baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2384102-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for driving liquid crystal display
Inventor: LEE SEOK-WOO
IPC: G02F1/133
Filed: 2002-06-17
Abstract: A data driving apparatus and method for a liquid crystal display wherein a digital to analog converter part is driven on a time-division basis to increase the number of output channels of a data driving IC without excessively increasing a chip area or by reducing a chip area in comparison to the existing chip area, thereby reducing the number of data driving IC's and TCP's. In the apparatus, a multiplexor part (38)performs a time-division of input pixel data to output the time-divided pixel data. A digital to analog converter part (40) converts the pixel data from the multiplexor part (38) into pixel voltage signals. A demultiplexor part(42) selectively supplies the pixel voltage signals from the digital to analog converter part (40) to a plurality of output lines of the demultiplexor part (42). A sampler and holder part (44) samples and holds the pixel voltage signals from the demultiplexor part (42) to output the sampled and held pixel voltage signals to a plurality of data lines (DL1 ... DL2n) of the liquid crystal display.
Patent GB-2388196-A (GB)
Title: Electrodynamic sensor
Inventor: CLARK TERRENCE DANIEL
IPC: A61B5/308
Filed: 2002-12-09
Abstract: An electrodynamic sensor comprises a high input impedance electrometer to measure small electrical potentials originating from a test object. The sensor has a pair of input probes, at least one of which has no direct electrical contact with the test object, and the electrometer comprises an amplifier 9 with specific circuit arrangements to increase the sensitivity of the electrometer whilst not perturbing the electrical field associated with it. The sensor may be used in a wide variety of application, including the sensing physiological parameters such as ECG, EEG and EOG. The sensors may or may not be in physical contact with the body on order to make measurements - signals can be collected through hair or clothing or at a distance form the body. The increased resolution/low noise of the sensors means that ECG features that can normally only be measured using an invasive sensor can be measured non-invasively.
Patent GB-2397753-A (GB)
Title: Toilet wand
Inventor: ROBINSON ANDREW FIRTH
IPC: A47K11/10
Filed: 2003-01-29
Abstract: A rod or blade attached to a handle which may be used for the dispersal of faecal stools in a toilet bowl. The rod (15) which is attached to a pommel grip handle (2) may be housed in a central tube (4) which is an integral part of the handle of a toilet brush. When required the rod may be simply withdrawn from the handle of the brush and replaced after use. The device may be in the form of a long rigid spatula blade with a square ended scraper tip. The wand may be produced as a stand alone device which fits into its own receptacle. It may be produced in plastic material or even biodegradable plastic, and may be flexible.
Patent GB-2387755-A (GB)
Title: Portable apparatus including improved pointing device using image shift
Inventor: KURAKANE HIROSHI
IPC: G06F3/038
Filed: 2003-03-26
Abstract: A portable apparatus includes a housing, a display device disposed on the housing, an imaging device disposed on the housing to capture an image, and a processor displaying a pointer on the display device. The processor moves the pointer in response to shift of the image caused by movement of the housing.
Patent GB-2396052-A (GB)
Title: Two electrode corona apparatus for plastic throttle body surface treatment
Inventor: CHEN XIAOLU
IPC: B29C59/10
Filed: 2003-04-01
Abstract: The apparatus comprises two electrodes 10 located in a housing 28. A rotating base 24 is provided to support a cylindrical workpiece 26 (eg a plastic throttle body). The two electrodes are lowered into an operative position central to and within the workpiece, air is pumped towards the electrodes and a voltage is applied across the electrodes to create a corona discharge. After treatment the electrodes are returned to their home position. The plasma surface treatment makes the surface of the plastic throttle body allows sealant materials to wet the surface of the throttle body rather than form droplets.
Patent GB-2393497-A (GB)
Title: Mechanism for hand operation of throttle valve
Inventor: GERHARDY REINHARD
IPC: F02B25/14
Filed: 2003-08-08
Abstract: An operating mechanism has a manually operated lever 26 and an adjusting lever 21. The adjusting lever 21 is linked via a shaft 20 to a valve element 19 mounted so as to rotate in a passage 18. The positions of operating lever 26 and adjusting lever 21 are coupled with one another via a coupling element 27. The coupling between the levers 21,26 is non-linear with the distance (a, figure 2) of the pivot axis 33 of the adjusting lever 21 from the bolt or pin (34, figure 2) joining the coupling element 27 to the adjusting lever 21 varying dependant on the position of the adjusting lever 21. The coupling element 27 is connected to the adjusting lever 21 via bolt (34, figure 2) which is guided in a slot (35, figure 2) provided in the adjusting lever 21. There may be provided a second adjusting lever 22, in which case the bolt (34, figure 2) is also guided in a second slot (38, figure 2) in the secondary adjusting lever 22, the axes of slots (35,38, figure 2) subtending at an angle in every position of the valve 19. The second adjusting lever 22 may be spring biassed. Adjusting lever 21 may be fixed to the throttle shaft 33 of a carburettor so as to be prevented from rotating relative thereto.
Patent GB-2404868-A (GB)
Title: Disposable self-heating baby feed container
Inventor: FOGARTY SIOBHAN
IPC: A47J36/24
Filed: 2003-08-13
Abstract: A disposable, self-heating baby feed container with attached silicone teat which is packaged in a sterile, vacuum-packed wallet. Preferably the wallet keeps the feeding bottle sterile, and may be peeled open. The container may be inflated and air tight when full of liquid, and deflated when empty. An instant self-heating pad containing sodium acetate may be attached to the container which may be activated by pressing a button to crystallise the sodium acetate and warm the liquid. The heat pad may change colour when it reaches its optimum temperature, and may be removed from the container. Once the container is empty and deflated, the teat may be tucked up inside for disposal.
Patent GB-2392740-A (GB)
Title: A system and apparatus for film tension control.
Inventor: MEAD TERENCE WILLIAM
IPC: G05D15/01
Filed: 1999-09-07
Abstract: The control system is for controlling the tension of film in a film scanner, such as a telecine. The film scanner includes a film feed system arranged to feed film under tension, a film drive 9, such as a capstan and servo 12, arranged to drive film through the scanner from the film feed system and a film position detector 13, 14. The control system includes means for controlling the film feed system in response to variations in tension of the film as detected by the film position detector.
Patent GB-2408174-A (GB)
Title: External control of operation modes of portable communication devices
Inventor: ORMSON RICHARD
IPC: H04W48/04
Filed: 2003-11-14
Abstract: The invention relates to portable communication devices that operate in a plurality of different operational modes and a method of switching between modes in response to an external control signal. In particular, the invention relates to mobile phones and controlling their operation in environments or locations that are sensitive to radio interference or where normal functioning of the mobile phone is undesirable. The method includes sending a control signal via the radio interface that prompts the mobile handset to switch to an appropriate mode of operation. A time-duration may be associated with such commands. Mobile terminals that are not designed for such external control may be sent an SMS message requesting the user to manually switch to the desired mode. In one embodiment, GPS technology is utilised to determine location. In another embodiment, Bluetooth <RTM> technology is used to send control signals.
Patent GB-2392540-A (GB)
Title: A secure distribution system for an electronic commerce system
Inventor: LUDTKE HAROLD AARON
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2000-12-28
Abstract: A system and method for enabling a user to conduct electronic commercial transactions without necessarily revealing the personal identity of the user. In one embodiment the user utilises a transaction device, such as a privacy card 205, to perform the transaction. The transaction device 205 provides a transaction device identifier that may have no apparent personal identification corresponding to the user. A secured service such as a transaction privacy clearing house (TPCH) maintains an association between the user and the transaction device and interfaces with the transaction such that the transaction is completed without revealing the user's personal identification information. In one embodiment, the TPCH confirms sufficient funds to complete the transaction and transfers the funds from the user's account to the vendor of the transaction.
Patent GB-2392720-A (GB)
Title: A heat exchanger
Inventor: SHIRVANI HASSAN
IPC: F28F13/02
Filed: 2002-05-27
Abstract: A heat exchanger comprises: an impingement body having a target surface with one or more apertures formed therein; a plurality of first ducts for flow of a first fluid therethrough, the outlets of the first ducts being spaced from the target surface and at least some of the outlets being mis-aligned with the apertures so as to cause impingement of the first fluid on to parts of the target surface spaced from the apertures; one or more flow tubes which extend from respective apertures of the impingement body away from the first ducts; and a flow duct through which the or each flow tube extends for flow of a second fluid over the external surface of the flow tubes(s).
Patent GB-2392283-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for an auto-security monitor that makes markets
Inventor: KHALFAN ASIF
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2002-05-14
Abstract: Systems and methods that can fully automate the market making process while still retaining the ability to integrate manually entered orders are provided. A market mover application is also provided that can reduce a market maker's exposure to market making activities by generating BEST bid and ask quotations. Additionally, the quantity of the generated BEST quotations are minimized, while the price of these generate BEST quotations are maximized with respect to the amount of change allowed by the exchange or desired by the market maker.
Patent GB-2410225-A (GB)
Title: Road and rail vehicle
Inventor: JOLLY CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B60F1/04
Filed: 2004-01-23
Abstract: A vehicle with road wheels (12, 14, 16, 18) and also rail wheels (20, 22, 24, 26) wherein the rail wheels have flanges for engaging the outside of the rails and the sets of rail wheels on each side of the vehicle can be raised and lowered independently. This allows the vehicle to pass over rail points irrespective of their setting.
Patent GB-2399126-A (GB)
Title: Shackle for pile reinforcement
Inventor: RENDER STEPHEN
IPC: E02D5/34
Filed: 2004-02-02
Abstract: A shackle (30) for holding a reinforcing bar (14) used in pile forming includes a cam (50) which acts to grip the bar (14). The shackle (30) design is such that the weight of the reinforcing bar (14) acts to maintain the grip of the shackle (30). The shackle (30) is automatically released when the reinforcing bar (14) rests upon the bottom of the pile hole. The shackle (30) can include locking means (to secure the bar to the shackle and the cam) and may have a roughened surface to increase the frictional engagement with the bar.
Patent GB-2399961-A (GB)
Title: Wireless communication circuit suitable for a well bore sensor
Inventor: GOSWAMI JAIDEVA C
IPC: H04H60/31
Filed: 2004-03-10
Abstract: A wireless transmitter - receiver circuit suitable for use in a remote sensor is disclosed. The sensor may communicate with the sonde section of a drill collar (fig.1). The communication circuit 54 includes a tank circuit 88 comprising inductor 56 connected in parallel with a capacitive circuit 92. Inductor 56 serves as an antenna. Tank circuit 88 is connected to an active circuit 94 comprising transistors 98 and 106 such that first and second feedback circuits are formed around transistors 98 and 106 respectively. Communication circuit 54 is thus formed as an oscillator circuit. Switch 100 in the emitter circuit of transistor 98 may be used to turn the oscillator on and off to transmit data by amplitude shift keying (ASK). Alternatively, switch 112, which connects capacitor 112a in parallel capacitor 92a of the tank circuit 88, may be used for frequency shift keying (FSK) the transmitted signal. The communication circuit 54 may also be used to receive signals. Oscillation is turned off by switch 100 and signals sensed by the tank circuit are detected by an envelope detector 120 (fig.8), or by a matched pair diode circuit 128 (fig.9), or by a voltage multiplier circuit 142 (fig.10).
Patent GB-2399745-A (GB)
Title: Folding chair
Inventor: PHIPPS JAKE
IPC: A47C4/14
Filed: 2004-03-03
Abstract: A folding chair comprising a substantially rectangular support frame 1 within which are located a seat portion 2, a back portion 3 and a lower seat support 4 and which are pivoted together to allow the seat portion 2 to lie within the lower seat support 4 and the back portion 3 and lower seat support 4 to lie parallel to each other within the rectangular support frame 1 in the folded closed position. The back portion 3 may be pivotally connected to the rectangular support frame 1 through a sliding pivot 8. Each of the three constructional parts 2, 3, 4 may comprise a plurality of parallel slats 12, 13, 14 or a rigid sheet material. The chair may be constructed of wood, plastics or metal, more particularly aluminium.
Patent GB-2413466-A (GB)
Title: Variable rate OFDM system wherein rate for a data block is reduced from the channel state optimum without increasing the number of symbols required for block
Inventor: MCNAMARA DARREN PHILLIP
IPC: H04L27/26
Filed: 2004-04-23
Abstract: OFDM systems such as those in IEEE 802.11a can operate in a number of modes which have increasing bit rates traded off for reduced robustness. Systems then select a desired mode depending upon the state of the channel. In OFDM systems it is also the case that blocks of data do not fill integer numbers of OFDM symbols and are padded out with stuff bits. This invention calculates the number of symbols required by the data block at the best rate for the channel. It then reduces the data rate to the minimum where the data block will still fit into the same number of OFDM symbols, using up the space wasted on stuff bits and increasing robustness.
Patent GB-2405467-A (GB)
Title: Leak detection method and apparatus
Inventor: AL-OBAIDI ALA
IPC: G01M3/38
Filed: 2004-06-14
Abstract: The invention relates to detection apparatus 10 for detecting leaks from structures 40 such as sub-sea pipelines or risers. The detection apparatus 10 comprises a generation means 14, such as a laser, which is capable of generating radiation, a direction means 18, 20, 22 which is capable of directing the radiation toward the structure 40 and a detection means 62, 52, 50 to detect radiation received such as fluorescence from oil or fluorescent dye leaking from the structure 40. There is also provided a method of detecting a leak in a structure 40.
Patent GB-2399174-A (GB)
Title: Detection systems and methods
Inventor: HOFMANN MARTIN JOHN
IPC: G01N30/50
Filed: 2002-11-27
Abstract: This application describes apparatus and methods using ultrasound transmitted through a chromatography column bed to determine the status of materials in the bed space, particularly during chromatography runs. Detected conditions include the profile of a band of eluting material - to see whether it is satisfactory - the arrival of a band of material at the column output, the fitness for use of the bed packing, the passage of different mobile phaseseg. salt fronts, and other conditions. Aspects claimed include control processors and corresponding programmed products.
Patent GB-2415640-A (GB)
Title: Game playing blocks bearing letters or other indicia
Inventor: NEWBERRY NIGEL
IPC: A63H33/04
Filed: 2004-06-30
Abstract: Game playing apparatus includes at least one playing piece or block 10 having six faces or game sides 15. Indicia, e.g. letters 20, are provided on only two of the game sides, with the indicia being applied on two perpendicular sides, and the same, or similar, indicia being provided on each of the two sides, e.g. upper 20 and lower case (not shown) representations of a letter. The playing pieces may comprise hollow or solid cube-like blocks. In an alternative embodiment the playing pieces may comprise planar elements arranged to define six game sides (fig's 3j, 3k), spherical blocks having six, cube-like planar faces (fig's 4a, 4b), or polyhedral blocks having six, cube-like planar faces (fig's 4c, 4d). The blocks may releasably attach to one another, e.g. magnetically or via hook and loop fasteners, and the blocks may be transparent, opaque, or partially opaque. The indicia 20 may include letters, numbers, keyboard symbols, mathematical symbols, musical notes, colours, animals or playing card indicia. In use, the blocks may be arranged in three dimensions to form words as part of a game. The blocks may also be represented graphically as part of a computer or video game.
Patent GB-2403905-A (GB)
Title: Parasiticidal composition
Inventor: BLAKELY WILLIAM
IPC: A61P33/00
Filed: 2004-07-12
Abstract: An anti-parasitic pour-on composition for treating animals comprises a salicylanilide, especially closantel, alone or together with at least one other anti-parasitic compound of the avermectin or milbemycin type and offers enhanced bioavailability of the salicylanilide by provision of a delivery system comprising at least 20%(v/v) of one or more alcohols. The composition optionally includes a polymeric moiety selected from polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), polyoxypropylene/polyoxyethylene block copolymers (poloxamer), and polyethylene glycols (PEG), thereby improving the bioavailability of e.g. closantel (as assessed with respect to blood plasma levels of closantel).
Patent GB-2416714-A (GB)
Title: A combined sewer overflow
Inventor: WRIGHT SIMON
IPC: E03F5/12
Filed: 2004-07-30
Abstract: A combined sewer overflow comprises a chamber 1 formed from a length of plastics pipe for ease of off-site manufacture. The chamber has storm and foul water inlet and outlet ports 4, 5 for connection to a drainage system. A baffler 12 and weir 17 is provided to divide the chamber into a normal flow passage 13 and an overflow passage 14. A filter 16 is provided in relation to the barrier 12 and weir 17 so that when the level of sewerage within the chamber rises above the filter, at least some solids are prevented from reaching an overflow 6.
Patent GB-2417258-A (GB)
Title: Building structure having roof supported by internal walls
Inventor: DELAHUNTY PETER JOHN
IPC: E04B7/04
Filed: 2004-08-26
Abstract: A building structure comprises a roofing structure at least partly supported on at least one inner wall. The roofing structure may comprise a lattice truss, which may be constructed of C-section steel joists. The trusses are preferably galvanised or coated with an organic coating for environmental protection. A plurality of trusses may be linked by stud walls. The stud walls are preferably also constructed of C-section steel beams. The truss(es) may be constructed of prefabricated sub-trusses which are assembled at a building site to form a truss. Outer and/or inner walls of the building may comprise a supporting frame preferably covered with panels or filled up with building materials. The roofing structure preferably comprises a standing seam roof covering.
Patent GB-2419064-A (GB)
Title: Transmission of protocol version information in radio access networks
Inventor: VELDE HIMKE VAN DER
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2004-10-06
Abstract: A method of enabling a radio access network to transmit information to one or more mobile communications devices located in a cell, the transmitted information being associated with the version of the protocol release supported by the radio access network and further being associated with features supported by the version of the protocol release. The transmitted information may be associated with a specific functionality and may further be associated with a new message version. The information may be transmitted as a plurality of individual bits b1-b6, with each bit identifying a functionality and/or message version supported by the radio access network. The transmitted information may be sent to the mobile communications device within a broadcast message and may be broadcast in the cell in which the mobile device established network connection.
Patent GB-2405528-A (GB)
Title: Camera focussing mechanism
Inventor: ALLAN JAMES
IPC: H04M1/60
Filed: 2001-06-15
Abstract: A combined camera and loudspeaker device, providing a small footprint of reduced bulk suitable for use in a mobile phone, has a lens 20 and/or lens mounting plate 21 acting as a sound generating surface of the loudspeaker. A stack 22 of benders 31, which may be piezoelectric in form, provides focussing actuation and loudspeaker drive. Also envisaged are a camera focussing mechanism employing a stack of recurve benders and, further and separately, a loudspeaker mechanism employing a stack of recurve benders. The invention provides advantageous in various applications including videoconferencing, auto-focussing control system, object-based video coding such as MPEG4.
Patent GB-2422058-A (GB)
Title: Radio tuner user interface
Inventor: COLMER MORGAN
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 2005-01-05
Abstract: A radio receiver has a user control means arranged to: <SL> <LI>1) tune the receiver in a first tuning mode (e.g. move to the next station) when the control means is activated for less than a first period of time, and <LI>2) tune the receiver in a second tuning mode (e.g. start automatic station search) when the control means is activated for longer than the first period of time and less than a second period of time, and <LI>3) operate in a third tuning mode (e.g. fine tune) when the control means is activated for at least the second period of time </SL> Thus, a single button (101 fig. 1) connected to a timer (102 fig. 1) may be used to control the radio in all desired tuning modes.
Patent GB-2423592-A (GB)
Title: Surface finish prediction
Inventor: WHITTEN ANDREW STEPHEN
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2005-02-28
Abstract: A machine tool (200) comprising a material remover (206), arranged to remove material from a part being machined and arranged to rotate about an axis (308) the position of which determines the position of the material remover (206) relative to the part being machined, the machine tool (200) further comprising a processor (219) capable of being programmed to control movement of the axis (308) of the material remover (206), wherein the processor (219) is arranged to process data providing a path (222) along which the axis of the material mover should move and further arranged to simulate the result of the material remover (206) on the material (204), during or before, movement of the axis of the material mover along the path (222) by modelling the movement of the axis (308) together with the rotation of one or more cutting edges (310, 312, 1000, 1002) of the material remover (206).
Patent GB-2423722-A (GB)
Title: Ball game training apparatus
Inventor: MOHAMMED CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 2005-03-05
Abstract: The present invention is a ball game training apparatus comprising a ball 20 an arm, 30 a securing means 50 for securing the apparatus in use to a structure and a supporting means for supporting a first end of the arm, wherein the ball is constrained to move with a region of the arm distal from the first end. Optionally the arm may include resilient means 32, such as a spring. Preferably the ball is detachable from the arm. The apparatus may be mounted on a chair (see fig. 9).