baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2395321-A (GB)
Title: Predicting a transaction outcome based on monitored attributes of an interaction
Inventor: DEZONNO ANTHONY J
IPC: H04M3/51
Filed: 2003-11-17
Abstract: Systems and methods of predicting transaction outcomes based on monitoring customer and agent interactions in a customer contact center including monitoring a customer and agent interaction for current attributes and analyzing the current attributes and an attribute history to determine an outcome probability for the interaction. The outcome probability is indicated to the agent and the current attributes and the outcome probability are stored in the attribute history. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).
Patent GB-2408401-A (GB)
Title: Improved coupling in a linearised varactor circuit
Inventor: PERRY COLIN LESLIE
IPC: H03J3/18
Filed: 2003-11-24
Abstract: A variable capacitance circuit (fig.9), suitable for voltage controlled oscillators, filters, tuned amplifiers and modulators, includes varactor diodes 110, 112, 114. One electrode of each of the varactors 110, 112, 114 is respectively connected to a dc offset voltage source V1, V2, V3. The other electrodes of the varactors are respectively connected via resistors 460, 462, 464 to a common control voltage input 450. The offset voltages are arranged so that V3 > V2 > V1, and are chosen so that there is an overlap between the high capacitance range of one varactor and the low capacitance range of another of the varactors. The resulting C/V curve is more linear than that of a single varactor (fig.4), i.e. the dC/dV curve is flatter (fig.5). The capacitance may also be made to follow a square law, e.g. to linearise tuning of an LC circuit in an RF VCO. The varactor circuit may use a single coupling capacitor (fig.4, 404) to block dc, however, this can worsen the dC/dV curve (fig.8b). In the invention, separate coupling capacitors 440, 442, 444 are provided for each varactor diode, to bring the dC/dV curve nearer that shown in fig.5
Patent GB-2394495-A (GB)
Title: Reel spool stand assembly for coiled tubing injector system
Inventor: CAIN TROY D
IPC: B65H54/553
Filed: 2000-11-13
Abstract: A coiled tubing spool stand assembly 12 comprises a drive motor 15 coupled via a transmission to a spool drive coupling, and to a level winding guide 26 disposed on the stand. Power transmission from the motor to the level wind mechanism may be via a removable cartridge containing cogs that provide a predetermined gear ratio, allowing various diameters of tubing to be wound efficiently. The stand has two axles on either side of the spool and a drive plate (figure 7). The spool includes on each side a supporting hub with slot 116 that allows the axles to slide into the hub and the slot to be closed. At the same time, a coupling member on the drive plate slides into mating contact with a complementary coupling member on the spool. Spools may be used for both transporting tubing and for deploying it down a borehole.
Patent GB-2411703-A (GB)
Title: Gear lever with immobilizing lock in handle
Inventor: BOOTH BRIAN
IPC: B60R25/00
Filed: 2004-02-28
Abstract: A gear lever 30 in a vehicle comprises a removable handle 40 that is secured to the gear lever 30 by a lock 60 that allows the handle 40 to be detached from the gear ever 30. The handle 40 has a transmitter or receiver 70 which, unless the handle 40 is correctly located, prevents the vehicle from being started. Lock 60 has a lock barrel for receiving a key 80 and a locking member (62, fig 4) which lies under a locking lip (35, fig 5) when the key 80 is actuated. In another embodiment the vehicle is immobilized by locating the gear lever 30 in third gear and moving a lockable sliding plate (50, fig 6) so as to block the gear lever 30 from moving out of third gear. The plate (50) is secured in place by a lock (51).
Patent GB-2400566-A (GB)
Title: Anaesthetic vaporizer with pressurized reservoir
Inventor: GREEN ALAN
IPC: A61M16/10
Filed: 2004-04-15
Abstract: An anaesthetic vaporizer, comprising a reservoir 1 for containing liquid anaesthetic agent, pressurizing means 5 for pressurizing the interior of the reservoir 1, a vaporizing device 12 and a conduit for a carrier gas supply. In use the liquid anaesthetic is pressurized by the pressurizing means 5 and conveyed in liquid form to the vaporizing device 12 where it is vaporized for delivery to a patient with the carrier gas. Both the pressurization of the reservoir 1 and the conveyance of the liquid anaesthetic agent to the vaporizing device are controlled independently of the carrier gas supply. The apparatus may include a liquid flow sensor 9 and first and second gas flow sensors (6, 14) to measure the concentration of anaesthetic in the gas flow.
Patent GB-2415300-A (GB)
Title: Fuse structure
Inventor: YEN CHUN-CHANG
IPC: H01H85/157
Filed: 2004-06-15
Abstract: A fuse structure includes a non-conductive tube 1 connected at both with two respective metal caps 3, 3' and surrounding an inner resistance filament 4. An aperture 11 is formed in the non-conductive tube for exhausting inner heated air when welding the second cap 3'. Hence, tin used for welding the cap to the tube is prevented from being extruded outside the cap.
Patent GB-2406046-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to a modular kitchen component system
Inventor: COX PRESTON DWIGHT
IPC: A47B77/02
Filed: 2004-09-07
Abstract: A kitchen sink top 1 is produced to a standard size selected from one or more predetermined standard sizes. The kitchen sink top 1 is formed from natural stone or other homologous stone-effect material and, during production, is formed with an aperture 1a suitable for an undermount-type sink bowl, at least one aperture 12 for mounting a tap or faucet, and a recessed drainage area 10 adjacent the sink bowl aperture. A modular kitchen component system, a method of producing the sink top, and an extension or backsplash element 4 are also provided.
Patent GB-2406107-A (GB)
Title: Pull pin assembly
Inventor: SUH DONG TACK
IPC: F16B7/10
Filed: 2002-03-18
Abstract: A pull pin assembly includes: a first pole 11 having a first hole; a second pole 12 having a second hole, and sliding in the first pole; a main body 21 having a central hollow 62 containing the first pole; a pull pin body 22 extending radially from the central hollow, and having a space extending into that hollow; a pull pin 24 disposed to move from a first position extending into the central hollow through the first hole to a second position outside the central hollow and a biasing member 32 biasing the pin toward the first position to lock the first and second poles. The main body 21 is fixed against the pole preferably by bosses 27, which fit into third hole 60, on resilient tabs 26 cut from the main body. A pull pin plug 23 may contain the pin 24. The pin may have a circumferential stop 31 to prevent too much extending into the central hollow. The biasing means 32 may act between the stop 31 and the plug 23.
Patent GB-2409089-A (GB)
Title: Self-service checkout
Inventor: GHIWALA EBRAHIM
IPC: G07G1/12
Filed: 2004-11-24
Abstract: A self-service checkout comprises an aperture 36 for receipt of one or more items after a cover 34 is opened, a means, e.g. touch screen monitor 20, for a user to input data, a card reader 22 for accepting payment and a printer issuing a receipt 52. Once an item to be purchased is within the apparatus it is labelled or bagged (e.g. from bag roll generator 70), matching it to the user, and conveyed to a remote storage area for subsequent collection by the user or for delivery to the user.
Patent GB-2405892-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for cementing junctions between parent and branch wells
Inventor: OHMER HERVE
IPC: E21B34/12
Filed: 2001-07-09
Abstract: A cementing valve 42 is run into a well by a stinger 40 and has valve body (43, Fig 7A) and a moveable member (44, Fig 7A) fitted inside the body (43, Fig 7A) in such a way that it may position holes 53,45 in the sides of itself and the body so that cement may or may not flow from the interior to the exterior of the valve 42. The moveable member (44, Fig 7A) may slide or rotate inside the body (43, Fig 7A). A latch (46, Fig 7A) is attached to either or both of the body (43, Fig 7A) or member 44 for retaining the valve 42 downhole after cementing and a releasable coupling device (57, Fig 7A) is provided for releasably coupling the moveable member (44, Fig 7A) to the cementing stinger 40. The valve 42 has collapsible anti-rotation devices (56, Fig 7A) attached. The valve 42 may be used to cement a branch well outlet 36 of a branch well sub 30 into place.
Patent GB-2406685-A (GB)
Title: Updating diagnositc device software and enabling features
Inventor: LEWIS BRAD
IPC: G10L11/00
Filed: 2003-06-27
Abstract: A method of unlocking at least one feature of a diagnostic device. The method includes receiving, from a user, product-indentifying information (such as serial number) for the diagnostic device. A server can then generate a software key that corresponds to the product-identifying information and transmit the software key to the user via a text-to-speech server to cause the software key to be spoken to the user. The user can enter the software key into the diagnostic device to unlock the at least on feature. The transaction can he initiated at the user's telephone, where the software key is also received, eliminating the need for a network-connected diagnostic device.
Patent GB-2425651-A (GB)
Title: A package for beamlead semiconductor devices
Inventor: KONRATH WILIBALD
IPC: H05K13/02
Filed: 2005-04-27
Abstract: A package (200, fig 2) for storing and providing a supply of beamlead semiconductor devices 202, 204, 206 in a pick-and-place manufacturing process of Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASIC) comprises a container 302 and a lid 304. The container 302 comprises an array of rectangular or oval recesses which are regularly spaced and flat bottomed. The top surface of the container 302 is electrically conductive and covered with an non-reflective coating. The lid 304 is transparent and is detachably mounted on the container 302. Beamlead devices 202, 204, 206 placed in the recesses are oriented in the same direction thus reducing the number of manipulations required by the pick-and-place robot. The beamlead devices 202, 204, 206 are also protected from mechanical and electrical damage.
Patent GB-2425937-A (GB)
Title: Beverage container with cooling/mixing means
Inventor: FOSTER WINSTON
IPC: B65D77/28
Filed: 2005-05-11
Abstract: The invention relates to a container assembly with cooling and/or mixing means. The cooling and/or mixing is achieved by positioning a movable plunger assembly within the container. The base 28 of the plunger is provided with perforations (31, 34) (and optionally, sealable compartments for sugar, milk etc. - see Figs 6a-c) which allow pressurised liquid (18) to be urged from the lower chamber to form upwardly directed jets of liquid in the upper chamber. The actuating member 26 may be a straw. The invention allows the consumer to selectively cool and/or mix a beverage by means of a plunging and/or twisting actions.
Patent GB-2413436-A (GB)
Title: Camouflaged circuit structure
Inventor: CHOW LAP-WAI
IPC: G06F21/75
Filed: 2003-11-20
Abstract: A technique for and structres for camouflaging an integrated circuit structure. A layer of conductive material having a controlled outline is disposed to provide artifact edges of the conductive material that resemble an operable device when in fact the device is not operable.
Patent GB-2415101-A (GB)
Title: A four-quadrant phase interpolator with integrating loads and low mark-space errors
Inventor: SIMPSON SUSAN
IPC: H03K5/13
Filed: 2005-06-13
Abstract: A four-quadrant interpolator has four clock inputs of 0, 90, 180 and 270 degrees which are weighted by adjustable current sources 1-4. The currents output by the differential switches 11-14 are summed and integrated in capacitive loads. The output common-mode voltages on nodes 15 and 16 are stabilised by PMOS transistors driven by amplifiers with reference input VCM, thereby reducing offsets and mark-space errors. The use of current mirrors in the current sources improves voltage headroom and reduces switching noise from the current-setting DACs. The input clocks may be triangular (figure 5). More than four phases may be used.
Patent GB-2411996-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for a user to interface with a mobile computing device
Inventor: KARDACH JAMES
IPC: H04M1/72412
Filed: 2004-01-08
Abstract: A method and apparatus for a user to interface with a mobile computing device is disclosed. In one embodiment, a method, comprises providing information on a user interface connected to a mobile computing device having a primary display, wherein the mobile computing device can be operated in multiple power states, and the user interface does not include the primary display.
Patent GB-2432993-A (GB)
Title: Combating fraud in telecommunication systems
Inventor: STEWART DAVID
IPC: H04M15/00
Filed: 2005-12-01
Abstract: A method and apparatus for combating fraudulent use of a telecommunication system by subscribers who terminate calls improperly without allowing the termination of the call to be recorded, and thereby attempt to avoid correct payment for the call. The apparatus comprises a record means for creating a call detail record (CDR) of certain events for each call on which billing for each call can be based. A modified Call Agent (22) is provided for monitoring certain events related to all calls. The Call Agent (22) is also operable to check periodically whether a call is active or has been terminated improperly without the termination event having been recorded in the respective CDR for that call. A counter means (42) is provided that is operable, in the event of the Call Agent (22) detecting that a call has been terminated improperly by a selected subscriber, to start a count, that upon reaching a predetermined value, is used to shorten the time interval between subsequent periodic checks made by the Call Agent (22) in respect of subsequent calls involving the same selected subscriber. Suitable for Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) systems.
Patent GB-2423319-A (GB)
Title: Tool Holder Block and Sleeve Retained Therein By Interference it
Inventor: STEHNEY STEPHEN C
IPC: E21C35/197
Filed: 2006-02-14
Abstract: A hollow sleeve 60 is mounted in a hole of a holder block 42 to receive a rotary cutter bit. The sleeve includes a front flange 68 and a shank 64 extending rearwardly from the front flange and defining a longitudinal axis. The shank includes an outer periphery having a radially stepped configuration wherein an outer surface of the shank includes a plurality of axially adjacent surface sections 70 that become successively smaller in cross-section in a direction away from the flange. Each surface section occupies one third of the hole length. Each surface section has longitudinally spaced front and rear ends, wherein a portion of each surface section situated between its front and rear ends is spaced farther from the axis than are the front and rear ends. Each surface section has a generally longitudinally extending groove formed therein.
Patent GB-2431766-A (GB)
Title: Backlight unit with resistors to reduce parasitic capacitance
Inventor: HAN YOUNG BAE
IPC: G02F1/13357
Filed: 2006-06-09
Abstract: A backlight unit for a liquid crystal display (LCD) device includes a light source, a bottom cover 150 to receive the light source, a diffuser positioned to diffuse light irradiated from the light source, and resistors 141 positioned between the bottom cover 150 and the light source 130. The light source may be an external electrode fluorescent lamp (EEFL) or a cold cathode fluorescent lamp (CCFL) and may further include LEDs. The resistors may be formed in a reflective film. The resistors reduce parasitic capacitance and thus reduce induction currents between the light source and bottom cover.
Patent GB-2429067-A (GB)
Title: Multiphase fluid characterisation
Inventor: SCOTT BENTLEY N
IPC: G01N9/24
Filed: 2006-07-11
Abstract: Methods for determining and validating a first phase fraction of a gravitationally-separated multiphase fluid by conducting physical and electrical property measurements on samples of the fluid. The water content of crude petroleum oil is determined after the oil and water have begun to separate into phase layers such as occurs during unagitated holding of the crude petroleum oil. A series of measurements of electrical properties such as permittivity and physical properties such as density is collected. The density minima can be used to generate hindsight determinations of average properties, such as the dry oil phase density, which in turn can be used to increase the accuracy of the water percentage in the oil determined by the permittivity and density methods. Flow weighted averages of water percentages by each method can be used to determine and validate the water content of the crude petroleum oil.
Patent GB-2436140-A (GB)
Title: Air conditioning device of a vehicle
Inventor: NAKAMURA NORIMI
IPC: B60H1/32
Filed: 2006-09-05
Abstract: A vehicle comprises a vehicle body supported by a plurality of wheels 5, 6 and having a cabin (14, fig 1), a front half region and a rear half region, an engine 2 located in the rear half region of the vehicle body, and an evaporator 55 and a fan 57 of an air conditioning unit located in a lower forward region of the vehicle body. A compressor 64 of the air conditioning unit may be located laterally and driven by a belt 63 of the engine 2. A condenser 61 of the air conditioning unit cooled by a fan 60 may be located in the front half region between the front suspension, and a radiator 49 and oil cooler 50 for hydraulic power steering cooled by a fan 48 may be located in the rear half region. Radiator 49 may be located on one side of the vehicle and the fuel tank may be located on the opposite side. Fan 57 may have a vertical rotational axis. The vehicle may have a loading platform (17) pivotable about a shaft (16) and a hydraulic cylinder (15). The air conditioning unit may be mounted to a support frame (23, figs 3 and 5) that is mounted to upper ends of the front suspension. The vehicle may be a work vehicle such as an agricultural tractor or a construction vehicle such as a backhoe or foil loader.
Patent GB-2441991-A (GB)
Title: Orientating articles in a package
Inventor: BOUKREDINE ERIC
IPC: B65B35/58
Filed: 2006-09-19
Abstract: The orientation of labelling graphics and/or surface decoration L provided on each article B (such as a bottle) held within a package 60 is checked and automatically corrected so that the graphics/decoration are uniformly arranged to face outwardly of a display window area of the package. The initial orientation of label L is sensed and checked against the desired position, and automatically corrected if necessary by manipulation means acting to rotate the article B. The package may be a carton made from a blank.
Patent GB-2444505-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchanger mounting
Inventor: STARKEY WILLIAM PAUL
IPC: B60K11/04
Filed: 2006-12-04
Abstract: A cooler block for an agricultural tractor comprises a cooler assembly 12 mounted on a radiator 10 and coupled to the radiator 10 by means of upper 14', 18' and lower 20',24' linkages to allow the cooler assembly 12 to be moved between a first position (fig 2) in which the cooler assembly 12 lies parallel to the radiator 10 and a second position (fig 3) in which the cooler assembly 12 is inclined relative to the radiator 10. The cooler assembly 12 is pivotable about a pivot 14' in the upper linkage that is itself movable relative to the radiator 12 and along with the lower linkage permits the entire cooler assembly 12 to be raised as the pivot 14' of the upper linkage moves away from the radiator 10 to the second position. A detent 30 is incorporated into one of the two linkages to retain the cooler assembly 12 in the second position. A releasable catch 40, 42 may be provided to retain the cooler assembly 12 in the first position.
Patent GB-2431864-A (GB)
Title: A cleaning machine for cleaning a surface
Inventor: COATES DONALD A
IPC: A47L11/20
Filed: 2004-06-28
Abstract: A cleaning apparatus for cleaning a surface in which cleaning solution is distributed to the surface and substantially simultaneously extracted along with the dirt on the surface in a continuous operation as it moves along the surface is provided. The cleaning apparatus includes a housing and a liquid distribution system operatively associated with the housing. The liquid distribution system includes a fluid source providing a supply of the cleaning solution, a detergent tank providing detergent to the cleaning solution and a distributor fluidly connected to the fluid source for distributing the cleaning solution to the surface. A liquid recovery system is provided and includes a suction nozzle and a recovery tank removably mounted to the housing and in fluid communication with the suction nozzle. A suction source is in fluid communication with the suction nozzle for applying suction to draw the cleaning solution and dirt from the surface through the suction nozzle and into the recovery tank. A filter assembly, including a polytetrafluoroethlyene film, is provided for filtering recovered cleaning solution. An adjusting device detects the concentration of detergent in the cleaning solution and adjusts the flow of the detergent to the cleaning solution to a predetermined value.
Patent GB-2435914-A (GB)
Title: An anchor adhesively engageable in a structure
Inventor: TERVO MARTIN
IPC: F16B13/14
Filed: 2007-02-12
Abstract: An anchor 10 engageable in a structure includes a sleeve 14 having an outer surface 40, a first end 20, a second end 22 and a channel 46 extending circumferentially around the outer surface 40, and at least partially enclosing an interior space. The outer surface 40 defines an aperture communicating between the interior space and the channel 46. An adhesive 16 is supported in the interior space, and a pin 18 is supported for movement through the interior space to direct at least some of the adhesive 16 outwardly through the aperture into the channel 46 and axially along the outer surface 40 of the sleeve 14. The pin 18 is engageable with the first end 20 to move the first end 20 radially outwardly into frictional engagement with the structure.
Patent GB-2437439-A (GB)
Title: A pulse-type flip-flop using a latch with clocked inverters
Inventor: KIM MIN-SU
IPC: H03K5/151
Filed: 2004-11-29
Abstract: A pulse-type flip-flop latches input data DIN using clocked inverters 902,906 which are enabled and disabled respectively by short complementary clock pulses provided by a pulse generator (figure 3 or 17). A set or clear function (figures 11,12) may be provided by use of NAND or NOR gates respectively instead of the inverter 904. An input multiplexer may be provided instead of the input inverter to allow the selection of either normal data or scan data (figure 10). Circuit density and power efficiency are improved because fewer logic gates are used.