baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2354068-A (GB)
Title: Intruder detection
Inventor: IKEDA HIROYUKI
IPC: G08B13/189
Filed: 2000-08-14
Abstract: An intruder detecting apparatus comprises a first sensor 2X having a detection area 7A covering a region in front of and above one or more objects 5, 6, to be watched and a second sensor 2Y having a detection area 7B covering a region in front of and below objects 5, 6, where the two areas 7A, 7B may overlap along a line of sight. An alarm signal is generated when both sensors 2X, 2Y produce warning signals within a predetermined time interval. A timer-equipped logic circuit may be provided in at least one of the sensors, or alternatively in a separate receiver, to receive output signals from the two sensors and generate an alarm. Should the logic circuit form part of a first sensor, a switch may be provided to replace the output signal from the other sensor with the output from the first sensor itself, allowing the sensor to function as a stand-alone detector. The sensors are preferably of passive infrared (PIR) type and may have curtain or semi-curtain shaped detection areas.
Patent GB-2352060-A (GB)
Title: Equipment pathing and unit allocation for a process control system
Inventor: TUCKER MARK
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 1999-04-13
Abstract: According to one embodiment, a recipe for use with a process control system includes unit procedures (to be executed on units) and information that identifies unit procedures that must be executed on units that are physically connected to one another, unit procedures that must be executed on the same unit, and/or unit procedures that must be executed on different units. According to another embodiment, a method for configuring a recipe includes the step of storing information in memory that identifies unit procedures of the recipe that must be executed on units that are physically connected to one another, unit procedures of the recipe that must be executed on the same unit, and/or unit procedures of the recipe that must be executed on different units. According to yet another embodiment, a method for configuring a process control system includes the steps of storing first information in memory that identifies unit procedures that must be executed on units that are physically connected to one another, unit procedures that must be executed on the same unit, and/or unit procedures that must be executed on different units; and storing second information in memory that identifies units that are physically connected to one another.
Patent GB-2368756-A (GB)
Title: Email encryption system in which messages are sent via an encryption server which stores the public keys of intended recipients
Inventor: BETON RICHARD
IPC: H04L12/58
Filed: 2000-11-02
Abstract: The invention concerns a secure e-mail system for pre-selected electronic mail users who form a participating user group. The system includes a secure list server 21 to which all e-mails are sent. The sender (Alice) encrypts a message intended for a recipient (e.g. Bob) using the server's public key. The server uses it's private key to decrypt the message. If the name or address of the intended recipient matches information recorded in the server's store (35, Fig. 3) then the server looks up the public key of the intended recipient and uses it to encrypt the message before transmitting it to the intended recipient.
Patent GB-2369692-A (GB)
Title: A fault tolerant computer with a bridge allowing direct memory access (DMA) between main memories of duplicated processing sets
Inventor: GARNETT PAUL J
IPC: G06F13/40
Filed: 2000-11-29
Abstract: A computer system comprising at least two processing sets. Each processing set includes main memory. A bridge connects the processing sets. At least a first processing set further including a dirty memory having dirty indicators for indicating dirtied blocks of the main memory of the first processing set. The bridge includes a direct memory access controller that is operable to copy blocks of the first processing set indicated in the dirty memory to the main memory of another processing set. The processors do not, therefore, need to carry out the copying, whereby the processor overhead associated therewith can be avoided, increasing the efficiency of memory reintegration. The direct memory access controller can be arranged to search the dirty memory for dirty indicators indicative of dirtied blocks. Alternatively, the dirty memory can include control logic operable to search the dirty memory for dirty indicators indicative of dirtied blocks. The direct memory access controller can be arranged to instigate a search of the dirty memory.
Patent GB-2372011-A (GB)
Title: Convertible greetings card
Inventor: ENNISON MAUREEN
IPC: B42D15/04
Filed: 2000-12-19
Abstract: A greetings card formed from a foldable sheet of material 1 comprising first and second sides, each having an applied design, such that when the sheet is folded only the first design is visible. When the sheet is opened out, the second, hidden design 4 becomes visible. Preferably the sheet is folded in half length-wise 3 and width-wise 2 to form a card. The first design may be applied on one quarter of the first side which forms the outside of the card, and a message may be provided on another quarter which forms the inside of the card. The design on the second side may be a calendar, height chart or record sheet. The sheet may be paper or cardboard. After the greetings card has been displayed, it may be opened out to view the second, hidden design therefore providing a secondary function.
Patent GB-2370363-A (GB)
Title: Measuring DC component of AC current
Inventor: KELLY JAMIE
IPC: G01R15/18
Filed: 2000-12-22
Abstract: A DC current is measured in the presence of an AC current by coupling, typically magnetically, an AC component of the current to cancel the AC component of the total current present at a measurement device so that the residual DC current can be more accurately measured. This may be achieved by passing conductor 30 through a Hall effect measuring device 10 and a current transformer 20. The transformer 20 has a winding 46 that produces current 48, which is coupled to winding 44 of the Hall device 10 via wire 40. The current flowing in winding 44 cancels the magnetic field of the AC component of current in conductor 30, leaving only the DC component to be detected by Hall sensor 52. Alternatively, a short circuit winding may connect transformer 20 to Hall effect measuring device 10 (figure 2, not shown).
Patent GB-2364848-A (GB)
Title: Portable telephone unit with attachable additional function units
Inventor: INOMATA YOJI
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 2001-03-02
Abstract: A mobile telephone having a basic unit 20 to which additional function units are mounted on a case body of the basic unit to provide additional functions for the portable telephone. The basic unit 20 includes only the components required for communication. The additional function units include an LCD bezel 40, a flip cover 50, a keypad bezel 60, grips 70, a keypad slide cover 80 and a slide cover 90. One or more of these units may be mounted on the basic unit 20. A magnifying lens may be provided in the display and keypad bezel. Additional function units may include grips, and these may be extended along the sides of the case for protection. The portable telephone may therefore be easily altered to provide an alternative model.
Patent GB-2380151-A (GB)
Title: Oscillating hand tool.
Inventor: WALKER ANDREW
IPC: B24B23/04
Filed: 2001-07-20
Abstract: A powered oscillating hand tool is provided having a first drive shaft 7 and a bearing 15 mounted eccentrically relative to the first drive shaft 7. A second drive shaft 14 carries a mounting platen 90 by means of one or more flexible legs 80. First and second sanding platens 21, (20 figure 2) are interchangeably mountable on the second drive shaft 14 and a brake means is provided on the mounting platen 90 to restrain the speed of rotation of a selected first or second platen 21, (20). First sanding platen 21 is mounted for free rotation about second drive shaft 14. Second sanding platen (20) is secured against free rotation about second drive shaft 14.
Patent GB-2379221-A (GB)
Title: Colouring masterbatch
Inventor: GAUKROGER ANTHONY RICHARD
IPC: C08J3/22
Filed: 2001-08-29
Abstract: A multipurpose masterbatch carrier preferably for PVC includes a chlorinated polyolefin, an acrylic processing aid; and an acrylic impact modifier. The carrier is for use with dyes, pigments, functional additives of the like. The chlorinated polyolefin is preferably chlorinated polyethylene, the processing aid is preferably methyl methacrylate, and the impact modifier is preferably acrylic/styrene, poly ethylacrylate/methyl methacrylate or poly butylacrylate/methyl methacrylate.
Patent GB-2379586-A (GB)
Title: Processing requests for service using FIFO queues
Inventor: FLOYD GEOFFREY EDWARD
IPC: G06F13/38
Filed: 2001-09-06
Abstract: A system using Time Division Multiplexed (TDM) data converted into packet data uses a FIFO queue (14) in order to process underrun or misalignment errors in TDM-packet data conversions. When a problem occurs in the conversion process, an interruption request is made to the host control processor (10). The FIFO queue stores the identity or address of each module or channel requiring service, and the processor services each module or channel in turn according to the order stored in the FIFO queue.
Patent GB-2364360-A (GB)
Title: Restraining device
Inventor: SANDERS TREVOR GEORGE
IPC: F16L55/179
Filed: 2000-03-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for securing a liner (11) of a host pipe (12) adjacent a branch, or ferrule (13) thereof, comprising a body which is adapted for self-support and for securing a liner (11) adjacent the branch or ferrule (13).
Patent GB-2379853-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for breaking up clods
Inventor: COULAM JOHN PATRICK
IPC: B07B1/10
Filed: 2001-09-19
Abstract: Apparatus for breaking up clods 1 comprises means 2 for lifting soil and clods from the ground, a main inclined conveyor 3 for receiving the lifted soil and clods, conveying the soil and clods upwardly therealong and allowing the soil to fall therethrough back to the ground. In order to enhance clod break up, a further conveyor 6 is provided at the uphill end 5 of the main conveyor 3, the further conveyor 6 being tiltable into a steeper inclination than the main conveyor 3 to allow clods to tumble and break up. The conveyors 3, 6 may consist of a plurality of starwheels on starshafts. The conveyors 3, 6 may have seperate speed controls.
Patent GB-2367973-A (GB)
Title: Communications with remote embedded applications
Inventor: WHITEHEAD STEPHEN CRAIG
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2001-10-05
Abstract: In a communications system, a computer network server 2 is arranged to communicate simultaneously with a plurality of remote computers 201 ... 20n. A remote embedded application in the form of a vending machine 1 has a module 12 that is arranged to communicate with the computer network server 2 such that file transfer sessions are carried out between the server and the vending machine 1. The server 2 is arranged to cause call request data to be transmitted to the module 12 and the module 12 is arranged to initiate a call back to the server 2 or other designated server, in response to the call request data. The call request data is transmitted using calling line identification (CLI). The module 12 is arranged to detect the call and the CLI; to not answer the call; and to initiate a call back to the server 2 or other designated server, after having received the call with CLI. The call request data may alternatively be transmitted to the module 12 in the form of a short message service (SMS) message.
Patent GB-2371827-A (GB)
Title: Gas seal
Inventor: MANN ROBERT MCGOWAN
IPC: E06B7/23
Filed: 2001-12-03
Abstract: A gas seal, e.g. for a door, comprises a body 12 of elongate cross section which may include intumescent material 14 and at least one sealing lip 24, 26 extending from a/each side 20,21 of the body, the lip(s) normally extending laterally as shown in Fig 1 but being displaceable when the seal is inserted into a groove 50 so as to extend in face contact with the respective side 20,21 and to project above the upper face 18. The lips 24,26 may be integral with a joining section which is attached in facer contact with the lower face 19 of the body or which may form the lower face.
Patent GB-2383716-A (GB)
Title: Mobile phone keypad which produces visual pattern depending on nature of incoming call
Inventor: BAKAIMIS BYRON
IPC: H04M1/7243
Filed: 2001-12-28
Abstract: Communications terminal 40 includes keypad 68, means 72 to illuminate the keypad, and control means 76 which selectively illuminates the keypad to provide visual patterns corresponding to information characterising a received signal. The information may concern the type of received signal, e.g. voice, data/fax, SMS or infrared. A voice or SMS signal may be identified by the protocol required to receive the signal, and a fax call may be identified if the call is either received at a number reserved for fax calls or preceded by a predetermined audio tone. Alternatively, the characterising information concerns calling party identity, and may comprise Calling Line Identification (CLI) information. The terminal may compare CLI data with stored telephone numbers and display an appropriate keypad illumination pattern upon obtaining a match. The displayed pattern may comprise a sequence of patterns, and the user may input, amend and/or delete stored patterns. Each key may have an individual light source, e.g. an LED, and the terminal may comprise a cellular mobile phone comprising a processor 42 and/or memory 64, e.g. a removable SIM or smart card 46, with associated hardware 76 and/or software.
Patent GB-2369894-A (GB)
Title: System and method for pressure testing the fittings and seals associated with the communication lines of a well tool
Inventor: JACKSON STEPHEN L
IPC: G01M3/28
Filed: 2000-10-17
Abstract: A system for pressure testing the seals and fittings associated with at least one communication line (26) passing through a well tool mandrel (12), each communication line housed within a communication line conduit (16) defined through the well tool and sealingly engaged to each end of its corresponding communication line conduit by way of a fitting (53) and the fittings also sealingly engaged to the communication line conduit. The system generally comprises a testing conduit (34) and testing passageway system (47) defined in the well tool mandrel. A testing plug (44) provides fluid communication between a pressure testing source and the testing passageway system. Pressurized fluid is guided from the testing plug, through the testing passageway system, into the communication line conduits, and into contact with the fittings and seals associated with each of the communication line conduits. Leaks indicate the presence of a faulty engagement of the fittings or seals associated with the communication line conduits.
Patent GB-2374021-A (GB)
Title: A low viscosity breathable gas mixture comprising oxygen and hydrogen
Inventor: GARRETT MICHAEL ERNEST
IPC: A61M16/00
Filed: 1997-11-26
Abstract: A breathable gas mixture comprising 40 - 95% by volume oxygen, the remainder being hydrogen. The gas is intended to be therapeutically administered to an asthmatic patient, the low density of the dilutant gas giving the hydrox mixture a low viscosity. Separate sources, 6 4, of O<SB>2</SB> and H<SB>2</SB> are connected by conduits 12, 10 to a gas mixing chamber within a facemask, 8 there being a humidifier, 14 in the oxygen supplying conduit 12. One or more demand valves open on inspiration and control the flow of gas to the patient. Expired gas is evacuated via a line, 16 through a vent, 18 and may be assisted by the air eductor, 20 connected to the air pump, 22 which blows air into the exhalate to reduce the hydrogen content to below the detonation threshold <I>i.e</I> 4 percent by volume. The equipment used is anti-static and flameproof.
Patent GB-2391254-A (GB)
Title: Platform Lift
Inventor: JONES EMYR WYN
IPC: E04G1/22
Filed: 2002-07-30
Abstract: A platform lift capable of adjustment to a plurality of heights includes a base with at least four wheels, an interconnecting scissor-like extendable structure and a platform. Mechanical or hydraulic components may be employed to act upon the scissor-like structure in order to raise or lower the platform.
Patent GB-2378755-A (GB)
Title: Sample support for mass spectrometry
Inventor: FRANZEN JOCHEN
IPC: H01J49/40
Filed: 2002-08-16
Abstract: A sample support for MALDI mass spectrometry comprises a flat sample plate 1 and a base structure 2 with the support being in microtitre plate format. The sample plate has grooves or holes 3 and the base structure has corresponding pins or protrusions 5 which anchor into the holes or grooves of the plate to rigidly bond the plate and base. The plate 1 may be of stainless steel and the base 2 may be plastic. The base may have holes or grooves on it's side to aid gripping by a gripper robot.
Patent GB-2402254-A (GB)
Title: Personal parking display system
Inventor: WALTERS KENNETH
IPC: G07B15/02
Filed: 2002-10-16
Abstract: A parking display unit within a vehicle and visible from outside is credited with the appropriate tariff and period required by the user contacting an automated call centre by telephone (mobile or otherwise). The display has a screen to show that parking has been paid for and may have a signal emitting device to speed checking by parking wardens. The system allows the user to extend the period of parking remotely. The unit may have a built in GPS feature so that the call centre will know the location of the vehicle and be able to charge the appropriate parking rate.
Patent GB-2404800-A (GB)
Title: Hand held remote control for use in space
Inventor: MEDCALF KEVIN FRANK
IPC: B64G4/00
Filed: 2003-06-25
Abstract: Use of remote devices to perform functions and control operations in space <UL ST="-"> <LI>these functions & operations include; controlling, sensoring, displaying, monitoring and analysing. In and out of space vessel <LI>uses on and off planet <LI>used to gain acces in and out of doors & hatches etc. </UL>
Patent GB-2392271-A (GB)
Title: In a multiprocessor operating a first processor at a first voltage level and a second processor at a second voltage level
Inventor: BARR ANDREW H
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2003-06-27
Abstract: An arrangement includes modulating a first voltage level of a first blade (or card) and a second voltage level of a second blade within a bladed architecture system. The first blade hosts applications that require a first performance level and the second blade hosts applications that require a second performance level. The first performance level is higher than said second performance level.
Patent GB-2404339-A (GB)
Title: Pelvic floor stimulation device
Inventor: TAYLOR CATHERINE
IPC: A61N1/36
Filed: 2003-07-31
Abstract: A pelvic floor stimulation device 10 comprises a housing 12 shaped at least in part to represent a penis, and an electrical muscle-stimulation device 14 mounted in the housing 12. In use, the shaped housing 12 provides sexual stimulation, and the electrical muscle-stimulation device 14 stimulates and exercises the pelvic floor muscle group to strengthen the urethral sphincter closing mechanism and reduce stress incontinence.
Patent GB-2406758-A (GB)
Title: Updating filter coefficients for multi-path equalisation
Inventor: LUSCHI CARLO
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 2003-09-30
Abstract: The performance of multi-path equaliser coefficients are measured S3 and a decision is made as to whether the coefficients should be updated by adjusting the existing coefficients S4, or by direct calculation of a fresh set of coefficients for the equaliser S1. The computationally less intensive process of coefficient adjustment is chosen if the channel variations are within the tracking capabilities of the adaptive algorithm. Preferably the coefficient adjustment comprises treating the coefficients as a vector and adapting the vector to approximately minimise a cost function. The direct calculation of a fresh set of coefficients preferably involves determining a solution for the vector that minimises the cost function. The measurement of coefficient performance may involve assessing the mean squared error in the output of the equaliser. Application is to a wide-band code division multiple access (WCDMA) mobile radio receiver.
Patent GB-2402606-A (GB)
Title: Suction cleaner with brush height control
Inventor: NAM HYEUN SIK
IPC: A47L5/34
Filed: 2003-11-21
Abstract: A suction cleaner comprises a suction motor mounted in a main body 10, a filter 12 for collecting dust, a suction head 16 connected to the filter by a suction tube, a brush 18 disposed in the suction head and able to ascend and descend in a vertical direction, and brush height control apparatus disposed in the suction head to control the ascent and descent of the brush. The brush height control may comprise a bush supported by a sliding unit 28, allowing the brush to rotate whilst being raised/lowered, a switching unit 32 operated by a user to control the height of the brush, and a rod 30 for transmitting the operating force of the switching unit to the sliding unit.
Patent GB-2400538-A (GB)
Title: Seamless front flap assembly for garments
Inventor: CHANG YUNG SHENG
IPC: A41D3/00
Filed: 2004-04-15
Abstract: A seamless waterproof flap assembly for the front of a garment such as a jacket comprises an outer storm flap 2 having an outer fabric 21 joined to an inner fabric 22 by stitching 23 which is preferably concealed and by fused adhesive 24, an inner storm flap comprising an outer fabric 31a joined to an inner fabric 32 by stitching which is preferably concealed and by fused adhesive 34, first and second anchoring flaps 4,5 having outer fabrics 41,51 stitched to the inner fabric of the respective storm flaps and having inner fabrics 42,52a stitched at 64 to the outer fabric, and a zipper 6 or equivalent fastener with its components mounted on the respective anchoring flaps. Fasteners 8 may also b provided to secure the outer flap 2.
Patent GB-2415370-A (GB)
Title: Swimming pool panel with strengthened vertical box section
Inventor: RUSSELL ROBERT
IPC: E04H4/04
Filed: 2004-06-26
Abstract: A panel for use in constructing a wall of a swimming pool comprises a main body portion (1) having one or more open-ended box sections (2) arranged vertically along its length and a horizontal trough (3) affixed substantially adjacent the uppermost edge of the body, wherein the trough is provided with an opening (4) above each box section and each box-section is provided with a cut-away portion (5) at its lowermost point. Concrete is poured into the trough (3) to form the top ring beam and then flows through the openings (4) into vertical hollow box-sections and out of cut-aways (5) to form the bottom ring beam and thus forming a partially integral concrete structure to strengthen each panel and thereby the whole swimming pool wall.
Patent GB-2416758-A (GB)
Title: Seal for a pill dispenser
Inventor: VALENTINE SCOTT
IPC: B65D83/04
Filed: 2004-08-05
Abstract: A seal 20 for a pill dispenser having a body including a plurality of open mouthed recesses comprises a cover film 22 defining a plurality of apertures 24 to provide access to the open mouths of the recesses, each aperture 24 being cut in the cover film 22 so as to be smaller than the open mouth of the corresponding recess and being closed by a liner cut from a liner film, the liner being larger than the aperture 24 and being adhered to the cover film 22 around the entire periphery of the aperture 24. The seal in use is adhered to the body surface of the pill dispenser so that the liners are located between the cover film and the open mouths of the corresponding recesses and each liner is removable by pushing the liner into the corresponding recess to release the liner from the cover film.