baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2354159-A (GB)
Title: Rocking chair
Inventor: ABOLKHEIR MOHAMED HOSNY
IPC: A47C3/027
Filed: 2000-01-18
Abstract: A rocking chair 1 comprises a non-rocking base 4 and a seat 2 having a substantially horizontal supporting surface 2a. The seat is rockably mounted on the non-rocking base via contacting rocking surfaces 3<SP>1</SP>, 7. The level of the rocking surfaces is closer to the supporting surfaces than to floor level. The level of the rocking surfaces may be arranged either above or below the level of the supporting surface. Preferably, the rocking surfaces of the seat and/or the non-rocking base are curved. Typically, the seat also comprises two arms 5 in which the rocking surfaces may be located. Another rocking chair is disclosed which comprises a seat rockably mounted on a non-rocking base via contacting rocking surfaces, wherein at least the rocking surface of the non-rocking base is curved.
Patent GB-2359586-A (GB)
Title: Safety apparatus
Inventor: FIELDING DAMIAN HARRY
IPC: E04G21/32
Filed: 2000-02-26
Abstract: The safety apparatus, primarily for use in the interior of a building which is being constructed, is formed from a net 28 that is supported by a number of supports 10. Each support is designed to be positioned at an angle so that its upper end may be secured against the inside of a surrounding wall 30 and its lower end may be secured either to a chamber joist 38 or the floor at a position inside of the surrounding wall. The upper portion of the support includes an attachment portion 20 to which the periphery of the net is attached. The apparatus may also include reinforcing elements that are secured to the supports and which act to stop the supports, and hence the net, being lifted upwards in the event of an impact load on the net.
Patent GB-2360173-A (GB)
Title: Distributed Telemetry Method and System
Inventor: MCDONNELL JAMES THOMAS EDWARD
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2000-03-07
Abstract: A distributed telemetry method is effected by coordinating the taking of readings 71 of a parameter by mobile phone 70 users, the parameter readings being then sent to a service system 40 together with location information 72 on the users. Collating the readings and location information enables a representation to be generated of the geographic variation of the measured parameter. Incentives can be offered to encourage cell phone users to participate in the telemetry method. Parameters measured may be, reception levels in a mobile phone network, vehicle speed readings to estimate traffic congestion, prices of goods, weather or sociological factors.
Patent GB-2363199-A (GB)
Title: Device for the measurement of pelvic organ prolapse
Inventor: VARMA RAJIV
IPC: A61B5/107
Filed: 2000-06-08
Abstract: A device and method to measure the type and degree of pelvic organ prolapse, substantially, in female humans. The device 10, comprises an inner elongate scaled core 11 with a clasping configuration 12 at one end and a handle 15 at an opposite end. The device 10 also comprises an outer hollow elongate transparent tube 16 which has a marker ring 18 movably positioned around the outer tube. In use, one (or more) device(s) 10 is/are attached to a part(s) of the pelvic organ and positions of the device are noted when the patient is in supine and upright positions, the supine position referably used to set a reference point/datum for the measurement.
Patent GB-2351443-A (GB)
Title: Electrotherapy Apparatus
Inventor: OCHS DENNIS
IPC: A61N1/32
Filed: 2000-06-22
Abstract: An electrotherapy apparatus (30) includes a connecting mechanism SW1-SW4 coupled between an energy 214 and a pair of electrodes 204-206 for contacting a patient 202. A controller 212 coupled to the energy source 214 configures it to provide a selected one of a plurality of energy levels. Sensors 208, 210 measure parameters related to the energy delivered to the patient 202 through the electrodes 204, 206. Based upon the parameters, the controller actuates mechanism (34, SW1-SW4) to decouple the energy source 214 from the electrodes 204, 206. In one embodiment, the energy source includes a high voltage power supply (214) for charging a capacitor (200) to a selected one of a plurality of initial voltages. The sensors measure the voltage across the capacitor (200) and current supplied by the capacitor (200). The connecting mechanism permits application of an electrotherapy waveform (Fig. 3) in either polarity. The controller uses the measured voltages and currents to control the electronic switches (SW1-SW4) which may include computing the patient impedance, determining a time constant of the voltage or current, determining a quantity of charge delivered to the patient, or determining the time required for the voltage or current to substantially equal a predetermined fraction of the voltage or current.
Patent GB-2364970-A (GB)
Title: A method of and apparatus for folding an air-bag
Inventor: KALLHAMMER JAN-ERIK
IPC: B60R21/16
Filed: 2000-07-25
Abstract: An apparatus for folding an air-bag (5) into a housing (4) contained within a recess (3), comprises two rotary drive means in the form of a first drive-belt (12) and a second drive-belt (13). The second drive belt (13) is biased via biasing means (18) towards the first drive-belt (12) to trap part of the air-bag (5). The drive-belts (12,13) drive the fabric of the air-bag (5) between a closure element (11) and the open top of the housing (4) so that the fabric of the air-bag (5) passes through a slot into the housing (4). The fabric is thus crumpled rather than folded.
Patent GB-2349966-A (GB)
Title: System for dynamically changing priority of a receive fifo
Inventor: ABRAMSON DARREN L
IPC: H04L12/64
Filed: 1999-02-01
Abstract: A method of dynamically changing draining priority in a first-in/first out ("FIFO") device to prevent over-run errors is described. The method includes the steps of detecting data received in the FIFO, asserting a request to drain the FIFO, detecting when an amount of data received in the FIFO has reached a predetermined high watermark value, and asserting a higher priority request to drain the FIFO. The method further includes the steps of detecting when the amount of data received in the FIFO has fallen below the predetermined high watermark value, maintaining assertion of the higher priority request, detecting when the amount of data in the FIFO has fallen below a predetermined hysteresis value, and deasserting the higher priority request to drain the FIFO.
Patent GB-2358182-A (GB)
Title: A tamper-resistant, tamper-evident closure assembly
Inventor: HIDDING WALTER EDWARD
IPC: B65D41/48
Filed: 2000-12-18
Abstract: A tamper-resistant, tamper-evident closure assembly comprises a cap with a lid portion and a downwardly extending skirt, said skirt having an internal portion that engages a corresponding formation 68 on the container neck, said skirt having a breakable lower extension with a pull-tab 19c attached thereto, a lower edge of the lower extension being shaped to fit closely against a radially-formed, inwardly-facing wall 82 formed on a shoulder of the container. The closure may be screw-threaded or of the snap-on, push-off type with at least one bead on each of the cap and container neck. In use, the co-operation of the inwardly facing wall 82 and the lower edge of the lower extension makes it harder to insert an implement under the tamper-evident ring. Also disclosed is a closure assembly where the bridges between the downwardly extending skirt and the breakable lower extension are replaced by a series of tabs 17 (not shown) and ratchet teeth 20 (also not shown).
Patent GB-2374220-A (GB)
Title: Simple and efficient class A amplifier output stage
Inventor: MACAULAY JEFFREY PETER
IPC: H03F1/32
Filed: 2001-01-17
Abstract: A class AB power amplifier output stage comprising complementary transistors Q1 and Q2 is converted to class A operation by the insertion of a resistor R3 in the emitter circuit of Q1. In conjunction with the bias potential applied between the bases of Q1 and Q2 by the Vbe multiplier PR1, Q3, the resistor R3 ensures that Q1 never cuts off, even when Q2 is sinking a large current through the load Rload.. It is stated that in consequence there is no crossover distortion and that the stage is independent of load impedance variation. A large output power can be delivered even though the idling current though Q1 and Q2 is low. The output devices may be complementary MOSFETs and the output stage may form part of a feedback amplifier with an emitter-coupled input stage (figure 3). An amplifier output stage using IGBTs is claimed.
Patent GB-2373016-A (GB)
Title: Ladder access prevention unit
Inventor: BUFTON ANDREW
IPC: E06C7/00
Filed: 2001-03-09
Abstract: An extendable unit for preventing unauthorised access to a ladder includes two overlapping sections of sheet material which can be attached to the rungs of a ladder and locked in place by a padlock and chain.
Patent GB-2375255-A (GB)
Title: Hearing aid with remote microphone unit
Inventor: SPRIGGS TIMOTHY JOHN
IPC: H04R25/00
Filed: 2001-05-01
Abstract: A hearing instrument 1 adapted to be fitted inside the ear and to carry audio information into the ear via a remote link. The remote link may be to a unit that is adapted to send audio information to the ear. It may include a control unit 3 which is incorporated or in communication with a telephone system, radio, television system, the Internet, or other communication system and the link may be bi-directional so as to carry audio information to and from the hearing instrument 1. The microphone is located on the control unit 2 or the hearing instrument 1 and may be a bone conduction microphone
Patent GB-2375793-A (GB)
Title: Child safe door catch
Inventor: SMITH GEORGE
IPC: E05C19/06
Filed: 2001-05-22
Abstract: A flexible plastics catch is secured (eg by screws) to a door frame <B>D</B> above head height and has an angled face <B>E</B> to allow closure of the door <B>C</B>. A face <B>F</B> is provided to prevent door opening beyond about 100mm. The catch can be reached and flexed back by an adult to allow door opening.
Patent GB-2375851-A (GB)
Title: Data processing device with generated graphic user interface
Inventor: OSTROWSKI DOMINIC JAN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2001-05-24
Abstract: A data processing device comprises a local server program that provides data from a memory to A GUI generator in a known format in response to requests from the GUI generator. The GUI generator interprets and renders the data to generate a GUI on a display screen. The GUI generator may also use input and output ports on the device to communicate with a remote server which transfers data to the local server program for onward transmission to the GUI generator. Preferably the known format is either HTML, XML, cHTML or WML. In use the server program and generator program may run on separate microprocessors and be connected by a serial link running the TCP/IP protocol. The device may also be attached to a peripheral device wherein the peripheral device can generate data for the GUI generator. In one embodiment the peripheral may be a video camera and in another a domestic appliance such as a fridge.
Patent GB-2368563-A (GB)
Title: Wheeled trolley with storage space and fold out seats / panels
Inventor: PRYOR NORMAN
IPC: A47C13/00
Filed: 2001-06-07
Abstract: A wheeled 10 trolley, comprises four rigid folding seats or panels 5, 6 fitted in pairs to both sides of the trolley via back plates and eyebolts 8 supporting external legs 7 of the seats 5,6 and may comprise storage space such as provided by a wire basket 21. Each pair of seats / panels 5,6 may fold one 5 inside the other 6 and rest on lipped shelves 9 during transportation of the trolley. The trolley may further feature a hole 16 for a parasol and a handle 14 which may fold down.
Patent GB-2374441-A (GB)
Title: Flash memory backup method and system suitable for a portable telephone
Inventor: SUZUKI MASAKI
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 2001-11-22
Abstract: In a particular example of a user setting information management method, when a predetermined event occurs, for example, removal of a power source, user setting information stored in the built-in memory of a portable telephone is read out and saved in a backup flash memory. When the predetermined event is cancelled, the user setting information saved in the flash memory is written in the built-in memory of the portable telephone. The flash memory is divided into a plurality of independently erasable blocks. Each divided block is divided into a user setting information area for writing user setting information to be backed up and a block management area for writing block management information for each block. A user setting information log representing a backup order is generated as block management information for each block. Pieces of block management information of all blocks are compared for every occurrence of a predetermined event to identify a block having undergone the oldest backup and a block having undergone the newest backup. After data in the block having undergone the oldest backup is erased, data is backed up in the erased block. Block management information of the erased/backup block is written in the block having undergone the newest backup.
Patent GB-2384838-A (GB)
Title: Anti-lock braking of a vehicle with a self-steerable axle and an axle control valve for isolating a higher modulator pressure
Inventor: ROSS COLIN FORD
IPC: B60T8/17
Filed: 2002-02-02
Abstract: In an anti-lock braking system for a commercial road vehicle trailer with compressed air brakes and including a self steer axle with such brakes, an electronic control unit (ECU) 16 selectively controls respective brake pressures to each side of another braking axle according to differential rolling surface adhesion to reduce skidding by way of respective pressure modulators 6L,6R. The output pressures from these modulators are additionally applied directly via an axle control valve 15 to brake actuators 14R, 14L of the wheels of the self-steer axle. The axle control valve 15 has diaphragm valves 23L,23R selectably connectable to atmospheric pressure or a reservoir pressure by solenoid valves 20L,20R electrically controlled by the ECU. This isolates the higher of said modulator pressures from the respective self-steer axle wheel brakes at the onset of anti-lock control and thereby tends to provide equal brake pressures to the self steer wheels corresponding to the modulator pressure at the low adhesion side of the other axle.
Patent GB-2387977-A (GB)
Title: Control of power supply to motors
Inventor: POWELL STEVEN ROBERT
IPC: E21B33/035
Filed: 2002-04-17
Abstract: A plurality of electric actuators, such as electric motors M1, M2..M10, powered preferably by a three-phase AC power supply 1, with means to provide controlled drive signals to the actuating devices in a multiplexed manner. The system is arranged such that if a fault is detected in one of the motor driving systems, it is switched such that the other electric motor driving system is used. If both drive systems become redundant, they can be bypassed and the system reverts to using emergency fixed frequency and voltage power. This method of controlling motors is suitable for use in controlling the operation of a hydrocarbon production well, such as an oil well.
Patent GB-2373529-A (GB)
Title: Well cleaning tool
Inventor: CARMICHAEL MARK
IPC: E21B37/02
Filed: 1999-04-21
Abstract: Well cleaning apparatus 1 comprises a tubular member 2 attached to a work string which supports one or more resilient cleaning members 5. Each cleaning member forms a continuous sealing surface with the well casing, and is provided with a means for allowing fluid bypass. The apparatus is passed down the well casing in the manner of a plunger, driving debris-containing fluid into a central bore. The fluid is then pumped to the surface, where debris is filtered out, and then clean fluid is returned to the well.
Patent GB-2380502-A (GB)
Title: Drilling fluid comprising desugared molasses solids and alkyl glycoside
Inventor: SCHILLING KEVIN H
IPC: C09K8/08
Filed: 2002-07-23
Abstract: A drilling fluid comprises a liquid and desugared molasses solids, where the liquid is water, water-miscible liquid or a mixtures thereof. The desugared molasses inhibit shale swelling and function as a borehole stability agent. The drilling fluid may also contain an alkyl glycoside, selected from among the methyl, ethyl, propyl, and butyl glycosides of glucose, maltose, maltotriose, and maltotetraose. The alkyl glycoside is most preferably methyl glucoside. Optionally the fluid includes further borehole stability agents, such as a maltodextrin, a carboxyalkyl starch, a hemicellulose-containing material, or mixture of these. Also disclosed are a drilling apparatus and process using a drilling fluid comprising desugared molasses solids.
Patent GB-2380243-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable steering apparatus for a car featuring a one piece column with an enlarged portion
Inventor: MATSUMIYA TAKESHI
IPC: B62D1/184
Filed: 2002-08-02
Abstract: An adjustable steering system for a car comprises a steering column 1 supported by a clamp assembly 4. The column features an expanded portion 2 which is formed as part of the main column 1. Each side of this expanded portion has an elongate hole 3, which is orientated axially with respect to the column, and allows the fastening bolt 6 of the clamping mechanism to pass through it. This arrangement allows telescopic adjustment of the column. Additionally, the clamping mechanism may have a hole running perpendicular to the elongate holes in the column, allowing for additional tilting or angular adjustment fo the column. The column should preferably be formed by hydroforming.
Patent GB-2392353-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for distributing timing data across a packet network
Inventor: FROST TIMOTHY MICHAEL EDMUND
IPC: H04J3/06
Filed: 2002-08-21
Abstract: A method of distributing timing information across a packet network 7. The method comprises generating timing signals at a master clock 8 at predictable intervals using a clock reference of a given frequency. The timing signals are broadcast or multicast to a plurality of slave clocks 9 over said packet network 7, preserving the timing signal intervals. At each said slave clock 9, the intervals between successively received timing signals are determined. A clock recovery algorithm is applied to said determined intervals to recover in substantially real time the original clock frequency. The local clock frequency of the slave clock is synchronised to the recovered frequency.
Patent GB-2394179-A (GB)
Title: Dual lumen oocyte recovery needle
Inventor: BISHOP GILES ANDREW
IPC: A61B17/435
Filed: 2002-08-30
Abstract: The rear end of a dual lumen oocyte recovery needle 1 is sealed in a plastics hub 2 by means of two polyurethane seals 30 and 31 compressed between the outside of the needle and opposite ends of a bore 21 through the hub. The needle 1 has an outer tube 10 and an inner tube 11 with a suction lumen 14 along its length and which is deformed to provide a flushing lumen 13 between its outside and the inside of the outer tube. A suction tube 3 is joined to the rear end of the needle 1 at the rear end of the hub 2 in communication with the suction lumen 14. A flushing tube 4 is joined in a side bore 27 opening into the interior of the hub 2 and communicating via a slot 17 in the side of the needle 1 with the flushing lumen 13.
Patent GB-2399476-A (GB)
Title: Fast handover in mobile communications networks
Inventor: FAGRIDAS NIKOLAOS
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2003-03-14
Abstract: A method for routing of data in hierarchical mobility management systems with tiered mobile anchor points. Routing of data is switched from old to new communications nodes and regulated, by a controlling mobile anchor point having both communications nodes in its domain, to occur synchronously with the expiry of a determined period following its receipt of a handover initiation signal. The main determinant of the period is the remaining time of attachment of the old communications node.
Patent GB-2384084-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for implementing financial transactions
Inventor: DILIP VENKATACHARI
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2001-09-05
Abstract: This PCT Application published without Abstract.
Patent GB-2386303-A (GB)
Title: System and method of mobility management in a mobile communications network having a proxy switch
Inventor: NAQVI SHAMIM A
IPC: H04W60/00
Filed: 2001-11-21
Abstract: A proxy switch, communication methods, and communication logic for use in a mobile network are described. A proxy switch is deployed between a base station subsystem and a mobile station center It receives signaling messages and either retransmits them, blocks them, converts them, or siphons them to an alternative network. Besides providing an ability to offload offload mobile traffic it provides a platform for new communication services. Among other things, to handle mobility management within the network, a proxy switch includes signaling message handling logic for receiving signaling messages from the MSC and BS in accordance with a mobile signaling protocol. The switch also includes state logic for maintaining state information of call sessions and mobile stations (MSs) used within the mobile communications network, and message interception logic for detecting whether the signaling message is a handoff message from a MS. The message interception logic prevents the handoff messages from being forwarded to the MSC if the MS is involved in the call, and if the MSC is not involved in the call. The switch further includes message conversion logic for converting a handoff message to a location update message for transmission to the MSC if the MS is involved in the call, and if the MSC is not involved in the call; and message transmission logic for transmitting the handoff messages to the MSC if the MS is not involved in the call.
Patent GB-2403258-A (GB)
Title: Combination lock
Inventor: WANG SONG-MING
IPC: E05B13/00
Filed: 2003-06-25
Abstract: A combination lock is provided, each of buttons of which has to be pressed respective correct numbers of times (including zero time) for unlocking the lock, therefore there is wider variety of different unlocking combinations with limited numbers of buttons, preventing unauthorized persons from easily guessing the current unlocking combination. The combination lock is made such that a knob connected thereto will be, when operated, only capable of turning in an idle manner without causing a dead bolt to disengage a door equipped with the lock unless all numbered buttons of the lock are correctly pressed according to the current unlocking combination, preventing unauthorized persons from succeeding in unlocking the door by means of turning the knob violently.
Patent GB-2403933-A (GB)
Title: Towing assembly
Inventor: CABORN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B62B5/00
Filed: 2003-07-10
Abstract: Towing assembly 10 for moving supermarket roll cages (fig 4). The assembly having a pair of ground engaging wheels 12 mounted on an axle 14, a handle means 16 having a grip portion 18 is secured to the axle 14, a catch assembly 24 is slidably and rotatably attached to the handle 16. The catch comprises a collar 26, a cross member 28 and two catch members 30 that are secured to the cross member 28, engagement sections 32 engage with a portion of the item to be towed.. A biassing means preferably in the form of a spring (36, fig 2) is located on the handle bellow the collar 26 of the catch 24. The spring 36 holds the catch 24 in a first position in which it abuts a stop member (22) this stops the catch 24 from rotating around the handle 16, when the catch 24 is engaged with the item to be towed the catch 24 is moved out of abutment with the stop (22) and the catch is free to rotate about the handle 16.