baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2378138-A (GB)
Title: Device for assisting laparoscopic surgery
Inventor: MENON-JOHANSSON ANATOLE SEBAST
IPC: A61B17/34
Filed: 2002-05-03
Abstract: A tool is described which is adapted to be attached to the foremost end of a laparoscopic instrument 4. The tool has a ring 1 at its foremost end adapted to be pushed into contact with the abdomen wall at a point where a trocar is to be inserted, for supporting the abdominal wall around the entry point of the trocar. To assist its use the plane of the ring is angled relative to the lengthwise axis of the instrument, and advantageously the diameter of the ring is selected so that it will admit the tip of the trocar but is too small to allow the trocar to pass completely therethrough. Thus by pushing the ring against the peritoneum, the trocar will be prevented from penetrating significantly into the abdominal cavity. A clamp or stop 3a prevents the tool from leaving the instrument. The instrument may be a laparoscopic telescope, or a probe which is inserted through another incision for viewing by a telescope.
Patent GB-2388491-A (GB)
Title: Telecommunications services test apparatus
Inventor: WILSON JEFFREY
IPC: H04M3/26
Filed: 2002-05-10
Abstract: Telecommunications apparatus for testing telecommunications services and functions, such as voice mail and text messaging, which comprises an Any Network Access (ANA) device (5), voice mail platforms (3), a programmable switch (1), Message Storage Centre (MSC) (2), a Short Message Service Centre (SMSC) (14) and an External Short Message Entity (ESME) (6). The programmable switch causes a voice mail to be deposited at one of the voice mail platforms via the MSC. A confirmatory text message is then sent to one of the virtual mobile telephone numbers which is associated with that particular voice mail platform. The text message is then sent to the ESME via the ANA, and the ESME then notifies the programmable switch of receipt of the text message from a particular virtual number. The programmable switch can then verify that the audio message stored at the mail box was indeed that deposited. Advantageously the multiple virtual telephone numbers of the ANA allows a network operator to test services and functions for a range of mobile telephone numbers without requiring a corresponding number of mobile telephones and attached equipments. The results of such testing can be used to produce operating statistics.
Patent GB-2390343-A (GB)
Title: Hand-pull powered scooter
Inventor: YO JEN-HSIEN
IPC: B62M1/16
Filed: 2002-07-02
Abstract: The scooter comprises a platform 10 , the front end of which is connected with a headtube shaft 20; an actuation bar 50 pivotally located at the top of the shaft for hand swinging , a frontfork 30 an upper end of which is inserted into the shaft and carrying a front wheel 40; a gearbox, which includes a plurality of shafts carrying a plurality of uni-directional gears 62a, b and reduction gears 63b-d below the platform coupled to a pair of rear wheels 80. A lower end of the bar 50 moves a horizontal rack 75 reciprocatingly via connecting levers 71-74. The forward stroke of rack 75 drives one uni-directional gear, and the backward stroke another reverse unidirectional gear, to provide power to the rear wheels 80 in both directions.
Patent GB-2378351-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for inviting and creating accounts for prospective users of an instant messaging system
Inventor: MENDIOLA DENNIS
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2000-05-12
Abstract: A system and method for assigning a unique identifier to a prospective user of an instant message system. The IM system comprises a plurality of clients (111) having IM applications of the same or different types, selectively interconnected to an IM server (113) by way of the internet (117). The system includes a registration handler (119) for receiving a client specific access address (johnsmith@company.com) of a prospective user (127) on the internet (117) together with a request (115) to register or tentatively register the prospective user (127). A unique identifier assigner is provided to automatically allocate a unique numeric identifier (UIN) to the prospective user (127) and match the UIN to the client specific address (johnsmith@company.com) of the prospective user. An account processor registers or tentatively registers an account for the prospective user (127) in a user database (123) for future use (125) by storing (121) the matched UIN and client specific access address under the UIN in the database. A message despatcher sends a notification (129) of the UIN to the prospective user (127) at the client specific address of the prospective user, either: confirming the registering of the prospective user if the initial sending was associated with a direct request to register from the prospective user; or inviting registration of the prospective user if the initial sending was associated with a request to register from someone other than the prospective user.
Patent GB-2384653-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for negotiating mobile services
Inventor: ALBERTSSON HENRIK
IPC: H04W4/00
Filed: 2002-11-21
Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing a service negotiation between a mobile terminal (100) and a server (110) offering mobile services. A service request is received from the mobile terminal (100) including a list of requested services, which is compared with a set of available services that the server (110) can provide. It is then determined which services that were requested but are not available and cannot be provided by the server (110). A delta list is finally transmitted to the mobile terminal (100) comprising the services not available, such that the mobile terminal (100) can determine which services that can be used. A pre-defined tree structure is preferably used for specifying services in the service request and delta lists such that a single root node specifies all services in nodes subordinated to the root node. In this way, the amount of exchanged information and processing in the mobile terminal are reduced.
Patent GB-2396378-A (GB)
Title: Drainage system
Inventor: NELSON DARREN
IPC: E01F5/00
Filed: 2002-12-21
Abstract: The drainage system 1, primarily for use adjacent highways and other roads, comprises a trench 2 filled with aggregate 3 within which a reinforcing mesh 5 extends laterally at a distance below the surface of the aggregate. The mesh is preferably a perforated elastomeric sheet of an open grid or net structure and is preferably formed of polyurethane. The aggregate above the mesh 3a may be preferentially compacted and the dimensions of the apertures in the mesh may be sized so that an aggregate bunch or grip bias is provided that grips the aggregate in the apertures to create an upward bias in the aggregate filling the apertures which effectively pre-stresses the system. The apertures are evenly spaced and may include lips to facilitate the bunch compression. Two parallel layers of reinforcing mesh may be provided and the or each layer is preferably upturned at the side walls of the trench. The mesh may be provided with no apertures and anchors may be provided to stabilise the mesh within the drain. Also claimed are a method of forming a drain arrangement and a method of renovating a drain.
Patent GB-2380534-A (GB)
Title: Connector
Inventor: CRISP RICHARD
IPC: A47B96/20
Filed: 2001-04-18
Abstract: A connector has a coupling portion (16) joined to first and second flaps (8, 10). The first and second flaps (8, 10) are hinged relative to one another so that they may be folded over one another so that the flaps (8, 10) lie in a face to face position. The flaps (8, 10) have inter-engaging fastening means for fastening them together in the face to face position.
Patent GB-2387787-A (GB)
Title: Golf clubs
Inventor: LINDSAY NORMAN MATHESON
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 2003-04-22
Abstract: Golf clubs, of putter and wood-type especially, each include an attachment between shaft and club head which is of a compliance to allow the club head to behave more closely as a 'free-body' in providing vertical gear-effect when striking the ball. The compliance is related to freeing the club head for rotation about an axis 35 which extends through the centre of mass 31 with an orientation perpendicular to the shaft axis 37 in a plane parallel to the shaft axis 37 and containing the heel-toe axis 34 through the centre of mass 31. In this regard, the compliance about axis 35 is not less than the force-couple bending compliance of a length of 1000/K, or more preferably 10000/K, millimetres of the shaft measured from the tip-end. The rotational axis 35 is spaced by less than 0.33K millimetres from the shaft axis 37, where K is the radius of gyration of the head about the heel-toe axis 34.
Patent GB-2386222-A (GB)
Title: Commemorative donation system and method
Inventor: BARKLEY JOAN
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2001-11-22
Abstract: A method for facilitating commemorative donations, including the steps of: (a) nominating one or more charitable organisations (3) to which donations may be made to commemorate a person, place or event; (b) publishing details (10, 11, 22) of the nominated charitable organisations; (c) accepting donations to one or more of the charitable organisations from one or more donors (2); (d) distributing funds (112) to the nominated charitable organisations to which donations have been made; and (e) publishing an acknowledgment (23) of the person, place or event and the nominated charitable organisations to which donations have been made.
Patent GB-2402066-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for disinfecting a surface
Inventor: CHEWINS JOHN GEORGE
IPC: A61L2/22
Filed: 2003-05-23
Abstract: An apparatus for disinfecting a surface, in particular a wound surface, with aqueous ozone. The apparatus comprises a fluid containing reaction vessel 7a with one or more inlets and outlets. Fluid leaves the vessel via inlet 9 and enters a recirculation loop. Gaseous ozone is introduced into the fluid within the loop via means 6. The ozonated fluid re-enters the vessel via nozzle 8. Ozone gas bubbles are prevented from re-entering the recirculation loop due to the shape of inlet 9 and instead leave via outlet 13a and enter an ozone destructor. The oxidation reduction potential and the ozone capacity of the fluid within the vessel can be measured via sensor 13. A spray head 24 is provided to supply the ozonated fluid in the vessel to the surface to be treated when required and means are provided to collect and contain the fluid thereafter.
Patent GB-2387118-A (GB)
Title: Corrugated absorbent system for hygienic products
Inventor: SCHILD LISA A
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2001-10-04
Abstract: An absorbent article having a fluid permeable top sheet, a fluid impermeable back sheet, and a corrugated absorbent material having a plurality of alternating peaks and valleys disposed between the fluid permeable top sheet and the fluid impermeable back sheet.
Patent GB-2403024-A (GB)
Title: Reading or viewing glasses with quartz crystal lens
Inventor: KOSINSKI GEORGE CHARLES EDWARD
IPC: G02C7/02
Filed: 2003-06-20
Abstract: Reading or viewing glasses incorporate a Quartz Crystal lens as a viewing aid. The lens may be made of rose, smokey or citrine quartz, amethyst or ametrine.
Patent GB-2399363-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for controlling fluidic torque in a downhole tool
Inventor: OSSIA SEPAND
IPC: E21B47/18
Filed: 2004-02-05
Abstract: One or more rotatable components of the downhole tool comprise a deformable material, such as rubber or shape memory alloy SMA, selectively deformable in response to the flow of fluid through the downhole tool. The rotatable components may include a rotor 60 and/or a turbine blade 61 of a generator impeller 58 in the downhole tool such as a pressure pulse generator. Non-rotatable components, such as the stator 52 of the generator, may also be deformable. The rotor, the stator, and/or turbine may comprise a deformable material capable of selectively deforming in response to the flow of drilling mud through the generator. The desired deformation and/or the desired torque may be controlled by adjusting the parameters of the components.
Patent GB-2393643-A (GB)
Title: Application devices and brushes for use therewith
Inventor: STRONG TERESA
IPC: A45D40/00
Filed: 2002-07-10
Abstract: A cosmetics brush (1) for applying lipstick that can be stored within a lipstick tube (6) containing a partially used lipstick (4), thus allowing the brush (1) to be conveniently stored and transported when not required for application of lipstick. The invention additionally provides a mirror arrangement (30) for attachment to a lipstick tube so that the lipstick tube and mirror arrangement (30) can be conveniently carried together. The mirror arrangement (30) preferably comprises a rectangular portion of mirrored glass or plastic (31) sized to generally correspond to the length and width of a typical lipstick case, and may be attached to the lipstick case by a resilient band. The cosmetics brush (1) and mirror arrangement (30) may be used together and are particularly convenient for applying lipstick in a public place.
Patent GB-2413427-A (GB)
Title: Coin dispenser with outlet adjustable for different-sized coins
Inventor: CHANG HUNG-YI
IPC: G07D9/00
Filed: 2004-04-21
Abstract: In a coin dispenser of the type having a hopper at the base of which an apertured disc rotates to feed coins from the hopper to an outlet 42, a coin-directing element 51 is mounted adjustably at the outlet to adapt the outlet for different-sized coins. The directing element has an adjusting element 531 which is pulled to release the directing element 51 and allow it to be repositioned. The adjusted positions are defined by a positioning element 431 engaging teeth 512 of the directing element 51.
Patent GB-2396606-A (GB)
Title: Container element
Inventor: CLARKE PETER REGINALD
IPC: B65D77/20
Filed: 2002-11-28
Abstract: A fitment is described for a foodstuffs container having a mouth with a surrounding rim that projects radially beyond the walls of the container (10). The fitment comprises an injection moulded plastics ring (12) having a circumferentially continuous cylindrical inner wall (22) for making sealing contact with the radially outer surface of the rim (16). At least one retaining portion (20) projects radially inwards from the ring (12) to engage the underside of the rim (16) and thereby hold the fitment against the mouth of the container (10). The container is sealed by adhering a foil seal (14) to the upper surface of the ring (12) or the rim (16) of the container.
Patent GB-2414475-A (GB)
Title: Water softening
Inventor: ALLEN ANTHONY EDWARD
IPC: C02F5/02
Filed: 2004-05-29
Abstract: A method and apparatus for water softening utilising magnetic pulses is provided. The magnetic pulses are presented to a volume of water within a water conduit 6 or water container over a predetermined time period with a relaxation time period between successive predetermined time periods of action upon the volume of water. The magnetic pulses are in the range 1.6 to 6.8 KHz and generally presented in a manner whereby the frequency is ramped in discrete frequency shifts over fixed time periods through the predetermined time period in order to facilitate greater water softening action. Normally, each frequency harmonic is initiated by an initiation spike of enhanced magnetic strength.
Patent GB-2416282-A (GB)
Title: Identifier based signcryption with two trusted authorities
Inventor: CHEN LIQUN
IPC: H04L9/30
Filed: 2004-07-15
Abstract: Identifier-based signcryption methods and apparatus are disclosed both for signing and encrypting data, and for decrypting and verifying data. The signcryption methods use computable bilinear mappings and can be based, for example, on Weil or Tate pairings. A message sender (A) associated with a first trusted authority (T1) carries out integrated signing/encryption processes (52, 53) to send a signed, encrypted message to an intended recipient (B) associated with a second trusted authority (T2). The recipient (B) then carries out integrated decryption/verification processes (54, 55) to recover the original message and verify its origin. The first party signcrypts the message using at least the public keys of the first and second trusted authorities, its own private key and the identifier string of the recipient.
Patent GB-2400339-A (GB)
Title: Fine particle generating apparatus, casting apparatus and casting method
Inventor: ISHII HIROSHI
IPC: B22C9/06
Filed: 2003-03-12
Abstract: A fine particles generating system (22) which comprises a metal holding section (30) for containing magnesium (26) therein, a cylindrical portion (32) for supplying an argon gas to the magnesium (26), an argon gas flow controlling section (34) for controlling the flow of the argon gas to be supplied to the cylindrical portion (32), and an argon gas heating and controlling section (36) for heating the argon gas to be supplied to the cylindrical portion (32) to a predetermined temperature.
Patent GB-2401417-A (GB)
Title: Electric valve actuator with eddy current clutch
Inventor: MCCASKILL LANE P
IPC: F16K31/56
Filed: 2003-01-15
Abstract: An electrically operated valve actuator with an eddy current clutch is disclosed. The use of the eddy current clutch provides an actuator that can control the rate of closing of the valve in a predetermined linear manner to avoid slamming the valve shut in an emergency shutdown.
Patent GB-2408542-A (GB)
Title: A flexible strip and a method of manufacturing same
Inventor: HAMMERSLEY MARK
IPC: B29C48/18
Filed: 2004-09-03
Abstract: The present application relates to a flexible strip (1) comprising an elongate member (3) and an overlay (5). At least one aperture (21) or recess is provided in the elongate member and the overlay at least partially or at least substantially covers said at least one aperture or recess. The application also relates to a method of manufacturing said flexible strip.
Patent GB-2417993-A (GB)
Title: A shaft seal for sealing between a rotary shaft and a housing
Inventor: SCHOFIELD NIGEL PAUL
IPC: F16J15/32
Filed: 2004-09-10
Abstract: A shaft seal comprises an inner metallic or plastics tolerance ring 10 for receiving a shaft 12 such that there is a small clearance between the inner surface 14 of the inner ring 10 and the outer surface 16 of the shaft 12. An annular resilient member 18 retains the inner ring 10 within an outer metallic or plastics ring 20 such that the outer ring 20 exerts a radially compressive force on the resilient member 18 and the inner ring 10 exerts axially compressive forces on the resilient member 18, there also being a radial clearance 40 between the inner ring 10 and the resilient member 18 so that the inner ring 10 is retained within, and is radially movable relative to, the outer ring 20.
Patent GB-2418862-A (GB)
Title: Infant soothing device
Inventor: YOUNG ALAN PAUL
IPC: A61H9/00
Filed: 2004-10-09
Abstract: The present invention provides an infant soothing device comprising a flexible bladder 11 containing a fluid or gel medium 12 which is adapted to locate around the torso 14 of an infant. The infant soothing device comprises vibration means 23 that impart vibrations to said medium, and pressure adjusting means 20, 21 for raising and lowering the static pressure within the bladder. The bladder may, in use, be located around the torso 14 of an infant such that the vibrations caused by the vibration means 23 and/or the changes in pressure within the bladder 11 caused by the pressure adjusting means 20, 21 sooth said infant. The soothing effect often includes induction of eructation in the infant to relieve wind.
Patent GB-2424629-A (GB)
Title: Coaxial structure of auxiliary wheels with a primary wheel
Inventor: CHEN TING-HSING
IPC: B60B11/02
Filed: 2005-03-30
Abstract: The structure includes a frame 1A, an axle 2A, a primary wheel 3A and two auxiliary wheels 4A. The frame 1A rotatably mounts the axle 2A. Both the primary wheel 3A and the auxiliary wheels 4A are separately mounted with bearings 31A, 41A or sleeves onto the axle. Both the primary 3A and the auxiliary wheels 4A wear tyres 32A, 42A made of different material, to increase the contact area with the ground if the frame is inclined to prevent turning over.
Patent GB-2428255-A (GB)
Title: Reinforced Panel
Inventor: BRIDGE IAIN NORMAN
IPC: E04F10/00
Filed: 2005-07-12
Abstract: A panel 10A has a sheet of material 12A and at least one rigid reinforcing member 14A, wherein the sheet is formed to provide a channel 16A in which the reinforcing member is held captive. The reinforcing member may be wholly enclosed or be partly exposed. It may be solid or hollow and may have a cylindrical or polygonal outer surface. The reinforcing member may be metallic, wooden or made from a composite or paper pulp-based material. The sheet material preferably has an unset formable state and a set self-supporting state. It may be a paper pulp-based material such as cardboard, or a thermosettable or thermoformable material such as plastics. The panel may be formed by forming the unset sheet material around the reinforcing member, then setting the sheet material. A plurality of elongate and parallel reinforcing members are preferably provided. The sheet material may be formed to provide webs perpendicular to and extending between adjacent channels to provide additional rigidity. The panel may be formed for attachment to additional structures and may be provided with additional material attached to the outside of the panel.
Patent GB-2412908-A (GB)
Title: Measuring device
Inventor: BROHAMMER LAWRENCE F
IPC: G01B3/10
Filed: 2004-07-13
Abstract: A measuring device includes a spool mounted in a housing having opposing front and rear ends. A string is wound about the spool, and has an end is attached to a marker located outside the housing. The string winds and unwinds relative to the spool upon rotation thereof. A rocker arm, which carries a first reference mark, is pivotally attached to a support attached to the housing at the front end thereof. The rocker arm carries a second reference mark, which can be aligned with the first reference mark by pivoting the rocker arm. A brake is mounted in the housing, which moves between a first position against the spool inhibiting its rotation, and a second position away from the spool permitting its rotation. The brake is biased for movement in its first position, and a handle is provided for operating the brake.
Patent GB-2414798-A (GB)
Title: Fibroblast growth factor binding assay
Inventor: HUANG KUO-SEN
IPC: G01N21/78
Filed: 2002-12-16
Abstract: A method for testing an agent for its ability to inhibit binding between fibroblast growth factor (FGF) and a heparanase substate comprises bringing the test compound and a labelled heparanase substrate into contact with immobilised FGF on a solid support, and then detecting the presence of the label remote from the solid support. The heparanase substrate ma be fluorescein-labelled heparan sulphate.
Patent GB-2431908-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible dispenser for detergent
Inventor: FARISH ANDREW
IPC: B65D1/44
Filed: 2005-11-04
Abstract: A stand-alone dispenser in the form of a dosing ball (1) with an open top (2) for detergent for placing in a domestic washing machine includes means such as concertina portions (5) to allow the dosing ball to be changed between a collapsed condition, so as to be suitable for post and packaging reasons, e.g. for posting through a domestic letter box, and an erected condition, so as to be ready for use. Means can be provided to bias the dosing ball in its erected and/collapsed condition(s).