baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2366747-A (GB)
Title: The plasma assisted catalytic treatment of gases
Inventor: MCADAMS ROY
IPC: F01N3/20
Filed: 2000-09-14
Abstract: A reactor for the plasma assisted treatment of effluent gases such as exhaust from internal combustion engines, effluent gases from industrial processes and incineration. The reactor includes a stage for the plasma-assisted processing of noxious components in the effluent, such as carbonaceous combustion products and NO<SB>x</SB> from internal combustion engines. A diverter valve 119 is provided for bypassing at least that stage should it become blocked, for example by untreated carbonaceous combustion products.
Patent GB-2370864-A (GB)
Title: Driving formation for a stranded reinforcing element
Inventor: MITCHELL STEVEN
IPC: E21D21/00
Filed: 2001-01-04
Abstract: A stranded reinforcing element (i.e. rock bolt)(10) has a drive formation (20) formed by removing a length of one or more adjacent strands from an end of the reinforcing element (10). The driving formation (20) may be engaged by a corresponding socket (30 - see figure 5) to apply thrust and torque to the reinforcing element (10).
Patent GB-2360689-A (GB)
Title: Pet feeder with animal detection means
Inventor: WINTER CYRIL EDWARD
IPC: A01K5/01
Filed: 2001-03-07
Abstract: A receptacle Q for pet food has a lid D which opens as an animal approaches to feed and closes again, after a short time delay, as the animal moves away. The lid D may be under the control of a motor M (Fig 2) which responds to interruption and re-establishment of an infra red beam between an emitter H and receiver I, or infra red reflected back by the animal from an emitter K to a receiver J. The lid may respond to capacity inductance induced by the proximity of an animal or to the weight on the animal on a pressure pad.
Patent GB-2366423-A (GB)
Title: Management of data transfer over communications bus
Inventor: MCVEY JOHN R
IPC: G06F13/16
Filed: 2001-03-19
Abstract: A bus management device (11, 137) permits scheduling of transactions to allow concurrent execution of transactions. Data bus usage is scheduled by setting shift register bits. Each position in the shift register (138) corresponds to one clock cycle (200). When a current transaction is in a data phase, the value in the shift register (138) is used to determine when to begin a control phase of the next transaction so that a desired number of idle clock cycles (200) are present between data bus usage time periods for successive transactions. That is, the control phase of the next transaction is started so that valid data is present on the data bus (44, 46, 50, 110, 112, 114, 134, 136) during the clock cycle (200) corresponding to the beginning of the data phase for that transaction as specified by the bits in the shift register (138). By using the shift register (138) to schedule usage of the data bus (44, 46, 50, 110, 112, 114, 134, 136), the likelihood of bus contention is reduced. In addition, in a system using memory devices (18, 20, 22, 118, 122, 126) having different latency time periods, scheduling of the usage of the data bus (44, 46, 50, 110, 112, 114, 134, 136) so that the desired number of idle clock cycles (200) between successive time periods of data bus usage is easily accomplished.
Patent GB-2373622-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle passenger dummy.
Inventor: ISAACS WILLIAM
IPC: G09F19/08
Filed: 2001-03-23
Abstract: A dummy for simulating a passenger in a vehicle comprises at least two sheets of material 1,2, the outline of which is in the form of the head and upper torso of a person. The sheets of material include means, preferably slots 5, 6, for assembling them together to form a quasi three-dimensional representation (Fig. 2). The dummy is attached to a head rest in such a way that it can move in response to forces generated by movement of the vehicle, e.g. by means of a hook.
Patent GB-2359394-A (GB)
Title: Game image creating device,information distributing device,and information storage medium
Inventor: TAKEDA MASAKI
IPC: A63F13/533
Filed: 2000-09-29
Abstract: An information distributing device by which the user can define a key operation and a response to the key operation. The device includes a transmitting/receiving section (190) for receiving delivery request information transmitted from a mobile telephone (200) by the definition of the correspondence between an operation and its response through a definition screen by the user, a control section (112) for updating user data (122) stored in a storage unit (120) according to the definition information included in the delivery request information, and an image creating section (111) for creating a game image from the user data (122). The image created by the transmitting/receiving section (190) is sent to the mobile telephone (200).
Patent GB-2376748-A (GB)
Title: Leak testing a pharmaceutical product
Inventor: HOATH STEPHEN DANIEL
IPC: G01M3/32
Filed: 2001-06-21
Abstract: Device for automated collection and detection of gaseous material leaking from individual MDI (metered dose inhaler) cans that have been filled and sealed on high-speed production lines. Individual test chambers carry a unique ID Tag and detection system includes self-diagnostic and test aids. An isolation chamber 1 may totally enclose the item 2 being tested, or partially enclose it (figure 4). Gas detection means and gas circulation means may be incorporated into the isolation chamber means.
Patent GB-2363814-A (GB)
Title: Support construction for a ballastable topsides transporter
Inventor: ROLFSNES GEIR
IPC: B63B35/00
Filed: 2001-06-21
Abstract: A support construction is provided for a ballastable topsides transporter 1 comprising pontoons 6 defining a moonpool 4 and structural elements (7, 8, 9 and 28) which interconnect the pontoons and the support construction above the moonpool. The support construction comprises rocker arms 10 supported by the structural elements in rocker bearings 11 with horizontal rocker axes 13. The rocker arms have first ends 14 adapted to engage the topsides 2 and hydraulic cylinders 5 extending between the structural elements and the rocker arms for controlling the rocking movement of the rocker arms. Each rocker arm is provided with at least one hinge (25, 26, Fig 6) with a vertical hinge axis (21, 22, Fig 6) positioned between the rocker bearing and the first end of the arm to allow horizontal positioning of the first end.
Patent GB-2365141-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display
Inventor: SONG JANG-KUN
IPC: G02F1/1337
Filed: 1998-05-29
Abstract: A liquid crystal device comprises two electrodes 30, 40 parallel to each other formed on one 10 of two substrates 10, 20, homeotropic alignment films 90 formed on the substrates and a liquid crystal material 70 having positive dielectric anisotropy injected between the substrates. When a voltage V is applied to the two electrodes, a parabolic electric field between the electrodes drives the liquid crystal molecules. Since the generated electric field is symmetrical with respect to the boundary-plane equidistant from each of the two electrodes, the liquid crystal molecules 80 are symmetrically aligned with respect to the boundary-plane, and the optical characteristic is compensated in both regions divided by the boundary-plane, thereby obtaining a wide viewing angle. The electric field does not exert any influence on the liquid crystal molecules on the boundary-plane since the electric field on the boundary-plane is parallel to the substrates and perpendicular to the two electrodes; and thus, it is perpendicular to the liquid crystal molecules. Here, the polarization of the light is changed while passing through the liquid crystal layer 70 and as a result, only a part of the light passes through the polarizing plate. The transmittance of the light can be varied by controlling the magnitude of voltage V applied to the two electrodes.
Patent GB-2380224-A (GB)
Title: A locking arrangement comprising two independent locking mechanisms
Inventor: HARRIS NICHOLAS ROBERT
IPC: E05B47/02
Filed: 2001-09-29
Abstract: A locking arrangement comprising an independent electrical locking mechanism 5 and an independent mechanical locking mechanism 1, operated by a single key 2. The electrically controlled mechanism 5 matches a code, received electronically from the key, to a code stored locally to the lock. The mechanically controlled lock is operated by a conventional bitted key. In use, the electronic part of the lock interrogates the key for its electronic code and if this is acceptable then the lock can be opened. The key 2 combines a conventional bitted key with a passive transponder circuit 4 such that the key appears to be substantially conventional in appearance. The control module 3 may be powered by means of batteries or by connection to the mains power supply. Keys may be programmed to activate the lock using a control box and either a master key containing a unique code or use of control buttons. The locking arrangement may also activate and deactivate a burglar alarm.
Patent GB-2382612-A (GB)
Title: Visibility-enhancing belt for use by cyclists, pedestrians etc.
Inventor: HEFFERNAN JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: G08B5/00
Filed: 2001-11-30
Abstract: The visibility-enhancing device, for use by cyclists, horse riders, runners and other pedestrians etc., has a housing 1 comprising an illuminable display panel, a location for a power supply 8 for the panel and a stowage means 9 for stowing a belt 4 for securing the device around the waist of a user, with the stowage means acting so that the belt can be moved between a deployed configuration where it is substantially outside the housing and a stowed configuration where it is located substantially within the housing. The stowage means preferably comprises a spring-loaded reel that urges the belt in to the housing. The display panel may be formed using incandescent bulbs 7 or light emitting diodes, is connected to the power supply via a switch 6 and may include retro-reflective material 2. The belt may be luminous and the housing may include a clip with which the housing can be secured to a belt etc. when not in use. The belt may be deployed from a single side of the housing and have its free end secured to a securing mechanism 5 which forms part of the housing or alternatively the belt may be deployed simultaneously from opposite sides of the housing with both free ends including inter-engaging securing mechanisms with which they may be secured together. The panel may not be lite but instead be purely reflective.
Patent GB-2383965-A (GB)
Title: Drill dust collector
Inventor: EINHORN STANLEY
IPC: B23Q11/00
Filed: 2002-01-10
Abstract: The drill dust collector comprises of a flat paper pocket with a slot. A light non-permanent adhesive surrounds the slot that is placed vertically over the point which is to be drilled. The pocket is opened and the dust that escapes from the hole as it is being drilled falls into the pocket. This is then removed and disposed of.
Patent GB-2388016-A (GB)
Title: Car washing system having rotatably mounted sprayheads
Inventor: YANG HUNG-MING
IPC: B60S3/04
Filed: 2002-04-19
Abstract: A system for washing vehicles comprises a gantry (4, figure 2) for movement relative to a vehicle during a washing cycle. A sprayhead-mounting roller 461 is mounted rotatably on the gantry, and sprayheads 460 are mounted on the roller. The sprayhead-mounting roller 461 is coupled to a bi-directional motor 51 which enables rotation in either direction. A programmable control circuit (52, figure 4) is connected electrically to the motor 51 and is operable so as to enable reciprocating movement of the roller 461 between forward and rearward spray limit positions during the washing cycle.
Patent GB-2388259-A (GB)
Title: Compact high voltage ESD protection device
Inventor: ORCHARD-WEBB JONATHAN HARRY
IPC: A61K31/375
Filed: 2002-04-30
Abstract: A protection device provides to integrated circuits against high voltages. The diode includes a diode connected to provide a safe discharge path for the high voltage currents. The diode is configured so that in reverse bias breakdown occurs across an area portion of its active junction. The device can dissipate a large amount of ESD energy in a minimal area. The diode is manufactured as shown in the stages a-d of the diagram.
Patent GB-2378545-A (GB)
Title: Fingerprint-based Network Addressing System
Inventor: DONG MIMI C
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2002-04-30
Abstract: A network address (eg on the Internet) is derived from a fingerprint in order to associate a unique address with a unique identity. The network address may be generated from a representation of the fingerprint, and access to the network address may be restricted by means of fingerprint identification.
Patent GB-2390047-A (GB)
Title: Split die groove maker
Inventor: CRUTCHLEY DEREK
IPC: B21C37/20
Filed: 2002-06-28
Abstract: A method of forming a radially expandable externally grooved tubular fastener from metal, comprising the steps of providing a suitable tubular blank 11 having a tubular wall and squeezing the tubular wall between an internal member 17 with a surface which engages the internal tubular wall face of the blank and a plurality of external members 18 provided with suitably shaped surfaces engaging the external tubular wall face of the blank thereby to form grooves on the external tubular wall face of the blank.
Patent GB-2393393-A (GB)
Title: A pre-sterilisation ante-chamber for an isolated processing enclosure
Inventor: BISSELL DONALD KERR
IPC: A61L2/20
Filed: 2002-09-24
Abstract: An ante-chamber 1 for pre-sterilising components/materials to be supplied to a processing enclosure (e.g. an isolator enclosure, room, cabinet or the like). The ante-chamber has a closable entry 2 for receipt of components/materials and a closable exit 3 for supply of materials/components to the processing enclosure, valve controlled supply and return conduits 4-7 for sterilant vapour for sterilising the chamber and its contents, and valve controlled supply and purge gas conduits 8-9 for purging the chamber of sterilant at the end of the sterilising operation. The supply and return conduits have filters to stop particles from the air being delivered to the chamber and recovered from the chamber respectively. The valves for controlling the supply and return conduits are disposed between the filters and the enclosure, the arrangement being such that the supply and return conduits for purge gas may be arranged to receive sterilant vapour periodically to sterilise the conduits.
Patent GB-2385900-A (GB)
Title: Emergency opening actuation cylinder with venting into a collecting chamber
Inventor: BLUM STEFAN
IPC: E05F15/02
Filed: 2002-12-09
Abstract: The invention relates to an emergency opening cylinder of a passenger door of an aeroplane. Such cylinders tend to have a bore 18 venting them after opening the door so that the door can then be manually shut. However, this means that the door cannot be further opened against the force of gravity. To overcome this disadvantage the ventilation bore 18 of the emergency opening cylinder 1 leads into a collecting chamber 19 which has an outlet valve controllable by a control 21. This valve opens after a specified time or further travel of the piston 12, freeing the door while allowing power-assisted opening to the full extent of the cylinder travel.
Patent GB-2397088-A (GB)
Title: Vehicular door trim
Inventor: CLAUSON MITCHELL D
IPC: B60R13/02
Filed: 2003-03-17
Abstract: A door trim member <B>14</B> for a vehicle door <B>12</B> comprises a rigid sheet <B>16</B> with at least one resilient clip fastener <B>24</B> extending therefrom. The clip fasteners <B>24</B> and rigid sheet <B>16</B> are integral with each other. The clip fasteners <B>24</B> are inserted into apertures <B>22</B> formed in the vehicle door <B>12</B> to attach the door trim member <B>14</B> to the door <B>12</B>. Each clip fastener <B>24</B> may comprise a first <B>26</B> and a second <B>26'</B> protrusion having a centreline <B>28</B> therebetween. Each protrusion <B>26</B>, <B>26'</B> may comprise an extension portion <B>30</B> and a tip portion <B>32</B> extending from the extension portion <B>30</B>, the tip portion <B>32</B> has a fastening end <B>34</B> proximal to the extension portion <B>30</B> and a locating end <B>36</B> distal to the fastening end <B>34</B>. The tip portion <B>32</B> may taper towards the centreline <B>28</B> from the fastening end <B>34</B> to the locating end <B>36</B>. A door assembly <B>10</B> is also provided comprising a vehicle door <B>12</B> having apertures <B>22</B> and a trim member <B>14</B> as described above. Each aperture <B>22</B> may be sized so as to allow a snap fit engagement with one of the clip fasteners.
Patent GB-2401528-A (GB)
Title: Preserving food at a reduced pressure
Inventor: MORRIS EDWIN RHYS
IPC: A23L3/3418
Filed: 2003-05-12
Abstract: The Bread Bin contains an air tight sealing compartment for the storage of bread and food, this compartment has a separate external vacuum pump that removes the air from the sealed compartment. Preferably the external hatch 2 is motorised with the fan being automatically activated on closure.
Patent GB-2402302-A (GB)
Title: Ultra wideband (UWB) communication networks
Inventor: BAKER DAVID
IPC: H04L45/02
Filed: 2003-05-28
Abstract: An ultra-wideband (UWB) home wireless network comprises a plurality of UWB devices each forming a node of the network, pairs of UWB devices being configured for bidirectional communication using one of a plurality of UWB channels. A device controller stores connection data in a connection table for forwarding incoming data packets to further devices using multiple hops. Each packet contains channel identification data used by a node to determine a channel for forwarding the packet. The controller may have a separate control and data bus. A new device initiated to the network broadcasts an alert to other devices. A response causes the new device to modify its device identifier since this identifier is already in use.
Patent GB-2392018-A (GB)
Title: Press-fit PIN
Inventor: AOKI WATARU
IPC: H01R12/70
Filed: 2003-06-26
Abstract: A press-fit pin 22 has a press-fit portion 24 whose width is equal to or less than the width of the pin body 23 and is substantially half the thickness of the pin body 23. The press-fit portion 24 further comprises a central raised strip region 24a which is formed by the method cutting and outwardly pushing the strip region 24a away from the peripheral region 24b of the press-fit portion 24. The method may further comprise the step of first forming a pair of groves in a longitudinal direction of the press-fit portion 24 to define the peripheral region 24b and the strip region 24a.
Patent GB-2394333-A (GB)
Title: Display of precedent cells in a spreadsheet
Inventor: MORROW IAIN
IPC: G06F17/24
Filed: 2003-10-09
Abstract: Analysis of calculations contained within cells of spreadsheet applications by determining and displaying a list of direct and indirect precedents for the calculation in question, ignoring cells which are referenced but do not contribute to the result, having blank or zero content.
Patent GB-2417284-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for releasing magnetic security device
Inventor: MADDOX SEAN GEOFFREY
IPC: E05B73/00
Filed: 2003-10-17
Abstract: Apparatus for releasing a magnetic security device used to inhibit unauthorised access to and/or unauthorised removal of an article. The apparatus has a first portion (1) for locating an article in a first direction (D1) and a second portion (2) for locating an article in a second direction (D2) perpendicular to the first direction (D1), so providing an L-shaped slot or receptacle capable of receiving articles of a wide range of shapes and sizes having a security device installed adjacent two substantially perpendicular sides thereof. The first and/or second portions include magnetic release means (3,4) for releasing a lock securing the security device to the article and arranged to assist in locating the article in a third direction (D3) perpendicular to the first and second directions (D1, D2) by magnetic attraction of the security device as the article is brought into contact with the first and second portions to align the magnetic security device with the magnetic release means.
Patent GB-2391676-A (GB)
Title: Method for representing an object in an image, and calculating a reliability index of how close the representation is to the object.
Inventor: BOBER MIROSLAW
IPC: G06V10/46
Filed: 1999-07-05
Abstract: A method of representing an object appearing in a still or video image, by processing signals corresponding to the image, comprises deriving a plurality of numerical values associated with features appearing on the outline of an object to represent said outline and deriving a factor indicating the reliability of said representation using a relationship between at least two of said values. Wherein the factor is a ratio between the two greatest values of the peak-height co-ordinates.
Patent GB-2392535-A (GB)
Title: Customization of java runtime environments
Inventor: WALLMAN DAVID
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2002-06-20
Abstract: Techniques for customization of Java runtime environments are disclosed. The techniques can be used to provide Java runtime environments that are specifically tailored for various Java applications. Accordingly, for a particular Java application, an optimized runtime environment can be created. One or more optional attributes which represent the desired runtime customizations are generated. As will be appreciated, the optional attributes can be generated in the attribute table in the class file. The optional attributes can then be parsed and appropriate features can be loaded into the virtual machine. In this way, Java runtime environments can be customized based on a particular Java application requirement. Moreover, customizations can be automated using a runtime performance manager that interacts with various other components that operate to first generate and then load optional attributes into the Java runtime environment.
Patent GB-2397809-A (GB)
Title: V/STOL aircraft with an ejector for providing vertical lift
Inventor: ADKINS RICHARD CYRIL
IPC: B64C29/00
Filed: 2003-12-22
Abstract: The aircraft comprises a power system that provides suction (preferably from a duct 2, from in front of a propulsion engine 1, such as a turbofan engine) to lift and control surfaces, and a stream of pressurised fluid that can be apportioned between a rear propulsion nozzle 20 and an ejector, that can entrain air from above the aircraft and direct it downwards to produce lift. There may be two propulsion systems each comprising variable vanes 24 that control swirl in a diffusing section 17 the direction of swirl assisting flow into a slit 9 to produce a jet that adheres to a duct cowling and passes through an ejector passage which may be defined between the cowling and a fuselage. Alternatively, the fuselage may be divided into two sections, each incorporated with a respective cowlings the sections defining a single ejector passage there between (fig. 9). Propulsion nozzles may be located between the engine 1 and the rear nozzle 20 to provide thrust forces normal to the axis of the duct 2.
Patent GB-2410725-A (GB)
Title: Airbag mounting tab
Inventor: BRADBURN ALAN
IPC: B60R21/213
Filed: 2004-02-06
Abstract: An air-bag formed from fabric (12, 13 fig 2) and has an inflatable region (1 fig 2), and at least one protruding mounting tab (9). The mounting tab (9) is formed from fabric woven to have a random or quasi-random, distribution of floats. In a preferred embodiment, the floats each pass over between two and eight underlying yarns.
Patent GB-2411018-A (GB)
Title: System for accessing data held in a plurality of storage locations
Inventor: BELL NIGEL
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-02-16
Abstract: A system that enables uses to access diverse data resources that are stored on a plurality of servers and data sources that are of different types and may be geographically dispersed, for example across countries or even continents. The system presents data resources to a user such that documents of the same data type are grouped together, regardless of their physical or geographical location or other factors.