baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2383159-A (GB)
Title: Compensation for Electronic Document Retrieval or Production
Inventor: SESEK ROBERT
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2002-10-31
Abstract: A method and system for compensating a recipient for obtaining or printing an electronic document. Electronic data, or print content, representing the document is produced. A compensation value is calculated. The print content is downloaded to a selected printing system (14,16) and printed. The recipient is provided compensation according to the compensation value. The compensation may take the form of a check or a coupon to be printed with the advertisement. It may take the form of payment to particular account such as a checking or savings account managed by a bank, a credit card account, a consumer account managed by a retailer or manufacturer of the goods or services being advertised.
Patent GB-2378808-A (GB)
Title: Disc-drive mounting using adhesive films
Inventor: LINDROSE ALBERT MICHAEL
IPC: G11B33/08
Filed: 2001-05-21
Abstract: An apparatus and method for attaching a data storage device to a stationary planar support surface using an attachment member having a first side attached to the data storage device and a second side operable to attach to the stationary planar support surface. The attachment member is positioned about a center-of-mass of the data storage device so as to impede the rotation of the disc drive about the center-of-mass.
Patent GB-2386438-A (GB)
Title: Electronic throttle control with increased resolution
Inventor: HARRISON CLIVE OLIVER NEAL
IPC: F02D35/00
Filed: 2003-02-13
Abstract: A throttle position feedback signal having a first resolution (1/16 degree) is provided (n2). A desired throttle position command (n1) having a resolution twice that of the first resolution (1/32 degree) is also provided and an error signal representing the difference between the desired throttle position command value and the throttle position feedback signal value is determined at 100. A "relay" output signal is generated in response to the error signal, the relay output signal having one of two values depending upon a sign of the error signal and a direction of change of the error signal. A throttle actuator command having the higher resolution is then generated as a function of the relay output signal value.
Patent GB-2394085-A (GB)
Title: Generating code for a configurable microprocessor
Inventor: TAYLOR RICHARD MICHAEL
IPC: G06F9/45
Filed: 2003-06-30
Abstract: A system for generating executable code (ie. a compiler) for a configurable microprocessor architecture such as a transport-triggered architecture (TTA). The architecture contains registers distributed in the data paths between execution units. The updating of these registers is managed explicitly from the instruction set of the processor. The reading and writing of those registers is represented in a control and data flow graph (CDFG) representation of a program being targeted to the microprocessor.
Patent GB-2403963-A (GB)
Title: Drill cuttings settlement tank
Inventor: CRAWLEY MICHAEL F
IPC: E21B21/06
Filed: 2003-07-12
Abstract: A non-pressure rated silo (1) for temporary storage of drill cuttings which comprise a mixture of solids and liquids has a discharge opening (40) for solids and a liquid discharge pipe (9) which is open near the top of the silo (1), so that liquid from which solid material has settled out can be drained. The solids in the bottom of the silo (1) are agitated with paddles (6) prior to discharge and the breaking up of the solids may be enhanced by the use of water (11) or air jets (12, fig 2). After leaving the silo (1) the solids are transported by use of a dense phase pneumatic machine (16) which fluidises the cuttings and moves them through a discharge pipe (44).
Patent GB-2405782-A (GB)
Title: Multi-purpose garment
Inventor: SHINE JONATHAN JAMES ALASDAIR
IPC: A41D3/08
Filed: 2003-09-12
Abstract: A garment such as a scarf 10 can be converted into a garment that can be worn over the shoulders and torso, such as a hooded top. The hooded top may be water repellent. Torso section 3 and hood 2 may be contained within the scarf and extendable therefrom. Hook and loop fastening tape may be provided to secure head and torso sections within the scarf and on the cuffs 14a, 15a.
Patent GB-2396258-A (GB)
Title: Control device for fans in a computer power supply
Inventor: TSAI ERIC
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2003-12-09
Abstract: A control device for fans 2 in a computer power supply has its input connected to a power supply and its output connected to a fan. The control device comprises a trigger 11 which generates a pulse signal to activate the device, a control unit 12 which is actuated by the pulse signal, a switching and display module 13 and a sensing and distributing unit 14. The switching and display module has at least three switching and display units 131, 132, 133, each connected to an output of the control unit and to an indicator (such as a LED, D1, D2, D3) which shows when an output from the control unit is received. The sensing and distributing unit includes at least one thermally responsive sensor 141 and at least two resistors 142, 143. When the switching and display units are actuated by the control unit the current flow through the resistors reduces the voltage across the fan and thus reduces the rotational speed of the fan.
Patent GB-2401230-A (GB)
Title: Announcing a device in a system
Inventor: CHURT KERSTIN
IPC: G08B25/10
Filed: 2004-04-15
Abstract: An announcement of a new device (4) in a system occurs by means of optical communication, which is advantageously executed in the infrared spectrum. When this occurs, information about the devices logged onto the system is stored in a central device (1).
Patent GB-2415629-A (GB)
Title: Sanitary towel with raised central portion
Inventor: TAILOR DAXA
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2004-06-18
Abstract: A sanitary towel 1 is described having a thickened portion 8 running along the centre line of the towel 1. The thickened portion 8 is shaped so as to be positionable between the buttocks of the wearer so as to prevent movement of the towel relative to the wearer and thereby reduce leakage of body fluid. The thickened portion may be shaped so as to substantially conform to the wearer, tapering towards the rear. The narrower, rear portion may be increased in height.
Patent GB-2405335-A (GB)
Title: Use of Rhodiola crenulata extract via the topical route
Inventor: BONNET SEBASTIEN
IPC: A61K8/00
Filed: 2004-08-24
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a Rhodiola crenulata extract, via the topical route, for increasing the energy metabolism of the cutaneous tissues of a subject. The invention relates notably to topical compositions which comprise an active agent for increasing the energy metabolism of the cutaneous tissues of a subject, said active agent being a Rhodiola crenulata extract. The present invention enables making a cosmetic care such as: preventing the loosening of the cutaneous tissue, increasing the plasticity of the cutaneous tissue, exerting an anti-wrinkle effect fighting against, or preventing the appearance of acne, exerting a depigmenting effect of the cutaneous tissue, in particular of the skin, and promoting desquamation of the cutaneous tissue (or "peeling"). Preferably, the extract contains crenulatine, or a salt or derivative thereof.
Patent GB-2402344-A (GB)
Title: Massagers having gel coverings
Inventor: BASTIA PAUL A
IPC: A61H1/00
Filed: 2002-03-28
Abstract: A massager (10) with an improved interface preferably including a housing with a massage actuator (8) positioned within the housing (12). The massage actuator is positioned in the housing so that the massaging head (16), which is attached to the housing may receive the massaging impulses created by the massage actuator. The massaging head preferably has a portion of the head covered by a gel covering (20) which is flexible to conform to the various contours of a user's body while at the same time effectively transmitting the massaging impulse to the users. The massaging head may have portions, which are not covered by the gel bed to further increase the versatility of the massager so that should the user wish to focus the massaging impulse to a specific area it may be done at the users convenience. It is envisioned that the improved interface may be used on portable handheld massagers, foot massagers (40), and various computer and/or keyboard wrist rests and mouse pad rests.
Patent GB-2418872-A (GB)
Title: A filter assembly operable with one or two filter elements
Inventor: WATTS MICHAEL JAMES
IPC: B01D27/14
Filed: 2004-10-06
Abstract: An oil filter assembly for an internal combustion engine (Fig 4, 5) is disclosed in which first and second filter members 10, 20 respectively are initially connected to a lubrication circuit of the engine to remove debris from the oil. When a predetermined event occurs, first filter 10 is removed and second filter 20 is re-attached to the lubrication circuit. The removed filter 10 is used to remove large sized debris from the oil such as metal fragments produced during manufacture and the second filter 20 is used to remove small debris such as soot from the oil. The oil flows as indicated by arrows 30 and returns to the lubrication circuit as indicated by arrows 33.
Patent GB-2416404-A (GB)
Title: Microscope objective with illumination with lower aperture
Inventor: WOLLESCHENSKY RALF
IPC: G02B21/06
Filed: 2005-05-03
Abstract: A microscope objective LZ for viewing a transparent sample in e.g a laser scanning microscope is illuminated outside the objective at least from one side at an angle with respect to the optical axis of the objective and the illumination light LS1, LS2 is focussed into the sample with a lower aperture than that of the viewing objective. The illumination light may be coupled-in via a beam splitter, preferably in the objective pupil, which beam splitter for coupling-in purposes comprises on its periphery slightly extended transmitting or reflective regions with respect to the direction of the illumination light on to the sample, but otherwise is formed substantially on the remainder of the surface so as to reflect or transmit the sample light. Mirrors R1, R2 may be planer. Light guides LF are shown.
Patent GB-2415240-A (GB)
Title: Paintball poppet valve system
Inventor: RICE JOHN RONALD
IPC: F41B11/73
Filed: 2005-06-20
Abstract: A paintball gun/marker comprising a poppet valve system 30 having an inlet chamber 1 with an inner surface and a piston/poppet 4 with body 5, having first and second ends. The piston 4 includes first and second sealing faces that engage so as to form a seal with the inner surface of the chamber when the hammer is not in contact with the piston. When actuation means acts against the first end of the piston 4, it overcomes force imparted by the biasing member 7 against piston 4 in order to disengage the first sealing surface from the associated sealing surface of the chamber. A biasing member/spring 7 acts against the second end of the piston Other elements include paintball marker body 20, breech 22, feed port 24, breech 24, bolt 26 seal face 32, end plug 34. Also disclosed are means for electronically monitoring one or more parameters of a pneumatic paintball gun, having visual, audible and vibratory devices, and an arrangement whereby paintball guns are in communication, via a data link, with a remote terminal.
Patent GB-2415775-A (GB)
Title: Louvre apparatus
Inventor: MOCHIZUKI CHIHIRO
IPC: F24F13/15
Filed: 2005-06-30
Abstract: A louvre apparatus 10 comprising a plurality of louvres 71 pivotally secured to a case (11 figs 2 and 3), the louvres 71 each having a cylindrical shaft portion 33a and a polygon shaped head portion 33c located at an end of the cylindrical shaft portion 33a, and connecting members 74 having a plurality of polygon shaped holes 44b for receiving each polygon shaped head portion 33c. Each head portion 33c is arranged to pass through each hole 44b only at predetermined positions and held in place at positions other than the predetermined positions. Each head portion 33c may be triangular, square, pentagon or hexagon shaped with each hole 44b being of a corresponding shape. Connecting members 74 simultaneously moves each louvre 71 and may also be connected to a dial (66) or valve 27 to control a flow and direction of airflow.
Patent GB-2427880-A (GB)
Title: Telescopic conservatory
Inventor: DEMOPOULOS ANDREAS
IPC: E04B1/343
Filed: 2005-07-04
Abstract: A unit comprising two internally open modules, a fixed module 1 attached to a dwelling and ground support structure 12 and a sliding module 2, supported on rollers that roll on top of rails 13, said rails being embedded into the ground support structure 12. The sliding module 2 is arranged so as to telescopically expand and contract over the fixed module 1.
Patent GB-2418386-A (GB)
Title: Utility knife having sliding blade and rocker lock
Inventor: LEVINE STEVEN R
IPC: B26B1/08
Filed: 2005-08-09
Abstract: The knife has a groove (26, figure 6) that receives a blade and slide device 24. The slider 24 includes a spring 70, housing 34 and two members 46, 50 having protrusions 54, 64 that releasably engage tabs 30 in the groove 26. A rocker 36 is attached to the slider's 24 housing 34. The rocker 36 can disengage either of the protrusions 54, 64 and thereby allow the slider 24 to move with respect to body 22. A tang (124, figure 13) in the slider 24 engages the blade 28, preferably having snap-off portions.
Patent GB-2415982-A (GB)
Title: Method of sealing connection between lateral borehole and main wellbore
Inventor: SMITH RAY C
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2003-03-06
Abstract: A method of forming a connection between first and second tubular strings (112, 120) downhole. The method comprises the steps of: installing the first tubular string (112) in a first wellbore; conveying the second tubular string (120) into the first tubular string (112); displacing the second tubular string (120) through a window (118) formed through a sidewall of the first tubular string (112); displacing a structure (132) through an opening (124) in a sidewall of the second tubular string (120) into the first tubular (112); and sealing the structure between the two tubulars (112, 120). There may be a sealing material or a bonding material between the structure and strings where they are joined; the sealing may include crimping of the structure. The structure may be sealed to a deflection device (128) within the first tubular (112).
Patent GB-2430774-A (GB)
Title: Software updating with version comparison steps
Inventor: AGARWAL PRASHANT
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2005-10-03
Abstract: The present invention provides for a method of software updating in a processor unit and comprising the step of validating replacement software serving to update the software currently in the processor unit and as compared with the current software, wherein the validation of the replacement software includes a first step at download of the software to the processor unit, and a second step conducted at a power-up (boot) stage for the processor unit and the processor unit in particular forming part of a mobile radio communications device. In particular the validation may comprise company version information of the current and replacement (updated) software. The two part validation may be under or associated with boot code control.
Patent GB-2419812-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning apparatus
Inventor: SCLAFANI ADAM C
IPC: A47L11/40
Filed: 2005-11-04
Abstract: The cleaning apparatus includes a base portion 62 for movement along the surface and a handle 64 pivotally connected to the base portion 62. The handle 64 includes a lower portion 356 and an upper portion 354 pivotally connected to the lower portion 356 with the upper portion 354 being pivoted between an upper position and a lower position. A recovery container 76 is removably mounted to one of the base portion 62 and the handle 64. A suction nozzle 134 is secured to the base portion 62 and in fluid communication with the recovery container 76. A suction source is in fluid communication with the suction nozzle 134 for generating suction to draw dirt from the surface through the suction nozzle 134 and into the recovery container 76. An adjustment mechanism 576 is operatively associated with the handle 64. The adjustment mechanism 576 adjusts the length of the handle 64 at selected lengths when the handle 64 is at the upper position. A suction hose assembly 88 fluidly connecting the suction nozzle 134 with the recovery container 76 can be provided. The suction hose assembly 88 having an upstream end detachably connected to an outlet provided in the nozzle 134 for above floor use. The length of the suction hose assembly 88 can be adjusted and the apparatus may include a liquid distribution system.
Patent GB-2420487-A (GB)
Title: Hair clipper assembly configured for attachment to a user's clothing
Inventor: MCCAMBRIDGE JAMES E
IPC: B26B13/24
Filed: 2005-11-14
Abstract: A hair clipper assembly configured for attachment to a user comprises; a battery pack <B>12</B> having a housing <B>22</B>, at least one battery, a belt clip <B>24</B> and a holster recess <B>26</B>; a holster <B>14</B> having a holster belt clip <B>16</B>; a hair clipper <B>18</B> configured to slidably fit within the holster <B>14</B> and a cord <B>20</B> connecting the clipper <B>18</B> to the battery pack <B>12</B>. The holster belt clip <B>16</B> may be configured for insertion into an opening <B>36</B> of the holster recess <B>26</B>. Also disclosed is a system for clipping hair and a hand-held clipper assembly.
Patent GB-2432268-A (GB)
Title: Discharge lamp trigger circuit
Inventor: EVEMY JEFFREY DENNIS
IPC: H05B41/00
Filed: 2005-11-12
Abstract: A trigger circuit for a xenon gas discharge lamp 10, comprises a generator 15 for generating an alternating voltage Vac, the output of the generator 15 being connected to a step-up transformer T. A capacitor C3 forms a tuned circuit with the secondary winding of the transformer T, the output of the tuned circuit being applied to the trigger terminal of the lamp 10. The generator 15 induces voltage oscillations in tuned circuit and means 16 are provided for varying the frequency of the alternating voltage Vac to vary the amplitude of the trigger output signal from the tuned circuit. The waveform envelope of the high voltage trigger output signal can thus be modulated to avoid sudden changes and to control its amplitude and duration.
Patent GB-2422179-A (GB)
Title: Chain guide
Inventor: MORI KAORI
IPC: F16H7/18
Filed: 2005-12-05
Abstract: A guide for an engine timing chain comprises a shoe 110 mounted on a guide body, and having opposed, chain-restricting, side walls 111 integrally molded with a chain-contacting shoe bottom. Each wall comprise a low portion 111a, and an outwardly stepped high portion 111b. The height of the low portion is less than the distance Pr between the connecting pins of the chain and the chain-contacting surface of the shoe bottom. The height of the high portion, however, is greater than the distance Pr between the connecting pins and the chain-contacting surface. The high portion of each wall is stepped outward sufficiently to provide a clearance X between the end of a connecting pin and the inwardly facing side of the high portion when the adjacent outer link plate of the chain is in contact with the corresponding low portion. The height H1 of the high portion, however is lower than the overall height L of the timing chain.
Patent GB-2433409-A (GB)
Title: Hand held pruning tool
Inventor: BURRELL CRAIG KENNETH
IPC: A01G5/00
Filed: 2005-12-22
Abstract: A hand held tool for removing unwanted plant material from plants comprises a metal wire with a spiralled coil end. In use the tool is drawn along the branch to remove the unwanted material. The tool is preferably used to remove buds, flowers, heads, arms, stems, stigmas, nodes and branches from hemp, roses, flowers and ornamentals.
Patent GB-2435360-A (GB)
Title: Determining motion between video images
Inventor: HEYWARD SIMON MICHOLAS
IPC: H04N5/14
Filed: 2006-02-16
Abstract: A method for determining motion between a first and second video image comprises receiving a first video image comprising a plurality of pixels, selecting a block of pixels within the first video image (48), receiving a second video image comprising a plurality of pixels, selecting at least part of the second video image to produce a search area (47), sampling the pixels of the search area in a predetermined pattern and comparing the selected block of pixels within the first video image with at least one block of the sampled pixels of the search area to determine the motion of the block of pixels between the images (44) wherein the pattern of sampled pixels varies throughout the search area. The pattern of sampled pixels may include sampling in horizontal and vertical directions. The pattern of sampled pixels may be dependent on the direction in which motion estimation is required to be most accurate. The degree of sampling may be increased at increased distances from the centre of the search area.
Patent GB-2423806-A (GB)
Title: Angled split connecting rod with projections
Inventor: GENTER DAVID P
IPC: F02F7/00
Filed: 2003-07-28
Abstract: A two-piece connecting rod that connects a reciprocating piston with a crankshaft in an internal combustion engine has a shank portion 810, a cap portion 820 and projections 830 extending from one of the shank and cap portions at attachment portions. When the shank and the cap are connected, e.g. by bolts 806 the projections mate with the lateral faces 844 on the other of the cap and shank portions with an interference fit, thereby resisting relative motion between the shank and the cap along the split-line (A' Fig 48) which may be inclined (852) to the rod axis. The projections have the same width (888 Fig. 51) in the crankshaft axial direction as the attachment portions (878). Also disclosed are a flywheel casing, an engine bracket and an air-oil separator.
Patent GB-2439312-A (GB)
Title: Protective coating for turbine components
Inventor: KAISER AXEL
IPC: F01D5/28
Filed: 2006-06-20
Abstract: A coating system 1 comprising a specially adapted layer sequence of layers including a metallic bonding layer 7, an inner ceramic layer 10 of stabilised zirconia and an outer ceramic layer 13 comprising at least 80% of a pyrochlore. The pyrochlore may be selected from Gd2Zr2O7, or Gd2Hf2O7, the inner ceramic layer may be yytrium stabilised zirconia, and the metallic bonding layer may be a cobalt or nickel based alloy. The coating system is used to protect superalloy turbine components etc.
Patent GB-2440173-A (GB)
Title: E-mail auditing system
Inventor: CORR JOHN PAUL WILLIAM PATRICK
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2006-07-18
Abstract: A system in which data is collected when users read e-mail. Preferably, the system monitors the network and file system protocols used when the messages a retrieved from a store or a client installed application or mail add-in will collect the data when the messages are retrieved from a local store. The system will preferably record all interactions between a user and e-mail messages.
Patent GB-2440728-A (GB)
Title: Printing on multilayered tape
Inventor: VANDERMEULEN KRIS
IPC: B32B29/06
Filed: 2006-07-26
Abstract: The printing substrate comprises an image receiving layer and a liner layer. The tape is mounted in a cassette and/or includes an intermediate backing layer. An image is printed onto the composite tape. The image receiving layer is then removed (delaminated) from the liner layer and cut. Preferably the printer is a direct thermal, ink transfer or ink jet printer. Preferably the liner is not cut. The method produces labels.