baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2370694-A (GB)
Title: Fabricating a source region of a UMOS power device
Inventor: FINNEY ADRIAN
IPC: H01L21/425
Filed: 2001-09-04
Abstract: After fabricating a recessed gate structure 17, source regions 15 are formed by implanting dopant ions of beam 19 at a glancing angle of about 7{ between the ion beam and the gate insulator layer 16. The dopant ions are scattered by the gate insulator layer into the sidewall of the gate trench. The method avoids the need for large angle implantation equipment.
Patent GB-2363279-A (GB)
Title: Optimal handling and manipulation of high-speed streaming media in a computing device
Inventor: WOLFF ROBERT M
IPC: H04N7/36
Filed: 2000-03-31
Abstract: A method and apparatus for optimal handling of high bandwidth streaming data in a computer system minimizes computational activities to achieve maximal performance. This performance improvement is accomplished by minimizing the amount of memory copying and also by minimizing the number of allocation and deallocations of objects which occur. A word wise search is performed on an MPEG-2 stream. A pre-parser is used to create a secondary datastream to parallel a MPEG2 datastream during decoding and rendering. The parallel secondary datastream describes the structure of the MPEG2 datastream in an efficient and easy-to-use manner and helps to eliminate duplication of the paser task in various decoder stages. A two-step motion prediction for MPEG2 interpolation case-D will yield visual artifacts if not corrected.
Patent GB-2364169-A (GB)
Title: Electro-active devices
Inventor: HOOLEY ANTHONY
IPC: H04R17/00
Filed: 2000-12-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to an electro-active device having an electro-active structure extending along a minor axis (36) which is curved, for example in a helix around a major axis (37). The electro-active structure comprises successive electro-active portions (35) extending around said minor axis and arranged with electrodes to bend, when activated, around the minor axis (36) such that bending of the successive portions (35) is concomitant with rotation of the electro-active structure about the minor axis (36) adding incrementally along the minor axis (36). The electro-active structure generates displacement out of the local plane in which the minor axis is curved. The electro-active structure may be continuous electro-active member (35) extending along and curving around the minor axis (35), for example helically to form a helical helix. Alternatively, the electro-active structure may be a plurality of discrete elements (211) connected together. The electro-active portions preferably have a bender structure formed from a plurality of layers. The device may be used as a driver, a sensor or a generator.
Patent GB-2380979-A (GB)
Title: Portable vessel launching apparatus
Inventor: BILBRUCK GEOFFREY MARK
IPC: B63C13/00
Filed: 2001-10-20
Abstract: A launching apparatus for marine vessels comprises a first member 12 mounted on the hull of said vessel with a second member 18 pivotably connected to a lower portion of said first member. The second member has wheel means 22 pivotably mounted thereon, while a third member 14 is pivotably connected to the second member and vertically displaceable relative to the first member to enable said second member to be raised and lowered relative to said first member. Locking means 32 and 34 to enable said third member to be releasably locked to said first member in either of the raised and lowered positions are also provided. The first member may be mounted on a lower region of the transom 10 of the vessel by means of a self tapping screw 26 and a threaded knob 28. A fourth member 16, with a handle 24 which can be moved to cause said third member to be vertically displaced may also be provided.
Patent GB-2374170-A (GB)
Title: Method for providing in-transit authentication, repair and customization of auctioned goods
Inventor: SOLHEIM JOHN K
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2001-11-26
Abstract: The present invention comprises a method of selling services consisting of authentication, repair and/or custom fitting services for an item sold by a seller to a bidder through an on-line auction. The web page of the auctioneer displays information indicating that the bidder may request that the auctioned item(s) be authenticated, repaired and/or custom fitted in transit from the seller to the bidder (or other services performed on the goods in transit). In an illustrative embodiment of the invention, a button is displayed on the web site of the on-line auction. The button is hyperlinked to the web site of the manufacturer, which enables the manufacturer to collect information necessary to effectuate the in-transit services.
Patent GB-2381268-A (GB)
Title: Composite material produced from pulverised waste glass
Inventor: JONES THOMAS RICHARD
IPC: C04B28/18
Filed: 2001-12-22
Abstract: The invention provides a material comprising a thermally hardened mixture of a major proportion of pulverised waste or recycled glass and a minor proportion of bonding agent. The ceramic material is manufactured by a process comprising the steps of: <SL> <LI>(a) preparing from a waste or recycled glass a glass powder having a broad particle size distribution and consisting predominantly of particles less than 3 mm in diameter <LI>(b) mixing the glass powder prepared in step (a) with from 1 to 16 mass %, based on the mass of the glass powder, of a bonding agent comprising an inorganic compound which is an oxide or hydroxide of an alkali or alkaline earth metal or a source of active alumina or a combination of any two or more of said inorganic compounds; <LI>(c) adding to the mixture formed in step (b) from 5 to 24 mass % of water, based on the mass of glass powder; <LI>(d) charging the damp powder formed in step (c) into a mould and compressing the mixture to form a desired shape; and <LI>(e) exposing the compacted shape formed in step (d) to saturated steam at a temperature in the range of from 70{C to 200{C for a time of from 15 minutes to 48 hours. </SL> The compound may also include a colouring pigment such as iron oxide, cobalt aluminate or a phthalocyanine pigment.
Patent GB-2369510-A (GB)
Title: Infrared to radio frequency adapter and method for using the same
Inventor: PARROTT WILLIAM M
IPC: H04B10/10
Filed: 2000-08-11
Abstract: An infrared to radio frequency adapter and method for using the same enables a computing device, such as a notebook computer having an infrared data port, to wirelessly link to a network without the need to install any additional hardware or software into the computing device. The adapter is configured to operate with a plurality of computing devices including desktop and notebook computers, handheld computers, and mobile telephones. By providing instant connectivity between one or more computing devices and a local or wide area network, the adapter provides users with the versatility necessary to provide seamless network integration. Thus, a user can immediately check e-mail or access the Internet simply by directing an IR-enabled computing device at an adapter that is within range of a receiving station of the RF data system component of a network.
Patent GB-2388357-A (GB)
Title: Container lid having a frangible opening portion
Inventor: BAKER MARTIN JOSEPH
IPC: B65D47/36
Filed: 2002-04-29
Abstract: A thermoformed plastics lid for a container, preferably for a drink, comprises a peripheral portion (104) for locating the lid in closing contact with an upper portion of the container, and a frangible closure member (108) which enables the lid to be opened by pushing the closure member (108) into the container when the lid (1) is in closing contact therewith. The closure member (108) may be broken at a frangible line (109) and pivoted into the container by pushing it with a drinking straw.
Patent GB-2371811-A (GB)
Title: Method of anodizing tantalum powder
Inventor: MELODY BRIAN J
IPC: H01G9/052
Filed: 2000-09-25
Abstract: An electrolyte comprising water, an organic solvent selected from the group consisting of a polyethylene glycol, a polyethylene glycol monomethyl ether and mixtures thereof, and a sufficient amount of alkali metal salt of a weak organic acid, so that the electrolyte has a resistivity below about 250 ohm-cm/80 {C. A method for differential anodizing porous valve metal body comprising the steps of: anodizing the bodies in a first electrolyte where the cathode surface is placed within an inch of but not in contact with the anode bodies, rinsing the bodies in deionized water, and re-anodizing the bodies in a second electrolyte, where the first electrolyte comprises water, an organic solvent selected from the group consisting of a polyethylene glycol, a polyethylene glycol monomethyl ether and mixtures thereof, and a sufficient amount of alkali metal salt of a weak organic acid so that the first electrolyte has a resistivity below about 250 ohm-cm/80 {C.
Patent GB-2373780-A (GB)
Title: Flosser tip holding cartridge and flosser tip
Inventor: LANG KENNETH J
IPC: A61C15/04
Filed: 2000-12-21
Abstract: A flosser tip holding cartridge including one or two internal storage rails (84) having a base for supporting the rails upright on a support surface. A housing (36) surrounding and protecting the storage rails and a slot (52) in the front portion of the housing for accessing each rail. A tip removal slot (42) on the top side for facilitating the removal of a flossing tip (12) from the flossing device. Each rail includes a longitudinally-oriented recess having side walls that define a shape that closely receives individual flosser tips for storage and access.
Patent GB-2379211-A (GB)
Title: Investment casting binder comprising colloidal silicas
Inventor: DOLES ROLAND S
IPC: C04B12/04
Filed: 2002-07-12
Abstract: A binder for making an investment casting mould comprises an aqueous dispersion of a mixture of colloidal silicas having average particle diameters of 4, 8 and 13 nanometers preferably in amounts 20-70 wt%, 10-40 wt% and 10-40 wt% respectively. The binders may also contain latex polymers and/or water soluble polymers in amount 0.25-20 wt%. In another embodiment the binder has a solids content of greater than 15% and comprises silica particles at least 30% of which have an average diameter less than 4nm. The moulds have high green strength and low fired strength.
Patent GB-2381903-A (GB)
Title: A method for expiring display portions generated via browser devices
Inventor: HODGKINSON ANDREW
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-08-30
Abstract: A method for expiring display portions generated via browser devices comprises storing data relating to displays from internet locations in a memory and upon selection to generate a display from an internet location which differs from the location of a previous display removing from the memory at least some of the data relating to the displays generated from the previous location. A selection of a first location may generate a parent display and a number of child displays and when the user then selects to generate a second location at least the data relating to the child displays which were generated from the first location may be removed from the memory. The generated display may be generated across the entire screen of a television set.
Patent GB-2393772-A (GB)
Title: Blocked pipe clearing device
Inventor: MILTON WILLIAM
IPC: E03C1/306
Filed: 2002-10-02
Abstract: A device to clear blocked waste pipes, typically a household sink pipe (5), comprises a length of flexible hose (3) having at one end a fitting (1) for attachment to a tap (9) and having at the other end an enlarged cup (2) adapted, in use, to seat over and cover the inlet (4) to the blocked pipe (5), with water pressure from the tap (9) being directed down the waste pipe (5) to clear the blockage.
Patent GB-2381803-A (GB)
Title: An aid for ascending or descending stairs
Inventor: HUTCHINSON ERIC MONTGOMERY
IPC: E04F11/18
Filed: 2002-12-04
Abstract: A device comprises a claw (1) which slidingly engages a handrail (5) which is adjacent a stairway, an encasement (2) is attached to the claw, inside which a tongue (3) is pivotally attached and a handle (5) is fixed to the tongue. In use the tongue may pivot between first and second limiting positions defined by the sides of the encasement (Figures 6 and 7) and when moved to one of these positions, depending on whether the stairs are being ascended or descended, the claw locks onto the handrail preventing further movement. A cover (8, Figure 1) may surround the encasement to protect a users hands from the movement of the tongue. A second end of the handle may rest on a banister (11, Figure 1) on the opposite side of the stairway to the handrail.
Patent GB-2401108-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cell bursting method
Inventor: CHEN CHING HSI
IPC: C08J9/38
Filed: 2003-05-02
Abstract: A closed cell foamed sheet may be converted into an open celled foamed sheet by application of a vacuum thereto followed by instant release of pressure, the rapid release of pressure causing the cells to burst. The process is enhanced by including hollow porcelain or glass beads which do not interact with the polymer of the sheet. The foamed sheet is preferably formed from ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) or a polyethylene or a mixture of the two. The foamed sheet 10 is placed inside a vacuum chamber 20, air is removed via pump 22 and exit pipe 21. After reaching a preset limit of expansion, the release valve 23 is opened to allow rapid recovery of atmospheric pressure.
Patent GB-2388400-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparaus for laying bricks
Inventor: OLIVER CARLTON
IPC: E04G21/18
Filed: 2003-05-09
Abstract: Apparatus <B>10</B> to assist bricklayers when constructing the gable end of buildings comprises a horizontally and vertically adjustable bridging system which has quick attachment means <B>18</B> in the form of a clamp <B>18</B> or alternatively, spring gripping means, wood screw means or toggle-action gripping means. In use the apparatus <B>10</B> can bridge across from an existing structure e.g. rafters to the location where a wall is to be built or completed. A method for laying bricks comprises attaching a pair of the above apparatus <B>10</B> to the existing structure, and attaching a line between the apparatus to act as a guide for laying bricks.
Patent GB-2389858-A (GB)
Title: Porous firelighter with laminate packaging
Inventor: COX MICHAEL
IPC: C10L11/04
Filed: 2003-06-09
Abstract: A firelighter comprises a porous core 10 and a combustible wrapper 11 enclosing the core said core is impregnated with a volatile liquid fuel, eg kerosene,biodiesel. The wrapper is laminate, comprising at least two layers, a first polymeric layer 13 and a second non-polymeric layer 12. said polymer layer being on the fuel side of the wrapper. The polymeric layer is preferably comprises a laminate of a first polyethylene layer and a second non-polyolefinic material eg polyamide. The non-polymeric layer may be paper. The porous material is fibreboard or compressed wood chips. The wrapper is sealed to prevent leakage of the fuel. Also disclosed is a firelighter comprising a bio-diesel impregnated porous material, enclosed in a wrapper.
Patent GB-2404072-A (GB)
Title: Foam support for mobile electronic device display
Inventor: CHEN CHAO
IPC: H04M1/724
Filed: 2003-07-15
Abstract: A foam support 10 for use between the display and frame of a mobile electronic device has a base 12 and side tabs 16 which are folded perpendicular to the base and attached to the frame when in use. Adhesive may be used to attach the support to the frame and the display. The support may have apertures 14 to help with alignment.
Patent GB-2393592-A (GB)
Title: Connector with terminal retainer
Inventor: TAKAHASHI TOSHIHARU
IPC: H01R13/436
Filed: 2003-07-28
Abstract: A connector includes a housing 3, a front holder 4, a provisionally-retaining member and a completely-retaining member. The housing includes a plurality of terminal receiving chambers 21 in which metal terminals are accommodated and a plurality of elastic retaining arm portions for respectively retaining the metal terminals. The front holder is attached to the housing in a completely-retaining position through a provisionally-retaining position. The front holder prevents the elastic deformation of the elastic retaining arm portions in the completely-retaining position. The front holder allows the elastic deformation of the elastic retaining arm portions in the provisionally-retaining position. The provisionally-retaining member retains the front holder to the housing in the provisionally-retaining position. The completely-retaining member retains the front holder to the housing in the completely-retaining position. The completely-retaining member is provided at one region so as to retain the housing and the front holder, and includes an operation portion 36 for releasing the retaining of the housing and the holder, and the operating portion 36 is disposed so as to be exposed to the exterior.
Patent GB-2393418-A (GB)
Title: Nacreous polyester sheet containing voids with specific dimensions
Inventor: LANEY THOMAS M
IPC: B29C55/00
Filed: 2003-08-05
Abstract: The voids have a length to height > 9:1 and are 5-100 micrometers long. The film contains more than 6 voids in the vertical direction. The voids form between the (preferably linear) polyester matrix and polyolefin (or other incompatible polymer) particles as the extruded and quenched film is biaxially orientated, prior to it being heat set. Preferably the polyester is PET or its copolymer, and the polyolefin is polyethylene or polypropylene. The sheet can be a layer in an imaging member, optionally also containing photosensitive silver halide and a white reflective layer.
Patent GB-2406808-A (GB)
Title: Electrostatic coating of food product
Inventor: KING PETER
IPC: A23P1/08
Filed: 2003-10-10
Abstract: A method of coating a food product, the method comprising spraying a coating substance at the product whilst the product is falling under gravity, so as to coat at least a first surface of the product. The overspray is electostatically charged using a needle electrode 13, wherein the charged coating substance can be attracted back towards the product after the product has landed on a grounded exit conveyor so as to coat a further surface or surfaces thereof. The food product may be coated with a flavouring such as a spice.
Patent GB-2414295-A (GB)
Title: Nodule detection
Inventor: DEHMESHKI JAMSHID
IPC: G06V10/46
Filed: 2004-05-20
Abstract: A method of detecting a nodule in a three-dimensional scan image (e.g. a computed tomography image of a lung) comprises calculating a three-dimensional sphericity index for each point in the scan image (12-16), applying a high sphericity threshold to the sphericity index (18) to obtain a candidate nodule region, and then performing region-growing (20) from the candidate region using a relaxed sphericity threshold to determine an extended region including less spherical parts connected to the candidate region. Optionally, spherical filtering may be applied to the image by matching the spherical filter to the extended region.
Patent GB-2417637-A (GB)
Title: Performing administration in a communications system
Inventor: BLANK FELIX
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2004-06-14
Abstract: In order to update a communications system an XML document is used to convey the update from an application. A parser at the communications system parses the document and thus determines the update for remotely configuring a communications system, e.g. a private automatic branch exchange (PABX).
Patent GB-2409634-A (GB)
Title: Upright suction cleaner power switch
Inventor: NAM HYEUN SIK
IPC: A47L5/28
Filed: 2004-07-06
Abstract: An upright suction cleaner comprises a body 2 with a handgrip 8, a suction head 4 hingedly connected to the body and a power switch 20 disposed between the body and the suction head, such that movement of the body from an upright to an inclined position will turn on the power switch. The switch may be located on the body and may cooperate with a protrusion 22 on the suction head, the protrusion acting to move the switch between off and on positions. A second power switch (40 fig 6) may be provided on the suction head which operates to switch power on when a suction hose (12 fig 6) is separated from the suction head, which switch may be operated by a protrusion (42 fig 6) on an end portion of the suction hose.
Patent GB-2404955-A (GB)
Title: Bore liner for undersea hydraulic coupling member
Inventor: SMITH III ROBERT E
IPC: F16L33/16
Filed: 2004-08-05
Abstract: An undersea hydraulic coupling member comprises a body which has an internal bore (31, fig 6), a radial seal 17, and a removable bore liner 10 both positioned within the bore (31, fig 6). The liner 10 can be manufactured from a polymeric material and can have an internal diameter 13 that is greater than the internal diameter of the radial seal 17. The radial seal 17 and the bore liner 10 may be integral. The internal bore (31, fig 6) preferably has an angled shoulder which corresponds with an interfit, such as a dovetail formed on the bore liner 10. The bore liner 10 may have a threaded outer diameter for connection with the internal bore (31, fig 6), or alternatively, the bore liner 10 may have a circumferential ridge which fits into a corresponding circumferential groove formed in the internal bore (31, fig 6). A retainer nut (40, fig 6) may also be engagable with the hydraulic coupling member adjacent the bore liner 10. The radial seal is preferably pressure energised.
Patent GB-2401234-A (GB)
Title: System for mounting a flexible sheeting material to a substrate
Inventor: GREEN FRANK I III
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 2004-08-18
Abstract: A system for mounting a flexible sheeting material (22) to a substrate (24) is comprised of a number of frame sections (20a-20d) including an elongate support member (30, 330) secured to the substrate (24) and an elongate connector member (32, 332) secured to an end portion of the flexible sheeting material (22), with the support member (30, 330) and the connector member (32, 332) including interlocking anchor elements (46, 96, 346, 396) capable of forming a releasable interconnection therebetween. The support member (30, 330) and the connector member (32, 332) each include a tool engaging portion defining oppositely facing bearing surfaces (82, 132, 382, 432). A tool (200, 500) is provided which includes a first engaging surface (224, 528) positioned in abutment against one of the bearing surfaces (82, 382), and a second engaging surface (253, 548) positioned in abutment against the opposite bearing surface (132, 432). Displacement of the engaging surfaces (224, 528, 253, 548) along the bearing surfaces (82, 382, 132, 432) tensions the flexible sheeting material (22) to a taut state, with the interlocking anchor elements (46, 96, 346, 396) forming a releasable interconnection to maintain the flexible sheeting material (22) in the taut state.
Patent GB-2405664-A (GB)
Title: Galvanic isolation in longwall equipment
Inventor: TITSCHERT JENS
IPC: E21D23/26
Filed: 2004-08-23
Abstract: Longwall face equipment for extraction use in underground mining includes electrohydraulically operated support units each having a support controller 6, with at least one power unit 11 being provided, that supplies the support controllers 6 of differing support units with power. A bi-directional coupler 12 is connected between the power unit 11 and the support controllers 6 and provides galvanic isolation between the power unit 11 and the support controllers 6 and/or groups I, II of the support controllers 6. The couplers permit communication between the support controllers 6 and/or groups I, II of the support controllers 6. In order to simplify the arrangement of the face, the coupler 12 is integrated into the power unit 11 or is flanged directly onto the housing of the power unit 11.