baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2417025-A (GB)
Title: Flow assembly for a bottled liquid dispenser
Inventor: PITTAWAY CLYDE
IPC: B67D3/00
Filed: 2004-08-14
Abstract: A replaceable flow assembly for use in a water cooler or similar bottled liquid dispenser includes a liquid reservoir 7 and a manifold 48 incorporating a bottle connector 5, 49 for releasable sealing engagement with a neck formed on an inverted bottle. The manifold is mounted on the reservoir and incorporates a first pathway for conducting liquid from a feed tube 5 to the reservoir 7, and a second pathway for conducting liquid from the reservoir to a discharge outlet 53. A third pathway within the manifold conducts atmospheric air through an air filter 28 and into the interior of the bottle through the feed tube 5 without passing through the reservoir 7. The manifold preferably also incorporates a dispense valve between the reservoir 7 and the discharge outlet 53 (e.g. in arm 52), which co-operates with a fixed valve-operating member within the dispenser.
Patent GB-2424110-A (GB)
Title: Control system for a traffic signal whereby an authorised vehicle sends its location to the signal control to change the operating mode of the traffic signal
Inventor: SCHWARZ GOTTLIEB
IPC: G08G1/087
Filed: 2004-12-09
Abstract: A system for automatic control of a traffic signal including a transmitter on a vehicle operable to send a radio communication and a traffic signal controller associated with a traffic signal and operable to change a state of the traffic signal is disclosed. The traffic signal controller has a first independently operating mode and a second controlled mode. The traffic signal controller has a receiver to receive a communication from the vehicle and a processor to switch the mode of the traffic signal controller between it's first and second modes to let the vehicle pass through area controlled by the traffic signal. The data sent includes the current location of the vehicle, eg using a global positioning system (GPS). The processor uses the location information to determine when the vehicle is approaching a zone controlled by the associated traffic signal and accordingly to issue a trigger signal to switch the mode of the traffic signal controller. The system may monitor the vehicle to detect when the vehicle passes out the zone controlled by the traffic signal. The traffic signals may also be controlled by a central traffic control station.
Patent GB-2425924-A (GB)
Title: Watermarking an audio or audio-visual signal
Inventor: GREEN IAN MCDONALD
IPC: G10L19/018
Filed: 2005-01-12
Abstract: A method of labelling an audio or audio-visual signal is described comprising inserting a watermark code. The watermark code is split into several sections, and timing information is encoded by providing a variable time delay between inserting adjacent sections of the watermark. The time delays are varied in a pattern or sequence which does not repeat over a time scale of up to a few minutes, and which remains recognisable even when a significant proportion of the watermarks are lost. The pattern or sequence is preferably not random.
Patent GB-2424109-A (GB)
Title: Graphical code sets
Inventor: SPARKS EDMUND PETER
IPC: G06K7/14
Filed: 2005-03-08
Abstract: A method of defining a set of graphical codes comprises the steps of: defining a size and shape of a two-dimensional barcode and of each element making up the bar code; defining a set comprising all possible graphical codes conforming to the definition of the size and shape of the bar code; identifying some of the bar codes as invalid codes, according to a number of predefined rules; and identifying other of the bar codes as valid codes. The predetermined rules comprise at least one of the following rules. A valid bar code may not have a row or column which consists of elements of a same value. A valid code has a predetermined number (or numbers) of elements of a particular type. A valid bar code may not be rotationally symmetrical with any other valid bar code. Each valid bar code must differ from each other valid bar code in at least a predetermined number of elements. The graphical codes may be used to retrieve further information relating to information or advertisements presented in a visible message.
Patent GB-2424143-A (GB)
Title: Prioritising messages in a communication system
Inventor: ACKERMANN-MARKES ACHIM
IPC: H04L12/58
Filed: 2005-03-10
Abstract: In a communication system where messages are sent by a sender to a recipient a method of prioritising said messages and dealing with said messages according to previously determined sender profile. Preferably sender messages are assigned to one of at least three different priority categories. The messages are phone calls, emails, SMS messages or voice mail messages. The senders profile priority may be inferred.
Patent GB-2410174-A (GB)
Title: Cup with vented bottom
Inventor: CLARK JOSEPH MARTIN
IPC: B65D83/00
Filed: 2002-11-27
Abstract: A container such as a spill-proof cup 10 has venting means 48 to admit air into it when a vacuum is created such as by drinking therefrom. The venting means are formed in a flexible elastomeric membrane 46 integrally formed (eg co-moulded) with the lower end of the container. The membrane may embrace an inwardly extending flange 34 of the bottom of the cup. The venting means 48 may comprise a circular pattern of resealable apertures serving as a pressure-actuated one-way valve. The cup body 10 may be of polypropylene and the membrane of thermoplastic elastomer. The cup may have a removable lid 24 with a drinking spout 26.
Patent GB-2413529-A (GB)
Title: Substrates incorporating security devices
Inventor: ISHERWOOD ROLAND
IPC: D21H21/44
Filed: 2005-04-29
Abstract: The invention comprises a security substrate comprising a fibrous substrate and a security device. The security device comprises an at least partially light transmissive polymeric carrier layer bearing a first security feature and the substrate being provided with a second security feature. The first and second security features are formed and located relative to each other such that, when one side of the security substrate is viewed in transmitted light the first and second security features visually combine to form a first composite image, which is not seen in reflected light.
Patent GB-2426279-A (GB)
Title: Locking apparatus comprising number generator
Inventor: WINTER IAN PAUL ROY
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2005-05-07
Abstract: A locking apparatus 3 is fitted to a container 1 comprising a door 2, and comprises a locking cylinder 5 which operates a latch 4 to secure or release the door, wherein when the door is locked an internal device generates a multi-digit number, the number being displayed in a display window 6 and stored electronically within the locking apparatus along with the date and time that the door is locked. The stored data may be downloaded from the locking apparatus via an infra-red link (7, Fig. 4) to provide evidence of when the lock was operated. The multi-digit number may be pseudo-random, such that a unique number is displayed each time the door is locked. The locking apparatus may be operated by a pre-programmed multi-digit code device. The apparatus may be used on an in-flight cabin trolley.
Patent GB-2411557-A (GB)
Title: Radio controlled power line carrier system
Inventor: BEATTIE ERIC
IPC: H04B3/54
Filed: 2003-11-25
Abstract: A radio controlled power line carrier (PLC) device (10) includes a PLC transceiver (13) and a radio (12), typically a GSM transceiver. A method of transmitting data includes wirelessly transmitting data to a device, and transmitting the received data from the device to a controlled device (26) using a PLC method. A method of prepaid metered control of services such as lighting, interactive television services, and home or personal alarm gateways includes wirelessly transmitting credit to a prepayment meter and the meter controlling the services using PLC method. In one embodiment, the radio is housed in a sealed prepayment meter, in another a coupler to a mobile phone is provided in the prepayment meter.
Patent GB-2416634-A (GB)
Title: Phase locked loop with fast locking characteristics
Inventor: JUNG SEOK-MIN
IPC: H03L7/10
Filed: 2005-07-22
Abstract: An integrated circuit device includes a fast-locking phase locked loop (PLL). The PLL includes a phase-frequency detector 220 and first and second charge pumps 230 (see 350 and 300 in figure 3) which are responsive to first (or UP) and second (or DOWN) control signals 111 and 122 generated by the phase-frequency detector. The charge pumps source current to a loop filter 240 when the UP control signal is active and sink current from the loop filter when the down signal is active. The charge pumps have different characteristics and the 1st charge pump (350 in fig 3) dominates when the output from the phase-frequency detector is below a threshold value, and the second charge pump (300 in fig 3) dominates when the phase-frequency detector output is above said threshold value, enabling fast locking of the PLL.
Patent GB-2436587-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle door with rotatable door handle
Inventor: FLEMING STEPHEN DAVID
IPC: E05B65/20
Filed: 2006-03-29
Abstract: A motor vehicle door (3, Fig. 3) comprises a handle (14, Fig. 3), the handle being rotatably connected to the door to permit the handle to rotate relative to the door as the door is opened, so as to reduce rotation of the wrist of a user. The handle may be rotatably connected directly to the door (Fig. 12), or may be rotatably connected to an actuating member which selectively releases a door latch. The actuating member may be in the form of a lever (13, Fig. 3) pivotally connected to the door, a pair of levers (53a, 53b, Fig. 5) pivotally connected to the door, or a slide member (32, Fig. 7a) slidingly connected to the door.
Patent GB-2424677-A (GB)
Title: Fluid dispenser
Inventor: GREENWAY GILLIAN MARY
IPC: B01L99/00
Filed: 2003-08-20
Abstract: A fluid dispenser comprises a compartment 27 which is adapted for holding a fluid 31 to be dispensed. The compartment 27 has a flexible wall 16. An expeller 12, such as a roller, is provided for compressing the compartment 27, by moving along the flexible wall 16 so as to dispense fluid 31 from the compartment 27 using peristalsis. A drive mechanism 13 is also provided for driving the expeller 12 at a pre-determined rate so that fluid is dispensed at a pre-determined rate. The compartment 27 is completely sealed. The compartment may include a wall which may be pierced to allow fluid to be dispensed from the compartment.
Patent GB-2432805-A (GB)
Title: Tool socket
Inventor: YEH SHU-HUI
IPC: B25B13/06
Filed: 2006-06-29
Abstract: A tool socket includes a socket head (40), a locking ball (60), and an elastic mounting ring (50). The socket head has an end portion formed with a mounting hole (41) and a periphery formed with a receiving hole (42). The locking ball is movably mounted in the receiving hole and elastically pressed by the elastic mounting ring to partially extend into the mounting hole. The elastic mounting ring may be made of plastic or rubber material integrally formed by an injection molding process so that the elastic mounting ring has a predetermined elastic feature after the injection molding process and can be used directly without needing a further working process, thereby simplifying the working process and decreasing the cost of fabrication.
Patent GB-2441362-A (GB)
Title: Suppressing power-down transients in an audio circuit
Inventor: RASHID TAHIR
IPC: H03G3/34
Filed: 2006-08-31
Abstract: The invention concerns the suppression of audible 'pop' or 'click' when switching off an audio amplifier. The invention is characterised by the use of a discharge circuit 180 for controlling the operation of a reference voltage (mid-rail) generator 13- during power-down. The reference voltage generator circuit includes a decoupling capacitor 135. The discharge control circuit 180 includes a switching device 185 controlled by a comparator 181. The comparator compares the reference (mid-rail) voltage with a sawtooth waveform from sawtooth generator 183. The output of the comparator is a pulse waveform 184 which controls the switching device 185. The pulse width of signal 184 varies as the mid-rail voltage falls (fig. 6) and thus the rate of discharge of the capacitor 135 is controlled. The exponential fall of the mid-rail voltage (fig.4) is rendered into a smooth S-shaped curve (fig.7), avoiding a sharp discontinuity at the moment of turn-off.
Patent GB-2443010-A (GB)
Title: An interactive display system
Inventor: UNSWORTH PETER
IPC: G06F3/041
Filed: 2006-10-10
Abstract: An interactive display system which is able to detect the presence of multiple remote devices proximate to the interactive surface. Also disclosed is an interactive display system which has two active areas which are associated with remote devices. Another disclosed embodiment is an interactive display system which receives inputs from at least one remote device where if the remote device selects an image and drags it to the edge of the interactive surface then the image will be displayed on the other edge of the interactive surface. Also disclosed is an interactive display system which receives inputs from at least one remote device where the position of the displayed image is dependent on the position of the remote device on the interactive surface. A further disclosed embodiment is an interactive display system which receives inputs from at least one remote device where the system is adapted to receive a predetermined sequence of movements and in response an operation is enabled. There is disclosed an interactive display system comprising an interactive surface for displaying an image and for receiving inputs from remote devices, the system being adapted to detect the presence of at least two remote devices proximate the interactive surface.
Patent GB-2433561-A (GB)
Title: Synchronising drive engagement apparatus with cushioning mechanism
Inventor: KNOWLES REGINALD
IPC: F16D23/08
Filed: 2006-12-06
Abstract: Drive engagement apparatus for engaging a driven gear 18 with a shaft 14 connected to a load. Engagement is achieved by interengaging an axially movable sleeve 19 with a dog. One of the sleeve 19 or dog is drivably connected to the gear 18 and the other to the shaft 14. Compressed air acts on a piston 21 which is engaged via a fork 22 with the sleeve 19 to effect axial movement of the sleeve 19. However, axial movement is delayed by a friction drive, which prevents engagement between the sleeve 19 and dog until the rotational speeds of those elements is synchronized. The friction drive is actuated by pressing together a plurality of friction plates 24 using the compressed air. The dog comprises an engagement unit 231 that is interengageable with the sleeve 19 and a base unit 232 that is axially movable under the air supply to activate and deactivate the friction drive. The base unit 232 and engagement unit 231 are rotatable relative to one another within a predetermined angle to adjust for misalignment between the sleeve 19 and dog during interengagement.
Patent GB-2439829-A (GB)
Title: Method and Apparatus for Mounting Distributed Buoyancy Modules on a Rigid Pipeline
Inventor: DENNIEL SYLVAIN
IPC: A44B99/00
Filed: 2007-06-29
Abstract: An apparatus and method for mounting a buoyancy module onto a rigid pipe having a clamp means. In one aspect the clamp means includes pads 2 for clamping onto the outer surface or coating of the rigid pipe, the pads 2 having teeth or serrations 3 formed thereon for gripping the outer surface of the pipe. In a second aspect, the clamp means comprises one or more coil springs (10, figures 2a and 2b) formed from a resilient material adapted to be wound around the outer circumference of the pipe. In third and fourth aspects of the invention, a method for mounting the buoyancy module onto the rigid pipe comprises the steps of reducing the outer diameter of the pipe at a location of the pipe to which a buoyancy module is to be attached, or increasing the outer diameter of the pipe at regions of the pipe adjacent either side of a location to which the buoyancy module is to be attached, and subsequently mounting a buoyancy module at such location.
Patent GB-2444356-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical linkages between rotating parts
Inventor: CORBIN GRAHAM
IPC: B62K19/32
Filed: 2007-10-01
Abstract: The invention provides pins (15C) that fit into slots (8A) for restricting rotation, relative to the handlebars, of a first bearing part (15A) and pins (15F) that fit in slots (9A) for restricting rotation, relative to the bicycle frame, of a second bearing part (15B). The aforementioned slots are formed in cylindrical guide walls not visible in Fig 5. The use of the bearing (15) avoids any twisting of Bowden cables (7A, 7B) or the like such as are used on conventional linkages and, if any grit were to find its way between the two parts (15A, 15B) of the bearing, the latter are nevertheless forced to rotate relative to each other thus avoiding seizing of the bearing. Conventional linkages between bicycle handlebar-mounted controls and rear brakes and gears are unable to accommodate unlimited rotation of the handlebars as is required on some so-called "freestyle" bicycles. The invention is not exclusively applicable to bicycles and can be used in linkages between parts of robotic machinery and other equipment.
Patent GB-2439674-A (GB)
Title: Hydrogenation product of block copolymer or sheet or film of the same
Inventor: HOSHI SUSUMU
IPC: C08K5/00
Filed: 2006-04-07
Abstract: It is intended to provide a hydrogenation product of a block copolymer which is a hydrogenation of a block copolymer having a weight ratio of an aromatic vinyl hydrocarbon to a conjugated diene of from 55/45 to 95/5, a number-average molecular weight measured by gel permeation chromatography (GPC) of from 30,000 to 500,000 and a hydrogenation ratio of 30% or more, is suitably usable in sheets and heat-shrinkable films being excellent in solvent resistance, rigidity, elongation and transparency and has well-balanced physicochemical properties, wherein the degree of blocking in the aromatic vinyl hydrocarbon contained in the hydrogenated product is from 60 to 98% by weight, the ratio of aromatic vinyl hydrocarbon polymer blocks having a molceular weight of 50,000 or less to the total aromatic vinyl hydrocarbon polymer blocks is 80% by weight or more, the ratio of aromatic vinyl hydrocarbon polymer blocks having a molecular weight of 15,000 or less is from 10 to 80% by weight and at least one peak temperature of the function tan   w  in measuring the dynamic viscoelasticity of the hydrogenation product occurs in the scope exceeding -80{C but lower than -10{C, and a composition of the hydrogenation product of the block copolymer.
Patent GB-2447713-A (GB)
Title: Flexible liquid container mounted via a suction cup
Inventor: SOTHCOTT IAN
IPC: A47K5/12
Filed: 2007-10-22
Abstract: A flexible container 1 may be a pouch or sack device filled with a liquid 2 which may be soap or the like. An extended tubular member 6 passes into the liquid. A non return valve 3 prevents liquid from returning back into the pouch. The device may be mounted via one or more suction cups 3 which may be mounted to a surface. Compressing the flexible pouch causes liquid to be forced up the tubular member 6 and out of a flexible discharge spout 6. Said suction device may be mounted above, level with or below the level of the flexible discharge spout.
Patent GB-2445230-A (GB)
Title: Dilution device
Inventor: GRAZE RUSSELL R JR
IPC: G01N1/22
Filed: 2007-12-05
Abstract: A dilution device includes an inlet port and an outlet port. The dilution device also includes a first porous conduit 112 defining an internal flow passage 115. The first porous conduit 112 has a plurality of pores that communicate between an outside region external of the first porous conduit 112 and the internal flow passage 115. The dilution device also includes a second porous conduit 130 disposed around the first porous conduit 112. The second porous conduit 130 defines a first chamber 132 peripherally about the first porous conduit 112. The second porous conduit 130 has a plurality of pores that communicate between an outside region external of the second pours conduit 130 and the first chamber 132. The dilution device further includes a housing 140 disposed around the second porous conduit 130. The housing 140 defines a second chamber 142 peripherally about the second porous conduit 130. The housing 140 has an inlet port 146 in communication with the second chamber 142. The first porous conduit 112 includes a port a172 t a first end of the first porous conduit 112 in communication with the second chamber 142.
Patent GB-2459250-A (GB)
Title: Screen Panels
Inventor: RENSBURG JACOBUS STRYDOM JANSE VAN
IPC: B07B1/46
Filed: 2008-02-15
Abstract: The invention concerns a screen panel (100) for use in vibratory screening operations. The screen panel has a rectangular bounding frame (102) and a screening surface (104) within the frame. The screening surface is formed by elongate, generally parallel, flexible screen elements (106) which are of zigzag shape in plan and which span across the frame. The zigzags of adjacent elements are out of phase with one another, and opposing zags (106.3) of adjacent elements are narrowly separated. The configuration is such that adjacent screen elements define diagonally spaced, generally rectangular screen apertures (108). The zags present generally flat, opposing surfaces (106.4).
Patent GB-2451738-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for interworking VPLS and Ethernet networks
Inventor: OULD-BRAHIM HAMID
IPC: H04L12/46
Filed: 2008-08-01
Abstract: To allow seamless interworking between an 802.1ah service instance (ISID) and a Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS) instance, the Attachment Group Identifier (AGI) value used to signal the setup of the pseudowire portion of the VPLS may carry the ISID value of an associated 802.1ah service instance. This allows the service instance to be identified end-to-end across the Ethernet and VPLS networks using the same value without modifying how the Multi Protocol Label Switch (MPLS) network operates. The VPLS network will use AGI/AII (Attachment Individual Identifier) signaling to set up pseudowires on the MPLS network, but instead of using an AGI value assigned by the MPLS network, the AGI value that is assigned will be taken from the ISID value of the Ethernet frame or from ISIDs registered by the Ethernet network. The AGI message may be given a new type value indicating that the AGI message carries a value that corresponds to the ISID value on an attached Ethernet network. Alternatively, an existing AGI message type may be used to carry the ISID value, and a second type field may be used to indicate that the AGI contains an ISID value.
Patent GB-2451042-A (GB)
Title: Reagents and methods for using human embryonic stem cells to evaluate toxicity of pharmaceutical compounds and other chemicals
Inventor: CEZAR GABRIELA G
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 2008-11-07
Abstract: The invention provides biomarker profiles of cellular metabolites and methods for screening chemical compounds including pharmaceutical agents, lead and candidate drug compounds and other chemicals using human embryonic stem cells (hESC) or lineage-specific cells produced therefrom. The inventive methods are useful for testing toxicity, particularly developmental toxicity and detecting teratogenic effects of such chemical compounds.