baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2390494-A (GB)
Title: A monitoring circuit for determining the state of a bi-state device
Inventor: MCDAID PATRICK GERARD
IPC: B60R22/48
Filed: 2003-06-24
Abstract: A monitoring circuit 1 for monitoring the state of a bi-state device such as a hall effect sensor 2 for determining the state of a seat belt buckle of a motor vehicle comprises a regulated voltage power supply 7 for applying a five-volt supply to the sensor through a primary transistor 8 and a current sense resistor 10. A comparator 12 compares the voltage applied to the sensor with a threshold voltage reference for detecting an over current condition in the sensor. A secondary transistor 14 is responsive to the output of the comparator 12 for switching off the primary transistor 8 in the event of an over current condition in the device. A microprocessor disables the secondary transistor for a settling time period. The microprocessor 5 determines from the comparator 12 and the current sense resistor (10) an over current condition and the current being drawn by the sensor. The microprocessor may select one of four resistors R1 to R4 of a current emulating circuit for developing a current through the current emulating circuit (3) which emulates the current drawn by the sensor, and a monitoring circuit monitors the current. A seat sensor comprising a force sensitive resistor is provided for locating in the seat of a vehicle for determining the presence of an individual on the seat, and the force sensitive resistor is monitored by the microprocessor (5).
Patent GB-2393817-A (GB)
Title: A computer system comprising a host processor and a service processor
Inventor: KING JAMES EDWARD
IPC: G06F1/20
Filed: 2003-08-11
Abstract: A computer system comprises: <SL> <LI>(i) a host processor (4,6 Figure 2); and <LI>(ii) a service processor (50) for providing system management functions within the computer system. The service processor provides a signal indicative of normal operation thereof for example a voltage on a control line (82). </SL> The system includes a device that can operate under a first condition in which it is controlled in dependence of the signal from the service processor, and under a second condition, different from the first condition, when no such signal is generated by the service processor. The device may be a multiplexer (86) for routing data and commands via the service processor during normal operation and bypassing the service processor when it is detected to not be operating normally, or it may be a fan controller (58) which controls fan(s)28 speed, and drives the fans to maximum if no signal is received from the service processor. Alternatively the device may be an interface (71) for a communication port (70) that quiesces the port when no signal is received.
Patent GB-2393399-A (GB)
Title: Improved Airway Device
Inventor: NASIR MUHAMMED ASLAM
IPC: A61M16/04
Filed: 2003-08-14
Abstract: An airway device 10 for human or animal use comprising an airway tube 11 having a distal end and a proximal end 12, the distal end 13 of which is surrounded by a laryngeal cuff 14, adapted to fit anatomically over the laryngeal structure of a patient, characterised in that the device further comprises a buccal cavity stabiliser 20 located on or around the airway tube 11 between the laryngeal cuff and the proximal end of the tube, said buccal cavity stabiliser 20 being adapted to nest with the anterior aspect of the patient's tongue, the size, shape and configuration of the buccal stabiliser being adapted to prevent rotational or side-to-side movement of the airway device in use.
Patent GB-2406310-A (GB)
Title: Equipment storage and information display device for desk or table
Inventor: KAUR BALJIT
IPC: A47F7/14
Filed: 2003-09-24
Abstract: A device for the storage of equipment, for example stationery implements or eating utensils and the display of sheet material on a desk or, table. The device comprises one or more storage compartments 101 configured for storing a plurality of hand-held utensils, including in particular pens, pencils or cutlery. Positioned around the storage compartments are one or a plurality of display mounts 102 configured for mounting and displaying sheet material. The device, in use, is placed within a central position of a desk or table whereby sheet material may be mounted and displayed at the device such sheet material being visible to a plurality of individuals eg school children, positioned around the desk or table.
Patent GB-2407486-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning unit for paint rollers
Inventor: BODINGTON EDWARD ANDREW
IPC: A46B17/06
Filed: 2003-10-22
Abstract: A unit for use in cleaning a paint roller R, comprises a container 10 provided with a lid 20. Mount 12 projects upwardly from the inside-bottom of the box, and is formed along its top edge with a groove 14 to receive the handle H of the paint roller R. A water distributor 14 is mounted across one end of the container 10, adjacent its top edge, and is formed with a number of orifices along its length. A water inlet coupling 16 is mounted to the outside of the box 10, for feeding water into the distributor 14. Water jets J issue from the distributor 14 and onto rotary applicator A of the paint roller, driving the applicator A into rotation so washing paint out of the roller applicator A.
Patent GB-2408129-A (GB)
Title: User authentication via short range communication from a portable device (eg a mobile phone)
Inventor: POULAUD MARC
IPC: G06F21/42
Filed: 2003-11-14
Abstract: A user is authenticated to a computing device (PC) 2 by the transmission of 'credentials' 8 (user ID biometric etc') from a mobilephone 6 (or the like) device via a short range communication link 5 such as 'Bluetooth,' IrDa or WiFI. The user may have to input information for authentication at the mobilephone, for example the mobile phone may include a fingerprint scanner to scan the user's finger. The phone may be used to form a virtual private network.
Patent GB-2392162-A (GB)
Title: Styrene-butadiene rubber cement
Inventor: KERNS MICHAEL LESTER
IPC: B60C1/00
Filed: 2000-08-11
Abstract: A cement of living styrene-butadiene rubber which is comprised of an organic solvent and polymer chains that are derived from 1,3-butadiene and styrene, wherein the polymer chains are terminated with lithium end groups, wherein the polymer chains have a vinyl content of less than 10 percent, wherein less than 5 percent of the total quantity of repeat units derived from styrene in the polymer chains are in blocks containing five or more styrene repeat units, and wherein the molar amount of polar modifier in the cement of the living styrene-butadiene rubber is at a level of less than 20 percent of the number of moles of lithium end groups on the polymer chains of the living styrene-butadiene rubber.
Patent GB-2409971-A (GB)
Title: Foldable mattress
Inventor: GALLIVAN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A47C27/00
Filed: 2004-01-13
Abstract: A foldable mattress (301) comprising a series of mattress box segments (304, 305, 306, 307, 308) configured to be foldable between a linear arrangement configured to cushion a person in a sitting or reclining position, and a folded stack arrangement configured to support a person in a sitting position. The mattress segments are each hinged to at least one other mattress segment such that the mattress segments are foldable into and from a zigzag formation. A portable mattress set comprising a mattress case (102) and the foldable mattress (301) is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2398406-A (GB)
Title: DMA with variable bit shifter
Inventor: CHUNG MOON-KEE
IPC: G06F13/28
Filed: 2004-01-15
Abstract: An apparatus and method for transferring data stored in a memory to another memory, and an apparatus and method for shifting data by the specified number of bits at a time of transferring data and transferring the shifted data to another memory. The conventional direct memory access (DMA) device sequentially stores data from the first area of a memory address when the data is read from the first memory and the read data is stored in the second memory. Values are set in a control register of the DMA device so that the data is shifted by the specified number of bits at a time of transferring data and the shifted data is transferred in accordance with the described method. Specified data is shifted according to a predetermined value set in the control register and the shifted data is transferred to another memory.
Patent GB-2414023-A (GB)
Title: Washing machine with ozone dissolving apparatus
Inventor: DANIELS RALPH
IPC: D06F39/02
Filed: 2004-05-11
Abstract: The machine includes a mixing chamber 26 located below a drum 28. At least one sparger 34, in the form of a perforated pipe, is pointed toward the bottom of the mixing chamber. Ozone is supplied to the sparger/s via gas pipe/s 36. An ozone supply controller 24 controls ozone supply from an ozone generator 22. An oxygen generator 20 supplies the ozone generator. A drain outlet at the lowest point of the drum is connected to an aperture of the mixing chamber. A drain valve extends from the underside of the mixing chamber. Water is supplied via an inlet 32 from a supply 30. The mixing chamber may be retrofitted into existing washing machines.
Patent GB-2415649-A (GB)
Title: A corona discharge electrode assembly for an electrostatic precipitator
Inventor: HECKEL SCOTT P
IPC: B03C3/38
Filed: 2004-07-02
Abstract: A corona discharge electrode assembly 40 for an electrostatic precipitator 22 having a collector electrode 24 spaced from a discharge electrode 42 by a gap 28 to facilitate corona discharge therebetween, comprises a drum 30 with a pair of annular flanges 34, 36 axially spaced along the drum. An electrically conductive strip has a plurality of segments 44 supported by and extending between the annular flanges. The segments have a length dimension extending axially between the flanges, a height dimension extending radially relative to the drum and width dimension extending normal to the length dimension and the height dimension. The height dimension is substantially less than the length dimension and substantially greater than the width dimension. Advantageously the electrostatic precipitator is utilised in diesel engine crankcase ventilation systems.
Patent GB-2417390-A (GB)
Title: Adjusting packet transmission rate in response to retransmit information
Inventor: STURROCK OLIVER
IPC: H04L47/31
Filed: 2004-08-18
Abstract: Data packet transmission involves transmitting a plurality of data packets from said first station to a second station at a first rate of transmission. Acknowledgement data is returned from the second station to the first station to acknowledge the receipt of data packets at the second station. Data packets that are not acknowledged are retransmitted from said first station to said second station. The first station monitors retransmit information indicating how many packets are retransmitted and adjusts said rate of transmission from said first rate to a second rate in response to an output of a control procedure that receives said retransmit information as an input.
Patent GB-2407934-A (GB)
Title: Loudspeaker arrangement for a mobile telephone
Inventor: ROBINSON DANIEL
IPC: H04M1/72442
Filed: 2004-08-31
Abstract: An audio communication unit comprises at least one acoustic transducer and a housing 202 forming a posterior air volume 304, 306, 308 and/or an anterior air volume 310, 312 associated with the transducer. One or more of the air volumes 304, 306, 308, 310, 312 is provided with a multi-directional sound porting mechanism 204 for directing sound output from the acoustic transducer in substantially different, preferably diametrically opposed, directions on the housing 202. In this manner, a single polyphonic acoustic transducer is able to simulate stereo sound from an audio communication unit such as a mobile phone and reduce a need for the phone to be spatially located in a particular orientation for listening to by a user of the phone.
Patent GB-2408659-A (GB)
Title: Authentication of network users
Inventor: MURAKAMI HIDETO
IPC: G06F21/33
Filed: 2004-10-07
Abstract: A client (CT) requiring access to a server (SVA) first undergoes an authentication procedure. The client requests from the server apparatus a "challenge string". On receipt of this information the client combines it with client identification information using a hash function and sends the hashed data to the server as a password accompanying an authentication request. On receipt of the request the server performs its own hash using the generated challenge string and stored client ID details, and allows access to the server if the hashes match. The challenge string generation and hash verification functions may be carried out in separate servers (fig.7, not shown). The challenge string may be limited in the number of times it can be used or the length of time it can be used. Different challenge strings can be used for different clients.
Patent GB-2420300-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for the manufacture of a terminal for a lead-acid type accumulator and a terminal manufactured therewith
Inventor: GIBELLINI FOLCO
IPC: H01M50/564
Filed: 2004-11-17
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a lead terminal for an accumulator by plastic deformation on a cold-working apparatus that has a shaping station and at least one deformation station by shaping, at a shaping station 2, a slug that has a longitudinal extension along a longitudinal axis such as to provide base 9 and contact 8 parts for the terminal and a size commensurate with the size of the terminal end piece to be manufactured; transferring the slug to the deformation station 30; carrying out a first deformation of the slug for inner and outer shaping of its base part; and carrying out a second deformation of the slug for performing at least a further inner and outer shaping of the base part, the deformations being performed sequentially as progressive deformation steps.
Patent GB-2409547-A (GB)
Title: Data Retention in Storage Systems
Inventor: KILIAN MICHAEL
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-12-01
Abstract: A system and method are provided for retention of data on a storage system. An application program provides the storage system with data to be stored on the storage system. The application program also provides the storage system with a retention period that indicates a period of time for which the data may not be deleted. When the storage system receives a request to delete the data, it first evaluates the retention period associated with that data to determine if the retention period has expired. If the retention period has not expired, the storage system denies the request to delete the data.
Patent GB-2405337-A (GB)
Title: Inhibitor of anticancer drug side effect
Inventor: NAGATO YASUKAZU
IPC: A61K31/765
Filed: 2003-06-12
Abstract: An inhibitor of anticancer drug side effects, capable of inhibiting the side effects, such as hair loss, caused by the use of anticancer drug. In particular, an inhibitor of anticancer drug side effects comprising a mixture of cyclic and/or chain polylactic acids of 3 to 20 condensation degree.
Patent GB-2406951-A (GB)
Title: Flexible loyalty points management for gaming machines
Inventor: KAMINKOW JOSEPH E
IPC: G06Q20/34
Filed: 2003-07-30
Abstract: A disclosed a gaming machine includes an input mechanism with a non-physical contact data interface. The non-physical contact data interface may be capable of reading loyalty program data from a loyalty program instrument without contact between the loyalty program instrument and the non-physical contact data interface. The input mechanism with the non-physical contact data interface may be one of a bill validator, a bar-code reader and a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag reader. The loyalty program instrument may be a substrate including at least one of a 1-D bar-code printed on the substrate, a 2-D bar-code printed on the substrate, a symbol printed on the substrate, alpha-numeric character printed on the substrate, a RFID tag embedded in the substrate, a RFID tag printed on the substrate and combinations thereof. The loyalty program instrument may be used to store an index to a record in a database or a portable data file.
Patent GB-2424654-A (GB)
Title: Flame-retardant laminated fabrics
Inventor: WHITE ROGER GORDON
IPC: D06M23/16
Filed: 2005-04-01
Abstract: A coated fabric having a base fabric and an auxiliary layer laminated thereto, wherein the exposed face of the auxiliary layer is coated with a coating composition, preferably a flame retardant or a water-repellent, more preferably antimony trioxide. The coating composition may also comprise anti-microbial agents or anti-fungal agents. The base fabric and the auxiliary layer preferably comprise a polyester fibre and are glued together. In another aspect, a method of providing said coated fabric by application of a chemical coating composition to the opposite side of the auxiliary layer to the side in contact with the base fabric. In yet another aspect, a method of providing said coated fabric by first applying a chemical coating composition to one side of the auxiliary layer and then securing the base fabric to the other side of the auxiliary layer.
Patent GB-2413312-A (GB)
Title: Removable corner post for vehicle load bed
Inventor: NATALI GIANFRANCO
IPC: B62D33/023
Filed: 2005-04-19
Abstract: An element for connecting a mobile board to a fixed board (2, FIG 2) for bodies (3) of industrial vehicles comprises a structure (4) which can be stably attached to the fixed board (2) and/or to the bed (7) and a selective locking mechanism housed in the structure (4), allowing connection of the mobile board to the connecting element (1). The connecting element (1) has at least one seat (6, FIG 2) for a removable fixing device (5), such as a bolt, and may be attached to the fixed board (2) and/or to the bed (7) using one or more removable fixing devices (5).
Patent GB-2412169-A (GB)
Title: Method for determining vanishing temperature of petroleum product crystals and device therefor
Inventor: CLERIS HERVE
IPC: G01N25/04
Filed: 2005-04-20
Abstract: The invention concerns a method for determining the vanishing temperature of petroleum product crystals, characterized in that it comprises the following steps: introducing the sample to be analyzed in a measuring cell (4), arranged in a cryostatic chamber (1); connecting a laser emitter (6) and an associated optical receiver (7) to pass an optical beam through the sample to be analyzed and recording the light intensity received by the receiver (7); gradually lowering the temperature of the cryostatic chamber (1) then increasing it again gradually while recording the curve representing the variations in the light intensity received by the receiver (7) based on the temperature; and determining the vanishing temperature of the crystals from said curve.
Patent GB-2411503-A (GB)
Title: Neural network training data selection using memory reduced cluster analysis for field model development
Inventor: CHEN DINGDING
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2003-12-23
Abstract: A system and method for selecting a training data set from a set of multidimensional geophysical input data samples for training a model to predict target data. The input data may be data sets produced by a pulsed neutron logging tool at multiple depth points in a cases well. Target data may be responses of an open hole logging tool. The input data is divided into clusters (16, 24). Actual target data from the training well is linked to the clusters. The linked clusters are analyzed for variance, etc. and fuzzy inference (34) is used to select a portion of each cluster (36) to include in a training set. The reduced set is used to train a model, such as an artificial neural network. The trained model may then be used to produce synthetic open hole logs in response to inputs of cased hole log data.
Patent GB-2416573-A (GB)
Title: A dual clutch assembly with flywheel supported on an intermediate shaft.
Inventor: BERHAN MICHAEL
IPC: F16D21/06
Filed: 2005-07-14
Abstract: An apparatus for transmitting torque between a power source and a transmission is disclosed which includes first and second coaxial input shafts 14, 16, a housing 88, a first bearing 86 rotatably supporting the first input shaft 14 on the housing 88 and a second bearing 92 located radially between the second input shaft 16 and a support shaft 90 connected to a flywheel 32. The flywheel 32 and pressure plates 50, 52, are driveably connected to and are supported by a crankshaft 12 of an engine and have a rearward support provided by the first and second bearings 86 and 92. The flywheel is supported on a middle shaft 90 positioned between the input shafts 14, 16.
Patent GB-2416135-A (GB)
Title: A magnetic filter adapter
Inventor: ELSEGOOD STEWART D
IPC: B01D35/06
Filed: 2005-07-14
Abstract: A magnetic filter adapter 64 for removing magnetically attractable particles from a fluid, comprises an adapter body having a perforated upper portion 66 and a perforated lower portion 68, an opening passing through the perforated upper and lower portions, and a magnet 204 disposed within the adapter body. A sealing gasket 250 with raised portions forming sealing surfaces can be mounted on the perforated upper portion. Fluid may flow through the perforated upper section into the adapter body to surround the magnet before exiting though the perforated lower section. Advantageously the magnetic filter adapter is used to remove metallic particles from engine oil and can be removably attached between an oil filter cartridge and a body of a motor vehicle. Also disclosed is an attachment insert which allows removable attachment of the magnetic filter adapter to a fluid source.
Patent GB-2431469-A (GB)
Title: Pathogen diagnosis
Inventor: PETYAEV IVAN
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2005-10-19
Abstract: This invention relates to the detection of pathogens, in particular obligate intracellular microorganisms such as Chlamydia, Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma species, in blood samples, in particular in plasma and serum samples. Methods and kits of the invention may be useful in detecting pathogen infections and assessing pathogen-associated disease conditions.
Patent GB-2433136-A (GB)
Title: A method of making media files available for delivery to portable electronic devices
Inventor: JOHN PHILIP
IPC: H04N7/24
Filed: 2005-12-08
Abstract: There is described a method of making media files, for example video clips 10 available for delivery to portable electronic devices, for example mobile phones. The method comprises receiving media content as data input at an encoder 21 and encoding the media content to generate a plurality of output files 23 each having the media content. Each of the plurality of output files is specially adapted by the encoder for use with a different model of mobile phone. The plurality of output files are stored on a server 30 for downloading there from over a communications network. A user can download to a computer 40 an output file compatible with his or her mobile phone 50 and transfer the file for the computer to the mobile phone.
Patent GB-2434661-A (GB)
Title: Portable communication device with smart card functionality
Inventor: LIN YURONG
IPC: G06F21/35
Filed: 2006-01-13
Abstract: The invention provides a portable communication device 4, 6, 8 such as a mobile phone, PDA or handheld PC with smart card functionality for use in a smart card system including a host 2. The smart card functionality may be achieved by way of a virtual smart card implemented as a software application, software module or firmware in a memory of the device. The device provides at least one smart card function from authentication, data encryption, access control, secure memory and the provision of digital signatures. A software application may provide one or more smart card functions with reference to data held in a secure data store. The device may be compatible with more than one host. By using a non-dedicated device to provide smartcard functions, users no longer need to carry dedicated smart cards. Furthermore, since the device communicates 10, 12 with the host, the system does not require a smart card reader.