baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2404803-A (GB)
Title: Image editing and distribution system
Inventor: O'BRIEN PHILIP PAUL
IPC: H04Q7/20
Filed: 2003-07-16
Abstract: An image editing and distribution system comprising a terminal configured to receive and store master images, create a preview image file and transmit the preview file to an editing facility; the editing facility being configured to transmit the preview image file to a client. Optionally, a second editing facility is also provided and both preview and master images may be edited and transmitted to clients. The editing facilities may be configured to create MMS messages or http slide shows including preview images. Associated text files may also be received and amended. Also described are: an image processing system including a first editing facility capable of determining a suitable editing station and transmitting received images to that station which includes a second editing facility capable of editing the received images and transmitting them to a client; an image processing system operable to receive a preview image file, select an output destination and transmit the preview image file to the selected destination and a computer programmed to receive images files and assign them to one of a plurality of viewing lanes.
Patent GB-2391982-A (GB)
Title: Automated auction processor for underwriting securities
Inventor: GINSBERG PHILIP M
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2002-05-13
Abstract: (57) Abstract: An automated underwriting auction processor is presented. States, municipalities, and other non-federal authorities issue municipal securities to an underwriter or syndicate of underwriters during an underwriting period. The underwriters then trade the securities in a secondary market. The efficiency and fairness of this process is improved using a networked system (108), which includes multiples computers or workstations (107), connected to an automated auction processor. The processor provides issuers and participants equal real-time access to the underwriting process. Moreover, the automated auction processor (103) provides a universal underwnting protocol to ensure that only qualified issuers and participants are allowed to participate. This results in a fair and more efficient underwriting process compared to the traditional sealed-bid auction and negotiated underwriting processes.
Patent GB-2410066-A (GB)
Title: A stator vane arrangement
Inventor: PENG CAETANO
IPC: F04D29/56
Filed: 2004-01-13
Abstract: The invention provides for variation in stator vane spacing as well as orientation by providing relative axial displacement of vanes 31 within an assembly forming part of a turbine engine. Slots 32 are provided in a normally tapering annular or conical surface 33 such that axial displacement alters the interstitial spacing between adjacent stator vanes 31 and also their orientation.
Patent GB-2415369-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to shower cubicles
Inventor: STIMPSON ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: A47K3/30
Filed: 2004-06-24
Abstract: A shower cubicle panel comprises a main panel element 14 which is a composite construction of at least two layers of different material, and interconnecting means (26', Fig 2) enabling adjacent panels to be connected together at their peripheral edges. Also included is a connector for connecting adjacent shower cubicle panels as shown in Fig 2. A further connector for shower cubicle panels comprising male and female connector portions and a sealing element as shown in Fig 6. Fig 8 shows another connector which comprises a means of attaching a shower tray to a shower cubicle panel. A shower cubicle is also included, which comprises an interdigitated connection between panels.
Patent GB-2416143-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus and a method of producing pulp moulded products
Inventor: MEHRABI MODAMMADREZA AFSHAR
IPC: B29C41/16
Filed: 2004-07-15
Abstract: A method of forming a pulp-moulded article comprises the steps of (a) providing a container 102 with a water permeable end 106; (b) introducing fibre containing slurry 112 into the container; (c) applying a positive pressure on the fibre containing slurry to force water out of the container via the water permeable end thereby forming layers of fibre on the water permeable end. The positive pressure may be combined with a vacuum to achieve better results. The exerted pressure may also be fully controlled to achieve different profiles by means of a feedback response mechanism. The pressure may be applied by a piston (202 figure 7) which acts as the upper mould half in which case the forming and cold pressing stages may be combined in one stage. Also included is an apparatus for forming pulp moulded articles using the above method.
Patent GB-2420084-A (GB)
Title: Decorating an article
Inventor: TURNER ALEX
IPC: B44F1/10
Filed: 2004-11-25
Abstract: Interesting effects can be obtained by decorating articles with thermochromic coatings. Thus a mug, for example, decorated with a suitable thermochromic coating will change colour when it is filled with a hot or cold liquid. The change may evidence itself only in the part filled if the mug is part filled. In a method of decorating such articles disclosed in GB2325182, a thermochromic ink is applied in a water-based coating. After application, the coating is cured but is mat. For a gloss finish, after the thermochromic coating is cured, a lacquer is applied and cured to give a waterproof clear gloss finish. In this specification an article is decorated by applying a first coating comprising a curable liquid, a thermochromic material and diluent to at least part of the article. A second coating is then applied comprising a curable liquid which is permeable to the diluent over the first coating. Both the first and second coatings are then cured. As an example, the diluent may act as a diluent e.g. solvent for the curable liquid in both coatings. The thermochromic material may be in solution, as a sol or a suspension in the diluent. Curing may be in an infra-red or a conventional oven. The first and/or second coatings when cured may be suitable to act as a receiver for sublimated inks.
Patent GB-2421890-A (GB)
Title: Method for producing a palatability enhancer for a foodstuff
Inventor: GALLAGHER DENISE MARGARET
IPC: A23L13/40
Filed: 2004-12-09
Abstract: A method for producing a palatability enhancer for a foodstuff wherein a proteinaceous food base material is mixed with a precursor material which is a source of bioactive compounds to form a mixture, the mixture is treated with one or more enzymes including a proteolytic enzyme to form a digest where the precursor material is at least partially hydrolysed to release bioactive compounds and the proteinaceous base material is at least partially hydrolysed to produce peptides and amino acids such that when the digest is added to a foodstuff, the digest provides enhanced palatability and health value to the foodstuff by way of the peptides and amino acids and bioactive components. A per se claim is directed to the enzyme or enzyme mix in a carrier solution.
Patent GB-2413258-A (GB)
Title: Lidded Vessel
Inventor: WHITE GERARD
IPC: A47J36/10
Filed: 2005-04-19
Abstract: A vessel comprises a hinged lid (14, fig 1) that is biased to its open position and a damping mechanism 20 which is provided to reduce the speed at which the lid (14, fig 1) opens. The biasing forces are preferably provided by torsional springs 22 and a latching mechanism 21 which includes an activator (30, fig 3), such as a push button, may be present for holding the lid (14, fig 1) in its closed position until the activator (30, fig 3) is operated. The damping mechanism 21 may include blades or impeller 27 which are mounted for rotation within a cavity 26 which is filled with food-grade fluid such as silicone-based grease so that rotation of the blades 27 is resisted and the opening of the lid (14, fig 1) is controlled. The vessel is preferably in the form of a kettle.
Patent GB-2426444-A (GB)
Title: Monitor holding device
Inventor: HUNG CHIN-JUI
IPC: F16M11/04
Filed: 2005-05-28
Abstract: A monitor holding device 1, which may be attached to a table B, holds a monitor A and has a vertical support 50, an inner arm 10, an outer arm 20, a universal joint 70 and a monitor bracket 30. The inner arm pivots relative to the vertical support. The outer arm pivots relative to the inner arm. The universal joint is connected pivotally to the outer arm and has an inner joint (71,Fig.1), an outer joint (72) and a connector bracket 73. The monitor bracket has a monitor connector (31,Fig.10) detachably connected to the connector bracket and has multiple fingers (32) connected to the monitor. The monitor may be detached quickly from the monitor holding device without detaching the entire monitor holding device.
Patent GB-2429450-A (GB)
Title: Case for CD or other flat object
Inventor: OLIVER LISA
IPC: B65D85/57
Filed: 2005-08-24
Abstract: A foldable case for a CD (16) or the like comprises a number of panels (1-7) hinged together in a spiral configuration of more than 360 degrees of revolution so as to form a generally flat display surface when they are unfolded. The CD (16) may be retained at the inner end of the spiral so that it is enclosed and protected by all of the panels. A plurality of CDs may be accommodated in the case.
Patent GB-2429664-A (GB)
Title: Fuelling control of a diesel engine
Inventor: TAYLOR TREVOR CHARLES
IPC: B01D53/86
Filed: 2005-08-30
Abstract: To purge a NOx trap 18 of a Diesel engine exhaust system, the engine 10 with a rich mixture is operated with a rich mixture to generate reductants in the exhaust gas stream. The concentration of a reductant in the exhaust gas stream upstream of the NOx trap is measured directly by a sensor 20 and the AFR of the feed gases to the NOx trap is modified to maintain the level of the reductant between predetermined limits. The AFR of feed gases to the NOx trap may altered by either modifying the AFR of the quantity of fuel injected into the engine cylinders or by injecting reductant into exhaust gases upstream of the NOx trap. A further reductant sensor may be provided downstream of the trap to monitor reductant breakthrough which initiates a switch to lean running. Reductants measured are namely Hydrocarbons or carbon monoxide.
Patent GB-2414859-A (GB)
Title: A laminated transmission-line device.
Inventor: ARAI SATOSHI
IPC: H01G9/12
Filed: 2004-08-26
Abstract: A laminated transmission device comprises: a plurality of planar elements formed to make a stack, each element comprises an anode body 1, a dielectric layer formed at least on some of the surfaces of the anode body; at least one cathode body 2 formed on the dielectric layer; the device is structured by: each anode body has at least one end region 1g, 1h, said end regions of the adjacent elements being mechanically connected to each via respective electrically insulating spacers 12; and said end surfaces of adjacent elements are electrically connected to each other via electrically-conductive members 11 such as adhesive sheets or caps (152, fig.12b); wherein each anode body consists a metal plate made from valve-function metal with a porous surface structure; and each cathode body optionally consists one of: a solid electrolytic layer formed on an oxidised dielectric layer or a graphite layer is formed on said electrolytic layer and a metal plate or silver paste layer is formed on the graphite layer or a metal plating layer is formed on the said electrolytic layer. Preferably the said anode end regions are bent into a right angle (fig.13).
Patent GB-2417710-A (GB)
Title: Sleeve for a printing cylinder
Inventor: HOFFMAN EDUARD
IPC: B41F30/04
Filed: 2005-09-06
Abstract: A sleeve for a printing cylinder, in particular for a transmission cylinder or a blanket cylinder, has a base body 11 and exchangeable body 13. The base body 11 is rigidly connected to the cylinder 10 and the exchangeable body 13 is replaceable and can be removed in a non-destructive manner from the base body 11 and thus from the cylinder 10 of the printing machine, in particular to carry out retooling work. Either or both of base body or exchangeable body can be single- or multi-layered.
Patent GB-2419927-A (GB)
Title: Brake shoe for a disc brake
Inventor: MAYRHOFER GERHARD
IPC: F16D65/095
Filed: 2005-10-07
Abstract: A brake shoe 2 is described for a disk brake with a support 7 for a sintered brake friction lining 6 which support can be pressurized by the piston 5 of at least one brake cylinder 4 . The support 7 comprises on the side facing the piston 5 of the brake cylinder 4 a heat-insulating, porous pressure transfer body 9 made of fibers bonded with artificial resin for the piston. The fibres may be comprised of mainly carbon fibres. The pressure transfer body may be located in a recess 8 of the support (eg. backing plate). Epoxy or phenolic resins may be used to bond the fibres.
Patent GB-2420007-A (GB)
Title: Mass spectrometer protein profiles with atmospheric pressure ionisation
Inventor: FRANZEN JOCHEN
IPC: H01J49/40
Filed: 2005-10-19
Abstract: Acquisition of mass spectra of complex protein mixtures, for example to search for biomarkers or to identify microbes, comprises using a high-resolution mass spectrometer (1-17) capable of analysing ions generated at atmospheric pressure, preparing samples containing the analyte mixtures on a sample carrier (20), desorbing sample molecules from a sample on the carrier in an inert gas at atmospheric pressure using a laser (21) to create a plume of desorbed sample molecules (23), creating reactant ions inside the plume of desorbed sample molecules and thereby ionising the analyte molecules by reactions with the reactant ions, feeding at least part of the analyte ions into the vacuum system of the mass spectrometer, and acquiring high-resolution mass spectra of the analyte ion mixture. A reflector type time-of flight spectrometer may be used.
Patent GB-2438362-A (GB)
Title: Hand Cultivator
Inventor: HUTTON JOHN HOWARD
IPC: A01B1/12
Filed: 2006-05-26
Abstract: A hand cultivator which combines the actions of a fork and a hoe, comprising at least one tine 5 having a pointed end for penetrating the soil when the cultivator is moved in one direction, and a blade edge 7 associated with the tine for use when the cultivator is moved in the opposite direction to the first. The blade may extend along the length of the tine and be formed by a plate. There is preferably more than one tine, the ends of which may be hook shaped. There may be an array of three or more tines; the outside tines having an associated blade, the inner tine not.
Patent GB-2439149-A (GB)
Title: A bearing chamber assembly
Inventor: RODDIS ALAN
IPC: F04D29/059
Filed: 2006-06-17
Abstract: A bearing chamber of a rotating piece of equipment, such as a centrifugal pump, comprises a housing 12 having located therein bearings 13, 14 and seals (16, 17, Fig 1) and a drive shaft 11 extending through the housing 12 and mounted for rotation within the bearings 13, 14 and sealed to the housing 12 by the seals (16, 17, fig 1). A bearing cap 30 is provided and is constructed so as to maximise the surface area in contact with a lubrication media such as oil so as to enhance heat dissipation. The bearing cap 30 preferably includes a series of radially and/or longitudinally extending castellations 31 adjacent to the lubrication media which act as an effective heat transfer. The surface of the bearing cap 30 facing outwardly from the bearings 13, 14 may have an external profile that is configured in such a way to re-direct any high velocity fluid away from the bearing seal (16, 17, fig 1).
Patent GB-2439299-A (GB)
Title: Wheelbarrow grab
Inventor: MILLS GARY WAYNE
IPC: B66C3/14
Filed: 2006-06-24
Abstract: A wheelbarrow lifts and deposits a load by means of a grab bucket which can be opened and shut by means of a motor or engine. The bucket sections are hinged to a framework.
Patent GB-2440516-A (GB)
Title: Spraying structure for an atomizer
Inventor: CHEN WEN-PIN
IPC: B05B17/06
Filed: 2006-07-28
Abstract: A spraying structure for an atomizer includes a main body 3, an interior of which is provided with a vertically installed liquid container 51 with its opening facing upward, and with a liquid delivery member 6 being located above the container 51 for sucking out the liquid 52; a power part 4; and a spraying device 5, which takes required power from the power part 4, and is provided with an actuator 71 to operate a vibratory plate 72. The vibratory plate 72 is configured slantingly with respect to an end head of the liquid delivery member 6. Through activation of the vibratory plate 72 by the actuator 71, liquid 52 in a membrane shape on a surface of the liquid delivery member 6 can be atomized to be sprayed out in a tilted direction, thereby achieving a function of spraying laterally.
Patent GB-2427269-A (GB)
Title: Detecting the presence of flame in the exhaust path of a gas turbine
Inventor: PLIMPTON JONATHAN
IPC: F02C7/00
Filed: 2003-06-03
Abstract: Apparatus for monitoring the exhaust path of a gas turbine engine for the presence of unwanted flames downstream from the main combustion chamber(s) comprises an Electro-Optics Module containing sensors and associated processing electronics as well as collection and transmitting optics, which relay the radiant energy generated by a flame event to the sensors. Light from the exhaust passes through a window, along optical fibers, to a refracting prism or diffraction grating, and thence to a sensor array. The sensor outputs are stored. The information generated by the sensors is directly related to the time based intensity of the flame event, which can suggest problems associated with the condition of combustion related engine components. This information can then be used by the engine owner/operator to assess the condition of the engine and determine the more efficient required maintenance schedule.
Patent GB-2441562-A (GB)
Title: Transportation Ticket Reading Apparatus
Inventor: ARKINSTALL TONY
IPC: G07B11/00
Filed: 2006-09-08
Abstract: A transportation ticket reading apparatus comprises a housing into which a transportation ticket can be inserted and a module (24) comprising at least one read device (48) for reading data from a transportation ticket, such as a boarding pass or ATB, inserted into the housing and at least one formation (32) for engaging a mounting provided in the housing. The formation (32) and respective locator and configured to enable the module to be push-fit mounted in a use position in the housing. The push-fit mounting of the module (24) together with the pivot connection of upper (16) and lower (14) part of a housing facilitates servicing and repair, including material causing jamming and may optionally facilitate the changing of a belt of the a ticket transport device.
Patent GB-2429215-A (GB)
Title: Single crystal diamond
Inventor: SCARSBROOK GEOFFREY ALAN
IPC: C30B29/04
Filed: 2003-09-19
Abstract: A single crystal CVD diamond plate having major surfaces on opposite sides thereof. The mean dislocation direction of the diamond plate is orientated in a direction offset from the normal to at least one of the major surface. Also disclosed is a method of producing said single crystal diamond by growing the diamond on a substrate substantially free of surface defects by chemical vapour deposition. The homoepitaxial CVD grown diamond and the substrate are severed transverse to the surface of the substrate on which diamond growth took place to produce the large area plate of single crystal CVD diamond.
Patent GB-2432858-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable frames
Inventor: HICKS MARK
IPC: E06B3/10
Filed: 2006-12-04
Abstract: An adjustable sealing system 8 for mounting a panel in a timber frame 1 includes sealing members 9 for securing to the frame 1 around the marginal edge of an opening in the frame to seal between the frame 1 and a panel 2 received in the opening. The sealing members 9 slidably engage connectors 10 at the corners of the opening and, where provided, connectors 11 between the corners of the opening to accommodate expansion and contraction of the frame 1.
Patent GB-2444927-A (GB)
Title: A ventilated brake disc
Inventor: MURPHY MARTIN JOHN MICHAEL
IPC: F16D65/12
Filed: 2006-12-22
Abstract: A ventilated brake disc 10 comprises a plurality of porous bodies 15a, 15b, 15c, the porous bodies comprising at least one vane formation 20, the porous bodies being positioned so that the/each vane formation is in contact with at least one other porous body, said porous bodies being bonded together by means of a ceramic material (or other material) disposed within the pores of the porous bodies. The porous bodies of the brake disc may comprise carbon, silicon carbide, silica, carbon-carbon composite and/or alumina. The ceramic bonding material (or other material) may be introduced in a precursor form, and may be a suspension comprising silicon carbide zirconia, boron, yttria. An independent claim entails a brake disc having first and second friction layers on the outside, an inner layer between the two friction layers, and ventilation space layers between each friction and inner layers (see figure 5).
Patent GB-2447414-A (GB)
Title: Sunlight control film
Inventor: WEI CHUAN-KUAN
IPC: B32B7/023
Filed: 2007-03-14
Abstract: A sunlight control film which may be used on a window panel or lens 10 includes: a multi-layer laminate 11 including alternately disposed first and second base layers 111, 112, the total layer number of the first and second base layers 111, 112 being at least 20 and less than 400, each of the first and second base layers 111, 112 having a layer thickness ranging from 3800 to 8000 angstroms, the refractive index difference between the first and second base layers 111, 112 being greater than 0.03; and an invisible light absorbing layer unit 2 formed on the multi-layer laminate 11. The first base layer may be made from an acrylic-based resin and the second base layer may be made from a resinous mixture containing terephthalate-containing polymeric material such as PBT, polyethylene and optionally a copolymer of polybutylene terephalate and polyglycol (co-PBT). The invisible light absorbing unit may include an infra-red absorbing layer 12,containing a polycarbonate based resin and an infra-red absorbing agent e.g. antimony tin oxide or indium tin oxide or an ultra-violet absorbing layer 14 containing a polyacrylate-based resin and a benzotriazole as a UV absorbing agent. A wear resistant layer 14 containing a polyester-based resin and lanthanum hexaboride may also be present. The film exhibits excellent heat insulation while maintaining, satisfactory transparency.
Patent GB-2436339-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for providing a foundation for a building
Inventor: BATES VICTOR
IPC: E04G11/36
Filed: 2007-03-21
Abstract: An apparatus for providing a foundation for a building comprises a pre-formed shuttering set 4 which, in transverse, has a cross-section defined by a vertical leg 10 for retaining concrete and a horizontal leg 11 that extends inwardly of the building from the top of the vertical leg 10 so that in use, the horizontal leg 11 is supported by the concrete retained by the vertical leg 10. The shuttering set 4 is positioned and levelled before pouring the concrete into the shuttering set 4, wherein the concrete is retained by the vertical leg 10 and underlies and provides support for the horizontal leg 11. The concrete is then allowed to at least partially cure; before constructing a wall on the horizontal leg 11 aligned with a guide provided on the horizontal leg 11. A later embodiment relates to an apparatus for carrying out a method comprising a pre-formed shuttering set, with a transverse cross-section defined by a vertical leg for retaining concrete and a horizontal leg that extends inwardly of the building from the top of the vertical leg.
Patent GB-2432537-A (GB)
Title: A ciliated stent-like system
Inventor: HILLIS W DANIEL
IPC: A61F2/90
Filed: 2005-09-19
Abstract: A ciliated stent-like system and method of operating the same.