baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2398661-A (GB)
Title: Self-timed carry look ahead adder and summation method thereof
Inventor: CHOI CHANG-JUN
IPC: G06F7/50
Filed: 2004-02-20
Abstract: A carry look-ahead adder including a carry generation circuit to generate carry propagation bit values and carry kill bit values for M blocks based on an N-bit addend and augend; a block carry circuit to generate block carry signals based upon the bit values; a Manchester-carry-chain configured bit carry circuit to generate first bit carry signals where a block carry exists in each of the M blocks and second carry bit signals where no block carry exists, based on the bit values; a control circuit to generate, independently of a clock enable signal at a logical level, selection-control signals based upon the block carry signals; and a summation selection circuit to select between the first bit carry signals and the second bit carry signals and to add the carry propagation bit values and the selected carry signals.
Patent GB-2411612-A (GB)
Title: Slot car track cleaning block
Inventor: MCGUIRE GERALD OLIVER
IPC: B24B19/02
Filed: 2004-03-01
Abstract: A flexible block for removing oxidation and rust from a slot car track. The outer surface of the block is abrasive.
Patent GB-2399267-A (GB)
Title: Agricultural spreader
Inventor: MARSHALL CHARLES RICHARD
IPC: A01C3/06
Filed: 2002-02-08
Abstract: Apparatus 50 for spreading material 15 comprising a container 60 for the material 15 having an outlet 4 through which the material 15 is spread, and a conveying mechanism 10, 12 including a moveable pusher 10 to convey the material 15 in the container 60 to the outlet 4. This apparatus 50 is suitable for spreading agricultural material 15 such as muck 15. There may be rotating beaters 20 which distribute the material.
Patent GB-2415562-A (GB)
Title: Generating saliency paths for viewing images
Inventor: PILU MAURIZIO
IPC: G06V10/25
Filed: 2004-06-23
Abstract: A method of processing image data is claimed wherein the image data relates to at least one image, the method comprising using data relating to disposition and saliency of selected portions of the or each image and generating at least one saliency vector for respective said portions. The saliency vector is described as representing the probability of there being other salient image locations associated with a given image location and this vector may be used to generate a saliency path between salient portions to allow displaying of parts of the image lying on the saliency path. The invention finds application in mobile devices, for example, where a large image may be received by the device and viewed on a screen smaller than the image by viewing the salient portions of the image while moving along the saliency path. Independent claims are also included for using a saliency map to determine a relationship of salient portions to determine a saliency field used to create a saliency path. The claimed relationship is described as the relationship between saliency maxima of the saliency map.
Patent GB-2415631-A (GB)
Title: Artificial eye with light sensitive LDRs
Inventor: LISTER MARTIN
IPC: A61F9/08
Filed: 2004-07-03
Abstract: An artificial eye comprise a disc 4 upon which three LDRs are mounted. Each LDR is sensitive to light of a particular intensity, e.g. red light, blue light and green light. A processing circuit [Figure 9] is used to transmit outputs from the LDRs into electrical signals which are then transmitted, via a coupling 12, to the optic nerve 13 of a patient. A battery 10 is located within the prosthetic eye to power the electronic components.
Patent GB-2416988-A (GB)
Title: Arm support cushion
Inventor: COLLINS LORNA
IPC: A47C16/00
Filed: 2004-08-11
Abstract: A shaped cushion that provides support for one arm. The firmness may be adjustable and it may have a cover that may be removable.
Patent GB-2420069-A (GB)
Title: Infusion Tool
Inventor: ALMOND MARTIN JOHN
IPC: A47G19/16
Filed: 2004-11-13
Abstract: An infusion tool has a squeezing head 20 carried by a handle 12 and a cage 18 for receiving a bag containing an infusible substance such as tea, coffee or herbs. The cage includes a number of resiliently deformable elements 22 which extend from points disposed about the periphery of the squeezing head and are connected to a junction region 23 remote from the squeezing head. The elements of the cage may be connected to a plunger within the handle to produce relative movement between the cage and the squeezing head to squeeze the tea bag between the cage and the squeezing head. In an alternative embodiment the cage may be fixed to the handle and the squeezing head may be moved by the plunger.
Patent GB-2421988-A (GB)
Title: A boot seal application tool
Inventor: HALE JOHN
IPC: F16D3/84
Filed: 2005-01-05
Abstract: An application tool for fitting boot seals 20, gaskets, or similar flexible components comprising of a tapered guiding structure 10 that can be placed with its open end 15 over the intended mounting location of the boot seal 20. The boot seal 20 can be guided from the narrow end of the taper to a point beyond that at which the taper is supported by the component 30. The flexible taper 10 may collapse (see 11 in Fig. 2) so as to minimise any overstretching of the boot seal 20.
Patent GB-2415747-A (GB)
Title: Free piston engine scavenging
Inventor: HOFBAUER PETER
IPC: F02B71/00
Filed: 2005-05-17
Abstract: A free piston engine 10 is configured with a pair of opposed engine cylinders 14, 16 located on opposite sides of a fluid pumping assembly 12. The engine 10 has an inner piston assembly 200 including a pair of inner pistons (202, 220, figs. 5A, 5B) and an outer piston assembly 250 including a pair of outer pistons 252, 275. Each outer piston 252, 275 cooperates with an integrated scavenge pump 74, 174 in order to compress the charge air, thus significantly increasing the air charge density into the engine cylinders 14, 16 for each stroke of the engine 10. Mounted on the rear of each outer piston 252, 275 is a piston bridge 264, 282 each having an oval outer surface 266, 283 that cooperates with the respective pumping chamber (78, 178, figs.5A,5B) of the scavenge pumps 74, 174. The piston bridges 264, 282 are interconnected by pull rods 293, 294. The engine may operate on a two-cycle mode with HCCI (homogeneous charge, compression ignition).
Patent GB-2426640-A (GB)
Title: Electrical charge recycling device
Inventor: WRIGHT STEVEN
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2005-05-23
Abstract: An electrical charge recycling device comprising two interchangeable capacitor banks 10 and 11. Electrical current will flow from the power source 18 through the primary load 8, which may be an electric motor, and slowly charge the first capacitor bank. After a fixed time interval, switches will be activated which will remove the first capacitor bank from its charging mode to be replaced by the second capacitor bank. The first capacitor bank, which has been removed from the charge cycle, will now form a circuit with a device 7 which magnifies its voltage (typically a transformer or charge pump). The differential between the potential difference in the capacitor bank and the electrical charge of the power source, will allow the power source to be recharged. The recharging process will continue until both the power source and the capacitor bank are at the same voltage.
Patent GB-2426966-A (GB)
Title: Pallet loading apparatus
Inventor: RADBOURNE PETER JAMES
IPC: B65G39/10
Filed: 2005-06-10
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a retractable loading platform (10) to receive a load (12), a pallet shelf (16) for supporting a pallet (14) below the loading platform (10) , and an abutment surface (20) for abutting the load (12) as the loading platform (10) is retracted, whereby the load (12) is allowed to drop onto a pallet. The loading platform (10) is in the form of a sliding shutter and retraction of the loading platform (10) follows a non-linear path. The platform (10) comprises an upper support surface having a plurality of apertures therethrough. Freely rotatable members are mounted in the apertures each having a surface of rotation which intersects the plane of the support surface. Selected ones of the rotatable members are rotatable at least about a horizontal axis extending in an first direction while selected others are rotatable at least about a horizontal axis extending in a second direction. The position of the load (12) supported on the loading platform (10) may be thereby adjusted in any horizontal direction.
Patent GB-2414731-A (GB)
Title: Process for preparing diltiazem using a heterogeneous trifunctional catalyst
Inventor: CHOUDARY BOYAPATI MANORANJAN
IPC: C07D281/10
Filed: 2002-12-27
Abstract: The present invention comprises a simplified synthesis of (+)-diltiazem though IE-PdOsW wherein IE is ion-exchanger, catalyzed three-component coupling reaction and Fe<3+>-exchanged clay catalyzed ring opening of sulfite with 2-amninothiophenol followed by cyclization as key steps.
Patent GB-2423738-A (GB)
Title: Wet granulation process
Inventor: FU JINSHENG
IPC: B29B9/08
Filed: 2005-07-07
Abstract: A granulation process achieving tight size distribution and homogenous composition comprises: <SL> <LI>a) adding liquid to a powder in a mixer; <LI>b) first mixing the liquid and binder to form intermediate granules; <LI>c) selecting intermediate granules while wet that are larger than a predetermined diameter from smaller granules; <LI>d) crushing said intermediate granules to a size less than said predetermined diameter; <LI> <LI>e) second mixing said crushed granules with said </SL> smaller granules while still wet until granulation is complete. The crushing of the larger granules serves to redistribute the binder.
Patent GB-2428879-A (GB)
Title: Light emitting diode with uniform colour mixing
Inventor: WU CHING-HUEI
IPC: H01L33/00
Filed: 2005-07-26
Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) comprises a bracing frame 10, at least two chips 30, 40, 50 stacked on the bracing frame 10 in a chip-on-chip stacking manner, and a transparent layer 20 encapsulating the chips 30, 40, 50. The chips 30, 40 , 50 are electrically connected using wire bonding or flip-chip bonding methods. The bracing frame 10 comprises a metal frame, printed circuit board or a substrate made of aluminium or a ceramic material. Each chip 30, 40, 50 emits light of a different wavelength. Therefore, the vertical stacking arrangement allows for maximum optical overlap of the chips 30, 40, 50 leading to uniform colour mixing. The LED may further comprise a control circuit (80 figs 9 and 10) connected to the chips 30, 40, 50. The control circuit (80) may be external to the LED or it may be built-in.
Patent GB-2431158-A (GB)
Title: Process for the production of arachidonic and/or eicosapentaenoic acid
Inventor: SAYANOVA OLGA
IPC: C12N9/10
Filed: 2005-10-13
Abstract: A process for the production of arachidonic acid and/or eicosapentaenoic acid in plants through the co-expression of a   W  -12-/  W  -15-desaturase,   W  -9-elongase,   W  -8-desaturase and a   W  -5-desaturase and a process for the production of lipids or oils having an increased content of unsaturated fatty acids, in particular   l  -3 and   l  -6 fatty acids having at least two double bonds and a 18 or 20 carbon atom chain length. Preferably the arachidonic acid and eicosapentaenoic acid are produced in at least a 1:2 ratio. The invention furthermore relates to the production of a transgenic plants, preferably a transgenic crop plant, having an increased content of arachidonic acid and/or eicosapentaenoic acid. The invention additionally relates to specific nucleic acid sequences encoding for proteins with   W  -12-/  W  -15-desaturase-,   W  -9-elongase-,   W  -8-desaturase- or   W  -5-desaturase-activity, nucleic acid constructs, vectors and transgenic plants containing said nucleic acid sequences.
Patent GB-2434199-A (GB)
Title: Combustor liners
Inventor: WEBB RENE JAMES
IPC: F23R3/00
Filed: 2006-01-14
Abstract: A combustor liner for use in a gas turbine engine includes a first liner section 4a and a second liner section 4b. They are joined together by welding or a mechanical fixing along a common join line or weld 18. A heat shield 20 extends along the join line to protect it from the high temperatures and thermal stresses that are experienced by the combustor liner during the operation of the gas turbine engine. The heat shield 20 is spaced apart from the first and second liner sections 4a and 4b to define a passage 24 between the heat shield and the first and second liner sections for the introduction of a cooling fluid such as air. The heat shield 20 and the exposed surfaces of the liner sections 4a and 4b are coated with a thermal barrier coating (TBC).
Patent GB-2421879-A (GB)
Title: Converting voicemail to text message for transmission to a mobile telephone
Inventor: DOULTON DANIEL MICHAEL
IPC: G10L15/00
Filed: 2004-04-22
Abstract: A caller initiates a voice call to a mobile telephone, which is diverted to a voicemail server where the caller leaves a voice message. The voice message is converted into an audio file format, which is then sent or streamed over a wide area network to a voice to text transcription system comprising a network of computers. One of the networked computers plays back the audio file to a human operator and the operator intelligently transcribes the original voice message by entering a corresponding text message into the computer. The transcribed text message (SMS or MMS) is then sent to the mobile telephone from the computer. The transcribed text message may be a succinct version of the original voice message rather than a verbose word-for-word conversion.
Patent GB-2435370-A (GB)
Title: User interface incorporating an filter
Inventor: KANGRU PER
IPC: G06F3/0482
Filed: 2006-04-10
Abstract: In the user interface of this invention, the user can select a number of attributes (30,figure 1), which have corresponding filters, from a drop-down menu or menu bar. By selecting an attribute, which has a corresponding filter a list of acquired information is displayed. For example, in the embodiment shown, selecting IMSI would result in displaying all IMSI in the acquired information (signaling messages). (IMSI lookup is the network inquiry that returns the home network of a mobile phone number.)
Patent GB-2423376-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive output feedback apparatuses and methods capable of controlling a non-minimum phase system.
Inventor: CALISE ANTHONY J
IPC: G05B13/04
Filed: 2003-12-09
Abstract: The invention comprises apparatuses and methods for providing the capability to stabilize and control a non-minimum phase, nonlinear plant with unmodeled dynamics and/or parametric uncertainty through the use of adaptive output feedback. A disclosed apparatus can comprise a reference model unit for generating a reference model output signal ym, The apparatus can comprise a combining unit that combines and differences a plant output signal y of a non-minimum phase plant for which not all of the states can be sensed, and a plant output signal y, to generate an output error signal y . The apparatus can further comprise an adaptive control unit for generating an adaptive control signal uad used to control the plant.
Patent GB-2443203-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for detecting infected tissue
Inventor: THOMPSON IAN
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2006-06-26
Abstract: An apparatus and method for detecting infected tissue are disclosed. The apparatus comprises a light source 1 for producing a light beam and an optical element 6 having an input end optically coupled to the light source and an output end arranged to direct the light beam as a confocal beam into tissue 7. The apparatus also comprises a detector 8 optically coupled to the optical element to receive a return beam back from the tissue, such as fluorescence stimulated by the confocal beam, and to generate an output dependent upon the return beam. An analyser 9 is arranged to analyse the output of the detector to determine whether the return beam is indicative of infected tissue. The use of a confocal beam allows radiation to be directed to a specific predetermined point or depth in tissue, such as a tooth, thus eliminating the 'swamping effect' of the bulk background tissue. Thus an embodiment of the apparatus is more sensitive at detecting infected tissue.
Patent GB-2427035-A (GB)
Title: A Charge Control Circuit
Inventor: MARIN ERIC T
IPC: G09G3/34
Filed: 2004-12-14
Abstract: A charge control circuit (105, 125-1) includes a switch circuit (125, 125-1, 125-2) having an input node (340) configured to receive a reference voltage (450) at a selected voltage level and configured to respond to a charge signal (440) to pre-charge the input node (340) with a pulse charge at the selected voltage level. The switch circuit (125, 125-1, 125-2) further includes a single switch configured to respond to an enable signal (430) having a duration shorter than a mechanical time constant of a micro-electro mechanical device (MEM device) (110, 110-1, 110-2, 110-3) having a variable capacitor (130, 130-1) with first and second plates (135-1, 140-1) and wherein the single switch is coupled to the MEM device (110, 110-1, 110-2, 110-3) to apply the selected voltage level across first and second plates (135-1, 140-1) of a variable capacitor (130, 130-1) of the MEM device (110, 110-1, 110-2, 110-3) for the duration to thereby cause the pulse charge to accumulate on the variable capacitor (130, 130-1).
Patent GB-2439155-A (GB)
Title: Cycle with multi-stage transmission
Inventor: KIRK-NEWSTEAD STEPHEN
IPC: B62M9/04
Filed: 2006-07-07
Abstract: The cycle transmission has the driving force applied to the pedals 108 transmitted to the rear wheel 110 via three independent drive transmission loops in series. The forward most drive transmission loop from the pedals 108 is a ribbed belt 100 with toothed pulleys 103, 104, the subsequent drive transmission loops being chains 101, 102 with wheels 105-7, 109. The belt and chain drives have adjacent end pulleys/wheels on the same axles so as to provide coupled transmission of the applied driving force. Appropriate adjustable mountings are provided for these axles enabling convenient adjustment of belt and chain tension. The rearmost wheel 109 and an intermediate wheel 107 have plural rings for gear ratio variation. A frame 119, with a rear pivoting section, has two parallel rectangular cross-section elongate members defining a channel for adjustable location of the transmission. A slidably adjustable seat has a movable rear portion with back and head rests and an upwardly extending front portion of impact absorbing material with a tunnel profile to accept adjustment of a narrower front part of the rear portion.
Patent GB-2441298-A (GB)
Title: Holding assembly for sweeping and wringing apparatus
Inventor: LIN MING-HSIEN
IPC: B25G3/38
Filed: 2006-08-30
Abstract: A holding or mounting assembly for a sweeping and wringing apparatus comprises a fastening assembly (70, fig 2), fastened to a lower end of a holding rod (6, fig 2) of the sweeping and wringing apparatus, an insertion assembly (8, fig 2) and a release assembly (9, fig 2). The fastening assembly (70, fig 2) includes a chamber 71 which is enclosed by a left wall 73 and a right wall 75 into which insertion holes (77, fig 2) are bored. The insertion assembly (8, fig 2), is inserted between the insertion holes (77, fig 2) and includes two cross-shaped insertion heads 81 separated by a spring 82. The release assembly 9 is U-shaped and has two end sections with chamfered end faces 96. When the release assembly 9 is pressed on, the two end sections respectively enter spaces between the left and right walls 73, 75 and the insertion heads 81, with a spring 95 exerting a counterforce, so that a cleaning head of the sweeping and wringing apparatus can be easily replaced. As an alternative to the insertion assembly (8, fig 2), the assembly (figs 6 and 7) can comprise a left insertion assembly 8b and a right insertion assembly 8b, each of which comprises an insertion head 81 and a spring 84. In this case each spring 84 is positioned between its associated insertion head 81 and the corresponding left wall and right wall, with the release member 9b, when pressed disengaging an inner projection 87 formed on the insertion head 81 from a hole in a separation wall 71b.
Patent GB-2435591-A (GB)
Title: Surgical tag, magnetometer, and associated system
Inventor: MAXWELL ANTHONY JAMES
IPC: A61B19/00
Filed: 2007-06-15
Abstract: Disclosed is a marker, dimensioned for insertion via an introduction device into tissue of the human or animal body, for marking a site for possible further examination and/or treatment, comprising: a magnetic material, for enabling the marker to be located from outside the body, using a suitable detector. Also disclosed is a magnetometer for detecting the presence of a magnetic field, wherein the magnetometer is arranged to perform an operation whereby the effects of any ambient magnetic field may be disregarded in any subsequent detecting operations.
Patent GB-2453157-A (GB)
Title: Compositions and their use for treating skin conditions
Inventor: WHEATLEY CARMEN MARIA JOSE
IPC: A61K31/201
Filed: 2007-09-28
Abstract: A composition and its use in the treatment of skin conditions, such as atopic disease. non-atopic eczema, psoriasis, atopic eczema, dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, chronic hives (Urticaria), dry skin, eczema, folliculitis, heat rash, ichthyosis. impetigo, jock itch, keratosis pilaris, pityriasis, rosea, poison ivy, Oak, and Sumac, psoriasis, rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis, nappy rash, scabies, or shingles, wherein the composition comprises (i) the sodium salt of 2-pyrrolidone-5-carboxylic acid (NaPCA) or a derivative thereof, (ii) cobalamins, cobamides, vitamin B12 compounds and derivatives thereof, for example hydroxocobalamin, glutathionylcobalamin or N-acetylcysteine-cobalamin and (iii) omega 3 or 6 fatty acids such as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), linoleic acid or linolenic acid.
Patent GB-2454934-A (GB)
Title: Upright hand crank operated vehicle
Inventor: WESTWOOD SAM
IPC: B62K5/00
Filed: 2007-11-24
Abstract: The vehicle comprises a platform (5) and a rotatable hand crank as a handlebar (1) to activate a chain (2) which drives a main central wheel (4). Brakes and steering controls are located on the handle bar. Four additional wheels (3) provide stability and suspension. The two stabilising wheels that are located at the front of the vehicle are responsible for directional steering.
Patent GB-2444821-A (GB)
Title: Helicopter Landing Platform Having Motion Stabilizer
Inventor: HOVLAND VIDAR
IPC: B63B35/50
Filed: 2007-11-29
Abstract: A motion compensation method/system for a helipad 16 on a vessel includes a sensor 30 for measuring a parameter related to at least one or pitch and roll of the vessel. The system includes a first actuator 17 functionally coupled to the helipad to move the helipad translationally with respect to the vessel in response to the measured at least one of pitch and roll of the vessel. Preferably the sensor is a bubble level sensor or an LVDT sensor or an accelerometer. The actuator could be a motor coupled to a worm gear with an output to a rack. Alternatively the actuator could be a hydraulic cylinder coupled to the helipad platform.
Patent GB-2457447-A (GB)
Title: Pipe cutter with rigid and flexible arms
Inventor: RAMPLING SCOTT
IPC: B23D21/04
Filed: 2008-02-12
Abstract: A cutting tool for a pipe comprises a generally cylindrical body 1 defining a central bore 10 extending along an axis. The body is divided into two axially spaced half portions 2A and 2B which clamp between them a cutting blade 8 that projects into the bore 10. The body has a progressively narrowing slot 12 extending from its outer circumference to the bore. At the bore 10 the width of the slot 12 is narrower than the diameter of the bore. The tool to one side of the slot 12 is flexibly resilient so as to flex away when a pipe of diameter equal to the bore is pushed along the slot into the bore and to resile when the pipe has entered the bore and so urge the pipe against the blade so that subsequent relative rotation between the tool and pipe will cause the pipe to be severed.