baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2404115-A (GB)
Title: Selectively processing cell broadcasts on a mobile communication device
Inventor: AGARWAL PRASHANT
IPC: H04W4/021
Filed: 2003-07-15
Abstract: An apparatus for selectively processing a cell broadcast received by a mobile communication device comprises means for determining the geographic coordinates of the mobile communication device 400, means for receiving a cell broadcast 410, means for determining whether the cell broadcast identifies a geographical area to which it is relevant 420, means for comparing the geographic coordinates of the mobile communication device with the geographical areas defined identified in the cell broadcast 440, and a means for processing the cell broadcast in dependence on the coordinates of the unit falling within the area identified in the cell broadcast 430.
Patent GB-2393904-A (GB)
Title: Chair with locking height adjuster and locking rotational control
Inventor: GRIFFIN ROBERT WILLIAM FRANK
IPC: A47C7/00
Filed: 2003-08-11
Abstract: A swivel chair (10) has a seat (13) of variable height, with means for releasably locking the seat height, and selecting one of a plurality of predetermined swivel positions by engagement of a spring loaded trigger mechanism (82). A footrest (39) may be provided of variable height with means to vary its radial deployment from the axis of the swivel seat. A similarly adjustable step (40) may be provided, with telescopic feet (50) that are independently adjustable for height. Arms (41) of specific shape may be provided, which can be moved and clamped laterally across the seat. A removable, wheeled carriage (99) may be provided to assist transportation, and extended legs (24) may be provided to improve stability. In an alternative embodiment means is provided to enable the chair to be moved and a failsafe mechanism is included to ensure that the seat is never used when the wheels are deployed.
Patent GB-2394190-A (GB)
Title: A filter assembly
Inventor: JIANG ZEMIN
IPC: B01D29/21
Filed: 2003-09-08
Abstract: A filter assembly 30 comprises a post 41 and a filter cartridge 44 received around the post. The filter cartridge 44 includes a filter element 60 to filter a fluid, an end-plate 61 positioned at one end of said filter element and defining an opening. A floating seal assembly 58 is positioned proximal the opening in the end-plate for forming a seal between the post 41 and the end-plate 61 and includes a retainer 85 sealing around the post, a flange (92, Fig 6) and a gasket 87 sealing against the flange and the end-plate. Preferably the floating seal is a seal moveable within a gap formed between the gasket retainer and the centre post opening. Advantageously the filter assembly is used for filtering fuel and provides improved sealing that compensates for misalignment between the end-plates of a filter element and the centre post receiving the filter element.
Patent GB-2406331-A (GB)
Title: Toolbox and vacuum cleaner
Inventor: JEFFRIES JULIAN CLIFFORD
IPC: A47L9/00
Filed: 2003-09-23
Abstract: A toolbox comprises a first housing module (1) for accommodating tools and a second housing module (2) within which is housed a vacuum cleaner the first module (1) lying against and being demountably coupled to the second module (2) so that the user may conveniently carry the vacuum cleaner assembled together with the first module (1) and, when required, the second module (2) may be demounted from the first module to enable the vacuum cleaner to be used wholly independently of the first module.
Patent GB-2407529-A (GB)
Title: Compressed gas storage cylinder vertical lifting clamp
Inventor: FOSTER LIONEL
IPC: B66C1/62
Filed: 2003-10-29
Abstract: A Compressed Gas Storage Cylinder Vertical Lifting Device consisting of two substantially symmetrical halves 12 hinged in the centre. The device has one central handle 16 on each hinged half. A rubber type insert 13 is adhered to the device's circular inner surface on both halves. The rubber type insert, which is retained by means of a shoulder (11, Fig 5) on the underside of the frame, forms the sole contact between the device frame and cylinder. Each half of the device frame is folded by 7 degrees at points 19, 20 and 21. These folds produce a precise contact between the device and cylinder allowing optimum grip. In the open position the device has clearance to be lowered over the cylinder to the required handling height (02, Fig 2). When the handles are lifted the device closes and grips the cylinder positively (03, Fig 3). The hinge has a square lug (06, Fig 4) to limit angular movement when the halves are closed in downwards direction, in order to avoid clamping action whilst lowered as shown in Fig 2.
Patent GB-2408944-A (GB)
Title: Pivoting golf tee
Inventor: PARKER THOMAS JAMES JOSEPH
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 2003-12-12
Abstract: A golf tee comprises support platform 10 to be placed upon the ground, and tee peg 11 pivotally mounted on the platform such that tee peg 11 is movable from an upstanding position to a horizontal position (not shown). Tee peg 11 may be removably mounted on platform 10, and may be recessed at its upper end 15 to receive golf ball 16. The base of tee peg 11 may comprise the ball 14 of a ball and socket joint which is received in a socket (12, fig. 2) defined in upper surface 13 of the platform. The platform may have recess 18 which receives stem 19 of tee peg 11 when tee peg 11 is in its horizontal position. Platform 10 may be tapered in height towards an end 20 remote from tee peg 11, and may have side walls 17 which define a hollow underside (see fig. 2). In an alternative embodiment, the golf tee comprises a practice device which has a golf ball style object (not shown) fixed to an upper end of tee peg 11.
Patent GB-2401224-A (GB)
Title: Expert system with an analytical processor using heirearchical sustomizable questioning
Inventor: BRIERLEY GERRY
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2004-04-30
Abstract: A memory stores a constellation of multiple-choice questions in an analytical processor apparatus. Display means present to a user on a screen a plurality of multiple choice questions derived from this constellation and arranged from a starting question in a hierarchical cascade of questions such that a user's answer to any one question of the cascade determines the next question of the cascade to be presented to the user until the user reaches the end of the cascade. An analysis of the user's situation is performed, based upon their path through the cascade. A recommendation to better that situation is automatically derived by the apparatus based upon the analysis. A user report is automatically generating and displayed on a computer screen and/or in print, the report setting out for that user the result of the analysis, the recommendation, and one or more suggestions (instructions) for putting the recommendation into effect.
Patent GB-2402545-A (GB)
Title: Reflectron for a mass spectrometer
Inventor: CURBISHLEY STEVE
IPC: H01J49/06
Filed: 2004-05-10
Abstract: A reflectron comprises a tubular body 6 having four or more electrodes 7 deposited onto an inner surface. The body 6 is preferably of a single piece of ceramic material, machined, moulded, cast or sintered in one piece, and may be of circular, square, rectangular or elliptical cross-section. The electrodes may comprise conductive or metallic paint. Resistors 8 may be connected between the electrodes 7.
Patent GB-2401530-A (GB)
Title: Display apparatus
Inventor: DOUGLAS VINCENT
IPC: G04G99/00
Filed: 2004-02-06
Abstract: A display apparatus (10) comprises a display band (14) and a control unit (12). The display band (14) is flexible and is dimension for wrapping round the wrist or other part of the user. In preferred forms, the control unit (12) includes a timing circuit and the display band (14) includes a digital time display, the apparatus thus functioning as a wach. Also preferred is the use of a malleable display band (14) allowing the apparatus to be applied to the wrist or the like without use of a buckle or catch. A variety of display bands (14) nay be used interchangeably with a single control unit.
Patent GB-2422175-A (GB)
Title: Retaining member with locating member
Inventor: LUKE COLIN
IPC: E05D11/00
Filed: 2005-01-05
Abstract: A retaining member comprising a support member 20 for mounting member for mounting on a projecting support 80. The support member 20 is provided with a locating member 30 extending in a first direction away from the support member and in a second direction opposite to the first direction away form the support member. The support member 20 may include an aperture that receives a portion of the projecting support 80. The support 20 may be planar, and may be provided with two locating members 30, which may be substantially parallel to one another. A gate assembly may be secured to the support.
Patent GB-2406858-A (GB)
Title: Radiation curable inkjet inks compositions
Inventor: OVEREND ANDREW STUART
IPC: C09D11/10
Filed: 2003-09-04
Abstract: A non-aqueous, substantially solvent-free, radiation curable ink having a viscosity less than 30m Pa.s at 60{C, comprising: (iv) a colorant (v) a photo-initiator; and (vi) a mixture of (meth)acrylate compounds; wherein: (a) the colorant is present in the ink in an amount of 0.1 to 14.9% by weight relative to the total weight of ink; and (b) the mixture of (meth)acrylate compounds comprises c% of one or more mono (meth)acrylate compounds, d% of one or more di (meth)acrylate compounds and e% of one or more compounds having three or more (meth)acrylate groups, wherein the values of c%, d% and e% are by weight relative to the total weight of the mono (meth)acrylate compounds, di (meth)acrylate compounds and compounds having three or more (meth)acrylate groups and are such that the value of Formula (1) is less than or equal to 60.
Patent GB-2411766-A (GB)
Title: Thermoelectric generator
Inventor: YAMAGUCHI HIROO
IPC: H01L35/30
Filed: 2005-02-24
Abstract: A thermoelectric generator (100) has a plurality of hot-side and cold-side heat sources (110, 120), a thermoelectric element (130), a hot-side communicator (140) and a cold-side communicator (150). Hot fluid and cold fluid respectively flow in the hot-side and the cold-side heat sources (110, 120). The hot-side heat sources (110) and the cold-side heat sources (120) are alternately stacked. The hot-side and the cold-side heat sources (110, 120) interpose the thermoelectric element (130) therebetween. The hot-side and the cold-side communicators (140, 150) respectively supply fluid to the plurality of hot-side heat sources (110) and the plurality of cold-side heat sources (120). Each of the hot-side and the cold-side communicators (140, 150) has a distance adjuster (140A) for adjusting distances between the hot-side and the cold-side heat sources (110, 120) so as to bring them in contact with the thermoelectric elements (130).
Patent GB-2424336-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring image inspection
Inventor: FORSTER SCOTT
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2005-05-27
Abstract: A method of monitoring the inspection of a digital image by a viewer using a digital image viewing device (1). The method comprises recording data defining versions of the digital image inspected by the viewer such that each recorded version can be reproduced. Each version of the digital image may be recorded with associated metadata comprising viewer identification, image identification, viewing times, viewing parameters such as magnification, zoom and viewing direction, or colour information. Each new version of the image may be defined with respect to previous versions of the image. The digital image may be obtained from a biological sample using a microscope.
Patent GB-2416804-A (GB)
Title: A retracting locking mechanism
Inventor: ADACHI TAKEFUMI
IPC: E05C19/02
Filed: 2005-07-14
Abstract: A retracting locking mechanism for an openable unit includes a striker 1 attached to one of the openable unit and a fixed unit, and a catcher 2 attached to the other of the openable unit and the fixed unit. The catcher includes an inner part 20 housed within an outer part 22. A coil spring 24 is disposed between the inner and outer parts for biasing the inner part into the outer part. A dampening device 25 dampens the movement of the inner part into the outer part caused by the coil spring. The striker 1 comprises a first hook-shaped section 10 which engages a second hook-shaped section 200 pivotally connected to a slider 210 in the catcher 2. The outer part 22 comprises a guide groove 230 and a lock groove 229.
Patent GB-2430275-A (GB)
Title: Electronic control gear for monitoring and controlling lamps
Inventor: DUDLEY NEIL
IPC: H05B37/00
Filed: 2005-09-15
Abstract: An electronic control gear, for one or more lamps, comprises a memory device 12 and a microprocessor configured to acquire and store data relating to one or more of the following parameters of operation of one or more said lamps: (i) the electrical power consumption 17 of the or each lamp, during a period of operation; (ii) the duration of operation of one or more lamps during a period; (iii) the duration of operation of one or more lamps at each of a plurality of power consumption levels or bands; or (iv) the operating temperature 18 of one or more components of a circuit in which a said lamp is connected. The microprocessor may include an electronic ballast that controls the supply of electrical power to one or more said lamps. The electronic control gear may include a temperature sensor to record the temperature surrounding the microprocessor.
Patent GB-2420133-A (GB)
Title: Remote tool actuation using data carrying tags
Inventor: MACLEOD IAIN MORRISON
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2005-09-22
Abstract: A method and apparatus for operating a downhole tool 20. The method comprises the steps of providing a conduit 26 for the passage of fluid therethrough. The conduit 26 comprises at least one reader which can read data and which is also arranged for the passage of fluid therethrough. The method further includes coupling a downhole tool 20 to the or each reader and providing at least one tag. The or each tag is capable of containing data. The method also includes moving the or each tag within the conduit 26 and at least partially through the reader such that the reader is capable of reading data from the tag when the tag passes through the reader. This method enables remote operation of the downhole tool 20. The invention also provides an antenna for use in a downhole tubular. The antenna comprises a generally cylindrical housing and a coiled conductor located within a portion of the housing and separated therefrom by insulating material. The portion of housing has a greater internal diameter than an external diameter of the coiled conductor.
Patent GB-2414154-A (GB)
Title: Mushroom cultivation
Inventor: BARTON MICHAEL
IPC: A01G1/04
Filed: 2004-02-25
Abstract: A process for cultivating mushrooms comprises providing an elongate bed of mushroom compost on a support surface. The upper surface of the bed is shaped to form two inclined surfaces (2a) so that in a transverse cross-section of the bed the inclined surfaces (2a) form an inverted V-shape. Hollow cooling channels (5a) are provided within the bed with air outlet apertures (6a) in the region of the apex of the bed and air inlet passages (7a) at the sides of the bed in the region of its base. As the compost heats up during mushroom growth, cooling air flows by convection through the hollow channels (5a), entering via air inlet passages (7a) and exiting via air outlet apertures (6a). Mushrooms grow on the inclined surfaces (2a) of the bed, and are easily harvested from the inclined surfaces by hand-picking. Procedures for forming the cooling channels (5a) by displacement of compost within the bed during formation of the bed are described.
Patent GB-2430723-A (GB)
Title: Use of synthetic aperture radar in missile guidance
Inventor: OWENS GEOFFREY LLOYD
IPC: F41G7/30
Filed: 2005-09-30
Abstract: A guidance system for allowing an air vehicle to assist in guiding a moving object to a desired location, comprising a Synthetic Aperture Radar located on the air vehicle, and a seeker located on the moving object, wherein the Synthetic Aperture Radar is for illuminating a target area and the seeker is for receiving the return signals from the target area and for utilising these signals to guide the moving object to the desired location. There is also provided a method for allowing an air vehicle to assist in guiding a moving object to a desired location, comprising the steps of using a Synthetic Aperture Radar located on the air vehicle to illuminate a target area, providing a seeker on the moving object for receiving the return signals from the target area, and for processing the received signals and using these processed signals to identify the desired location,and for establishing the direction and range of the desired location from the moving object,and for guiding the moving object towards the desired location. The method may be used for guiding a missile towards a target.
Patent GB-2419904-A (GB)
Title: Packer with bracing assembly
Inventor: BRENNAN WILLIAM E III
IPC: E21B33/12
Filed: 2005-10-27
Abstract: An inflatable packer 710 comprises a first expandable tubular element 712, a pair of annular end supports 722 for securing the tubular element 712 to a mandrel, and a bracing or reinforcement assembly 726 for reinforcing the tubular element 712 during pressurisation and expansion. The end supports 722 may be moveable along the mandrel, their movement limited by a stop member. The bracing assembly 726 may be hinged. The packer may form part of a sampling device comprising a pair of packers for isolating a sampling zone and a centraliser for resisting buckling of the mandrel. The packers may be retracted using ambient borehole pressure.
Patent GB-2418688-A (GB)
Title: Modular actuator system for valves and chokes
Inventor: SCHMIDT DAVID A
IPC: F16K31/05
Filed: 2004-04-30
Abstract: The invention contemplates a simple coupling means for interfacing linear acting actuator shafts with valves or hydraulic chokes. The coupling means of the present invention allows either an actuator or an interconnected valve or choke to be rapidly, safely, and efficiently interchanged with a replacement part. The present invention is broadly applicable to a wide variety of actuator types having rectilinear motion outputs and to a large variety of valve and choke types which are operated by linear motions, including gate valves with or without balanced stems.
Patent GB-2421276-A (GB)
Title: Clamp for elongate member
Inventor: IGARASHI KOICHI
IPC: F16L3/137
Filed: 2005-12-08
Abstract: A clamp 1 comprises a band 3, a buckle 5 having a support surface 18 against which a long component wound by the band is held, and a clip 6 extending from the buckle 5 and secured to, e.g., a body panel. The buckle 5 comprises a pawl 15 for engaging ratchet teeth 17 on the band, a first guide 25 and a second guide 26 forming an insertion passage 19 for guiding the band 3 and restraining the band 3 inside the insertion passage 19. The second guide 26 is formed in a shape by which the rear portion 30 of the insertion passage 19 including the outlet is parallel to the support surface 18, and the first guide 25 is formed in a shape by which the front portion 31 of the insertion passage 19 including the inlet is connected to the rear portion 30 at an acute angle of inclination 29 with respect to the rear portion 30.
Patent GB-2424130-A (GB)
Title: Planar electrical terminal
Inventor: DARR CHRISTOPHER J
IPC: H01R11/11
Filed: 2006-03-10
Abstract: An electrical connector 10 has a generally planar body 12 with first and second retaining arms 32, 34, and a wire retaining portion 14. The arms can bend away from each other to receive a counterpart in between them, such as a vehicle fuse (66, Fig 4). The wire retaining portion is movable to at least partially surround a wire 24 to make contact with and retain it. A tab 16 may hold the terminal in place in a housing. The connector may have more than one pair of arms but only one wire retaining portion, see Fig 5.
Patent GB-2425795-A (GB)
Title: Solid rubber packer for a rotating control device
Inventor: BAILEY THOMAS F
IPC: E21B33/08
Filed: 2006-05-05
Abstract: A seal assembly (105) for use with a rotating control head is provided. The seal assembly (105) includes a rotatable member and a cavity (160) formed between the rotatable member and a tubular (120) radially inwardly disposed from the rotatable member. The cavity having a first surface (140, 185) and a second surface (145). The seal assembly (105) further includes a seal member (130) having a first end (155) and a second end (180) disposed between the first surface (140, 185) and the second surface (145) of the cavity (160) and sealable with the tubular (120) between the first and the second ends (155, 180) due to deformation of the seal member (130). Axial or compressive loading of the seal results in a radial deformation of the seal against the tubular member, which may be a drill string, and the housing. The housing volume may automatically vary in volume. The tubular member may have a varying diameter (185) portion.
Patent GB-2427633-A (GB)
Title: Rolling cone drill bit with short cutter element
Inventor: PORTWOOD GARY
IPC: E21B10/52
Filed: 2006-05-16
Abstract: A roller cone drill bit with relatively short, blunt cutter elements 60, 81, 82, 83. The cutter elements have a base portion 101 and a cutting portion 102. The base portion 101 is that part which is within the drill cone and the cutting portion 102 is that part which extends from the surface of the cone. The cutting portion 102 has an extension height E extending from the base portion and is shaped such that the ratio of its cross-sectional area at a point equal to 94% of the extension height to the cross-sectional area of the base is greater than 0.2; and the ratio of the extension height to the base diameter is not greater than 0.75. The cutter elements may have a tip-to-base volume ration of 0.17. The cutter elements can have a tip volume of 16.4mm.
Patent GB-2432706-A (GB)
Title: Video advertising substitution system
Inventor: BARTON-GRIMLEY CLIVE
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2006-06-15
Abstract: The application relates to a system for substituting/ replacing the advertising captured in a video feed with advertising suitable for a specific location. For example advertising banners, captured in a video stream of a football match, would be substituted/ replaced by computer software for advertising banners tailored towards each country in which the football match is broadcast. This allows the viewing of live (e.g.) sporting events with location specific advertising to be viewed. In one embodiment of the system; each area of advertising itself, e.g. the physical hoarding, is fitted with an electronic transmitter/ tag, which broadcasts its location to a central computer system. The captured event is then stored within a central computer system database and the areas of advertising are substituted with the desired location specific advertising. The video stream complete with substituted advertising is then transmitted to a geographic location.
Patent GB-2427290-A (GB)
Title: Common descriptor format
Inventor: BRISSE MATTHEW P
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2006-06-16
Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for the implementation of a common descriptor format for storage data formats regardless of the storage media. An example storage medium using a common descriptor format may comprise data stored on the storage medium and a common descriptor that is associated with the stored data and stored on the storage medium. The common descriptor may include formatting information stored in a standardized format. The formatting information may be sufficient to describe how the data is formatted. The descriptor may be in XML format.