baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2386988-A (GB)
Title: Pushing updated data to a mobile device
Inventor: EAST SIMON JEREMY
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-11-26
Abstract: A battery powered mobile device has a local database which pushes new or altered data to an application or user interface to update the screen. The need for regular polling of the database is thereby eliminated which leads to a reduction in the processor cycles and saves power. The data that is pushed to the application can be defined by the user and include such things as contacts, calender information and messaging. To update any data the application first updates the database which in turn pushes the update to the display.
Patent GB-2398369-A (GB)
Title: Framed enclosure with electric heating elements in a cover
Inventor: FISHER STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: F26B23/06
Filed: 2003-02-01
Abstract: A heated enclosure has a frame 1 defining a volume and a cover or tent 2 supported on the frame, the cover 2 being of sheet material and having portions 5a,5b capable of being heated to effect heating of the volume. The sheet material may be breathable non-woven fabric and/or have vents, and the portions 5a,5b may comprise electric heating elements located inside an outer insulation layer 9. The heating elements may comprise carbon on a film substrate, a chemically etched foil or spirally wound wire. Frame 1 may have hinges (23,24 fig 3) to allow it to collapse, while the cover may have a releasably fastened flap 8. The enclosure may contain a clothes maiden 4 or shelves for use as a plant propagator.
Patent GB-2400484-A (GB)
Title: Doll for representing weight loss/gain.
Inventor: BRYCE ALISON
IPC: G09B19/00
Filed: 2003-03-11
Abstract: A doll 10 for representing changes in an individual's weight comprises a doll body and a plurality of discrete pieces 30 each less than the size of the torso and representative of a particular weight increment. The pieces are removably attached to the doll body to represent weight gain or loss as pieces are added or removed. A display means 22 may also be provided to enable visualisation of the weight change, the pieces being transferrable from the doll to the display means and vice versa. The doll may be used to encourage weight loss, e.g. dieting, or weight gain and methods for doing so are described.
Patent GB-2402179-A (GB)
Title: A variable vane arrangement for a turbomachine
Inventor: WILLSHEE MATTHEW JOHN
IPC: F01D17/16
Filed: 2003-05-27
Abstract: A variable vane arrangement (36) for a compressor (26) of a gas turbine engine (10) comprises a plurality of circumferentially arranged vanes (38), a plurality of operating levers (64) and a control ring (66. Each vane (38) comprises a fixed upstream portion (40) secured to a casing (30) of the compressor (26) and a movable downstream portion (42) pivotally mounted to the casing (30). The movable portion (42) of each vane (38) is pivotally mounted about an axis (Y) at the upstream end (52) of the movable portion (42) adjacent the fixed portion (40) of the respective vane (38). The movable portion (42) of each vane (38) has a spindle (60) arranged to extend through a respective aperture (46) in the casing (30). Each aperture (46) in the casing (30) has an elongate shape in cross-section and each aperture (46) has a bush (120) arranged within the aperture (46) and around the spindle (60) to fill the elongate shaped aperture (46). The downstream end (50) of the fixed portion (40) of each vane (38) has substantially the same shape as the upstream end (52) of the movable portion (42) of the respective vane (38).
Patent GB-2391707-A (GB)
Title: Imaging device
Inventor: BARTON ERIC J
IPC: H01L31/0232
Filed: 2003-06-05
Abstract: An imaging device such as a CMOS image sensor (200) has a cover (240) attached to a standoff (220) surrounding a micro-lens array (210). Standard wafer processing fabricates the standoff (220) (e.g., out of photoresist) and attaches the cover (240). The standoff (220) maintains a gap over the micro-lenses (130). An adhesive attaches the cover (240) to the standoff (220) and can be kept away from the micro-lenses (130) by a barrier (330) having a structure similar to the standoff (220). Particles in the adhesive can prevent the adhesive from squeezing out from between the cover (240) and the standoff (220) during attachment. The standoff (220) can provide a vent (522) to prevent pressure in the gap from causing distortion or damage. The shape of the vent (522) can prevent particles from entering the gap. Cutting the attached cover (240) exposes electrical connections and can use preformed grooves (720) in the cover (240) to allow cutting of the cover (240) without damaging underlying circuit elements.
Patent GB-2403414-A (GB)
Title: Portable electronic acupuncture device
Inventor: WANG SHAO-HUA
IPC: A61N1/32
Filed: 2003-07-02
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a number of housings 10,20 connected to each other with a flexible cable 30. The housings include a control circuit, a power supply (battery) and operation switches 111,112. Adhesive contact pads 40,50 are attached in electrical connection to the housings 10,20 using a conductive clip arrangement (see figures 4 and 5). The adhesive contact pads 40,50 are applied to acupoints on the human body and when the switches 111,112 are operated a low frequency electric current excites the nerve fibres.
Patent GB-2393467-A (GB)
Title: Expandable connection for use with a swelling elastomer
Inventor: STEPHENSON DAVID J
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2003-09-26
Abstract: The apparatus includes a first tubular having a connection means at the end thereof and a second tubular having a mating connection means at an end thereof ie male and female screw ends. The apparatus further includes a swelling elastomer disposable between the connection means and the mating connection means, the swelling elastomer expandable upon contact with an activating agent. In another aspect, the invention provides a method for utilizing an expandable connection in a wellbore. Made up tubes are placed in a wellbore and expanded. This can cause leakage at the threaded joint due to thinning of the tubes. If this occurs the elastomer swells to form a seal and prevent such leakage.
Patent GB-2392593-A (GB)
Title: Digital broadcast reception apparatus
Inventor: URAKOSHI AKIRA
IPC: H04H60/12
Filed: 2002-05-09
Abstract: A digital broadcast reception apparatus capable of reducing events that a fee is paid in spite of that a charged program has not been watched due to bad weather, power failure, or the like. When a channel is matched with a pay per view (PPV)  program, a part of the program can be watched at no charge during a preview period. When a user decides to purchase this program and performs a purchase operation, the digital broadcast reception apparatus (30) does not perform the purchase processing immediately but waits until an end portion of the preview period and performs the purchase processing on an IC card (21A) if the reception state is within an allowable range at this moment. On the other hand if the reception state is out of the allowable range, the purchase processing is not performed.
Patent GB-2410940-A (GB)
Title: Container and kit for a tent
Inventor: WILLIAMS STEPHEN JAMES
IPC: E04H15/02
Filed: 2004-02-16
Abstract: The present invention comprises a substantially rigid container (10) having wheels (12), a first handle (14), a second, retractable handle (16) and a door (24). The apparatus further comprises a kit of parts for constructing a tent, the kit of parts comprising a separate wall, groundsheet, roof, at least four horizontal poles and at least four vertical poles. The wall of the tent is substantially rectangular in shape and has at least four pole-engaging portions. The vertical poles extend to a length longer than a shortest side of the wall and the groundsheet includes at least four apertures through which the vertical poles may pass. The container (10) is adapted to carry the kit of parts when disassembled.
Patent GB-2412659-A (GB)
Title: Inks for printing indicia, and detection systems therefore
Inventor: BROWN PAUL
IPC: C09D11/02
Filed: 2004-03-31
Abstract: An ink composition for printing indicia e.g. barcodes, onto a substrate e.g. mailpieces, comprises a fluorescent pigment and an opacifying agent. The fluorescent pigment preferably comprises first and second pigments having respective first and second different excitation wavelengths. The ink may further comprise a wetting agent, water and resin. The ink is preferably printed using an ink-jet printer. Also shown is a method of detecting indicia on a substrate comprising illuminating the substrate at first and second different excitation wavelengths and detecting fluorescence of said indicia at a third wavelength.
Patent GB-2408176-A (GB)
Title: Conference Call Facility
Inventor: WHITE CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H04M3/56
Filed: 2004-02-11
Abstract: A conference call is established in response to receiving a request 4 from a first communication terminal 3a. The request 4 preferably is an SMS or MMS and comprises one or more identifiers 5, 6, 7, e.g. telephone numbers, relating to a plurality of other communication terminals 3b-3d. A conference call server 1 allocates a conference call channel and an associated identifier, such as a telephone number. Messages 10a-10c alerting the conference participants are then sent to the other communication terminals 3a-3c, each message including the identifier associated with the conference call channel. Access to the conference call may be restricted to authorised users by compating identifiers, such as CLIs, of incoming callers to the identifiers provided in the request 4 and allowing access only if there is a correspondance or match. In the event that an incoming caller has withheld their CLI, or it is otherwise nondeterminable, access is refused and a message may be sent reminding conference participants who have yet to join the conference call not to withhold this information. Alternatively, the server calls the participants at the appropriate time.
Patent GB-2399916-A (GB)
Title: Transforming multimedia data for delivery to multiple heterogeneous devices
Inventor: TABATABAI ALI
IPC: H04N21/258
Filed: 2002-12-10
Abstract: A multimedia presentation (100) is transformed for playback on multiple heterogeneous target devices (130). A transformation operation is selected based on capabilities of the target device (110) and used to create an adapted version (120) of the multimedia presentation from a source version of the multimedia presentation. The adapted version contains adapted media data corresponding to a source version of media data (102) for the multimedia presentation.
Patent GB-2416001-A (GB)
Title: Intake air and recirculated exhaust gas cooling system for a boosted i.c. engine
Inventor: JOYCE STEPHEN
IPC: F02B29/04
Filed: 2004-07-07
Abstract: The intake air and recirculated exhaust gas cooling system of an eg automotive diesel engine comprises a combined cooler 201 for cooling a gas combination of compressed engine intake air and recirculated exhaust gas (EGR gas). Exhaust gas exits the combustion chamber 204 of an engine 200 and passes into an exhaust passage 203 which directs the exhaust gas to a mixing point 209 via a regulator 211 for varying the amount of exhaust gas that is recirculated and to a turbine 205 of a turbocharger 206. A rotary compressor 208 of the turbocharger 206 compresses the intake air and outputs it to the mixing point 209. The mixing point 209 mixes the compressed engine intake air and recirculated exhaust gas and outputs it to the cooler 201, which cools it and outputs it to an intake manifold 210 of the engine 200 and hence to the combustion chamber 204. Thus a single cooler is used instead of respective coolers for intake air and for EGR gas, saving space and reducing cost.
Patent GB-2415915-A (GB)
Title: A mathematical board game
Inventor: WESTON DAVID JOHN
IPC: A63F3/02
Filed: 2004-07-08
Abstract: A mathematical board game comprises a hexagonal board 1 with hexagonal playing tiles (fig 2). Each tile is marked on both sides with mathematical indicia. The tiles are stored in a cloth bag until selected for play, when they may be arranged on racks (fig 3). The tiles are placed on the board to create mathematical equations 3 and points awarded for each complete equation.
Patent GB-2403938-A (GB)
Title: Lockable vehicle storage
Inventor: LINFOOT EMMERSON
IPC: B60R7/04
Filed: 2004-07-16
Abstract: A vehicle seat 10 has a base portion 12 which provides a storage space 18 for receiving one or more articles, such as valuables or the like. A cushion member 16 is movable between a first position in which it covers the storage space and a second position in which access to the storage space is provided. In addition, locking means is provided for selectively locking the cushion member in the first position so as to hinder or substantially prevent access to the storage space. The locking means is, connected to the vehicle central locking system and arranged to lock the cushion member in the first position in response to locking of the vehicle doors.
Patent GB-2405389-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle carrier with integrated receptacle for liquids
Inventor: SMITH WARWICK BRUCE
IPC: B60N2/38
Filed: 2004-08-26
Abstract: A carrier of a type intended for a farm vehicle such as an ATV. The carrier includes a moulded body (10) with an opening (11) via which, in use, items to be conveyed in the carrier can be placed in the body. The carrier has a receptacle (20) for a flowable material or liquid, integrally moulded into the body (10).
Patent GB-2417747-A (GB)
Title: Security device for windows and doors
Inventor: ACKROYD ROY ALFRED
IPC: E06B9/52
Filed: 2004-09-01
Abstract: A device for fitting to the frame of a window or door allows the window or door to be open for ventilation while preventing access through the window or door by people or animals. The device comprises two spaced parallel frame engaging members <B>38</B>, <B>40</B> the space between which can be adjusted to enable the device to be positioned within a frame and then adjusted again to bring the frame engaging members <B>38</B>, <B>40</B> into engagement with the frame. The frame engaging members <B>38</B>, <B>40</B> are grooved for engagement with frame edges <B>42</B>, <B>44</B> and when the device is in its frame engaging position the grooves house the frame edges <B>38</B>, <B>40</B>. Means is provided to selectively prevent relative movement of the frame engaging members. The adjustable spacing may be provided by extensible struts connecting the frame engaging members. A rigid wire mesh may be fitted to the frame engaging members, the mesh may be removable to allow the frame spacing to be adjusted. Alternatively the adjustable spacing may be provided by the frame engaging members <B>38</B>, <B>40</B> being the outermost edges of two rectilinear sub-frames <B>34</B>, <B>36</B> which are hinged to each other with a pivot axis <B>35</B> parallel to and spaced from both frame engaging members <B>38</B>, <B>40</B>.
Patent GB-2422946-A (GB)
Title: Menus for audiovisual product
Inventor: STONE GRAHAM STEPHEN
IPC: G11B27/10
Filed: 2004-12-16
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to audiovisual content authoring methods and systems and in particular to menu systems and the production thereof, for example implemented for DVD-Video discs. In one aspect, the present invention relates to a method of authoring an audiovisual product, for example a DVD-Video disc, comprising the steps of providing audiovisual content, generating at least a first menu 505 and a second menu 510 , each menu comprising at least one menu option 506, 511 , arranging the first menu 505 to be displayed during playback of the audiovisual content and arranging a menu option 506 of the first menu to cause display of the second menu during playback of the audiovisual content. Such a method facilitates hierarchical menu generation for DVD-Videos and the like.
Patent GB-2423853-A (GB)
Title: An electronic ticketing system in which colour barcodes are displayed on mobile comunication devices
Inventor: WU QUEN-ZONG
IPC: G07B15/00
Filed: 2005-03-01
Abstract: In an embodiment ticket purchasers can reserve tickets through telephone voice, the internet or other methods. After completing ticket purchasing information input and payment procedure, the electronic ticketing service centre transmits the electronic ticket with color depth code (eg colour bar code) inside to the ticket holder's cell phone. The ticket holder is allowed to enter the meeting place after the ticket checking device verifies the color depth code form of electronic ticket shown on the ticket holder's cell phone. The ticketing system may also be used for identifying a user, goods purchasing or payment. Mobile terminals other than mobile phones may also be used.
Patent GB-2424264-A (GB)
Title: A torch holder for gripping in the mouth
Inventor: NEILL MARTIN
IPC: F21W131/40
Filed: 2005-03-14
Abstract: A pocket flashlight holder includes a component to be gripped in the mouth. The holder may include a reflective surface which reflects the beam of light from the pocket flashlight into to the operator's field of vision, where the flashlight is held in an upright position.
Patent GB-2412554-A (GB)
Title: Pre-configured topology with connection management
Inventor: MODI PRASHANT
IPC: H04J3/16
Filed: 2005-03-22
Abstract: Systems, methodologies, media, and other embodiments associated with pre-configured topology connection management are described. One exemplary system <B>100</B> embodiment includes an interface logic <B>110</B> configured to acquire information about a set of client nodes, to pre-configure a subset of the client nodes into a pre-configured topology, and to make available information about the pre-configured topology. The exemplary system may also include a logic <B>122</B> for mapping a resource to a port through which it can be accessed and a logic for determining whether a requestor will be granted a connection to the machine <B>120</B> on which the resource resides based, at least in part, on membership in the pre-configured topology. Membership in the pre-configured topology may be determined by a connection management logic <B>124</B> analyzing a node identifier provided by the requestor in a request related to accessing the resource.
Patent GB-2427271-A (GB)
Title: Diagnostic device
Inventor: QUINLAN KEVIN
IPC: G01N33/543
Filed: 2005-06-16
Abstract: A diagnostic device 1 for performing an immunochromatographic analysis of a sample is disclosed. The diagnostic device 1 comprises a porous substrate 10 for performing the analysis and a pre-filter 30 to remove solid components, such as solublised faeces or samples containing suspended organic material to prevent blocking of the porous substrate or coloured particles so that the test result is more clearly visible. The diagnostic device may include a container into which a sample may be provided, with the interior of the container being sealably connectable to the diagnostic section of the device. The porous section may be encapsulated within a housing.
Patent GB-2416540-A (GB)
Title: White oils from waxy feed using highly selective and active wax hydroisomerization catalyst
Inventor: MILLER STEPHEN J
IPC: C10G45/62
Filed: 2005-07-11
Abstract: A composition of white oil having a kinematic viscosity at 100{C between about 1.5 cSt and 36 cSt, a viscosity index greater than an amount calculated by the equation: Viscosity Index = 28 x Ln(the Kinematic Viscosity at 100{C) +105, less than 18 weight percent of molecules with cycloparaffin functionality, a pour point less than zero degrees C, and a Saybolt color of +20 or greater. Also, a composition of white oil having a kinematic viscosity at 100{C between about 1.5 cSt and 36 cSt, a viscosity index greater than an amount calculated by the equation: Viscosity Index = 28 x Ln(the Kinematic Viscosity at 100{C) +95, between 5 and less than 18 weight percent of molecules with cycloparaffin functionality, less than 1.2 weight percent molecules with multicycloparaffin functionality, a pour point less than zero degrees C, and a Saybolt color of +20 or greater.
Patent GB-2428968-A (GB)
Title: Baby bath support
IPC: A47K3/034
Filed: 2005-08-09
Abstract: A baby bath support which supports a baby bath on a family bath 1,2 adjustable vertical supports sit across family bath, 3,4 adjustable horizontal supports sit inside family bath to prevent movement, 5, 6 adjustable horizontal supports sit on 1, 2 to secure baby bath, adjustable straps 8 to add additional support to baby bath.
Patent GB-2422024-A (GB)
Title: Laser level with pendulum carrying cylindrical lens
Inventor: RASKIN JAMES R
IPC: G01C15/00
Filed: 2003-01-24
Abstract: A laser level disposable on a vertical reference surface includes a housing, a pendulum pivotably connected to the housing, a first laser diode (42, Fig 4B) disposed on the housing for emitting a first laser beam along a first path, and a lens 45, 45' disposed on the pendulum in the first path for converting the first laser beam into a first planar beam, the first planar beam forming a line on the reference surface. The lens 45, 45' comprises first and second cylindrical lens forms having different focal lengths to generate two superimposed planes of light with different divergent angles.
Patent GB-2422502-A (GB)
Title: Generating And Displaying Spatially Offset Sub-Frames
Inventor: TRETTER DANIEL R
IPC: G09G3/34
Filed: 2004-09-24
Abstract: A method of displaying image with a display device includes receiving image data for a plurality of image frames. A least one sub-frame for each image frame is generated based on the received image data. The sub-frames for each image frame in a first set of the plurality of image frames are displayed at a first plurality of spatially offset positions. The sub-frames for each image frame in a second set of the plurality of image frames are displayed at a second plurality of spatially offset positions that is different than the first plurality of spatially offset position.
Patent GB-2424709-A (GB)
Title: Liquid sensor with a piezoelectric element sealed to the sensor mounting and the base unit by a single adhesive film
Inventor: YAJIMA MINORU
IPC: G01F23/296
Filed: 2006-03-30
Abstract: Disclosed is a liquid detecting device 200 constructed with a unit base 215, the base has a recess 211 on it's upper face 214 and is made out of a first material, probably a resin. A sensor base 220, made of a second material, probably a metal, is fitted into the recess. A sensor chip 230 is mounted on top of the sensor base and has a sensor cavity 232 for receiving the liquid to be detected. The lower face of the sensor cavity is open to allow the liquid to flow in and out of the sensor and the upper face is closed by a vibration plate 233 with a piezoelectric element 234 mounted on it's the upper face. The sensor chip is fixed and sealed to the sensor base by adhesive 242. The sensor base and the unit base are fixed and sealed together by an adhesive film 240, an inner peripheral portion is adhered to the upper face of the sensor base and an outer peripheral portion is adhered to the upper face of the unit base. The device may have a liquid reserve made of a first passage 212, 222 to supply liquid to the sensor and a second passage 213, 223 to remove the liquid. The device may be fitted onto the outside of a container 120 with holes 132, 133 feeding the passages to the sensor chip. The liquid may be ink and the container an ink jet cartridge. Also disclosed is a method of holding a sensor against the side of a container using an elastic ring 270 and spring 300 to seal the hole.