baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2376180-A (GB)
Title: Table with transparent / glass top and support insertable into a wheel, such as car wheel, which may act as a base for the table
Inventor: JACKSON SIMON
IPC: A47B13/02
Filed: 2001-06-05
Abstract: A table comprises a transparent / glass top (A) and a support (B) insertable into a wheel, such as a car wheel, which may act as a base for the table. The base (C) of the support (B) may clamp to the wheel hub via a thread (D), plate (B) and nut (F) arrangement. The table may further include a additional support system comprising tension cables (K) and table anchors (H) and wheel anchor assemblies (I,J), most probably attached to a tyre portion of the wheel. The table top (A) may carry graphics and / or lettering relevant to the display.
Patent GB-2361314-A (GB)
Title: Endoscope or microscope with photodetector
Inventor: ROSMAN GAVAN EDMUND
IPC: G02B23/24
Filed: 1999-06-17
Abstract: An endoscope or microscope system includes an endoscope or microscope, including a photodetector; an illumination means for providing ambient illumination; switching means for switching the illumination means on and off; and synchronization means for synchronizing the switching means with acquisition periods 282, 284 of the endoscope or microscope; wherein the synchronization means is operable to control the switching means to switch the illumination means off during the acquisition periods and on between consecutive acquisition periods at 286 and 288.
Patent GB-2381859-A (GB)
Title: Control apparatus for a central heating system
Inventor: RAYNOR DAVID
IPC: F24D3/12
Filed: 2001-08-29
Abstract: The invention relates to control apparatus 1 for controlling a heating system (not shown) wherein the heating system is supplied with heating medium from a separately controlled heating system, the control apparatus 1 comprises first sensor means 2 for sensing the temperature of a heating medium in a separately controlled system, second sensor means 3 for sensing the ambient temperature around the heating system, and control means 4 to control the flow of heating medium to the heating system in response to signals from the first and second sensors. Preferably, the sensors 2 and 3 are thermostats. The heating medium may comprise a fluid, wherein control means 4 is a pump. A thermostatic mixing valve may mix heated and non-heated fluid. A heat exchanger, possibly comprising an underfloor heating element, may be provided.
Patent GB-2381300-A (GB)
Title: Self-centring washer
Inventor: GARRY IAN MURRAY
IPC: F16B43/00
Filed: 2001-10-27
Abstract: A washer (40) for a bolted assembly, the washer (40) comprising a body (28) which defines a bore (42) wherein the body (28) comprises at least three lands (46) projecting into the bore (42).
Patent GB-2368918-A (GB)
Title: A system for determining the centre-of-gravity height of a vehicle
Inventor: HESSMERT ULRICH
IPC: B60T8/172
Filed: 2001-10-29
Abstract: A system for determining the centre-of-gravity height of a vehicle comprises means 10 for determining a difference of wheel vertical forces, and means 12 for determining a transversal acceleration, wherein means 14 for determining comparative values are provided, which compare the change in the difference of wheel vertical forces with the change in the transversal acceleration, and means 16 for evaluating a roll model are provided which determine the centre-of-gravity height from the comparative values. A process for determining the centre-of-gravity height of a vehicle is also included.
Patent GB-2383479-A (GB)
Title: Driver circuit for light emitting devices
Inventor: MURDOCH DAVID
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2001-12-20
Abstract: A driver circuit for mobile communications devices boosts the battery voltage to provide an operating voltage suitable for light emitting devices. A voltage greater than the supply is maintained by a clamping circuit 2, with the clamping circuit driven by a current switch 1 from a clocking input. The driver circuit uses a single transistor TR1 and can provide for two luminance levels from the light emitter.
Patent GB-2384736-A (GB)
Title: Calibrated adjustable hole punch
Inventor: GARDNER JEREMY
IPC: B26D7/26
Filed: 2002-01-31
Abstract: An adjustable hole punch 1 has a base 2 on which a pivotally mounted actuating handle 3 is provided. There are a plurality of plunger assemblies 5 each incorporating a plunger and a co-operating die defining an aperture to receive the plunger. At least one of the plunger assemblies 5 is slidably mounted in position. A rotatable element 14 is provided mounted in a slot 13 in the base. The rotatable element is of polygonal form presenting a plurality of flat faces, each face carrying markings or indicia thereon which facilitate the correct positioning of the movable plunger assemblies.
Patent GB-2391292-A (GB)
Title: Electronic grip-frame / trigger arrangement for a paintball marker
Inventor: MONKS STEVEN JOHN
IPC: F41B11/57
Filed: 2002-07-24
Abstract: A grip frame 21, preferably for a paintball marker, comprises a handle portion 22, having a cavity region 23 therein defined, a trigger 29 and an electronic/optical sensor (35, Fig 4a) which determines when trigger 29 has been activated. Grip frame 21 also houses an electronic circuit board 24 and a battery 25 and two adjustable stops which limit movement of the trigger in opposing directions. Trigger 29 is also urged back to a rest position by magnetic means. Upon activation of trigger 29, sensing means 35 communicates with solenoids 26 so as to fire and re-cock the marker. Display means 16, taking the form of multi-character LED or LCD displays, are positioned on handle 22 so as to face the user when the marker is being used. Calibration buttons 12, 13, 14 are also included. The intention of the disclosed invention is to allow the conversion of a mechanically operated paintball marker to an electro-magnetic one. Also disclosed is a paintball marker having optical sensing means positioned within the breech of the marker so as to allow any object positioned therein to be sensed.
Patent GB-2396021-A (GB)
Title: External Viewfinder for a camera
Inventor: WAITE ALLAN CHARLES
IPC: G03B13/02
Filed: 2002-12-03
Abstract: An external viewfinder on which a camera (18) can be mounted comprises an extension arm (10), a viewing frame (11), a camera mount (12), a securing bolt (13) and a locating ridge (14). The viewfinder is constructed in such a manner that when the camera is attached, the view (19) within the viewing frame when placed on or close to the subject to be photographed will be a precise match to the photograph taken. The viewfinder also has studs for attaching a cross-sight. The frame is hinged to the arm to allow it to be folded flat.
Patent GB-2384915-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic reflector
Inventor: GARON LIONEL
IPC: H01Q15/20
Filed: 2003-01-15
Abstract: The present invention provides an electromagnetic reflector comprising a deployable support frame (10) carrying at least one sheet element (20) designed to form a reflective surface when in the deployed state, the reflector being characterized by the fact that the support frame (10) comprises a band that is suitable for being packaged in a folded state and that is suitable for returning to a deployed state in the absence of external constraint, the band being in the form of three rings that are orthogonal in pairs, and the reflector further comprising eight generally triangular panels of sheet material (20)
Patent GB-2383912-A (GB)
Title: System and method for improving the efficiency of routers on the internet and/or cellular networks and alleviating bottlenecks and overloads on the network
Inventor: MAYER YARON
IPC: H04Q11/00
Filed: 2001-11-08
Abstract: The biggest bottleneck in the Internet today is caused by the slow speed of routers, compared to the speeds that are achieved by optic fibers wit DWDM (Dense Wave Division Multiplexing). Packet switching or something similar to it is needed not just for better utilization of the lines, but also because it is superior to circuit switching in many ways, such as better scalability as the Internet grows, better handling of traffic congestions, and better routing flexibiliy. But optical routers are currently unable to do packet switching except by translating the data to electronic data and then back, which is very inefficient. The present invention solves this problem by optically marking and detecting the packet headers or parts of them, translating at most only the headers or parts of them to electronics for making packet switching decisions, and keeping the rest of the packets in optical delay lines, and solving response-time problems in the router, so that the crude optical switches can execute the packet switching decisions at fast bit rates. This solution has very high scalability and becomes even more efficient when physical addresses are used. Another optimization described in this invention is improving routing efficiency and bandwidth utilization by grouping together identical data packets from the same source going to the same general area with a multiple list of targets connected to each copy of the data and sent together to the general target area. These grouped packets are then preferably broken down into smaller groups by the routers in the general target area and finally broken down to individual data packets for delivering to the final actual destinations. This optimization works best with Physical addresses, and can be very useful for example for optimizing the access to very popular sites such as Yahoo or CNN, and can be used also for example for more efficiently transferring streaming data, such as from Internet radio stations, or Internet TV stations which will probably exist in the next years.
Patent GB-2398792-A (GB)
Title: Acidic hard surface cleaning and/or disinfecting composition
Inventor: BOONE PAMELA
IPC: C11D17/00
Filed: 2003-02-22
Abstract: A sprayable, acidic hard surface cleaning and/or disinfecting composition contains suspended inclusions which appear as visibly discernible, discrete particulate materials, preferably where said discrete particulate materials are based on alginates. The composition may contain gellan or xanthan gum, alkoxylated alcohol, anionic surfactant, citric acid, glycolic acid, lactic acid and a perfume.
Patent GB-2400227-A (GB)
Title: Double pick
Inventor: MCCRINDLE SIMON
IPC: G10D3/16
Filed: 2003-04-04
Abstract: A double pick that simulates the sound of a 12-string guitar with a 6-string guitar is comprised of two picks, the upper one of a heavier gauge than the lower one, joined by a layer of lightweight, flexible foam. The lower of the two picks shall be set in slightly to enhance feel and tone.
Patent GB-2401612-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for culturing tissue
Inventor: GARLAND JOHN MICHAEL
IPC: C12M3/00
Filed: 2003-05-13
Abstract: A method and device for culturing tissue, in particular microvascularized tissue, to aid tissue graft survival by establishing a network of small vessels that can be linked to the host arterial and venous supplies. A scaffold (2) seeded with the cells destined to be the tissue is provided with an upper guide layer (4) having a pattern of apertures (6) therethrough and vascular endothelial cells (5) are delivered to the layer. The scaffold is provided with a chemoattractant for the vascular endothelial cells, such as vascular endothelial growth factor, and fluid is passed over the guide layer. The apertures allow fluid and vascular endothelial cells to migrate into the scaffold only at these focal points to generate capillary sprouts, the migration of cells being stimulated by the chemoattractant within the scaffold.
Patent GB-2390723-A (GB)
Title: Gaming machine with 7-segment numerical display bonus feature
Inventor: MURRAY STEVE
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2003-05-15
Abstract: Three windows 1 carry illustrations of reels incorporating representations of fruit and other symbols. Certain combinations achieved by rotating the reels will result in the award of prizes. Additionally, the symbols incorporate segmental portions 2 of a 7-segment numerical display. When symbols incorporating such segments appear on the winning centre line these segments will also be illustrated on a separate display region 3 in combination so as to represent a part of a numeral. In the play shown two further segments on the centre line of the reels are additionally displayed on the separate display region 3 to add to those already shown. A further play of the machine might achieve yet another segment 2 to be added to the segments previously illustrated on the separate display region 3, to create the numeral 6, resulting in the award of a prize.
Patent GB-2389956-A (GB)
Title: Multi-phase acceleration of a data storage disc
Inventor: SERGE J FAYEULLE
IPC: G11B21/21
Filed: 2001-10-17
Abstract: A disc drive having a multi-phase acceleration procedure is disclosed. The multi-phase acceleration procedure accelerates a data storage disc in the disc drive from an initial rotational velocity to a final rotational velocity. As the disc reaches the final rotational velocity, a read/write head operable to access data on the disc is moved by a servo control system from a landing zone to a data region on the disc. An air bearing between a slider of the read/write head and the surface of the disc is created due to the final rotational velocity of the spinning disc. The read/write head may also be moved from the landing zone as the disc reaches an early exit rotational velocity. As such, the multi-phase acceleration procedure continues accelerating the disc until the final rotational velocity to guarantee that the air bearing is maintained between the head and the disc.
Patent GB-2406921-A (GB)
Title: Offset Drivers Watch
Inventor: FRIAR MIKE
IPC: G04B19/08
Filed: 2003-10-08
Abstract: A watch that the face has been rotated left or right 12 noon is at 2 oclock Fig 1. 12 noon is at 10 oclock Fig 2. Worn on the thumb edge of the wrist.
Patent GB-2394642-A (GB)
Title: Bait Box
Inventor: HOYES PAUL
IPC: A01M25/00
Filed: 2003-10-31
Abstract: A bait box 10 comprising a housing 12 having a floor and a wall with one or more openings 26, a lid 14 and one or more removable locking members (40, fig.4b) secured to the housing or the lid to lock the lid to the housing. The locking members may have a hook portion, and the housing or the lid may have at least one recess to receive the hook portions. The locking members may be releaseably secured to the housing or lid by engaging a resilient part (54, fig.4b) of the locking members with an edge of the apertures. The bait box may also have one or more tongue and groove fittings to hold the lid closed, and one or more hinges 28. Also claimed is a bait box having a housing, a lid and one or more tongue and groove fittings and a bait box having a housing, a lid and one or more hinges.
Patent GB-2395457-A (GB)
Title: Auxiliary handle with laser alignment device
Inventor: WO SHUMING
IPC: B25H1/00
Filed: 2003-11-19
Abstract: An auxiliary handle 41 with a grip, comprising a laser alignment device for drills, an opened collar 2 which can be engaged with shoulder of the drill 101, and a clamp means 3 for locking or loosening the opened collar. The auxiliary handle also comprises a first laser generator 6 which can project a fanned planar laser beam 64, a battery pack (Fig 1, 8) which can be used to power the first laser generator, and a switch (Fig 1,7) for turning on or turning off the first laser generator, the fanned laser beam which is projected by the first laser generator is in alignment with the central axis of the opened collar matching the central axis of the chuck 103 when the auxiliary handle is mounted on the drill. A level bubble (or a plurality of level bubbles) can be mounted on the back (Fig 1, 413) of auxiliary handle 41. The auxiliary handle 41 may comprise a sub-handle (Fig 5, 42) which houses a second laser generator (Fig 5, 6'). The two fanned beams (Fig 8, 64 and 64') intersect over the drill bit (Fig 8, 104). The alignment device is particularly useful in drilling a hole or series of holes in reference to some object.
Patent GB-2411599-A (GB)
Title: A ball dispenser
Inventor: BURLEY JOSEPH
IPC: A63B47/00
Filed: 2004-03-04
Abstract: A ball dispenser comprises two tubes. The inner tube holds the balls and has an aperture at one end through which the balls may be accessed. The second tube fits over the first and may be slid over the aperture to retain the balls or pushed down to access the balls as required.
Patent GB-2411878-A (GB)
Title: Label removable from article by hot washing
Inventor: HAMMONDS DARREN
IPC: G09F3/10
Filed: 2004-03-12
Abstract: A label is removable from an article under the action of a hot washing fluid, the label including an adhesive layer comprising a pressure sensitive adhesive material. The adhesive properties of the adhesive layer are reduced when the article is subjected to a hot washing liquid, so assisting the removal of the label from the article. The label comprises a backing layer which is a polymeric film. The pressure sensitive adhesive is a water-borne, permanent, pressure sensitive adhesive having a combination of polymer component and surfactant component which permit the label to be removed from an article within a period of 10 minutes using an aqueous wash at 80{C.
Patent GB-2402960-A (GB)
Title: A support for a circular clarifier cover
Inventor: DEGARIE CLAUDE JOSEPH
IPC: E04H4/10
Filed: 2001-03-23
Abstract: A support comprises an array of saddle brackets (68) arranged in an array defining a first circle, a plurality of ring trusses (64) arranged in an array defining a second circle within the first circle, outer trusses (60) arranged radially with one end attached to a saddle bracket and the other end attached to the plurality of ring trusses, inner trusses (62, figure 11) arranged radially each with one end attached to an outer truss and extending inwardly toward the centre of the first circle and a plurality of intermediate trusses (66) each located between adjacent outer trusses and extending between a saddle bracket and the ring trusses. The support is arranged such that the outer, intermediate and ring trusses form a self supporting arrangement in combination with the saddle brackets and the inner trusses are attached to the arrangement in an overhanging mode. A further invention discloses a clarifier with a cover comprising removable triangular segments (Figure 1).
Patent GB-2402244-A (GB)
Title: Credit extension process using a prepaid card
Inventor: KNOX DAVID
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2003-02-25
Abstract: A process determines whether a prepaid card customer is credit worthy by analyzing deposits and purchases transactions associated with the account of the customer. Credit is advanced on prepaid card purchases in response to the determination of creditworthiness. Prepaid card credit granting and repayment is made available other financial institutions for the establishment of more conventional credit. The prepaid card customer creditworthiness determination includes deposits and transactions made while the person was an anonymous prepaid card user. The process includes fraud and theft prevention measures including validation of the anonymous transactions using a biological identification such as a finger print or retinal scan or by validation of anonymous and non-anonymous deposit and purchase profiles. Alternatively, prepaid card credit can be granted even if the customer is anonymous and has not provided a validated name and other personal and/or financial information.
Patent GB-2417678-A (GB)
Title: Potty liner
Inventor: RAZIEL EDEN
IPC: A47K11/06
Filed: 2004-09-06
Abstract: A disposable liner for a child's potty comprises a hoop (1) from which is suspended a container consisting of an upper portion (2), a conical portion (3) and a lower end portion (4). The hoop is preferably of a size such that it can be supported by the potty. The container is made of a material that retains solid waste but allows the liquid waste to pass through into the potty. A filter means may be placed at the lowermost part of the end portion (4).
Patent GB-2410544-A (GB)
Title: Radiator cover with an access panel
Inventor: SIMPSON GEORGE
IPC: F24D19/06
Filed: 2005-01-28
Abstract: A radiator cover comprises an access panel 112 having a ground engaging portion 304 coupled to the cover by a hinge so that the access panel 112 can be rotated open and the ground engaging portion 304 lies flat on the ground. The cover and panel 112 may be metal and fixed to a wall using fixing plates 104. Panel 112 may comprise of a top 302, the ground engaging 304, a recessed 306 and a step portion 308. Step portion 308 may be the same length (1) as the hinge from the floor. The hinge may comprise pins 316 located in U-shaped brackets (204, fig 2). Ventilation slots 116 may be provided on the top 302, ground engaging 304 and recessed 306 portions of the panel 112 and/or an upper 118 and lower 120 front portions of the cover. Panel 112 may have retention means comprising of two latches 310 cooperating with flanges 202 to hold the panel in a closed position. Latches 310 may comprise a rectangular retainer 402 mounted on a shaft 404 having a head 312 with a hexagonal key hole 314. Retention means may also comprise of a lock, adhesive, a stud or hook and loop fasteners and a tool may be used to operate the retention means.
Patent GB-2424176-A (GB)
Title: Wheeled suitcase having a handle
Inventor: HEMSLEY CLIVE GEORGE
IPC: A45C5/14
Filed: 2005-03-18
Abstract: A wheeled suitcase of the type having a pair of wheels 4 that in use extend forward of a face of the suitcase comprises a handle in the form of a hand-grip portion 11 and a spacer member 12 serving to space the hand-grip portion away from the plane of the face of the suitcase in a direction away from the suitcase. The hand-grip portion and spacer member may be retractable into the suitcase when not in use. The suitcase may be motorised with each wheel being independently driven. Sensors may be provided to detect whether the suitcase is being pushed or pulled and to increase or decrease the rotation of the wheels accordingly.
Patent GB-2409140-A (GB)
Title: Microwave dispersing device
Inventor: WEDLOCK CHRISTOPHER PAUL
IPC: B65D81/34
Filed: 2003-08-26
Abstract: A device (201) is provided for dispersing microwave radiation during microwave oven heating comprising a dielectric substrate (202), a reflective material (203) configured to reflect incident microwave radiation, said reflective material formed on said substrate and raised portions (205). The raised portions are configured to disperse microwave radiation, thereby reducing constructive or destructive interference of microwaves which give rise to hot-spots during microwave oven heating, and heating foodstuffs in the microwave oven more easily.
Patent GB-2428533-A (GB)
Title: Determining Data Flows in a Network
Inventor: COOPER MARK
IPC: H04L12/26
Filed: 2005-06-24
Abstract: Information about processes executing on a server together with network traffic and network state information such as ARP and routing tables is collected on each server in a network using a small piece of remote software running on the server. This information is sent to or gathered by a central collating and decoding program, which also obtains information from intervening network devices, such as routing tables, access control lists, load balancer maps and so on. This information is decoded to predict how the network traffic would look at all points in the network. The servers maybe nodes within the network wherein the remote software or agent collects information e.g. network device configuration information or information about processes executing on the respective node.
Patent GB-2427837-A (GB)
Title: A method of fixing a greenhouse gas
Inventor: POWELL JAMES ANTHONY
IPC: B01D53/62
Filed: 2005-07-01
Abstract: The application describes a method of fixing a dissolved greenhouse gas into organic carbon compounds by exposing them to submerged iron-steel metal objects. The method relies on the release of energy from the submerged metal objects.