baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2402125-A (GB)
Title: Sheet media output device comprising diversion system
Inventor: BOSS ROLAND
IPC: B65H31/22
Filed: 2001-11-21
Abstract: A multiple bin output device 10 comprising a housing, a plurality of bins 62, 64, 66 and a diversion system 60 for receiving the sheets 22 and guiding them to selected bins. The plurality of bins are removably mounted to and at least partially enclosed within the housing. Each bin comprises a rectangular box at least partially open on one side, the open side configured to receive media sheets 22 into the bin. The diversion system 60 may include diverters 68 and 70 connected to actuators 72 and 74 spaced along sheet path 76 at locations corresponding to each of the bins. Each bin may comprise a unique and recognisable identification tag such as bar codes, coloured strips, electronic codes or electro-mechanical switches. The output device may also detect when a bin is filled to capacity and instruct printer 12 to either pause printing or cause sheets to be placed in another bin.
Patent GB-2409013-A (GB)
Title: Connection of detonative cleaning apparatus
Inventor: CHENEVERT BLAKE C
IPC: B08B7/00
Filed: 2004-11-19
Abstract: A detonative cleaning apparatus, or soot blower, features a conduit 146 defining a flow path through a vessel wall 148, and a flow path valve 154 having an open and closed condition. This as described is the "second conduit" in relation to what follows. Also disclosed is a related apparatus further comprising a first conduit 170 and valve 176, the second conduit 170 being receivable in a portion, generally in the region of 182, of the first conduit 170. Also disclosed is a related method consistent with the normal usage of the described apparatus. The apparatus / method provide a means of detonative cleaning of such industrial plant as a furnace. The sealed valve connection configuration, permitting attachment and activation of the soot blower without the need to substantially take the plant off-line.
Patent GB-2420968-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable Keyboard supports
Inventor: HAMILTON DAVID CHARLES
IPC: A47B21/03
Filed: 2004-12-10
Abstract: A computer keyboard and mouse support is made from a plurality of interlocking pivotal members (items 1-8 fig 1). The support is pivotally adjustable between two positions. The support is adjustable to allow use in either the standing or sitting position. The support is designed to allow right or left handed use. The support may be made from metal, plastic or wood.
Patent GB-2425582-A (GB)
Title: Fluid level control valve
Inventor: MAYES JOHN
IPC: F16K31/26
Filed: 2005-04-27
Abstract: This control valve includes one or more levers with a float attached at one end and the valve located at the opposing end. The valve consists of a shaft (3) that will allow fluid past and a stop cap (4) which is wider than the outlet hole. The float may vary in weight; in distance from the valve along the lever (2); and in height in relation to the valve. When the fluid reaches the full level the valve seals shut between the rim of the outlet hole (6) and the stop cap. This is caused by the pressure of the inlet fluid and the rising float. When the fluid level drops the weight of the falling float opens the valve, the extent of which may be limited by a stop end (15, FIG.12). The outer rim of the outlet hole may hold a skirt (13, FIG. 13) which acts to prevent any Anti-Siphon or Backflow and spray.
Patent GB-2411173-A (GB)
Title: A process of forming a finished paint coating of a predetermined colour
Inventor: KARUNARATNE NIRUPAMA
IPC: C09D7/61
Filed: 2002-11-29
Abstract: A process of forming a finished paint coating of a predetermined colour comprising the steps of (a) forming at least one base layer which includes a water-based carrier, the at least one base layer having colour characteristics which are at least partially determinative of a colour of the finished paint coating; and (b) forming on the at least one base coat a pearlescent layer which includes a water based carrier, the pearlescent layer containing at least one pearlescent constituent to impart a pearlescent effect and at least one physical-defect-hiding constituent to hide physical defects present on the at least one base layer. The pearlescent layer comprises a pearlescent white paint comprising solids material comprising at least 90% w/w mica, 4-7% w/w TiO2 and 0.2-3.0% w/w particulate metallic Al.
Patent GB-2429517-A (GB)
Title: A solar panel with a hose in a rebate for protection during handling
Inventor: ELMES STUART
IPC: F24J2/04
Filed: 2005-07-15
Abstract: A solar collector panel 1 having a fluid circuit for heating by solar radiation is installed by mounting on the outside of a support structure (e.g a roof), and a length of flexible connection piping or hose 6 which was factory connected to the fluid circuit is moved relative to the fluid circuit from a protected position in a rebate (7, fig4) to an installation position through an outlet 7a in which a distal end 6a of the piping extends to the inside of the support structure. The rebate protects the hose 6 during shipping and handling, may have a removable cover (e.g. peel- or tear-off), and may be on the side or rear of the panel 1. A casing (9, fig 4) of the panel 1 may be moulded (e.g. in PIR polyurethane foam) with the rebate 7 and outlet 7a details included. A temperature sensor lead may also be stowed in the rebate 7. The hose 6 may be convoluted PTFE, copper, stainless steel, silicone or other rubber sleeved in polypropylene braid, be between 100-1000mm long, and be connected to the fluid circuit by a crimped connector (11, fig 4).
Patent GB-2412067-A (GB)
Title: Organ preconditioning, arrest, protection, preservation and recovery (2)
Inventor: DOBSON GEOFFREY PHILIP
IPC: A61K38/08
Filed: 2003-12-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for reducing electrical disturbance of a cell's resting membrane potential comprising administering an effective amount of a composition comprising an effective amount of a local anaesthetic and of one or more of a potassium channel opener, an adenosine receptor agonist, an anti-adrenergic, a calcium antagonist, an opioid, an NO donor and a sodium hydrogen exchange inhibitor.
Patent GB-2414583-A (GB)
Title: Selection circuit for accurate memory read operations
Inventor: LE BINH QUANG
IPC: G11C16/04
Filed: 2004-01-08
Abstract: A selection circuit for sensing current in a target cell (305) during a memory read operation is disclosed. According to one embodiment, the selection circuit comprises a sensing circuit selector (364) connected to a sensing circuit (360) and a ground selector (362) connected to ground (365). The ground selector (362) connects a first bit line (316) of the target cell to ground, and the sensing circuit selector (364) connects a second bit line (321) of the target cell (305) to the sensing circuit (360). The sensing circuit selector (364) also connects a third bit line (341) of a first neighboring cell (355) to the sensing circuit (360). The first neighboring cell (355) shares the second bit line (321) with the target cell (305).
Patent GB-2417348-A (GB)
Title: Saving power in a mobile device by controlling display images using a variable synchronising signal
Inventor: HOSOI TOSHIKATSU
IPC: H04W52/02
Filed: 2003-09-02
Abstract: A method of controlling the display of images on a mobile telephone device comprises changing a variable synchronising signal which functions as a reference when an external input is processed by an application, and arbitrating the use of a bus on the basis of priority if the step of processing a normal application and the step of refreshing the image display conflict. Image display processing is performed via a bus using the display data stored in a volatile memory. This invention results in a power reduction in the idle state of a mobile phone having high and low frequency synchronising clocks. Also disclosed is a mobile telephone device in which the CPU operates in sync with a variable synchronising signal and the display controller operates in sync with a fixed synchronising signal.
Patent GB-2420744-A (GB)
Title: Curtainsider freight transporting unit for road and intermodal transport
Inventor: PHILLIPS JOHN ARTHUR
IPC: B60J5/06
Filed: 2005-11-08
Abstract: The invention relates to curtainsider freight transporting units for road and intermodal transport i.e. rail and sea constructed with a rear arrangement consisting of a sliding curtain (1). The curtain (1), on one side extends from the front to the rear around the fixed, rear rounded corner post (9) to the opposite side. This arrangement will allow on one side of the unit for the side opening to be fully exposed for the total length of the unit This can speed up the overall operations and facilitate the loading and off-loading of long indivisible loads such as steel sections, pipes etc. The overall tare weight of the unit will be reduced as well as the cost of manufacture. Repairs to the unit can be carried out simpler and at a lower cost also with reduced downtime.
Patent GB-2423210-A (GB)
Title: Controlling the overlay of multiple video signals
Inventor: BIAN QIXIONG
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 2004-12-10
Abstract: In one embodiment the present invention includes receiving an alpha component of a graphics signal, receiving a primary video signal, and receiving a secondary video signal. A portion of the alpha component is extracted and applied to the extracted portion to render the secondary video signal over the primary video signal.
Patent GB-2439380-A (GB)
Title: Aeration apparatus
Inventor: PRIEST STEPHEN BARRY
IPC: A01K63/04
Filed: 2006-06-19
Abstract: Aeration apparatus for aerating water delivery systems such as hosepipes, aquaria and hydroponics is described. The apparatus comprises at least one water delivery pipe fitting having means to suck air into a water pipe. A water delivery pipe fitting 1 has a first short pipe portion 2 which, in use, is connected at the left side to a water supply feedline pipe carrying water and nutrients to be delivered to a plant or the like (not shown). The first pipe portion 2 is connected to a second short pipe portion 3 and a third pipe portion 4 by way of a T-piece connection 5. The third pipe portion 4, is connected downstream of the first and second portions 3, 4. The second pipe portion 3 has an open end 3a through which air is sucked into the second pipe portion by way of the Venturi effect, in use, and thus into the third pipe portion to be mixed with water and nutrients flowing therethrough from the first pipe portion 2. A water flow control valve may also be provided.
Patent GB-2439386-A (GB)
Title: Entertainment machine having a reel-based main game and an adjunct trail game
Inventor: MCGOVERN KEVIN
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2006-06-20
Abstract: A coin-operated player-operable gaming machine has an adjunct trail game and a further game. The trail game has a trail (23) made up of successive sections (24) at least some of which have changeable step selectors, such as rotatable reels. The further game may be a main game involving symbol selection with symbol-bearing reels (14). After actuation by a game-playing stake play progresses along the trail (23) from section (24) to section (24) with steps selected by the step selectors. If play reaches a section having an associated transfer outcome, play can then transfer to the main game using the reels (14).
Patent GB-2428990-A (GB)
Title: Docking collar for a pull-out spray head
Inventor: BENSTEAD EVAN A
IPC: A62C31/02
Filed: 2005-05-03
Abstract: A faucet includes a spout having a first mounting device and a spray head having a second mounting device. A docking collar is provided for releasably mounting the spray head to the spout. The docking collar is connected to one of the first mounting device and the second mounting device. The docking collar includes a spring ring for releasably engaging a groove formed at an other of the first mounting device and the second mounting device.
Patent GB-2430916-A (GB)
Title: Life raft
Inventor: SCHLOEGEL CHRISTIAN
IPC: B63C9/04
Filed: 2005-06-21
Abstract: The inventive inflatable life raft comprises a peripheral pneumatic float (1) and a bottom (2) fixed thereto and is characterized in that a mechanically resistant belt (4) extends along the float (1) circumference, is fixed thereto along the entire length thereof and said belt (4) bears or incorporates fixing means (8) for at least one towing line in such a way that towing forces are distributed through the entire circumference of the float and the raft can withstand high towing forces without any damages.
Patent GB-2432177-A (GB)
Title: Well treatment using a fatty acid ester
Inventor: BERRY SANDRA L
IPC: E21B43/02
Filed: 2005-11-10
Abstract: A method of treating a well consists of introducing into the wellbore a biodegradable treating agent comprising a C1-C4 ester of a C16-C20 fatty acid, such as methyl soyate. The fluid system may further contain a lactic add ester, such as ethyl lactate, and/or a nonionic surfactant. The fluid system may be used in displacement, well remediation and stimulation as well as additional, alternative applications such as the cleaning of surface and/or downhole equipment.
Patent GB-2435648-A (GB)
Title: A polymeric material assembly
Inventor: DEVINE JOHN NEIL
IPC: A61L27/16
Filed: 2007-02-28
Abstract: An assembly comprising a first composite material comprising a polymeric material, such as polyetheretherketone, polyetherketone, polyetherketoneketone and carbon fibre and a second composite material also comprising a polymeric material, such as polyetheretherketone, polyetherketone, polyetherketoneketone and carbon fibre. Also disclosed is a kit comprising the assembly; a method of manufacturing the assembly and use of the assembly.
Patent GB-2447501-A (GB)
Title: Improvement on a structure of cordless earphones
Inventor: LIN CHUNG-HUNG
IPC: H04M1/60
Filed: 2007-03-16
Abstract: Cordless earphones include first earphone and second earphone connected together by means of wires, an FM (frequency modulation) receiver inside the first earphone, a Bluetooth module inside the first earphone, a chief switch button and a microphone on the first earphone, a power input terminal and a switching button on the second earphone; the chief switch button is used for turning on/off the earphones; the microphone will serve as a sound input source when a cellular phone having Bluetooth function is used with the earphones; the switching button is used for switching the earphones between an FM mode and a Bluetooth mode; thus, a wearer of the cordless earphones is allowed to listen to MP3 music files stored in an electronic device in a wireless manner, and is allowed to make a phone call with a cellular phone having Bluetooth function in a hand-free manner.
Patent GB-2442361-A (GB)
Title: Holographic display with improved signal-to-noise ratio
Inventor: MASH PETER WILLIAM TUDOR
IPC: G03H1/16
Filed: 2005-06-27
Abstract: A hardware accelerator for a holographic image display system, the image display system being configured to generate a displayed image using a plurality of holographically generated temporal subframes, the subframes being displayed sequentially in time such that they are perceived as a single reduced-noise image. Each said subframe is generated holographically by modulation of a spatial light modulator with holographic data such that replay of a hologram defined by said holographic data defines said subframe. The hardware accelerator comprises an input buffer to store image data defining an image to be displayed, an output buffer to store holographic data for subframes, at least one hardware data processing module coupled to the input data buffer and output data buffer to process image data to generate holographic data for subframes, and a controller coupled to at least one hardware data processing module to control at least one data processing module to provide holographic data for a plurality of said subframes corresponding to image data for a single said displayed image to the output data buffer. The hardware data processing module includes a quantiser to quantise one or both of a real component and an imaginary component of the holographic data for a said subframe, and further comprising an output data collator coupled between the quantiser and output buffer to collate data bits from the quantiser into bytes or words for storing data from multiple subframes into the output buffer.
Patent GB-2454676-A (GB)
Title: A touch controlled water light
Inventor: TOPEN PAUL
IPC: F21V23/04
Filed: 2007-11-14
Abstract: A decorative light in the form of a water filled vessel 1 can be controlled by touching either the water 2 directly or a plant or flower 4 in the water. Electrons from one's body are conducted through the water to a sensor 7 at the bottom of the vessel that sends a message to the capacitor switch 8, which in turn activates the light source 6, which can comprise light emitting diodes. The light source illuminates the water, the vessel holding the water and any living object placed within it. The vessel can be a vase, bowl, fountain, tray or pond. The duration of touch can be used to either activate or dim the light, and control a variety of colour changes. The capacitor switch can be housed in the base of the vessel or in a box beside the plug, can switch mains voltage or low voltage through a transformer and have a memory to retain a set value when switched off.
Patent GB-2440488-A (GB)
Title: Sheet handling
Inventor: DANGELEWICZ JOHN
IPC: B65H3/08
Filed: 2006-05-18
Abstract: Various methods and apparatuses are disclosed for handling a sheet, involving urging a central portion of the sheet against an underlying sheet while lifting a peripherical portion of the sheet away from the underlying sheet; and bending at least one corner of the sheet while being lifted.
Patent GB-2457472-A (GB)
Title: An auxiliary wheel assembly for a wheelbarrow
Inventor: KELLENS PETER IVAN HANS
IPC: B62B1/18
Filed: 2008-02-13
Abstract: A kit for converting a conventional wheelbarrow (figure 1) into a three-wheeled wheelbarrow. The kit includes an elongated axle, a pair of wheels each removably mountable on an end of the axle, and a clamp assembly for removably mounting the axle on a rear leg of the wheelbarrow. The kit includes a pair of axles 28, a pair of wheels 16 and means such as pins 30 or nuts (26, figure 2) to secure said axles to the support arm 12 of a conventional wheelbarrow. The wheels are rotatably attached to the axles and in an alternate embodiment the wheels are detachable. In a particular embodiment of the present invention, the means to secure the axles to the support arms, consist of a pair of U-shaped plates 23 comprising a plurality of mounting holes 21, at least one hole to hold the wheel axle 28, and means (29) like a hook(s), straps or a clamp assembly to prevent the plates from moving upwards.
Patent GB-2446715-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible washroom or kitchen pod
Inventor: QUINN NIALL
IPC: A47K4/00
Filed: 2008-02-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a kit for constructing a washroom or kitchen pod 10. Such pods may be pre-fabricated off site and the sections sized so as to fit through standard doorways and windows. The kit comprises a floor section 12, a roof section 14 and a plurality of wall sections 16. At least one of the wall sections will have at least one item of sanitary ware and/or at least one electrical apparatus. The sections are releasably inter-connectable to allow the pod to be assembled and disassembled. The pod is preferably located in a corner of a room such that a service area 60 exists between the pod and the room corner or a wall of the room.
Patent GB-2454276-A (GB)
Title: Exhaust system
Inventor: HYLANDS DARRYL WILLIAM
IPC: B01D53/94
Filed: 2008-04-10
Abstract: An exhaust system for a dual fuel engine comprising a catalyst assembly comprising a first catalyst (4A,B) comprising a methane oxidising catalyst and a second catalyst (6 A,B) comprising a selective catalytic reduction catalyst, the first catalyst being positioned upstream of the second catalyst. Preferably an injector 16 for injecting a reductant, for example urea, is positioned between the first and second catalysts. A heat sink 16 may further be provided upstream of the second catalyst and downstream of the first. Preferably, the assembly is cylindrical wherein the catalysts are coaxial and the second catalyst surrounds the first catalyst. First 12 and second 14 guides may be provided for guiding exhaust gases through the first and second catalysts respectively. A method of removing nitrogen oxide and methane from exhaust gases of a duel fuel engine by passing them through the assembly and contacting the gases with a reactant between the first and second catalysts is further provided.
Patent GB-2449155-A (GB)
Title: Handheld electronic device providing proposed corrected input in response to erroneous text entry in environment of text requiring multiple sequential actuati
Inventor: FUX VADIM
IPC: G06F40/00
Filed: 2007-01-26
Abstract: A handheld electronic device includes a reduced QWERTY keyboard and is enabled with disambiguation software that is operable to disambiguate text input. In addition to identifying and outputting representations of language objects that are stored in the memory and that correspond with a text input, the device is able in certain circumstances of erroneous input to provide proposed corrected output.
Patent GB-2463949-A (GB)
Title: Selecting and transmitting sample media content (e.g. audio clips) by a user to a recipient via a message in the telephony network.
Inventor: RHODES DAVID JOHN
IPC: H04L12/58
Filed: 2008-10-06
Abstract: The present invention relates in particular to a telephony-based system and method for delivering sample content in the form of, but not limited to, audio clips. The system has a user interface for enabling communication between the system and one or more users of the system; a sample content/media store; a controller adapted to generate a message event which includes a user selection of sample content from the sample content/media store for transmission as a message. The system is adapted to transmit via a public telephony network a message containing one or more samples of content (e.g. audio or music clips) selected by a user. Aspects of the invention include a search interface enabling customers to search a playlist representative of the content of a music catalogue and to select audio clips to be sent and wherein the audio clips form part of a greetings message. Customers may additionally include in the message a pre-recorded audio message/audio/video clip the customer records or uploads online e.g. customer saying "check out this one!".
Patent GB-2456854-A (GB)
Title: A printing material container having a terminal group containing a plurality of first terminals, a second terminal and a third terminal
Inventor: ASAUCHI NOBORU
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 2006-12-22
Abstract: A printing material container (100, Fig.2) comprises a first device (203, Fig 3B) e.g. a memory, a second device (104, Fig.2) e.g. a sensor, and a terminal group that includes a plurality of first terminals 220, 230, 260, 270, 280, a second terminal 250 and a third terminal 210. The plurality of first terminals 220, 230, 260, 270, 280 are connected to the first device (203, Fig 3B) and the second terminal 250 is connected to the second device (104, Fig.2). The first, second and third terminals include a first, second and third contact portion cp for contacting a corresponding terminal among the plurality of apparatus-side terminals respectively. The second contact portion is located adjacent to the third contact portion. When the printing material container is attached to a printing apparatus in use a voltage applied to the second device (104, Fig.2) is higher than a voltage applied to the first device (203, Fig 3B); a ground voltage is applied to the third terminal 210 and the third terminal 210 is used for detecting contact between the third terminal 210 and the corresponding apparatus-side terminal.