baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2356956-A (GB)
Title: E-mail character string conversion
Inventor: IWATA SHINICHIRO
IPC: G06F17/22
Filed: 2000-12-01
Abstract: An electronic mail terminal includes a display section (23), a conversion dictionary (29) which stores sets of a character string and a pictograph, a receiving section and a control section which uses the dictionary to convert character strings in received electronic mail to pictographs where possible, to produce a pictograph mixed sentence, and controls the display section to display the pictograph mixed sentence. When requested, the meaning of a user-selected pictograph in the displayed sentence can also be displayed (Fig. 8B).
Patent GB-2360194-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent articles having belt loops and an adjustable belt
Inventor: BLENKE TIMOTHY JAMES
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 1999-01-19
Abstract: Disposable absorbent articles which include an outer cover, an absorbent chassis, an adjustable belt and belt loops are described. The adjustable belt is located in one waist region of the absorbent article and includes a fastener on each of its opposed end portions. The belt loops are located inward from and adjacent to each of the fasteners on the adjustable belt and the longitudinal ends of the belt loops are attached to the absorbent article to slidably contain the adjustable belt between the belt loops and the waist region. The fasteners on the adjustable belt are configured to releasably engage the opposite waist region of the absorbent article. Desirably, the adjustable belt and belt loops are located on an inner surface of the absorbent article such as the bodyfacing surface of the outer cover or the bodyside liner. The absorbent article may also include fasteners on the belt loops to provide another pair of fasteners.
Patent GB-2372755-A (GB)
Title: Triangular section telecommunications tower
Inventor: HALEY JNR WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: E04H12/10
Filed: 2001-02-02
Abstract: Tower comprises 90{ angle L-shaped girders as legs 15, with diagonally disposed lateral bracing members 21, 22 between adjacent leg girders, where gusset plates 20, having a 165{ angle bend, enable connection between the flanges 18, 19 of the leg girders and bracing members to provide a equilateral triangular section.
Patent GB-2366111-A (GB)
Title: Video telemetry apparatus for remotely operated vehicles.
Inventor: BERTHOLD JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: H04N7/20
Filed: 2001-06-21
Abstract: A microwave transmitter 54 is provided on a drone vessel 14 and a microwave receiver 64 is provided on a remote station 60 (Figure 2; vessel or platform). A remotely operated vehicle 10 is connected to and controlled by the drone vessel 14 by an umbilical line 40 that includes cables for power, control, and video signals between the drone vessel 14 and remotely operated vehicle (ROV or autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) 10. Video cameras 50,16 are provided on the drone vessel 14 and the remotely operated vehicle 10. Signal conditioners 24,32 and laser-modulated diodes 26,34 are provided on the remotely operated vehicle to condition and transmit multiple video signals to the drone vessel 14 through a single mode optical fiber 36,38 in the umbilical line 40. A multiplexer produces a single output data stream for the optical cable. On the drone vessel 14, the signal is compressed, demultiplexed, conditioned, encoded as necessary, and then transmitted via an antenna 58 to a receiver on the remote station 60 (Figure 2). A receiver 64, demodulator 66, and decoder 68 are provided on the remote station 60 for viewing and/or capturing the video.
Patent GB-2362986-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for editing a video recording with audio selections
Inventor: ALEXANDER THERESA A
IPC: G11B27/34
Filed: 1999-01-28
Abstract: A method for editing a video recording includes receiving (124) a signal including video content and analyzing (128) the video content of the received signal to identify visual attributes which characterize the video content. Based, at least in part, on the identified visual attributes of the video content an audio selection (128) with which to augment the received signal is identified from a plurality of available audio selections.
Patent GB-2365910-A (GB)
Title: A method of engaging plant-on dividing bars
Inventor: WEBSTER BRIAN
IPC: E06B3/68
Filed: 1999-11-10
Abstract: A method of engaging plant-on dividing bars (10, 12) involves placing a dovetail slot (16) of a first bar (12) over a tail section (18) of a dovetail slot (14) of a second bar (10) while temporarily and resiliently compressing the side walls of the tail section (18) and pressing together the bars (10, 12). The plant-on window bars (10, 12) are made of UPVC and can be used to produce a Georgian effect (Fig 1). The bars (10, 12) may carry nibs or lips (24, 24A Figs 11-13) which facilitate engagement with the window or door frame. The bars (10, 12) maybe bonded to the glazing by double-sided adhesive tape.
Patent GB-2382712-A (GB)
Title: Display apparatus holding devices
Inventor: COOK SAM KIMBER ROSS
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 2001-11-29
Abstract: A pair of elongate holding devices 7a,7c extending along opposite sides of an imaginary rectangle have respective longitudinal recesses 12,21 which hold respective edge portions 6a,6c of a poster 6. One holding device 7c has a fixed bearing member 16 and a movable member 18 which contains the recess 21 and which is pivotable about a pivot axis 19 from (a) an active position, in which the recess 21 is open in a direction away from the opposite holding device so that the poster 6 turns back on itself near the edge portion 6c, the poster being under tension between the pair of holding devices, to (b) a passive position, in which tension in the poster is released sufficiently to allow the edge portion 6c to be removed from the recess 21. The holding device 7a is preferably an upper holding device with an undercut slot 12 slidably receiving a bead 14 at the upper edge portion 6a of the poster.
Patent GB-2383124-A (GB)
Title: An air pressure operated ventilator device
Inventor: TOMLIN MICHAEL EDWARD
IPC: F24F11/75
Filed: 2001-12-13
Abstract: A ventilator 1 comprising an elongated housing 10 and a valve member 30. The valve member consists of a pressure element 32 and a closing element 38. The closing element comprises a flat blade which restricts the airflow. The valve member is disposed within the housing and is constructed with a cross-sectional area which is generally triangular, but with one of its edges being curved. A first straight edge of the "triangle" represents the pressure element and a second straight edge of the "triangle" represents the closing element. An opening 37 is preferably located between the closing element and the pressure element. The valve member is pivotal about an axis 40 and is operated by the airflow pressure. As the air flow velocity increases through an inlet 13, this increases the pressure applied to the pressure element, which then causes the valve member to move about the pivot point 40, which then results in the closing element restricting the outlet 14. Preferably an opening 46 with a cover plate 46' is used for access purposes, for ease of cleaning. Preferably there is a lag of 30 degrees between the pressure and closing elements. The inlet and outlet ports are perpendicular to one another and the pressure element is aligned between 90 and 120 degrees to the inlet port when no air pressure is applied. Preferably the ventilator device is for window or door assemblies.
Patent GB-2383855-A (GB)
Title: Method of claiming obsolescence in factory production
Inventor: LIAO YI-MING
IPC: G06Q10/08
Filed: 2002-01-07
Abstract: A method of claiming obsolescence, especially a claim method owing to production orders below forecast orders. The disclosed method aims at resolving the problem of not being able to process claims of obsolescence in electronic format between enterprises and vendors/suppliers. In the invention, an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) server (100) manages and controls the inventory system and transmits data by a configure to order (CTO) method to process centralized management of obsolescent materials, to reduce the risk of purchasing materials by enterprises, and increase profit margins of enterprises.
Patent GB-2379085-A (GB)
Title: Method for doping electrically conductive organic compounds
Inventor: KLAUK HAGEN
IPC: H01L21/336
Filed: 2002-04-04
Abstract: A doped electrically conductive organic compound is exposed to radiation. The dopant is activated by exposure to the radiation. The result is that the activated dopant is fixed in position in the electrically conductive organic compound. A method for fabricating an organic field-effect transistor in which a gate electrode 2, a source contact 4, a drain contact 5, a gate dielectric 3 and an organic semiconductor are deposited on the substrate, includes using a dopant in the organic semiconductor. The dopant can be activated by exposure to activation radiation which is introduced into the organic semiconductor. Also disclosed, is an organic field-effect transistor which has a gate electrode 2, a gate dielectric 3, which insulates gate electrode 2, a source contact 4, a drain contact 5 and an organic semiconductor arranged between source contact and drain contact 5, and a <WC 1>contact region 8, 9. The organic semiconductor is doped, and the dopant is fixed irreversibly in the organic semiconductor.
Patent GB-2389471-A (GB)
Title: Latent fault detection in redundant power supply systems
Inventor: GARNETT PAUL J
IPC: G01R31/40
Filed: 2002-06-06
Abstract: Latent faults are detected in a redundant DC power supply system having at least two power supplies 12, 14, 15 connected to a common load 18 via respective isolation devices 22, 26, 23, each requiring a forward voltage (VF) to be equal to a respective forward bias voltage value in a normal conductive state. The testing system marginally varies the output voltage of at least one power supply 12,14,15 such that a differential voltage is applied between the output of a selected power supply 12,14,15 and the outputs of the remaining power supplies 12,14,15 for selectively changing at least one isolation device 22,26,23 to a non conductive state by reducing its forward voltage to less than its respective forward bias voltage value. It is determined whether the measured current (I1) through the selected isolation device 22, 26,23 is consistent with the existence of a fault condition in the selected device 22,26,23. Potentially damaging short circuit and open circuit faults may be detected without disruption to normal operation.
Patent GB-2396060-A (GB)
Title: Insulated connector for electrically heated vehicle window
Inventor: FROST MARK ROBERT
IPC: H05B3/84
Filed: 2002-12-04
Abstract: An electrical connector (10) for connecting an electrically heated vehicle windowpane to an external power source is disclosed. Electrical connector (10) comprises at least two strips (12) of conducting material, arranged substantially adjacent each other in a mutually spaced relationship, each of which is provided with a separate sleeve (13) of insulating material. Electrical connector (10) includes means for maintaining insulated strips (16) in a spaced relationship; preferably said means is bridging member (17). Preferably each insulated strip (16) a) includes un-insulated region (14) at one end to enable electrical connection to the vehicle windowpane to be made, and b) has a connection to power source connection cable (18) established at the other end; the established connection being housed within connection block (11).
Patent GB-2385547-A (GB)
Title: Pipette tip array reloading
Inventor: ARNOLD JR ROBERT W
IPC: B01L9/00
Filed: 2003-01-03
Abstract: A pipette tip 11 array storage holder 14 reloading device and method comprises pipette tips 11 firmly positionally located on, and depending from, a push plate 36. A second plate structure or transfer tray 20 with apertures, loosely engages another, such as the middle, portion of the tips 11. The device transfers all these components as an assembly, onto the apertured lid 12 of a holder 14, the push plate 36 pushing down on the pipette tips 11 during a final stage of the process so that they pass through transfer tray 20 completely, and into engagement with the apertures of the holder 14 lid 12. A further associated method is disclosed in which it is further specified that flexible peripheral edges (23, fig.2a) within the transfer tray 20 apertures (fig.2a) loosely hold the tips 11. Such an arrangement may permit the passages of the tips right through the transfer tray 20, under pressure from the push plate 36.
Patent GB-2387926-A (GB)
Title: Radio controlled clock
Inventor: CHAN RAYMOND
IPC: G04G21/04
Filed: 2003-03-31
Abstract: A radio controlled clock (100) comprising a main unit (200) and two or three interchangeable antenna modules (300). The main unit (200) includes an operating circuitry (250) and contacts (240). The circuitry (250) has a CPU (251) and two or three decoders (251'/252/253) connected thereto for decoding RF time signals of different carrier frequencies received by the modules (300), which decoders are connected to the contacts (240). Each module (300) has a body (310) connectable to main unit body (210), an operating circuitry (350), and contacts (324) connectable to the contacts (240) when the module (300) is connected to the main unit (200). The circuitry (350) has a receiver (330) tuned to receive a RF time signal of a specific carrier frequency broadcast in a particular country and then send the received signal via the contacts (324/240) to the relevant decoder (251'/252/253) for enabling the CPU (251) to display the local time at display (217).
Patent GB-2391113-A (GB)
Title: Selecting antennas based on ambient impedance
Inventor: KOBAYASHI NAOKI
IPC: H04B1/40
Filed: 2003-06-05
Abstract: A mobile phone with an upper antenna at the top of the casing, and a lower antenna at the bottom, monitors the input impedance (Z) to select the antenna which is less affected by the ambient environment. Transmission power is supplied only to the more effective aerial. The variance of the impedance from the reference impedance in free space may be used to index he degree of influence. The antennae may be linear, planar, inverted L, helical or monopole and mounted on separate hinged parts of a foldable mobile phone.
Patent GB-2401679-A (GB)
Title: Infrared gas detector
Inventor: STUTTARD DAVID MICHAEL
IPC: G01N21/35
Filed: 2003-07-26
Abstract: A gas detector 50 comprising: a housing 51, an optical gas sensor unit 70 mounted within the housing; electrical connections external to the housing; an electrical interface module 60,61 electrically connected between the external electrical connections and the optical gas sensor unit for providing compatibility of the optical gas sensor unit with an external pellistor command and control circuit when connected thereto; wherein the optical gas sensor unit comprises a self-contained component having an optical source, an optical detector and an optical pathway extending therebetween integrated into a single casing.
Patent GB-2396129-A (GB)
Title: Folding utility knife
Inventor: PING QIU JIAN
IPC: B26B1/04
Filed: 2003-09-04
Abstract: A utility knife 1 has a handle 2 and a blade holder 3 which is pivotally mounted on the handle for movement from an unfolded position to a folded position. The handle has a space 5 adapted to receive the blade holder when the blade holder is in its folded position. The blade holder includes a main wall 34 and guard wall 35 pivotally mounted on the main wall to pivot from an open position to a closed position overlying the main wall. The main wall is adapted to hold a blade so that a blade B, is interposed between the main wall and guard wall when the guard wall is in its closed position.
Patent GB-2388690-A (GB)
Title: Specialized heaps for creation of objects in object-oriented environments
Inventor: SOKOLOV STEPAN
IPC: G06F12/02
Filed: 2002-05-08
Abstract: The present invention pertains to techniques for creating and maintaining objects in object-oriented environments. The techniques are especially well suited for Java programming environments. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, specialized Java heaps are disclosed. In contrast to conventional heaps, the specialized Java heap is designated for storing Java objects with similar traits in the same memory portion. As such, objects with similar traits can be allocated and maintained in a designated memory portion. Another aspect of the invention provides methods for allocating objects in the heap memory. These methods can be used to create and associate objects with similar traits in a specialized heap. As will be appreciated, objects can be created and maintained more efficiently in this manner. As a result, the performance of virtual machines, especially those operating with relatively limited resources (e.g., embedded systems), is improved.
Patent GB-2407331-A (GB)
Title: Adaptor for installing a gutter bracket on a conservatory header
Inventor: BOTTOMER WAYNE
IPC: E04D13/072
Filed: 2003-10-16
Abstract: An adaptor (18) has a bayonet connection (38) on one face (32) for attachment to a conservatory header and a channel (60) on an opposite face (50) for receiving a gutter bracket. Preferably the slot has a wide upper portion (60a) with a step change to a lower narrow portion (60b). The header (12 Figure 1) includes a channel (26 Figure 1) which in use receives the bayonet.
Patent GB-2392441-A (GB)
Title: Electrolytic activation of fluids
Inventor: GOMEZ RODOLFO ANTONIO
IPC: C02F1/461
Filed: 2002-06-14
Abstract: A unipolar liquid activation apparatus with an anode cell (40), a cathode cell (41), and a direct current power supply (43), the anode cell having an anode (46), a liquid inlet (50) and an anolyte outlet (51), the cathode cell having a cathode (47), a liquid inlet (52) and a catholyte outlet (53), means to electrically connect the anode and cathode respectively to the direct current power supply. The cells can also include connected solution electrodes (44, 49). Alternatively the anode and cathode can be compound electrodes (81, 83) with means to electrically connect the inner anode electrode and the inner cathode electrode. The anode cell and cathode cell may be adjacent to each other and electrically connected by an electronic membrane (104) in contact respectively with the anode and cathode and allowing flow of electrons only from the cathode to the anode. The unipolar activation apparatus may also be an anode (141) and a cathode (142) electrically isolated from each other but connected to a DC power source.
Patent GB-2412003-A (GB)
Title: Musical instrument and support
Inventor: NGENE JOSE
IPC: G10D1/08
Filed: 2004-03-02
Abstract: This invention relates to a musical instrument and a support therefor. More particularly, but not exclusively, the invention relates to a stringed musical instrument. The instrument comprises a body (102) and a neck. The body is at least partially covered in a resilient material, for example latex. The resilient material may be impregnated with particles, for example either, or both, of cis 1,4 - polyacetate, or/and titanium dioxide. The body is covered in a resilient material that increases the longevity of a musical note and has a curved recess (114) formed in an edge of the body (102). The neck (104) has a number of nodules (124) spaced along it which allow a musician to check their fingering position without having to look at the neck (104). The recess (114) is arranged to receive a support (206). The support (206) is a projection from a belt (202) worn by the musician such that the weight of the instrument (100) is borne close to a musicians center of gravity. Such an arrangement improves the musician's melodic choreography, as the centre of gravity of the musician and the instrument (100) varies as the musician moves. A complimentary support arrangement (200) is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2400763-A (GB)
Title: OTDR signal Raman amplified using main data signal as pump light
Inventor: MAEHARA TAKAYUKI
IPC: H04B17/00
Filed: 2004-03-12
Abstract: In a method for performing OTDR measurement in an optical transmission system including a first terminal station (1) and a second terminal station (2), OTDR signal light is transmitted from an OTDR (101) provided in the first terminal station (1) to the second terminal station (2), in which the OTDR signal light is Raman amplified by using main signal light of the optical transmission system as pump light.
Patent GB-2412217-A (GB)
Title: Personal safety and theft alarm for a mobile phone
Inventor: BOULTON MARK
IPC: G08B15/00
Filed: 2004-03-17
Abstract: An attack and theft alarm device has a body which is purposed moulded to replace the rear protector of a mobile phone 5. It is connected to the main phone by use of a catch or other similar means. The attack and theft alarm device directly utilises the mobile phone battery power by use of an electrical positive 7 and negative 6 strip at 12. A flexible pin 3 is used to separate the circuit breaker 8 and has a connector 4 for easy grip. Should an attack or theft be commence the flexible pin 3 is pulled out 10 of the housing unit 11, detaching the flexible pin 3 from the mobile phone 5 thereby allowing the circuit breaker 8 to connect. This consequently permits an electrical circuit to flow through the circuit board 2, activating a loud piercing sound 9 from the external speaker 1. The flexible pin 3 can be re-inserted into the housing unit 11 to separate the circuit breaker, which will deactivate the alarm.
Patent GB-2414156-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of baked dough products
Inventor: KHALAF RICHARD ANTHONY
IPC: A21D8/06
Filed: 2004-05-22
Abstract: Traditional unleavened dough breads are made by hand and in circular form. This is inefficient and the product is uneven in taste and texture. In accordance with the invention, a continuous process of making baked unleavened dough products is described where an extruded strip of dough is passed through a heated oven and the cooked dough strip is cut into rectangular breads. The process is of particular value to mechanise the production of Saj bread, producing a product of a more even quality and more consumer-acceptable shape.
Patent GB-2405035-A (GB)
Title: Circuit board that comprises one or more mounting pins
Inventor: DOBBS ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: H05K7/04
Filed: 2004-07-29
Abstract: A circuit board 102,104 has one or more pins 116,118,120,122 for mounting the board on a chassis 106. The pins may be retractable and may engage in holes in the chassis or be received in recesses 136,138 in a ledge 142.
Patent GB-2404189-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning produced water by combined ozonation and uv-oxidation
Inventor: SNEDDON ANDREW DOUGLAS
IPC: C02F1/78
Filed: 2003-04-23
Abstract: A process and apparatus for treating produced water from oil and gas installations. The process is an advanced oxidation process using a combination of ozone injection and ultraviolet (UV) treatment. The process is used to remove residue dissolved and free oil within produced water prior to disposal by converting the hydrocarbon to carbon dioxide and water. Various embodiments of apparatus (10) are described including a cooled ozone generator (22) for use in hazardous areas, ozone injectors (18) and parallel reaction vessels (46) to provide treatment in a continuous process on a single pass.