baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2384065-A (GB)
Title: Method of adapting data within a database and associated hand-held unit
Inventor: THORNE JOHN
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2001-11-30
Abstract: There is provided a method of adapting data within a database such as those used for school management. The method comprises downloading and storing a portion of data from a central database to a hand-held unit revising the portion of data within the hand-held unit when remote from the database to create a revised data portion , and uploading the revised data portion from the hand-held unit to the central database , to update the central database. A hand-held unit, comprising a wireless interface (32) for transferring data to and from a central database is also provided. This includes data storage means adapted to store a portion of data before and after revision, and a keypad (24) to revise the portion of data according to information obtained at a region remote from a storage facility holding a central database.
Patent GB-2383497-A (GB)
Title: Transaction verification using a mobile telephone network
Inventor: ORMSON RICHARD
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2001-12-21
Abstract: A financial transaction is verified using a user code, transaction data and mobile telephone specific information. The user verification may use information relating to the location, cell, network or number of the cellular phone. The user code may be a PIN or a user account number. The verification signal may be a pass/fail decision or a credit score percentage. The customer's normal spending patterns may be used to determine the credit worthiness, by using location, past habits, common purchases and monthly spend. Based on a cumulative value of network security, fraud detection and user authentication a purchase may be approved or refused.
Patent GB-2377121-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for identifying event source in duplicate IP networks
Inventor: NATARAJAN SRIKANTH
IPC: H04L29/12
Filed: 2002-04-09
Abstract: A method and system are described for identifying the source of an event in a computer network (100). In accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present invention, an identifier tag is associated with an event occurring within the computer network (100), wherein the identifier tag uniquely identifies at least one collection computer (120,125,130,135) monitoring the event. At least one management computer (105) receives information from the at least one collection computer (120,125,130,135) that includes the identifier tag. The at least one management computer (105) derives an identification of each collection computer (120,125,130,135) from the identifier tag. The source of the event is identified to a user using the identification of each collection computer.
Patent GB-2390692-A (GB)
Title: Faulty earth bonding system detector
Inventor: REDHA ALI HASSAN
IPC: G01R31/02
Filed: 2002-07-12
Abstract: A device suitable for detecting a broken or damaged wire or a loose connection in an electrical circuit connection system is described. A multimeter is used to check the impedance of an earth bonding system and that it is in a serviceable condition. An indication needle and a red light on the multimeter may be used to indicate if the impedance of the system is high. A high impedance may indicate that the bonding system is faulty or that the energy level of the battery powering the multimeter is low. The device may be used to test the continuity of an earth bonding circuit for bonding an aircraft to earth potential during loading or unloading of fuel. This is to equalise voltage potentials between the aircraft and fuel delivery system to avoid the risk of sparks occurring.
Patent GB-2379676-A (GB)
Title: Skirting cover
Inventor: DUDNEY MICHAEL CHARLES
IPC: E04F19/04
Filed: 2002-07-19
Abstract: A skirting cover comprises a front wall <B>28</B> and an abutment member <B>30</B> which extends from an inner face <B>32</B> of the front wall <B>28</B> and towards a vertical surface <B>34</B> adjacent to which the skirting cover is to be fixed, the front wall <B>28</B> comprising a vertical portion <B>36</B> for extending parallel to the vertical surface <B>34</B> and an upper portion <B>38</B> which extends towards the vertical surface <B>34</B>, and the skirting cover being an extrusion which is made from a plastics material. Releasable fixing means <B>46</B> is provided comprising a mounting member.
Patent GB-2393050-A (GB)
Title: Communication semiconductor integrated circuit and radio communication system
Inventor: OOSAWA HIROTAKA
IPC: H03L7/08
Filed: 2002-09-13
Abstract: A communication semiconductor integrated circuit has an oscillator circuit (TXVCO 240) forming part of a transmission PLL circuit fabricated on a single semiconductor chip together with an oscillator circuit (RFVCO 250) forming part of a reception PLL circuit and an oscillator circuit (IFVCO 230) for an intermediate frequency. The oscillator circuit forming part of the transmission PLL circuit is configured to be operable in a plurality of bands. A synthesizer 262 includes a circuit (32,Fig3) for measuring the oscillating frequency of the oscillator circuit 240 forming part of the transmission PLL circuit and a synthesizer 261 includes a circuit(22,Fig2) for measuring the oscillating frequency of the oscillator circuit 250 forming part of the reception PLL circuit
Patent GB-2383827-A (GB)
Title: Welded coupling for sealing a pipe to a wall
Inventor: BOUDRY JOHN ALEXANDRE
IPC: F16L47/03
Filed: 2002-10-03
Abstract: A fitting for providing a substantially fluid-tight seal between an opening in a chamber wall 10 and a pipe 4 passing through said opening, said fitting comprising:- <SL> <LI>(i) a tubular sleeve 22 adapted to pass through the opening in the chamber wall 10 and further adapted to allow the pipe to pass through the sleeve; <LI>(ii) a flange, 24 extending radially outwardly from the sleeve, a first surface of the flange being configured to contact the chamber wall around substantially the whole circumference of the opening and over substantially the whole first surface of the flange; <LI>(iii) a first energy transfer means 28 incorporated in the flange and situated at or near the first surface of the flange, said energy transfer means being adapted to heat the first surface of the flange in order to form a substantially fluid tight seal between the wall and the flange; </SL> ```characterised in that at least part of the tubular sleeve is a tight sliding fit with the pipe passing through it and in that that part of the sleeve incorporates a second energy transfer means 38 adapted to form a substantially fluid tight seal between the sleeve and the pipe.
Patent GB-2397275-A (GB)
Title: Method of printing on anodised aluminium using sublimation inks
Inventor: GEBBIE MICHAEL FRANCIS
IPC: B41M5/035
Filed: 2003-01-15
Abstract: A method of printing on aluminium comprises the steps of: (a) providing 22 an aluminium member having an open pored surface (e.g. anodised aluminium); (b) providing 24,26 an intermediate image comprising at least one sublimation ink (e.g. an inkjet printed image on a transfer sheet); (c) positioning 28 the intermediate image adjacent the open pored surface; and (d) transferring 30 the image information from the intermediate image into the open pores of the aluminium member by sublimation of the at least one ink. Preferably the ink particles are less than 10 microns in diameter. The sublimation of the ink may be caused by heating the ink, preferably at a temperature of 100{C to 300{C. Pressure may also be used to sublime the ink.
Patent GB-2390677-A (GB)
Title: Bulk density measurement using logging-while-drilling apparatus
Inventor: JONES DALE A
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 2003-01-16
Abstract: A logging-while-drilling system, of the backscattered gamma ray type, comprises a drill collar 12 having an open cavity 13 in the outer wall, within which is held an instrument package 31 including a sensor. The instrument package protrudes beyond the outer wall of the drill collar. The sensor comprises a gamma ray source such as cesium-137, a short spaced gamma ray detector and a long spaced gamma ray detector, and the instrument package is held in a high-Z shielding framework. An annular stabilizer 14 featuring an alignment channel 15 on its inner surface is disposed around the collar to receive the protruding part of the instrument package 31 and the source is threaded directly into the high-Z framework.
Patent GB-2387173-A (GB)
Title: Transposon
Inventor: MASKELL DUNCAN JOHN
IPC: C12N1/21
Filed: 2003-03-05
Abstract: A transposon which comprises at least one RNA polymerase recognition site and at least one homing endoculease recognition site. The RNA polymerase recognition site may be selected from T7, SP6 or T3. The endonuclease recognition site may be for I-SceI or PI-PspI. The transposon may be a modified Tn5 or mariner transposon. Methods of isolating essential or conditional genes of an organism are claimed. The claims also define methods of identifying inhibitors of these genes, uses of such inhibitors in pharmaceutical and herbicides, pesticides and insecticides. Also claimed are attenuated bacteria, vaccines, methods of treatment and raising immune responses.
Patent GB-2387401-A (GB)
Title: Crossover tool allowing downhole through access
Inventor: ZACHMAN JAMES R
IPC: E21B43/04
Filed: 2003-04-10
Abstract: A crossover tool 14 for depositing gravel below a packer (P, fig 11) and outside a screen comprises a downflow passage 16 and an upflow passage 22. The downflow passage 16 begins at an uphole end allowing gravel to exit the tool at a port 18, and the upflow passage 22 begins at a downhole end to accept returns coming trough the screen, for channelling outside the body and above the packer trough a return port 24. A valve in the body reconfigures the passages to allow downflow through the body without exiting the tool. This is attained by diverting downflow through the upflow passage. The valve may comprise a sleeve and ball 28, which blocks both the downflow passage 16 and the return port 24 in the upflow passage.
Patent GB-2385722-A (GB)
Title: Connector
Inventor: GUGLHOR THOMAS
IPC: H05K3/34
Filed: 2001-12-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a connector for use in a straight-through connection systems that is suitable for surface mount techniques. The connector comprises an insulating support in which a plurality of solder-hook terminated and contact-terminated chips are inserted. The connector is further characterized in that the chips are spaced apart, thereby producing flow channels through which the heat transfer medium, for example air, can be fed. According to an advantageous alternative or additional embodiment of the invention, a flow chamber is defined in the zone of the through connection that allows flow of the heat transfer medium at a right angle to the plane of the chips. This channel can be produced by cutouts in the insulating sleeve or by suitable spacers.
Patent GB-2387923-A (GB)
Title: Optical device
Inventor: CASE STEVEN K
IPC: G02B6/38
Filed: 2002-02-20
Abstract: An optical device (10) is provided which includes a plurality of optical modules (12A, B). Each optical module (12A, B) includes an optical component (14A, B) fixedly coupled to a relative reference mount (18A, B). The relative reference mount (18A, B) is configured to attach to a substrate (20). A plurality of optical modules (12A, B) mount on the substrate (20) to form the optical device (10).
Patent GB-2405562-A (GB)
Title: Bit modification and stopping criteria in iterative decoding
Inventor: PAPAGIANNIS EVANGELOS
IPC: H04L1/00
Filed: 2003-08-28
Abstract: An ideal maximum likelihood decoder is approximated when iteratively decoding codewords by using stopping criteria appropriate for the "waterfall region" of significant noise interference for short block lengths (<10 kbits). In the case of nonconvergence according to a given stopping criterion, the received vector is systematically modified and re-input to the iterative decoder, and this process repeated until the stopping criteria are met. The weakest symbols in the vector (having lowest likelihood) are modified first. The stopping criterion may be based on a calculated Euclidian distance, and an example of performance is given for a b/b + 2 type Turbo code of rate 2/3 for a block length of 1024 bits.
Patent GB-2408067-A (GB)
Title: Lock barrel
Inventor: LIN BOR-CHING
IPC: E05B29/00
Filed: 2003-11-13
Abstract: A lock barrel comprises a case 1 with grooves 12 which receives a limiter 2 for rotation. Tumbler plates 3 are received for slidable movement between side members 22 of the limiter 11 and have either an upper 33 or a lower 33' projection. A rotor 4 is mounted for rotation in the limiter 2 and extends through apertures in the plates 3. Bias elements 35 act to displace the plates 3 relative to the rotor. A key is inserted into the rotor at 42 and has edge formations which project through slot 43 adjacent surfaces 34 of respective plates 3. In the locked state plates 3 with a lower projection 33' are biassed so that their projections engage a lower groove 12 and prevent rotation of the limiter 11. The other plates 3 are biassed so that their upper projections 33 are disengaged from the upper grooves. When the key initially turns the rotor a correct key formation will either engage surface 34 to raise the plate projections 33' free of the lower groove (fig. 8) or will have no effect on the plates with upper projections 33 (fig. 7). Further rotor movement will turn the limiter. An incorrect key will fail to release lower projections and/or will raise upper projections to engage the upper groove 12.
Patent GB-2408935-A (GB)
Title: Central venous pressure meter
Inventor: UPPAL RIZWAN
IPC: A61B5/021
Filed: 2003-12-08
Abstract: The central venous pressure meter comprises a vertical scale 1 with electronic markings which may be scanned, a level indicator 4, a sliding electronic digital reading unit 2 with liquid crystal display 13, a foot plate 3 set at an angle of 45 degrees, a light source 5 and a horizontal arm 6. The vertical scale may be made of various materials, may vary in size and may be adjustable. The foot plate may also vary in size and degrees of inclination. The horizontal bar may slide on the vertical scale to mark the height of the venous column. The light or laser source may also be used to mark the height of the venous column. The level indicator may comprise an air bubble in fluid or a digital leveller. A method of measuring the central venous pressure using the meter is also claimed.
Patent GB-2409023-A (GB)
Title: Wireless light system with master controller
Inventor: STOKES PETER DAVID
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2003-12-11
Abstract: A lighting system comprises a network of devices arranged to communicate wirelessly with a master controller. One or more of the devices is provided with an LED light source. The LED is pulsed in order to reduce power consumption. Preferably, the LED is pulsed at a frequency invisible to the human eye. This frequency may be 100Hz. A variable load factor, which is proportional to the average illumination level, may be applied to the LED. The system may also be operable with a decreasing brightness reduce power consumption. The system may be used in a vehicle, such as an aircraft, as an emergency lighting system.
Patent GB-2410782-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to a safety device
Inventor: THUNDERCLIFFE MARK
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 2004-02-09
Abstract: A safety device for raising the rear part of a hood or bonnet of a vehicle incorporates a plurality of inter-nested sleeves 9 - 12 and an extension element 13, which are spaced apart by O-rings 27 - 31. The O-rings are made of resilient material and effect a rolling movement when the parts of the safety device move relative to each other. Upon actuation, a gas generator supplies gas to the interior of the sleeves which extend telescopically. The resilient O-rings allow the safety device to raise the rear part of a hood or bonnet in an arcuate movement. The rolling movement of the O-rings enables the hood or bonnet to be rapidly lowered to prevent obstruction to the driver's vision. The safety device may also be used to tilt seats, extend bumpers, or retract steering columns.
Patent GB-2411715-A (GB)
Title: Controlling a door activated air curtain unit
Inventor: COWLING WILLIAM PAUL
IPC: F24F9/00
Filed: 2004-03-01
Abstract: A control system and method of controlling at least one door activated air curtain unit having at least one air heater and at least one fan comprises a timer and a means for detecting the opening and closing of the door in combination with a means for controlling the operation of the heater and fan with respect to predetermined time periods recorded by the timer. Both the heater and fan have a zero, intermediate and maximum heat and speed setting respectively. The control system controls deactivation of the air curtain in response to detecting the closing of the door by operating the heater at a first, second or third heat setting and operating the fan at respective first, second or third speeds for respective first, second or third time periods. Furthermore, deactivation of the fan and heater is conducted for a fourth time period. The control system also controls reactivation of the air curtain unit is response to the opening of the door at any time during the first, second, third or fourth time periods at respective heat and fan speed settings.
Patent GB-2413255-A (GB)
Title: Garment with load carrying pockets
Inventor: BROUGHTON RIKI
IPC: A41D13/00
Filed: 2004-04-01
Abstract: A garment has a plurality of pockets 4, each capable of receiving a load and being arranged in groups on the front 1 and back 2 of the garment. Each pocket 4, 5 is symmetrical about a central vertical axis. The upper pockets 5a on the back 2 are located closer to the shoulder-line 3a of the garment than those corresponding 4a on the front 1. Pockets 4, 5 may be allocated equally to front and back sides. The garment can be provided with straps 6 to secure it around the side of a wearer. At least one pocket may have straps to secure a load, and is preferably formed from a series of straps. The garment front 1 and back 2 are preferably connected by straps 3 at the shoulder.
Patent GB-2413824-A (GB)
Title: Operating diesel-cycle i.c. engines on gaseous fuels with ignition-improvers
Inventor: BYSVEEN MARIE
IPC: F02D19/10
Filed: 2004-05-07
Abstract: A diesel-cycle internal combustion engine which operates using a liquified hydrocarbon gas fuel containing an ignition improver, eg a cetane improver. The gas may be supplied to the combustion chambers using a common rail fuel supply system. The fuel and method of operating the diesel-cycle engine can be used in a range of applications such as, for example, road or marine vehicles or in static applications such as electrical generators. The fuel and the ignition improver may both be supplied to the engine in liquid form either pre-mixed in bulk (fig.1); kept in separate tanks 202, 204, pressurised by separate pumps 207, 208 and mixed in the injector 206; or mixed before reaching a common rail (301, fig.3A) or within a common rail (305, fig.3B). Alternatively, eg with methane or natural gas, the fuel may be pressurised rather than liquefied and the ignition improver is suspended as a mist in the gas. The fuel may be eg methane, ethane, propane, butane or natural gas. The ignition improver may be diesel fuel, any mixture of alkanes and alkenes, a mono-ether, a di-ether, DME (diethyl ether), GTL (Gas-to-Liquid), alkyl and/or aryl nitrates.
Patent GB-2402971-A (GB)
Title: Flow conditioning device for i.c. engine air intake
Inventor: ABDOLHOSSEINI REZA
IPC: F02M35/10
Filed: 2004-05-17
Abstract: The system comprises an air filter, a clean air duct 16, a sensor eg a mass air flow (MAF) sensor 20, and a flow conditioning device 22 upstream of the sensor to reduce turbulence in the flow of clean air reaching the sensor without a significant pressure drop. The flow conditioning device 22 is mounted in the clean air duct 16 and includes an outer body 41 having an air inlet end 60. The flow conditioning device 22 has a configuration 43 of connected inner walls 45 disposed within the body 41 and spaced apart from each other by radially increasing intervals from the center of the configuration. Thus the radially inner region has relatively finely spaced walls to supply the sensor with low turbulent air while the radially outer portion has relatively coarsely spaced walls to allow more turbulent air to flow towards the throttle body. The inner walls 45 may be arcuate and connected by ribs 47 or may be planar (fig. 6). The axial lengths of the walls may increase towards the centre as shown or may be constant (fig.5).
Patent GB-2404995-A (GB)
Title: Projector optical unit for rear projection image display appartus
Inventor: HIRATA KOJI
IPC: G02B13/18
Filed: 2004-06-08
Abstract: In a projection type image display apparatus, a projector optical unit for projecting an image onto a screen (6) while magnifying a size of the image to be projected with respect to an original size of the image displayed by an image forming element (27), has a group of lenses (2, 3) for magnifying the size of the image with respect to the original size thereof, and an optical path extending from the image forming element (27) to the screen (6) to transmit the image along the optical path Preferably the screen is translucent and the image is projected obliquely onto its reverse side. Preferably the image forming element comprises liquid crystal panels and a cross-prism.
Patent GB-2406029-A (GB)
Title: Signal processing apparatus capable of providing signal for display on various types of display panels
Inventor: AOKI HIROSHI
IPC: G09G3/291
Filed: 2004-07-19
Abstract: The present invention comprises a display panel (2), which includes a memory section (255) and a transmitter section (210). The memory section (255) stores ID information, which includes information about the type of device constituting the display panel (2) and/or the specifications for the panel. The transmitter section (210) transmits the ID information stored in the memory (255) to a signal processing apparatus (1). The signal processing apparatus (1) includes a control circuit (110), which receives the ID information transmitted from the display panel (2), determines the device type of the panel and/or the specifications for the panel from the received ID information, and exercises control in accordance with the result to change the operation of the signal processing apparatus.
Patent GB-2417236-A (GB)
Title: Containers with a line of weakness
Inventor: WATKINS TREVOR
IPC: B65D5/54
Filed: 2004-08-17
Abstract: The containers (2) comprises a series of panels (8,10,12,14) and a line of weakness (16) along which a part (6) of the container (2) can be separated from another part (4) of the container. The line of weakness (16) has a fluctuating sequence in at least one panel (8,10,12,14). The fluctuation can have a wavy, undulating, oscillating, staggered, sinusoidal or sine form. The line of weakness (16) can be a line of perforation and the separation can be partly. The containers (2) are especially useful as shipping or transport containers which can be converted to display containers.