baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2367935-A (GB)
Title: Exchanging transaction information using electronic data card format
Inventor: HYYPPAE PETRI
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2001-03-02
Abstract: Exchanging transaction information between parties of an electronic transaction, e.g. remote payment for goods or services, without requiring substantial modifications to user equipment. A data entity is generated based on an electronic data card format, which can be an electronic business card, an electronic data card based on the Electronic Commerce Modelling Language (ECML), a Bluetooth (RTM) business card, or an electronic calendar content type. Information associated with a transaction is included in the data entity, and the data entity is communicated between a user device 1, e.g. an Internet enabled computer terminal or mobile station, and another party of the transaction, e.g. service provider. Fields of the data card content type can be mapped to a page at the service provider server, and vice versa. Encryption can be used. In one embodiment the user device can recognise that an incoming data card entity is associated with a transaction, rather than being e.g. a conventional business card (Fig. 3). Alternatively, the device may store the card conventionally e.g. to a contact list or phonebook, but the user is notified that transaction information has arrived on opening the storage means.
Patent GB-2360934-A (GB)
Title: Cafetiere with separable filter supports on a rod
Inventor: ADAIR NINIAN CAMPBELL CARNOCHA
IPC: A47J31/20
Filed: 2001-04-06
Abstract: A plunger type filter mechanism for a drink infusing device, for example a cafetiere, has a central rod 60 onto which is mounted a filter assembly comprising a filter member 63 sandwiched between two perforated plates 61 and 64. Perforated plate 61 has a central raised hollow stud 62. Perforated plate 64 has a central raised stud 65 which engages within hollow stud 62. Stud 65 has an integral spring tensioned releasable profile 67 which engages in an aperture 69 in the side of hollow stud 62 such that the two perforated plates are held together with the filter member 63 between, allowing effective use of the whole assembly in a drink enfusing device. By pushing thumb button 70 in the direction of arrow X the profile 67 can be disengaged from aperture 69 and the stud 65 and perforated plate 64 can be moved away in the direction of arrow Y from the perforated plate 61 until the thumb button rests against the top of perforated plate 64 allowing exposure of all filter assembly surfaces to rinse cleaning, by hand or dishwashing machinery, without the need for complete dissassembly of the components. By sliding perforated plate 64 in the opposite direction to arrow Y until the profile 67 re-engages with aperture 69 the mechanism is again ready to be used for beverage making.
Patent GB-2362108-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for nullifying the imposed work of breathing
Inventor: BANNER MICHAEL JOSEPH
IPC: A61M16/00
Filed: 2000-02-02
Abstract: This invention is a medical ventilator (20), its corresponding method of operation wherein ventilator work of breathing is nullified during ventilation support of a patient, the ventilator having a gas source (32), a pressure sensor (56), a microprocessor (60), at least one actuator (26) of a pneumatic system (22), and driver circuits (62). The ventilator (20) is in fluid communication with the gas source (32), and an endotracheal tube (50) which facilitates fluid communication with the patient's lungs. The actuator (26) is disposed between the source of gas (32), and the endotracheal tube (50). The driver circuit (62) adjusts the actuator (26) to change the pressure, and flow of the gas. The pressure sensor (56) measures the pressure of the gas proximate the distal end of the endotracheal tube (50), and generates output based upon the sensed pressure. The microprocessor (60) controls the pressure, and flow of the gas exiting the pneumatic system by comparing the sensed pressure with a predetermined baseline pressure. It is electrically coupled to the output of the pressure sensor (56), sends a command signal to the drive circuits, and actuator based upon this comparison.
Patent GB-2381168-A (GB)
Title: Ray classification in a CDMA communication system to determine frame timing and scrambling code group
Inventor: DEEDMAN ROBERT
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 2001-10-15
Abstract: A method is disclosed of determining the timing of the frame boundary and group of a ray received at a code division multiple access receiver from slots of data transmitted thereon. The method comprises correlating a first slot of data against N Hadamard codes to provide a first vector of length N bins. The bin of the first vector which has the largest power is then identified. A second slot of data is then correlated against the N Hadamard codes, the second slot being separated from the first slot by X slots where X is an integer, to provide a second vector of length N bins. The bin of the second vector which has the largest power is then identified. A search is then made through a table linking bin numbers to slot timings and groups for occurrences of a first value, corresponding to the identity of the largest power bin of the first vector, being separated from a second value, corresponding to the identity of the largest power bin of the second vector, by an amount equal to X slots. Finally, on the basis of a result of the searching step, an output representative of the timing of the frame boundary and group of the ray is provided. In an alternative embodiment, more than one of the bins having the highest powers in a vector may be used.
Patent GB-2366433-A (GB)
Title: Method of displaying manufacturer/model code and programmable universal remote control employing same
Inventor: VERZULLI CHRISTOPHER J
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2000-05-17
Abstract: A programmable, universal remote control (10) as shown in the figure for controlling many different kinds of remote controlled devices (12), such as televisions, videocassette recorders, and cable boxes is provided. The remote control can be programmed with a code corresponding to a particular manufacturer and model of the remote controlled device to be controlled. The remote control can also display this code on the remote controlled device using pre-existing circuitry in the remote control. If the user does not know the particular manufacturer/model code corresponding to the remote controlled device to be controlled, he may sequence through the available manufacturer/model codes in the remote control until an appropriate code is found. Methods are also provided for programming, displaying, and searching for the appropriate manufacturer/model code in the remote control.
Patent GB-2369681-A (GB)
Title: Selective aperture arrays for seismic monitoring
Inventor: KERSEY ALAN D
IPC: G01V1/16
Filed: 2000-07-12
Abstract: A seismic sensing device has a light source, detection measuring and processing device in combination with an optical seismic sensor reconfigurable array. The light source, detection measuring and processing device provides a selective optical signal to the optical seismic sensor reconfigurable array, and responds to an optical seismic sensor reconfigurable array signal, for providing information about a seismic force to be sensed. The optical seismic sensor reconfigurable array includes an optical fiber having optical seismic sensors, each having at least one sensor coil arranged between a respective adjacent Fiber Bragg Grating partial reflector pair having a selectable wavelength.
Patent GB-2374116-A (GB)
Title: Latch device for vehicle tailgate
Inventor: OGINO MIKI
IPC: E05B85/24
Filed: 2002-04-03
Abstract: A latch device 10 for a vehicle tailgate having a main door 11 and a sub door 12, comprises a latch lever 26 moving from an initial position to an operating position by a contact with a sub latch 23, a return spring 41 urging the latch lever from the operating position toward the initial position, and a block lever 39 connected to the latch lever. The block lever is displaced to a blocked position where the door-opening of the main door by the main open handle is impossible when the latch lever is restored to the initial position by the return spring and to be displaced to an unblocked position where the door-opening of the main door by the main open handle is possible when the latch lever is moved to the operating position by the contact with the sub latch against the elasticity of the return spring.
Patent GB-2374324-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible steering column
Inventor: IGARASHI MASAHARU
IPC: B62D1/19
Filed: 1999-10-29
Abstract: A shock absorbing steering apparatus with means for preventing upward movement of the steering column during impact comprises a steering upper shaft (11 fig 2) fitted with a steering wheel and provided with a collapse mechanism, a steering column (1) for rotatably supporting the steering upper shaft therein, a first column bracket (9 fig 1) for fixing a front portion of the steering column to the vehicle body structure, and a second rear column bracket (7 fig 1). A collapse mechanism is provided between the two brackets within the column so as to collapse when the steering wheel is impacted. The column bracket (7) located towards the rear of the steering column consists of a fixed bracket (51) attached to the body structure and a movable bracket (53) supporting the column. When an impact occurs the movable bracket moves off the fixed bracket (direction C) and the column may move in an upward direction until guide plate attached to the body structure (63) comes into contact with the upper surface of the steering column thus preventing any further movement.
Patent GB-2389941-A (GB)
Title: MP3 player and method for operating the same
Inventor: CHANG D C
IPC: G10H1/00
Filed: 2002-06-19
Abstract: A MP3 player comprises a command input device 26, a bus switch 10, 30 and a player control device 14, and is installed in a computer having a central processing unit (CPU), a hard disk 100 or a memory card 116, and a sound output device 104, 106. In operation, upon receiving a command input by the command device 26, the bus switch 10, 30 connects the hard disk 100 or memory card 116 to the player control device 14, allowing the player to read and execute MP3 files stored in the hard disk or memory card. As the MP3 player directly reads MP3 files from the hard disk, songs stored in the MP3 files can be more efficiently played and the hard disk provides large capacity for storing MP3 files, thereby saving costs for an expensive flash memory used in the prior art. A power control device 22 controls the power of the MP3 player and the power control device 22 outputs a MP3 playing signal upon receiving the MP3 playing command from the command input device 26 providing a more power efficient operation of the player.
Patent GB-2392384-A (GB)
Title: Compositions for topical application
Inventor: WHITEFIELD MARTIN
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2002-08-28
Abstract: The invention provides an anhydrous pharmaceutical composition in the form of a paste which is suitable for topical application to an oral mucosal surface comprising 50 to 85 wt% of a hydrophobic vehicle which is a mixture of a liquid paraffin and a white soft paraffin; 5 to 20 wt% of a non-neutralised carbomer; and 10 to 45 wt% of a water-soluble adhesive polymer; these percentages being based on the total weight of the composition, wherein the non-neutralised carbomer and the water-soluble adhesive polymer are in the form of non-swelled particles.
Patent GB-2381839-A (GB)
Title: CVT with planet members connected to a link which maintains a circumferential connection
Inventor: MILNER PETER JAMES
IPC: F16H15/50
Filed: 2002-09-06
Abstract: A continuously variable transmission comprises planet members 21 connected to planet carrier arms 27 by a link or trailing arm 26 which allows a radial position of the planet members 21 to vary in response to a variation in axial separation of outer and inner races 12, 35 while maintaining a circumferential connection. The outer and inner races 12, 35 each comprise axially spaced relatively axially movable parts 13, 14 36, 37 controlled by ball screws 15, 38 driven by an electric motor. Planet members 21 comprise of two shells 22, 23 having a surface of revolution defined by a curvilinear generatrix that engages with respective parts of the two races 12, 35. Shells 22, 23 are joined to the link 26 by an intermediate element having needle roller bearings 25. In other embodiments the planetary members have a more pronounced prolate shape (figs 4 and 5) and backlash damping may be provided for the ball screws.
Patent GB-2393724-A (GB)
Title: Controlled release therapeutic wound dressings
Inventor: TROTTER PATRICK JOHN
IPC: A61L15/32
Filed: 2002-10-01
Abstract: A wound dressing comprising a therapeutic agent and a barrier layer for initially separating the therapeutic agent from wound fluid when in use, wherein the barrier layer comprises modified elastin wherein <SL> <LI>(i) the elastin has been modified so that it is less susceptible to degradation by a non-elastase protease found in wound fluid; or <LI>(ii) the elastin has been modified so that there are additional elastase sensitive regions which are selectively degraded by elastase. </SL> The modified elastin and a polynucleotide sequence encoding a modified tropoelastin that may be cross-linked to form the elastin are also claimed.
Patent GB-2401085-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle body construction
Inventor: LOCKE ADRIAN JOHN
IPC: B62D23/00
Filed: 2003-04-29
Abstract: At least three beams, 2, 4, 6, are connected in at least two planes by means of a cruciform member 8. Rivets 30 are used to locate the joint while a bonding agent, which may be a structural adhesive or cold solder, sets. Cruciform arms 10 may be at ninety degree intervals; at least one arm may be deformed into, or extruded at, an alternative angle. The beams may be of aluminium; other metal; plastic, or composite material. More than one cruciform may be used in one joint (Figures 2, 3); arms 10 may be abbreviated to reduce the joint's bulk and mass. Plates 12, 14 may be used in opposition to a cruciform to strengthen and balance joints. The bonded joint may be used in the frame of a vehicle, particularly an amphibious vehicle. The cruciform member provides broad planar surfaces for a strong bonded joint, which is unlikely to peel.
Patent GB-2402845-A (GB)
Title: Service usage records for mobile data communications
Inventor: SCOBBIE DONALD MACGREGOR
IPC: H04W4/24
Filed: 2003-06-14
Abstract: A method of creating service usage records summarising usage of mobile data communications services, comprises monitoring message packets traversing a signalling link between a serving support node and a gateway support node, these message packets including packets for tunnelling data being transported by a mobile data communications service. First information is extracted from the data tunnelling packets, relating to data being tunnelled by said packets, and second information is extracted, relating to implementation of the data tunnelling. The correlating said first and second information are correlated to generate a service usage record. A source of data packets can be characterised by examining a tunnel destination address in each monitored message packet, and characterising the message packet as mobile-originated if the tunnel destination address is a gateway support node and as mobile-terminated if the tunnel destination address is a serving support node.
Patent GB-2403067-A (GB)
Title: Tilt switch
Inventor: EVANS THOMAS JOHN
IPC: H01H35/02
Filed: 2003-06-18
Abstract: A switch suitable for use as a tilt or movement switch to detect change in orientation of the device, comprises, a contact arrangement including a perimeter wall having a plurality of electrical contacts 5-10, and a moveable contact element 11 retained within the perimeter wall; the movable contact element having a conductive outer surface. The device may be used as a "single pole switch" that is normally closed and switched to open when the device moves and the contact element moves between first and second pairs of contacts of the perimeter wall. Alternatively, the device may be used as a single pole changeover switch.
Patent GB-2391243-A (GB)
Title: Expandable coaxial tubings
Inventor: SIMPSON NEIL ANDREW ABERCROMBI
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2002-04-03
Abstract: A method of lining a bore section, the method comprises providing a first tubing section (12) and an expandable thin-walled second tubing section (14). The first tubing section (12) is run into a section of a bore (10). The second tubing section (14) is then run into the bore section (10), within the first tubing section (12), and expanded to a larger diameter, such that the bore section is lined by at least two tubing sections (12, 14).
Patent GB-2399644-A (GB)
Title: Zero point adjustment of the signal from a sensor element of a gas sensor
Inventor: CRAMER BERNDT
IPC: G01N27/419
Filed: 2004-02-25
Abstract: A sensor element of a gas sensor is described, which serves for determining the concentration of at least one constituent of a gas mixture, in particular in exhaust gases from internal combustion engines. The sensor element comprises at least one auxiliary electrode 20, 20a, 24 and a measurement electrode 26 that are in direct contact with the gas mixture, wherein a signal generated by means of the measurement electrode 26 serves for the determination of the concentration of the constituent. In order to adjust the zero point of this signal, a potential is temporarily applied to the auxiliary electrode 20, 20a,24 at which the constituent contained in the gas mixture is completely removed from the said gas mixture. Then the resulting signal of the measurement electrode 26 is set equal to zero.
Patent GB-2398696-A (GB)
Title: Combination and display of camera ouputs for superposition of images in a portable communication device
Inventor: SHIRAKAWA HIROTSUGU
IPC: H04N5/272
Filed: 2002-12-20
Abstract: A portable communications device, such as a mobile phone, has a front and a back camera, a memory for storing images from both cameras, means for combining the images from the two cameras whereby the combined image which is to be sent is displayed on the device's display under the instruction of a microprocessor of the main circuit of the device. The size of the foreground image is controlled by the user using the operating keys and the combined image may be sent to a destination terminal as a moving-image mail.
Patent GB-2399114-A (GB)
Title: Optical position sensing for well control tools
Inventor: BUSSEAR TERRY R
IPC: E21B47/09
Filed: 2002-11-08
Abstract: An apparatus and methods are disclosed for using optical sensors to determine the position of a movable flow control element in a well control tool. A housing has a movable element disposed within such that the element movement controls the flow through the tool. An optical sensing system senses the movement of the element. Optical sensors are employed that use Bragg grating reflections, time domain reflectometry. and line scanning techniques to determine the element position. A surface or downhole processor is used to interpret the sensor signals.
Patent GB-2402827-A (GB)
Title: Child monitoring system
Inventor: CORBETT ROBERT ANDREW
IPC: G01S13/74
Filed: 2004-06-03
Abstract: A system is disclosed for monitoring the proximity of a child to his or her guardian. The monitoring system comprises one or more base transceiver units 20 and one or more tag transponder units 22. The signal strength between the base unit 20 and transponder unit 22 is measured, and when the signal strength falls below a predetermined level, representative of a predetermined distance, an alarm at the base unit 20 is sounded. The transponder unit 22 may comprise a second alarming means operable when the unit 22 is outside a predetermined distance. The second alarming means may operate after a specified delay time after determining that the transponder unit 22 is outside a predetermined distance. The predetermined distance may be variable and may be set differently for each transponder unit 22.
Patent GB-2414991-A (GB)
Title: Composite materials
Inventor: YOUNGS IAN JOHN
IPC: C08F114/26
Filed: 2004-06-08
Abstract: A composite material comprises electrically and non-electrically conductive regions. When a series of such composites with differing connectivities between the conductive regions is plotted on a logarithmic scale, the rate at which an insulator to metal transition occurs with increasing connectivity is below 100. The conductive regions may be formed from particles, such as silver whilst the non-conductive regions may be formed from non-conductive particles, such as polytetrafluoroethylene or paraffin wax. The connectivity between conductive and non-conductive regions may be dependent on the ratio of the sizes of the conductive and non-conductive particles. Typically, the non-conductive particles are larger than the conductive particles. Alternatively, a conductive coating may be provided on the non-conductive particles. Connectivity between the conductive regions may be increased by applying an external stimulus, such as pressure, temperature, electric field, or electric current. The composite is used to form sensors, actuators, switches, and electromagnetic shielding devices.
Patent GB-2402777-A (GB)
Title: Analysing and partitioning the structure of a software system
Inventor: PRICE HOWARD
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2004-06-10
Abstract: A structural analysis of a software system's executables, separated into levels based on 'dependency depth' is performed. Given a simple list of executables' dependencies, a tool automatically produces a dependency table sorted by level, with the least dependent executables listed at the bottom and with the most dependent at the top. This organises the executables in a rational and repeatable manner that clarifies the high-level view of the inter-dependencies between the many executables. It can also be used to decide the order in which executables need to be built where the least dependent executable is built first.
Patent GB-2406489-A (GB)
Title: Food item or cookware support platter for forced air/microwave cooking
Inventor: RUTHERFORD STEPHEN GRAHAM
IPC: F24C15/16
Filed: 2004-06-16
Abstract: A platter 20 comprising a tray like structure with an upper surface and a lower surface incorporates a plurality of apertures passing through the thickness of the platter; wherein one or both of the surfaces of the platter incorporate a recess 24 substantially surrounding at least one of the apertures 22. The recess may be elongate to surround a row of holes and the recesses on respective surfaces may be arranged perpendicularly to each other - Fig 6. An indentation 28,62 may be provided shaped to receive an item of cookware, the indentation being positioned to align the cookware with microwave radiation. Apertures may be distributed over the entire surface area of the platter, a central region only or a central region may be devoid of apertures. Ridges may may pass between some apertures and may be present in areas without apertures (figs 8-10). One or more apertures may be provided the edge of the platter along with a raised rim and handle mounts. Vertical members may be incorporated to permit stacking. The platter is made of a polymer material, eg a liquid crystal polymer resin such as DuPont (RTM) Zenite (RTM) 7130. An alternative embodiment may have a flat cooking surface 110 opposing a ridged 112 or convoluted surface 114 such that heat flux is concentrated to the cooking surface A method of cooking using such a platter is disclosed.