pipe.
Patent GB-2402347-A (GB)
Title: A teat
Inventor: ROEHRIG PETER
IPC: A61J11/00
Filed: 2004-04-28
Abstract: A teat (1, 1', 1'') comprising at least a shaft (4) and a nipple (2), wherein structured surface areas are provided at least in a partial region thereof, and the structured surface areas are formed by at least one rough surface zone (7) having a surface roughness of 100 m at the most, in particular of 50 m at the most. Reinforcing stiffening ribs 10 maybe provided on an inner side of the teat 1 to prevent collapsing. The roughened zone 7 simulates a mother's breast.
Patent GB-2415709-A (GB)
Title: Auxiliary toilet seat
Inventor: JIANG JIN-SHAN
IPC: A47K13/00
Filed: 2004-06-18
Abstract: A toilet seat device comprises a seat 10 and a fastening means 20 to attach the seat to a lavatory bowl 1. Preferably, the fastening means of the device includes at least one bar 21 which engages onto the lavatory bowl 1 and at least one rotatable screw threaded fastener 22 engaged with a screw hole (17, Fig 4) located in a protrusion (15, Fig 4) positioned in a recess (14, Fig 4) in the seat 10, in order that the bar and seat may be secured to the lavatory bowl. The toilet device may also include a protuberance (12, Fig 4) to engage with the opening 19 in the lavatory bowl to anchor the seat to the bowl. A further toilet seat device comprises a seat with at least one arm rest device 30 attached thereto.
Patent GB-2415784-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for determining if an environment temperature exceeds a threshold
Inventor: SHERIDAN ROBERT DEREK
IPC: G01K11/06
Filed: 2004-06-30
Abstract: The apparatus, e.g for use in a refrigerator or freezer compartment, comprises a vessel 2 containing a medium 1 having a melting point at the threshold temperature, i.e. a critical temperature in respect of food preservation, and a weight 3 which lies on the medium surface when the medium is solid but which sinks when the medium melts. At least a part of the vessel and the medium may be transparent to visible light.
Patent GB-2416314-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated juggling equipment
Inventor: DERRY JOSEPH
IPC: A63B67/08
Filed: 2004-07-21
Abstract: An illuminated device for juggling comprises an object with a means of illumination. If a handle is attached to the object a switching means may be fitted to the handle to alter the light effects without a change in the motion of the object. The switch may also be activated by remote control, or by magnets attached to the clothing of the user.
Patent GB-2417080-A (GB)
Title: Harmonic/sub-harmonic imaging with IVUS catheter
Inventor: STEEN ANTONIUS FRANCISCUS WILH
IPC: A61B8/12
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: Intravascular ultrasound techniques provide for intravascular imaging using contrast agents and nonlinear techniques. An ultrasound imaging device for detecting internal properties of a target body comprises an ultrasound transducer positioned at a distal end portion of a catheter, for transmitting excitation pulses and for receiving echo signals. A signal processor analyses echo signals at harmonics and/or subharmonics of the transmit frequency. The catheter may include a contrast agent delivery conduit extending along the catheter, the delivery conduit having an exit orifice proximal to the ultrasound transducer. The device may discriminate between echo signals respectively arising from interaction with tissue and from the interaction with contrast agent. The device may generate an image of the site of interest using non-linear components of the received ultasound echo signals.
Patent GB-2407221-A (GB)
Title: Lamp arrangement having constant cathode heating current and variable lamp voltage
Inventor: BEESLEY RICHARD
IPC: H05B41/295
Filed: 2004-09-22
Abstract: A lamp arrangement is provided in which cathode elements 360, 361 are presented with a substantially constant electrical heating current throughout lamp operation whilst the electrical voltage applied across the lamp 370 is variable to allow preheating of the cathodes prior to presentation of an ongoing lamp voltage for operation of the lamp. In such circumstances it is possible to utilise relatively thinner and longer lamps in emergency situations in comparison with previous lamps used. An emergency lamp cannot wait for preheating before operation but may only actually be switched to operation on a relatively small number of occasions. Thus, provision of specific preheating circuitry in order to achieve a longer life lamp are avoided by the present voltage and current control.
Patent GB-2416064-A (GB)
Title: Tension mounted frame display
Inventor: DAY STEVEN
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 2004-10-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a graphic display system for supporting a display panel/ banner (13) having an elongate stiffening element (3b) along each of two opposed edges. The system comprises first and second support elements (16), each provided with a recess (30) for receiving a stiffening element (3b). The system further comprises third (1) and fourth (2) support elements, each for locating on an underlying surface/ wall and attaching to a respective first or second support element (16). Attachment is by means of an edge (34) of one element locating in a recess (22) in the other element, the attached elements being then pivotable with respect to each other so as to tension the panel/ banner (13) between each pair of attached elements. It is desired that, when the system is in use, the attached elements lie between the panel/ banner and the underlying surface/ wall, so as to be hidden when the panel (13) is viewed from the front. A method of mounting such a system is also described.
Patent GB-2407670-A (GB)
Title: Communicating with an individual by selecting him/her from a group image in a web gallery.
Inventor: BURGESS GLENN
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2004-10-25
Abstract: A computer network based system to facilitate the communication between users of the system and individuals appearing in one or more images contained in a plurality of images such as a web gallery, which images comprise two or more individuals. Individuals may produce an individual image and profile and generate a link between this image and profile and images in the plurality of images in which the individual is present. Users can communicate (via email, VoIP, or video over IP) with an individual depicted in the image by selecting the image. The present invention seeks to provide a method that provides a means to identify individuals in group photographs. Another advantage is that it allows those who are in group photos to identify themselves in the group photo. It may be used to create a social and Business network for like-minded people to play, date and do business together.
Patent GB-2408905-A (GB)
Title: Backscatter imaging using Hadamard transform masking
Inventor: NELSON JAMES M
IPC: G01N23/203
Filed: 2004-11-23
Abstract: Backscatter imaging using Hadamard transform masking uses an area x-ray source 24 with alternating, masked, Hadamard transform patterns 18 . The total backscatter signal from a target 40 for each pair of corresponding masks is recorded. The difference in signal strengths for each pair of corresponding masks is a direct measurement of the Hadamard transform coefficient for that mask. An image of the target 40 is formed by performing an inverse discrete Hadamard transform on the complete matrix of coefficients.
Patent GB-2423454-A (GB)
Title: A fishermans cutting tool with replaceable blade
Inventor: MANION COLIN KEITH
IPC: A01K97/24
Filed: 2005-02-26
Abstract: A cutting tool for use by an angler for releasing and recovering snagged terminal equipment or tackle attached to a fishing line. The tool comprises a body 1 formed with a cavity with a cover plate 2. A replaceable blade 6 is located in the cavity by locating pins 5a and 5b which hold the blade at an angle of approximately 45 degrees to the longitudinal axis of the pole/handle. The cover plate is secured by fixing screws 4a and 4b. The tool has a screw thread 7 for fitting to a bank stick or a landing net pole. A hook 3 is formed at the extreme end of the tool of a sufficient circumference to allow it to be used to clear obstructions in or around the angler's swim or fishing area.
Patent GB-2412433-A (GB)
Title: Determining dimensions of the cross-section of an article which has some corners in the shape of its cross-section
Inventor: SIKORA HARALD
IPC: G01B11/24
Filed: 2005-03-04
Abstract: A method of measuring the dimensions of an elongated article 10b such as a flat cable, or a sector cable (70, fig. 4) in which the article has a longitudinal axis, and some corners K1, K2, K3, K4 in the shape of its cross-section. The corners may have rounded /circular or elliptic shape with radii of curvatures r1, r2, r3, r4; or they have none-rounded shapes. The method comprises the steps of: illuminating the article by a minimum of light sources such as point-shaped lasers 1.1., 1, 1.3, 2, 2.2, 2.3 approximately perpendicular / or traverse to the longitudinal axis. In the case of none-rounded corners, per corner at least two different peripheral rays are generated. Coordinates of the light sources are stored, and the coordinates of the positions of impingement of the peripheral rays into a coordinate system in the measuring plane are identified. Thus, the position data related to the corners of the cross-section of the article are found, and a dimension of the cross-section of the article is determined. If the corners have circular / rounded shapes, per circular section at least three different peripheral rays are illuminated, and if the they have elliptic shapes, per elliptic section at least four different peripheral rays are illuminated. The article may be moved in a measuring range. The sensors 12, 14 may be CCD or CMOS-line sensors.
Patent GB-2412788-A (GB)
Title: Light emitting transistor and method
Inventor: KIDO JUNJI
IPC: H05B33/14
Filed: 2005-03-30
Abstract: A static induction light emitting transistor having an organic EL element structure and a vertical FET structure avoids a problem of the shielding of light and a problem of shielding of electric field by a gate electrode. In one example, the light emitting transistor 11 of a vertical FET structure has a substrate 12; a source electrode 13; a hole transporting layer 14 in which a slit-shaped gate electrode 15 is embedded; an equipotential layer 16; light emitting layer 17; and a transparent or semitransparent drain electrode 18, provided in this order. In this light emitting transistor, the drain electrode 18 provided on the opposite side of the gate electrode 15 to the light emitting layer 17 is transparent or semitransparent. Therefore, light generated in the light emitting layer 17 can be taken out from the drain electrode side. An electron transporting layer 19 can be provided between the light emitting layer 17 and the drain electrode 18.
Patent GB-2411378-A (GB)
Title: Droplet-deposition related methods and appparatus
Inventor: DIXON MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: B41J2/14
Filed: 2003-11-19
Abstract: This invention generally relates to the deposition of material for electronic devices, particularly molecular electronic devices such as organic light emitting diodes, by an ink jet-type process. The invention is particularly concerned with droplet, volume measurement and calibration techniques and deposition methods. A method of determining the volume of a droplet of fluid ejected from an orifice of a print head of an ink jet-type printing apparatus is described. The method comprises controlling the print head to eject a plurality of droplets from said orifice such that said droplets combine in flight to form a single, larger droplet; determining the volume of said larger droplet by measuring said larger droplet; and determining the volume of one of said plurality of ejected droplets using said determined volume of said larger droplet.
Patent GB-2427313-A (GB)
Title: Ligthning conductor support
Inventor: BILBIE JOHN LESLIE
IPC: H02G3/32
Filed: 2005-06-17
Abstract: A device for securing a lightning conductor (20) to a surface has a base (10) of flexible material able to conform to the profile of a curved tile surface. A lightning conductor retaining element (21) is supported on the base (10).
Patent GB-2431779-A (GB)
Title: Replacing an overhead powerline
Inventor: NEVE SIMON HARRY
IPC: H02G1/04
Filed: 2005-09-15
Abstract: An apparatus for use in the replacement of a conductor (1, Fig 1) between a pair of towers (A,B, Fig 1) has a support cable (8, Fig 1) and a plurality of support blocks (14, Fig 1) for fixing to the support cable (8, Fig 1) and for use in supporting the conductor to be replaced (1, Fig 1) when tension in the conductor (1, Fig 1) is reduced. The support blocks (14, Fig 1) have first 40 and second 42 members which are hinged together to define a closable chamber 46, with a roller 48 in the chamber 46. The second member 42 comprises a pair of claws 54,56 which are parallel and face opposite directions, a channel 60 being provided between the claws 54,56 for receiving a cable parallel with the claws 54,56, and wherein the support block (14, Fig 1) is rotatable with respect to a cable received in the channel into a gripped orientation in which cable portions (8, Fig 1) are retained beneath the claw ends. This apparatus uses a lightweight support block (14, Fig 1) which is easily lifted to the top of the tower (A,B, Fig 1). Furthermore, the block (14, Fig 1) is attached to the support cable (8, Fig 1) by a simple push and twist operation, pushing the channel 60 between the claws 54,56 over the support cable (8,Fig 1), and then twisting the block (14, Fig 1) to grip the cable (8, Fig 1).
Patent GB-2414840-A (GB)
Title: Processing a signed displacement machine instruction
Inventor: CHECK MARK A
IPC: G06F9/302
Filed: 2004-04-30
Abstract: The method may further comprise the signed displacement field comprising a signed portion, e.g. an 8 bit most significant portion, and an unsigned portion, e.g. a 12 bit least significant portion. The signed displacement machine instruction may also be fetched and executed by a central processing unit of an alternate (emulating) computer architecture.
Patent GB-2420707-A (GB)
Title: Compositions for intranasal administration
Inventor: JAMES MICHAEL
IPC: A61K36/71
Filed: 2005-09-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions for administration to the nasal tract. In particular, the invention relates to dry powder compositions comprising cellulose, and in particular hyroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC), and one or more therapeutic agents. It has been shown that administration of HPMC to the nasal cavity is capable of enhancing natural mucus. These powders, and the gel that forms when they are administered to the nasal tract, have now surprisingly been found to be a very effective way of intranasally administering therapeutic agents, and in particular, herbal or homeopathic agents.
Patent GB-2415725-A (GB)
Title: Downhole tool
Inventor: TELFER GEORGE
IPC: E21B23/00
Filed: 2004-03-31
Abstract: A downhole tool which can perform a task in a well bore, such as circulating fluid radially from the tool. The function is selectively performed by virtue of a sleeve moving within a central bore of the tool. Movement of the sleeve is effected by dropping a ball through a ball seat on the sleeve. Movement of the sleeve is controlled by an index sleeve such that the tool can be cycled back to the first operating position by dropping identical balls through the sleeve. Embodiments are described wherein the balls are deformable, the seat is deformable and the seat provides a helical channel through which the ball passes.
Patent GB-2417384-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for scaling up a low resolution image
Inventor: FENNEY SIMON
IPC: G06T5/50
Filed: 2002-06-18
Abstract: An apparatus is provided for scaling up low resolution image data from a 1<st> resolution to a 2<nd> resolution, the data represented by 2x2 blocks of pixels. The apparatus receives colour component and location data for each of the blocks of pixels (generated from the original image), and derives at least 1<st> and 2<nd> angles of rotation (which can be 0{, 90{, 180{ or 270{) from the location data. Using the angles of rotation, the apparatus outputs a series of modulation values that are calculated from the colour component data: <SL> <LI><B>i)</B> a 1<st> series of values is calculated using the 1<st> angle of rotation and the colour data, <LI><B>ii)</B> a 2<nd> series of values is calculated using the 1<st> series of values and both the 1<st> and 2<nd> angles of rotation. </SL> From this, the apparatus assigned the 2<nd> series of values to the pixels in dependence on the 2<nd> angle of rotation. Further angles of rotation and values can be generated to further enhance the end image.
Patent GB-2422667-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and methods for fluorescent detection of nucleic acids
Inventor: HARTEL KIRK D
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2004-09-30
Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided to monitor hybridization of a probe polynucleotide for detection and analysis of a target polynucleotide in a test sample. A single-stranded probe polynucleotide is attached to an identifiable region on a substrate and allowed to hybridize to a complementary target polynucleotide that may be present in a test sample. A fluorophore noncovalently interacts with the double-stranded polynucleotides that may be formed. The fluorescence decay or lifetime of the fluorophore associated with the double-stranded polynucleotide is different from the fluorescence decay or lifetime of the fluorophore when it is associated with a single-stranded polynucleotide. The detection of double-stranded polynucleotides at a particular region is an indication that the target polynucleotide is present in the test sample.
Patent GB-2437761-A (GB)
Title: Virtual identity and authentication employing a mobile device
Inventor: HUSSAIN QUSHARAT
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2006-05-03
Abstract: Systems and methods for integrating personal identity authentication into a mobile device, for example, a mobile telephone, mobile communication enabled PDA or any computer system or apparatus connected to the cellular network. The invention provides an electronic virtual mobile identity authentication computer system that eliminates the need for an individual to possess and present any personalized man-made tokens, in order to authenticate an individual's identity. The invention verifies the individual's identity based upon one or more unique characteristics physically personal to the user either biometric or PIN based. The invention provides a cost-effective electronic authentication system that is practical, convenient, and easy use. The invention provides a system of secured access to a computer system that is highly resistant to fraudulent authentication attempts by unauthorized users. The mobile device comprises a secure non-volatile memory, a keypad, biometric and or fingerprint pad, and an output. The user mobile device has a non-volatile memory that stores specified personal identification information with different levels of nymity. The keypad, biometric and or fingerprint pad provides the inputs. The output provides the personal identification information after the keypad and or biometric receptor (i.e. fingerprint pad) provides a certain input. Likewise, similar or enhanced authorised version of mobile devices can be operated by Government statutory or non-statutory bodies, or commercial organisations seeking to authenticate an individual's personal identity.
Patent GB-2422996-A (GB)
Title: Flexible rate split method for mimo transmission
Inventor: RAGHOTHAMAN BALAJI
IPC: H04B7/00
Filed: 2004-11-15
Abstract: A method for transmitting a packet of N input bits includes encoding all of the N bits as a single entity, such as with an interleaver of length N within a turbo coder, outputting M encoded bits, channel interleaving the M bits, splitting the M encoded bits into a parallel first and second portion, and transmitting them over separate channels to achieve spatial diversity. The size of the first and second portion is determined based on a closed feedback loop that provides some knowledge of the channel, preferably a measure of channel capacity. The feedback loop may also provide channel knowledge to a subpacket selector associated with each transmit antenna, which determines an appropriate rate for that channel and selects subpackets to fill a transmission packet for that channel. The subpacket selectors choose a subpacket of systematic bits and fill the remaining transmission packet size with subpackets of parity bits. Eigenvectors maybe employed to transmit each transmission packet over more than one channel with a power disparity between the channels. A transmitter according to the present invention is also described.