baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2376063-A (GB)
Title: Lamp with reflector and gear housing
Inventor: POOLE NORMAN JAMES
IPC: F21V7/10
Filed: 2002-05-29
Abstract: A lamp comprising a gear or ballast housing 1 connected to a housing 2 for the light source (19, figure 3), the light source housing also functioning as a reflector. The gear may comprise an inductor, capacitor and starter for use with a flourescent tube. Preferably, an aluminium bracket 21, 22 is present on top of each housing for suspension of the lamp from a ceiling. Both housings are formed by folding single sheets of metal and the source housing is strengthened by a V-shaped channel 13 along its spine. It is closed by an end piece 3 secured by tabs 8 through holes 9. A diffuser may be mounted on a lip 10 on the source housing and secured by a bracket 6 with tabs 11 that engage more holes 12 in the source housing. The gear housing is strengthened by a cross bracket 4. The lamp is lightweight and conducts heat effectively, maintaining the source and gear at a lower temperature to run more efficiently.
Patent GB-2376757-A (GB)
Title: Eyewear with sealed polarized lens for water sports
Inventor: SHELDON BRENT
IPC: B63C11/12
Filed: 2002-06-13
Abstract: Swimming goggles 10 or diving masks having a laminated polarized lens 36 include a sealed polarized lens unit 30'. The sealed polarized lens unit has a seal member 46 covering and extending beyond the peripheral edge of the laminated polarized lens to protect the polarized lens from de-lamination resulting from encroaching moisture. A non-polarized lens 38 may be affixed in the frame to provide additional protection of the polarized lens, from water impact.
Patent GB-2379807-A (GB)
Title: Rotary clamp connector for railway rail
Inventor: WARNER ROY K
IPC: H01R4/40
Filed: 2002-09-13
Abstract: A connector for connecting a conductor (70) to a railway rail 12 consists of two parts. The first part has a first tail 22 which is bolted to the web 18 of the railway rail, a socket 30, and a first opening 32 in the socket. The second part has a second tail 42, a head 44 rotatably received in the socket, and a second opening 46 in the head. When the two parts are rotated by first fastener 60 the cable is clamped in position. The connector has a bend of about 150{, and is narrower between the rail flanges 14 and 16 but wider outside them.
Patent GB-2392821-A (GB)
Title: A dog poop bag dispenser.
Inventor: CLARKE DANIELLE
IPC: E01H1/12
Filed: 2002-09-16
Abstract: A dispenser for canine faecal bags comprises a container 1 having straps 3,4 allowing it to be secured to other objects. The container may be fabricated from a waterproof fabric and be provided with a zip fastener so as to completely encapsulate its contents and the straps may be secured to one another using hook and loop fastener. The container may house a vacuum-packed dispensing package of fourteen or more folded canine faecal bags. In use, the dispenser may be attached to another object, including a dog, so that a dog water does not forget to bring canine faecal bags with him when taking a dog for a walk.
Patent GB-2380339-A (GB)
Title: Camera system including a safety circuit
Inventor: SCHMALE PETER C
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 2001-07-06
Abstract: Camera systems are often built up from a base station, a detachable cable, and a camera. A dangerous situation may arise the moment the cable is detached from the camera because there is (still) a voltage present on the cable. The invention provides a camera system in which this problem is solved by means of a safety circuit capable of detecting from the base station whether a camera is connected to the cable or not.
Patent GB-2382051-A (GB)
Title: Microwaveable long life containers
Inventor: CARSON JAMES
IPC: B65D81/34
Filed: 2001-08-21
Abstract: A multi-layer plastics sheet which comprises a gas barrier layer; a tie layer disposed contiguously on either side of layer; one or more external layers of plastics material adhered contiguously to one of the tie layers; and an internal layer of plastics material which includes an oxygen scavenger, the layer being adhered contiguously to the other of the tie layers.
Patent GB-2401026-A (GB)
Title: Containment system for computer equipment
Inventor: SARGEANT MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: A47B47/02
Filed: 2003-04-29
Abstract: A containment system for mounting computer equipment in environments where it may be subjected to shock and vibration movements, such as on a ship, comprises first and second containment units 50,60 to house a computer module and a screen respectively. The first containment unit 50 comprises a housing (10, fig 1) and a closure member (20, fig 2) that are releasably fastened together. Triangular flanges 22 are located on each side of the unit to provide strength and rigidity. Mounting holes (16, fig 1) in a base portion (12, fig 1) accommodate screws for attaching the unit to a fixed surface. The second containment unit 60 comprises an adjustable stand (30, fig 3) and a bezel (40, fig 4) that are releasably fastened together around a display unit. The second containment unit is sized to be able to nest within the space defined between the two flanges 22 of the first containment unit.
Patent GB-2390634-A (GB)
Title: Roller shutter assembly for preventing unauthorized entry
Inventor: DOOTSON ANDREW GORDON
IPC: E06B9/86
Filed: 2003-07-10
Abstract: An assembly 13 comprising a shutter curtain 1 made up of a plurality of slats 2 each hingedly connected to its adjacent slat, means (21,25,29,33) connecting the curtain 1 to a rotatable axle 9, a shut face 17 for the curtain 1 and characterized in that the connecting means (21,25,29,33) is hingedly connected to the axle 9 and to the uppermost slat 2a of the curtain 1 and comprises a rigid link member 21 whose length is greater than the distance between the shut face 17 and its connection with the axle 9 whereby continued rotation of the axle 9 after the curtain 1 has been deployed causes the top of the curtain 1 to be pushed towards the shut face 17. Cooperating projections may be incorporated on the rigid link 21 and shut face 17 to prevent unauthorised entry.
Patent GB-2388689-A (GB)
Title: Lightweight native method invocation interface for java computing environments
Inventor: SOKOLOV STEPAN
IPC: G06F9/42
Filed: 2002-05-09
Abstract: Improved techniques for invocations of native methods in Java computing environments are disclosed. The techniques can be implemented in Java computing environments to facilitate efficient use of methods (functions or subroutines) written in programming languages other than Java (e.g., C, C++, etc.). As such, the techniques are highly suitable for use by virtual machines operating with relatively less memory and/or computing power (e.g., embedded systems). A lightweight native method invocation interface can be implemented to provide direct access to Java parameters on the execution stack. In addition, the lightweight native method invocation can include macro instructions that operate efficiently to convert the Java parameters into native parameters. Thus, the lightweight native method invocation can significantly reduce the overhead associated with conventional Java native method invocation techniques. As a result, performance of virtual machines, especially those operating with relatively less memory and/or computing power, can be improved.
Patent GB-2395314-A (GB)
Title: Recommending a well tool and software for supplying a customer with well log data
Inventor: SHRAY FRANK P
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2003-10-29
Abstract: A method for supplying a customer with well log data includes inputting wellsite data from the customer, recommending a well tool and analysis software combination using the wellsite data eg by referring to a matrix of data, and processing well log data using customer input information and the well tool and analysis software combination to obtain processed well log data. Processed well log data may be sent for automated analysis if certain parameters are not met. Viewing the processed well log data using an interactive viewer, manipulating the customer domain information, and updating the processed well log data on the interactive viewer using the manipulated customer input information is performed.
Patent GB-2397398-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive cruise control
Inventor: LEATHERLAND ADAM KEITH
IPC: B60K31/00
Filed: 2003-11-28
Abstract: An adaptive cruise control device (1) for a vehicle includes a detector (2) connected to various vehicle sensors (6-11) for detecting a current potentially hazardous driving condition, e.g. foggy conditions, approaching a sharp bend. Depending upon the type of condition detected, an appropriate resume rate is selected from a look-up table (3) for accelerating the vehicle back up to cruising speed on re-initialisation of cruise control following its earlier cancellation.
Patent GB-2397726-A (GB)
Title: Cordless telephone system with camera unit for monitoring
Inventor: RYLEY GORDON
IPC: H04M1/72412
Filed: 2003-12-16
Abstract: A wireless multi-handset system comprising a telephone base unit (e.g. a speakerphone base unit 101), at least one cordless telephone handset with image display capabilities (e.g. a combination voice/video handset 115) and at least one camera unit 105, 110. The camera unit, which is preferably associated with a doorbell 110 or baby monitor, wirelessly transmits images which are monitored by the cordless handset 115. A voice intercom between the camera unit 105 and the video/voice handset 115 can be set up via the base unit 101, while the camera images can be transmitted directly. A voice link between the camera unit 105 and a cordless handset without display capabilities 120 may also be set up via the base unit 101. The camera unit 105 preferably comprises a speakerphone and an infra-red illuminator to capture images in the dark. The audio and video are preferably transmitted on different frequencies and are synchronised. By using a portable handset of a cordless telephone system to video monitor a specific location, monitoring can be done for free, without needing to pay a wireless subscription.
Patent GB-2396900-A (GB)
Title: Ball screw device
Inventor: NISHIMURA KENTAROU
IPC: F16C33/37
Filed: 2002-09-03
Abstract: The invention relates to a ball screw device in which a screw shaft and a nut member are screwed together through a number of balls. In such ball screw device, the inner surface of a cover plate contacting the end surface of a nut main body is formed with a projecting return piece adapted to fit in a recess cut in the inner peripheral surface of the nut main body, the return piece being formed with a scoop that detaches the balls from the ball rolling groove of the screw shaft, and a direction switching passageway for guiding the detached balls to the inlet of a ball return hole, such raised portion being bisected into a first piece formed integral with the cover plate and a second piece fixed to the first piece by a curved surface including the centerline of the direction switching passageway.
Patent GB-2402550-A (GB)
Title: A low profile modular switch
Inventor: MORRISON GERALD O
IPC: H01H13/70
Filed: 2004-04-28
Abstract: A low profile modular switch (100), the switch (100) including a switch plate (102) including an actuator (124) and a housing (120), and a sense plate (104) including a switch mechanism (132) configured to interface with the actuator (124), and a flat wiring harness (108) having one end joined to the sense plate (104) and another end having a connector (106), wherein tactile feel of the modular switch (100) is determined by a property of the switch plate (102) independent of the sense plate (104).
Patent GB-2414607-A (GB)
Title: Power supply with inductive coupling
Inventor: LIMPKIN GEORGE ALAN
IPC: H01F38/14
Filed: 2004-05-24
Abstract: Apparatus for supplying energy to a load, comprises a power supply unit e.g. a switched mode electronic transformer or electronic ballast having an input for receiving current at mains frequency and a means for stepping-up said mains frequency to a higher frequency e.g. 30-50 kHz and an output for delivering energy at the higher frequency. A two part inductive connector has a first core portion that has a primary winding connected to the output of the power supply unit and a mating second core portion that has a secondary winding for delivery of energy to a load, the core portions being of a high resistivity material, e.g. a ferrite having a resistivity of at least 10<4>   L  cm. The apparatus may be used to power e.g. low voltage halogen or other incandescent lighting, fluorescent lighting, or an electric motor, a power supply for a computer, radio, television or like electronic device, a heater or the like.
Patent GB-2414650-A (GB)
Title: Elastomeric knitted hat shrunk to final size
Inventor: LIU YI-HSING
IPC: A42B1/04
Filed: 2004-06-01
Abstract: A method for manufacturing a hat uses a combination yarn 1 comprising a textile yarn 1a and <50% of elastomeric yarn 1b. An oversized hat felt (2, fig2) is knitted and shrunk to a desired size by blowing and steaming (fig 3) the felt with vapour or other hot sources. Finally the hat is sewed and finished. The textile yarn may be an artificial, animal or natural fibre. In use the hat has greater elasticity than traditional hats and can be worn by people with a variety of head circumferences.
Patent GB-2402684-A (GB)
Title: Connector for automatic gun handling
Inventor: NORDAAS LARS B
IPC: E21B43/119
Filed: 2004-06-08
Abstract: A perforating gun assembly 22 includes a perforating gun module 18 and an upper connector 24. The connector has a drill pipe coupling 42 on an upper end. The lower end of the connector is threaded to mate with the perforating gun module. The assembly preferably also has a lower connector (26, fig 3), which has a drill pipe coupling at its lower end and is threaded (90, fig 3) to mate with the perforating gun module at its upper end. The connectors may be given dimensions common to the drill pipe so that the assembly is suitable for handling by automatic drill pipe handling equipment. This has the advantage that the dangerous explosives need not be handled manually.
Patent GB-2405810-A (GB)
Title: Video poker with auto-hold function
Inventor: THOMAS ALFRED
IPC: A63F13/10
Filed: 2004-08-20
Abstract: The invention defines a method of conducting a video draw poker game and apparatus using such a method. The poker game defines a number of award-winning rankings and awards associated with those rankings. In return for a wager a number of cards, preferably five, are dealt in to the player's hand. If and only if any of those cards forms an award-winning ranking, the cards yielding the win are distinguished from the others. This may be by highlighting, text, labelling, fading, shading or flashing the winning cards. One or more of the non-winning cards may be replaced and a final award determined and the final award is paid to the player. The player may have to activate an easy hold button 70 to start the automatic hold functionality.
Patent GB-2409044-A (GB)
Title: Determining sonde error for an induction or propagation tool with transverse or triaxial arrays
Inventor: BARBER THOMAS D
IPC: G01V3/28
Filed: 2004-11-30
Abstract: A method (500) for determining a sonde error in a logging tool comprising a transverse or triaxial array includes obtaining a first measurement (501) using the array while the logging tool is at a first height from ground in a selected orientation; obtaining a second measurement (501) using the array while the logging tool is at a second height from the ground in the selected orientation; deriving a difference measurement (503) from the first measurement and the second measurement; determining a background signal (508) using the difference measurement and a predetermined function (506), wherein the predetermined function relates earth signals in a plurality of signals obtained at the second height to a plurality of difference signals between signals obtained at the first height and the second height at a plurality of formation conductivities; and determining the sonde error by subtracting the background signal from the second measurement (507).
Patent GB-2424716-A (GB)
Title: Bistable liquid crystal display device
Inventor: SIKHARULIDZE DAVID
IPC: G02F1/167
Filed: 2005-03-29
Abstract: A bistable liquid crystal display device comprises: ```two cell walls (1) enclosing a layer of nematic liquid crystal material (5) having finely-divided solid particles (12) dispersed therein; ```at least one electrode (2) on each cell wall (1) for applying an electric field across at least some of the liquid crystal material (5); ```a first surface alignment (3) on the inner surface of one cell wall for inducing adjacent molecules of the liquid crystal material (5) to adopt a first planar orientation, and a second surface alignment (4) on the inner surface of the other cell wall for inducing adjacent molecules of the liquid crystal material (5) to adopt a second planar orientation at an angle greater than 0{ and less than 90{ to the first planar orientation. The nematic liquid crystal material (5) will adopt a first stable homeoplanar alignment in response to a first pulse of a unidirectional electric field of suitable magnitude and duration via the electrodes (2) and will adopt a second stable homeoplanar alignment in response to a second pulse of opposite polarity to the first pulse, the first homeoplanar alignment being in the same azimuthal plane as the first planar orientation and the second homeoplanar alignment being in the same azimuthal plane as the second planar orientation.
Patent GB-2413708-A (GB)
Title: Cooling system
Inventor: MALONE CHRISTOPHER GREGORY
IPC: F25D9/00
Filed: 2005-03-29
Abstract: A liquid loop cooling apparatus 100 includes rigid or semi-rigid tubing 102 enclosing an interior bore or lumen within which a cooling fluid can circulate among at least one heat-generating component 104 in a closed-loop system. The liquid loop cooling apparatus 100 also includes at least one flexible bellows 106 coupled to the tubing 102 that isolates physical stresses along the tubing.
Patent GB-2425557-A (GB)
Title: Distributor device for retroreflective articles
Inventor: COPELAND ROBERT
IPC: E01C23/16
Filed: 2005-04-28
Abstract: The distributor device, primarily for use with retroreflective agglomerations of glass beads used in road markings etc., includes a container 44 which is arranged, in use, to contain retroreflective articles and includes an outlet through which, in use, the retroreflective articles are arranged to exit. The device further includes an agitation system 78 arranged, in use, to assist in the retroreflective articles moving past a restrictor, which is arranged in the region of the outlet of the container, in order to fall out of the distributor. The agitations system is intended to prevent the locking together of the retroreflective articles and may comprise a vibrator secured to the container so that vibrations are transmitted throughout the container and preferably also the inlet and supply line 34 to the container. The restrictor is preferably a valve with a needle section 22 operated by an air-powered piston 20 that can move to obstruct the exit from the chamber or to allow articles through the exit opening. The device preferably includes a distributor formed from an adjustable chute that acts to guide the articles in the desired direction. The device is preferably adapted to be secured to a vehicle etc. via a resilient mounting on the chute. The device is preferably for use with retroreflective articles comprising non-spherical agglomerations of glass beads set in adhesive to form clusters. Also claimed is a method of distributing retroreflective articles, a retroreflective deposit and a method of creating a retroreflective deposit.
Patent GB-2411804-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for finding a shared secret without compromising non-shared secrets
Inventor: DREWS PAUL
IPC: H04W12/041
Filed: 2003-12-12
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for finding a shared secret without compromising non-shared secrets are disclosed. The methods and apparatus hash first information associated with a first entity coupled to a communication channel to form a first hashed secret and hash second information associated with a second entity coupled to the communication channel to form a second hashed secret. The methods and apparatus send the first hashed secret to the second entity via the communication channel and compare the first and second hashed secrets to find the shared secret.
Patent GB-2414570-A (GB)
Title: Duplicated fuel control system for gas-turbine engine
Inventor: MURAMATSU HIRONORI
IPC: G05B23/02
Filed: 2005-05-26
Abstract: A gas-turbine engine control system has a primary lane 200 (first control channel) inputting the outputs of sensors 62 to calculate and output a first command value indicative of a quantity of fuel to be supplied to the engine and a secondary lane 202 (second control channel) inputting the outputs of the sensors to calculate and output a second command value similarly indicative of the quantity of fuel. The secondary lane calculates and outputs the second command value using the first command value so long as an instruction to switch the outputs is not generated (S112, fig. 6), while it calculates and outputs the second command value, without using the first command value, when the instruction is generated (S114, fig. 6). With this, immediately after switching to the second command value, the second command value is made substantially equal to and not greatly different from the preceding first command value.
Patent GB-2421835-A (GB)
Title: An entertainment system mounted to a passenger compartment component of a vehicle
Inventor: RIST JOHANNES
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2005-12-29
Abstract: A collapsible entertainment system (10) for integration into the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle includes a frame (12) adapted to be pivotably mounted to a passenger compartment component (14) and a display (38). The display (38) is characterized by having a viewing side (44) for viewing by one or more passengers in a vehicle. The display (38) is attached to the frame (12) such that the display (38) is moveable in two directions (d1,d2) about the frame (12), and the frame is movable about its pivotal mounting to the passenger compartment component in a thrid direction (d3) . The mobility of the display (38) and frame (12) allows the entertainment system (10) to be collapsed for stowing.
Patent GB-2434963-A (GB)
Title: A brassiere
Inventor: ROSE BEN DANIEL
IPC: A41C3/08
Filed: 2006-01-16
Abstract: A brassiere (10) comprising a chest band (12) to extend about the chest of a wearer and a pair of breast-supporting cups (14) secured to the chest band (12) along a peripheral edge portion (16) of each of the breast-supporting cups (14). The chest band (12) defines a support region (SR) between the peripheral edge portion (16) of each breast-supporting cup (14) and an outer edge (18) of the chest band (12) spaced from the peripheral edge portion (16) of each breast-supporting cup (16). Each support region (SR) includes a support member (20) located so as to extend between the peripheral edge portion (16) of a respective breast-supporting cup (14) and the respective outer edge (18) of the chest band (12) to provide a bracing effect against a wearer's torso when the brassiere (10) is worn.