baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2404598-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for betting on an event
Inventor: HILLMAN MARK
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2003-08-01
Abstract: Apparatus (10) for playing a game. The game involves a plurality of game elements (e.g. horses) and an event (e.g. a horse race). The event has an event outcome (e.g. a race result) comprising, at least, one game element in first position and another game element in second position. To play the game a player makes one or more bets on the event outcome. The apparatus (10) is configured to process a dual forecast bet. The dual forecast bet is for any two of two or more selected game elements to feature in the event outcome in first position and second position in any order. The apparatus comprises a display (12) operable to display a betting interface (14) comprising a plurality of game element identifiers. Each identifier identifies a respective game element and in one embodiment are regions (18) on a game area (16). The apparatus (10) also comprises an input device (20) useable by a player to select two or more of the game element identifiers for a dual forecast bet. The selected identifiers identify the two or more game elements on which a dual forecast bet is placed.
Patent GB-2405683-A (GB)
Title: Valve for a cartridge
Inventor: BILLSON DENIS
IPC: B65D47/20
Filed: 2003-09-05
Abstract: A valve for releasably sealing the outlet <B>104</B> of a cartridge comprises inner and outer collars <B>102, 101.</B> The inner collar <B>102</B> comprises a sealing means <B>105</B> to seal the cartridge outlet <B>104</B> and spring means <B>106</B> preferably in the form of flexible projections, spikes or a spring, made from a plastics material. The outer collar <B>101</B> comprises a removable cap <B>109</B> for protecting the valve before use, a shoulder <B>107</B> that is engaged by the spring means <B>106</B> and means <B>108</B> to anchor the valve to a cartridge in the form of a lip or groove. In use the inner collar <B>102</B> shuttles between a first closed outlet position and a second open outlet position depending on the fluid pressure in the cartridge. The valve is particularly for use with ink cartridges but may also be used in the dispensing of foodstuffs, toothpaste or any other fluid from within a cartridge.
Patent GB-2395783-A (GB)
Title: Heating drying type infrared radiation moisture meter
Inventor: MURAKAMI OSAMU
IPC: G01N5/04
Filed: 2003-10-27
Abstract: A heating drying type moisture meter is provided which detects the temperature of a sample on a sample plate 4 with an infrared (IR) radiation thermometer 10. The IR thermometer 10 is covered with an heat insulating material and comprises a light receiving portion 24 provided with a clear protection cover. The IR thermometer 10 is preferably positioned above and laterally offset from the sample plate 4. The moisture meter also comprises a heating reference element 17 disposed inside or on the sample plate 4. In a second embodiment the IR thermometer may be positioned outside the moisture meter wind screen 6, receiving light from the sample via a clear plate (8 fig 6) and mirror (29 fig 6) disposed above the sample plate 4.
Patent GB-2396270-A (GB)
Title: Scanning oversize images in a single operation
Inventor: TECU KIRK STEVEN
IPC: H04N1/193
Filed: 2003-11-25
Abstract: Disclosed are image scanning systems and methods including an imaging apparatus 400 having a first image capture area 202 with an image scannable area that is smaller than the image to be scanned, a second platen 204 on which the image to be scanned is disposed, and an optical element 205 to focus the image to be scanned within the image scannable area of the first image capture area. The system may be used to scan larger than standard sheets of paper in a single operation so eliminating the need to scan sections and reconstruct the image.
Patent GB-2394094-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for providing a trading interface with advanced features
Inventor: LUTNICK HOWARD W
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2002-05-14
Abstract: System and methods for a trading interface with advanced features are provided (Figure 1). Using these systems and methods, a user may create orders, manipulate orders, cancel orders, configure alternative keyboard settings, and/or obtain additional information on transactions. When a user clicks on a bid and/or offer, a dialog box may pop-up, thereby providing the user with multiple options. To enable cusomization of the keyboard settings to a user's preference, a keyboard settings feature is provided. Users may also be provided with additional information relating to the user's wish to transact.
Patent GB-2408913-A (GB)
Title: A buoyancy aid
Inventor: EGGLETON MICHAEL
IPC: B63C9/15
Filed: 2003-12-13
Abstract: A buoyancy aid comprising a wrist band and an inflatable lining which when inflated supports the user in the water. Preferably the inflatable lining is compressed into a small Velcro (RTM) fastened envelope contained within the wristband. The lining will be exposed by pulling a quick release tab and is inflated by blowing through a tube with a non-return valve. The lining may form a horseshoe shape that fits around the body of the user. Preferably the wrist band is made from a lightweight nylon with a Velcro (RTM) fastening. The inflatable liner may be made plastic and finished in a fluorescent colour for improved visibility. The aid may be used where the use of life jackets are not possible or practical eg. swimming, snorkelling, body boarding.
Patent GB-2392645-A (GB)
Title: Composite material with improved high viscosity fluid intake
Inventor: DELUCIA MARY LUCILLE
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2002-04-05
Abstract: A liner system for use in personal care absorbent products having a composite material including a substructure applied to a first layer. The first layer and the substructure define a plurality of voids for accommodating passage of fluids through the composite material. In one embodiment, high viscosity fluids including the particles contained therein pass through a plurality of apertures in the first layer. The voids defined by the first layer and the substructure entrap the particles to accommodate passage of fluids through the composite material.
Patent GB-2399642-A (GB)
Title: NMR used to analyse formation fluids
Inventor: MADIO DAVID P
IPC: G01V3/32
Filed: 2004-01-13
Abstract: The present invention discloses a method and apparatus to make a nuclear magnetic resonance measurement on a flowing fluid using varied wait times. Further, varied wait time measurements may be useful in determining the flow rate of the sample, including the onset of turbulance.
Patent GB-2395248-A (GB)
Title: Clip for temporary shaft support on installation into yoke
Inventor: IKEDA SHUHEI
IPC: B62D1/20
Filed: 2001-02-02
Abstract: The clip comprises a cylindrical, square or U section support portion 110a, a resilient connecting arm 110b at one end of said support portion and a side member engagement portion 110c connected to the other end of the resilient arm. In use the engagement portion engages an outer side portion of a yoke U clamp side member, the support portion 110a is located in the U-shaped opening of the yoke and partially received in the respective bolt through-hole 111d, 111e. The resilient arm is angled such that as a said shaft is inserted into the opening, the support portion moves further into the through-hole permitting the shaft to pass. The resilient arm returns the support portion to said partially received position to support the shaft while the bolt is fitted. The support portion permits the bolt passage thus the bolt can be received in each through- hole.
Patent GB-2410934-A (GB)
Title: An apertured tag
Inventor: BROWN MICHAEL DUNCAN
IPC: G09F3/02
Filed: 2004-02-16
Abstract: A tag 10 has an end surface 14 formed with a recess 16 and a hook portion 20 defining the boundary of an aperture 22. The end portion has a path between the recess 16 and the aperture 22 to allow a band to be received in the aperture via the recess. That path is under the tip 24 of the hook portion 20 where it abuts the base of the recess 16. Prior or use, a plurality of the tags may be adhesively mounted on a backing sheet or detachably interconnected along perforated joins.
Patent GB-2395875-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for multiple contexts and layer 3 virtual private networks
Inventor: CHANDRA RAVI
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2002-11-15
Abstract: A method an apparatus for multiple contexts and layer 3 virtual private networks is described. A method comprises prividing a layer 3 virtual private network (VPN) to a first customer (101A); providing backbone (111) access to a second customer (103A); and maintaining on a single network element (105) a first set of information (109A) for the first customer separately from a second set of information (109B) for the second customer.
Patent GB-2414071-A (GB)
Title: Determination of antioxidant activity
Inventor: MURKOVIC STEINBERG IVANA
IPC: G01N21/76
Filed: 2004-04-05
Abstract: The present invention discloses methods for the simple, rapid, non-destructive and efficient evaluation of antioxidant activity of aqueous and non-aqueous samples. The methods are based upon the use of immobilised antioxidant indicators 1 in a matrix material 2 coated onto a substrate 3 in which the optical properties of the indicator and immobilisation matrix provide a means of sensing antioxidant activity with an optical transducer, and where additionally the substrate can act as a waveguide. The methods of the invention lend themselves to embodiment as rapid tests and sensors, and one example of an embodiment of the invention as a low-cost disposable test strip is disclosed.
Patent GB-2396680-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for use in laying or recovering offshore pipelines or cables
Inventor: EYSTEIN BORGEN
IPC: F16L1/225
Filed: 2002-10-15
Abstract: During recovery of an offshore pipeline (1), or cable, to a floating vessel (10) for repair, for example, the pipeline is secured to a hang-off clamp (2) connected to a vessel. Due to the motion of the vessel, oscillating bending moments can be caused in the pipeline below the clamp (2), and depending on the seastate, pipeline fatigue can result. To reduce these bending moments an auxiliary member is employed which restricts "radial" movement of the pipeline below the clamp (2), thus enabling repairs to be carried out under more extreme sea conditions than hitherto. The auxiliary member comprises an elongate element, such as a pipe (4), whose upper end is fixed to the vessel (10) and whose lower end carries a member (7) connecting it to the pipeline (1). Axial movement of the pipeline with respect to the connecting member (7) is permitted. The auxiliary member is designed to have predetermined amount of flexibility, this being provided in particular by flexibility of the pipe (4), and it thus restricts the amount of radial movement of the pipeline which is permitted below the clamp (2), accordingly. Such an auxiliary member can also be used as a stinger during pipeline laying, for reducing bending moments during the lay.
Patent GB-2403524-A (GB)
Title: Hose assembly
Inventor: HAYTON PAUL ROBERT
IPC: F16L3/22
Filed: 2004-05-25
Abstract: A hose assembly 10 comprises a flexible hose 12 and at least one co-extending flexible member 14, 16. The hose 12 and the at least one member 14, 16 are secured together for tandem movement by means of at least one intermediate resilient mounting means 18. In operation, tension and/or compression induced in the hose assembly 10 by relative motion of the hose 12 and at least one co-extending flexible member 14, 16 is reduced by the compression and/or expansion of the at least one resilient mounting means 18. The resilient mounting means 18 may form part of a clip 19 attached to each of the hose 12 and flexible member(s) 14, 16 (as shown). Alternatively, the resilient mounting means 18 may be glued to, or form an integral part of, the hose 12 and flexible member(s) 14,16 (figures 3 and 4).
Patent GB-2415791-A (GB)
Title: Swimming goggles with strap adjustment device including resilient button
Inventor: CHIANG HERMAN
IPC: A63B33/00
Filed: 2004-06-29
Abstract: Swimming goggles 1 with a strap adjusting device 4 that includes a resiliently mounted push button 411. The goggles comprise connected left and right lens frames 2, 3, which retain lenses. A strap adjusting device is provided on the outer side of each lens frame 2, 3 and comprises a base 40, stop lever and panel 43. The stop lever comprises a fixed pivot 41 with opposing ends received in holes in the base 40, a stop tongue 410 for engaging the strap 8 and button 411. The panel 43 comprises a hole 430 which the button 411 extends through. The head strap is tightenable by pulling or loosenable by pressing the button to disengage the stop tongue from the head strap without a user taking off the swimming goggles. The button 411 may comprise an inclined surface. The strap 8 may define a plurality of stop channels 80. Two resilient arms 42 may be provided on opposite sides of the button. Alternatively, these may be replaced by a spring.
Patent GB-2424919-A (GB)
Title: Container securing device including a length of flexible material
Inventor: KERR PETER BRUCE
IPC: A47G29/20
Filed: 2005-03-24
Abstract: A device for securing a container 3 at or near a particular location, comprising a length of flexible material 5 that is fixed at one end to the container. The material 5 is passed though an opening 2 in the particular location, such that the material is prevented from being pulled back though the opening until access is gained to the opposite side of the opening. A securing device 7 comprising spring-biased limbs 10, 11 may be provided to be passed though the opening. A further such securing device 8 may be used to attach the one end to the container 3. The material may form a cable 5 provided in two parts joined by a padlock 15. The device may comprise an alarm. Goods or products may be delivered to the container 3 located at a home or place of business. The device may be used to secure the container 3 to a letterbox 2.
Patent GB-2425091-A (GB)
Title: Dual configuration trolley
Inventor: SLEEMAN JOHN
IPC: B62B1/00
Filed: 2005-04-11
Abstract: A trolley comprising a chassis 2, a load platform 3, one or more rear wheels 4, one or more front wheels 5 and handle means 7, in which the handle means 7 is attached to a front of the chassis 2 by means of a lockable hinge means 8, in which in a first in-use arrangement the hinge means is unlocked such that the handle means freely rotates about the hinge means, and the chassis is supported by all its wheels, and in which in a second in-use arrangement the hinge means is locked such that the handle means is fixed in a position substantially parallel to the load platform, such that raising the handle means lifts the chassis onto its one or more rear wheels.
Patent GB-2420085-A (GB)
Title: Cyclonic dust-collecting apparatus with noise-reducing member
Inventor: OH JANG-KEUN
IPC: B04C5/04
Filed: 2005-05-04
Abstract: A cyclonic dust-collecting apparatus (200) has a cyclone body (240) having an inlet passage (245) formed therein. An upper cover (210) is disposed on an upper portion of the cyclone body (240), and a dust receptacle (280) is disposed under the cyclone body. A noise-reducing member (300) nests in the cyclone body (240) in contact with an inner surface of the cyclone body, whereby dust-carrying air flowing through the inlet passage (245) collides with the noise-reducing member so that noise can be reduced. The noise-reducing member may be constructed from porous plastic, sponge or urethane.
Patent GB-2410906-A (GB)
Title: Slurry phase apparatus
Inventor: STEYNBERG ANDRE PETER
IPC: B01F3/04
Filed: 2002-12-03
Abstract: Slurry phase apparatus 10 which includes a slurry vessel 12 for holding a slurry comprising a liquid and solid particles, and gas distribution means 14 which includes a sparger device 20, a portion of which extends into the slurry vessel 12 for injecting a gas into the slurry. The apparatus 10 also includes an apertured support 60 below the portion of the sparger device 20 inside the slurry vessel 12 for supporting settled solid particles. The apertures 65 of the apertured support 60 are small enough in use to prevent at least 90 % by mass of the solid particles in the slurry from passing therethrough. The apparatus 10 further comprises a fluid inlet 56 for introducing a fluid into the slurry vessel 12 below the apertured support 60.
Patent GB-2411516-A (GB)
Title: Exchange coupling film with chromium concentration gradient
Inventor: IKARASHI KAZUAKI
IPC: H01F10/32
Filed: 2003-04-17
Abstract: An exchange coupling film comprises an antiferromagnetic layer 4 and a pinned ferromagnetic layer 3, where the ferromagnetic layer contains chromium whose concentration varies in the thickness direction Z. This increases an exchange coupling magnetic filed (Hex) produced between the antiferromagnetic layer and the pinned magnetic layer. The ferromagnetic layer 3 has a region B1 which has a Cr concentration variation in the Z direction. The gradient may be such that the Cr content is highest near the interface between the ferromagnetic layer and the antiferromagnetic layer, or may peak at a distance away from the interface, or may be constant in the region of the interface.
Patent GB-2410488-A (GB)
Title: A container
Inventor: SKELTON STEVEN ANDREW
IPC: B65D21/02
Filed: 2004-01-23
Abstract: A container (10) has mounting means (35) for enabling it to be mounted temporarily on another article (50) so that the container (10) and article (50) can be stably transported together with their respective contents held separately. The mounting means (35) are adapted to support the weight of the article (50), allowing the container to be used to carry the container/article combination. However, the container (10) may be removed from the article (50) relatively easily via the application of axial force, with slight twisting motion, if necessary.
Patent GB-2428103-A (GB)
Title: Substrate with optical component and surrounding guide for optic fibre
Inventor: DUNN MARK JEFFREY
IPC: G02B6/42
Filed: 2005-07-07
Abstract: An optical device (1) has an optical component e.g. a photodiode (4) placed on a substrate (2). A guide (5) is formed on the substrate (2) so that it surrounds the photodiode (4) preferably with concentric positioning to an accuracy better than 5m. A ferrule assembly (50) may engage within the guide (30) for automatic alignment with the photodiode (4) without need for active alignment with monitoring of light signals. Leads 3, fibre stub 51, lower collar 54 and recess 55 are shown.
Patent GB-2428209-A (GB)
Title: Sorter
Inventor: BASFORD ADAM MARTYN
IPC: B07B4/02
Filed: 2005-07-13
Abstract: A sorter ejects defective products from a stream of product delivered to a sorting zone. A camera (6) has a line of sight (5) to the sorting zone and provides an image of the stream at the safety zone. A blast bar (3) generates one or more air jets directed at the safety zone. A processor (9) processes the image to detect defective products and causes the blast bar to eject defective products from the safety zone. The zone of impingement of the air jet(s) on the stream is downstream of the line of sight and the blast bar is upstream of the line of sight.
Patent GB-2421042-A (GB)
Title: Drill bit with secondary cutters for hard formations
Inventor: MENSA-WILMOT GRAHAM
IPC: E21B10/42
Filed: 2005-12-01
Abstract: A drill bit 10 includes a body 12 having a face 20, a pin connection 15 and a central longitudinal axis 11. Two types of cutters are provided in terms of geometry and optionally material: a first cutting element (702, fig. 7) and a second cutting element (704, fig. 7). Each is mounted to the face at generally the same radial distance from the axis. For each of the cutting elements, two of the impact resistance, bevel size and backrake angle are different. Alternatively, two of the abrasion resistance, bevel size and backrake angle are different. Alternatively, the bevel size is different for each type of cutting element. On encountering a change in formation the first set is sacrificed, or wears down, to expose the remaining set. This reduces the need for trips to replace the drill bit.
Patent GB-2422426-A (GB)
Title: Clean air apparatus
Inventor: EDWORTHY STEPHEN
IPC: F24F3/16
Filed: 2005-12-16
Abstract: A clean air apparatus 1 comprises a filtering unit 2 having an inlet for taking in air, a filter for the removal of contaminants from the air and expelling the air through an outlet (20, fig 2) into an adjacent environment 3, an adjustable device 5 for mounting the filtering unit 2 relative to a support structure, and the adjusting device 5 permitting manoeuvring of the filtering unit 2 to a position where clean air is required. Environment 3 may be enclosed by a transparent curtain 4 that may be rigid, semi-rigid or flexible, may be removable or disposable, may have a central cutaway 30 to permit access, and may have pockets 32 for the storage of sterile dressings and implements for use in the environment 3. Unit 2 may comprise of a fan housing 6 having a fan mounted on plate (15), a filter housing 7 having a replaceable HEPA filter held between upturned extensions (22) of a peripheral rim (22) around outlet (20), and lights disposed in lighting housings 8 which shine through a translucent cover plate (26). The support structure may be fixed to a building or comprise a moveable stand (34, fig 4). Adjustable device 5 may comprise an arm formed in two or more parts with at least one pivotable joint (33b, fig 3). The apparatus 1 may be used alongside hospital beds and suitable for wound management.
Patent GB-2422740-A (GB)
Title: Digital image zoom system comprising image sensor having larger resolution than display resolution
Inventor: HUNG PO-CHIH
IPC: H04N5/222
Filed: 2005-12-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to a digital image zoom system for a document camera. The digital image zoom system includes an image sensor, an A/D converter and an image processor. The image sensor senses the object images, wherein the sensing capacity of the image sensor is larger than the resolution of the display. The A/D converter converts the object images into digital images. The image processor retrieves a zoom image from the digital images and produces the zoom image having different sensing resolution according to the sensing capacity of the image sensor. The sensed image may be a still or motion image. The sensing resolution of the image sensor may be an integer multiple of the display resolution.
Patent GB-2419806-A (GB)
Title: Electric Beverage Maker
Inventor: SCOTT MICHAEL JAMES
IPC: A47J31/30
Filed: 2003-08-05
Abstract: An electric beverage maker 2 comprises a lower, water boiling vessel 4 , a funnel 14 extending into the lower vessel, a compartment 10 for receiving a beverage, and an upper vessel 6 mounted over the funnel to receive liquid which has passed up the funnel through the compartment and from which the beverage is dispensed. The base 60 of the lower vessel is provided with electric heating means and with a thermally sensitive control for switching off, or reducing the power of, the heating means when the lower vessel boils substantially dry. The heating means is a sheathed electric heating element 70 thermally coupled to the base and whose heated length extends around the base by over 360{.