baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2354400-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for accounting in a network
Inventor: KILKKI KALEVI
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 1999-07-06
Abstract: A cell format, an accounting device and a method for providing accounting information to a network for determining payment information a network for determining payment information includes a header including a priority level field and an accounting field, wherein the accounting field indicates an entity that is to receive payment for the processing of the cell. The accounting bits are counted along with the priority levels to determine whether an ingress side or an egress side is to be compensated. The accounting device reads an accounting bit in a received cell, maintains a record of cells containing an accounting bit and increments the record if an accounting bit is detected in the received cell. The method includes the steps of detecting a value of an accounting bit in cells and collecting payment based upon the value of the accounting bit in the cells.
Patent GB-2365721-A (GB)
Title: Information processing system and method
Inventor: HARRISON JOHN
IPC: G07F7/10
Filed: 2000-12-21
Abstract: Information processing methods, systems and ancillary apparatus are disclosed which are generally concerned with the principle of making use of verified information concerning a user whose identity has been verified and stored on a secure server. The server effectively provides a point of presence which third parties may make use of to send or receive information to or from or concerning a specific user reliably, whilst enabling the user to retain control over the information, typically by means of a key such as a smartcard. This may facilitate a variety of transactions over a network, such as the Internet, which would otherwise require separate verification processes to provide the same level of reliability and thereby lead to a surprising improvement in efficiency of the network.
Patent GB-2371628-A (GB)
Title: Nematic liquid crystal display
Inventor: WALTON HARRY GARTH
IPC: G02F1/139
Filed: 2001-01-25
Abstract: Nematic liquid crystal display, in particular a pi-cell, comprising a plurality of pixels. Each pixel 10 can be changed from an initial non-operating state to an operating state by the application of a voltage to said pixel. Each pixel 10 has at least one nucleation site 12 from which said change from an initial state to an operating state originates and spreads outwardly, wherein the speed at which said change spreads outwardly is faster in at least one preferred direction than in at least some other direction. The position of each nucleation site 12 is such that the time taken to change substantially the whole of each of said pixels from said initial state to said operating state is substantially minimised.
Patent GB-2360468-A (GB)
Title: Skipping rope
Inventor: O'SHEA CLAYTON
IPC: A63B5/20
Filed: 2001-02-01
Abstract: A skipping rope wherein the handle is shaped like a "T" with the vertical stroke of the T 3 swivellably connected to the rope 1. The handle may be held with the crosspiece of the T 4 between fingers and palm and with the vertical portion 3 extending between two fingers. This gives a more comfortable and effective skipping position. The rope 1 may be attached to the vertical portion 3 via a swivelling ball 5 through which the end of the rope 1 passes. The handle may be a unitary plastics moulding. The ball may be held in place by a unitary cup arrangement, Figure 2, or alternatively by a threaded collar arrangement (15 Figure 3).
Patent GB-2375815-A (GB)
Title: Underfloor heating and cooling for a raised access floor
Inventor: INGRAM REX ANTHONY
IPC: F24D3/16
Filed: 2001-02-24
Abstract: Heating or cooling panels are supported by brackets fixed by screwing or clamping to the pillars of a raised floor such that the upper side of the heating or cooling panels are in contact with the underside of the floor panels. Each panel is formed from rigid polystyrene and has a groove in it's upper surface to locate a pipe carrying heating or cooling water. The surface of the groove and the top surface of the panel are covered with aluminium foil to improve the heat conduction between the pipe and the floor panel. The air in the void beneath the floor is also heated or cooled by the water pipes and this air may be admitted via vents to the room to provide additional heating or cooling. The panels may be narrower than the tiles of the access floor to permit continued access.
Patent GB-2373302-A (GB)
Title: Engine/motor braking being maintained by a throttle pedal interlock
Inventor: TURNER MURRAY
IPC: B60W30/18
Filed: 2001-03-16
Abstract: A vehicle, eg a forklift truck, has a transmission with forward, reverse and neutral selected by a gear-shift 59 acting on electrical switches 68, 69, 70 which form part of an electrical drive control circuit 57. A throttle pedal 86 operates an on/off switch 60, an interlock relay 41 and an interlock switch 42 so that when the pedal 86 is depressed and forward or reverse is selected the interlock relay 41 energises and the interlock switch 42 is made. Thus once the pedal 86 is depressed the interlock relay 41 is set and will hold itself giving power to drive solenoids 22, 21, which activate a hydraulic circuit, until neutral is selected. This means that even if the pedal 86 is released the solenoids 22, 21 will be energized, thereby maintaining the transmission in forward or reverse such that a motor 58 will provide a braking action to the forklift truck when, for example, on a steep hill.
Patent GB-2373475-A (GB)
Title: Safety Cover
Inventor: MATHEWS GLEN
IPC: B25D1/10
Filed: 2001-03-23
Abstract: A Safety Cover for use with a cast Sledgehammer, has a cylindrical body of rubber construction open both ends, 10,11, consertinaed in the area 12. The concertinaed section nearest the handle has three air release holes, 13 spaced evenly around its circumference. One end of the Safety Cover, 14 fits tightly over the hammerhead leaving the rest of the Safety Cover, including the concertinaed section, to move freely without restriction over the cast steel head. When in use, the hammer head will impact with the surface to be broken. The momentum of the impact causes the Safety Cover to drop down around the impact area and thus contains any flying fragments. See fig.5.
Patent GB-2366388-A (GB)
Title: Portable advisory system for balancing airflows in a paint booth
Inventor: FILEV DIMITAR P
IPC: G01P5/02
Filed: 2001-03-30
Abstract: A portable advisory system for balancing airflows in a paint booth includes a portable airflow sensor 1 to measure airflows in the paint booth, and a portable computer 64 connected to the airflow sensor for collecting data from the airflow sensor and guiding an operator through a process of adjusting multiple fan speeds and duct dampers to achieve desired airflows. The computer may include databases 66,68 of air velocities and command settings, along with airflow balancing algorithms 70.
Patent GB-2374282-A (GB)
Title: Double-circulation water filter system for swimming pool
Inventor: STONE HUANG
IPC: E04H4/14
Filed: 2001-04-12
Abstract: A warm/cold double-circulation water filter system and swimming pool arrangement includes a swimming pool separated into two pools (12,14), each pool having a water outlet and a plurality of water inlets, a double-circulation water filter system adapted to treat water circulated through the pools of the swimming pool, the double-circulation water filter system including a first filter unit (30), a second filter unit (40), and a heater (50), and a water pipe system adapted to deliver water from the water outlet of each of the pools of the swimming pool to the water inlets of each of the pools of the swimming pool through the double-circulation water filter system, are water pipe system having valve means electively controlled to let water pass form the first filter unit and second filter unit of the double-circulation water filter system to the water inlet of the pools of he swimming pool via the heater.
Patent GB-2368369-A (GB)
Title: Five-way buckle for child harness with a ring for securing a shoulder strap
Inventor: ANSCHER JOSEPH
IPC: A44B11/26
Filed: 2001-04-25
Abstract: A buckle 10 comprises a centre base section 11 having at least one female buckle receptacle, and male buckle section(s) 12,13. Male buckle section(s) 12,13 is adapted for releasable locking engagement with the female buckle receptacle(s) on the centre base section 11. Ring portion 21 and second ring portion(s) 22 form a D-ring(s) when the male buckle section(s) 12,13 is locked to the centre base section 11. The D-ring(s) is used to secure a hook 30 to the buckle assembly. The hook 30 is secured to a shoulder strap and is immediately released when release button 20 is pressed. The buckle preferably forms a five-way harness system for a child stroller or pushchair.
Patent GB-2364896-A (GB)
Title: Belt-mounted portable vacuum apparatus
Inventor: PATERSON CHRIS M
IPC: A47L5/36
Filed: 2001-07-19
Abstract: A belt-mounted vacuum apparatus 100 which includes a belt member 102 adapted to engage about an operator's waist, a dirt receptacle 110 attached to the belt member, and a vacuum unit 120 attached to the belt member and spaced apart from the dirt receptacle. The vacuum unit is operatively coupled with the dirt receptacle such that an airflow created by the vacuum unit propels particulates through the intake port 117 and into the dirt receptacle. In alternate embodiments, the vacuum unit may be spaced apart from the dirt receptacle by a small distance, or may be positioned on opposite sides of the operator. In another embodiment, an apparatus includes a belt member having a stiffened portion. The stiffened portion may, for example, comprise an outer shell. Alternately, the belt member may also include a flexible, padded layer that engages with the operator's waist. In yet another embodiment, an apparatus includes a belt member, a dirt receptacle attached to the belt member and located at an accessible location on the belt member, and a vacuum unit. The dirt receptacle may be located proximate a front side of the operator's waist, or along a left or right side of the operator's waist, or at any other accessible location on the belt member.
Patent GB-2372807-A (GB)
Title: Flame Effect Inserts for Solid Fuel Stoves
Inventor: O'NEILL NOEL
IPC: F24C7/00
Filed: 2001-08-30
Abstract: A removable, low voltage or battery powered device for insertion into a solid fuel stove provides the illusion of burning fuel when, mainly during the summer months, heat from the stove is not required and the stove is not lit. The device consists of a translucent fuel bed 12, lamps 14 and a means 16 for interrupting the flow of light from the lamps. The image of the fuel bed is projected onto a screen 24 which may be partially reflective 24a.
Patent GB-2372724-A (GB)
Title: Mechanism for adjusting tension of an inked ribbon of a printer
Inventor: TAKAHASHI AKIRA
IPC: B41J35/28
Filed: 2001-10-23
Abstract: A ribbon winding side ribbon holder [13a] and a ribbon supply side ribbon holder [13] are provided for supplying an inked ribbon [12] to a thermal printer [1]. A ribbon tension detecting plate [17] is rotatably supported on a frame [10] so as to be rotated in dependency on tension of the inked ribbon [12]. A ribbon tension adjusting means [15] is provided to be responsive to angular position of the ribbon tension detecting plate [17] for applying a load on the ribbon holder [13] so that the tension of the inked ribbon [12] is adjusted.
Patent GB-2372510-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for generating indium ion beam
Inventor: YAMASHITA TAKATOSHI
IPC: C22B58/00
Filed: 2001-11-09
Abstract: The present invention provides an ion source 2 comprising a heating furnace 4 for annealing a solid material 6 to generate a steam 8 and a plasma generator 16 for ionizing the steam 8 to generate a plasma 24. The ion source 2 is for generating an ion beam. An indium trifluoride is used as said solid material 6 which has been once heated at temperature in the range of from 600{C to lower than 1170{C, thereby enabling generation of the indium ion beam in a stable amount. For the solid material 6 In(OF)<SB>x</SB>F<SB>3-x</SB> where x is 1, 2 or 3 may be used. A material such as indium trifluoride may be pre-annealed to produce the In(OF)<SB>x</SB>F<SB>3-x</SB>.
Patent GB-2367150-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for independent monitoring of multiple control systems
Inventor: CZUHAI BRIAN SCOTT
IPC: G06F11/273
Filed: 2001-04-11
Abstract: A method and system are provided for invoking and monitoring of tests executed by multiple, diverse control systems/algorithms on a main controller (12) which allows a single monitor system (20) to be used to monitor the test results without requiring the monitor system to be programmed or individually tailored to process each unique output from the different possible tests. The present invention achieves independence between the monitor system and each of the specific test applications on the main controller by normalizing the unique results of each of the tests to a common value, thereby allowing the monitor system to generate expected results that can be used with any of the possible tests.
Patent GB-2379662-A (GB)
Title: Human POSH-like protein 1
Inventor: SHANNON MARK E
IPC: A61P33/06
Filed: 2002-01-28
Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids that encode human POSHL1, and fragments thereof, vectors for propagating and expressing human POSHL1 nucleic acids, host cells comprising the nucleic acids and vectors of the present invention, proteins, protein fragments, and protein fusions of the novel human POSHL1 isoforms, and antibodies thereto. The invention further provides transgenic cells and non-human organisms comprising human POSHL1 nucleic acids, and transgenic cells and non-human organisms with targeted disruption of the endogenous orthologue of the human POSHL1 gene. The invention further provides pharmaceutical formulations of the nucleic acids, proteins, and antibodies of the present invention, and diagnostic, investigational, and therapeutic methods based on the human POSHL1 nucleic acids, proteins, and antibodies of the present invention.
Patent GB-2384975-A (GB)
Title: A case in the shape of a crash helmet
Inventor: HUSSAIN PERVEZ
IPC: B62J11/00
Filed: 2002-02-08
Abstract: A case in the shape of a crash helmet comprises a rounded top section B and a flat base portion I which are joined by a circumferential zipper fastener/s E. The case may have a fin C which is profiled so as to allow the case to be stood on its side and a handle G where the fastener/s meet. The base portion may have clips H allowing it to be secured to the back of a motorcycle or to the seat of a vehicle. The top section may have a mesh D secured thereto allowing the storage of helmet visors and documents therein. The helmet case may be fabricated from trilaminate foam fabric, kevlar<SP>RTM</SP> or light alloy.
Patent GB-2368433-A (GB)
Title: An information management system
Inventor: JOHNSON PHOEBE HARRIET
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2000-08-28
Abstract: An information management system able to assist with the management and monitoring of a multiplicity of documents containing rights and/or obligations including due dates, arising out of a plurality of primary documents. The system includes a database adapted to store in an electronic and searchable format the plurality of primary documents, in addition to an electronic diary system linked to the database which records at least selected due dates arising out of the primary documents. There is also provided an access means for use in interrogating the database and diary system; and a display means for selectively displaying both details of the documents and the due dates.
Patent GB-2378287-A (GB)
Title: Data delivery
Inventor: GIMSON ROGER BRIAN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-03-22
Abstract: A method of sending data comprising one or more character strings held on a primary processing apparatus 2, to one or more data-receiving devices 26, 28, 30 on receipt by said primary processing apparatus 2 of a request for data, said method comprising causing a processing circuitry to process the data and perform one or more of the following: accessing a database of replacement data or replacement data rules and replace one or more character strings with replacement data selected from the database or determined by the replacement data rules; ii. altering font characteristics in order to tailor the displayed character strings to be correctly displayed; and iii. deleting portions of the document. The method can be used to help ensure that data can be correctly displayed on a variety of data receiving devices 26,28,30 each of which can have different display characteristics.
Patent GB-2374866-A (GB)
Title: Sample tube cap
Inventor: WOOLFENDEN ELIZABETH ANGELA
IPC: G01L19/06
Filed: 1998-05-19
Abstract: A cap (10, Fig. 1) for fitting to an end of a sample tube (20, Fig. 1) comprises a rigid body formed at one end to mount in sealed manner to the end of the sample tube. The body of the cap (10, Fig. 1) has an helical elongate passage 38 extending through it to communicate the end of the sample tube (20, Fig. 1) to the opposite end of the cap body. Respective caps fitted to opposite ends of a sample tube thus effectively seal the tube, requiring a flow of gas to be driven through the tube, via the caps, to obtain a sample therefrom.
Patent GB-2387909-A (GB)
Title: Measuring apparatus for cigarette packets
Inventor: BARRETT DAN
IPC: G01B3/04
Filed: 2002-05-17
Abstract: A measuring apparatus 1 for recording the number of objects in a stack of objects comprises an elongate body 2 adapted to be disposed alongside the stack of objects, and a measuring scale 3 on the body provided with increments 4 corresponding to the size of the objects, in which one end of the body 5 is adapted to be seated at one end of the stack of objects, and corresponds to one end of the scale 3. The measuring apparatus 1 is adapted to record the number of cigarette packets in a row of such packets on a shelf The scale 3 is dimensioned to correspond to the number of packets in the row.
Patent GB-2376743-A (GB)
Title: Temperature indicating laundry aid
Inventor: DONARTE MARY-ANN ROSE
IPC: G01K11/12
Filed: 2002-06-24
Abstract: The aid comprises a temperature display panel which indicates the temperature of washing water, a dye bath or a domestic iron before the process of washing, dyeing or ironing is carried out. The display panel displays its information only when the processing temperature about to be used is within a suitable predefined range. Above or below that temperature range the information is either not displayed or is obscured by an identical background. A series of panels signifying different ranges may be provided. The aid can be a cloth for dropping into liquid for washing or dyeing, a garment label or a panel 16 on a rubber glove.
Patent GB-2391822-A (GB)
Title: Toy train with wooden body
Inventor: LI TUNG HOI
IPC: A63H19/14
Filed: 2002-08-16
Abstract: A toy train 10 comprising a wooden body 11 and a metal, e.g. mild steel, or plastics chassis 12. The chassis 12 has at least two pairs of wheels and is movable between a first and second position relative to the body. Moving the chassis from the first position to the second serves to switch on a sound source 17' disposed within the chassis, by way of an actuator 123. The toy train can also be associated with a track, the track having magnetic portions which also serve to activate the sound source 17' when the actuator 123 passes through the magnetic field created by them. The sound source 17' may be replaced by, or used in combination with, a light source. The actuator 123 may be located within the chassis 12 or body 11 of the train. Optionally, biassing means, e.g. a spring, serve to return the chassis to its first position after it has been moved into the second position, so that sound is only produced when the train is in its second position. It is envisaged that the wooden body 11 of the train will create a pleasing tactile sensation to the user.
Patent GB-2392128-A (GB)
Title: Device for opening locked doors
Inventor: BETTELEY CARL
IPC: A62B3/00
Filed: 2002-08-22
Abstract: A device for opening locked or jammed doors comprises means for applying pressure to a door frame in order to provide a stable platform from which a force can be applied to the door. Preferably the means for applying pressure to the door frame comprises end plates 10, 11 forces apart by hydraulic pressure. An adjustable carrier plate 12 may be attached to the device, which includes a cam 15 for applying gradual pressure to the face of the door by way of a ratchet wrench (17, fig 1).
Patent GB-2389784-A (GB)
Title: Wheeled walking stick for the visually impaired
Inventor: RODRIGUEZ JOSE LUIS CORRALES
IPC: A61H3/06
Filed: 2002-09-13
Abstract: A walking stick, for use by visually impaired persons, comprises a shaft having a tip furnished with a rotatable member. The rotatable member may be a ball 2 accommodated in a claw socket 3 or it may comprise a wheel. The shaft is made up of an inner shaft 1 and an outer shaft (10, fig 4) which are slidable relative to one another. The lower end 8 of the outer shaft terminates in a bell shaped skirt 9 which can be brought into frictional engagement with the ball to prevent it from turning. A threaded portion (4, fig 13) enables the inner and outer shafts to move axially relative to one another when one is rotated relative to the other. A threaded screw (29, fig 14) can be located in a hole within an intermediate portion 15 of the outer shaft to engage the inner shaft and prevent relative movement. A handle 23 is located at a proximal end of the shaft and has ribs 26 embedded within it to indicate the position of the rolling ball 2.
Patent GB-2391351-A (GB)
Title: Generation of trace signals within a data processing apparatus
Inventor: SWAINE ANDREW BROOKFIELD
IPC: G06F11/28
Filed: 2003-01-14
Abstract: The present invention provides a data processing apparatus and method for generating trace signals. The data processing apparatus comprises a component whose behaviour is to be traced, and a trace generation unit for receiving input signals from the component indicative of the behaviour, and for generating from the input signals high priority (instruction traces) and low priority (data) trace signals for outputting to a trace receiving device. The trace generation unit is responsive to assertion of a suppression signal from the trace receiving device to suppress generation of the low priority trace signals, with the aim of avoiding overflow of the trace receiving device. Furthermore, in the event that multiple trace modules are provided within a data processing apparatus, embodiments of the present invention provide funnel logic to enable the trace signals generated by those various trace modules to be combined into a single trace stream having a bandwidth which is less than the collective maximum bandwidth of the individual trace streams generated by the multiple trace modules.
Patent GB-2399482-A (GB)
Title: Folding angling stand
Inventor: LOCKE MARTIN DAVID
IPC: A01K97/10
Filed: 2003-03-21
Abstract: The stand (20) for supporting at least two fishing rods comprises a frame (24), at least two spaced-apart support members (26) which are pivotally attached to the frame (24) so that the support members (26) are foldable between use and non-use positions, and a top cross member (40) which is attachable between the top parts (42) of the support members (26). The top cross member (40) is removable from the support members (26) in order to facilitate the folding of the support members (26) to their non-use positions. The frame (24) may comprise a pair of bars 30, 32 which cross each other at a central pivotal connection 34.