baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2385772-A (GB)
Title: Pant-like disposable absorbent articles with a releasable line of weakness and a fastener
Inventor: POZNIAK JENNIFER ELIZABETH
IPC: A61F5/44
Filed: 2001-11-01
Abstract: A pant-like, disposable absorbent article includes an absorbent chassis, a pair of opposed side panels, at least one line of weakness and at least one fastener. The absorbent chassis defines a pair of laterally opposed side edges and a pair of longitudinally opposed waist edges. The side panels extend between the side edges of the absorbent chassis to define a waist opening and a pair of leg openings in the pant-like disposable absorbent article. Each of the opposed side panels defines a first side margin which is permanently attached to the side edge of the absorbent chassis in one waist region of the absorbent article to provide a front permanent joint. The opposed side panels further define a second side margin opposite the first side margin which is permanently attached to the side edge of the absorbent chassis in the other waist region of the absorbent article to provide a back permanent joint. The fastener and the line of weakness are located in one of the side panels, with the line of weakness separating the fastener from one of the permanent joints. The fastener is configured to be released and used to refastenably engage the at least one side panel to the opposite waist region of the absorbent article after the line of weakness is broken.
Patent GB-2385502-A (GB)
Title: Method of compressing data by use of self-prefixed universal variable length code
Inventor: SJOEBERG RICKARD
IPC: H04N7/30
Filed: 2001-12-19
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of compressing data contained in variable length (VLC)or universal variable length code (UVLC) words to be carried in a digital bitstream. The method includes formatting a firs set of code words for data and then constructing a second set of code words containing code words from the firs set as well as concatenations of code words from the firs set. Code words from the second set are to carry data in compressed form in the digital bitstream. One way in which theconcatenation is accomplished includes selecting a code word from said first set ofcode words and applying it as a prefix to itself and to all of the other words in the firstset, therby constructing the second set. The code word selected from the first set for application as a prefix may be the shortest code word of the first set.
Patent GB-2402552-A (GB)
Title: Broadband dielectric resonator antenna system
Inventor: FOX ANDREW
IPC: H01Q5/357
Filed: 2003-06-04
Abstract: A dielectric resonant antenna system comprises a feed arrangement which supplies electrical signals, of different phase, to respective first and second points of a dielectric antenna 10, 20. Each of the feeds couple to the dielectric resonator 10, 20 in a HEM mode. The feed arrangement may comprise probes 14, 16 or surface patches 28, 32. The phase difference may be in the range of 140 to 220 degrees. A tuning screw 36 may be located between a microstrip member 30 and the resonator 20. The antenna system may be designed to provide a broad bandwidth or dual band operation. An extra support pad may be formed between the resonator and the substrate to which it is mounted. The resonator may be arranged with appropriate dimensions to operate in the desired excitation modes and at the desired frequencies. The additional length of microstrip 30 located between the feed points 28, 32 may provide the required phase difference.
Patent GB-2403790-A (GB)
Title: Secondary heat exchanger for a boiler assembly
Inventor: HODGSON MARTIN
IPC: F24H8/00
Filed: 2003-07-08
Abstract: The secondary heat exchanger 24 has a first fluid flow path for liquid to be heated and a second flow path transverse to the first for hot flue gas to flow. An inlet port 30 is connected to a primary liquid system outlet 32, such as the outlet of a central heating system. Plates 40 with longitudinal passages 42 are held in spaced relationship by heat exchanger body 44. The secondary heat exchanger is used in conjunction with a primary heat exchanger 16 which heats liquid flowing in a boiler body 12. An outlet port 34 is in fluid communication with an inlet of the primary heat exchanger 16. The inlet and outlet ports of the secondary heat exchanger are in fluid communication with each passage 42 between the plates. A burner 14, fan 20, and flue housings 18, 22, and 26 are also mounted in the boiler assembly 10.
Patent GB-2408657-A (GB)
Title: Radio Resource Management
Inventor: MOLKDAR DAVOOD
IPC: H04B7/005
Filed: 2003-11-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to radio resource management in a wireless communication system. Specifically, the present invention relates to a method and apparatus for obtaining downlink power information for a multi-sector base transceiver site in which power can be shared between the sectors. Such information can be used in radio resource management in a wireless communication system. Power requirement measurement information gathered at a base transceiver station is modified prior to being provided to a radio resource management unit. This enables more effective use of power resources at a base transceiver site.
Patent GB-2409257-A (GB)
Title: Alphanumeric or command input using an actuator held by detents and a resiliently biased follower
Inventor: CARPENTER TIMOTHY GUY
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 2003-12-17
Abstract: An input device for entering alphanumeric or command data into electronic apparatus (e.g. a mobile phone) comprises an actuator 14 articulated relative to a hemi-spherical surface (16, fig 2) with a plurality of spaced docking stations, dimples, indentations or detents 17 formed on the surface, each representing at least one data or command input into the apparatus, and a resiliently biased follower 19 (e.g. a sprung ball) for engagement with the docking stations. The actuator 14 is movable by an operator to engage the follower 19 with any selected docking station 17, the operator receiving a tactile feedback as the follower engages and disengages with any docking station. An optical reader 23 or other sensors indicate which detent the actuator is aligned with, and depressing a switch 26 or another switch sends a signal to select the detent. The actuator 14 may have a ball snap-fitted into a cavity 13, or may be mounted on a flexible grommet (226, fig 8). The follower 19 maybe on the actuator or in the cavity engaging dimples on the actuator (fig 6). Regions of the surface or directions of movement may give different tactile feel, and the actuator may be biased to a neutral position.
Patent GB-2395164-A (GB)
Title: Food dough discharge device
Inventor: HASHIMOTO SHIGERU
IPC: A21C11/16
Filed: 2003-05-13
Abstract: The problem that food dough enters a rotative body provided with rotating stirring bar, blades or the like or a seal portion between an outer sleeve and an outer nozzle cannot be said to have been fully solved. A first means for solving the problem is a food dough discharge device comprising a rotative body removably combined with a rotation driving body through a seal disposed between upper and lower outer sleeves, and a space defined between a bearing for the rotation driving body and the seal for temporarily receiving the dough squeezed out of the seal. A second means for solving the problem is a food dough discharge device comprising a rotative body removably combined with a rotation driving body through a seal disposed between upper and lower outer sleeves, wherein a base upper portion, the rotation driving body and a base lower portion are stepwise provided with an upper outer sleeve attaching step portion, a stirring rotative body attaching step portion, and a lower outer sleeve attaching step portion, and attachment and detachment in one direction are made possible.
Patent GB-2397064-A (GB)
Title: A human G protein coupled receptor
Inventor: ZHANG JIAN
IPC: C12N1/21
Filed: 2002-10-11
Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids that encode GPCR-A-l, and fragments thereof, vectors for propagating and expressing GPCR-A-l nucleic acids, host cells comprising the nucleic acids and vectors of the present invention, proteins, protein fragments, and protein fusions of the novel GPCR-A-l isoforms, and antibodies thereto. The invention further provides transgenic cells and non-human organisms comprising human GPCR-A-l nucleic acids, and transgenic cells and non- human organisms with targeted disruption of the endogenous orthologue of the human GPCR-A-l gene. The invention further provides pharmaceutical formulations of the nucleic acids, proteins, and antibodies of the present invention, and diagnostic, investigational, and therapeutic methods based on the GPCR-A-l nucleic acids, proteins, and antibodies of the present invention.
Patent GB-2414379-A (GB)
Title: Container mounting apparatus comprising interlocking brackets
Inventor: STONE MARK ANDREW
IPC: F16B2/20
Filed: 2004-05-05
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a first bracket 40 for mounting to a support (70, Fig.4) and a second bracket 14 associated with the container 10. The first bracket has a open channel 48 with walls 46 ending in lips 50 with lugs 54 defined, in use, at the upper end, and a plate 58 perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the channel ending in ridges 60. The second bracket has a T-section comprising a web 30 and a wing 24 that itself is tapered longitudinally and has two apertures 26 passing there through. The brackets are arranged to be mountable together to an engaged position by mutual relative movement in a first direction. The device can be further locked and unlocked by moving the brackets relatively to one another in a second direction, i.e pulling or pushing the container in a direction away from or towards the supporting member 70 so that lugs 54 engage with, or disengage, orifices 26. The ridges 60 are designed to engage with corresponding grooves 28 on the container to prevent its rotation in the plane of the plate. The relative positions of the first and second brackets on the post or the container can be inverted.
Patent GB-2403601-A (GB)
Title: Heat sink with fins
Inventor: BARSUN STEPHAN KARL
IPC: F28F3/02
Filed: 2004-06-14
Abstract: A device for removing heat from an electronic component comprises a heat sink 214 that can be coupled to the electronic component to be cooled. The heat sink has fins 215 at angle to a plurality of cooling flow streams 216, 218, with each flow stream following a different path. The fins may be curved (415, Fig 4). The flow streams may be provided by fans 211, 212, which may at right angles to each other.
Patent GB-2403040-A (GB)
Title: Application programming interface for provisioning services
Inventor: JENSEN PETER STRARUP
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-06-15
Abstract: An invention is provided for provisioning services to client devices. In one embodiment, discovery transactions are included that allow an adapter software component to retrieve information regarding services available to a client device from a provisioning application. A service comprises a plurality of content files capable of being installed on the client device. Also included are subscription transactions tat allow an adapter software component to manage content in service directories. A service directory comprises a plurality of services. In addition, delivery transactions are included that allow an adapter to facilitate downloading of data related to services to the client device.
Patent GB-2415130-A (GB)
Title: Car seat with sliding and swivelling means
Inventor: SAMUELS HOWARD DANIEL
IPC: B60N2/24
Filed: 2004-06-17
Abstract: An adjustable driver's chair 50 for use in a vehicle, comprising a seat mounted on a platform 52, the platform slidably attached to the floor of the vehicle 60, preferably on rails 58. The slidable attachment permitting the seat to move from a first position to a second position, the first position defining a driving position and the second position defining a disabled access position, and the seat further being capable of swivelling when it is located in the second position. Preferably the rails are inclined, more preferably to the second position. The movement of the platform may be performed manually, by electric motor 62 or rack and pinion/screw mechanism and may be remotely controlled. A further invention is a method of modifying a vehicle by removing the drivers seat and mounting it on a platform which is slidable on two inclined rails situated on the floor of the vehicle. A ramp (fig 1 14) for access to the vehicle, modifications to the controls of the vehicle to aid the disabled driver and supporting hand bars (fig 1 24) are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2403506-A (GB)
Title: Gate retaining member
Inventor: LUKE COLIN
IPC: E05D11/10
Filed: 2004-06-21
Abstract: A retaining member for a gate comprises a support member 60 for mounting on a projecting gate support 140, the support member defining a gate receiving channel 100 for receiving a gate member therein. Also described is a gate assembly incorporating such a retaining member and a method of mounting a gate on a projecting gate support using such a retaining member.
Patent GB-2403795-A (GB)
Title: A flue damper for a fireplace
Inventor: STONIER CHRISTOPHER SIMON
IPC: F23L11/00
Filed: 2004-06-25
Abstract: A fireplace assembly 100 comprises a fireplace 10 which defines a flue aperture 16 though which in use combustion gases pass. The assembly 100 includes a damper member 42 which is arranged to restrict the passage of the combustion gases though the flue aperture 16. The damper member 42 may feature a rectangular damper aperture 44 of smaller area than the flue aperture 16, the damper aperture 44 may be 140mm by 90mm. The damper member 42 may be substantially planar and feature a sliding restrictor member 62 mounted to the damper member 42 to allow selective adjustment of the open area of the damper aperture 44. The damper arrangement may include a cover (46, figure 6) in the form of a flange to prevent debris falling through the damper aperture 44 in use, the cover (46, figure 6) may be integral with the damper member. The damper member 42 may include a tab 48 for mounting the damper member in the fireplace 10. The damper member 42 may comprise sealing means around its periphery for the preventing the passage of combustion gases between the damper member 42 and the fireplace 10. There may be provided an adapter member (74, figure 11) mounted to the damper member to provide communication of the combustion gases from the damper aperture 44 to a flue duct (84, figure 11) defined by flue ducting. The adapter member (74, figure 11) may feature a spigot formation. The damper member 42, restrictor 62 and fireplace 10 may all be cast iron.
Patent GB-2416701-A (GB)
Title: High pressure breathing mask
Inventor: GRIFFITHS JOSEPH ANTHONY
IPC: A62B18/10
Filed: 2004-08-04
Abstract: A breathing mask for supplying pressurised breathable gas to a wearer such as a pilot. The mask comprises an inspiratory valve including a first diaphragm that is normally closed to prevent the flow of pressurised breathable gas into the mask but opens in response to a drop in pressure in the mask that occurs when the wearer inhales to allow breathable gas to flow into the mask through the inspiratory valve from a pressurised breathable gas supply. The mask also includes an expiratory valve including a second diaphragm that is normally closed to prevent the flow of pressurised breathable gas out of the mask but opens in response to an increase in pressure in the mask that acts over one side of the second diaphragm and occurs when the wearer exhales to allow breathable gas out of the mask through said expiratory valve. The second diaphragm is located in a valve housing and the mask includes a pressure compensation tube communicating the supply of pressurised breathable gas with the housing so that pressurised breathable gas acts over the other side of the second diaphragm to bias the second diaphragm into its normally closed state against the pressure of the breathable gas acting on said one side until the wearer exhales to increase the pressure acting on said one side relative to the pressure acting on the other side. The pressure compensation tube runs on the inside of the mask and extends through the first diaphragm to communicate the supply of pressurised breathable gas with said valve housing.
Patent GB-2438435-A (GB)
Title: A wireless remote alarm notifier
Inventor: DICKINSON JOHN WILSON
IPC: G08B25/10
Filed: 2004-09-10
Abstract: An alarm system e.g. in a house, car, motor home, boat, caravan, when activated sends a signal via a satellite to a hand held device which alerts the carrier. The alarm system may be burglar, fire, smoke or a panic alarm. On receipt of the alert, the carrier may alert appropriate services e.g. police, fire or other emergency services, neighbour, friend or family member.
Patent GB-2406734-A (GB)
Title: Device for improving visibility conditions in a motor vehicle
Inventor: MOISEL JOERG
IPC: B60R1/00
Filed: 2004-09-16
Abstract: A device for improving visibility conditions in a motor vehicle comprises: an infrared radiation source 2; an infrared sensitive camera 3; a unit 4 displaying image data; a control unit 1 and; an evaluation unit 6 connected to the camera and control unit, evaluating image data with respect to the recommended velocity Vricht, making it available to the driver, preferably on the display 4 or audibly, as a velocity recommendation. Image data may also be evaluated with respect to a maximum velocity Vmax, a velocity sensor 7 connected to the control unit so that the display, and preferably the camera 3 and radiation source 2, is switched off, possibly gradually or suddenly, when the vehicle velocity V exceeds Vmax. Preferably the display 4 is switched on when vehicle velocity V drops below Vmax, by a difference Vo, approximately 5% of Vmax, or may be switched on manually. Preferably the state of the surroundings can be evaluated to derive Vricht and Vmax as functions of the underlying surface, weather conditions, road signs and traffic volume.
Patent GB-2402306-A (GB)
Title: Security arrangement
Inventor: SAFA JOHN ARAM
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 2003-03-05
Abstract: A mobile communication network (12) provides communication between devices (10) and is controlled at (14). When a user wishes to gain access to the network (12), a device (10) is required to send a request signal to the control (14). This request signal identities the user device, not the user. The control makes security checks to ensure that the device is authorised, before returning an authorising signal (20). The user device is configured to prevent communication by the user until an authorising signal has been received. Security is improved by requiring the user device to be identified. Details of devices (10) which have been stolen can be recorded by the control (14) so that those devices will not, in future, be authorised for use of the network (12). The value of a stolen device (10) to a thief is therefore reduced or removed.
Patent GB-2419612-A (GB)
Title: Block for use in permeable pavements
Inventor: DOWSON CAREY DAVID
IPC: E01C5/00
Filed: 2004-10-28
Abstract: A block (1) for use in permeable pavements. The block (1) has top (2), bottom and side (3,4,5,6) faces. At least one of the side faces (3,4,5,6) of the block (1) includes a flat part (7), a recessed part (9) and a projecting part (8). The recessed part (9) is recessed inwards from the flat part (7) of the side face by a distance (d). The projecting part (8) projects outwards from the flat part (7) of the side face by a distance (D). The distance (D) is greater than the distance (d). The projecting part (8) has a curved face (11), curved about an axis transverse to the plane of the top (2) of the block. The recessed part (9) also has a curved face (13) curved about an axis transverse to the plane of the top (2) of the block and matching the curvature of the projecting part (8).
Patent GB-2403473-A (GB)
Title: Aerobic wastewater management system, apparatus and method
Inventor: COUCH WELDON
IPC: C02F3/12
Filed: 2003-04-23
Abstract: A septic tank (11) having two separate compartments, a trash tank (13) and a mix liquor compartment, using aerobic bacteria to process waste, and methods of its use. A settling compartment allows heavy particles to settle while keeping lighter debris out of a pump (47).
Patent GB-2405718-A (GB)
Title: Portable media player with media information database
Inventor: ROBBIN JEFFREY
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-10-17
Abstract: A portable media player comprises a storage disk that stores a plurality of media items such as audio files or songs or music, an input device to select media items, a cache memory, a media database that stores media information and a processor that controls the media player to store, remove and play media items. The player may connect with a host computer for uploading and downloading media hems, the processor may automatically synchronise the media items by comparing media information. The player may make use of playlists to manage the media items. The management of the media items may be performed by the host computer. The player may play the media items in accordance with quality settings on an item by item basis.
Patent GB-2408806-A (GB)
Title: Measuring pressure oscillations in a chamber
Inventor: HOYTE SCOTT MORDIN
IPC: G01L23/12
Filed: 2004-11-24
Abstract: A method (700) for generating a signal indicative of a pressure oscillation in a chamber is provided. The method includes sensing (702) a pressure within the chamber, generating (704) a signal relative to the sensed pressure, digitizing (706) the signal, transforming (708) the digitized signal from the time domain to the frequency domain to generate an energy spectrum, and analyzing (710) the energy spectrum to determine an energy spike indicative of a substantially non-random component of the digitized signal.
Patent GB-2420640-A (GB)
Title: Automatic monitoring and adjusting of the size of a partition of a logical unit
Inventor: RAJESHWARI PREETHI
IPC: G06F3/06
Filed: 2004-11-29
Abstract: The system includes a policy manager 11 which maintains a marker associated with a partition. The marker is used to determine when adjustment of the size of the partition is required, for example when a threshold amount of space has been used in the partition (step 17). A partition expansion module (39, Figure 2) then adjusts the size of the partition, IF there is insufficient space to expand the partition (step 20), the size of the logical unit may be expanded. Any volumes overlaying the partition may also be re-sized (step 36, Figure 2). The system may log activities in an event logger. The system operates automatically, without any manual intervention.