baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2379414-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming a large flexible electronic display on a substrate using an inkjet head(s) disposed about a vacuum roller holding the substrate
Inventor: KAWASE TAKEO
IPC: B41J13/22
Filed: 2001-09-10
Abstract: The invention provides a method and apparatus for depositing soluble materials on flexible substrates. The apparatus comprises a drum 10, which is rotatable about its longitudinal axis, and an inkjet print head(s) 20a-c disposed over the drum and adapted to be moved relative to the drum in a direction substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the drum. A substrate (30,Fig.2) is mounted on the drum by vacuum means and a line of droplets of a solution of the selected material is deposited by the print head(s), which remains stationary as the drum is rotated. The print head(s) is then moved relative to the drum, in the direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the drum, prior to deposition of subsequent lines. In this way, electrical devices (e.g. an organic polymer electroluminescent display or a thin film transistor) can be built up on the substrate and a large scale flexible display device can be fabricated. A sensor 18 may be provided for reading encoding marks provided on the drum 10. Furthermore, a CCD camera 16 may be provided to view alignment marks 11 provided on the drum and the substrate. A gas stream may be provided by a jet 17 for speeding up the drying of deposited drops.
Patent GB-2380109-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for interpreting electronic legal documents
Inventor: BALDWIN ADRIAN
IPC: G06F40/143
Filed: 2001-09-21
Abstract: The invention provides electronic document interpretation apparatus comprising an electronic formal legal document with narrative language text; and means for providing explanatory text to assist in the interpretation of the said document. Also provided is an electronic formal legal document comprising a textual element and a tag associated with the said textual element the said tag providing a link to reproducible explanatory or commentary text relating to the said textual element.
Patent GB-2372419-A (GB)
Title: Display scheme having an element permanently superimposed over all other displayed items
Inventor: HAYES SHANE
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2001-09-25
Abstract: An image display scheme for a computing device which is capable of displaying one or more overlapping items, and has a browser application capable of displaying content retrieved from the Internet, the image display scheme generating a superimposed element that appears on the screen permanently superimposed over any other displayed items displayed by the browser application at all times. The code for the content to be displayed may include an executable code embedded in the content code to implement the superimposable element. Alternatively, the code for the content may include retrieval instructions to another Internet server, this server supplying the superimposable element. In alternative embodiments of the invention, the display scheme is implemented by a display application installed in the processing and memory means, or by a display application installed in the server computer. The superimposed element may be a company logo 36, 37 and may provide a shortcut to the website of that company.
Patent GB-2383673-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated road sign
Inventor: SMITH STEPHAN TREVOR
IPC: G09F19/22
Filed: 2001-10-01
Abstract: An illuminated sign (2) comprises a sign panel (5) and a light source (9) arranged to emit light so as to illuminate said sign panel. The light source is arranged so that it can also detect external light falling on the sign, and the sign is arranged so that the light source emits light only when the external light falling on the sign falls below a predefined level. The light source preferably comprises an electroluminescent material, having an electrical property which varies with the level of light falling thereon, enabling the electroluminescent material to be used as a photodetector as well as a light source. A retro-reflective strip (10) may provide additional visibility.
Patent GB-2367241-A (GB)
Title: Sprinkler device comprising a valve for extinguisher fluid
Inventor: LOGES HEINZ-JUERGEN
IPC: F16K31/64
Filed: 2000-09-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a sprinkler device comprising a valve for an extinguisher fluid. Said valve opens when a pre-defined criterion is met after a fire breaks out. At least one rapid detection sensor is provided for the early opening of the valve. Said sensor controls the valve directly or accommodated via a fire alarm center. Preferably, the rapid sensor and said valve are in a common housing.
Patent GB-2371575-A (GB)
Title: Cementing tool and method for cementing a casing assembly at a junction
Inventor: OHMER HERVE
IPC: E21B23/02
Filed: 2002-01-16
Abstract: A tool 110 for cementing a casing junction assembly 100 at a well junction 21 comprises: a body 111; a releasable anchoring mechanism 114; and a flow conduit 113, and preferably also sealing elements 116 between the body 111 and the junction assembly 100; a flow control device 119; bypass conduits 120; and a barrier (126, figure 7)to prevent cement backfilling the internal volume 100a of the junction assembly 100. A method is also claimed, comprising the steps of lowering the above tool 110 into the junction assembly 100 so that the anchoring mechanism 114 engages; pumping cement slurry through the cementing tool 110 to fill the annular region outside the junction assembly 100; disengaging the cementing tool 110 from the junction assembly 100; and removing the cementing tool 110 from the junction assembly 100. Another method claimed comprises the steps of pumping cement down a work string 112; channelling cement flow from the work string 112 through at least one bypass device 120 extending through the internal volume 100a of the junction assembly 100 and down a lateral branch 100b of the junction assembly 100 into the fluid channel 109 in the guide show 108; and preventing the flow of cement exiting the guide shoe 108 from back filling into the internal volume 100a of the junction assembly 100.
Patent GB-2374120-A (GB)
Title: Scroll compressor
Inventor: NISHIKI TERUHIKO
IPC: F04C23/00
Filed: 2002-01-29
Abstract: A structure is provided that prevents excessive force from acting on a fastening portion where a guide frame is fastened to a sealed container. A fastening position of the guide frame and sealed structure is set within a range bounded by an upper meshing circumferential inner surface of the guide frame together with an upper meshing circumferential outer surface of a compliant frame and a lower meshing circumferential inner surface of the guide frame together with a lower meshing circumferential outer surface of the compliant frame.
Patent GB-2373412-A (GB)
Title: Enhanced cordless telephone platform using Bluetooth (rtm) technology
Inventor: GOODINGS CHRIS J
IPC: H04M1/72505
Filed: 2002-01-29
Abstract: A cordless telephone 210,220 using Bluetooth wireless links is presented. A Bluetooth voice data structure is implemented by coding the voice data at a bitrate below 64 kb/s, such that the full number of payload bits provided by the Bluetooth voice data structure are not required for transmission of voice data. The packet payload is then encoded, possibly in a non-standard format to implement a robust error detection and/or correction protocol for the voice data, as well as for the provision of a low-rate data channel for transmission of information such as caller ID. Alternatively, a Bluetooth non-voice data structure can be employed by transmitting encoded voice data as user payload bits. The data link is then flushed each time new voice data is ready for sending by the transmitting device. If slots are available before the data link is flushed, unsuccessfully transmitted data can be automatically resent, thereby implementing time and frequency diversity.
Patent GB-2372317-A (GB)
Title: Infrared flame detection sensor
Inventor: CARTER CHRISTOPHER FREDERICK
IPC: G08B17/12
Filed: 2002-02-06
Abstract: A flame detection apparatus has a focussed array based sensor which is responsive to radiation having a predefined wavelength for generating an image of the infrared radiation emitted within a monitored region, and means for measuring the spectral ratio of the intensity of radiation having a first wavelength emitted within the monitored region to the intensity of radiation having a second wavelength emitted within the monitored region. Processing means analyses the output of the focussed array based sensor and the spectral ratio measuring means for responses indicative of the presence of a flame within the monitored region. The flame detection apparatus (1) comprises an array detector (2), an unfocussed volumetric detector (3) and an unfocussed volumetric detector (4) and a processor (5).
Patent GB-2369381-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible fabric structures with coilable supports
Inventor: SHINNER NEIL TREVOR
IPC: E04H15/40
Filed: 2000-02-23
Abstract: A collapsable fabric structure having two wall members (301,303) each having a coilable frame (305). When the structure is expanded, each frame forms a loop defining a pair of opposed sides. To collapse the wall members, each frame is coiled into three loops. To exert a separating force between the two wall members, elongate arch forming members (306,307) are provided having a pair of free ends (308,309) each connected to one of the wall members. The arch forming members are preferably a glass reinforced epoxy rod having helically wound fibre at its surface. The structure may take the form of a pyramid, cube or playhouse.
Patent GB-2371622-A (GB)
Title: Susceptibility gene for inflammatory bowel disease
Inventor: JEWELL DEREK PARRY
IPC: C12Q1/6883
Filed: 1999-09-23
Abstract: An association between a 32bp deletion in the human gene encoding chemokine receptor CCR5 and the development of inflammatory bowel disease. (IBD), in particular Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis is described. Methods of diagnosis of susceptibility to IBD and of distinguishing between Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are provided which involve detection of the CCR5-  W  32 allele in patients suffering from, or suspected of developing. IBD. Screening methods suitable for identifying molecules with potential as therapeutic agents against IBD are also described.
Patent GB-2393180-A (GB)
Title: An additive used in forming ceramic articles by slip casting
Inventor: HART FRANK WILLIAM
IPC: C04B33/28
Filed: 2002-06-11
Abstract: Ceramic articles are formed from a slip casting composition consisting of a suspension in water comprising a particulate solid mixture of a kaolinitic clay, a fluxing material, a siliceous material and a dispersing agent for the particulate solid mixture, wherein the particulate solid mixture is substantially free of smectite clay and the kaolin clay is treated before being incorporated into the solid mixture with a water-soluble polyamine having a number average molecular weight not less than 100,000. Preferably the molecular weight of the polymer is not greater than 1,000,000. The polymer is not used at greater than 0.5%, based on the weight of the dry kaolinitic clay, preferably in the range from 0.05% to 0.4%. The polyamine may be quaternised so that it is in the form of a polyquaternary ammonium salt.
Patent GB-2376452-A (GB)
Title: Fuel tank breathing system
Inventor: UHARA SHOJI
IPC: B60K15/01
Filed: 2002-06-14
Abstract: A fuel tank breathing system for reducing air-lock in a fuel tank whilst filling up. The fuel comprises a tank main body 11, a filler pipe 17, a first breather pipe 20 and a second breather pipe 22. The first breather pipe 20 is in communication between fuel tank opening 19 and main tank to allow the air to escape from the tank during fill up. The second breather pipe 22 is in communication between first portion of filler pipe 23 and second portion of filler pipe 23 in a bypass manner to allow air the escape from filler pipe 23 during fill up. In the second embodiment, a second breather pipe 25 in communication between first portion of filler pipe 17 and a portion of the main tank 11 to drive the air out of filler pipe 17 and into main tank 11 during fill up.
Patent GB-2372479-A (GB)
Title: Liquid transfer laminate permanently conformable to the contours of a wearer
Inventor: MORMAN MICHAEL TOD
IPC: B32B27/12
Filed: 2000-10-04
Abstract: A liquid transfer laminate is provided that is permanently conformable to the contours of a wearer's body when used in a personal care absorbent article or a medical absorbent article. The laminate includes a liquid transfer film and a fibrous nonwoven web. Both the film and the web are extendible in a cross direction to a width at least 25 % greater than an original, unstretched width upon application of a stretching force. The web and the film, and the overall laminate, exhibit little or no retractive force once they have been stretched. A diaper or other absorbent garment can be constructed in undersized fashion using the laminate, permitting material savings. When the garment is worn, the laminate stretches only where needed to provide a substantially perfect fit on the wearer. The minimal retractive force avoids the skin marks, rashes, etc. that can result from elastic garments.
Patent GB-2391391-A (GB)
Title: Integrated loop antenna for vehicular applications
Inventor: CALLAGHAN PETER
IPC: H01Q1/12
Filed: 2002-07-24
Abstract: A vehicular screen antenna includes a conductor extending on a dielectric, such as a window 8. The conductor is configured as a loop having entry and exit segments 24,10, the loop being positioned generally centrally on the dielectric. The entry and exit segments 24,10 extend proximate each other from the loop towards a first edge of the dielectric and are oriented on the dielectric so as to extend generally vertically when the dielectric is fitted to a vehicle. Also included are means for varying polarisation and a resonant coupling circuit.
Patent GB-2381920-A (GB)
Title: Individual authentication for portable communication equipment
Inventor: MIYASHITA YUKIO
IPC: G06F21/32
Filed: 2002-09-13
Abstract: Authentication of a person is performed by using fingerprint authentication when the importance level is low and by using both fingerprint authentication and personal identification number authentication when the importance level is higher. At a higher importance level authentication of two fingers, or a higher score in fingerprint authentication, may be required,
Patent GB-2382929-A (GB)
Title: High frequency laminated circuit component
Inventor: KARIYA TOSHIAKI
IPC: H01F27/00
Filed: 2002-09-13
Abstract: The laminate comprises at least one pair of capacitor electrode patterns 21, 22 defining a capacitor C1, at least one inductor electrode pattern 19, 20 for defining an inductor L1 and at least one pair of insulating layers 14, 15 disposed between the capacitor electrode patterns and the inductor pattern. Within the laminate structure, the inductor electrode pattern 19 falls within the area of the capacitor electrode patterns 21, the distance T14 between the two patterns ranges from approximately 0.025 mm to 1 mm. The outer length of the capacitor electrode patterns A and a corresponding outer length B of the inductor electrode pattern satisfy the following condition:<BR> <F>A = B +   W  </F>, where 0.1 mm   &     W     &   1.0 mm
Patent GB-2380519-A (GB)
Title: A latch and drawer device using the latch
Inventor: SHIRASE YUICHI
IPC: E05C19/02
Filed: 2002-09-28
Abstract: A push-push type latch 1, which rotates with respect to an attached part. The latch includes an attaching part 2 rotationally attached to an attached part, a base plate connected to the attaching part to rotate together with the attaching part on the attached part, and a push-push type cam part connected to the base plate 3 on a side opposite to the attaching part. Elastic pieces 6A, 6B are formed to cooperate with the base plate for locating the base plate to a predetermined position while allowing the base plate to rotate together with the attaching part. The latch is particularly applicable to drawer devices, for example, cup-holders 87 in cars. The cam part may be formed by a guide wall 41 forming a sack-shaped path with an opening at one end and a heart-shaped island 43, which is disposed at the inside of the guide wall 41 and has an engaging part 44 engaging the coupling pin 89.
Patent GB-2387722-A (GB)
Title: Connector with flexible side walls
Inventor: CHEIN MIN JU
IPC: H01R12/79
Filed: 2002-10-23
Abstract: A connector seat of a computer bus has four side walls. Each of the four side walls has two adjacent side walls. The connector seat (2) is formed with at least two openings (27) each located between one of the four side walls and each of its two adjacent side walls, so that the one side wall is capable of being oscillated outward. Thus, when the user swings or oscillate the bus connector (1) so as to remove the bus connector from the socket (24) of the connector seat, at least one of the side walls of the connector seat may be oscillated with the bus connector, and will not be broken due to the stress or pressure produced when the user swings or oscillates the bus connector.
Patent GB-2384048-A (GB)
Title: A double oven cooker
Inventor: WATSON JOHN FEARN
IPC: F24C15/32
Filed: 2002-11-29
Abstract: A cooker 10 comprises a metallic housing 16 having at least two ovens 12, 14 and two hobs 26, 28 in independent flow communication with hot gases in a heat transfer zone which is supplied from a heating source (20, fig 2) fired by a burner 18. Independent supply of gas to each of the ovens 12, 14 and hobs 26, 28 is regulated by a valve assembly (48, fig 4a) which comprises four valve members (52) mounted on shaft 54 driven by a motor 60 controlled by a main printed circuit board 68. A desired temperature for each oven 12, 14 and hob 26, 28 maybe set by a set point potentiometer 70 which has an associated printed circuit board connected to the main printed circuit board 68. The temperature of each oven 12, 14 or hob 26, 28 maybe measured by a thermocouple and this temperature compared with the set point temperature so that the hot gases may be regulated via the appropriate motor 60 and associated valve member (52). A separate burner 74 may be provided for a central heating boiler (32, fig 2) or alternatively a simmering oven may be attached under one of the ovens 12, 14. A timing device may be provided which prevents continuous firing of the burner 18 for periods longer than eighty minutes.
Patent GB-2385577-A (GB)
Title: Alcoholic beverage container
Inventor: VALENTINE DAVID
IPC: B65D85/72
Filed: 2003-01-24
Abstract: A sealed plastics container (20) for holding an alcoholic beverage such as wine comprises, a receptacle for containing the alcoholic beverage which includes a peripheral flange about the mouth, a biocompatible inner surface and a wall having low gas transmissibility. A sealing membrane (30) is detachably fixed to said flange and includes a biocompatible inner surface. The sealing membrane (30) is fitted to said peripheral flange such that it can undergo displacement in the event of expansion of the contents of the container (20). The container includes a biocompatible gas other than oxygen such that the membrane (30) seals the alcoholic beverage from contact with air. The membrane (30) is recessed to minimize the headspace above the fill line (33) of the container.
Patent GB-2386864-A (GB)
Title: Multi-function media eject system in an ink jet printer
Inventor: ROBERTSON DOUGLAS LAURENCE
IPC: B65H29/34
Filed: 2003-02-11
Abstract: A multi-function media eject system and method for operation particularly useful for ink jet printers. At the start of a print job, the media type and print format are determined. If the media is either banner paper or envelope, or if the print format is draft quality printing, wings (20, 22) and kickers (30) of the eject system are disabled, so the media exits the printer without support from the wings (20, 22) or influence from the kickers (30). The media type or print format is determined by a controller (60, Fig 10) which in response adjusts said wings (20, 22) and kickers (30).
Patent GB-2398968-A (GB)
Title: Reduction in signalling load in a wireless communication system
Inventor: RANDALL PETER
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2003-02-27
Abstract: A wireless communication system (100, 200) comprises an infrastructure element that allocates wireless resources to one of a plurality of wireless communication units (112-116) dependent upon an operational state of the wireless communication unit. The infrastructure element transitions the wireless communication unit between a plurality of operational states based on a variable service or quality of service accessed by the wireless communication unit. The transitions, preferably used in a Radio Resource Controller (RRC) state model, are based on the QoS class of the service that the communication unit is using. An improvement in signalling load results from reduced signalling procedures required for mobility management, session management and RRC connection management.
Patent GB-2400315-A (GB)
Title: Patterned square carpet tiles
Inventor: JONES JACQUELINE
IPC: E04F15/02
Filed: 2003-04-11
Abstract: A set of patterned square carpet tiles comprises at least two carpet tiles with coordinating pattern and colour characterised in that each tile has at least two different areas of visual texture providing the impression of at least two different pile directions on each tile. Ideally, the set of tiles comprises four tiles wherein the tiles are designed by taking the pattern of one tile and then rotating it through 90, 180, 270 degrees to create four tiles and then applying texture. The tiles create an omnidirectional tile pattern which can be laid randomly, or according to a computer generated pattern code, and have the advantage of not being restricted by border areas, special pile orientation or colour. Preferably, the tiles are manufactured by a tile printing process e.g. dye injection printing process.
Patent GB-2402931-A (GB)
Title: A method of refilling liquid storage tanks to prevent overfilling
Inventor: DENBY CARL
IPC: B65D90/26
Filed: 2003-05-01
Abstract: A method of refilling a liquid storage tank 2 comprises a gaseous outlet 14 for removing the gaseous content from the tank during the delivery of liquid to the tank. A fluid flow restrictor 22 is arranged to restrict flow through the gaseous outlet in response to a condition within the tank during filling when a threshold level has been exceeded. A pressure sensitive means 26 is fluidly connected to the interior of the tank for sensing a build up of pressure within the tank, in response to operation of the fluid flow restrictor. The pressure sensitive device may be a visual indicator 32 or a whistle to provide an alert to the operator that there is a pressure build up within the tank. The pressure sensitive device may also be a pressure switch arranged to operate a delivery valve in response to a build up of pressure within the tank. Other embodiments relate to a method of refilling a liquid storage tank, a liquid storage tank and an apparatus for installation into a liquid storage tank, all with two gaseous outlets and no pressure sensitive means. Also included are a fluid flow restrictor and a method of enabling fluid connectivity with the interior of a liquid storage tank.