baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2361547-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring a reservoir and placing a borehole using a modified tubular
Inventor: CLARK BRIAN
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2001-03-21
Abstract: A tubular 10 such as a casing or a liner for a well is provided including at least one slot 14 therein to facilitate the transmission and/or reception of signals (e.g. electromagnetic signals) through the wall of the tubular. Hydraulic isolation between the interior and exterior of the tubular may be provided by an electrically insulating sleeve applied over the slotted section or by the inclusion of insulating inserts in the slots. Installation of the modified tubular in a well and alignment of a signal transmitter or receiver with the slotted section of the tubular allows signals to be transmitted or received through the tubular wall e.g. for monitoring a subterranean reservoir or placing a borehole in the vicinity of the existing well.
Patent GB-2374275-A (GB)
Title: Stove top toaster
Inventor: WOOD ROBERT
IPC: A47J37/08
Filed: 2001-04-12
Abstract: A circular toasting rack includes three height adjustable legs and is intended for use above a cooker hot plate.
Patent GB-2361271-A (GB)
Title: Overload warning and/or movement prevention of a load carrying device
Inventor: CROSTON DAVID
IPC: B62B5/04
Filed: 2001-04-17
Abstract: Movement of an overloaded manually operable load carrying device such as a wheelbarrow or trolley is prevented by contact of a brake 38 on a wheel 32 resulting from compression of a spring 37 by the load. If the wheel of the device is subjected to a sudden upward motion such as hitting an obstruction, braking is prevented by a pin (39, fig 3) moving backwardly and upwardly into a recess 35. A load indicator may be provided with a sprung visual indicator (fig 4); an electric load transducer measuring strain in a tubular frame portion with a visual or acoustic warning such as a lamp or buzzer (fig 5); or in a handle unit 80 with sprung contacts 92, 94.
Patent GB-2365191-A (GB)
Title: Back-lit Symbol with Variable Colour Lighting of Symbol Periphery
Inventor: PARTRIDGE DAVID
IPC: G07F17/34
Filed: 2001-06-19
Abstract: An illumination device 7 has back-lighting of a light transmitting structure (4) comprising one or more light sources 12 surrounded by colour-variable light sources 19, such as tri-colour LEDs, physically arranged to illuminate the periphery (5a) of the symbol (5). Preferably the device is used to illuminate reels in a fruit machine.
Patent GB-2379436-A (GB)
Title: Container having separately openable compartments
Inventor: BARRY JONATHAN
IPC: B65D77/20
Filed: 2001-09-08
Abstract: A disposable container for two or more separate items of foodstuffs comprises a body having at least two separate compartments. Each compartment is closable by a cover which can be partially removed from the container to expose the contents of one compartment without exposing the contents of the other compartment(s) of the container. The container body includes one or more internal partitions (5) sealed to the side(s) and cover of the container body which divide the container interior into the two or more entirely separate compartments and the cover includes perforations (4) which overlie the container rim and the partitions (5) to divide the cover into separately removable segments (2<U>a</U>) - (2<U>d</U>).
Patent GB-2377419-A (GB)
Title: System for operating trains
Inventor: DALY BRENDAN
IPC: B61K1/00
Filed: 2001-10-16
Abstract: The system provides a through train 2 travelling between terminal stations A, Z with a carriage 4 coupled thereto from station A. Upon approach to an intermediate station C, the carriage uncouples, and under independent control decelerates into a subsidiary line into the station C. A further carriage 6 with independent control and under its own power accelerates out of the station C on a subsidiary line as the train 2 passes and catches up and couples with the train. Corridor connections are automatically operated upon coupling/uncoupling and the points between the lines are automatically changed.
Patent GB-2381393-A (GB)
Title: High voltage network having a monitoring system
Inventor: GRIMM MAGNUS
IPC: H02H3/05
Filed: 2001-10-26
Abstract: Mobile high voltage network for supplying an electrical consumer unit (Fig2,8) or load 10 connected via a plug-in connection which can be switched on and off by means of mechanical switches, with a fuse responding in the event of a short circuit. The high voltage network carries a direct voltage and each consumer unit (Fig2,8) or load 10 has a monitoring system which is activated when it is switched on and/or off. The monitoring system prevents switching on of the consumer unit or load until a self diagnosis proves the functionality of the monitoring system.
Patent GB-2377656-A (GB)
Title: Dust collecting apparatus with cyclone and filter
Inventor: OH JANG-KEUN
IPC: B01D45/12
Filed: 2001-11-23
Abstract: A dust collecting apparatus for a vacuum cleaner comprises a cyclone followed by a filter. Air is drawn in through a tangential passage 21 connected with a brush (not shown), and whirls around chamber 20 depositing dust in chamber 30. The air then flows out through passage 22 to a vacuum-generating device (not shown) via a filter assembly. The filter assembly comprises a grill body 110 with passages 111 and filter 130. The grill body has outer and inner walls, with the filter between them. The filter 130 is made up of filter supports 131 and filter portions 132. The filter assembly is closed off at the base by a sealing member 120, 121 held in place by a locking knob 140 cooperating with a cam (152).
Patent GB-2370204-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for dynamic control of talk groups in a wireless network
Inventor: CALLAWAY JR EDGAR HERBERT
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2000-08-02
Abstract: A transceiver device (2) acting as a master among a plurality of communication devices (1,3-11) potentially acting as slaves to the master. The transceiver device (2) includes a transmitter, a receiver coupled to the transmitter, and a processor coupled to the transmitter and receiver. The processor is programmed to poll the slaves at a first interval and then receive a commmunication request while polling from a first slave of the plurality of communication devices (1,3-11) to communicate with at least a second slave of the plurality of communication devices (1,3-11). The master then designates communication parameters for communication between the first slave and at least the second slave and then polls at a re-polling interval the first slave and at least the second slave to confirm the termination of communication between the first slave and at least the second slave.
Patent GB-2391120-A (GB)
Title: Pull-cord operated dimmer switch
Inventor: EKINS ANDREW
IPC: H05B39/08
Filed: 2002-05-17
Abstract: A pull-cord operated mains-connected dimmer switch assembly for an electric lamp, the assembly comprising an ON/OFF switch 10 operated through a pull-cord, a microprocessor 11 connected electrically to the switch and programmed to generate a first pulse of limited duration on each initial operation of the pull-cord and a sequence of electrical pulses of varying timing on continuous operation of the pull-cord, the timing of the latter pulses being related to the duration of continuous operation of the pull-cord, and a triac 12 connected to receive these electrical pulses from the microprocessor, the switching intervals of the triac being determined by the timing of the received electrical pulses.
Patent GB-2387933-A (GB)
Title: Storage device comprising an embedded fingerprint sensor
Inventor: LIM BOON LUM
IPC: G06F21/32
Filed: 2002-06-17
Abstract: A biometric parameters protected portable data storage device 10 which integrates the computer serial bus interface with biometric (Fingerprint) technologies 12 to ensure data and information storage within the device are secured with personal biometrics information The storage device acts as a portable hard disk or flash memory device which can be connected via computer serial bus interface onto any computer platform with computer serial bus host and only the user(s) with the authorized fingerprint bio-data can have access to the data stored in the device.
Patent GB-2390181-A (GB)
Title: Method for storing data received over a telephone network
Inventor: LEVETT BARRY
IPC: H04Q3/00
Filed: 2002-06-20
Abstract: A method for storing data indicating a condition associated with a user of user equipment in a communication system, comprising the steps of: ```determining a unique identifier associated with said user equipment; ```identifying a unique location, associated with said unique identifier, in a bitmap stored at a storage node in said communication system; and ```storing a value at said unique location, said value indicating said condition. In an embodiment, the data consists on answer received over a telephone network and the bitmap is a data array covering all possible sources and answers.
Patent GB-2373647-A (GB)
Title: Pluggable transceiver latching mechanism
Inventor: SCHUTZ KLAUS
IPC: H01R13/658
Filed: 2001-01-03
Abstract: The invention features novel systems and methods for latching a pluggable transceiver (20) to and unlatching the pluggable transceiver (20) from a cage (24). In one aspect, a pluggable transceiver (20) includes a housing and a cam (44). The housing has a front end configured to couple to a transmission cable (14) and a back end configured to be inserted into a cage (24). The cam (44) is disposed on an exposed outer surface of the transceiver housing and is configured to displace a cage latch (40) and engage a cage slot (42) upon insertion of the transceiver housing into the cage (24). In another aspect, a cage (24) includes a housing and a latch (40). The housing has a front end for receiving a pluggable transceiver (20) and defines a slot (42) for engaging a transceiver cam (44). The latch (40) is disposed at the front end of the cage housing. The latch (40) also is configured to bend outwardly from an original position in response to a force applied by the transceiver cam (44) as the transceiver (20) is being inserted into the cage (24) and to resiliently return to the original position upon engagement of the transceiver cam (44) with the slot (42) defined in the front end of the cage housing. A data coupling system (10) comprising the above-defined pluggable transceiver (20) and cage (24) also is described.
Patent GB-2390861-A (GB)
Title: Solution of ethoxylated propoxylated alcohol used in downhole cementing operations
Inventor: CARITEY JEAN-PHILIPPE
IPC: C09K8/52
Filed: 2002-07-18
Abstract: A chemical wash comprises an alcohol ethoxylate propoxylate as surfactant for use in well treatment, particularly for removing invert emulsion mud deposits from a well prior to cementing. The alcohol is preferably 2-ethylhexanol. The surfactant is biodegradable and acceptable for aquatic organisms. It can be used to formulate a chemical wash by dispersing it at a concentration of about 1% - 10% by weight in water or brine. The solution may also be used as a spacer fluid, separating the drilling fluids and the cement slurry.
Patent GB-2380155-A (GB)
Title: Colour-coded attachment comb key for hair clipper
Inventor: LANGLEY LUTHER
IPC: B26B19/20
Filed: 2002-09-24
Abstract: An apparatus for associating a size of an attachment comb 18a-18h for a hair cutting device 12 with a colour on or of the attachment comb 18a-18h representing that particular size. The apparatus includes a chart 40 having a plurality of symbols 42a-42i that pictorially represents both the attachment comb sizes 20 of a plurality of attachment combs, and the colours related to the respective attachment comb sizes. The symbols have a magnitude along one direction that is greater or smaller than other symbols on the chart depending on their respective attachment comb sizes, to produce a visual association between a cutting device size and a cutting device colour.
Patent GB-2393719-A (GB)
Title: Remediation of contaminated soil using fungi
Inventor: ASHBURN MARTIN JOHN
IPC: B09C1/10
Filed: 2002-10-04
Abstract: A process of remediating soil containing potentially toxic contaminants comprises the use of fungi. Typically, the contaminants are heavy metals, such as lead, zinc, cadmium, and mercury. The contaminants may accumulate in the fruiting bodies of the fungi, which may then be removed.
Patent GB-2395979-A (GB)
Title: Door handle assembly including a pivot arm extending through an aperture in a door panel and being attached to the door handle by a snap connection
Inventor: SMART SEAN
IPC: E05B65/20
Filed: 2002-12-03
Abstract: A door handle assembly 110 for a vehicle door having a door panel 8 includes a backplate 113 for connection to the inner side of the door panel 8, a pivot arm 30 pivotally connected at one end to the backplate 113 and a door handle 111 located on the other side of the door panel 8. The pivot arm 30 extends through an aperture 35 of in the door panel 8 and is attached at a free end 31 to the door handle by a snap connection between the free end 31 and a recess 32 in the door handle.
Patent GB-2396096-A (GB)
Title: Shelf with sliding parts
Inventor: NESBITT MARTIN
IPC: A47B96/02
Filed: 2002-12-09
Abstract: A shelf 1 is made up of strips 2 slidably interconnected by tongue-and-groove formations. Front bars 4 are connected respectively to the odd- or even-numbered strips whereby pulling on a bar 4 extends its attached strips outwards as shown, leaving goods on the shelf supported by the remaining strips. The bars are attached to the frame by removable fixings such as screws. A goods retainer bar 5 is also provided. A locking pin (7, Fig 1) prevents the strips being pulled out completely. The arrangement allows the shelf to be cleaned without being cleared of goods.
Patent GB-2383404-A (GB)
Title: Expansion device for vapor compression system
Inventor: WIGHTMAN DAVID A
IPC: F16K5/12
Filed: 2001-09-14
Abstract: A vapor compression system (10) having a line (19) for flowing heat transfer fluid (34), a compressor (12) and a condenser (14) both connected with the line (19). The vapor compression system (10) also has an expansion device (18) connected with the line (19) for expanding the heat transfer fluid (34). The expansion device (18) has a housing (40) defining an orifice (44, 46, 62, 66, 74, 76) with at least two positions, wherein the orifice is effectively made larger in the first position than in the second position. The vapor compression system (10) also has an evaporator (16) connected with the line (19) for transferring heat from ambient surroundings to the heat transfer fluid (34).
Patent GB-2397403-A (GB)
Title: Player specific game system
Inventor: SCHNEIDER RICHARD J
IPC: A63F9/24
Filed: 2002-09-18
Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a game tailoring system that allows a gaming experience to be tailored to an individual player. Player data is tracked as an identified player plays at a gaming device. Additionally, other types of data, such as retail purchases, preferences, and experience are stored. The data is analyzed and triggering levels set which, when satisfied, cause the game tailoring system to modify the gaming experience. The triggering levels can be different for different players. Additionally, data about groups of players or groups of gaming devices can be tracked, stored, and used as reward triggers. Further, depending on the identified player or a group of selected machine, embodiments of the invention can cause messages, graphics, or animations to appear on the game screen.
Patent GB-2387916-A (GB)
Title: Sphygmogram measurement involving calculation of blood flow rate
Inventor: LIN CHIN-YUH
IPC: A61B5/02
Filed: 2003-04-28
Abstract: A sphymogram measuring method simultaneously acquires pulse pressure and blood flow rate. The pulse pressure of two adjacent points on a radial artery is measured by an upstream pressure sensor 17 and a downstream pressure sensor 16 . The time lag of the pulse wave passing between the two sensors is determined and used to calculate the value of the pulse pressure at the downstream sensor. The variation in blood vessel diameter is sensed using an optical displacement sensor 19 (56, figure 6) and used to determine vessel compliance. A thermal imaging device 2 measures the unstressed vessel diameter and a viscometer 18 measures the blood viscosity. The measured values are used to calculate the blood flow rate and other hemodynamic information. Both invasive (figs. 1-3) and non-invasive (figs. 5-9) sphygmogram measuring devices are disclosed, and the measurement utilises pressure points of traditional Chinese medicine.
Patent GB-2405596-A (GB)
Title: Figurine positioning game or training aid
Inventor: HUDSON PAUL ANDREW
IPC: G09B23/32
Filed: 2003-09-06
Abstract: A game or training aid comprises a number of figurines and cards which have illustrations of various sexual positions printed on them. The figures have anatomical details and may be fitted together to demonstrate the various positions as directed by the cards. Points are awarded for accuracy.
Patent GB-2394857-A (GB)
Title: Method of transmitting facsimile data
Inventor: HULAN GREG
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 2003-10-27
Abstract: A method of transmitting facsimile data is provided, the method including providing an origination facsimile device (12) connected to a computer network (18), the origination facsimile device (12) being configured to transmit page data (24) of a current facsimile job. Prior to commencing transmission of the page data (24), it is determined whether a destination facsimile device (14) is currently connected to the computer network (18) such determination being made at the origination facsimile device (12). If the destination facsimile device (14) is determined to be connected to the computer network (18), a computer network communications link between the origination facsimile device and the destination facsimile device is established via the computer network (18). Page data (24) thus is transmitted between the origination facsimile device (12) and the destination facsimile device (14) via the computer network communications link. Originating facsimile device (12) also has a connection to telephone network (16) in order to communicate over the PSTN when the destination facsimile device (14) is not connected to computer network (18).
Patent GB-2410235-A (GB)
Title: A device which allows a pulley system to be attached at any point along a rope
Inventor: WARE CHRISTOPHER HOWARD
IPC: A63B29/00
Filed: 2004-01-21
Abstract: A device comprises a pulley wheel mounted on a supporting plate 6, the axis of rotation of the pulley wheel being in a plane perpendicular to the plane of the plate <B>6</B>, a cover <B>5</B> mounted on the pulley on the opposite side to the plate <B>6</B> and a releasable rope engaging mechanism <B>3</B>. A rope channel <B>4</B> is located along one side of the plate <B>6</B>. The releasable mechanism <B>3</B> may be in the form of a cam pivotally mounted on the plate <B>6</B>, the free end of the cam being received within the rope channel <B>4</B>. A first rope may be reeved on the pulley and a second rope bearing a load may be received within the rope channel <B>4</B>. The device allows for a pulley system to the attached at any point along the second rope and the device is for use in recovering injured persons working at height or during leisure activities such as climbing or potholing.
Patent GB-2411894-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing device
Inventor: LOYNES CLIVE
IPC: C12M1/20
Filed: 2004-03-11
Abstract: A device for dispensing discrete items, such as antibiotic sensitivity discs, comprises an actuator and a body moveable between a dispensing configuration and a non-dispensing configuration. The device is capable of carrying a plurality of magazines, each of which houses a plurality of discrete items, and can dispense a plurality of items simultaneously and in a predetermined configuration. In operation a single actuation means brings a plurality of dispensing rods each in line with a dispensing channel and a dispensing aperture and extends the rods therethrough.
Patent GB-2396479-A (GB)
Title: Tape cartridge write protect mechanism
Inventor: VANDERHEYDEN WILLIAM J
IPC: G11B23/28
Filed: 2001-10-15
Abstract: The write protect mechanism provides a method for identifying the write protect state of the tape media enclosed in a tape cartridge from at least two orientations. A write protect switch on the front side of the tape cartridge housing moves to block the write protect aperture on the side of the tape cartridge housing when the write protect switch is in the write enable position and away from the aperture in the write protect position. A write protect indicator on the tape cartridge top cover includes a window that allows the user to view the position of the write protect switch by viewing the top of the switch. The top of the switch may include an arrow that moves corresponding to the position of the write protect switch, thus providing a means for the user to determine the write protect state. Human readable icons or color combinations on the write protect switch and/or adjacent to the write protect indicator clearly indicate the write protect state of the tape media enclosed within the tape cartridge.
Patent GB-2401094-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing self-adhesive labels
Inventor: EXETER MALCOM KEITH
IPC: B31D1/02
Filed: 2004-04-16
Abstract: A method of producing self-adhesive labels carried on a release backing material is described. This method provides a plurality of self-adhesive carrier labels (fig 1, 1) across the width of a web of carrier substrate (2) with at least one discrete label components (fig 4, 20) such as leaflets, booklets, holograms and security devices, being applied to each respective carrier label (fig 1, 1). The invention provides a plurality of separate label component applicators across the width of the web, one for each respective label component (fig 4, 20) to be applied. There is also provided a registration means to ensure registration of each label component with its respective carrier label (fig 1, 1). In this way the method provides for the manufacture of multi-layered combinations of individual labels to a base carrier using separate and specific component applicators for each label across the width of the web.
Patent GB-2413753-A (GB)
Title: A lap protector
Inventor: BROWN PAUL
IPC: A41B13/10
Filed: 2004-06-03
Abstract: A lap protector which is made from soft material which when draped over the lap of the user sags in the middle allowing food items to be supported and for crumbs etc to be collected. The soft material may be made from neoprene which may be covered in material on one or both sides. Preferably the lap protector has at least one pocket that may be detachably attached to the lap protector and/or side walls to keep food/crumbs on the lap protector. The pocket or side wall may provide additional support to the lap protector between the legs of the user. The lap protector may be formed as a bib to provide additional chest protection for the wearer; the bib will be connected around the neck of the wearer. The lap protector may be rolled up after use to trap and safely store any crumbs.