baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2365836-A (GB)
Title: Conveyor for a shear
Inventor: POWNALL MICHAEL
IPC: B21D43/28
Filed: 2000-08-17
Abstract: A conveyor 20 for a metal shear 10 comprises a readily detachable attachment 202 for fixing the conveyor 20 to the shear 10. The attachment may be a caravan type ball and socket joint 202. The conveyor may be constructed form aluminum to give said conveyor a lightweight construction enabling easy handling so that a plurality of bins 30 can be filled by a single operator. Also disclosed is a scrap metal cutting shear 10 having fixing means suitable for detachably fixing a conveyor to said shear in a position such that metal cut by said shear falls by gravity on to said conveyor.
Patent GB-2356453-A (GB)
Title: X-ray tomography device for use in high resolution profiling and velocity measurement
Inventor: MISAWA MASAKI
IPC: G01N23/04
Filed: 2000-09-13
Abstract: A detector module 1 comprises a plurality of semiconductor devices 3, preferably CdTe, which are arranged so that alternate devices extend in opposite directions in the plane of the detector array, producing a central overlap region suitable for high resolution profiling when used in conjunction with a single slit 7 and two outer areas capable of lower resolution imaging. The velocity of a moving object may be determined using the two outer areas, where slits 6A, 6B allow two sections of the object to be imaged simultaneously. Further images may be taken after a given time interval and the two sets of images compared to determine the time taken for the object to move distance dz between the two locations.
Patent GB-2366935-A (GB)
Title: Managing buffers in a SAR
Inventor: FINN DAWN
IPC: H04L12/54
Filed: 2000-09-15
Abstract: A method of managing buffers in a SAR (Segmentation and Reassembly) device in a cell-relay network in dynamic bandwidth circuit emulation mode involves reading out TDM data from a buffer at a location determined by a read pointer, and writing data from incoming cells commencing at a buffer location determined by a write pointer. The write pointer is incremented as data from incoming cells arc written into said buffers. On arrival of an incoming cell a determination is made as to the location of said write pointer. If the location of the write pointer lies between a first value equal to the location of the read pointer plus a predetermined maximum lead plus a predetermined DBCES buffer less the number of bytes per active channel and a second value equal to the location of the read pointer plus said predetermined DBCES buffering, an overrun condition is declared. If the location of said write pointer exceeds the location of the read pointer plus the predetermined maximum lead plus the predetermined DBCES buffer, an underrun condition is declared. This method takes into account additional buffering that is required to prevent underruns and overruns when operating in DBCES mode.
Patent GB-2363487-A (GB)
Title: Branch predictor using a branch prediction accuracy history
Inventor: CHO JANG-HO
IPC: G06F9/38
Filed: 2000-10-18
Abstract: A branch predictor outputs either a predicted conditional branch or an inverted predicted conditional branch as a final branch prediction outcome in response to a predicted accuracy history bit. Dependant on the accuracy history bit it is determined whether the branch prediction outcome of the branch predictor is correct. If it is decided that it is correct, the branch predictor outputs the predicted conditional branch. If it is decided that the predicted conditional branch is not correct, then the branch predictor outputs the inverted conditional branch. This is done in response to the predicted accuracy history signal. This process is achieved by appending an accuracy history table, a memory array, and a multiplexer to a conventional branch predictor. The branch predictor logic is composed of an up/down saturating counter.
Patent GB-2358336-A (GB)
Title: Selecting alphanumeric characters or menu options by movement of the display device
Inventor: SCHAUPP JR GEORGE W
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2000-10-31
Abstract: A portable electronic device (100) facilitates entry of user data and commands by detecting motion of the device (100). A display (112) is used to depict a plurality of user interface options (300, 500, 502). The user physically moves the device (100) to highlight and enter a desired character of data (302) or a command (504). For example, a virtual keypad (300) may be displayed, and when the device (100) is moved forward, backward, left, or right relative to the plane of the display (112) the next letter or number in that direction (or the opposite direction) may be highlighted. Then, by moving the device (100) downward (i.e., perpendicular to the plane of the display (112)) the highlighted letter or number may be entered as if it were typed on a real, dedicated keypad.
Patent GB-2356210-A (GB)
Title: Seal member for a wellhead assembly
Inventor: BRIDGES CHARLES D
IPC: E21B34/02
Filed: 2000-11-15
Abstract: A wellhead assembly with an outer tubular member 11 and inner tubular member 19 comprises a seal member 55. The seal member is located between a port 63 of a shaft 61 disposed within the outer tubular member 11 and a port 51 located on the outer wall of the inner tubular member. The seal member 55 has an internal passageway 59 for communicating fluid, e.g hydraulic control fluid, between passageway 64 in the shaft 61 and passageway 27 provided within the inner tubular member. The ends of the seal member form metal-to-metal sealing interfaces with the two ports 51, 63, with each interface being partially spherical to allow for some misalignment of the ports. Preferably the ends of the seal member are spherical. A method of landing the inner tubular within the outer tubular is alos disclosed.
Patent GB-2370742-A (GB)
Title: Icon displaying adjustments to image/audio files
Inventor: LAAKSONEN MIKA H
IPC: H04N1/21
Filed: 2000-12-29
Abstract: A data unit for storage of representation data is described. An image or audio presentation can be represented by an icon based on said data. The data unit logs adjustments made to the image/audio file, such as changing the contrast or brightness of an image. The icon then displays the adjustments made to the original file.
Patent GB-2366031-A (GB)
Title: Method of using metadata to generate an email alert
Inventor: VARNUM KENNETH JAMES
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2001-02-05
Abstract: A method of using metadata to generate an e-mail alert on an internet includes the steps of establishing a user profile containing an interest preference from a predetermined list of interest preferences, receiving a document, filtering metadata embedded within the document and comparing the interest preference in the user profile with the filtered document metadata. The comparison step may be followed by embedding the most relevant subject category from the predetermined list in the document metadata. The method further includes the step of sending the user an e-mail alert if the user profile interest preference matches the document metadata.
Patent GB-2360564-A (GB)
Title: Damped coupling device
Inventor: BURNAGE STEPHEN TREVOR
IPC: F16F7/00
Filed: 2001-03-26
Abstract: The device has a hoop or tube-shaped resilient member 40 of fibre composite material to damp resonance, vibration, or dynamic distortion of an apparatus 1. The member has dry fibres 41 wound around an outer circumference of the hoop. The hoop and/or fibres may be made of carbon, glass, or aramid fibre. The dry fibres are loose and not bound in a resin and may consist of 12,000 to 24,000 fibres in a tow. The member may alternatively be a shaft such as a drive shaft, or a tubular section member. The apparatus may be mounted via an upper and lower saddle 42 and bolts 43 to a surface 2. The winding of the fibres may be in a circumferential plane of the hoop or at an angle to a longitudinal direction. The fibres are wound at a tension of between 5 and 35 N per tow with more layers provided to increase the damping. A covering may be provided over the fibres for protection.
Patent GB-2374597-A (GB)
Title: Probes for myctophid fish
Inventor: GOSWAMI USHA
IPC: C07K14/46
Filed: 2001-03-30
Abstract: A method for the preparation of specific gene probes for the identification of larval and adult life history stages of myctophids, i.e Lantern fish, including species <I>Tarletonbeania crenularis, Protomyctophum crockeri, Lampanyctus regalis, Diaphus theta</I> and <I>Stenobrachius leucosparus</I>. Gene probes are produced for cytochrome b, the Internal Transcribed Spacer region (ITS), mitochondrial D-loop, 12S and 16S rRNA and rhodopsin genes. Also claimed are complete nucleotide sequences for cytochrome b, ITS-2, D-loop and rhodopsin for <I>Stenobrachius leucosparus</I>.
Patent GB-2386459-A (GB)
Title: Wrist worn counting device.
Inventor: AL-ALI SALAH ABDULLAH
IPC: G09F9/00
Filed: 2001-04-25
Abstract: A wrist worn counting device comprises a fabric belt which may be fastened at its ends with hook and loop fastener 1. Numerals are provided and a movable pointer 5. A lens 3 may also be provided. The numerals are preferably seven Indian numbers and the device is specifically for counting circuits of Mekka.
Patent GB-2375352-A (GB)
Title: Floating soap
Inventor: ROMANI JORDAN
IPC: C11D17/02
Filed: 2001-05-12
Abstract: A bar of soap capable of floating in water comprises a ball formed from a plastics material in the centre thereof.
Patent GB-2369212-A (GB)
Title: Uploading digital images to web site
Inventor: GANN ROBERT G
IPC: H04N21/2743
Filed: 2001-06-26
Abstract: A digital memory upload method and system (100) allows the uploading of information contained in a memory element (103) to a central processing location (120), or any other location defined by a user (122). By uploading the contents of the memory element (103), the memory element (103) is made available for further use. In a preferred embodiment, the digital memory upload method and system (100) can be used to conveniently upload the contents of a digital camera memory element (103), thereby freeing the memory element (103) for further use. The contents of the memory element (103) can be transferred to a processing location (120), which can forward the information to the user (122), can make the images available to the user via an Internet world wide web (WWW) site (121), or can process the information into conventional photographic prints and mail them to the user (122).
Patent GB-2372832-A (GB)
Title: Micromirror device and projector
Inventor: CHOI SOON-CHEOL
IPC: G02B26/08
Filed: 2001-08-14
Abstract: A micromirror device (140) has a micromirror (130) capable of tilting about a plurality of axes so that it can function as a colour switch. The device (140) can be employed in a projector. The micromirror device (140) includes a substrate (100), a plurality of electrodes (105a, 105b, 105c) on the substrate (100) and a spider (120) supported by a predetermined number of first posts (110) and arranged to be capable of tilting about a plurality of axes and on which a micromirror (130) is mounted.
Patent GB-2382008-A (GB)
Title: Message generation
Inventor: SIMELOFF EZRA
IPC: G06F21/31
Filed: 2001-11-13
Abstract: A message generation mechanism (70) for a network interface (72) is provided. The message generation mechanism (70) is operable to generate a message which includes data for signing and authentication procedure instructions. The message is for conveying information to a user device (62) for presentation to a user via a user interface (80) of the user device (62). The data is arranged in the message in a manner which permits the user device (62) to utilise the data in an automated signing procedure (82). The automated signing procedure (82) may be a digital signing procedure (82). The data for signing may be random data, pseudo-random data or secure random data and may be arranged in the message in a manner which avoids presentation to the user. The authentication procedure instructions (90 are implementable by the user device (62) to effect automatic initiation of the automated signing procedure (82). The authentication procedure instructions may also effect automatic return of the signed data from the user device (62). In one embodiment the message is written in a markup language, such as HTML, and the authentication procedure instructions (90) are written in a script language, such as JavaScript.
Patent GB-2367184-A (GB)
Title: Power tool and convertible remote battery pack therefor
Inventor: CORNOG ROBERT A
IPC: H01M50/543
Filed: 2000-06-15
Abstract: A battery pack (10) has a housing (11) with a plug portion (12) mateably receivable in a socket of a battery-powered power tool (30) on which the battery pack (10) is designed to be mounted. The battery pack also has a connector cable (15) with a connector plug (26) at its distal end mateably receivable in the tool socket so that the battery pack can be disposed remotely from the tool. The battery pack (10) can be mounted on tools with which it does not mate by use of an adapter (35) having a plug portion (37) mateably receivable in the tool socket, and an adapter socket (38) mateably receiving the battery pack plug portion (26). Multiple battery packs (23) may be interconnected on a wearable carrier (20) and connected to the tool by a cable (15) with a plug connector (26).
Patent GB-2381556-A (GB)
Title: Tool for turning keys
Inventor: MATTHEWS STEPHEN NEIL
IPC: E05B19/00
Filed: 2002-03-22
Abstract: A tool (1;101) for turning keys comprising a tool body (3;103) having an elongate slot (4;104) adapted to removably receive the head of a key (2;102). The tool (1;101) has an aperture (6;106), by means of which a key ring (7;107) is attached to the tool. The aperture may have a constriction to prevent the key ring sliding along its length, therefore preventing the key becoming accidentally engaged in the slot in someone's pocket. A second slot (5;105) is provided, crossing the elongate slot (4;104) and perpendicular to it, to accommodate the part of the key ring (7;107) nearest to the key (2;102). In addition to its use to turn a key (2;102), the elongate slot (4;104) may also be used to engage with the ring pull on a can, and the tool body used to lever the ring pull, opening the can.
Patent GB-2372913-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for extracting messages from a data stream
Inventor: BROSEY STEVEN A
IPC: H04N21/434
Filed: 2000-10-10
Abstract: An apparatus and method for extracting messages from a data stream has multi-tasking capabilities for accommodating a greater number of data streams and for combining data from different streams. The message extractor includes a packet identifier filter, a control message processor, and two buffers, each buffer divided into a plurality of address locations associated with a plurality of channels. One buffer is used to store extracted message portions, and the other buffer is used to store state data corresponding to the extracted message portions. The control message processor includes a single message processor that is shared by all of the message extraction channels associated with the device. As message portions are filtered and captured, they are stored into the first buffer, while the state data is stored in the second buffer. As additional message portions are received, the system uses identifying data in the data stream to match new message portions with message portions that have already been received and stored to form complete messages. A multi-tasking message extractor reduces the cost of performance by only requiring one message extractor attached to less expensive RAM rather than increasing the number of message extractors themselves.
Patent GB-2376156-A (GB)
Title: Fingerprint authentication in wireless communication devices
Inventor: OHBA AKITOMO
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2002-05-07
Abstract: A mobile radio terminal comprises a key which has a fingerprint detecting function and operates to input an instruction in correspondence with a pushing position, a memory for registering a fingerprint detected by the key, a fingerprint collating portion for collating the fingerprint registered in the memory with a fingerprint which is newly detected by the key, and a switching portion for switching to allow the input of the instruction from the key only when it is judged through the fingerprint collation that the fingerprint newly detected is coincident with the fingerprint registered in the memory. The key is preferably a multifunction key with detectors for detecting which portion of the key has been pushed. The fingerprint may be detected by a piezoelectric or optical detector, preferably at least 15 mm squared. Also disclosed is a method of conducting commerce using a mobile terminal with fingerprint detection.
Patent GB-2384103-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for data transmission
Inventor: LEE SEOK-WOO
IPC: H04N5/66
Filed: 2002-06-17
Abstract: The present invention discloses a data transmission apparatus and method to lower a data transmission voltage for eliminating EMI. In the data driving apparatus, a timing controller aligns input pixel data, lowers input data voltages of the input pixel data, and outputs to a plurality of data transmission lines. A data driver raises the lowered input data voltages for driving the liquid crystal display panel and then converts into analog pixel voltage signals to supply the analog pixel voltage signals to the data lines.
Patent GB-2380169-A (GB)
Title: Method for manufacturing a cross car beam assembly
Inventor: MORRISON GERALD
IPC: B62D27/02
Filed: 2002-09-24
Abstract: A method for manufacturing a cross car beam assembly (10) for use with a vehicle (12), comprises joining first and second supped brackets (30,32) to opposite ends (20,22) of a cross car beam (18) using an adhesive, such that the adhesive is a primary attachment means for joining the support brackets (30,32) to the cross car beam (18). Furthermore, the support brackets (30,32) are attachable to the vehicle (12) so as to support the cross car beam (18) in the vehicle (12).
Patent GB-2394062-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical testing of material samples
Inventor: HAYFORD PAUL D
IPC: G01N21/01
Filed: 2002-10-10
Abstract: An apparatus for testing of samples comprising means for holding a sample 11 to be tested, means for altering the strain in the sample, an optical arrangement 12 for monitoring the sample to be tested, and means for controlling the environment in the space between the optical arrangement and the sample to be tested, wherein the environment controlling means is a tubular member 16, and a fan 17 to produce homogenously mixed air to the interior of the tube.
Patent GB-2394685-A (GB)
Title: A welding torch surrounded by a shroud
Inventor: MILBURN RICHARD GORDON
IPC: B23K9/167
Filed: 2002-10-30
Abstract: A welding torch 10 comprises an electrode 12, means to supply weld filler material 14, a nozzle 16 surrounding the electrode 12, means to supply inert gas 17 to the nozzle 16 and a shroud 18 surrounding the nozzle 16. There are means to form a seal 20 provided between the nozzle 16 and the shroud 18, the means to form a seal 20 being arranged to allow relative movement between the nozzle 16 and the shroud 18. Preferably, the means to form a seal 20 comprises a plurality of rings 22,24,26. Each ring 22,24,26 has an aperture 28,30,32 and an outer diameter 34,36,38. The diameter of the aperture 28 in a first ring 22 is substantially the same as the diameter of the nozzle 16. The outer diameter 34 of the first ring 22 is less than the outer diameter 36 of a second ring 24. The outer diameter 36 of the second ring 24 is substantially the same as the diameter of the shroud 18. The diameter of the aperture 30 in the second ring 24 is greater than the diameter of the aperture 28 in the first ring 22. The rings 22,24,26 are slidably mounted to allow relative radial movement between the nozzle 16 and the shroud 18.
Patent GB-2382337-A (GB)
Title: Sequentially marked sheets for insertion between food slices
Inventor: ESPUNA SOLER XAVIER
IPC: B65D57/00
Filed: 2002-11-13
Abstract: In a strip or stack of sheets for food packaging, sheets forming the strip or stack are individually marked with a pre-established sequence of marks, such as alphanumeric- or bar- codes. The marks my be laser-etched or printed on the sheet, or the sheet may comprise two layers sandwiched together, said marks being printed on the inner surface of one of the layers. The sheets are placed between slices of food product to provide a food package. A sensor may be used to read the marks during the packaging operation, and assign the mark to a corresponding code for the food being packaged.
Patent GB-2400817-A (GB)
Title: Communications device handset having enlarged buttons
Inventor: POTTINGER MARK BARRY
IPC: H04M1/72481
Filed: 2003-04-22
Abstract: A communications device handset e.g. a mobile phone, having a maximum of five enlarged buttons (1, 2, 4, 6, 7) and a display (8) on its external fascia to perform basic functionality such as switching the device on and oft scrolling through the contact list and performing the dial and hang up operation. The handset is intended for use by a user with limited use of their hands, impaired eyesight or who requires minimal complexity. The buttons (1, 2, 4, 6, 7) are defined as having minimum dimensions across two axis at right angles to each other as shown in figures 8 and 9. In a further embodiment pre-recorded and user recorded audible announcements or 'voice tag' facility are used to confirm the button operations and contacts selected by the user.
Patent GB-2401505-A (GB)
Title: Mobile communication device with display rotatable between portrait and landscape orientations
Inventor: SMIDTH ASGER
IPC: H04M1/02
Filed: 2003-05-08
Abstract: A mobile communication device 110, such as a mobile telephone or PDA, having a display 120 adapted to rotate between portrait and landscape orientations. The display 120 may be attached to the device 110 by a hub 130 enabling rotation of the display 120 by at least 90 degrees about an axis. The rotation of the display 120 may be by manual rotation, or by a release of potential energy obtained from prior rotation, or by a motor. Activation of the rotation mechanism may be by the user or an application running on the device 110. The displayed content may be electronically repositioned and/or reoriented depending upon the physical orientation of the display 120.
Patent GB-2402228-A (GB)
Title: Spectacle bridge clip
Inventor: BHARADIA AHMED KASSIM
IPC: G02C5/12
Filed: 2003-05-28
Abstract: A spectacle frame attachment clips onto the spectacle frame at a bridge, and is used to raise the frame relative to the eyes of the wearer of the spectacles so as to allow easier use of the progression or near addition in multifocal lenses. The attachment may comprise a clip (a), preferably having a rubberized gripping surface, an adjustable or fixed stem (b) and a secondary bridge (c) which acts as the resting surface of the frame.
Patent GB-2389938-A (GB)
Title: Service and repair log for data processing equipment
Inventor: THAYER JENNIFER J
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2003-06-10
Abstract: A system and method for providing at least a portion of the service history of a processor-based device. In one embodiment, the present invention comprises an application for providing at least a portion of the service history of a processor-based device 104 on which the application resides. The application comprises code for receiving information relating to at least a portion of the service history of the processor-based device 104, code for entering the received information into a data structure, and code for providing at least one web-based page, the at least one web-based page comprising at least a portion of the information entered in the data structure.