baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2353468-A (GB)
Title: Desk convertible to bed
Inventor: DIXON ANTONY ROBERT
IPC: A47C17/62
Filed: 2000-08-14
Abstract: A desk comprises a desk top 1 moveable relative to a supporting a base structure 2 for conversion of the desk to a bed, with the top 2 extending substantially horizontally relative to the base 2 and defining with the base 2 a substantially horizontal elongate support surface of a bed (1,5,14, fig.4). The desk may feature a first recess 6, covered by the top 2, and a second recess 7, located behind an upright wall 9 of the desk, which recesses may interconnect and accommodate and retain a mattress 11 or futon 11. The movement of the top 2 may reveal the first recess 6 and allow subsequent removal of the mattress or futon for deployment on the elongate support surface (1,5,15, fig.4). The top 2 may be pivotally mounted, directly or via a frame member 15, to the base. In an alternate embodiment the desk top may feature hinged top and bottom panels (21, 22, fig,5) which may be opened to provide the elongate support surface (fig.7) and may reveal a plastic foam sheeting 26, 27 to function as a mattress. This embodiment may further feature foldable legs (31, fig.5) and headrest/extensions (33, fig.7) and the desk top may be supported on pedestals 23, which may allow for height adjustment.
Patent GB-2357533-A (GB)
Title: Pack-off Bushing with force balancing mechanism
Inventor: GILLIS IAN
IPC: E21B23/02
Filed: 2000-12-20
Abstract: A pack-off bushing 20 for placement inside a outer conduit 28 while fluid passes through an inner conduit 34 located by the bushing 20 within the outer conduit 28. The bushing 20 includes a mandrel 22 having a mandrel passage 40 extending axially therethrough, a housing 24 carried on the mandrel 22 which is capable of axial movement relative to the mandrel 22 and a force-balancing system 26 which applies a force to the mandrel 22 in opposition to an external force applied to the mandrel 22 by the fluid passing through the inner conduit 34.
Patent GB-2355387-A (GB)
Title: Protective undergarment
Inventor: GILOH TAMAR
IPC: A41B9/12
Filed: 1999-08-05
Abstract: A protective undergarment including an integrally formed undergarment body formed of a liquid impermeable material, and an absorptive pad associated with the integrally formed undergarment body.
Patent GB-2364588-A (GB)
Title: Credit handling in an anonymous trading system
Inventor: MILLS GREGORY
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2001-01-19
Abstract: Bids and offers relating to financial instruments are input at a plurality of trading terminals and forwarded to a matching engine by market distribution means for deal execution. Each deal is subject to credit limits between the counterparties and means are provided to store credit information. Credit between the counterparties is effectively increased by netting buy and sell trades to reflect the true risk to which each party is exposed. Credit limits may be calculated in a base currency equivalent or by the currency exposure for each instrument traded. The adjustment of credit limits can be done with respect to settlement dates or pre-defined time buckets. In one embodiment the matching engine and distribution means are provided in a single broker node and the plurality of terminals on a trading floor are connected to a trading agent. In a third embodiment the credit limit storage means may be provided on the trading agent node.
Patent GB-2372850-A (GB)
Title: Computer network
Inventor: BROWN BARRY ALLEN THOMAS
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2001-03-02
Abstract: A method of operating a computer network (1) comprising a server (2) and a plurality of personal computers (3a, 3b, 3c), the method comprising running a program on each of the personal computers (3a, 3b, 3c) which is operative to locate on the hard drives thereof files or references thereto of a predetermined type and upload details thereof to the server (2) of any located files of the predetermined type. The details may be of files which were accessed by a computer but which are stored remotely of the computer. The inventive method is particularly advantageous in that it allows a community system to be established using a network such as the Internet whereby users of the system are able to exchange information about musical tastes via the server. Thus the server could store details of users' music collection listings which are stored on their hard drives in MP3 format and then uploaded to the server. The invention further provides for allowing a user of the system to control who may have access to his listing which is stored on the server (2). The inventive method also finds application for other types of digital media resources which are stored in a particular format.
Patent GB-2357639-A (GB)
Title: Modular instrument panel system
Inventor: PRATT ROSS GREGORY
IPC: H02B1/04
Filed: 1999-09-22
Abstract: A modular electrical fitting suitable for the instrument panel of a motor boat has a plastic housing (8, 9, 10), having a rectangular foot print, with each side having a shaped upper edge, and a connection cavity (11) positioned in the uppermost portion of each side edge, so that the modular unit (8, 9, 10) can be connected together by means of a resilient joining device (13), which can be pushed in place to physically connect two of the modular units together.
Patent GB-2361776-A (GB)
Title: Hollow waveguide with dielectric layer
Inventor: MIYAGI MITSUNOBU
IPC: G02B6/032
Filed: 1997-12-17
Abstract: A solution of a cyclic olefin polymer is introduced into a metallic pipe 2 to deposit the solution onto the whole inner wall of the metallic pipe followed by heat treatment at a high temperature to dry and solidify the solution, thereby forming a dielectric layer 3A. Thus, a metallic hollow waveguide 1 is prepared which comprises a metallic pipe, a dielectric layer provided on the inner wall of the pipe, and a hollow region defined by the inner wall of the dielectric layer. The polymer may be prepared from norbornene, dicyclopentadiene or tetracyclododecene. The waveguide may have a metallic layer of gold, silver, molybdenum or nickel.
Patent GB-2374147-A (GB)
Title: Method for monitoring the performance of an electromechanical machine
Inventor: ROBERTSON ANGUS
IPC: G05B23/02
Filed: 2001-04-03
Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring the performance of an electromechanical machine to warn of a malfunction of the machine takes initial simultaneous measurements of a plurality of parameters characterising the electromechanical behaviour of the machine during the normal operation of the machine, where each parameter characterises a different aspect of the electromechanical behaviour of the machine. The measurements are used to determine and store parameter limits. Simultaneous measurements of the plurality of parameters characterising the electromechanical behaviour of the machine are taken during a monitoring period. The measurements taken during the monitoring period are compared with the stored parameter limits and if they are outside a predetermined normal range of the stored parameter limits, the measurements are stored and an output signal is generated. Optionally the operation of the machine may be modified based on the output signal.
Patent GB-2361879-A (GB)
Title: Rotating device for continuously filtering a liquid
Inventor: BERTOLOTTI GERARD
IPC: B01D24/46
Filed: 2001-04-11
Abstract: The device has a cylindrical drum 16 rotated by a drive system 22 and a plurality of axially disposed filtering elements 60 that form part of the cylindrical wall 16b of the drum. The filtering elements are each connected to a process conduit 62. An axial opening 16e in the wall of the drum allows access for a system 28 to supply the liquid to be filtered. The cake produced by the filter is evacuated by a pipe 30 and collecting hopper 36 while the filtrate is evacuated by a further system of pipes (34, figure 4). A hydraulic assembly with a pulsed compressed air supply 64 and pipes 65, 66 forces the passage of liquid through the filtering elements. The assembly is adapted to communicate with the process conduits by a connecting system (40, figure 1) to allow an angular distribution of the operations effected by the device.
Patent GB-2361411-A (GB)
Title: Convertible hat and pack apparatus
Inventor: CONNER WILLIAM PAUL
IPC: A42B1/22
Filed: 1999-11-30
Abstract: A combination hat and pack apparatus (1) that can be used as a cap (14) or fanny pack (15). In a cap configuration, the apparatus (1) is defined by a concave portion (2) forming a hat and a brim portion (4) having a brim of a cap. An elastic belt (12) enables the apparatus (1) to be secured around one's waist when the apparatus (1) is configured as a fanny pack (15). A plurality of belt loops or belt receiving slits (13) on an outside surface of the concave portion (2) retain the belt (12) in a fixed position when the apparatus (1) is configured as a cap (14). A zipper fastener (11) on the concave portion edge (7) and a peripheral edge (6) of the brim portion selectively attaches the brim (4) to the concave portion (2) to form a fanny pack (15).
Patent GB-2361379-A (GB)
Title: Noise reducing headsets
Inventor: RAFAELY BOAZ
IPC: H04R5/033
Filed: 1999-12-10
Abstract: In order to reduce the noise reaching the user's ears a headset shell is connected to a vibration actuator, the vibrations of which are controlled to reduce the net vibration of the headset shell. The vibration actuator can be a piezo-electric actuator, (Figures 45, 46), or an electro-mechanical actuator. The vibration actuator may be connected directly to the body of the shell, or it may be positioned between the periphery of the shell and an annular cushion, (figure 53), or it may be mounted on a headband, (Figure 54). The controller for the vibration actuator may utilise a feedback signal from a vibration sensor positioned on the headset shell and/or a feedback signal from a microphone positioned in the cavity of the headset shell. In addition a feedforward reference signal from a sound sensor external to the shell may be employed.
Patent GB-2369890-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic induction well logging
Inventor: MINERBO GERALD N
IPC: G01V3/28
Filed: 2001-07-13
Abstract: An induction logging instrument 20 includes at least one induction transmitter 26 arranged as an axial magnetic dipole and at least one differential axial magnetic dipole receiver disposed at a selected axial distance from the at least one induction transmitter. In one embodiment, the receiver includes a pair of coils 32, 34, each wound on an axis substantially parallel to an axis of the instrument. Each of the coil axes is displaced from the instrument axis by a substantially equal lateral distance in opposite directions. Each of the pair of coils is disposed at substantially the same axial position along the instrument, and the coils are interconnected in inverse series. In another embodiment, (figure 4B), the receiver includes two pairs of coils, each wound on an axis substantially parallel to the axis of the instrument. Each of the coil axes in each pair is displaced from the instrument axis by a substantially equal lateral distance in opposed directions. The pairs are substantially orthogonal to each other. Each of the coils is disposed at substantially the same axial position along the instrument, and the coils in each pair are connected to circuits adapted to determine a difference between signals induced in each of the coils. Determination of the difference between signals induced in the coils of a pair along with signals indicative of instrument orientation allows determination of azimuthal variations in formation conductivity, knowledge of which may be useful e.g. in geosteering of deviated boreholes.
Patent GB-2370433-A (GB)
Title: Leakage current cancellation device
Inventor: BURBA JOSEPH CARL
IPC: B60L3/00
Filed: 2001-08-02
Abstract: A system 20 and method for cancelling a leakage current uses line voltages L1, L2 that are out of phase with each other to produce a counter leakage potential that cancels leakage current. In one embodiment of the invention, the actual potential of the phases is measured and used to determine the counter potential that is to be applied to the line voltage (L1 or L2) that is generating the leakage current. The counter potential may be applied to the appropriate line voltage by way of a transistor circuit Q1, Q2. The transistor circuit may be controlled through standard electronic circuitry 28, or by way of a microprocessor device (32, fig.3). A differential transformer 24 may be used to sense the leakage current. The invention is particularly suitable for cancelling leakage current during charging of a hybrid-electric vehicle.
Patent GB-2379347-A (GB)
Title: Replay optics for holographic displays
Inventor: PAYNE DOUGLAS
IPC: G03H1/22
Filed: 2001-08-30
Abstract: A holographic display comprises a spatial light modulator 2, SLM, arranged to display one or more sets of tiled holographic images, and illuminating means 11 for illuminating a surface of the SLM. Replay means 9 are provided for focusing light reflected from the SLM surface to present a three dimensional image. The illuminating means 11 comprises a light source appearing substantially at a DC spot position 10 of the replay means.
Patent GB-2363198-A (GB)
Title: Device for sampling liquids
Inventor: WARD WARREN
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2000-03-10
Abstract: The specification discloses a device for sampling liquids, especially blood. The device includes a first side (1), a second side (2) secured to the first side at a corresponding end of each side, and a piece of absorbent material (3) secured between each side. The first and second sides have fold lines (5) adjacent to the corresponding end of each side so that each may be folded back to an open position to form a handle and expose the absorbent material. The device may then be returned to a closed position in which the absorbent material is substantially enclosed by the first and second sides.
Patent GB-2362642-A (GB)
Title: A soil conditioner and slow release bio-pesticidal and fertilizer composition
Inventor: HOMAN JOE
IPC: C05F11/00
Filed: 2000-02-04
Abstract: This invention relates to a soil conditioner, slow release bio-pesticide and bio-fertilizer composition. This is produced by admixing coir pith having 20 % moisture with powdered neem cake upto 20 % by its weight. The mixture is compressed and shaped as desired. The high rate of absorbency and slow decomposing property of coir pith enhances the slow release of bio-fertilizers and pesticides into the soil. The micro sponges of the coir pith absorbs about 900 times its volume of water during rainy season which is released slowly during dry conditions along with the decomposed products.
Patent GB-2381131-A (GB)
Title: Connector cover with gel air escape
Inventor: SHIMIRAK GERALD-LEU
IPC: H01R13/52
Filed: 2001-10-16
Abstract: A telecommunications connector comprises a base unit with a socket 12 and a module unit 14 insertable into the socket, and a cover 20 over the mating portion, a concave recess 40 defined in the cover, an aperture 42 formed in the cover so as to allow fluid communication between the recess 40 and the socket 12, and a quality of gel 44 deposited in the recess covering the aperture 42. As the module 14 is inserted into the socket 12, air is compressed until the pressure is sufficient to break through the gel 44. When this happens, a leak path is momentarily formed in the gel 44 through which the air can escape. The gel 44 then re-seals and provides protection against the environment. An important advantage is that the gel 44 opens and closes with a sudden noise which can serve to confirm that the module has been inserted sufficiently. Another is that having expelled the air from the socket 12 on inserting the module, removal of the module 14 requires the formation of a vacuum or low pressure within the socket 12, beneath the module 14. This requires a slightly greater force than otherwise and thus accidental loss of the module is inhibited. This effect can be accentuated by locating the gel 44 on the outer side of the cover 20, in which case external pressure such as water will reinforce the seal. Suitable gels 44 are thermoplastic or silicone gels which are usually conformal.
Patent GB-2381950-A (GB)
Title: Field effect based photodetector array responsivity control
Inventor: LAM YEE LOY
IPC: H01L27/144
Filed: 2001-11-06
Abstract: The invention provides an optical detector comprising an array of photodiodes and means for applying a separate electrical bias to each photodiode. In use, the bias induces a change in the bandgap energy and a corresponding change in the optical absorption spectrum of the photodiode, thereby permitting independent control of the spectral response of each photodiode in the array. In this way a very accurate flat responsivity across all wavelengths can be achieved.
Patent GB-2381776-A (GB)
Title: Baby seat converter
Inventor: WELMAN KAREN
IPC: B62B7/06
Filed: 2001-11-10
Abstract: That clamps via clamped connections and locking support bars to an existing universal car baby seat. The converter is equipped with: folding down lockable wheels with brakes having casters on the front wheels, and a telescopic handle capable of being locked as various angles to ensure a comfortable pushing height. The wheels and handle can be folded in so that the converter can remain attached to the seat during the seats use in a car.
Patent GB-2375258-A (GB)
Title: Real-time transcription correction system
Inventor: ENGELKE ROBERT M
IPC: H04M1/724
Filed: 2002-02-19
Abstract: An editing system for real-time remote transcription, such as may be used by a deaf person 14, displays transcribed text on a screen 48 prior to transmission so that a human call assistant 40 may identify words being held in a buffer by their spatial location on the screen to initiate a correction of those words either through speech or text entry. Speed of throughput of words through the buffer may be controlled according to the skill of the assistant, absolute transcription error rate or preferred transcription error set via the deaf person's terminal 22. Both the conversation voice and transcript text may be transmitted to terminal 22. The assistant re-voices the incoming speech into a speech-to-text processor 44, trained to recognise his voice, and to aid the assistant, the incoming speech may be buffered by a digital recorder 19 so that it may be stopped, started and replayed (eg via use of a footpedal 96) during the re-voicing and editing process. Recorded speech may be compressed by reducing the length of silence intervals between words, such reduction being performed according to the remaining space in the buffer. Selection of words to be editing may be performed via a touch screen.
Patent GB-2382922-A (GB)
Title: Spray-forming a metal shield layer for a SAW chip
Inventor: PARK CHAN WANG
IPC: H01L23/29
Filed: 2002-04-03
Abstract: The method for fabricating a surface acoustic wave filter chip package comprises the steps of mounting the surface acoustic wave filter chip 13 on a substrate 12; forming a underfill 16 in a space between the substrate and the surface acoustic wave filter chip; forming a metal shield layer on an whole outer wall of the surface acoustic wave filter chip by using a spray process; and molding resins 22 on the metal shield layer. The method has advantages in that a fillet forming step (fig 1d) for improving a step-coverage is removed. By forming a metal shield layer from a conductive epoxy with the use of a spray nozzle a one-ply metal shield layer is formed without an additional metal layer for preventing oxidation of the metal layer by forming an exterior of the SAW filter chip package with the use of a top molding process, and that a structurally stable SAW filter package can be fabricated.
Patent GB-2380989-A (GB)
Title: Beverage dispensing font and pipe cassette
Inventor: WILDGOOSE JONATHAN NIGEL
IPC: B67D1/06
Filed: 2002-04-19
Abstract: A beverage dispensing font has a one or two piece removable section e.g at its rear, for the insertion of a pre-assembled pipe cassette 1. The cassette comprises beverage delivery 6, coolant feed 5 and return 8 pipes encased in semi-rigid, synthetic plastics thermal insulation foam 4. Tails 7 protrude from the cassette for attachment to taps. The cassette has a shape corresponding to the font into which it is to fit e.g. having upright 3 and transverse 2 portions to fit a T shaped font. Simplifies font assembly as threading of pipes through a font is eliminated.
Patent GB-2379149-A (GB)
Title: Display controller including display address generator
Inventor: KOJIMA KIPPEI
IPC: G09G3/36
Filed: 2002-06-19
Abstract: A color data signal (DATA) and a control signal (CTL) are supplied from a central processor to a display controller (2), and an address conversion parameter included in the control signal (CTL) is stored in a control register (5). In accordance with the address conversion parameter, display address generating means (6) performs address conversion to generate a display address, and in accordance with the display address, the color data signal (DATA) is stored in a primary storage means (7). Thereafter, an image signal is outputted via image signal outputting means (8) to a display panel. This makes it possible to provide the display controller which can reduce a mounting area and power consumption and reduce the Processing load on the central processor which performs processing for editing image data.
Patent GB-2389915-A (GB)
Title: Optic fibre with cladding region having rotational symmetry
Inventor: MANGAN BRIAN JOSEPH
IPC: G02B6/02
Filed: 2002-06-20
Abstract: An optical fibre (10), comprises a core region (40) and a first cladding region that, in a transverse cross-section of the fibre (10), is adjacent to and surrounds the core region (40). The first cladding region comprises a plurality of elongate elements (50,60) embedded in a matrix material (20). There is an azimuthal variation around the core region (40) of the elongate elements (50,60), and/or of the matrix material (20), in the first cladding region, such that the first cladding region has n-fold rotational symmetry, where n is at least 3. There may also be a second cladding layer (30), surrounding the first cladding region, but in which there is no azimuthal variation.
Patent GB-2379825-A (GB)
Title: Method for aligning a spatial array of pattern pieces in work material
Inventor: RAPOZA THOMAS
IPC: B26D5/00
Filed: 2002-08-05
Abstract: In a method for aligning a spatial array of pattern pieces comprising a marker a work material processing apparatus (10) defining a support surface (14) adapted to carry work material is provided and at least one layer of work material (26) is spread thereon. Images of said work material (26) at a reference point and match point are captured and superimposed over one another, these superimposed images being projected onto a display (30). One of said images of said work material (26) at said reference point and said image of said work material at said match point is moved relative to the other to substantially align the images. The position of a matching pattern piece (36) contained within the marker is then moved in accordance with the amount the images were moved relative to one another to align the pattern of the work material (26) within a boundary defined by the matching pattern piece (36) with that defined by the reference pattern piece (34).