baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2391836-A (GB)
Title: Forming a foam board
Inventor: CHEN CHING HSI
IPC: B29C44/12
Filed: 2002-08-14
Abstract: A foam board includes hard plastic top plate (50) and a hard plastic bottom plate (30) provided respectively on and under a foam board (40) made of EVA or PE. In a forming process in a mould (11, 12) by heating, the peripheral edges of the hard plastic top plate (50) bend downwardly and extend to stick on the peripheral side edges of the foam board (fig. 7). Optionally the peripheral edges of the hard plastic bottom plate (30) also bend upwardly and extend to stick on the peripheral side edges of the foam board in which case the plates fuse and adhere with each other to make up an integral edge (60) (fig. 5). At the same time interior pressure inside the foam board causes it to flow to fill the entire cavity of the two mould recesses. A netting layer (20) made of plastic or plant fibre may be placed under the hard plastic bottom plate (30). Applications include surfboards, skateboards and skiing boards.
Patent GB-2391758-A (GB)
Title: SIM socket for connection of telephone lines to a cellular phone
Inventor: HSUEH CHIH-YUAN
IPC: H04W84/14
Filed: 2002-09-23
Abstract: A transceiver with a SIM socket for a mobile system with a power supply and signal processing unit to connect a number of telephone lines to the cellular network. The telephone lines may be for fax, voice communications or a computer. The signal send/receive unit is connected to the subscriber identity module socket and has an antenna which acts as a mediator and possesses a number of functions additional to the cellular phone. The mediator may transform signals for transmission via the cellular link and back into fax, telephone or computer format. The power supply unit supplies a stable power and the device controller should be placed in an electrical field, where the signal is sufficiently strong.
Patent GB-2384918-A (GB)
Title: Rotatable brush plate for reversible electric drill
Inventor: BUCK MANFRED
IPC: H02K23/66
Filed: 2002-10-23
Abstract: An electric drill has a motor whose direction of rotation is selectable by means of a selector lever 30 (fig. 1). Lever 30 includes a selector fork 38 which engages a pin 40 located on a brush plate 10 in a region close to the selector lever 30. The brush plate 10 is rotatably mounted on a housing base 42 and is moved by the selector lever 30 to provide the required direction of rotation of the motor. The assembly provides for particularly easy movement of the selector lever 30 between the rotational end positions of the brush plate 10. At the end positions, the brush plate 10 has low freedom of movement, which guarantees reliable contact with printed conductors 46, which are in sliding contact with the brush plate 10. Between its rotational end positions, the brush plate 10 is held in an axial direction 14 by a first holding means 18 which allows axial freedom of movement. In the end positions, a second holding means 16, 16' braces the brush plate 10 against the housing base 42 without axial play. The invention provides comfort of use for the operator, yet avoids erosion and failure of contact points.
Patent GB-2381561-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle with gearbox
Inventor: ESLY NORBERT
IPC: F16H63/30
Filed: 2001-03-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle, comprising a drive engine, a torque transmission device, for example, a clutch, with an operating device, a gearbox with an operating device and a control device.
Patent GB-2395337-A (GB)
Title: Wall mounted warning unit
Inventor: WILSON GARY MICHAEL
IPC: G08B3/10
Filed: 2002-11-14
Abstract: A warning unit comprising a housing 10 for mounting to a wall. The housing contains a control unit 20. The warning unit has a proximity sensor 14 for detecting the approach of a person, whereupon a sound emitting device 14 is energised. The sound emitting device preferably replays a verbal warning message. A flashing warning light 26 may also be energised in response to said proximity sensor. The housing preferably comprises a front cover 16 which is locked in its closed position but which can be unlocked to gain access to the control unit. Verbal messages may be selected via said control unit. Preferably, the control unit also determines the period, following replay of a message, before the proximity sensor is allowed to cause the next replay of the message. The front cover is preferably provided with a pair of slots 28 into which opposite edges of a warning or safety sign may be inserted, and arranged such that the sign is held in position when the front cover is closed.
Patent GB-2387614-A (GB)
Title: Wellbore junction with expandable sealing sleeve providing access through sidewall opening
Inventor: SMITH RAY C
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2003-04-11
Abstract: An expandable sleeve 82 is positioned in a first wellbore 12 at an intersection of the bore with a second wellbore 40. An opening 86 formed through the sidewall of the sleeve is aligned with the second wellbore. The sleeve is expanded outwardly to seal the sleeve within the first wellbore and provide access to the second wellbore. The sleeve may be sealed within a tubular casing 16 within the first wellbore. The expandable sleeve may also seal against a flange 44 attached to a tubular string within the second wellbore. Separate methods of forming a wellbore junction consist of installing a casing string rather than an expandable sleeve, the casing having a window formed though a sidewall.
Patent GB-2402470-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for classifying images
Inventor: WALKER KEVIN
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2003-04-30
Abstract: In a method and apparatus for classifying images, images are scanned and fed to a computer for analysis. A support region relating to a region of interest is identified and visual features class A or not class A from the support region extracted. A two class classifier is trained and applied to the extracted features. Classifier results from a plurality of support regions are combined to reduce the classification error rate using a single support region.
Patent GB-2389943-A (GB)
Title: Method to create and reconstruct image
Inventor: ANDERSON BRAD
IPC: H04N1/32
Filed: 2003-05-21
Abstract: Position codes are provided on a printable medium (12). If the medium (12) is shredded it may be reconstructed by scanning portions of the medium and orientating the portions according the position codes.
Patent GB-2402963-A (GB)
Title: Golf towel holder
Inventor: REED EDWARD JOHN
IPC: F16B2/20
Filed: 2003-06-21
Abstract: A golf towel holder (1) comprising a generally tubular sleeve portion (2) for enabling the device to be removably attached to the stem of an umbrella (not shown), and a clip portion (generally denoted at 3) for receiving and removably retaining a portion of a towel, when the device is in use. The clip portion (3) comprises upper and lower cooperating jaw elements (4, 5), which are resiliently biassed toward each other, the upper jaw element (4) being provided with a barb (6) which cooperates with a notch or other obstruction (7) provided on the lower jaw element (5).
Patent GB-2390847-A (GB)
Title: Process for delivering a cementitious composition
Inventor: HARTLEY ANTHONY M
IPC: C04B40/06
Filed: 2002-06-10
Abstract: A process for delivering a concrete composition to a site which comprises ```providing a first mixture comprising cement, aggregate and water; ```providing a second mixture comprising one or more admixtures; ```adding the second mixture to the first mixture; ```conveying the first and second mixtures to a site, wherein there is no mixing or substantially no mixing of the first and second mixtures during transit; and ```mixing the first and second mixtures together at site prior to application. The second mixture may be provided in a container which dissolves or is broken by the action of mixing. The admixture may be a plasticiser or an air-entrainer.
Patent GB-2403903-A (GB)
Title: Infant bath tub
Inventor: SELLERS PAULA
IPC: A47K3/024
Filed: 2003-07-17
Abstract: The invention relates to an infant bath tub and a method of using an infant bath tub. There is provided an infant bath tub 1 comprising a bathing chamber 20 and a reservoir 30 wherein the bathing chamber 20 is arranged to hold water and accommodate an infant and the reservoir 30 is arranged to hold a supply of clean water which can be used to rinse the infant.
Patent GB-2404512-A (GB)
Title: Surface mapping arrangement and method
Inventor: FOZZARD GARY
IPC: G06T15/00
Filed: 2003-07-28
Abstract: The present invention concerns a mapping arrangement for defining selected physical characteristics of a surface to be imaged and a method of mapping a surface. A template device (6, 7, 8) is temporarily applied to a surface (2, 3, 4) to be mapped, the template device being configured and constructed such that, when photographed in situ on said surface, a computer supplied with a digital image of the photograph is provided with data from the template from which one or more of the physical characteristics of the surface can be automatically computed, thereby permitting the computer to utilise software, requiring inputs indicative of said characteristics, capable of changing the appearance of the imaged surface in accordance with user selection. The invention provides a means for imaging a scene such as a room for example, where a temporarily applied template is affixed to a surface such as a wall. When the image of the room and template is analysed, the template can be used to determine physical characteristics of the surface such as orientation, perspective, etc in order to allow a user to change the appearance of the surface by selecting, for example a wallpaper they wish to visualise on a wall surface. By including the template to allow for perspective correction of the wallpaper pattern the room may be visualised more accurately with the desired pattern.
Patent GB-2395872-A (GB)
Title: Implementing a policy controlling data output/printing using identifier based encryption
Inventor: GOH CHEH
IPC: G06F21/60
Filed: 2003-09-09
Abstract: Data to be output to a removable storage medium, (paper, disk) is encrypted for sending to an output device, (printer, disk drive) (30) by an encryption process (IBE) based on encryption parameters comprising public data public key of a trusted party (60) and an encryption key string comprising a policy for allowing the output of the data. The trusted party (60) provides a decryption key to the output device (30) but only after being satisfied that the policy has been met. The decryption key is generated in dependence on the encryption key string and private data private key of the trusted party (60). The output device (30) uses the decryption key in decrypting the data to be output. Embodiments are provided that involve multiple policies and trusted parties. The system may use identifier based encryption (IBE).
Patent GB-2395854-A (GB)
Title: Communication device which determines the method of transmitting colour data
Inventor: KIMOTO OSAMU
IPC: H04N1/333
Filed: 2003-09-25
Abstract: A colour image communication device includes a transmission unit which can transmit colour image data to a recipient under a first method and a second method, and a control unit which determines whether to transmit the colour image data under the first method or whether to transmit under the second method in accordance with a determination of whether or not to print out the colour image data at the recipient.
Patent GB-2394934-A (GB)
Title: Beverage bottles having separate containers
Inventor: SINGH MANJIT C N G
IPC: B65D81/32
Filed: 2003-10-16
Abstract: A beverage bottle comprises an outer bottle 2 and an inner container 4. The inner container holds a first liquid (such an alcoholic spirit or a flavoured concentrate) and the space between the outer container and the inner container holds a second liquid (such as a still or carbonated mixer). The inner container 4 is twisted along its length to resist the flow of the first liquid to ensure that if the contents are consumed directly from the beverage bottle, every mouthful contains substantially the same ratio of first and second liquids.
Patent GB-2396353-A (GB)
Title: Binder composition
Inventor: RODRIGUES KLEIN A
IPC: D04H1/58
Filed: 2003-10-28
Abstract: A binder composition for a non-woven material such as fibreglass comprises a polymeric binder, an active hydrogen crosslinker, and a catalyst comprising a Lewis acid, organic acid salt and/or free radical generator. The catalyst is present in an amount of 1-25 wt. % based on the weight of the binder. The Lewis acid may be Al2(SO4)3.xH2O, MgCl2.6H2O or AlK(SO4)2.10H2O, the organic acid salt may be an alkaline earth salt and the free radical generator may be a peroxide. The binder preferably comprises (meth)acrylic acid and together with the crosslinker may form a single copolymer. A formaldehyde-free bonded fibrous material having a substrate capable of bearing a film comprising the binder composition is also disclosed. A bonded fibreglass mat having a substrate capable of bearing a film comprising a binder composition is also claimed, wherein the composition comprises a polymeric binder, a polyamine crosslinker, and a catalyst comprising a Lewis acid, organic acid salt, free radical generator, phosphorus-containing compound and/or fluoroborate compound.
Patent GB-2437355-A (GB)
Title: Radio frequency or microwave signals
Inventor: SEDDON NIGEL
IPC: H03K3/49
Filed: 2003-11-05
Abstract: A device for generating high powered Radio Frequency (RF) or microwave signals comprising a fast rise-time video pulse generator, a modulator to modify the generated UWB pulses by gyromagnetic action to transfer a portion of the UWB pulse energy from lower frequencies to frequencies in the RF or microwave range thereby producing a resultant RF or microwave waveform that can be radiated.
Patent GB-2407582-A (GB)
Title: Soap bar
Inventor: ANSTEY DUNCAN
IPC: C11D17/04
Filed: 2003-11-07
Abstract: A bar of soap comprises a portion 11 of a dissolvable material having a surface on which text and/or graphics 12 are provided to form a label. A layer of transparent 13 soap covers the label. The label is embedded inside the bar of soap and thus is readily visible even when the soap has been used. The bar of soap is not uncomfortable to use since the label is embedded inside the bar and dissolves as the bar is used. Methods of making the soap bar are also claimed.
Patent GB-2395210-A (GB)
Title: Wellbore junction liner
Inventor: PLUCHECK CLAYTON
IPC: E21B43/08
Filed: 2003-11-07
Abstract: A wellbore junction 300 is completed by a junction liner 120, 250 comprising a tubular body having three openings for fluid communication therethrough, and perforations in a wall thereof The perforations act as a screen for filtering solid particulate matter but allows passage of hydrocarbons. Also disclosed are an expandable junction liner, and methods for forming and supporting a lateral wellbore. The expandable junction liner may be used to support the junction.
Patent GB-2393201-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for detecting casing collars
Inventor: MENDEZ LUIS E
IPC: E21B47/09
Filed: 2002-05-31
Abstract: A tubing conveyed casing collar locator system that detects the casing collars (30) in a wellbore and acoustically transmits the information through the tubing (25) to the surface where it is detected and processed in a surface processor (65). The system comprises a downhole tool (35) which comprises downhole sensors, a signal processor with memory, a drive circuit, a battery pack, and a signal generator. The surface system comprises a surface processor, depth system, and acoustic signal transmitter/receiver. The downhole tool (35) detects casing collars (30) as the tool is moved through the collar and acoustically transmits the data or stores the data in downhole memory according to programmed instructions. In one embodiment, the tool compares sensor signals from production elements, such as valves, to stored sensor signatures to uniquely identify the downhole element. In one embodiment, the downhole tool changes operating modes in response to surface command.
Patent GB-2394095-A (GB)
Title: Securities trading system with multiple levels-of-interest
Inventor: LAWRENCE DAVID
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2002-05-29
Abstract: Disclosed is a securities trading program for trading individual lots of a security which can be run at a security trader's computer station. The program generates a trading screen comprising a listing of multiple bids for the security, each bid having a price, as well as a listing of multiple priced offers for the security. The bid and offer listings (70, 72) are active, enabling the trader to hit any one of the displayed bids or take any one of the displayed offers, for example by selecting and clicking on a displayed bid or offer. In one embodiment, the bids and offers are arranged in side-by-side columns on the trader's screen, helping the trader to rapidly overview the market for a particular security, and compare different, possibly competitive, securities by paging through level-of-interest windows (10) for each security. The invention's easily manipulated insights into market dynamics offers a sophisticated trader new opportunities to profitably exploit market niches, for example by browsing for attractive bids or offers on closely comparable securities.
Patent GB-2409542-A (GB)
Title: Assessing user frustration with a load-tested system
Inventor: GALBRAITH SIMON DAVID
IPC: G06F11/34
Filed: 2003-12-23
Abstract: Quantifying frustration experienced by a user of a system, comprises after a delay time, requesting the user to provide a frustration number representative of the frustration caused by the delay time; and recording the frustration number provided for that delay time. In the event that the user abandons the system the frustration number may be recorded as a maximum. The frustration or abandonment number recorded may be used to calculate or represent further specific or overall characteristics of the system.
Patent GB-2410617-A (GB)
Title: Tube heatsink
Inventor: CADD JONATHAN DAVID
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2004-01-07
Abstract: A heatsink for an electronic component comprises a heat conducting base 01 with at least one tube 02 thereon. In use heated air can flow upwards through the entire length of the tube away from the component.
Patent GB-2411049-A (GB)
Title: Specific heat capacity heatsink for electronics
Inventor: CADD JONATHAN DAVID
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2004-01-23
Abstract: The heatsink <B>1</B> consists of a heat conductor <B>5</B> and a 'specific heat capacity' heat dissipation element <B>3</B> that is able to use the thermal propeties of solids, liquids and compressed gases in its construction. The heatsink <B>1</B> can use any combination of solids, liquids and compressed gases to achieve the desired specific heat capacity. The heatsink <B>1</B> uses the force of gravity <B>11</B> to create convection currents in any liquid that is used in the heatsink's construction. The heatsink <B>1</B> can dissipate a specific amount of heat into the environement without any active cooling assistance. Heat is removed <B>12</B> from the heatsink <B>1</B> using only natural air convection currents to maintain it's silent operation.
Patent GB-2410897-A (GB)
Title: Method of deactivating allergens such as dust mites
Inventor: HIGGINS SABRINA
IPC: A61L2/20
Filed: 2004-02-13
Abstract: A method of obtaining a prolonged reduction in the allergen loading of a substrate. The method comprising dispersing into an air space in which the substrate is located an allergen deactivating compound. The allergen deactivating compound may be dispersed as a vapour by use of an oil burner, hotplate or candle. The compound may comprise a terpene hydrocarbon. Specifically named deactivants include orange oil, a citrus oil, a mint oil, oil of jasmine, frankincense, oil of bergamot, bois de rose oil, oil of lemon grass or beta-pinene. The allergen may be one arising from the mite species Dermatophoigides farinae (Der-f) or Dermatophoigides pteronyssinus (Der-p).
Patent GB-2411982-A (GB)
Title: Fast booting computer
Inventor: CHANG YEN SHENG
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2004-03-11
Abstract: An apparatus for fast booting computer and method for the same are described. The apparatus has a memory accessing unit 11 for storing a booting information, a main memory 12, and at least one CPU 13 and a BIOS 14 unit for setting the memory accessing unit as booting device of the computer. The CPU reads the booting information and saves the booting information to the main memory when the computer is booting.
Patent GB-2397045-A (GB)
Title: Process for welding of thermoplastic resins
Inventor: MATAYOSHI TOMOYA
IPC: B23K26/32
Filed: 2002-11-07
Abstract: A process for welding thermoplastic resin moldings which comprises bringing a thermoplastic resin molding A(3) into contact with a thermoplastic resin molding B(4), and irradiating the resulting moldings with infrared rays from the molding A(3) side while controlling the temperature (Ti) of the contact surface between the moldings A(3) and B(4) and the irradiation-side surface temperature (Ts) of the molding A(3) in such a way as to satisfy the following relationships (i) and (ii): Ts < Tma (i) Ti> Tm (ii) [wherein Tm is the lowest softening temperature among those of the resins forming the moldings A(3) and B(4); and Tma is the softening temperature of the resin forming the molding A(3)]. According to the invention, welded moldings are provided which exhibit high strength in the weld and have excellent surface profile free from thermal damage.
Patent GB-2414654-A (GB)
Title: Hand held wiper with cleaning agent dispensing facility
Inventor: ATTER ROBERT
IPC: A47L1/08
Filed: 2004-06-04
Abstract: The wiper has a handle part 40, having a head comprising upper and bottom plates 22, 24 respectively. Preferably these are pivotally attached to one another as at 34. A wipe 44 is attached to the bottom plate. Attachable to the hand 40 is a cleaning agent container 28 which is preferably an aerosol canister. This feeds cleaning agent through a duct in the handle 40 to an outlet 32 such as a spray nozzle. Additionally a sponge assembly 46 is preferably mounted to the upper plate. The device is useful for cleaning hard surfaces such as glass.
Patent GB-2416874-A (GB)
Title: A translation and communications system
Inventor: ATTECK LOUIS AUGUSTUS GEORGE
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-08-02
Abstract: A translation and communications system includes voice recognition means and a lexicon which includes sentences, phrases and/or words in a plurality of languages. A code is allocated to each phrase, sentence or word such that a plurality of phrases, sentences or words, each in a particular language but all having the same meaning, share a common code. When transmitting between a sender and receiver in a universal communications system the system only needs to transmit the code rather than the entire sentence/phrase and the receiver's system can replay the phrase or sentence in the required language using the code and the lexicon. The voice recognition means may include the ability to adjust a users's voice waveform to a fixed constant fundamental frequency. The voice pattern can be modified by incorporating two microphones, one of which is positioned in the region of the larynx and the other positioned near the mouth.