baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2358107-A (GB)
Title: Providing an Internet audio stream to a WAP mobile telephone
Inventor: FEAKES KIEREN LEE
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2001-04-04
Abstract: The user of a mobile telephone (10) interacts with an internet server (22) using the browsing capability of the mobile telephone. If the user requests a real-time audio streaming service, the audio is delivered to the end user through the telephone system (12) using the voice telephony capability of the mobile telephone. For this, the mobile telephone (10) receives instructions which tell it to automatically make a telephone call to an assigned telephone number which is allocated to an audio gateway (28) . The gateway is linked to the internet (20) and receives the internet audio, which it converts into a form suitable for interfacing to the telephony network. The number is assigned only temporarily; when the user has finished their connection to that specific service, the assignment is terminated and the number is returned to a pool. A string of digits may be added to the assigned telephone number to act as a password. During the call the user may control the audio replay by depressing the keys of the telephone keypad.
Patent GB-2358973-A (GB)
Title: Automobile dashboard light control
Inventor: WAND THOMAS
IPC: H05B39/04
Filed: 1999-09-22
Abstract: Dashboard dimmer light circuit for a vehicle, for example a car or truck. A power supply (10) provides a step-function voltage signal to an op-amp oscillator circuit (20) which provides a triangular voltage oscillation signal to an op-amp level comparator (40) which, in turn, compares the triangular voltage oscillation signal to a voltage reference for providing a pulse-width-modulated (PWM) voltage signal to a power FET driver (70) which, in turn, responds to the pulse-width-modulated voltage signal by providing a current signal to an automobile dashboard dimmer light (80). Features of the invention include a) a dashboard dimmer light having a stable oscillator frequency, b) PWM duty cycle stability in a dashboard dimmer light, c) efficient accomplishment of the invention's oscillator and level comparator functions within a single IC, d) reduction of electromagnetic interference which might otherwise interfere with other electronic equipment in the dashboard, e) protection from high voltage transients, f) without any heat dissipative device.
Patent GB-2366129-A (GB)
Title: Remote monitoring system
Inventor: GROOM DAVID
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2001-05-18
Abstract: A remote monitoring system comprises an on site control unit 1, means 2 for transmitting a signal via a telecommunications system, and remotely located means 18 for receiving the transmitted signal, the control means having at least one signal input provision, which signals are to be remotely monitored, and further comprising an on site display screen 30, an on site user input means 32, and an interface 30 for connecting the television and user input means to the control unit. The interface incorporates means to display images on the display screen according to user inputs and/or software control menus, and user input selection means to control the transmission of a generated message to the remote monitoring station.
Patent GB-2376247-A (GB)
Title: Rope barrier system
Inventor: YAIR JOHN DAVID
IPC: E01F13/02
Filed: 2001-06-08
Abstract: A personnel barrier system includes a hollow post 4, a retractable rope 30 that may be retracted into or extended from the post, and a retracting mechanism 34, 42 for retracting the rope into the post. The retracting mechanism includes a pulley system 34 and is constructed and arranged to store the retracted rope substantially vertically within the post.
Patent GB-2377879-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for disinfecting the underside of a vehicle
Inventor: PAYNE FRANCIS DICKER
IPC: B60S3/04
Filed: 2001-07-11
Abstract: An apparatus for facilitating the cleaning and disinfecting of the underside and/or suspension of a vehicle comprises an array of upwardly directed nozzles 100, positioned transversely of a carriageway, means for supplying a disinfectant fluid to the nozzles 100 and means for sensing 106 the approach of a vehicle thereby initiating the supply of disinfectant solution and means for sensing 107 the completion of the passage of the vehicle over the nozzles 100 thereby terminating the supply of disinfectant solution. The sensing means 106,107 may either be in the form of light sensors or pressure transducers. There is preferably a means for reducing the speed of the vehicle as it passes over the nozzles 100, this maybe in the form of a double ramp 101. The apparatus maybe independent of electricity and/or water or it maybe connected to the mains supply. A solenoid valve 408 is preferably present in the outlet pipeline of the pump 404.
Patent GB-2371897-A (GB)
Title: Tracing out-of-order data
Inventor: SWAINE ANDREW BROOKFIELD
IPC: G06F11/36
Filed: 2001-10-18
Abstract: An integrated circuit (4, Fig.1) is provided with a tracing mechanism (10, 12) that is responsive to data access misses to insert a data place holder 32 within a stream of trace data. When the missed data is later returned, this is inserted into the stream of traced data as a late data value 44. Analysis of the stream of trace data may subsequently correlate between instructions that gave rise to data misses and the late data that was subsequently returned.
Patent GB-2371182-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for specifying processing function using simplified authentication number in packet switch
Inventor: KUWANO HIROAKI
IPC: H04W60/00
Filed: 2001-10-23
Abstract: Simplifying the processing required for obtaining information of a mobile terminal in an in-area packet switch, and for specifying a plurality of processing functions for information stored in a simplified authentication number, and for distributing the information avoids the need for increasing the scale of signal processing and the associated facility. In order to achieve such simplification, each of in-area packet switches (SGSN) 3 and 13, which include message processing portion 21, a plurality of sub units 22-1 to 22-n, and message receiving/distributing portion 23, disburses provisional identification numbers and simplified authentication numbers storing identification codes (ID No. 1 to No. n) for specifying the sub units when information-containing position registrations is received from mobile terminals 5-1a to 16-nn. Preferably at this time, the in-area packet switch holds the information of mobile terminals 5-1a to 16-nn. Thereafter, the in-area packet switch specifies sub units 22-1 to 22-n on the basis of respective identification codes stored in the simplified authentication number from the mobile terminals, and distributes the information from the mobile terminals to the sub units accordingly.
Patent GB-2371057-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of fabrics with hydroxy amides and ureas
Inventor: GOODSON SUSANNE H
IPC: C11D3/00
Filed: 2001-11-08
Abstract: A method for treating a material involves applying to the material a treatment composition in an amount effective to impart temporary crease and stain resistance, the treatment composition containing a hydroxy urea or hydroxy amide compound; and allowing said treatment composition to dry at ambient temperature, wherein said hydroxy urea compound comprises one urea and at least one hydroxyl group and said hydroxy amide compound comprises at least one amide group and at least one hydroxyl group. The material treatment is useful in reducing wrinkles in clothing, improving the feel of fabrics, and increasing the moisture adsorbence and retention in natural and synthetic fabrics.
Patent GB-2385109-A (GB)
Title: Remote access to button functions of a computer mouse
Inventor: GOULD DAN
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 2002-02-06
Abstract: An external computer mouse has a radio frequency (RF) receiver within the body of the mouse to allow remote control or access of the mouse buttons. The RF receiver is powered by the mouse power supply from a computer port. The mouse can be operated conventionally, but when a signal from an RF transmitter is received the mouse functions as if a button has been pressed. This allows a user to walk around while giving a visual presentation with a computer.
Patent GB-2386321-A (GB)
Title: A height-adjustable infant bathing aid for use with an adult bath or shower
Inventor: WHITE JOHN MICHAEL
IPC: A47K3/28
Filed: 2002-03-13
Abstract: The infant bathing aid includes an infant bath or bathing chair (2) for supporting an infant, a frame (3) being adapted to stably support the infant bath or bathing chair in or over an adult bathtub or shower and means for adjusting the vertical distance between the base and infant bath or bathing chair. The means for adjusting the vertical distance between the base and infant bath or bathing chair may comprise providing the infant bath or bathing chair with a sleeve (11) capable of travelling along a substantially vertical column provided on, or as part of, the frame. Locking means are provided are provided for retaining the sleeve at a plurality of points along the column.
Patent GB-2386950-A (GB)
Title: A sensing electrode for analysis/detection of an analyte in a test sample
Inventor: PURVIS DUNCAN ROSS
IPC: G01N33/543
Filed: 2002-03-26
Abstract: A sensing electrode characterised by an electrically conductive electrode 1 coated with a layer of electroconductive polymer 2 and further coated with cells 3 (immobilised, absorbed or attached to the layer of electroconductive polymer). The electrode may further comprise adaptor molecules, (immobilised, absorbed or attached to the layer of electroconductive polymer). The adaptor molecules may be avidin, streptavidin, or biotinylated receptors, or lectins The electroconductive polymer may be doped with anions (for example sulphate anions). The anions may be mobile or imobile, the cations may be further capable of specific interactions with cations (for example calcium) or capable of changing their redox state. Also disclosed is a method of producing the said electrode and a method of use.
Patent GB-2373355-A (GB)
Title: Investment advice systems and methods
Inventor: HOFFMAN MARK
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2000-10-25
Abstract: The present invention provides investment advice systems. One version of the present invention provides investment advice systems that allow a user to select one or more advisors from a list of investment advisors. According to this version of the invention, the end user can receive advice on an particular transaction either separately from each investment advisor or in consensus. The system offers advice in part on the user's portfolio, tax position and risk profile and in part on the advisors evaluation of current market conditions. Thus, when a user is considering making a transaction, the user can obtain advice that can take into portfolio information including a user's proposed transaction and/or user portfolio information. A user armed with the above-described customized advice can execute a specific transaction and have their portfolio updated to reflect execution of that (those) order(s). In an alternative embodiment, a user's desire to buy or sell a security and/or a need for rebalancing a user's portfolio can generate transaction(s). As a result, the system will generate a buy/sell list (including recommended alternatives) from which a user can select.
Patent GB-2380099-A (GB)
Title: Opportunistic transmission of portably stored packetised digital data
Inventor: GOLDSTEIN TIMOTHY L
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2002-07-29
Abstract: A system and method to provide memory management for electronic devices 20, 30, 53 having limited and/or finite memory resources. The preferred device packetizes the original digital data 600 stored on the device. A communication controller 203 opportunistically establishes communications between the electronic device and at least one remote transport device 22, 23, 24. A transceiver 202 singly transmits copies of the packets to the remote device. The transceiver also operates to receive the communication signals from the remote devices. As the copies of the packets are transmitted, a memory controller 204 deletes the digital data corresponding to the transmitted packets, thus freeing space on the electronic device memory.
Patent GB-2391645-A (GB)
Title: Updating of software
Inventor: HUNT MICHAEL
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2002-08-06
Abstract: A software update system is disclosed, together with a corresponding method. These comprise a server holding a database, a client software, and a communications medium to allow the client and server to communicate, the database including, for a plurality of software titles, a title identifier, a version identifier for that title, and a patch location, the client being adapted to use the title identifier to locate a software title resident on a computer system hosting the client, to use the version identifier to identify the present update level of that title, and to use the patch location to allow the download of a patch for that title. It is preferred that the title identifier includes the file name of an executable file associated with the software title, and also that the version identifier includes at least one of the version number, the byte size of an executable file associated with the software title, and the version details encoded in the file properties of the executable file. The client can interrogate the Windows (R.T.M) Registry to ascertain the version number. The patch location will usually be an Internet URL. It is preferred that the client identifies available patches for selection by the user. The user may wish to choose to download certain patches but not others, for example if bandwidth is limited.
Patent GB-2395594-A (GB)
Title: Bioassay reading system using a computer to locate and identify microlabels by identifying spatially sequential groups or identification codes
Inventor: GAREY CAROLINE
IPC: G01N21/64
Filed: 2002-11-21
Abstract: There is provided a bioassay reading system (10) for interrogating microlabels (50). The system (10) comprises: <SL> <LI>(a) a platform (40) for receiving the microlabels (50); <LI>(b) a filament illuminator (90) and a episonic mercury illuminator (80) for illuminating the microlabels (50); <LI>(c) a microscope (20) and a camera (60) for generating at least one image of the illuminated microlabels (50) and converting said at least one image into corresponding image signals; <LI>(d) a motorized stage (30) for spatially actuating the platform (40) and its microlabels (50) relative to the microscope (20) for selecting preferred areas of the platform (40); and <LI>(e) a personal computer (70) for receiving the image signals and for processing the signals to determine identities of microlabels (50) present in said at least one image and their associated optical responses. </SL> The system (10) is distinguished in that the personal computer (70) is operable to locate and identify the microlabels (50) by identifying spatially sequential groups of identification codes present on the microlabels (50) depicted in said at least one image.
Patent GB-2379692-A (GB)
Title: Expandable bistable device with associated device
Inventor: SCHETKY L MCD
IPC: A45C3/00
Filed: 2001-10-18
Abstract: A bistable expandable tubular (80) has a device (88), such as an electrical device, a measuring device, a meter, a gauge or sensor, mounted on it. The device (88) may be mounted in a thinned portion (84) of the tubular (80).
Patent GB-2386396-A (GB)
Title: Superintegration of exhaust treatment catalyst and heat exchanger for intake air temperature control in a homogenous charge compression ignition (HCCI) engine
Inventor: DONG YU
IPC: F02B1/12
Filed: 2003-01-10
Abstract: The superintegrated heat exchanger includes a catalyst reaction chamber 38, an engine coolant pipe coil 40 and a heat exchange unit 42. Exhaust gas enters via inlet 48, passes through the catalyst reaction in chamber 38 and the heat exchanger 42, and exits via outlet 50. Cool combustion air enters at inlet 52 and passes around the catalyst reaction chamber 38 and coolant pipe coil 40 and through the heat exchange unit 42. The heated air exits via outlet 54 and enters the engine (26, fig. 1) via a temperature control valve (24) at which it is mixed with fresh unheated air after a Y junction downstream of the engine throttle. The valve (24) may be driven by a step motor and closed-loop controller (64) to control precisely and rapidly the temperature of the mixture of fresh and heated air to improve HCCI engine autoignition and combustion phasing control.
Patent GB-2398101-A (GB)
Title: Resilient scaffolding clip
Inventor: DAY CLIVE
IPC: E04G7/28
Filed: 2003-02-07
Abstract: A scaffolding clip is disclosed having a resilient securing member whereby the scaffolding clip can be secured to a scaffolding pole. The clip may support a claw having a pair of fingers separated to form a slot and shaped so that in use when secured to a standard (1,2) the fingers can extend over an upper edge of a scaffolding board used to provide a toe board (9) whereby when two clips are secured in opposing relation the ends of a scaffolding board can be received into the opposite slots to provide a stop end toe board (8).
Patent GB-2404627-A (GB)
Title: Passport booklet and its manufacture
Inventor: CHATWIN CHARLES EDWARD
IPC: B42D15/10
Filed: 2003-06-25
Abstract: In the manufacture of a booklet 10, such as a passport, a layer of molten plastic is injection moulded on to a surface of at least one end leaf of a set of pages or leaves 12. Molten plastic enters the mould from aperture 14 behind spine 13 to fill the cavities 15 on both sides of booklet 10. It sets to form the cover. The mould faces may simulate a grain in the plastic. The porosity of the end leaf paper ensures that the plastic penetrates deep into the paper so that attempts at delamination are defeated. The leaf paper may be watermarked, printed or gold blocked, and used with a clear plastic. Alternatively, opaque plastic, to which personalised data and security print (37, figure 7) is applied, may be used. A microchip (42, figure 8) may be embedded in the plastic. The leaves for the passport may be produced as a continuous web (figures 9,10).
Patent GB-2399457-A (GB)
Title: Retaining a cooling fan on a shaft
Inventor: YORK MICHAEL TIMOTHY
IPC: H02K7/00
Filed: 2003-09-30
Abstract: A method is performed for attaching a fan 24 to a rotor assembly for a dynamo-electric machine. A shaft 12 is mounted within a housing of the dynamo-electric machine. The shaft 12 includes an integral shoulder portion 32 for creating an abutment surface. A fan 24 which includes a fan base and a plurality of fan blades protruding from the fan base is mounted on the shaft 12. The fan base has a central bore wherein an inner circumference of the fan base along the central bore is juxtaposed to the abutment surface. A pair of pole cores 18,20 is mounted axially along the shaft toward the shoulder portion so as to clamp the fan between a respective end of the pole cores and the abutment surface.
Patent GB-2392394-A (GB)
Title: Full flow particulate and acid-neutralizing filter
Inventor: BEARD JOHN H
IPC: B01D27/00
Filed: 2002-04-23
Abstract: The present invention provides a filter apparatus (1) for use in removing acids and particulate impurities contained in a fluid such as the oil contained in the oil circulation system for a diesel engine. In one embodiment, the filter apparatus includes an outer canister (4), an inner shell (9) and a particulate filter (11) and an acid-neutralizing compound (13) contained within the inner shell (9).
Patent GB-2407749-A (GB)
Title: Axial flow combine harvester with adaptable threshing unit
Inventor: LEHMAN BARRY
IPC: A01F7/06
Filed: 2003-11-06
Abstract: An axial flow combine harvester is described which comprises a rotor having a thresher section (57 figure 2) and a separator section (58 figure 2). The thresher section (57) includes pairs of rasp bars (60,61 figure 2)staggered from one another along a helical path and individual rasp bars (61) of at least the pairs of rasp bars adjoining the separator section (58) of the rotor are removable to render the action of the thresher section less aggressive. To reduce the risk of plugging when a trailing rasp bar is removed a flow deflector plate 120 is mounted in its place to guide the crop flow continuously from the remaining rasp bar (60) to the infeed end of the separator section (58).
Patent GB-2397641-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated tables with variable lighting patterns
Inventor: HULL ANDREA STEPHANIE
IPC: F21V9/40
Filed: 2003-12-08
Abstract: An illuminated table [light box] or lamp which comprises means to produce variable illumination effects including electronic and digital technology to produce pixilated images held in a flat-surfaced base structure which is adapted to be free-standing on removable feet/legs and wall-mountable through a bracket hole. Further variation to the illumination effect can be introduced by covering the table with a variety of lids and enclosing a variety of items, for example colour filters or transparencies, between the table top and the lid. The table top may be covered in optical fibre elements.
Patent GB-2396966-A (GB)
Title: Superconducting magnetic coil with a directional transition arrangement and method of making the same
Inventor: SCHLENGA KLAUS
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2003-12-11
Abstract: A superconducting magnetic coil with a directional transition arrangement and a method of calculating the shape of said directional transition region comprises at least one band-shaped superconductor (3) of a solenoid-shaped coil section of a high-field magnet coil (1) in a transfer region (5) characterized in that the band-shaped superconductor (3) is changed in the transfer region from a first orientation (3a) tangentially flatly abutting on the surface of a cylindrical coil body (2) and substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the cylindrical coil body (2) to a second orientation (3b) with its narrow side seating on the surface of the cylindrical coil body and parallel to the longitudinal direction (or vice versa). The path z(u) is determined from the integral-differential equation <EMI ID=2.1 HE=20 WI=69 LX=698 LY=1199 TI=MF> <PC>wherein z: axial coordinate; u: azimuthal coordinate; ¦: auxiliary coordinate;   t  : constant torsion in the transfer region; rmin minimum bending radius of the band-shaped superconductor, and wherein the position z=0, u=0 is associated with a boundary point 4a of the transfer region. This permits conductor guidance of a brittle band-shaped superconductor of a solenoidal coil section in an axial direction in a compact construction without joints. A device for producing such a coil is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2409116-A (GB)
Title: Essence burner using resistance detection element to detect water level
Inventor: HUANG CHAO-WEI
IPC: G01F23/24
Filed: 2003-12-12
Abstract: An improved structure of a fragrant essence burner is composed of a furnace body 2 having an open topped container 5 for holding water, an electric heating device 3, and a resistance detection element 9 which is preferably located in the bottom wall of the container 5. The resistance detection element 9 detects the presence of water in the container 5 to control the power to the electric heating device 3.
Patent GB-2398222-A (GB)
Title: The application of a garnish to pate pasteurised or sterilised in sealed packaging
Inventor: MORTIER KURT
IPC: A23L17/00
Filed: 2004-01-02
Abstract: A ready-to-use p†t’ product is sterilised or pasteurised in sealed packaging, where before the sterilisation or pasteurisation a garnish is applied to the p†t’. The garnish may consist of vegetables, fruit, herbs, flavourings, fish, gelatine and/or cheese. The ready-to-use p†t’ products are preferably liver p†t’, fish p†t’ or vegetable p†t’. The garnish may be positively charged and applied electrostatically. The p†t’ is presented in open packaging and a vibrating chute and tube direct the garnish just above the surface of the p†t’. Using this method, the surface of the packaging which is later sealed does not become contaminated.