baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2366830-A (GB)
Title: Pressure relief valve in mains water supply system
Inventor: ROTHWELL ROBERT
IPC: F16K17/04
Filed: 2000-07-17
Abstract: A water supply system includes a normally closed pressure relief valve which, in use, opens to release excess water pressure when it exceeds a predetermined level. Preferably the valve includes a closure member (7) which is urged closed by spring force (11) and held in the axis of an opening by a support rod (10). The pressure at which the valve is opened may be changed by adjusting the position of a threaded bolt (6). The system may further include a pressure gauge (16, Figure 1) for monitoring water pressure. One advantage of such a system is to reduce the incidence of pipe damage and water discolouration.
Patent GB-2353972-A (GB)
Title: Link arm mechanism for adjustable spacing of plate and blanket cylinder in a rotary offset printing press
Inventor: KELLER JAMES J
IPC: B41F13/32
Filed: 2000-09-07
Abstract: A link mechanism is provided for setting and maintaining a minimum spacial distance between a blanket cylinder 16 and a plate cylinder 14 of a rotary printing press 10. The link mechanism includes a first link arm 50 that is rotatably mounted on an axle 30 of the blanket cylinder at one end of the blanket cylinder 16. A second link arm is rotatably mounted on an axle 28 of the plate cylinder 14. The first link arm 50 and the second link arm 52 are pivotably connected to each other for single axis pivoting about a point offset to one side of an imaginary line drawn through centres of the plate cylinder axle 28 and the blanket cylinder axle 30. An adjustment mechanism 58 is positioned between the first and second link arms 50, 52 on projections offset to the other side of the imaginary line so that the set minimum spacial distance between the plate cylinder axles 28 and the blanket cylinder axle 30 can be adjustably set and maintained throughout impression rotation of the rotary printing press 10.
Patent GB-2370619-A (GB)
Title: Bone screw
Inventor: OLADIPO OLAREWAJU JAMES OLAGBO
IPC: A61B17/86
Filed: 2000-12-29
Abstract: A bone screw has a head (2) and a shank with threaded portions (4, 8) at either end. A portion (6) of the shank between the two threaded portions (4, 8) is unthreaded and has a diameter which is less than the external diameters of the threaded portions (4, 8).
Patent GB-2362011-A (GB)
Title: Transmitting and printing a creative expression
Inventor: WHITMARSH MICHAEL D
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2001-03-02
Abstract: Formatting a creative expression, e.g. greetings card, poster, label or other printed matter, for transmission to a client device 109. In one embodiment, a server (103, Fig. 1) comprises operating logic to generate a frameset definition file (1100a, Fig. 6A) in the server memory (126, Fig. 1) that specifies at least one hidden frame, i.e. that will not be generated by the browser (188, Fig. 1) for display to the user. The operating logic also generates a hidden frame file (1100c, Fig. 6c) in the memory, the hidden frame file specifying the at least one hidden frame that includes a page (263, Fig. 2H) that includes at least one region (266, Fig. 2H), wherein a content element is associated with the at least one region. The frameset definition file and the hidden frame file are transmitted to the client device. The hidden frame file is advantageously configured to cause a printing of the page with the content element in the appropriate region, by the client device 109, with little or no further input from the user.
Patent GB-2376603-A (GB)
Title: Handover in a cellular communication system
Inventor: BURKE MICHAEL
IPC: H04W28/22
Filed: 2001-06-15
Abstract: An arrangement wherein handover is improved for a lower data rate user assigned to a lower data rate channel alternative that does not support soft handover. If handover is to be required, the user is re-assigned to a higher data rate dedicated traffic channel that does support soft handover. Soft handover is then implemented. After handover is completed, the lower data rate user may be re-assigned to a lower data rate channel alternative. One example of a lower data rate channel alternative, employed in a Universal Mobile Telephone Standard (UMTS) system , is a RACH/FACH combination bearer.
Patent GB-2377854-A (GB)
Title: Direct-mode call set-up in a trunked-mode radio communication system
Inventor: FENTON SHAUN RICHARD
IPC: H04W84/08
Filed: 2001-07-18
Abstract: In a trunked mode radio communication system, a first communication unit 5 sends a request on a trunked mode signalling channel 9 to a base station 1 for a direct mode traffic channel for communication with a second communication unit 6. The base station 1 acknowledges the request and contacts the second communication unit 6 on a trunked mode signalling channel 10. The first and second communication units then re-tune to a specified direct mode channel to enter into a direct mode call. Preferably the packet data protocol supported by the trunked system, such as SDM (short data message) is used to set up the call. The SDM may also contain additional call related information such as call duration, call clear down rules, a 5-tone signalling sequence etc. Group calls may be set up using the same method.
Patent GB-2372485-A (GB)
Title: A dolly for carrying multiple containers
Inventor: PERELLI THOMAS
IPC: B62B3/02
Filed: 2001-07-27
Abstract: A dolly 1 for transporting multiple containers (figure 2) comprises of, two supports 2,3 pivotally connected possibly by means of a hinge 4, at least one wheel 7 located beneath each support, and support mechanisms 5,6 for supporting the containers on the upper surface of the supports. Wheels 8 are also provided along the pivot axis allowing the dolly to rotate through 360{ within a circle the diameter of which is the length of the two supports 2,3. By providing a hinge 4 between the two supports one of them may be folded substantially vertically when not required thus shortening the length of the dolly, with the container previously located upon the folded support being nested within the other container (figures 5A,5B). The support mechanisms 5,6 may include a screw thread located on a raised boss, and there is also disclosed further details of the hinge 4 which can lock the supports in their folded positions (claim 17).
Patent GB-2363494-A (GB)
Title: Web server content replication
Inventor: LARA MARCO
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2000-01-25
Abstract: This invention relates to managing multiple web servers, and more particularly to a web service system and method that allows a system operator to distribute content to each web server in the web service system. In one embodiment, a method for replicating changes in a source file set on a destination file system includes identifying changes in a source file set, storing the identified changes in a modification list, and transmitting the modification list to an agent having access to a destination file system. In another embodiment, a method for replicating changes in a source file set on a destination file system includes identifying changes in a source file set, storing the identified changes in a modification list, and transmitting the modification list to a plurality of web servers. In another embodiment, a web service system includes a manager for managing the web service system, a host comprising a web server for receiving web page requests and an agent in communication with the manager, and a content distributor for providing content changes to the host. In another embodiment, a content distributor includes an identification module for identifying changes in a source file set, a modification list for storing identified changes, and a transmitter for transmitting the modification list to an agent having access to a destination file system.
Patent GB-2381197-A (GB)
Title: A surgical implant
Inventor: COLLINS SIMON NICHOLAS
IPC: A61B17/86
Filed: 2001-10-25
Abstract: A surgical implant, typically a cervical plate assembly, comprises a plate 10 having at least two apertures 11 and two screw threaded fastening devices 13 for securing the plate to bone. Each aperture in the plate has an annular groove 16 intermediate opposite ends of the aperture and each fastening device 13 comprises an outer screw 14 and an inner plug 15. The screw 14 has a head 18 at one end, a tip at the other end, an externally threaded shank 19 between the head and the tip and an internal bore 20 extending axially through the head and at least part way into the shank for receiving the inner plug. The head comprises a plurality of resiliently deformable fingers 22 separated by one another by axially extending slits 23. Each finger 22 has an outwardly projecting rib 24 extending circumferentially the head intermediate opposite ends of the finger for snap fit engagement in the annular groove of a respective plate aperture. The inner plug is arranged so that when it is inserted into the internal bore of the screw it will prevent contraction of the head of the screw thereby preventing the ribs disengaging from the groove.
Patent GB-2381637-A (GB)
Title: Determining selection data from pre-printed forms
Inventor: AU-YEUNG JAMES
IPC: G06K17/00
Filed: 2001-10-31
Abstract: A pre-printed form offering a plurality of choices is marked by a respondent. The marked form is processed by optical character recognition to identify choices not distorted and therefore allow for the identification of the distorted, and thus selected, data.
Patent GB-2381675-A (GB)
Title: Electronic control of auxiliary devices
Inventor: BRERETON PETER
IPC: H02P7/29
Filed: 2001-10-31
Abstract: A motorised assembly comprises first and second bridge circuits 2,4 across which respective drive motors 30,32 are connected. At least one auxiliary motor or actuator 34 is connected between one arm 8 of the first bridge circuit 2 and one arm 10 of the second bridge circuit 4 and electronic control means 45 are arranged to control the operation the drive motors 30,32 and the or each auxiliary motor or actuator 34 by operating electronic switches 14-28 of the bridge circuits 2,4 and an electronic switch 40 connected in series with the or each auxiliary motor or actuator 34. Such an arrangement obviates the requirement for independent control circuitry for controlling the operation of the or each auxiliary motor or actuator, resulting in a reduction in the overall cost of the motorised assembly.
Patent GB-2366505-A (GB)
Title: Lawnmower deck.
Inventor: MIATT STEVEN RICHARD
IPC: A01D34/81
Filed: 1998-05-01
Abstract: A mower (10, Figure 1) includes a mower deck 12 having a cutting chamber 14 therein, a rotatably mounted cutter head (16, Figure 4) disposed within the cutting chamber 14 for cutting in a cutting or sweep plane. The cutting chamber 14 having an inner wall 13 which includes a first wall section 15 adjacent the culler head (16) in the region of the cutting or sweep plane and a recess (22, Figure 8) in an upper section of the inner wall 13 above the cutting or sweep plane. There is a step 23 between the first wall section 15 and upper wall section of the inner wall 13.
Patent GB-2375870-A (GB)
Title: Camera having an indicating means responsive to a remote stimulus
Inventor: HUNTER ANDREW ARTHUR
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2002-02-07
Abstract: An image capture detection system includes a radio transmitter 13 and a radio receiver and decoder 12 installed in or on the capture device 10. The system further comprises a remote detection unit 14 carried or worn by a user and comprises a radio transmitter 18 and a radio receiver and decoder 16. The detection unit 14 transmits intermittent query signals 22 which are received by the receiver 12 in the image capture device 10 when the remote detection unit 14 is within a predetermined range. In response to receipt of the query signals 22, the transmitter 13 in the image capture device 10 transmits an indicator signal 24 which is received by the remote detection unit 14 which generates a warning signal in response to receipt of the indicator signal 24. Information may be displayed on a screen 20. Instead of radio communication, receivers in the form of a microphone, passive infra-red detector, radar motion detector may be used.
Patent GB-2386025-A (GB)
Title: Hands free audio kit for helmet wearers
Inventor: PARMLEY CHARLES
IPC: A42B3/30
Filed: 2002-02-27
Abstract: A hands free audio kit for use with a mobile telephone can conveniently be worn with a motorcycle or other safety helmet. The kit comprises an exciter capsule (1), a microphone (2) and a control unit (3), the control unit comprising a half-duplex speech circuit, an audio amplifier and means for connection with a power supply, means for mounting the capsule (1) on the shell of the helmet, means for mounting the microphone (2) inside or on the helmet adjacent the wearer's mouth and means for connecting the kit with the audio output of a mobile telephone and/or other audio device.
Patent GB-2378815-A (GB)
Title: Semi customized integrated circuit
Inventor: MIZUNO MASSAHARU
IPC: H01L21/82
Filed: 2002-04-04
Abstract: An ASIC includes a function layer (BL) formed with plural universal logic cells, a common layer (11/15/17) formed with conductive strips connected to the universal logic cells and common to other ASICs and a customized layer having at least two metallization layers (19/21) assigned to conductive strips (19a) extending in certain directions parallel to one another and other conductive strips (21a) extending in perpendicular directions to the certain directions, respectively, and an inter-layered insulating layer (12e) formed with conductive plugs (20a) selectively connected between the conductive strips (19a) and the other conductive strips (21a), wherein the conductive strips (19a) have respective values of length such that the conductive plugs (20a) are located on both ends thereof, whereby the conductive strips (19a), other conductive strips (21a) and the conductive plugs (20a) form plural signal paths reduced in total contact resistance and parasitic capacitance.
Patent GB-2379956-A (GB)
Title: Rotary internal combustion engine
Inventor: SOWARDS BRIAN
IPC: F01D1/04
Filed: 2002-06-26
Abstract: A rotary internal combustion engine includes a housing within which a rotor 10 is mounted. The rotor includes at least one flow conduit 11. The flow conduit 11 defines a compression region 14 having an inlet 15 proximate to the rotation axis 12 of the rotor and extending radially towards a periphery of the rotor. A mixture of air and fuel enters the flow conduit through the inlet 15 and travels downstream through at least a portion of the compression region prior to combustion. A combustion region 18 communicates with the compression region 14 and is proximate to the periphery of the rotor. The air/fuel mixture flows from the compression region 14 to the combustion region 18 to undergo combustion in the combustion region. A power region 16 communicates with the combustion region and includes an outlet 17 proximate to the rotation axis 12 of the rotor. The power region 16 extends from the periphery of the rotor to the outlet. The compression region 14, combustion region 18, and power region 16 of the flow conduit define a U-shaped flow path along which the air/fuel mixture travels during engine operation.
Patent GB-2378290-A (GB)
Title: Legitimate sharing of electronic content
Inventor: WILLIAMSON MATTHEW MURRAY
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2002-07-18
Abstract: A method of distributing electronic content including metadata for that content comprises the following: reading the metadata to identify the content; identifying a holder of the copy; determining if the metadata includes licence data and whether the holder of the copy is a licensee; and, if not, receiving payment for that copy of said content so that said holder becomes an owner or licensee of said content. New licence data is then provided for inclusion in the metadata of that copy of the content to identify the holder as a licensee of said content.
Patent GB-2377942-A (GB)
Title: Products for controlling evaporative moisture loss and methods of manufacturing the same
Inventor: SANDERSON GEORGE R
IPC: C09K17/32
Filed: 2000-11-07
Abstract: The present invention is directed towards compositions which contain a crosslinked absorbent polymer and a water soluble low molecular weight compound. The water soluble low molecular weight compound reduces the rate at which water evaporates from the crosslinked absorbent polymer. The crosslinked absorbent polymers of this invention have a water retention value greater than or equal to about 6. This invention also is directed towards methods for preparing the compositions of this invention.
Patent GB-2379670-A (GB)
Title: Sputtering Apparatus Using a Magnetic Field
Inventor: PARK YOUNG-KYOU
IPC: C23C14/35
Filed: 2002-07-30
Abstract: A sputtering apparatus comprising a sputtering chamber 30, a target 32 and a magnetic field generating part 40 facing the back of the target, consisting of a first annular magnetic part (405, fig 4) offset horizontally from the central vertical axis of the target, the first magnetic part having an opening (405a, 405b, fig 5) extending through it. The first magnetic part preferably lies parallel to the target and has a support plate (403, fig 4) rotated by a rotary drive unit. The first magnetic part may consist of a first annular magnet (405c, fig 5) with a second magnet (405d, fig 5) in its centre. The magnets preferably have North and South poles with one vertically above the other to create a vertical field. There may also be one or more supplementary magnetic parts (407, fig 4), having the same structure as the first but smaller. The combined effect of all magnetic parts preferably produces a magnetic field of 1400 - 1800 Gauss.
Patent GB-2394584-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle safety arrangement
Inventor: GIORDANO FRANCOIS
IPC: B60R21/01
Filed: 2002-10-21
Abstract: A vehicle safety arrangement 1 comprising a sensor unit 7, an actuator 13 for activating a safety device and a control unit 2; characterised in that the sensor unit, actuator and control unit are all located remotely from each other. The sensor unit is located along the central longitudinal axis of the vehicle and includes at least one sensor 8,9 responsive to acceleration. The control unit has no sensors responsive to acceleration and operates to receive information from the sensor unit and to transmit an actuating signal to activate the safety device.
Patent GB-2398600-A (GB)
Title: Latch having mouth part shaped to prevent deformation or accidental release
Inventor: SPURR NIGEL VICTOR
IPC: E05B65/12
Filed: 2003-02-22
Abstract: A latch 28 includes a retention plate 46 having a mouth 52 to receive a striker 44 and a latch bolt 44 mounted on the retention plate to releasably secure the striker in the latch. The mouth 52 is shaped so that when latched any forces applied substantially perpendicular to the direction of latching L and in the plane of the retention plate urge the striker bar 44 against either of the angled side mouth walls 58, 60 which guide the striker towards the end surface 62 of the mouth, retaining the striker in the latched position.
Patent GB-2391196-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of signs
Inventor: GRAY DERICK
IPC: B60R13/10
Filed: 2003-05-27
Abstract: A sign is manufactured by providing a first transparent layer, a second backing layer, laser printing indicia onto one of the layers and laminating them together such that the indicia are visible through the transparent layer. The sign may be a vehicle license plate and the backing layer may be retroreflective. A computer / program is provided that allows user recall of and filling in of a preset template for producing a required size of license plate, and then outputting the finished plate design to the laser printer. The program may also provide a library of previously created license plates and generate a warning if the plate under construction matches one of the previous plates.
Patent GB-2404185-A (GB)
Title: Container and method of filling the same
Inventor: RUSSELL STEPHEN
IPC: B65D1/36
Filed: 2003-07-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to a container comprising an interior (2) and an exterior (3) and a lid for the container (11). The invention is characterised in that the interior of the container includes an up-standing member (5) in its ordinary configuration, a lid (11) together with the member interact so as to limit the amount of contents in the interior (2) to prevent the contents overflowing the top of the member, wherein the container is adapted for sale with the product in-situ and wherein the member extends upwardly in its normal configuration to a point wherein the top of the member is approximately coincident with the top of the container.
Patent GB-2391059-A (GB)
Title: A noise attenuation panel
Inventor: WILSON ROBERT SAMUEL
IPC: G10K11/172
Filed: 2001-06-21
Abstract: A noise attenuation panel (33) used to attenuate noise in aircraft engines includes a cellular core (35) and a facing sheet (36) formed with an array of holes (31). The holes (31) are laser drilled to provide: (i) inclined holes (31) passing through the facing sheet (36) in a direction inclined to the normal to the facing sheet (36) hole size variation over the facing sheet (36); (ii) non-circular hole cross section; (iii) polygonal hole cross section.
Patent GB-2394337-A (GB)
Title: Data processing system for implementing a financial market
Inventor: MUSTIER JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2001-09-20
Abstract: The disclosure relates to the field of banking and finance, and in particular relates to the implementation of a novel mechanism for providing pricing for financial products or transactions. There is provided a computer based data process-ing system for implementing a financial market, which permits customers to obtain prices for financial products from a range of banks, with some of which the customer has no normal trading relationship, in order to obtain optimum liquidity prices for the products.
Patent GB-2411570-A (GB)
Title: Elastic lacing system
Inventor: IDDON DAVID
IPC: A43C9/06
Filed: 2004-03-05
Abstract: An elastic lacing system comprises an elastic lace that can be passed through a series of openings, such as eyelets, arranged along opposing edges of the upper of an item of footwear to be drawn together so as to secure the footwear to the wearer's foot. The lace exhibits a markedly reduced propensity to move through the eyelets during normal wear and use of the footwear. This is achieved by increasing the coefficient of friction between the lace and the openings, or by adding attachments to the lace which impede its movement through the openings.
Patent GB-2411893-A (GB)
Title: Hinged lid and container assembly
Inventor: HOWES ANDREW
IPC: B65D43/14
Filed: 2004-03-12
Abstract: Packaging for pharmaceutical products comprises a body portion 10 defining a cavity and a lid portion 12 adapted to seal an opening 24 in the body portion 10 by means of a projection or plug 20 on the lid portion 12 and aperture or bore 24 on the body portion 10, to create a bore seal. A shoulder section 28 may be provided to prevent further movement of the lid 12 and to form a flush fit between the lid 12 and body 10. A base section 14 maybe secured body 10 by means of a bore seal, a V-seal or an interference fit. A method of making the packaging so also disclosed.
Patent GB-2413745-A (GB)
Title: Classifying audio content by musical style/genre and generating an identification signal accordingly to adjust parameters of an audio system
Inventor: DOWDLES WESTLEY
IPC: G10L25/48
Filed: 2004-04-30
Abstract: A method and system for classifying audio content according to musical style or genre is described. In one aspect of the invention, a method and system for adjusting parameters of an audio system according to the classification musical style or genre is provided. Embodiments of the invention use a neural network device in the classification stage, and automatically adjust one or more of an audio equaliser, a non-linear gain control, a surround sound processor and a spatial sound processor. A further embodiment of the invention adjusts parameters of the audio system according to an ambient noise level.