baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2397518-A (GB)
Title: Head neck and chin support device
Inventor: DEARLOVE MARK ANDREW
IPC: A61F5/055
Filed: 2002-11-28
Abstract: A device for supporting the head, neck and chin of a user is provided. The device comprises a first resiliently-deformable portion of generally annular configuration which is adapted in use to be removably fastened about the neck of the user by means of a reversible closure-member. The device further comprises a second resiliently-deformable portion of generally parallelepiped configuration which is integrally attached to the first portion and adapted in use to be in contact with the upper chest, upper shoulders or back of the head of the user.
Patent GB-2404808-A (GB)
Title: Image enhancement
Inventor: KEITHLEY DOUGLAS G
IPC: H04N1/40
Filed: 2004-07-20
Abstract: A method of image enhancement, preferably resolution enhancement, comprises the steps of storing at least a portion of an image, selecting a window from the image containing adjacent pixel line segments, including a target pixel, comparing the pixels with a template, which may define a prediction-bit subset pattern including an enhancement pixel. When a partial match is found, preferably at least 90%, alternatively 80%, of the subsets matching, the enhancement pixel is substituted for the target pixel. A pixel subset of the window, including a target pixel and surrounding pixels, may be defined by a template mask, then compared with the prediction-bit subset. There may be a plurality of target pixels. The pixel subset bits may be assigned weights to determine a match, and a priority scheme used to determine a match where a number of partially matching templates are identified. The method also describes a computer system controlled circuit, preferably having a rendering device to reproduce the enhanced image.
Patent GB-2418707-A (GB)
Title: Device for producing energy from wave motion incorporating a gyroscope
Inventor: SPARROW TIMOTHY ANDREW
IPC: F03B13/12
Filed: 2004-08-02
Abstract: A device for extracting energy from waves comprises a gyroscope 1 coupled to a wave operated member. The gyroscope 1 is held in a casing anchored 2 to the sea bed. The movement of the wave operated member may be horizontal or vertical reciprocal motion, and it may be linked to the gyroscope by electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or other viable means, with an appropriately timed linkage. The device may be equipped with a mechanism providing adjustment of its operation in response to varying wave conditions.
Patent GB-2406151-A (GB)
Title: An undersea hydraulic coupling member having a floating seal
Inventor: SMITH III ROBERT E
IPC: F16L29/04
Filed: 2004-09-02
Abstract: An undersea hydraulic coupling member comprises a floating seal 20 inserted into a receiving chamber 11 of a female coupling member. The floating seal 20 has a smaller outer diameter than the receiving chamber 11 the thus the seal 20 is radially movable within the receiving chamber 11. The floating seal 20 has at least one axially engageable seal 40 positioned adjacent a first end thereof, at least one axially engageable seal 41 positioned adjacent a second end thereof, and at least one sealing surface 22, 23 extending radially inwardly from the floating seal 20. The floating seal 20 can have an elastomeric body with a first smaller outer diameter and a second larger outer diameter and an o-ring 40, 41 positioned in a groove adjacent first and second ends of the floating seal 20. The female coupling member can have a shoulder 18 intermediate the receiving chamber 11 and a retaining nut 30 which is configured to hold and restrict axial movement of the floating seal 20 between the retainer nut 30 and the shoulder 18.
Patent GB-2406689-A (GB)
Title: Scanning multiple surfaces of symbol-bearing objects passing through flat-bed reader
Inventor: BARKAN EDWARD
IPC: G02B26/10
Filed: 2004-10-04
Abstract: Scan lines are projected through a single horizontal window of a slot scanner and onto multiple surfaces of a product bearing a bar code symbol to be read. The symbol may be in any orientation and on any vertical surface of the product, as well as on the bottom surface of the product. Light from a light source 16 is reflected from a rotary mirrored component 26 and fixed mirrors 40-70.
Patent GB-2407141-A (GB)
Title: Link chain
Inventor: BENECKE RAINER
IPC: B65G19/20
Filed: 2004-10-14
Abstract: A link chain with individual chain links one inserted into the other, of which at least every second chain link is formed as a flat chain link 3, and with vertical orientation in the region of its shanks 6, 7 connecting the curvatures 4, 5 has a smaller maximum diameter H in the vertical direction than in the horizontal direction L, the vertical diameter H of a shank 6, 7 being smaller than the diameter of such a chain link 3 in the region of its curvatures 4, 5, is defined thereby that the flat chain links 3 have a cross sectional area ratio of its cross sectional area in the region of the shanks 6, 7 and the cross section area in the central regions 8 of the curvatures 4, 5, which is greater than 0.55 and smaller than 0.85, and the plane of the horizontal maximum diameter L in the region of shanks 6, 7 is disposed off-center and offset with respect to the outside of the particular shanks 6, 7. The chain may be used in scraper conveyors, in mining.
Patent GB-2406171-A (GB)
Title: Tyre valve with SAW sensors to measure pressure and temperature
Inventor: CASTELLI VITTORIO
IPC: G06V30/194
Filed: 2001-09-07
Abstract: A valve stem assembly for a tyre has an elongate metallic (eg brass) valve stem 7, a rubber body 23 attached to the end of the stem 7 within the interior space of the tyre and a sensor capsule 24 within the rubber body 23 which includes a SAW absolute pressure sensor 27,29' in a chamber 25 in flow communication with the inside of the tyre and also a SAW temperature sensor 28,28' in another chamber 26 isolated from the inside of the tyre by a flexible or rigid membrane 31,33.
Patent GB-2421234-A (GB)
Title: Rescue System
Inventor: HOLROYD BRECON
IPC: B66D3/02
Filed: 2004-12-17
Abstract: The invention provides a lifting, lowering or tensioning device which comprises a winching element. The winching element comprises a lever rod 4 provided with spaced apart rope- or cable-jamming members; a rope or cable guide device 5 for receiving a rope 20 or cable therearound; and a return member 8 extending between the lever rod and the cable guide device. In use, the guide 5 is connected eg via carabineer 19 and sling 17 to a fixed point, a person or load being lowered is attached to end of rope 21 and the lever and jamming device 4 used to controllably lower the person or load. Also claimed is the lever and jamming device per se.
Patent GB-2416683-A (GB)
Title: Attachable carrying handle
Inventor: DUFFETT LEE STEPHEN
IPC: B65D5/46
Filed: 2005-01-14
Abstract: A carrying handle comprises a handle of adjustable length which in use is secured to an object allowing the user to carry the item. The handle may have an adhesive-backed 12 pad 10,11 at each end by which it may be secured to the object. The handle may be adjusted in length by passing a notched part of the handle 10b through a slot 11a. The length of the handle may be adjusted so as to allow the handle to be used in the transportation of various sizes of package.
Patent GB-2412341-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for joining plates by caulking
Inventor: KAWAUCHI NORIAKI
IPC: B23P11/00
Filed: 2005-02-17
Abstract: A first plate 10 has a hollow cylindrical caulking portion 12 extending from the periphery of a tapered hole. The caulking portion 12 is inserted through a hole 21 in a second plate 20. A projecting tip end portion of the caulking portion 12 is folded back over the periphery of the hole 21 while pressing against a bevelled surface of the tapered hole so as to prevent material of the caulking portion 12 from flowing toward the other side surface of the first plate 10.
Patent GB-2413659-A (GB)
Title: Managing computer memory
Inventor: JENSEN MATTHEW KEVIN
IPC: G06F12/08
Filed: 2005-03-02
Abstract: A networked system and a method for managing computer memory in the networked system are provided. The method includes determining when a first web page is being closed or a second web page is being opened on a first computer (12). The first web page has an embedded software object therein. The method further includes in response to the first web page being closed or the second web page being opened, executing a software function in the embedded software object that both transmits a first data message to a second computer (14) instructing the second computer to stop sending the predetermined information to the embedded software object and releases memory in the first computer associated with the embedded software object.
Patent GB-2424819-A (GB)
Title: Garment with releasable map holder
Inventor: O'NEILL DEBORAH
IPC: A45F5/02
Filed: 2005-04-04
Abstract: A garment comprises a releasable map holder 58. The map holder is secured using detachable securement means at first and second locations such that the map can be stored in a position aligned with the body (as shown) and by releasing one of the one securement means it can be moved to a position at angle to the body so the map can be viewed. The securement means may be a hook-and-loop fastening tape (28, Fig 2 and 64, Fig 7) provided on the map holder and under flap 26, and clips 52a, 52b. The garment may be a vest with pockets on the front and rear panels. Also claimed is a vest having shoulder straps and a utility garment having a horizontal pocket.
Patent GB-2428613-A (GB)
Title: A telescopic locating structure for a tool
Inventor: LEE CHANG CHUAN
IPC: B25G1/04
Filed: 2005-07-25
Abstract: A telescopic locating structure for a tool is described, with a tube body 1 having a grip section 13 for a user to hold and formed with a socket 14. A tool head 2 having a fitting section and a tool section 12 distal from each other are also present; the fitting section 21 being fitted in the socket 14 of the tube body 1, and a retainer ring 3 fitted on the fitting section of the tool head 2. The retainer ring 3 is arranged to tightly abut against a wall of the socket of the tube body 1, so that the tube body 1 and the tool head 2 are fixed to one another. The fitting section 21 may be bent from the tool section 12 and the tool section 12 can comprise a ratchet head.
Patent GB-2418227-A (GB)
Title: Connecting member with integrated sealing gasket
Inventor: DELONG AARON
IPC: B60R13/02
Filed: 2005-09-09
Abstract: A connecting member 22 for securing an interior trim assembly (10) to a support (20) of a vehicle comprises a connector body 24 formed of a first material, having a first end which couples to the trim assembly and a second end which couples to the support, and a sealing gasket 40 formed of a second material softer than the first material, which is integrally moulded with the connector body to form a tight seal between the connecting member and the support when the trim assembly is coupled thereto. The first material may be polypropylene, while the second material may be a thermoplastic elastomer. A method of forming the connecting member is also disclosed, in which the connecting member is formed in the first shot of a two-shot moulding process, and the sealing gasket is formed in the second shot.
Patent GB-2420018-A (GB)
Title: Switch for high voltage and/or current
Inventor: ERIKSSON BJORN
IPC: H01H9/04
Filed: 2005-10-17
Abstract: Electrical switch designed for high voltage and/or current and surrounded by a housing (2) divided into a first part (2') forming a first compartment for taking up at least one switching device (3) and an appurtenant actuator device (4), and a second part (2'') forming a second compartment for connecting of at least one phase. At least the first part (2') of the housing (2) is pressure sealed encapsulated and filled with oil under pressure.
Patent GB-2421312-A (GB)
Title: Scanning sonar with three-dimensional display
Inventor: NAGAI SANAE
IPC: G01S15/89
Filed: 2005-12-05
Abstract: Scanning sonar for use in detecting shoals of fish 34 has a ship-mounted sonar to transmit a sonar beam in an umbrella or conical-shaped area 32 and/or in a vertical, fan-shaped form 33. The echo signals are processed to form a virtual 3-D image on a screen 17a. The screen image may also include a superimposed image 35 of the sea bottom, taken from a database using the position of the ship 31 as determined by GPS. The screen may also show isobaths 36.
Patent GB-2435408-A (GB)
Title: An adjustable bracket assembly for fixing panels to walls
Inventor: BAILEY BRIAN ALLAN
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 2006-02-27
Abstract: A bracket assembly 11 comprises a main bracket body 13 with at least one aperture 15 and is attachable to a support structure 12. Interchangeable inserts 17 are received in the apertures. The inserts each have through holes 18 to receive fixing means 19 with each insert having the through hole at a different location to provide adjustability (fig 5) of both inclination and height of the bracket assembly. The fixing means generally comprising a bolt with a head or in combination with a washer to ensure the bracket assembly combination is secured to the support.
Patent GB-2437770-A (GB)
Title: Reactive cooling system for a rack-mount cabinet
Inventor: REDDICLIFFE TED
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2006-05-03
Abstract: A cooling system for a rack mounted components comprises a movable air guidance plate to direct air flow around the cabinet according to the cooling requirements of the components. Movable air guidance plates 12 may be controlled by a control means 6 in response to sensed temperatures from temperature sensors 8. Variable speed fans may also be provided and controlled to achieve required air flow. The system may also include a database that contains information on the cooling requirements of the electronic devices in the cabinet. The invention allows new components to be installed in the rack without physical reconfiguration of the cooling components. The air flow may also be better directed onto "hot spots" than in the prior art.
Patent GB-2438443-A (GB)
Title: Rotor magnet retaining arrangement suitable for low-speed large-diameter electrical generators
Inventor: CLARK PAUL EATON
IPC: H02K1/27
Filed: 2006-05-27
Abstract: An internal rotor 2 having a radially outer rim 4 includes a circumferential array of magnet carriers 12 affixed to the outer rim 4 of the rotor and an inverted U-shaped pole piece retainer 18 made of non-magnetic material such as stainless steel is affixed to each magnet carrier 12 forming an axially extending channel receiving at least one permanent pole piece 16 made of a magnetic material such as steel located adjacent to the radially outer surface of each magnet carrier 12. Screws 20 and 14 secure the retainer and carrier respectively to the carrier and the rotor. Alternatively the retainer may be secured by adhesion, welding or clipping and the carrier by means of complimentary projections and recesses eg dove tails or tapered keys. A filling of non-magnetic material eg resin ,polymers or impregnated fibres/felt may fill gap 26. The arrangement may be applied to the inner circumference of an external rotor.
Patent GB-2426878-A (GB)
Title: Grid responsive control device
Inventor: HIRST DAVID
IPC: H02J3/14
Filed: 2006-06-02
Abstract: A load control device which is responsive to a physical variable representing the balance between load and generation on an electricity grid. The control device varies the energy consumption of the load based on the current value of the physical variable of the grid relative to a central value of that physical variable, which is derived from past readings of the physical variable of the grid. The grid responsive control device also takes into account the time since the load last varied its energy consumption in determining whether or not the grid variable load control should be provided.
Patent GB-2436835-A (GB)
Title: Method for cloning and expressing a target gene by homologous recombination
Inventor: LEE SEUNG-GOO
IPC: C12N15/10
Filed: 2006-07-24
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for cloning and expressing a target gene in a microorganism by homologous recombination, wherein a recombinant vector containing a first selection marker having deletions of a ribosome recognition site and its start codon and thus no expression ability, a second expressable selection marker, a promoter and a forward ribosome recognition sequence is introduced into a cell with a target gene on a linear DNA fragment which has at its 5' end a sequence homologous to the forward ribosome recognition site and at its 3' end the ribosome recognition site and the start codon of the first selection marker, wherein the target gene is inserted into the vector after the forward ribosome recognition site and both selection markers can be expressed and transformants thereby selected. This pRMT-iTGR system can be used for improving high-efficiency recombinases and large scale cloning as it avoids complicated genetic engineering steps, such as restriction enzyme digestion and ligation.
Patent GB-2428910-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connector having terminal insert subassembly
Inventor: KIKUCHI EIJI
IPC: H01R13/514
Filed: 2006-07-28
Abstract: A connector comprising a plurality of elongate resilient contacts [terminal wires] 2 each having a first curved end 2d and a second curved end 2e opposite the first curved end; two contact retaining bodies 1a, 1b retaining at least one contact at a point intermediate the contacts two ends; each contact retaining body 1a, 1b forms half of a connector, the contact retaining bodies are combined such that first and second ends of contacts mounted in a first contact retaining body face first and second ends of contacts mounted within a second contact retaining body and together form terminal pinching portions; the combined contact retaining bodies are housed in a casing 3 having first and second open ends. The contacts 2 are insert moulded within the respective contact retaining bodies 1a, 1b. The retaining bodies and casing may be provided with latching features 1c, 3a and 3d. A plug receiving cylinder (4, fig.3) with bifurcate board pinching legs (4d, fig.3) may be connected to one side of the connector. A plug to be plugged into the connector is also provided.
Patent GB-2436977-A (GB)
Title: Tunable ring oscillator
Inventor: SHAKIBA HOSSEIN
IPC: H03K3/86
Filed: 2007-05-02
Abstract: A tunable ring oscillator having a one or more delay circuits having a coarse tuning circuitry and a fine tuning circuitry. The coarse tuning circuitry is used to set one of a minimum time delay or a maximum time delay as function of a coarse tuning input. The fine tuning circuitry is used to adjust between the minimum time delay and the maximum time delay as a function of a fine tuning input.
Patent GB-2450100-A (GB)
Title: Collection device for animal excrement
Inventor: PARKYN STEFANIE EBERLE
IPC: A01K23/00
Filed: 2007-06-12
Abstract: A collection device for animal excrement comprises a shape <B>1</B> of fully compostable and biodegradable material with at least one drawstring around the periphery. When the drawstring is pulled a bag is formed which encloses the excrement to form a bag. The edge of the device maybe folded over to contain the at least one drawstring, alternatively, the edge of the device may be perforated <B>3</B> at intervals and the at least one drawstring may be woven through. The device may have two drawstrings which are pulled in opposing directions to close the bag.
Patent GB-2450871-A (GB)
Title: Rotatable picture frame for holding two pictures
Inventor: ANTONIO CARLOS MANUEL FERREIRA
IPC: A47G1/06
Filed: 2007-07-07
Abstract: A rotatable picture frame comprises a frame structure <B>15</B> and an inner picture holder <B>14, 24</B> which is rotateable within the frame structure. The inner picture holder comprises two pieces of artwork <B>14, 24</B> connected in a back-to-back arrangement and joined by means of connectors <B>21</B>. The connector <B>21</B> connects with a bracket <B>(17)</B> attached to the frame structure <B>15</B> which allows the inner holder <B>14, 24</B> to rotate with respect to the frame structure <B>15.</B>
Patent GB-2453963-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of carbon-neutral fuel
Inventor: MCNEIGHT DAVID LESLIE
IPC: C07C1/12
Filed: 2007-10-23
Abstract: Carbon-neutral hydrocarbon fuel is made by reacting hydrogen and carbon dioxide both derived from water, particularly sea water, using solar power or other non-fossil fuel produced power. The hydrogen and carbon dioxide may be taken out of solution from sea water by heating or electrolysis, or using a semi-permeable membrane arrangement. They can then react together to produce carbon monoxide which can then react with more hydrogen to produce hydrocarbons by the Fischer-Tropsch reaction. All these systems may be powered by a solar generator or other type of renewable power such as wave or tidal power.
Patent GB-2448077-A (GB)
Title: Multiple waveband millimetre and sub-millimetre wave detection system
Inventor: ANDERTON RUPERT NICHOLAS
IPC: G01N21/35
Filed: 2008-03-28
Abstract: A millimetre and sub-millimetre wave detection system comprising lenses 1, 2, 3, polarizing grid 4 acting as a beam splitter, first detector 5 having high sensitivity to radiation at a first wavelength with high atmospheric absorbency, second detector 6 having high sensitivity to radiation at a second wavelength with low atmospheric absorbency and processor 7. Scanning mechanism 10 comprising a rotatable prism deflects energy from an upper or a lower target region so that measurements from two different regions on the target can be obtained. Measurement differences at a given wavelength are compared to reference data obtained from test measurements and threshold values are used to determine if the target area contains an object of interest which is then indicated to an operator. A sky meter measures radiometric temperature of the sky at the second wavelength for calibration.
Patent GB-2459163-A (GB)
Title: Underground storage system
Inventor: BREWIS HENRY
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 2008-04-19
Abstract: An underground storage system for storing any item, especially a wheelie bin or maybe wine, that needs to come to the surface infrequently, comprises a platform 6 that is raised by means of at least one air bag 1 that is inflatable preferably by means of an air pump 5 powered by a battery 4. A solar charger 2 may be used to recharge the battery. The storage platform may comprise a switch 3 that has a timer for raising the platform but may be operated manually. The platform may held in the 'up' position by an over-centre latch 8 until it is desired to be lowered. Releasing the latch will allow the platform to return under gravity to the 'down' position. The timer may be set to raise the bins on the day when they are due to be emptied. The system is self-contained and carbon neutral.
Patent GB-2455826-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive noise cancellation
Inventor: MAGRATH ANTHONY JAMES
IPC: G10K11/178
Filed: 2008-06-16
Abstract: A method of calibrating and operating a noise cancellation system, the system being for use in a device comprising a microphone 20,22 for detecting ambient noise and generating a noise signal; a signal processor 24 for generating a noise cancellation signal from the noise signal; and a speaker 28 for receiving the noise cancellation signal such that the speaker generates a sound signal in which the detected ambient noise has been at least partially cancelled. The method comprising: applying a test signal to the speaker to generate a test sound; detecting the test sound with the microphone; and adapting the signal processor on the basis of the detected test sound. The method may be applied to digital signals, and may involve separating the test sound from the noise. The test signal may be a band-limited noise signal, a pseudo-random data pattern or a sinusoidal function.