baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2360893-A (GB)
Title: Incorporating a fingerprint in a document at the printer driver
Inventor: HARRIS ANTHONY WILLIAM
IPC: H04N1/32
Filed: 2000-03-28
Abstract: A method of incorporating a fingerprint into a printed work, which fingerprint is substantially invisible to the naked eye but can be recognised by image processing techniques. The method comprises the steps of sending digital data corresponding to an image to be printed to a printer driver 5, incorporating at least one fingerprint into the data during processing by the printer driver 5, and sending the data processed by the printer driver 5 to a printer 2. The fingerprint may be subjected to a one way hashing operation. The level of the fingerprint may be altered in accordance with the required image quality.
Patent GB-2363015-A (GB)
Title: Locating mobile objects in an urban area
Inventor: WONG GRACE SHUK-WAI
IPC: G08G1/123
Filed: 2000-05-16
Abstract: A method and system for locating mobile objects in an urban area comprises a transmitter on a mobile object 14 generating a signal 16, a receiver 10, and either a second transmitter 18 generating a second signal 19, or a second receiver (18') for receiving the signal 16. In the calculation of the mobile object location, which may be performed using one of several methods in a processor connected to the receivers, the transmitter and receiver components are assumed to lie on a substantially straight line. The unknown position of the mobile object 14 may then be resolved by comparing the first 16 and second 19 signals generated by the mobile and second transmitters respectively, received by the receiver 10, or the signal strengths of the first signal 16 received by the stationary 10 and the second receiver 18'. The method and system is particularly useful where satellite or other navigation signals are obscured or blocked by tall buildings.
Patent GB-2346850-A (GB)
Title: A wheel chair
Inventor: ELLIS JONATHAN STUART
IPC: A61G1/017
Filed: 1998-07-31
Abstract: A chair includes a backrest (34), a seat (30), a foot rest (32) and a handle portion (84) the handle portion (84) being arranged, in use, to be located at a higher elevation than the backrest. The vertical height of the handle portion (84) being adjustable between a plurality of different positions.
Patent GB-2350024-A (GB)
Title: Cell size adjustment in a cellular communication system
Inventor: KANAI TOSHIHITO
IPC: H04W16/06
Filed: 1997-03-11
Abstract: To reduce the traffic load in a cell of a cellular communication system, the cell size is reduced thus transferring traffic to adjacent cells. The quality (bit error rate or frame error rate) of a communication channel is monitored, with a deterioration in quality indicating traffic overload. Cell size is reduced by reducing the power of a pilot signal transmitted from the cell's base station or by changing the hand-off parameters (which may be set in the mobile). Adjacent cells increase in size in the same manner so that no gap in coverage is produced. According to the invention, a CDMA base station is connected to a superior control unit which receives quality monitoring signals from that and other base stations and produces an arbitration signal for adjusting the cell. The power of the base station's pilot signal is then controlled in response to both the arbitration signal and the quality monitoring signal.
Patent GB-2349579-A (GB)
Title: Golf club having isolated head
Inventor: AOYAMA STEVEN
IPC: A63B53/02
Filed: 1999-03-02
Abstract: A golf club (10) comprised of a shaft (14), a club head (12), and a sleeve (26) disposed between the two. The sleeve (26) covers an end of the shaft (14) that is inserted into a close-fitting cylindrical bore (22) of the club head (12) and isolates the shaft (14) from the club head (12). The sleeve (26) is made of a material and has a thickness such that the isolation reduces the shock transmitted to the golfer's hands during a golf swing and reduces stress concentrations at the point where the shaft (14) exits the cylindrical bore (22).
Patent GB-2366357-A (GB)
Title: Plumbed-in electric kettle with manual controls
Inventor: GORTOWSKI EDMUND PETER
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 2000-08-31
Abstract: A kettle is fixed to the supporting surface, eg a kitchen work top, with "plumbed in" water supply 4 and a fixed electrical supply connection 9, so that it is easy to operate, and difficult to spill. The water inlet valve or tap 5, 6 and pouring spout 13, 14, 15 are operated manually, as is the electrical heating switch on 10, although the heating power is automatically switched off when the water boils. The water holding body has a level gauge 8 to ensure that only the required amount of water is boiled at any one time, and preferably also incorporates insulation to retain heat between boilings.
Patent GB-2369310-A (GB)
Title: Removal of contaminants from gas stream using acidic scrubber and oxidation
Inventor: DAVIS HOWARD PAUL
IPC: B01D53/72
Filed: 2000-09-29
Abstract: Gas containing organic contaminants is introduced into scrubbing tower 10 at inlet 14, and undergoes countercurrent contact with aqueous liquor introduced at inlet 18. Gas stripped of contaminants is vented at 16. Contaminant containing liquor collects in a sump from which it is drawn by pump 24 into reaction vessel 30. An acid is introduced into vessel 30 and a water stream containing an oxidising agent is also introduced into the vessel. Heating coil 32 accelerates the reaction. Breakdown products are removed through outlet 40 and returned to tower 10. Heavily contaminated liquor is drawn off through line 28 and is made up with water, acid and oxidising agent.
Patent GB-2358477-A (GB)
Title: Signal Monitoring
Inventor: KAINE PAUL
IPC: H04M1/24
Filed: 2001-01-18
Abstract: A signal testing device comprsing signal analysing circuitry 200 coupled to a carrier for detecting the presence of a predetermined type of signal or traffic on the carrier 204 which can be audio, digital, out of band and/or high voltage signals. Data from the circuit is transmitted to a computer 212. The data link may be optical, IrDA, RF or cellular, or a cable link using USB, serial, or PCMCIA links. The system is designed for use in testing telephone systems as a replacement for a test telephone. Also disclosed is a a signal monitoring apparatus comprising a monitoring device which receives information by wireless means from a remote data gathering unit which derives information from a carrier.
Patent GB-2371995-A (GB)
Title: Golf putting question and answer board game
Inventor: YOUNG GERALD
IPC: A63F9/18
Filed: 2001-02-07
Abstract: A golf putting game comprises a board including a number of putting greens, a ball (fig.5), a putting club (fig.2), a putting top (fig.3) to randomly determine the number of attempts a player has to putt the ball and a set of question cards having answers on a separate sheet. The putting greens may form the word "Puttrivia".
Patent GB-2364622-A (GB)
Title: Sterilising apparatus and method using UV lights and filtered air flow
Inventor: WILSON LEONARD
IPC: A61B1/12
Filed: 2001-03-12
Abstract: Apparatus and a method for sterilising endoscopes are described. The apparatus includes a cabinet having a pair of swing doors which position is sensed so that when the doors are closed, filtered air is driven by a fan into the interior of the cabinet at a slight positive pressure to prevent the ingress of ambient air from outside the cabinet. While the cabinet is closed, a series of bactericidal ultra-violet lights are activated intermittently to ensure not only that bacteria do not proliferate during operation but also that such bacteria are actively destroyed. The cabinet ideally is provided with hooks for suspending the endoscopes and a number of connectors which may optionally be integral with the hooks by which filtered air can be driven through the interior of the endoscope as well as over their exterior surfaces.
Patent GB-2378819-A (GB)
Title: Personal locator with collapsible reflector
Inventor: GREENWELL HUGH CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H01Q1/28
Filed: 2001-03-21
Abstract: A personal location device comprises a collapsible radar reflector attached to or within a balloon to be inflated when in use. The reflector when deployed comprises three mutually orthogonal intersecting planes, the structural integrity of which are retained by the tension of a line (6) attached to the balloon or by the inflated balloon itself. The reflector may be collapsed by dividing one of the intersecting planes in half (13, 14) and folding the structure about a common intersecting axis into a small package suitable for keeping in a pocket. The reflector device may be kept on a life jacket for use at sea and may be configured to deploy automatically.
Patent GB-2359115-A (GB)
Title: Positive lock armrest mechanism
Inventor: BRAUN ERIC W
IPC: B60N2/75
Filed: 1999-09-14
Abstract: A hinge mechanism (22) including a positive latching assembly (30) is provided for allowing rotation of a first hinge member (24) relative to a second hinge member (26) about a pivot (28) when the positive latch is released and prevents rotation about the pivot when the positive latch is engaged. The positive latching assembly is operably disposed between the first and second hinge members. The latching assembly includes a locking member (82) coupled to the second hinge member and a pivotable latching member (40) coupled to the first hinge member. The latching member is rotatable between a locking position and a release position and includes a locking surface (84) for engaging the locking member in the locking position. Further, the locking surface disengages the locking member when the latching member is in the release position.
Patent GB-2375807-A (GB)
Title: Switch of straight sprinkling gun
Inventor: CHIH GORDON
IPC: B05B7/24
Filed: 2001-05-25
Abstract: Switch 1 of straight sprinkling gun, includes an outer sleeve 11, a middle sleeve 12, a central tube 13, a detergent chamber 14, a main flow tube (15. Fig 3) and a flow damper unit (16). The middle sleeve 12 is fixedly disposed in the outer sleeve 11. The central tube 13 is fitted in the middle sleeve 12. The outer and middle sleeves 11,12 are synchronously rotatable about the central tube 13. The detergent chamber 14 surrounds the main flow tube and communicates with one end of the outer sleeve 11. The flow damper unit includes a flow-guiding hole 161 disposed on the detergent chamber 14 and a communicating section disposed on the outer sleeve 11. The middle sleeve is formed with an outlet 123 and a first inlet 124. The central tube 13 is formed with a second inlet 133. A user can conveniently hold and rotate the outer sleeve 11 to real-time adjust the water amount and to discharge pure water or mixture of water and detergent.
Patent GB-2376454-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable sail stiffening means
Inventor: PANTON JOHN ROBERT
IPC: B63H9/06
Filed: 2001-06-07
Abstract: An inflatable stiffener for a sail comprises an inflatable tube 1 with attachment means 2 for attaching it to the edge of a sail and longitudinal stiffening means 6 provided in the opposite half 4 of the tube to the half 5 on which the attachment means is positioned. The stiffening means increases the longitudinal force constant of its half of the tube and may comprise a longitudinal cord attached to the wall of the tube or a thickening of the wall (26, Fig 5) of the tube distal from the attachment means. A method of making an inflatable tube for the inflatable stiffener is also provided.
Patent GB-2365778-A (GB)
Title: Inhaler dose metering system
Inventor: KEANE LAWRENCE
IPC: A61M13/00
Filed: 2001-06-25
Abstract: An inhaler comprising a mouthpiece 60 connected to a delivery channel 52, a medicament reservoir 42 which dispenses powder into a cup assembly 96 held in the channel and biassed by a spring 104 towards the delivery passageway and movable between two positions, with a ratchet connected to a yoke movable between two positions, preventing it from moving when the yoke is in one position but not the other. The yoke is connected to a dose counting mechanism 16 <I>via</I> a pawl and possesses a push bar for returning the cup assembly to a position aligned with the reservoir port and is biassed by a spring against a cam possessing three engaging surfaces which when rotated through the mouthpiece cover being removed move the yoke between three positions which allows release of the cup assembly, which controls the venting of the reservoir <I>via</I> a pressure relief port 116 located in the delivery channel, by the ratchet.
Patent GB-2362386-A (GB)
Title: Endo-beta-1 4-xylanase inhibitor from wheat flour and its effect on different xylanases
Inventor: SIBBESEN OLE VAEREBROVEJ
IPC: A23L7/104
Filed: 1999-12-17
Abstract: The present invention discloses an endo-  b  -1,4-xylanase inhibitor as well as xylanases.
Patent GB-2377390-A (GB)
Title: Geometric construction system.
Inventor: HUANG TE-LI
IPC: A63H33/10
Filed: 2001-07-12
Abstract: A geometric construction system includes a coupling lever 20 for pivotal connection to a substantially flat frame 10 of equilateral polygonal shape. The frame defines a frame space 12 therein and which includes equilateral side portions 11 that confine the frame space 12, and connection parts 13 that are disposed within the frame space 12 and that are connected to the side portions 11. The coupling lever 20 has two opposite clamping ends 21.
Patent GB-2378042-A (GB)
Title: Fixing mechanical parts to PCBs
Inventor: GASKELL THOMAS ALBERT
IPC: H05K3/34
Filed: 2001-07-24
Abstract: A mechanical part (1) (such as a screening or shielding can) is fixed to a printed circuit board (2) by fixing a plurality of discrete solder pieces (3) to that portion of the mechanical part (1) to be fixed to the printed circuit board; placing the mechanical part on the printed circuit board in the desired position with the solder pieces in contact with the printed circuit board; heating the solder pieces to soften the solder sufficiently for it to flow whilst maintaining the discrete nature of the solder pieces; and allowing the solder to harden, thereby fixing the mechanical part to the printed circuit board.
Patent GB-2363511-A (GB)
Title: Advanced servo writing method for hard disc drives
Inventor: BELSER KARL A
IPC: G11B5/596
Filed: 2000-02-17
Abstract: A method (148) of writing servo information for hard disc drives, and disc drives built according to the method are disclosed. The method (148) includes writing position reference information (150) on a reference disc surface (130) prior to mounting a disc assembly (106) into a hard disc drive (100). Once the disc assembly (106) is mounted in the disc drive (100), servo information is written onto the disc surfaces based upon the pre-written position reference information. Subsequently, the position reference information can be erased or written over by user data.
Patent GB-2372974-A (GB)
Title: Disc-shaped VTOL aircraft
Inventor: WALMSLEY ERIC RONALD
IPC: B64C27/20
Filed: 2001-08-08
Abstract: A disc-shaped VTOL aircraft comprises a vertically mounted turboprop engine 14 driving contra-rotating propellers 24 and at least one jet engine 12 mounted on a turntable 11. The propellers 24 create an airflow via an inlet 5, though a rotor chamber 6 to an exit vent 10, with vanes 22, 23, 25 controlling the direction of flow, hinge mounted vanes 17 providing directional rudder trim and intake covers 27 controlling the amount of airflow through the chamber 6. The jet engine(s) 12 may include horizontal and vertical thrust nozzles 31, 32 or may be able to tilt about a bearing (29 figure 5). The aircraft may include a flight deck 2, a passenger cabin 21, fuel tanks 19,7 and buoyancy chambers 28 which may be filled with a gas such as helium. For servicing and repairs, engine unit 15 may be unbolted and removed from the rest of the aircraft.
Patent GB-2367939-A (GB)
Title: Games machine with matrix second game
Inventor: RODDEN IAN
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2001-08-28
Abstract: A games, fruit or entertainment machine 1 with reel type first game 11 and matrix second game display 17. Symbols 19 observed in the first game are transferred to the matrix 17. Special symbols in the first game cause a reel-count display 26 to increment. When the reel count is sufficiently high the second game can be played wherein the matrix is examined line by line and prizes are awarded according to how the accumulated symbols in the matrix 17 correspond with symbols 19 in the first game. If more than one line examined dictates a win, the largest prize is paid out.
Patent GB-2380706-A (GB)
Title: Hand-held powered combined reciprocating saw and jigsaw
Inventor: WHITE MATTHEW
IPC: B23D61/12
Filed: 2001-10-09
Abstract: A hand-held powered combined reciprocating saw and jigsaw comprises a main body 3 having a first longitudinal edge 9 extending between front and rear ends 5, 7, and an elongate saw blade 11 extending from the front end generally adjacent the first longitudinal edge and arranged to carry out a reciprocating sawing motion. The saw includes a first handle 13 located generally at the rear end of the main body and oriented substantially perpendicular to a cutting edge 15 of the saw blade. The first handle has a predetermined length L, and the distance D between the first handle and the front end of the main body is no greater than three, but more preferably no greater than two, times the length of the handle. Preferably the saw comprises a second handle 17 inclined to the cutting edge of the saw blade and located closer to the front end of the main body. The saw may be cordless, and may include a guard 25 extending substantially perpendicular to the cutting edge.
Patent GB-2386247-A (GB)
Title: Ion beam generator
Inventor: GOLDBERG RICHARD DAVID
IPC: H01J37/08
Filed: 2002-01-11
Abstract: The present invention relates to an ion beam generator for an ion implantation device. An extraction electrode 23 is mounted so as to be movable along the beam line and optionally perpendicular to it as well. The source electrode 22 and extraction electrode 23 are curved with a constant gap between them in a radial direction so that the two electrodes are concentric. This contrasts with the prior art where the source 22 and extraction electrodes 23 are equidistantly spaced along the beam line direction. The source electrode 22 is also made re-entrant (Fig. 3) adjacent the slit so as to improve extraction efficiency from the plasma. Finally, a lens (Fig. 6, 80) such as a quadrupole lens is formed downstream of the suppression electrode 24.
Patent GB-2385667-A (GB)
Title: Insert for an inductive flowmeter
Inventor: NEEDHAM GRANT
IPC: G01F1/58
Filed: 2002-02-26
Abstract: A tubular insert (1) for an inductive flowmeter (2) comprises a first section (A) of a first material and a second section (B2) of a second different material which is electrically conductive. The first material section, being electrically insulating, and the conductive material section are preferably integrally formed. The second section is preferably located at an end of the insert and acts as an earthing or sensing electrode for the flowmeter. The insert removes the need for extra electrode components to be added to the insert thus simplifying its construction.
Patent GB-2386445-A (GB)
Title: Application server functions
Inventor: PICCINELLI GIACOMO
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2002-03-13
Abstract: Process management capabilities 40 are included as an internal service to the applications run on an application server 42.
Patent GB-2382399-A (GB)
Title: A valve actuating device,valve and method
Inventor: PLATT GRAHAME HARCOURT
IPC: G01M3/28
Filed: 2002-03-21
Abstract: In a combined roll over and pressure/ vacuum relief valve 10 and an actuation device 100, the valve comprises a valve body 18, 20 and a roll-over gravity element 52, 58 pivoted in the valve body and which actuates the valve when the orientation of the valve body changes with respect to gravity. The actuation device comprises a valve body engagement member 102 and a rollover gravity element engagement part 104. The actuation device has two positions. In the first the engagement part 104 and member 102 can engage said element 58 and body 20 respectively. In a second position, the element 58 is displaced by part 104 to actuate the valve and close it. A catch 72 on the device releasably retains the part 104 in engagement with the element 58 in the second position. In a second embodiment the actuation device comprises a lever acted on by a weight and has only one position in which the element 58 is displaced. The device may be used when testing a tank in which the valve and fire engulfment valve are fitted to test seals and operability of the valve.
Patent GB-2369353-A (GB)
Title: System and method for producing coreless fabric rolls
Inventor: SINGH BALBIR
IPC: B65H19/22
Filed: 2000-08-17
Abstract: A system for producing coreless fabric rolls includes a feed station (12) operable to supply a leading edge of a fabric web (24) from a parent roll (18). The system includes a first tucking station (132) operable to position the leading edge of the fabric web (24) adjacent one of a plurality of spindles (48, 50, 52) coupled to a turret (46). The system also includes a winding station (38) comprising a winding roller (36). The winding station (38) is operable to receive the leading edge in a nip defined by the spindle (48, 50, 52) and the winding roller (36) and wind the fabric web (24) into a fabric roll about the spindle (48, 50, 52). The system also includes a cutting station (40) operable to separate the fabric roll from a remaining portion of the fabric web (24). The system also includes a second tucking station (42) operable to receive the spindle (48, 50, 52) from the winding station (36) and wind a trailing edge of the fabric roll about the fabric roll.
Patent GB-2373802-A (GB)
Title: Downhole valve
Inventor: PRINGLE RONALD E
IPC: E21B47/10
Filed: 2000-11-15
Abstract: The invention is a downhole valve (100) that includes a body (12), a flow tube assembly (102) that includes an upper tube member (108) and a lower tube member (110), and a flapper valve (10). The flapper valve (10) is pivotally attached to the body (12) and is positioned between the upper tube member (108) and the lower tube member (110) when the flapper valve (10) is in a closed position that blocks fluid flow in an internal bore of the body (12). The flapper valve (10) is moved from the closed position to an open position in response to an upward movement of the upper tube member (108) and the lower tube member (110). When the flapper valve (10) pivots to the open position, the lower tube member (110) moves adjacent to and forms a seal with the upper tube member (108), forming an unobstructed internal bore.
Patent GB-2377935-A (GB)
Title: Sterically hindered amine compounds
Inventor: LAZZARI DARIO
IPC: C07F7/08
Filed: 1999-12-10
Abstract: A product of the formula (XIII) <EMI ID=1.1 HE=61 WI=155 LX=278 LY=596 TI=CF> <PC>in which<BR> R<SB>36</SB>, R<SB>37</SB>, R<SB>38</SB>, R<SB>39</SB> and R<SB>40</SB> independently of one another are a direct bond or C<SB>1</SB>-C<SB>10</SB>alkylene, the radicals R<SB>41</SB> independently of one another are hydrogen, C<SB>1</SB>-C<SB>8</SB>alkyl or C<SB>1</SB>-C<SB>20</SB>acyl with 5 to 85 % of the radicals R<SB>41</SB> independently of one another being hydrogen or C<SB>1</SB>-C<SB>8</SB>alkyl and the remaining radicals R<SB>41</SB> being C<SB>1</SB>-C<SB>20</SB>acyl, and<BR> n<SB>7</SB> is a number from 1 to 50. The product finds use as a stabilizer of organic materials, in particular synthetic polymers, against the effects of light, heat and oxidation.