baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2355100-A (GB)
Title: Address area extraction
Inventor: TAKAHASHI HIROYASU
IPC: G06V30/40
Filed: 2000-10-04
Abstract: An area extraction method: extracts connected components having a predetermined size from an input image; divides the input image into small areas assuming that the small areas are mesh images having a predetermined size; determines a corresponding mesh image to which the extracted connected components belong; and extracts a specific area from the pixel's connection state of the corresponding mesh image to which it is determined the connected components belong.
Patent GB-2358318-A (GB)
Title: Folding portable telephone and video game apparatus
Inventor: NAGASAWA NAOKAZU
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 2000-11-01
Abstract: A first display 4 is provided on the outer surface of the first case body 1. Near the first display 4 are provided a call start button 5a, a call release button 5b, a clear button 6 and a so-called navigation key 7 comprising arrow keys for scrolling in four directions and a center key for selecting and determining target information. When the portable telephone is used as a pocket video game machine, the call start button 5a is used as a so-called B button for a pocket game, the call release button 5b as a so-called start S button, and the clear button as a so-called A button. On the inner surface of the first case body is provided the second display 8 on the side of which is provided a retractable antenna 9.
Patent GB-2368709-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for identifying tokens
Inventor: LEE WANTE
IPC: G07F1/06
Filed: 2000-11-02
Abstract: A method for identifying a token includes the steps of sensing characteristics of the token, e.g. arcuate slots (21, fig 5), generating a digital signal corresponding to the characteristics of the token, and comparing the generated digital signal with a pre-stored digital sequence in a comparator. The apparatus includes a sensor 1 with multiple sensing elements 110 arranged in a cross-shape 121.
Patent GB-2358659-A (GB)
Title: Window shield for vehicle body
Inventor: GRAY NIGEL JOHN
IPC: B60R25/01
Filed: 1999-10-01
Abstract: A secondary panel (12) is arranged such that it is in a non-operational position when the vehicle to which it is fitted is moving or operating normally, and may be moved into a security position adjacent window (11) when the vehicle is empty and locked to provide much greater resistance to unauthorised entry.
Patent GB-2364503-A (GB)
Title: Compositions comprising a polyvalent cation source and a partially digestible lipid and/or a non-digestible lipid
Inventor: JANDACEK RONALD JAMES
IPC: A23L25/10
Filed: 2001-05-04
Abstract: Compositions comprising a polyvalent cation source and a partially digestible lipid and/or a non-digestible lipid wherein a single serving, a 100 calorie reference serving or a 30 g reference serving of the composition comprises sufficient cation source to provide at least 50 mg of the polyvalent cation. The polyvalent cation may be a calcium cation and the source of the polyvalent cation may be calcium carbonate or calcium citrate malate. The non-digestible lipid may be a polyol fatty acid polyester such as olestra. The compositions may be in the form of foodstuffs such as cookies, crackers, potato crisps, peanut butter, cheese spreads or dairy beverages. Compositions comprising a polyvalent cation or a source of a polyvalent cation and a non-digestible fat or a source of a non-digestible fat may be used to reduce blood cholesterol, treat heart disease such as hypercholesterolaemia or hypertension or treat complications associated with diabetes.
Patent GB-2362697-A (GB)
Title: Cryogenic fluid transfer and storage
Inventor: ROBBIE MARK JOHN
IPC: F16L11/12
Filed: 2001-05-14
Abstract: Cryogenic fluid is transferred through a flexible conduit having a wall formed of a first layer 12 of a porous polymeric material and a second layer 14 formed of an impermeable material. A plurality of porous polymeric layers 12 and/or impermeable layers 14 may be provided. The porous polymeric material may be PTFE, and the impermeable material may be PTFE, a copolymer of hexafluoroproplylene and tetrafluoroethyelene, or a copolymer of tetrafluoroethylene and perfluoropropyl vinyl ether (PFA). A storage vessel having the same general structure as the conduit is also claimed.
Patent GB-2376132-A (GB)
Title: Helical antenna inside insulating cylinder
Inventor: GANESHMOORTHY DAVID
IPC: H01Q11/10
Filed: 2001-06-01
Abstract: A generally symmetrical antenna with a longitudinal axis has a feed point at one end and an attachment point at the other. The feed point and attachment point may have similar geometries. The attachment point may allow the antenna to fix to a circuit board. A hollow insulating member, preferably a cylinder, extends from the feed point to the attachment point. A conducting element fits inside the member and extends from one end to the other. The conducting element may be straight, helical or meandering in nature.
Patent GB-2376441-A (GB)
Title: Felt-tip pens holder
Inventor: YAFEI NASSER
IPC: A45C11/36
Filed: 2001-06-15
Abstract: A multipurpose felt-tip pens holder. The body 1 comprises a flat, flexible sheet with creases 2, 3, holes 11a, 11b, 11c and cuts 7, 9 enabling it to transform from a flat structure to either a three-dimensional display stand (fig 4) or a case (fig 2) which prevents the lids 12 getting lost. Preferably integral holding rings are cut out of the body in alignment to hold the pens 13 and lids 12 in place. The body creases may allow the holder to fold into a stand, or roll-up into a tubular form. The stand may incorporate an elastic band 5 which applies pressure and holds it in a bent, triangular form. The case may be held in a rolled-up form with an elastic band 5 secured around attachment hooks 6. May prevent felt-tip pens drying out when the lids are lost.
Patent GB-2363824-A (GB)
Title: Portable security container
Inventor: CARLEY NIGEL
IPC: E05B47/00
Filed: 1999-12-22
Abstract: A portable security container comprising an enclosure (10) having an openable lid member (12); securing means (19) operable temporarily to secure said enclosure to another article or structure; at least one locking means (28) for locking said lid member in a closed position and said securing means in an operative condition; and electrically operable means (34-36) for releasing said locking means.
Patent GB-2370663-A (GB)
Title: Method for redirecting the source of a data object displayed in an HTML document.
Inventor: GAUTHIER MATTHEW CHARLES
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2001-07-20
Abstract: The invention is a method for Web authors to include a redirection tag in an HTML data object tag that redirects an application program to an alternative source file that stores underlying data associated with an HTML data object that a user has selected to import into the application program. Typically, HTML data objects in Web page are stored in HTML format. However, when a user selects an HTML object to import, they generally expect to import the data in the format that it was originally created in, such as XML. The redirection tag "redirects" the application program to an alternative source file where the underlying data is stored in a rich format, such as XML. The application program then imports the underlying data of the HTML data object from the alternative source file.
Patent GB-2367638-A (GB)
Title: System for controlling the running of an assembly carrying vehicle.
Inventor: UNOSE NORIYUKI
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 2000-07-27
Abstract: The system includes a control apparatus (100) a plurality of access points 201 to 206 connected with the control apparatus and a plurality of assembly carrying vehicles 300 which follow an orbit 400, provided for the assembly carrying vehicles. Each of the access points transmits a signal, and each of the assembly carrying vehicles communicates with the control system through one of the access points. The assembly carrying vehicle determines the electric field intensity level of the signal from the access point through which it is currently communicating and, if that signal is below a predetermined threshold intensity level, selects as the next access point through which it will communicate, the access point with the maximum field intensity. The vehicle includes a high speed roaming table in which the next access points through which the vehicle should communicate are stored, and has a control unit which selects the next access point from the table.
Patent GB-2362899-A (GB)
Title: Mining Support Crib
Inventor: SHARP DENNIS ALLEN
IPC: E21D15/04
Filed: 2000-03-06
Abstract: The invention herein described relates to a crib support system comprising a plurality of crib members each member consisting of a main body part including a plurality of members which would join theretogether and interlocking part comprising a plurality of block members which are joined to said main body part so that spaces are provided between same whereby said spaces can be used to interlock adjacent members when positioned next to each other. The invention is for use in supporting mine tunnels and/or other subterranean excavations.
Patent GB-2370950-A (GB)
Title: Portable communication device with automatic registering of caller's identification signal
Inventor: KUITA TAKEHIKO
IPC: H04W8/20
Filed: 2001-10-08
Abstract: A portable communication device carries out communication over a radio channel comprises a receiver for receiving communication data together with a caller identification signal and a registration section for automatically registering the caller identification signal. The device can distinguish, preferably using a control section between the data signal and identification signal. Preferably the identification signal is received in a pause period of the data and the control section detects the pause and stores the identification signal in the registration section. The device may also send identification signals when transmitting using a voice signal detection unit which can detect pauses in speech and transmit the identification code in these periods. The detected identification signal may be compared to those within the register, which may then be updated if necessary, and include a directory number and mail address.
Patent GB-2364166-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for thermally writing servo patterns on magnetic media
Inventor: SACKS ALEXEI H
IPC: G11B5/596
Filed: 1999-12-23
Abstract: A method (200) and apparatus (300) for thermally writing a magnetic servo pattern (150, 270, 400, 500, 600, 650, 700) on a magnetic disc medium (204, 314, 670) prior to assembling the medium (204, 314, 670) in a disc drive (100) are provided in which the medium (204, 314, 670) is first magnetized in a uniform magnetization direction (206, 408). A plurality of magnetic domains (220, 250, 252, 272, 410-414, 501-503, 602, 604, 651-653, 710-712) are then thermally written on the medium (204, 314, 670), on magnetic domain at a time, by individually heating each magnetic domain with a light beam (212, 312, 672) while exposing the magnetic domain to a magnetic field (209, 674). The magnetic field (209, 674) has an orientation (216, 415) that is opposite to the uniform magnetization direction (206, 408). The light beam (212, 312, 672) forms an illumination pattern (214, 678) on the medium (204, 314, 670) having a shape that at least partially defines a boundary of each magnetic domain (220, 250, 252, 272, 410-414, 501-503, 602, 604,651-653, 710-712).
Patent GB-2373672-A (GB)
Title: Selection of a candidate peripheral device
Inventor: SIMPSON SHELL S
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2001-11-30
Abstract: A method (300) and apparatus (210) to select a peripheral (210) for use with a computer (110). The method (300) comprises the following steps: identifying a network switch (130) to which the computer (110) is connected; determining all peripherals connected to the network switch (130); and choosing one of the determined peripherals according to a predetermined criteria. According to the predetermined criteria, if the number of predetermined peripherals is one, then the predetermined peripheral is chosen; if the number of predetermined peripherals is more than a predetermined number, then none of the predetermined peripherals is chosen; if the number of predetermined peripherals is less than a predetermined number, then one of the predetermined peripherals is chosen. Optionally, the method (300) also reads a connection table (240) in the network switch (130). The apparatus (210) comprises a network switch identification module (410), a peripheral determination agent (430) and a peripheral selection logic (440). The peripheral determination agent (430) is connected to the network switch identification module (410). The peripheral selection logic (420) is connected to the peripheral determination agent (430). Optionally, the apparatus (210) also comprises a switch connection table reader (420), connected to the peripheral determination agent (430) and/or a secondary criteria agent, connected to the peripheral selection logic (420). In some embodiments, the apparatus (210) also includes a main control module (460), connected to the a network switch identification module (410), the peripheral determination agent (430), and the peripheral selection logic (440).
Patent GB-2366289-A (GB)
Title: Removable fuel protector unit
Inventor: BIRCH BRIAN
IPC: B60K15/05
Filed: 2001-12-07
Abstract: A removable fuel protector unit comprises a box, comprising base 7 and lid 1, joined together by hinge 2.. Base 7 is formed with hole 11, which is placed over a fuel outlet and anchored with clamp 5 and screws 8. Spacer 4 is placed thereon to prevent movement of the unit, and the fuel cap is screwed into place. Lid 1 is formed with hole 12 and base 7 is formed with lock clasp 6.. The unit is closed, and hole 12 is placed over clasp 6. Lock 9 is fed through clasp 6, and secured by operating bolt 10. Fuel may be added to the vehicle by removing lock 9, opening lid 1 and unscrewing the fuel cap. Also disclosed is a protective cover in which the body is formed in two halves (1a, 1b, fig. 6), each half being hinged to the base plate (7, fig. 6). The lids meet substantially centrally over aperture (11, fig. 6). Thus the invention may be used where space restrictions are present.
Patent GB-2384011-A (GB)
Title: Internal partition panel wall
Inventor: WILLIAMS MARTIN JOHN
IPC: E04B2/74
Filed: 2002-01-09
Abstract: Each panel comprises a framework 1-4 with a board ( 8 in fig. 3) on either side, the boarding includes wired electrical fittings and sockets 9 & 13, communication cabling and sockets 10, heating piping and sockets 12 on a panel basis. Each panel frame is adapted to engage with a preceding panel frame to form a rigid wall. The partition wall alleviates the time consuming need for fixtures to be fitted after the partition is built.
Patent GB-2373142-A (GB)
Title: Method of controlling power upon cell hand-over
Inventor: CHANG JIN-WEON
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2002-01-10
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for controlling uplink transmission power in a hand-over region by a mobile unit in communication with a base station using a fast cell selection (FCS) scheme. The mobile unit stores transmission power control (TPC) commands received from a plurality of cells in an active set, if the mobile unit enters the hand-over region during communication with a current best cell. If the next best cell is selected from the plurality of cells, the mobile unit determines a transmission power offset 205 by comparing TPC commands from both the current best cell and the next best cell. The mobile unit then transmits initial transmission power for the next best cell at a transmission power determined considering the transmission power offset. Also disclosed is an apparatus for implementing the method as described. The present invention aims to perform more accurate power control in W-CDMA communication systems employing FCS.
Patent GB-2387456-A (GB)
Title: Configuring computer systems for use in a thermal environment
Inventor: GARNETT PAUL J
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2002-04-12
Abstract: A computer system 10 with one or more processors 12 can be configured to operate in any one of a number of thermal environments. A setting system 14 sets operating parameters of the computer system such as processor operating voltage and frequency. A selecting system 16 selects values of operating parameters for use in setting by responding to an input of configuring data 20 to select a set of parameter values from a parameter value storage memory 18. The configuring data 20 may be input by the insertion of a smart card (58 Fig 2). Such configuring is useful in adapting computer systems during manufacture for compliance with desired specifications without hardware modification.
Patent GB-2377767-A (GB)
Title: Method of operating a valve actuator to avoid pressure surges
Inventor: MOELLER HERBERT
IPC: F16K47/02
Filed: 2002-04-26
Abstract: A method of operating a valve actuator 10 involves during a first closing phase of valve 20 moving an actuating element 22 at a maximum speed to a predefinable position P. Thereafter the actuating speed of the actuating element 22 is reduced continuously and steplessly with a predefinable gradient down to a constant speed which is maintained until the valve 20 is completely closed and drive motor 13 is switched off. In one embodiment the actuator is controlled according to a characteristic curve (fig 3) which is subdivided into three closing phases. This control method prevents pressure surges in the remote water supply sector where quick closing of the valve 20 is necessary during disasters. In this sector long pipelines are used and rapid closing of the valve 20 may result in large water columns developing and pipelines bursting.
Patent GB-2375124-A (GB)
Title: Downhole filtering apparatus
Inventor: LYNDE GERALD D
IPC: E21B37/00
Filed: 2002-05-02
Abstract: A downhole tool for removing debris from downhole tubular 16 comprises a mandrel 10, a screen 24 mounted around the mandrel 10 to define an annular space 26, a seal 36 mounted to the mandrel 10 to block an annular passage 40 between the mandrel 10 and the tubular 16, and a valve 32 actuated by the relative sliding movement of the mandrel 10 and the seal 36, to close off the annular space 26. During run-in, the fluid flow is diverted to allow easy passage of the debris outside the filter. As the fluid reaches the top of the annular space 26 and leaves the tool, the annular area increases and the fluid velocity decreases below the settling velocity to allow large debris to fall through the fluid and settle to the bottom of the tool. When the tool is pulled out, the valve 32 diverts fluid through the filter so the remaining small debris can be caught. Also claimed are: a similar tool where the seal 36 is selectively movable between a retracted position away from the tubular 16 and an extended position in contact with the tubular 16; and a tool with a valve 32 member that selectively covers the screen 24.
Patent GB-2377499-A (GB)
Title: Wiring fault detection, diagnosis and reporting for process control systems
Inventor: CHRISTENSEN DANIEL DEAN
IPC: H04L69/40
Filed: 2002-05-07
Abstract: A wiring fault detection, diagnostic and reporting technique enables linking devices within a process control system to measure the electrical characteristics of a segment protocol bus and the electrical characteristics of the signals transmitted via the protocol bus. The technique connects a signal line of a segment protocol bus to one of a plurality of measurement blocks within a wiring fault detection unit. The one of the plurality of measurement blocks measures an electrical characteristic associated with the segment protocol bus and sends the measured electrical characteristic to a wiring fault diagnostic manager. The wiring fault diagnostic manager analyzes the measured electrical characteristic to determine a type of the wiring fault and reports the type of the wiring fault via a user interface.
Patent GB-2378675-A (GB)
Title: Paper perforating apparatus
Inventor: FORD CHRISTOPHER PATRICK
IPC: B26F1/16
Filed: 2002-06-06
Abstract: An automated paper punch is disclosed wherein a set of preferably auger tipped single tip 64 drills 46 are lowered, as a platform 16 is lowered, onto a constrained 50 heap of one or more sheets of paper 70 which the drill bits 46 perforate and, storing paper swarf 68 in their flutes 72, retain the swarf 68 in through-transit of the perforated paper 70 and deposit the paper swarf (68) into a subtending waste receptacle 66 beneath the perforated paper. Methods of moving the drills 46 includes cams 36 and springs 22, one or more mono-directional and bi-rotations motors 30 and gearboxes 34, racks 134 and gears 30A, 34B, lead screw apparatus 132, limit switches 56 and cross-over switches 126. An alternative form of drill 46 moving is provided in the form of a platform support frame 140 whose geometry can be forcefully and firmly changed by screwing in or screwing out a threaded bolt 148 to cause the drill bits 46 to approach or withdraw from the paper.
Patent GB-2395960-A (GB)
Title: Trim strip for an edge of a tiled surface
Inventor: MACVICAR STEPHEN
IPC: E04F19/06
Filed: 2002-12-04
Abstract: A trim strip (2) comprises a fixing structure (4), first and second edge structures (6, 8) each being removably attached to the fixing structure, the edge structures each having a different height relative to the fixing structure. Each edge structure may include a curved outer structure (18) and first and second attachment structures (20, 22) which each connect an end of the outer structure to the fixing member. The attachment structures may each by removably connected to the fixing by weakened, perforated or thinned material (26, 28).
Patent GB-2380141-A (GB)
Title: High moment of inertia composite golf club head
Inventor: HELMSTETTER RICHARD C
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 2002-02-13
Abstract: A high moment of inertia golf club head (20) composed of a composite material and having a weight strip (40) in a ribbon (30) section is disclosed herein. The weight strip (40) may be composed of copper, tungsten or a similar metal. The moment of inertia, Izz, of the golf club head (20) about a vertical axis Z through the center of gravity ranges from 2800 g-cm<SP>2</SP> to 5000 g-cm<SP>2</SP>, and a moment of inertia, Iyy, about a horizontal axis Y through the center of gravity of the golf club head (20) ranges from 1900 g-cm<SP>2</SP> to 2500 g-cm<SP>2</SP>. The golf club head (20) is preferably composed of plies of pre-peg sheets. The volume of the composite golf club head (20) varies from 300 cm<SP>3</SP> to 600 cm<SP>3</SP>.
Patent GB-2398728-A (GB)
Title: Stand for a drinking vessel
Inventor: ETEO CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: B67D1/08
Filed: 2003-02-25
Abstract: A stand, for supporting a glass, tumbler or other drinking vessel (G) when pouring a beverage into it, is arranged to support the drinking vessel at an angle inclined to the vertical. The stand (10) comprises a base (12) on which the bottom of the drinking vessel stands, and a rest (20) against which the side of the drinking vessel leans. The angle of the rest is adjustable stepwise by pivotal movement thereof relative to the base and engagement of a prop (30) in a selected notch of the base. The base has transverse ribs to support the bottom of the glass.
Patent GB-2392550-A (GB)
Title: Laminated piezoelectric element
Inventor: YUU YOSHIHIRO
IPC: H01L41/187
Filed: 2003-08-27
Abstract: The laminated piezoelectric element has a thickness of 100  m or less and comprises a laminate which comprises a plurality of piezoelectric ceramic layers 1, and electrodes 2,3 provided the surface and the inside of the laminate, wherein the electrode 2 comprises a silver-palladium alloy containing 71 to 99.9% by volume of silver and 0.1 to 29% by volume of palladium. The element may form a pronting head for an ink-jet printer.