baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2425202-A (GB)
Title: Personal security device comprising a watch with a vibration alert
Inventor: PAREKH SHEENA
IPC: G08B21/02
Filed: 2005-04-12
Abstract: A personal security device comprises a watch 1 having an internal chip and panic button 2 that, when pressed, will send a signal 6 to a call centre 4 giving the exact location of the individual, e.g. GPS coordinates, so that emergency services 5 can be sent out. The device also includes a vibration alert so that, when the call centre 4 receives the signal 6, it will then send a vibratory signal back to the individual to let them know that help is on its way. The internal chip may be coded with a user specific identifier so that it can only be used by the correct person.
Patent GB-2425413-A (GB)
Title: Drive circuit for a hair clipper achieving constant speed
Inventor: TSE KWOK KUEN
IPC: H02P7/00
Filed: 2005-04-23
Abstract: A drive circuit for a hair clipper 23 comprises an electric motor and a control circuit for operating the motor at a constant speed regardless of load condition. Constant clipper speed is achieved by increasing the voltage in response to a sensed increase in load current, caused by increased work required of the clippers due to eg. lack of lubrication. The control circuit comprises detector means 31 for sensing the supply voltage to the clipper and the clipper current, processing means 32 for generating an error signal indicative of a change in supply voltage needed to maintain a constant motor speed and driver means 34 responsive to the error signal for adjusting the supply voltage to the clipper to drive the motor at said constant speed.
Patent GB-2411451-A (GB)
Title: Valve travel indicator
Inventor: LOVELL MICHEL K
IPC: F16K37/00
Filed: 2003-12-10
Abstract: A valve travel indicator is described. An indicator portion (34) indicates a location on a valve indicator scale (36). A retaining portion is fixedly coupled to the indicator portion (34) and movably coupled to a valve stem (26). The retaining portion fixedly couples the indicator portion (34) to the valve stem (26) during movement of the valve stem (26) and movably couples the indicator portion (34) to the valve stem (26) in response to a predetermined force level exerted upon the indicator portion (34).
Patent GB-2430183-A (GB)
Title: Tank assembly with embedded strap
Inventor: KAVANAGH ROB
IPC: B29C49/20
Filed: 2005-09-16
Abstract: A tank assembly 20 is provided for use in an automotive vehicle. The tank assembly 20 comprises a tank body 22 comprising a first plastic material, support means for supporting the tank body upon the vehicle, and attachment means for attaching the support means to the vehicle. The support means includes a reinforced strap, 24,26 wherein at least of a portion of the reinforced strap is embedded within the tank body 22. Furthermore, a method of manufacturing a tank assembly 20 for a vehicle is provided. The method comprising the steps of providing a mould, providing a reinforced strap 24,26 within the mould, providing a body of a first plastic material within the mould, and subjecting the plastic body to a blow moulding process so as to create a tank body 22 substantially in the shape of the mould and so that the reinforced strap 24,26 becomes embedded or integrated within the tank body 22. There may be two straps 24,26 formed from reinforced polypropylene.
Patent GB-2433315-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for analyzing multiphase mixtures
Inventor: ATKINSON IAN
IPC: G01N33/28
Filed: 2005-12-17
Abstract: A method for identifying changes in composition of a multiphase flow containing a mixture of at least oil and hydrocarbon gas comprises measuring the respective volume fractions of any two components of the flow (e.g. using a dual-energy gamma ray densitometer) and making further measurements to determine attenuation or scattering of high energy photons passing though the mixture. The volume fractions and measurements of attenuation or scattering are used to detect the presence or concentration of a hetero-component (e.g. hydrogen sulphide or water salinity) in the mixture. The presence or concentration of the hetero-component is determined either by using prior knowledge of or independent measurement of one of the relevant volume fractions, or by use of a third, different, energy level in the gamma ray densitometer.
Patent GB-2433538-A (GB)
Title: Lubricating rail joints
Inventor: BOINTON RICHARD GUY
IPC: E01B11/02
Filed: 2005-12-22
Abstract: A lubrication gasket (100) for lubricating a rail joint formed by a railway rail fishplate (10) attached to adjoining railway rails (110) comprises a lubricant delivery portion (40, 60) for delivering lubricant to the rail/fishplate interface (20) along at least a portion of the fishplate (10) and lubricant supply means (50) for supplying lubricant to the said lubricant delivery portion (40, 60), the lubricant supply means (50) having a supply port (80), through which lubricant may be supplied to the lubricant supply means (50), which is located at a position spaced from the said fishplate (10) when the gasket (100) is in use. Preferably, the lubricant supply means (50) comprises a reservoir (70) for holding a supply of lubricant, which reservoir (70) may be replenished with lubricant without loosening fastening means whereby the fishplate (10) is attached to the railway rails (110). Desirably, the said lubricant delivery portion (40, 60) is operable to deliver pressurised lubricant.
Patent GB-2428161-A (GB)
Title: Switching between an internet phone and external speakers
Inventor: CHANG CHAO-HAN
IPC: H04M1/253
Filed: 2006-04-28
Abstract: An internet phone with a speaker plug (10, 10a) of the present invention comprises: a mini-speaker (11), a microphone (12), a microphone plug (20), an audio plug (30), a speaker plug (40), a wire and a switch (80), wherein the microphone (12) is electrically connected to the microphone plug (20), and the speaker plug (40) can be connected to an external speaker (50). The switch (80) is used for internet phone (10, 10a) providing two states, the first state being adapted to electrically connect the mini-speaker (11) with the audio plug (30) but not with the speaker plug (40), and the second state being adapted to electrically connect the audio plug (30) with the speaker plug (40) but not with the mini-speaker (11).
Patent GB-2443654-A (GB)
Title: System for detecting and testing drivers who show abnormal driving behaviour.
Inventor: ALLEN MATTHEW EMMERSON
IPC: B42D15/10
Filed: 2006-05-30
Abstract: Disclosed is a system for detecting and testing drivers of road vehicles that show dangerous or abnormal driving behaviour. The system comprises a road side unit for detecting vehicles and dangerous driving, such as speeding, going too slow, going through a red light, bad lane discipline or tail gating. When the system detects a dangerous vehicle it communicates a message to the occupant of the vehicle. The message may be communicated to the vehicle by a visual display or wirelessly to a speaker inside the vehicle. The message may request the driver to stop and take a test at a road side testing station. The road side testing station may comprise means to test the reflexes, the breath and/or the pupil dilation of the driver and means to inform the driver of the test results. The result may also be sent to the local police. The testing station may also have means interrogate the data stored on the driver's licence. The testing station may also have a CCTV camera to monitor the test area.
Patent GB-2430758-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display device, method for manufacturing the same, and spacer structure of display device
Inventor: CHO SUK HO
IPC: G02F1/1339
Filed: 2006-06-29
Abstract: A liquid crystal display device includes a first substrate (100) and a second substrate (200) arranged to face each other; at least one protrusion (120) formed on the first substrate (100) at a first region, the at least one protrusion (120) having a recess therein; a first column spacer (210) formed on the second substrate (200) corresponding to the at least one protrusion (120); and a liquid crystal layer filled between the first and second substrates (100, 200).
Patent GB-2428898-A (GB)
Title: Electronic substrate printing
Inventor: ROSSMEISL MARK
IPC: H05K3/34
Filed: 2004-01-16
Abstract: A printer for depositing solder paste through a stencil, the printer comprising a housing and printing means (20), coupled to the housing and having a printable length (100) substantially perpendicular to a print direction. A circuit board (16) to be printed, has a print window length (108) substantially parallel to a direction of receipt of the board that is greater than the printable length (100), the circuit board being for receipt of the solder paste from the printing means (20) in the print window (106). The printing means (20) may be configured to rotate the circuit board (16) approximately 90{ inside the housing prior to deposition of the solder paste.
Patent GB-2442069-A (GB)
Title: Combination for protecting plants comprising acibenzolar-S-methyl and a silver salt
Inventor: MCKENZIE DUNCAN
IPC: A01N35/04
Filed: 2006-09-25
Abstract: A combination for protecting plants against attack by phytopathogenic micro-organisms and a method of controlling or preventing phytopathogenic damage using this combination comprising a silver salt, acibenzolar-S-methyl, and optionally a suitable carrier or diluent therefor. The silver salt is selected from silver acetate, silver chloride, silver iodide, silver nitrate, silver oxide, silver sulfadiazine and silver sulfide. A method of reducing damage in a plant caused by acibenzolar-S-methyl by applying to the plant or locus thereof a silver salt simultaneously or sequentially is also claimed. As well as a method of controlling or preventing phytopathogenic damage in a plant, a method of protecting a plant against phytopathogenic damage and a method of improving the growing characteristics of a plant. These methods all involve applying the combination to the plant or locus thereof simultaneously or sequentially.
Patent GB-2442262-A (GB)
Title: Data transmission in cellular phone network
Inventor: DELAVAL GUILLAUME
IPC: H04B7/005
Filed: 2006-09-26
Abstract: A data transmitter and method of transmitting data in a mobile radio communications network cell, wherein at least one data block is transmitted, at a first transmission power level, for a user of the cell, the method including the step of monitoring radio resource occupancy within the cell and at least duplicating the said at least one data block within the cell responsive to a determination that the radio resource occupancy has reduced to a level below a threshold value, and whereby the duplicated data blocks are transmitted at a second transmission power level less than the said first transmission power level.
Patent GB-2444026-A (GB)
Title: Tea or coffee bag filter or holder
Inventor: VICKERY BRIAN MURRAY
IPC: A47J31/06
Filed: 2006-11-15
Abstract: A filter or support or holder for a tea or coffee bag consists of a bowl with a handle. A small tag or projection on the bowl opposite the handle allows the holder to rest on top of a pot or cup. The bowl has a central hole. In use a tea or coffee bag is placed in the bowl, the holder is placed over a cup or pot and boiling water is poured onto the bag.
Patent GB-2441160-A (GB)
Title: Multiple plug adapter
Inventor: LAIO SHENG-HSIN
IPC: H01R31/06
Filed: 2007-02-09
Abstract: A plug adapter comprising: an insulating housing 1 having a first insertion member, e.g. plug 2, and a second insertion member, e.g. socket 3; and a plug body 4 having a third insertion member, e.g. plug 41. The first and second electrical connectors 2, 3 are electrically connected to each other within the insulation housing 1. The insulation housing 1 is retained on plug body 4, preferably by means two lateral arms 12 which pivot relative to the plug and prevents the adapter from becoming lost. The plug is movably assembled with the insulating housing and slides between the two lateral arms enabling the second connector 3 to connect and disconnect from the third connector 41. The insulating housing 1, the first insertion element 2 and the second insertion element 3 are assembled as an adapter head. For mating with sockets of different types and specifications, the plug slides out of engagement with the second insertion member to enable wither the plug or the first insertion member to be plugged into a socket. The adapter may include an electronic circuit (5, fig. 17) to prevent damage to a connected device from unstable voltages.
Patent GB-2435051-A (GB)
Title: Flat card clothing
Inventor: LANDMESSER THOMAS
IPC: D01G15/24
Filed: 2007-02-09
Abstract: A flat card for a carding machine for cotton, synthetic fibres and the like comprises a clothing element 16 having an (in use) upper surface 16c1 and clothing (preferably wire hooks) arranged in a clothing carrier layer having clothing tips defining a surface 23 which is oriented in a non-parallel relationship with the upper surface. This may be achieved by a wedge layer. The clothing element may comprise an upper layer, an intermediate layer and the clothing carrier layer, any one of which may be wedge shaped. The clothing element is preferably detachably secured to a supporting body 15 by a magnetic element, and is located in use opposite the clothing of a cylinder. The spacing between a surface 23 defined by the tips 16 of the flat clothing and the tip circle 22 of the cylinder clothing decreases in the direction of rotation of the cylinder.
Patent GB-2451073-A (GB)
Title: Checkout surveillance system
Inventor: QUICK NORMAN
IPC: G07G1/00
Filed: 2007-07-16
Abstract: A checkout surveillance system comprises a scanner which scans product bar codes as they pass a first boundary. A video camera is provided to enable recording of images of a surveillance area in which the product scanning occurs. A signal processor receives notifications of positive scan events when a bar code is successfully scanned. The processor also processes captured images to track their movement and identify a 'no-scan' event when a product passes a second boundary in the absence of a positive scan. Upon a no-scan event, the processor may activate an alarm to notify the occurrence of an unsuccessful scan. The processor may also comprise means to aid locating the product in an image by removing background detail, noise, shadows and skin/clothing features.
Patent GB-2451822-A (GB)
Title: Power control unit, e.g. for a vending machine
Inventor: MCFADDEN GEORGE
IPC: G07F9/00
Filed: 2007-08-13
Abstract: Apparatus 110, such as a vending machine, is connected to a power socket 116 via a control unit 112. The control unit 112 includes a detector 114, such an infra-red detector or a PIR detector, which detects the presence of a person near the apparatus 110. After a period of inactivity (no person detected) the control unit turns off the apparatus 110, thus reducing energy consumption.
Patent GB-2452912-A (GB)
Title: Weaning shield
Inventor: BRETT LAURA
IPC: A41B13/10
Filed: 2007-09-18
Abstract: A weaning shield is provided for use in the feeding of babies or infants, which comprises a body portion 4 extending across the width of the child's body, a neck portion 10 and two shoulder portions 6 and 8, wherein the shoulder portions extend substantially outwards from the neck portion such that the shoulder portions are adapted to prevent a wearer's arm reaching its face, in this way less mess is created during baby feeding. The shield may also comprise a tray 14 situated along the lower edge of the body portion to catch any food or drink spillage.
Patent GB-2446898-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for protecting an installed kerb
Inventor: GRAHAM STEVEN JOHN
IPC: E01C11/22
Filed: 2007-10-08
Abstract: The apparatus, particularly for temporarily protecting a kerb during local construction work, comprises a removable protective cover 201 designed, in use, to extend over the front and upper faces of a kerb with a portion 204 of the cover projecting rearwardly to produce an overhanging portion to the rear of the kerbstone, with the cover including alignment elements to provide a mechanical engagement between adjacent covers. The alignment elements preferably comprise an upwardly extending projection 210 at a one end of the cover and an aperture 209 located within a raised portion 208 provided at the opposite end of the cover such that the apertures and projections of adjacent covers can be engaged with one another. The alignment elements are designed to allow adjacent covers to be fully aligned with one another or to be secured to one another at an angle. The overhang portion of the cover is preferably provided with one or more passages 207 for receiving one or more nails to secure the cover in place. The cover preferably includes strengthening ribs and is designed to be located with a space between the cover and the protected kerb to allow the cover to deflect upon an impact. Also claimed is a method of temporarily protecting a kerb.
Patent GB-2454016-A (GB)
Title: Hygiene aid in the form of a walking stick
Inventor: LAMBERT JOHN PATRICK
IPC: A45B3/00
Filed: 2007-10-27
Abstract: A walking stick hygiene aid comprises an elongate shaft 1 having a cleaning head in the form of a single brush 5, or scraper, or pad or mop element which is mounted at one end. An element, such as a sleeve 6, is mounted to the shaft 1 so as to be movable axially of the shaft in such a manner that the cleaning head 5 is thereby, selectively, either projecting at said first end or concealed. The cleaning head 5 is pivotally mounted to the shaft 1 so as to be movable between a first position in general axial alignment with the shaft 1 and a second position lying substantially perpendicular to the axis of the shaft 1. It is capable of being concealed only when in said axial alignment. Additionally, there is a cavity 14 formed within a region of the shaft 1 adjacent its other end to hold a quantity of a cleaning and/or disinfectant substance, and means, such as a spray head (figure 5) or a passageway through to the cleaning head end and a valve therein, whereby such a substance may be dispensed from the shaft 1.
Patent GB-2440875-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus to facilitate vocoder erasure processing
Inventor: HETHERINGTON MARK D
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 2006-05-01
Abstract: Upon receiving (101) a vocoded voice frame and detecting (102) that the received vocoded voice frame comprises an erased frame, one automatically replaces (103) the erased frame with a valid frame having at least one error condition. In a preferred approach this error condition is one that is known to cause a receiving target platform to invoke a corresponding erasure process with respect to the valid frame when received.
Patent GB-2454908-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic pump and actuator
Inventor: KOTSONIS SPYRO
IPC: E21B23/03
Filed: 2007-11-23
Abstract: A hydraulic manifold pump 10 comprises a housing in which is located a first hydraulic circuit 16 and a second hydraulic circuit 18. A bidirectional motor14, e.g. en electric motor, is connected to the hydraulic circuits via a bidirectional pump 20 and is able to drive the first circuit when operating in a first direction and able to drive the second circuit when operating in the other direction. The arrangement further compromises a hydraulic actuator 12 having two hydraulic chambers 24, 26 each connected to a respective circuit. Both circuits are, via respective relief valves LP1,2, connected to and able to vent into a fluid reservoir and each contains a non-return valve AR1,2. The relief valve for each circuit is operated by from the other circuit by a pilot valve to act as a pressure limiting return valve. Used downhole.
Patent GB-2444175-A (GB)
Title: Connecting a circuit switched device to a packet switched device by allocating a calling identity to the packet switched device
Inventor: KAAL MADIS
IPC: H04L29/00
Filed: 2007-11-23
Abstract: Transmitting a communication event from a calling entity (e.g. Public Switched Telephone Network device) to a called entity (Peer to Peer device), comprising the steps of: Determining a first identity (IP address, URI, username, VoIP device) associated with the called entity recognisable in the first network (internet), allocating a calling identity (PSTN number) to the called entity, wherein the allocated identity is recognisable in the second network (PSTN network), associating at a first node located in the first network (internet) the first identity with the calling identity (PSTN number), providing the calling identity to the calling entity (PSTN device), establishing a connection between the nodes using the calling identity, querying the first node with the calling identity associated with the called entity to determine the first identity associated with the called entity, transmitting the communication event to the called entity (P2P) using the first identity (IP address etc) associated with the called entity (P2P), and disassociating the calling identity (PSTN number) from the called entity after step of querying the first node to determine the first identity associated with the called entity. Since the caller is provided with a PSTN number to establish a call to another party, there is no need for the caller to have prior knowledge of a fixed PSTN number that is used by the other party to receive calls.
Patent GB-2443345-A (GB)
Title: Tagging and communication system and methods for use therewith
Inventor: STEVENS JOHN K
IPC: G08B13/24
Filed: 2006-06-12
Abstract: A circular data-bearing medium 942) having a hub hole (43) has a chip (37) and two distinct loop antennas (32), each offset from the other, each antenna (32) disposed around the hub hole (43), the chip (37) electrically connected with each of the two distinct antennas (32). The circular data-bearing medium (42) does not have a battery. When bathed in RF energy the chip (37) receives power from one of the loop antennas (32). During the power-up time the chip (37) may receive message on the other of the loop antennas (32), and may respond, on that antenna (32), to some of the received messages and not others, based upon internal state within the chip (37). At least one of the internal states is reset upon loss and restoration of the bathing RF every. When passed nearby to an EAS sensor, for example at an xit of a sort, the chip (37) can selectively either trigger the sensor or not trigger the sensor, as a function of whether an EAS link has or has not been blown, and the triggering response is non-identical from one data-bearing medium (42) to the next.
Patent GB-2441951-A (GB)
Title: Exterior insulation and finish system and method and tool for installing same
Inventor: SERINO RONALD
IPC: E04B1/76
Filed: 2006-05-19
Abstract: An exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS) is provided for use with associated insulation and substrate layers of a building. The system includes primary and secondary water resistant barriers on first and second surfaces of the associated insulation layer. The secondary water resistant barrier includes a single adhesive and sealing layer defining at least one channel and adhesively securing the second surface of the associated insulation layer to the associated substrate layer. The system is usable with a plurality of associated insulation layers disposed in abutment, the single adhesive and sealing layer defining at least one channel extending from the first insulation panel to the second insulation panel and being adapted to conduct fluid therethrough. Further, a hand tool for working the adhesive and sealing layer is provided. The hand tool includes a handle connected with a flat inflexible rectangular plate, at least one of the longer edges thereof being upwardly curved and including a plurality of spaced apart teeth.