baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2360547-A (GB)
Title: Method of mounting a door using a live hinge
Inventor: BIRT DAVID ALAN
IPC: E05D1/02
Filed: 2000-03-25
Abstract: In a method of mounting a door (2), preferably a vehicle access door, on a door frame (4), a first part (14) of at least one live hinge (10, 12) is secured to the frame and the door is mounted onto a second part (16) of the hinge. The live hinge is preferably formed of a plastics material and may be a single-piece member or a laminated structure in which separately formed layers (18 and 20) are bonded together. The method may comprise a further step of mounting the door using a conventional metal hinge (8) having separately formed first and second parts connected by a hinge pin.
Patent GB-2362139-A (GB)
Title: Air-bag with fixing means at each of its opposed sides
Inventor: LANG RUDIGER
IPC: B60R21/231
Filed: 2000-05-10
Abstract: An air-bag 1 in a motor vehicle comprises two opposed sides each provided with mounting means 11 and 12, and at least one region between the mounting means adapted to be inflated. The airbag is mounted in the vehicle such that the mounting means are spaced apart by a distance which is less than the distance between the mounting means when the air-bag is uninflated and substantially flat. The air-bag may be divided into two inflatable regions 2 and 3 separated by an uninflatable region 8. The air-bag may be formed of two layers of fabric interconnected by a plurality of seams (9 and 10, Fig 1) to define a plurality of cells, or inter-connected at a number of selected points (14, Fig 2). The air-bag may be mounted in the roof of the vehicle, either adjacent a side edge of the vehicle or centrally of the vehicle (Fig 6).
Patent GB-2362489-A (GB)
Title: Secure communication
Inventor: CHANG CARL
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2000-05-15
Abstract: A method is presented for validating a purchase instruction which a user transmits to a server by internet. The server accesses a database to obtain contact information for the user, e.g. a phone number, and transmits a validation code to the user using the contact information. The user returns the validation code to the server by internet, and so validates the purchase.
Patent GB-2355891-A (GB)
Title: Interactive communication using stray radiation from a receiver
Inventor: LOCKHART PETER
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2000-07-27
Abstract: The present invention uses an acoustic data transmission system channel for communicating with remote items such as toys or other novelty devices. Control data is embedded within the music or video signal which is broadcast, via unwanted electromagnetic radiation from a receiver, to a toy. The data is received by the toy, which is in the vicinity of the receiver. Operation of the toy can be modified upon receipt of the embedded data. The receiver may be a television and the data broadcast with a television programme.
Patent GB-2370929-A (GB)
Title: Determining a position relative to a local origin
Inventor: LOBO NATIVIDADE ALBERT
IPC: G01S5/00
Filed: 2000-08-10
Abstract: An electronic device determines its position in a local area from position coordinates having a respective first numbers of significant digits in a global positioning system (GPS). The most significant digits are used to determine a local origin and the position of the device is determined relative to the local origin. A second invention relates to a transceiver that determines its position in a local area from position coordinates having a respective first numbers of significant digits and the local origin is a point on the surface of the earth derived from the least significant digits of the GPS system. The local position of the transceiver relative to the local point of origin is determined by receiving messages from a plurality of proximal transceivers such as Bluetooth (RTM).
Patent GB-2371206-A (GB)
Title: Seamless brassiere
Inventor: HUANG HUI LUNG
IPC: A41C3/00
Filed: 2001-03-16
Abstract: A seamless brassiere comprises an outer layer <B>1</B>, an inner lining <B>2</B>, a support pad <B>3</B> or under-wiring, and a back retaining device <B>4</B>. The outer layer <B>1</B> is cut from a piece of cloth of man-made fibre e.g. polyester, and provides a front bra part <B>11</B> with bra cups, and extends to two back bands <B>12</B>. The support pad <B>3</B> and inner lining <B>2</B> are made from the same material as the outer layer <B>1</B>. The support pad <B>3</B> has a plurality of apertures <B>31</B> for ventilation and is situated between the outer layer <B>1</B> and the inner lining <B>2</B> and extends along a lower portion of the front bra part in a "W". The three layers are adhered together by way of pressing as are the back bands <B>12</B> and the front part of the bra <B>11</B> e.g with a high frequency moulding tool. The back retaining device <B>4</B> provides a fastening device which is pressingly joined to the back bands <B>12</B>. A fluid or semi fluid pad may be added between the outer <B>1</B> and inner <B>2</B> layers.
Patent GB-2365786-A (GB)
Title: Golf bag with seat assembly
Inventor: SUGGS GREGORY M
IPC: A63B55/60
Filed: 2001-06-15
Abstract: A golf bag having a seat assembly upon which a golfer may sit to rest. When the golfer desires to sit down, a specially configured storage pocket is opened, and a generally U-shaped support rod is moved from a retracted position to an extended position so that a foldable seat, preferably made of fabric, is in a taut stretched condition adjacent a top end of the storage pocket. The foldable seat is attached to a bight portion of the generally U-shaped support rod and is in a folded condition when the support rod is in its retracted position.
Patent GB-2361062-A (GB)
Title: Detecting leaks in pipes
Inventor: ROY KEITH JOHN
IPC: G01M/
Filed: 1998-03-05
Abstract: An apparatus for detecting a leak in a pipe for installation on a pipe, the apparatus comprising a transducer for acoustically monitoring the pipe; analysing means for analysing a parameter of the output signal of the transducer and for determining if an alarm signal should be outputted; and signal output means for transmitting said alarm signal, wherein the analysing means determines that an alarm signal should be outputted if the parameter is above a maximum value or below a minimum value and said analysing means is configured to periodically measure the output level of the transducer and to provide an average of previously measured levels, the maximum or minimum value being determined from said average.
Patent GB-2365487-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle door lock apparatus
Inventor: HAYAKAWA SHIGERU
IPC: E05B65/12
Filed: 2001-07-27
Abstract: A vehicle door lock apparatus includes a first operation mechanism 20 having a locking function and second operation mechanism 30 having a double-locking function. The second operation mechanism 30 including an engaged lever 31 and output lever 32. The engaged lever being associated with the first operation mechanism 20 upon actuation thereof for being shifted selectively to double-lock operation and non-double-look operation positions. The output lever 32 being selectively shifted to a set position for establishing a retained condition of the engaged lever 31 and a rest position for releasing the retained condition of the engaged lever 31. The double-locked state being established in such a manner that the engaged lever 31 is held at a double lock operation position by driving the output lever 32.
Patent GB-2373219-A (GB)
Title: Safety arrangement
Inventor: KNIGHT-NEWBURY HEATH
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 2001-09-10
Abstract: A safety arrangement comprises a unit 20 to be located beneath a bonnet 8 of a motor vehicle. The unit can become of increase length (fig 5) in response to a signal from a sensor 35 and may comprise a bellows-sleeve 21 and a gas generator 19. The unit has a catch arrangement 23 that engages part 9 of the bonnet structure so that part of the bonnet structure is engaged and retained when the length of the unit is increased. When the front part of a motor vehicle strikes a pedestrian the bonnet 8 is lifted by unit 20 allowing further deformation of the bonnet decreasing the severity of possible injury suffered by the pedestrian.
Patent GB-2366829-A (GB)
Title: Ladder stabilising strut
Inventor: PARKER NIGEL
IPC: E06C7/42
Filed: 2001-09-27
Abstract: Ladder stabilising strut comprising a telescopic frame 8, 10, whose length is adjusted by spring loaded bolts 44, 46 co-operating with holes 28 in the inner frame 8 and a hole 50 in the outer frame 10. The stabiliser has rubber feet 56, 58 to prevent slippage and U-section members 24, 26 at the opposite end for engaging a rung of the ladder. A chain 6 is attached to the strut near its ground-contacting end. A U-shaped hook member 60 is provided at the distal end of the chain 6 for engaging with a lower rung of the ladder, preventing movement of the strut away from the ladder. Adjustment of the length of the chain 6 can be effected either by looping the chain 6 around horizontal member 36 or by passing the chain 6 through an eye in horizontal member 36 and looping the chain back to clip to itself part way along the chain 6.
Patent GB-2369068-A (GB)
Title: A camming device for climbing
Inventor: BROWN KEVIN
IPC: A63B29/02
Filed: 2001-10-08
Abstract: A camming device for climbing 100 comprises a stem 102, one or more spindles 106 mounted on a support 104, at least two cam members 110 adapted to engage the walls of a crack or hole by their cam profiles pivotally mounted on the spindle or spindles and adapted for opposite pivotal movement from a closed position to an open position, means to apply a force to each cam member to urge it to its open position, and means for pivoting the cams to the closed position, wherein the stem 102 includes means for movement of at least a major part thereof about an axis other than that of the spindle(s) 106. Further disclosed is a camming device having a stem with an aperture for mounting onto a spindle (Figure 14). Also disclosed is a camming device with a stem in the form of a loop pivotally attached at opposite sides to spindle mounts for movement parallel to the planes of the cams (Figures 8 and 9).
Patent GB-2380844-A (GB)
Title: A gaming machine having a touch sensitive display
Inventor: EVANS MICHAEL CHARLES
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2001-10-10
Abstract: A gaming machine comprises display means 10 depicting an image of a plurality of coaxial individually spinnable reels 12 with markings 14 on each reel 12 such that in a rest position a one marking 14 on each reel 12 lies in a win line 18. The display means 10 is touch sensitive and is arranged so as to be touchable by a player at least adjacent the depiction of a marking 14 in the win line 18 such that touching of the display means 10 can cause the visible marking 14 to change to a subsequent marking to denote a previously hidden message or symbol. The machine may have a selective signal such as an audible alarm to indicate when touching of the display means 10 will cause a "scratch" marking 14 to gradually change to denote for example a cash win.
Patent GB-2365183-A (GB)
Title: System and method for electronic data delivery
Inventor: HARVEY DIANE M
IPC: G06Q20/20
Filed: 2000-06-02
Abstract: The present invention comprises a data delivery system for delivering oilfield data from an acquisition site (11) to a remote delivery site (12) comprising a central data hub computer (56) that processes a workflow order (230) for controlling delivery of the oilfield data, a data acquisition site computer (51) that transmits oilfield data over a first communications network to the central data hub (56) in near real-time in response to the workflow order (230) and a data server (58) that receives data from the central data hub (56) over a second communications network. The data server (58) communicates with multiple remote delivery site computers (52) for the simultaneous display of oilfield data in near real-time at the multiple delivery site computers (52) in response to the workflow order (230).
Patent GB-2382724-A (GB)
Title: Fibre converter faceplate outlet
Inventor: CHU MAX
IPC: G02B6/42
Filed: 2001-11-03
Abstract: A fibre converter faceplate outlet (2) includes a rack holding a circuit board unit, and a metal shield covering the rack and the circuit board unit to protect against electromagnetic interference, the circuit board unit including a fibre optical transceiver having two jacks adapted to receive the fibre connector (51) of a respective optic cable (5), and a telecommunication connector (41) having a RJ45 jack adapted to receive the RJ45 plug of a unshielded twisted pair cable (40) being connected to a network interface card (43) of a personal computer (4). The faceplate (2) allows fewer connection components in a computer network.
Patent GB-2373551-A (GB)
Title: Interlocking linear roller bearing
Inventor: SENGER CHRISTOPHER G
IPC: F16C33/46
Filed: 2002-01-21
Abstract: A linear roller (10) bearing includes a bearing cage (28) retaining parallel rollers (26) in a linear configuration. Side portions (32, 34) of the bearing cage extend laterally to form a mechanical interlock with an adjacent similar bearing cage such that, when two or more bearing cages are positioned about an inner tubular member (12) for guided axial movement relative to a coaxial outer tubular member (14), the mechanical interlock prevents relative axial movement of the adjacent bearing cages. Adjacent bearing cages may be identical or of differing configuration provided a mechanical interlock preventing relative axial movement results. The linear roller bearing may include inner and outer races (18, 20), or, alternatively, the tubular members may be formed with integral raceways.
Patent GB-2371772-A (GB)
Title: Installation for shaping a part and application to hot forming
Inventor: KLEIN GILLES
IPC: B21J13/08
Filed: 2002-01-26
Abstract: While one preform A is being shaped between two dies 4, 11, another preform B is being prepared by heating in a compartment 14 on a lower die 5 similar to the preceding one 4. When the preform A has been shaped, a mobile section 3 of the furnace is lifted to release the upper die 11 and make it possible to place the new preform B and its lower die 5 beneath it. Thus, when one preform has been shaped, the following one is already prepared by heating.
Patent GB-2372534-A (GB)
Title: Transponder key with rechargeable internal battery
Inventor: BOTTOMLEY CHRISTOPHER RICHARD
IPC: B60R25/40
Filed: 2002-02-19
Abstract: A transponder key 16 for a security system, e.g. vehicle door lock and ignition system, comprises a rechargeable internal battery 16d and means 16a, 16b for inhibiting the transmission of signals from the key in response to detection of a charging voltage for recharging the internal battery of the transponder. A storage station 20 comprising a battery charger 22 suitable for recharging the internal battery 16d of the transponder key 16 is also disclosed. Preferably the charging voltage is applied to the key 16 by means of electrical contacts, or is induced electromagnetically in a coil provided within the key. The key 16 may include means for rectifying the induced voltage to generate the charging voltage for the internal battery. Preferably the storage station includes a radio shield surrounding the key to prevent it from receiving or transmitting signals whilst in storage.
Patent GB-2386313-A (GB)
Title: An upper body protector
Inventor: HESSEY ROBERT
IPC: A41D13/015
Filed: 2002-03-12
Abstract: An upper body protector comprises a number of inflatable or inflated air pouches arranged to form a protective circle around the wearer's upper body. The protector absorbs and dissipates blows and pressures to protect the wearer from injury. The air pouches may be permanently or detachably attached to pockets that are attached to a stretchable belt/strap that is worn to allow the air pouches to be positioned next to the wearers body. At each end of the belt/strap the air pouches are arranged to allow the belt/strap to be permanently or detachably fastened together so that the body is surrounded with protective air pouches. The air pouches may be inflated by mouth, pump or gas/air cylinder. A pressure sensing device may be used to activate a gas/air cylinder. The protector may be enclosed permanently or detachably to the inside of an outer covering/garment. The protector may be used as a make shift seat, stretcher or airbed.
Patent GB-2378543-A (GB)
Title: Real time transaction data processing
Inventor: MORIMOTO NOBUYOSHI
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2002-04-25
Abstract: System and method for A method for real time accrual basis accounting may involve detecting a purchase made via a computer network and obtaining a guarantee for the payment via the network based on the determined method of payment. The guarantee may be an escrow account or an insurance policy that guarantees payment. The premium may be charged back to the client. At least a portion of the proceeds of from the sale may be recorded as income in a general ledger database in real time. Network-enabled assets may provide automated depreciation updates to further automate the accounting process.
Patent GB-2390123-A (GB)
Title: A dispenser for dispensing a metered quantity of liquid.
Inventor: BUNOZ ETIENNE VINCENT
IPC: G01F11/02
Filed: 2002-05-09
Abstract: A dispensing device 1 for delivering a metered quantity of liquid comprises a piston 17 and cylinder 3, a priming means for priming the cylinder with a metered quantity of liquid and a dispensing means for dispensing the metered quantity of liquid from the cylinder. Preferably the priming and dispensing means is a lever (9, fig. 1) acting on the piston. The device also includes a variable inhibiting means for inhibiting the movement of the piston comprising a stop element and mounting means to mount the stop element in a number of positions such as a key and slot system (7, 8, fig.3). The device is capable of dispensing different metered quantities of liquid depending on the position of the stop element i.e the key.
Patent GB-2373612-A (GB)
Title: Buffer management system for managing the transfer of data into and out of a buffer in a disc drive
Inventor: WILLIAMS STEVEN SCOTT
IPC: G06F3/06
Filed: 2000-10-26
Abstract: A method and system for managing the transfer of data into and out of a buffer in a disc drive is disclosed. The operation of the vectored buffer management (VBM) system is administered by a software-based control module. The control module creates and maintains a buffer table by dividing the buffer table into buffer sectors. The buffer sectors are further arranged into buffer segments, or circularly linked lists upon which the buffer table is partitioned. The control module effectuates the transfer by implementating an application module across the buffer table. Once the application module is arbitrarily positioned at an index sector by the control module, data transfer is accomplished when the application module walks through a particular buffer segment identified by the index sector. Specific control of the application module across a buffer segment is administered through host and disc address pointers, which are coupled to host and disc next pointers, respectively.
Patent GB-2390777-A (GB)
Title: Method for handoff from non-terrestrial to terrestrial communication networks
Inventor: BEN-AYUN MOSHE
IPC: H04B7/185
Filed: 2002-06-26
Abstract: A wireless communication system (100) includes a first cellular network (150) to serve terrestrial mobile stations and a second cellular network (110-1) to serve airborne mobile stations. Handover means facilitates handover of communications between the first network and the second network by producing information relating to the location of the mobile station (170) and deriving from this information a list of selected cells to be scanned by the mobile station for prospective handover. A wireless subscriber unit and method of cell re-selection are also described. In this manner, calls are not dropped when transferring a call from, say, an AGA non-terrestrial cell to a terrestrial cell.
Patent GB-2377983-A (GB)
Title: A rest device for the hand and a support device for the forearm
Inventor: ISSA ABOOD
IPC: G05G1/62
Filed: 2001-01-25
Abstract: The present invention relates to a rest device for the hand and a support device for the forearm of a person, who performs repeated rotational, lifting and pressure moments with his/her hand e.g. moments during the use of a computer mouse, other intensive work moments with the hand as well as during the rehabilitation of the hand and the arm subsequent to various types of injuries. The device comprises a resilient moveable rest and support part (1), which receives the forearm and has a plane central part (2) as well as at least two sector parts (3, 4, 5, 6) which extend outwards from the central part at an angle and in pairs are arranged in the same half of the device as well as a part (7, 8, 9, 10) which extends downwards at an angle to the plane central part, the rest and support part (1) being supported by resilient elements, which exert a pressure, preferably compression springs (11, 12, 13, 14) or the like, arranged in a vertical direction below the sector parts (3, 4, 5, 6) adjacent the circumference (P) and consequently on each side of the part (7, 8, 9, 10), which extends downwards the lifting, lowering and rotational movements of the hand and its fingers being facilitated and resiliently damped by means of the rest and support part due to the reaction properties of the springs.
Patent GB-2390154-A (GB)
Title: Method of volume manufacture of a product in a staged production process
Inventor: DALZIEL MARIE ROSALIE
IPC: G01J3/46
Filed: 2002-10-08
Abstract: This invention concerns improvements relating to staged production in volume manufacture of products such as ceramics tiles. Parameters are measured at multiple points along the process and correlations are identified between input and output parameters. Interdependencies between parameters are stored and the process is controlled at multiple stages according to a stored interdependency in response to a given parameter change. Output parameters may include: density of or defects in products, parameters of glaze applied in a glazing station or moisture content or grain size distribution of particulate material from storage. Input parameters may include press pressure, press speed, pump pressure, air temperature and air flow rate. Aspects include: monitoring the density of "green" tiles on-line: detecting defects in "green" tiles on-line using infrared imaging; monitoring on-line the colour in raw material and measuring the temperature profile of tiles using an infra-red camera. A non-contact ultrasonic density sensor is also described, and a belt conveyor having a drive speed output signal and a sensor for sensing product movement along the belt. Predicted product movement along the belt is computed based on the drive speed output signal and compared with actual product movement. An alert is provided if actual product movement departs from predicted product movement by more than a preset threshold.
Patent GB-2393908-A (GB)
Title: Thickened, abrasive containing, liquid disinfectant
Inventor: HARIHARAN RAMAKRISHNAN
IPC: C11D3/48
Filed: 2002-10-12
Abstract: A cleaning composition comprising water, an alkaline source; an anionic or non-ionic surfactant; an alcohol or a glycol ether; a thickener which is selected from polycarboxylates, polyacrylamides, clays, gums and cellulose derivatives; and an abrasive chosen from oxides, carbonates, quartzes, siliceous chalk, diatomaceous earth, colloidal silicon dioxide, alkali metalsilicates, polyolefins, polyethylenes, polypropylenes, polyesters, polystyrenes, acrylonitrile-butadine-styrene (ABS) resins, melamines, polycarbonates, phenolic resins, epoxies, polyurethanes, rice hulls, corn cobs, mehpeline syenite and talc. The solvent is preferably benzyl alcohol, propylene glycol phenyl ether or ethylene gylcol monohexyl ether. The thickener is preferably a mix of either polycarboxylates (e.g. polyacrylate), polysaccharide (i.e. a cellulose or a gum) and clay or polycarboxylates/polysaccharide and clays. The abrasive is preferably a carbonate. The alkaline source may be an alkaline metal hydroxide, carbonate or bicarbonate.