baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2365692-A (GB)
Title: Wireless speaker for radio communication device
Inventor: CHARLIER MICHAEL L
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 2001-02-07
Abstract: A wireless speaker (10) for a radio communication device (12) includes a remote housing with a clothing attachment clip. A receiver circuit is disposed within the housing. The receiver circuit is adapted to receive signals (20) carrying audio information from the radio communication device (12). A battery within the housing powers the receiver. The receiver circuit converts the signals (20) received from the radio communication device (12) to audio signals that are then coupled to the speaker. The earpiece may be carried on a hookswitch when not in use, which automatically disconnects the headset jack from the receiver and connects the speaker to the receiver. The earpiece may be an earbud, earpiece or headset with a wired connection to the headset jack. The speaker may be clipped to the lapel or another piece of clothing close to the user's ear, so that some privacy may be afforded to the user, and low power levels used. The wireless link from the earphones may be optical, ultrasonic or radio frequency. The mobile communications device may be worn on the users wrist.
Patent GB-2365984-A (GB)
Title: Resist pattern and method for forming wiring pattern
Inventor: IWATA KEIJI
IPC: G03F7/09
Filed: 2001-02-13
Abstract: A resist pattern is provided on a substrate (10) and includes a first resist layer (11) provided on the substrate and defined by a first organic material which dissolves in an organic solvent, water, or a solvent primarily composed of water, a second resist layer (12) defined by a second organic material provided on the first resist layer, the second organic material having a high absorbance of a light having a predetermined wavelength, and a third resist layer (13) defined by a third organic material provided on the second resist layer, the organic material having a resistance to dry etching and being photosensitive to the light.
Patent GB-2366889-A (GB)
Title: Communication system for a game machine
Inventor: SAWANO TAKAO
IPC: A63F13/323
Filed: 2001-04-24
Abstract: A game system includes a portable game machine. When power is on, the CPU of the portable game machine executes a startup program and, in step S3, detects a cartridge. When no cartridge is inserted but communication is possible to another game machine (step S5, S9), according to the startup program the other game machine in step S11 is requested to transfer a program. In response to the transfer request, the other game machine reads out a program and transfers it to the portable game machine. The portable game machine in step S13 writes the transferred program into a work RAM according to the startup program. After authentication process in step S15, if authentication OK (step S17), in step S21 the program written on the work RAM is started and executed.
Patent GB-2369560-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning, polishing or sanding implement with reservoir
Inventor: LEVISON BARRIE ABRAM DAVID
IPC: A47L13/26
Filed: 2001-06-14
Abstract: An implement for cleaning, polishing, sanding or other rubbing action which comprises a hollow handle (2) adapted to accommodate a cleaning fluid, polish, lubricant or other fluid and having a head (1) to which the fluid may be dispensed from the handle through a dispensing aperture 6. The head (1) comprises a cleaning or polishing pad or brush 10 or the like, the implement having a fluid dispensing flow regulating means comprising a plunger 5 projecting from the head through the dispensing aperture 5 and into the hollow interior of the handle whereby pressing the head against a surface will advance the plunger to open up the dispensing aperture for dispensing of the fluid. In one embodiment, the head is mounted to the handle in such a way as to bend and thereby pre-stress a resiliently flexible part of the head from which the plunger projects to resiliently bias the plunger to retract and occlude the dispensing aperture. In a further embodiment, the dispensing aperture is defined by an elastomeric sealing components which is closed at rest and seals the fluid within the handle of the implement. An independent claim relates to a further invention of an implement having a working head that is mounted to a handle having mounting means at differing spacings to complementary mountings on the head such that the working surface is pre-stressed and has an adjustable contour. A still further independent claim describes an implement with a hollow handle adapted to accommodate fluid with a head to which the fluid is dispensed, wherein the head comprises a flexible backing plate and socket extensions to receive bristles.
Patent GB-2378678-A (GB)
Title: Coating for the inside of a ship's hull
Inventor: ZABRANA MICHAEL JOSEPH
IPC: B63B25/12
Filed: 2001-08-16
Abstract: A coating for the inside of a ship's hull or a container comprises an initial sprayed polyurethane nylon compound layer covered with a layer of oil resistant rubber sealant compound. Sprayed over the top of the initial layer. The initial layer may be sprayed directly on to the hull and walling of the cargo compartments of the vessel and provides these surfaces with a resistance to shattering, scoring and penetration in the event of the hull being involved in a collision. The overlying rubber layer provides protection from the cargo which may be a hydrocarbon liquid, such as crude oil.
Patent GB-2378885-A (GB)
Title: Combined mowing and feeding apparatus
Inventor: WALLEY CHARLES EDWARD
IPC: A01K5/00
Filed: 2001-08-24
Abstract: The apparatus comprises in combination a feed container 4 and a mowing device 3 mounted on a wheeled support frame 1. The mowing device 3 includes grass cutting means and conveying means 29 for conveying grass cut by the cutting means into the feed container 4 through an opening 31 in the front of the support frame 1. The container 4 has a plurality of openings 5 in a lower region thereof to enable an animal to feed directly on grass contained in the container. A draw bar 36 may be provided on the support frame so that both the mowing device 3 and feed container 4 can be towed behind a tractor 2. The feed container 4 is separable from the remainder of the apparatus to allow animals to feed on material collected therein.
Patent GB-2380605-A (GB)
Title: A photon source and method of its fabrication and operation
Inventor: SHIELDS ANDREW JAMES
IPC: H04B10/30
Filed: 2001-10-02
Abstract: A photon source for use in, for example, communication systems, comprising a photon source body, said photon source body comprising a plurality of quantum dots and at least one electrical contact, configured to allow electrically activated emission of radiation from at least one of the quantum dots, the photon source further comprising limiting means for limiting the number of quantum dots which contribute to the output of the source. This limiting means has a number of embodiments including selective current injection, using an insulating mask to only permit current injection to particular quantum dots (Fig. 19), using an emission member 39 comprising an aperture 41 which only allows emission from quantum dots 27 which are aligned with said aperture 41, causing ion damage in the areas of semiconductor which photons are not required to be emitted from (Fig. 15) etc. There is further disclosure to means and systems for separating photons of differing energies and ways of transmitting them spatially in different directions (Figs 29 to 31).
Patent GB-2371246-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning filters in situ using ultrasound
Inventor: BENENSON JR JAMES
IPC: B01D33/06
Filed: 2001-12-12
Abstract: A filter is cleaned by a combination of ultrasound vibrations and backwashing with filtrate. In filtering mode, fuel oil enters via inlet valve 167 and passes outside-in through a cylindrical filter 220' and out through outlet port 54' to a diesel engine or gas turbine on a ship. In cleaning mode, a controller (ns) causes clean fuel oil to flow in reverse direction (arrow 179) in through the outlet port 54' and inside-out through the cylindrical filter 220' and out through drain valve 171'. While there is still clean fuel oil in the interior of the filter, an ultrasonic generator is energised to create vibrations 395 which dislodge any remaining particulates trapped in the filter. The filter comprises an outer wire cloth layer 384 with pores of 5 microns, an intermediate 40-50 mesh layer 386 and an inner perforated metal cylinder 388, all welded together. The filter is surrounded by a perforated wall 380, and the annular space between the two is divided up into independent sectors (394) by support members 392 to ensure that the incoming dirty fuel oil is dispersed all around the filter. Duplex filters which are cleaned by backwashing and/or rotation with respect an elongate brush are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2374141-A (GB)
Title: Optical characterisation of retarding devices
Inventor: KLEIN SUSANNE
IPC: G02F1/13
Filed: 2001-12-12
Abstract: A method of measuring birefringence and optical characterisation of retardation and eigenpolarisation of an unknown retarding device 22 is provided. An optical probe beam 24 with a predetermined polarisation is split into two component beams 31, 32 with constant dynamic phase difference. The beams pass through the retarding device in opposite directions so that the polarisation of each component 131, 132 is retarded equally. The retarded beam components together pass through a polarising analyser 45 with a predetermined polarisation axis to resolve the polarisation of each retarded beam along said axis. The polarisation resolved beams 231, 232 combine on an optical detector 50 and interfere coherently depending on the geometric phase between the two beams. The analyser 45 is rotated and the varying interference is used to calculate the retardation and eigenpolarisation of the retarding device.
Patent GB-2367616-A (GB)
Title: Water detection and source identification methods for structures using electromagnetic radiation spectroscopy
Inventor: TOOMEY PATRICK
IPC: G01M3/38
Filed: 2000-06-22
Abstract: A method of the present invention includes exposing a structure to first electromagnetic radiation including at least one wavelength absorbed by a predetermined substance that is to be detected. Such substance can be water, a water-soluble substance, or fungi, the presence of which can be a significant problem in a structure such as a house or building. The method includes sensing second electromagnetic radiation from the structure, the second radiation based on the first radiation. The method also includes determining whether the substance is present in the structure, based on the sensed second radiation. If the substance to be detected is water and the determining step reveals a water-suspect area in the structure, the method can include testing the water-suspect area of the structure to determine whether water is present therein. If water is confirmed by the determination to be present in the structure, the method can include a step of determining the source of the water.
Patent GB-2386356-A (GB)
Title: Spiral conveyor
Inventor: HAMMOCK MIKE
IPC: B65B35/44
Filed: 2002-03-12
Abstract: A conveyor system comprises first and second portions of a common conveyor belt 12, vertically displaced from one another, and a third intermediate portion which passes around an upright rotary transmission member 38, or 18, 22, in a single, generally horizontal, plane. The belt 12 generally follows the path of a spiral, but does not follow a helical path around the transmission member 38, 18, 22. An embodiment which may permit such a configuration may comprise ramping 70, 70', 70'', of the conveyor 12 in regions generally immediately before and after a transmission member 38, 18, 22. The ramping 70, 70', 70'', may be used in a spiral buffer arrangement for rod like articles 9 such as cigarettes 9, with two fixed rotary transmission members 18, 22 between which is a linearly displacable third transmission member 20 capable of effecting a change in buffer size. The device may permit reduced damage of articles 9 whilst they are carried around the transmission members 38, 18, 22.
Patent GB-2389843-A (GB)
Title: Self erecting and collapsible corrugated plastic box
Inventor: DOWD FRED
IPC: B65D5/10
Filed: 2002-07-18
Abstract: A corrugated plastic box (20) is provided with an L-shaped or chair-shaped end panel (60) which can be adhesively secured to a box side panel (31). The end panel (60) has a lower portion (60A) which extends over a relatively great number of box side corrugations, and an upper panel portion (60B) which extends over fewer box side corrugations, so as to spread interior box loads across a number of corrugations and inhibit box side bowing. The box sides (31-34) are also strengthened by providing upper panels (41-44) which are rolled over along the top edges of the box (20); the panels are then glued or otherwise fastened to the side panels (3 1-34). The rolled-over top edges thus formed strengthen the box (20), and prevent the entry of contaminants into the otherwise-exposed side panel corrugation flutes. The box (20) is provided with a number of specially shaped box bottom panels which enable the box (20) to be quickly and easily erected by even inexperienced personnel. After the box (20) has been emptied, the box (20) can be quickly and easily knocked flat and returned to a box filling point for reuse.
Patent GB-2377907-A (GB)
Title: Method suitable for forming shaped screens
Inventor: CALVER PAUL
IPC: B32B17/10
Filed: 2002-07-24
Abstract: A method for forming a laminated glass screen comprises the steps of applying polymeric layer 3 in a ductile state, to glass layer 2 and then applying pressure to urge the polymeric material relative to the glass. The pressure may be applied via a compliant force, eg. by using a compliant material. The method is particularly used to manufacture shaped screens eg. laminated safety visors. A pressure application device 4 is also disclosed comprising two or more hinged sections 6, with a compliant layer 5 (eg of polymeric foam) attached thereto. In use, the hinged sections are gradually opened out as the device is applied, enabling a substantially uniform pressure to be applied across the surface of the laminate.
Patent GB-2378023-A (GB)
Title: Data storage and retrieval systems
Inventor: EIO ANDREW JOHN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-07-24
Abstract: A database server 2 stores a large number of electronic assets - for example, images, documents, video streams, audio data and so on. An application sewer 3 stores, for each of a plurality of products, a plurality of product parameters, one of which is a subset of the electronic assets in the database server 2. Another parameter for each product is a release date. A web server 1 allows visitors to log onto the database server 2. The application server 3 stores parameters for visitors, including lead times, and makes available to a given visitor all assets that are relevant to that visitor and have not yet reached their release date and are within the visitor's lead time. This is convenient for the visitor, who does not have to filter out irrelevant data. Moreover, the amount of traffic passing over the system is thus significantly reduced, thereby improving efficiency and operating speed of the system and reducing the likelihood of blockages.
Patent GB-2383732-A (GB)
Title: An encoder programmed to add a data payload to a compressed digital audio frame
Inventor: FERRIS GAVIN ROBERT
IPC: G10L19/018
Filed: 2002-08-13
Abstract: An encoder such as an MPEG 1 layer II encoder can be programmed to add a data payload to a frame. It uses a conventional pyschoacoustic model to apply a sub-band resolution parameter that is constant across a window of a given number of samples. The encoder is further programmed to apply a sub-band resolution algorithm that generates a more accurate set of resolution parameters that vary across at least part of a given window, the difference between the constant parameter and the variable resolution parameters for the same window being indicative of bits which can be overwritten with the data payload. A decoder to extract the data payload uses the same sub-band resolution algorithm.
Patent GB-2393489-A (GB)
Title: A foldable mechanism for a playyard
Inventor: CHEN SHUN-MIN
IPC: A47D13/06
Filed: 2002-09-26
Abstract: The present invention discloses a foldable mechanism for playyard, comprising: a connection element for connecting a pair of hollow rods, having an U-shaped cross section, two pairs of guiding grooves and a plurality of through holes for rivets being provided at both sides of the connection element; a pair of hollow rods in which a spring and a latching block are accommodated respectively, a through hole for rivet and a groove being provided at both sides of the hollow rods respectively; and a press-down element having two ramps, for pressing the latching block literally to disengage the engaged status between the connection element and the hollow rod, wherein the press-down element, hollow rod and latching block are fixed on the connection element by rivets, when a user presses the press-down element, the ramps of the press-down element would push the latching block to move literally so as to disengage the engaged status between the connection element and the hollow rod to achieve the effect of collapsing the playyard.
Patent GB-2393919-A (GB)
Title: Portable free standing exercise apparatus
Inventor: JOHNSON IAN STANLEY
IPC: A63B23/12
Filed: 2002-10-09
Abstract: A free standing exercise apparatus comprises a frame formed by base 18, lower legs 10,11, upper legs 12, 13. Top bar 14 joins upper legs 12,13 through holes in the frame. Handles 16 and 17 are attached to lower legs 10, 11 respectively. The various parts of the frame are fastened together by washer bolts 20 and attached to the feet by brackets 19. When collapsed the various parts slide into each other and are held in place by bolts 20 and brackets 19. Handle 16 forms a carrying handle. The frame is preferably manufactured from mild steel or aluminium alloy.
Patent GB-2382765-A (GB)
Title: Holster for a power tool
Inventor: BOWES DOUGLAS
IPC: A45F5/00
Filed: 2002-10-11
Abstract: A holster for a tool comprises a carrier (10) forming part of or adapted to be securable to a waist belt (12) The carrier supports an elongate cradle (14) having an opening to receive a tool. An arm 16 is pivoted to the carrier (10) to overlie the cradle (14) at least at its opening. The cradle (14) and arm (16), when in a closed position, form a tubular section. The arm (16) is spring-biased to an open position with a self-locking means being provided between the arm (16) and the cradle (14). The means has a manual release mechanism.
Patent GB-2394724-A (GB)
Title: Making multi-component objects using metal injection moulding
Inventor: BIHR JEAN-CLAUDE
IPC: B22F7/06
Filed: 2002-10-29
Abstract: A first method (figs. 2 and 3) comprises forming a component 6 from an injection moulded mixture of metal powder and a thermoplastic or polymeric material, inserting a second component 8 into a recess 7 formed in the first and sintering. The first component 6 shrinks during sintering, with the dimensions of the recess 7 being such that the first component 6 surrounds the second non-positively. Preferably the second component 8 consists of a metal (it too may be made by metal injection moulding) which forms a diffusion zone 11 with the first component 6. In a second method a first component 6 is made by injection moulded mixture of metal powder and a Thermoplastic or polymeric material. This component 6 is placed in a mould where it is surrounded by a mixture of metal powder and a thermoplastic or polymeric material which forms a second component 8. On sintering the first component 6 shrinks more than the second whereby a positive, movable connection is formed between the two components.
Patent GB-2386401-A (GB)
Title: Differential pinions with projections that mate with recesses in ring gear
Inventor: ORR BRIAN C
IPC: F16H48/08
Filed: 2003-01-10
Abstract: A differential 16 comprises a plurality of pinions 24 having projections 30 extending from a first side 26 which engage in recesses 40 in bevel ring gear 36 so that the pinions 24 are supported within the differential while allowing the pinions 24 to rotate. Opposite sides of the pinions 24 are provided with blind holes 44 which engage dowel pins 46 that are, for example, press fitted or welded in support ring 42, thereby preventing the pinions 24 from disengaging from the ring gear 36 when the differential 16 is spinning slowly or stationary. In an alternative embodiment to press fitting or welding the dowel pins 46, a second support ring (48, fig 6) with no though holes may be provided. This construction reduces the size of the differential casing and strengthens the pinions 24 since a though hole for a pinion pin is no longer required. The pinions 24 and ring gear 36 may be manufactured from hardened steel.
Patent GB-2384616-A (GB)
Title: System for the humidification of polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells
Inventor: GREEN KEVIN JOHN
IPC: H01M8/04
Filed: 2001-10-30
Abstract: A system for the humidification of polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells, the system comprising a first layer and a second layer; wherein the first layer comprises a porous material (11) substantially coincident with a first surface of a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (10); wherein the second layer comprises a non-absorbent material (12) substantially coincident with the first layer; and wherein perforations in the second layer allow air to flow through the first and second layers to a cathode (17) of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell.
Patent GB-2389747-A (GB)
Title: Defining the access privileges of executable code in a mobile wireless device
Inventor: DIVE-RECLUS CORINNE
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 2003-05-28
Abstract: Executable code installed on a secure mobile wireless device is assigned a set of capabilities defining the protected resource(s) on the device that the code can access. These capabilities may be granted at the time of installation of the code and the protected resource(s) may include APIs. Some granted capabilities are mandatory, such as accessing the operating system kernel, file system and system data, whilst other user-exposed capabilities may include spending the subscribers money by using the phone network, reading or modifying the users private information, sending information to the local network and knowing the device location. A trusted computing base (TCB) ensures the integrity of the full system as each element of a trusted computing environment (TCE) ensures the integrity of one service.
Patent GB-2388777-A (GB)
Title: Compositions containing gangliosides for use in the treatment of skin disorders
Inventor: PALLER AMY S
IPC: A61P17/02
Filed: 2001-12-07
Abstract: The invention is a pharmacological composition that contains at least one ganglioside or portion thereof. The composition can be used to treat skin disorders.
Patent GB-2410710-A (GB)
Title: Pneumatic etching device
Inventor: FINSTER PAUL
IPC: B24C7/00
Filed: 2003-12-12
Abstract: Pneumatic etching apparatus 10 which uses a vacuum to remove spent particles from the housing and generates the vacuum internally, using a compressed gas source 12 that drives the abrasive particles. The vacuum can be generated via a vacuum nozzle 16 that directs compressed air away from the surface to be etched into a conical chamber 25 tapering to an exhaust port 14. The apparatus 10 may also incorporate a replaceable blasting nozzle unit 15 to quick maintenance and a hopper (figure 4, 50) for recycling the abrasive particles.
Patent GB-2401076-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner cyclone
Inventor: OH JANG-KEUN
IPC: B01D50/00
Filed: 2004-01-15
Abstract: Cyclonic dust collecting apparatus 100 includes a cyclone body 110 with an inlet port 112 and an outlet port 122. A dust collecting container 130 is removably coupled to the cyclone body 110. A double grill assembly 150 is disposed upstream of the air outlet 122 and comprises an outer grill 151 and an inner grill 156. A fine dust collecting means 170 is situated downstream of the double grill. The fine dust collecting means is ideally a filter 174.