baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2361468-A (GB)
Title: Greetings card with a pocket for an item
Inventor: CARNE ANDREW NEIL
IPC: G11B33/04
Filed: 2000-04-20
Abstract: A greetings card (1) comprises a cover panel (6), and a pocket (8) for receiving and holding an information storage medium (4) such as a CD casing. The cover panel (6) is hinged (18) to the pocket (8) so that the card (1) may be opened and closed. The pocket has a first panel (12) and a second panel (13), the first panel (12) and second panel (13) being parallel to each other. The first panel (12) is nearer the cover panel (6) than the second panel (13) when the card is closed. The card (1) has at least two webs (14,15) that extend transverse to the first panel (12) and the second panel (13) and that hold the first panel (12) and the second panel (13) spaced apart to present an opening (9) to the pocket (8) for receiving the information storage medium (4). Tabs cut in the second panel (13) may be folded inwardly to locate the contents.
Patent GB-2354406-A (GB)
Title: Telephone terminal device with scrolling function
Inventor: NAGASAWA NAOKAZU
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 2000-05-31
Abstract: A pair of adjacent ten keys on a number pad, 19, for a telephone, are allocated as the scrolling keys in the up/down and/or left right direction. Another ten key may be used as the selection or enter key. The scrolling allocation may be indicated by providing frames 20, 21, 23 around the keys or shaping of the keys. Means may be provided for selecting the scrolling or number modes of operation. The display may have different backlighting to indicate the currently selected mode.
Patent GB-2367494-A (GB)
Title: Sterilizing enclosures using sterilant vapours
Inventor: DRINKWATER JAMES LINDSAY
IPC: A61L2/20
Filed: 2000-08-04
Abstract: A method of sterilising a sealable enclosure comprising the steps of initially adjusting the relative humidity in the enclosure to a level substantially below ambient, circulating a carrier gas to the enclosure at a temperature raised above ambient at a first flow rate, supplying a sterilant vapour or vapours to the circulating carrier gas sufficient to saturate substantially the gas whereby, on cooling in the enclosure, a condensate of the sterilant vapour is formed on surfaces in the enclosure. Circulation of the gas/vapour is continued for a sufficient period of time to ensure sterilisation of the enclosure and any contents of the enclosure by the condensate which has been formed. Supply of sterilant vapour to the circulating gas is then terminated and circulation of the gas is continued at a second much higher flow rate, whilst removing sterilant vapour from the circulating gas to remove the sterilant from the enclosure. The sterilant may be hydrogen peroxide vapour.
Patent GB-2358937-A (GB)
Title: Hierarchical translation of a natural language statement to a formal command in a computer system
Inventor: RAMASWAMY GANESH N
IPC: G06F17/27
Filed: 2000-09-01
Abstract: A method of translating a natural language input 10 into a formal computer command 14 comprises the steps of translating the input command into a category at a first translation level 102 with a further translation at a second level 102 associated with the category. Further translation may occur at additional levels as determined by the preceding translation level. Preferably a plurality of models 212 will be provided at each level, each model being associated with a category and comprising a subset of formal commands. Preferably the formal command 14 will be applied to an application 16. In this instance the first level categories can be associated with the application, the second and subsequent levels being associated with specific application functions.. In a second embodiment probability scoring 214 may be used to determine which category should be used at the next level of translation where at least two possible candidate categories have been identified.. A method of building the category models is also claimed.
Patent GB-2366518-A (GB)
Title: High polymer absorbent pad
Inventor: HUANG CHI-YUAN
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2000-09-07
Abstract: An absorbent pad comprising a high polymer absorber (1), a hydrophilic surface layer (2) and a leak-proof base (3), wherein each lateral side of the high polymer absorber is preferably folded downwards to give a lower layer of the pad and an internal channel (13) is formed in the lower layer of the pad, extending longitudinally. A protection wall A may also be provided at each lateral side of the pad by a respective upwards fold. The absorbent pad is ideal for use in sanitary towels, baby and adult diapers, urine pads or nursing pads due to its capability to divert the direction of liquid diffusion and its leak prevention properties.
Patent GB-2366946-A (GB)
Title: Cellular phone network and data communication system
Inventor: DUONG DAN
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2000-09-13
Abstract: A cellular radiotelephone network terminal includes means (modules 2, 5) for handling an application protocol and wireless data transmission / reception circuits 13, 14 for linking with a local telephone network 30, which are linked to the protocol handling 2, 5. The terminal may use DECT for transceiving and DPRS for data handling. A removable battery may carry the transceiver circuits. Data may be retransmitted from the local telephone network to the mobile network.
Patent GB-2355401-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seat cushion
Inventor: SAITO MASATSUGU
IPC: B60N2/90
Filed: 2000-10-20
Abstract: An automotive seat 100D comprises seat frame 22 and foamed plastic cushion 14 mounted on frame 22 with at least one recess formed in the bottom side of cushion 14. The recesses preferably comprise two spaced grooves 18 extending in a fore-and-aft direction which may contain flexible pads 20 that have a lower modulus of elasticity than cushion 14. Pads 20 may be contained in air bag 24 which has a valved tube 26 leading from it via which air may be added or removed to alter the softness of pad 20. Valve 28 may be electromagnetic and operated by sensors in the seat. Both pads 20 and cushion 14 may be polyurethane. The recess may alternatively have a sectoral (22, figure 8), circular, oval or rectangular shape. Cushion 14 may have a decorative outer skin and raised sides 16.
Patent GB-2354343-A (GB)
Title: Servo system controller
Inventor: TAKAKI NOBUYASU
IPC: G05B19/19
Filed: 1998-12-03
Abstract: A servo system controller comprising a sequence control section (2) and a servo control section (3), and comparing the current position data of a servo motor, other servo control data and the sequencer device data, used as comparison data, to check whether or not the comparison data are within respective detection ranges and output the comparison results, wherein the response time from variation of the comparison data to output of the comparison results is prevented from increasing or fluctuating. A comparison processing table memory (14) is provided at the servo control section (3) and comparison processing is executed in synchronism with the operating period at the servo control section (3) to output a detection signal when the comparison data falls within a detection range. A machining system employing the servo system controller can shorten a tact time without increasing cost significantly. When increase or fluctuation of decision processing time has an effect on the machining precision, the machining precision can be prevented from lowering.
Patent GB-2354401-A (GB)
Title: Protection switching in a packet switched network
Inventor: LINDSTROEM MICHAEL NILS OLOV
IPC: H04L1/22
Filed: 1999-06-30
Abstract: A method and an apparatus for performing protection switching in a packet switched communication network, between at least one active connection and at least one standby connection, wherein information cells are received in at least one ingress port of a node, said method comprising the steps of comparing information found in or in connection to each cell, to state information found in or in connection to the ingress port; accepting or discarding each received cell on the basis of this comparison; when protection switching is to be carried out, changing the state information found in or in connection to the ingress port to perform a protection switching. A connection may belong to several protected domains in a hierarchy of protected domains, or on the same level.
Patent GB-2373852-A (GB)
Title: Porable light detector
Inventor: PACKMAN ANDREW
IPC: G01J1/42
Filed: 2001-03-26
Abstract: The present invention provides a portable luminometer for detecting very low light levels. The detector includes a sensor is arranged to measure light emission from a sample contained in a housing of the detector. The sample is input through a port having a lid. The lid includes a member arranged to prevent the transmission of all exterior light to the sensor when the sample is being measured. The detector comprises a light source in the form of a light emitting diode (LED) and 2 sensors. The first sensor is a diode detector and used to detect any light emitted from the sample. The second detector is a blind diode detector that compensates for external conditions.
Patent GB-2380539-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated paving slab
Inventor: METCALFE PAUL DAYAN
IPC: F21V8/00
Filed: 2001-09-29
Abstract: A paving slab has at least one light source 4 located so as to be visible from its upper surface. The source is preferably a light emitting diode 4 and is mounted on a circuit board 5. A light guide 6, in the form of a clear plastic rod, conducts the light to the viewing surface, and preferably extends slightly beyond the surface so that it can be seen from a wider angle. The plastic rod 6 may be filled with a clear sealant 7 to prevent the slab material from invading the cavity during manufacture. The circuit board is held in position by pillars 8 during formation of the slab. The pillars are cut flush with the base of the slab after it has set.. There may be a plurality of light sources embedded within the paving slab arranged in a pattern. Also, there may be two separate supporting circuit boards provided, with a row of lights located at the opposite edges of a slab.
Patent GB-2381521-A (GB)
Title: Endoscope transportation device
Inventor: PARKER GEORGE CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A61B19/02
Filed: 2001-10-24
Abstract: An endoscope transportation device comprises a tray (10) having a downwardly-dished, inner endoscope compartment (11), and a disposable tray-liner (20) for use in conjunction with the tray (10). The tray (10) is defined by a generally planar base (12) with surrounding walls (13) upstanding therefrom, which are smoothly curved at each end so as to merge imperceptibly with one another and with the base (12). Peripheral lip portions (16) are provided around the walls (13). The liner (20) has a pouch (21) which conforms itself to the contours of the underlying tray (10), and a protective cover (30) which in use extends across the open-face of the liner pouch (21) supported in the endoscope compartment (11) and is suitably but detachably secured to an opposite edge thereof so as safely to enclose and protect a flexible medical endoscope contained within the endoscope compartment (11).
Patent GB-2382075-A (GB)
Title: Production of 2-Butanone and 2-Butanol
Inventor: OMORI HIDEKI
IPC: C07C31/12
Filed: 2001-12-07
Abstract: A process for producing 2-butanone and 2-butanol comprises directly oxidizing n-butane using molecular oxygen in the presence of aluminum phosphate containing transition metal atoms and preferably a selectivity-improving agent, as required. The process uses comparatively mild conditions with a decreased number of steps by direct oxidation of a hydrocarbon, which is cheaper than butenes, as a raw material using molecular oxygen such as air.
Patent GB-2385262-A (GB)
Title: Self-supporting display device
Inventor: WILD SIMON
IPC: A47B96/14
Filed: 2002-01-10
Abstract: A display device for supporting items between opposed fixed surfaces such as two walls or a floor and ceiling comprises bearing members 1 with joining members 3, fixed to end plates 4 and biassed against the fixed surfaces. The bias may be provided by a spring or screw (Figs 4,5) or, as shown, by the members being capable of taking a bowed configuration. Restraining means 2 may limit the amount of bending of the members. The device may support a picture, shelves (Figs 6,7) or lighting (Figs 8,9). In the latter case, two members 1 may be used to supply current to the lighting.
Patent GB-2384737-A (GB)
Title: Hole punch having a telescopic paper guide
Inventor: GARDNER JEREMY
IPC: B26F1/36
Filed: 2002-01-31
Abstract: A hole-punch 1 comprising a base 2 and an actuating handle 4 is provided with a paper-guide 5 retractably mounted on the base 2. The paper-guide is a telescopic unit comprising at least two 6, 7 telescopically inter-connected members.
Patent GB-2380189-A (GB)
Title: Chemical feeder for use in water treatment
Inventor: CRAIN JASON
IPC: C02F1/76
Filed: 2002-08-07
Abstract: A feeder (10, Fig. 1) for dispensing solid water treatment chemicals into a circulating water system comprises a hopper (12, Fig. 1) for holding the solid water treatment chemicals, a housing 20 for holding the hopper and for directing and containing the water to be treated, a water inlet 26, and water outlet 27. The hopper has a perforated floor, and side walls defining a chemical holding chamber (33, Fig. 4) above the floor, and sidewalls defining a water inflow chamber (35, Fig. 4) below the floor. A connecting member (36, Fig. 4) for connecting the water inlet with the water inflow chamber is provided, along with a lid (14, Fig. 1) to cover the top of the feeder. The perforated floor is separated into a water inlet portion and an water outlet portion. The water inlet feeds water through the water inlet portion where it is contacted by water treatment chemicals. The treated water falls under gravity through the water outlet portion, wherein it is directed to the water outlet by vacuum pressure. The hopper is removable to facilitate cleaning. The feeder may be used in the treatment of swimming pools.
Patent GB-2382125-A (GB)
Title: Drying cabinet
Inventor: KING RAYMOND JOHN
IPC: F26B9/06
Filed: 2002-09-27
Abstract: A freestanding cabinet 2 for drying articles is made of five thermally insulated panels joined together to form a chamber which is closed by a door 3. The cabinet 2 houses a thermostatically controlled electrically powered oil filled heater 4 which is protected by a mesh guard 5. A drip shield 5a protects the heater 4 from drips. A ceiling mounted rack 6 and shelf 7 are provided for hanging or storing the articles to be dried. An electric fan 8 draws air into the cabinet 2 and the damp air leaves via a louvered vent 9. The drying operation is controlled by a humidity sensor 13, digital temperature display 10 indicating the internal temperature of the cabinet 2, and an over temperature cut out device 12 which cuts all power to the cabinet 2. The panels are preferably of impact resistant and waterproof material such as plastics. Guard 5 is also used as a shelf. Rack 6 is slidable inwards and outwards through the doorway. A light 11 indicates the fan 8 is switched on. Humidity sensor 13 controls the fan 8. A manually set time switch may be used to control the fan 8 and override humidity sensor 13. The time switch may be substituted for humidity sensor 13 to control the fan 8. Temperature display 10 may be replaced by a programmable temperature controller. Two or more fans may be used.
Patent GB-2377274-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for viscosity measurement
Inventor: JACKSON MICHAEL
IPC: G01N11/00
Filed: 2001-03-30
Abstract: The apparatus (20) comprises a substantially cylindrical rotatable body (26) disposed coaxially within a retaining means (28), drive means (22) for rotating the rotatable body, control means for controlling the speed of the rotatable body, current measurement means for measuring the electric current supplied to the drive means, and means for converting the current measurement into a viscosity measurement. The bore (32a) of the retaining means (28) is of a complementary shape to the rotatable body (26), and the bore (32a) and the rotatable body (26) are dimensioned and spaced apart radially so as to form an annular gap (40) extending axially therebetween to receive the liquid (18). The rotatable body has a spiralled groove formed thereon so that liquid may be more easily transported into the gap between the rotatable body and the retaining means, thereby facilitating the measurement of small liquid samples.
Patent GB-2394079-A (GB)
Title: Retail Information System
Inventor: FAITH JONATHAN
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2002-10-08
Abstract: A system for recording requests from shoppers relating to a plurality of products comprises a first data storage means 2 storing information relating to each of a plurality of products, a second data storage means, at least one portable salesman advisory terminal 4, 5 comprising a first processing unit, a display, a user input device, a data capture device such as a bar code reader for keyless data capture of information indicative of a product type, and a wireless communication unit 3 and a sewer means 1 capable of bi-directional wireless communication with the terminal 4, 5 and including a second processing unit. The terminal 4, 5 is arranged to capture by means of the data capture device information indicative of a first product type and to transmit that information to the sewer means 1 in a form of a shopper request data message. The sewer means 1 is arranged to, in response to the shopper request data message, retrieve from the first data storage means 2 information relating to the first product type and transmit that information to the terminal 4, 5 and to store in the second data storage means a record comprising at least an indication of the product type. The time of the request may also be stored.
Patent GB-2394118-A (GB)
Title: Characterisation and non-invasive correction of operational currents of a tuneable laser.
Inventor: DONOHOE GERRY
IPC: H01S5/06
Filed: 2002-10-09
Abstract: A tuneable multi-section semiconductor laser is characterised by applying currents in step-wise increments to sections of the laser respectively and measuring power output by the laser to determine values of the applied currents corresponding to stable operating conditions for which the laser emits radiation at wavelengths remote from mode boundaries of the laser. The wavelength of the emitted radiation is measured and variations in the applied currents required to cross a mode boundary such that the laser undergoes a mode jump to emit radiation at a significantly different wavelength are also measured. These values are stored in a look-up table for use of the laser under the characterising conditions and state of ageing of the laser. The applied currents are changed, to cause a predetermined incremental change in wavelength of the emitted radiation, within the said mode boundaries, and the further values are also stored. This is repeated for further incremental changes in wavelength. The further values may be stored in the original look-up table or in further look-up tables. The radiation emitted from the laser is monitored and the applied currents controlled by the further values whenever the output changes by a predetermined proportion of the incremental change.
Patent GB-2389697-A (GB)
Title: Solar powered edge illuminated sign.
Inventor: VISESSOMBAT METTA
IPC: F21V8/00
Filed: 2002-10-21
Abstract: A lighting system comprises a light box 10 having a light source 12 associated with one edge 14, at least one display surface 16,18 having scattering elements (not shown) for distributing the light, and a photovoltaic arrangement (not shown), which may include a charge storage device, for powering the light. The light box may comprise a cavity into which light is provided, with the structure of the display surface providing total internal reflection 22 within the cavity. The display surface may have a pattern of scattering elements, and may comprise an array of printed elements, with the density of the scattering elements increasing from a low density near the light source to a high density away from the light source (see fig. 2). The scattering pattern may be asymmetric from one side edge of the cavity to the other, and the display surface may be on a sheet which defines one face of the cavity, with the structured display surface being provided on the other side of the sheet. The lighting system may be in the form of an advertising board, and may be incorporated in a bus shelter with the photovoltaic cell being provided on the roof (see fig. 3).
Patent GB-2380727-A (GB)
Title: Stack of bags
Inventor: SMITHSON MARTIN DOMINIC
IPC: B31B19/14
Filed: 1999-04-29
Abstract: A stack of T-shirt type bags for use with a dispenser comprises a pair of handle stacks, with at least one of the handle stacks 23,24 having aligned support member receiving apertures 15,16 running therethrough for reception on the corresponding support member 12,13 of the dispenser. At least one discrete region of weakness 30 is provided in each handle 21,22 of the handle stack 23,24 between the periphery of the support member receiving aperture 15,16 and the side or end of the handle 21,22, whereby pulling a bag from the dispenser breaks the region of weakness 30 thus releasing the handle 21,22 and thus the bag from the stack 14. Preferably both handle stacks 23,24 include a support member receiving aperture 15,16 and a region of weakness 30. The bags are preferably gusseted and free of any integral extension header at the top of the front and rear walls. The bags in the stack 14 are preferably maintained in alignment either by the flaps 27 within the aperture 15,16 of corresponding bags being secured together or by part of the handle 21,22 being irregularly cut causing snagging of fouling of the edges of corresponding bags. The discrete regions of weakness 30 are preferably in the form of a V-notch or I-slit.
Patent GB-2398648-A (GB)
Title: Amplifier power supply whose voltage tracks a signal envelope
Inventor: WILSON MARTIN PAUL
IPC: H03F1/02
Filed: 2003-02-19
Abstract: A power supply for an amplifier 102 whose voltage output 122 tracks the envelope of the amplified signal so that amplifier 102 operates at high efficiency. An envelope detector 104 produces reference signals 118, 116 which represent the envelope of input signal 110. Reference signal 118 causes selector 106 to choose one of supply voltages V1, V2, V3. Adjustment stage 108 modifies selected voltage 120 using AC amplifiers in feedback loops (fig 3, 342, 344) so that the adjusted supply voltage ( fig 2b, 206) follows the signal envelope (fig 2b, 202). The power supply may comprise an idler (fig 3, 310) to filter the selected voltage and delays (fig 3, 302, 304) for signal synchronisation. Control of the adjusted voltage may be by feedback (fig 5a) or feedforward (fig 5b) and the AC amplifier stages may be clamped to reduce DC offset (fig 6).
Patent GB-2398627-A (GB)
Title: Atomiser bottle with light
Inventor: TOWNSEND PETER JOHN
IPC: F21V33/00
Filed: 2003-02-20
Abstract: An atomiser bottle having a clear or translucent body and a button 12 that is depressable manually to produce an atomised spray of a liquid contained within the bottle is additionally provided with a light source 24 for illuminating the body and any contents of the bottle and a switch 18 actuated during depression of the button 12 for operating the light source. Alternatively the light source may be actuated by tilting or moving the bottle. The light source may be a pair of LED's.
Patent GB-2399605-A (GB)
Title: Continuously variable transmission
Inventor: PECK ANTHONY L
IPC: F16H29/22
Filed: 2003-03-20
Abstract: A continuously variable transmission has an orbital gear 34 with an eccentric pin 40. The orbital gear rotates about an internal gear 38 and has a radius one-third of the radius of the internal gear 38. Arcuate members 52 are provided for transmitting linear motion of a drive rod 46 to an output rod 64. Continuously variable transmission is provided with output shaft speed being substantially constant at a given constant input shaft speed.