baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2366969-A (GB)
Title: Copyright protection for digital content distributed over a network
Inventor: RODGERS ALASTAIR
IPC: G06F21/10
Filed: 2000-09-14
Abstract: The present invention relates ro a data entity, system and method for controlling the usage of digital content distributed over the internet 108. The digital content 112 is wrapped by a publisher system 102 to form a secured data entity 110 comprising first encrypted data 114, 116 and second encrypted data 112. The second encrypted data represents the digital content whilst the first encrypted data may include a list of trusted applications authorised to process the data entity, an image (which for example may be equivalent to a CD cover), or a trial or demonstration version of a sample portion of the digital content. The first encrypted data can be decrypted immediately by a client machine 106 but the second encrypted data can only be decrypted by the client once authorisation data has been received from a licensing server 104. The digital content may be MP3 music data, MPEG or PDF data.
Patent GB-2374669-A (GB)
Title: Float type liquid level sensing mechanism
Inventor: TYLER ROY DAVID
IPC: G01F23/32
Filed: 2001-04-19
Abstract: It is particularly but not exclusively intended for sensing the fuel level in a vehicle fuel tank. The arrangement of the mechanism allows it to work within a relatively confined space in a tank by varying the distance between the float (28) and the pivot point (16) of the float arm (18) as the float (28) rises and falls. The float arm (18) is made in two parts (24, 26) and (19). One part (19) is fixed in a pivot bearing (16) and the second part (24, 26) is slidable relative to the first part (19). Part (24, 26) has a follower (30) which engages in a track (20) mounted in a fixed position relative to the pivot (16). The radial distance of the track (20) from the pivot (16) varies at different arcuate positions around the pivot (16). Arcuate movement of the float arm (18) results in movement of the follower (30) along the track (20) which in turn results in relative sliding movement between the first part (19) and the second part (24, 26), thereby varying the distance between the float (28) and the pivot point (16). The float arm (18) moves relative to a resistor card (22), the instantaneous resistance being used to signal the liquid level in the tank. Further embodiments include a mechanism having a straight float arm and non-linear track paths.
Patent GB-2364434-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for anisotropic plasma etching
Inventor: BREITSCHWERDT KLAUS
IPC: H01J37/32
Filed: 2001-05-15
Abstract: An apparatus for the anisotropic etching of a substrate (9) by means of a plasma (8) is proposed. To this end, with a plasma source (6) for generating a high-frequency electromagnetic alternating field in a reactor (2) a plasma (8) is generated from reactive particles by the fact that the high-frequency electromagnetic alternating field acts upon a reactive gas or a reactive gas mixture. In addition, a substrate electrode (10) is provided for accelerating an ion flow contained in the plasma (8) in the direction of the substrate (9), wherein between the plasma source (6) and the substrate (9) an aperture (14) formed as a perforated diaphragm is arranged. Said aperture (14) comprises a plurality of openings (32, 33 33') which are so arranged that the ions impinge at least virtually vertically out of the plasma (8) onto the whole of that surface of the substrate (9) which is exposed to the ion flow. This hopes to overcome the problems of beaking, profile tilting, profile curvatures and asymmetries.
Patent GB-2374514-A (GB)
Title: Fish feed
Inventor: SAKIURA TOSHIYUKI
IPC: A23K1/18
Filed: 2001-07-02
Abstract: A fish feed comprises 30 to 300 ppm polyphenol and 10 to 200 ppm carotenoid. The carotenoid is preferably astaxanthin. The polyphenol may be proanthocyanidin. The polyphenol is optionally a formulation made by a process such as masking, covering or micro-encapsulating with a film material or tabletizing possibly with dextrin or lactose.
Patent GB-2361989-A (GB)
Title: Luminaire which is edge-illuminated by an array of LEDs
Inventor: HAMILTON ALAN JAMES
IPC: F21V9/40
Filed: 2001-07-13
Abstract: A luminaire comprises a panel 1 of transparent material on at least one surface of which an array of speckles is formed wherein a groove 3 is cut into one edge 2 of the panel 1 into which is sunk a light source provided by an elongate array of LED's 6 mounted on a PCB 5 which is fastened in place by the introduction of a sealant. Light generated by the array of LED's 6 is emitted from the speckled surface. A method of manufacturing such a luminaire including the step of cutting the groove 3 using a rotary tool is also disclosed. Also claimed is a method of operating a luminaire comprising LEDs of different colours mounted in independently controllable circuits.
Patent GB-2369630-A (GB)
Title: Completion equipment having a plurality of fluid paths for use in a well
Inventor: PATEL DINESH R
IPC: E21B43/14
Filed: 2000-02-09
Abstract: A system for use in a wellbore (8) includes a tubing (20) having an inner bore (21) and flow switcher assembly (60). The flow switcher assembly (60) includes a first conduit coaxial with the tubing inner bore (21) and a second conduit formed annularly around the first conduit. One of the first and second conduits is adapted to carry production fluid flow, and the other one of the first and second conduits is adapted to carry injection fluid flow. The flow switcher assembly (60) includes ports in communication with the first and second conduits to enable cross-over flow. In addition, one or more valves (28) may be provided to control fluid flow through the ports.
Patent GB-2363585-A (GB)
Title: A screen a panel for a screen a shale shaker and a method of screening
Inventor: SCHULTE DAVID LEE
IPC: B07B1/46
Filed: 2000-05-31
Abstract: A screen for a vibratory shaker, said screen comprising screening material (19) and a panel (10) comprising at least two strips (14) joined by at least one cross member (16) characterised in that at least a substantial portion of said at least one cross member (16) is in at least one different plane from said strips. The invention also provides a method for screening using the screen of the invention, a shale shaker incorporating a screen of the present invention and a panel of the screen of the invention.
Patent GB-2368407-A (GB)
Title: Method and control means for controlling an electrical load
Inventor: HACHMEISTER MARCEL
IPC: G05B13/02
Filed: 2001-09-14
Abstract: Control means for controlling an electrical load (100) comprises means for ascertaining a control magnitude (TW) which depends on the temperature of the load or characterises the temperature of the load, the control magnitude being predeterminable starting from a temperature magnitude (TU) and a current magnitude (IS). A first filter (146) considers the influence of the temperature on the magnitude and a second filter (144) considers the influence of the current flowing through the load (100).
Patent GB-2380895-A (GB)
Title: Traffic manipulation on a computer network
Inventor: SEABORNE ANDREW FRANKLIN
IPC: H04L12/801
Filed: 2001-10-11
Abstract: In order to improve the throughput and predictability of performance of a computer network, 10, traffic is injected into the network by a traffic manipulator, 12, at fixed intervals. The additional traffic generated by the traffic manipulator, 12, seeks to randomise the flow of traffic on the computer network, 10, to conform to, or approach, a negative exponential distribution. The additional traffic can be used to break up long bursts of traffic by its introduction in every tenth traffic slot.
Patent GB-2373415-A (GB)
Title: Multiplexed data transmissions where each channel is processed by its own specific worker object
Inventor: NEITZEL LEE A
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2001-11-02
Abstract: A communication technique enables the efficient transmission of data through a communication link having a large delay bandwidth product and/or a high bit error rate (eg satellite link). The communication technique multiplexes data from one or more data sources through a plurality of communication connections to increase the overall throughput and to reduce the average data transfer delay of the communication link. Each communication connection has a set of communication connection parameters that may be uniquely configured so that each connection carries a particular type of data at a particular effective priority level. Each communication connection may be uniquely configured to have a particular sending buffer size, to deliver messages having a particular length to an underlying layer and to send the messages into the link at a particular rate to orchestrate the manner in which the communication connections send data through the link.
Patent GB-2383436-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring and representing a financial target
Inventor: COVENTRY LYNNE MARGARET
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2001-12-20
Abstract: A method is described for monitoring a financial target of a user using a self service terminal (SST), and for assisting the user in meeting the target. The method comprises obtaining details of a user's target (such as a particular desired purchase) together with a visual representation of that target whenever the user wishes to conduct a financial transaction with the SST. The financial status of the user, including a savings regime or budget, is obtained and compared with the target to determine a proximity to the target. When the user requests a financial transaction be performed, the proximity to the target after the transaction is performed is calculated and compared with the original proximity. The visual representation of the target is then modified to represent the change in proximity, and displayed to the user to show the effect of the requested transaction on the savings regime. The user is then requested to confirm or cancel the transaction.
Patent GB-2385492-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for testing micropower short-wave frequency modulated digital radio transceivers
Inventor: CHEN PETER
IPC: H04B17/00
Filed: 2002-02-18
Abstract: A method for testing micropower short-wave frequency-modulation digital radio includes the steps of providing at each test station on a production line with a steel cage that is adapted to accommodate a transmitter and a corresponding receiver for test; and providing between two steel cages located at two adjacent test stations with an interference generator that transmits signal-free carriers having the same frequency as that of electric waves transmitted from the transmitter to be tested. Electric waves outward radiated from a steel cage are first attenuated by the steel cage, then destructed by electric waves from the interference generator, and then attenuated again by a steel cage at another test station. Since the attenuated signal-free carriers are not decoded at the receiver in any other steel cage, radio tests could be simultaneously conducted at two adjacent test stations without being mutually interfered.
Patent GB-2386887-A (GB)
Title: Paper folding device
Inventor: GLASSON WILLIAM ALAN
IPC: B43M3/02
Filed: 2002-03-20
Abstract: A paper folding device comprises a folder 1 that has a first flap 2 and a second flap 4. The first and second flaps 2,4 are connected by means of a hinge 6 to one another so that the folder 1 can be opened up to allow a sheet of paper to be inserted between the flaps 2,4. The flaps 2,4 when closed are adapted so that the closed flaps may be concertinaed by hand along one or more pre-determined fold lines 7,8 so that the sheet of paper held between the flaps 2,4 has one or more corresponding fold lines impressed into the paper by the folding action of the flaps 2,4.
Patent GB-2392776-A (GB)
Title: Thermopile for energy recovery from heat engines
Inventor: MAISELS CHARLES KEITH
IPC: H01L35/00
Filed: 2002-07-19
Abstract: Heat from the combustion process in internal and external combustion engines and in gas turbines is used to generate electrical energy directly using a thermopile encasing the combustion cylinders or chambers, although contact with any hot part, such as cylinder heads or exhaust pipes can be used. Horizontal or vertical arrangements of dissimilar metals or semiconductors may be employed surrounding the cylinder 7 within an engine block 6 of an internal combustion engine.
Patent GB-2394234-A (GB)
Title: Cap for joist in blockwork wall
Inventor: VAUGHAN IAN VICTOR
IPC: E04B5/12
Filed: 2002-10-19
Abstract: A cap 36 for a joist 12 to be embedded in a blockwork wall 10 comprises an end plate 38 which covers the end of the joist and seals the hole through the blockwork of the wall, so that if the joist shrinks, the fire resistant, and thermal and acoustic insulation properties of the wall are retained. The cap 36 may have side walls 38 , 40, and a top wall 44 as shown. In other embodiments, the top wall is omitted (Fig 13) and the side walls may be apertured (Fig 14), the rear wall may be angled (Fig 10), or the walls 40, 42,44, may have a front flange (Fig 16).
Patent GB-2386084-A (GB)
Title: Sampling tape and associated kit
Inventor: FLAPPEN SUSAN
IPC: G01N1/28
Filed: 2003-01-28
Abstract: A sampling kit comprising adhesive tape 130 with a delineated viewing window 120 through which samples can be viewed once stuck to the tape 130, and a slide (210, fig.5) to which the tape 130 may be adhered to trap a sample. Also disclosed is an associated method in which a sample is taken using the above mentioned kit, and viewed under a microscope. Also disclosed is a further associated method in which completed samples attached to a slide (210, fig.5), are further packaged by attaching the slide to a postal form (fig.3).
Patent GB-2385871-A (GB)
Title: Valve and position control using magnetorheological fluids
Inventor: FRIPP MICHAEL L
IPC: F15B21/06
Filed: 2003-02-17
Abstract: Magnetorheological fluids, which solidify in response to a magnetic field, offer the ability to simplify many of the valves and control systems used downhole in the search for and production of oil and gas. They lessen the need for moving parts, provide solid-state valves, and can provide a differential movement of fluid through the valves by varying the strength of the magnetic field. Combinations of permanent and electro-magnets can improve safety by providing valves that fail, when power is lost, in either an open or closed position, depending on design. A number of examples are given. In one embodiment a fluid control device for use in a borehole, comprises: a housing containing a first piston 520; a magnetorheological fluid 524 disposed within said housing; a magnetic assembly capable of switchably creating a magnetic field which passes through said housing; wherein blockage of the flow of magnetorheological fluid through said housing by a magnetic field impedes movement of said piston 520.
Patent GB-2399532-A (GB)
Title: Drainage/irrigation elements from recycled plastics
Inventor: GASKARTH JOHN ALEXANDER
IPC: B29B17/00
Filed: 2003-03-19
Abstract: A method of making drainage elements from recycled thermoplastic plastics materials comprising the steps of: providing chopped waste plastics to a screw extruder having a screw (36). In the extruder, the waste is compressed and delivered to a twin-plate agglomerator. One plate (70) is closely adjacent to, and rotates with respect to, the other plate (40). Between the plates the waste plastics is agglomerated and the mechanical energy imparted by the extruder screw and plates heats the plastics material to about the melting point of the thermoplastic material. Hot noodles of melted plastics material extrudes from an outlet of the plates. The noodles are conveyed to a chute (22) of a compactor funnel (24) which has an outlet (23) disposed closely above an output conveyor belt (26). The belt conveys, from the outlet of the compactor funnel, a compacted ribbon (110) of the material at a rate such that the noodles in the funnel have a head to compact the noodles (16) in the funnel sufficiently to bind the noodles together but not without leaving multiple spaces between them. The ribbon is cooled and chopped into bats. A drainage/irrigation element is formed from bats of the above type.
Patent GB-2400561-A (GB)
Title: Perpetual pumping heart
Inventor: LISTER MARTIN
IPC: A61M60/408
Filed: 2003-04-14
Abstract: The Perpetual Pumping Heart is a replacement for a person to replace a faulty heart. The Perpetual Pumping Heart is powered by the users own body heat. Motorised turbines produce a flow of blood into the right atrium and out of the right ventricle and a flow of blood into the left atrium and out of the left ventricle. Thus blood is caused to flow through the arterial and venous system of the users body. The rate of flow of blood through the body may be varied.
Patent GB-2384111-A (GB)
Title: Cartridge bearing with frictional sleeve
Inventor: MACPHERSON AARON STEVE
IPC: G11B5/55
Filed: 2001-02-28
Abstract: The outer surface of the cartridge sleeve is provided with features which increase the frictional coefficient between the cartridge sleeve and a tolerance ring placed around the cartridge. The cartridge and the ring are then press-fit into the actuator bore together. The increased friction between the cartridge and ring prevents slip between them, eliminating the need to increase compressive forces between the ring and the bore and bearing.
Patent GB-2388131-A (GB)
Title: Process for the separation of hollow glass microspheres from muds containing them
Inventor: MARCOTULLIO ARMANDO
IPC: E21B21/00
Filed: 2001-11-13
Abstract: Process for recovering at least 70% of hollow glass microspheres having an average diameter, according to the ASTM D1214-1989, ranging from 5 to 200 žm contained in a mixture of drilling mud and cuttings which comprises: a) screening, if necessary, the mixture through one or more 5 to 20 mesh sieves; b) feeding the screened mixture to one or more cyclones and/or hydrocyclones arranged in series, each of which is fed with a volume flow-rate from 1.5 to 10 times higher than the maximum nominal operating value.
Patent GB-2403363-A (GB)
Title: Tags for automated image processing
Inventor: GROSVENOR DAVID ARTHUR
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2003-06-25
Abstract: A tag 4 is attached to a person, object or feature in a region which may be photographed, the tag provides information which is used by an image processing system to determine the type of image processing to be performed. The information provided may allow objects to be extracted from a scene, or edited, for example to crop images to provide only head and shoulder shots of a tagged person, or to provide images containing two related tagged objects. Preferably the information relates to the visual appearance of the object. The information relating to the tagged object may be held in a separate database or may be encoded within the tag.
Patent GB-2404904-A (GB)
Title: Inlet cover with fuel type reminder
Inventor: ALDER RON
IPC: B60Q5/00
Filed: 2003-08-13
Abstract: A vehicle fuel tank cover is provided with means for triggering an audible warning 44 related to a fuel type to be used. The warning 44 is typically a verbal reminder produced by means 40 located in a fuel cap 28 which comprises a locking mechanism (10 see fig 1) and a nylon runner (12 fig 1) for easy opening. The fuel cap 28 is turned through 90{. The turning powers a dynamo 32 and triggers a switch 34 to activate the warning means 40. The cover may alternatively be a flap.
Patent GB-2405108-A (GB)
Title: Abdominal muscle exercise apparatus
Inventor: YOUNANE PAUL PETER MAROON
IPC: A63B23/02
Filed: 2003-08-18
Abstract: An exercise apparatus for abdominal strength training that includes a resilient member 17 anchored at one end to a base 11 and with a grip 20 at the other end. The apparatus is adapted such that the anchored end is substantially behind a user U and the gripping end is positioned at, adjacent or over a shoulder of the user to load abdominal muscles of the user when pulling the resilient member into a "stretched position". The apparatus is intended to be relatively portable. Alternatives to a specific "elastic cord" type resilient member 17 are disclosed.
Patent GB-2405699-A (GB)
Title: Containerised plant, soil moisture sensing apparatus
Inventor: SNEATH GREGORY PHILIP
IPC: A01G27/00
Filed: 2003-09-04
Abstract: Containerised plant soil moisture sensing apparatus comprising a bladder 1 which in use contains fluid and is arranged at least partly to support a containerised plant, and a manometer 7 responsive to fluid pressure within the bladder for providing an indication of the moisture content of container soil in dependence upon the weight of the containerised plant supported.
Patent GB-2400501-A (GB)
Title: Electrical Signal connector
Inventor: CHEN MICHAEL
IPC: H01R13/646
Filed: 2003-09-30
Abstract: An electrical signal connector is disclosed having a stop part 212, 222, 232, 242 on a metal wire 21, 22, 23, 24 along with particularly designed support 30 and an optional depressor 10 to prevent the wire from departure using a stop block (see 3011, 3012, 3013, 3014 figure 4A) in a hole 14 on the depressor. An elastic part 211, 221, 231, 241 of the wire may have a protruding part to increase the elasticity, ensuring the electrical connection with the network terminal plug.
Patent GB-2394675-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to gaming systems
Inventor: HAWKES RYCHARDE
IPC: A63F13/12
Filed: 2003-10-20
Abstract: A gaming system (2) comprises a gaming platform (4a), such as a mobile platform, on which a player (16a) can play a game, a communication network (12) for providing communication between the gaming platform (4a) and a game server (6), and a prize supplier database (8) for storing data, including location data, about prize suppliers (14). When a game prize signal is generated, the game server (6) communicates (30) location information about an appropriate prize supplier (14) for receipt by the player. The game server (6) selects the appropriate prize supplier (14a) from the prize supplier database (8), this selection being effected, for example, on the basis of closeness to the location of the gaming platform (4a). A corresponding gaming server apparatus (6,8) and method are also provided.
Patent GB-2400047-A (GB)
Title: A board game based on music
Inventor: SZCZEPANIAK-HAYWARD GRAZYNA
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 2003-11-12
Abstract: A board game comprises a board with printed musical notation and signs. The tokens, made from pewter, are moved around the board according to the throw of the dice and each square has marked with a note which varies in pitch and value, increasing as the player proceeds around the board. A treble clef 1, a bass clef 5, a crotchet rest 3 and a double stave sign 7 are each marked in one corner. Composer questions and reward cards are provided, together with cards on which notes of various pitches and values are printed. The object of the game is to enable players to learn to read music without playing an instrument.
Patent GB-2412063-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible umbrella locking structure
Inventor: SU PING-TUNG
IPC: A45B25/10
Filed: 2004-03-15
Abstract: An umbrella (3 fig 3) includes a cover (31 fig 3), a shaft 32, a notch 33, a runner 34, main ribs, (35 fig 3) and stretchers 36. The notch is downwardly extended to form an extension section 37, which is accommodated with the runner and extruded to form an integral elastic protrusion 38. The protrusion 38 is devised as a fastening button with one end thereof joined with the extension section 37, and a projecting top portion forming a supporting plane 381 for butting against the runner 34. When the umbrella is stretched, the supporting plane of the protrusion section is reliably butted against a lower section of the runner to smoothly stretch the umbrella.