baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2382092-A (GB)
Title: Equipment for drilling vertical cased boreholes
Inventor: FAUGERE BERNARD
IPC: E21D9/087
Filed: 2002-11-19
Abstract: Equipment for drilling vertical boreholes 50 in hard ground 52 which comprises casing lengths 56a put successively into the borehole, a drilling machine having a rotary cutting head 10 mounted to a frame 34 which exerts an axial thrust to the cutting head, a torque and thrust transmission means 60 having a first end secured to the frame and a second end secured by means 66 to the casing against rotational and axial translation. The securing means 66 may include a catch and latch arrangement, a tube means secured to the top of the casing, or an expandable annular body which may in turn be inflatable envelopes or may comprise a plurality of shoes.
Patent GB-2395560-A (GB)
Title: Measuring tape
Inventor: SAVORY LINCOLN
IPC: G01B3/10
Filed: 2002-11-19
Abstract: An assembly of a measuring tape(2 Fig.1) and an attachment means therefor 3 adapted to secure the tape to a human forearm 6. The invention is characterized in that the housing 1 may be formed with a stop member.
Patent GB-2384094-A (GB)
Title: Producing and using graphical indicators
Inventor: TSAI YAO-HUNG
IPC: G06T1/00
Filed: 2002-11-27
Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for producing graphical indicators and interactive systems for utilizing the graphical indicators. On the surface of an object, visually negligible graphical indicators are provided 100. The graphical indicators do not interfere with the main information (text or pictures) when the perception of human eyes are concerned. In addition to the main information on the surface of object, one is able to obtain additional information through an auxiliary electronic device or trigger an interactive operation. The object is scanned and the graphical indicators are read and processed, with the additional information made available to the user. The graphical indicators can be printed using ultraviolet or infrared reactive ink, so it is invisible to the naked eye.
Patent GB-2397743-A (GB)
Title: Waste separation bin
Inventor: MOON CHRIS
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 2002-12-14
Abstract: A waste separation bin with multiple compartments 3-9 and detachable storage units 10 - 15 where waste can be stored separately for recycling. Preferably the bin has a foot pedal 16 at the base of the bin's body 1 that may be used as a lever to compress waste prior to storage. The compartments may have hinged lids and guide means to ensure the storage units are easily inserted and removed from the compartments. The storage units may also have lids that will help to prevent a child from taking the waste back out and have child safe lids that can only be opened by an adult. The compartments may store kitchen waste, cans, bottles, kitchen waste paper and batteries and ink cartridges.
Patent GB-2396524-A (GB)
Title: Generating billing information in a packet switched communication system
Inventor: BENSON MAYA
IPC: H04M15/00
Filed: 2002-12-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a system for generating billing information for a communication system comprising a packet control unit (215) that controls data packet communication over a wireless interface (211). The data packets are buffered in a buffer (217). A separate billing network element (219) collects billing information for the data packet communication. In accordance with the invention, the packet control unit (215) determines (307) that a packet data communication has terminated, for example due to a handover. In response, the packet control unit (215) generates (311) buffer information comprising information as to how much data is discarded in the buffer. The packet control unit communicates (311) the buffer information to the billing network element (219). When receiving the buffer information, the billing network element modifies (319) a billing record in response to the buffer information. Specifically, an indication of the amount of data communicated is reduced by the amount of discarded data. The invention is particularly applicable to a GPRS or UMTS communication system.
Patent GB-2390441-A (GB)
Title: Ear-mounted electric metronome
Inventor: SAKAMOTO YOSHIAKI
IPC: G04F5/02
Filed: 2003-02-13
Abstract: An ear mounted electric metronome and/or alarm of the type shown in GB 2338088 A is characterised in that a memory 26 is provided to hold recorded data of a variety of sounds and tones. Preferably, the memory is part of an integrated circuit also having an arithmetic unit to set the rhythm speed and type.
Patent GB-2387958-A (GB)
Title: Exchange coupling film in magnetic detecting element
Inventor: IKARASHI KAZUAKI
IPC: G11B5/39
Filed: 2003-04-17
Abstract: An exchange coupling film comprises an antiferromagnetic layer 4 and a pinned ferromagnetic layer 3, and either or both of these layers contains a chromium element whose concentration varies in the thickness (Z arrow) direction. Thus antiferromagnetic layer 4 may possess a region A1 having a Cr concentration gradient in the Z direction and/or ferromagnetic layer 3 may possess a region B1 which has a Cr concentration variation in the Z direction. The addition of chrome near to the interface of these layers effectively increases the exchange coupling magnetic field, region, without reducing the antiferromagnetic properties of layer 4. The gradient may be such that the Cr content is highest near the interface, or may peak at a distance away from the interface, or may be constant in the region of the interface. The Cr content may be higher in the antiferromagnetic layer 4 than in the ferromagnetic layer 3.
Patent GB-2389237-A (GB)
Title: Insulating resin encapsulating ignition coils and an igniter
Inventor: KONDO MASAHIRO
IPC: H01F38/12
Filed: 2003-05-30
Abstract: An ignition coil (1) has a connector (6) electrically connected to an external circuit and an igniter (9) for accommodating a switching element (91) adapted to cause a current supplied from the connector (6) to be intermittent. A primary coil portion (30) generates a predetermined voltage by the intermittent current. A secondary coil portion (40) steps up the generated voltage and applys the resulting voltage to an ignition plug. A resin insulating material (8) is arranged to harden in between the primary coil portion (30) and the secondary coil portion (40) to ensure insulation between the primary coil portion (30) and the secondary coil portion (40). An outer shell (96) of the igniter (9) is formed of the resin insulating material (8).
Patent GB-2391657-A (GB)
Title: Security for mass storage devices in imaging devices
Inventor: LEWIS JOHNNY MACARTHUR
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2003-06-09
Abstract: Imaging devices (120, 125, 305) can have mass storage devices (330) associated with them. In a networked environment that allows mounting of a shared resource, these mass storage devices (330) can be viewed or even altered by anyone who can connect to the imaging device (120, 125, 305) through the Network File System (NFS). However, unrestricted access may be undesirable. The various embodiments provide methods and apparatus for securing these mass storage devices (330). Security is variable among different sets of users or external devices (110, 115) attempting access of the mass storage device.
Patent GB-2386420-A (GB)
Title: Dormancy-induced mycobacterium proteins
Inventor: DICK THOMAS
IPC: C07K14/35
Filed: 2001-12-11
Abstract: A method for the identification of an anti-mycobacterial agent that modulates the activity and/or expression of a protein expressed by a Mycobacterium in non-oxygen limiting stationary phase, hypoxic stationary phase or hypoxic growth phase, which method comprises: (i) contacting a test agent and a protein selected from RV3133c, Rv2623, Rv2626c, a variant of Rv3133c, Rv2623 or Rv2626 and a fragment of Rv3133c, RV2623, Rv2626c or said variant, or a polynucleotide or expression vector encoding said protein; (ii) monitoring the effect of the test agent on the activity and/or expression of said protein, thereby determining whether the test agent modulates the activity and/or expression of a protein expressed by a Mycobacterium in non-oxygen limiting stationary phase, hypoxic stationary phase or hypoxic growth phase.
Patent GB-2396948-A (GB)
Title: Bi-directional driving circuit of flat panel display device and method for driving the same
Inventor: PARK JAE DEOK
IPC: G11C19/00
Filed: 2003-06-25
Abstract: A bi-directional driving circuit of a flat panel display device and method for driving the same is disclosed in the present invention. The bi-directional driving circuit of a flat panel display device having a plurality of blocks driven by a start pulse Vst, first to fourth clock signals having different phases CLK1, CLK2, CLK3, and CLK4, and first and second power source voltages Vdd and Vss, each block includes a shift register comprising a first control part charging the start pulse Vst or an output signal of a previous block to a first node Q according to either one of the first to fourth clock signals or a second node QB, a second control part controlling the second node QB according to the start pulse Vst, either the output signal of the previous block or an output signal of the next block, and one of the first to fourth clock signals, a third control part charging the start pulse Vst or the output signal of the next block to the first node Q according to either one of the first to fourth clock signals, or controlling the second node QB, and a buffer outputting one of the first to fourth clock signals as a shift pulse according to the first and second nodes Q and QB; and a level shifter shifting a level of the shift pulse output from the shift register in each block, and outputting the shifted level.
Patent GB-2403705-A (GB)
Title: A container having double layers of different materials
Inventor: WANG CHIH-HUNG
IPC: B29C45/14
Filed: 2003-07-09
Abstract: A container includes a metallic outer layer (3) having through holes and a plastic inner layer (4) formed directly over an inner side of the outer layer by injection molding. The mold is shaped such that three-dimensional projecting portions (41) are formed over corresponding said holes and the edges of the three-dimensional projecting portions (41) cover those portions of the outer layer that define the holes; thus, the layers can't easily separate from, or move relative to, each other. The plastic material may be transparent.
Patent GB-2406584-A (GB)
Title: Drainage trap water replenishment system
Inventor: LO YIU WAH
IPC: E03C1/294
Filed: 2003-09-27
Abstract: A drainage system includes a primary downpipe 13 extending from the floor drain 12 and a trap 14 attached to the primary downpipe. A secondary drain 15, that is higher than the trap, has a secondary downpipe 16 leading to the sewerage system. An auxiliary pipe 17 extends from the secondary downpipe and periodically delivers water to replenished the trap where evaporation effects can empty water from the trap.
Patent GB-2408114-A (GB)
Title: Determining a geographical location from IP address information
Inventor: RIISE SOREN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2003-11-13
Abstract: A method of determining a geographical location from IP address information comprises interrogating a database of IP address information mapped to domain name information by submitting a given IP address. The database returns a domain name in response to the given IP address 1. One or more likely web site addresses are derived 2 from the domain name. The or each derived web site address are scanned for geographical address information 3 to determine likely geographical address information. The geographical address may be geocoded to a latitude and longitude.
Patent GB-2399760-A (GB)
Title: Sensor with non-contact interface for respiratory gas tube
Inventor: GERDER HENNING
IPC: A61M16/10
Filed: 2004-03-19
Abstract: The invention relates to the connection of a sensor device to a breathing apparatus, without individual cable connections having to be run from the breathing apparatus to the sensor device. A signal line 18 runs along the respiratory gas tube 2, said signal line 18 being designed to transmit signals from the sensor device 16 to the breathing apparatus and a non-contact interface 17 between the signal line 18 and the sensor device. The non-contact interface 17 may be optical e.g. infrared.
Patent GB-2402210-A (GB)
Title: Underwater fluorescence detector for monitoring movement of sediment
Inventor: MCSTAY DANIEL
IPC: G01N21/64
Filed: 2004-05-14
Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting fluorescence underwater, the apparatus comprising an electromagnetic source such as a laser 34, a fluorescence detector such as a photo-multiplier tube 42 and a deployment means for deploying the source and detector adjacent to an underwater bed. The invention has particular application in determining the movement of underwater sediment, using fluorescence tracers for example in the form of a liquid dye. Preferably the deployment means is an under water vehicle, typically an ROV or a sledge. The apparatus may also include a lock-in amplifier 46, an optical chopper 36 and a band-pass filter 44.
Patent GB-2406484-A (GB)
Title: Communication indicating a security level
Inventor: STRUIK MARINUS
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2004-08-19
Abstract: In a secure communication system, an adaptable security level is synchronised between devices by inserting security bits (35-37, fig. 3) into the control bits of a message frame or header (32) which indicate the selected security level (eg.0, 32, 64 or 128 bits) and whether encryption is turned on or off, thus allowing modification on a frame-by-frame basis. For multiple recipients, a minimum integrity level common to all of them can be selected. The security bits may also indicate parameters in an algorithm. Communication is organised by a network stack (Fig. 6) which passes payloads [m] and security levels (SEC) between various layers (application, network, MAC, physical etc.) and encryption keys K. Security level information may also be passed via acknowledgement (ACK) messages over a feedback channel.
Patent GB-2406688-A (GB)
Title: Opto-electrically reading indicia through a vertical window
Inventor: BARKAN EDWARD
IPC: G06V30/224
Filed: 2004-10-04
Abstract: A vertical slot scanner generates a full coverage scan pattern for reading symbols presented or moved past a vertical window. Scan lines are generated in upper and lower central regions of the window to improve scanner productivity. Light is reflected from a scan mirror 50 to a rotating component 52 carrying mirrors 56,58,60,62. The light is then directed via a series of stationary mirrors 66,68,70,72,74,76 to the vertical window.
Patent GB-2404500-A (GB)
Title: Deformation-resistant mounting for a circuit board in a portable device
Inventor: MIZUSAKI MANABU
IPC: H05K1/02
Filed: 2001-11-14
Abstract: A circuit board 103 in a portable telephone or like device has a mounting which protects it against deformation on pressing or dropping the device, the mounting comprising bosses 106 on the casing or chassis of the device and parallel elongate holes 104 in the circuit board, the bosses being displaceable along the holes and having male screws which cooperate with fastening nuts. Other mounting structures are described and claimed.
Patent GB-2414780-A (GB)
Title: A drum unit for vibrating rollers intended for single arm assembly
Inventor: LYCKEN TYRA
IPC: E02D3/074
Filed: 2005-04-29
Abstract: A drum unit 2 for single arm assembly on a vibrating roller 1 via a single arm 3, comprising a drum 4, an eccentric unit 6, a transmission shaft 7 for the driving of the eccentric unit 6, a drum motor 8 with integrated drum bearing and internal clearance for the transmission shaft 7, a vibration motor 9 rigidly connected to the drum motor 8 and driving eccentric unit 6 via the transmission shaft 7, and a number of sets of elastic members 10, arranged so that their points of cooperation 11 coincide with a plane 16 at right angles to the centre line 12 of the drum 4. The drum motor 8 is rigidly connected to the drum 4 and elastically connected, via the sets of elastic members 10 to the single arm 3 and the plane 16 not coinciding with the centre of gravity TP of the vibrating mass.
Patent GB-2426994-A (GB)
Title: Method for preventing cracks in hydraulically bound materials
Inventor: HOLDEN MARK ANDREW
IPC: E01C7/00
Filed: 2005-06-07
Abstract: The method, primarily for use in hydraulically bound support and bearing layers used on their own or beneath flexible or semi-flexible layers, involves de-bonding the aggregate 1 from the binder 2 whilst maintaining the full aggregate interlock so as to form a multitude of fine or micro cracks 4 which allow movement due to thermal expansion etc. without forming any visible cracks or causing any reflective cracking of an upper layer. The aggregate may be de-bonded by reducing the surface roughness of the aggregate by selecting aggregates with minimal surface porosity and low irregularity or by physically polishing aggregates or by using naturally polished aggregates. Alternatively, the de-bonding may be achieved by coating the surface of the aggregate with a de-bonding agent 3 such as silicon or possibly waste oil. Alternatively the de-bonding of the aggregate may be achieved by retarding the hydration process to form a weak joint around the aggregate such that cracks are formed due to the early thermal movements during the hydration process. Any of these approaches may be used in combination. Materials such as sawdust, olive kernels, plastic granules and clay pellets may be blended with the constituents to form weak zones or pockets which may be beneficial in aiding the micro cracking.
Patent GB-2414957-A (GB)
Title: Carrying handle for fire extinguisher
Inventor: WILLMAN MATTHEW STEPHEN
IPC: A62C13/78
Filed: 2005-06-09
Abstract: A fire extinguisher carrier includes upper and lower fixings 46,47 which are located in use about the body of a fire extinguisher in a spaced apart manner, and are connected by an elongate member comprising a carry handle 36, whereby the extinguisher can be conveniently carried other than by the usual operating handles 14,16. An optional shoulder strap 40 may also be provided. The carry handle may comprise a flexible strap 36 (as shown), or may comprise a rigid handle (30; figure 2) mounted on one (26; figure 2) of two elongate semi-rigid straps (26, 28; figure 2) which join the two spaced apart fixings (22, 24; figure 2).
Patent GB-2427251-A (GB)
Title: Removable blind rivet having flange with line of weakness
Inventor: JONES STEVEN VICTOR
IPC: F16B19/10
Filed: 2005-06-14
Abstract: A blind rivet has a body (12) with a flange (16). There is a line of weakness (19) in the flange (16). The line of weakness (19) is adapted to shear under axial load to allow removal of the rivet.
Patent GB-2416003-A (GB)
Title: Double volute casing for a centrifugal pump
Inventor: FLEMING JOHN
IPC: F04D29/44
Filed: 2005-06-27
Abstract: A casing 10, for a centrifugal pump, comprises a pump volute 16 having a first volute region 18 and a second volute region 20. The regions 18, 20 are separated by a flow splitter 22 which defines at least one passage 24, 26 which may allow fluid flow between the first and second regions 18, 20. The splitter 22 may be formed during a casting process, and may extend from within a discharge branch 14 into the volute 16. The casing 10 may be formed as a single component or may be axially or radially split. Passages 24, 26 may extend across a portion of, or the entire width of, the splitter 22. The casing 10 may be used in a single-stage or multi-stage centrifugal pump.
Patent GB-2418388-A (GB)
Title: Combustion based power tool with a gas canister cooling arrangement
Inventor: NISHIKAWA TOMOMASA
IPC: B25C1/18
Filed: 2005-08-24
Abstract: A combustion based power tool 1 having a cooling arrangement for cooling a gas canister. The tool includes a housing 2 having a gas canister accommodating section 29 in which a gas canister 30 is located. An air passage 30a is defined between the gas canister accommodating section 29 and the gas canister 30 accommodated therein. The gas canister accommodating section 29 is formed with an air inlet port 2b in communication with the air passage 30a for introducing air into the air passage 30a. Since air flows along the gas canister 30, the canister is cooled. If the tool 1 is provided with a fan 19, the operation of the fan 19 causes air suction passing through the air passage 30a. The power tool 1 may be a nail gun.
Patent GB-2420452-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for producing an inductor
Inventor: LIN JIANXIONG
IPC: H01F41/06
Filed: 2004-07-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to a special-purpose apparatus for producing an electronic inductor. The apparatus comprises a coil winder, a sensor for localizing and a spot welde, in which the coil winder comprises a brushless d.c. motor, a Single Chip Micyoco (SCM) for controlling the motor and a display screen, and the sensor for localizing is connected to a rotational axis of the d.c. motor of the coil winder, because the apparatus has multi-function, it can accomplish winding the coil, localizing, removing the painting, welding and testing the electrical characteristic at the same time and much of the hand work is replaced by the apparatus, not only the productivity is improved greatly, but also the apparatus can insure the product quality.
Patent GB-2435362-A (GB)
Title: Configuring devices in a telecommunications network
Inventor: MATTEIS DR LUCA DE
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2006-02-20
Abstract: A method of configuring a telecommunications system to provide a service involving multiple devices is disclosed. The method includes receiving a configuration script specifying a sequence of configuration instructions for configuring at least two of the devices to provide the service, and concurrently executing an instance of the configuration script for each of the at least two devices to configure the at least two devices to provide the service. The method can be used as part of a network management system or service provisioning system.
Patent GB-2436873-A (GB)
Title: Blood glucose monitoring systems
Inventor: HOVORKA ROMAN
IPC: G01N33/49
Filed: 2006-04-07
Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus, method and computer program code for determining times of blood glucose measurement. The method of determining times of blood glucose measurement of a subject for use in controlling a level of the blood glucose comprises receiving blood glucose measurement data for a series of blood glucose measurements; adaptively modelling the glucoregulation responsive to said blood glucose measurement data; estimating a prediction error in said adaptive model as a function of time; determining a time of glucose measurement based on a comparison of said prediction error with a range of acceptable blood glucose level.
Patent GB-2438893-A (GB)
Title: Ion beam tuning in an ion implanter
Inventor: BURGESS CHRISTOPER
IPC: H01J37/317
Filed: 2006-06-09
Abstract: An ion beam in an ion implanter is dependent upon a plurality of operational parameters that influence the ion beam that reaches a target. A method of tuning an ion beam in an implanter comprises retrieving a set of operational parameters (720) at least some of which are stored in a dynamic database, configuring the ion implanter according to the retrieved set of parameters thereby to provide an ion beam (730), optimising the ion beam by varying one or more of the operational parameters (740) and updating the operational parameters stored in the dynamic database that changed during optimisation (750). The method enables the stored parameters to evolve to suit changes in the ion source such as wear. Each time the ion implanter is used the operational parameters are close to the optimum parameters.