baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2377149-A (GB)
Title: Electronic reminders
Inventor: SELLEN ABIGAIL JANE
IPC: H04M1/72451
Filed: 2001-06-30
Abstract: A reminder system advantageously displays a digital image, which may be captured using a digital camera (<B>56</B>), associated with an event before the event is due to occur so that a user is reminded of the event. Such images may include digital photographs of people which are displayed to remind a user of that persons' birthday. Reminder images associated with events may be displayed on mobile communications apparatus (<B>50</B>), personal digital assistant, or PDA (<B>26</B>), watch (<B>28</B>) or calendar (<B>60</B>). The reminder may also be printed using a printer (<B>30</B>).
Patent GB-2369479-A (GB)
Title: Lens holder for beverage dispensers
Inventor: ROWLAND JOHN STAFFORD
IPC: G09F23/06
Filed: 2001-09-26
Abstract: A holder (1) for carrying a lens (11) and adapted, in use, to be secured to a beverage dispensing font. The holder 1 comprises a pod (3) having a rear end (2) by which it is attachable to a font, a hollow interior (23) adapted to house an illumination device and an open front end (6). A rim (12) that is attachable to, and releasable from, the front end (6) of the pod (3) by manually operable means, with a flange (13) provided on the rim, and adapted to project partially over the open front end (6). This is engageable with a perimeter area (14) of the front face (15) of a transparent or semi-transparent lens (11) adapted, in use, to be illuminated by the illumination device, and to releasably clamp a perimeter area (9) of a rear face (10) of the lens (11) against a seating surface (7). In one embodiment the seating surface 7 is provided on the pod 3. In a second embodiment the seating surface 7 is provided by a pair of pivotable cantilever arms (24, Fig 2A-C) attached to the rim 12. The arms (24) are pivotable between clamp and release positions.
Patent GB-2384572-A (GB)
Title: Optical waveguide tap with multimode interferometer(MMI)
Inventor: LAM YEE LOY
IPC: G02B6/28
Filed: 2002-01-25
Abstract: An optical tap comprises a multimode interferometer (MMI) (6); an input waveguide (1) coupled to the MMI; a first output waveguide (2) coupled to the MMI; and a second output waveguide (3) coupled to the MMI. The first and second output waveguides (2,3) overlap (d) such that unequal portions of light are coupled from the MMI into the first and second output waveguides (2,3). The input waveguide (1) and the first and second output waveguides (2,3) may have a rib structure. They may also be adiabatically tapered waveguides. The first and second output waveguides (2,3) may have different starting widths. The first output waveguide may be aligned with or offset from the optical axis of the MMI. The optical tap may be a semiconductor waveguide structure.
Patent GB-2377598-A (GB)
Title: Convolutional decoder realised as a look up table
Inventor: FERRIS GAVIN ROBERT
IPC: H03M13/41
Filed: 2002-02-19
Abstract: A received data stream comprises codewords generated by a convolutional encoder. A group of P codewords is used along with the current state of the decoder trellis as a vector to reference to access a look up table in memory. This table contains the most likely received bit for a set of received codewords and an initial decoder state. This bit is output as the decoded data bit and used to update the state of the decoder trellis. The oldest codeword is then deleted from the reference vector and a new one added before repeating the process. If the table is correctly generated the process is functionally equivalent to generating all possible Viterbi trellis and recording the most likely path through each one. The system trades off simplified processing arrangements against higher memory usage in comparison with traditional Viterbi decoders.
Patent GB-2377520-A (GB)
Title: A utility hub system
Inventor: HAYES LEONARD
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-02-22
Abstract: A hub system 1 receives data from source utility systems 2 in real time, stores it in a hub database 16, and allows controlled access by target organisations such as works contractors using web browsers 3. An output controller 17 dynamically generates outputs using tags referencing both data in the hub database 16 and presentation elements in database 18. Dynamic output logic automatically generates outputs according to the data. Documents for printing are generated in parallel with use of translation files.
Patent GB-2381736-A (GB)
Title: Cantilever support system
Inventor: LANDALE WILLIAM STENARD
IPC: A47B57/58
Filed: 2002-08-23
Abstract: A cantilever support system comprises a main supporting member <B>4</B> for supporting a cantilever support <B>6</B> by means of a wedge <B>10</B>. The wedge <B>10</B> is locatable in a channel <B>8</B> or groove in the supporting member <B>4</B> and the wedge <B>10</B> is attached to the cantilever support <B>6</B> by means of a securing means <B>30</B>. The channel <B>8</B> or track is open on one longitudinal side only and may be trapezoidal in cross-section. The securing means <B>30</B> can be elongate and can be withdrawn into the cantilever support <B>6</B> by means of a screw-thread, clamping or biasing means or a cam. The wedge <B>10</B> may be releasably secured in the channel <B>8</B>.
Patent GB-2385218-A (GB)
Title: Current supply control in a motor vehicle
Inventor: SCHENK JOACHIM
IPC: B60R16/02
Filed: 2002-10-08
Abstract: An on-board mains supply system for a motor vehicle, particularly a 42 volt supply system, comprises a plurality of loads (V1, V2, V3) each switchable by way of a respective switch (S1, S2, S3) and a generator (G) which serves for current supply of the loads. A control unit (SG) generates switching signals (s1, s2, s3) for the switches and a control signal (i), which influences an excitation current of the generator. Before issue of a switching signal (s1, s2 or s3) for the switches, the control signal (i) reducing the excitation current of the generator is produced. On the basis of this control signal (i), the current led by way of the switches is reduced. This allows use of lower-power switches. This systems may be used in addition to a vehicles 14 volt battery supply.
Patent GB-2378911-A (GB)
Title: Multi-stage filter assembly for gaseous, moist media
Inventor: PRIESS GUENTER
IPC: B01D46/00
Filed: 2001-04-12
Abstract: The invention aims to improve the degree of efficiency of a multi-stage filter assembly. To achieve this, the flow cross-section for the medium to be filtered becomes greater from stage to stage and the flow speed reduces from stage to stage.
Patent GB-2396552-A (GB)
Title: Expanding table
Inventor: FLETCHER DAVID BOARDMAN
IPC: A47B1/05
Filed: 2002-12-24
Abstract: A substantially circular table top has segments 2A-F which move radially outward while inserts 3A-F and 4 move into the gaps so created, whereby the size of the top is increased. The movements may be effected by rotating the segments and the inserts using strings or wires, or projections which engage with grooves in a disc. The segments may be spring biassed outwardly. The inserts 3 A-F also move radially to lie under the segments and over the centre insert 4 when the table is closed. As the inserts rotate to the open position they may be raised to the same level as the segments by cams, levers or a screw thread.
Patent GB-2389034-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner with interchangeable filtration apparatus
Inventor: SAMSUNG GWANGJU ELECTRONICS CO
IPC: A47L5/28
Filed: 2003-01-10
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner with an interchangeable filtration apparatus comprises a brush 10 incorporating suction means, with a cyclonic filtration device 30 and bag-type filtration device 40 interchangeably mounted thereupon. Fixing means 12, which comprise a hollow protrusion 13 with at least one fastening member 14 passing perpendicularly therethrough, are provided upon the brush to removably secure said filtration apparatus. The cyclonic device comprises a frame 310 with a handle 312, upon which is mounted a receiving member adapted to support a cyclone body. A dust collecting chamber is connected to the lower portion of the cyclone body. A grill is disposed at the air outflow of said cyclone body to prevent dust from re-entering the airstream, and comprises a plurality of overlapping louvres rotatably mounted upon longitudinal eccentric axes, enabling them to be opened by air pressure and close under their own weight. A rib restricts the degree to which said louvres open.
Patent GB-2398230-A (GB)
Title: Enclosed "one cup" tea bag infusor
Inventor: LAWLESS BRIAN THOMAS
IPC: A47G21/10
Filed: 2003-02-14
Abstract: The tea bag diffuser is an enclosed mechanism which operates on a pivot 2 system. It is made up of two plastic or stainless steel pieces 4 and 5 each of which has a handle 1 at the top for squeezing purposes. The bottom below the pivot of each piece creates an enclosed perforated chamber 3 into which the tea bag is placed At the very foot of the mechanism the system allows the pieces to pass through each other via a gated hole 6. By reversing pressure on the handles 1 the used tea bag can be released into a waste receptacle. By using the mechanism a cup of tea can be made without mess or scalding fingers.
Patent GB-2384891-A (GB)
Title: Method for forming a hashing code
Inventor: DIREEN HARRY GEORGE
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2001-09-27
Abstract: A method of forming a hashing code includes the steps of: first selecting a first linear feedback transform generator that is perfect over a first range. A maximum key length is determined next. When the maximum key length is greater than the first range for a transform, it is determined if a no collisions allowed condition exists. When the no collisions allowed condition exists, it is determined if the maximum key length is less than double the first range. When the maximum key length is less than double the first range, a first transform for a first part of a key is determined. A second transform is formed by concatenating the first transform and the second transform, wherein a first pjortion of the first-second combined transform is an address and a second portion of the first-second combined transform is a confirmer.
Patent GB-2392134-A (GB)
Title: Tool element with indicator means
Inventor: GONGOLA ANDREW G
IPC: B23D61/12
Filed: 2003-04-28
Abstract: A tool element 24 comprises a main body and an indicator positioned on the main body for indicating the position of the tool element relative to a workpiece 28. The indicator may indicate a property of the tool or workpiece, or depth into the workpiece that the tool element extends during operation. The tool element may be a reciprocating saw blade, circular saw blade (fig 8), or a drill bit (fig 10). A tool element may also be provided for use with a power tool having a guide, where the tool element comprises a main body connectable to the power tool, and an indicator on the main body for indicating the position of the guide relative to the workpiece. A method of manufacturing a tool element comprises providing a tool element, and producing an indicator on the tool element for indicating the position of the tool element relative to the workpiece.
Patent GB-2389860-A (GB)
Title: Winding former for a toroidal coil
Inventor: PRAND-STRITZKO ERNST
IPC: H01F27/32
Filed: 2003-06-20
Abstract: A winding former 1 for a toroidal coil, in particular a uniform-field coil, comprises at least two parts 2, 3, 4, 5 which are joined together by hinges 11. The parts are laid out in a straight line and a wire 9 is wound onto the parts and then the parts are joined together in a ring to form the toroidal coil. The wire 9 traverses the gaps between adjacent pans via wire contact portions b, c. The distance between the rotation axis, a, of the hinges and the longitudinal centre axes 21 of the two parts is at least equal in magnitude to the distance between the line connecting the two adjacent wire contact portions, bc, and the longitudinal centre axes, 21. This prevents the wire being stretched when the parts are rotated about the hinge into the ring shape.
Patent GB-2388999-A (GB)
Title: Transmitting opening in slide cover with rib to prevent noise leakage
Inventor: INOUE YUKINARI
IPC: H04B1/3822
Filed: 2000-04-17
Abstract: A portable radio device comprises a housing (1) having a key operation part (2) , a slide cover (4) for covering the key operation part, a microphone (3) on the housing (1) and a transmitting opening (6a) provided in the cover (4) . A first rib (8) provided on the slide cover (4) on the side of the slide cover (4) facing the microphone (3) surrounding the transmitting opening (6a) prevents noise leakage of the voice being transmitted.
Patent GB-2394296-A (GB)
Title: Antennas for long term subsurface monitoring apparatus
Inventor: CLARK BRIAN
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 2003-08-15
Abstract: An antenna structure (44) is separately and independently formed with respect to a tubular (12) adapted for long-term disposal within a wellbore. The antenna is adapted for easy and rapid deployment on the tubular. An independently formed 'partial ring section' (or arcuate shaped member) (44) contains an antenna coil (46). In one embodiment, one or more of the independently formed partial ring sections is placed on the exterior of the tubular to form a well completion. In another embodiment, a plurality of partial ring sections are coupled to a spooled cable for rapid deployment of the antennas onto a tubular in the field. Another embodiment includes partial ring sections forming an antenna with multiple coils of differing orientation to provide directional sensitivity.
Patent GB-2405187-A (GB)
Title: Dual outlet bathroom control valve
Inventor: LIN SHIH-HUNG
IPC: E03C1/042
Filed: 2003-08-18
Abstract: A control valve comprising a body of the valve 10, a guide 20 and a water temperature control unit 30, where the body is characterised by primary and secondary outlets 14, 15 being positioned "back to back"with each other. The body comprises a trough at its centre to receive the guide. The body of the valve has a hole 115 outside the trough to receive a locking bolt. The body also comprises primary and secondary supply lines 12, 13 connected through the trough. The guide 20 is a hollow insert received in the body, the guide having a disc shaped adaptor part 21 at its base, upon which there is a semi-circular locking groove 211 on the circumference of the adaptor part. The guide also bears primary and secondary pipelines 221, (231, Fig 5) on opposite sides of the guide which communicate with the primary and secondary supply lines in the body and also with upper and lower channels 201, 202 in the guide. The water control unit 30 is received in the guide, the unit comprising a casing 31 and a spindle 32, the casing comprising a leakproof ring 33 to define an upper supply area 311 and a lower supply area 312, each corresponding with the upper and lower channels in the guide respectively. Each supply area is provided with multiple water inlets 313, 314. The primary and secondary guide pipelines 221, (231, Fig 5) on the guide are interchangeably connected to the primary and secondary supply lines 12, 13 of the body. The benefit of this arrangement is to allow two outlets to be fitted into each side of one wall without having to adapt the cold and hot water supply pipework.
Patent GB-2408219-A (GB)
Title: Foam material modular toy structure
Inventor: KUO JEN-TSU
IPC: A63H33/08
Filed: 2003-11-24
Abstract: A foam material modular toy structure consisting of differently shaped solid components 1 fabricated from a foam material, wherein each solid foam component has an octagonal through-hole 11, 21 and a projecting umbrella-shaped tenon 12, 22 enabling assembly into a creative toy. Furthermore, the joints formed by umbrella-shaped tenons 12, 22 and the octagonal through-holes 11, 21 enables articulation at a range of angles and maintenance at fixed positions , with the utilization of a foam material having inherent elasticity enabling disassembly to reduce space occupancy and facilitate storage. As such, the present invention achieves the objectives of repeated creative assembly as well as lively, flexile operational performance.
Patent GB-2397485-A (GB)
Title: Cat food composition
Inventor: HALL SIMON REGINALD
IPC: A23K1/00
Filed: 2003-12-19
Abstract: A cat foodstuff has specific macronutrient content parameters. The foodstuff comprises protein providing 40-60% of the total calories in the food, carbohydrate providing up to 25% of the total calories and fat comprising 15-60% of the total calories. Preferabley no less than 50% of the calories are provided by protein, between 5 and 15% are provided by carbohydrate and no more than 30% are provided by fat. The composition ensures long-term acceptance of the foodstuff to a cat.
Patent GB-2414107-A (GB)
Title: Configurable number plate.
Inventor: ELSDON DAMIAN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G09F7/08
Filed: 2004-05-14
Abstract: A registration plate for a vehicle comprises a subdivided box with partitions for storage of tiles bearing alternative letters and numbers. Windows are provided in the box for the display of a selected letter or number which can be interchanged as required. The box may be lockable and may be hinged to a back plate which is provided with holes for mounting to the vehicle and a lid. By means of the hinge the box maybe tilted forward to allow easy access to the partitions for changing the number on the license plate. A reflective yellow background may be provided.
Patent GB-2404048-A (GB)
Title: Managing modification of configuration states of resources in a dynamic data centre
Inventor: STEPHENSON BRYAN
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2004-07-01
Abstract: A method of managing modification of configuration states of a plurality of resources of multiple types in a dynamic data center (5) is disclosed. A modification policy is created for the resources. Moreover, a new modification for a configuration state of resources of a particular type is obtained. The new modification is automatically performed to the configuration state of the resources of the particular type based on the modification policy. A resource pool (60) is utilized so that performance of the new modification to the configuration state is achieved without degrading a level of service provided by the resources of the particular type. Further, the resource pool (60) includes a plurality of available resources of multiple types.
Patent GB-2408832-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display device and driving method thereof
Inventor: PARK SU HYUN
IPC: G09G5/02
Filed: 2004-11-12
Abstract: A liquid crystal display device and a driving method thereof for preventing a color distortion phenomenon in a field-sequential driving system are disclosed. In the liquid crystal display device, a data driver (42) sequentially supplies a green data signal, a red data signal and a blue data signal to the data lines. A gate driver (44) applies a scanning pulse to gate lines. A light source (48, 52) irradiates a green light onto a liquid crystal cell during a time interval when the green data signal is maintained at the liquid crystal cell, irradiates a red light onto the liquid crystal cell during a time interval when the red data signal is maintained at the liquid crystal cell, and irradiates a blue light to the liquid crystal cell during a time interval when the blue data signal is maintained at the liquid crystal cell.
Patent GB-2424240-A (GB)
Title: Connecting device for connecting elongate articles
Inventor: ANNISON PETER
IPC: A01K27/00
Filed: 2005-03-15
Abstract: A connecting device (<B>101</B>) for connecting elongate articles (<B>1103</B>, <B>1104</B>) such as a dog leash. The connecting device comprises a pair of co-operating members <B>102A</B>, <B>102B</B>, and each one of the co-operating members comprises: an attaching means (<B>104A</B>, <B>104B</B>); a main body <B>106A</B>, <B>106B</B>; and an outwardly-extending arm <B>308A</B>, <B>308B</B>. For each co-operating member, the attaching means is configured to allow an article to be attached to it; the main body defines an open-ended cavity <B>303A</B>; and the outwardly-extending arm extends from the main body and is configured to be located within the open-ended cavity of the other co-operating member when the members are connected. In combination, the pair of co-operating members define latching means <B>309A</B>, <B>309B</B>, (<B>312A</B>), <B>312B</B> configured to releasably retain the arms when located within the open-ended cavity of the other co-operating member.
Patent GB-2426336-A (GB)
Title: SAW based torque and temperature sensor
Inventor: KALININ VICTOR ALEXANDROVICH
IPC: H01L41/22
Filed: 2005-05-20
Abstract: A contactless SAW based torque and temperature sensor includes three SAW resonators 2,3,4 mounted on a substrate made of Y+34{ cut of quartz. The first SAW 2 has its principal axis inclined at +45{ to the X-axis of the substrate, which, in use, is either aligned with or perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of a device whose torque is to be measured. The second SAW 3 has its principal axis inclined at -45{ to the X-axis of the substrate. The third SAW 4 is positioned with its principal axis inclined at an angle, preferably in the range 0 to 30 degrees, to the principal axes of both the first and second resonators so that none of the SAWs are parallel. The third SAW allows a local temperature measurement to be taken. In an alternative arrangement a fourth SAW is also provided, and the third and fourth SAWs are used to provide temperature information. The third, or third and fourth SAWs may be arranged on a substrate separate from the one on which the first and second SAWs are mounted.
Patent GB-2414832-A (GB)
Title: Circuit design
Inventor: HAMILTON ROBERT ANSON
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2005-06-01
Abstract: A development environment 61 includes a graphical design tool and a build agent 70, the graphical design tool allowing a designer to design a primary logic component of a circuit 90. The graphical design tool generates modules using a hardware description language to represent the primary logic component of the circuit. The modules include abstract references to infrastructure for the circuit. The build agent 70 synthesizes the modules into netlists and merges the netlists with a description of the infrastructure for the circuit. The infrastructure is generated in a development environment separate from the graphical design tool. The build agent 70 includes an adjuster 67 that adjusts the modules. The adjustment to the modules includes replacing the abstract references to the infrastructure with actual references utilized within the infrastructure.
Patent GB-2428554-A (GB)
Title: A safety device for footwear
Inventor: PRESS MICHAEL EDWARD
IPC: A43C7/00
Filed: 2005-07-26
Abstract: A safety device for footwear comprises a device that may be attached to both ends of a shoelace after it has been knotted to prevent the shoelace from coming loose and hanging down the side of the shoe and tripping over the wearer or attached to a footwear's Velcro (RTM) strap fastener (8, fig 5) to highlight to the wearer that the strap is loose. The device has four anchor points (2, fig 1) positioned around the circumference of the device to captivate the lace and binder located at each end of the shoelace. The device also has an opening (7, fig 2) on one side of the device to allow a Velcro (RTM) strap fastener to pass through. The device may also have a recess to accommodate various items in the body of the device such as pictures or electrical circuits for light or sound.