baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2392138-A (GB)
Title: Ear tag animal identifier with transponder cavity
Inventor: WEBBER RICHARD SYDNEY
IPC: A01K11/00
Filed: 2002-08-23
Abstract: An ear tag for animal identification is a one-piece plastics moulding with a female end 1 having an opening 12 and a male end 2 having a barbed spike 22, connected by a flexible link 3. It secures through an animal's ear and presents an exterior printable surface 32 to carry a visual identification code. Towards the female end 1 the link 3 includes a capsule 5 to hold an elongate transponder module 6. The insertion opening for the capsule cavity faces lengthwise of the link (3) on to the axis of the opening 12 at the female end 1, so that when the tag is locked in position the male spike 22 further blocks the cavity to ensure that the transponder module 6 is retained.
Patent GB-2400234-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor device and method of manufacture
Inventor: ROSHAN RAKESH
IPC: H01S5/065
Filed: 2003-04-02
Abstract: Passively modelocked semiconductor laser device 19 comprises active region 4 and cladding layer 5, 7. A saturable absorbing layer 6 within the cladding layer, for example a thick quantum well layer (TQW), has at least a portion 11a which absorbs light emitted by the active region, and at least a portion 11b which is made non-absorbing by increasing the band gap in that region by introduction of vacancies through plasma irradiation, causing quantum well intermixing. Portions 11a and 11b may be arranged alternately in stripes, across the direction of lasing; the non-absorbing portions acting as a heat sink for heat produced in the absorbing regions. The fabrication method enables non-absorbing portions 11b to be produced after the device has been fabricated, so that the degree of overlap between the non-absorbing portions and the optical mode of the laser can be altered after the device has been grown.
Patent GB-2391830-A (GB)
Title: Clamp with lockable jaws
Inventor: PING QUI JIAN
IPC: B25B7/14
Filed: 2003-05-02
Abstract: A clamp 1 having first and second handle assemblies 2, (Fig1,3) with each handle assembly having a jaw 4,5 , a hand grip 6,7 and an intermediate portion 8,9 . The handle assemblies are pivotally mounted to each other at their intermediate portions for movement between an open position and a predetermined closed position. A spring 19 is provided for biasing the hand grips and jaws to an open position. A locking mechanism is provided to lock the jaws in a predetermined closed position. The locking mechanism comprises a rack 30 mounted on one of the hand grips and a pawl 32 mounted on the other hand grip, each of which have teeth 31, 34 adapted to mesh with each other to hold the jaws in the predetermined closed position. A trigger assembly is provided to release the pawl teeth from the rack teeth to permit the jaws and hand grips to move to an open position.
Patent GB-2402700-A (GB)
Title: A hand tool for the provision of a uniform layer of mortar for the laying of bricks
Inventor: SLATTERY GEOFFREY WILLIAM
IPC: E04G21/20
Filed: 2003-06-14
Abstract: A tool comprising a template of one piece construction with a horizontal bed 1 and an attached flange 2 which is positioned at right angles to it. The bed and the flange form a rigid frame around a centrally positioned aperture. In use, the tool is positioned upon the previously layed course of bricks and mortar applied, filling the space, and being smoothed off with a trowel. The tool allows for an accurate, consistently uniform layer of mortar to be applied. The angled flange allows for a layer of mortar to be applied to the butt end of the adjoining brick. The bricklaying aid is slid along into position for the next brick, so building a new course. A recess 3 in the tool allows it to be used to build corner sections. The tool may be fitted with two spirit levels 4.
Patent GB-2402662-A (GB)
Title: Automatic levelling system for a caravan or camper van
Inventor: WORBEY MARK
IPC: B60S9/02
Filed: 2003-06-14
Abstract: An automatic levelling and stabilisation system for a caravan or camper van. The system comprises four or more motorised legs 3 mounted near the corners of the underside of the caravan/camper van and an electronic control unit 1 for sensing the orientation of the vehicle with respect to the horizontal and controlling the operation of the legs. Electrical power for the system is supplied from the motor vehicle's battery or the leisure battery 2. Once levelling has been achieved, the control unit stabilises the caravan/camper van by lowering any legs not in contact with the ground until they support the vehicle.
Patent GB-2397404-A (GB)
Title: Automatic selection of encoding parameters for the transmission of media objects
Inventor: CULLINAN SEAN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2003-07-28
Abstract: A system, for the automatic selection of encoding parameters for transmission of media objects is provided. The method involves the automatic selection of media encoding parameters based on editorial and technical contexts. Such contexts include time constraints, duration, size, quality, processing time and compression time. The media objects are then automatically encoded using these automatically selected parameters, and then transmitted from a remote site to one or more additional sites via a communications network. Meta-data can be associated with the media object to enable identification of it.
Patent GB-2395704-A (GB)
Title: Gripper
Inventor: MURAMATSU NAOKI
IPC: B25J7/00
Filed: 2002-09-12
Abstract: A gripper comprising a motor (25) encased in a case (32) and driving a translating nut (23), a finger (20) having one end part coupled with the translating nut (23) and the other end part coupled with the case (23) where displacement at the forward end is enlarged when the one end part is pulled based on the movement, a planar stopper member (26) coupled with one end part of the finger (20) and provided with a protrusion (26b) on the outer circumferential part, a holder member (22) idly receiving the protrusion (26b), a positioning nut (28) being screwed on the holder member (22) and adjusting the gap between the nut (28) and the stopper member (26), and a spring (29) for pressing the positioning nut (28).
Patent GB-2406749-A (GB)
Title: Mobile communication control system
Inventor: GIAVOTTO CHRISTOPHER PAUL
IPC: H04W8/18
Filed: 2003-09-30
Abstract: A service package for a mobile communication system in which a plurality of terminals can communicate with each other over a communication network. The service package is arranged to be capable of permitting or denying the establishment of a communication link with one of the terminals over the network by means of a control unit responsive to instructions, the instructions identifying which of the other of the plurality of terminals can communicate with the said one terminal and defining the type of communication permitted with each of the identified terminals. The control unit is further arranged to use the instructions to permit or deny the establishment of a communication link with the said one terminal.
Patent GB-2406781-A (GB)
Title: Headgear with peaks
Inventor: FREDERICK CAMILLA
IPC: A42B1/20
Filed: 2003-10-08
Abstract: An item of headgear, for example a cap, 1 comprises a crown 3 and at least two peaks 5, 7 mounted in different positions, and having different angles of inclination, around the crown 3. They may also differ in length or width. Since the cap 1 may be worn back to front it may give a selected degree of protection to the face or the back of the neck. The peaks 5,7 may be detachable. The cap 1 may be waterproof.
Patent GB-2395442-A (GB)
Title: Elastic exercise device
Inventor: WINDELL JOHANNES HENDRIK JACOB
IPC: A63B23/12
Filed: 2003-11-20
Abstract: An elastic exercise device comprises an elongate elastic element 1 with handles 3 at each end whereby the elastic element can be gripped or stood upon so that repeated stretching of the element can take place in order to exercise particular muscles. At least a major central part of the length of the elastic element is provided with an outer, relatively substantially inextensible tubular sheath 2, relative to which the elastic element can be operatively stretched. In use, the sheath can contact a part of a persons body such as the neck, back or shoulders to keep the elastic element out of contact and thereby protect the person's skin. The two end regions of the elastic element preferably each pass through a separate tubular member, that can be a shorter length of the sheath material that defines a handle in each case. Anchorage means 4, 8 attaching the ends of the tubular elastic element to the handles are shown in figure 4.
Patent GB-2399655-A (GB)
Title: A method and system for controlling an internal combustion engine during a transient condition
Inventor: LEWIS DONALD JAMES
IPC: F02N11/00
Filed: 2004-02-09
Abstract: A system and method to predict engine air amount and to control the fuel amount for an internal combustion engine during a transient condition, (for example during start up, transmission changes and torque converter locking/unlocking). The system and method predict a change in engine air amount based on a difference in engine speed, and adjusts the fuel amount based on this prediction. The air amount may be further based upon, ambient air temperature, engine temperature and barometric pressure.
Patent GB-2410923-A (GB)
Title: A business card holder
Inventor: BOYS STEVEN ROBERT
IPC: B65D75/04
Filed: 2004-02-16
Abstract: A holder for holding and presenting one or more business cards 34 compromises a single piece of sheet material 10. The sheet has first and second folds 12,14 across its width to define a central portion 20 dimensioned to be larger than the business cards to be held, an upper portion 18 above first fold 12, and a lower portion 22 below the second fold 14. Card retaining means such as slits 24,26 are provided in the lower portion 22. Closing flap 28 is formed from an elliptical slit. It engages with an edge of a business card 34 to close the holder when in use. The card retaining and closure means may be adhesive or hook and loop. The outwardly facing surface of the central and upper portions carries textual information 36. When the holder is opened, text is revealed on the upper and central portions.
Patent GB-2401254-A (GB)
Title: Detecting operation of a ZIF socket lever
Inventor: BENAVIDES JOHN A
IPC: H05K7/10
Filed: 2004-04-07
Abstract: A ZIF socket 200 has a lever 202 that, upon being closed, activates a light 204 or sound source. Alternatively, closing the lever may cause current to flow though a resistor. The light source 204 may be located on the socket 200. Suitable sources are an LED or a piezo-electric buzzer.
Patent GB-2403892-A (GB)
Title: Semi-automatic beverage making apparatus
Inventor: WRIGHT MICHAEL
IPC: A47J31/52
Filed: 2004-07-13
Abstract: A beverage making system comprising: a plurality of packs containing different beverage making ingredients and having different infrared reflectance spectra in a region thereof; a beverage making apparatus comprising a station for receiving at least one of the packs; a source of liquid adapted to supply liquid into the at least one pack while the pack is located at the station; a system controller for controlling the supply of liquid from the source according to a beverage making program; and an infrared pack recognition system comprising an infrared light source for illuminating the region of the pack while it is located at the station and a detector for measuring an intensity of infrared light reflected from the region and for supplying an output signal to the system controller, whereby the beverage-making program is selected by the system controller in response to the output of the infrared pack recognition system.
Patent GB-2403625-A (GB)
Title: Distributing security updates to select nodes on a network
Inventor: TARQUINI RICHARD PAUL
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2002-10-22
Abstract: A network (200) having an intrusion protection system comprising a network medium (200B), a management node (85) connected to the network medium (200B) and running an intrusion prevention system management application (279), and a plurality of nodes (215-219) connected to the network medium (200B) and running an instance of an intrusion protection system application (91), at least one of the nodes having an identification assigned thereto based on a logical assignment grouping one or more of the plurality of nodes (215-219), each node sharing the identification being commonly vulnerable to at least one network exploit is provided.
Patent GB-2407625-A (GB)
Title: Vane type motor for downhole tool with inlet and outlet ports at opposite axial ends
Inventor: TEALE DAVID WARREN
IPC: F04C13/00
Filed: 2004-10-29
Abstract: A vane type motor 100 for use in a downhole tool is provided with an inlet port 130 and an outlet port 135 at opposite axial ends of the motor. This allows a working chamber of larger diameter than would be the case if the ports were formed in the sides of the housing. A second fluid path 165 may be formed through the centre of the rotor. This allows fluid to continue to flow if the motor stalls, and can be provided with a restriction 205 to control the pressure drop across the motor. A flow separator may be provided to control the amount of fluid entering the motor and the bypass, and a screen may prevent particles from entering the motor.
Patent GB-2408671-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle defrosting glove
Inventor: BYE CATHY
IPC: A47L13/18
Filed: 2004-11-05
Abstract: A vehicle defrosting apparatus comprises a glove having a pouch 20 for containment of a heatable liquid, compound or material 22 and adapted for heating, e.g. by application of heated air from the vehicle engine. In use, the user retrieves the glove from a heated compartment in the vehicle and applies the glove to any surface covered by ice or frost. The heat from the liquid, compound or material serves to melt the ice on the surfaces. The heatable material may be an aqueous supercoolable salt solution, e.g. containing sodium acetate or calcium nitrate tetrahydrate.
Patent GB-2412749-A (GB)
Title: Combination spectacles with magnetically attached sunglasses
Inventor: CHEN LEE-TSUNG
IPC: G02C9/04
Filed: 2004-11-05
Abstract: Three-piece combination spectacles include a pair of spectacles (10), a fastener (20) which has a transverse clamping groove (21) to receive a first bridge. A central positioning groove (24) is in the top of the fastener and a pair of circular recesses (22) receive a pair of first circular magnets (23) therein. A pair of sunglasses (30) has a pair of coloured lenses connected by a second bridge (32) which has a projecting plate (33) that engages in the positioning groove of the fastener and a pair of second circular magnets (34) that engage with the first circular magnets. Other combination spectacles are provided in which the fasteners can be a pair of U-shaped fastener (50) attached to L-shaped plates between the spectacles and a pair of temples or can be an elongate fastener (90) with slots (91) in the ends for receiving projections (74) on the spectacles bridge (71).
Patent GB-2423930-A (GB)
Title: Emanation or fragrancing device
Inventor: HAMMOND GEOFFREY ROBERT
IPC: A61L9/12
Filed: 2005-03-11
Abstract: An emanation device 10 comprising first and second emanation chambers 12, 16 containing blocks of fragrance 14, 18 and an air driver, such as a fan 22. The fan is operable to drive air in first and second directions so that when the when the air is driven in the first direction it flows through the first emanation chamber 12 and when the air is driven in a second direction it flows though the second emanation chamber 16. The fan 22 is reversible, allowing rotation in both clockwise and anti-clockwise directions to thereby cause a flow air of air from left to right or from right to left. In one embodiment only one of the fragrances is dispensed at a given time governed by the rotation of the fan. In an alternative embodiment, the fan rotates to force air from the intermediate chamber 20 into the first chamber 12.Air is drawn though the opening 26a and 26b though valves 28a and 28b.Air is forced across the fragrance 14 and out of opening 24. The second chamber is effectively sealed by valves 30 and 32 so that a concentrated fragrance will build up in the air held therein. The fan has a timer which periodically reverses the direction of the fan causing air to be drawn into the first chamber though opening 24 which passes into the second chamber by causing the opening of valve 30. The air passes over the fragrance 18 and exits via valve 32. This air movement causes the heavily fragranced air to be expelled from the second chamber, thus acting as a boost function for the device.
Patent GB-2411229-A (GB)
Title: Controller for an object tracking apparatus responding to manipulation information input when a current visual field range is not a prohibited region
Inventor: ITO WATARU
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2004-07-20
Abstract: A controlling apparatus or method for an imaging device, such as a tilt-pan-camera, comprising: a controller (202b, 202c, Fig. 2) to control or change the direction or zooming of the imaging device (201a, fig. 2). It further includes an image signal processor (202, fig. 2) which is equipped to be able: to process a manipulation information input 112 from an operator which is acquired by its manipulation input unit 113; to detect an object based on an image from the imaging device; to calculate a current or a predicted visual field range of the imaging device at 105a', 105b'; and to determine whether or not the calculated current or predicted visual range includes (or exclude) an imaging prohibited (or an essential) region at 105c. When the current or predicted visual range does not include (or does include) an imaging prohibited (essential) region, the image signal processor (202, fig. 2) controls at least one of the imaging direction and zooming of the imaging device at 106' based on the manipulation information input(s) from an operator at 112. An object tracking apparatus has been made which comprises and works with the described control system.
Patent GB-2415160-A (GB)
Title: A combined knife and writing implement
Inventor: KLEIN ANTON JULIAN RUDI
IPC: B26B11/00
Filed: 2005-05-20
Abstract: A combined knife and writing implement device having a knife mounted near a first end a writing implement, such as a pen, mounted near the other end. Both the knife and the writing implement are arranged to pivot between an in-use position extending longitudinally from the device and an out-of-use position at least partially housed with the body of the device.
Patent GB-2419238-A (GB)
Title: Process for making a PCB
Inventor: HOPPER ALAN JOHN
IPC: C09D11/10
Filed: 2005-06-24
Abstract: A process for making a printed circuit board having a solder mask and area(s) of exposed metal circuitry which comprises the steps: <SL> <LI>a) applying a non-aqueous ink which is substantially free from organic solvent to a printed circuit board; <LI>b) curing the ink by exposure to actinic radiation; and <LI>c) optionally heating the ink; </SL> whereby the ink is applied to selected areas of the printed circuit board by means of an ink jet printer and wherein the ink comprises: <SL> <LI>i) a cationically curable compound; and <LI>ii) a cationic initiator. </SL>
Patent GB-2413666-A (GB)
Title: Non main CPU/OS based operational environment
Inventor: KARDACH JAMES
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2004-01-12
Abstract: A computing system is described that includes an I/O unit interface that is deactivated while said computing system operates within a non main CPU/OS based operational state. The computing system also includes a controller that operates functional tasks while the computing system is within the non main CPU/OS based operational state. The computing system also includes an I/O unit that is coupled to both the I/O unit interface and the controller.
Patent GB-2415550-A (GB)
Title: Switching power supply
Inventor: HOSOTANI TATSUYA
IPC: H02M3/338
Filed: 2004-10-29
Abstract: A switching power supply comprising first and second switch circuits (S1, S2) composed of switch elements (Q1, Q2), diodes (D1, D2) and capacitors (Cds1, Cds2), and a transformer (T). A first inductor (Lr) is connected in series with the primary winding (Lp) of the transformer (T). A second inductor (Li) is provided such that the voltage of a third capacitor (Ca) is applied during the on period of the first switch circuit (S1). A diode (Di) for blocking the reverse current of the second inductor (Li), and a capacitor (Ci) charged the exciting energy stored in the second inductor (Li) to apply a voltage to the primary winding (Lp) during the on period of the first switch circuit (S1) are also provided. Furthermore, a capacitor (Cr) is provided to form a closed loop together with the inductor (Lr), the primary winding (Lp) and the second switching circuit (S2).
Patent GB-2417569-A (GB)
Title: Combined test instrument probe and voltage detector
Inventor: CAVORETTO JAMES L
IPC: G01R1/07
Filed: 2005-08-19
Abstract: A voltage detector 44 is mounted on a probe 32 for an instrument such as a multimeter, so voltage is safely detected even if the instrument or probe misfunctions. The probe has a conductive member 50 having a portion 52 acting as probe tip. The voltage detector has means for detecting voltage, which may be a conductive tip 54, possibly interconnected to the probe tip 52, or a non-contacting sensing element (54, figure 3A). The voltage detector has a voltage indicator e.g. LEDs 56 and/or speaker 58. The probe and voltage detector may be combined in a unitary structure (figure 4A). The voltage detector may be mounted on the probe by split rings (132, 134, figure 5) or a strip of adhesive or double-sided tape (150, figure 6).
Patent GB-2435449-A (GB)
Title: A method of refilling an ink cartridge
Inventor: BROOKS CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 2006-02-27
Abstract: A method of refilling an ink cartridge, which cartridge has an internal formation 14 around a breather hole 12. The method comprising locating a jig 18 on the cartridge, using a through hole 26 on the jig 18 to guide a drill through the hole 12, the drill being of such a size as to substantially remove the formation 14. The cartridge can then be washed through the hole formed, and subsequently refilled with ink.
Patent GB-2426805-A (GB)
Title: Handheld tool which cannot be switched on if the safety brakes are not functional or are worn
Inventor: KOEGLER HANSWERNER
IPC: B27G19/00
Filed: 2006-05-30
Abstract: A handheld tool, in particular a motor chain saw comprises an operating element / trigger 10a with a switching on function for activating a drive / motor 12a, and a safety brake 14a, 16a for braking the drive depending on a cut-off condition, characterized in that the safety brake comprises means 18a for preventing the switching on function of the operating element 10a depending on the degree of wear / functional condition of at least one component 20a of the safety brake. The chains saw preferably has a touch sensitive element 26a supported on the brake band 20a of the safety brake, wherein the mechanical connection between the trigger 10a, and a switching mechanism 24a for closing an electrical circuit is interrupted when the brake band 20a breaks. A transmission element 22a ideally moves under spring bias to interrupt the physical connection. The cut-off condition could be the release of the trigger, or kickback.