baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2391101-A (GB)
Title: Ticketing system
Inventor: WAINWRIGHT DAVID
IPC: G07B15/00
Filed: 2002-05-09
Abstract: A method for issuing a ticket to a user of a communication interface for communicating with a data server over a publicly accessible communication network (4) and formatting data received from the server (7) and of a printer (10) capable of printing information formatted by the communication interface, the method comprising: generating a code number for the ticket; formatting an image file of an image file format, the image file representing an image in that format of a bar code corresponding to the code number; and providing to the communication interface over the publicly accessible communication network (4) by means of a data server ticket data defining the appearance of a ticket, the ticket data including the image file.
Patent GB-2413079-A (GB)
Title: Height adjustable limb cradle
Inventor: DALE GERALD
IPC: A61F5/37
Filed: 2003-12-19
Abstract: The limb cradle comprises a base <B>1</B> with a vertical member <B>2</B> and a slider <B>4</B> which can be moved along the vertical member <B>2</B> and clamped at a required position using a locking screw <B>3</B> the slider has a shaped member <B>6</B> attached which has two horizontal members <B>7,8</B> onto which the limb support material <B>5</B> is mounted. The shaped member may be arc shaped or an other shape to allow a limb to pass over it. The cradle may be made of welded steel parts.
Patent GB-2392089-A (GB)
Title: An accessory for supporting a shading device
Inventor: PRISCOTT CHRIS
IPC: A45B17/00
Filed: 2002-05-07
Abstract: An accessories (2) for hands-free support of a shading device (1) with respect to a ground surface (3) by a ground stake (5) or objects such as a picnic table (4), railing or the like by a clamp (14). The accessory (2) comprises complementary components (7, 20) connected by a ball joint to permit movement between the components.
Patent GB-2396235-A (GB)
Title: Rendering broker service and method
Inventor: ANDERSON JEFF M
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2001-12-12
Abstract: A system and method are provided for brokered rendering. In one embodiment, the method comprises the steps of: examining a document (166) embodied in a non-rendered format in a computer system (106) to identify at least one rendering operation to be performed to convert the document (166) into a rendered format to be employed in printing the document (166), identifying at least one rendering application (156) capable of performing the at least one rendering operation, and, applying the document (166) to the at least one rendering application (156) to implement the at least one rendering operation.
Patent GB-2409848-A (GB)
Title: Device for dispensing the contents of flexible containers
Inventor: INGRAM KEVIN
IPC: B65D35/28
Filed: 2004-01-09
Abstract: A device for dispensing the contents eg of a sachet comprises a holding member (2) for manual gripping, and at least two dispensing members (3) extending from the holding member (2), the dispensing members (3) being substantially adjacent. The dispensing members (3) define a slot through which the sachet may be moved to express the contents. The dispensing members (3) may be borne by relatively pivotable holding members (2) or may be fixed on a single holding member (2) to define a slot. The members (2) may be eg of circular, semi-circular, square or triangular section and may be curved.
Patent GB-2398354-A (GB)
Title: A hand operated, multi-stage, reciprocating pump with air drying cartridge
Inventor: RICHARDS STEPHEN
IPC: F04B25/00
Filed: 2004-02-02
Abstract: A multi-stage, reciprocable hand operable air pump (1) comprises, on the ambient air inlet side of the pump (1), an air drying cartridge (9) through which ambient air must be passed to enter the pump (1).
Patent GB-2398909-A (GB)
Title: A system for adding virtual letterheads to a document to be printed
Inventor: SIMPSON SHELL STERLING
IPC: G06F17/21
Filed: 2004-03-05
Abstract: A system and method for integrating a letterhead to a document are disclosed. The system may comprise a server and a computing device coupled to each other via a network. In preferred embodiments, a selected virtual-letterhead composition is associated with a target composition, forming a modified target composition. The modified target composition comprises the necessary information for a device to acquire and construct a desired integration of the virtual-letterhead composition with the target composition. A method for integrating a virtual-letterhead composition with a printing device, can be summarized by the following steps: accessing a print service identifying a print device in communication with the print service receiving at least one virtual-letterhead composition from a network-connected device; and selecting the at least one virtual-letterhead composition as a media type.
Patent GB-2413711-A (GB)
Title: A cable spacer damper assembly
Inventor: CARLEY STEPHEN WILLIAM
IPC: H02G7/12
Filed: 2004-04-30
Abstract: A clamp arm 10, formed by extrusion, has one extremity adapted to support a cable, and another provided with an enlarged portion 4, which may include a cut out portion, adapted to be received in the recess of a frame. Preferably, the clamp arm comprises an arm 1 and keeper 2 members, each preferably having a recess of the same cross-sectional shape able to receive at least one liner 5, so that when the members are fastened together they grip a cable. The members 1, 2 may be joined forming hinging means, one member preferably comprising an integral cylindrical portion, and the other a corresponding recess preferably extending around more than half the circumference of the cylindrical portion. Preferably, retaining means is provided preventing movement, other than hinging, of the members. A frame and a modular damper housing are also claimed. The frame is extruded, may be circular, and may be adapted to specifically receive the clamp arms 10, to form a spacer damper assembly.
Patent GB-2399210-A (GB)
Title: Entertainment machines
Inventor: RANDALL DOV LIAM
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2002-12-09
Abstract: This PCT Application to be published without Abstract.
Patent GB-2405502-A (GB)
Title: Printer with minimal electronics
Inventor: MCCLELLAND TODD ALAN
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2004-07-27
Abstract: An integrated circuit for a computer peripheral device (201) comprises an interface translator (203) that receives subsystem control instructions from a computer (207), translates those instructions into an internal format understood by the subsystems (206) of the peripheral device, and passes the instructions to the appropriate subsystem component. The peripheral device requires no processing capabilities. Instead, all of the data processing is performed by a host computer and the host computer's central processing unit (CPU - 211). Appropriate computer peripheral devices for the present invention include printers, and devices having a combination of functions such as printing, faxing, and copying.
Patent GB-2400619-A (GB)
Title: Foldable frame assembly
Inventor: GARDNER MICHAEL
IPC: E04H15/48
Filed: 2003-02-14
Abstract: The present invention relates to a foldable frame assembly. The frame assembly comprises first and second end frame sections, the end frame sections each comprising a plurality of end frame members interconnected at a hub member, the end frame members being foldable relative to the hub member between a collapsed position and an erect position in which they radiate from the hub member The hub member is pivotally connected to a first end of said end frame members and has at least one support surface for supporting said end frame members in the erect position against folding other than in a predetermined direction. The first and second end frames are interconnected by interconnecting side frame members pivotally connected to the end frame sections via corner joints with a second end of respective end frame members. The foldable frame assembly may be incorporated into a collapsible enclosure such as a tent or temporary shelter.
Patent GB-2405404-A (GB)
Title: Stabilised cyclosiloxanes for use as precursors for low-dielectric constant thin films
Inventor: CHEN TIANNIU
IPC: C23C16/40
Filed: 2004-08-20
Abstract: A stabilised siloxane dielectric precursor, for use in a chemical vapour deposition (CVD) process, dosed with a stabilising agent or agents selected from free radical inhibitors, end-capping agents or a mixture thereof. Preferred siloxane dielectric precursors are cyclosiloxanes such as polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes (POSS), octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (OMCTS), hexamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (HMCTS), tetramethylcyclotetrasiloxane (TMCTS) and mixtures thereof. Suitable end-capping agents are monofunctional silylating agents having a formula R<1>R<2>R<3>SiX, wherein X is a reactive site and R<1>-R<3> are hydrogen, C1-C8 alkyl or C5-C12 aryl, preferably silyl-N-methylacetamides, naphthylphenylmethylsilanol (NPMS), trifluoropropyldimethylsilyl-N-methylacetamide (TFSA), bis(trimethylsilyloxy)methylsilane or hexamethyldisilazane. Suitable radical inhibitors include phenols such as butylated hydroxy toluene (BHT), hydroquinone or butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), and diphenylamine. A process for stabilizing a cyclosiloxane dielectric precursor, optionally including azeotropic distillation and/or treatment with an absorbent bed material such as CaO, and a CVD process using the stabilised cyclosiloxane are also outlined.
Patent GB-2407047-A (GB)
Title: Mixing microspheres into a plastics material in a twin-shaft extruder
Inventor: KAPFER KLAUS
IPC: B29C48/38
Filed: 2004-09-15
Abstract: For the manufacture of syntactic plastics by mixing plastics material and hollow microspheres (42), use is made of a twin-shaft extruder (1) where the plastics material is plasticized. The supply of microspheres (42) takes place in at least one filler supply zone (18). Then the microspheres (42) are incorporated into the plastic material in an incorporation zone (19). The mix of plastic material and microspheres (42) is vented in a vented zone (21). After pressure build-up the mix is delivered for one-heat processing.
Patent GB-2409429-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for masking portions of a mould during spraying
Inventor: WILLIAMS NELSON E
IPC: B29C41/34
Filed: 2004-11-26
Abstract: A masking apparatus (10) is provided that includes a supply roll (20) of masking material, supported by a first roll support (16) . The supply roll (20) is rotatable on the first roll support (16), which allows the masking material (24) to be dispensed. A take-up roll (22) is provided to receive masking material (24) after it has been used. A masking arm (34) is positioned on an inside surface (36) of the masking material (24), and contacts a portion (38) of a mold (30) to capture the masking material (24) between the masking arm (34) and the mold (30), thereby sealing off a portion (28,32) of the mold (30) during a coating process (94)(figure 3 - not shown). After the coating process (94), the take-up roll (22) is rotated (108), thereby dispensing new masking material (24) from the supply roll (20). By sealing off a portion 28, portion 32 of the mould 30 is sprayed with a polymeric coating of a first colour. By moving the contact member 34 away from the mould 30, thereby uncovering portion 28, the latter is sprayed with a polymeric coating of another colour. By applying a polymeric bonding material to at least a portion of each coating, the coatings are integrated.
Patent GB-2406391-A (GB)
Title: Optically induced refractive index modification in ferroelectric optical
Inventor: EASON ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: G02B6/124
Filed: 2003-07-21
Abstract: A method of inducing refractive index modifications in ferroelectric materials through the application of light in the form of scanned or patterned irradiation, removing the light to leave a permanent refractive index modified structure. This method can be used to design and engineer surface or near-surface structures in the form of waveguides, junctions, splitters and couplers, for application in optical circuitry, integrated optics, and active waveguide devices.
Patent GB-2423777-A (GB)
Title: A Gutter Guard
Inventor: SEFI STEPHEN
IPC: E04D13/076
Filed: 2005-03-05
Abstract: A gutter guard comprises lengths of a mesh material A, attached by a rotating mechanism E such as a hinge to one or more fixings B at the front edge of a gutter C, it spans the width of the gutter and its back edge rests upon roofing material D. The fixing mechanisms may be spring loaded clips. The hinge may be activated by downward pressure on a protrusion F preferably connected to the front edge of the guard, this pivots the mesh upwards to remove any debris. The back edge of the guard may be bevelled to conform to the profile of the roof. In use, the guard prevents debris from entering the gutter.
Patent GB-2426290-A (GB)
Title: Intake and exhaust arrangement in a gas turbine engine
Inventor: GREATRIX CHRISTOPHER MARTIN TH
IPC: F02C3/04
Filed: 2005-05-17
Abstract: A gas turbine engine 10 comprises at least one engine rotor including a compressor 22 driven by a turbine 44, a combustion chamber 38, a compressor inlet 12, 30 and a turbine exhaust 20, 48, the inlet 12, 30 and/or exhaust 20, 48 being located between the compressor 22 and the turbine 44, and at least one output shaft 24', 24'' extending from an axial end of the engine 10. The shaft(s) 24', 24'' may drive an engine gearbox, or one or more engine accessory. The engine 10 may be a single spool engine, or may be a multi-spool engine (figure 2) comprising a plurality of single spools cascaded together.
Patent GB-2426360-A (GB)
Title: Reorganisation of memory for conserving power in a computing device
Inventor: FITZGERALD RICHARD
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2005-05-18
Abstract: A method of reorganising memory to conserve power in a computing device capable of operating in a reduced functionality low power mode comprises the steps of identifying blocks of allocated memory not in active use; collecting the contents of said inactive blocks in one or more physical memory banks; remapping the locations of said inactive memory blocks to the physical memory bank and placing said memory bank in a low power mode. Subsequent access to the memory block causes the device to place the memory block into full power mode and may be achieved by using an exception handler. Preferably, the memory is SDRAM and the low power mode is self refresh mode. The collection of inactive memory may be done on the basis of a most recently used list or predicted using past usage patterns. The collection of contents may be done using a null thread or background task.
Patent GB-2428079-A (GB)
Title: Pipe lining system
Inventor: BARTRAM CLIVE
IPC: F16L55/165
Filed: 2005-07-05
Abstract: A pipe lining system for lining an existing pipe 10 comprises a secondary pipe member 14 of a flexible material coated with a resin, and a seal member 16 engaging the existing pipe, in use, to form a seal between the secondary pipe formed by the secondary pipe member 14 and the existing pipe 10. The seal member 16 preferably comprises a chloroprene rubber and a hydrophilic polymer. In a further aspect, the resin material is a vinyl ester blend.
Patent GB-2428568-A (GB)
Title: Drying apparatus with partially flush slot-like nozzles
Inventor: CHURCHILL JOHN
IPC: A47K10/48
Filed: 2005-07-30
Abstract: The apparatus has a casing (12, Fig.1) with a cavity 30 formed in the casing for receiving a user's hands. A high speed motor powers a fan 40 is located inside the casing for creating a high speed and high pressure airflow which is conducted via ducts 50, 52 to slot-like openings 60, 62 located on the front and rear edges 32a, 32b of the cavity and arranged to direct the airflow transversely across it. The slot-like nozzles 54, 56 of the front and rear edges have narrow slot openings defined by two opposing walls 54a, 54b and 56a, 56b, respectively. Such small openings create a flow in the form of air knives which may be of different size (W1, W2, Figs.5 and 6). The bottom walls 54b, 56b, are flush with the walls of the cavity of the casing to avoid, in the case of the dryer being a hand dryer, the hands being scratched or clothing or jewellery becoming caught or snagged, while the top walls 54a, 56a protrude slightly beyond the casing.
Patent GB-2418763-A (GB)
Title: System and method for securing a large infrastructure
Inventor: GOLDFARB HELENA
IPC: G08B13/24
Filed: 2005-09-19
Abstract: A security monitoring system (10) for a large infrastructure (12) is provided. The system includes several magnetometers (14) disposed around an area (16) of the infrastructure. According to aspects of present technique at least one magnetometer (28) is configured to relay an alert signal indicating a change in a magnetic flux profile around the area. A central unit (56) is configured to receive the alert signal from at least one magnetometer and initiate a response to the alert signal.
Patent GB-2417185-A (GB)
Title: Chilli and orange flavoured popcorn and a method of its preparation
Inventor: GLEN DEBORAH ANNE
IPC: A23L27/10
Filed: 2003-05-14
Abstract: A method of flavouring popcorn comprises popping corn in an oil flavoured with both orange and chilli. The chilli flavour may be provided by oil infused with chilli flavouring or by chilli essential oil. The chilli flavouring may be dried chilli flakes, fresh chillies or chilli powder. The orange flavour may be provided by oil infused with orange or orange essential oil. Additional flavourings such as garlic, pepper and salt may be used. Popcorn produced by this method is also disclosed as is a composition for popping corn, preferably in a microwave.
Patent GB-2432455-A (GB)
Title: Growth of a semiconductor layer structure
Inventor: KAUER MATTHIAS
IPC: H01L21/30
Filed: 2005-11-17
Abstract: A method of growing a semiconductor layer structure comprises growing a first semiconductor layer 11 and incorporating hydrogen into the first semiconductor layer. One or more further semiconductor layers 12 are then grown over the first semiconductor layer to form a semiconductor layer structure. A selected portion 11a of the first semiconductor layer is then annealed so as to change the electrical resistance of the selected portion of the first semiconductor layer. The electrical resistance of the one or more further semiconductor layers that have been grown over the first semiconductor layer is not significantly changed by the annealing step. The invention may be used, for example, to create a current aperture in a semiconductor layer within a semiconductor layer structure.
Patent GB-2434982-A (GB)
Title: Grooming item storage pack operable between a compacted condition and an expanded condition wherein it may be stood upon a flat surface.
Inventor: RICHMOND RAYMOND
IPC: A45D44/00
Filed: 2006-02-09
Abstract: A grooming system comprises a storage pack 10 having a first panel portion 100, to which a grooming item may be secured, and a second panel portion 200, the storage pack being operable between a compacted condition and an expanded condition wherein the first and second panels are disposed such that the storage pack may be stood upon a flat surface. The panel portions may be connected by a hinge 50. The grooming item may be a razor 300 or a toothbrush. A mirror 550 may be disposed on at least one of the panel portions. The storage pack may further comprise a storage compartment such as an aerosol can, pump action device, tube or sachet for a supply of preparation.
Patent GB-2437058-A (GB)
Title: Kit for endovascular repair
Inventor: HARRIS PETER LYON
IPC: A61F2/06
Filed: 2006-04-12
Abstract: In repairing aneurysms in blood vessels with expandable grafts side vessels may be covered. To overcome this problem one or more fenestrations are formed in the graft in-situ. The graft may be perforated from the blood vessel or from the side vessel. The kit comprises a graft; a catheter for delivery and positioning of the graft; and a device for endovascular penetration of the graft at the location of the side vessel. The graft may be standard or initially perforated and the perforations enlarged from the inside of the graft by means of one or more side balloons 31 on the catheter to form fenestrations or openings. These fenestrations may be further supported and maintained by stents placed in the side vessels 16 which stents can be delivered from either side of the fenestration. The catheter may be a multi-lumen balloon catheter with a lumen for inflation and one or more lumens for guide wires which extend through side balloons into side vessels. Alternatively the graft can be perforated from the side vessel by means of a cutting catheter or an inflatable catheter with a cutting wire.
Patent GB-2425460-A (GB)
Title: Glass bracket
Inventor: LIN CHING-CHIN
IPC: E05D5/02
Filed: 2006-04-13
Abstract: A glass bracket (1) has a fixed jaw (20), a detachable jaw (10), two seals (30) and two screws (40). The fixed jaw (20) attaches to a surface and has an inner surface and a seal seat. The seal seat has multiple recesses (23). The detachable jaw (10) attaches to the fixed jaw (10) to hold a piece of glass between the jaws (10)(20) and has an inner surface and a seal seat. The seal seat has multiple recesses (13). The seals (30) are mounted respectively in the seal seats of the fixed jaw (20) and the detachable jaw (10). When a piece of glass is mounted between the seals, the recesses (13)(23) in the seal seats, any air trapped between the glass and the seals pushes the seals (30) into the recesses (13)(23) so the rest of the seals (30) securely hold the glass (41). Consequently, the glass will not slip between the seals (30), and the seals (30) will be held securely in place in the seal seats and will not be damaged.
Patent GB-2428015-A (GB)
Title: Toothed cylindrical screen
Inventor: BUCKLEY BERNARD
IPC: B02C17/00
Filed: 2006-05-03
Abstract: The invention provides a rotary screen having a screen cloth 30 on which are mounted a plurality of teeth 35 comprising substantially triangular flat spear head-like blades having a relatively blunt leading edge 41 subtending an angle greater than 60{ and terminating in a rounded free distal end 40. In this way, the rotary screen does not retain hard material such as pieces of wood within the screen but they fall off the teeth and thus are delivered out the screen. At the same time, the screen is able to burst and open plastics bags because while the teeth are blunt, they are sufficiently sharp to cut plastics material.
Patent GB-2423847-A (GB)
Title: Determining allowable power-state transitions
Inventor: WILCOX JEFFREY R
IPC: G06F12/08
Filed: 2004-11-16
Abstract: A system for managing power provides for receiving notification of a pending power-state transition and using coordination hardware to determine whether the power-state transition in a primary device is permitted by a set of secondary devices. A primary processor 24 shares a cache 26 with secondary processors 30, 38. The primary and secondary processors are coupled by a point-to-point network 23. Coordination hardware 28 identifies the secondary processors 30, 38 as being dependent upon the power-state transition. Coordination hardware 28 queries the secondary processors 30, 38 to determine whether the power-state transition is permitted by sending a set of transition requests to the secondary processors and receiving a set of transition replies from the secondary processors.
Patent GB-2439148-A (GB)
Title: Pipe armour wires support in terminating collar
Inventor: ECCLESTON TONY
IPC: E21B17/00
Filed: 2006-06-16
Abstract: Pipe armour support wires 312 are bent away from the central axis of a pipe 100, in a controlled manner, such as determined by the curvature of an inner surface 506 or outer surface of a terminating collar 500 to which the wires 312 are attached. The wires 506 may be carried in guide slots 900 within the inner wall 506 of the collar 500. In this way the radius of curvature of the wires 312 may be controlled, normally to maximise that radius of curvature, such as to reduce stress in the wire at the point of bending. The collar 500 may be part of a pipe connection assembly such as used in a riser taking oil or gas from a seabead supply point to a ship or boat.