baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2381884-A (GB)
Title: A search engine of flexibly-defined paths applicable to the search of transportation-related routes
Inventor: CAPPELLINI PABLO D
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2001-07-16
Abstract: A search engine of flexibly-defined paths applicable to the search of transportation-related routes. A location system within a spatial subsystem (059) is used to define nodes or waypoint locations (031), and flexible nodes by defining loci (030) in the proximity of the nodes (031), which represent operational spaces. Flexible paths (Fig. 4B) are defined by elements comprising these nodes or waypoints (031) and loci or associated spaces (030), as well as with other constraints. These are structured and organized into spatially-related database and indexes (5106, 5102, 5102) with the aid of a spatial subsystem (059), typically a G.I.S. The system can search for paths or combinations of paths (300 to 310) representing service providers, capable of fulfilling requirements specified by a service user. Reservations are enabled through a central reservation system managing three-dimensional space and constraints comprising a dimensional subsystem (061). The flexible path concept is extendible to networks with flexible nodes where similar analysis for connections or routing can be made.
Patent GB-2382554-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle stand
Inventor: WATSON DAVID
IPC: B62H3/08
Filed: 2001-09-04
Abstract: A portable stand (5, fig 1) for supporting one or more bicycles in an upright position comprises a one piece moulded rubber or plastic body with a carrying handle 6 and specifically moulded receptors for receiving a wheel of a bicycle. The receptors are tapered, narrowing towards the base, and may have an opening 7 at the base which allows flexion of the sidewalls 2, 3 to accommodate a variety of wheel diameters and tyre profiles and also provides drainage. The receptors may be arranged to enable several bicycles to be parked in space-saving fashion. The weight and shape of the stand is such that it is able to support bicycles in an upright position without further assembly or ground-fixing but is not so heavy that it cannot be carried by one person. In a further embodiment, the stand may be folded to aid transportation.
Patent GB-2384034-A (GB)
Title: Clutch friction element with stops to limit cushioning
Inventor: COOKE RICHARD DAVID MAITLAND
IPC: F16D13/64
Filed: 2001-11-17
Abstract: A clutch annular friction element assembly having a friction material member (26) resiliently mounted (27) on a support plate (24) to allow movement of the friction member in a direction generally parallel to the axis of rotation of the assembly provide an axially cushioned engagement of the associated clutch when the assembly is clamped between a pressure plate (12) and a reaction member (11). Stop means (28) are provided to limit the axial cushioning movement of the friction material member (26) when the assembly is clamped between the pressure plate and the reaction member.
Patent GB-2371094-A (GB)
Title: System for harnessing wind energy with self-protection
Inventor: NAVARRO JOSEP RAMISA
IPC: F03D7/06
Filed: 2001-12-05
Abstract: System for harnessing wind energy with self-protection that includes a vertical shaft (1) assembled with bearings on the rotating core (3) equipped with a gear (4) converting movement into energy, carrying radial pieces (5) in which there is an upper base (6) that supports the ascending vertical shaft (7) terminating in a discoid piece (8), with the radial pieces (5) carrying internal shafts with bevel gears (11), connected to the bevel gears (12) assembled on the vertical shafts (13) mounted on the blocks (14) at the ends of the arms (5), with the shafts (13) carrying ball joints (15), from which the extensions of the ascending shaft (16) leave provided with a crossbar (17) with pulleys (18) provided with ties (19) with elastic springs that fasten the double blades (20), with the ties (21) to the ascending shaft (16), making it possible for the blades (20) to become wound around it, which occurs when the assembly rotates in the opposite direction.
Patent GB-2375115-A (GB)
Title: Adhesive sheet with reduced gas emission at high temperatures
Inventor: ISHIBA KIYOSHI
IPC: C09J7/10
Filed: 2002-04-11
Abstract: An adhesive sheet for an electronic member generates reduced gas at high temperatures and is suited for use as a low polluting adhesive sheet for an electronic member. The adhesive sheet has an adhesive layer comprising an acrylic copolymer obtained by copolymerizing a monomer mixture which comprises alkyl (meth) acrylate having 4 or less carbon atoms in an alkyl group and vinyl acetate in a proportion of 50 : 50 to 99.5 : 0.5 in terms of weight ratio and in which a total content thereof is 75% by weight or more, wherein an amount of gas generated on heating at a temperature of 120{C for 10 minutes is 1.0 g/cm<SP>2</SP> or less in terms of a n-decane calibration. The adhesive may be cross-linked and may have a weight average molecular weight of 150000 or more.
Patent GB-2376165-A (GB)
Title: Hand guided rotavator
Inventor: POSSAMAI MARIO
IPC: A01B1/06
Filed: 2002-05-02
Abstract: A rotavator comprises a handle 2 and a motor connected to impart rotation to an annular member 18 whose axis is generally vertical and from which depends a cutter having a U-shaped blade (32, figure 2). The cutter 32 is mounted for rotation about a generally vertical axis and the annular member 18 includes a peripheral gear 16 which cooperates with at least one further gear (26, figure 3) provided about the periphery of a second annular member (28, figure 3) from which also depends a cutter having a U-shaped blade. The arrangement is such that the rotational path of the first blade (32) intersects that of the second blade.
Patent GB-2389419-A (GB)
Title: Blood glucose meter
Inventor: CUMMINGS ELIZABETH ANNE
IPC: G16H10/20
Filed: 2002-06-05
Abstract: The present invention is a testing device for testing analyte levels in bodily fluids. The testing device comprises memory (202) for storing data, said data being analyte data related to analyte measurements carried out by the meter and lifestyle data; initiation means (102) for initiating immediate entry of data related to a specific category of lifestyle data; navigation means (104) for entry and navigation of said data; and transfer means (258) for transferring said data to said memory. Preferably, the testing device is a glucose meter and one of the analytes being tested is glucose. Also the lifestyle data being input into the device is preferably relating to diet, exercise, medication or health.
Patent GB-2390716-A (GB)
Title: Printer driver for printing complex documents
Inventor: BERRY CLIVE RICHARD
IPC: G06K15/00
Filed: 2002-07-11
Abstract: A digital copier which automatically prints and assembles complex documents mixing different media (e.g. ordinary and tabbed paper) and printing styles (e.g. simplex and duplex printing) by providing a printer driver which enables the printing path and paper being used to be varied in the course of printing a document. The printer driver (44, Fig. 2) comprises a print module (46, Fig. 2) and a set up module (48, Fig. 2). The set up module enables a user to enter format data (50, Fig. 2) associating pages in a document with formatting instructions such as the insertion of additional sheets of paper of the initiation of duplex or simplex printing, as shown. Tab format data can also be specified (Fig. 5).When a document file (42, Fig. 2) is processed by the print module, the print module identifies the boundaries of pages of the document to be printed and adds to a stream of data being passed to a printer additional instructions at the boundaries in accordance with the stored document format data.
Patent GB-2375053-A (GB)
Title: A cartridge for sampling blood
Inventor: SIMONS TAD DECATUR
IPC: A61B5/15
Filed: 1998-11-30
Abstract: A cartridge for sampling blood from the skin of a patient comprising a cartridge case, associated with the case an absorbent surface for wiping residual blood off the skin and a compartment 124 for receiving blood. The cartridge may also comprise an opening 128 in fluid communication with the compartment for blood intake from the exterior and a protective cover to shield the opening from contamination. A pad containing chemicals for non-combustional exothermic reaction may also be present to warm the patients finger to promote blood flow. The compartment may be an interior capillary passageway 126 for storing blood, or may contain analytical reagents for testing, or may be a surface located recessed area within a rim comprising absorbent material or a layer beneath it which serves as a test area. Embodiments describe a lancet retractable within the cartridge housing.
Patent GB-2392501-A (GB)
Title: Meter condition monitoring device
Inventor: WALLIS LAWRENCE MARTYN
IPC: G01F3/10
Filed: 2002-08-30
Abstract: A condition monitoring device 1 for a rotary positive displacement meter 5. The device comprises a microprocessor circuit having at least two inputs, a differential pressure transducer which can be connected across the gas meter and a connection to a pulse output on the gas meter. A gas meter fitted with the device and a method of monitoring gas meter operation are also claimed. The condition monitoring device measures the pressure differential across the gas meter, and also detects a pulsating output therefrom. The processor then uses the measured values to make comparisons to predetermined ideal values so as to ascertain the condition of the meter.
Patent GB-2393671-A (GB)
Title: Electric pepper/condiment mill
Inventor: CHENG SHUN-I
IPC: A47J42/06
Filed: 2002-10-05
Abstract: An electrically operated pepper mill comprises a base member 31 with extreme open ends and an intermediate chamber 32 in which grind blade (331, Fig3), connected to shaft 33, is supported, a main section 2 which houses motor 21 and output shaft 25 and which is connected to base member 31 via shaft 33 and a motor-activation button 22, and a casing member 1, which is mounted to the main section 2, and which has a hole 11 through which the button member 22 extends. Motor 21 is powered by a battery 211. The main section 2 comprises a plurality of longitudinally extending external ridges 231 which engage with associated grooves 12 in the inside of the casing 1, so that rotation of the main casing 1 causes the main section 2 to rotate relative to the base section 31 during alternative manual operation. Furthermore, output shaft 25 has a rectangular recess on its distal end so as to accommodate the end of shaft 33. Also associated with the arrangement is a biasing ring 26, a toothed disk 27 having apertures 271, insertion pins 241, a second set of grooves 13 on the inside of the casing and engagement protrusions 5 and toothed portions 34 on the upper region of base member 31.
Patent GB-2376815-A (GB)
Title: Surface mountable transceiver
Inventor: GILLILAND PATRICK B
IPC: H01R12/50
Filed: 2002-02-28
Abstract: The transceiver includes a housing, a transmitting optical sub-assembly mounted in the housing, a receiving optical sub-assembly mounted in the housing, a first electrical connector associated with the transmitting optical sub-assembly, a second electrical connector associated with the receiving optical sub-assembly, and an electro-magnetic shield mounted on the housing. The housing includes a first fiber optic connector receptacle, a second fiber optic connector receptacle, and a first side, and the housing is made of an electrically conductive material.
Patent GB-2385264-A (GB)
Title: Ribbed/fluted dust bag chamber in a vacuum cleaner
Inventor: PARK JUNG-SEON
IPC: A47L9/22
Filed: 2002-11-08
Abstract: In an upright-type vacuum cleaner having a cleaner body (1) divided by a partition (70) into a dust-collecting chamber (50) having a dust bag (80) and a motor driving chamber (30) having a motor, there is provided an air flow structure allowing air to pass from regions of the dust-collecting chamber (50) around the bag to a grille allowing communication with the motor driving chamber (30). An air suction port (52) protrudes into an upper part of the dust-collecting chamber for admitting air into the dust bag, the dust bag being disposed around the air suction port. The dust-collecting chamber (50) is closed by a dust cover (60) which has a plurality of ribs (61) on its inner surface disposed in a lengthwise direction, and the rear wall of the dust-collecting chamber (50) has a concaved portion (51) also running in a lengthwise direction, the ribs (61) and the concaved portion (51) of the rear wall forming passages between the dust bag (80) and the walls of the dust-collecting chamber (50) thereby reducing the load on the motor when the bag expands.
Patent GB-2386450-A (GB)
Title: Automatically installing and configuring device drivers
Inventor: POPPENGA BURTON H
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2002-11-21
Abstract: A system (10) for facilitating selection, installation, and configuration of device drivers in a managed environment. The system (10) includes a first mechanism (18, 28, 32) for automatically accessing information about a device (24, 26) for which a driver is to be installed on a computer (20) connected and providing a signal in response thereto. The information includes device type and operational capabilities. A second mechanism (18, 30, 32, 34) selects a driver for the device (24, 26) and installs and automatically configures the driver on the computer (20) based on the signal. The first mechanism (18, 28, 32) includes a database (28) that maintains the information, which is organized according to an asset identification number. The information includes first and second portions. The first portion of information is obtained and entered in the database (28) upon installation of the device (24, 26). The second portion of the information includes operating system and language information pertaining to the computer (20). The second mechanism (18, 30, 32, 34) includes a website portal (18, 32) accessible by the computer (20) for enabling downloading of the driver. The second portion of the information is obtained from headers that are automatically supplied to website portal user-interface software (32) by a browser running on the computer (20) and accessing the website portal. The user-interface software (32) runs on the website portal (18, 32) and enables the user to enter the asset identification number into the website portal. The asset number enables the website portal (18, 32) to automatically select and/or build an appropriate driver package.
Patent GB-2397972-A (GB)
Title: Power saving in a foldable portable communication device
Inventor: GAUKRDOGER DAVID
IPC: H04M1/73
Filed: 2003-01-29
Abstract: A foldable portable communication device comprising a portable power supply, power level detection means, configuration detection means and control means. The control means is coupled to the power level detection means 32 and to the configuration detection means 30 and is configured to implement at least one power saving measure 36 if the power level falls below a threshold and the portable communication device is in the open configuration. The implementation of the power saving measure may additionally require detection of the absence of any command input to the device for a predetermined interval 42 and/or detection that the device is off-line. The power saving method can be the shutting off of the backlight of the LCD screen or shutting off the screen completely. The battery threshold level may be set to conserve enough power to make, for example, a ten minute phone call in the case of an emergency.
Patent GB-2389903-A (GB)
Title: Providing a gaseous product for analysis
Inventor: HUBER CHRISTOF
IPC: G01N1/34
Filed: 2003-04-16
Abstract: A test sample, preferably a liquid, is continuously admixed with a reagent to form at least one gaseous reaction product and residual or byproducts. The gaseous reaction product is then separated from the residual product(s) and analysed for constituents contained in the test sample. Typically the residual product is a liquid and is separated using a membrane. Apparatus for carrying out the procedure is further claimed. Utility is in isotopic analysis of hydrogen or oxygen present in water or exemplified is the determination of the carbonate content of water which is admixed with acid reagent, then degassed to separate the carbon dioxide formed which is then analysed in a carbon dioxide analyser to indicate the carbonate content of the water or alternatively is analysed by mass spectrometry to determine the oxygen or carbon isotopic ratios in the water. Also claimed is a process and apparatus where the constituents determined are present as gases in a liquid test sample which is passed through a degassing unit to remove the gases for analysis.
Patent GB-2388344-A (GB)
Title: Stroller with accessory bridge
Inventor: HARTENSTINE CURTIS MICHAEL
IPC: B62B9/24
Filed: 2003-04-17
Abstract: An accessory bridge (500), having a storage compartment (530) is adapted to be secured to the upper portion of the handle (180) of a stroller, above a "parent console (30)", . The accessory bridge (500) is secured at its bottom to the top of the console (30), and at its top to the handgrip portion (182) of the handle (180). The storage compartment (530) is housed within a tilt-out bin that is accessible from the rear, and can be accessed when the stroller is open, as well as when it is folded. A front opening allows the dispensing of articles (e.g., tissues, keys , baby wipes, radio etc.) carried by the accessory bridge (530).
Patent GB-2386436-A (GB)
Title: Platform with controlled thermal expansion coefficient
Inventor: CLEGG WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: G02B23/16
Filed: 2001-11-07
Abstract: A platform comprising a support providing a controlled thermal expansion coefficient in a given direction. The support is formed of a material having a first thermal expansion coefficient and is connected to a body having a second thermal expansion coefficient. The first thermal expansion coefficient is different from the second thermal expansion coefficient, such that a change in temperature causes a relative change in the dimensions of the support and the body in a direction perpendicular to the said given direction, thereby resulting in the variation of a force applied to the support by the body in the direction perpendicular to the said given direction to control the resultant expansion coefficient in the said direction. The use of the platform for mounting optical elements such as fibre Bragg gratings, Fabry-Perot cavities or telescopes is disclosed.
Patent GB-2391539-A (GB)
Title: Stairlift levelling and speed control
Inventor: WILLIAMS DOMINIC DELACOURT
IPC: B66B9/08
Filed: 2003-07-28
Abstract: The invention provides means for levelling a stairlift chair 13 electronically, whilst ensuring that the optimum speed of the carriage 12 along rail 16 is maintained. This is effected by relating the speed of chair levelling motor 18 to the speed of the main drive motor 15.
Patent GB-2405816-A (GB)
Title: Fluid mixing system
Inventor: ELLAM DONOVAN GRAHAM
IPC: B01F11/00
Filed: 2003-08-19
Abstract: A fluid mixing system 2 is provided for a tank 8 containing a first fluid material 10. The system comprises an inlet 4 and an outlet 14 for a second fluid material 28. The inlet and outlet define a flexible interface section 16 therebetween for the second fluid material. The flexible interface section 16 contacts the first fluid material and is adapted to flex when the second fluid flows therethrough, thereby mixing the first fluid material in the tank 8. Preferably, the flexible interface comprises a flexible tube, membrane or diaphragm.
Patent GB-2394729-A (GB)
Title: Joint between fire - resistant panels
Inventor: BUTCHER STEPHEN WILLIAM
IPC: E06B5/16
Filed: 2003-09-12
Abstract: A partition 10 or more specifically a fire screen comprises at least a first panel 12 and a second panel 14. The fire screen is arranged to contain a fire on one side of the partition whilst delaying and inhibiting the heat transfer therethrough. The panels 12, 14 comprise fire resistant glass which are joined by joining apparatus 20. The joining apparatus comprises first insulating means 22 and second insulating means 24 located on opposing sides of the partition. The joining apparatus further comprises securement means to secure and urge the first and second insulating means towards each other to provide a fire resistant join. A narrow cover strip is provided to conceal the join between the panels.
Patent GB-2413742-A (GB)
Title: Address resolution in a Domain Name System
Inventor: KANE PAUL M
IPC: H04L29/12
Filed: 2003-11-05
Abstract: A method for resolving Internet address requests sent to a Domain Name System server computer whereby the requested domain name is compared with names contained within a database, and if that name is not present a referral response is automatically generated and returned to the client; this referral response contains the names or addresses of a second Domain Name System server which most clients shall subsequently contact to continue the address resolution process. When the second Domain Name System server receives a resolution request, it compares the first component of the domain name with a configured value (for example, www), and the requested record type with a second configured value (for example, Address type records) . If there is a match in both cases, the Domain Name System server shall return a response to the client based on configured values. If there is not a complete match in both cases, the Domain Name System server shall return an appropriate negative response which does not preclude other domain names or sub-domains existing ("no address available"). The system of the specific embodiment receives a referred request from a user, performs a sequence of tests on the request, and sends a synthesized address response to the user. The "synthesized response" is intended to overcome disadvantages encountered in existing systems.
Patent GB-2398466-A (GB)
Title: Transceiver with a test mode of operation which can be initiated by a host device
Inventor: WOOLF KEVIN REID
IPC: H04B17/00
Filed: 2003-11-10
Abstract: A system 100 comprising a host device 110 and a transceiver 120 coupled to the host device is provided. The transceiver 120 is configured to receive a request from a host and cause a test mode of operation to be entered in response to receiving the request. The transceiver may send further requests to the transceiver during the test mode such as a request to perform a calibration step. In response the transceiver may confirm to the host, by sending an "indicator", that it has carried out a request. The host may use the "indicators" to determine whether all calibration steps have been performed, and if they have all been performed it will instruct the receiver to return from test mode to customer mode. The transceiver is preferably suitable for use in fibre optic communication but the host and transceiver are coupled electrically. The transceiver may include memory for storing the requests.
Patent GB-2398044-A (GB)
Title: Integrated wheel end for a wheel suspension of a motor vehicle
Inventor: WANG HUI
IPC: B60B27/00
Filed: 2004-02-04
Abstract: The wheel end assembly comprises a rotor portion 48 and a hub portion 40 integral with the rotor portion. The rotor portion 48 has a braking surface and an inside surface defining a center bore formed therethrough, the hub portion 40 having radial extensions 50 insert casted to the rotor portion and having inboard and outboard sides. The hub portion has an inner joint wall formed therethrough having a contour, e.g splines, polygonal section, to define a joint bore for torque transfer to a shaft 34 about an axis. The hub portion has a collar 56 extending from the inner joint wall at the inboard side. The collar has inner and outer sides. The outer side has an inboard inner raceway to house bearings. The inner side defines a receiving bore for rotation about the axis.