baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2387694-A (GB)
Title: Method in connection with a power plant
Inventor: VANHANEN JUHA
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2002-01-17
Abstract: A method in connection with power plants connected to form a network, the network comprising a central unit (1) and the power plants (2) comprising a measurement and control unit, wherein the central unit comprises time series models of the power plants connected to form the network, the method comprising the steps of collecting (3) measurement data to the central unit from the power plants connected thereto; storing (5) the measurement data in a database of the central unit; updating (7) the power-plant-specific time series models stored in the central unit; drawing up (8) at the central unit power-plant-specific forecasts of the energy need on the next time period; retrieving (9) price information relating to the next time period from energy exchanges, or the like, to the central unit; computing (11) at the central unit optimum power levels for the generating units on the basis of load and price forecasts; and transmitting (12) control commands to the generating units.
Patent GB-2384713-A (GB)
Title: Integral life support system
Inventor: EVTUKHOV MARAT VADIMOVICH
IPC: B63C11/24
Filed: 2001-10-31
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to diving systems and more particularly to life support systems able to minimise the risk of critical situations. The life support system comprises integral dive computer, which receives data from gas electronic control module and handset, processes it and generates information for a diver in the form of system parameters and clear operation instructions. The gas control electronic module comprises oxygen, carbon dioxide, and helium sensors, based on which data the system maintains the required content of the breathing mix and generates alarm signal in case of failure. Thus, the life support system provides for safety diving during dive irrespective of the diver's skills.
Patent GB-2404836-A (GB)
Title: A slug and snail handling tool
Inventor: STV INTERNATIONAL LTD
IPC: A01M23/26
Filed: 2003-08-15
Abstract: A tool for picking up slugs or snails comprises a fixed tubular extension rod 2 with a pistol grip at one end and a picker mechanism at the other. The picker mechanism has one fixed arm 3 and a moveable arm 4 pivoted about a pin 13. Each of the arms is fitted with a scoop 5. The pistol grip houses a sliding trigger which is attached to and activates a pull cord 6. The other end of the cord is attached to the movable arm. In use, squeezing the trigger causes the moveable arm to move towards the fixed arm allowing molluscs to be picked up in the scoops. As the trigger is released, a recovery spring 14 causes the moveable arm to return to its original position, thus opening the jaws and releasing any objects from the scoops. The tubular extension rod is fitted with a clip to support a flashlight, allowing the device to used at night when slugs are most active.
Patent GB-2406402-A (GB)
Title: Ranking records in a probabilistic relational database
Inventor: ROLLEKE THOMAS
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2003-09-24
Abstract: A method for generating a probabilistic relational database based on a previous relational database, wherein the probability estimation is carried out within the relational paradigm. The method may include frequency-based and information-theoretic based (idf-based) estimation of tuple probabilities. The method generalises the use of information retrieval ranking methods such that these and new ranking methods are available for relational databases.
Patent GB-2407234-A (GB)
Title: Multi-purpose videophone module
Inventor: MARTINEZ ANTHONY
IPC: H04M1/04
Filed: 2003-10-18
Abstract: A mobile phone comprises a handset portion 10 and a display portion 19, wherein the handset portion 10 incorporates audio input means 14 and output means 12 and control means 16, and wherein the display portion 18 includes an outwardly facing screen portion 20, a transceiver for the mobile phone 24 and support means (30 and 32) operable to allow the display portion 18 to be secured to a suitable attachment point or supported on a surface for viewing. A digital camera 22 or PC card slot 28, may be contained within display portion 18. The handset portion 10 may comprise a wireless communications link to the display portion 18. Apparatus is suitable for video telephony calls and can be adapted to receive video signals such as from a DVD player.
Patent GB-2392804-A (GB)
Title: Traffic congestion management when providing real-time information to service providers
Inventor: MAO XIAOHONG
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2002-05-20
Abstract: Methods, systems, and arrangements facilitate information interexchange between a telecommunications network and an information service provider. For example, a business-to-business (B2B) engine includes one or more logic modules for interfacing with the telecommunications network and with the information service provider. The B2B engine facilitates the reporting of e.g. real-time information from the telecommunications network to the information service provider. This real-time information may include subscriber unit location that is proactively sent by the subscriber unit to the B2B engine for forwarding to the information service provider. To avoid possibly congesting the telecommunications network, the B2B engine is empowered to monitor the number of proactively-transmitted location messages and to limit them if they exceed a defined threshold.
Patent GB-2397038-A (GB)
Title: Moulding device
Inventor: FUELLER KARL-HEINZ
IPC: B21D22/02
Filed: 2003-12-30
Abstract: A press-moulding device (1) comprises a tool (3) generating at least a part of the geometry of an article to be moulded and having at least one pressure measuring means (5) and/or at least one pressure chamber (4) directly below a surface (3.3) associated with the article. The device further comprises a die (2) co-operable with the tool. In another form, the tool selectably comprises a tool mask generating the shape of the article, a base body and a measuring film between the mask and the body. The measuring film can instead be an elastic intermediate layer with a smaller modulus of elasticity than the base body.
Patent GB-2393666-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for use in exercising
Inventor: WILCOCKS RODNEY EDWARD
IPC: A63B21/055
Filed: 2002-07-05
Abstract: Apparatus (10) for use in exercising, including means for engaging (12) the foot (22) of one leg (30) of a user (16) of the apparatus (10), wherein the means for engaging (12) is adapted to retard movement of the foot (22) as the foot moves from a first position towards a second position.
Patent GB-2411042-A (GB)
Title: Holder for a stringed musical instrument plectrum
Inventor: SHINGLER LUKE FRASER
IPC: G10D3/16
Filed: 2004-02-11
Abstract: A plectrum holder in the form of a member 3 made of resilient material and having a shallow recess 11 formed therein for receiving the main body 8 of the plectrum 2, the recess emerging at one side of the member as an open slot 9 for leaving the pick portion of the plectrum exposed. The holder may be easier to hold and more comfortable for a user than the bare plectrum. Using soft stretchy rubber as a material of for member 3 transmits pressure from the fingers of the user to the plectrum itself and serves to hold it securely so that it can be used to sound the guitar strings whilst in use.
Patent GB-2395282-A (GB)
Title: System monitoring reaction of users to a performance
Inventor: CLIFF DAVID TREVOR
IPC: H04H1/00
Filed: 2002-07-26
Abstract: A system to monitor the response of users to a performance (e.g. dance music at an event) comprises two or more portable devices 1 for monitoring the reaction of a user, and a central monitoring apparatus 30. Each of the portable devices 1 have input devices to obtain user response, a processor and a transmitter to transmit signals to the central apparatus 30. The portable device may be a wristwatch device 1 containing one or more sensors to detect an indirect user response and a user interface to provide a direct user response. The sensors may sense pulse rate, temperature, perspiration etc. and the device may include a display 7 that prompts the user for input via user input device(s) 8, 9. The data transmitted may be the actual sensed response signals or a signal generated by the processor combining the response signals. The user reaction information is used to influence the performance (songs played, volume etc.). Additional information from passive sensors (e.g. video camera) may also be used.
Patent GB-2398494-A (GB)
Title: Fire extinguisher
Inventor: CARR ROGER
IPC: A62C13/00
Filed: 2004-02-17
Abstract: A fire extinguisher comprises a hollow cylindrical body (10) sealed at one end with an integral plate in which there is a single aperture (32), a valve means (16) placed in the aperture and a plastics container (14) capable of holding fire-fighting substances. The container is held within the cylindrical body, and is in sealed engagement of the valve means. The container is thus held separately from the body and securely within the body by engaging with the valve means. A stem (36) of the valve means extends into the body, the container sealing to the stem inside the cylindrical body. This removes the risk of tampering with the connection between the valve and container which might cause in advertent release of pressurised chemicals.
Patent GB-2411534-A (GB)
Title: Delivery of audio-visual content to a user terminal
Inventor: HUGHES CERI
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2004-02-26
Abstract: An audio-visual content delivery system for delivering audio-visual content to a user terminal, such as a set top box, is disclosed, which comprises an object database for storing data relating to the audio-visual content, and means for accessing the audio-visual content in dependence on the data. Also, delivering audio-visual content a menu is generated for the user which contains programme data selected in dependence on predetermined criteria. This menu might also be displayed in dependence of stored date data.
Patent GB-2413502-A (GB)
Title: Weight training bench pad
Inventor: GILMOUR MARK
IPC: A63B26/00
Filed: 2004-04-29
Abstract: A weight training bench which comprises a rigid, rectangular board 10 mounted horizontally on legs 12. A rectangular panel 14 of high-density foam is disposed on the board 10. The foam panel 14 has a flat upper surface, which is formed with a concave recess 16 adjacent but spaced from its head end into which the back of the head of a user can rest. The panel 14 may include a pair of recesses 18 formed in it's top longitudinal edges to give freedom of movement for the shoulder blades of the user.
Patent GB-2413915-A (GB)
Title: Mobile phone
Inventor: KANHYE YOGESH KUMAR
IPC: H04M1/23
Filed: 2004-05-04
Abstract: A mobile phone 1 is disclosed comprising a body portion (4), a first screen (10) mounted on the body portion (4), and a first set of keys (11) associated with the first screen and operative in relation to information displayed on the first screen (10), characterised in that a second screen (20) and second set of keys (21) are provided, the second set of keys (21) being associated with the second screen (20) and operative in relation to information displayed on the second screen (20). The provision of two screens and two sets of keys allows the mobile phone (1) to be arranged in such a way that it is of a small size, the functions of the mobile phone (1) being separated between the two screens and sets of buttons.
Patent GB-2415265-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable stereoscopic viewer with rotatable prisms
Inventor: GUPPY COLIN BYRON
IPC: G02B27/22
Filed: 2004-06-15
Abstract: A stereoscopic viewer for viewing in three dimensions a scene defined by a pair of stereoscopic two dimensional mutually adjacent co-planer images, comprising a pair of eye pieces each of which includes at least one prism 21, 22, 34, 35. The prisms are substantially identical and adapted and arranged to be contra-rotateable for producing relative movement between two images as seen through respective eye pieces of the pair so that they are mutually superimposed, thereby to provide a three dimensional image of the scene as viewed. In a preferred embodiment each eye piece comprises a pair of prisms 21, 22, 34, 35.
Patent GB-2415364-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seat back assembly including a removable trim cover attached to the seat back frame via J-strip fasteners
Inventor: BOLAND JAMES ANTHONY
IPC: A47C31/11
Filed: 2004-06-23
Abstract: The seat back assembly 1 comprises a seat back support frame 2, a foam material 3 which covers the seat back frame and a trim cover 4, which covers the outer surface of the foam material. The trim cover includes a rear cover portion 44 which has a centre cover panel 442 and two side panels 443,443' on each side of the centre cover panel. The centre cover panel includes several J-strips 11 for attachment to a wire rod 12 arranged along the back support frame. The adjacent edges of the centre panel 442 and the corresponding side panels 443 or 443' are connected together with sliding clasp fasteners 5. Thus, the trim cover is easily dismountable from the back support frame for the purpose of service, or access to different components integrated inside the seat.
Patent GB-2422806-A (GB)
Title: Lever arch mechanism with base plate thickened.
Inventor: LIM SOON HUAT
IPC: B42F13/24
Filed: 2004-11-29
Abstract: The invention provides a two post lever arch mechanism having a base plate which is thickened at the foundation of the fixed posts by folding the base plate material through 180{. Thus the thickness 2x of the base plate at the foundation is double that of the base plate thickness 1x elsewhere.
Patent GB-2422467-A (GB)
Title: Surface pattern for encoding location and page identification
Inventor: ADAMS GUY DE WARRENNE BRUCE
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 2005-01-21
Abstract: An optically detectable encoding layout for a surface comprises a plurality of location markings 8 spaced across the surface according to a notional location lattice 10, with the markings encoding for local position on the surface, and one or more page identification markings 14 within the interstitial areas formed by the location lattice. Both types of markings may carry data either by virtue of their position, or by virtue of some other detectable characteristic such as shape. The invention may be used in digital paper applications.
Patent GB-2414852-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic recording medium
Inventor: SASAKI YUKI
IPC: G11B5/706
Filed: 2004-02-18
Abstract: A magnetic recording medium comprising a non-magnetic supporting body and a magnetic layer on the non-magnetic supporting body containing a magnetic powder and a binder is disclosed. A magnetic powder which contains, as the constituent elements at least one element selected from the group consisting of rare earth elements, silicon and aluminum, as well as iron and nitrogen, and has a Fe16N2 phase is used as the magnetic powder. Particles of the magnetic powder are generally spherical or elliptic, and have an average particle diameter of 5-30 nm and an axial ratio (major diameter/minor diameter) of 1-2. The magnetic recording medium has a high output and excellent short wavelength recording characteristics by using the magnetic powder which is extremely small in grain size and has extremely high coercivity and saturation magnetization most suitable for high-density recording.
Patent GB-2413169-A (GB)
Title: Sliding valve suitable for use in paintball gun
Inventor: CARNALL MARTIN
IPC: F41B11/72
Filed: 2005-03-04
Abstract: A sliding valve for communicating a source 14 of compressed fluid with an opening 13 of an adjacent chamber 12 in a sleeve 11 comprises a circumferentially separated array of depressions 15 in the outer periphery of a bolt 10. Areas 19 and 20 of the bolt periphery between the depressions 15 serve to support the radially inner side of an O-ring seal 16 when the latter is aligned with the depressions. The valve is described in use in a paintball gun.
Patent GB-2412692-A (GB)
Title: Door lock system
Inventor: UMINO MASAAKI
IPC: E05B65/32
Filed: 2005-03-09
Abstract: An input shaft 611 of a key lever 610 that transmits a rotating drive force from a key cylinder in response to a key operation is arranged to a lower side of a door housing 10 so that the rain water and the like does not easily reach the input shaft 611. Drive to shaft 611 effects locking/unlocking action of a lock mechanism to disable/enable the action of a release handle on a door latch. The lock mechanism can also be operated by an electric motor 673 or an inside lock button acting on shaft 635. Separate latch 720 and lock 710 housings are secured together and projecting shaft 714Ab from one housing engages a recess 722A in the other housing to provide assembly alignment and formations on the assembled housings resist relative movement except along the shaft axis. <PC>A cable 737a leasing from a switch selecting a latch open position is held between the two housings.
Patent GB-2409662-A (GB)
Title: Method of production of composite materials
Inventor: WOOLHOUSE ARTHUR WILLIAM
IPC: B32B7/03
Filed: 2003-09-30
Abstract: A method of producing a laminate comprising the following steps: (a) Forming patches from a substantially unidirectional fabric, treated with a resin; (b) Substantially randomising the orientation of said patches; (c) Distributing a plurality of said patches in layers around a former; (d) Causing said layers of patches to amalgamate by means of activation of the resin treatment.
Patent GB-2413692-A (GB)
Title: Plasma display apparatus
Inventor: INOUE HIROKAZU
IPC: H01J17/49
Filed: 2005-04-22
Abstract: A plasma display apparatus comprises a plasma display panel 113, 114 supported on an electrically conductive chassis 116. A pair of circuit boards 101, 102 attached to the chassis include ground terminals 150 and power supplies 103, 104 for generating discharge sustaining currents for the panel. The ground terminals 150 are electrically connected via fixing members 107, 108 to end portions of the chassis and the power supplies are electrically connected via flexible circuit boards 111, 112 to the ends of the panel. Such a circuit configuration reduces the inductance of the apparatus. Other embodiments include conductive plates between the circuit boards 101, 102 and the chassis or on the side of the circuit boards opposed to the conductor. Eddy currents may be used to reduce inductance further. In further embodiments, the circuit boards are the scan printed circuit board and the address printed circuit board which are connected by conductive plates to orthogonal adjacent edges of the panel.
Patent GB-2409459-A (GB)
Title: Lightweight joint compound formulation
Inventor: AYAMBEM AMBA
IPC: C04B26/32
Filed: 2003-09-30
Abstract: Wallboard joint compound compositions comprising water, calcium carbonate, a polyether siloxane copolymer, and a styrene-butadiene polymer are disclosed. The joint compound compositions display significantly reduced cratering, reduced shrinking, greater sag resistance, and excellent workability.
Patent GB-2412049-A (GB)
Title: Web Page Display Method That Enables User Access To Text Information That The User Has Difficulty Reading
Inventor: SLOTZNICK BENJAMIN
IPC: G10L21/00
Filed: 2002-02-26
Abstract: Web pages and other text documents displayed on a computer are reformatted to allow a user who has difficulty reading to navigate between and among such documents and to have such documents, or portions of them, read aloud by the computer using a text-to-speech engine (205 fig 2) in their original or translated form while preserving the original layout of the document. A "point-and-read" paradigm allows a user to cause the text to be read solely by moving a pointing device 601 over graphical icons (409 fig 4) or text 603 without requiring the user to click on anything in the document. Hyperlink navigation and other program functions are accomplished in a similar manner.
Patent GB-2428843-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring a plurality of channels
Inventor: MIDDLETON ANDREW HOWARD
IPC: H04H1/00
Filed: 2005-07-26
Abstract: A system for simultaneously monitoring for content a plurality of channels including Identifying Data, comprises: a multi-channel receiver module for receiving a plurality of multiplexed broadcast or transmitted channels; a distribution module for sending the received data stream corresponding to each channel in UDP/IP packet format to a unique port on a computer or network; a conversion module 22 for converting the data stream at a given port into a format suitable for decoding; a decoder module 32 for monitoring the data stream for said Identifying Data; and logging means 42 for storing the output of said decoder module including said Identifying Data and related information such as the identity of the channel involved and/or broadcast or transmission times. The system is very scaleable and flexible, and can provide simultaneous monitoring of tens or hundreds of channels at low cost.
Patent GB-2419028-A (GB)
Title: Separation and storage of nuclear waste
Inventor: LYONS KEITH
IPC: G21F7/02
Filed: 2005-08-12
Abstract: Apparatus 12 for loading nuclear waste into storage containers comprises an inspection area 14; an assembly for transporting nuclear waste (18, fig. 2) made up of a plurality of constituents into the inspection area; a plurality of materials flow paths 20, 22, 24 for a selected constituent leading from the inspection area to a storage container; and a flow control assembly. Waste (18, fig. 2) is transferred by conveyor 26 of transportation assembly 16 into inspection area 14. The inspection may be active or passive. The waste is discharged into a plurality of containers 19. Mechanical shredder 30 may be provided to reduce waste dimensions. The waste may be separated according to size, magnetic properties and radioactivity. The storage containers, once full, may be filled with a time-setting material e.g. cementitous grout. Also discloses is a plant for processing nuclear waste and a method of loading nuclear waste into storage containers.
Patent GB-2431218-A (GB)
Title: Piston with a cooling gallery
Inventor: PEGG IAN GRAHAM
IPC: F02F3/22
Filed: 2005-10-11
Abstract: A piston for an internal combustion engine, comprising a head and a skirt, a cooling gallery in the piston head, and a hole opening into the cooling gallery from the underside of the piston to allow oil to be introduced as a jet into the gallery, characterised in that an exit pathway is provided to enable oil from the gallery to drain onto the radially outer surface of the skirt.
Patent GB-2431519-A (GB)
Title: Superconducting magnetic systems
Inventor: COOMBS TIMOTHY ARTHUR
IPC: H01F6/00
Filed: 2005-10-21
Abstract: A method or system for magnetising a superconducting element comprises generating a wave of magnetic flux travelling over a surface of the said element. A layer of magnetic material, switchable between two magnetic states (diamagnetic, ferromagnetic, for example) using thermal means, is arranged to repeatedly flux pump a magnetic field greater than a critical field of a superconductive element to magnetise or demagnetise such a superconductive element. The magnetic material layer may be separated from the superconductor by insulating material. The said element may be a planar shape such as a circular disc of superconducting material with a magnetic moment of at least IT. A number of superconducting elements may be controlled such that they define a magnetic field over an area larger than that of one element. A superconducting element may be magnetised such that it has concentric circulating currents where the said currents have the same circulation direction and different relative magnitudes. The magnetic field from a first superconducting element may be used to magnetise an adjacent second superconductive element. The systems may be used in a heat engine to covert temperature changes into magnetic field variations which are then used to generate electrical power. Many aspects of the above mentioned systems have been claimed. The systems may be used for NMR, motors or generators, memories, photonics or computer related functions.