baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2426207-A (GB)
Title: Entry form for event
Inventor: HUGO HENRY
IPC: A63F3/06
Filed: 2004-09-22
Abstract: In a system for running a contest, competition, game of chance, lottery or wager on the results of events wherein the entrant completes an entry form by marking choices of possible results, the recorded entries are read with an optical mark reader (OMR), a point of sale machine prints off a ticket for the entrant showing the choices made, and the data as read is electronically transferred to a central processor to determine winning entries on completion of the event, the entry form includes a further panel for recording the entrant's telephone number by marking appropriate places again for optical mark reading. Accordingly, the administrators of the competition can make contact with winners with less possibility of unclaimed winnings or fraudulent claims, whilst the entrant can also be contacted for further marketing or sales promotions. In the ticket of Figure 1, entries are made on panel 104 whilst for a fee 106, the telephone number is marked in a grid of rows and columns in panel 105. Notification of winning or other messages are particularly suitable via SMS (Short Message Service), faxed text or by voice mail.
Patent GB-2407053-A (GB)
Title: Plate insert for a grinding plate of a hand-held grinding tool
Inventor: DEHDE JOERG
IPC: B24D9/08
Filed: 2004-10-13
Abstract: A plate insert 1 for a grinding plate 2 of a hand-held grinding tool comprises a receiving region 3 with means for connection to a drive and an edge region 5 connected thereto by means of spokes 40 with empty space 41 therebetween, thereby reducing the mass of the plate insert 1. At least one substantially annular rib 42 runs between suction holes 45 in the plate insert 1 and interconnects spokes 40. The mass of the plate insert 1 is further reduced by making it from a plastics material, decreasing spoke wall thickness 43 and/or spoke height (44, Fig. 2) towards the edge region 5 and decreasing spoke height (44, Fig. 2) towards the receiving region 3. The plate insert 1 is covered with foam 20 to form the grinding plate 2.
Patent GB-2404856-A (GB)
Title: Stable pharmaceutical composition of rabeprazole
Inventor: KHAMAR BAKULESH MAFATLAL
IPC: A61K9/19
Filed: 2004-08-02
Abstract: A stable lyophilised pharmaceutical composition comprising 1-40 % by weight of rabeprazole or a salt thereof, 55 % to 99 % by weight of lactose, galactose, trehalose or a combination thereof and 0-3 % by weight of other excipients. This lyophilised composition is intended to have a shelf life of at least six months and may be used to form an injectable dosage form. Suitable excipients include phosphate buffers, carbonate buffers, tonicity agents and antioxidants. Also outlined is a process for the preparation of a stable lyophilised rabeprazole composition. This involves: dissolving rabeprazole or a salt thereof and lactose, galactose, trehalose or a combination thereof, with or without excipients in a solvent, for example water; adjusting the pH of the solution to 8.0-11.0; optionally removing any particulates from the solution, e.g. by filtration; and lyophilising the solution.
Patent GB-2420643-A (GB)
Title: Fabric modelling
Inventor: OGNJANOVIC RADE
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2004-11-30
Abstract: A method of modelling fabric properties and behaviour first involves generating (16) a yarn model from fibre parameters, which may be empirically determined. The yarn model is homogenised (18, 20) to produce a homogenous representation of the yarn (YMM), suitable for use in finite element analysis. The method may then, secondly, involve generating (24) a fabric weave model by finite element analysis of the yarn representation (YMM). The fabric model is then also homogenised (26, 28) to produce a homogeneous representation of the fabric (FMM), suitable for use in finite element analysis. Finite element analysis of the fabric representation (FMM) can then be used to assess the suitability of various fabric materials for technical applications.
Patent GB-2420828-A (GB)
Title: Auxiliary air intake device for an i.c. engine
Inventor: WU FU-CHUNG
IPC: F02M23/00
Filed: 2004-12-02
Abstract: An auxiliary air intake device for an engine includes a bypass tube 12 connected between an air cleaner 10 and the main intake tube 11 at a position between the throttle valve 111 and the intake manifold 16. The bypass tube 12 has a control valve 2 which is closed when a speed of an engine is below a predetermined value, as represented by the position of the accelerator pedal 13 or its linkage; when the accelerator pedal 13 is depressed to a predetermined distance a switch 3 may be activated to energise the control valve 2 via a relay 14, allowing additional air from the air cleaner 10 to enter the manifold 16 via the bypass tube 12 and the control valve 2. A fan (with motor 23, fig.2) may be provided to drive air into the manifold 16. An air intake system for an engine with the auxiliary intake device is also provided.
Patent GB-2407706-A (GB)
Title: Modified contact for programmable devices
Inventor: HUDGENS STEPHEN J
IPC: H01L27/10
Filed: 2002-08-14
Abstract: In an aspect, an apparatus is provided that sets and reprograms the state of programmable devices. In an aspect, a method is provided such that an opening is formed through a dielectric (210) exposing a contact (170) formed on a substrate (110). The resistivity of the contact is modified by at least one of implanting ions (175) into the contact, depositing a material on the contact, and treating the contact with plasma. In an aspect, a spacer (102) is formed within the opening and programmable material (404), preferably a chalcopenide, is formed within the opening and on the modified contact. A conductor (410) is formed on the programmable material and the contact transmits to a signal line.
Patent GB-2407022-A (GB)
Title: A cleaning appliance with a hose storage means
Inventor: LIDDELL SARAH HELEN
IPC: A47L9/00
Filed: 2003-08-21
Abstract: A cleaning appliance of the cylinder type comprises a main body (100) and a hose (150) for carrying fluid flow between a wand (160) and the main body (100). Guide means (channel 300) are located on the main body (100) for guiding the hose (150) along a hose storage path around the periphery of the main body (100). Locating means (collar 350) aid a user in correctly fitting the hose (150) to the channel (300). Retaining means (311, 312) retain the hose at at least two intermediate points between the ends of the hose. This allows the hose (150) to have a sufficiently large bending radius at each end (151, 168).
Patent GB-2425463-A (GB)
Title: Tilt and/or swivel child seat
Inventor: BIRKBECK HILARY ROLF
IPC: A47C3/12
Filed: 2005-03-30
Abstract: A seat (10) has upper and lower portions (12, 14) that have a complementary mating profile. The portions can move relative to each other in a tilting and/or swivelling manner. The seat may thus recline about a horizontal axis and/or rotate about a vertical axis. The seat has a detent means (31) between the portions. The seat may be used as a child seat in a vehicle. The two portions may be shell like members having a part spherical form. The two portions may be located on a base portion (11). The base portion may be located on and affixed to a vehicle seat via a fitting such as an Isofix bracket see Figure 1D. The upper portion may be removable from the lower portion and may have a telescopic carrying handle (51 Fig 5A). The seat may also convert into a stroller or baby buggy see Figures 5B-5D having wheels that fold outwards Figures 6A-6D. In alternative embodiments an adjustable support cradle and a gimbal mounting both having tilt and swivel abilities may be provided.
Patent GB-2425682-A (GB)
Title: Location-based telephone directory
Inventor: ORMSON RICHARD
IPC: H04M1/72457
Filed: 2005-04-22
Abstract: A method and a system for updating the telephone directory of a mobile communications device is provided comprising; a telephone directory storage unit for storing a telephone directory comprising one or more service identifiers, each service identifier being associated with a telephone number stored in said telephone directory storage unit; a receiver for receiving a message comprising at least one telephone number and at least one associated service identifier; a comparator coupled to said telephone directory storage unit and said receiver for comparing the or each said service identifier of said received message with the or each said service identifier stored in said telephone directory in said telephone directory storage unit and; an updater unit coupled to said comparator for updating the or each said telephone number stored in said telephone directory. If the comparator determines that the service identifier corresponding to said telephone number received in said message matches the service identifier stored in said telephone directory, the updater unit updates the telephone number stored in said telephone directory with the telephone number received in said message which is associated with said service identifier.
Patent GB-2413421-A (GB)
Title: Universal display media exposure measurement
Inventor: ZHANG JACK K
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2003-12-16
Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for gathering data concerning exposure of predetermined survey participants both to media data and to billboards are provided. A portable billboard and media data exposure monitor (200) arranged to be carried on the person of a participant is provided. The monitor (200) includes billboard exposure means for producing billboard exposure monitoring data (128); a media data exposure monitor; and an enclosure containing the billboard exposure means and the media data exposure monitor (200).
Patent GB-2426353-A (GB)
Title: Device for displaying the time it would take the arm of a robot to move from one location to another.
Inventor: KATSUMATA KAZUHIRO
IPC: B25J9/16
Filed: 2005-07-29
Abstract: A robot (10, fig 1) with a moveable arm (11,12,13 fig 1) is connected to a controller (20, fig 3) which is used to control movement of the arm (11,12,13, fig 1) of the robot (10, fig 1). The controller (20, fig 3) has a display screen (33, fig 3) which shows the robot (10, fig 1) and the area in which the arm (11,12,13, fig 1) can move. The current position S of the arm (11,12,13, fig 1) is displayed on the screen (33, fig 3). The screen (33, fig 3) has a colour coded display which illustrates the time it will take for the arm (11,12,13, fig 1) to move from its current position S to a new position. For example, the colour red may illustrate all those positions where the arm (11,12,13, fig 1) will be able to move to, from its current position S, in less than 1 second. This should aid an operator in controlling the robot (10, fig 1) more efficiently.
Patent GB-2428907-A (GB)
Title: Shielded socket assembly
Inventor: PINE MATTHEW
IPC: H01R13/24
Filed: 2005-08-05
Abstract: A shielded connector comprises plural contacts 14 and at least one electrical shield disposed between two adjacent contacts, the shield comprising one or more planar portions. To make the connector, a continuous strip of individual planar shields (30, figure 3, not shown) is overmoulded with corresponding individual plastics module bodies 20 (figure 4) and strip parts 32 joining the shields are severed. A contact 14 is inserted in each module body 20 and plural module bodies are assembled by locating ribs in corresponding grooves in adjactent module bodies, optionally by snap fitting. A contact may be coated with metal. The plural module bodies may be assembled in a housing (12, figure 2, not shown) to form an RJ45 socket connector.
Patent GB-2430698-A (GB)
Title: Scaffolding adaptor tool
Inventor: STEVENS LUKE
IPC: E04G1/15
Filed: 2005-09-29
Abstract: A tool for use in adapting scaffolding by raising walk boards 35 off transom tubes so that transom tubes can be slid away from a wall. The tool has an elongate head for insertion between the boards 35 and ledger tubes 38, and a handle is secured to the head for rotating the head about its length. The head has substantially perpendicular first and second transverse dimensions, the first dimension being substantially greater than the second, with at least one substantially flat surface extending generally parallel to the second transverse dimension. The head comprises a number of sections which can be connected end-to-end, and the handle is also removable.
Patent GB-2431321-A (GB)
Title: Restricting the propagation of malicious code through an information technology network
Inventor: GRIFFIN JONATHAN
IPC: G06F21/56
Filed: 2005-10-12
Abstract: A method of restricting transmission of data packets from a host entity in a network, comprising: transmitting outgoing packets to destination hosts whose identities are contained in a record stored in a working set of host identity records; over the course of repeated predetermined time intervals, restricting, to a predetermined number, destination hosts not identified in the working set to which packets may be transmitted; upon transmission of a packet to a host whose identity is not contained in a record in the working set, adding a record containing the host's identity to the working set and attributing a time to live to the record; deleting each record from the working set whose time to live has expired.
Patent GB-2432477-A (GB)
Title: Enhanced dedicated channel reporting for UMTS
Inventor: MUSTAPHA MAZLYN MONA
IPC: H04W88/12
Filed: 2005-10-31
Abstract: A Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) allows User Equipment (UE) to distinguish between superset cells which are also subset cells and superset cells which are not. Subset cells in UMTS are cells associated with system nodes that allow enhanced communication such as faster data rates or smaller intervals between transmissions. The ability to distinguish between superset cells and subset cells allows UE to adjust its next set of power measurements of cells to capture power level changes among subset cells as well as among superset cells. Conventional UEs are only capable of knowing the difference between superset cells and cells that are in-range. The advantage of the UE knowing which superset cells are also subset cells or subset-capable cells is that the UE can provide extra information to help the RNC determine which cells to use for enhanced communication. Downlink communication to UEs is already at high speeds; the subject invention will provide a means for similar increases in uplink communication from UEs. A RNC and UE for operation in the UMTS are included in the invention.
Patent GB-2422982-A (GB)
Title: Low cost multi-port protocol analysis
Inventor: WARD ROBERT GEOFFREY
IPC: H04L69/40
Filed: 2006-01-26
Abstract: A multiport concentrator concentrates network data from different links in a network and carried on a plurality of lower speed lines into a stream of data carried on a higher speed line. A measurement system determines network statistics from the stream of data carried by the higher speed line. The single stream of data on the higher speed line is deconstructed and simultaneously analysed by a single distributed network analyser using the extracted network data from the different links. Lower speed lines may be concentrated into SONET/SDH electrical signals.
Patent GB-2424182-A (GB)
Title: Person Support System
Inventor: ANAND SUBHASH CHANDER
IPC: A47C27/14
Filed: 2006-03-15
Abstract: A personal support system (PSS) for use as a mattress or seat cushion has an intermediate layer (1a) sandwiched between upper and lower compressible support layers (2, 3). The support layer acts as a flexible, variable aspect hard-surface datum layer which can conform to a person's body. The layer may be a spacer fabric which may be essentially inextensible in its plane. The properties of flexibility and inextensibility of the spacer fabric may be isotropic. The system is particularly concerned with the support of persons susceptible to pressure (decubitus) ulcers.
Patent GB-2429413-A (GB)
Title: Riding device simulating horse riding
Inventor: CHUANG JIN CHEN
IPC: A63B69/04
Filed: 2006-05-23
Abstract: A riding device includes one or more cranks 15 rotatably attached to a base 10, a rider support 40 for supporting a rider having one or more arms 46 movably engaged onto the cranks 16 for allowing the arms 46 of the rider support 40 to be moved cyclically relative to the base 10 by the cranks, and a driving device 20 for driving the crank 16 and the rider support 40 to move cyclically relative to the base. The rider support 40 may be moved relative to the base by the rider without the driving device 20 to simulate horse riding exercises. The rider support 40 includes a frame 49 attached to the arms and engaged with the cranks for limiting the rider support to move relative to the cranks and for preventing the rider support from being disengaged from the base.
Patent GB-2425902-A (GB)
Title: Power supply for a dual circuit wall switch occupancy sensor
Inventor: WILLIAMS JONATHAN D
IPC: H02M3/156
Filed: 2006-05-26
Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for detecting occupancy in an area using multiple detection technologies (e.g., ultrasound and infrared sensing) to intelligently control switching of plural load circuits whereby one of the circuits is affected by photocell control. A programmable controller implements auto-on, manual-on, reversion to auto-on and override operations with respect to the separately controlled load circuits based on sensor outputs and user inputs. An improved power supply for an occupancy sensor and load control device employs a DC voltage derived from leakage AC voltage between line and ground to drive the sensors and other circuits, and a switching regulator with a switching cycle controlled by a pulse width modulated (PWM) subsystem of the apparatus, allowing synchronous, delayed or exclusive operation relative to the sensing technology such as the US transmitter.
Patent GB-2423624-A (GB)
Title: Stringed musical instrument stand
Inventor: AVERY NICK
IPC: G10G5/00
Filed: 2006-06-02
Abstract: The invention relates to a stand for a stringed musical instrument, such as a guitar, cello, violin, viola and the like, in particular a guitar stand. The stand comprises a fastening plate (1) and a stand plate (3) which are attached to each other by means of a hinge (8) that allows the stand to support the instrument when in a deployed, standing position and which is capable of remaining attached to the instrument when in a stored, playing position. The fastening plate (1) is attached, either permanently or removably, to the instrument by first attachment means or is integrally moulded to the instrument. The invention also relates to a stringed musical instrument comprising the stringed musical instrument stand.
Patent GB-2428703-A (GB)
Title: Suspended floor system
Inventor: BRYANT JOHN GRAHAM
IPC: E04F15/20
Filed: 2006-07-20
Abstract: A support device 10 for supporting a suspended floor system comprises a body having a first surface for engagement with a batten 30 and a second surface for engagement with a floor support means for example a joist. The support device 10 comprises a resilient foam material with acoustic absorption properties and prevents contact between the batten 30 and the floor support means. The foam material may be a closed cell polyolefin material. A later embodiment relates to a support device for supporting a suspended floor system wherein the support device comprises a body in engagement with at least a portion of the suspended floor and a floor support means. The foregoing embodiments also include a suspended floor system incorporating such support devices.
Patent GB-2444526-A (GB)
Title: Contact for electrical cut-out
Inventor: BARRETT NIGEL
IPC: H01H1/14
Filed: 2006-09-11
Abstract: An electrical cut-out 14a suitable for pole-top use in an electrical distribution system comprises a housing In which is mounted a pair of internal conductors 42, 44, each terminated at one end with a cable connection and terminated at the other end adjacent an aperture in the housing, and a link unit 34 having an insulating handle 36 and a link conductor 50, the link unit 34 being attachable to the housing such that at least the ends of the link conductor 50 project through the aperture and make contact with the internal conductors 42, 44, thereby to bridge them, wherein at least one of the internal conductors 42, 44 comprises an elongate conductive strip having a width greater than Its thickness and having at least one bend 46 therein In the plane defined by the thickness directions of the strip adjacent the bend 46. It is preferred that the bend 46 is about 90{. It is also preferred that both the internal conductors 42, 44 are shaped in this way. The internal conductors 42, 44 can comprise a flat plate that was previously subjected to a bending process. In this way, if no other bends are required, the conductors 42, 44 can be fabricated from a rectangular sheet of a suitable metallic material with minimal wastage.
Patent GB-2443014-A (GB)
Title: Sound insulating panel comprising bubbles having a vacuum therein
Inventor: SIMS MARCELLUS CHARLES RICHARD
IPC: E04B1/84
Filed: 2006-10-07
Abstract: The apparatus comprises spheres or lenses having a crescent shape each containing a vacuum. The spheres or lenses may be formed from glass, or preferably plastic. The spheres may be approximately 2.5cm across and are preferably moulded in random or staggered positions within a sheet of plastics material. The plastics material is preferably very soft so that it comprises a flexible sheet. Multiple sheets may be laminated together to provide a thicker, more completely covered panel or slab. In use the panels may be used in buildings (especially in floors), or vehicles (especially around engine bays) to deaden noise.
Patent GB-2434386-A (GB)
Title: Minimising the post expansion end drift diameter reduction of expandable tubulars by providing opening in the wall at the end of the tubular
Inventor: ADAM MARK K
IPC: E21B17/042
Filed: 2004-06-03
Abstract: A method of expanding a tubular downhole to eliminate or minimize the post expansion end drift diameter reduction (the amount of rebound experienced by the end of an expandable tubular after it is deformed as it relaxes) by providing openings 72 in the region of the end of the tubular 74. The openings 74 reduce residual hoop stress in the end of the tubular after expansion. The openings can be longitudinal slots with a shaped opening at their ends 76; they may be spiral 80.
Patent GB-2433119-A (GB)
Title: A surveillance camera gimbal mechanism
Inventor: JONES THEODORE L
IPC: G08B15/00
Filed: 2006-12-05
Abstract: A surveillance camera gimbal mechanism which utilizes a rotationally adjustable mounting ring 24 clamped in support structure 40 to afford smoothly adjustable, fastener-free, and stable diagonal adjustment that also provides axial compliance. The diagonal adjustment mechanism is integrated with a pan and tilt gimbal mechanism to allow smooth and stable single-point manual fixation of parts and tilt positions without creating depressions in the mating parts which make readjustment difficult.