baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2355634-A (GB)
Title: Area division apparatus and method
Inventor: YAMADA ATSUSHI
IPC: G06T15/00
Filed: 2000-06-19
Abstract: The invention relates to an area division apparatus for dividing a target area in a two- or higher-dimensional shape into a plurality of predetermined polygonal areas. The apparatus comprises a frame area division means for dividing a portion (a frame area) of the target area adjacent to a boundary (a frame line) between the target area and an area other than said target area into a plurality of said polygonal areas so that any one of points on the frame line is included in one or more of the polygonal areas according to a predetermined rule. The apparatus also comprises an undivided area division means for dividing an undivided area in the target area not yet divided into a plurality of the polygonal areas into one or more of the polygonal areas.
Patent GB-2366790-A (GB)
Title: Tamper evident closure
Inventor: FLETCHER DAVID JOHN
IPC: B65D55/02
Filed: 2000-08-10
Abstract: A closure 4 for a container 1 comprises a bung portion 5 and a plurality of tabs 7, 8; the tabs are securable to a container 1 to which the closure 4 is fitted in use, so as to prevent the removal of the closure 4 from the container 2 without detaching at least on of the tabs 7, 8, from the container 2, or severing at least one of the tabs 7, 8, from the remainder of the closure 4. The tabs 7, 8 may be connected to the closure 4 by a readily breakable web 9, whereby the closure 4 may be removed from the container 2 by severing the web 9. The tabs 7, 8 may be secured to the container by adhesive or by a welding process, each tab 7, 8 may also have a flap (fig 2,10) to facilitate deliberate removal of the tabs 7, 8 from the surface of the container 2.
Patent GB-2356542-A (GB)
Title: Reducing video monitor/cable bandwidth without losing video performance
Inventor: BREWER JAMES ARTHUR
IPC: G09G5/00
Filed: 2000-09-20
Abstract: Reduction of video monitor/cable bandwidth is achieved without losing video performance by the compression (<B>276</B>) of display data before transmission via cable <B>272</B> to a display monitor (<B>270</B>). Decompression is performed (<B>274</B>) within the display monitor unit, the data then being displayed on the monitor screen (<B>270</B>).
Patent GB-2353455-A (GB)
Title: POS terminal with auto-updating touch panel display
Inventor: YOSHINAGA SHINICHI
IPC: G07F7/00
Filed: 1997-03-04
Abstract: A panel displaying method for an order receiving POS (Point-Of-Sales) terminal, wherein the POS terminal includes a display unit that displays a touch panel formed of plural keys operated when an order for an article from a customer is received. The method features the step of displaying on the display unit a touch panel formed of keys (touch areas) corresponding to articles changed according to time slot. Since a touch panel formed of keys corresponding to articles changed according to time slot is displayed on the display unit, the number of keys on the order entry screen can be reduced, and the screen legibility and operability can be greatly improved.
Patent GB-2359472-A (GB)
Title: Radiation inspection system
Inventor: KIM YONG-WON
IPC: G01N23/04
Filed: 2000-10-31
Abstract: In an X-ray inspection system, or the like, having a set of electronically controllable shutters which (13) are controlled to sequentially reveal images, produced by an image intensifier and (5) a camera (15). The image intensifier images are formed in response to X-ray images produced by irradiating a sample (3) from different directions. The Xray source id rotated to provide irradiation from the different direction to provide the sequential series of images.
Patent GB-2370560-A (GB)
Title: Lifting device
Inventor: PASSEY MICHAEL WILLIAM
IPC: B66F19/00
Filed: 2000-11-16
Abstract: Lifter 1 has a lifting beam 2 near to each end of which is secured an arm 4 by clamp 3 holding wheel 5. Lifter 1 has a hook (10 Figs 1 and 2) to hold an manhole cover. Manual operation of piston 9 cases lifter 1 to move between positions thereby raising beam 2 and hence any attached manhole cover to a maximum of about 0.34 metres from the ground. The pump is carried by a frame 8 to which it is pivotally connected at one end and to a sleeve 6 carried on the beam 2 at the other end. The frame is also pivotally connected at spaced locations to the sleeve 6 and is supported on a further wheel. The arrangement allows picking up manhole covers from below ground level and is easily dismountable to allow carrying in a small van.
Patent GB-2356985-A (GB)
Title: A connector arrangement with means to prevent incomplete coupling and a release mechanism
Inventor: ENDO TOMOMI
IPC: H01R13/639
Filed: 2000-11-30
Abstract: A half-fitting prevention connector 1 comprises a male connector 2 and a female connector 3. The male connector 2 includes resilient arms 9 that are able to flex sideways toward each other to allow coupling, and are able to be pushed down to allow release. The female connector 3 has tapering walls 11 to guide the arms 9 of the male connector 2. A pressing surface 15 at the front of the arms 9 pushes against a spring 10 which will urge the male connector 2 back when the connection is incomplete. When connection is complete the arms 9 will spring resiliently apart and lock behind locking surfaces 7 of the female connector 3. To release the connectors the arms 9 can be depressed below the locking surfaces 7 so that the arms slide along sloping surfaces 13.
Patent GB-2357459-A (GB)
Title: Wire wound booklet with two separate windings
Inventor: BARLOW GLYN
IPC: B42B5/10
Filed: 2000-12-18
Abstract: Booklet 20, such as a travel guide or atlas, having a cover 2,4 with a spine 3, includes two separate wire binding elements 6a,6b so as to provide an uninterrupted central portion of the spine therebetween which can be printed with the title.
Patent GB-2359998-A (GB)
Title: Multi-piece golf ball
Inventor: HAYASHI JUNJI
IPC: A63B37/00
Filed: 2001-01-30
Abstract: In a multi-piece golf ball comprising a solid core 1, an intermediate layer 2, and a cover 3, the intermediate layer and/or the cover is formed of a heated mixture having a melt index of at least 1.0 dg/min and comprising (a) an olefin-carboxylic acid random copolymer and/or an olefin-carboxylic acid-carboxylate random copolymer and/or (d) a metal ion-neutralized olefin-carboxylic acid random copolymer and/or a metal ion-neutralized olefin-carboxylic acid-carboxylate random copolymer; (b) a fatty acid or derivative having a molecular weight of at least 280; and (c) a neutralizing basic inorganic metal compound. All expressed in Shore D hardness, the intermediate layer has a hardness of 40-63, the cover has a hardness of 45-68, and they satisfy the relationship: the hardness of solid core at its center   &   the hardness of intermediate layer   &   the hardness of cover. The ball is improved in feel, control and flight performance.
Patent GB-2362369-A (GB)
Title: Novelty drinking vessel with straw
Inventor: LEI PING FAI
IPC: A47G19/22
Filed: 2001-03-20
Abstract: A drinking vessel has a cavity 2 to contain beverage and a duct 4 leading from within the cavity to a first outlet, the vessel also having a final outlet part 6 (spaced from the first outlet) to which suction can be applied by a drinker so that beverage is thus sucked through the duct 4, then along an at least partially unducted path (eg through a chamber 3) from the first outlet to and through the final outlet part 6. The entrance to the final outlet part 6 may be aligned with the outlet of the duct 4. There may be more than one duct 4 and the duct(s) may follow tortuous paths. The cavity 2 may have a vent for pressure equalisation. Electric contacts 38 in the chamber 3 may be contacted by the unducted beverage flow to complete an electronic circuit to actuate sound/light generating means in a chamber between the cavity 2 and chamber 3.
Patent GB-2376089-A (GB)
Title: Moving dial clock
Inventor: DUNNING GEORGE ERNEST
IPC: G04B45/00
Filed: 2001-06-01
Abstract: An analogue arrangement for indicating time which does not rely on the movement of hands representing the hours and minutes, comprises two circular discs of different colour, each disc having a radial slit 2. The discs are arranged coaxially, one of the discs remaining stationary while the other disc is free to rotate. The radial slit of the stationary disc is set at the 12 o'clock position so that the display gives a representation of either AM or PM. At the 12 noon or midnight position, the radial slits of both the stationary and the rotating discs share a common alignment. At this point, the leading edge of the rotating disc passes either downwards or upwards through the radial slit in the stationary disc depending on whether the rotating disc is currently above or below the stationary disc. If the leading edge moves downwards under the stationary disc, the movement of the trailing edge of the rotating disc would reveal an increasingly large segment of the stationary disc until, at the noon or midnight position, the whole of the stationary disc would be revealed and the whole of the rotating disc would be hidden. Ramps 5 on the stationary disc and raised bumps 3 on the rotating disc cause the alternate up-down movement. Minutes may be represented by a coloured spot on a transparent disc.
Patent GB-2361338-A (GB)
Title: Protocol for computer software inter-application communication
Inventor: KILKENNY CHARLES
IPC: G06F9/46
Filed: 1999-12-20
Abstract: A protocol for computer software inter-application communication and messaging is disclosed in which messaging compatibility between two application programs is established through a conversation using a protocol which comprises the initiation and negotiation of options of a pre-defined kind, the options belonging to a set of options which is expandable to cover additional options.
Patent GB-2363387-A (GB)
Title: Water-dispersible nonwoven fabrics containing temperature-sensitive or ion-sensitive polymeric binder materials and process for making such fabrics
Inventor: POMPLUN WILLIAM S
IPC: D04H1/64
Filed: 1999-12-30
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a temperature-sensitive or ion-sensitive binder composition containing at least one temperature-sensitive or ion-sensitive polymeric material. The binder composition is either (1) insoluble in water containing greater than about 0.5 weight percent monovalent ions or water having a multivalent ion concentration greater than about 200 ppm multivalent ions, and soluble in water containing less than about 0.5 weight percent monovalent ions or water having a multivalent ion concentration less than about 200 ppm multivalent ions; or (2) insoluble in water having a temperature of greater than about 30 {C, and soluble in water having a temperature of less than about 25 {C. The present invention is further directed to a water-dispersible nonwoven fabric containing the temperature-sensitive or ion-sensitive binder material, which is useful in the manufacture of flushable personal care products. A process for making water-dispersible nonwoven fabrics is also provided.
Patent GB-2369395-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle door
Inventor: QUEENER LAWRENCE A
IPC: B60J5/04
Filed: 2001-09-13
Abstract: The vehicle door comprises a carrier sub-assembly 26 and a closure sub-assembly 12 that are detachably secured to one another, with the carrier sub-assembly including a structural member supporting at least one hinge 28 and a latch 30 and the closure sub-assembly comprising an inner panel 14 and an outer panel 16. The carrier sub-assembly may further comprise an intrusion beam, which may constitute the structural member of the assembly, an armrest 38 and an inner door handle 32. A window regulator assembly 24 may be supported by the inner panel of the closure sub-assembly and the inner panel may also define a longitudinally extending recess in which the carrier sub-assembly is secured.
Patent GB-2368144-A (GB)
Title: A control system and method for shutting down an internal combustion engine
Inventor: BOGGS DAVID LEE
IPC: F02D41/00
Filed: 2001-09-13
Abstract: The shutdown of the internal combustion engine 12 is achieved by a control system (ECU) that is operative, at a time when an engine shutdown command is generated, to cause the shutting of a vapour management valve (VMV) 130 forming part of an engine evaporative emission control system and the closing an EGR valve (150) forming part of a tailpipe emission control system. After closing of the VMV and EGR valves 130 and 150, the control system is operable to disable the engine fuel injectors (160) in a manner to stop engine operation.
Patent GB-2362613-A (GB)
Title: Jack-up platform comprising a deck structure and single supporting column and method for installing such jack-up platform
Inventor: MOMMAAS CORNELIS JOHANNES
IPC: E02B17/02
Filed: 2001-01-18
Abstract: A jack-up platform comprising a deck structure, a column with a base structure and a jack-up system for moving the column and the deck structure relative to each other. The base structure comprises a base and at least three base supporting parts, while the deck structure, starting from at least three spaced coupling places, can be connected by means of tensioning means with at lest three mutually spaced connecting places on or near the base supporting parts. Before the installation the platform, floating with pulled-up column, is brought to the desired location where the base supporting parts are brought into contact with the floor and the deck structure is raised out of contact with the water. After providing the tensioning means and bringing the deck structure to working height, the tensioning means are tensioned, for instance by slightly further raising the deck structure which is then secured relative to the column.
Patent GB-2380566-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for validation of digital data to create evidence
Inventor: BERES YOLANTA
IPC: G06F21/64
Filed: 2001-10-03
Abstract: A generic evidence generation core (GEGC) (32, fig. 2) receives evidence data from an environment-specific security application 21 and performs one or more generic validating functions using available validating units, preferably including a time stamper (323), a trusted signer (324) and a cryptographic unit (325). Validation data is formed by the validating units, under the control of an evidence generation specification 314, which tailors the validating functions of the GEGC (32) according to the needs of particular evidence data. In use, the evidence generation specification 314 is selected in response to a particular evidence data supplied from the environment specific security application 21, and a policy evaluator (322) thereby determines the functions of the GEGC (32) to be applied to that evidence data. The evidence generation specification 314 is ideally written in advance using an evidence generation specification unit (31) which combines an evidence template (311) with an evidence generation policy (312) using an authoring tool (313), with input from an authoring user (20). The generated evidence, combining the evidence data and the validation data, is stored in a secure evidence store 40. The invention is stated to have particular application to banking transactions and to various legal proceedings.
Patent GB-2370075-A (GB)
Title: Scroll compressor with dual suction passages which merge into suction path
Inventor: MILLIFF TRACEY L
IPC: F04C18/02
Filed: 2001-10-09
Abstract: A scroll compressor comprising a first scroll member 22 and a second orbiting scroll member 26, each having a base and a generally spiral wrap 30, 32, and a pair of suction passages 34, 36 extending into a face of one of the scroll members. The suction passages having a component tangential to the spiral wrap of a scroll at a location at which it merges into a suction area 46, 48. The base of the second scroll member and a forward face of the first scroll member define a thrust surface 44.
Patent GB-2370573-A (GB)
Title: Poxviral vectors
Inventor: CARROLL MILES WILLIAM
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 1999-11-18
Abstract: A recombinant poxvirus vector from which at least one immune evasion gene has been deleted, which comprises a nucleic acid sequence encoding a tumour associated antigen is disclosed. Alternatively, the poxviral vector expressing the tumour associated antigen may have reduced lytic activity. In a preferred embodiment, the viral vector is replication deficient. The vector may be used to elicit an immune response, preferably a CTL response, against a tumour associated antigen in a mammal. The tumour associated antigen may be 5T4.
Patent GB-2378158-A (GB)
Title: Load transporter with circular cross section
Inventor: HUME SHAUN ALEXANDER
IPC: B62B1/18
Filed: 2002-07-31
Abstract: A load transporter comprises a first hollow body having a circular cross section, a second hollow body having a circular cross section smaller than that of the first and mounted in the first body on an axis, and a towing handle attached on the outside of the first body. The first outer body is rotatable about said axis relative to and independently of the handle and the second body so that the first outer body rotates along the ground when a force is applied to the towing handle. The bodies may be concentric spheres or cylinders. The handle may be rigidly fixed to the inner body so that they rotate together (see figures 2 and 3), or the inner body may be free to rotate about said handle so that it remains upright irrespective of the position of the handle. The outer and inner bodies may be split in two parts so as to provide access to the load carried in the inner body.
Patent GB-2393498-A (GB)
Title: Remote controller for a boiler
Inventor: O'NEILL SCOTT
IPC: G05D23/19
Filed: 2002-09-26
Abstract: A safety device 10 is connected to a combustible fuel heating boiler 12 to allow control of the operation of the boiler. A receiver 22 allows control signals to operate the boiler remotely when transmitted from a separate location. The receiver may receive RF electromagnetic signals or it may be connected directly to an electrical supply and receive signals along the cables of the supply. The control signals may command the boiler to switch on or off, to provide hot water for heating only or for hot water only or for both, or to vary the temperature of the water. A microprocessor 14 generates the control signals. A display unit 18 is arranged to display the operating status of the boiler as well as data such as boiler temperature and time to next service. An output buffer 20 in the form of one or more relays supplies the boiler with control signals from the microprocessor.
Patent GB-2394654-A (GB)
Title: Hand wash apparatus
Inventor: WARING BRIAN DENIS
IPC: G08B21/24
Filed: 2002-11-02
Abstract: A toilet door comprising a basin and a device that allows the door to be opened once the basin has been used. The user is prevented from opening the toilet door until they wash their hands. The device 6 may be a flow sensor that actuates the door opener 7 that may be overridden. The basin may have a flexible drain pipe and flexible hot and cold water supply pipes. The supply may be controlled by a button on the floor. Alternatively the basin and device may be fixed to a wall and provide an alarm to facilitate a person leaving the toilet. The basin and device may be installed on an existing door.
Patent GB-2391002-A (GB)
Title: Seat belt buckle assembly
Inventor: JANE JOAQUIM QUADRADA
IPC: B60R22/18
Filed: 2003-01-28
Abstract: A seat belt buckle assembly comprises a webbing strap 5, a buckle 10 and an end piece 1, the strap comprising a main part, a first portion 6 inserted through a slot 4 in the end piece 1 and a second portion 9 inserted through a slot in the buckle 10. One of the portions 6,9 is stitched to the main part and the other portion is stitched to the combination of the main part and the said one portion. The strap portions 6,9 are typically wider than the lengths of the slots, so side strap portions 7,11 may be folded and tucked inwards to decrease its width near the slots. The assembly method may include producing a square stitching pattern 8 to form the combination, to which the other portion is stitched, preferably using a rhombic pattern 12. The superposition produces a three layered portion and enables the buckle 10 to be positioned close to the end piece 1, which may be anchored through a bolt hole 2.
Patent GB-2384154-A (GB)
Title: Oven with cavity having turntable and heater
Inventor: COLEMAN GAVIN JOHN
IPC: H05B6/80
Filed: 2001-11-06
Abstract: An oven (2), such as a microwave oven comprises an oven cavity (6) having therein a rotatable turntable (8) for supporting one or more items (30, 32), such as food, to be heated. A radiant electric heater (10) is located above the turntable and overlies at least a major part of a substantially semi-circular portion (12) of the turntable (8), including a peripheral region (14) thereof and a central, or near central, region (16) thereof. The heater (10) incorporates at least one heating element (22) adapted and arranged (26, 28) to provide a higher power density over the peripheral region (14) of the turntable (8) than over the central, or near central, region (16) of the turntable (8).
Patent GB-2389986-A (GB)
Title: Scanner platen surround facilitating document removal
Inventor: HAAS WILLIAM ROBERT
IPC: H04N1/193
Filed: 2003-06-09
Abstract: A scanner comprises a transparent platen 56 upon which a document 64 may be positioned prior to scanning. In order to ensure that the document is easily retrievable after scanning is complete, the platen surround is provided with a shaped guide surface 98. This ensures that the leading edge of the document 66 is guided into a position in which it may be easily removed when a sideways force is applied to slide the document from the platen. The guide surface may be planar or concave.
Patent GB-2405618-A (GB)
Title: Side impact assembly for a motor vehicle door
Inventor: HALLIWELL MARTIN CHARLES
IPC: E05B65/12
Filed: 2003-09-05
Abstract: A pusher assembly 11 for a motor vehicle door (10 figure 1) is disclosed in which a side impact pusher 12 is used to connect a door latch 14 to a support 13 for an exterior door handle (9). The side impact pusher is used to assist with assembly of the latch mechanism and support to the door and then is located in a pre-defined position within the door by means of its connection to the latch and the support which are accurately secured to the door. The pusher may have an integrally formed handle 18 to assist with assembly, and a bracket 20 may be embedded in the pusher, said bracket connecting the latch and support. The side impact pusher may be made from a honeycomb plastics material which will first push an occupant away from the door and then possibly deform in the event of a side impact.
Patent GB-2406156-A (GB)
Title: Malleable pointing device
Inventor: STOVIN-BRADFORD SIMON
IPC: G06F3/0338
Filed: 2003-09-16
Abstract: A computer input device comprising two domes, a large dome 'b' forming a base and a smaller dome 'a' crowning it, either of the domes may be manipulated directionally to move the cursor and pushed to allow selections or rotated to allow scrolling, there is also provided an idle mode in which the user may manipulate the device to relieve stress without moving the cursor. The device may be configured such that only one of the domes 'a', 'b' is used to manipulate the cursor. Buttons may be provided to enable the user to make selections. The large dome 'b' may be made of a latex material, housing a silicon interior. Navigation of the cursor using the large dome 'b' may be through two relational plates 1,2, plate 1 being mobile and plate 2 being fixed, the movement of plate 1 in relation to plate 2 being transferred into cursor movements.
Patent GB-2394180-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic method for cleaning teeth
Inventor: FISHER ADARREL
IPC: A61H13/00
Filed: 2003-09-29
Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for cleaning teeth is disclosed. The method for cleaning teeth includes: applying ultrasonic waves of a first frequency through a liquid medium to the teeth for a first period of time; and applying ultrasonic waves of a second frequency through a liquid medium to the teeth for a second period of time.