baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2386343-A (GB)
Title: Thin, high capacity multi-layer absorbent core
Inventor: HOLMES LORI TASSONE
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2001-12-11
Abstract: A thin, high capacity, multi-layer absorbent material. An upper layer displays intake properties while a lower layer displays distribution properties. The upper and lower layers are both high density combinations of fluff pulp and superabsorbent material, with the lower layer having a higher density than the upper layer The upper layer is suitably drum-formed, the lower layer is suitably air-laid, and additional layers can be either inserted between the upper and lower layers or added on top of the upper layer. The absorbent material can be used to provide discreet absorbent protection in absorbent articles, such as diapers, training pants, feminine hygiene products, incontinence products, and swim wear.
Patent GB-2403488-A (GB)
Title: Downhole data communication
Inventor: HUDSON STEVEN MARTIN
IPC: E21B47/18
Filed: 2003-07-04
Abstract: A data communication technique for use in producing wells. Signals are transmitted through the product by varying and monitoring flow rate at respective ends of the communication channel. A pair of pressure sensors 102, 202 is located either side of valves 101, 201, such as sleeve valves, positioned in a downhole module 100 and a wellhead module 200 in production tubing 1 though which product P flows from the formation F to a wellhead 2 at the surface S. One of the valves 101, 201 is controlled by an associated control unit 103, 203 which modulates and varies the flow rate of product P in dependence on data to be transmitted - which signal is then interpreted by the pressure sensors 102, 202 associated with the other control unit. Details of a flow rate meter (figures 4 & 5) are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2389688-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for electronically representing records ofobligations
Inventor: ORRIN STEVEN
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2002-01-28
Abstract: Methods and systems for electronically representing records of obligations are provided. The records are stored such that content describing an obligation from an obligor to an obligee is unalterable, identifiable as current and authentic, and non-repudiable. Transfers of ownership of the obligation may also be controlled and recorded using the electronic records (362). An obligation may not be recorded as being transferred without the consent of the current owner of the obligation (356). Security interests in obligations may also be recorded. The secured party may be able to control transfer of ownership of the obligation and modification of the electronic records. In preferred embodiments, these features may be achieved by using various digital signature and encryption techniques.
Patent GB-2389757-A (GB)
Title: Multiplexing multiple users into a single multibit 8-PSK symbol for enhanced capacity radiocommunications
Inventor: KRISTER RAITH ALEX
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 1999-05-11
Abstract: A radiocommunication system supports multi-user multiplexing. Half-rate data communications with interleaving of data between two sources are described. This multiplexing technique provides, effectively, two sub-channels of information, which in turn provides an opportunity to improve decoding/demodulation of each sub-channel by re-encoding/remodulation information after successful decoding/demodulation of one sub-channel. In particular a scheme where data from different sources (A, B) is multiplexal into different bits of a multibit symbol is proposed. The symbol may be an 8-PSK symbol.
Patent GB-2393119-A (GB)
Title: Mineral wool barriers and their construction
Inventor: OSMOND CHRISTOPHER
IPC: E04B1/94
Filed: 2002-02-13
Abstract: The invention provides a mineral wool barrier comprising a curtain of mineral wool having density of at least 40 kg/m<3> which is arranged substantially vertically for at least a portion of its length and which has a top end fixed to a supporting structure by a support system comprising a support plate which is secured to the surface of the supporting structure and which has at least two support tongues which are integral with the support plate and which protrude from the support plate, and the mineral wool curtain is positioned so that a first surface of the mineral wool is in contact with the support plate and the support tongues pass through the mineral wool curtain, and the support system also comprises a holding plate having at least two apertures through each of which a support tongue passes and which is positioned in contact with the second, opposite, surface of the mineral wool curtain, and the tongues are angled so as to secure the holding plate on to the surface of the mineral wool curtain. The invention also provides a method of constructing a mineral wool barrier using the support system.
Patent GB-2399673-A (GB)
Title: Electrical switch and electro-luminescent light arrangement
Inventor: GORDON EVAN ARTHON
IPC: A47L9/28
Filed: 2004-01-28
Abstract: An electrical switch 520 and electro-luminescent light arrangement 510-514 comprises at least one electrical switch and an electro-luminescent light. The switch may have an open or closed position and the electro-luminescent light can be lighted when the switch is either open or closed and may include the use of a microprocessor (1510 figure 9) to control the lighting of the electro-luminescent light according to whether the switch is open or closed. The switch and electro-luminescent light may be embedded between at least two layers of a thin film forming a flexible sheet which may be mounted on a contoured or other surface 500. Later embodiments relate to a method of backlighting at least one electrical switch by an electro-luminescent light and a floor care appliance 10 with an electrical switch and electroluminescent light arrangement and an appliance having an electrical switch and electroluminescent light arrangement where the appliance has at least one operational feature having an operational status.
Patent GB-2401315-A (GB)
Title: Control device for releasing brake of building shutter
Inventor: HASHIMOTO TOMIHIKO
IPC: E06B9/82
Filed: 2004-02-03
Abstract: A control device 9 comprises an operating lever 97 which is swingably supported around a pivot shaft 99 to be selectively switched between a braking position and a brake-releasing position, a lock mechanism for locking the operating lever in the braking position, a push button 98 for releasing the operating lever locked by the locking mechanism to switch the operating lever to the brake-releasing position so as to release braking of a brake mechanism, and automatic release means 93 for releasing the operating lever locked by the locking mechanism when detection signal from a sensor for detecting fire and smoke is input to the automatic release means. This can produce the effects of ease of installation, reduction in cost, and reduction in space for placement.
Patent GB-2398843-A (GB)
Title: Rotor wheel assembly with dovetail root arrangement
Inventor: CARUSO DAVID ALAN
IPC: F01D5/30
Filed: 2004-02-11
Abstract: A rotor wheel assembly 14, 10 comprises a rotor wheel 10 having a plurality of circumferentially spaced, female dovetail slots 12 and a plurality of buckets 14 having a corresponding male dovetail member 16. Each slot 12 further comprises a recess 42, which receives a corresponding key projection 40 disposed upon the male dovetail member 16. There may be a very small clearance between the key projection 40 and recess 42 in use. The walls 46 of the recess 42 may comprise flat parallel surfaces, as may the corresponding male key projection 40. The key projection and recess arrangement 40, 42 may prevent twisting or undue torque of the bucket 14 in use.
Patent GB-2412069-A (GB)
Title: Cardiac stimulation system having wireless communication to a stimulator directly attached to the external heart surface.
Inventor: MORGAN JOHN MARK
IPC: A61N1/375
Filed: 2004-03-18
Abstract: A device for heart pacing comprises a leadless stimulator for direct placement on the heart and a mother device for remote mounting. The stimulator is preferably self-powered by a motion driven generator, e.g. a piezo-electric crystal. The stimulator has interdigitating projections for retention on the heart muscle, such as micro-filaments. The stimulator may have a plurality of individually energizable electrical contact sites, each site comprising one or more electrodes.
Patent GB-2400009-A (GB)
Title: Management of forest canopies
Inventor: JACKSON MICHAEL CHARLES
IPC: A01G23/095
Filed: 2004-03-29
Abstract: Apparatus and method for managing the canopies of forest trees comprising an all terrain vehicle 1 with a first elevatable, transversable and extendable boom 10 at the upper end of which is attached one end of a second extendible boom 15. An operating head 17 comprising clamping and cutting means (Fig 2, 24 and 26) is attached to the other end of the second boom. The clamp is adapted to grip the trunk 19 in a selected part of the living crown 20 of the tree and the cutter is adapted to cut the trunk cleanly below the point of clamping. The cut portion may then be brought, or dropped down to the ground. The booms maybe telescopic or articulated and are provided with many degrees of freedom.
Patent GB-2414585-A (GB)
Title: Remote alarm water leak detector device
Inventor: AYLING COLIN DEREK
IPC: G08B21/20
Filed: 2004-05-26
Abstract: A remote alarm water leak detector device and associated method of using the device are disclosed. The device comprises a mat 12 and a remotely placed central display unit 30 in communications with the mat. The mat includes: an outer shell 14 plurality of collars, an inner paper substrate 18, a hydrophilic absorbing material 20, and an electronic water detector 22. The outer shell of the mat encases the inner paper substrate, the hydrophilic absorbing material, and electronic water detector. Water is able to migrate through the outer shell of the mat via the plurality of perforation holes 16 defined by the plurality of collars in the outer shell of the mat. Water can subsequently be absorbed by the hydrophilic absorbing material and the paper so that any excess water may eventually be detected by the electronic water detector of the mat. The electronic water detector is also capable of emitting an electromagnetic beacon signal indicating the presence of water in the mat. The remotely placed central display unit comprises a receiver module 36 which senses this electromagnetic beacon signal and a notification module 40 is capable of produces a audible or visual signal to alert the user that water is present within the mat. The method of using the device comprises the steps of connecting, drying, hearing, inspecting, locating, obtaining, pulling, rushing, and sliding.
Patent GB-2413257-A (GB)
Title: A bicycle harness
Inventor: AFSHARI SASAN
IPC: A63B69/16
Filed: 2004-08-18
Abstract: A harness and a pair of gauntlets to be worn by a cyclist that holds the cyclist in a stable position on the bicycle allowing the cyclist to exert greater pressure on the pedals of the bicycle for a longer period of time. The harness is positioned around the waist and shoulders of the user and a wire 6 detachably connects the back of the harness to the seat of the bicycle via a hook 7 on the end of the wire. Both the waist 4 and shoulder 3 straps are adjustable. The gauntlets 1 are held on the arm of the cyclist by a pair of buckles 8, on the outside of the gauntlets is a hook 2 that hook onto the handlebars of the bicycle thereby stabilizing the upper part of the cyclist's body. The harness and gauntlets enables the cyclist to use the whole of his/her body weight to exert greater pressure on the pedals of the bicycle whilst reducing the amount of pressure on the cyclists back and arms and the amount of energy used. The harness and gauntlets are made from a combination of polyester and metal.
Patent GB-2418288-A (GB)
Title: Electronic document dispenser
Inventor: LUCAS RICHARD MICHAEL
IPC: G09F1/10
Filed: 2004-09-15
Abstract: A point of display document dispenser 10 has a front panel 12 with an information panel 26 identifying the document available and a USB socket 20 for accepting a portable memory device such as a USB memory stick 22. When the memory stick is presented to the dispenser, its presence is detected by a processor, and automatically or after depressing a start button 24 an electronic copy of the document is downloaded to the memory stick. The invention is useful at exhibitions and the like where the memory stick can virtually replace a delegate bag for the collection of documents from exhibition stands.
Patent GB-2402786-A (GB)
Title: A system and method for variably adjusting the pick-up level of one or more waste compactor containers
Inventor: DURBIN MARTIN J
IPC: B30B9/30
Filed: 2003-02-27
Abstract: A method and system for remotely managing a network of one or more waste compactor containers, each of which is associated with a monitoring unit and has a set of operating parameters including a container pick-up level. The method and system further allow for the container pick-up level to be variably adjusted based upon one or more preselected conditions. When the present indication of compactor container fullness meets or exceed the presently adjusted pick-up level, a container pick-up request is generated. The variable adjustment of the container pick-up level, generally, takes the form of a setback amount, which alters the amount of compactor container fullness necessary for generating a pick-up request. The setback amount provides an automated approach for handling previously known interruptions or changes in container pick-up services.
Patent GB-2407193-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for automated cellular bioinformatics
Inventor: KIROS ESKINDER
IPC: G01N15/14
Filed: 2002-02-20
Abstract: An automated system that conducts, monitors, and validates a cell-line-based biological experiment including one or more treatment compounds or other external stimuli. In one preferred embodiment, the system comprises two principal subsystems, and optionally accessory subsystems. A first principal subsystem is an automated laboratory experiment manager for designing the biological experiment, for constructing an assay plate used to conduct the biological experiment, and for managing one or more of the processes that constitute the biological experiment. A second principal subsystem is an automated data analysis manager for analyzing images, for instance produced by the image production system, to detect image data including biological markers and objects, for analyzing the resulting image data to produce biological data, and for analyzing the biological data to produce biological phenotypes and treatment compound signatures.
Patent GB-2421933-A (GB)
Title: A collapsible box trailer
Inventor: RYE RICHARD ALEC
IPC: B62D63/06
Filed: 2005-01-07
Abstract: A collapsible box trailer for towing behind a vehicle comprises a body 2 secured to a wheeled chassis 1. A pair of wheels are attached to braces which can be folded flat beneath the chassis, and the sides and ends of the box may be folded flat on top of the chassis (figure 7).
Patent GB-2410952-A (GB)
Title: Mass spectrometry of proteins
Inventor: FRANZEN JOCHEN
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2005-02-08
Abstract: The invention relates to the determination of the relative concentrations of proteins or protein derivatives in liquids. The invention provides a method which uses nanoparticles coaxed with specific affinity collectors in order to fish the desired proteins or protein derivatives out of the liquids and to separate them, in order to introduce them to the mass spectrometric frequency analysis after elution from the affinity collectors. This makes it possible to determine the concentrations of several proteins or several forms of protein modification or mutation relative to each other with relatively high measuring dynamics.
Patent GB-2415243-A (GB)
Title: An energy management system for use with refrigeration apparatus which forms an ice rink
Inventor: DILK WAYNE
IPC: F25B25/00
Filed: 2005-02-28
Abstract: An energy management system 20 is used for refrigeration apparatus 42 which forms an ice skating rink in a recreational facility 20 using underfloor piping 44. Heat rejected from the refrigeration apparatus 42 may be used to address heating loads elsewhere in the recreational facility. The apparatus 42 may be a vapour cycle system which uses ammonia and comprises a compressor 70, a condenser 76, an expansion device 80 and an evaporator 88. A floating head pressure may be employed on the compressor. The apparatus 42 may include a cold sink thermal storage reservoir 46, which may be charged with ice, or another phase change material. The apparatus 42 may then be run for the purpose of obtaining rejected heat, with the cooling of the thermal storage material in the reservoir 46 as a by-product of operation to obtain the extra rejected heat. The cold sink thermal storage reservoir 46 may then be used subsequently to provide cooling to a different load, at a different time of day. The cold sink thermal storage reservoir 46 may be used to provide cooling to the condenser 76, or may be placed in series with a cooling load, such as the ice sheet. The refrigeration apparatus 42 may be electronically controlled. A reservoir 204 receives hot coolant passing in heat exchange fashion through the condenser 76. On occasions where there may not be sufficient rejected heat available from the condenser to meet all the heating loads of the recreational facility, a gas-fired boiler is used in addition. A pump 234 urges warmed coolant through a building fan coil forced air heating system 58.
Patent GB-2425708-A (GB)
Title: Bracelet and use thereof
Inventor: ADAMSON MARKSTEEN
IPC: A44C5/00
Filed: 2005-03-15
Abstract: A bracelet having a number of attachable and detachable tokens that can be affixed to the bracelet, wherein the position of said tokens corresponds with certain markings on the bracelet. The attachment of tokens is used as a method of incentivising an activity. The invention also relates to a container or package for the bracelet, and to a method for incentivising an activity.
Patent GB-2412735-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic rain sensor
Inventor: RUSSELL STEPHEN LINDSAY
IPC: G01W1/14
Filed: 2005-04-01
Abstract: A precipitation (rainfall) sensor comprises a microphone 1 housed in a weatherproof enclosure 2, which also contains a printed circuit board 3. The microphone senses the impact of raindrops as they fall on the surface of the housing. By integrating the size and number of detected audio impact signals the intensity of the rainfall is determined. The enclosure 2 may be 20 to 150 mm long, 20 to 150 mm wide and 15 to 50 mm deep. The detection surface must be damped to reduce oscillations when precipitation falls on the surface, and may be ABS polymer or polystyrene. The analysis circuitry is preferably housed in the enclosure 2, and may be powered by a rechargeable battery. The sensor may transmit a signal from the analysis circuit to a remote location. The sensor finds application in detecting possible overflows in sewer plants.
Patent GB-2428854-A (GB)
Title: Contact memory system for recording a users patronage of gaming machines
Inventor: DAINTITH IAN MATTHEW
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2005-07-26
Abstract: This invention relates to a contact memory based device for accurately acquiring, monitoring and recording an individual user's game play data obtained during the playing of gaming machines in order to allow the proprietor to maximise the commercial exploitation of the same through a customer loyalty system. The system comprises a microprocessor system and a contact memory probe installed in selected gaming machines and a contact memory device, which is issued to all users participating in a customer loyalty scheme.
Patent GB-2427700-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic field measurement with continuous calibration
Inventor: BOLSHAKOVA INESSA
IPC: G01R35/00
Filed: 2005-09-09
Abstract: A method for measuring a quasi-stationary magnetic field B comprises detecting an output voltage from a galvano-magnetic transducer 1, independently detecting a change in the magnetic field over a period of time and, if this change exceeds a threshold, calibrating the galvano-magnetic transducer by comparing the change in its output voltage with the change in magnetic field. The independent detection of the change in magnetic field over time may be achieved using an inductive coil 2. The galvano-magnetic sensor may be a Hall Effect transducer and may be placed in the centre of the inductive coil. The invention may have particular application in a high radiation environment in which the output from a Hall sensor is liable to drift.
Patent GB-2419895-A (GB)
Title: Shielding design for backside metal deposition
Inventor: WIDDICKS CLIVE LUCA
IPC: C23C14/34
Filed: 2005-10-28
Abstract: A shield 26 for use with a support (13, fig 1) for defining a wafer location in which a wafer 17 projects beyond the support. The shield includes a base 26b for surrounding the support to underlie the projecting part of the location and a wall 26a upstanding from the base to extend spaced from but circumjacent the wafer location and having a portion which projects above the wafer location, this portion being angled to incline away from the location. The greater this cut back is the more metal can be sputtered under the wafer. The invention can further incorporate a shadow shield 19 overlying the space between the wafer location and the wall.
Patent GB-2420538-A (GB)
Title: Pump module for fuel tank
Inventor: UHARA SHOJI
IPC: F02M37/10
Filed: 2005-11-16
Abstract: A pump module (20) to be disposed within a fuel tank (10) is provided. The pump module includes a chamber (24), a fuel pump (23) disposed within the chamber, and a lid member (21) supporting the chamber telescopically movably via a telescopic means (25). An outside diameter of at least an upper end portion (32a) of the chamber is set to be smaller than an inside diameter of an inner tubular portion (27) provided at the lid member, so that the upper end portion of the chamber can enter the inner tubular portion.
Patent GB-2427721-A (GB)
Title: Memory interface for accessing a plurality of memory devices
Inventor: HENSON MATTHEW
IPC: G06F13/28
Filed: 2005-11-25
Abstract: A memory interface includes a data interface, a first state machine and a second state machine. The memory interface is configured for use in a device having a direct memory access DMA  controller where said memory interface is coupled to first and second memory devices via the data interface. Each state machine has a chip select interface and a ready/busy interface configured to select and monitor a respective memory device coupled to the data interface. A method of accessing the memory devices involves sending a first command to the first memory device when the second memory device is in a busy state, said command causing the first memory device to enter a busy state, and sending a second command to the second memory device when the first memory device is in the busy state and the second memory device is in a ready state.
Patent GB-2418279-A (GB)
Title: Document modification detection and prevention
Inventor: PRAVETZ JAMES D
IPC: G06F1/00
Filed: 2004-05-12
Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, implementing and using techniques for document authentication. An electronic document is presented to a user. The electronic document has data representing a signed state and a Current state. A disallowed difference between the signed state and the current state is detected, based on one or more rules that are associated with the electronic document. A digital signature associated with the electronic document is invalidated in response to the detecting.