baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2416954-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring traffic to specific destinations in a network
Inventor: GRIFFIN JONATHAN
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2004-07-30
Abstract: The present invention monitors from a first location in a computer network traffic emanating from a source at a second location in the network, the apparatus comprising means at the first location for detecting traffic emanating from the source and means for monitoring the number, per unit time, of distinct destinations of the traffic that lie outside a first set specifying familiar destinations of the traffic. The invention monitors the behaviour of a source of network traffic in terms of characteristic of traffic emanating from the source and facilitates the detection of throttle failure. The failure of a throttle will enable a virus to spread more freely. This monitoring process can trigger various responses such as the isolation of the source from the network.
Patent GB-2416785-A (GB)
Title: Device for dispensing a treatment composition and a fragrancing effect to an item of sanitaryware.
Inventor: NAPOLITANA LISA ANN
IPC: E03D9/02
Filed: 2004-08-04
Abstract: A device comprising first (20) and second (30) dispenser bodies depending from a bridge element (40) wherein each body comprises a cavity adapted to contain a treatment composition, at least one water inlet and at least one outlet, with at least one dispenser body being provided with a cavity (23, 24) containing a fragrance composition, and a hanger (50) for suitably suspending the device, characterised in that each dispenser body is deformable so as to conform with the configuration of the sanitaryware in which the device is to be used.
Patent GB-2401513-A (GB)
Title: Method and business-to-business engine for a realtime information interexchange between a telecommunications network and a service provider
Inventor: WHEAT TAMMY
IPC: H04W4/029
Filed: 2003-02-04
Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing realtime information between a mobile station (1925) and at least one fixed station (1940, 1945, 1950) utilizing a business to business (B2B) engine (1900). A subscriber utilizing a mobile station (MS) may send a request to a B2B engine to find a nearby fixed station, i.e., a restaurant (1940). A reservation management company i.e., a service provider, interconnected with the B2B engine, may provide a reservation application to member restaurants and a restaurant module (1905) for integration with the B2B engine. The B2B engine (1900) provides an exchange point for passing realtime information between the restaurant (1940) and the mobile station (1925). The restaurant module and the B2B engine communicate with the reservation application to automatically place and manage reservations according to an estimated time of arrival for the mobile station subscriber. Any adjustments may be made prior to arrival and all procedures may be done automatically without human intervention.
Patent GB-2405975-A (GB)
Title: A storage process and system for electronic messages
Inventor: HOLTEN JOHN
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2003-06-06
Abstract: A storage process for electronic messages, the process including the steps of receiving an electronic message over a messages network, generating metadata for the message that verifies content of the message, and archiving the message and the metadata to verify sending and content of the message. The invention also relates to a system for storing electronic messages. The process and system are particularly useful in situations where it is necessary to verify the contents of an electronic message to ensure that it is not altered. One advantage of the invention is that it provides a secure tamper-proof record of electronic messages that is kept secure and cannot be readily destroyed.
Patent GB-2421186-A (GB)
Title: Analyte collection apparatus and method
Inventor: JEHANLI AHMED
IPC: A61B10/00
Filed: 2004-12-14
Abstract: The analyte collection apparatus comprises a gripper 3; and a compressible analyte collecting portion 5 releasably gripped by the gripper, wherein the gripper exerts a force to grip and compress the analyte collecting portion. The analyte collecting portion can be immersed in a buffer solution whilst in the partially compressed state, and allowed to expand therein, reducing the time required for non-specific binding of analytes to the analyte collecting portion. The analyte collection device facilitates indirect handling of the collected analyte, preventing cross-contamination, and also allows for quick on-site testing. The gripper is moulded to provide splayed fingers 3c extending from a collet 3b. The collet is closed by an O-ring 4. A one way latch 6 on handle 2 snap fits into a groove.
Patent GB-2408843-A (GB)
Title: Disk drive for idle seek
Inventor: HIGASHIJIMA NAOKI
IPC: G11B19/06
Filed: 2004-06-24
Abstract: A disc drive that communicates, to an external device, time information relating to the scheduling of an idle seek and status information on whether idle seek is being executed. Also a disk array device prevents the processing of the host device from being interrupted or delayed by drive idle seek, idle seek being executed by all the drives at approximately fixed intervals. The disk array device predicts the approach of the scheduled times to start idle seek of each of the disk drives 23, 23, ... and exercises control so that, within the same parity group, idle seek is not executed by two or more drives 23, 23, ... at the same time. Within the same parity group, one of the drives whose idle seek scheduled start time is approaching is considered in advance to be executing idle seek and hence data access is denied beforehand. When a data read request with respect to the drive 23 that is considered to be executing idle seek is received, the required data is recovered by reading data from all the other drives 23, 23, ... belonging to the same parity group.
Patent GB-2418376-A (GB)
Title: A NOx-trap composition
Inventor: MARSHALL ROBERT ANTHONY
IPC: F01N13/04
Filed: 2005-03-04
Abstract: A NOx trap composition is disclosed in which Rhodium and a second support for the Rhodium are omitted from the composition thereby saving material cost and reducing the manufacturing costs. The composition is used in a lean NOx trap 104 arranged to receive exhaust gases from a lean burn engine 101 in which during regeneration of the lean NOx trap 104 the flow of exhaust gases through the lean NOx trap 104 is prevented, the exhaust gasses are diverted past the lean NOx trap 104 through a bypass passage 190 and the outlet from the lean NOx trap 104 is connected to an air intake 112 of the engine 101 so as to recycle the products of regeneration through the engine 101. In this way the conversion of NOx to form nitrogen, carbon dioxide and water is performed by re-combustion within the engine 101 rather than via a conversion process using rhodium as a catalyst.
Patent GB-2424669-A (GB)
Title: A hooked device for attaching a paint can to a ladder
Inventor: BICKERS GLEN ANDREW
IPC: E06C7/14
Filed: 2005-03-31
Abstract: A hooked device for supporting handled or un-handled tins of paint on the rungs of a ladder. A hook 3 engages with the inside rim of a paint tin or it may be used to support the handle. The device may be hung over an upper rung 1 with the distal end of the longest arm fitting behind a lower rung 2 to support the weight of the tin. The long arm is constructed of two lengths of metal strip with a piece of rubber sandwiched between them. Several holes 5 made in the strip may serve to hold brushes, sandpaper, rags or other accessories. These are held in place by the resilient rubber material lining the holes. The device is hinged at two points allowing it to be folded flat when not in use.
Patent GB-2414598-A (GB)
Title: A superconducting magnet with at least one quench heater and a series connected capacitor
Inventor: BLAKES HUGH ALEXANDER
IPC: H01F6/02
Filed: 2005-04-06
Abstract: A superconductive quench assembly comprises: superconductive coils 10 and at least one quench heater 16 associated with the said coils. The transfer of energy from the said coils 10 to the heater(s) 16 includes a series connected capacitor 30, through which the transferred energy must pass. This arrangement means that the power to the heaters will relate to the square of the differential of voltage relative to time. This provides a rapid power input to the quench heater(s) when voltage fluctuations arise due to quench conditions in the coils 10. The quench heater(s) 16 may be connected across a subset of coils 10, possibly half the coils. The capacitor 30 may be connected between the intermediate nodes of a bridge rectifier. A large capacitor may be used to provide a high power input to the heater(s) 16 whilst a smaller capacitor may provide the same peak power for a shorter duration and may be used to avoid damaging the heater(s).
Patent GB-2425765-A (GB)
Title: Multi-compartment scent sachet
Inventor: PARKINSON MATTHEW THOMAS
IPC: B65D25/20
Filed: 2005-05-05
Abstract: A sachet (10) of impermeable flexible material is divided into a plurality of separate, sealed compartments (12), preferably in a row, containing a scented substance, eg, powder, liquid or gel. The sachet (10) has a line of weakness (22) extending across the compartments (12), preferably along a common mid-line, along which it can be folded and ruptured, eg by assistance of a pull thread (24), to release scent. The line of weakness (22) can be positioned along a closure flap fold of an envelope, to which the sachet (10) is adhered, so that the sachet is ruptured when the envelope is slit open along this fold. The line of weakness (22) may be provided by a series of cut away apertures (20) between the adjacent compartments (12) and/or by the compartments (12) having a waisted shape with aligned narrow central regions (18). The sachet can be associated with a greetings card or a gift box, to be ruptured when that item is opened.
Patent GB-2414410-A (GB)
Title: Electro-analgesia device applying via body electrodes a biphasic signal having a particular inter-pulse spacing
Inventor: GILLBE IVOR STEPHEN
IPC: A61N1/34
Filed: 2005-05-24
Abstract: Apparatus for producing analgesia by applying a bi-phasic pulses to a patient's body via body electrodes. The signal generator comprises a converter 3 feeding two capacitors 8 via diodes 7 so that switching means 9 can be controlled to produce positive and negative pluses as required by the microprocessor 4. Preferably the inter-pulse spacing (fig 1) is chosen with reference to a predetermined relationship between sensation and inter-pulse spacing (fig 13) for a set of signal parameters including voltage and pulse width (figs 11-12). The signal comprises successive cycles of positive and negative pulses (fig 1) with a particular mean pulse width W of 10 microseconds or less. The positive or negative pulses occur at a frequency of F and with a mean pulse voltage of V such that the product V.V.W.F is at least 200, and is preferably at least 240 or 340. The inter-pulse spacing may be zero.
Patent GB-2431224-A (GB)
Title: Convection heater
Inventor: LENNON DERMOT
IPC: F28D1/02
Filed: 2005-10-13
Abstract: A convection heater 100 comprises a plurality of vertical fins 105a - 105e with each fin coupled to a neighbouring fin by at least two conduits 110a-110c, the conduits providing an air passage between the neighbouring fins and at lest one of the conduits having a heating element (220a - 200c, fig 2) located in one of the conduits, and the fins having at least one aperture 300 to allow air to enter and exit the fins. Each fin 105a - 15e may comprise of two side walls (500 & 501, fig 5) defining a volume within which the air circulates while being heated. Air passing through the fins 105a - 105e may undergo a series of expansions and contractions to accelerate the air according to the Venturi effect. A plurality of heating elements (220a - 200c) of the same or different power output may be provided. The heater may include feet, spacers or wheels (700, fig 7), a handle 305 and a fan unit to blow air within the fins or an additional heating element. Singular or plural plastics or metal end panels 115 may be provided and may include a control mechanism to operate the heater 100 and may be configured to receive and store a mains power cable.
Patent GB-2421864-A (GB)
Title: Restoring power in an optical fibre communication system using pilot signals
Inventor: DEGUCHI HIROYUKI
IPC: H04B3/48
Filed: 2004-03-05
Abstract: The present invention provides an automatic power restoring method capable of reliably detecting continuity by the dissolution of a line fault, to restore the optical power, even in a structure including an optical amplification medium (12) on an optical transmission path (2) and an optical communication system using the method. To this end, in an optical communication system to which an automatic power restoring method embodying the present invention is applied, a pilot signal light transmitting section sets a pilot signal light in a wavelength band which is shifted to a long wavelength side by approximately lOOnm from a wavelength band of the main signal light, to send out, when a line fault occurs, the main signal light from the optical transmitting station to the optical transmission path, and also to send out the pilot signal light at a predetermined level or lower from one of the optical transmitting station and the optical receiving station to the optical transmission path, and a pilot signal light receiving section detects continuity, by receiving at the other station the pilot signal light sent out to the optical transmission path, to restore the power state at the occurrence of the line fault to the power state at a time of normal operation.
Patent GB-2419719-A (GB)
Title: Remote inspection of emergency equipment stations
Inventor: MCSHEFFREY JOHN
IPC: A62C13/76
Filed: 2004-07-08
Abstract: An apparatus for remote inspection of emergency equipment at one or a system of emergency equipment stations includes, e.g., at each emergency equipment station: a detector for detection of the presence of an obstruction to viewing of or access to the emergency equipment station; and an electronic circuit in communication between the detector and remote central station for issue of a signal to the remote central station upon detection of the obstruction to viewing of or access to emergency equipment station.
Patent GB-2436169-A (GB)
Title: Creation of copper filled blind vias using laser ablation in a double sided PCB
Inventor: MAKWANA VIN
IPC: H05K3/42
Filed: 2006-03-07
Abstract: Laser ablation of copper and epoxy/glass on a double sided laminate is performed from one side and stopped with high accuracy at the base of the bottom copper thus creating a blind hole. When metallised and electroplated, this connects the top copper to bottom copper but leaves a flat surface on one side of the printed circuit board. This is then advanced further by filling the blind hole with copper using a specially developed plating solution hence making the interconnect from top to bottom and leaving both surfaces flat.
Patent GB-2422243-A (GB)
Title: Information storage systems
Inventor: BARNES CHARLES FREDERICK JAMES
IPC: G11B15/40
Filed: 2003-10-24
Abstract: An information storage apparatus comprises a one or more storage media 168 , which include a plurality of information tracks. Each storage medium 168 has a head assembly 170 having a substantially planar surface and a plurality of read/write heads positioned in registry with said information tracks. The read/write heads are arranged substantially in the plane of the planar surface. The information storage medium 168 and the head assembly 170 are arranged in mutually sliding abutment such that the read/write heads are substantially in sliding contact with the outer surface of the information storage medium in use. In another aspect an information storage and retrieval apparatus comprises an information storage medium 168 comprising an information storage area, and an array 170 of information read and/or write heads. The information storage medium 168 and array of heads 170 are arranged to be oscillated with respect to each other in use such that each region of the information storage area is aligned with at least one of the read/write heads during the oscillation.
Patent GB-2422083-A (GB)
Title: Heating apparatus
Inventor: CAIRD ROBERT
IPC: H05B3/36
Filed: 2004-08-19
Abstract: A heating apparatus comprising a flexible heat generating element in the form of an open mesh with an embedded or integral electrical power delivery element arranged thereon. Power supplied to the electrical power delivery element activates the heat generating element and warms an article to which the apparatus is attached. By selecting the land to sea ratio of the mesh, the apparatus delivers a predetermined amount of electrical energy per unit area. The elements can be mounted on a substrate for attachment to the article. Elastomeric polymers are described for use as the elements and the maximum temperature can be set using the positive temperature coefficient properties of these materials. The invention is suitable for use with articles clothing, for example, a jacket, gloves, socks, boots or, upholstery, seat covers, car seats, hospital drapes or other similar application.
Patent GB-2437284-A (GB)
Title: Canopy frame collapsible through pivotal joints
Inventor: HUANG MING-TAI
IPC: E04H15/48
Filed: 2006-04-20
Abstract: A shade frame includes a top frame (1) and a leg assembly (2). The top frame includes a central coupler (11), a plurality of corner coupler (12), a plurality of supporting rods (13), and a plurality of connecting rods (14). The central coupler includes a cruciform body (111) having four arms (112) (figure 5). Each corner coupler includes a body (121) having a central recess (122) (figure 5) and two side recesses. Each connecting rod (14) includes two sections (143 and 144) that are respectively and pivotally mounted in two side recesses respectively of two adjacent corner couplers (12). Each supporting rod includes a first end (131) pivotally connected to an associated arm of the central coupler. Each supporting rod further includes a second end (132) pivotally mounted in the central recess of an associated corner coupler. The leg assembly includes a plurality of legs each having an upper end releasably connected to an associated corner coupler.
Patent GB-2438685-A (GB)
Title: Folding stroller frame
Inventor: YEH CHUAN-MING
IPC: B62B7/08
Filed: 2006-06-02
Abstract: A folding stroller frame including a folding mechanism (2) interconnecting opposed side assemblies. The folding mechanism includes pivotally interconnected upper cross-members (21) distal ends of which are connected to the opposed sides assemblies and a corresponding pair of lower cross-members (22). A linking member (23) connects the cross-member interconnections. An actuating lever (34) has one end (341) situated adjacent a driving member (25) which is slidable on the linking member (23) and an opposite end displaceable by means of a connecting element (32) connected to an actuator (31). Intermediate parts of the actuating lever (34) and one of the cross-members (21) are connected by a connecting pivot (20). An arresting member (35) is spring biased against the actuator (31) to prevent inadvertent collapsing of the frame.
Patent GB-2441826-A (GB)
Title: Printing apparatus using video-converted print data
Inventor: PYNE MATTHEW
IPC: G06F21/60
Filed: 2006-09-15
Abstract: A method of driving an industrial ink jet-type printer comprises receiving print data for driving a print head, converting the print data into a video signal suitable a video image display such that the video signal data corresponds to said print data and outputting the video signal to instruct a print head. By converting the print data into video data higher speeds of data transmission to the print engine via a DVI interface are possible. The print data may be converted to a video signal and transmitted using the DVI, TMDS or HDMI standard. Also disclosed are a method and apparatus for driving a print head in a secure manner using encryption of print data.
Patent GB-2442524-A (GB)
Title: A support for an electrical device which disables the latching mechanism of an electrical connector arranged within
Inventor: CHARLTON DARAN
IPC: H01R13/62
Filed: 2006-10-03
Abstract: A support 10 for an electrical device 20, which is arranged to receive an electrical connector 34 therein. The connector 34 has engagement means 38 for engaging the electrical device 20 when an electrical connection is made therewith and release means 36 for releasing the latching means 38. The support 10 is shaped to resiliently contact and compress the release means 36 when the connector 34 is received within the support 10, such that the latch 38 is disabled and electrical device 20 can be freely connected to and removed from the connector 34 in a single handed operation. The support can function as a docking cradle for a portable electrical device.
Patent GB-2436826-A (GB)
Title: Automobile sun visor
Inventor: FOREMAN ANDREW ROBERT
IPC: B60J3/02
Filed: 2007-02-26
Abstract: An automobile sun visor has a main blade 12 mounted for pivoting between an out-ofuse position in which it is generally clear of a windscreen of the automobile and an in-use position in which it blocks an upper portion of the windscreen. An auxiliary blade 36 is mounted relative to the main blade for pivoting between an out-of-use position in which it overlies the main blade and an in-use position in which it projects from the main blade for blocking an upper portion of a side window of the automobile. A spring 42 biases the auxiliary blade towards its in-use position so that a driver does not need to pass their hand or arm in front of their field a view when deploying the auxiliary blade and need take their hand off the vehicle controls for only a brief time.
Patent GB-2446434-A (GB)
Title: Multipurpose peripheral device for receiving multiplesignals
Inventor: YANG JUI-HSIANG
IPC: G06F3/00
Filed: 2007-03-29
Abstract: A multipurpose peripheral device is operated with a portable electronic device. The portable electronic device includes a bus connection port. The multipurpose peripheral device includes a circuit carrier, at least two types of wireless signal-receiving/processing modules and a bus bridge module. The wireless signal receiving/processing modules are disposed on the circuit carrier for receiving and processing corresponding wireless signals, thereby generating first signals and second signals. The bus bridge module is disposed on the circuit carrier and electrically connected to the wireless signal-receiving/processing modules and can be coupled to the bus connection port. The first signals and the second signals are transmitted from the wireless signal-receiving/processing modules to the portable electronic device through the bus bridge module and the bus connection port. A plurality of wireless signals may therefore be connected to the portable electronic device through the multi-peripheral device using a single bus connection port.
Patent GB-2449940-A (GB)
Title: Lateral Position Adjustment in a Printing Device
Inventor: FRITH DAVID RONALD
IPC: B41J2/21
Filed: 2007-06-08
Abstract: A system for producing a printed output on a substrate comprises a data source adapted to provide a linear image data array 30, and an interface for receiving said image data array to produce a corresponding linear print data array 35. The system further comprises a printing device responsive to a print data array to produce a printed output on a substrate. The printing device comprises a plurality of ink drop generators wherein each ink drop generator is adapted to emit ink in response to the value of a respective element of the print data array. The interface is adapted to control the correspondence between elements of the image data array and elements of the print data array so as to adjust the relative offset 36, 37 there between and hence control the lateral position of the printed output upon the substrate.