baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2386235-A (GB)
Title: Generating a product recommendation using a bar code scanner
Inventor: HU HSIN-YUAN
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2002-03-05
Abstract: Personal data pertaining to a consumer's needs and habits are stored in an electronically readable format 14 that can be accessed by a server system 20. The consumer 110 scans the bar code 41 of at least one product and the electronic bar code identifier is electronically transferred from the barcode scanner 42 via a personal computing device 40 to a remotely located server system 20. Under control of the server system, the bar code identifier is matched to a specific product. Then a database 24 containing information about the specific product is accessed along with the consumer's personal data 14 and the information about the specific product is compared to the customer's personal data. Finally a product recommendation 26 is produced and is transferred back to the portable computing device 40.
Patent GB-2389804-A (GB)
Title: A three dimensional transforming toy
Inventor: BROWN DAVID ALEXANDER
IPC: A63H33/00
Filed: 2002-03-22
Abstract: A three dimensional transforming toy in the shape of a star comprises rods connected by three- and four- way hinges (1-14) so that a star of varying shapes may be created. Two interior or exterior hinges are pushed together or pulled apart, creating a star of a different shape having six, eight, or 14 points. The star may be made from metal or plastic.
Patent GB-2375772-A (GB)
Title: Sailcloth
Inventor: MAHR PETER
IPC: D03D7/00
Filed: 2002-04-02
Abstract: A warp oriented woven sailcloth is provided in which warp yarns are relatively uncrimped relative to the fill yarns. The yarn weight ratios (fill vs. warp) are between 1.0 to 1 and 0.22 to 1. The warp yarns may be of from 11-222 tex and the fill yarns from 3.3-111 tex. Both may be of polyester or other heat shrinkable yarns. The warp yarns may be monofilaments.
Patent GB-2387561-A (GB)
Title: Drill with flutes, margins & two pairs of cutting edges to reduce thrust load
Inventor: OSAWA JIROH
IPC: B23B51/00
Filed: 2002-04-19
Abstract: A drill (10, Fig 1A) including a shank portion (14, Fig 1A) and a cylindrical body portion (16, Fig 1A) contiguous to each other. The cylindrical body portion (16, Fig 1A) includes (a) primary cutting edges 12 and secondary cutting edges 46 formed in its axially distal end portion such that each of the secondary cutting edges 46 is located on a radially inner side of the corresponding primary cutting edge 12 ; (b) primary rake surfaces 13 of the primary cutting edges 12 and secondary rake surfaces 48 of the secondary cutting edges 46 ; and (c) inclined surfaces 52 each of which extends from the corresponding secondary rake surface 48 to a periphery of the cylindrical body portion, and is inclined such that an axial distance between each of the inclined surfaces 52 and the shank portion 16 is reduced as viewed in a direction substantially perpendicular to the corresponding secondary cutting edge 46 , from the corresponding secondary rake surface 48 toward the periphery of the cylindrical body portion 16 . Each of the secondary rake surfaces 48 and the corresponding secondary cutting edge 46 are formed together with each other in a web thinning. Each of the secondary rake surfaces 48 and the corresponding inclined surface 52 are connected to each other without a step therebetween. The drill also has flutes 18 and margins 20.
Patent GB-2381296-A (GB)
Title: A scroll compressor
Inventor: SANO FUMIAKI
IPC: F04B39/12
Filed: 2002-06-24
Abstract: A scroll compressor with a fixed scroll 1, an orbiting scroll 2, a motor with a rotor 8 and stator 9 and main shaft 4, having a compliant frame 3 with a thrust bearing 3a and a main bearing 3b and a guide frame 5, further characterised by the space between a contact surface(s) 3c and/or 3d of the compliant frame and a contact surface(s) 5a and/or 5b of the guide frame being equal to or shorter than the difference between the external diameter 8a of the rotor and the internal diameter 9a of the stator. Also disclosed is a scroll compressor having a reamer pin 7 and a reamer hole 5d and/or 3f in at least one of the guide frame and the compliant frame, for preventing rotation of the compliant frame, wherein the space between the reamer pin and the reamer hole is longer than the space between the contact surface of the guide frame and the contact surface of the compliant frame.
Patent GB-2378109-A (GB)
Title: Electronic reminders
Inventor: SELLEN ABIGAIL JANE
IPC: H04M1/72451
Filed: 2002-06-26
Abstract: A reminder system advantageously displays a selected digital image, which may be captured using a digital camera (<B>56</B>), associated with an event before the event is due to occur so that a user is reminded of the event. Such images may include digital photographs of people which are displayed to remind a user of that persons' birthday. Reminder images associated with events may be displayed on mobile communications apparatus (<B>50</B>), personal digital assistant, or PDA (<B>26</B>), watch (<B>28</B>) or calendar (<B>60</B>). The reminder may also be printed using a printer (<B>30</B>).
Patent GB-2378984-A (GB)
Title: Reducing noise in a mechanically actuated fuel injection system
Inventor: COLDREN DANA R
IPC: F02M57/02
Filed: 2002-07-01
Abstract: A mechanically actuated fuel injection system comprises a plurality of fuel injectors 11, each having a fuel pressurisation chamber 26, a needle control chamber 56, a fuel inlet 75 and spill passage 37. A noise producing linkage 16, 17, 18, 19 couples the injectors to an engine 10. A spill valve member 30 is positioned in each of the injectors, movable between an open position where the fuel pressurisation chamber 26 is open to the fuel inlet 75, and a closed position where the it is blocked from the fuel inlet. A flow restriction 36 is placed in the spill passage to reduce the noise produced by the noise producing linkage 16, 17, 18, 19 to below a predetermined noise level, but while maintaining energy losses due to the flow restriction to below a minimum loss level. A method and engine with such a system are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2375996-A (GB)
Title: Push button type writing implement
Inventor: ONO MAKOTO
IPC: B43K7/03
Filed: 2000-12-26
Abstract: A refill of a ball-point pen formed by providing the tip of the ball-point pen at the tip thereof and an ink storage tube at the rear thereof and providing a pumping type pressurizing mechanism part at the rear end of the ink storage tube, and a push button type writing implement having the refill mounted thereon and allowing the tip part of the tip to be lockingly retracted into and projected from the tip thereof, comprising a first knock means locking the tip part of the tip in the state of being projected and compressingly forward moving the pressurizing mechanism part at a short stroke and a second knock means compressingly forward moving the mechanism part at a long stroke, whereby the rear end of ink is pressurized in two stages to assist the flowability of the ink to a tip side.
Patent GB-2382633-A (GB)
Title: Connection device
Inventor: MCNEIL ALEXANDER MCKECHRAN HAR
IPC: F16L33/28
Filed: 2001-04-17
Abstract: A connection device for fitting to a member, particularly to a corrugated flexible pipe (146,246,446) formed with a series of spaced annular grooves, the device comprising first and second tubular bodies (10, 11) coupled together, in use, with the pipe received in an open end of tHE first body (10). The first body has a plurality of resilient lugs (14) with respective inwardly directed projections (17) at the ends thereof to be received in one of the said grooves to grip the pipe. The two bodies can be relatively angularly moved between a neutral position of the device, where the pipe is retained by the resilience alone of the lugs, an unlocked position, where the lugs are released from the pipe, and a locked position, where the lugs are forced into locking engagement with the pipe, movement of the lugs being controlled by cam formations (29) extending from the end surface of the second body (11). In other embodiments the bodies can have a rotation lock in said locked position and/or neutral position, and/or a lock to prevent outward movement of the lugs when the bodies are in the locked position.
Patent GB-2397990-A (GB)
Title: Echo cancellation/suppression and double-talk detection in communication paths
Inventor: POPOVIC MIRJANA
IPC: H04M9/08
Filed: 2003-01-31
Abstract: A method of suppressing an echo signal in a communication path such as an acoustic coupling between a speaker and a microphone in a telephone device handset includes the steps of monitoring a transmitted signal supplied to the communication path to determine an attribute thereof, this may be the power level and may be calculated on a DSP or other power level calculator; generating a leaky mask based on the determined attribute and an attribute of a received echo signal, this may be the noise level and the mask may be generated by a DSP or other mask generator; and partially cancelling the received echo signal using the leaky mask, this may be achieved with the use of a multiplier.
Patent GB-2400395-A (GB)
Title: Flood barrier
Inventor: WHITE MARTIN JOHN
IPC: E06B9/02
Filed: 2003-04-08
Abstract: A flood barrier, preferably of a plastic such as polypropylene, includes a recessed portion, which may be welded to the barrier, to accommodate doorsteps and window ledges and is anchored to the surround of an aperture to be protected by means of bolts, with an intervening seal, preferably of neoprene and preferably attached to the barrier by double-sided adhesive tape. Hand holes are provided.
Patent GB-2401006-A (GB)
Title: Cryptographic method and apparatus
Inventor: CHEN LIQUN
IPC: H04L9/08
Filed: 2003-04-23
Abstract: First data to be sent by a first party (20) to a second party (30) is encrypted using an encryption key that comprises a hash value generated using second data and a secret, shared with a trusted party (40), that serves as identification of the first party (20). The second data comprises, for example, one or more conditions that serve as identifiers of the second party (30), and a hash-value element generated by hashing the first data. The encrypted first data and the encryption key is made available to the second party (20) which forwards the encryption key to the trusted party (40) with a request for the corresponding decryption key. The trusted party (40) carries out at least one check on the basis of data contained in the encryption key and, if this at least one check is satisfactory, provides a decryption key to the second party.
Patent GB-2390586-A (GB)
Title: A cup holder for a motor vehicle
Inventor: LEEDER DAVID
IPC: B60N3/10
Filed: 2003-05-14
Abstract: A motor vehicle has a cup holder assembly 20 which includes a thermo-electric cooling device 25 to provide cooling to a beverage container 30 supported by the cup holder assembly 20. A heat sink 26 is attached to the thermo-electric cooling device 25 to dissipate heat, the heat sink 26 extending into an air supply duct 15 forming part of a passenger ventilation system of the vehicle so that air flowing through the duct 15 can carry away heat from the heat sink 26.
Patent GB-2405130-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle rack for car interior
Inventor: JOHNSON KENNETH
IPC: B60R9/10
Filed: 2003-08-22
Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a two wheeled vehicle, such as a bicycle, in a further vehicle, such as a motor vehicle, has a first retaining device, or clamp 9-12, for retaining the apparatus in engagement with the front forks of the bicycle when at least one of its wheels has been removed. The apparatus also has one or more stabilisers 13 for preventing the bicycle from tipping over. The apparatus may also have a L-shaped frame 1,2 a support 15 attached to the frame and a lifting arm 20 to raise the back end of the bicycle.
Patent GB-2410226-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle with rocking platform
Inventor: SCHOFIELD CRAIG
IPC: B62M1/24
Filed: 2004-01-23
Abstract: A manually propelled vehicle (10) has the platform (11) upon which a rider stands adapted for rocking about a central pivot in order to drive the wheels (13,14) in a forward direction (C). The drive mechanism (15) includes a first toothed portion (19) meshing with a cogwheel (20) acted on by the rocking motion of the platform.
Patent GB-2410628-A (GB)
Title: Powered interface card and backup power supply
Inventor: CHANG AN-SHENG
IPC: G06F3/00
Filed: 2004-01-30
Abstract: An interface card 2 with a power supply includes a power module 4 and a power charging module 8. The power module 4 provides power to the host 24 when the power supply of the host 24 connected to the interface card 2 is malfunctioning. When the capacity of the power module 4 is insufficient, it is recharged by the host 24 power supply via the power charging module 8. Additionally, the host 24 may automatically save data and current state before shutting down.
Patent GB-2402584-A (GB)
Title: Method of performing Huffman decoding
Inventor: ACHARYA TINKU
IPC: H03M7/40
Filed: 2001-10-09
Abstract: A method a creating a data structure for decoding code words is performed by sorting the code words by code length, ordering the code words of the same length sequentially from start code to end code wherein each subgrouping of code words has a specific code length represented using a start code and an end code, and relating a base index to each subgrouping, the base index corresponding to the index for the symbol having the start code. This allows Huffmans decoding without requiring that a Huffman tree be constructed.
Patent GB-2402497-A (GB)
Title: Optical arrangement for a rear projection television receiver having reduced depth
Inventor: ISHII FUSAO
IPC: H04N5/74
Filed: 2001-08-09
Abstract: A video projection device such as a television receiver includes a cabinet (56) having front and rear sections and a projection tube (50) for projecting a video image. A screen (52) is located in the front section of the cabinet and has a first surface onto which the video image is projected and a second surface for displaying the video image so that it is observable by a viewer. A mirror (55) is arranged in the cabinet for reflecting light to the first surface of the screen. The projection tube may be rearwardly facing for projecting the video image onto the mirror and comprise a portion extending in front of the screen 52. The optical axis of the mirror and the optical axis of the screen may form an angle of 45 degrees. In an alternative arrangement, the optical axis of the virtual image of the projector is coincident with the optical axis of the screen. Different types of mirror may be utilised, for example planar, spherical, aspherical and Fresnel.
Patent GB-2420768-A (GB)
Title: Hub lock
Inventor: BAYLISS ROYSTANT ARTHUR
IPC: B60R25/00
Filed: 2004-12-04
Abstract: A security device which can be bolted to the axle hub of a motor car or caravan with the road wheel removed to immobilise the vehicle and deter theft has a main body 1 provided with holes 4, 5 for securing to the hub with security bolts and locks. The main body is mounted on a threaded bar 2 which provides for adjustment of the operating height of the device between 240mm and 460mm. A footplate 3 is provided at the other end of the threaded bar for engagement with the ground.
Patent GB-2420956-A (GB)
Title: Garden tool
Inventor: CHAPMAN ANTHONY
IPC: A01B45/02
Filed: 2004-12-10
Abstract: A garden tool (1) for use with interchangeable gardening implements, comprises a shaft (2) having opposed handle and implement ends (4,5) and ejector means (31) moveable along the length of the shaft (2), wherein the weight of the ejector means (31) is adjustable. The shaft (2) may be hollow, with the ejector means (31) provided therein for axial movement with respect thereto. Such means (31) may comprise a rod (32) mounted for reciprocal axial movement within the hollow shaft (2), with an adjustable number of weights (35) received or receivable thereon. In a preferred embodiment, the ejecting end of the ejector rod (32) can include an element (37) for wiping the interior surface of the hollow shaft (2).
Patent GB-2421497-A (GB)
Title: Multi-panel media holding case
Inventor: FARRAR PETER ANTONY
IPC: G11B33/04
Filed: 2004-12-24
Abstract: The device has at least one disk supporting means on three panels 1, 2, 3, integrally connected via first (4, Fig.2) and second (5, fig.2) spine or living hinge portions. Panel 3 is generally sandwiched between panels 1 and 2, and the walls 1M, 1L of panel 1 being equivalent to the combined height of the walls 2M, 3M of panels 2 and 3. Engagement means 2G and 1H are provided to latch the panels into a closed position and a security member 10 is provided to retain a disk onto the panel 1, as well as to also engage panel 3 at 3I. The holding case is generally manufactured integrally in moulded plastic and may have a continuous transparent sleeve at the back of the three panels for receiving a paper insert with graphics or data. Alternatively the panels may be arranged in fan-fold, or first and third panels attached to the short and long sides of the second panel, respectively.
Patent GB-2422399-A (GB)
Title: Support apparatus for a door
Inventor: POINTON DAVID NICHOLAS
IPC: E04F21/00
Filed: 2005-01-21
Abstract: Support apparatus 10 suitable for mounting in a door frame (12, Fig 2) to support a door (14, Fig 2) to permit work to be carried out on the door. The apparatus 10 is telescopic with a bar 20 which extends from a tube 16, and is urged outwardly therefrom by a spring 22, to provide for automatic retention with the door frame. Engagement means, which may comprise a pair of triangular section projections 40, are provided which may define a V- shaped recess 42, the projections may be located towards one end of the tube 16 to engage the door 14 by an upper or lower edge thereof. Alternatively, as shown in Figure 3, engagement means may define a recess 54 by two plates 56.
Patent GB-2426744-A (GB)
Title: Automatically unfoldable stroller
Inventor: LAN RED
IPC: B62B7/10
Filed: 2005-06-01
Abstract: A stroller is convertible between an unfolded state and a folded state, and includes a handle frame (2) disposed pivotally on a wheel frame (1) and pivotable between an inclined position and a horizontal position. A brace member (4) interconnects the handle frame (2) and the wheel frame (1), and is convertible between a supporting state, where the handle frame (2) is disposed at the inclined position and where the stroller is in the unfolded state, and a non-supporting state, where the handle frame (2) is disposed at the horizontal position and is folded on the wheel frame (1) and where the stroller is in the folded state. A retaining unit (6) maintains the stroller in the folded state, and allows for a one-touch operation so as to permit the handle member (2) to be biased by a biasing unit to the inclined position. The biasing unit comprises a gas spring (52) and a torsion spring (51).
Patent GB-2427165-A (GB)
Title: Picture frame assembly template
Inventor: ALMOND PHILIP CLIVE
IPC: B25B5/14
Filed: 2005-06-18
Abstract: A picture frame assembly template unit 1, includes dovetail slides with wing nuts 2, and frame location rails 3, with slotted holes for two directional adjustments. The frame template unit may be used for holding picture frames in position whilst the glue on mitre joints is setting.
Patent GB-2413041-A (GB)
Title: Mobile communication method and device for playing an audio file at a remote communication device
Inventor: O'CONNOR EDWARD
IPC: H04M1/72433
Filed: 2003-10-29
Abstract: A method of configuring a mobile communication device for communication of audio files over a communications network via the download of program code, the method comprising storing the program code in a memory of the mobile communication device; obtaining an audio file; linking the audio file with an identifier associated with a remote receiving communication device; seeking to establish a connection with the remote receiving communication device using the identifier, and upon establishing a connection with the remoter communication device, opening the audio file from the memory of the mobile communication device and playing the audio file to the remote communication device.
Patent GB-2434496-A (GB)
Title: Detection of uniform video frames by summing oppositely signed weighted data value ranges
Inventor: DIGGINS JONATHAN
IPC: H04N5/14
Filed: 2005-07-14
Abstract: Images are analysed to determine whether image data values are close to a defined value. A plurality of sample value ranges corresponding to luminance values, for example, is defined and the pixels of a frame are allocated to the ranges depending on their values. Each range has a weight assigned to it, the sample value range including the defined value having a weight of opposite sign to the weight assigned to at least one other sample value range. A weighted sum of the data values is thus produced and tested against a threshold value. A positive result is determined if the sum is less than the threshold when the weight of the sample value range containing the define value is negative or if the sum is more than the threshold when the weight of the sample value range containing the define value is positive. The invention finds application in detecting black frames in video data, for example, in order to detect when errors have occurred.
Patent GB-2429565-A (GB)
Title: An electroluminescent display and driving method to compensate for age effects
Inventor: SMITH EUAN C
IPC: G09G3/32
Filed: 2005-08-23
Abstract: This invention is generally concerned with apparatus, methods and computer program code for driving electroluminescent displays, in particular organic light emitting diode (OLED) displays. A method of driving a passive matrix multicolour electroluminescent display, the display comprising a plurality of pixels arranged in rows and columns, each said pixel comprising at least first and second sub-pixels having different respective first and second colours, the method comprising: driving groups of said pixels in turn to display a multicolour image frame, said driving of a group of pixels comprising driving first and second sub-groups of sub-pixels of respective said first and second colours; and wherein said driving further comprises driving a said group of pixels for a duration dependent upon a maximum drive level of a sub-pixel of a said sub-group. The invention aims to provide an improved driving technique that mitigates the problems associated with the age effects of different coloured pixels.
Patent GB-2433263-A (GB)
Title: Antimicrobial polyurethane foam
Inventor: TROTTER PATRICK JOHN
IPC: C08L75/04
Filed: 2005-12-15
Abstract: An antimicrobial foamed polyurethane comprising at least one group X; wherein X comprises a group [R-([V<m+>-R<1>-R<2>]q[Y<p->])n]; R is independently selected from divalent hydrocarbon radicals having 1-30 carbon atoms, optionally substituted on the carbon backbone with one or more groups selected from COOH, COO(C1-6alkyl), COO(C6-20aryl), halo, O(C1-6alkyl), O(C6-20aryl), O(C7-20alkaryl), O(C7-20aralkyl), =O, NH2, NO2, CN and L. L is selected from the group consisting of -OH, leaving group and mixtures thereof. V comprises a positively charged moiety; m represents an integer of 1-10; n represents an integer of 1, 2, 3 or 4; R<1> is independently selected from divalent hydrocarbon radicals having 1-30 carbon atoms; R<2> is independently selected from the group consisting of -H, -CH3, -SH, -F, -Cl, -Br, -I, -OR<3>, - HN(O)CR<4> or -O(O)CR<5>, wherein R<3>, R<4> and R<5> are independently selected from the group consisting of -H and monovalent hydrocarbon radicals having 1-30 carbon atoms; Y represents an anion; q represents m/p; and p represents an integer of 1-10. Also disclosed is a method of making the antimicrobial foam and use of the foam in the production of medical devices and pharmaceutical compositions.