baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2397685-A (GB)
Title: Selecting tracks from a jukebox via a wireless communications device
Inventor: SMITH ADAM JAMES
IPC: H04N7/16
Filed: 2002-06-11
Abstract: A system for playing audio and/or video tracks in a public place in response to requests made by people. A jukebox (100) is situated in the public place, the jukebox providing a plurality of audio and/or video tracks from which a selection of tracks to be played can be made. The jukebox registers requests for tracks to be played and stores the requests in a play list whilst other requested tracks are played. Requests are made by means of information transmitted by a person using a mobile communications device (13) which is adapted to transmit text, data or speech over a wireless communications network (14), the transmitted information being processed automatically to provide data instructions which register the request. In one arrangement, text messaging is used over a mobile telephone network. The system may also be used to order other products or services.
Patent GB-2393979-A (GB)
Title: Foundation structure, components therefor and method of constructing a foundation
Inventor: BAKER COLIN LAWRENCE MELVIN
IPC: E02D27/02
Filed: 2002-07-09
Abstract: A foundation component (1) is disclosed which is suitable for forming part of a modular foundation for a building structure. The foundation component (1), defines at least one receptacle (2) which, in use, may be filled with a suitable particulate material. A plurality of protrusions (5) extending generally downwards from the base (6) of the foundation component (1) engage a foundation surface on which the foundation component is located. In a preferred embodiment the foundation component may include tongue in groove interengagement of adjacent foundation components (1), and may also include provision for service channels and reinforcing rods.
Patent GB-2397804-A (GB)
Title: Amphibious vehicle
Inventor: DARBY CHRISTOPHER PAUL
IPC: B60F3/00
Filed: 2002-11-27
Abstract: Amphibious vehicle (10, fig. 1) has at least one system which is actuated or has its mode of operation changed when the vehicle changes from land mode to water mode or vice versa. The vehicle comprises sensor means which produce an output signal which varies in relation to the proportion of the mass of the vehicle which is buoyantly supported by a body of water (fig. 2). The sensors may sense the position of a wheel (11) relative to the body (12) of the vehicle. This may be achieved by checking the position of a suspension member (17) or (18). The sensor means may comprise a linear sensor (23) or a rotary sensor (24). The sensor may comprise a potentiometer. Control means may average the output of the sensor over time. Where several sensors are used, control means may process output signals from each sensor to provide an overall output signal. A water presence sensor (33, fig. 4), such as a thermistor, may be used to provide a second control signal.
Patent GB-2414506-A (GB)
Title: Safety-belt tongue with clamping element initially retained in unlocked position
Inventor: MAGNUSSON THOMAS
IPC: B60R22/00
Filed: 2004-05-25
Abstract: A safety-belt tongue defines a throat (26) through which a safety-belt (3) may pass. The throat (26) is associated with a clamping element (28), the clamping element (28) initially being retained in a release position and being moveable to a clamping position, in response to a force or tension in part of the safety-belt. In the clamping position, the clamping element (28) engages the safety-belt (3) and clamps the safety-belt (3) against part of the throat (26) to prevent movement of the safety-belt (3) through the throat (26). The tongue may be configured to be engaged with a buckle. The clamping element 28 is initially held in position preferably by frangible trunions which extend from opposed ends of the clamping element 28 and engage within bores 29 provided for that purpose in recesses 27.
Patent GB-2402177-A (GB)
Title: Aerosol container
Inventor: EBERHARDT HEIKO
IPC: B05B1/00
Filed: 2001-05-29
Abstract: An aerosol container 1 includes a stem 11 and has a top 75 which is fitted on the stem. A sounding rib 16 is provided as a sound generator and is connected to the top 75 and rests against the rim 8 of the container, in order to generate a desired product discharge sound.
Patent GB-2416420-A (GB)
Title: Adjustment system for railway points according to input received from a position detection device
Inventor: BUCKINGHAM ANDREW DOUGLAS JOHN
IPC: B61L5/10
Filed: 2004-07-19
Abstract: A railway points control system has a stretcher bar lock rod and a lock blade connected to the lock rod. The lock blade has first 19 and second 15 components. A first adjustable coupling 16 is provided between the first component of the lock blade and the stretcher bar lock rod; and a second adjustable coupling 20 is provided between the first and second components of the lock blade. The first and second components of the lock blade are each provided with a position detection recess (17, 21 Fig.5), each for the detection of one points position, and the system further comprises a position detector 18 for engagement with the position detection recesses. The invention allows essential checks and adjustments to be carried out on railway point machines from a position of safety separated from trains. It also allows adjustments to be made more easily, more accurately and more often without creating delays to the railway.
Patent GB-2404867-A (GB)
Title: Breath actuated nasal delivery device
Inventor: DJUPESLAND PER GISLE
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2004-08-16
Abstract: A breath actuated nasal delivery device comprises a delivery unit <B>37</B> actuable to deliver substance on application of a delivery force, a loading unit <B>61</B> actuable to apply the delivery force to the delivery unit <B>37</B>. There is a mouthpiece <B>17</B> through which the user exhales. An air channel <B>23</B> is in fluid communication with the mouthpiece <B>17</B>, and disposed within the air channel <B>23</B> is an actuating member <B>89</B> comprising a flexible, bi-stable element <B>91</B> which is actuable between a first non-actuated state and a second actuated state in which the actuating member <B>89</B> actuates the loading unit <B>61</B> to apply the delivery force to the delivery unit <B>37</B> to actuate the same. There may be a nosepiece <B>19</B> which is inserted into a nostril. The invention also includes a delivery unit comprising a loading unit and a biasing element and a restraining member which is configured to be broken on actuation of the loading unit. Also disclosed is a breath actuated delivery device which has a mouthpiece, air channel within the mouthpiece and a flexible diaphragm disposed in the air channel; a delivery device comprising a delivery unit; a method of delivering substance to a nasal airway of a subject comprising providing a delivery unit which is actuable to delivery substance, loading a loading unit and actuating the loading unit to apply a delivery force to the delivery unit to actuate the same.
Patent GB-2417227-A (GB)
Title: Rail conveyance system
Inventor: MOLE PETER ALAN
IPC: B66B9/08
Filed: 2004-08-19
Abstract: The system has a pair of rails 12 which may be laid parallel to one another on an incline e.g. stairs 30, a conveyance 52, e.g. a bin, platform or invalid carriage, the conveyance having a pair of wheels 54 mounted at opposite ends of a transverse axle 56 each wheel being adapted to engage one of the rails, friction means 70,72 being supported on the axle for engagement of the rails, means for applying a frictional load between the friction means and the rails, to control the rate of descent of the conveyance down the incline and reaction means 62, e.g. a roller for engagement of the rails at a point spaced longitudinally of the point at which the wheels engage the rails for reacting torsional loads generated by application of the friction means. The friction means is a caliper brake 70 operating friction pads 72. The rails 12 are mounted on support posts 26, with adjustable cross-beams at their bases to locate the rails laterally on the stairs 30.
Patent GB-2409343-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to thermal controls
Inventor: BOUNDY PAUL
IPC: G05D23/10
Filed: 2004-08-31
Abstract: A thermal control for a liquid heating vessel, the control comprising actuating means (4, 6) operable to act on an on/off actuator (2) of the heating vessel, the on/off actuator (2) having first and second "on" states in each of which electrical power may be supplied to a heating element of the vessel for heating liquid provided therein, the arrangement being such that in said first state the actuating means (4, 6) is operable to switch said on/off actuator (2) to an off state at a temperature below the boiling point of said liquid, and in said second state the actuating means (4, 6) is isolated from the on/off actuator (2) so that the on/off actuator (2) itself is operable to switch off the heating element as said liquid boils. A vessel incorporating such a control can be of the cordless type in which case selectably operably controls can be provided on the vessel power base for selecting between sub-boil and boil modes.
Patent GB-2406364-A (GB)
Title: An underwater coupling having a bleed passage and bleed valve
Inventor: MAGNUS HEYN HALFDAN
IPC: F16L29/02
Filed: 2004-09-07
Abstract: An underwater fluid (e.g. hydraulic) coupling comprising a male part 2 and a female part, each of the parts having a poppet valve 40 biased to the closed position, the poppet valves having mutually engageable valve actuators 42 which urge the poppet valves open upon connection of the male and female parts, the male part having a probe section 12 for insertion into a receiving section of the female part. In an end portion 50 of the probe section 12 there is provided a bleed passage, and a bleed valve assembly 56 operable in response to fluid pressure, whereby fluid can escape through the bleed passage when the parts are connected until the fluid pressure is below a preselected amount. The bleed valve assembly preferably comprises at least one resilient seal member, such as O-ring 56, in a circumferential groove 51.
Patent GB-2422232-A (GB)
Title: Sailing boat course and sail plan predictor
Inventor: SCOTT DAVID WALLACE MONCRIEFF
IPC: B63B49/00
Filed: 2005-01-15
Abstract: A calculating tool for determining the best course a sailing boat should take in order to reach a set point comprises relatively-rotatable parts having which are adjusted to reflect wind speed and direction and water currents. The guide indicates also the sail plan to be adopted. The tool has a base 1 marked with a wind direction reference line 2 and other parts are pivotedly mounted on this to indicate other parameters.
Patent GB-2411787-A (GB)
Title: Detecting known video entities utilizing fingerprinting
Inventor: LIENHART RAINER
IPC: H04H60/31
Filed: 2005-03-01
Abstract: A method for detecting a known video entity within a video stream includes receiving a video stream and continually creating statistical parameterized representations for windows of the video stream. The statistical parameterized representation windows are continually compared to windows of a plurality of fingerprints. Each of the plurality of fingerprints includes associated statistical parameterized representations of a known video entity. A known video entity in the video stream is detected when a particular fingerprint of the plurality of fingerprints has at least a threshold level of similarity with the video stream. The fingerprints may be created using colour coherence vectors, colour histograms or sub-sampling of an image. Once detected, a known video entity may be substituted with a targeted advert.
Patent GB-2412282-A (GB)
Title: Game interaction in 3-D gaming environments
Inventor: BEAULIEU NICOLE M
IPC: A63F13/00
Filed: 2005-03-16
Abstract: A gaming machine has a gaming controller operable to control one or more games of chance played on the gaming machine. A memory stores 3-D data corresponding to a 3-D gaming environment. Gaming logic renders a plurality of images of the 3-D gaming environment for presentation on the machine's display. The images depict manipulation of one or more aspects of the 3-D gaming environment by a user. A user interface provides user input to facilitate the manipulation of the one or more aspects of the 3-D gaming environment by the user.
Patent GB-2426484-A (GB)
Title: Notepad with removable sub-sheets
Inventor: WHITLOCK HOLLY
IPC: B42D5/00
Filed: 2005-05-23
Abstract: The notepad or drawing pad 1 comprises a plurality of sheets of paper bound along one edge 2. At least one sheet has a one or more lines of weakness, such as perforations 3, parallel to the bound edge. These facilitate separating the sheet into smaller sub-sheets 4 by tearing. The sub-sheets may have punched holes 6 with standard spacing to permit keeping them on binders in files. The sheets may have a header section 8. Alternatively or additionally, lines of weakness which are perpendicular to the bound edge are provided. The perforations may coincide with a pre-printed line.
Patent GB-2426578-A (GB)
Title: A flame detector having a pulsing optical test source that simulates the frequency of a flame
Inventor: LALUVEIN BERNARD EH
IPC: G08B23/00
Filed: 2005-05-27
Abstract: A flame detector or a method of testing a flame detector comprising: a test source 4 of electromagnetic radiation which may emit pulses of irregular frequency, or frequency that simulates those of a flame. The electromagnetic radiation is directed from the source onto a sensor 7. The detector may have a housing 1 within which the source 7 of electromagnetic radiation and the sensor 4 are mounted. The pulses outputted from the source may have frequency range of about 05 to 20 Hz. The housing may have a window 3 transparent to the source radiation. A reflector 6 may be arranged to reflect the source radiation from the source onto the sensor. A further reflector 5 may be associated with the source to direct the source radiation onto the first reflector 6 outside the housing. A measuring and processing unit 2 which measures sensor's output may be provided within the housing. There may be two or more sources, and they may be infra-red. The sensor may be an array sensor. The method may provide an indication of the cleanliness of the window. Two levels of dirtiness may be indicated from two predetermined amounts of the sensor output.
Patent GB-2424399-A (GB)
Title: Cycle with rotary wings
Inventor: LOTINGA MARCUS SHENTON
IPC: B62M1/24
Filed: 2005-07-04
Abstract: The cycle includes miniature drive shafts 19, bevel gearing 20, and bearings 11. Two pedals drive horseshoe-shaped cranks 13 with each half turning both wheels 14 via sprockets 24. The wheels drive two pairs of rubber or canvas wings simultaneously in a rotary motion. Long pedal arms are used in a see-saw pivot motion to drive the cranks 13. The cycle may additionally be in the form of a motorised bike.
Patent GB-2413668-A (GB)
Title: Consumer care management method and system
Inventor: BIRD BETTY
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2004-01-13
Abstract: In the consumer care management system and method of the present invention, a system and method is provided for evaluating the needs of the visually impaired as well as providing a uniform service quality to the consumer through uniform assessments and analyses regardless of the extent of the consumer's impairment. Several series of standardized questions are asked which assess the needs of the consumer. To evaluate every consumer equally regardless of the locale of the consumer seeks assistance; the system is divided into several different uniform processes. The answers to the standardized questions during the processes determine the extent of help the consumer requires. The processes that the consumer will go through include registration and crisis identification, triage, payment, assessment, incremental record of activity, outcomes and quality assurance.
Patent GB-2430132-A (GB)
Title: Bite indicator
Inventor: ROMANG DEREK
IPC: A01K97/12
Filed: 2005-09-20
Abstract: A bite indicator is described which comprises a casing 10, a rest 12 on the casing for a rod carrying a fishing line, a stylus tip 14 mounted in the casing 10 for contacting the fishing line of a rod resting on the casing so as to vibrate in response to movement of the fishing line. A sensing element 30 produces an electrical signal indicative of movement of the fishing line in response to vibration of the stylus tip 14. In the invention, the sensing element is mounted in the casing in a manner to permit the stylus tip 14 to move along a translation path generally parallel to the length of the fishing line and means are provided for generating an electrical signal in dependence upon the position of the stylus tip 14 along the translation path to indicate the direction of movement of the fishing line. The sensing element is preferably mounted on a pivoted bracket 32.
Patent GB-2414712-A (GB)
Title: Break open game ticket
Inventor: SCRYMGEOUR LYLE HAROLD
IPC: A63F3/06
Filed: 2004-03-19
Abstract: Described herein is a break-open game ticket where the ticket is formed by laminating two ticket sheets. The game ticket includes variable imaged lottery indicia printed directly onto the inside surface (12, 13) of both sheets of the ticket and covered by a layer of scratch-off material. The indicia and the scratch-off material are enclosed within the sheets allowing the outside surfaces (30) to be used for game and promotional information (31). Either just the first sheet or both sheets are perforated to define a perforated tear line (23, 24, 25) thereon ranged to define a portion of the first ticket sheet which can be opened relative to the second ticket sheet, by the player tearing through the perforated tear line, to expose game data. The perforated tear line defining the portion extends only part way around the periphery of the portion of the first ticket sheet so that when the perforation lines are torn the portion of the first ticket sheet remains attached to the second ticket sheet. This provides a larger or double game area on the inside surfaces which can be used for a larger and more complex single game.
Patent GB-2432511-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner with forward-mounted pivoting body
Inventor: HAUSER GLYN
IPC: A47L5/28
Filed: 2005-09-28
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner comprises a main body 402 having a front and a rear portion 405, 407, a set of wheels 406 mounted on an axle at the rear portion of the main body, and an attachment member 408 pivotally mounted on the axle, the attachment member being pivotable between a first and a second position. The attachment member has a handle 409 disposed at a distal end thereof and a portion which projects forward from said axle in the direction of the front portion of the main body. The handle may be disposed transverse to the attachment member. The attachment member may be curved, with the apex of the curve projecting forward of the axle. The cleaner may include a beater bar electric motor and an electric suction motor. A portion 411 may be provided on the main body upon which the attachment member may rest when in the first position.
Patent GB-2433614-A (GB)
Title: Data tracking system
Inventor: MARTINDALE MARK
IPC: G06F17/24
Filed: 2005-12-23
Abstract: There is disclosed a method of tracking changes to document data, the document data including a plurality of document objects and a plurality of data values, and the method comprising: ```generating a set of data objects corresponding to respective data values and respective document objects; ```receiving an input indicating that at least one document object has been modified; ```selecting data objects corresponding to at least one modified document object and a number of modified data values; and ```modifying the selected data objects in accordance with the modifications to the corresponding data values or document objects. The document objects may be spreadsheet objects or blocks of text or diagrams or pictures. The data objects may be records in a database.
Patent GB-2435009-A (GB)
Title: Optical alignment for lid stock cutting
Inventor: TOBIN PATRICK J
IPC: B65H23/18
Filed: 2006-01-16
Abstract: A pre-printed lid stock web 2, for a contact lens semi-rigid style blister pack, has marks 12 which are read optically, in order to position the web correctly. Once correctly in place, a number of lid stocks are cut from the web.
Patent GB-2420031-A (GB)
Title: Battery pack for a cordless power tool
Inventor: HEMPE DAVID A
IPC: H01M50/289
Filed: 2004-06-23
Abstract: Typically, electrical equipment, such as, for example, a cordless power tool, is powered by a rechargeable battery. Battery cells in the present power tool battery may be arranged to reduce the heat transfer between the battery cells. The battery pack is removably locked to the power tool and a terminal assembly may be provided on the battery pack to connect the battery cells to a circuit in the power tool. The terminal assembly may include a sense terminal to allow communication between the battery pack and the power tool or a battery charger. The circuit in the battery pack may include a microprocessor which can monitor various battery pack parameters, such as state of charge and temperature, and may store battery pack characteristics such as nominal voltage and chemistry. The battery pack may include seven battery cells, have a lithium-ion chemistry such as spinel or lithium-manganese, or have a nominal voltage of 28 volts. The battery cells may each have a voltage of 4.2 volts and a capacity of 3.0 ampere-hours. The battery pack may conduct a battery cell voltage equalising method in which the cell voltages are measured and the measuring act provides a discharging act.
Patent GB-2435444-A (GB)
Title: Airbag / dunnage manufacture
Inventor: DAVEY TREVOR
IPC: B65D81/05
Filed: 2006-02-22
Abstract: Airbag manufacture, in which a film is inflated with air and a normally downstream drive mechanism, pulls the film though a sealing station. During the manufacturing process, tubular plastics film may be bunched up, and the tube inflated, prior to being transverse sealed into individual pouches.
Patent GB-2436138-A (GB)
Title: pendant light adaptor
Inventor: FOSTER GEORGE
IPC: F21S8/06
Filed: 2006-03-16
Abstract: A lightweight lamp adaptor with a bayonet or screw type fitting connecting to the mains electrical supply by means of an existing pendant light fitting, thereby replacing a conventional lightbulb, that does not require adaption or modification of the existing ceiling rose electrical supply, and contains a transformer to allow the splitting of the mains power supply via a module to two, three or more low voltage lamps.
Patent GB-2436865-A (GB)
Title: A square or rectangular rotatable grill for a fan unit
Inventor: CROKE ANTHONY LAWRENCE
IPC: F24F13/08
Filed: 2006-04-03
Abstract: A grill assembly for a duct fan unit 3 comprising a square or rectangular grill 1 mounted on a circular mounting plate 2 so that the grill is rotatable relative to the mounting plate 2. Grill 1 may have a circular mounting structure 4 having a hook 5 designed to fit over the rim 6 of the mounting plate 2. Grill 1 may be provided with flexible clips 7 that hook over the rim 6 and spring back to hold the grill 1 onto the plate 2 but still permits the grill 1 to be rotated relative to the mounting plate 2. Upon aligning the grill 1, screws may be inserted through opening 11 and engage with a nut and upon tightening, the screws press against the hooks 7 to prevent the grill 1 from moving. Grill 1 may be provided with pockets 10 so that a decorative panel (20, fig 3) may be fitted to the grill 1. Decorative panel (20) may comprise of a curved fascia (21) concealing the fan unit 3 attached by adhesive to a support frame (22), which is attached to the grill 1 by hooks (24) that fit in to the pockets 10, (25) on the grill 1 or a mounting structure (26). Support frame (22) may have a removable centre panel (23) held in place by an elongate pocket (30) and a retaining clip (31).