baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2399034-A (GB)
Title: Swinging exerciser with a movable weight
Inventor: CHEN SHERRY
IPC: A61H23/00
Filed: 2004-03-03
Abstract: An exerciser includes a stem 10 having one end 19 for engaging onto a user, and a housing 14 disposed on the other end and having a chamber to receive a weight 21. The weight 21 may be caused to move against the inner peripheral surface of the housing, when the user swinging the exerciser. The movement of the weight 21 against the inner peripheral surface of the housing 14 may apply force against the abdominal portion of the user periodically, in order to massage the user. A handle 12 may be attached to the stem. A counting device 34 may be used to count the number of movements of the weight relative to the housing.
Patent GB-2397977-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical alerting of incoming calls and messages in a mobile telephone
Inventor: PATEL SANJAY
IPC: H04M19/04
Filed: 2004-03-24
Abstract: Visual, physical and fun way to see a phone ring where by a ring makes a mechanical movement of the phone which is fun to watch, makes the phone jump/flip when it rings or if its in your clothing then clothing expands and contracts.
Patent GB-2398016-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent article with fluid treatment agent
Inventor: POTTS DAVID CHARLES
IPC: D04H1/58
Filed: 2002-09-24
Abstract: A personal care absorbent article, such as a sanitary pad or napkin, tampon, wound dressing, and the like having one or more layers of absorbent material treated with a density modulator. The treated layer or layers are highly wettable and upon contact with blood-containing bodily fluids undergo a decrease in density, thereby increasing the absorbent capacity of the treated material.
Patent GB-2400709-A (GB)
Title: System and method for programming ONO dual bit memory cells
Inventor: HAMILTON DARLENE
IPC: G11C16/34
Filed: 2002-12-17
Abstract: A system and methodology is provided for programming first bit (CO, C2, C4, C6) and second bit (C1, C3, C5, C7) of a memory array (68) of dual bit memory cells (10, 82, 84, 86, 88) at a substantially high delta VT. The substantially higher VT assures that the memory array (68) will maintain programmed data and erase data consistently after higher temperature stresses and/or custumer operation over substantial periods of time. At a substantially higher delta VT, programming of the first bit (C0, C2, C4, C6) of the memory cell (10, 82, 84, 86, 88) causes the second bit (C1, C3, C5, C7) to program harder and faster due to the shorter channel (8) length. Therefore, the present invention employs selected gate and drain voltages and programming pulse widths during programming of the first bit (C0, C2, C4, C6) and second bit (C1, C3, C5, C7) that assures a controlled first bit VT and slows down programming of the second bit (C1,C3, C5, C7). Furthermore, the selected programming parameters keep the programming times short without degrading charge loss.
Patent GB-2406724-A (GB)
Title: Electric distribution system for a vehicle
Inventor: LEONARDI FRANCO
IPC: B60L50/10
Filed: 2004-09-07
Abstract: A stabilized electric distribution system for use in a vehicle having electric assist. The system electrically couples an electric assist bus 26 to an accessory load bus 18 while protecting the accessory load bus from electric assist and regenerative braking induced voltage variations. An energy management controller 36 selectively controls each of a electric motor/generator 32, DC/DC converter 24, and an alternator 16 to affect electric energy distribution within the system. The electric energy distribution is controlled to maintain the accessory load bus voltage within a predefined voltage range. The system is particularly useful for a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).
Patent GB-2418499-A (GB)
Title: Information analysis arrangement
Inventor: LEARY RICHARD M
IPC: G06K9/62
Filed: 2004-09-24
Abstract: Irregular links and relationships in a data set may relate to fraudulent actions or identify deception or risk assessment or knowledge generation but may be identified by simple superficially unlinked actions. Thus, for example a claimant may claim through an address using one telephone number but contact the insurer for that claim using a different telephone number. By pooling all the information received, including all telephone numbers, unusual or irregular or fraudulent leads can be identified by establishing telephone numbers or other gateway cluster nodes for each dataset such that supposedly unrelated claims can be matched and therefore be more closely scrutinised. The information processor arrangement may create a cascade of clusters for an as presented data set which can be configured through cluster nodes to allow better identification of suspect activity or for better analysis profiling.
Patent GB-2419568-A (GB)
Title: A modular road trailer
Inventor: CHAPPEL WILL
IPC: B62D21/20
Filed: 2005-02-16
Abstract: The Systematic Sectional Trailer has been specifically designed to fulfil the need for one multipurpose trailer. Each section is of an equal size and slides together, where it is fastened by a safety catch and latch system. It also has a snap together braking and lighting system, which simply links through any combination of base units. The system is built from multiples of a basic 2' 6'' section. The road trailer can of numerous combinations of this 2'6'' section: e.g. a 5' trailer comprise running on a single axle, a 5' trailer running on a double axle or combination of 2'6'' sections running either on a single axle or multiple axles to suit the individual's requirements. It can be used as a flat bed trailer or box trailer and can carry virtually anything i.e. vehicles, garden machinery, canoes, building and construction materials etc. Another huge advantage is that because it is sectional it can be acquired in stages by the section. Anyone wishing to acquire a 5'trailer initially and then finding that they need a larger trailer can then obtain the extra sections as and when they are required and they will simply slide and fasten together. This gives you the versatility and capability to fulfil all your requirements from the initial running of just one small single axle trailer. For ease of storage the trailer can be stored away in its individual sections and then assembled again in a very short space of time, with no awkward nuts and bolts to be tightened. It is the ease of assembly and the huge versatility that makes this trailer unique.
Patent GB-2410503-A (GB)
Title: High-cleanliness steel and process for producing the same
Inventor: SATO ICHIRO
IPC: C21C7/06
Filed: 2001-06-05
Abstract: A process for producing a high-cleanliness steel, comprising the steps of: transferring a molten steel produced in an arc melting furnace or a converter to a ladle refining furnace to refine the molten steel; subjecting the refined molten steel to circulation-type vacuum degassing; and then casting the degassed molten steel into an ingot, wherein the refining in the ladle furnace is carried out for not more than 60 min, and the degassing in the circulation-type vacuum degassing device is carried out for not less than 25 min under such conditions that the amount of the molten steel circulated in the circulation-type vacuum degassing device is at least 8 times larger than the total amount of the molten steel.
Patent GB-2427047-A (GB)
Title: Smartcard having a USB plug
Inventor: WEHEBRINK MAX
IPC: G06F3/06
Filed: 2005-06-08
Abstract: A smartcard 2 is shaped in accordance with ISO 7810. The card further comprises a portion 3 shaped to the length and width of a USB port. Components are mounted on the card to allow the card to interface with USB devices in addition to smartcard devices. The USB port is created by a flexible member 4 being folded to marry an end 1 with the shaped portion 3 so as to create the correct thickness for a USB connection. The foldable member 3 may only move in one direction and is locatable by means of latches and lips 4. The folding member 5 is located within the card. The folding element may also be detachable from the card so it can be used separately.
Patent GB-2417850-A (GB)
Title: Imaging device adapted to generate a stacked image
Inventor: BOLL DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: G06T5/50
Filed: 2005-08-09
Abstract: An imaging system (10) comprises an imaging device (12) (eg. a camera, copier or scanner) adapted to capture a plurality of images (70) of an object. The imaging system (10) also comprises a stacking application (42) stored on the imaging device (12) and adapted to generate a stacked image (72) from the plurality of images (70). The imaging device may have a user interface to enable a user to indicate a quantity of images to capture for stacking. The stacking application may be initiated automatically or by the user via the user interface.
Patent GB-2417260-A (GB)
Title: Blade seal for ram-type blowout preventer
Inventor: URRUTIA MIGUEL
IPC: E21B/
Filed: 2005-08-16
Abstract: A blade seal 30 is used for a shearing blind ram (28, fig 2) for a ram-type blowout preventer (10, fig 1) used in oil and gas drilling operations. It includes an elongate member 52 having a generally semi-circular cross-section 54 with a curved upper surface 56 and a lower surface 58 having a pair of laterally extending sides 60. The side portions each have an outer cap 62, preferably of metal. The elongate member is moulded from rubber and the outer cap may be bonded to it. The construction of the seal is easy to manufacture, and minimises wear due to the end caps. The seal fits in existing blowout preventers.
Patent GB-2422775-A (GB)
Title: Removable refrigerator shelf
Inventor: TOOMEY-ROSSOW EVE
IPC: A47B96/02
Filed: 2005-08-31
Abstract: A removable shelf structure comprises two L-shaped brackets that are insertable into a refrigerator between existing supports and shelves to provide additional storage space below the shelf. The brackets are made from plastics material and comprise mid panels 3,4 that engage with the side walls 10 of the refrigerator. These mid panels have short tabs 1,2 extending horizontally from the uppermost edges and longer tray members 5,6 extending horizontally from the lower edges with these tray members having small lips 7,8 at their extremities.
Patent GB-2421673-A (GB)
Title: Reducing switching oscillation in a vehicle communication system
Inventor: TAMAI YASUHIRO
IPC: B60R16/023
Filed: 2005-10-03
Abstract: A large number of ECUs 1, 2 (Electronic Control Units) are present in vehicles and are interconnected by communication lines 11, 12. There is an inherent problem caused by the switching of a transmitter unit 1 output, particularly at a negative going transition. This manifests as ringing, that is, long lasting oscillation. This can affect the reception of data in receiving ECUs 2. To reduce the ringing, a delay circuit 6 is placed between the transmitter unit node and the receiver unit nodes. The delay circuit is grounded at each end by resistors RT1 and RT2. These may be of equal value and combined, they preferably are equal to the value of the single terminating resistor in the prior art (at the location of RT2.
Patent GB-2430940-A (GB)
Title: A method of joining two components to form a product
Inventor: VOICE WAYNE ERIC
IPC: B22F5/10
Filed: 2005-10-04
Abstract: A method of forming a product from a first component comprising a void region filled with a salt by joining the first component to a second component using pressure and then removing the salt by melting. Figure 1 shows an aerofoil blade 1 with a plurality of passages 3. The passages 3 are filled with a powdered salt 4 and then welded closed. An end of the blade 1 is located in an end of a mould 2 which is filled with a powdered alloy 6. The blade 1 and mould 2 are hot isostatically pressed, thereby sintering the powder 6 and joining it to the blade 1. The welds 5 are then opened and the salt 4 removed. Figure 2 shows powder preform 26 which comprises a cavity 23. A reinforcing box, web, rib or mesh 20 lies within the cavity 23, along with a salt 24. The perform 26 is hipped and then the salt 24 removed through a drain hole 28 drilled into the body. An alloy may be used instead of a salt.
Patent GB-2416467-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for concealing erased periodic signal data
Inventor: TASHIRO ATSUSHI
IPC: G10L19/005
Filed: 2004-05-14
Abstract: Circuitry and a method compensate the erasure of speech signal data or similar periodic signal data. by substitution using past periodic signal data input After a predetermined number of latest periodic signal data have been saved, whether or not an erasure occurs is determined with every periodic signal data sequence, which is a unit of processing. When an erasure occurs, one of periodic signal data sequences saved, which lies in a determined segment to be used, is used to generate synthetic data for substitution. The position of the segment to be used is determined such that when the erasure continues over units of processing, the position sequentially varies gradually for each processing units.
Patent GB-2435454-A (GB)
Title: Composite guard fabrication for drive aid
Inventor: SHAW MARK DARREN
IPC: B62D63/08
Filed: 2005-11-15
Abstract: A roller guard and/or fabrication to be manufactured from composite, plastic and/or resin. The roller guard may be supported partly or completely along its length to provide additional support and strength to the roller. The roller guard and/or fabrication produced will be light in weight and may include other composite parts to aid in its use and to reduce the weight further. The guard and/or fabrication may also include other parts which are mode from other materials to enable it to function correctly. The guard is suited for use as part of a drive unit for manoeuvring trailers. The guard typically comprises moulded recesses to provide mounting locations for a motor, a bearing and/or a pin.
Patent GB-2422082-A (GB)
Title: Magnifying computer screen display which includes text
Inventor: WEISS BENJAMIN D
IPC: G06T11/60
Filed: 2005-12-15
Abstract: A screen magnification tool to scale the content of a computer display screen (590) by distinguishing text and non-text elements of the content and applying different scaling methods e.g. zoom bitmaps to text and non-text elements. Information about the text elements is stored in a database.
Patent GB-2422069-A (GB)
Title: Multi-transceiver system and method of compensating frequency offsets between transceivers
Inventor: KIM DONG-KYU
IPC: H04B7/04
Filed: 2005-12-21
Abstract: A multi-transceiver MIMO system is adapted to estimate a frequency offset between transceivers 100, 200 on the basis of a test signal 150 switched 130, 230 directly between the transceivers and a reference signal. The transceivers in the multi-transceiver system are adapted to transmit signals with frequencies compensated by the offsets thus derived.
Patent GB-2422100-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable or partially inflatable article of furniture
Inventor: HARRIS STUART
IPC: A47C4/54
Filed: 2006-01-06
Abstract: An item of furniture that is convertible between two positions, preferably a couch or chair and a bed. The item of furniture comprises two or more portions that can be folded together to form a couch or chair, and unfolded into a relatively flattened position to form a bed. At least part of the furniture item is inflatable.
Patent GB-2426496-A (GB)
Title: Transporting an elongate member through water
Inventor: BAIRD HAMISH BISSETT
IPC: B63B21/66
Filed: 2006-05-24
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for transporting an elongate member (10) through water (20). The elongate member (10) has a first end portion (52) and a second end portion (72). The method comprises the steps of adjusting the buoyancy of the elongate member (10) to ensure that the elongate member (10) is buoyant; providing at least one weight (40, 60) acting on each end portion of the elongate member (10); and transporting the elongate member (10) through water (20) in an inverted catenary configuration. The elongate member (10) may be transported below the wave affected zone. The or each weight (40, 60) acting on each end portion (52, 72) of the elongate member (10) may be detachably connected thereto. The elongate member (10) may be transported by towing.
Patent GB-2439577-A (GB)
Title: Storing data in streams of varying size
Inventor: WORRALL DAVID TOM
IPC: G06F12/00
Filed: 2006-06-30
Abstract: Instructions are received to write a stream of data to storage and the size of the stream of data is identified. The stream of data is written to storage as an operating system file if the identified size falls in a first predetermined range; and in a treated way if the identified size falls outside the first predetermined range. If the streams are larger than the first predetermined range then the said treated way involves (i) splitting the data stream into a plurality of data units, wherein the size of each data unit is not larger than the first predetermined range, (ii) adding references to each data unit so as to relate it to other data units that make up the file, and (iii) writing the data units to storage as operating system files.
Patent GB-2424938-A (GB)
Title: Electronically controlled frequency dependent damping
Inventor: VANDEWAL BART
IPC: F16F9/50
Filed: 2005-01-18
Abstract: A gas damper includes a gas pressurized working chamber and valving within the piston to control flow of the gas through the piston. A system is in communication with the working chamber to control the gas pressure within the working chamber in order to control the damping characteristics of the damper. An electronic control unit is utilized to control the opening and closing of the valving within the piston to also control the damping characteristics of the damper.
Patent GB-2442783-A (GB)
Title: Wireless communication systems
Inventor: ZHOU YUEFENG
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2006-10-13
Abstract: A wireless communication method in a system, for example a WiMAX system, in which subscriber stations (MS) are each operable for communication with a base station (BS), the base station being capable of performing simultaneous communications with a plurality of the subscriber stations simultaneously by exchange of packets each conforming with a layered protocol of said system. The packets have a PHY header for defining physical layer parameters and a MAC PDU for defining media access layer parameters. Communications between the subscriber stations and the base station are performed via at least one relay station (RS1#), which receives a plurality of packets from the subscriber stations (MS) and detects the MAC PDU of each of the packets. The relay station then combines the detected MAC PDUs to form a MAC PDU of at least one new packet and transmits the new packet to the base station (BS). In this way, bandwidth on the uplink from the relay station to the base station is conserved.
Patent GB-2447905-A (GB)
Title: Growing algae in open water for use as a biofuel
Inventor: MUNFORD JOHN ROY
IPC: A01G33/00
Filed: 2007-03-27
Abstract: The production of biofuel feedstock from the cultivation of different species of marine microalgae and related organisms in areas of open water including where the growth is stimulated by the addition of supplementary nutrients. Natural and farmed algal blooms are harvested for use as biofuel. A delivery system for supplying nutrients to the surface of the ocean to promote the growth of the microalgae is also covered. The system includes the use of a nutrient loaded biodegradable film which functions to slow release nutrients over time. A dynamic cultivation process is envisaged whereby areas to be cultivated are selected by predictive technology to achieve optimum conditions for growth and times for harvesting of the biofuel feedstock.
Patent GB-2434502-A (GB)
Title: System and method for automatic and direct routing of information in a network
Inventor: HALLIN THOMAS G
IPC: H04M7/00
Filed: 2005-12-27
Abstract: A system and method of automatically routing a message between communication units in a network (figure 2) sends a first message (116) to a first server (106). A redirect message (118) is responsively received from the first server (106). The redirect message (118) comprises identification of a destination server (112) associated with a destination communication unit (119) and a target range. The target range includes a plurality of communication units associated with the destination server (112).
Patent GB-2450941-A (GB)
Title: Cable Management arm connection system
Inventor: WANG CHUN-CHIANG
IPC: F16L3/015
Filed: 2007-07-13
Abstract: A cable management arm connection system includes a main body 1, a support frame 2, a support block 3, a support locking member 4, and two mounting members 5. The main body is provided with a sleeve 14 to slide along the support frame. The slide is pivoted on a middle arm 13 of the main body and is allowed to rotate within a specific range of angle by the mechanism consisting of a retaining pin within an arc slot (141, 131, Fig.2) Both ends 12, 12 of the main body are connected to the mounting members 5 via transition plates 6 and both ends of the support frame are connected to the support block and the support locking member, respectively. The support block and the support locking member, along with the mounting members 5 are respectively connected for sliding on a slide assembly (8, Fig.5). Engaging buttons 7 are provided on each of the mounting members and the support locking member.
Patent GB-2456753-A (GB)
Title: Centerbody for mixer assembly of a gas turbine engine combustor
Inventor: MANCINI ALFRED ALBERT
IPC: F23D11/10
Filed: 2007-12-19
Abstract: A mixer assembly 100 for use in a combustor (62 fig 2) of a gas turbine engine (10 fig 1) includes a centerbody 106 positioned between a pilot mixer 102 and a main mixer 104. The pilot mixer includes an annular pilot housing 108 and a pilot fuel nozzle 110 mounted in the housing and adapted for dispensing droplets of fuel to a hollow interior of the pilot housing. The main mixer includes a housing 124 surrounding the pilot housing and defining an annular cavity 126, and a plurality of fuel injection ports 128 for introducing fuel into the annular cavity. The main mixer has a swirler arrangement 130 including at least one swirler positioned upstream from the fuel injection ports, and each swirler has a plurality of vanes for swirling air traveling through such swirler to mix air and the droplets of fuel dispensed by the fuel injection ports. The centerbody includes a fuel manifold 140 for providing fuel to the fuel injection ports and an air manifold 141 for providing air to an aft portion of the pilot mixer. The air manifold may also provide air to the aft portion of the annular cavity in the main mixer.
Patent GB-2456555-A (GB)
Title: A swivel hitch
Inventor: HUGHES SAMUEL
IPC: B60D1/145
Filed: 2008-01-18
Abstract: A swivel hitch 1 is rotatably mountable on a drawbar (90 fig 8b) of a towed implement such as a trailer and comprises a towing means such as an eye 3, a shank 4 whose longitudinal axis is offset relative to the plane in which the towing eye 3 lies. The shank 4 may be axially rotatable relative to the drawbar (90 fig 8b). A cranked arm 2 may extend between the towing eye 3 and the shank 4. Coupling members (55a, 55b, 55c figs 6 a-d) may be provided for connecting the swivel hitch 1 to a drawbar (90 fig 8b) and a device (70, 71, 72 fig. 9a) for limiting the degree of rotation of the swivel hitch to a predetermined angle (  a  fig 9c).
Patent GB-2458174-A (GB)
Title: A Pipe Chamfer
Inventor: RAMSAY ALEXANDER
IPC: B24B9/00
Filed: 2008-03-08
Abstract: A pipe chamfer for plastic pipes consisting a shaped metal or plastic cup 1 with abrasive 2 on the inside rim. This is attached to a drill 4 using an arbour or pin 3. The unit placed over the pipe and rotated, making the chamber. The abrasive coat 2 may be continuous along the inside of the cup or it may be in the form of pads. The arbour 3 may be permanently fixed to the cup or alternatively it is separable.