baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2378097-A (GB)
Title: Re-registration of a SIM card with a visited network to make it the SIM cards temporary new home network
Inventor: TRINH PHU
IPC: H04W8/26
Filed: 2001-12-21
Abstract: A telecommunications system, such as a mobile telecommunications system, comprises a plurality of networks such as all owned or controlled in common. Smart cards are used for enabling terminals within the system to communicate. If the networks are GSM or UMTS networks, the smart cards can be SIM cards. A SIM card management centre (10) is provided which carries out the process normally carried out by a network operator for registering one of the SIM cards with its network (as its "home" network), using information supplied by the SIM card supplier. A terminal (e.g. a mobile telephone) can thus be used in that home network in association with the SIM card. In addition, it can be used in other networks (whether or not part of the system) in accordance with normal "roaming" procedures. If the customer, however, is planning an extended visit (but not a permanent move) to another of the networks in the system, the SIM card management centre (10) can re-register the smart card with that network as its new home network. When operative in the new home network, the terminal with which the smart card is associated operates like any other terminal using a smart card registered with that network as its home network, in that that network generates its own authentication data and does not have to revert to the original home network for that purpose. The smart card may optionally be provided with an additional MSISDN appropriate to the new home network. Furthermore if the customer is a contract customer, billing may be charged to the original home network and thence to the customer. If the customer is a pre-pay customer, payment may be made by purchase of credits appropriate to the new home network. Secret information relating to all the networks may be pre-stored on each SIM card at the outset. In this case the records specific to a particular one of the networks merely has to be activated when the SIM card is to be registered with that network.
Patent GB-2370084-A (GB)
Title: Device for assembling two parts having a positioning set
Inventor: STERLE CHRISTOPHE
IPC: F16B35/00
Filed: 2000-06-30
Abstract: The invention concerns a device for assembling two components (1, 2) comprising a lateral positioning set (3). The invention is characterised in that the device comprises a fixing screw (10), in particular threaded on the right, and capable of moving freely in a smooth through hole (13) provided in the first component (1), a spacer (20) bearing an external thread (23), in particular on the left, capable of co-operating with a tapped through hole (23), in particular on the left, provided on the second component (2) and an internal tapping (21), in particular on the right capable of co-operating with the fixing screw (10), the screw (10)/spacer (20) friction coefficient, directly or indirectly, being greater than the spacer (20)/tapped hole (23) friction coefficient, directly or indirectly. The invention is applicable, for example, so motor vehicle construction.
Patent GB-2373165-A (GB)
Title: Snaffle bit
Inventor: KAUFMANN JEAN
IPC: B68B1/06
Filed: 2001-07-06
Abstract: The invention relates to a snaffle bit (1) with a mouthpiece that is inserted in the mouth of a horse or a mule across the tongue. Said snaffle bit is provided with end portions that laterally project from the mouth and that comprise respective through-openings (7) for a pivoted ring (3), and has a downwardly extending bow shape.
Patent GB-2390360-A (GB)
Title: Interconnector for freight containers
Inventor: REYNARD KENNETH
IPC: B65D90/00
Filed: 2002-07-03
Abstract: An interconnector 10 is disclosed for joining an adjacent pair of freight containers having ISO corner fittings, together. Each corner fitting (11, 12) has an outer face provided with an entry aperture 31, which has a pair of opposed parallel edges 32 on opposite sides of a longitudinal axis 33 of the aperture. The interconnector has a rotatable actuator shaft 13, an actuator stem (40, Fig.2b) projecting outwardly of the shaft, a pair of clamping heads 15 provided one on each end of the shaft 13, and a two part housing (16a, 16b) in which the actuator shaft is rotatably mounted. Shear blocks 18 matching the shape of the apertures 31 are provided along with the housing 16 and Abutment surfaces, provided on each axial outer end of a housing barrel (16) and the shear blocks (18), are diametrically opposed along an axis corresponding to the shear block axis. Each abutment surface is spaced axially outward from the outer end of the barrel 19 to engage with opposed surface regions of a corner fitting (11, 12) in order to define an axial clearance between the corner fitting outer surface and barrel ends.
Patent GB-2394943-A (GB)
Title: Container having foldable walls for stacking on a rack
Inventor: MCQUARRIE MARION
IPC: B65D5/50
Filed: 2002-11-04
Abstract: A container comprises a base or top panel (18) at least one wall (16, 20, 24) transverse to the base or top panel (18) and at least one wing (36) projecting outwardly from the base or top panel (18) beyond the wall for the purpose of stacking containers on a rack such as an airline service trolley. The container may comprise a base (18) and walls (16, 20, 24) hinged with respect to the base (18) for movement between upright and collapsed positions, at least one of the walls having holding means (30, 32) for holding an item such as an item of cutlery against the wall during said movement. A top panel (38) may be joined to the base panel (18) by a wall (16) hinged with respect to the base panel (18) whereby the top panel (38) can be pivoted away from the base panel (18) into an upright position to open the container, and wherein the wall (16) is fixed with respect to the top panel (38) to form a stable base on which the top panel rests when in the upright position.
Patent GB-2395690-A (GB)
Title: Improving the strength of marine vessels
Inventor: BERGAN PAL G
IPC: B63B9/04
Filed: 2002-11-30
Abstract: A method of improving the carrying capacity of existing marine vessels and structures comprises attaching at least one plate element 2 to the existing structure 1 to form a void 4, filling the void with lightweight concrete 3, which is preferably less than 1200kg/m<3>, and letting the concrete cure. Plate elements may be attached to both sides of the existing structure which may be corrugated, the plate elements covering at least one groove (6, Fig 2) of the corrugated plate. The plate elements may be welded to modified stiffener means (15, Fig 3) of the existing structure.
Patent GB-2397707-A (GB)
Title: Mobile phone charger having integral speaker and battery
Inventor: LI KAI MAN
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2003-01-23
Abstract: A portable charging device includes a housing having a space for receiving a mobile phone and having one or more prongs 31 for plugging to the mobile phone, a circuit board (5, fig.2) secured in the housing, a speaker (8, fig.2) coupled to the circuit board for generating sound waves, and a battery (6, fig.2) engaged in the housing and coupled to the circuit board for energizing the speaker. The mobile phone may be easily carried by the users with the housing, and may be easily secured to the vehicle and may be electrically coupled to the battery of the vehicle via the circuit board. An embodiment (See fig. 9) includes a cavity 33 in the base of the charger to house an adapter 37, to allow connection to various mobile phones.
Patent GB-2381876-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for battery testing
Inventor: JONES BARBARA LYNN
IPC: G01R31/36
Filed: 1999-09-27
Abstract: A method of testing a battery comprises connecting a load 126 to the battery 124 under test and analysing 132 the voltage profile produced. The load is connected to the battery 124 via a control circuit 122 for a time interval of less than 100 milliseconds, and the load causes the battery to produce a current which is comparable to the current arising in normal use of the battery. The apparatus used in the testing is provided in handset form and does not require a heat sink to accommodate the heat produced during the battery testing.
Patent GB-2383237-A (GB)
Title: Packet routing in a GSM-type mobile communications system
Inventor: STUBBS MARTIN
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 1998-06-03
Abstract: A method of transmitting a data packet to a user in a GSM-type communications network by mapping a recipient identifier (ID) in a packet, to a network protocol address, wherein routing to a second user is identified by a GPRS gateway support node and transmitting a second packet containing the packet network address, to said gateway support node. Voice and/or image/video data packets are transferred by a packet handler. Control data for controlling a call is stored in a dat store, accessible by the packet handler. The control data identify call participants and the identity of a participant who has currently seized the call. A mobile station capable of video conferencing is operable in a half-duplex video conferencing mode, in which intermittent transmission of video data is controlled by depression of a transmit button.
Patent GB-2399829-A (GB)
Title: Load bearing span
Inventor: OSBORNE ROBERT
IPC: E01D2/00
Filed: 2003-03-27
Abstract: A load bearing span comprises a plurality of lengths of timber 10, said timbers being held together in a laminated structure by a mechanical retention means (Figs 2a, 2b), where spacers (18, Figs 2a, 2b) are provided between adjacent timber lengths to maintain a gap between the timber lengths. Preferably there is an arcuate support member 34 associated with the span. The laminated timber spans may be used as deck sections for bridging purposes as shown by Figure 5. Further defined is a load bearing span where the span members can be joined together end-to- end.
Patent GB-2387822-A (GB)
Title: Axle
Inventor: ALLEN WALTER ROY
IPC: B60G21/10
Filed: 2000-08-30
Abstract: An axle 46 adapted to carry a pair of wound engaging means and to mount a suspension component 68,72 such as a suspension link, strut or damper, is characterised in that the axle 46 includes an axle body part 146 having a first formation by means of which a mounting member FM1, FM2 secured to the main body part 146, and the suspension component 68,72 is attached to the main body part 146 via the mounting member FM1, FM2.
Patent GB-2404731-A (GB)
Title: Smoke detector with a surface-mount-device (SMD) light source
Inventor: BARRETT ROGER
IPC: G08B17/107
Filed: 2003-07-31
Abstract: A smoke detector comprising: a surface-mount-device (SMD) light source 26; a light sensor 30 receiving light scattered by smoke; a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) 24; and a light-directing means 38 which is adapted to project light as beam in a direction parallel to the surface of the PCB. The sensor 30 may be mounted on the PCB 24. The light source's emission direction may be in a normal direction to the PCB's surface. The light-directing means may include a reflecting surface 56, and include a prism with a beam forming lens 52. This lens may be formed as a part of the prism 38, and it may be formed on light entry face of prism (104, fig. 7). The reflecting surface of the light-directing means may act both as reflective and focussing part (96, fig. 6). A lens may be positioned downstream of light exit face of the prism (75, fig. 5). Light-directing means may have a first and a second aperture 60, 48. A real image of the source may be formed in the field of view of the sensor.
Patent GB-2405465-A (GB)
Title: Using stripe laser technology for determining the displacement offset to a surface, in order for a robot to find a target within its space
Inventor: READ DALE
IPC: B25J9/16
Filed: 2003-08-27
Abstract: A method of determining the displacement offset to a surface in real time, in order for a robot to find a target within its space. This method may be used in robotic windscreen decking (figures. 4a-4f). The method may be used for continuous checking of a sealer bead position, dimensions and quality. It may involve scanning the surface of an object to detect indentations or protrusions for an analysis. Such indentations may be alphanumeric text characters (fig. 3b), and the analysis may be through optical character recognition to capture the text into an ASCII format. The method may comprise scanning the surface by a laser profile scanner, using the data obtained to determine the offset of the workpiece surface, and utilising the offset data to control a computer. An OCR program / routine may be used to identify alphanumeric text/symbols.
Patent GB-2407205-A (GB)
Title: A Hop-FED structure
Inventor: TUCK RICHARD ALLAN
IPC: H01J9/12
Filed: 2003-10-13
Abstract: A Hop-FED structure comprises a substrate 300 with field emitting structures in tracks 301 and 302, a hop-plate 303, a flue-plate 310, phosphor layer 305 and anode glass 304. Preferably the hop-plate 303 is spaced from the field emission cathode by pillars or ribs 307. A conducting layer 401 with a high resistivity is applied to the underside of the hop-plate 303, and may or may not (see figure 4b) be provided on said pillars or ribs 307. The conductive film 401 may be formed from sputtered amorphous silicon and a printed silver doped silica layer which is sufficiently conductive to dissipate any charge build-up but sufficiently resistive that it does not draw excessive current from the gate driver electronics. Where pillars or ribs 307 are provided, a distributed gettering material may be provided within spaces 308 (see also figure 8). A method of manufacturing a Hop-FED structure according to the invention is also disclosed (see figure 7).
Patent GB-2407979-A (GB)
Title: A wig
Inventor: BELO SIMI
IPC: A41G3/00
Filed: 2003-11-12
Abstract: A wig with a deliberate gap at edge which will, in use, be at the front of the head. The natural hair of the wearer is brought through this gap and is brushed over the wig to cover the gap. This allows for the user to reveal some natural hair, some of the natural hairline, some scalp and roots, all adding to the effective realism of the wig.
Patent GB-2393006-A (GB)
Title: Database access bridge system and process
Inventor: CHINNICI ROBERTO R
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-06-04
Abstract: An interface is provided that enables a computer application designed for operation in a two tier system to operate in a three tier environment by enabling database record information modified at the client computer system to update a database server information without database protocol commands being initiated from the client computer system. Database record information is modified at the client computer system using a first computer programming language and transmitted with modifications to an application server. The modifications are converted, at the application server, to calls of a second computer programming language and the second computer language programming calls are executed to invoke functions of the computer application to cause database record changes at the database server that correspond to the modifications to the database record information.
Patent GB-2410218-A (GB)
Title: Ceiling paper applicator
Inventor: HARDY MICHAEL TERENCE
IPC: B44C7/06
Filed: 2004-01-21
Abstract: The ceiling paper applicator has a tray or container 4 in which it stores paper 3 that has been already pasted with glue. The container is provided with a free moving roller 2 and a straight edge 8, which are parallel to each other and fixed to the container. The paper passes over the roller and the leading edge of the straight edge. The container is provided with handles 5 and grips 6 in order that the operator can raise the applicator to the corner of the ceiling and the wall. The straight edge is placed in a corner to start the first run. The applicator is provided with a removable section 7 and an extension roller 9 to allow the paper to overhang the tray, allowing papering in difficult situations.
Patent GB-2397702-A (GB)
Title: Roller contact with conductive brushes
Inventor: GARCIA DOUGLAS J
IPC: G01R1/02
Filed: 2002-11-01
Abstract: A rolling contactor (1) for providing electrical signal communication between a device under test "DUT" (15) and a support structure for the rolling contactor (1), including an electrically conductive circular roller (3) having an outer rolling surface (5) and an inner, centralized hole (9), between two, spaced-apart side walls, for rolling across the DUT (15), at least one electrically conductive circular spool located adjacent and in contact with one of the roller side walls, a support axle (7) adapted to pass axially through the holes (9) formed in the roller (3) and the spool, an electrical conductive axle bracket (21) adapted to support the axle (7) in a rotational arrangement, an electrically conductive brush (59) extending from the axle bracket (21) to contact the spool during rotation, and an electrically conductive elongated spring arm (27) extending between the axle bracket (21) and the support structure to complete the electrical path between the DUT (15), the roller (3) surface and the spool.
Patent GB-2415348-A (GB)
Title: Fishing lure with character changing inserts
Inventor: ODENEAL THOMAS SEAN
IPC: A01K85/01
Filed: 2004-06-26
Abstract: A fishing lure with a set of interchangeable lure blocks 21-44 comprises a bore in the lure body which receives one or more of the blocks. The blocks can be of different scent, colour, weight or buoyancy. Noise generating and liquid and gas filled blocks may also be provided. By inserting different blocks within the hollow lure body the characteristics of the lure can be modified to suit particular angling conditions. Preferably the body of the lure is transparent and may include a diving mechanism.
Patent GB-2416684-A (GB)
Title: Clothes horse
Inventor: HU MING
IPC: A47F7/24
Filed: 2004-07-29
Abstract: A clothes horse comprises two support stands (40) each including a main body (41) having a mediate portion formed with an enlarged mounting portion (411) having a top face formed with a vertical insertion hole (412) and a side face formed with a transverse insertion hole (413). Each of the support stands (40) therefore has a smaller volume, facilitating easier package, storage and transportation of the clothes horse. To assemble the clothes horse a bottom rod 50 is inserted into the transverse hole 412 and one of two support rods 60 is inserted into the vertical hole 412. A hanger rod extends between the two support rods [see figure 1].
Patent GB-2401754-A (GB)
Title: Distributed message transmission system and method
Inventor: WOOD IAN
IPC: H04M15/00
Filed: 2003-02-18
Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing messages in a mobile telecommunications network is described. A plurality of messages of a predetermined type are grouped into a batch and the batch of messages is delivered to a single location. The single location may be a message service centre or an application, for example an application that receives voting messages. The type of the message may be determined based on analyzing the message at the MAP layer. The message may be as SMS text message and may be classified into type based on an identifier of the origin or destination mobile station, application or SMSC.
Patent GB-2407118-A (GB)
Title: Triple frame window
Inventor: BROWN JOSEPH
IPC: E06B3/34
Filed: 2004-09-08
Abstract: A triple frame window has an outer frame 1 with opening middle 2 and inner 3 frames, the middle and inner frames being openable together in one direction, the inner frame openable singly in the opposite direction, or both middle and inner frames open singly in opposite directions (figure 13). All opening modes are controlled by a single handle 5 via a gearbox and cross-connector 11, preferably with an espagnolette mechanism 12. The handle may be positioned anywhere around the frames and more than one handle may be provided. The window may be used in a non-vertical orientation, such as a roof, for which the weight of the inwardly-opening mode is taken by an inertia reel (21, figure 14) or counterbalance weight (25, figure 15) and pulley (24, figure 15). Also disclosed is a transom and seal arrangement (figure 17) with a water drainage channel (33).
Patent GB-2419175-A (GB)
Title: Cartridge holder
Inventor: ROBINSON GEORGE ALBERT
IPC: F42B39/02
Filed: 2004-10-12
Abstract: A cartridge holder 1 is strapped on the arm or other part of the body so as not to interfere while in the process of loading the gun. The cartridges 6 are held in the cylindrical cavity 3 by means of a support strip 4, they will not drop out by sharp movements but are easily pulled from the base 1 when needed for loading. They are set in formation as to make it easy to take them out with your fingers and thumb in ones or twos which are in rows of two or more and are at the correct spacing to put in the gun two at a time. It also enables the loader to have his hands free while handling the gun having no cartridge held in fingers.
Patent GB-2408323-A (GB)
Title: Training an image-based inspection system
Inventor: SPEAKE STUART NEIL
IPC: G01N21/93
Filed: 2004-10-21
Abstract: A method (figures 11-12) or a system for training an inspection system, the method comprises the steps of: capturing images of a material for example a web 22 or a sheet of material; using one or more cameras 20; auto-training one or more of a plurality of image processing techniques using the captured images; and using the training image processing techniques to identify faults. The material is visually inspected to identify faults; and one or more parameters associated with one or more processes is varied to improve its fault detecting capability. The auto-training step may involve identifying and removing data associated with defects from the image data to provide new image data of non-defective material, and then determining one or more fault detection thresholds based on the new image data. Images of plurality of materials may be captured, and the sensitivity of each process may be trained or optimised on a per material basis. The materials images may be recorded for replaying and inspection at a later stage.
Patent GB-2412172-A (GB)
Title: Location of rail joints for rail joint grinding
Inventor: WILLIAMS STEPHEN GRAHAM
IPC: E01B31/17
Filed: 2005-01-21
Abstract: An apparatus (22) is provided for locating rail ends within an insulated rail joint. The apparatus comprises: a carriage for mounting over the rails (8) of the insulated rail joint and being slidable along the rails; at least one magnetic sensor (30) mounted on the carriage for sensing proximity of a rail joint insulator; circuit means for use in locating the rail end based on an output of the at least one magnetic sensor; and clamping means for fixing a position of the carriage relative to the rails when a rail end has been located. The apparatus may be used in combination with a grinding tool (20) for maintenance operations on the rail joint.