baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2348739-A (GB)
Title: A cathode ray tube for a flying spot scanner
Inventor: HUNT STUART WILLIAM ARUNDELL
IPC: H01J29/26
Filed: 2000-04-03
Abstract: A cathode ray tube for a flying spot scanner for use in scanning film, comprises an electron gun 3 and a light transmissive faceplate 2, the faceplate having an inner surface provided with a phosphor coating comprising a first phosphor 8 and a second phosphor 7. The first phosphor 8 is responsive to electron bombardment from the electron gun so as to emit ultra violet and possibly blue radiation and the second phosphor 7 is capable of emitting, e.g. yellowish-green, visible light when illuminated by the ultra violet radiation. A dichroic layer 6 is provided between the phosphor coating 7,8 and the light transmissive faceplate 2 so as to prevent the transmission of ultra violet light through the faceplate and reflect it back through the phosphor coating. An electron transmissive and light reflective layer 9, e.g. of aluminium is provided between the electron gun and the phosphor coating, so as to reflect back into the phosphor coating ultraviolet light which has been reflected from the dichroic layer and has passed through the phosphor coating. The first and second phosphors 7,8 may be in separate layers or in a composite layer (fig 2).
Patent GB-2348819-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for sensing the position of a ball on a roulette wheel
Inventor: LERWILL MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: A63F5/04
Filed: 2000-04-27
Abstract: A gaming apparatus comprises a wheel mounted for horizontal rotation formed with a reference aperture 18 connecting its upper and lower surfaces, a peripheral region of the upper surface divided into compartments, a sensor 42 mounted below the wheel for detecting the reference aperture as it passes overhead and a second sensor 50 for detecting whether a passing compartment is occupied by a ball, the apparatus being arranged to count the number of compartments between the reference aperture and the occupied compartment to determine therefrom the identity of the occupied compartment. A circular set of apertures 20 may be provided to correspond with each compartment. The apparatus can reconfigure itself to work with a variety of wheels having different numbers of peripheral compartments. Display means might be used to show the identity of the occupied compartment and show an animated display of the rotating wheel. The identity of the occupied compartment may be used to display a stored simulated image of the wheel to a player. A plurality of balls may be used in the apparatus and strikers positioned above the wheel may be used to ensure that all the balls come to rest in compartments. A ball delivery arrangement is described which comprises a pair of opposed spring-biassed solenoid strikers which may operate in sequence or at random.
Patent GB-2351493-A (GB)
Title: Desulfurizing a gaseous feed containing hydrogen sulfide
Inventor: BARRERE-TRICCA CECILE
IPC: C01B17/05
Filed: 2000-06-08
Abstract: Process intended for desulfurization of a gaseous feed containing at least hydrogen sulfide, comprising the following stages : <UL ST="-"> <LI>contacting the gaseous feed consisting at least of hydrogen sulfide with a catalytic solution under suitable conditions for oxidation of the hydrogen sulfide to elementary sulfur and concomitant reduction of the chelated polyvalent metal from a higher oxidation level to a lower oxidation level, and recovering on the one hand a gaseous effluent substantially freed from hydrogen sulfide and, on the other hand, a catalytic solution at least partly reduced and containing elementary sulfur, <LI>separating the solid elementary sulfur from the reduced catalytic solution, <LI>regenerating the reduced catalytic solution by contacting the circulating catalytic solution with a gas containing oxygen, under suitable conditions for dispersion of the gas into very fine bubbles in the catalytic solution, by increasing the velocity of circulation of said solution, and allowing at least part of the reduced catalytic solution to expand and be discharged as gas. </UL>
Patent GB-2363481-A (GB)
Title: Multi-user computer
Inventor: FRENCH NICHOLS RICHARD BAKER
IPC: G06F3/14
Filed: 2000-06-13
Abstract: A personal computer may be adapted to run different applications on two or more different displays by providing two or more sets of input devices, each set including a keyboard and a mouse. Within the operating system the user and Gdi dynamic links are surrounded by custom dynamic links which filter out SetFocus messages where data is received for applications running on a different screen from the last data received. A custom shell launches applications and also identifies the display from which the application was launched and creates a handle for that application including an identification of that display. In a second embodiment an application wrapper is launched within a second display and the application shell is launched from that wrapper. When the application is then launched, the wrapper can gain control of the application edit controls allowing input data and commands to be redirected from the second input device to the second application.
Patent GB-2357318-A (GB)
Title: Conditioning a gas engine with water vapour from injected water
Inventor: DOWNING ANTHONY MARK
IPC: F02B47/02
Filed: 2000-12-13
Abstract: Purified water with, optionally one or more chemical additives, is injected into the combustion chamber of a gas engine 40, eg one which runs on natural gas or biogas. The optional additives include ethylene glycol, acetic acid, aromatic hydrocarbons (which may contain emulsifiers), cresylic and phenolic acids and water-based biodegradable non-toxic fluids. The water injection pressure may be controllable between 8 to 10 bar. The water turns to vapour which conditions the engine and improves its efficiency; for example, the water vapour prevents silicon combining with oxygen in the combustion air, thus retarding the formation of silicon oxides and avoiding pre-ignition. The water vapour also reduces combustion temperature, thus reducing detonation and NOx emissions. The water may be purified to an impurity level of 2-30 ppm. The water supply and purification system may include a pump 8, a sediment filter 10, a pre-filter 12, a conductivity meter 16, a reverse osmosis membrane 20, an injection boost pump 26, a post filter 28, a demineralisation resin unit 30, a conductivity meter 38 and an outlet solenoid valve 44. The water supply may be shut off and/or an alarm given if the water purity falls below a critical level.
Patent GB-2361142-A (GB)
Title: Intelligent decreasing timers
Inventor: RODRIGUEZ JUAN GILBERTO
IPC: H04M3/36
Filed: 1999-09-03
Abstract: An apparatus which provides for the management of high telecommunications traffic volume within a switching exchange, or between exchanges, includes a timer, which measures switching exchange resource use time, and a timer reduction unit, which is used to intelligently adjust the value of the timer responsive to predetermined conditions, which can be switching exchange loading conditions, such as a number of calls simultaneously active or a number of occupied resources; a timing condition, such as the time of day; or an event, such as connection pathway repairs, a remote exchange loading condition, remote timing condition, or other activity. The invention includes a method of operating a switching exchange which includes sensing an existing condition within the exchange and comparing it to a predetermined condition, and reducing the time-out value of a timer within the exchange if the existing condition and predetermined condition are equivalent. The method and apparatus of the invention may also be implemented within a private branch exchange.
Patent GB-2373735-A (GB)
Title: Practice putter with narrow sweet spot
Inventor: AMOS HENRY GEORGE
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2001-03-26
Abstract: A practice or training putter head has a ball striking face with a narrow, planar sweet spot 1 and faces 3 which extend rearwardly, at an angle, from the sweet spot to the ends of the putter head. The practice putter may be provided together with a normal or playing putter which has the same weight and shaft characteristics as the practice putter. The practice putter head may have sighting lines 2 engraved on an upper surface. In use, a golf ball travels in the intended direction if struck by the sweet spot 1, but travels in an unwanted direction if struck by one of the angled faces 3. The angled faces 3 exaggerate the missed intended line of the putt, thereby aiding a user to improve their stroke by training them to strike the ball with the sweet spot.
Patent GB-2377167-A (GB)
Title: Toothbrush
Inventor: AS-SULTANY KAIS
IPC: A46B9/04
Filed: 2001-07-04
Abstract: A toothbrush has a head 1, which comprises an upper 1a and a lower 1b bristles holder, and a handle 2. The arrangement of bristles may follow the contour of the holders so that, in use, when the head 1 is placed between the teeth of the upper and lower jaws, the bristles 3a and 3b may surround and accommodate opposite groups of teeth simultaneously. Bristles holders may be interconnected via holes 5. The bristles holders may be attached to two separate heads joined to a handle by two or more flexible or rigid members. The bristles holders may also be arranged to face each other so that in use the bristles may contact the front and back side of the brushed teeth simultaneously in either the upper or lower jaw. Bristles holders may also be attached to four separate heads attached to a handle by four or more flexible or rigid members.
Patent GB-2369432-A (GB)
Title: Electro-optic probe and magneto-optic probe
Inventor: ITO AKISHIGE
IPC: G01R15/24
Filed: 2001-07-04
Abstract: An electro-optic probe to measure an electric field without disturbing the field comprises a laser diode 9 for emitting a laser beam in accordance with a control signal from a measuring instrument main body 19, an electro-optic element 2, provided with a reflection film 2a on the end surface thereof, a separator 14 provided between the laser diode and electro-optic element, which is pervious to the laser beam emitted from the laser diode and separates a beam reflected from the reflection film, two photodiodes 12, 13 which transform the beam reflected by the separator and a dielectric plate made of glass used for protecting the electro-optic element. Alternatively, the electro-optic element may be exposed outside the probe or replaced by a magneto-optic element to measure a magnetic field.
Patent GB-2363382-A (GB)
Title: Acrylic synthetic fiber, use thereof, and process for producing acrylic synthetic fiber
Inventor: TERANISHI SHUJI
IPC: D01F1/10
Filed: 2000-03-08
Abstract: An acrylic synthetic fiber characterized by containing 0.5 to 20.0 wt.% fine particles comprising as the active ingredient a metal silicate or metal aluminosilicate having an apparent specific gravity of 0.5 g/cm<SP>3</SP> or lower and an average particle diameter of 0.5 to 10 žm. The fiber has three functions highly required by consumers, i.e., deodorant performance, antibacterial/bacteriostatic performance, and water absorption/perspiration absorption performance. It hence enables a higher-quality life style which is safe, hygienic, healthy, and comfortable.
Patent GB-2386211-A (GB)
Title: Method for optimising the purchase process in an enterprise group
Inventor: CHIU HUNG-LIANG
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2002-03-07
Abstract: A purchasing information system applicable to an enterprise group in which the purchasing information is integrated and used to optimize further purchasing. The system and method of the invention utilizes a database integrating price information of materials and informing purchasing personnel or publishing on a local network of the enterprise to help efficient purchases. When a purchase is prepared in the enterprise, the information is transferred to a database in a specific format. The database integrates the purchasing information into a report, in which any information concerning the same material is reviewed. Then, the integrated information is published through a network and emailed to related people of the enterprise.
Patent GB-2394697-A (GB)
Title: A multiple nib marker pen for drawing a multi colour stripe
Inventor: OSBORNE ANDREW JOHN
IPC: B43K17/00
Filed: 2002-05-07
Abstract: The marker pen has a housing 1 from one end of which protrude fluid retaining nibs 3. Each of these has a ridge on its tip . The nibs are positioned side-by-side with adjoining ends of neighbouring ridges in contact or close proximity so that they define a continuous ridge. To prevent colour migration at the contacting edges of neighbouring nibs, nib surfaces may be coated with an impermeable material (e.g. an oil based liquid or a wax). Alternatively, each nib may include an outer sheath of impermeable material. The pen is used to produce a stripe containing two or more colours with a single stroke.
Patent GB-2389431-A (GB)
Title: An arrangement for delivering resources over a network in which a demand director server is aware of the content of resource servers
Inventor: SLATER ALASTAIR MICHAEL
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-06-07
Abstract: A method of satisfying a demand on a network (308)for a network resource , the method comprising providing the network (308)with a demand director server (304), a first resource server (306a) having a first resource thereon, and a second resource server (306b) having a second, different, resource thereon. The method further comprises having said director server (304) be aware of what resources are held on said first and second resource servers (306a,b). Upon receipt of a request for one of said first and second resources the director server (304) selects one of said first and second resource servers (306a,b) to serve out said requested resource. The director server (304) then directs said request to said selected one of said first and second resource servers (306a,b). The demand server (304) selects an appropriate one of said first and second resource servers (306a,b) to receive said request using its knowledge of where the requested resource is located. Resource availability is also a factor.
Patent GB-2383572-A (GB)
Title: Can opener
Inventor: SO SHUN
IPC: B67B7/46
Filed: 2001-12-28
Abstract: A manually operable can opener has a traction wheel (8), and a cutter blade (7) rotatably mounted at an inclined angle. The traction wheel has a radially facing surface (13) with teeth orientated to engage the radially inner surface of the can rim and an axially facing surface (14) with teeth orientated to engage the axially outer edge of the rim of the can. At least two abutment surfaces (11) defined by spaced ribs (11a) - (11d) may be provided on a cover plate (10) on the can opener for engagement with the axially outer edge of the rim of the can.
Patent GB-2378692-A (GB)
Title: Retractable roller, roller-way conveyor
Inventor: TURNER STEVEN
IPC: B65G67/20
Filed: 2002-07-19
Abstract: A roller-way conveyor 1 comprises retractable rollers 3, at least a pair of which 3 are mounted on any one retractable axle 4. Also disclosed is a roller-way conveyor 1 with an upturned housing 7 underneath retractable axles 4, such as suitable for the catching of debris that might fall through roller 3 apertures 5. Means 8 for moving the rollers between to and from their retracted positions, as demonstrated in the transition between fig.1 and fig.2, may comprise an inflatable air bag 8. The provision of two rollers 3, and thus two apertures 5 may result in less debris from material conveyed on the roller conveyor 1 passing into the main body 6 of the conveyor 1 than a configuration of a single roller and larger aperture. The provision of the upturned housing 7 may prevent debris that does fall through the apertures 5 from falling into the base of the main body 6. Both provisions may be aimed at preventing the puncturing of the optional air bag 8 by debris.
Patent GB-2379613-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the manufacture of hurling balls or like balls
Inventor: TOWELL PAUL
IPC: A63B37/08
Filed: 2002-08-20
Abstract: A ball, such as a hurling ball, is manufactured by forming a core in a spherical mould from a polymerisable material and covering the core with a suitable covering material, such as a leather cover. The core is moulded from a material, e.g. a polyurethane selected to give the finished ball desirable bounce characteristics. In the case of a hurling ball, the core has a density in the range of between 400 kg/m<SP>3</SP> and 500 kg/m<SP>3</SP>.
Patent GB-2380408-A (GB)
Title: Oral composition
Inventor: HALL PETER JOHN
IPC: A61Q11/00
Filed: 2002-08-23
Abstract: Oral composition comprising: <SL> <LI>(a) an alkyl hydroxybenzoate represented by formula 1 <EMI ID=1.1 HE=45 WI=78 LX=515 LY=874 TI=CF> wherein R represents an alkyl group comprising at least five carbon atoms, and <LI>(b) said composition having an alkaline pH. </SL>
Patent GB-2386784-A (GB)
Title: Image encryption using an affixed tag to identify a public key
Inventor: CRUMLEY JAMES D
IPC: G06F21/64
Filed: 2003-02-13
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for encrypting an image (78, fig 6) produced from physical information 34. The physical information may be associated with a physical tag 44 that identifies a public key (88, fig 6). The physical information may be digitized to create the digital image, and the physical tag may be digitized to create a digital tag (84, fig 6) that is readable to identify the public key. The digital tag may be read to identify the public key, and then the image (78) encrypted with the identified public key (88). The physical information may be a document, and the tag may be a barcode, a two dimensional barcode or a glyph code either on or affixed to the document.
Patent GB-2399005-A (GB)
Title: Pump operated toothbrush with refillable cartridge
Inventor: BOVELL-HENRY DIRK EARL
IPC: A46B11/00
Filed: 2003-03-07
Abstract: A pump operated toothbrush comprises a handle 3.4 containing a refillable cartridge 6.4. This cartridge is connected to the brush head 2.1 by a channel 2.2. In use, pressure on the switch 3.3 causes the rubber diaphragm 6.3 to be depressed causing toothpaste to be pumped from the reservoir to the brush head and out through holes at the base of the bristles. The brush head has a cover 1.2.
Patent GB-2399316-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to gravure printing and security printing
Inventor: KEATING MICHAEL
IPC: B41M3/14
Filed: 2003-03-14
Abstract: The invention provides a gravure printing cylinder comprising a cylinder body, the cylinder body comprising an output image engraved thereon comprising a secondary image incorporated within a primary image. The invention further provides a method of printing a security image, the method comprising the steps of: <SL> <LI>a) providing a gravure cylinder of any one of Claims 1-6; <LI>b) substantially incorporating ink or other colouring agent to the engraved cells of the cylinder; and <LI>c) effecting co-operation between the inked cylinder and a substrate to form a security image on the substrate. </SL>
Patent GB-2384013-A (GB)
Title: Constructional element, building system and method of construction
Inventor: DAVISON MARK
IPC: E04B7/20
Filed: 2001-10-09
Abstract: A constructional element (100), building system and method of construction is disclosed. The building system and method of construction utilise the constructional element (100). The construction element (100) is elongate and includes a hollow structural member (102) and cladding (104) formed about at least part of the structural member (102). Abutment means (107, 108) are formed in at least part of the cladding's (104) perimeter for mutual abutment and alignment with abutment means (107, 108) on an adjacent constructional element (100). At least one end (120, 122) of the structural member (102) protrudes from the cladding (104). A building system and method of construction are also disclosed, both of which utilise the constructional element (100).
Patent GB-2393285-A (GB)
Title: Method for finding the extreme values in an n-dimensional array by relating the global extrema to local extreme values
Inventor: BEAUMONT MARK
IPC: G06F9/315
Filed: 2003-04-23
Abstract: The extrema, eg maximum or minimum, values of the processing elements of an array are determined by relating a first dimensional extrema to the one or more local extreme values in the first dimension. The extrema from the first dimension is then related to the extrema of the second dimension. The process is then iterated or repeated for the rest of the dimensions in the array. The method could comprise receiving a set of local extrema, then separating the set into odd numbered and an even numbered set. The extrema from each set is then determined and the overall extreme found from the odd and even extremes. The sets of local extrema could be received in bursts, who's length could be selected so as to minimise the number of lost cycles. The determining of the extrema of the sets could comprise loading the most and the less significant byte into most and less significant byte registers. Then comparing the register values to the register values of another local extrema, and then setting carry flags for the most and the less significant bytes relative to the comparison. The contains of the registers are then updated conditionally on the flags.
Patent GB-2390372-A (GB)
Title: Sintered sprocket and manufacturing method
Inventor: OKABE ISAMU
IPC: B22F5/08
Filed: 2003-04-28
Abstract: A sintered sprocket, with a tempered martensitic structure; the residual austenitic structure being 10-50 vol % of the tooth surface layer. The composition of, at least, the tooth surface layer of the sprocket comprising: (by mass %) C: 0.6-1.2 N: 0.05-0.5 Ni/Cu/Mo: 0.5-5 The remainder Fe and other impurities. The density of the tooth surface layer may be a least 7.4 g/cm<3>. A method of manufacturing a sintered sprocket comprising a carburisation-nitriding quenching step is also disclosed. Such method comprising: the carburisation and nitrogenisation of the sprocket at a temperature of 800-950{C followed by tempering, where the quenched sprocket is tempered at 140-220{C.
Patent GB-2392001-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for online teaching using web pages
Inventor: ZIV-EL SHIMON G
IPC: G09B7/02
Filed: 2001-10-22
Abstract: A teaching and learning method and system (143, 145, 147, 148 152) communicates exercises, including URL's of Web pages and questions related thereto. Each exercise is distributed by the teacher's computer (143), synchronously, or downloaded by a student computer (147), asynchronously. An indicator (129) used on the Web page of one computer can be viewed on the same Web page displayed on the other computers. Responses are processed by the response server (145) and by comparison and evaluation logic, and displayed contemporaneously on the teacher's computer, together with scoring information (105, 106) and with URL's (107) associated with links used on each student computer. Scores are awarded automatically, or arbitrarily by clicking on the screen (105) of the teacher's computer. A feedback signal (80) may appear on the student computer with each keystroke to indicate its correctness. Responses selected on the teacher's computer may be viewed on the student computers or on a Class Display (171).
Patent GB-2394508-A (GB)
Title: Door security systems and apparatus
Inventor: BURCHELL ALAN GEOFFREY
IPC: E05B65/00
Filed: 2003-08-22
Abstract: A control system for a door includes means for controlling displacement of the door between its open and closed positions (1) incorporating at least one lock unit (6) resiliently loaded towards its locking setting, means (14) for ensuring that each such lock unit is fully opened before the door can be displaced from its closed position and preventing movement of the door until the lock is fully opened. The control means is for use with an up-and-over type garage door.