baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2368159-A (GB)
Title: Adapting a transaction based application to process transactions over a network
Inventor: ENGLAND LAURENCE E
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2001-06-01
Abstract: A method of adapting a transaction based application to process transactions over a network comprises the steps of scanning the source code, extracting and identifying parameter definitions and usage and displaying a transaction for packaging into a compatible form for subsequent processing by a building tool. The scanned code is stored in a database, which can be queried to identify program parts and the relationships between them. The compatible form may be a parsable file which may be accompanied by a documentation file comprising field descriptions and connection information. Preferably, the extracted information is used to develop a connector to the application and may be an enterprise Java  õ   bean connector.
Patent GB-2377776-A (GB)
Title: A combination of a portable data storage device and a wireless backup device having an out of range alert
Inventor: BLOCH STEPHEN
IPC: H04M1/72412
Filed: 2001-07-18
Abstract: A method of safeguarding against loss of data stored in a portable data storage device 10 or loss of the data storage device itself is described. A user-carried backup device 20 having memory 24 and a wireless communication link 22 for communicating with the portable data storage device 10 is provided. The backup device 20 and the portable data storage device 10 communicate periodically or quasi-continuously over the wireless communication link and may backup data entered into the portable data storage device 10 and check for removal of the portable data storage device 10. An alarm 30 is activated to alert a user to loss of the portable data storage device if the portable data storage device is out of range of communication for a predetermined period. The portable data storage device 10 may be a Bluetooth (RTM) enabled mobile phone whilst the backup device 20 may be a PDA (personal digital assistant) but preferably has limited functionality and can be worn by a user e.g. on a wrist strap or keyring or as an article of smart clothing.
Patent GB-2374438-A (GB)
Title: Personal profiles based on role models for use in electronic publications
Inventor: SCHNEIDER ROBERT
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2001-11-16
Abstract: A system and method are provided for generating a personal profile from which an on-line publication may be generated. The system includes a processor circuit having at least one processor (123) and at least one memory (126). The system also includes profile building logic (306) stored on the at least one memory (126) and executable by the at least one processor (123). The profile building logic (306) includes logic to identify a role model profile (141b) in a profile database (139), logic to copy the role model profile (141b) into a client profile (141a), and logic to save the client profile (141a) in the profile database (139). The role model profile (141b) includes a number of parameters (283, 286, 289, 293, 296) to be consulted to generate an on-line publication.
Patent GB-2378018-A (GB)
Title: Electronic filing system
Inventor: DOWDY JACKLYN M
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-03-20
Abstract: Documents are managed in a document management system using a document management method. An image of a document is generated. At least one keyword is identified in the document image. The at least one keyword is identified by locating keyword fields in the document image and detecting words in the keyword fields. The keyword fields are located by either searching for the keyword fields in a selected location of the document image or detecting a field indicator within the document image and locating the keyword fields relative to the field indicator. The at least one keyword is identified by recognizing characters in the document image. Words are detected from characters recognized in the document image. A document name is generated from the at least one keyword. The document image is stored with the document name.
Patent GB-2384377-A (GB)
Title: An adaptive RF polynomial predistorter IC for a feedforward power amplifier in a base station
Inventor: DOMOKOS JOHN
IPC: H03F1/32
Filed: 2002-04-22
Abstract: An RF IC compensates for envelope frequency and/or carrier frequency dependence of third-order intermodulation products. Frequency dependence compensation reduces peak error power and thereby increases the efficiency of the error amplifier in a feedforward power amplifier arrangement. The predistorter may be arranged to provide third-order and fifth-order compensation terms (figure 14) or may be arranged to provide two third-order compensation terms acting with an equaliser delay line 1502 to counteract memory effect in the power amplifier. Predistorters respectively counteracting envelope frequency effects and carrier frequency effects may be cascaded (figure 16).
Patent GB-2372786-A (GB)
Title: A rotary seal
Inventor: BAEHL JEFF
IPC: F16J15/32
Filed: 1999-11-10
Abstract: A rotary seal assembly (13) for sealing the gap between relatively moving first and second members (15, 19) is provided with a first ring seal element (30) having a cross-section with a perimeter which includes a first lip, a second lip (11, 12 in Fig.3) and a recess (40 in Fig.3) defined between the first and second lips, the recess facing the first member (15), and a second O-ring elastomer (33) disposed between the first ring seal element (30) and the first member (15). The perimeter of the O-ring (33) protrudes into the recess when in a pressurised state and spans the recess when in a non-pressurised state.
Patent GB-2390317-A (GB)
Title: Nestable socket set
Inventor: PLAYLE MARK
IPC: B25B13/10
Filed: 2002-07-05
Abstract: A compact set of socket tools 1 comprises a range of sockets of different sizes adapted to nest one within another, which are free to move longitudinally along the axis of the sockets relative to one another. The sockets are restrained from rotating relative to each other by longitudinal features formed on the internal wall of each socket, adapted to cooperate with corresponding longitudinal features formed on the external wall of a neighbouring socket. One or more springs 3 may be provided to force each socket into an extended position. The sockets may form part of a double ended tool, provided with a tommy bar 2 stowed internally within the device.
Patent GB-2374883-A (GB)
Title: Improved panel/room divider system
Inventor: SIMS JOHN
IPC: E04B1/58
Filed: 2001-01-09
Abstract: A jointing assembly for a panel screen or room divider system comprising a first frame member (10) with a longitudinally extending recess (16) having a narrow slot (17), wherein a tenon-piece (14) is received. The tenon-piece engages with a slot-like recess (19) formed in a second frame member (12). The screen or room-divider further comprises at least one panel member (40) having a flange on its edge, which is slidably engageable within a recess (24) of the second frame member (12). The screen or room divider comprises at least two vertical frame members (10, 80) each provided with recesses formed therein and at least two linking members (87) with flanges shaped to fit within the recesses. The end surfaces of the linking members are inclined tending to produce a wedging action when positioned end to end.
Patent GB-2390929-A (GB)
Title: Smart card security system
Inventor: ANNAN KEN
IPC: G06K7/10
Filed: 2002-07-16
Abstract: The system incorporates a Keypad (6-7-8-9) and Liquid Crystal Display (10-11-12), associated Biometrics Analysis, Encryption/ Decryption, Device Drivers, and all Data Processing software application programs. The application programs being E<2>PROM resident are protected from modification by external sources. For additional security the physical device is Tamper proof, and access to all the Smart Card Read / Write functions are Personal Identification Number (PIN) protected. The system may be used "off-line" without connection to other external devices, with the option of connection to other external devices via the Universal Serial Bus (USB) port facility. The system will support all ISO 7816 compliant Smart Cards.
Patent GB-2391611-A (GB)
Title: A heat exchanger
Inventor: WU LAMBERT
IPC: F24H1/12
Filed: 2002-08-01
Abstract: A heat exchanger comprises a heat conductive casing 10 having a flow passage 20 and an electric heating element 30 embedded in the casing 10 and in contact with the passage 20. Passage 20 is sealed by plates 40 and two further plates 50 are disposed on top of the plates 40 which seal the passage 20. Passage 20 has an inlet 21 and outlet 22 extending out of opposite sides of the casing 10 and is directed round and round inside and to the centre of the casing 10. Passage 20 may also extend backwards and forwards through each side of the casing (fig 3). The heating element 30 may be a straight tube, spiral shaped, U-shaped or M-shaped. Ribs (60, fig 8) may also be formed in the passage 20. A condenser tube may be used instead of the electric heating element 30.
Patent GB-2383033-A (GB)
Title: Process for disposing of biocide-containing cooling water
Inventor: O'REILLY KIRK T
IPC: C10G2/00
Filed: 2002-10-07
Abstract: A method of inhibiting growth of microorganisms in a cooling water system by adding an effective amount of deactivatable biocide to the cooling water and prior to discharging the water to the natural environment, adding a neutralising agent to the cooling water to deactivate the biocide. The biocides may be aldehydes, in particular glutaraldehyde, which may be neutralised by a nitrogen containing compound, such as amines, amino acids or amino alcohols. The biocide may be an alkyne, which is hydrogenated using hydrogen and a suitable catalyst to effect neutralisation. The cooling water system may be used in a Fischer-Tropsch process and the biocides added to the cooling water may be derived by a Fischer-Tropsch synthetic process.
Patent GB-2382106-A (GB)
Title: Exciter circuit with ferro-resonant transformer network for an ignition system of a turbine engine
Inventor: COSTELLO JOHN JOSEPH
IPC: F02P3/08
Filed: 2002-10-08
Abstract: An exciter circuit (10, Fig 1) for firing one or more igniter plugs in an aircraft ignition system includes an input node (12) capable of receiving an alternating-current (AC) voltage with a variable frequency and amplitude, a pair of storage or tank capacitors (86A, 86B) used as energy storage devices, a charging circuit (32) for charging the tank capacitors, a discharge circuit (78) for providing spark energy from the capacitors to two igniters connected to output channels (110A, 110B), and a spark gap (82) to initiate the discharge once the capacitors have been charged to a sufficient voltage. The charging circuit includes a step-up ferro-resonant transformer network (34) and a full-wave rectifier (36). The transformer network includes a saturating transformer (44), a choke coil (38) in series with the transformer primary (46), and one or more tuning capacitors (48, 50) connected to a center tap on the primary. The relative values of inductance of the choke coil and transformer primary and the capacitance of the tuning capacitors is set to provide a resonant frequency that is equal to the nominal frequency of the AC input power. The transformer primary is designed to saturate during normal operation. With this arrangement, the exciter exhibits good regulation of input current and spark rate over a wide range of input amplitudes and frequencies.
Patent GB-2396163-A (GB)
Title: Toilet cistern valve assembly
Inventor: BROOKS PETER
IPC: E03D1/14
Filed: 2002-12-12
Abstract: A valve assembly 1 for discharging a cistern comprises a valve member, first and second actuating means 3, 4 for opening and closing the valve member, and first and second float elements 5, 6 for delaying closure of the valve member. The first and second actuating means comprise means for selectively engaging either the first float element of the second float element with the valve member.
Patent GB-2381557-A (GB)
Title: Padlock
Inventor: RUAN JIAQLANG
IPC: E05B37/02
Filed: 2002-12-13
Abstract: A padlock comprising a shackle, a lock body, a lock cylinder assembly disposed at a middle portion in the lock body, and a combination lock assembly. The padlock can be operated by either a key or by a combination or code. The padlock may additionally have an interchangeable lock cylinder assembly. By providing both a key-operated mechanism and a combination- or code-operated mechanism, a user may operate the padlock even if the key has been lost or the combination or code has been forgotten.
Patent GB-2396504-A (GB)
Title: Identification of image pixels representing skin by subtraction of colour component values from one another
Inventor: RYAN MATTHEW DAVID
IPC: H04N9/64
Filed: 2002-12-20
Abstract: In a processing apparatus (2) for performing identification of pixels in an image which represent human skin colour, input image data is received defining values of the red, green and blue colour components of the pixels in the image. The input image data is processed to calculate a modified pixel colour value for each pixel in the input image by subtracting at least part of the blue colour component value and/or at least part of the green colour component value from the red colour component value. The modified colour component values are then processed to detect differences in the values between pixels representing the boundary between skin pixels and non-skin pixels. As a result, areas of skin pixels can be accurately and reliably detected without significant processing resources. A face may be tracked in a sequence of images of a human face by testing the generated modified colour value against a series of spline curves representative of the outline of a human face at different positions or orientation within the image and with different shapes and sizes. By identifying the curve that has the highest probability of representing the actual location of a face in an image of the sequence of images, a face may be tracked through the sequence of images.
Patent GB-2396965-A (GB)
Title: Switch device
Inventor: KENNEDY ALAN
IPC: H01H23/14
Filed: 2003-01-03
Abstract: The device is for aiding in locating and operating a pull cord switch and consists of a wall bracket 1 that extends from the wall fitted with a small hinge 3 and an extended arm 2. The light cord 5 and knot 5a passes through the hole 8 in the top of the extended arm 2, the cord is then guided by the slot 8a to a recess 8b on the underside of the arm 2, locating the knot in the recess secures the pull cord 5 to the arm. When the knot 5a is set correctly the pull cord 5 is taut with the arm 2 sitting out horizontally from the wall. Using one's finger, the extended arm 2 is pressed downwards which will then switch on the light, the extended arm is then returned to its horizontal position by the action of the ceiling or wall light switch 6 return spring. By pressing down on the extended bracket a second time will switch off the light.
Patent GB-2389817-A (GB)
Title: Ink cartridge containing a coil for ink flow control
Inventor: DRAKE CLIVE
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 2003-02-26
Abstract: An inkjet cartridge including a chamber (10), and means for controlling the flow of ink from the chamber in the form of a coil (a). The coil may be made of stainless steel. The coil (a) may be located in a trough formed in the bottom of the cartridge so that it is constantly immersed in ink. The ends of the coil may be sealed and the arrangement is such that the outside of the coil communicates with the ink chamber (10), while the centre of the coil communicates with a discharge outlet of the cartridge. The interaction of the viscosity of the ink in the chamber (10) and the surface drag within the gap between adjacent turns of the coil (a) acts to control the flow of the ink from the chamber.
Patent GB-2391078-A (GB)
Title: A method of controlling ignition timing in an engine with multiple cylinder groups
Inventor: SURNILLA GOPICHANDRA
IPC: F01N13/04
Filed: 2003-06-02
Abstract: A method of controlling an engine having at least first and second cylinder groups, said engine coupled to an emission control device, comprises operating in a first mode in which said first group of cylinders is operated at a first ignition timing and said second group is operated at a second ignition timing. Said second ignition timing is more retarded than said first ignition timing. A control signal is determined and at least one of the ignition timings are adjusted based on said control signal. The control signal may be based on a desired or actual engine speed, and particularly an idle engine speed, the emission control device temperature, a desired engine output, an electronic throttle. The gas mixture in the cylinders with the adjusted timing may be lean of stoichometric. Further the engine airflow may be adjusted, based on said control signal.
Patent GB-2391008-A (GB)
Title: Method of purifying Fischer-Tropsch derived water
Inventor: DANCUART KOHLER LUIS PABLO FID
IPC: C02F1/28
Filed: 2003-06-18
Abstract: A process for the production of highly purified water 32 from Fischer-Tropsch reaction water 12, which process includes at least the steps of a primary treatment stage comprising biological treatment 14 for removing at least a fraction of dissolved organic carbon from the Fischer-Tropsch reaction water 12 to produce a primary water-enriched stream 16, a secondary treatment stage comprising solid-liquid separation 24 for removing at least some solids from at least a portion of the primary water-enriched stream 16 to produce a secondary water-enriched stream 28 and a tertiary treatment stage comprising a dissolved salt and organic removal step 30 for removing at least some dissolved salts and organic constituents from at least a portion of the secondary water-enriched stream 28.
Patent GB-2406777-A (GB)
Title: Flying insect trap
Inventor: MILLWARD JOHN RICHARD
IPC: A01M1/10
Filed: 2003-10-08
Abstract: A trap 50 for flying insects comprising an outer component 52 and an inner component 54 that push-fit together, the outer component having a first opening and the inner component having a second (74, fig.2b) and third 76 opening, the first opening being larger than the second and the second being larger than the third. The components may have rods 60 and sockets 64 to allow them to push-fit together. The inner component may be self-supporting and the outer component may have a hanger 70. Preferably, the outer component may be formed from a number of panels. The trap may also have a base component 56 which can push-fit together with the first component, second component, or both.
Patent GB-2398290-A (GB)
Title: Portable measured fluid dispense unit
Inventor: KEANE AIDAN
IPC: B67D3/00
Filed: 2003-10-14
Abstract: A Portable Measured Fluid Dispense Unit includes a separate, detachable, measured fluid reservoir 1 which is attached to the tap section 2 via a one-way valve of besoke design 4/5 with a simple release mechanism. When attached the fluid can flow from the fluid reservoir 1 through the integral tube 6 to the tap 7 within the Tap section 2. The fluid reservoir 1 /tap section 2 assembly is attached to the weighted base unit 3 allowing the Portable Measured Fluid Dispense Unit to be used in a variety of locations. The fluid reservoir 1 can also be detached to facilitate cleaning, refilling and reuse of the reservoir. For dispensing predefined units of beer and similar beverages.
Patent GB-2393125-A (GB)
Title: Surgical knives
Inventor: WALDOCK TERENCE ARNOLD
IPC: A61F9/013
Filed: 2002-06-28
Abstract: A knife for ophthalmic surgery has a diamond blade (14) which protrudes at the forward end of a handle (11) through a slot in a footplate (16). The surface of the footplate which contracts the tissue (cornea or sclera, for example) to be incised has irregular castellations (28a, 28b, 28c, 28d, 28e, 28a', 28b', 28c', 28d', 28e') forming irregular grooves (32a, 32b, 34a, 34b, 32a', 32b', 34a', 34b') therebetween. Alternatively or in addition, the contact surface has protruding pins (140) which engage the tissue (sclera, usually) to be incised.
Patent GB-2413278-A (GB)
Title: Umbrella handle having groove for storing elastic strap
Inventor: WU TSUN-ZONG
IPC: A45B1/04
Filed: 2004-04-19
Abstract: An umbrella grip 1 includes at least a groove 11 circumferentially recessed in an outer surface of an extension wall 10 of the grip, and an elastic string 2 protruding outwardly from the groove to from a loop portion 20 for carrying or hanging purpose. The elastic string is made of elastic materials it has ends fixed to the grip via holes 12 and is capable of being resiliently wound on and engaged with the groove 11 to prevent it from tangling with other articles when stored in a bag or purse. A further groove 11a can also be located in juxtaposition with groove 11 and both grooves are connected via a sloping groove portion 112 defined in part by shoulder portion 113 holes 12 can be located adjacent each other or diametrically opposed to each other (12a, FIGS 16-17). A finger cavity 13 to facilitate unwinding of the string off the groove is also provided. The shape of the grip wall 10 can be of cylindrical, rectangular or polygonal shape.
Patent GB-2401267-A (GB)
Title: 360 Degree infrared transmitter module
Inventor: ANGELL DANIEL KEITH
IPC: H04B10/118
Filed: 2004-04-30
Abstract: This invention relates to a system that transmits infrared signals to multimedia devices throughout the interior of a passenger vehicle, such as an automobile. A data communication system for outputting a multimedia source to occupants of a vehicle comprises an emitter unit centrally located within an interior of the vehicle and in close proximity to a headliner of the vehicle wherein the emitter unit is responsive to a data signal to transmit an infrared signal. The emitter unit further includes a source of the infrared signal in a central core of the emitter unit and directs the infrared signal in a radial direction toward an outer perimeter of the emitter unit with a first field angle. A curved deflector located on the outer perimeter of the emitter unit deflects the infrared signal throughout the interior of the vehicle with a second field angle larger than the first field angle. Preferably the deflector is parabolic and annular.
Patent GB-2399572-A (GB)
Title: Hematopoietic cells from human embryonic stem cells
Inventor: BHATIA MICKIE
IPC: C12N5/06
Filed: 2002-12-06
Abstract: This invention provides a system for producing cells of the hematopoietic lineage from embryonic stem cells. Differentiation is conducted in the presence of hematogenic cytokines and other factors listed in the disclosure. The cell population that is obtained is remarkably enriched in CD45 +ve cells, a marker of early hematopoietic precursor with self-renewing capacity. Including a bone morphogenic protein during the differentiation process enhances the ability of the cell population to form secondary colonies. Because of the enormous replicative capacity of embryonic stem cells, this provides an important new commercial source of hematopoietic cells.
Patent GB-2401134-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for expanding tubular members
Inventor: BURGE PHILIP MICHAEL
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2003-01-16
Abstract: Apparatus and methods of expanding tubular members are disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a vibrating device (16) that is capable of imparting a longitudinal and/or lateral and/or oblique vibration to a tubular member (12) or string (18) as it is being run into a borehole or wellbore. In another embodiment, the vibrating device (16) imparts a longitudinal and/or lateral and/or oblique vibration to a tubular member (12) and/or expander device (14), as the tubular member (12) is being radially expanded by the expander device (14).
Patent GB-2401634-A (GB)
Title: Plastically deforming and radially expanding a tubular member
Inventor: COOK ROBERT LANCE
IPC: E21B17/08
Filed: 2001-09-27
Abstract: A wellbore casing is formed by plastically deforming and radially expanding a tubular member 155 within a wellbore 10 to form a lipped portion 185. A further portion of the tubular member 155 is then subjected to plastic deformation and radial expansion.