baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2395038-A (GB)
Title: Distributed, packet-based premises automation system
Inventor: HALLENBECK PETER D
IPC: G04G21/00
Filed: 2002-06-06
Abstract: Distributed, packet-based premises automation system. The system can include, multiple, distributed, input/output (I/O) units (100, 101, 102, 103). Changes in inputs can be broadcast using one or more protocols onto a home or other premises network, and/or the Internet. I/O units can receive commands from the network and effect control of the premises equipment based on those commands. Input and output identifiers (701, 704) have a format that allows them to uniquely identify any input and output in the distributed system, regardless of how large the system is. Any computer or controller on the network can see the changes in the inputs and any computer or controller can effect changes in an output, providing for true, distributed control. Virtual inputs are provided, each allowing a standard meaning to be applied to a storage bit (603) that represents some state or condition of the premises.
Patent GB-2393572-A (GB)
Title: Sensor using electro active curved helix or double helix
Inventor: MCKEVITT GARETH
IPC: G01C19/00
Filed: 2002-06-19
Abstract: Various sensors use an electro-active device (11) electrically connected to a detector circuit. The electro-active device (11) comprises an electro-active structure in the form of a continuous electro-active member (12) curving in a helix around a minor axis (13) which is in itself curved for example in a helix around a major axis (14). On activation by relative displacement of the ends (16) of the device (11), the electro-active structure twists around the minor axis due to the fact that the minor axis (13) is curved. The continuous member (12) has a bender construction of a plurality of layers (21) and (22) including at least one layer of electro-active material so that concomitantly with the twisting the continuous member (12) bends generating an electrical signal detected by the detector circuit. The electro-active device (11) is advantageous as a sensing element in a sensor because it has a large displacement, high sensitivity and low compliance.
Patent GB-2398937-A (GB)
Title: Connecting method and connecting structure of printed circuit boards
Inventor: TOTANI MAKOTO
IPC: H05K3/34
Filed: 2001-08-01
Abstract: Lands 13a formed on a printed circuit board 5 are electrically connected with lands 11a formed on a printed circuit board 2 through solder 14. At this point, solder resist 20 is formed between neighboring two lands on the printed circuit board 2, and is terminated with an end portion that is interposed between the printed circuit board 2 and the printed circuit board 5. Accordingly, even when surplus solder is extruded onto the rigid printed circuit board 2, the solder resist 20 can prevent solder bridges from being formed between the lands. The two boards are fused together by subjecting them to pressure and temperature sufficient to allow soldering. Board 5 may be flexible whilst board 2 may be rigid.
Patent GB-2400511-A (GB)
Title: Restoring power in an optical fibre communication system using pilot signals
Inventor: DEGUCHI HIROYUKI
IPC: H04B3/48
Filed: 2004-03-05
Abstract: The present invention provides an automatic power restoring method capable of reliably detecting continuity by the dissolution of a line fault, to restore the optical power, even in a structure including an optical amplification medium (12) on an optical transmission path (2) and an optical communication system using the method. To this end, in an optical communication system to which an automatic power restoring method embodying the present invention is applied, a pilot signal (LPILOT) having a low transmission rate, a wavelength of which is set based on loss wavelength characteristics obtained by combining loss wavelength characteristics of an optical fiber used for the optical transmission path (2) and loss wavelength characteristics of the optical amplification medium (12) on the optical transmission path (2), is transmitted and received between an optical transmitting station (1) and an optical receiving station (4) when a line fault occurs, and a detection of continuity is thus performed. According to the result of the continuity detection, the power state at the occurrence of line fault is automatically restored to the power state at a time of normal operation.
Patent GB-2411997-A (GB)
Title: Product authentication
Inventor: CORRY JOHN JOSEPH
IPC: G07D7/00
Filed: 2004-03-10
Abstract: A method for product authentication comprises applying to genuine products a code on a label 11 the code being generated by an algorithm and being unique to a small subset of articles, preferably to a single such article, so that it can be assumed that any product on the market which does not have a label or has a wrong label, or for which the label is otherwise accounted for, is counterfeit. The label has a machine-readable microcircuit 12 to which a code can be written, and from which the written code can be read remotely.
Patent GB-2413279-A (GB)
Title: Umbrella handle with strap adapted for hanging to a closed item having a void there through
Inventor: WU TSUN-ZONG
IPC: A45B3/00
Filed: 2004-04-19
Abstract: The umbrella handle includes a handle 22 coaxially connected to a central shaft to form an umbrella 4, a handle strap 3 secured at an inner end to the handle, and a hooking means 5 provided at a predetermined position on an outer surface of an extension wall of the handle 22. By extending an outer section of the handle strap through a closed item 61 and turning the handle strap to engage the outer section 32 with the hooking means 5, the umbrella handle is hung to the closed item, such as a handle of a handbag, a hanging rod, etc. Alternative embodiments show handles where the hooking means are releasably fixed to the handle (FIGS. 6, 7), integrally formed in the handle (FIGS. 2-4) and in the form of a groove (81, FIGS 11-3) to which a head (36) at one end of the strap 3 is latched into. The strap 3 may also be engaged to the hooking means 5 via an annular ring member (35, FIGS. 8-10).
Patent GB-2413586-A (GB)
Title: Floor jack
Inventor: RUSSELL JAMIE
IPC: E04F21/22
Filed: 2004-04-26
Abstract: A floor jack comprising a first engaging surface 2, a second engaging surface 3 and ratchet means 4, in which in use the first engaging surface 2 is applied to a floor board 5 to be moved and the second engaging surface 3 is applied to an adjacent static surface 6, and in which in use the ratchet means 4 moves the first engaging surface 2 and the second engaging surface 3 apart along a substantially horizontal line, and in which the ratchet means 4 is operated by a pivoted lever 7 which in use moves up and down in a substantial vertical plane. The ratchet means 4 only moves the engaging surfaces 2 and 3 apart when the lever is moved down.
Patent GB-2414896-A (GB)
Title: WLAN load balancing
Inventor: HAINES RUSSELL JOHN
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2004-06-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to mobile station load balancing and hand-offs in multiple wireless local area networks (WLAN). The present invention provides a base station comprising: a first transceiver for communicating with a number of mobile stations over a first wireless network (BSS1); a second transceiver for communicating with a number of mobile stations over a second wireless network (BSS2), wherein the first and second transceivers are arranged to operate the same air-interface protocol but on different channels; means for allocating a said mobile station to a said transceiver in order to balance a mobile station load parameter between said transceivers. There is also provided means for handing-off a said mobile station from one said transceiver to the other said transceiver, and additionally means for selecting said channels from a plurality of potential channels according to a quietness parameter.
Patent GB-2415208-A (GB)
Title: Drag bit
Inventor: VIKRA STALE
IPC: E21B10/60
Filed: 2004-06-18
Abstract: A rotary drag bit 10 comprising at least one exposed fluid channel 14 and at least one initially unexposed fluid channel 15, wherein the initially unexposed channel 15 is arranged to be exposed as the bit is worn down in use prior to the complete erosion of the exposed fluid channel 14. In this way, the life of the drag bit 10 can be extended, with a new cutting surface being exposed before the erosion of the first. A plurality of unexposed fluid channels 15 can be provided at different depths such that the drag bit 10 can be seen to have a self renewing cutting surface. The unexposed channels 15 may be partially blocked prior to becoming exposed. The fluid channels 14 may be connected to a fluid delivery passage which may be non-linear in shape. Also disclosed is a rotary drag bit 10 having fluid channels in fluid communication with a fluid delivery hole 16, the fluid delivery hole 16 being offset from the rotational axis of the drill.
Patent GB-2399819-A (GB)
Title: Method of transducing es cells
Inventor: REUBINOFF BENJAMIN EITHAN
IPC: A61K35/48
Filed: 2002-12-24
Abstract: The present invention provides vectors and methods for transducing human embryonic stem cells. Also provided are cells that have been genetically altered using the vectors and methods, as well as a protein produced by a transduced cell. Methods for treating an animal having a deficiency in protein are also provided.
Patent GB-2417335-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle speed control
Inventor: BISHOP KAREN
IPC: B60W30/14
Filed: 2004-08-18
Abstract: A system for limiting the speed of a vehicle having an accelerator control whereby a driver of the vehicle can vary the speed of the vehicle, the system comprises: a limiter for preventing the speed of the vehicle from exceeding a limit speed; and limit speed setting means operable during operation of the vehicle to set the limit speed; whereby, while the limiter is activated, the driver is prevented from increasing the speed above the said limit speed.
Patent GB-2421895-A (GB)
Title: A straining device
Inventor: SOUTHERN DAN
IPC: A47J43/28
Filed: 2005-01-05
Abstract: A device to assist in the straining of liquid from canned food comprises a flat circular pressure plate D and a handle A attached to the pressure plate D that allows the user to apply pressure via the pressure plate to the contents of a container/tin when the device is placed inside the container, thereby forcing the liquids out of the container. In the rim of the pressure plate D there is a notch E to allow the user to direct the liquid out form the container/tin when the tin and device are both tilted at an angle. The device allows the user to strain liquid from canned food such as tuna without coming into contact with the food by applying pressure to the container's contents to adequately drain the liquids. The device may be made form wood, metal, plastic or a combination of these materials.
Patent GB-2409869-A (GB)
Title: Wellbore apparatus with shield.
Inventor: DUONG KHANH
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 2005-01-06
Abstract: A wellbore apparatus comprises an elongated tubular 13 having at least one elongated recess formed on its exterior surface. At least one shield 72 is disposed within the recess and is adapted to slide to a selected position along the recess. Retainer means 79 is disposed on the recess to retain the shield 72. A plurality of shields 72 may be disposed within the recess, and an acoustic transducer 30 or a plurality of electronic modules may be housed within the recess.
Patent GB-2423590-A (GB)
Title: Red-eye eliminator unit
Inventor: KHAN SOFIA
IPC: G03B15/03
Filed: 2005-02-28
Abstract: A Red-Eye Eliminator Unit comprises a flash cover 3, which holds an optical fibre receiver 5 to receive light from camera Flash 4 as it fires. The optical fibre/s 11 delivers to a flash outlet 6, via the optical fibre housing 9 and 12. A flexible joint 15, onto the end of the inner tube 12, attaches a flash outlet 6. The inner tube slides in and out of the outer tube 9 to form an extendible optical fibre housing. The optical fibre can be coiled inside the optical fibre housing, so that it can spring up as it extends. The Flash outlet is in position A, when in not in use. When extended it is turned to face the same direction as the Camera Flash 4 to position D.
Patent GB-2414009-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle lifting device
Inventor: JENKINS NEIL GRAHAM
IPC: B66C1/62
Filed: 2005-04-01
Abstract: Extension means 2 is located on the outer side of road wheel 1. The means 2 may be a hub extending means, bolted to a hub by wheel nuts 6. Means 2 may comprise a flat plate portion 4; a cylindrical portion 8; and a rim 10, which may incorporate one or more apertures 12 for receiving hook 14 of a sling 16. Multiple apertures 12 may be evenly spaced around rim 10. Sling 16 is part of an otherwise conventional lifting arrangement (18, Figure 2). Sockets (30 Fig 1) may be provided, particularly as outwardly extending tubes, to permit hooks 14 to be guided into apertures 12 by the use of poles. The lifting device may be used for lifting amphibious vehicles, particularly from water; for handling of test or prototype vehicles, or racing cars; or for recovery of crashed vehicles which are mired in water or mud.
Patent GB-2425326-A (GB)
Title: A connecting device
Inventor: ANDERSON JOHN
IPC: F16B21/08
Filed: 2005-04-22
Abstract: A connecting device includes an inner component (100) and an outer component (200). The inner component is dimensioned to be at least partially received in the outer component, with a pair of surfaces (102A, 102B) of the inner component facing a pair of corresponding surfaces (202A, 202B) of the outer component. At least some of the surfaces include interengageable formations (106, 108, 206, 208). The device further includes an arrangement (104) for allowing relative movement between at least one of the surfaces of the inner component and the corresponding surface of the outer component to allow for engagement and/or disengagement of the formations. As shown a spring (104) allows relative movement but a pneumatic or electromechanical arrangement could be used.
Patent GB-2411634-A (GB)
Title: Rotary blade
Inventor: THARME CARL THOMAS
IPC: B64C27/473
Filed: 2003-11-18
Abstract: A rotary blade comprising a hollow elongate blade envelope (2) having a desired aerodynamic cross section, said blade envelope (2) accommodating a single unitary elongate blade spar (1) which is of an axially strong material having some torsional flexibility and which is fixed to the blade envelope (2) at an outboard region (B) thereof, and rotatable relative to the blade envelope (2), over a substantial portion of the blade length (A), said blade spar (1) being fixable to a rotor hub (10). These blades may be used in rotorcraft, such as autogyros and helicopters.
Patent GB-2428444-A (GB)
Title: Rail track arrangement and installation
Inventor: PENNY CHARLES
IPC: E01B21/02
Filed: 2005-07-19
Abstract: A rail track arrangement has a rail, a container which receives the rail and a resilient layer between the container and the rail. The container has mounting points at an upper surface of each side of the container, and upper side portions of the resilient layer extends laterally over the mounting points at each side of the container and engage with the mounting points. The upper surface mounting points for the container can be used for positioning of the container, and enable the container to be grouted into position in a one stage process. The mounting points enable the container to be installed without the rail, with high accuracy.
Patent GB-2429385-A (GB)
Title: Image processing method and apparatus
Inventor: COTTON SYMON D OYLY
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2005-09-23
Abstract: An image of an individual (2) is obtained via a digital camera (1). The RGB image data is then processed to derive from the image data data representative of the distribution of chromophores resulting in the appearance of the individual (2). A calculated chromophore distribution is then utilised to derive a revised chromophore distribution representing the effect of the desired cosmetic or surgical intervention or medical condition. This chromophore distribution is then processed to generate an output image (34) illustrating the expected result of that intervention. The generated image (34) can be displayed simultaneously with an original image (33) so that the extent of expected improvement can be determined.
Patent GB-2419565-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle floor tray
Inventor: MACNEIL DAVID FREDERIC
IPC: B29C48/21
Filed: 2005-10-31
Abstract: A vehicle floor tray (1500) with deep sides (1510 - 1516) is vacuum-molded from a multiple extrusion thermoplastic polymer sheet (2530) such that it has high shear and tensile strength, an acceptable degree of stiffness and a high coefficient of friction on its upper surface (1504). The floor tray design is digitally fitted to a foot well of a particular model of vehicle such that, even after a reservoir (1522) is incorporated into the design, at least ninety percent of the lower surface (1502) of the tray is no more than one-quarter of an inch (0.64 cm) from a digitally acquired model (1900) of the foot well surface, when the model is superimposed onto the design to achieve a best fit.
Patent GB-2431923-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for processing waste material
Inventor: FARRELL JOHN
IPC: C05F17/02
Filed: 2005-11-03
Abstract: A method of processing waste material (3), wherein the waste material (3) is introduced into at least one receptacle (5) which is then stored in a container (7) to allow the waste material (3) at least partially to decompose. The at least one receptacle (5) containing at least partially decomposed waste material (3) is then removed from the container (7). The present invention also relates to a container (7) having a first opening to enable a receptacle containing waste material to be introduced into the container and a second opening to enable the receptacle to be removed from the container after the waste material has decomposed.
Patent GB-2432126-A (GB)
Title: Card game based on snooker, pool or billiards
Inventor: CURTIS DAVID JOHN
IPC: A63F1/04
Filed: 2005-11-10
Abstract: A snooker-themed card game includes a number of cards each having points values corresponding to those of snooker balls, and a playing board 100. Each player is dealt a hand of cards, and a number, preferably three, of the remaining cards are placed on an exchange area 101, 102, 103 of the board. Players are able to exchange cards from their hand with those placed in the exchange area in order to score points by forming predetermined combinations of cards, with the predetermined combinations corresponding to scoring sequences of (preferably up to three) snooker balls. The cards may include twenty-two white ball cards, fifteen red ball cards, three yellow ball cards, two green ball cards, two brown ball cards, two blue ball cards, two pink ball cards and two black ball cards. The game may be played as a poker-style wagering game, and the board may include an area 105 for receiving wagering chips, e.g. in the form of chalks 300. The game may be provided as a computer game (fig. 3), which may be played across a network (fig. 4).
Patent GB-2432355-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for holding two data discs
Inventor: JOHNSTON ROBERT
IPC: B65D85/57
Filed: 2005-11-16
Abstract: Apparatus for holding a first disc 7, e.g. a CD, having an aperture therein and a second disc 10A mounted within a cartridge 10B, e.g. a UMD (universal media disc). The apparatus consisting of; a base portion 1; disc engaging structure 4 extending from the base portion 1 for releasably engaging the first disc 7 via its aperture; and a carrier 9 hingedly mounted to the base portion 1 for releasably holding the cartridge 10B. The carrier may be positioned over the disc engaging structure and has an aperture 9B therein such that when the carrier 9 is positioned over the structure 7, at least part of the structure 7 passes through the aperture 9B in the carrier 9. This allows a CD and UMD to be held in the same apparatus with little or no increase in its size. Preferably the disc engaging structure 4 is in the form of a button. A security device may also be fitted to the into the base portion 1 through a slot 1A therein.
Patent GB-2423707-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable seating arrangments in a motorised caravan
Inventor: EDWARDS JOHN ANTHONY
IPC: B60P3/36
Filed: 2006-01-31
Abstract: A motorised caravan having a main body, the main body being provided with an L shaped seating arrangement, with a first part of the L, figures 1 through 4 extending along one side of the motor caravan, and a second part of the L extending partially across the width of the motor caravan, the arrangement being such that the first part of the L, figures 1 through 4 may be repositioned in use, so that substantially the second part of the L may be used as forward facing seating and the first part of the L can form rear facing seating. The first part of the seating can include a cushion (5), a base unit 1, frame 2, locking catch 4 and rotation mechanism 3.
Patent GB-2437356-A (GB)
Title: Teaching Apparatus, e.g. for Maths, Question and Answers, and Writing
Inventor: COCKBURN JOHN BALFOUR
IPC: G09B11/04
Filed: 2006-03-17
Abstract: Three different teaching apparatus are disclosed. In a first embodiment, the apparatus comprises a master strip 10 having a plurality of equally sized sections, and a plurality of operation strips 14, the operations strips having lengths which correspond to an integer number of the equally sized sections of the master strip. The operation strips are arranged in use to be placed adjacent the master strip in order to teach mathematical functions. The sections of the master strip may be numbered e.g. from zero, and a stop portion 13 may be provided below the first section. In a second embodiment (Figs 5, 6) the teaching apparatus comprises a first page and a second underlying page. The first page contains one or more questions and adjacent to each question a cut away portion 54 in which the answer is written. The second page is arranged to receive the answers written at the cutaway portion and contains the questions and their answers so that the given answer can be checked. In a third embodiment (Figs 7, 8) the teaching apparatus comprises a sheet of material having an indented outline of various letters, such that the apparatus can receive the end of a writing implement and thereby teach the writing of letters.
Patent GB-2424890-A (GB)
Title: Polymeric material
Inventor: FLATH DIANNE
IPC: C08L71/10
Filed: 2006-04-06
Abstract: A composition comprises (A) a first polymeric material having a melt viscosity of 0.15 kNsm-2 or less and containing phenyl, ether and ketone moieties, and (B) a liquid crystal polymer. The first polymer is preferably a polyaryletherketone such as one with the formula: <EMI ID=2.1 HE=28 WI=93 LX=373 LY=643 TI=CF> <PC>where t and v are independently is 1-2. A composite material formed from the composition and a filler is also disclosed. The filler is preferably selected from discontinuous glass or carbon fibres, carbon black and a fluororesin.
Patent GB-2423610-A (GB)
Title: Managing relationships between brokers and traders
Inventor: BEADLE ALASTAIR J D
IPC: G06Q40/04
Filed: 2004-10-28
Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method of managing messages in a trading network is provided. A set of user relationships between a first user and one or more second users authorized to act on behalf of the first user is stored. A trading message regarding a trading order submitted on behalf of the first user is received from a trading system. The trading message is communicated to the first user. Each of the second users is identifying from the set of user relationships. For each of the identified second users, a carrier message is generated that includes the trading message and routing information associated with that second user. For each of the identified second users, the respective carrier message is communicated toward a user application associated with that second user based at least on the routing information included in the respective carrier message.