baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2386147-A (GB)
Title: Glazing bars
Inventor: BURGESS ALAN DAVID
IPC: E06B3/68
Filed: 2002-03-05
Abstract: A Georgian-effect glazing bar <B>18</B>, <B>22</B> for attaching to the surface of a window pane comprises an inner layer defining a rear face <B>10</B> of the glazing bar <B>18</B>, <B>22</B>, disposed adjacent the window pane in use, and an outer layer defining a front face <B>12</B> of the glazing bar <B>18</B>, <B>22</B>. The outer layer comprises a first fibre reinforced plastics material and the inner layer comprises a second fibre reinforced plastics material. One of the fibre reinforced plastics materials has a greater flexibility than the other. The second fibre reinforced plastics material may have a greater flexibility than the first. Also disclosed is a method of forming an intersection between two such glazing bars <B>18</B>, <B>22</B> and a matrix formed by such a method. The method comprises the steps of cutting a first slot <B>24</B> across a first bar <B>22</B> from the rear face <B>10</B> thereof, cutting a second slot <B>20</B> across a second bar <B>18</B> from the front face <B>12</B> thereof, the depth of the second slot <B>20</B> being such that all of the first fibre reinforced plastics material in the region of the second slot <B>20</B> is removed. The method further comprises the step of flexing the second bar <B>18</B> to open the second slot <B>20</B> and allow the slotted bars <B>18</B>, <B>22</B> to be fitted together.
Patent GB-2376011-A (GB)
Title: Container handling system
Inventor: FORD MATTHEW
IPC: B65G1/127
Filed: 2002-03-19
Abstract: A system for handling containers having a regular shape, the system comprising a racking system having first and second ends and comprising a matrix of conveyor assemblies; each conveyor assembly having support means for supporting a plurality of said containers and conveying means for conveying said containers along said assembly between said first and second ends of said racking system; a carousel adjacent said first end of said racking system and having a plurality of carrier means for receiving containers from said conveyor assemblies, each of said support means being adapted to support at least one said container; and drive means for moving said support means in a generally vertical plane to bring each said support means adjacent a selected conveyor assembly for enabling transfer of a container between said support means and said conveyor assembly, and for bringing each said container to a selected unloading point on said carousel. A computerised system for tracking the location of containers within the system is also provided. The system has applications in delivering loads such as shopping ordered over the internet.
Patent GB-2374451-A (GB)
Title: An entertainment machine
Inventor: CHAMBERS REBECCA
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2002-03-22
Abstract: An entertainment machine comprises a display 4 arranged to display a game, processing circuitry arranged to provide the game being displayed and at least one input to the processing circuitry allowing inputs to be made to the game. The display 4 has two or more zones 28, 30, 32 each having an identifier 34, 36, 38 e.g different coloured bulbs associated therewith and at least one zone selector 26 such as a ladder trail capable of displaying the zone identifiers 34, 36, 38. The zone selector 26 is arranged to display at least one of the identifiers 34, 36, 38 which is selected according to predetermined conditions in the game, with the display of an identifier determining which zone is selected by the zone selector 24. The identifier may comprise a colour, a symbol, or a pattern. In use a player causes reels 24 to spin and when the reels 24 stop points are awarded to the player. As points are awarded to the player the player moves along the accumulated points trail 26. During a feature mode of the game each activated segment of the trail provides a player with a 'shot' at a section of the prize zones 28, 30, 32. In a further embodiment there is disclosed a computer readable medium containing instructions which cause an entertainment machine to function as disclosed in claims 1 to 21.
Patent GB-2388105-A (GB)
Title: Device for directing an advancing web
Inventor: BATTEL ROBERT
IPC: D21G9/00
Filed: 2002-04-09
Abstract: A device (40) is provided for directing an advancing web (16), such as a paper tail (18), into a nip region (28) formed between converging moving feed ropes (20, 22) of a paper manufacturing machine (2). The device comprises an elongate bar (42) having first (46) and second opposite ends and a surface (44) for contacting a major face of the advancing web. The elongate bar is pivotably supported at the first end thereof on the machine at a location remote from the nip region, while the second end of the bar is proximate the nip region. The elongate bar can be pivoted about the first end thereof to cause the surface of the elongate bar means to contact the major face of the advancing web and to effect deflection of a leading edge of the advancing web into the nip region.
Patent GB-2373028-A (GB)
Title: Turbines
Inventor: ROGAN ALAN JOHN
IPC: F03D3/02
Filed: 2001-03-21
Abstract: A wind-powered turbine has two rotors 30,31 mounted at opposite ends of a horizontal boom 32, each with vanes 36-39 pivoted at points 44 to radial arms 41. Rods 45 connecting the vanes 36-39 to a common pivot 47 on a crank-arm 48, vary the pitch orientation of each vane cyclically from radial to tangential relative to its rotor and then back to radial during successive half revolutions of the rotor. The arm 48 is adjusted angularly to vary the phasing of the pitch-cycle for speed control of the rotors, and the boom 32 is turned on a vertical shaft 52 across the wind-direction sensed by a vane 62 or, for safety in high-wind conditions sensed by an anemometer 63, into alignment with the wind. The turbine may alternatively be used for harnessing flow in water or other fluids.
Patent GB-2389289-A (GB)
Title: Generating models of individuals using photographs
Inventor: ROWE SIMON MICHAEL
IPC: G06K9/46
Filed: 2002-04-30
Abstract: In order to avoid the generation of blurred images principle component analysis models 21 are generated by identifying points in the images outlining facial features in the images and creating a triangulation of the face of an individual in which boundaries of the facial features of an individual lie substantially along the edges of triangles in the triangulation. A principle component analysis model is then created using the variation in coordinates of the points forming the triangulation and the differences in image data of the images divided by the triangulations. As the edges of facial features tend to lie along edges of the triangles, morphing of these shapes does not cause these features to be stretched across two triangles and hence variation in facial features such as the shape of eyebrows or eyes is primarily encoded in the variation of location of the vertices of the triangulation rather than differences in the generated morphed images used to determine colouring for generated models.
Patent GB-2380348-A (GB)
Title: Determination of features of interest by analysing the movement of said features over a plurality of frames
Inventor: GROSVENOR DAVID ARTHUR
IPC: G06T7/20
Filed: 2002-07-25
Abstract: Automated camera apparatus comprises a head mounted electronic camera 1 for providing a video signal 3 representative of an image 2 viewed by the wearer, video signal processing means 51 arranged to receive said video signal for judging the degree of interest shown by the wearer in a feature in the scene and for providing a related saliency signal 12, the means 51 including image analysis means 5 for identifying the presence of features and their locations relative to a reference position (e.g. the centre) in the frame within each of a series of frames in a time window of the video signal, and movement analysis means 7 coupled to the output of said image analysis means for analysing the movement of at least one said feature over said series of frames to provide the saliency signal. As shown saliency signals 8 are provided for each or selected features identified in the scene and are thresholded in circuit 9 to provide binary signals 10, ORed together at 11 to provide a two-level or binary saliency signal 12 which is positive for salient features and zero otherwise. The video signal is delayed 4, and the end (only) of a positive saliency signal 12 is delayed 13 prior to recording 15 of both signals. The signal 12 may be derived in real time or from a video recording. Account may be taken of head and/or eye movement. Independent claims are included for systems which identify the presence of a feature within a predetermined sub-region of the frame and utilise the output of head movement measurement means or eye direction measurement means respectively to generate the saliency signal.
Patent GB-2393415-A (GB)
Title: A method for the reproduction of three dimensional objects by moulding
Inventor: LIDDELL BENDIEN JOHANN
IPC: B29C70/78
Filed: 2002-07-27
Abstract: A membrane 11 of thermoplastics material such as PVC foil is thermoformed over a surface of an object (10) (figure 1 - not shown) to be reproduced or a male tool replica thereof. The membrane 11 has an A-face 12 and a B-face 13. The membrane 11 is then positioned in a female mould 14 having a replica face of the A-face 12 respective faces are substantially in contact. The female mould 14 may be formed by moulding around the A-face 12 of the membrane 11. Alternatively it may be created from a male master pattern (22), (figures 11,12 - not shown) and a polycarbonate membrane (21) created from the pattern (22). The mould 14 is then closed by the lid 19 of a clamping frame 18 and defines a substantially closed cavity 15 behind the membrane 11. A moulding material is injection moulded into the cavity 15 of the closed mould 14 so as to form a reinforced backing to the membrane 11. The finished product comprises a surface membrane with accurate reproduction of the surface detail of the original object. The surface therefore requires little or no finishing treatment. The method is highly suitable for mass production.
Patent GB-2375152-A (GB)
Title: Pipe joint
Inventor: VAN BILDERBEEK BERNARD HERMAN
IPC: F16L19/07
Filed: 2001-02-23
Abstract: A joint for joining the ends of two pipes (12, 14) has a socket (or box) on the end of one pipe (14) into which the end (30) of the other pipe is inserted. The part (36) of the socket which surrounds the inserted pipe has an external tapered surface (38). A correspondingly tapered sleeve (42) surrounds the socket and can be moved axially to apply a compressive force to the taper on the socket which is thus compressed inward against the inserted pipe end to frictionally grip the inserted pipe end.
Patent GB-2394918-A (GB)
Title: Keypad for an electronic device having characters arranged on keys in a non-alphabetic/non-QWERTY order
Inventor: NAUGHTON PATRICK JOHN
IPC: G06F3/023
Filed: 2002-11-07
Abstract: A keypad for an electronic device (e.g. a mobile phone) is disclosed wherein the characters are grouped together on keys in a non-alphabetic/non-QWERTY order. The arrangement is designed to balance out the usage of individual buttons and to minimise the repetitive use of individual character keys. Furthermore the characters are arranged such that the characters that are most commonly used are positioned first in the sequence of characters on each key, therefore reducing the number of key presses required when text messaging. In a further embodiment, for ease of use when text messaging, the keys are arranged so that the character groupings with the most commonly used characters arc positioned nearest the top left of the keypad for a fight handed user, and in an alternative embodiment they are placed nearest the top right for left handed users. Also, there is disclosed a method for determining the optimum groupings of characters by calculating the most and least commonly used characters.
Patent GB-2397772-A (GB)
Title: Reversible cricket batting mat
Inventor: HODGES MARK DANIEL
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 2003-01-30
Abstract: A cricket coaching aid for batting which is reversable, thus enabling the coach to use the aid with both left and right handed players. The feet positions for particular shots are marked on the mat in different colours, which will allow the player to easily identify the shot to be played.
Patent GB-2383723-A (GB)
Title: A video telephone for conferencing
Inventor: STUBBS MARTIN
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 1998-06-03
Abstract: A mobile communication system comprises a camera and utilises half-duplex communication, wherein an image is transmitted in its entirety in a first period, image reception can only occur in a second period, or vice versa. A method of transmitting a data packet to a user in a GSM-type communications network by mapping a recipient identifier (ID) in a packet, to a network protocol address, wherein routing to a second user is identified by a GPRS gateway support node and transmitting a second packet containing the packet network address, to said gateway support node. Voice and/or image/video data packets are transferred by a packet handler. Control data for controlling a call is stored in a dat store, accessible by the packet handler. The control data identify call participants and the identity of a participant who has currently seized the call. A mobile station capable of video conferencing is operable in a half-duplex video conferencing mode, in which intermittent transmission of video data is controlled by depression of a transmit button.
Patent GB-2401651-A (GB)
Title: A bearing support arrangement for a gas turbine engine
Inventor: STEPHENSON NIGEL DAVID
IPC: F02C7/06
Filed: 2003-05-14
Abstract: A gas turbine engine comprises a first rotor and at least a second. The respective rotors (24, 62), carry a plurality of circumferentially spaced and radially extending blades (26, 64), and are each mounted on a corresponding first and second shafts (38, 68), where the second shaft (68) is arranged around the first (38). Both rotors (24, 62) are rotatably mounted on support structure (40) by a first bearing (50), and second bearing (58), respectively, where the bearings (50, 58) are axially spaced from each other allowing the preferred coaxial arrangement of the rotors (24, 62). Each bearing (50, 58) is connected frangibly to the support structure (40) via respective frangible connections (54, 61). A third frangible connection (70) may be provided between the second rotor (62) and its shaft (68). The engine may be a turbofan, having a fan rotor and a compressor rotor.
Patent GB-2391723-A (GB)
Title: ZIF connector having U-shaped contact
Inventor: HASHIGUCHI OSAMU
IPC: H01R13/193
Filed: 2003-07-15
Abstract: A zero insertion force connector (1) uses a contact (4) having a stationary portion (4A) fixed to an insulator (2), a first portion (4B) having a first contact point (4B1) and being continuous with the stationary portion, a substantially U-shaped portion (4C) continuous with the first portion, a second portion (4D) having a second contact point (4D1) and being continuous with the substantially U-shaped portion, and a movable portion (4E) continuous with the second portion and engaging with an actuator (5) held by the insulator to be slidable along the insulator. The first and the second contact points confront each other with a gap (W) left therebetween. The actuator slides to displace the movable portion so that the first and the second contact points sandwich therebetween a connection counterpart (13B) that is inserted in the gap. A ZIF connector having a plurality of contacts and a cam portion operable to slide an actuator is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2405898-A (GB)
Title: Frame weather seals
Inventor: SMYTHE IAN
IPC: E06B3/46
Filed: 2003-09-11
Abstract: A frame 10 is formed of extruded sections 1 having inner and outer tongue portions with opposed side faces leading to adjacent angularly disposed end faces which may be separate or conjoined. Inner and outer sliding doors 20 and 21 are formed of extruded peripheral sections having a channel 101 to receive the tongue portion of the frame. Opposite sides of the channel are provided with a first pair of sealing strips 120 and 123 which make sealing contact with said opposite side faces of the tongue, and the channel further includes a second pair of sealing strips 121 and 122 which are angularly disposed relative to the first pair to make sealing contact with the end faces of the tongue. A frame including an inner and outer closure are provided with flanges having water seals.
Patent GB-2398293-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible box
Inventor: KAO LI-HSIANG
IPC: B65D5/36
Filed: 2004-01-20
Abstract: A packaging structure comprising a collapsible box (100) is easily transformed from an unconstructed form to a usable box and provides improved storage and transportation efficiencies. The packaging structure may comprise main body panels (110, 120, 130, 140) foldably connected; a lift panel (150, 160) foldably connected to a first panel of the main body panels (110, 120, 130, 140); and a connector (180) foldably connected between the lift panel (150, 160) and a second panel of the main body panels (110, 120, 130, 140), wherein the lift panel (150, 160) and the connector (180) are movably disposed between a substantially flat position and a lifted position.
Patent GB-2398357-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic system has pressure pipe with different wall thickness
Inventor: RAMMHOFER THOMAS
IPC: F16D25/12
Filed: 2004-02-04
Abstract: A hydraulic system, for actuating several clutches, has a master cylinder 4 operated by a clutch pedal (14, fig 1) which supplies hydraulic fluid via pipe 1 to slave cylinder 5 that actuates a clutch (7). The pipe 1 is a one piece construction consisting of at least two sections 16, 17 having different wall thickness (W1, W2, fig 3) that results in the pipe 1 having sections of different flexibility/stiffness. The flexible section 17, which may be plastics, is fixed on a gearbox of a motor vehicle and thus may be easily deformed during operation. While the stiff section 16, which may be metal, is fixed to a body of the vehicle and is practically not moved during operation of the system. The pipe 1 may have alternating sections of different wall thickness (see fig 4). Also disclosed is a pipe manufactured from composite material having an inert layer. In another embodiment a number of pipes are guide parallel and connected together so as to operate several clutches.
Patent GB-2402915-A (GB)
Title: Selectively driven electrically powered wheelbarrow
Inventor: HARTLEY BRIAN
IPC: B62B5/00
Filed: 2004-03-17
Abstract: A wheelbarrow 10a comprises an electric motor (17 see fig 4) and mechanical drive coupling such that motorised assistance is provided to the wheelbarrow 10a. A sustain switch 22 is used so that drive is only provided to the wheel 13 when required. The motor (17), associated drive components and a detachable rechargeable battery 20 may be fitted to modify an unpowered wheelbarrow. A status sensor can sense a parameter such as speed, load or travel angle to determine whether the wheel 13 is driven. Drive may be transmitted via a chain (35 see fig 5) and differently sized sprockets (32 and 34 see fig 5).
Patent GB-2417604-A (GB)
Title: Tinnitus masking device
Inventor: MAKAR EMET
IPC: A61F11/00
Filed: 2004-08-26
Abstract: A device for use in the treatment of tinnitus has a pulse generator, the signals from which are applied to a graphite diaphragm which is placed into the ear of the tinnitus sufferer. The frequency of the pulsed signals can be adjusted and power for the device is supplied by a lithium ion battery. It is envisaged that graphite diaphragms of different thickness and hardness may be used according to the degree of severity of the tinnitus symptoms.
Patent GB-2404685-A (GB)
Title: Tubing anchor
Inventor: SIMPSON NEIL ANDREW ABERCROMBI
IPC: E21B33/04
Filed: 2003-05-02
Abstract: A method of anchoring tubing in a bore comprising: providing tubing having a section with outer surface portions defining a tubing profile, and configured to describe an outer diameter less than a first diameter. The tubing is located within a bore having an internal diameter equal to the first diameter and defining a bore profile. The tubing is then reconfigured such that the tubing profile engages with the bore profile, anchoring the tubing within the bore.
Patent GB-2409643-A (GB)
Title: Metal banding tie
Inventor: BLANKS STEVEN JOHN
IPC: F16L3/233
Filed: 2003-01-16
Abstract: A metal banding tie arranged to be fastened with a tool comprises a head 30 and a elongate flexible strap 40. A passage extends across the head 30 for receiving the strap 40 when the latter is formed into a loop about the object(s) to be tied and its outer end inserted into the passage from a first end to a second end. The rear surface of the head 30 comprises resiliently compressible formations 50 arranged to abut the surface of an object about which the tie is applied, thereby keeping the head 30 away from the surface of the object and allowing the jaws of the tool to be freely disengaged from the head 30 following tensioning.
Patent GB-2409011-A (GB)
Title: Connecting mechanism
Inventor: BIESTER KLAUS
IPC: E21B33/038
Filed: 2003-09-01
Abstract: A connecting mechanism (1) for two parts (2, 3), which are at least partially insertable into one another, presents a cam-operated component (6), which runs on bearings and which is adjustable between a passive and an active position (4, 5), on the one part (2), for shifting a number of contact elements (7, 8, 9) between a withdrawal and a contact position (10, 11), whereby the contact elements (7, 8, 9), when in the contact position (11), mesh in a retaining indentation (12) on the other part (3), and a driving device (13) for the adjustment of the cam-operated component (6) between the active and passive positions (4,5). In order to ensure a secure and stable connection of these parts, using simple design means without additional pre-stressing or restraining devices, even when the parts are only partially inserted into one another, the contact elements (7, 8, 9) are arranged in two or more levels (14, 15, 16) essentially parallel to the insertion direction (17) of the two parts (2, 3) and the cam-operated component (6) for shifting the contact elements (7, 8, 9) between the withdrawal and contact positions (10, 11) is allocated to each level (14, 15, 16).
Patent GB-2425858-A (GB)
Title: Map correction
Inventor: VAENSKAE MARKO
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2005-05-04
Abstract: A mobile telecommunications handset 1 with a digital camera is operable as a handheld GPS device and uses GPS circuitry to provide a display of map data together with the location of the user of the handset on the handset's display. Map data is derived from a map data service provider 4. When the user determines that there is an error in the map data displayed on the display, the user operates the camera to capture image data for an image of the actual mapped terrain corresponding to the identified error in the map data. Location data is obtained from the GPS circuitry, corresponding to the location where the image data is captured. The transmitter of the handset 1 is then used to send a message that includes the image data and the location data over a link to the remote map service provider 4 to allow the map data to be corrected.
Patent GB-2426325-A (GB)
Title: Beta radiation detector
Inventor: GOODING MICHAEL
IPC: G01T1/22
Filed: 2005-05-21
Abstract: A detection device that utilizes the CERENKOV effect for high sensitivity 'in-situ detection of certain radionuclides present within large bodies of water or other liquids comprises a sampling chamber 1 viewed by photo-electric devices 2, 3. The sampling chamber 1 is preferably several litres in volume and it's internal surfaces are provided with a reflective coating to enhance light reflection. The sampling chamber 1 is provided with liquid inlet valves 4 and liquid outlet valves 5 to enable temporary sample isolation such that 'real-time' detection is possible.