baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2364996-A (GB)
Title: Container having blades for releasing the contents
Inventor: HSU YUN-PENG
IPC: B65D83/06
Filed: 2000-07-20
Abstract: A container 1 of circular form has scraping blades 22 borne by a cylindrical member 21 mounted on a rotatable actuating body and having outer ends in contact with the inner wall of the container. On rotating the body 33, which is effected by engaging projections 341 on a cup member 34 in slots 341 in the body 33, the body initially moves relative to the cylindrical member 21 so that apertures 23,32 in the member 21 and body 33 are aligned. On further rotation of the body 33, the blades 22 feed contents to be discharged towards the apertures 23,32 and through the apertures 23,32 to enter the cup 34. After discharge of a required portion of the contents, the movement of the body 33 may be reversed to close the container by moving the apertures 23,32 out of alignment. Alternatively, the body 33 may have a peripheral flange for direct manual actuation or an actuating member may be provided at the top of the container. Further, the blades 22 may have vertical extension pieces at their outer ends.
Patent GB-2366381-A (GB)
Title: Retroreflective device for use with an EDM total station
Inventor: TAYLOR JAMES EDWARD
IPC: G01C15/00
Filed: 2000-08-23
Abstract: A retroreflector 1 for use as an EDM Total Station target comprises a plurality of retroreflective elements 4 disposed in an arc of constant radius. The retroreflector may have releasable attachment means (7 and 8, Fig 2) such as a magnet for attaching it to a structure. The retroreflector may also have a semi-disc shaped body 2 with the retroreflective elements, which may be in the form of a retroreflective sheet material, mounted to the curved face 3 of the body. A sighting element (16, Fig 3) encompassed in a transparent layer (15, Fig 3) on the body may project axially from the body at the centre of the arc's curvature. A method of surveying ferromagnetic posts (12, Fig 5) either side of a permanent way (11, Fig 5) using the magnet mounted retroreflector is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2354201-A (GB)
Title: Ink cartridge with overhanging portion extending from a side wall thereof for engagement with a cartridge holder to ease insertion of the cartridge therein
Inventor: SHINADA SATOSHI
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 1999-05-18
Abstract: A cartridge 40 includes an ink supply port 44 formed in a bottom surface thereof, a circuit board 31 (Fig.6(a)) formed in a concave portion (48) of a side wall of the cartridge, and an overhanging portion 46 which extends outwards from the side wall. When the cartridge is installed into a holder 4 (Fig.8) with a lever (11) in a vertical position, the overhanging portion 46 catches a projection (14) on the lever, whilst the other side of the cartridge is supported by a sloped part (13b) of the holder and held in this state. The lever is then closed (Fig.9), and the projection is turned downwards, such that the cartridge is lowered and pressed via an elastic member 20 (Fig.8) to ensure that the supply port connects with a supply needle 6 (Fig.8). The overhanging portion may include a triangular rib 47 (Fig.6(a)), and more than one overhanging portion may be formed on the side wall of the cartridge, for example, overhanging portions (56,Fig.6(b)) in a multi-colour ink cartridge. Additionally, the detailed structure of the circuit board is also disclosed (Figs.7(a)-(e)).
Patent GB-2362775-A (GB)
Title: Mobile phone with a projection display
Inventor: KURODA MITSURU
IPC: H04B1/3822
Filed: 2001-01-30
Abstract: A portable radio device permits the user to view information on the Internet with a sufficiently large display without impairing its portability. A portable radio device is described which has a lid 1, a lower device portion 6, and an upper device portion 12. The lid 1 is angularly movably mounted on the lower device portion 6 by means of a joint 1a, and can be folded over the lower device portion 6. The upper device portion 12 is angularly connected to the lower device portion 6 by a hinge 7, and can be folded over both the lower device portion 6 and the lid 1, which has been folded over the lower device portion 6. The lid 1 has a concave reflecting mirror 1b disposed on its reverse side. The lower device portion 6 includes a projection display device on a surface thereof for projecting an image on to the concave reflecting mirror 1b when the lid 1 is opened. Light rays 2a of the displayed image are projected from the projection display device and reflected by the concave reflecting mirror 1b and seen as an enlarged image by a user.
Patent GB-2372422-A (GB)
Title: Grass growing cover
Inventor: BAKER KENNETH
IPC: A01G9/20
Filed: 2001-02-21
Abstract: A described grass growing cover comprises a metal channel frame 1, fluorescent light fittings 2, a heating and ventilation unit 3 and a waterproof cover 4. The heating and ventilation unit comprises a fan and a thermostatically controlled heater. The cover 4 is insulated to assist in temperature regulation. The light fittings can be suspended at different heights above the grass (claim 1). In operation the fan is always on to assist in carbon dioxide assimilation, whereas the heater is on intermittently as controlled by the thermostat.
Patent GB-2375044-A (GB)
Title: Long-handled nail clipper
Inventor: SULLMAN RUSSELL
IPC: A45D29/02
Filed: 2001-04-30
Abstract: A nail clipping aid comprises a control column to which is attached or integrated, at housing X, a nail clipper N. A lever L at the remote end of the column operates the cutter by way of rod R. Rest S provides stability and support. The device may include a motor and batteries, be foot-operated, be adjustable by way of one or more hinges, joints or extensions and/or include a clippings collection compartment.
Patent GB-2367313-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for determining potential for drill bit performance
Inventor: LEDGERWOOD III LEROY
IPC: E21B10/00
Filed: 2000-02-24
Abstract: A method is provided for generating an indicator of potential bit performance in a particular wellbore. Forensic wellbore data is obtained front at least one previously drilled wellbore which is determined to be comparable to the particular target wellbore. Typically, the comparable wellbore comprises an "offset" wellbore which is proximate the target wellbore, and which has similar geologic features. An inference engine computer program is provided which consists of executable program instructions. It is adapted to utilize a plurality of wellbore parameters, including the forensic wellbore data. The inference engine includes at least one rule matrix which defines a plurality of fuzzy sets. These fuzzy sets establish correspondence between the plurality of wellbore parameters and the indictor of potential bit performance. The inference engine computer program is loaded onto a data processing system. The forensic wellbore data and at least one other of the plurality of wellbore parameters is supplied as an input to the inference engine computer program. The data processing system is utilized to execute the program instructions of the inference engine computer program. This causes the application of the inputs to the inference engine computer program. The inference engine computer program produces as an output an indication of potential bit performance in the particular target wellbore.
Patent GB-2383487-A (GB)
Title: Digital microscope with continuously moving stage
Inventor: MADDISON JOHN R
IPC: G02B21/36
Filed: 2001-12-18
Abstract: A method and apparatus for acquiring digital microscope images is disclosed, in which a plurality of magnified images of a specimen are captured for tiling together to provide an overall composite image of the specimen. In accordance with the described method, the specimen is moved relative to an imaging system (1) comprising a microscope (3) and camera (25) in a predetermined path whilst the plurality of magnified images are captured. In a preferred embodiment, the specimen, contained on a slide (7), is mounted on a movable microscope stage (5), and is moved beneath the microscope (3) in the predetermined path. The velocity of the movement of the stage (5) and the shutter speed of the camera (25) is computer controlled to capture overlapping, clear images.
Patent GB-2372785-A (GB)
Title: Three-bladed axial flow fan for the condenser of a refrigerator
Inventor: JUNG YOUNG GYU
IPC: F04D29/32
Filed: 2001-12-28
Abstract: A quieter axial flow fan for the condenser of a refrigerator has three blades. In one claim, the diameter d of the hub is 23.3Ò5% of the outside diameter D of the fan and the width b of each blade is 36.6Ò3% of D. In another claim, the diameter d of the hub is 23.0Ò5% of D, the maximum camber position is 0.65 uniformly distributed from the hub to the tip and the maximum camber has curved distributions of 4.0% to 5.0% from the hub to the maximum camber position and of 5.0% to 6.0% from the maximum camber position to the tip.
Patent GB-2381341-A (GB)
Title: Programming using document types comprising a number of object components and having a succession of states which are applied to successive instantiations
Inventor: LIMANTSEV ALEXEI K
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2002-02-04
Abstract: A development tool 10 for a network based data processing system comprises a document type developer 14 for assembling document types from prestored object components 12 and for associating a set of states with each document type. Each state defines at least one document property. The document types are used to instantiate documents to form a data processing system, and to provide the data processing system with state assignment functionality. The data processing system assigns each instantiation a succession of states, where each state is taken from the instantiation's set of states, thus applying the state's respective property to the instantiation. A succession of properties is thereby defined for the document type instantiation over the instantiation's life cycle. Preferably the document is in one of the following formats: text, HTML, XML, SGML (Standard Generalised Markup Language), Dynamic HTML or VRML (Virtual Reality Modelling Language). Object components are preferably provided in one of the following protocols: COM (Component Object Model), COM+, ActiveX (RTM).
Patent GB-2385610-A (GB)
Title: Barrier system
Inventor: LANNIE MICHAEL
IPC: E04H17/16
Filed: 2002-02-20
Abstract: A barrier system has a long gap panel 10 which is fixed in place in the gap between the barrier panels 12 used around a construction site. The long gap panel 10 is held in place by a series of connecting clips 11 which are connected to the long panel 10. The connecting clips 11 deform when pushed through the gap between the barrier panels 12 and latch into position once fully through. The assembly can then be locked securely in position by pushing from the other side a locking clip 13. The long gap panel 10 can be removed by pushing upwards or downwards on the locking clip 13, the long gap panel 10 can then be pulled outwards causing the connecting clips 11 to deform and travel through the gap between the baffler panels 12.
Patent GB-2387542-A (GB)
Title: Self sterilising handles and switches
Inventor: DAVIS TREVOR CHARLES EDWARD
IPC: A61L2/24
Filed: 2002-04-15
Abstract: Handles and switches touched by several users in hygiene-critical applications create a risk of transferring germs and bacteria. By making handles or switches from a transparent material 6 with an internal ultraviolet source 5, the outer surface can be sterilized with ultraviolet light passing from within. The varying nature of handles and switches means that the devices can take many forms but the essential features are an internal ultraviolet source and a transparent handle or switch housing material fitted with suitable power supply and control systems.
Patent GB-2387976-A (GB)
Title: A two part light fitting
Inventor: BOSTON JOHN BRIAN
IPC: H02G3/20
Filed: 2002-04-27
Abstract: The light fitting, comprising two sections 1,2 joined together by a plug and socket electrical connection and a bayonet mechanical connection. The first part is secured to the fabric of the building e.g. wall or ceiling. The electrical connectors can be mushroom shaped which when connected fit into 'V' shaped terminals.
Patent GB-2378098-A (GB)
Title: Secure re-registartion of subscriber identity module (sim) cards
Inventor: MAYES KEITH EDWARD
IPC: H04W8/26
Filed: 2001-07-27
Abstract: SIM cards in mobile terminals of a wireless radio communications network are initially registered with a Home network using information supplied by the SIM card supplier, either at the moment of terminal purchase or previously. The SIM cards of this invention may be re-registered with a different Home network, a predetermined number of times. All the data necessary for all registration configurations may be already stored on the SIM, thus reducing the likely hood of sensitive information being broad cast during the re-registration. The re-registration may be user enacted and may be due to a permanent change in the geographic are of the mobile terminal (e.g. of a device built into a car which has been sold abroad) or due to a desired change in tariff or payment plan (e.g. from pre- to post-call payment).
Patent GB-2378920-A (GB)
Title: Targeted elastic laminate
Inventor: MAY RAYMOND JEFFREY
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2001-05-15
Abstract: A targeted elastic laminate material having different zones of tension across a width of a material roll and methods for making the same. In one embodiment, the targeted elastic laminate material has at least one low tension zone with first filaments having a first basis weight and at least one high tension zone having second filaments with a second basis weight greater than the first basis weight. The second basis weight is greater due to increased average thickness of the second filaments and/or increased frequency of second filaments relative to the first filaments. In another embodiment, at least two polymers or polymer blends having different set properties are used to produce varying tension zones across the material. In yet another embodiment, the targeted elastic laminate material includes an elastic film with elastic strands placed thereon. The targeted elastic laminate material has elastic properties that provide improved fit characteristics to disposable personal care products.
Patent GB-2397662-A (GB)
Title: Time display apparatus
Inventor: WIGLEY DAVID
IPC: G04G9/02
Filed: 2003-01-25
Abstract: A time display apparatus (10) including a display unit (12) and a control unit, the display unit (12) being provided with an indicator portion (16) of variable area and the control unit being operative to alter the area of the indicator portion (16) in accordance with a first unit of time to be displayed eg. minutes, the or an additional control unit being operative to alter the visual appearance of the indicator portion (16), without altering the area of the indicator portion (16), in accordance with a second unit of time to be displayed eg hours. Preferably different colours are used to indicate different hours.
Patent GB-2385701-A (GB)
Title: Pick reduction gambling machine
Inventor: MEAD RANDALL D
IPC: G07F17/34
Filed: 2003-02-07
Abstract: A reel type gambling machine comprises an additional bonus game. The bonus game is presented on a supplementary display 30 which shows a number of selection elements 202a-202o, picks remaining 204 and total awards 206. The selection elements may be in the form of single rows, a matrix or a random distribution. Upon graduation to the bonus game a player picks from the first selection elements and the number of picks are reduced until the player picks a trigger selection. When triggered the display shows a number of second selections, each of which is associated with an award, and the player picks the second selections until there are no picks remaining. The selections may be made via a touch screen 200 or mechanical doors (not shown).
Patent GB-2381913-A (GB)
Title: Multiplier circuit comprising a plurality of multiplier segments
Inventor: JONES DAVID E
IPC: G06F7/52
Filed: 1999-02-26
Abstract: A multiplier circuit comprises a plurality of multiplier segments each receiving operand words of a first length and input selectors, e.g. input Sel which can be high or low, which select a first set of inputs when the multipliers are to operate individually and a second set such that the multiplier segments are concatenated to form a wider multiplier operating on operands of a second word length. The circuit is used as a secret key multiplier to implement a wider width key in programmable encryption.
Patent GB-2381724-A (GB)
Title: A decoder for trellis-based channel encoding
Inventor: SADOWSKY JOHN
IPC: G06F9/38
Filed: 2001-09-26
Abstract: A system and method for decoding a channel bit stream efficiently performs trellis-based operations. The system includes a butterfly coprocessor and a digital signal processor. For trellis-based encoders, the system decodes a channel bit stream by performing operations in parallel in the butterfly coprocessor, at the direction of the digital signal processor. The operations are used in implementing the MAP algorithm, the Viterbi algorithm, and other soft- or hard-output encoding algorithms. The DSP may perform memory management and algorithmic scheduling on behalf of the butterfly coprocessor. The butterfly coprocessor may perform parallel butterfly operations for increased throughput. The system maintains flexibility, for use in a number of possible decoding environments.
Patent GB-2401205-A (GB)
Title: Portable device with a neural network for classifying medical data
Inventor: MORGAN DAVID W
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2003-04-29
Abstract: A portable device 11 (e.g. mobile phone or PDA) for classifying medical data comprises an artificial neural network 21 and a configuration store 22 comprising configuration parameter information for configuring the artificial neural network. The artificial neural network preferably comprises a constructive probabilistic neural network (CPNN) (30, Fig. 3). A separate CPNN is trained in a separate training system, and then the configuration parameter information of the trained CPNN is made available to the portable device 11 via a communication network. The portable device 11 also receives an appropriate instruction set for storage, 25. In operation, the portable device receives relevant data from an auxiliary measurement device (e.g. blood pressure monitors, electrocardiograms, etc.), possibly pre-processes the data, then processes it using the artificial neural network, in accordance with the instruction set and the configuration parameter information. The classification output data may be stored and/or forwarded to an external service, with or without the original input data.
Patent GB-2390117-A (GB)
Title: High-pressure connector for a fuel injection system having an integrated flow limiter and filter
Inventor: KENNEDY LAWRENCE CHARLES
IPC: F02M61/16
Filed: 2003-04-30
Abstract: A high-pressure connector (48) for a fuel injection system including an elongated body (64) having an inlet (66) that is in fluid communication with a source of high-pressure fuel, an outlet (68) in fluid communication with the inlet (54) of a fuel injector (34) and a fuel passage (70) extending therebetween. A filter (72) is supported within the fuel passage (70) and acts to filter particulates from the high-pressure fuel. A fuel flow limiter (74) is supported within the fuel passage (70) and is operable to provide predetermined quantities of fuel to pass between the inlet (66) and the outlet (68) at each injection event during normal operation of the combustion chamber (18) serviced by the injector (34) and to automatically terminate fuel flow through the connector (98) in the event of a malfunction at the combustion chamber (18).
Patent GB-2401091-A (GB)
Title: Packaging of compacted particulate compositions
Inventor: DUFFIELD PAUL JOHN
IPC: B65B9/04
Filed: 2003-05-02
Abstract: A process for the preparation of a package containing a compacted particulate composition, comprising: <SL> <LI>a. placing a compacted particulate composition on a first film; <LI>b. positioning a second film over said composition; and <LI>c. sealing said first film to said second film and at least partly evacuating the atmosphere from the inside of said package so as to allow said first film and said second film to cling to said composition. </SL> The first and second film may be of a water-soluble polymer such as poly(vinyl alcohol). The compacted particulate composition may be tablets for use in dishwashing or laundry washing machines, or a surface care, disinfectant, antibacterial, antiseptic or agricultural composition.
Patent GB-2392492-A (GB)
Title: A cooling system for a diesel engine featuring an electronically controlled valve
Inventor: HENDERSON NOEL
IPC: F01P7/16
Filed: 2003-06-23
Abstract: A cooling system for a diesel engine 10 comprises a coolant circuit 12 adapted to operatively engage a coolant inlet 14 and coolant outlet 16 of the engine 10, a pump 42, a radiator 62, an oil cooler 48, a heater 36 and a valve 20. The valve has a first port 18 adapted to receive coolant from the engine 10, a second valve port 52 for selectively receiving coolant from the oil cooler 48, a third valve port 54 for selectively routing coolant to the radiator 62 and a fourth valve port 26 for selectively routing coolant to the heater 36, the valve being controllable to selectively control the routing of the coolant through the valve ports 18,26,52,54. The valve 20 is controlled by an electronic control module 76. The cooling system may further comprise a degas bottle 58 located between the third valve port 54 and the pump 42 and an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler 22 located between the coolant outlet 16 of the engine and the pump 42. The pump 42 may be driven by an electric motor 78 and controlled by the control module 76. There may be provided a plurality of sensors linked to the control module 76 to detect the operating conditions of the engine 10 for adjustment of the valve 20.
Patent GB-2403678-A (GB)
Title: The cavity drill bit
Inventor: MCKINNEY GLENN
IPC: B23B51/00
Filed: 2003-07-08
Abstract: The cavity drill bit is a drill bit which when inserted into a predrilled hole can create a cavity within an object of greater size than the entry hole. When used in conjunction with a drill of known design, the sleeve 2 will travel down the shaft 1. The sleeve will push the blades 3 outwards from the shaft 1 cutting through the object. As drilling continues the blades 3 will push to the closed position to allow easy withdrawal.
Patent GB-2408933-A (GB)
Title: Antimicrobial composition
Inventor: ALJAWHIRI STEVE
IPC: A61K47/44
Filed: 2003-12-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to an antimicrobial composition comprising a) a biocide such as an ester of p-hydroxy benzoic acid, bronopol, chlorocresol or an isothiazole, and b) an essential oil which has a specific gravity of at least 0.89 and a dielectric constant of 1-20. The essential oil may be selected from wintergreen oil, carvone, clove oil, spearmint oil, methyl salicylate and eugenol. The antimicrobial composition of the invention may be used as a preservative, as a pharmaceutical active ingredient, as a disinfectant or in a cleaning composition, inter alia.
Patent GB-2409160-A (GB)
Title: A method of engineering particles for use in the delivery of drugs via inhalation
Inventor: OKPALA JOSEPH
IPC: A61K9/72
Filed: 2004-03-22
Abstract: A method for engineering particles for use in the delivery of, amongst other things, drugs via inhalation. The method involves the use of an artificial respiratory airway that simulates a mammalian lung system to create an environment in which particles can be engineered. The method utilises the inhalation flow rate created within the artificial respiratory airway to optimise the particle attributes, engineered by the method, so as to create particles that are tailored to the specific inhalation flow rates of different patients.