baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2436655-A (GB)
Title: Deformation determination in pulse echo or ultrasonic imaging
Inventor: LINDOP JOEL EDWARD
IPC: G01L1/25
Filed: 2006-03-28
Abstract: This invention generally relates to methods, apparatus and computer program code for processing data captured from imaging systems, in particular pulse-echo imaging systems such as ultrasonic imaging systems, in order to determine deformation data for an imaged object. A method of processing at least one-dimensional image data captured by an imaging technique to determine deformation data defining an at least one-dimensional deformation in an imaged object, the data comprising at least one data pair, the pair comprising displacement data and corresponding displacement location data, the method comprising: inputting first and second sets of the image data, a set of the image data comprising imaging signal data including at least one of signal magnitude data and signal phase data for an imaged region of the object; positioning a window at a position on the first set of image data and determining a corresponding position for the window in the second set of image data; determining displacement data defining a displacement estimate from the positions of the window in the first and second image data; and determining an estimated location of the displacement estimate responsive to the imaging signal data within said window for at least one of the first and second sets of image data; whereby the at least one data pair comprises the displacement data and the estimated location of the displacement estimate.
Patent GB-2436899-A (GB)
Title: Electrical plug with movable pin, and two-pin adapter
Inventor: YALCIN ZIHNI
IPC: H01R13/40
Filed: 2006-04-03
Abstract: A three pin electrical plug has one pin - such as the earth pin 5 of a UK mains plug - rotatably connected to a connecting member 6 which is itself rotatably connected to the body 2 of the plug. This means that the height of the plug can be reduced when the plug is being stored, for example by folding the pin and the connecting member into a recess (9, Fig 1). The plug is suitable for use with a laptop computer, as a conventional plug would be larger than the thickness of the computer. Alternatively the plug may be used as an adapter (see Figure 9A) or may include charging means (27, Fig 10). An adapter (19, Fig 8A) is also provided which has two pins and accepts only the live and neutral pins of the UK mains plug.
Patent GB-2437510-A (GB)
Title: Dispenser mechanism
Inventor: O'BRIEN MICHAEL GERARD
IPC: A47K5/12
Filed: 2006-04-26
Abstract: A dispenser mechanism 1 for a foamed product, such as soap, comprises a liquid chamber 9 and air chamber 10, each compressed by a common actuator mechanism 6a, 6b, wherein the liquid and air are simultaneously forced into a foaming chamber 15, 22. The foaming chamber comprises two surfaces and a plurality of fins 17 extending from one or both surfaces towards the other surfaces to define alternate open channels 15 and closed channels 22, with the liquid being forced from a closed channel 15 past the tip of the fin 17 into an open channel 22 through which the air is flowing. The foam mixes with the air and forms a foam. A second aspect of the invention relates to a dispenser that can be used with disposable dispenser mechanisms having different stroke lengths.
Patent GB-2426382-A (GB)
Title: Three-layer compound electrode for organic electronic devices
Inventor: HELLER CHRISTIAN MARIA ANTON
IPC: H05B33/14
Filed: 2003-09-25
Abstract: A compound electrode 40 for organic electronic devices 10 comprises a thin first layer 42 of a first electrically conducting material, a second layer 46 of a second electrically conducting material, and a third layer 48 of a third electrically conducting material. The second layer 46 is formed of a material having a lower conductivity than the first layer 42 material. In some embodiments the conductivity of the second layer 46 is less than that of the first layer 42 and the third layer 48. The third layer 48 is preferably thicker than the first layer 42. The compound electrode 40 is capable of mitigating adverse effects of defects, such as short circuits (fig 4), in the construction of the organic electronic devices 10, and can be included in light-emitting or photovoltaic devices.
Patent GB-2443820-A (GB)
Title: Modular Construction
Inventor: PITT M
IPC: E04B1/348
Filed: 2006-08-11
Abstract: The invention relates to a building module 100 in the form of a frame comprising a preformed base 102, posts 104 upstanding relative to the base and a service zone at the top of said frame. The service zone is formed from longitudinal trussed beams 106, 108. The trusses define dedicated service apertures 122, and are tuned to be anti-vibrational, so that the modules can be readily incorporated into a building requiring critical performance, e.g. an operating theatre in a hospital. One or more additional trusses 118 may be provided in the longitudinal direction to further provide rigidity and vibration damping. The posts may be formed from concrete-filled hollow sections. The frame is preferably 16 metres in length, 4 metres wide and has a height of 4 metres, so as to be readily transportable by road. One or more posts may be spaced along the base 102 to allow greater loads to be carried by the module. The modules are configured to be stacked with other such modules of the same kind and configuration.
Patent GB-2426715-A (GB)
Title: Games bats
Inventor: SEAR RONALD FREDERICK
IPC: A63B59/00
Filed: 2005-02-16
Abstract: A Game Bat having a body which includes a face (14) which is that which makes contact with a ball and a handle (11). The bat has a post tensioning means located in grooves (16) which run along the side of the bat on each side of the face which apply tension to the face.
Patent GB-2431210-A (GB)
Title: Pipe insert for multi-layered pipe
Inventor: BRISTOW ADRIAN
IPC: F16L19/06
Filed: 2006-10-16
Abstract: A pipe insert or adaptor 1 for use with a length of multi-layered barrier pipe comprises two axially adjacent and mutually coaxial cylindrical sleeve portions 3,5. The relatively smaller sleeve portion 3 is provided with a seal on its radially outer surface for sealing against the inner surface of a multi-layered pipe. The outer diameter of the larger sleeve portion 5 is similar to the outer diameter of the pipe 41 and cooperates with a seal 29 in a pipe fitting 21. The two sleeve portions are joined together by an axially-facing shoulder 11, which covers the end surface of the pipe 41 when the first sleeve section 3 is inserted in the end portion of the pipe for use.
Patent GB-2436099-A (GB)
Title: Stamp code and orientation reading, and mail sorting
Inventor: HEWAGE ROHAN KANISHAKA ANANDA
IPC: G09F3/02
Filed: 2006-11-03
Abstract: A stamp contains a reactive substance which exhibits a change in property when subjected to a pre-defined condition. In this way the stamp may be cancelled by a machine, in a manner which is also subsequently machine readable. More specifically the mechanism can be a coating which changes under a process of irradiation. Also disclosed is a method of processing a postal item in which a stamp orientation is determined from a machine readable code, which reading determines a subsequent redirection of the item, and the cancelling of the stamp. Also disclosed is a stamp with two machine readable codes at a mutual angle to each other, such as ninety degrees, from which the orientation of the stamp can be determined from a machine reading of the code.
Patent GB-2431662-A (GB)
Title: Water Based Inks for Ink Jet Printing
Inventor: DOI YASUHIRO
IPC: C09D11/02
Filed: 2005-10-06
Abstract: The present invention relates to a water-based ink for ink-jet printing which not only satisfies a high optical density but also exhibits an excellent high lighter -fastness; a water dispersion used for the water-based ink; and a method for producing a print using the water-based ink. There are provided a water dispersion for ink jet printing comprising (i) (A-1) polymer particles containing a colorant, (B) polymer particles and (C) the water-insoluble organic compound, or (ii) (A-2) self-dispersible pigment, (B) polymer particles and (C) the water-insoluble organic compound; a water-based ink containing the water dispersion; and a method for producing a print using the water-based ink.
Patent GB-2433391-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for providing a communication proxy system
Inventor: SENGUPTA UTTAM
IPC: H04B1/16
Filed: 2005-10-27
Abstract: Embodiments of methods and apparatus to provide a communication proxy system are generally described herein. According to an embodiment, a communication proxy system may be configured to manage power consumption for an ensemble of wireless electronic devices including a proxy device and one or more client devices. To reduce power consumption, the client devices may operate in a sleep mode/proxy mode. The proxy device may receive (320) control information (e.g. paging channel information) from the client devices. Based on the control information, the proxy device may monitor the wireless communication link for a notification (330) to the corresponding client device while that device operates in the sleep mode. In response to the notification, the proxy device may transmit an alert (340) to the client device.
Patent GB-2457217-A (GB)
Title: Cascadable electrical connector
Inventor: BARUCH EMIL AMINOLLAH
IPC: H01R13/68
Filed: 2007-04-11
Abstract: An electrical connector 10, adapted to be connected in cascade with one or more like connectors, comprises a housing 22 provided with a plug power port 12, a socket power port 14 and a cable power poll 16. The connector may detect whether it is the first in a cascade, so that a fuse (26, Fig 3) of the first connector protects all the connectors and cables whereas the fuses of the later connectors only protect that connector's cable. The detection may be done by a spring-loaded probe (42, Fig 4) which is pressed into the housing by a normal wall socket surface plate 11 but allowed to spring out into a recess (54, Fig 4) in the previous connector. The connectors may be thinner than the length of the plug pins, with the pins and their respective sockets offset, and with insulation on the portions (60, 62, Fig 16) of the pins which are thereby exposed. The connectors may latch together.
Patent GB-2442291-A (GB)
Title: Tile marking tool
Inventor: BRYCE COLIN JOHN
IPC: E04F21/18
Filed: 2007-06-04
Abstract: A tiling tool <B>10</B> for assisting with the alignment and marking of tiles to be cut comprises a body portion <B>14</B> and a handle portion <B>16</B>. The body portion <B>14</B> includes a first step <B>18</B> having a height H<1> substantially equal to a gap (<B>G</B> fig 5) between already affixed tiles and into which it is insertable. The body portion <B>14</B> further comprises a second step portion <B>20</B> adjacent thereto and having a height H<2> substantially equal to or greater than the gap <B>G</B> and including an upper surface <B>22</B> onto which, in operation, a tile to be cut may be placed and located. In combination with a template, <B>50</B> which may be a further tile, the tool allows an operator to position, mark and then cut a tile along a cut line <B>CL</B> which accurately reflects the angle of a boundary <B>54</B> that is other than parallel to the line of tiles already positioned on a wall or floor.
Patent GB-2447330-A (GB)
Title: An ion guide with an extended ion guiding region
Inventor: HOYES JOHN BRIAN
IPC: H01J49/40
Filed: 2008-02-26
Abstract: A mass spectrometer is disclosed comprising an ion guide 1 or ion mobility spectrometer having a helical, toroidal, part-toroidal, hemitoroidal, semitoroidal or spiral ion guiding region 4. The ion guide 1 may comprise a tube made from a leaky dielectric wherein an RF voltage is applied to outer electrodes 2 in order to confine ions radially within the ion guide 1. A DC voltage is applied to a resistive inner layer (5, Figure 2) in order to urge ions along the ion guide 1. Alternatively, the ion guide may comprise a plurality of electrodes each having an aperture through which ions are transmitted (see Figures 7 and 8).
Patent GB-2446311-A (GB)
Title: Printing material container
Inventor: ASAUCHI NOBORU
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 2005-08-30
Abstract: Ink cartridge 70 is attached to cartridge holder (62, fig.2) of printing apparatus 20 by being inserted in a predetermined insertion direction R until it is touching locating member. Ink cartridge 70 includes a plurality of low voltage circuit terminals 111-113 and a plurality of high voltage circuit terminals 114,115 on body 71. Low voltage circuit terminals 111-113 are arranged so as to form a first row orthogonal to insertion direction R. High voltage circuit terminals 114,115 are arranged so as to form a second row orthogonal to insertion direction R. The second row is arranged further towards the insertion direction R side than the first row.
Patent GB-2461569-A (GB)
Title: Improved X-ray shield
Inventor: HUNT KENNETH CHARLES
IPC: A61B6/04
Filed: 2008-07-04
Abstract: The invention relates to an X-ray shield for a horizontal X-ray procedure table 100 adapted for attachment to the accessory rail 104 of the table. The shield comprises a horizontal support bar 108 for attachment to a second support bar 112, the second support bar being moveably attached to the horizontal support bar to enable movement of the second support bar in both horizontal and vertical directions. The horizontal support bar may comprise two rigid horizontal portions horizontally hinged together. An X-ray opaque curtain is attached to the horizontal support bar or the second support bar or to both.
Patent GB-2453428-A (GB)
Title: Optical navigation device adapted for navigation on a transparent surface
Inventor: KAKARALA RAMAKRISHNA
IPC: G06F3/03
Filed: 2008-09-26
Abstract: A technique for adapting an optical navigation device (102) for navigation on a transparent structure such as a glass plate (144) involves establishing a navigation window for navigation tracking, detecting reflected light within the navigation window, generating an output signal in response to the detected light, and adjusting a characteristic of the navigation window in response to the output signal. An optical navigation device includes an illumination system (110) configured to output light, an image sensor (128) configured to generate an output signal related to a detected portion of light, and a transparent structure adaptor module (182, fig.9) configured to adjust a navigation window of the image sensor in response to the output signal to adapt the optical navigation device for use directly on an opaque surface or for use on a transparent structure that is located between the optical navigation device and the opaque surface.
Patent GB-2455628-A (GB)
Title: Inductive coupler operating through an electrically conductive barrier
Inventor: RHODES MARK
IPC: H01F38/14
Filed: 2008-12-12
Abstract: An inductive coupler comprises a primary coil 52 and core 51 members and secondary coil 54 and core 55 members for passing communication and/or electrical power signals through an electrically conductive barrier 53 located between the said primary and secondary inductive coupler members. The communication signal may comprise a carrier signal of greater than 10 kHz that is modulated and de-modulated at either side of the barrier to transfer certain data across the barrier 53. The magnetic permeability of a core member 51, 55 may be greater than that of the barrier material at the signal frequency of operation. The signal operating frequency may be selected to enhance the ratio relationship between the reluctance of the barrier 53 relative to that of the material of the core members 51, 55. The core members 51, 55 may be U-shaped cores formed form magnetic powder bonded together by an adhesive in which the coupling arm length 58 may be greater than the thickness of the barrier 53 and the end faces of the arms may be polished to provide a smooth interface surface 59 - 62. The permeability of a core may be greater than 10 and possibly greater than 100. The alignment of the cores 51, 55 may be based on the signal strength of a detected signal.
Patent GB-2466030-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable head support for vehicles
Inventor: SANDON ULF
IPC: A47C4/54
Filed: 2008-12-08
Abstract: Inflatable device for arranging inside a vehicle, comprises an inflatable cushion (10), which is convertible between a used and unused position. The inflatable. cushion (10) is arranged in such a way that it can serve as resting support for the head of a passenger. Preferably the inflatable cushion is arranged in a pocket of the head rest 14 of the seat 16, and/or the B or C pillar of the body of the vehicle. Preferably the inflatable cushion is stored in the pocket when unused. Preferable the inflatable cushion is converted between the used and unused positions by mechanical or electronic means. A pump can be located within the head rest with a lever 18 on the head rest and a tube 20 running between the pump and the inflatable cushion within the head rest.
Patent GB-2456208-A (GB)
Title: Three-dimensional puzzle game form by plurality of blocks
Inventor: WIMBURY KIM
IPC: A63F9/12
Filed: 2009-01-02
Abstract: A game apparatus comprising: a plurality of blocks 102, each face of said blocks having a portion of an image thereon, where the image may be a picture or a pattern, sequence or series of symbols, numbers or letters, wherein the blocks 102 are arrangeable in a disbandable structure comprising a three dimensional array of blocks, (e.g. a cube), said structure having a plurality of external faces, such that each block within the array sits adjacent at least one further block with the array. The blocks are alignable within the array such that the image portions on the block faces create an image on each external face of said structure once formed. The block alignment may also create images on faces of two dimensional structures formed by disbanding the block structure. The image portions may comprise discreet portions of an image or individual components, e.g. letters, numbers, symbols, of a sequence, pattern or series of components forming the image. Also disclosed are: method of manufacturing game apparatus comprising applying an image to a two dimensional array of blocks and; a retail article comprising game apparatus and a container.
Patent GB-2456382-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seat with adjustable and retractable head restraint
Inventor: BRUNNER STEFAN
IPC: B60N2/48
Filed: 2009-01-06
Abstract: A vehicle seat is provided with a guide 64 within a seat back frame 26 for movement between extended and retracted positions. A biasing member 66 within the seat back frame 26 biases the guide toward the retracted position. A cable 68 extends the guide 64 toward the extended position. A rotary actuator 70 extends and retracts the cable 68. A release mechanism 72 secures the guide 64 in the extended position. At least one rod 44, 46 extends from the frame 26 and has a plurality of notches 56 for providing a series of height adjustment positions through interaction with a locking member 55. A head restraint 42 is mounted on the rods 44, 46. Actuation of the release mechanism 72 and the rotary actuator 70 releases the guide 64 to retract the head restraint 42. Return actuation of the rotary actuator 70 returns the guide 64 and the rods 44, 46 to the extended position.
Patent GB-2460156-A (GB)
Title: Thermal treatment of biomass
Inventor: HORNUNG ANDREAS
IPC: C10B49/16
Filed: 2009-05-14
Abstract: A biomass pyrolysis process is provided in which biomass feedstock is mixed with a heat carrier. The heat carrier at least partly comprises char. The ratio by weight of biomass to char is in the range 1:1 to 1:20. The process may be carried out by in a screw/auger pyrolysis reactor 50 in which the solid feedstock components are conveyed along the reactor by a first screw 70. A second screw 80 conveys at least a portion of the solid products of the biomass pyrolysis back to a heat transfer medium input port 64. Thus, the heat transfer medium includes char from the biomass pyrolysis.
Patent GB-2465246-A (GB)
Title: Material drying or processing method and apparatus
Inventor: DUNNE TERENCE PATRICK
IPC: F26B17/10
Filed: 2009-07-16
Abstract: A drying and/or processing apparatus, and associated method, comprises a chamber 10, a fan 30 for routing a proportion of a process gas entering a higher pressure region of the chamber through a venturi device 32 so as to reduce the pressure at a duct 20 opening into the high pressure region of the chamber. The venturi may be in the form of an annular flow passage 34. Preferably, the process gas is routed around a recirculation path 16 including a heater 18, where the heater is arranged to introduce little, if any, free oxygen into the process gas. The heater may comprise an indirect heater, or a direct heater or burner. Preferably, the direct heater or burner is a proportional burner where the quantity of oxygen supplied to the burner is controlled. An oxygen sensor 36 may be provided to monitor oxygen levels within the chamber, where the sensor output may be used to control the introduction of water through an atomiser 38 into the chamber. In a further aspect, a drying and/or processing apparatus is disclosed comprising a chamber, a heater, an oxygen sensor, and a water delivery means.
Patent GB-2461447-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing a structural sandwich panel
Inventor: KENNEDY STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: B32B3/08
Filed: 2009-10-16
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a structural sandwich plate member 10 comprising adhering perimeter members 14 to first and second outer plates 11, 12, injecting liquid plastics or polymer material 13 into the cavity which cures to form a compact core that bonds to the outer plates to transfer shear forces and welding the perimeter members to the outer plates after the core has cured. Preferably the step of adhering includes a two part adhesive, one part being applied to the perimeter members and the other part applied to the outer plates. During adhesion the outer plates may be held in a hydraulic press with heated and magnetised platens. The perimeter members can be attached to the outer metal plates separately or can be formed into a frame, by adhesive or welding, which is subsequently attached to the outer plates.
Patent GB-2475512-A (GB)
Title: Folding tent support frame and means for suspending a tent liner
Inventor: WATSON DAVID
IPC: E04H15/34
Filed: 2009-11-20
Abstract: Disclosed is a support frame 10 for a tent 74 comprising a pair of spaced-apart gables each gable comprising a pair of rafters 16 hingedly connected relative to one another at their upper ends to form an apex 18, and a ridge beam 26 connected at its opposite ends to the apexes 18 and pivotally moveable relative to each apex 18 about a substantially fixed axis. A means for suspending a tent liner is also disclosed, which allows a user to pull on a rope to raise or lower the tent liner.
Patent GB-116582-A (GB)
Title: Adaption of Twin Generator Gas Plants for the Manufacture of Water Gas Containing Varying Proportions of the Component Gases.
IPC: C10J3/00
Filed: 1917-07-12
Abstract: 116,582. Smith, H. E., and Perry & Co. July 12. 1917. Producers.-Twin generator plant is adapted for the manufacture of water-gas containing varying proportions of the component gases by providing an intermediate chamber formed with a division wall and containing limestone, said chamber being arranged so as to be heated by the products of combustion. Specification 24893/08 is referred to.