baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2399765-A (GB)
Title: A cashless gaming system
Inventor: MARTIN RICHARD L
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2003-06-04
Abstract: A cashless gaming system and method provide a plurality of games to a plurality of player terminals connected to a central controller. A remote monitoring system may track and/or control activity at the plurality of player terminals. Game software may be stored on the central controller or remote monitoring system and downloaded to player terminals. The present invention may be used with player terminals that do not accept items of value, including coins, tokens, or magnetic cards. One game from a plurality may be chosen by the player and distributed to the player terminal. The game is executed using randomly generated numbers which are provided from the central controller.
Patent GB-2406797-A (GB)
Title: High G-force breathing mask
Inventor: GRIFFITHS JOSEPH ANTHONY
IPC: A62B18/02
Filed: 2003-10-09
Abstract: A pilots breathing mask comprising a two-part rigid shell 4, having a main body portion 4A and a peripheral ring portion 4B, and which is attachable to a helmet 2 at a fixed distance therefrom and which houses a flexible oro-nasal mask 3, the periphery of which extends beyond the shell 4, is adapted to make a seal with the pilot's face, and includes extendable means 11 operable to press the periphery 10 of the mask 3 automatically towards the pilot's face to improve the seal therewith when high pressure gas is supplied to the mask and the extendable means reconfigure as a result thereof. The peripheral ring portion 4B is attached to the part of the flexible oro-nasal mask 3 which extends from the shell 4. In another aspect, the flexible oro-nasal mask 3 includes a cushion 35 with a skirt 38.
Patent GB-2409787-A (GB)
Title: Communication system providing services to groups of users
Inventor: JACOBSEN NIELS EBBE
IPC: H04L12/18
Filed: 2003-12-29
Abstract: The system provides instant messaging and presence services to users. A user, either a mobile phone, PC, PDA or fixed line phone, subscribed to the service provided by an element 8 in a server 4 sends via one keystroke command, a list of a plurality of ID requests to the server 4 via an access point 6. The service element 8 identifies which of that list corresponds to users who are subscribed as having an interest in that service. This enables a user to send a list of possible members of a group, e.g. family members, to identify which are subscribing to e.g. instant messaging and to set up a group accordingly.
Patent GB-2399139-A (GB)
Title: Releasable safety clip
Inventor: QVINT PETER
IPC: B60R21/232
Filed: 2004-01-14
Abstract: A safety device is disclosed which is configured to be actuated by the supply of gas. The safety device incorporates an outlet vent pipe (13) which is sealed by a releasable clip (1). The releasable clip has a first elongate main gripping element (2) and a second elongate moveable gripping element (8). The main gripping element has a retaining element (3) to retain one end (10) of the moveable gripping element (8). The safety device also includes an arrangement to retain the other end of the moveable gripping element (8) in a predetermined position such that the clip (1) may grip a fabric tube or the like between the main gripping element (2) arid the moveable gripping element (8). A mechanism is provided which responds to a supply signal to move said other end of the moveable gripping element to release the grip. A signal supplied (at 7) ignites a gas generator (5) which acts on piston (12) to detach the end (10) from the element (3).
Patent GB-2401012-A (GB)
Title: Identifier-based encryption
Inventor: CHEN LIQUN
IPC: H04L9/30
Filed: 2004-04-22
Abstract: First data to be sent by a first party (20) to a second party (30) is encrypted using public data K20 of a trusted party and an encryption key string KENC formed using at least a hash value generated by hashing at least one condition that typically serves as an identifier of an intended recipient (30) of the first data. The encrypted first data is provided to a data recipient (30) who requests a decryption key KDEC from the trusted party (40)to be able to decrypt the received data. The trusted party (40) is responsible for verifying that the recipient (30) meets the specified conditions before providing the decryption key. A valid decryption key is only provided if the correct conditions have been supplied to the trusted party (40) and that the or each condition has been met. This identifier-based cryptographic may be performed utilising quadratic residuosity, or Weil or Tate pairings (bilinear mapping).
Patent GB-2401129-A (GB)
Title: Tool string having a hydraulic anchor and a hydraulic packer actuator
Inventor: PEDERSON GERALD D
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2004-04-30
Abstract: Hydraulic tools may be used to set a liner top packer and/or may be used to resist the lifting forces of cementing pack-offs. One embodiment of a tool string for use in wellbore operations comprises a hydraulic anchor assembly 102 adapted to prevent axial movement of the tool string and a hydraulic packer actuator assembly 106 adapted to set a packer. The anchor 102 may have a piston 306 with gripping surface 310, radially extendable by fluid pressure through port 308 against a return spring 312 and a frangible or shearable device 314 restraining the piston. The anchor may have a sleeve (420, Fig 3) permitting rotation whilst axial movement is prevented. The packer actuator 106 may have a sleeve 505 and expandable shoulder 506 axially extendable by a piston 504 in a chamber 510 to apply an axial force, such as to a packer actuating sleeve.
Patent GB-2402080-A (GB)
Title: Gaming device with selection awards
Inventor: NELSON DWAYNE
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2004-05-19
Abstract: A gaming device involving a primary or bonus game in which players pick from a number of selections with hidden underlying awards is characterised by the processor causing at least one of the awards to be revealed to the player before enabling the player to make a pick. In some embodiments, the machine creates the illusion that it is broken, but in other embodiments where the game is triggered by the player first obtaining a particular combination in a primary game, the intention is that the player obtains the maximum award possible from a group of selections. In one example, Fig 6, there are a plurality of possible selections 506 and the underlying values for some of the selections 508, 510, 512 are revealed along with information about highest and lowest possible awards 502, 504, before the selection prompt 514 is illuminated. The act of revealing may only be transient, with full masking reinstated prior to the pick prompt. The player may be given more than one opportunity to obtain a highest award, Figs 3A and 3B (not shown).
Patent GB-2417280-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable ladder apparatus
Inventor: ALLEN NEIL ERNEST
IPC: E06C1/38
Filed: 2004-08-05
Abstract: The ladder apparatus 10 comprises a plurality of steps 12, 14 in order to enable a user to climb from a first level to a second level in a scaffolding structure. The ladder apparatus provides a staircase rather than a conventional ladder having narrow rungs. The ladder apparatus 10 is adjustable and can be moved to extend at different angles and the steps are arranged to automatically remain in a parallel and horizontal plane.
Patent GB-2419306-A (GB)
Title: Decorating ceramic articles
Inventor: SHARMA RAM
IPC: C03C17/44
Filed: 2004-10-22
Abstract: A ceramic article is decorated by <SL> <LI>a) mixing a metallic pigment with a resin to form a first coating mixture; <LI>b) applying the first coating directly onto a part or substantially the whole outer surface of the ceramic article; <LI>c) once the first coating mixture is cured, applying a second coating material over the first coating mixture, wherein the second coating material is substantially dishwasher proof. A highly lustrous metallic finish may be imparted to a glazed ceramic item or glassware. </SL>
Patent GB-2409260-A (GB)
Title: Pre-configured light modules
Inventor: LIM KEVIN LEN LI
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2004-12-14
Abstract: In a light source 100 having N light generators 101-103, a receiver, and an interface circuit 120 each light generator emits light of a different wavelength, the intensity of light generated by the k<th> generator is determined by a signal Ik coupled to that light generator. The receiver receives a color coordinate that includes N color components, Ck, for k=1 to N, wherein N is greater than 1. The interface circuit generates 120 the Ik for k=1 to N from the received color components and a plurality of calibration parameters. The calibration parameters depend on manufacturing variations in the light generators. The calibration parameters have values chosen such that a light signal generated by combining the light emitted from each of the light generators is less dependent on the manufacturing variations in the light generators than a light signal generated when Ik is proportional to Ck for k=1 to N. A method for generating light comprising generator a signal Ik from received colour components and a plurality of calibration parameters is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2411067-A (GB)
Title: Combining image and linked information signals
Inventor: CHEATLE STEPHEN PHILIP
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 2005-03-24
Abstract: Apparatus for providing composite electronic image of a scene including at least one link to other information comprises a camera 1 for providing an image signal, link generating means responsive to the scene or the immediate environment for generating a link signal, and means for combining the image and link signals to provide said electronic image. The camera and the link generating means can operate independently of each other at different times and the combining means is arranged to coordinate the combining of the image and link information signals. As shown, the viewed scene includes a zoo information display 7 with a barcode which is read by the camera to provide the final part of the link information for concatenation onto a first part which loaded into the camera at entry to the zoo (or preloaded if the camera belongs to the zoo). Clicking on the display 7 on the viewed image provides a link to a zoo web page associated with the enclosure 4.
Patent GB-2409426-A (GB)
Title: Scribing apparatus
Inventor: NICHOLLS GARY PAUL
IPC: B25H7/04
Filed: 2003-09-17
Abstract: Scribing apparatus (10) for marking a cutting line on a board or other workpiece, so as to reproduce on the workpiece the profile or undulations of a wall or other architectural item against which the workpiece, when cut along the line, will fit, comprises a bar member (11) on which is slidably mounted a housing (16) for a scribe element (17), the bar having at one end a roller member (12) for contact with a wall and at the other end a point formation for contact with a profiled architectural item. Preferably, the bar has an upturned distal end region (14) terminating in a chisel edge (15), the chisel edge being in the same plane as the scribe element, the plane being parallel with and spaced apart from the bar member. The scribe element is preferably double-ended.
Patent GB-2409452-A (GB)
Title: Method for treating crops to enhance plant performance
Inventor: SMITH ROBERT
IPC: C05G3/00
Filed: 2003-10-14
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions used to promote seed germination, emergence, healthy root development, plant growth, disease resistance, maturity and ultimately increase tuber crop yield in agricultural commodities. The present invention also relates to seeds and seed pieces treated with the compositions and methods of the present invention. The compositions of the invention contain a polysaccharide and/or protein.
Patent GB-2415845-A (GB)
Title: Numerically controlled oscillator and method of operation
Inventor: MILLER BRIAN M
IPC: G06F1/035
Filed: 2005-06-08
Abstract: A numerically controlled oscillator 200 comprises a phase accumulator 101 for receiving an input digital word, and a phase to amplitude converter 250 that is operatively coupled to the phase accumulator to receive a first phase signal and a second phase signal, the phase to amplitude converter calculating a sine value and a cosine value of each of the first and second phase signals, and the phase to amplitude converter generating a summation of (i) a product of the sine value of the first phase signal and the cosine value of the second phase signal and (ii) a product of the sine value of the second phase signal and the cosine value of the first phase signal.
Patent GB-2434257-A (GB)
Title: Cable tidy
Inventor: MATHESON IAIN
IPC: H02G11/02
Filed: 2006-01-17
Abstract: A cable tidy is made of a container having a central column or core around which lengths of cable may be wound. The purpose being for tidying lengths of cable of computers or other electric/electronic devices. The container has a lid which has a protrusion which fits with the central column of the container when the lid is placed on the container. The container has entry and exit holes to allow the cable to enter and leave the container.
Patent GB-2435053-A (GB)
Title: A temporary shelter
Inventor: RANKIN IAN
IPC: E04H15/48
Filed: 2006-02-08
Abstract: A temporary shelter for personnel in the event of an emergency, providing weatherproof protection, comprises a plurality of generally U-shaped frames 10 pivotally connected together at opposed ends 11 of each frame, and a weatherproof cover sheet material 12, attached to and between the frames 10. A further sheet of flexible material is attached to at least one of the outermost frames, to be deployed across the other outermost frame as a groundsheet 14. The cover sheet may include an access opening closable by a fastener15, a window 16 and a ventilation flap 17. The shelter may be deployed by attaching the two outermost frames to the ground by pegs, which pass through fixed loops 13, thus forming an elongate arched structure. When folded the shelter may be readily stored within a vehicle or attached to a rucksack, and may be easily deployed when required in an emergency.
Patent GB-2423514-A (GB)
Title: A method of treating waste ash
Inventor: COLLIER ANDREW JAMES HARVEY
IPC: C02F11/12
Filed: 2006-02-21
Abstract: A method of treating waste ash 10 comprising the steps of combining waste ash (fly ash) with water 20 to form a slurry comprising water in an amount of at least 50% by weight, treating the slurry or a component of the slurry to lower the pH and dewatering 60 the slurry. The pH may be lowered by the addition of acid 40. The slurry pH may be in the range 4-12. A further treatment step may be added whereby a chemical 50 such as suiphides or polysulphides are added to the slurry or a component of the slurry to render toxic (heavy) metals present water insoluble. An additional stage utilising water to pre-wash the ash may be included. Also disclosed is an apparatus for treating waste ash. The solid residue may be disposed of in non-hazardous landfill or used in cement manufacture.
Patent GB-2437969-A (GB)
Title: Fluid flow control system
Inventor: SCANLON TIMOTHY JOHN
IPC: F02C7/12
Filed: 2006-04-13
Abstract: A fluid flow control system 24 comprises a fluidic device (such as a vortex amplifier) 26, having a main fluid flow path 34 and a control fluid flow path 30, having a valve 28 for controlling the flow of control fluid there through, at least part of the control fluid path 30 coinciding with at least part of the main fluid flow path 34, whereby the flow of fluid 22 out of the fluidic device is controlled. The main fluid flow path 34 may communicate with a relatively low pressure stage of a compressor 13 of a gas turbine engine, and the control fluid path 30 may communicate with a relatively high pressure stage. The output of the fluidic device 22 may provide cooling air to a turbine 16 or a compressor. A plurality of fluidic control devices may be provided and in one arrangement there is a fluidic control device at a compressor and a plurality of fluidic devices arranged around a turbine and supplied with control fluid via a manifold. In another arrangement, the fluidic device controls the venting of a mixture of oil and air from a bearing chamber.
Patent GB-2426257-A (GB)
Title: Device for dispensing a treatment composition into a toilet bowl whilst simultaneously delivering a fragrancing effect to the ambient environment
Inventor: NAPOLITANA LISA ANN
IPC: C11D1/29
Filed: 2004-08-04
Abstract: A device useful for the delivery of a treatment composition, and a fragrancing effect to a sanitary appliance, especially a toilet bowl, wherein the device includes: <SL> <LI>(a) a first dispenser body and a second dispenser body, each comprising a body cavity adapted to contain the at least one chemical composition; at least one inlet to permit for passage of water contained within the sanitary appliance to pass into the body cavity and contact the at least one chemical composition and; at least one outlet to permit for the egress of a treatment composition from the body cavity; at least one of each dispenser body comprising a fragrance cavity adapted to contain a quantity of a fragrance composition; <LI>(b) a bridge element from which the first dispenser body and the second dispenser body depend; <LI>(c) a hanger adapted for removably hanging the device upon a portion of a sanitary appliance, which hanger comprises a fragrance cavity adapted to contain a quantity of a fragrance composition; ```wherein the dispenser body is deformable so that it may be bent or shaped to approximately conform to the configuration of the sanitary appliance particularly in beneath the rim of a toilet bowl. </SL>
Patent GB-2436090-A (GB)
Title: A safety shield for protecting the driver of a vehicle
Inventor: CORBETT RONALD
IPC: B60R21/12
Filed: 2006-06-08
Abstract: A safety shield or barrier for protecting the driver of a vehicle from attack comprises a barrier, formed from a plastics material, which is attached only to the driver's seat by means of a pair of upper brackets (see sheet 2/5) which allow the barrier to be adjusted in both vertical and longitudinal planes with respect to the vehicle and a strap which is passed around a lower portion of the seat. As the barrier is attached to the seat the two parts move together when the seat is adjusted. The barrier is located to the rear of the seat and it's occupant, and may also comprise an adjustable side portion bolted in place.
Patent GB-2441341-A (GB)
Title: Electric gun cleaner
Inventor: KARIM AMER
IPC: F41A29/02
Filed: 2006-08-30
Abstract: An electric gun cleaner has a 240 Volt electric motor 5 coupled to an adjustable drill chuck 6. The electric motor is contained within a motor housing unit composed of a box 3 and a lid 4. An adjustable drill chuck 6 outside of the motor housing unit is connected to the electric motor via a shaft that passes through a hole in the motor housing unit lid 4. The motor housing unit is securely attached to a base plate 8 for stability. A foot operated switch 7 is also attached to the base plate 8 and is used to switch the electric motor 5 on and off. A cleaning shaft 2 is inserted into the drill chuck 6 at one end and securely tightened, and a cleaning wire brush 1 attached to the other end of the cleaning shaft 2. The operator stands on the base plate 8 to secure it in position and the spinning brush is then inserted into the barrel of a gun to clean it.
Patent GB-2427228-A (GB)
Title: Latch mechanism guide
Inventor: HARMON STEPHEN K
IPC: E21B31/18
Filed: 2005-04-01
Abstract: An apparatus and method for guiding a fish into engagement with a latch mechanism on a fishing tool, by expanding the ends of a set of fingers into contact with a bore hole. The ends of the fingers surround the fish and guide the fish and the latch mechanism together, as the tool is lowered, until the latch mechanism latches onto the fish.
Patent GB-2444724-A (GB)
Title: A Tag for a memorial headstone
Inventor: BRAYSHAW TINA
IPC: E04H13/00
Filed: 2006-11-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a tag 2 for a headstone. The tag comprises a body 4 having a securing means 8 adapted to secure the tag to the headstone, and indication means, adapted to indicate a condition of the headstone. The tag may comprise a microchip (not shown) adapted to store personal contact information or information regarding the headstone such as the state of repair and or last time the headstone was inspected. The tag may further comprise a display screen with sections adapted for displaying information to an onlooker. The tag may also be part of a wireless network where information can be accessed remotely. Later embodiments relate to a tool (30 figure 12a) adapted to remove the tag, a headstone incorporating a tag and a method of monitoring a condition of a headstone.
Patent GB-2447421-A (GB)
Title: Devices for carrying personal apparatus on a limb
Inventor: ROSSELL WILLIAM
IPC: A44C5/12
Filed: 2007-03-16
Abstract: A system for carrying apparatus for personal use for example portable sound reproduction apparatus on a limb is disclosed. It includes a bracelet 3 adapted to fit around a limb of the user, a casing 1 including a cavity shaped and dimensioned to receive the apparatus itself therein, and a cable or lead storage unit 2 including a necked configuration around which one or more cables or leads may be wound for temporary storage. The casing 1 and cable or lead storage unit 2 can each be attached to the bracelet 3 or attached directly to one another. The bracelet may be of slap bracelet construction.
Patent GB-2447875-A (GB)
Title: Short Circuit Protection of DC to DC converter
Inventor: DEARN DAVID
IPC: H02M1/32
Filed: 2007-03-30
Abstract: Under normal conditions a switch 10 connecting a power supply to an inductor 30 of a power converter is switched in opposition to a diode bypass switch 20. Under conditions such as a short circuit switch 20 may be kept open and the inductor current passes through diode 21 so that there is a voltage across the inductor 30 and the inductor current decays sufficiently to compensate for a rapid increase in inductor current when the supply is applied, when switch S1 is on. A controller 70 may determine that switch20 is to be kept off by detecting when a voltage Vout on the output is less than a threshold or when the current returning to the supply exceeds a threshold. Controller 70 may determine that switch 10 is turned off and switch 20 is turned on when the inductor current exceeds a limit value, adjusted according to the voltage error and switch 20 may be kept open if the limit value exceeds a threshold. The first switch may be closed for a minimum blanking period to allow for transient surges. The power converter may be used to power an audio player, computer, mobile communicator, satellite navigator, a camera or a hand held device in a vehicle.
Patent GB-2439408-A (GB)
Title: Alarm call point having a break pane comprising two separate regions linked by a frangible region
Inventor: WEISSGERBER WILHELM
IPC: E06B7/28
Filed: 2007-04-10
Abstract: A break pane 3 of plastics material for an alarm call point device 1 with at least two sub-regions 6, 7 and with at least one predetermined separating point 8, 9, 10 is disclosed. The predetermined separating point 8, 9, 10 extends at least in portions between the at least two sub-regions 6, 7. The predetermined separating point 6, 7 is formed so that the at least two sub-regions 6, 7 are separated from one another upon application of a predetermined force, such that the predetermined separating point 8, 9, 10 is formed so as to be only irreversibly separable. Also disclosed is an alarm call point housing comprising a break pane in which the break pane can be inserted into the closed call point housing from the outside and a method of forming a break pane comprising two different regions, each of a different material, wherein the two different regions are joined in a common injection mould.