baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2365599-A (GB)
Title: System method and program for enabling communication between a client and a device with a remote server hosted device driver
Inventor: DUTTA RABINDRANATH
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2001-03-02
Abstract: A system, method, and program for enabling communication between a client and a device are disclosed. A server receives a request for enabling communication from a client to a device. In response to the server receiving the request, an appropriate device driver stored in the server is selected and executed to translate the communication between the client and the device. The translated communication that is comprehensible by the device is sent from the server to the device through the client. In a preferred embodiment, the server accesses various device drivers for various devices. The device drivers are stored in a library in the server. The server determines and recognizes a client type for the client and a device type for the device. Based on the client type and the device type, the appropriate device driver is selected from the library and executed to translate the communication between the client and the device.
Patent GB-2361551-A (GB)
Title: Reticle
Inventor: ITOH KATSUYUKI
IPC: G03F1/58
Filed: 2001-04-17
Abstract: A reticle (1) a first substrate (100) which comprises a first light-permeable substrate (101), and a first pattern (102) formed on the first light-permeable substrate (101) and having a first light transmittance, and a second substrate (200) including a second light-permeable substrate (201), and a second pattern (202) formed on the second light-permeable substrate (201) and having a second light transmittance. The first and second substrates (100, 200) are coupled to each other such that the first and second patterns (102, 202) face each other. A part of the first and second patterns (102, 202) at which the first and second patterns (102, 202) overlap each other defines a light-impermeable pattern (P).
Patent GB-2364009-A (GB)
Title: Breakout assembly for disconnecting drill rods with non-circular portions
Inventor: ADKINS IAN
IPC: E21B19/16
Filed: 2001-05-15
Abstract: A breakout assembly for use in disconnecting two drill rods 80, 82 comprises a pair of engagement members 44, (60, fig 7) each having a non-circular slot portion engageable over a respective non-circular portion of the drill rods, so as to prevent relative rotation between them. The assembly includes means for urging relative rotation of the engagement members, for instance pneumatic cylinders 20, 22 may be used. An engagement member may be a plate with a parallel-sided slot 52 which communicates with an enlarged portion 54 in which relative rotation of the drill rod is possible. Preferably a guide member 30 guides movement of the plate to effect engagement.
Patent GB-2367781-A (GB)
Title: Router table and fence having feather flap
Inventor: APOLINSKI EDMUND
IPC: B23Q11/06
Filed: 2001-08-03
Abstract: A router table 10 comprises a table top 12 having a top surface 16, a router bit hole (20, fig 2) through the table top, and a plurality of support legs 14 below the table top. A safety shield 24 is positioned above the router bit hole, and a workpiece fence 34 is slidably positioned on the top work surface, where a feather flap 72 extends from the workpiece fence. The fence may include left and right fence fronts 38 slidably mounted on respective front edge portions spaced apart by a gap, the feather flap extending from at least one of the fence fronts.
Patent GB-2382629-A (GB)
Title: Seals and sealing arrangements for rolling element bearings
Inventor: SYNNOTT ANTHONY THOMAS
IPC: F16C33/78
Filed: 2001-11-29
Abstract: A sealing arrangement for use with a rolling element bearing with relatively rotatable inner and outer rings (11, 12) is composed of a flexible annular seal (17) carried by one of the rings (12) and having a lip (30) which establishes a rubbing sealing contact with the other of the rings (11). A temperature sensitive bi-metallic strip structure (27, 28) is incorporated on or in the seal to displace and free the lip from the rubbing contact when the rings rotate relative to one another at high speed.
Patent GB-2370432-A (GB)
Title: Modular fuse holder with fuse drawer
Inventor: DARR MATTHER RAIN
IPC: H01H85/24
Filed: 2001-12-03
Abstract: A fuse holder 100 includes a main housing 102, a fuse slidable drawer 104, and a drawer handle 118. The handle 118 is retractable and lies flush with the drawer 104 when closed. A handle recess (130, Fig 2) is located adjacent the drawer 104 for prying the handle 118 open with a tool (not shown). A drawer frame (142, Fig 3) includes a lock opening for a lock member 140 e.g. padlock. Built-in fuse rejection members (220, Fig 8) are included in the main housing 102 to prevent use of incorrect fuses. An auxiliary contact actuator (202, Fig 5) is provided for added features on an as needed basis.
Patent GB-2371342-A (GB)
Title: Method for joining plastics lined pipeline sections
Inventor: CONDER ROBERT JOHN
IPC: F16L23/12
Filed: 2001-12-07
Abstract: A method for joining plastics lined metal pipeline sections to form a lined metal pipeline comprises lining a metal pipeline section 11 having a flange 13 at one end with a plastics liner 15 such that some of the liner extends beyond the flange end of the pipeline section. An annular plastics member 16 is electrofusion welded onto the outside portion of the plastics liner which extends beyond the end of the pipeline section. If the liner extends beyond the end of the annular plastics member it is trimmed so that it is substantially flush with the annular plastics member. Two sections formed by the above steps are positioned adjacent one another and in axial alignment. A containment ring 17 is secured around both annular plastics members to restrain any outwards movement of the plastics members, and the flanges are secured to each other to compress the annular plastics members between the metal flanges. The pipeline formed may be used to carry high pressure fluids and slurries.
Patent GB-2383118-A (GB)
Title: Automotive heat exchanger
Inventor: FROST ADRIAN LIONEL
IPC: F25B39/04
Filed: 2001-12-13
Abstract: An automotive heat exchanger comprises cooling tubes 3 which terminate in a header tank 2 constructed of two parts 2a and 2b, and a liquid tank or receiver (7) which is attached to the header tank 2 by means of an end part (9) having collar parts 16 which are clenched around header tank 2 prior to brazing. The heat exchanger may be a condenser for automotive air conditioning and may include a sub-cool region. Tank (7) and header 2 may communicate, to allow fluid flow, via ports defined by sleeves 5 and 6 which may be accommodated within a second end part 8.
Patent GB-2371786-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable restraint systems for ejection seats
Inventor: LEWIS DONALD J
IPC: B64D25/115
Filed: 2001-08-30
Abstract: An inflatable restraint system for holding and securing an aircrew member in his seat during ejection from an aircraft has one or more members forming a shield around him or her. The system is controlled to inflate after the aircrew member has started the sequence of ejection and before the rockets that power the seat from the aircraft are ignited. The forces of windblast are deflected by the inflatable restraint from the aircrew member as the aircrew member enters into and remains in the windblast and in this seat.
Patent GB-2388031-A (GB)
Title: A lancet removal tool
Inventor: SHAHROKNI FARZAD M
IPC: A61B5/15
Filed: 2002-04-30
Abstract: A lancet removal tool 26 comprises an elongate hollow body 28 having an opening 32 at one end. The opening 32 is bounded by resilient fingers 36 which can flex to expand the opening 32 to engage the body 16 of the lancet 14. Withdrawal of the tool 26 after engagement with the lancet body 16 causes the lancet 14 to be removed from the lancet device. Subsequently, the lancet 14 can be moved from the opening 32 into the interior of the tool 26. The tool 26 and the removal procedure enables lancets 14 to be removed without risk of injury or infection from contact with the contaminated needle 18 of the lancet 14.
Patent GB-2386140-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible buoyancy device for risers on offshore structures
Inventor: FITZGERALD JOHN A
IPC: E21B17/01
Filed: 2000-12-04
Abstract: Expandable and contractible buoyancy modules are assembled to the risers of a deepwater exploration spar or other offshore structure to provide an upwardly directed buoyancy force to offset at least a portion of the weight of the riser. The buoyancy modules have a fabricated pressure tight expandable and contractible envelope composed of rubber or rubber-like material which is mounted onto a tubular member having a central passage for receiving the riser to be supported. The tubular member projects beyond the respective upper and lower ends of the envelope and defines upper and lower riser joint connectors and buoyancy module travel stops which secure the buoyancy module to the riser and provide for force transmission from the buoyancy module to selected locations along the length of the riser or to the upper end of the riser. The envelope is provided with at least one access port through which an inflation medium such as a gas or an uncured polymer can be added to control inflation of the envelope and through which liquid ballast is added or removed for ballast control.
Patent GB-2377621-A (GB)
Title: Storage holder for containers
Inventor: FINN THOMAS
IPC: B65D51/24
Filed: 2002-07-12
Abstract: Cylindrical containers 11 are stored in a holder shaped as a base plate having on one side at least one recess 2 into which the container is received. Sectional views A-E through the plate show lugs 4, separated by spaces 6, which extend into the recess to be engaged by corresponding lugs 12 on the container which is inserted into a recess and rotated to secure it in position. Stops 3 limit the extent of rotation and signs may be provided to indicate when a limit has been reached The base, which can be mounted to a support via holes 21, may be of moulded plastics and include a plurality of recesses which may differ in size. The container lugs 12 may be provided on a separate ring attached to the container rim.
Patent GB-2392139-A (GB)
Title: Three wheeled trolley
Inventor: WEBSTER SEYMOUR HENRY
IPC: B62B3/12
Filed: 2002-08-20
Abstract: A three wheeled trolley having a tubular frame 1 and supports 12 suitable for supporting and carrying a caravan toilet cassette. Handle means 12 is provided allowing the trolley to be pulled either by a user by a loop or bar 3 or towed behind a vehicle by loop 4. A front wheel 6 and a set of rear wheels 7 allow movement of the trolley.
Patent GB-2382923-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor integrated circuit and its layout method
Inventor: MIZUNO MASAHARU
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2002-08-29
Abstract: A master slice type semiconductor integrated circuit includes sequential circuit cells (2) and combinational circuit cells (3), which are alternately arranged in an inner core area on a semiconductor chip (1), and a plurality of selective driving elements (MC101 to MC108, MC201 to MC216 and MC301 to MC316), which are connected in a shape of a tree, for selectively distributing a poliphase clock signal for each division area formed by uniformly dividing the inner core area. The plurality of selective driving elements are placed and connected on the semiconductor chip such that load and wiring length between the sequential circuit cells within the respective division areas and input terminals to which the poliphase clock signal is inputted are equal. With this configuration, it is possible to cope with a poliphase clock, and also possible to reduce a clock skew between circuits, and further possible to provide a master slice type semiconductor integrated circuit in which electric power consumption can be reduced.
Patent GB-2395292-A (GB)
Title: Automatic vehicle windscreen defrosting circuit
Inventor: MASSIAH SEAN DOMINIC
IPC: B60S1/02
Filed: 2002-11-07
Abstract: A circuit for automatically activating defrosting systems of a vehicle's front and rear windscreens may comprise a programmable microchip 5, a timer switch 4 and a temperature sensing switch 3. The timer switch 4 may be preset to activate the defrosting systems before a driver is due to begin a journey, and the temperature sensing switch 3 may be used to ensure that the defrosting systems are only activated when ambient temperature is below a predetermined level. When a preset time is reached, timer switch 4 may close and, if ambient temperature is below the predetermined level, temperature sensing switch 3 may also be closed. With both switches closed, the microchip 5 may provide a voltage output 6 to activate the windscreen defrosting systems for a predetermined duration.
Patent GB-2395106-A (GB)
Title: Modular storage system
Inventor: WOOLARD LESLIE ADRIAN ALFRED
IPC: A47F5/08
Filed: 2002-11-14
Abstract: A modular storage system comprises a wall-mountable array (10) and one or more storage modules (30) for attachment thereto. The wall-mountable array (10) has a rigid, generally rectangular perimeter frame (11) with a plurality of regularly-spaced parallel ribs (12) extending thereacross and a plurality of regularly-spaced parallel struts (13) extending thereacross at right angles to the ribs (12). The ribs (12) and struts (13) thus form a grid defining a plurality of regularly-spaced generally rectangular apertures (14) of equal size. A plurality of crosswires (15) extend through the array, such that each aperture (14) is bisected by a crosswire (15). Each storage module (30) has one or more hooks (33), adapted to engage with a crosswire (15).
Patent GB-2395885-A (GB)
Title: Harness for restraining a dog in a vehicle
Inventor: SMITH JO
IPC: A01K1/02
Filed: 2002-12-06
Abstract: A dog harness for restraining a dog in a vehicle, comprising a loose fitting neck strap 1 connected to a body strap by an adjustable chest strap 3. The body strap is formed of a section 5 which fits over the back of the dog and a section 4 which fits under the belly of the dog. Both sections are joined by quick release clips 6. The neck strap is fastened by a quick release clip 2. In use the harness is connected to a seat strap 11 by two side straps 9. The harness has a metal ring 12 for connection to a lead for exercising. The straps may be made of a strong lightweight webbed nylon material or leather. A cotton lined waterproof coat may be affixed to the harness by hook and loop attachments.
Patent GB-2387896-A (GB)
Title: Ice making machine
Inventor: BERROW STEPHEN EARL
IPC: F25C1/06
Filed: 2003-02-24
Abstract: An ice making machine comprises an ice-cube casting unit which is generally horizontally-disposed and has a plurality of compartments (C) which are open at their bottoms, a closure member (13) for sealing against the underside of the ice-casting compartments to close the bottom of those compartments, means for filling the compartments with water, cooling means for freezing the water in the compartments, and means for moving the closure member to a downwardly-inclined position to allow ice cubes to fall from their compartments and slide into a receptacle. Preferably, the ice making machine includes a control system for controlling an operating cycle. The cooling means may be in the form of coolant-filled tubes (23) which run through the walls between adjacent rows of ice-casting compartments. In use, after a predetermined period of time, electrical heating wires (24) are operated to help release the ice cubes from the compartments.
Patent GB-2397386-A (GB)
Title: Adapter plate for a gas meter bracket
Inventor: WHEELTON RENNIE STEPHEN
IPC: G01F15/18
Filed: 2003-02-26
Abstract: An adapter plate for a gas meter bracket 100 of the type comprising a generally horizontal shelf 101 having a slot 103 for receiving a fitting connected to an inlet of a gas meter. The adapter plate comprises left 2 and fight 3 hand portions for resting on the surface of the shelf and a central portion 4 having a central axis 41 for alignment with the slot and a concave, part-circular, profiled front edge 43 for engaging a cylindrical collar of a fitting. At least one of the left and fight hand portions comprises a fixing hole 21, 31 whereby the adapter plate can be bolted to the shelf via a corresponding hole 106, 107 therein. The other, left and fight hand portions, comprises a fixing tab 33 whereby the fixing tab may be inserted in a corresponding fixing hole 106, 107 in the shelf or it may be bent to grip the shelf. The adapter plate enables the bracket to support different size fittings required for the inlet to the gas meter.
Patent GB-2387402-A (GB)
Title: A method of expanding a wellbore junction in a well
Inventor: GANO JOHN C
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2003-04-10
Abstract: A method of expanding a wellbore junction (12) in a well (22), the method comprising the steps of: attaching an expandable float shoe (24) to a leg (16) of the wellbore junction (12); compressing the float shoe (24) and the leg (16); positioning the wellbore junction (12) in the well (22); and expanding the float shoe (24) and the leg (16) in the well (22). The float shoe can then be drilled out. The lower end of the leg may be filled with material to spread the load on the leg, Fig 5. The shoe may take several forms and shapes.
Patent GB-2390119-A (GB)
Title: Priming mechanism for a submersible pump
Inventor: GAY FARRAL D
IPC: E21B34/08
Filed: 2003-04-11
Abstract: A priming mechanism for a submersible pump 13 includes a valve housing 15 and a valve member 43. The valve member 43 is able to move between a pumping position ( figure 1) and a priming position ( figure 2). In the pumping position, fluid from the pump 13 is allowed to flow through a lower valve chamber 37 to an upper valve chamber 39 and out through a riser 19. In the priming position, the valve member 43 engages with a sealing ring 59 to prevent flow from the lower chamber 37 to the upper chamber 39. In the priming position, fluid is allowed to flow from the upper chamber 39, past a seal 61 and in to a priming conduit 51, which returns the fluid to an inlet 33 of the pump 13. During normal operation, the valve member 43 is held in the pumping position by the pressure of fluid from the pump 13. If this pressure falls, a spring 49 forces the valve member 43 into the priming position.
Patent GB-2388465-A (GB)
Title: A fuel cell plant
Inventor: KLENK MARTIN
IPC: H01M8/0612
Filed: 2003-05-09
Abstract: A fuel cell plant with a combustion device (1), a fuel cell unit and a reformer for reforming fuel (6) to give a reformate gas (10) , wherein the combustion device (1) has at least one exhaust gas pipe (3) for the discharge of exhaust gas (7), by means of which a clear reduction in the optionally additionally supplied energy to heat the reformer unit is achieved. This is achieved, in accordance with the invention, in that a heat exchanger unit (2) for heating a heating fluid and/or an operating substance for the reformer by the waste heat in exhaust gas stream (7) is located at least on exhaust gas pipe (3)
Patent GB-2401526-A (GB)
Title: Animal Ear Tag
Inventor: ROBINSON ERIC P
IPC: A01K11/00
Filed: 2003-05-14
Abstract: An animal ear tag comprising a male part comprising a base 16 and shaft 18 formed from a first material and a head 30 formed from a second material, and a female part (14, fig.6) for receiving and retaining the head, the head having a pointed end 34 and a base and comprises a plurality of blades 32 extending between the pointed end and the base of the head, adjacent blades being coupled together by a linking strut (44, fig.4) which is embedded in the end of the shaft. The head preferably consists of four blades which may be connected together at the pointed end. The blades may have an enlarged part at their base end, defining the base of the head. Preferably, an opening (50, fig.4) is defined between each strut and the pointed end. The female part may comprise a cavity (22, fig.7) for receiving the head. Advantageously, the male or female part comprises a web for the printing of information.
Patent GB-2393534-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for providing computer system component data
Inventor: QURESHI SHIRAZ ALI
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2003-06-04
Abstract: An interface for handing off computer system information. The interface has a data structure stored on a computer readable medium. The data structure has fields for component data pertaining to components of a computer system. The data structure is available to be populated by a first program filling in component data using identifiers 420 for locating the component data in the data structure. The first program is able to discover components. The component data is accessible by a second program indexing the data structure with the identifiers 430. The second computer program is for assisting an operating system gain the component data. The first program may be system firmware or bios and the second program may be an advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI). The data structure may be populated when the system is booted.
Patent GB-2395819-A (GB)
Title: Interactive graphical representation of a financial market for an electronic trading system
Inventor: HEATON TIMOTHY H
IPC: G06Q40/04
Filed: 2003-11-11
Abstract: Systems and methods for providing an interactive graphical representation of a market for an electronic trading system are provided. A graph 304 may be displayed on a display of a workstation in an electronic trading system. In one example, the graph may include a curve corresponding to a range of values of a financial instrument 306, 308. In another example, the graph may include symbols (508,510) that represent bids and offers for one or more financial instruments. A user may be allowed to select a portion of the graph 400. In response to the user's selection, a trading dialog box 700 may be provided, thereby allowing the user to place a trade directly from the graph.
Patent GB-2395736-A (GB)
Title: Annulus monitoring system
Inventor: LAUREANO MARCIO PCHEK
IPC: E21B/
Filed: 2002-08-19
Abstract: Apparatus and a system for accessing one or more of the annuli defined between casing strings in a subsea wellhead that are usually sealed for the production stage of the well. Access to an annulus (30) is made via the wall of the wellhead housing (12) at a location where is communicates with the annulus. The access is a passageway (31) having a first opening in communication with the annulus and a second opening either at the external surface of the wall or at a location on the inner surface of the wall above the casing hangar seal for the inner casing (14), which is not in communication with the annulus apart from the passageway. An isolation valve (32) communicates with the passageway and with apparatus for monitoring or controlling pressure of flow in the annulus. The passageway may be used with an open lower end to the annulus during drilling stages for material transfer and during production stage to monitor/control a sealed annulus.
Patent GB-2397193-A (GB)
Title: Automatic exposure level setting for a camera
Inventor: MOTTA RICARDO J
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 2000-10-23
Abstract: A shutterless digital still camera contains a partially transmissive mirror 42 in the primary light path 30 which partially reflects light 50 to a viewfinder. During low ambient light conditions the mirror moves out of the light path to allow all the light to reach a sensor 34 and a second mirror 46 rotates so that light 60 from an image display is shown in the viewfinder. Movement of the mirrors is controlled by an exposure calibration signal. A processor includes an auto-exposure algorithm divides the exposure calibration signal into a plurality of segments, a binary value is assigned to each segment according to whether the ambient luminance level is above or below a predetermined grey level and these binary values are arranged into a pointer to an exposure level setting.