baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2409633-A (GB)
Title: Sprung hook for stowing a vacuum cleaner nozzle
Inventor: SEO IN-CHANG
IPC: A47L9/02
Filed: 2004-06-29
Abstract: A nozzle storage unit 100 for a vacuum cleaner comprises a cleaner body provided with a hole, a hook holder 110 disposed on or adjacent to the nozzle 10, a hook 120 pivotally disposed on the hook holder for engagement with the hole, for securing the nozzle in place, and a resilient member 130 for supporting and biasing the hook to a predetermined position for engagement with the hole, wherein the hook pivots on the hook holder when subjected to an external force and returns to the predetermined position when the external force ceases by action of the resilient member. The hook holder may comprise arms 111 extending to cover opposite sides of the hook, a respective pivot pin 113 extending from the inner side of each arm towards the hook, a rotation restricting member 115 for restraining the rotational movement of the hook, and a resilient-member seating hole 117 formed in the rotation restricting member to receive a first end of the resilient member. The resilient member may be a torsion spring.
Patent GB-2401703-A (GB)
Title: Image processing
Inventor: TAN ROBERT WEI LIANG
IPC: H04N1/40
Filed: 2000-06-30
Abstract: A method for image processing comprising scanning an image, storing the scanned image, determining the variance of the image, and determining what further processing <WC 1>is necessary based on the variance, wherein the step of determining the variance includes the step of determining which portion of the image includes relevant data and determining the variance for only the relevant portion of the image. The image is preferably that of an item of mail and the relevant data is the address the mailpiece is to be delivered to.
Patent GB-2417509-A (GB)
Title: Road safety barrier
Inventor: TITMUS MICHAEL THOMAS
IPC: E01F15/06
Filed: 2004-08-27
Abstract: The road safety barrier comprises a series of posts 6a rigidly mounted on or in the ground, an anchor body 9 fixed in or on the ground beyond the series of posts and at least one rope 1-4 which is supported by the posts so as to extend along the series of posts and which has an end portion 8 extending downwards from the last post of the series towards the anchor body. A terminal 19 is fixed on the extremity of the end portion of the rope and an elongate tie bar 21 has a first end part connected to the anchor body and a second end part releasably connected to the terminal so that the elongate tie bar is in line with the terminal and the end portion of the rope. The first end part of the tie bar is preferably able to separate from the anchor body in response to a predetermined deflection of the end portion of the rope, and the anchor may include a slot extending to the upper edge of an upstanding anchor flange within which the bar is longitudinally restrained by a nut threaded on the end of the bar. A socket may connect the end of the terminal and the second end of the elongate bar. The last post may be inclined from the vertical towards the anchor body and may have a weakened portion at or near ground level. Also claimed are road safety barriers defined by having the last post inclined from the vertical towards the anchor body and a weakened portion at or near ground level.
Patent GB-2422154-A (GB)
Title: Joint device for roof frame
Inventor: SALES JOHN FRANCIS
IPC: E04D3/08
Filed: 2004-12-18
Abstract: A joint device, for interconnecting a jack rafter 2 to a hip beam 1, comprising a first joint part 8 connectable to or engageable with a jack rafter 2, a second joint part 10 having a locating portion locatable on or connectable to a hip beam 1. Said second part 10 having an engageable portion, and securing means, such as a bolt or screw, for interconnecting said first and second joint parts, which, in use, draws, the locating portion of the first part 8 towards the engageable portion of the second part 10 to thus draw the two parts together in an abutting relationship,
Patent GB-2423682-A (GB)
Title: Controlling the display of user interface elements representing a collection of items
Inventor: CUDD RICHARD ANTONY
IPC: G06F3/0483
Filed: 2005-02-25
Abstract: Method, device and computer program for controlling the display of user interface elements representing a collection of items in a display window of an information processing device. The display window being constituted of on or more pages. The method comprises a step of changing the size of the user interface elements so that to make all user interface elements fitting in a minimum number of pages of the display window. Furthermore, the changed size of the user interface elements is kept greater or equal than a predetermined minimum size to be able to detect a user selection.
Patent GB-2408742-A (GB)
Title: Hot melt adhesive and use thereof
Inventor: GONG LIE-ZHONG
IPC: B65D30/02
Filed: 2003-09-04
Abstract: A hot melt adhesive comprising ethylene copolymers, a tackifier and wax is useful in bonding substrates made of polymer laminated paperboard. The adhesive is particularly useful in packaging applications.
Patent GB-2415345-A (GB)
Title: Simulation of multi top level graphical containers
Inventor: FLEMING MICHAEL
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2005-04-25
Abstract: Techniques for simulation of multi top-level graphical-containers (e.g., frames) in an object-oriented computing environment are disclosed. A Multi Top-level Graphical-Container Simulator (MTGS) can be provided to simulate multi top-level graphical container support for applications that expect to use a plurality of top-level graphical containers (e.g., frames, windows). A MTGS may be implemented as a layer between a GUI-based application and an operating system and/or hardware/device with limited or virtually no graphical support capability. The Multi Top-level Graphical Simulator (MTGS) can effectively isolate the operating systems and/or hardware/device from the GUI-based application, and yet hide this simulation from the operating system and/or hardware/device. MTGS may be implemented in a platform independent programming language (e.g., Java<RTM> programming language using a set of Java<RTM> classes which have been provided in the Java<RTM> Swing development toolkit.
Patent GB-2416442-A (GB)
Title: Laser scanning microscope with adjustable scanning steps
Inventor: WOLLESCHENSKY RALF
IPC: H04N1/04
Filed: 2005-05-27
Abstract: A method of detecting objects using a laser scanning microscope involves a first scan (figure 5a) of a sample in a series of steps to generate an image, followed by at least a second scan (figure 5b) of the sample wherein the position of the scan lines are offset (for example by distance a/2) from the initial scan lines with respect to the main scan direction. The distance a between the scan lines is adjustable. The variability of distance a allows a user to adjust microscope resolution and the corresponding image acquisition time, in accordance with the nature of the observed scene.
Patent GB-2426894-A (GB)
Title: Communications network
Inventor: HOLLAND ROBERT ERIC BRADWELL
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2005-06-03
Abstract: A communications network comprises a base station 101 with access to an external data source 102, 103 and a plurality of user stations 111-116. Each of the user stations is located within a building and is configured to communicate with the base station via a network interface (202, figure 2) on the outside of the building. The interface receives power from the user station via a cable (203, figure 2) connecting the two, the cable also being used for data transfer. The network interface may be a wireless network interface and may be connected to the user station via a universal serial bus (USB) connection. The external data source may be an internet or broadcast television connection.
Patent GB-2427415-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible structure with drawstring operated folding support
Inventor: MATHIAS RICHARD RHYS
IPC: A47C17/78
Filed: 2005-06-23
Abstract: A collapsible structure, which may be for a bed, has first and second panels (8,10) that are connected at their peripheral edges, are biased together and face each other. A first support member (36) is connected by separate hinges to each of the panels. The member has a main hinge between its ends, whereby movement of the first panel towards the second panel causes the support to fold about the main hinge. A second support (44) is similarly configured. An elastic member (34) connects the two supports to resist relative horizontal movement between the supports. A drawstring (24) passes through the supports. Tabs (32) on the string connect with the edges of the support (36) and act either to erect the support, or to collapse it, and hence allow the panels to come into contact.
Patent GB-2421569-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for analysing a dynamic sample
Inventor: COURNEY PATRICK
IPC: G01N21/64
Filed: 2005-08-02
Abstract: A method of analysing a sample of biological material including components tagged with respective fluorescent labels, comprises the steps of identifying a specific labelled component to be monitored, and irradiating with an energy beam at least one region of the sample which substantially surrounds said specific component. The energy beam modifies the optical properties of labels in the region such that they are distinguishable from the label associated with said specific component. This assists the tracking of a specific component of interest as it moves through a sample. Apparatus for carrying out the method is also described.
Patent GB-2417641-A (GB)
Title: Call detail record correlation to prevent arbitrage
Inventor: KERNOHAN WILLIAM PHILIP
IPC: H04M15/00
Filed: 2005-08-19
Abstract: A method of identifying arbitrage includes determining whether originating and terminating call detail records (CDRs) are correlated and obtaining correlated candidate pairs from the determined CDRs; establishing whether a correlated candidate pair of the obtained correlated candidate pairs is a unique pair; and if established that a correlated candidate pair is unique, determining an amount of arbitrage based on the comparison of the originating and terminating CDR fields of the unique correlated candidate pair.
Patent GB-2414689-A (GB)
Title: Method, device, and system for controlling dissolved amount of gas
Inventor: FUKAGAWA MASAYUKI
IPC: B01F3/04
Filed: 2004-02-12
Abstract: A device for controlling dissolved amount of gas, comprising a pressure reducing part (1A) capable of bringing the inside of a tank (5) into a reduced pressure space by connecting a hole provided at the upper part of the closed tank (5) to a vacuum pump (1a) through a pipe (1b), an injection supply part (1B) injecting pressurized treated fluid (W) from the inside upper part of the tank (5) with a nozzle (3) capable of covering the large part of the reduced pressure space, a liquid foam generating part (1C) receiving the injected treated fluid (W) by a container (4) at the opening center part thereof and generating a large amount of air bubbles at the bottom part thereof and changing the air bubbles into liquid bubbles, a recovery pump part (1D) allowing the liquid bubbles overflowing from the upper end of the container (4) to fall to a lower part, temporarily storing the liquid bubbles as deaerated treated fluid, and recovering the treated fluid, and a tank water level sensor part (1E) transmitting information for maintaining the water level of the treated fluid (2W) stored in the tank (5) to a pump (7) and a valve (5b).
Patent GB-2431839-A (GB)
Title: Correlation in audio processing
Inventor: KENTISH WILLIAM EDMUND
IPC: G10L19/018
Filed: 2005-10-28
Abstract: A digital watermark, comprising a noise like signal is inserted into a primary audio signal, e.g. the audio track of a video presentation, to aid forensic examination to establish provenance of a suspect recording. The watermark signal may contain information as to origin and authorisation, but is designed to be almost imperceptible to the listener. The invention relates to correlating the primary audio signals and a suspect recording to detect any time difference between the respective signals. This is achieved by dividing 600 each signal into contiguous time segments, the segments being of equal length. The power levels e.g. absolute and maximum, of the segments are then detected 605. The resulting power characteristic is smoothed 610, thresholded 630, and raised to a power greater than one 640. This emphasises higher level signals. After subtraction of the mean 660 to bring about a zero mean level, the two power characteristics are correlated 670. Once a time shift is determined, the two signals are time aligned and compared to detect the watermark.
Patent GB-2423689-A (GB)
Title: Method for obtaining packed food goods stable at room temperature
Inventor: NETO JOSE BARBOSA MACHADO
IPC: A23L13/60
Filed: 2005-11-04
Abstract: A method for obtaining a packed food product stable at room temperature comprises receiving the raw ingredients 1, preparing said ingredients to form the food product and packing 3 the prepared food product into a plastic container, such as a tray (BD, Fig 2). The container is then hermetically sealed 3 with the product inside and then sent through an autoclave 4 for sterilisation. The packages are then cooled 5 quickly in chlorinated water, before a small proportion of the packages are incubated 6 to check for microorganism growth and ensure the sterility of the packaged product. The packed product is then packed in a secondary packaging 7 which gives details of the packaged product, before storing at room temperature 8. The final product is ready for consumption and does not require cooling or freezing.
Patent GB-2421211-A (GB)
Title: A component for a vehicle interior and a method of assembly
Inventor: BONDAR ROBERT C
IPC: B29C44/12
Filed: 2005-11-09
Abstract: A component 10, for an interior of a vehicle is provided, including a substrate 12, a skin 20 cooperating with the substrate to define a cavity 22, and foam 34 disposed within the cavity. The substrate includes a recess 14 defining a side wall 16 and a back wall 18. The skin 20 includes a primary wall 24 defining a show surface 26, a perimeter wall 28 extending away from the primary wall and contacting the side wall, and a terminal wall 30 extending away from the perimeter wall. The terminal wall further contacts and applies a force onto the back wall. The foam is disposed within the cavity such as to substantially seal at least one of the perimeter wall and the terminal wall against the substrate. The force acting on the back wall promotes a substantially foam-tight seal, thus preventing foam from leaking between the substrate and the skin. Later embodiments relate to a method of assembly.
Patent GB-2425695-A (GB)
Title: Compensating for internal delays within nodes and transmission delays between the nodes
Inventor: DRANGE GEIR ANDRE MOTZFELDT
IPC: G06F1/04
Filed: 2006-04-13
Abstract: A method for compensating for one or more transmission delays between a multiplexer, a first node and a second node. In one embodiment, the method includes synchronizing a first real time clock of the multiplexer as the real time clock of the first node and as the real time clock of the second node; receiving data from the first node; calculating a transmission delay between the multiplexer and the first node using an equation (RTCK +Delayk)mod(M.Tslot)=(K-1). Tslot , where M refers to the number of time slots within a bandwidth of a medium configured for communicating data between the multiplexer, the first node and the second node, Tslot, refers to the duration of each time slot, K refers to a node address, mod refers to a modulo operation, RTCK refers to the real time clock of the K th node and DelayK refers to accumulated transmission delay from the multiplexer to the Kth node; sending a second real time clock of the multiplexer, a first number and the transmission delay to the first node; and setting the real time clock of the first node to be equal to the second real time clock of the multiplexer plus the transmission delay.
Patent GB-2426721-A (GB)
Title: Transportable bicycle simulation apparatus
Inventor: HANAYA RYUKOU
IPC: A63B23/04
Filed: 2006-05-22
Abstract: A bicycle simulation system 10 that can be easily transported includes a frame 20, a steering handle 28 operated by a rider 12, a left-right pair of pedals 64L, 64R to be operated by the rider for rotating a flywheel 74, two front forks 30L, 30R for supporting the head tube 20a and a rotatable rear wheel 32. The rear wheel is grounded on a floor so that it supports the frame, together with the front forks. To move the apparatus, the steering handle is lifted to rotate the apparatus around the rear wheel, and the apparatus can then be wheeled away. A braking mechanism is also disclosed (see figure 4).
Patent GB-2429943-A (GB)
Title: Handle fixing device for an electric power tool
Inventor: SIMM ROBERT
IPC: B25F5/02
Filed: 2006-09-07
Abstract: The fixing device is for connecting an auxiliary handle 10 of, for example, an extraction device 11, to an electric power tool 12. The auxiliary handle includes on its connecting face first locking means 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 connectable to corresponding second locking means arranged on the power tool. The number of first locking means exceeds the number of second locking means by at least one. The first locking means may be configured as grooves and the second locking means may be configured as ribs.
Patent GB-2438271-A (GB)
Title: Apparent dip angle calculation and image compression based on region of interest
Inventor: HASSAN GAMAL A
IPC: G01V11/00
Filed: 2005-07-14
Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for logging an earth formation and acquiring subsurface information wherein a logging tool is conveyed in borehole to obtain parameters of interest. The parameters of interest obtained may be density, acoustic, magnetic or electrical values as known in the art. The parameters of interest may be transmitted to the surface at a plurality of resolutions using a multi-resolution image compression method. Parameters of interest are formed into a plurality of Cost Functions from which Regions of Interest are determined to resolve characteristics of the Features of interest within the Regions. Feature characteristics may be determined to obtain time or depth positions of bed boundaries and borehole Dip Angle relative to subsurface structures, as well borehole and subsurface structure orientation. Characteristics of the Features include time, depth, geometries of the subsurface such as structural dip, thickness, and lithologies.
Patent GB-2446188-A (GB)
Title: Variable middle- or centre-dip frequency for an audio equalizer/amplifier
Inventor: KEIR BRUCE
IPC: H03G5/02
Filed: 2007-02-01
Abstract: The passive equalization circuit or tone control for an audio amplifier intended for use with musical instruments has a means of continuously adjusting the middle- or centre-dip or cut frequency. The amplifier is particularly intended for use with guitars.
Patent GB-2448286-A (GB)
Title: A modular tube fly system
IPC: A01K85/00
Filed: 2007-04-10
Abstract: A modular tube fly system for the construction of artificial flies of the type used by anglers in the pursuit of predatory fish. The system allows an angler or fly tier to employ a tube fly of a preferred pattern and alter its weight, colour, and style by adding or removing various components. The components may be joined or un-joined by means of threaded, push-fit or other interlocking joints. The tubes allow the fishing line to be passed through the length of the body and a suitable hook secured at the end of the fly. The tube system may also include a component to hold the fly for the purpose of dressing or tying.
Patent GB-2447305-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for mobile marketing
Inventor: AALTONEN JANNE
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2007-05-15
Abstract: An apparatus receives a communication from a user (customer) address to a sender (advertiser) address and checks from a database whether a pair of the user (customer) address from which the communication is received and the sender (advertiser) address to which said communication is received, match to any of a plurality of previously defined pairs of sender (advertiser) address and user (customer) address relationships stored in the database. Each of the previously defined pairs of user (customer) and sender (advertiser) addresses is associated with a prompting message or advertisement previously sent to the respective user (customer) address prompting to the user (customer) to communicate back to the respective sender (advertiser) address. If a matching previously defined pair of addresses is found, an action defined for the matching pair of addresses is performed, and the received communication and the performed action is metered according to a usage rule defined for the matching pair of addresses in the database.
Patent GB-2445818-A (GB)
Title: Preparation of gels derived from carboxymethyl cellulose alkali metal salt
Inventor: YAGI TOSHIAKI
IPC: C08J9/00
Filed: 2007-09-14
Abstract: A method of preparing a gel from carboxymethyl cellulose alkali metal salt comprises addition of acid or acid solution to carboxymethyl cellulose alkali metal salt to form a gel. A water-insoluble metal compound or organic reinforcement may be added when mixing. Ionizing radiation may also be used after gel formation. Alternately the ionizing radiation may be used to forma radiation cross-linked gel which is subsequently further cross-linked by contact with acid.
Patent GB-2454167-A (GB)
Title: Tidal flow energy generator using hydraulic ram pumps
Inventor: COURTNEY WILLIAM ALEXANDER
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 2007-10-16
Abstract: A device for capturing energy from tidal currents uses a hydraulic ram pump 3 to produce high velocity jets of sea water or compressed air using the impulse caused by a rapid change in velocity of a mass of sea water. The rapid change in velocity is achieved by first allowing water to flow through duct 3, then suddenly closing waste valve 1, 2 which results in a hydraulic shock or surge (water hammer), causing water entering the chamber(s) 4, 5 and driving air or water through pipes 6, 7. Pipes 6, 7 have nozzles to direct high velocity jets of water or air on to a turbo-generator (not illustrated). Each turbo-generator may be serviced by a plurality of hydraulic ram pumps. The inlets to the duct 3 may be flared, and the lower part may be hinged for adjustment according to the tide.
Patent GB-2454227-A (GB)
Title: Compact cyclonic separating apparatus
Inventor: FOLLOWS THOMAS JAMES DUNNING
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 2007-11-01
Abstract: A cyclonic separating apparatus 100, possibly in the form of a vacuum cleaner, comprising a cyclonic separator (112, Fig 3) for separating dirt and dust from an airflow. An inlet (116) to the cyclonic separator(112) and a shroud 122 comprising a wall 124, having a multiplicity of through-holes 126, forms an outlet from the cyclonic separator (112). A plurality of separate passageways 134 are provided immediately downstream of the through-holes 126. By providing such an arrangement, the separate passageways 134 can be located around other parts of the cyclonic separating apparatus (100) inwardly of the shroud 122. This allows for better packaging of the components of the cyclonic separating apparatus (100) and also allows the shroud 122 to be reduced in size because some of the space previously required for a single, large passageway can be used for other components of the cyclonic separating apparatus (100). The reduction in size of the shroud 122 in turn allows for the cyclonic separating apparatus (100) to be more compact.