baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2404669-A (GB)
Title: Multilayer woven textile structure with tunnels between layers
Inventor: CHEN XIAOGANG
IPC: B29C70/22
Filed: 2003-07-31
Abstract: A textile structure is woven with at least three interwoven layers 11,12,13 and tunnels 14,15 formed between the respective pairs of layers 11,12 and 12,13 so that the tunnels extend at an angle to each other. The tunnels may be expanded by a material such as foam or may contain resistance heating wires or may be impregnated with a resin which is then cured. End uses include thermal blankets, protective sportswear and limb protectors, automobile body panels and aeronautics and aerospace.
Patent GB-2400189-A (GB)
Title: A system and method for determining control parameters
Inventor: YAMAKAWA TAKESI
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2004-03-24
Abstract: An automatic steering control system comprises a behaviour detector (52), a pattern matching section (58) and a control parameter setter (62). The behaviour detector (52) sequentially determines a time duration of each of specific kinds of behaviors of a ship based on heading data detected by a heading sensor. The pattern matching section (58) sequentially determines a behavior pattern which each of the behaviors of the ship matches from among multiple behavior patterns based on the heading data detected by the heading sensor during the time duration of each of the behaviors sequentially determined by the behavior detector. The control parameter setter (62) sequentially reads out control parameters stored in a memory (59) in correlation with the behavior pattern which each of the behaviors of the ship matches as determined by the pattern matching section and controls the ship based on the control parameters read out of the memory.
Patent GB-2418411-A (GB)
Title: Tying up and labelling of objects
Inventor: SALWEY AMY
IPC: G09F3/10
Filed: 2004-09-25
Abstract: A strap for tying up and labelling an object or a collection of objects comprises ```a strip (1) of flexible material, ```a labelling region (3) extending along one face of the strip and adapted to be written on, ```an adhesive device (6) attached to the other face of the strip and adjacent to a first end (5) of the strip, and ```means for rendering the adhesive device (6) operable or inoperable as required, which may be a cover sheet of release material. It may be used by ```placing the second end (7) of the strip (1) of flexible material remote from the covered adhesive device (6) on the object or collection of objects so that the labelling region (3) is exposed, ```wrapping the strip (1) of material continuously around the object or the collection of objects so that the object is tied up or the collection of objects are tied up together, ```utilising the uncovered adhesive device (6) to cause the first end (5) of the strip to adhere to the rest of the strip, and ```using an exposed portion of the labelling region (3) to label the object or the collection of objects.
Patent GB-2419045-A (GB)
Title: Variable vehicle brake light system according to brake pedal pressure or deceleration
Inventor: HEAP DOUGLAS GRAHAM
IPC: B60Q1/44
Filed: 2004-10-08
Abstract: A vehicle brake light system comprising a measuring means 11 in communication with the brake pedal 10, which provides a signal to a brake light display comprising a controller 17 connected to a number of individual brake light elements 13, 14, 15 which are lit in increasing number depending on the signal from the measuring means. The brake light elements may be LEDs (see fig.1A). The measuring means may be a pressure transducer 11 attached to the brake pedal 10, or a deceleration detector 16.
Patent GB-2414625-A (GB)
Title: Network crosspoint switching architecture.
Inventor: NIELSEN JACOB V
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2004-11-02
Abstract: A network switching system comprising a crosspoint having a plurality of inputs and outputs for variable sized packets, a plurality of output queues/buffers respectively provided between the outputs of the crosspoint matrix and the outputs and a scheduler configured to schedule the packets across the crosspoint while ignoring any packet tails. Embodiments of the invention include the switch device is capable of operating in either a crosspoint mode for routing cells or packet, or a scheduler mode for controlling flow of cells and/or packets trough at least one other switch device and wherein the scheduler determines whether or not the packet is greater than a predetermined byte value.
Patent GB-2404160-A (GB)
Title: Method of coating cutting edges
Inventor: GUIMONT RAY
IPC: H05B6/66
Filed: 2003-05-30
Abstract: A process for applying a coating containing a fusible material to a cutting edge of a cutting tool includes heating the fusible material to fuse the same, the heating being provided by microwave energy.
Patent GB-2421093-A (GB)
Title: Trusted user interface
Inventor: BAND TIM
IPC: G06F21/82
Filed: 2004-12-07
Abstract: A trusted user interface for operating an interactive computing device with secure storage, which is accessible only to trusted system components, in which a personalised indicator is requested from a user, which is then saved in secure storage. Thereafter, when the trusted system components take control of the screen or other output mechanism, the displaying or rendering of this personalised indicator to the user serves as an indication that the user can trust the currently running application.
Patent GB-2406682-A (GB)
Title: Computer program protection
Inventor: SAFA JOHN ARAM
IPC: G06F21/56
Filed: 2003-06-16
Abstract: Executable software (30B) is protected by inserting an additional block of code (50), immediately after the header (30A). The block (50) is executable to analyse all or part of the structure (30) to determine whether or not any change has been made to the structure after the creation of the structure. For example, a CRC value may be checked. When the software (30B) is to be executed, the security block (50) executes first, to check if any changes have been made, such as by the effect of a virus. If this is detected, a compressed copy (52) is used to replace at least the program region (30B), prior to execution being handed to the block (30B).
Patent GB-2422094-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner with support stand
Inventor: COURTNEY STEPHEN BENJAMIN
IPC: A47L5/28
Filed: 2005-01-18
Abstract: A surface-treating appliance in the form of a vacuum cleaner (1) has a main body (2), a surface-treating head (10) and a support assembly (13). The support assembly (13) is moveable between a supporting position, in which it supports the main body (2), and a stored position, in which it lies substantially against the main body (2). The provision of a support assembly (13) that lies substantially against the main body (2) of the appliance (1) when not needed improves the manoeuvrability and range of motion achievable by the appliance (1) in use. The support assembly (13) may be brought out of its supporting position by means of a user-depressible pedal (27), which makes the appliance (1) user-friendly. An actuating mechanism (22) may further be provided, and arranged to bring the support assembly (13) into the stored position as the main body (2) is reclined by a user.
Patent GB-2410566-A (GB)
Title: Photoconductive imaging members
Inventor: BENDER TIMOTHY P
IPC: G03G5/00
Filed: 2005-01-18
Abstract: A photoconductive imaging member containing a supporting substrate, and thereover a single layer comprised of a photogenerator component, a charge transport component, an electron transport component, and a polymer binder, wherein the electron transport component is comprised of: wherein R1 to R7 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy and aryl and R8 is alkyl.
Patent GB-2410208-A (GB)
Title: Method of producing photographically marked micro particles
Inventor: CLEARY MICHAEL
IPC: G03C11/24
Filed: 2005-01-22
Abstract: The Present invention provides a method for producing batches of micro particles, comprising four basic steps. The first step involves creating a photographic film having a plurality of codes marked thereon as well as markings for aligning a laser for cutting. The second step involves placing said film on a support layer. The third step involves cutting the film by means of a laser device according to said aligning markings on said film to define a plurality of micro particles, each micro particle containing said code. The final step involves removing the micro particles from the support. The method of the present invention facilitate the production of large batches of micro particles with a repeated unique marking, such as a number, on each micro particle.
Patent GB-2413473-A (GB)
Title: Bird feeder port
Inventor: NOCK ROBERT KENNETH
IPC: A01K39/012
Filed: 2005-02-17
Abstract: A bird feeder port, especially suited for dispensing fine sized birdseed and configured for insertion through an exterior wall of a bird feeder; the port comprising a feed distributor with an open front portion accessible to a bird and in addition having at least an upper portion and a lower portion; said lower portion having an aperture in the lowermost floor portion 20 through which bird seed is in use presented and can be eaten by a feeding bird. The aperture comprises a slot and has a width of between 5 and 13mm.
Patent GB-2413131-A (GB)
Title: Composite particles
Inventor: ARAI SATOKO
IPC: G01N33/553
Filed: 2005-03-17
Abstract: The present invention provides composite particles which have magnetism and simultaneously emit fluorescence with a variety of wavelengths, and which are suitable for use in the fields of biology, biochemistry or the like. The composite particles of the present invention comprise ferromagnetic iron oxide particles, fluorescent pigment particles and silica, and have an average particle size of 1 to 10 m, a coercive force of 2.39 to 11.94 kA/m (30 to 150 oersted), saturation magnetization of 0.5 to 40 A.m<2>/kg (0.5 to 40 emu/g). The peak value of the wavelength of fluorescence from the composite particle is in the range of 350 to 750 nm, when the composite particle is excited by light with a wavelength of 250 to 600 nm.
Patent GB-2424900-A (GB)
Title: Soap formed with interior pattern or logo
Inventor: STUTMAN SALLY
IPC: C11D17/04
Filed: 2005-04-08
Abstract: A soap product comprises an elongate body 10 formed from soap, said body having an outer portion 12 and one or more inner portions 14, 16 formed within the interior of the body so as to be visually distinct from the remainder of the body. The inner portions extend through the body substantially parallel to a long axis of the body. The inner portions preferably are of different colours and have a cross-section in the shape of letters of an alphabet or other symbols e.g logos, words. Also disclosed is a soap presentation kit (fig. 8).
Patent GB-2413946-A (GB)
Title: Lifting images, marks etc from whiteboards and the like
Inventor: JOYNER KEN L
IPC: B44C1/17
Filed: 2005-04-25
Abstract: A method and apparatus for substantially lifting erasable marked images (<B>4</B> ) from a marking surface (<B>2</B>) includes a rolled transparent adhesive film sheet (<B>6</B>) for lifting the image. A rolled paper sheet (<B>8</B>) having a shade or color that is contrasting to the image (<B>4</B>) allowing for clearer viewing and easy handling of the lifted image when the sheets (<B>6,8</B>) are adhered together. The sheet rolls (<B>24,26</B>) are positioned in an elongated handling unit (<B>12,36</B>) that enables dispensing and joining of the sheets (<B>6,8</B>). An urging slit (<B>16</B>) is formed on the unit to urge consistent adherence together of the two sheets (<B>6,8</B>) when pulled through. At least one suction cup (<B>30</B>) is connected to a side of the handling unit (<B>12,36</B>) in order to mount the apparatus (<B>10,34</B>) on or near the marked surface (<B>2</B>). Permanent mounting and motorized operation alternatives and a surface cleaning method are provided. The marking surface can be a whiteboard, blackboard or the like.
Patent GB-2426151-A (GB)
Title: Optimizing Network Performance for Communication Services.
Inventor: MISRA RASHMI
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2005-05-12
Abstract: A system to optimize network performance for a use application provides a probe application (20) that is provided by a network server (122) for downloading by a mobile device (102). The probe application monitors a level of performance for various use applications provided by the network for the mobile device, and reports (24) the monitored level of performance for at least one of the use applications to the network server. The network server collates the performance data from the plurality of communication devices and provides resource allocation instructions (22) to the mobile (102) to optimize a level of performance for the use applications for the communication device.
Patent GB-2414709-A (GB)
Title: Router with handle axis non-parallel to motor housing axis
Inventor: HESSENBERGER JEFFREY C
IPC: B27C5/10
Filed: 2003-08-21
Abstract: A router (20, fig 1) comprises a base (24, fig 1), a motor housing (28, fig 1) supported by the base and defining a motor housing axis, and a handle 44A connected to at least one of the base and the motor housing, the handle defining a handle axis and having a grip portion extending generally along the handle axis, the handle axis being non-parallel to the motor housing axis. Preferably first and second D-shaped handles are provided, each having grip portions that extend along a serpentine curve.
Patent GB-2418560-A (GB)
Title: Electro-dynamic exciter
Inventor: WATANABE SHIGEHISA
IPC: H04R11/02
Filed: 2005-09-20
Abstract: An electro-dynamic exciter includes a magnetic circuit assembly 1 composed of an outer yoke 2 having a cylindrical peripheral wall, and a bottom wall connected to one end of the peripheral wall 2b, a flat magnet 3 located within the outer yoke 2 and placed on the bottom wall of the outer yoke 2, and a flat inner yoke 4 placed on the magnet 3. A magnet gap is defined between the outer yoke 2 and the inner yoke 4. The magnetic circuit assembly 1 is vibrationally supported on a support panel 9 by means of a flexible carrier 6. The support panel 9 is located in a face-to-face relation to the other end of the peripheral wall 2b of the outer yoke 2. The flexible carrier 6 is made from a flexible sheet material. The flexible carrier 6 includes an annular anchor section 6a secured to the support panel 9, a cylindrical section 6b connected to the anchor section 6a and coaxially extending into the magnetic gap, a flexible section 6c extending radially inwardly from the anchor section 6a toward the inner yoke 4 and secured to the inner yoke 4. The magnetic coil is wound around the cylindrical section 6b.
Patent GB-2420719-A (GB)
Title: A syringe pump and pusher mechanism
Inventor: HART STEVEN
IPC: A61M5/145
Filed: 2005-11-03
Abstract: A syringe pump has a plunger pusher mechanism 86 moved by a leadscrew 88. A half nut 151 in the pusher 86 can disengaged from the leadscrew 88 by a thumb lever 158 and is latched in the disengaged position by a latch lever 143 so that the pusher can be slid manually along the leads crew towards or away from the syringe plunger 81. The latch lever 143 is urged forwardly by a spring 146 and has a projection 142 arranged to contact the plunger head 85 so that the latch lever is displaced rearwardly to unlatch the half-nut 151 when the pusher 86 contacts the plunger 81. The leadscrew 88 is rotated by a dc motor 89 and its speed is controlled by varying the width of pulses supplied to the motor. The drive mechanism is electrically isolated from other electrically-conductive components in the pump to prevent the user being exposed to electrical hazard.
Patent GB-2432986-A (GB)
Title: Split-screen image display device for car monitoring system
Inventor: LI SHIH-HSIUNG
IPC: B60R1/00
Filed: 2005-12-03
Abstract: An image display device for a car monitoring system includes a microprocessor, digital image decoder/encoder, a timing controller, and a display. The microprocessor connects to a reversing sensor to acquire a distance value of a detected obstacle. The digital image decoder converts an analog image signal from a camera into a digital format. The timing controller generates a combined image signal with an appropriate compression ratio. The digital image encoder connects between the timing controller and a display to convert the combined image signal of the digital format into an analog format and then outputting to the display. The screen of the display is divided into several parts including a monitored image play area 141, an obstacle data display area 142 and a dynamic obstacle distance display area 143. The dynamic obstacle distance display area 143 shows an animation of a car A moving towards obstacle B.
Patent GB-2421806-A (GB)
Title: Method of controlling running status of a treadmill
Inventor: WU SHEN YI
IPC: A63B22/02
Filed: 2005-12-21
Abstract: A method of the present invention provides a sensor detecting whether a motor of a treadmill is in an idle running condition or a loading running condition. The idle running condition indicates that nobody is on the treadmill, so that the motor keeps a designated running speed. If the motor is in the loading running condition, it has to be determined whether it is in continuous loading condition or an intermittent loading condition. The intermittent loading condition indicates that a user is running on the treadmill, so that the motor keeps a designated running. The continuous loading condition indicates that user has stopped running but still standing on the treadmill or the belt is jammed, so that the motor is shut. The method provides that the treadmill can be safety stopped.
Patent GB-2436592-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle exhaust switch device
Inventor: STANDEN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B60K13/04
Filed: 2006-03-28
Abstract: A vehicle exhaust switch device comprises a duct 14 for connection to the exhaust manifold of an engine, and two alternative exhaust outlets 22, 23 one toward each side of a vehicle. A section 16 is provided, which can be substantially "S" shaped, which is rotatable about duct 14 to connect to either the outlet 22 or the outlet 23. Movement of the section 16 is effected by a push-pull lever 18. The switch device may be housed in a casing 10. Thus in a country where vehicles drive on the left hand side of the road, the right hand exhaust outlet is selected, and vice versa, so that the exhaust can always be discharged away from pedestrians.
Patent GB-2424537-A (GB)
Title: Vented speaker structure with hole through magnetic circuit portion
Inventor: NAKAJIMA YUICHI
IPC: H04R9/02
Filed: 2004-06-09
Abstract: A speaker structure 301 comprises a speaker unit 310 having a magnetic circuit portion 350 fixed on a back face of the speaker unit. A weight is attached to the magnetic circuit portion such that a channel defined in or by the weight is in communication with a first through hole in the magnetic circuit portion and connects the through hole to the outside of the structure. The weight may have a body portion 251 provided with a second through hole 353 and the weight is attached so that the first and second through holes connect. The channel may cool the magnetic circuit and release pressure on the back of the speaker cone. An embodiment in which the channel is alternatively formed in a support structure (370, figure 19A, 19B) is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2428773-A (GB)
Title: Mounting bracket for a rifle scope
Inventor: MARSH DAVID JULIAN
IPC: F41G1/387
Filed: 2006-07-20
Abstract: A bracket 100 comprises a first portion 110 adapted for attaching the bracket 100 to a rifle scope 10 and a second portion 120 adapted for attaching an image enhancement means 20 to the bracket 100. The bracket 100 is has a generally substantially cylindrical outline excepting cutaway areas 111, 121. The first portion 110 and second portion 120 are connected together by means of a quick release fastening means, in this embodiment a bayonet fastening means. This allows the two portions of the bracket 100 to be quickly simply and reliably connected and disconnected even in dark, cold or damp conditions.
Patent GB-2443391-A (GB)
Title: Casting sock
Inventor: SCOTT SEAN MICHAEL
IPC: A61F5/01
Filed: 2006-11-20
Abstract: A removable casting sock which comprises a basket weave lining sock 1 and various density cushioning material 2 having bevelled edges the various layers being held together with double sided sticky tape and the casting sock fastened with hook and loop material 3. Preferably the casting sock can be opened up to allow free entry of a leg 6 and foot without undue pressure over dressings or fractures. The casting sock may cushion bony and weight bearing areas using a minimum amount of cushioning material 2 according to chosen density and number of layers. The casting sock may be washed and the cushioning 2 may be replaced via double sided sticky tape. The cushioning 2 may be a polymer gel or foam. The layered construction may reduce bulkiness and improve comfort and immobilisation.
Patent GB-2445954-A (GB)
Title: A panel joining fastener
Inventor: ROBSON PETER MAXWELL
IPC: F16B5/00
Filed: 2007-01-23
Abstract: A panel joining fastener comprises a bridge member 12 supporting juxtaposed panels 13, 14 and having hinged extensions 15 with angled dowelling 16. The angled dowelling 16 snap-fits into dowel-receiving apertures 17in the panels 13, 14.
Patent GB-2431618-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for printing viscous material
Inventor: WILLSHERE RICHARD
IPC: B41F15/42
Filed: 2005-07-13
Abstract: A method for printing a viscous material on substrates within a stencil printer includes supplying viscous material to a dispensing region of a print head, positioning a first substrate into a print position, printing on the first substrate by means of a pair of blades (52, 54) in contact with a stencil (16) during a first print stroke in which the pair of blades travel in a first direction (80), the dispensing region being defined between the pair of blades, positioning a second substrate into a print position, and printing on the second substrate during a second print stroke in which the pair of blades travel in a second direction (82), opposite to the first direction, the pair of blades maintaining contact with the stencil when transitioning between the first and second print strokes. A print head and a stencil are further disclosed.
Patent GB-2446427-A (GB)
Title: Computer-implemented learning method and apparatus
Inventor: EDMONDS PHILIP GLENNY
IPC: G09B5/02
Filed: 2007-02-07
Abstract: A computer-implemented adaptive learning method and system is disclosed. The method and system is performed within the context of a task being carried out by the user. At least one of a sequence of elements presented to the user as part of the task is designated as a learning item. A learning object is then selected in dependence upon the designated learning item, information relating to the previous performance of the user and a predetermined scheme devised to manage the learning process for the user. The learning object, which is intended to advance the knowledge of the user, is then presented to the user, and information relating to the performance of the user is updated. The interaction or response of the user to the learning object can be recorded. The learning item can be a word or phrase highlighted by the user from a sentence or passage, the reading of which is the task. The learning object, which can take the form of an audio file to give pronunciation, a definition, a question about the word or similar, is information about the word or relates to the user's understanding of the word. The learning method is particularly useful for language teaching and can be implemented over a network, such as the Internet.