baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2431478-A (GB)
Title: A lens transfer device with an actuator, a pressing member and a guide
Inventor: KOC BURHANETTIN
IPC: H01L41/083
Filed: 2006-10-24
Abstract: The invention provides a lens transfer device including at least one lens and a lens barrel (110). The lens barrel has a lens receiving part with the lens arranged in an inner space thereof and an extension (112) extending radially from an outer surface of the lens receiving part. An actuator (120) has a body and an output member (122) at a leading end of the actuator to contact the extension, and is adapted to expand/contract and bend in response to an external supply voltage to provide a driving force necessary for transfer of the lens barrel through the output member. A pressing member (130) has a free end contacting a rear end of the actuator to force the actuator against the extension, and a guide (140) guides the transfer of the lens barrel along an optical axis.
Patent GB-2435476-A (GB)
Title: Cermets
Inventor: SLUTZ DAVE
IPC: B22F3/10
Filed: 2006-11-22
Abstract: A first cermet comprises tungsten carbide particles of size less than 100 nm and a metallic binder, the cermet having a hardness greater than 85 Rockwell A and being used to form a cutting element substrate. A second cermet comprises a first carbide having an average particle size less than about 100 nm, a second carbide having an average particle size of about 3-10 microns and a metallic binder. This cermet may be formed by microwave sintering, plasma assisted sintering, pressure assisted sintering, explosive compaction or rapid omnidirectional compaction. A third cermet comprises first and second regions 34 and 32 containing carbide particles, wherein the average size of the carbide particles of the first region 34 is less than the average size of the carbide particles of the second region 32. Figure 3 shows first regions 34 surrounding second regions 32. This cermet is made by a rapid consolidation process such as microwave sintering.
Patent GB-2433338-A (GB)
Title: Memory encryption for digital video
Inventor: WISE ADRIAN PHILIP
IPC: G06F21/24
Filed: 2006-12-13
Abstract: A method for protecting data between a circuit and a memory including the steps of (A) generating a particular address among a plurality of addresses for accessing a particular area among a plurality of areas in the memory, (B) determining a particular key among a plurality of keys associated with the particular area, (C) generating a cipher stream from both the particular address and the particular key and (D) modifying a data item with the cipher stream such that the data item is encrypted during a transfer between the circuit and the memory. The invention has particular application in encrypting digital video data transferred from a video decoder integrated circuit to an external memory, in a set top box or a DVD player.
Patent GB-2445758-A (GB)
Title: Intraoperative electromagnetic apparatus and related technology
Inventor: SPITERI MONICA SILVERSTONE
IPC: A61B5/05
Filed: 2007-01-17
Abstract: An apparatus 100 capable of applying a first electromagnetic signal, e.g. an optical signal, to a tissue portion is described. The apparatus 100 is also capable of applying a second electromagnetic signal from a different portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, e.g. a microwave signal, to the tissue portion. Signals returned from the tissue portion and related to the first electromagnetic signal are analysed to give a first evaluation of the physical and biophysical characteristics of the tissue portion. Signals returned from the tissue portion and related to the second electromagnetic signal are also analysed, and a final evaluation of the physical and biophysical characteristics of the tissue portion is produced, informed by the first evaluation and the analysed second signal. In this way the apparatus may be used to provide real time or near-real time diagnosis of the functional and morphological status of tissue, thereby empowering precision tissue resections and guiding appropriate intraoperative adjunct therapy and/or ablation.
Patent GB-2447424-A (GB)
Title: Drum brake wear adjustor having means to prevent adjustment at high temperature
Inventor: FRA GIOVANNI
IPC: F16D65/56
Filed: 2007-03-15
Abstract: A wear adjustor comprises a first end element 25, an intermediate element 28 which engages the first end element via a screw threaded connection 25a, 28a, and a second end element 27, the second end element slidably connected 27a, 28b, to the intermediate element, a toothed ratchet wheel 30 secured for rotation with the intermediate element, a leaf spring 32 acting between the second end element 27 and the intermediate element 28 and carrying a pawl 31 for engaging the teeth 30a on the ratchet wheel, there existing a heat sensitive bimetallic disabling means 40 which contacts the pawl 31 and forces it out of engagement with the ratchet wheel 30. Preferably, the bimetallic disabling means partially surrounds the intermediate element, and has one end 45 for disengaging the pawl and another end for locking the ratchet wheel to prevent rotation thereof at high temperatures. The bimetal may be mounted on a sleeve 35. The spring may engage the sleeve via a tang 32b.
Patent GB-2432697-A (GB)
Title: System and method for managing databases in a handheld electronic device
Inventor: FUX VADIM
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2005-08-31
Abstract: Multiple applications in a handheld electronic device share a plurality of databases. The shared databases have a data adapter that includes an interface module that communicates with the various applications, logic that formulates a query containing the arguments in a data request from an application and a reader that retrieves the requested data from the associated database. The logic then generates a response for return to the application, which can include processing of the read data such as by adding frequency of use data for text input applications, and/or sorting of the data.
Patent GB-2438719-A (GB)
Title: Razor with articulated and telescopic handle
Inventor: MARUT BRETT C
IPC: B26B21/52
Filed: 2007-05-24
Abstract: The razor includes a handle component 16 connected to a shaving head 12 and handle component 22. Handle components are connected together by pivots 28, 36, allowing the razor to be folded up into a compact arrangement. The length of handle component 22 can be adjusted, preferably by sliding the outer part 22 over the inner part 20. Preferably a detent button 24 locks the parts 20, 22 in position. Preferably there is a hinged connection between the shaving head 12 and handle component 16. The razor can be used for shaving backs.
Patent GB-2437661-A (GB)
Title: Money transfer and delivery of a currency's agreed foreign currency equivalent value
Inventor: STENFORD MICHAEL
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2007-06-11
Abstract: A computer-based matching and transaction settlement system for completing money transfer and delivery of a currency's agreed foreign currency equivalent value in a specified foreign currency, from users of the system to recipients of the system. Users deposit money and submit matching and delivery instructions into the system to direct matching and delivery of matched money's agreed foreign currency equivalent value in that foreign currency to specified recipients. The system is used to match a plurality of opposite money transfer requirements for each of a plurality of currency pairs. Matched money in a particular currency provides the funding for transaction settlements of money transfers from other currencies into that currency. Conventional foreign exchange transactions are not required.
Patent GB-2450375-A (GB)
Title: A gaming device
Inventor: LISTER EWAN
IPC: A63F3/08
Filed: 2007-06-22
Abstract: A system or method of operating a game wherein at least one gaming device operates within a communications network including a game operator wherein the gaming device(s) perform games with reference to a pseudo-random number generator to establish a game result, the game operator having a corresponding pseudo-random number generator and operable to calculate the result for each game played thereby enabling verification of a result without continuous communication between the operator and the gaming device. Preferably the communications network is a mobile network and the gaming device is a mobile phone.
Patent GB-2446478-A (GB)
Title: Moulding assembly with a fabric filter
Inventor: PRITCHARD JOHN
IPC: B01D35/02
Filed: 2007-09-10
Abstract: A filter fabric 24, extending over the moulding surface of a porous support member (plate 22), is attached at least partially by welding the fabric to the plate 22. The welds 36 occur at spaced openings on the plate and at the peripheral region 34 of the plate. Concrete (12) (figure 1 - not shown) is cast into a mould (10) (figure 1) and may be pressed between a porous fabric back filter 24, carried by a piston (18) (figure 1), and a porous fabric face filter (16) (figure 1), to squeeze out water. The plate 22 is placed on a base 50 of a welding machine for welding the fabric filter, placed on top of the plate 22, which is moved to overlap a channel 52 and held by clamps 54. Welding 34 is performed by an ultra sonic welder 60. A blade separates material on one side of the weld from the material on the other side.
Patent GB-2452930-A (GB)
Title: Beverage temperature alarm for drinking vessel
Inventor: JENKINS DAVID
IPC: A47G19/22
Filed: 2007-09-19
Abstract: An alarm device 10 has a temperature sensor monitoring the temperature of a beverage in a vessel, such as a cup or mug 11. The alarm compares the temperature to one or more threshold values and can trigger a sounding means when the temperature passes the threshold. There may be different identifiable sounds for each threshold. The device (figs 1a, 1b) may be provided as a clip 16 with a first arm 14 inside the cup having the sensor means 20 arranged to be in the beverage and a second arm 15 outside the cup having the alarm sounder means 21. The two arms of the clip may have transverse members 18, 19 that may be contoured to follow the walls of the cup. Alternately (fig 3a-b) the alarm sounder 21 and sensor 20 may be integral to the cup or mug.
Patent GB-2457137-A (GB)
Title: A concave game board
Inventor: FRANCIS ANDI
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 2008-02-05
Abstract: The game board comprises a substantially concave playing surface 11, having a plurality of depressions 13 at a lower region thereof. In use, the game playing members 14a,14b are launched onto the playing surface and spiral down the concave surface before locating within one of the depressions. Preferably the depressions are arranged in a grid of three rows and three columns. Optionally the board may include holding means around the periphery or underneath the playing surface for holding the playing members. A base section may be provided with extendible means to allow the playing surface to be raised and lowered. Rotatably mounted launching means can be mounted to the peripheral upper edge of the playing surface as can deflecting means 15. Optionally the game playing member may be a spherical ball such as a marble and the playing surface may be covered with velvet. The board is suitable for playing tic-tac-toe, noughts and crosses or hugs and kisses.
Patent GB-2458141-A (GB)
Title: A wear indicator for a sacrifical anode of a vessel
Inventor: HOPKINS STEPHEN PAUL
IPC: C23F13/06
Filed: 2008-03-06
Abstract: A wear indicator is disclosed for a sacrificial anode 6 of a vessel having a hull 4, the sacrificial anode 6 being in place on the exterior of the hull 4 of the vessel. The anode 6 is arranged to expose the wear indicator to light from the exterior of the vessel upon a predetermined level of wear. The anode may be generally hemispherical with a bore 8 located therein. A transparent plug 12 may extend through a bore 10 in the hull 4, so that when the anode 6 is reduced in size, light may pass through the bore 8 to indicate that the anode 6 requires replacement. A further anode sacrificial assembly for a component is described, where the indicator member can be of a size relative to the sacrificial anode so that a portion of the indicator member is revealed when a predetermined level of corrosion of the sacrificial anode has occurred. The indicator may comprise coloured concentric bands.
Patent GB-2458914-A (GB)
Title: A floating structure on which aircraft can land comprising turbines to extract energy from the sea
Inventor: GOODALL PETER ROBERT
IPC: B63B35/44
Filed: 2008-04-01
Abstract: The invention entails a floating runway 200, airport or a structure on which an aircraft can land. Ideally, the floating airport comprises rotating water turbines 100 for extracting energy from the waves in the sea 300, and thereby reduce the impact of the waves on the structure. Wind turbines 400 may also be incorporated on the structure. The floating structure may also accommodate offices, buildings and exist as a floating city / island. Preferably the wind and water turbines 100, 400 generate electricity. The structure could be such that it bends with the waves.
Patent GB-2452792-A (GB)
Title: Method of cladding a temporary framework to create a shelter
Inventor: MACLEOD KENNETH
IPC: E04B1/16
Filed: 2008-04-04
Abstract: A method of constructing a structure comprises erecting a framework 20 and cladding the framework with structural material 24 to form a structure (10, fig 1). The framework is then removed. The framework preferably includes panels 18 and window and door sections 22. The structural material may take the form of sacks of crushed rubble 26 layered in courses. A render may be applied to the structural material. The framework may include arched or domed roof formers. In other aspects, a fixing for spacing a skin away from a structure is provided. An alternative fixing for mounting an object to a structure is also provided. The structure formed takes advantage of rubble generated by disaster situations and results in a more permanent solution than conventional shelters.
Patent GB-2461755-A (GB)
Title: Underwear garment
Inventor: TIDY SHAHNAZ
IPC: A41C1/02
Filed: 2008-07-16
Abstract: An underwear garment 10 for controlling the form of a wearer's body, the garment comprising an upper band element 11 and a lower band element 12, both formed of an elastic webbing material and sized to fit around a central region of the wearer's torso, wherein the lower circumferential edge 14 of the upper band element is connected to the upper circumferential edge 15 of the lower band element, and wherein the upper and lower band elements are formed to taper towards said circumferential edges, such that the upper circumferential edge 16 of the upper band element is longer than the lower circumferential edge thereof, and the lower circumferential edge 17 of the lower band element is longer that the upper circumferential edge thereof. The bands may be attached by elastic stitching to enable the upper band and lower band to move independently and the upper band may be arranged to stop above or below the breast line. A cut-out may additionally be provided for the breasts. The material to form the bands may be of braided elastic and the elastic elements in the material can be arranged to extend circumferentially.
Patent GB-2451352-A (GB)
Title: Proximity sensor with an automatic switch-off function
Inventor: PHILIPP HAROLD
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2008-07-25
Abstract: A capacitive touch sensor providing an automatic switch-off function for an apparatus in which the sensor is incorporated is provided. The sensor comprises a sensing element coupled to a capacitance measurement circuit for measuring the capacitance of the sensing element. A control circuit is operable to determine from the capacitance measurement whether an object is in proximity with the sensor. The determined presence of an object may be used to toggle a function of the apparatus. Furthermore, when it is determined that an object has not been in proximity with the sensor for a predetermined time duration, an output signal for switching off the apparatus is provided. The predetermined time duration may be selected from a number of predefined time durations, or may be programmed using an resistor-capacitor network. Pulses may be applied to the control circuit to override features of the automatic switch-off functionality.
Patent GB-2462269-A (GB)
Title: A deployment aid for a vehicle airbag
Inventor: BALDERSON NEIL
IPC: B60R21/213
Filed: 2008-07-30
Abstract: A deployment aid for a vehicle-mounted curtain air bag assembly comprising a sheet of flexible material 220, and a first and second retaining means; wherein the first and second retainers are arranged to attach the sheet of flexible material to the vehicle. The first retainer 34a, 34b secures the sheet to the vehicle body between the vehicle body and the curtain air bag 22 and the second retainer 250 is configured to provide a releasable attachment of the sheet to the vehicle and to release the sheet during deployment of the curtain airbag. The deployment aid is provided with visual identification means to indicate assembly orientation. A deployment ramp (30, figure 4a) may also be provided.
Patent GB-2449006-A (GB)
Title: System and method for interlocking support blocks
Inventor: SLACK DAVID
IPC: B01D24/24
Filed: 2006-02-15
Abstract: A system and method for forming a filter media support system with dual locking mechanisms. The support system comprises two or more interlocking rows of support blocks (2,4). One or more slides (20) and one or more guides (22) protrude from the side walls (8,10) of the blocks. Each guide (22), is conformed to receive one slide (31) from a neighboring block (4) , forming a first locking joint. The side walls (8, 10) also comprise one or more posts (30) and one or more sockets (28). Each post (30) is conformed to fit within one socket (33) of a neighboring block, forming a second locking joint. In one embodiment, the method for assembling the support system comprises aligning a slide (20) of a first support block (2) with a guide (22) of a second support block (4) . The slide (20) of the first support block (2) is vertically moved into the guide (22) of the second support block (4) . Force is applied so that the posts (30) snap-lock into the sockets (33).
Patent GB-2451592-A (GB)
Title: Activation and sector protection in a sector-based memory
Inventor: KIDO KAZUNARI
IPC: G11C16/22
Filed: 2004-05-12
Abstract: A semiconductor memory comprises a memory array storing information that determines an activated state and an activation control circuit which causes a latch circuit to latch the activation information by referring to the memory when a given command is input after activation. It also comprises a memory cell for storing data, managed on a sector basis, and a second memory cell array for storing sector protection information. The control circuit then determines whether the memory cell array should be erased on the basis of the activation information latched in the latch circuit and the sector protection information stored in the second memory cell array. If the power supply voltage is lower than a particular level, the latch circuit latches activation information again when the given command is input again and if the voltage is higher than this level, the activation information is not latched again. Also disclosed is a memory device having two latch circuits, one for latching activation information and one for latching erase information.
Patent GB-2472797-A (GB)
Title: Twin hulled marine vessel with tapering air channel
Inventor: PATEL MINOO
IPC: B60V1/08
Filed: 2009-08-18
Abstract: A marine vessel 8 has a front end 10 and a back end 12 defining between them a longitudinal direction D running from the front end to the back end. The vessel comprises two hulls 2 and 2' spaced in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction and joined by a cross-deck 1, the facing surfaces 14 and 14' of the two hulls defining with a surface 16 of the cross-deck an air channel 18. At least part (20 and 20', Fig 3) of the facing surface of at least one of the two hulls tapers outwardly in the longitudinal direction. A part of both of the facing surfaces may taper outwardly while a second successive part in the longitudinal direction may taper inwardly in the longitudinal direction.
Patent GB-2472804-A (GB)
Title: Pelvic support application apparatus for positioning a flexible pelvic support
Inventor: LEWIS SIMON
IPC: A61F5/37
Filed: 2009-08-19
Abstract: A pelvic support application apparatus for positioning a flexible pelvic support 300 adjacent a patient/casualty. The application apparatus comprises at least a first semi-rigid or rigid elongate planar element 100, and a means 104 of releasably securing a flexible pelvic support 300 adjacent the planar element 100. In use the planar element 100 and pelvic support 300 can be slid between a person 502 and a surface against which the person is supported. The apparatus may also comprise a second elongate planar element releasably attachable to the first elongate planar element 100. The first planar element 100 may be made from a material with a low coefficient of friction. It may also have handles 108, 110 at either of its ends. The means of attaching the pelvic support 300 preferably comprises two openings 104 in the end of the first 100 or second planar element so that the pelvic support 300 can be passed outwardly through one opening 104 and back in the other opening and back on itself.
Patent GB-2461424-A (GB)
Title: Protection elements for pipeline investigation devices
Inventor: AKULSHYN VYACHESLAV
IPC: G01M99/00
Filed: 2008-03-12
Abstract: A conduit interrogation tool is provided that includes a pair of spaced apart contact elements (272) that deform as the tool moves in the conduit (101). A deformation control member (270) positioned proximate the contact element (272) reduces or limits deformation of the contact element to a desired extent.
Patent GB-2473602-A (GB)
Title: Diagnosing EGR cooler efficiency in a Diesel engine
Inventor: CIANFLONE FRANCESCO
IPC: F02D41/00
Filed: 2009-09-09
Abstract: A method for the diagnosis of the EGR cooler efficiency in a Diesel engine comprises at least the following steps: (a) constructing a model for determining the temperature drop y=ΔT in the EGR cooler, the model having a parameter vector θ and an input vector x; (b) performing a model calibration phase in order to estimate the bias h0of the system; (c) calculating a set of primary residuals ε (θ0, x, ΔT), starting from the model equation and using the results of the calibration phase; (d) calculating a set of improved residuals εN(θ0): where N is the number of samples on which the diagnostic test is performed; (e) calculating a diagnostic index S: where R0s the correlation matrix calculated from a healthy system, and (f) using the diagnostic index S in order to diagnose the efficiency of the EGR cooler.
Patent GB-2473450-A (GB)
Title: Balloon having inner and outer gas compartments
Inventor: OSMAN SAEED
IPC: B64B1/02
Filed: 2009-09-09
Abstract: A balloon for supporting a load 5 in the air comprises a primary compartment 4 for receiving a first gas and one or more secondary compartments 3, for receiving a second gas. The secondary compartments are contained within the primary compartment and supported away from the wall 1 of the primary compartment by support means 20 such that when the compartments are filled with gas the first gas completely surrounds the secondary compartment(s). The supports may be made from fibre-reinforced polymer, carbon fibre-reinforced polymer or aluminium. Surfaces of the primary and secondary compartments may be coated with a non-stick material such as PTFE. The balloon may be used to suspend a wind turbine.