baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2376105-A (GB)
Title: Assigning peripheral devices to logical ports of a network peripheral server
Inventor: KUMPF DAVID A
IPC: B41F1/00
Filed: 2002-03-18
Abstract: A method and system for assigning logical port identification for multiple peripheral devices (16) that may be connected to a peripheral server (10) in a network environment (14) are disclosed. The assigned logical port identification enables client computers (12) to utilize client software to communicate with and control operation of the peripheral devices, even though the peripheral devices may be connected to the server with different types of physical interfaces, such as parallel port interfaces (18) or by a Universal Serial Bus interface (22). The invention permits peripheral devices to be added and removed without producing peripheral device malfunctions and other problems that often occurred in the prior art. Peripheral devices are queried to obtain device identifiers which are then stored in association with logical port identifiers.
Patent GB-2388916-A (GB)
Title: System for monitoring piezo-electric elements
Inventor: BROUGHTON MICHAEL GEOFFREY
IPC: G08B29/12
Filed: 2002-05-23
Abstract: A monitor (200) for a piezo-electric element (202) in which an electronic control arrangement produces a test signal for the element. The test signal has a fundamental frequency outside the audible frequency range. The control is arranged to monitor at least the response of the piezo-electric element to the test signal. The response may be arranged to be dependent on the capacitance of the piezo-electric transducer.
Patent GB-2390856-A (GB)
Title: Warp-knit stretch fabric for medical use
Inventor: ANAND SUBHASH CHANDER
IPC: D04B21/00
Filed: 2002-07-16
Abstract: A warp-knit fabric, e.g. for bandages, which can stretch longitudinally without reduction in width comprises chains formed from textured stretch yarns 1, elastic yarns 2 extending in the warp direction and non-stretch yarns 3 extending in the weft direction. The textured yarns 1 may be multifilament yarns with the filaments bonded together at intervals along the length of the yarn.
Patent GB-2388863-A (GB)
Title: Manhole cover or gully grating
Inventor: SAVAGE PETER DERRICK
IPC: E02D29/12
Filed: 2002-08-05
Abstract: The manhole cover or gully grating comprises a frame 12 and a plurality of cover or grating parts 14a-d with the parts all being hinged to the same side of the frame and each having a generally triangular shape. Each cover part is preferably in a three point contact with the frame and there are preferably an even number of cover parts. Adjacent cover parts may be loosely connected or one cover part may include a formation 64 which overlaps an adjacent cover part so that two or more cover parts can be lifted together. The cover parts are preferably arranged to sit on seats 34,36 on the frame and one seat may support corners of a number of cover parts. Preferably at least one cover part can be locked to the frame and the seats and hinges are preferably arranged outside the clear opening of the frame. Each hinge is preferably formed from only two elements, a fork which receives a boss, that are integral to the frame and cover parts. The boss and fork may be shaped so that the cover part moves downwards after a certain angle of movement and an element on the cover part then engages a part of the frame to inhibit movement in the return direction. A portion of the boss may have a non-rounded engagement surface, preferably a flat while the fork may include a rounded surface to engage the boss. The fork is preferably on the cover part and the boss on the frame.
Patent GB-2395596-A (GB)
Title: Back lit poster display
Inventor: LEGG SIMON
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 2002-11-22
Abstract: A back lit poster display system comprises a light box 1 and a poster frame 2, mounted either side of a window pane P, such that the window pane is sandwiched between the two. The light box 1 is attached to the window pain P via adhesive two part hook and loop fastening tape, such that the light box 1 can be removably attached for maintenance. The poster frame 2 is mounted on the opposite side of the window pane P, and opposes the light box 1, such that the poster is illuminated from behind. A cover may be provided over the poster frame 2 in order to weatherproof the poster and prevent tampering, additionally a tamper proof lock may be provided.
Patent GB-2399563-A (GB)
Title: Device for transporting a wheeled load
Inventor: FAGE MICHAEL DONNELLY
IPC: B62B1/00
Filed: 2003-03-19
Abstract: A device for transporting a wheeled load 22 including: a base 10, a drive means 13 mounted on the base: a steerable wheel 12 mounted for rotation on a first end portion of the base, the steerable wheel being drivable by the drive means; a lifting means 13 mounted generally at the first end portion of the base, comprising a coupling 24 which is movable in a generally vertical plane and is adapted to bear the load, a pivoting steering handle 14 mounted at the second end portion of the base with a pair of wheels 15 for rotation attached to the lower end portion of the handle, the device being constructed such that when the handle is pivoted forward, the pair of wheels raise the second end portion of the base from the ground, and when the handle is lowered the wheels retract into the base.
Patent GB-2382840-A (GB)
Title: Coupling device
Inventor: LOE OLA
IPC: F16B45/02
Filed: 2001-09-17
Abstract: A coupling device enabling rapid connection and disconnection of lifting wires or similar articles for attachment by an ROV to/from a submerged object comprising a main body portion (1), a hook potion (2), a closing member operated by a member (5) and a separate safety latch (4) arranged to lock the closing member when closed such that a load cannot escape the hook portion, the latch member and closing member being further arranged such that a gripping action (A, B) on two opposite sides of the body portion will automatically release said latch member and move the closing member into the open configuration while the device is held bodily under said gripping action, the closing member and latch member being spring biased so as to close and then lock the hook automatically when the grip is released.
Patent GB-2390122-A (GB)
Title: Manual/pneumatic oil pumping device
Inventor: TSENG TIEN-TSAI
IPC: F04B53/10
Filed: 2003-04-29
Abstract: A manual/pneumatic oil pumping device comprises a housing having an oil reserving space 11, and an upper cover. The upper cover is provided with a manual mechanism 2 and a pneumatic air sucking mechanism 3, and a control unit 4 for blocking a hole 34 for connecting the pneumatic air sucking mechanism 3 to the oil reserving space 11. When the control unit 4 is in an opened state, the oil reserving space 11 communicates with the pneumatic air sucking mechanism 3, whereby the pneumatic air sucking mechanism 3 is able to suck out the air in the oil reserving space 11 and pump the oil. When the oil is pumped to fill the oil reserving space a projecting post 461 of control unit 4 is pushed up by the floating board 12, this moves block 46 upward so that control unit 4 is in a closed state, such that the pneumatic air sucking mechanism 3 does not communicate with the oil reserving space 11 and the oil pumping device can be manually operated to pump the oil. The pneumatic air sucking mechanism operates on the Venturi principle.
Patent GB-2393147-A (GB)
Title: Slotted substrates and methods and systems for forming same
Inventor: POLLARD JEFFREY R
IPC: B41J2/14
Filed: 2003-07-17
Abstract: Methods and systems for forming slots (604) in a print head substrate (606) having a thickness defined by opposing first (610) and second (612) surfaces. In one exemplary embodiment, a trench (802) is received in the first surface (610) and extends through less than an entirety of the thickness of the substrate (606). A plurality of slots (804) extends into the substrate (606) from the second surface (612) and connects with the trench (802) to form a compound slot (604) through the substrate (606). In this embodiment, the trench (802) is wider at portions proximate to said slots (804) than at portions more distant to said slots (804). In a further embodiment the compound slot (604) comprises at least one reinforcement structure (806, fig 10).
Patent GB-2390386-A (GB)
Title: High tensile loading top entry sub and method
Inventor: HELMS CHARLES M
IPC: E21B17/02
Filed: 2002-02-19
Abstract: This invention relates to an elongated wireline entry device (10) which allows a wirelein tool or coiled tubing with a tool attached to be inserted in a well bore without disconneciton form the drill string appended thereto without introducing bending moments into the threaded connectiosn (101, 106, 202) attached to the drill string because the pin and box connectiosn of the tool are in axial, longitudinal alignment, the absence of these bending moments is required to suspend long pendular, and therefore heavy, drill strings forr htthis device without failure. The angle between the longitudinal ayes of the longitudinal passage and the wireline passage in the wireline entry device is at most 4.0{.
Patent GB-2405962-A (GB)
Title: Device and method that automatically adjust CPU clock frequency
Inventor: CHANG AN-SHENG
IPC: G06F1/20
Filed: 2003-09-12
Abstract: A device and a corresponding method that automatically adjust the CPU clock frequency are disclosed. The device uses at least one sensor to monitor the working status of a host in real time. According to the user's settings, it automatically adjusts the clock frequency of the host. The device comprises at least one host sensor, a setting unit, a storage unit, a comparing unit and a frequency adjusting unit. The disclosed method first starts the host sensor(s), sets the trigging conditions for frequency adjustments, monitors the sensor(s) to detect its status values, compares the triggering conditions and the sensor status values, and immediately adjusts the clock frequency according to the comparison result.
Patent GB-2399749-A (GB)
Title: A mat for changing a baby
Inventor: BROWN SARAH
IPC: A47D5/00
Filed: 2003-10-17
Abstract: A mat 10 for changing a baby comprises a main body 20 and an electronic circuit 40 which generates an audible sound to entertain or relax a baby. The circuit may be controlled by a switch mechanism activated by a pressure sensor. The mat may be lined with a plastic material and the sound generating means may be encased in foam.
Patent GB-2401449-A (GB)
Title: Memory address allocation
Inventor: BRUEGGEN CHRISTOPHER M
IPC: G06F12/06
Filed: 2004-04-22
Abstract: A system and method for mapping memory addresses to system memory by establishing the size (401) and location of each memory rank within the system memory, establishing a total size (402) of said system memory, and fitting each said memory rank into the system memory block by using a highest power of 2 fitting rule (404 -409) for each iteration such that each highest power of 2 for each iteration controls the allocation of memory ranks for each such iteration. After finding the highest power of two that fits into the size of the memory block, the power of two is split into portions (407) representing memory sizes, each portion is assigned to a segment of the memory block, and the splitting and assigning is continued iteratively until the assigned portion matches the size of the memory segment.
Patent GB-2415746-A (GB)
Title: High performance i.c. engine with contrarotating crankshafts
Inventor: DABORN JOHN
IPC: F02B75/00
Filed: 2004-06-29
Abstract: The engine concept is mainly intended to be a high performance Four - Stroke engine. Two - Stroke engines can also be constructed using the concept. The engine concept has two crankshafts geared together. The two crankshafts drive yokes that are constrained to move in a straight line. The yokes drive piston assemblies via bearing supported drive rods. The pistons have no side loads. The engine concept allows a naturally aspirated volumetric efficiency of at least 140%. The exhaust gases leave the engine cylinders more effectively than is normal.
Patent GB-2404657-A (GB)
Title: An adjustable skull crucible for melting and refining glass
Inventor: LEISTER MICHAEL
IPC: C03B5/20
Filed: 2004-07-02
Abstract: An apparatus and a process for melting inorganic substances which allow a high product quality to be obtained and the technological outlay to be reduced, the invention provides a process and an apparatus in which the volumetric ratios between a melting region and a refining region can be flexibly adapted. The process comprises the steps of adding a batch into at least one first region 12 on the feed side 10 of a scull crucible 1, heating the crucible contents 30, melting down the crucible contents 30 in the at least one first region 12 of the scull crucible 1, entry into at least one second region 22 on the discharge side 20 of the scull crucible 1, melting down and/or refining the crucible contents 30 in the at least one second region 22, of the scull crucible 1, and removing the melted-down crucible contents through at least one removal apparatus 25, with the volume on the feed side 10 and/or the discharge side 20 of the scull crucible 1 being set variably. The inorganic substances may be glass.
Patent GB-2408261-A (GB)
Title: Method of mass spectrometry of proteins
Inventor: LEICESTER STEPHEN
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2004-09-22
Abstract: A method of identifying post-translationally modified proteins is disclosed. The method comprises mass analysing peptide ions and then subtracting from the determined mass of the peptide ion the known increase in mass due to one or more modifications of interest. The resulting value which represents the mass a peptide would have, had the protein from which it is derived not been modified, is then used to search against a peptide databank. A short list of possible peptides is formed by selecting peptides which have both the right mass or mass to charge ratio (to within a user specified tolerance) and which also support at least one of the user selected modifications of interest. Each short listed peptide is then scored in turn against fragmentation data related to the experimentally observed peptide.
Patent GB-2401529-A (GB)
Title: Sports shoe cover
Inventor: WHEELER JEFFREY DAVID
IPC: A43B3/20
Filed: 2003-02-20
Abstract: A cover for a lace-up football boot has a continuous, elastically expandable sleeve (1). The sleeve is, in use, stretched around the boot so that the latter extends through the sleeve with the toe of the boot protruding from the end of the sleeve, and that the underside of the sleeve engages the portion of the underside of the boot in a region between the heal and the toe (i.e. under the arch of the foot). This engagement between the sleeve and the boot is sufficient to hold the sleeve in position on the boot in use, the sleeve also covering the bootlaces to prevent the latter from untying. At least part of the cover may also be transparent so as to reveal ornamental features or indicia on the boot.
Patent GB-2422153-A (GB)
Title: Frame for dome tent
Inventor: MECH AMILA Y
IPC: E04H15/18
Filed: 2004-11-04
Abstract: A frame 110 for supporting a cover, the structure including members 114, each end of each member 114 being located at a vertex 118 of a plane polygon 112 of three or more sides. Each member 114 is arranged to extend outwardly from the plane of the polygon 112. The frame 110 includes connectors 116 for connecting the members 114.
Patent GB-2408073-A (GB)
Title: Integral heat recovery device
Inventor: FLOYD STEPHEN M
IPC: F02C6/18
Filed: 2004-11-08
Abstract: A heat exchange device suited for use with a microturbine engine that includes a recuperator that discharges a flow of exhaust gas during operation. The device includes a heat exchanger housing having a first aperture, a second aperture, and a third aperture. A heat exchanger is coupled to the heat exchanger housing adjacent the third aperture. A control member is coupled to the heat exchanger housing and is movable between a first position and a second position. The control member is operable to direct the flow of waste gas from the first aperture, through the heat exchanger, and to the third aperture when in the first position, and from the first aperture to the third aperture when in the second position.
Patent GB-2409872-A (GB)
Title: Drainage element
Inventor: SHUTTLEWORTH ANDREW BRIAN
IPC: E03F1/00
Filed: 2004-11-19
Abstract: The drainage element 10, particularly for handling run-off from roads, car parks, etc., comprises at least one liquid holding part 11 provided with an inlet and an outlet 18. The drainage element is, in use, positioned substantially adjacent at least one other drainage element with liquid only being able to pass through the inlet and outlet such that liquid is prevented by the liquid holding part from flowing from the drainage element to the at least one other drainage element. The element may comprise a number of liquid holding parts with liquid being prevented from moving from any one to any other. Each liquid holding element is preferably channel shaped and, in use, is placed such that its base is substantially horizontal. The liquid holding parts and each inlet are preferably elongate to receive a sheet flow of liquid and the inlet may comprise a number of apertures. The element may comprise an upper element, such as a kerb part or grating, in which the liquid inlet is provided. The liquid holding part may include a baffle and weir arrangement to help retain floating contaminants in the liquid holding part. Also claimed is a drainage system.
Patent GB-2420976-A (GB)
Title: Implantable stent for immobilising and removing B- lymphocytes
Inventor: FINKELSTEIN ZVI
IPC: A61F2/06
Filed: 2004-11-19
Abstract: An implant, adapted for insertion in a mammalian body cavity, for use in selectively removing from a body fluid and immobilising on the implant at least one known target, where the implant comprises a biologically compatible substrate comprising a surface layer comprising a ligand which binds a moiety which specifically binds to the target. Methods of making and using the implant are also claimed. The ligand is preferably streptavidin/avidin or biotin which binds to the other member of the binding pair linked to an antibody. Examples describe the use of biotinylated CD20 antibodies which bind to B- cells. The implant may also release pharmaceuticals eg antibacterial, antineoplastic, antithrombotic or anti-viral drugs. Preferably, the device is a stent for immobilising and removing B-lymphocytes from the blood of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma patients.
Patent GB-2409036-A (GB)
Title: Analysis systems detecting particle size and fluorescence
Inventor: BECK TYLER J
IPC: G01N21/64
Filed: 2003-06-24
Abstract: Particle analyzing systems with fluorescence detection are disclosed, primarily in connection with particle sizing based on scattered light intensity or time-of-flight measurement. In one system, emission of fluorescence is used as a threshold for selecting particles for further analysis, e.g. mass spectrometry. In another embodiment; laser beams (108, 112) arranged sequentially along an aerosol path are selectively switched on and off, to increase the useful life of components, and diminish the potential for interference among several signals. Other embodiments advantageously employ color discrimination in aerodynamic particle sizing, single detectors (82,98) positioned to sense both scattered and emitted fluorescent radiation, and laser beam amplitude or gain control to enhance the range of fluorescence detection.
Patent GB-2412643-A (GB)
Title: Packaging plural rows of products
Inventor: COLWELL PAUL ANDREW
IPC: B65B35/40
Filed: 2005-03-31
Abstract: The invention provides a machine for packaging a product. The machine has a feed end 1 for receiving products to be packaged, a delivery end 2 from which packaged products are discharged, and a plurality of packaging lanes. Each packaging lane is adapted for packaging a row of products so that the machine can simultaneously package a plurality of rows of products. The lanes may be spaced from one another horizontally and/or vertically, and may be parallel. A packaging input unit (12, Figure 3) may load respective cartons into two lanes simultaneously, e.g. using suction grippers (46, 47). Contents may be loaded into the cartons by pushers 28.
Patent GB-2412956-A (GB)
Title: Protection of seal elements
Inventor: MAGNUS HEYN HALFDAN
IPC: F16L37/28
Filed: 2005-04-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a protector for a resilient seal 66 in a valve that is exposed to a pressure differential. The protector comprises a sleeve 22 movable between a first position where the sleeve covers the seal and a second position where the sleeve is retracted from the seal such that the seal may seal between the closure elements.
Patent GB-2429432-A (GB)
Title: A portable wireless keyboard
Inventor: WU WEN-AN
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2005-08-25
Abstract: A portable wireless keyboard comprises a left unit (1) and a right unit (2). The left unit (1) has a left key module (11), a sliding member (12), a switch (13), a battery slot (14), a disengagement switch (15) and a fold-up switch (16). The fold-up switch is disposed on the sidewall of the left unit (1). The right unit (2) had a right key module (12), a slot (22), a rack (23) and an affixing member (24). The affixing member (24) can affix the left unit (1) to the right unit (2). The portable wireless keyboard is intended for use with all types of cell phone and PDA's currently available. In use, a cell phone or PDA may be placed on the rack (23). The keyboard comprises two units (11, 12) in order to allow the keyboard to be folded when not in use for ease of transportation. The wireless communication may be carried out via a Bluetooth (RTM), an infrared radiation or an IEEE 802.11b wireless circuit module.
Patent GB-2430760-A (GB)
Title: Chirped Bragg grating structure
Inventor: REID DOUGLAS CHARLES JOHN
IPC: H01S3/10
Filed: 2005-09-29
Abstract: A Bragg grating has a local reflection strength which varies with position along the length of the grating so as to generate a non-uniform wavelength reflection spectrum, enabling compensation for a non-uniform gain profile of the gain section of a tunable laser. In another aspect, a Bragg comb grating is modulated by an envelope function which can also compensate for a non-uniform gain profile. The comb grating may be a phase change grating, with the envelope function shape being controlled by the length between phase changes and/or size of the phase changes.
Patent GB-2423965-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seat with means for retaining airbag deployment seam in position
Inventor: TRACHT MICHAEL L
IPC: B60R21/207
Filed: 2005-12-01
Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly (10) includes an inflatable air bag (26) and a housing (24) associated with the air bag (26). The housing (24) includes first and second housing portions (34,36) that are moveable away from each other upon inflation of the air bag (26). The assembly (12) further includes a cover material (52) overlaying the housing (24) and having first and second sections (58,60) that are connected together at a deployment seam (62) through which the air bag (26) is deployable. First and second retainers (54,56) are connected to the first and second sections (58,60), respectively. The retainers may be connected to the housing sections by means of receptacles (42, 44) on the housing, or may alternatively by connected by another means, such as hook-and-loop fasteners (82, Fig 4). Upon inflation of the air bag (26), the retainers (54,56) are configured to facilitate deployment of the air bag (26) through the deployment seam (62).