baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2397791-A (GB)
Title: Method and Apparatus for Corrective soldering
Inventor: VAN DEN BROEK JOHANNES COLETA
IPC: B23K1/20
Filed: 2004-01-28
Abstract: A method for forming several soldered joints, comprising the steps of mechanically soldering the joints; visually assessing the joints by means of a video camera (6,fig.2) connected to a computing device 9, the computing device storing assessment criteria for the soldered joints; and correctively soldering joints which do not meet the relevant quality standards. The corrective soldering is preferably automatically controlled by the computing device, and may be carried out with the same soldering device as the original mechanical soldering. The method may be used for soldering printed circuit boards. Also claimed is an apparatus for carrying out the method. The apparatus is preferably made up of the soldering device described in the Dutch patent NL 1017843.
Patent GB-2405844-A (GB)
Title: Wheel rim protection device
Inventor: SAUNDERS TERENCE ALBERT
IPC: B60B7/01
Filed: 2004-02-10
Abstract: An annular protective device which can be fitted to the rim of a road wheel of a vehicle to protect the rim from abrasion, eg caused by contact with a curb. The device is fitted over the wheel rim with the tyre in a deflated condition. A flange on the device is inserted between the tyre and the wheel rim and, when the tyre is inflated, the device is held in place by the pressure exerted by the tyre on the device and the rim. The device may be formed from plastic by injection moulding but other materials may be used.
Patent GB-2400622-A (GB)
Title: A riser and method of installing same
Inventor: CLAUSEN TERJE
IPC: E21B17/01
Filed: 2002-10-10
Abstract: A hybrid riser having a lower section (6) and an upper section (10), said upper section comprising a flexible pipe, and said lower section comprising a substantially rigid pipe in communication with the flexible pipe, said riser further comprising a buoyancy section (16) at or in the region of an upper end of said rigid pipe (13). Said buoyancy section (16) also comprises an elongate cylindrical buoyancy element, which may be of a coaxial compartmentalised tubular construction having valves such that it may be controllably flooded or evacuated. The hybrid riser may be tethered to a surface vessel or to the seabed. The hybrid riser may be constructed on land, and towed to the vicinity of the installation to which it is to be connected.
Patent GB-2401225-A (GB)
Title: Classifying Message Content
Inventor: CHAMBERLAIN MARK
IPC: G06F17/27
Filed: 2004-04-30
Abstract: A method and system for the reception and subsequent processing of a message in an electronic format within an organisation that receives said electronic messages. Upon receipt of the electronic message the same is analysed and identification factors are generated for the message which allow decisions to be reached as to the subsequent processing options to which the electronic message is directed. This allows the electronic message to be processed in an automated or manual manner and allow the message contents to be entered in to a database for record purposes, therefore allowing the efficient and optimum processing of the electronic messages once received. The identification factors are generated in conjunction with confidence indicators.
Patent GB-2407695-A (GB)
Title: Method for inserting data into an existing DVD programme
Inventor: GREEN STUART ANTONY
IPC: H04N5/781
Filed: 2004-10-27
Abstract: A method of inserting new data into an existing DVD programme by identifying free registers 310 in the existing programme, allocating the use 312 of some of these registers to the new data, incorporating the new data 314 with the existing programme and creating video manager information to manage the newly combined data 316. Other steps could include a content protection check 302, a format compatibility check 306 and a maximum size check 309a.
Patent GB-2409765-A (GB)
Title: Mask for three-shot sequential lateral solidification
Inventor: YOU JAESUNG
IPC: H01L21/268
Filed: 2004-11-12
Abstract: A laser mask 670 has thee blocks (680', 680'', 680''', Fig 15A) each provided with a pattern of transmitting regions 675A, 675B, 675C. The pattern of transmitting regions 675A, 675B, 675C in each block is different such that when the three periodic patterns are superimposed three adjacent transmitting regions form an equilateral triangle. A method of crystallizing a semiconductor layer on a substrate comprises disposing the mask 670 over the substrate and irradiating the semiconductor layer through the mask 670 with a laser. The mask 670 or substrate are moved by a distance equal to the size of one block (680', 680'', 680''') and the semiconductor layer is irradiated for a second time. This process is repeated a third time to form a region (P) of polycrystalline semiconductor material with no shot marks. The mask 670 and method are used in the manufacture of display devices such as an LCD.
Patent GB-2420548-A (GB)
Title: Labels and a method of manufacturing labels
Inventor: BLACKWELL RICHARD GEORGE
IPC: B31D1/02
Filed: 2004-11-24
Abstract: A method of manufacturing labels comprises: providing a web 35 of printable label material; adhering a first multilayered tape 10 to a surface of the label material wherein the first tape comprises, in order, ```an adhesive layer for adhering the first tape to a surface of the label material and ```a release liner layer overlying the adhesive layer; adhering a second multilayered tape 20 to the surface of the label material (along edge 37) at a distance from and substantially parallel to the first tape (along edge 38) wherein the second tape comprises, in order, ```a first adhesive layer for adhering the second tape to the label material, ```an anchor layer overlying the first adhesive layer, ```a second adhesive layer overlying the anchor layer, and ```a release liner layer overlying the second adhesive layer, wherein said first adhesive layer is releasably attached to the anchor layer; and cutting the web of label material including the tapes to provide detachable labels each having a leading edge and a trailing edge, said leading edge and said trailing edge being spaced from one another along a main axis of the label, a section of the first tape being adhered adjacent the leading edge of the label and a section of the second tape being adhered adjacent the trailing edge of the label.
Patent GB-2423045-A (GB)
Title: Hammer with adjustable amplitude of oscillation
Inventor: SELL STEFAN
IPC: B25D11/00
Filed: 2005-02-10
Abstract: A hammer comprising: a housing ;a motor mounted within the housing; a tool holder rotatably mounted on the housing for holding a cutting tool; a striker 874; mounted in a freely slideable manner within the housing, for repetitively striking an end of a cutting tool when a cutting tool is held by the tool holder, which striker is reciprocatingly driven by the motor, when the motor is activated, via a drive mechanism; wherein the drive mechanism comprises: a pivoting drive arm 857; pivotally mounted within the housing at one end and which is drivingly connected to the striker 874; a pivotal drive mechanism connected to the pivoting drive arm 857; which converts a rotary movement generated by the motor to an oscillating pivotal movement of the pivoting drive arm 857; about its pivot point; characterised in that the size of the amplitude of the oscillations of the pivoting drive arm 857; can be adjusted.
Patent GB-2413638-A (GB)
Title: Determining differential azimuth in a borehole
Inventor: ENGEBRETSON HAROLD J
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2005-04-22
Abstract: A method of determining differential azimuth between two spaced gravity component measurement devices in a borehole, the devices being constrained to prevent relative rotation about the borehole axis, the method comprising measuring angles of inclination and of rotation about the borehole axis of the sensitive axes Gx1, Gy1, Gz1 of the first device with respect to an Earth-fixed coordinate set, measuring further angles relating to the sensitive axes Gx2, Gy2, Gz2 of the second device with respect to the those of the first device, relating these results to the outputs of the gravity devices to derive gravity values representative of all rotation angles and computing from this the azimuth difference. The angles relating to the sensitive axes of the second gravity measuring device may be selected from the combination of a bend direction angle about the borehole axis and a bend magnitude angle perpendicular to the borehole axis or the combination of a rotation angle about a first rotation axis perpendicular to the borehole axis and a second rotation angle about an axis perpendicular both to the first rotation axis and the borehole axis.
Patent GB-2426339-A (GB)
Title: Builders tool for cutting bricks and tiles
Inventor: HALL ANTHONY
IPC: B25H7/02
Filed: 2005-05-16
Abstract: A builders' template tool having four arms 2,4,6,8 interconnected to define a four-sided figure, the arms being connected so to move relative to each other. An extension arm 10 is included, and arms 2 and 4 include as connection which allows rotational adjustment only between arms 2 and 4.
Patent GB-2424699-A (GB)
Title: Infrared imaging sensor and vacuum packaging method
Inventor: LEE TZONG-SHENG
IPC: G01J1/02
Filed: 2005-05-13
Abstract: An infrared imaging sensor and a vacuum packaging method thereof are described. The infrared imaging sensor includes a ceramic base 210, a metal cap 220 and an infrared filter 230. The ceramic base has an infrared imaging chip 240 attached thereon and the metal cap includes a getter deposited on an inner surface of the metal cap. The infrared filter seals an opening of the metal cap. The ceramic base, the metal cap and the infrared filter are heated in a vacuum chamber to activate the getter, and to solder the ceramic base, the metal cap and the infrared filter together thereby vacuum packaging the infrared imaging sensor. A thermo electric temperature stabiliser 242 is attached to the ceramic base for controlling the operation temperature of the infrared imaging sensor.
Patent GB-2426384-A (GB)
Title: Interlock system
Inventor: FERRABY ROBIN
IPC: H01H9/22
Filed: 2005-05-17
Abstract: The invention provides an interlock system whereby operation of a domestic appliance such as a food processor containing an electric motor capable of driving a bladed or similar processing tool at relatively high speed is inhibited unless a vessel having a first or a second base configuration is securely mounted to the appliance so as to contain the tool; the vessel having a lid or cover intended to be in place for safe operation when the processing tool is driven by the motor. A vessel-supporting surface of the appliance carries several up-standing latches, each of which is formed with features capable of co-operating with vessels having either of the base configurations to temporarily latch either type of vessel operationally to the appliance. At least one of the latches is formed with first and second apertures allowing operational access for respective interlock actuators responsive to the lid or cover of a vessel being in place as intended, to an interlock switch whereby electrical current is permitted to flow to the motor only when a vessel having one or other of the different base configurations is latched to the appliance and the vessel is safely closed by its lid or cover.
Patent GB-2410944-A (GB)
Title: Process for preparing and self-assembling nano-sized binary and ternary oxy/hydroxides
Inventor: CHOUDARY BOYAPATI MANORANJAN
IPC: C01F7/785
Filed: 2002-12-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing and self-assembly of nanobinary and ternary metal oxy/hydroxides with surface area and 1-10 nm size by aerogel procedure, involving homogenization of metal organic precursors in solvent mixture, controlled hydrolysis, gelation, hydrothermal treatment and finally supercritical drying of solvent.
Patent GB-2428827-A (GB)
Title: Gravity survey data processing
Inventor: LUMLEY JOHN MORRIS
IPC: G01V3/16
Filed: 2005-07-27
Abstract: A method of processing potential field measurement data, such as from an airborne gravity survey, in which a plurality of relationships between the measurement and the positions, in three dimensions, associated with each measurement are determined, each relationship relates a measurement to a function of the position, preferably to estimate the coefficients of a harmonic expansion of the function.
Patent GB-2418464-A (GB)
Title: Handle for a parking brake apparatus
Inventor: YAMANAKA FUMIKAGE
IPC: B60T7/10
Filed: 2005-09-22
Abstract: A parking brake apparatus 1 of the pull-rod type having a shaft 20 held by a base bracket 10, said shaft connected to a brake cable 2, wherein drawing the shaft out of the base bracket pulls the brake cable to actuate the brake, wherein the shaft also has a seizing pawl 52, and a release pawl 80, and wherein the base bracket comprises a ratchet plate 40, said seizing pawl serving to fix the shaft relative to said base bracket while the release pawl serves to reorientate the seizing pawl to thereby free the shaft, the apparatus further comprising an operating handle 30 connected to the shaft, said handle comprising a pushbutton 31 which operates said release pawl. This overcomes the handle having to be rotated to free the brakes. A parking brake apparatus having a guide bushing, and a handle having a shaft plate and a swingably pivoted link are also claimed.
Patent GB-2432417-A (GB)
Title: Control mechanism operable by rotation about a horizontal axis parallel to a front face of a cooker
Inventor: FRANCIS MARK
IPC: F24C3/12
Filed: 2005-11-03
Abstract: A manual control mechanism for a heating unit of a domestic cooker 1 having a front face in the form of a control operable by rotation about a substantially horizontal axis parallel to the front face of the cooker. A plurality of such axially aligned manual control mechanisms 11, 12, 13 may be provided in a cylindrical rail 7 mounted on the front of the cooker for controlling heating elements 4, 5, 6 respectively. Each control mechanism may comprise a tubular twist grip rotatably movable from an off position to one or more on positions, where the twist grip preferably includes a resiliently biased latching member (17), a locking pin (19), a notch (21), a cam track (22), an end stop (23), and a plurality of detents (24). Rotation of the twist grip may either be applied to the operation of a control valve (30) for the supply of gas to a heating unit or to the operation of a control device for the supply of power to an electric heating unit. Also, a towel rail mounting on the front of a cooker and incorporating a hanging element (40) for a towel which is axially movable between a recessed storage position within the rail and an exposed position in use. Furthermore, a towel rail mounted on the front of a domestic cooker having an elongate rubber friction strip (50) mounted at the back of the rail to help maintain a towel on the rail.
Patent GB-2433631-A (GB)
Title: A system for detecting the replacement or removal of a transponder in a key of an access control system
Inventor: BREEN SIMON
IPC: B60R25/24
Filed: 2005-12-23
Abstract: A control unit of a key device in an access control system interrogates a transponder associated with the key device in order to determine whether it has been removed or replaced. An embodiment of the invention relates to a remote vehicle access systems in which an access code is transmitted from a key fob 70 to a vehicle access system 72 and in which the key fob has an associated backup key 60 for use in case of failure on the part of transmitter system 74,76. A control unit of the key can determine whether or not the transponder 62 of the backup key has been removed or replaced by way of the use of micro-switches or by communicating with the transponder so as to read it is stored code. The results of this interrogation can be used to inform a user if the transponder has been removed and replaced. The results can also be transmitted to the access control system of the vehicle which may then use the results to affect control of the vehicle; for example limiting the speed of the vehicle if the transponder has been tampered with or replaced. In an alternative embodiment the code of the transponder 62 is assessed by the access control system 72.
Patent GB-2424934-A (GB)
Title: Gas meter bracket
Inventor: GARROD WILLIAM
IPC: G01F15/18
Filed: 2006-03-13
Abstract: A bracket 10 is disclosed for supporting a gas meter. The bracket 10 includes a first support plate 12 having, in opposed edges a first slot 13 to accommodate a pipe fitment of a gas meter and a second slot 15 to accommodate pipework. The edges of the second slot 15 are bent at right angles to engage a pipework-retaining clamp 17. The first support plate 12 includes support means 11 to enable the bracket 10 to be fixed to a surface such as a wall. The first support plate 12 includes a means 21 of securing the pipe fitment to prevent unauthorised tampering with the gas meter. The securing means can be an aperture to receive a locking nut, having a head of sufficient size to project partially into the first slot 13.
Patent GB-2437592-A (GB)
Title: Indicating communication events on an alternative interface whilst running an application on another interface
Inventor: LAMB DUNCAN
IPC: H04M1/72427
Filed: 2006-04-10
Abstract: A device 102 for use in a communication system comprises processing means arranged to execute first and second applications and first and second interface means. The first application controls communications with the device whilst the second application comprises means for controlling the second interface to allow a user to use the second application (eg the second application may be a game and the second interface may be screen upon which the game is displayed). Whilst the device is executing the second application (and thus using the second interface), the first application uses the first interface (which may be another display device, a buzzer, an LED or a headset) to indicate the presence of a communication event. However, when the device is not executing a second application, the first application displays communication events on the first interface. In a specific embodiment the first application may be a peer to peer telephony application whilst the second application may be a game. Also mentioned is an arrangement whereby a television may alert a communication event to a user by wirelessly transmitting a signal to a remote control handset from which the user may accept an incoming call.
Patent GB-2425195-A (GB)
Title: Website analysis method
Inventor: HEBER YOSI
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2006-04-13
Abstract: A content and data analysis method for evaluating and improving a website, by accessing the website to be analyzed, analyzing the content and data associated with the website, scoring the website based on a multitude of criteria, generating suggestions for improving the website, and implementing changes and improvements to the website. An electronic content and data analysis system and software program including an accessing mechanism for viewing the website to be analyzed, an analyzing mechanism for reviewing the content and data associated with the website, a scoring mechanism for attributing scores to the website based on a multitude of criteria; a generating mechanism for providing suggestions for improving a website; and an editing mechanism for implementing changes and improvements to a website is disclosed.
Patent GB-2428518-A (GB)
Title: Transfer electrostatic chuck
Inventor: RETZLAFF UDO
IPC: H01L21/683
Filed: 2006-06-14
Abstract: A mobile transportable electrostatic chuck (transfer-ESC) clamps thin wafers without permanent connection to an external power supply. The mobile chuck allows safe handling of thin wafers because the size and thickness of the clamped wafer on the mobile chuck is similar to a standard wafer. The chuck comprises a silicon wafer as a base material (11, fig 6) and bipolar electrode-unit-cells 10 combined into clusters (4, fig 4). The electrode-unit-cells 10 comprise a peak electrode 1 surrounded by a lateral dielectric 2 and a surrounding electrode 3. A dielectric 8 is provided over the peak 1 and surrounding electrodes 3. The electrode-unit-cells 10, combined into clusters and linked to an integrated fuse 5, generate a non-uniform electric field. Quadratic (fug 1a) or hexagonal (fig 1b) electrode-unit-cells 10 enable a high density of cells which clamp wafers in close proximity to the chuck surface 8a at elevated temperatures and with low-leakage current.
Patent GB-2424958-A (GB)
Title: Touch screens
Inventor: PICKERING CARL ANTHONY
IPC: G06F3/045
Filed: 2004-12-21
Abstract: A touch screen control system comprising a touch screen (14) having first (50) and second conductive layers (52) arranged to be brought together by touching of the screen (14). A detection system (20, 30) is arranged to detect a contact position at which the screen (14) is touched by monitoring electrical signals from at least one of the layers (50, 52). The system further comprises an antenna (26), and the detection system includes a proximity sensing signal generator arranged to generate a proximity sensing signal to be transmitted between the antenna (26) and the first layer (50) via a user (40) of the system. The detection system is further arranged to receive the transmitted proximity sensing signal and determine therefrom the distance between a part (46) of the user and the touch screen (14).
Patent GB-2443183-A (GB)
Title: Dispenser for wipes having two chambers
Inventor: GORDON MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: A47K10/32
Filed: 2006-08-29
Abstract: A dispenser 1 for wipes 1 comprises a first chamber 10 to house a first container "X" of wipes having a wipe extracting aperture "Y", the first chamber 10 allowing manual access to the wipe extracting aperture and a second chamber 20 provided to house soiled wipes or, alternatively, a second container of wipes. A connector 40 is provided to connect the first and second chambers 10,20 to a support member to hold the dispenser at a desired location. The dispenser may further comprise a target (such as a painted-on circle) at which soiled wipes can be thrown so that they drop into the second chamber.
Patent GB-2455046-A (GB)
Title: Retaining device for a wheelie bin including movable clamping jaws
Inventor: WILSON JONATHAN
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 2006-11-30
Abstract: A retaining device 1 comprises a pair of lockable jaws 3, 4 and is suitable for use as a wheelie bin clamp. The jaws are connected to a back plate 2 which is mountable on to a wall. Each jaw 3, 4 is mounted on an independent axle 7, 8 and cooperates with the other jaw 3, 4 such that each is movable. The jaws 3, 4 may cooperate to form a closed clamp and may be biased by a spring to a closed position. Each of the jaws is provided with a cog wheel 18, 19 which may be mounted on the same axle as the jaw itself. Each of the cogs may be provided with a guard member 13, 14.
Patent GB-2448186-A (GB)
Title: Amphibious vehicle with detachable armour
Inventor: JENKINS NEIL GRAHAM
IPC: B60F3/00
Filed: 2007-04-05
Abstract: An amphibian 10 for use on land and water comprises a main structure 11, land propulsion means, and water propulsion means, which may be at least one jet (not shown). The land propulsion means may comprise two tracked drives 12, which may be retractable for operation on water. The amphibian also comprises modular armour, comprising a plurality of sections 20, 22, 24, 26, which can be detached from the amphibian. There may be several sets of armour, having different characteristics or weight. In particular, up to four sets of armour may be provided for the amphibian: expeditionary armour, light enough to allow planing; full armour allowing displacement travel on water; heavy armour, allowing wading through water, and very heavy armour, which would prevent use on water. The armour may utilise "birdcaging". The different levels of armour allow the amphibian to fulfill multiple missions and to be a versatile inventory unit.