baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2365602-A (GB)
Title: Modular computer with hinged connector
Inventor: LAI CHENGSHING
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2001-03-08
Abstract: A modular computer, comprises an input mean 2, an output means integrated with a main processor, a connecting part 1 and a combination part 3. One end of the connecting part is linked to the input means, and the other end is hinged to the combination part. The combination part is joined to the independent output means integrated with the main processor, so that it is joined to the input means. Therefore, the output means integrated with the main processor can be separated from the combination part, and can be utilized independently. It can also be not only folded but also disassembled.
Patent GB-2375689-A (GB)
Title: Programming communication apparatus
Inventor: LAI CHENG-SHING
IPC: H04Q7/32
Filed: 2001-05-15
Abstract: A method of downloading application programs on the editing system platform of an electronic communication apparatus, includes the step of connecting an electronic communication apparatus to the Internet, the step of driving an editing system of a processor of the electronic communication apparatus to define a total area from a memory thereof for use by the application programs to be downloaded from the Internet, for enabling the application programs to be stored in any address within the total area, the step of driving the editing system to directly correct the operating instruction of direct address searching to the correct address when downloading an application program from the Internet and then to search the address after address correction, and the step of using a software interrupt (SWI) to alternate the operating instruction of indirect address searching so as to obtain the desired correct address for the editing system for further indirect address searching operation.
Patent GB-2363638-A (GB)
Title: Methods for determining the identification and position of and monitoring objects in a vehicle
Inventor: BREED DAVID SCRANTON
IPC: B60R21/01
Filed: 1999-12-31
Abstract: A vehicle interior monitoring system to identify, locate and monitor occupants, including their parts, and other objects in the passenger compartment (100) and objects outside of a motor vehicle, such as an automobile or truck, by illuminating the contents of the vehicle and objects outside of the vehicle with electromagnetic, and specifically infrared, radiation and using one or more lenses to focus images of the contents onto one or more arrays of charge coupled devices (CCD arrays) (110, 111, 112, 113. 114). Outputs from the CCD arrays (110, 111, 112, 113, 114) are analyzed by appropriate computational means (120) employing trained pattern recognition technologies, to classify, identify or locate the contents (101) or external objects. In general, the information obtained by the identification and monitoring system is used to affect the operation of some other system in the vehicle. When system is installed in the passenger compartment of an automotive vehicle equipped with an airbag, the system determines the position of the vehicle occupant relative to the airbag and disables deployment of the airbag if the occupant is positioned so that he/she is likely to be injured by the deployment of the airbag.
Patent GB-2366197-A (GB)
Title: A computer monitor support detachably mounted under a desk surface
Inventor: MARNEFELDT RONALD WILLIAM
IPC: A47B21/00
Filed: 2001-08-22
Abstract: A detachable support means, for supporting a computer monitor, comprising four links 14, 15, 16, and 17 and a monitor table 18, the links being pivotally connected to the monitor table and to two brackets 19 and 20 which are rigidly fixed to inserts 7 which in turn are detachably connected to a beam detachably fixed between the legs 5 and 6 of a desk 1. The support can also be designed to support different computer peripherals such as a central processing unit or computer keyboard.
Patent GB-2383571-A (GB)
Title: Can opener
Inventor: SO SHUN
IPC: B67B7/64
Filed: 2001-12-28
Abstract: A manually operable can opener has a traction wheel (8), and a cutter blade (7) rotatably mounted at an inclined angle. At least two abutment surfaces 11 are provided on a cover plate (10) on the can opener for engagement with the axially outer edge of the rim of a can. A first abutment surface (11a, 11b) is operatively forward of the cutter blade (7) and a second abutment surface operatively follows the cutter blade, the abutment surfaces being defined by spaced ribs. In use the axially outer edge of the rim can deform upwardly proximate the cutter blade (7) as the can is cut. The traction wheel has a radially facing surface with teeth orientated to engage the radially inner surface of the can rim and an axially facing surface with teeth orientated to engage the axially outer edge of the rim of the can.
Patent GB-2387552-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and table for a ball-potting table ball game
Inventor: ALLEN MATTHEW EMMERSON
IPC: A63D15/00
Filed: 2002-03-05
Abstract: A table for a ball potting game incorporates an apparatus to move the potted balls from a collecting area to a position on or near the playing surface. The balls may be positioned on the surface ready for the next game using a triangle which is provided as part of the apparatus. This may be arranged to automatically reposition the balls at the start of the next game. The balls may also be transferred to a storage area above the table. Also disclosed are: other apparatus to move any ball from a collecting area to a position on the surface of the table, a table incorporating a racking device, a table incorporating a warning device, a table incorporating a device to remove a ball from the playing surface and replace it in a different position, a device to impart spin to the ball, and a table in which part of the cushion is moveable.
Patent GB-2386749-A (GB)
Title: A magnetron with a dielectric resonator comprising a lossy portion
Inventor: BRADY MICHAEL BARRY CLIVE
IPC: H01J25/50
Filed: 2002-03-16
Abstract: A magnetron comprises a cathode 5, an anode 2 having at least one vane 3, which defines a plurality of cavities. A dielectric resonator 7 is located between the vane(s) 3 and magnetic pole-piece 6a, such that it is in communication with said vane(s). The di-electric resonator 7 comprises a portion 8 of dielectric material, preferably a ceramic such as alumina, and a portion 9 of lossy material such as a carbon-loaded ceramic. A further conductive portion (15, figure 3) may be interposed between the two sections 8 and 9 of the resonator 7. In use the dielectric resonator 7 at least partially absorbs spurious radiation generated in a predetermined mode of operation of the magnetron, preferably the pi-1 mode, which if transmitted may interfere with other electronic devices.
Patent GB-2371274-A (GB)
Title: Child's stroller with adjustable arm bar
Inventor: GEHR JR ARTHUR L
IPC: B62B7/14
Filed: 1999-08-20
Abstract: A child care device, such a stroller (10 in figure 1), comprises a frame, a child carrier having a pair of side walls each provided with slots which are attached to a support mechanism on the frame, and an adjustable arm bar 104 which is slidably coupled with the child carrier and which is held in place by at least one arm bar actuator 106 provided on the child carrier. The arm bar may be coupled with the child carrier by means of a pair of actuators, each of which may be of unitary construction and is provided with a spring section (138 in figure 7) and a member (122) which may be moved out of engagement with the arm bar when trigger member (132) is pushed upwards and the whole actuator assembly pivots about pivot nub (130). Further details are also provided concerning the connection of the child carrier to the frame.
Patent GB-2374317-A (GB)
Title: Screen printing apparatus and method of screen printing
Inventor: YAMASAKI KIMIYUKI
IPC: B41F15/44
Filed: 2002-04-10
Abstract: A screen printing method and apparatus are capable of maintaining constant attack angles between a squeegee and a mask plate, regardless of the surface condition of the mask plate. A squeegee head, including a pair of squeegees, is rotatably supported by a retainer with respect to a horizontal 'axis that is at a right angle to a squeegeeing direction. The rotatably supported squeegee head is pushed by a cylinder against the mask plate. Accordingly, the attack angles are kept constant to improve the printing quality even if a substrate has a curved portion.
Patent GB-2389166-A (GB)
Title: Gun shaped handset with secondary controls for aiming at a computer game display
Inventor: AHMED FIAZ
IPC: A63F13/04
Filed: 2002-05-30
Abstract: A computer system is arranged to detect where on a visual display unit a gun shaped handset 6 has been aimed. The handset 6 has a trigger 5, and also has two joysticks 1,2, a rotary twist grip 3 and secondary buttons 4. The joysticks (fig 2) may be analogue and include a click-down action. One joystick may control an in-game character's movement, the other joystick may control the displayed view within a 3D environment, while a conventional light-gun of the handset allows the user to also point and shoot with the trigger 5 at an on-screen in-game target.
Patent GB-2390646-A (GB)
Title: Tidal energy water elevator
Inventor: MOUNSEY ERNEST NEALE
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 2002-06-11
Abstract: The elevator includes a hollow column 1 secured to the sea bed 12 and having a tide inlet 13 at the base below low tide level 11 and a valved air outlet 4 at the top to allow the incoming tide to rise within the column to high tide level 10. An upper, inner tank 2 receives water drawn from an lower, outer tank 3 via pipes 14, 8 as the tide recedes and creates a partial vacuum within the column 1. As the tide rises again, the water flows freely from the inner tank 2 via valve 5 and pipe 9 to a reservoir, turbine and generator not shown.
Patent GB-2391845-A (GB)
Title: Marine propulsion device with feathering blades
Inventor: BARNES PHILIP ARTHUR
IPC: B63H1/08
Filed: 2002-08-13
Abstract: Propulsion apparatus (1) comprises a fixed member (8, 10) and a support (12) rotatable with respect to the fixed member (8, 10). At least two paddles (4, 6) are mounted on the rotatable support (12) for rotation with respect thereto and about generally parallel axes, with transmission means (50) drivably linking together the fixed member (8, 10) and the paddles (4, 6)at a gear ratio therebetween of 2:1.
Patent GB-2393220-A (GB)
Title: Centrifugal fan with noise reducing plate
Inventor: TEAGUE RICHARD HAYES
IPC: F04D29/42
Filed: 2002-08-28
Abstract: A centrifugal fan comprises a casing 10 with an inlet 11 and an outlet 14, an impeller 13 and a plate 22 mounted adjacent a cut-off point between the outlet 14 and the casing 10. The plate 22 extends away from the outlet 14 in a direction opposite to a direction of rotation 16 of the impeller 13. The width of the plate 22 decreases as it extends away from the outlet 14 (see figure 4) such that, in use, noise generated by the release of a pressure wave, as a blade of the impeller 13 passes the outlet 14, is reduced. The plate 22 may be fixed in position or attached to a pivot 23 such that its position may be adjusted. Adjustment of the position of the plate 22 may be automatically controlled.
Patent GB-2395554-A (GB)
Title: Method for identifying members of specific binding pairs
Inventor: ELLMARK PETER
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 2002-11-19
Abstract: The method comprises (a) providing a mammalian cell which is susceptible to apoptosis upon exposure to a stimulus, (b) expressing in the cell a putative first binding pair member fused to an apoptosis inhibitor, or the signalling portion thereof, such that the putative first member is displayed on the surface of the cell, (c) exposing the cell to an agent capable of inducing apoptosis in such a cell in which the apoptosis inhibitor is not activated, and (d) contacting the cell with a putative second binding pair member, wherein members of such pairs are identified by the binding of the second pair member to the first, such that the apoptosis inhibitor is activated to inhibit apoptosis of the cell which expresses the first member. Preferably, the first binding members are expressed as fusion proteins with the signalling portion of CD40. The putative first binding pair member maybe an antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof (e.g. scFv) and the putative second member an antigen, or vice-versa.
Patent GB-2397588-A (GB)
Title: Cavity closer for insulated concrete form walls
Inventor: HOWORTH MALCOLM CHARLES
IPC: E06B1/00
Filed: 2003-01-23
Abstract: A cavity closer for ICF walls has an adjustable window / door frame fixing system K, L to accommodate window / door frames of varying sizes. Tangs F are embedded in the set concrete to anchor the cavity closer, insulation C provides a thermal break, carriages M snap in under projections A1, and the frame is fitted between frame stop L and air-tight seal H, which is adjustably positioned by co-operation of projections on carriage K with those on carriage M.
Patent GB-2399446-A (GB)
Title: Decorative lamp with separate heating and lighting sources.
Inventor: HERBERT MARTIN
IPC: F21S10/00
Filed: 2003-02-13
Abstract: A decorative lamp comprises a container, one or more heating members 12 and one or more lighting members 11. The container holds a first substance 6 which is liquid at room temperature and a second substance 7 which has a differing relative density to the first substance at predetermined temperatures. The second substance is preferably a paraffin based substance immiscible with the first substance and the lamp is in the form of a lava-lamp. The heating member may be in the form of a rope heater, mica strip heater or heated fluid passed through pipes. The lighting members may be in the form of LEDs, bulbs, UV black lights, fluorescent tubes, neon tubes and strobes. One of the substances may be phosphorescent or be thermochromic. A control circuit linked to a thermostat 15 may be provided to control the heating member.
Patent GB-2392748-A (GB)
Title: Fraud and abuse detection and entity profiling in hierarchical coded payment systems
Inventor: SURESH NALLAN C
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2003-02-14
Abstract: Fraud and abuse detection in an entity's payment coding practices includes the ability to search for fraud at all levels of the hierarchical coded payment system within the context of an unsupervised model. The model uses variables derived and profiles created at any level or at all levels of the hierarchical coded payment system to create a comprehensive description of the payment coding activities submitted by the entity. That description is compared with other peer entities to determine unusual and potentially inappropriate activity. The profiles created may themselves be utilized for purposes other than the detection of fraud and abuse.
Patent GB-2383162-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for developing and administering investment trusts
Inventor: PRITCHARD ANDREW H
IPC: G06Q40/04
Filed: 2001-08-10
Abstract: Financial management systems (100) and methods for development and administration of investment trusts which may be traded as a securities are provided. These trusts may be based on underlying investment instruments optimally selected to provide dividends and equity, and the trusts' value may reflect accrued investment income and maintenance expenses. The financial management systems (100) may periodically evaluate and report the performance of the investment trust (112), and may also permit investors in the trusts to redeem their ownership in the trust for cash or investment of the trust.
Patent GB-2388965-A (GB)
Title: Built-in antenna for radiotelephone adjacent microphone
Inventor: HARANO NOBUYA
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 2003-05-19
Abstract: In a portable radio terminal unit or radiotelephone the built-in antenna 7 is arranged in contact with a microphone unit 6 positioned at lower portion of a unit casing. The microphone unit is mounted on the front casing portion. Therefore, the built-in antenna is also mounted on the front casing. Thus, even during calling and browsing display, the built-in antenna 7 may not contact with a user's head or may not be covered by the user's hand to reduce deterioration of the antenna characteristics for maintaining more stable communication characteristics. The antenna 7 comprises an integral construction of a conductor 11, means for reinforcing the conductor 12, preferably moulded resin, and means for connecting the conductor to other circuitry 13. The conductor and the connecting means may take various shapes (see figs 5-12).
Patent GB-2391272-A (GB)
Title: Fuel injection device for an internal combustion engine
Inventor: KURZ OLIVER
IPC: F02M57/02
Filed: 2003-06-09
Abstract: fuel injection device for an internal combustion engine having a high pressure fuel pump (10) with a pump piston (18) defining a pump working chamber (22) which is connected to at least one fuel injection valve (12) by means of which fuel is injected to the internal combustion engine, having an electrically actuated control valve (54) by means of which a connection (52) of the pump working chamber (22) to the relief region (24) is controlled at least indirectly, and having a pressure limiting device (60) by means of which a connection of the pump working chamber (22) to a relief region (24) is opened when the predefined maximum pressure in the pump working chamber (22) is exceeded. The pressure limiting device (60) comprises a valve member (70) which is formed as an at least approximately cylindrical slider (70) inserted into a blind bore (62) of a housing portion (14) of the fuel injection device and is influenced in the opening direction by the pressure prevailing in the pump working chamber (22) and in the closing direction by a spring device (77). The spring device (77) is supported on the one hand at least indirectly on the valve member (70) and on the other hand at least indirectly on a closure screw (74) which is screwed into the blind bore (62).
Patent GB-2395311-A (GB)
Title: Centralized monitoring and management of peripherals
Inventor: CLOUGH JAMES
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2003-09-23
Abstract: Various systems and methods are provided for monitoring and supporting a number of peripheral devices 106. In one embodiment, a network 100 is provided that comprises a local agent 111 in a local server 109 that is in data communication with the number of peripheral devices 106. An amount of status information (176) is obtained from the peripheral devices 106 and stored in the local server 109. The network also includes a central monitoring system 121 in a central monitoring server 116 that is in data communication with the local agent 111. A copy of the status information (176) is transmitted from the local agent 111 to the central monitoring system 121 and stored in the central monitoring server 116. Also, a status board (173) is maintained by the central monitoring system 121, the status board (173) indicating at least one service event associated with an operation of at least one of the peripheral devices 106.
Patent GB-2407406-A (GB)
Title: Method of customising a motor vehicle
Inventor: COLLINS SIMON
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2003-10-22
Abstract: A motor vehicle 40 has one or more customisable parameters 42, a database 10 containing data relating to each customisable parameter 42. Access to the data stored in the database 10 is via an internet connection to a personal computer 20 and data relating to the reconfigured customisable parameter 42 is transferred to the motor vehicle 40 in order to effect a change to that parameter 42.
Patent GB-2408265-A (GB)
Title: Water-soluble hyperbranched polymer porphyrins
Inventor: TWYMAN LANCE JAMES
IPC: C08G69/00
Filed: 2003-11-21
Abstract: A porphyrin moiety with one or more water-soluble hyperbranched polymer chains covalently bonded thereto. The porphyrin moieties when metalated with an Fe(II) ion are capable of mimicking the oxygen binding properties of blood. The porphyrin moieties may be used as haemoglobin replacements, in synthetic blood products, as blood substitutes, as catalysts and in photodynamic therapy.
Patent GB-2400911-A (GB)
Title: Low power motion detection system using a normal mode and a sleep mode
Inventor: COOPER PETER DAVID
IPC: G06T7/20
Filed: 2004-03-17
Abstract: A low power motion detection system 100, including: a low-resolution image sensor 102 such as a CMOS camera. The system has a normal mode, and a low power consumption sleep mode. The sensor is configured to periodically exit the sleep mode, enter the normal mode, capture an image in normal mode, and then return to the sleep mode. A controller (212, figure 2) determines whether a motion has occurred based on images captured by the sensor. The controller may power off the camera. The detection system may be battery-powered, and it may include a high-resolution camera coupled to the controller. The motion detection system may include a wireless communication module (figures 5-10) coupled to the camera for wirelessly transmitting the captured images, and another wireless receiver to receive the motion detection signal. The receiver may include an alarm generator, and be incorporated in a portable electronic device. A motion detecting control switch for controlling a power of a device has also been disclosed.
Patent GB-2413912-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for viewing faxes before printing
Inventor: CARPENTER KEN
IPC: H04N1/21
Filed: 2004-05-08
Abstract: A facsimile unit 12 stores received fax images for viewing on a liquid crystal display (LCD) 32 before being selectively printed by a user. The fax apparatus may be an integral unit 12, as shown, outputting fax documents to a printer - see Figure 1, which also shows fax display unit 12 as detachable from a modem (10), and connected to other equipment such as a conventional fax machine (18) and computer (PC, 22). Various buttons, e.g. 24, 34, 44 may allow user input of an access code, allowing secure viewing and printing of stored faxes, and navigation and manipulation of displayed document images, such as image zooming. The unit prevents the automatic printing of unwanted or unsolicited faxes, saving paper.
Patent GB-2402628-A (GB)
Title: Gaming device with multi-component offers
Inventor: PALMER GREGG J
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2004-06-14
Abstract: A gaming device which provides a number of multi-component offers to a player and displays each offer to the player. Each multi-component offer includes a number of components 80 having sub-components 62a-62d, 64a-64d, 66a-66d, 68a-68d, 70a-70d, 72a-72d, 74a-74d, 76a-76d, 78a-78d, 82. The player can independently accept each component. Once a player accepts a component, the player receives a value based on the subcomponents associated with that accepted component. The player continues to play the game until the player has accepted all the components or there are no offers remaining. The gaming device then provides an award to the player based on the values of the accepted components of the offers. The game can be a stock-market simulation game or a question-and-answer game.
Patent GB-2403234-A (GB)
Title: Lintel with thermal break
Inventor: COYLE SEAN
IPC: E04C3/02
Filed: 2004-06-23
Abstract: A lintel for use with solid wall structures comprises two separate elongate members 2 spaced apart to define a gap 3 extending form a base 4 to a top 5 of the lintel in use to prevent thermal bridging. The gap 3 may be an air gap or may be filled with polystyrene insulation 7. The elongate members 2 may be of galvanised steel and may have C-section as shown, or L-section or there may be one of each (Figs 4 and 5 respectively, not shown), and they may be joined together by screws or rivets passing through gap 3.