baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2380362-A (GB)
Title: Downloading call notification or keypad tones to a mobile communication device
Inventor: HAYASHI KEIICHI
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 2002-08-01
Abstract: A mobile communication terminal, preferably a mobile phone or portable email terminal, communicates with a device coupled to a network, obtains S4-1 tone information or a tone information set from the device and outputs sound corresponding to the tone information. Preferably, the device is a Web server and the tone information is used to provide sound for call arrival notification or keypad tones. The mobile terminal may store the tone information in a table S4-4. The tone information may be provided in an email attachment and also used to provide sounds for email arrival, email opening and also game sounds. The mobile terminal may also set a playing duration for a sound and have means enabling tone information to be discarded, rather than stored, if it contains errors S4-5.
Patent GB-2392833-A (GB)
Title: Multi-surface knee desk
Inventor: CHALMERS JONATHAN
IPC: A47B23/00
Filed: 2002-09-11
Abstract: The knee desk comprises a main work surface 1 to which additional double-sided surfaces 2 are pivotally attached by U-shaped hinges 5 such that the surfaces may be stacked with any desired surface at the top of the stack. Surface 1 may carry an anchorage device and clips or other fixings for securing papers may be included.
Patent GB-2388606-A (GB)
Title: Fuel composition comprising waste plastic in a hydrocarbon gel
Inventor: TUCKER ALAN CHARLES NORMAN
IPC: C10L7/00
Filed: 2002-10-18
Abstract: A fuel comprises granulated waste plastic mixed with a liquid hydrocarbon, such as paraffin or kerosene, and aluminium oxalate or a metal alkyl compound to form a gel. The plastic may comprise PET, HDPE, LDPE, PVC, PP or PS. Also claimed is converted plant to burn the fuel. Further claimed is a method of disposal of refrigerators, cars and electrical equipment by incinerating the items whole, possibly using the fuel of the invention.
Patent GB-2394909-A (GB)
Title: Irregular U-shaped stirring implement
Inventor: DENHAM YACHT STATION
IPC: B44D3/10
Filed: 2002-10-31
Abstract: A hand-held implement 1 suitable for stirring paint includes a handle 2 and a generally U-shaped stirring section 3 with two long parts 6a, 6b, and a short portion 6. The angles a, b between the long and short parts are different. Handle 2 may be removable to reveal a prising tool 9 with prising tip 10 for the removal of paint tin lids. The prising tool may be integral with stirring frame 3.
Patent GB-2387045-A (GB)
Title: Control panel has one accessible control when cover is closed
Inventor: KATOOKA MASAO
IPC: B23K9/10
Filed: 2002-11-05
Abstract: A power supply apparatus has a case 94 with a control panel 96 mounted thereon. Plural controllers are disposed on the panel. A cover 98 is mounted to cover and uncover the panel. One of the controllers 66 is so disposed as to be externally operable. A further aspect of the invention relates to a hinge arrangement for the control panel cover (see figures 10, 11). The invention is particularly suitable for power supplies for welding apparatus.
Patent GB-2395128-A (GB)
Title: Catheter control device
Inventor: HODGINS DIANA
IPC: A61B5/20
Filed: 2002-11-14
Abstract: A control device 41 preferably for a urinary catheter 2 includes an inlet port 11, an outlet port 12 connected with a urine collection receptacle 13, a flow conduit 14 and a normally closed valve 15, responsive to a timer 17 and optionally a pressure sensor 21 to open and close the valve. The pressure sensor may override the timer to open the valve 15. The bladder drainage and refill periods as set by the timer may be reprogrammable via interface 33. The device may also include a pH sensor 44, a flow meter 45, a manual overrride switch 35 to open the valve and a data transmission output interface.
Patent GB-2381679-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for a digital clock multiplication circuit
Inventor: LYE KIN MUN
IPC: G06F7/68
Filed: 2000-08-04
Abstract: A clock multiplication technique includes driving two oscillatory circuits by an input signal. One of the circuits has an inverted input. The oscillatory circuits are characterized by a transfer function having an unstable region bounded by two stable regions. Oscillations produced during operation of each of the circuits in the unstable regions are combined to produce a signal whose frequency is a multiple of the input frequency.
Patent GB-2387279-A (GB)
Title: Balancing forces in a probe plate and associated fixture
Inventor: AHRIKENCHEIKH CHERIF
IPC: G01R31/28
Filed: 2003-03-07
Abstract: A method and apparatus for balancing forces in a fixture and reducing forces in a probe plate (208) housed in the fixture. A plurality of double-ended probes (200) are positioned in the probe plate (208). A first bit (216), located at one of the double-ended probe (200) is in contact with a board under test (206). A second bit (218), located on the other end of the double-ended probe (200), is in contact with a wireless PCB (202). A spring (220) runs the length of the double-ended probe (200) and is in contact with the first bit (216) and the second bit (218). As downward forces are applied from the board under test (206) and upward forces are applied from the wireless PCB (202), the bits (216, 218) move downward and upward respectively and the spring (220) compresses, reducing forces in the probe plate (208). In addition, the downward forces coming from the board under test (206) are balanced against the upward forces coming from the wireless PCB (202). The double-ended probe (200) is press fitted into indentations (223), in the probe plate (208), with at least one circle (222) to restrict pivoting around an axis. Lastly, the probe plate (208) includes a probe field designed to mate with the board under test (206). The double-ended probes (200) placed in the probe plate (208) are then in position to balance non-uniform forces coming from the board under test (206) or the wireless PCB (202).
Patent GB-2384633-A (GB)
Title: Universal impedance control for wide range loaded signals
Inventor: VOLK ANDREW
IPC: H03K19/00
Filed: 2001-09-27
Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a compensation driving circuit includes a code generator, an enable circuit, and a driver. The code generator generates a driver code from a compensation code according to a selector signal. The driver code corresponds to a buffer having an impedance. The enable circuit enables the driver code. The driver controls impedance of the buffer according to the driver code.
Patent GB-2406147-A (GB)
Title: A rotor assembly
Inventor: CHILDE MATTHEW JOHN
IPC: F16C27/06
Filed: 2003-09-19
Abstract: A rotor assembly 1 for an electric machine such as a motor comprises a rotor 3 on a shaft 2 having a bearing 7, 8 at each end portion, the bearings 7, 8 being arranged to rotatably support the rotor 3 and shaft 1. The assembly further comprises resilient means on the bearings in the form of o-rings 15a, 15b, 16a, 16b arranged so that, in use, the rotor 3 rotates about its own centre of mass. This reduces wear on the bearings 7, 8 which may be caused by the rotor 3 rotating about its geometric centre. The rotor assembly 1 may be used in a switched reluctance machine, such as a motor or generator. Air impelling means 4 may be provided on the shaft 2 and arranged, in use, to draw air over at least one of the bearings, in order to cool it. The assembly may be of use in an electric motor of a vacuum cleaner.
Patent GB-2407341-A (GB)
Title: Slider for zip fastener
Inventor: HOPWOOD PHILIP RAYMOND
IPC: A44B19/26
Filed: 2003-10-24
Abstract: A slider for a zip fastener has a body and a pull tab, joined by a connecting member such as a bridge 14. The connecting member is releasably secured to the body, allowing the puller to be replaced easily if it is damaged. The bridge 14 may slide into grooves 28, 30 in pillars 17, 20 and be held there by a pin (16, Fig 3). The zip may be used on a suitcase.
Patent GB-2408928-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seat track with hydraulic actuator for longitudinal adjustment
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER HUGH CHARLES
IPC: B60N2/07
Filed: 2003-12-10
Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly comprising a seat (2), and a seat track mounting (7) adapted to slidingly mount the seat (2) to a vehicle floor (8). The seat track mounting (7) comprising an elongate slidingly engaged seat track member (18) including a pair of spaced apart side flanges (20,22) which define a channel section (25). The vehicle seat assembly further comprising a hydraulic actuator (50) arranged in use to extend and retract as the seat (2) is slidingly moved (F,A) on the seat track mounting (7). This hydraulic actuator (50) is located longitudinally within seat track member (18) within the channel section (25) and between the pair of side flanges (20,22). A pair of seat track members each having a hydraulic actuator located therin may be used.
Patent GB-2394977-A (GB)
Title: Centraliser for an expandable tubular element in a wellbore
Inventor: BETTS MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 2002-07-05
Abstract: A centraliser is disclosed for stabilising a radially expandable tubular element extending in a wellbore drilled into an earth formation. The centraliser comprises a tubular member selected from a section of the tubular element and a sleeve surrounding the tubular element, and at least one centraliser blade, each blade including a first arm connected to the tubular member in a manner allowing the first arm to hinge relative the tubular member between a radially retracted position and a radially extended position thereof, and a second arm connected to the tubular member at a point circumferentially spaced from the point of connection of the first arm to the tubular member. The second arm has an end part connected to the first arm so as to induce movement of the first arm from the retracted position to the extended position upon radial expansion of the tubular member.
Patent GB-2409712-A (GB)
Title: Caravan / trailer anti-snaking braking system
Inventor: HANLON JOHN
IPC: B60Q1/30
Filed: 2003-12-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a braking system to reduce/prevent snaking of trailers. The braking system may incorporate an electro-mechanical system. Ideally, if the braking system detects (via a snaking sensor B/ pendulum mechanism) that the trailer is snaking, and if it detects (via a speed sensor A) that the speed is above a predetermined amount (preferably 50 mph), then an electronic monitoring system C would apply the brakes of the trailer alone via a secondary hydraulic braking system D. This would reduce the snaking / oscillations and thereby stabilize the trailer. Further, it would also be preferable if the trailer brake lights E were actuated when the brakes are applied.
Patent GB-2398710-A (GB)
Title: Cordless telephone system with wireless expansion peripherals
Inventor: CHARNEY DOUGLAS
IPC: H04M1/725
Filed: 2003-12-30
Abstract: A cordless telephone system has handsets 220, 240 capable of simultaneously communicating with a primary base unit 200 using wireless protocols 230, 250. The primary base unit is connected to the PSTN via a fixed line 210. Expansion of the system capability e.g. for connection to a cellular system 330, or a LAN is achieved without hardware replacement. Expansion base units 350, 300 or 260 can communicate with the primary base unit 200 over further wireless links 270, 290, 370. These extension units connect to various external networks, such as further analog telephone line, digital line (ISDN), cellular network or LAN. Conference calls can be established between the cordless sets, fixed lines and the cellular network.
Patent GB-2410447-A (GB)
Title: An inflatable kite
Inventor: GRAY CHRISTOPHER JAMES
IPC: A63H27/08
Filed: 2004-01-28
Abstract: An inflatable kite comprises two inflatable bladders 2, 3 attached to the leading edge of the upper 5 and lower 6 skins. The bladders form an air inlet 1 for the kite. Inflatable ribs (8 fig 4) are placed between the two bladders to provide bracing for the structure. The bladders may be arranged in concentric or non concentric circles according to the desired aerodynamic profile (fig 2, 3).
Patent GB-2399953-A (GB)
Title: Serial advanced technology attachment connector
Inventor: CHUANG WEI-PIN
IPC: H01R24/76
Filed: 2004-01-30
Abstract: A serial ATA connector 2, adapted to be installed on the housing 21 of a notebook computer instead of being installed on the mother board, includes a housing 21, signal and power panels 212, 213 disposed in the housing, first and second signal terminals 22, 23 mounted on two opposite surfaces 214, 215 of the signal panel 212 that are opposite to each other in a vertical direction, and first and second power terminals 24, 25 respectively mounted on two opposite surfaces 216, 217 of the power panel 213 that are opposite to each other in the vertical direction. The power panel 213 is aligned with the signal panel 212 in a direction perpendicular to the vertical direction. The SATA connector permits electrical connection of the mother board to an external hard drive, is relatively compact and has a reduced length as compared to that of a conventional SATA connector.
Patent GB-2395799-A (GB)
Title: Lithograph comprising a moving cylindrical lens system
Inventor: NOETHE STEFFEN
IPC: G03F7/20
Filed: 2002-07-26
Abstract: The invention relates to a lithograph for producing computer-generated holograms in a storage medium (13), provided with a source for generating a write beam (2), a moving lens (4) for focussing the write beam (2), means for displacing the moving lens (4) along a direction of movement (6), and with a means for displacing the write beam (2) in relation to the storage medium (13) in a manner that is perpendicular to the direction of movement (6). The aim of the invention is to provide a lithograph in which disruptions in the movement of a lens perpendicular to the direction of movement thereof do not effect the quality of the hologram. To this end, the moving lens (4) has refractive power only essentially in a first direction that is parallel to the direction of movement (6). In addition, a stationary lens (9) is provided, and this stationary lens (9) has refractive power only essentially in a second direction (5), whereby the second direction (5) is perpendicular to the first direction and to the write beam (2).
Patent GB-2402284-A (GB)
Title: Target acquisition and tracking system
Inventor: SIEGEL NEIL GILBERT
IPC: G01S13/86
Filed: 2004-03-22
Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for identifying one or more targets of interest from a plurality of detected targets. A target finder 202 finds, describes, and provides a report concerning potential targets of interest 204. Target determination may be made with a laser rangefinder or similar distance bearing determination device. A target selector selects at least one target of interest from a plurality of identified targets. A plurality of remote sensing / tracking systems 212,214,216 are operative to track the at least one target of interest 204. A tracking control system 206 schedules at least one of the remote sensing / tracking systems 212,214,216 to track the at least one target of interest 204 based on at least one tracking parameter. The accuracy of the position determination of the target may be improved using GPS. The position of the target 204 may be multicast as a radio signal by a transceiver on the target finder 202. The system may be used, for example, in civilian search and rescue operations, air traffic control or as part of a battlefield communications system.
Patent GB-2412737-A (GB)
Title: Enhanced sonde recognition
Inventor: ROYLE JOHN MARK
IPC: E21B47/022
Filed: 2004-03-31
Abstract: A detector for detecting an oscillating magnetic signal produced by a sonde comprises a plurality of antennas for detecting electromagnetic signals with a plurality of frequencies comprising the magnetic signal, an analogue to digital convener (11) to produce a digital output, and digital processing means for processing the output to isolate the magnetic signal produced by the sonde. The digital processing means comprises a phase feedback loop (21) to allow the processing means to follow variations in the frequency of oscillation of the magnetic signal produced by the sonde. The sonde is mounted in a drill head used for drilling underground trenches and enables locating of the drill head underground.
Patent GB-2402312-A (GB)
Title: Assisting handwritten input to a computing device by automatic scrolling or panning
Inventor: STAVELY DONALD J
IPC: G06F3/0485
Filed: 2004-05-10
Abstract: A portable computing device includes a handwriting management program for assisting a user to input handwritten data to the device. The handwriting management program comprises a program that controls the graphical user interface (GUI) presented in the display when the user handwrites a document. It "moves" a virtual page across the display while the user enters handwrites text or other input using a handwriting algorithm so that the user can handwrite characters and words without moving his or her hand across the display. With this manner of control, the user may handwrite continuously without running out of space on the display and therefore without having to manually move his or her writing implement down to a next line of the display or virtual page. Therefore, the user may handwrite lines of text or other input that are longer than the width of the display.
Patent GB-2415777-A (GB)
Title: Imaging using Terahertz radiation
Inventor: FITZGERALD ANTHONY J
IPC: G01N21/35
Filed: 2004-06-29
Abstract: A method of investigating a sample, the sample comprising at least a first material in order to determine the presence of at least one further material, the method comprising the steps of: Irradiating the sample with electromagnetic radiation in the range from 25GHz to 100THz; Detecting radiation reflected from sample; Determining a parameter related to the amplitude of the radiation, which is reflected from the sample, in the time domain; Analysing the parameter derived in step (c) in order to determine if the sample further comprises the at least one further material wherein the irradiating and reflected radiation passes through a window member having a refractive index that falls between the refractive indices of the at least first and at least one further materials. The window member can be made of quartz, silicon, polythene, polystyrene or TPX.
Patent GB-2417066-A (GB)
Title: Inflator for an air-bag
Inventor: QVINT PETER
IPC: B60R21/268
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: An inflator for an air-bag comprises at least one gas bottle (1, 2) containing pressurised gas. The gas bottle is sealed by a rupturable foil (9). Support member (15) engages rupturable foil (9) maintaining it in an unruptured state. Support member (15) is retained in an initial position by a part (23) of a piston element (20) which directly engages the support member (15). The piston element (20) is associated with a squib (11) to drive the piston element from an initial position to a release position in which the piston element no longer engages the support member (15). This permits the support member (15) to move to a position in which the foil (9) will rupture to permit gas to escape from the bottle (fig.3). The preferred embodiment has two gas bottles each sealed by a respective foil each maintained by a support member which directly engages a single piston member.
Patent GB-2407346-A (GB)
Title: Turbine shroud seal
Inventor: RICE TIMOTHY STEPHEN
IPC: F16J15/44
Filed: 2004-08-20
Abstract: A turbine comprises shrouded turbine rotor blades (12) and a surrounding static casing (14). Seals (22) acting between the blade shrouds (16) and the casing (14) efficiently restrict leakage of turbine working fluid over the outer surfaces of the shrouds between high and lower pressure (PH, PL) sides of the turbine rotor. The casing 14 includes resonator passages 28 positioned just ahead of the blades 12, in the region where seal leakage fluid passes into a gap G between the blade shrouds 16 and upstream static structure 11. The resonator passages 28 improve turbine efficiency by preventing or reducing cyclic reflux of the leakage fluid through the gap G into the main turbine passage in the low-pressure region between adjacent turbine blades. Applicable to axial flow steam and gas turbines.
Patent GB-2408660-A (GB)
Title: Constructing a wireless LAN frame by splitting MAC frame, attaching CRC, preamble and header to each segment and combining into WLAN frame
Inventor: KIM DONG-KYU
IPC: H04W28/06
Filed: 2004-11-25
Abstract: A physical layer frame for a wireless local area network (WLAN) is created by attaching a MAC header (410) to an MAC service data unit (MSDU) in a MAC layer. The MSDU could be an ethernet frame. The resulting MAC frame is split (420) and cyclic redundancy check (CRC) bits are created for each section/sub-frame (430). The output MAC protocol data units (MPDU) (440) are passed to the physical layer (450) as payload. The physical layer attaches a preamble and header to the second and subsequent payload segments (470) to produce an interim frame. Finally an overall frame preamble and header is attached (480) to create the final wi-fi frame. If combined with an ARQ scheme ACK frames can identify which segment of the WLAN frame experienced an error, so that only that part needs to be re-transmitted.
Patent GB-2420624-A (GB)
Title: Downhole sonde and clamp
Inventor: JACQUES PAUL STEPHEN
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 2004-11-30
Abstract: A sonde for installation in a well comprises a clamp 2 for engaging with the inner wall of a well casing 3 and securing means for securing the clamp to inner tubing 7 of the well, characterised by the securing means comprising attachment means 5, 6 for connection to the inner tubing and a rigid tether rod 4 connected between the clamp and the attachment means.
Patent GB-2422192-A (GB)
Title: Portable roof drying blower heated by a drive motor
Inventor: GREEN LOUIS WILLIAM
IPC: F02B63/02
Filed: 2005-01-13
Abstract: Portable handheld roof drying apparatus has a housing 12 with air inlets (26, fig 3), an air outlet (40, fig 3) into nozzle 42, and an electric motor or internal combustion engine 24 driving a blower (34, fig 4). The motor or engine 24 is cooled by air flow from the inlets 26 to the outlet 40 to preheat air to the blower 34. The air can be further heated by hot gas from exhaust outlet (30, fig 5). A leaf blower may be converted to make roof drying apparatus by a duct 44. The duct 44 may be releasably connected to the housing to cover the drive motor exhaust, drive motor compartment air outlet, and a blower air inlet.
Patent GB-2407895-A (GB)
Title: Information providing method, information management device, and program
Inventor: SUGIYAMA HIROKAZU
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2003-02-14
Abstract: A person to be accessed specifies terminal device users desiring to access the same information as a members belonging to a group. Any one of the terminal device users specifies information to be accessed by the members of the group as common information to be shared by the group among information provided via a communication network by an information providing system, so that the information specified as the common information is presented to and accessed by the terminal device users constituting the group.
Patent GB-2408483-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for automated material processing
Inventor: DICK SPENCER B
IPC: B23D47/04
Filed: 2003-08-20
Abstract: An automated processing system (10) includes a marking assembly (12) positioned along a front portion. Marking assembly (12) includes a marking station (14) to orient a material (16) relative to an optical measuring device (18). Feature locations (20) along a processing axis (22) of material (16) are supplied by a user directly to the optical measuring device (18), which communicates the feature locations (20) to a processor (24). Marking assembly (12) allows a user to virtually mark feature locations (20) or material (16), typically a wood product, along processing axis (22). A "virtual mark" means a noted location on a material relative to a registration point such as an end of the material or an axis, without an actual mark on the material.