baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2381331-A (GB)
Title: A system for generating a cementing trajectory for a shoe
Inventor: KWON DONG-SOO
IPC: A43D1/08
Filed: 2002-08-01
Abstract: A method for generating an ideal cementing trajectory of a shoe sole for a heel/ side laster. A contour line of a shoe is generated from information based on contour points of the shoe sole, this information may be retrieved from a database of various shoes depending on a selected shoe style. The ideal cementing trajectory is automatically generated based on the information on the contour points, and offset inwardly from the contour line. Preferably the contour line and the cementing trajectory can be modified and stored upon request of a 10 worker. A cementing operation is performed not along the ideal cementing trajectory, but preferably through generation of an actual cementing trajectory, comprising a plurality of straight line segments. The actual trajectory is generated by setting operating points onto the cementing trajectory and linearly connecting these operating points. A maximum trajectory error is calculated between a line segment of two neighbouring points. These operating points can be adjusted so that the maximum error is smaller than a predetermined value. Preferably the contour line and cementing trajectory are generated by the use of NURBS and a computer-readable medium where in a program is recorded for executing the generation of the cementing trajectory.
Patent GB-2380364-A (GB)
Title: Push advertisement in a mobile communications network
Inventor: LEE MI-SU
IPC: H04M1/7243
Filed: 2002-08-08
Abstract: An advertisement method in a mobile communications network for enhancing the efficiency of the advertisement activity and substantially compensating for the exposure of the advertisement, and a mobile terminal suitable for the advertisement method. An advertisement system pushes advertisement image data, without any user involvement, to the mobile terminal of the user who subscribed to receiving the advertisement, so that the advertisement image data is stored in the mobile terminal and an advertisement image corresponding to the data is displayed when a predetermined event happens in the terminal. Examples of the events include entry to a standby state, wireless internet access trial, transmission of a short message, receiving a call, completion of the wireless internet connection, and turning on/off of the terminal. When receiving a short message of a certain format, the mobile terminal is automatically connected to the advertisement system to receive and store the advertisement image data.
Patent GB-2391789-A (GB)
Title: A modular item of jewellery
Inventor: SHEPHERD ANTONY MARTYN
IPC: A44C3/00
Filed: 2002-08-17
Abstract: An item of jewellery 1 comprises a mount or frame 2 including a plurality of flat plates or layers 3b, 4b, 5b of different shapes in a superimposed relationship in order to simulate a 3-dimensional effect. The item of jewellery can be selectively assembled in a modular fashion using different permutations of the plates or layers in order to produce a wider range of pictures or scenes within the mount or frame. Each plate or layer has a similar outer contour but a different internal contour to the other plates or layers and may contain a 3-dimensional embellishment such as a rivet 6. The mount or frame may comprise at least one inwardly directed projection 2a for holding, locking or aligning the layers of plates relative to the frame or mount. The plates or layers may be made of precious metal and are retained or locked in place in the mount or frame by a non-heat treatment or process.
Patent GB-2381704-A (GB)
Title: Triboelectric Tagging System
Inventor: RICHARDSON CHRISTOPHER KEITH
IPC: G06K19/067
Filed: 2002-09-16
Abstract: A triboelectric tag comprising a container containing at least one particle which can be displaced with respect to the container so that a radio frequency signature is emitted, this RF signature being capable of identifying the tag. One embodiment comprises of metallic rings within the container, such that the number and location of the rings determine the RF signature. The number or the nature of the contained particles may also be varied to produce a distinct signature.
Patent GB-2396942-A (GB)
Title: Impact detector with varying stiffness
Inventor: MATHEVON VINCENT
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 2002-12-31
Abstract: An impact detector for vehicles having at least one sensor 103 which senses a variable which is dependent upon the nature of an impact. The sensor is mounted on or within bumper or fender 100. The bumper incorporates a deformable part 102 with predetermined stiffness and is positioned to be deformed during an impact. The stiffness may vary in accordance with at least one parameter such as the precise point of impact on the bumper or temperature. The detector incorporates an arrangement 104, 105, 106, 110, 111, 112 to measure the parameter. An evaluator 108 evaluates the output of the sensor, in combination with the degree of stiffness corresponding to the measured value of the parameter and generates an output signal to actuate a pedestrian protection device 119.
Patent GB-2386922-A (GB)
Title: Securing spring
Inventor: GESNER VOLKER
IPC: F16B5/06
Filed: 2003-03-06
Abstract: A securing spring (1) has a tolerance region (4) and a retaining region (5) in an actual holding or securing portion, wherein the tolerance region (4) has a steep angular rise and the retaining region (5) adjoining the tolerance region (4) has a shallow angular rise. This design affords constructional tolerance compensation, whilst at the same time providing a secure assembly requiring a high force to dismantle it. This spring geometry of the securing spring (1) is easy to produce and also enables a component (2) to be mounted in a component (3) and dismounted from the latter in a non-destructive fashion.
Patent GB-2400648-A (GB)
Title: An automotive heat exchanger
Inventor: YUAN YOUMING
IPC: F28F1/12
Filed: 2003-03-19
Abstract: An automotive heat exchanger comprises inlet 6 and outlet 7 headers, a first row of tubes 1 communicating a fluid in a first direction from the inlet header 6 and a second row of tubes 3 communicating a fluid in counterflow direction to the first direction and toward the outlet header 7. The headers 6 & 7 maybe at the same end and thermally insulated from one another either by a gap 't' or an insulation element disposed between the header 6 & 7. The fluid may communicate with the rows of tubes 1 & 3 via a return portion 5. A second fluid may pass over the rows of tubes 1 & 3 and maybe air. The tubes maybe connected by fins which span the rows of tubes and maybe brazed to the tubes and have a bridge region 10 with slits or louvers 11. The first fluid maybe carbon dioxide. The heat exchanger may have headers at both ends (fig 2), used as an engine coolant radiator or an automotive air conditioning condenser.
Patent GB-2384200-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable support trestle
Inventor: DEGENS KLEMENS
IPC: B25H1/00
Filed: 2001-11-07
Abstract: The invention relates to a support trestle comprising a base (1 to 5) and a support head (8) mounted thereon, whose height is adjustable, said support head having a support element that is configured as a roller (9) and is used to support workpieces. According to the invention, the support head (8) has at least one additional support element (10, 11) that can be used instead of the roller (9) and that can be brought into an operational position by pivoting the support head (8).
Patent GB-2395827-A (GB)
Title: Programmable remote controller
Inventor: GUTHRIE WARREN E
IPC: H04B1/20
Filed: 2003-04-17
Abstract: A vehicular programmable transceiver (100) includes a digital radio frequency memory (DRFM) (140) to sample and hold a radio frequency input signal (RF_IN) in response to a clock signal and to generate an output signal (RF_OUT) having a carrier frequency generated in response to the sampled and held input signal (RF_IN). The transceiver (100) is in particular for use in a garage door opener. The input signal (RF_IN) is derived from an existing remote controller.
Patent GB-2404135-A (GB)
Title: Face and garment protector
Inventor: MONTOUTE LYDIA
IPC: A45D44/12
Filed: 2003-07-03
Abstract: A protector 1 made from a flexible material with elastic 2 edging that covers the face in order to protect a garment from soiling with cosmetics for example when moving the garment over the head. The protector is in the form of a face mask that fits around the face of the wearer, underneath the chin and behind the ears up to the crown of the head. The protector may be made from a flexible soft gauze or mesh material that may be stretchy.
Patent GB-2399353-A (GB)
Title: Cap holding device for embroidery machine
Inventor: AHN YOUNG NAM
IPC: D05B39/00
Filed: 2003-07-16
Abstract: A device for holding a cap for embroidery comprises a support section 111 for the front of the cap to be embroidered, a support section 112 for the rear of the cap, a first pressing section 120 releasably securable to the section 11 by means 115,128 to hold the front of the cap between them, a second pressing section 130 releasably securable by means 124,133 to press the rear of the cap against the section 112, and projections 131,135 on the pressing section 130 which engage the rear of the cap to tension it. The ends of the first pressing section 120 have channel-section parts 125,126 which engage over a flange 113 on the support section 111. In another embodiment (Figs 11-15) the rear support section comprises two relatively slidable plates (140a, 151) adjustable for the size of the cap and the rear of the latter is tensioned by a clip (170) inserted in grooves (152) on the rear support section.
Patent GB-2394827-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic detecting element (eg spin valve) for a hard disk drive
Inventor: HASEGAWA NAOYA
IPC: H01F10/16
Filed: 2003-09-24
Abstract: A magnetic detecting element has an antiferromagnetic layer 30 with a central gap C in the track width Tw direction. The antiferromagnetic layer 30 contacts a pinned magnetic layer 26 only at the side regions 29a of a top sub-layer 29 of the pinned layer 26. The pinned layer 26 comprises two magnetic layers 27, 29 separated by a nonmagnetic layer 28. The two layers 27,29 have antiparallel magnetisation. A free magnetic layer 24 is provided under the pinned layer, pinned and free being separated by a nonmagnetic layer 25. A magnetisation control layer 23 made of antiferromagnetic material controls the magnetisation of the free magnetic layer 24. Sensing current passes through the multilayer structure between two electrodes 33.
Patent GB-2395174-A (GB)
Title: Tapered grip for motorcycle handlebar
Inventor: ROSENTHAL HENRY
IPC: B62K21/26
Filed: 2003-10-31
Abstract: The hand grip comprises a hollow cylindrical body (10) having a first, open end and an opposing, second end, (12) which may be open (Fig. 4) or closed (as shown), and an annular flange projecting radially outwards at the first, open end. In order to prolong its useful life as regards wear by a rider's hand, and also improve comfort and vibration damping, the body (10) has an external surface which is formed with projections and which tapers from adjacent the flange (14) to adjacent the second end (12). The taper is achieved by the projections (18) progressively decreasing in height from adjacent the flange to adjacent the second end (12). The base area of the respective projections (18) may also progressively decrease in size from adjacent the flange (14) to adjacent the second end (12).
Patent GB-2408433-A (GB)
Title: Datacasting service components sequentially within a burst
Inventor: PAILA TONI
IPC: H04H20/28
Filed: 2003-11-18
Abstract: A data cast apparatus, a receiver terminal, a method for data casting and a method for operating a receiver terminal in a system in which plural service components are data casted sequentially within a burst. The data cast apparatus comprising a sequencer, a meta data handler, timing data handler and a data caster for casting timing data, meta data and content data sequentially within a burst, said data casting being a broadcast or a multicast. The meta data identifies a class of receiver having the capability to decode the corresponding service component, or it identifies the data type of the corresponding service component, or it identifies the corresponding service component using a unique identifier. The receiver terminal is able to detect which one of said service components are required to be received and to enable a receiver one or more times in a burst period and disable said receiver in the remainder period in order to reduce power consumption. The enabling is based on timing information or comparison of receiver capability and received service component data type/identifier. The enabling of the receiving function can also be based on a comparison of receiver classification and service component classification.
Patent GB-2408864-A (GB)
Title: Integrated search head for counter surveillance equipment
Inventor: STEPHEN BARRY
IPC: G01V3/10
Filed: 2003-11-29
Abstract: An integrated search head 100 for counter surveillance equipment is disclosed comprising a plurality of transducers for detecting target objects such as metallic objects, metal to metal junctions, semiconductor junctions and devices actively emitting electromagnetic radiation such as electronic eavesdropping devices. The head includes a first radiating transducer 3,9 for transmitting electromagnetic energy to enable detection of a target object such as a metallic object, a metal to metal junction and/or a semiconductor junction; a second non-radiating transducer 1,2 for receiving electromagnetic radiation from a target object; and an active or passive screening means for reducing or eliminating self-detection or interference between the transducers whilst in use. The passive screening means may comprise electromagnetic screening or RF absorptive materials situated between the radiating and non-radiating transducers. The active screening means may comprise circuitry to block, reflect, remove or negate signals resulting from sources within the search head.
Patent GB-2398303-A (GB)
Title: Layering fabric or like material
Inventor: WEGENER KONRAD
IPC: B26D7/08
Filed: 2004-01-15
Abstract: In order to generate wrinkle-free, dense stacks of object sections, for example sections of material for laser cutting, means such as rollers (16, 17) that are arranged in a V and are supported on the gripper carriage (8) so as to be able to rotate, are rolled across a previously formed stack (4) with the gripper carriage (8) that draws off a section of material. The rollers (16,17) may have a coating that is as flexible as possible, so that it can even out irregularities (blade marks) on the cuffing table (3). For the remainder, the coating is such that it has a high coefficient of friction with the material. The uppermost layer of the stack is drawn outward by the action of the rollers (16, 17) and is stretched laterally. In addition, the stack (4) is compacted. The rollers may comprise grooves or discs. Belts may be used instead of the rollers.
Patent GB-2412297-A (GB)
Title: Cooking apparatus
Inventor: HARALAMBOUS KALLIS
IPC: A47J37/12
Filed: 2004-03-24
Abstract: Apparatus for cooking foods comprising a housing and a pan for receiving foods to be cooked, the housing having an inlet for the introduction of gaseous fuel and an outlet for fuel combustion products, the housing and pan each having walls spaced from each other so as to allow gas to flow therebetween, with a baffle being provided between the housing and pan to cause heated gas to flow around the pan, towards the outlet. In a preferred embodiment, combustion is assisted by a source of negative pressure in the form of an extractor fan operatively connected to a flue outlet.
Patent GB-2412708-A (GB)
Title: Jetting and Impact Resistant Plastics Pipe
Inventor: BOWMAN JEREMY ARCHIBALD
IPC: F16L9/12
Filed: 2004-04-02
Abstract: A jetting resistant and impact resistant plastics pipe 1 comprises: <SL> <LI>a) an inner pipe wall 2 comprising a glass fibre filled semi-crystalline first polypropylene matrix polymeric material comprising from 10 to 35 weight % glass fibres of average fibre length from 100 to 3000 žm, the first polypropylene polymeric material having an MFR (230{C, 2.16 kg) of up to 5 g/10 min, and the inner pipe wall having an impact strength of from 800 to 2000 normalised J/m measured at 0{C using an Instrumented Falling Weight impact test, and a flexural modulus of from 1000 to 3000 Mpa; and either <LI>b) a ribbed or corrugated outer pipe wall 3 comprising a second polypropylene polymeric material having an MFR (230{C, 2.16 kg) of up to 5 g/10 min, the outer pipe wall having a flexural modulus of from 1000 to less than 1700 Mpa, and an impact strength of from 5 to 50 KJ/m<2> measured at 0{C using an Izod impact test, or <LI>c) a ribbed or corrugated outer pipe wall 3 comprising a second polypropylene polymeric matrix material comprising from 5 to 50% of a particulate filler, the polymeric matrix material having an MFR (230{C, 2.16 Kg) of up to 5g/10min, and the outer pipe wall having a flexural modulus of from 1000 to 2000 Mpa, and an impact strength of from 5 to 50 kJ/m<2> measured at 0{C using an Izod impact test. </SL>
Patent GB-2415077-A (GB)
Title: Electronic vehicle identification device
Inventor: PATEL GULAM MAHOMED
IPC: B60R25/00
Filed: 2004-05-14
Abstract: An electronic vehicle identification device comprises a microchip programmed to store vehicle specific data. The vehicle data can include a chassis or vehicle identification number, engine number, make, model and colour of the vehicle and a registration number. A hand held or roadside reader may be used to extract data from the chip wirelessly. The readers may also be connected to a central computer through a network. The hand held reader may also be used to immobilise the vehicle either though ignition or fuel cut offs under the control of the chip. A further embodiment of the application describes the use of an LED number plate.
Patent GB-2399517-A (GB)
Title: Device for the simultaneous dialysis of a number of fluid samples
Inventor: HORN ANTON
IPC: G01N1/34
Filed: 2002-12-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for the simultaneous dialysis of a number of fluid samples, comprising a vessel for the dialysis fluid, with an inlet and outlet, a fill-level regulation and a sample plate (3) with a number of similar sample vessels (5) of žl range size, arranged in a raster (n x 8 x 12), the upper ends of which are open and the lower ends of which are sealed by a semi-permeable membrane (7) lying in a plane. In the raster region of the sample vessels (5), the sample plate has no regions or elements which extend beyond the plane of the membrane (7), or which form or support gas barriers after dipping in the dialysis fluid (2). The sample plate (3) comprises elements in the boundary region thereof for the escape of air after dipping in the dialysis fluid. Both sample fluids and dialysis fluids are agitated.
Patent GB-2423525-A (GB)
Title: Photobioreactor solvent extraction process unit
Inventor: KING GARETH
IPC: C12M1/00
Filed: 2005-02-26
Abstract: A photobioreactor solvent extraction process unit that promotes the growth of biolipid producing biological entities, and then removes said biolipids from the biological entities. It is constructed and operated in a direct hybrid plug flow reactor (PFR) and oscillatory flow reactor (OFR) configuration 4 and 7. The process unit has a side entry contacting pattern/delivery system for the extracting solvent 6 and 8. The extracting solvent is used to remove prized biolipids from the biological entities in the culture mixture. The biolipid and solvent then exit the process unit. The solvent/biolipid mix can then be further treated to ultimately yield biodiesel. The biological entity is exemplified as an algal species, Botryococcus braunii.
Patent GB-2408821-A (GB)
Title: Firmware architecture supporting safe updates and multiple processor types
Inventor: SCHELLING TODD
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2003-09-05
Abstract: One embodiment of the invention provides a firmware architecture which splits firmware modules to support safe updates of specific modules as well as supporting multiple different processors. A firmware image is partitioned into several different binaries based on their update requirements and processor/platform dependence. A firmware interface table enables safe updates by enabling the option of redundant copies of specific modules as well as supporting systems with different and/or multiple processor types, mixed processors from the same family, and/or fault resilient firmware updates.
Patent GB-2410497-A (GB)
Title: Nucleic acid coated particles
Inventor: LIVELY CHRIS ROBERT
IPC: A61K9/16
Filed: 2003-09-29
Abstract: Particles are provided which are suitable for delivery from a particle-mediated delivery device. The particles are obtained by precipitating a nucleic acid on inert metal carrier particles in the presence of a nucleic acid condensing agent and a metal ion chelating agent. Also described are processes for preparing the particles, and therapeutic methods using the particles including methods of nucleic acid immunisation and gene therapy.
Patent GB-2427479-A (GB)
Title: Particle Radiation Therapy Equipment
Inventor: KRUIP MARCEL JAN MARIE
IPC: A61B5/055
Filed: 2005-06-22
Abstract: Particle radiation therapy equipment arranged to apply a charged particle beam to a patient in a predetermined direction, comprising a charged particle beam source arranged to direct a charged particle beam in the predetermined direction, further comprising magnetic field generation means for generating a magnetic field in the patient at the same time that the charged particle beam is applied, wherein the magnetic field generation means is arranged to provide access to the patient for the charged particle beam, and to provide a homogeneous magnetic field in the region of application of the charged particle beam, said magnetic field being directed substantially in the predetermined direction.
Patent GB-2427590-A (GB)
Title: Greetings card and disc case
Inventor: CHARALAMBOUS KAREN
IPC: B42D15/04
Filed: 2005-06-24
Abstract: Planar article or case 1 has three integral panels 2, 4 and 7 of similar shape and size. Panel 7 is joined to panel 4 by foldable portions 8 which are connected by extension panel 9. Outer panel 2 and inner panel 4 represent a greetings card with front face 3 and message face 5. On face 12 of panel 7 is holding means 13 for a disc such as a CD or DVD. This is a rigid panel with a recess 14 and central resilient engagement 15. Face 10 of panel 4 may be releasably attached to face 11 of panel 7 by adhesive, double-sided tape, magnets or hook and loop fasteners to hide the disc from the card's recipient. When panel 7 has been released from panel 4, panel 2 can be folded over panel 4 so that the article resembles a standard DVD container (figure 4). In an alternative, panel 2 is attached to the top edge of panel 7 instead of to panel 4. The case 1 may be heart shaped, triangular, circular or bottle shaped.
Patent GB-2416935-A (GB)
Title: Automatic shut-off for a battery-powered device
Inventor: GRONE CHRISTIAN
IPC: H02H3/027
Filed: 2005-07-13
Abstract: A device has an electrical storage device such as a battery 6, a device 10 for monitoring the output current from the storage device 6, and a switch 9 to interrupt the output from the storage device 6. When the device 10 for monitoring detects a predetermined current characteristic in the output, such as the current consumption falling below a threshold or the fluctuations in the current becoming smaller than a threshold, for a predetermined time, then the switch 9 is opened to interrupt the output and shut off the power. Therefore, in an apparatus such as a headset with active sound suppression, the device can detect that the apparatus has been left switched on but is no longer in use and can shut off the power to save the battery 6.