baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2376526-A (GB)
Title: Device for calibrating thermometers
Inventor: MACHIN GRAHAM
IPC: G01K15/00
Filed: 2002-06-11
Abstract: The device (10), e.g. for calibrating tympanic thermometers, includes an enclosure (12) which may be heated or cooled depending upon the testing temperature, within which is a sealed flask (14) which contains substance (16) which melts at the test temperature (e.g. ethylene carbonate, melting point 36.3{C). Located within the sealed flask (14) is a re-entrant well (18) which provides a blackbody for the thermometers and a viewing aperture (20). The well (18) is treated to achieve a high surface emissivity. The device (10) allows the testing of thermometers by measuring the triple point or melting point of the substance (16). As the temperature of the substance (16) is accurately known, so is the temperature in the blackbody cavity (18) and thermometers can be calibrated thereby.
Patent GB-2394550-A (GB)
Title: An audible flood warning device
Inventor: PENNEY GEOFFREY
IPC: G08B3/00
Filed: 2002-10-25
Abstract: An audible flood warning unit is a self contained free standing device designed to alert personnel to a rise in water levels to a predetermined danger level. As the water level rises, the float G slides upwards lifting the locking mechanism C by means of collar H. This allows the shaft A to be released upwards aided by the spring B, activating the lever K, which in turn pivots and fires off the compressed air horn E. The end of the shaft A extends beyond the top surface of the unit to provide a visual indication that the water level has reached the danger level.
Patent GB-2395778-A (GB)
Title: Face detection
Inventor: PORTER ROBERT MARK STEPHAN
IPC: G06V10/48
Filed: 2002-11-29
Abstract: Video face detection apparatus in which a test image from a video sequence is compared with an image property model derived from image properties of a region detected to contain a face in a preceding image in the video sequence comprises: ```means for selecting a predetermined proportion of pixels in the region detected to contain a face in the preceding image which most closely match the image property model derived in respect of that region, thereby deriving a pixel mask; and ```means for comparing pixels in the test image defined by the pixel mask with the image property model, the mask being applied at more than one image position within the test image; a face being detected in the test image at a mask position corresponding to a lowest average difference between the image property model and pixels defined by the mask at that position.
Patent GB-2398248-A (GB)
Title: Safety device with trigger mechanism
Inventor: COCKER ROBIN CRAIG
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2003-02-14
Abstract: A safety device, usable in particular with hypodermic needles, incorporates a trigger mechanism (13) which when activated primes the device to initiate the unsheathing of the needle in use by flexing one or more needle-surrounding legs (16,17) away from the needle axis; the initial priming and leg-flexing movement being caused by the interaction of an operative portion of the trigger with the or each said leg or with a member connected operatively thereto; characterised by the feature that, when such movement occurs, the trigger end interacts with the leg or the said part connected thereto in a manner which positively latches and retains the two in engagement.
Patent GB-2401051-A (GB)
Title: An appliance for use in speech and language therapy
Inventor: FORSTER CLAIRE LOUISE
IPC: A61F5/58
Filed: 2003-05-02
Abstract: A palate appliance (1, 60) for use in speech therapy covering substantially the whole palate or only a part of the palate, having means for securing the appliance against the palate, and having one or more target areas (2,62) which are detectable by the tongue of a user by providing sensory stimulation when contacted by the tongue. The invention allows easier communication between a speech therapist and patient as to the actions the therapist requires of the patient. The sensory stimulation may be by means of touch e.g. using bumps and/or taste and/or additionally by visual identification. A palate appliance utilises a target area which is meant to be sensorialy intrusive and which corresponds to an area of the palate touched by the tongue during the formation of given sounds and sound groups.
Patent GB-2388697-A (GB)
Title: Fee-operated game table ball release arrangement
Inventor: DRAGE GARY DAVID
IPC: A63D15/00
Filed: 2003-05-08
Abstract: In a fee operated game table, e.g. a pool table, with paths in the table that lead balls to a gate controlled by a payment mechanism, one or more balls may fail to become available for play. This may be due to payment for the next game being too quick, e.g. before the balls from the previous game have reached the gate. Herein a game is provided with means to ensure that a full complement of balls are delivered. This means could comprise a release device to ensure a trapped ball is released. For example, the game board could have a switch which if operated within a time following opening and subsequent closing of the gate, the gate is re-opened so as to release a trapped ball.
Patent GB-2391587-A (GB)
Title: Turbocharged engine having exhaust gas recirculation with a single intercooler and integral bypass valve with condensation sensor
Inventor: KENNEDY LAWRENCE CHARLES
IPC: F28F27/02
Filed: 2003-06-04
Abstract: The working fluid circuit 10 of the present invention includes an exhaust gas passage 14 through which exhaust gas under pressure flows from the internal combustion engine 12, a charge air passage 16, and a turbocharger 18. An exhaust gas recirculation passage 20 extends between the exhaust gas passage 14 and the charge air passage 16, but bypasses the turbocharger 18 and provides a path for recirculating a predetermined amount of exhaust gas into the charge air passage 16. The charge air from charge air passage 16 mixes with the recirculated exhaust gases from the exhaust gas recirculation passage 20 in a venturi 32, which then flow down passage 37 to a single intercooler 24. The single intercooler is in fluid communication with the intake passage 22 of the engine 12. A condensation sensor (52, fig 2) is disposed within the intercooler 24 to detect the build up of condensation, and a bypass valve (50, fig 2) is formed to bypass the mixed gases in conditions prone to condensation. The intercooler 24 is preferably formed from stainless steel, and the ram air for the intercooler is supplied by a fan 46, driven by the engine 12.
Patent GB-2403485-A (GB)
Title: Foldable column: releasable latch
Inventor: DIAMOND PETER JAMES ANDREW
IPC: E04H12/18
Filed: 2003-07-03
Abstract: A foldable column 1 comprises a lower column section 5 and an upper column section 7 pivotally mounted on the lower column section 5 substantially mid way along the length of the upper column section 7. Latch means 29 are provided to releasably latch the column sections 5, 7 together in use when the upper column section 7 is pivoted about the lower column section 5 into an upright position. The latch means 29 comprises a hooked formation 33 fixedly mounted to one column section 5,7 and a moveable part 31 slidably mounted on the other column section 5, 7 which latchingly engages the hooked formation 33 when the upper column section 7 is in the upright position.
Patent GB-2391088-A (GB)
Title: A circuit package design tool which verifies the proximity of signal return paths to signal traces
Inventor: FRANK MARK D
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2003-07-16
Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for verifying the proximity of signal return paths (e.g., ground metal or power) to signal traces in an integrated circuit package design (201) . A package designer (116) creates the package design (201) using a package design tool (104). A proximity verifier (202) verifies that there is a signal return path within a predetermined threshold distance of each specified signal trace in the package layers directly above and/or below the signal trace. The proximity verifier (202) may notify the package designer (116) of any signal traces which are not sufficiently close to signal return paths, such as by providing visual indications of such signal traces in a graphical representation (106) of the package design (201). In response, the package designer (116) may modify the package design (201) to ensure that all signal traces are sufficiently close to signal return paths.
Patent GB-2393252-A (GB)
Title: Suppressing noise in marine seismic data by determining the location of noise source
Inventor: FOOKES GREGORY PETER GWYN
IPC: G01V1/38
Filed: 2003-09-02
Abstract: A method is disclosed for attenuating noise in marine seismic signals caused by backscattering (impulsive noise from a seismic source 4 reflected off a reflector 8 in the water) or continuous noise generated by ships and rigs in the vicinity of the seismic vessel 2. The arrival times of a noise event at some of the towed seismic sensors 10 are determined and these arrival times are used to estimate the position of the noise source 8. The arrival times of the noise event at the other seismic sensors 10 are then estimated. The noise is then attenuated, using the estimated arrival times, by applying a static correction and then applying a frequency-wavenumber (f-k) filter to the corrected traces. The method may also suppress multiple reflections of the noise event from the sea floor.
Patent GB-2405808-A (GB)
Title: Detachable cue tip
Inventor: JAMES ALAN CHARLES
IPC: A63D15/12
Filed: 2003-09-12
Abstract: A detachable tip for cues used in the playing of snooker, billiards or pool, especially to achieve mass• shots (where the cue ball is intended to swerve around an intervening ball), comprises a first section, eg a plastics tube 4, fitting over the end of a standard cue 1, and an end section eg of solid rubber 6 but definitely with different properties from that of the standard leather cue tip 3. Massive spin can thereby be imparted without needing the application of chalk. Preferably the detachable tip includes a lead weight 5.
Patent GB-2408011-A (GB)
Title: Electrically heated handle
Inventor: COLLIER LUKE MATTHEW
IPC: B25G1/00
Filed: 2003-11-17
Abstract: A heated handle for a hand tool such as a trowel, garden fork or claw hammer is described. The handle may be made of rubber or plastic, with a wire element running though it, the wire element being connected to a thermistor which may be powered by a rechargeable battery. The element may be thermostatically controlled.
Patent GB-2408727-A (GB)
Title: An accessory mounting kit for a vehicle
Inventor: SOUTHALL ALASDAIR JOHN
IPC: B60R11/00
Filed: 2003-12-01
Abstract: A mounting kit for attachment of an accessory to a vehicle interior comprises one or more mounting pads (14,16,18,20,22). A variety of opposite end surfaces are provided so as to adapt the kit to internal curved surfaces of vehicle interior. Individual pads may be relatively rotatable to change the orientation of opposite end surfaces, so that the surfaces are relatively inclined. The surfaces are attached to the vehicle with removable adhesive pads (52, Fig 4).
Patent GB-2411881-A (GB)
Title: Label with adhesive containing surfactant
Inventor: HAMMONDS DARREN
IPC: G09F3/10
Filed: 2004-03-17
Abstract: A label, removable with the assistance of a hot liquid, comprises a polymeric film backing layer and a pressure sensitive adhesive layer. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer comprises a water-borne pressure-sensitive adhesive including a combination of a polymer component and a surfactant component. The adhesive layer permits the label to be removed from a surface within a period of ten minutes using an aqueous wash at 80{C. The label may be applied to an article such as a glass or plastics bottle. A method of removing a label, comprising subjecting the label to the action of a hot washing fluid for a time sufficient to remove the label, is also claimed. A method of reusing articles such as bottles is also claimed, and comprises providing a plurality of bottles, subjecting the bottles to a hot water wash to remove their labels, and recovering and reusing the bottles.
Patent GB-2413656-A (GB)
Title: Method of calculating a hysteresis characteristic and hysteresis characteristic modelling apparatus
Inventor: EKEROL HASAN
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2004-04-30
Abstract: The present invention generates a model of a magnetic material, comprising a first order non-linear differential equation for a first order non-linear dynamic system, the equation comprising a non-linear gain function and a non-linear lag function. A plurality of measurements of at least one parameter of the magnetic material are then made, and the first order gain and lag functions are empirically determined using the plurality of measurements. The apparatus thus generates a model of the magnetic material of improved accuracy and hence utility.
Patent GB-2415129-A (GB)
Title: Multiple computer desks with storable, pivoting VDU monitor support arm
Inventor: BROOKS STEVEN
IPC: A47B37/00
Filed: 2004-06-16
Abstract: A desk (9) for supporting an electronic apparatus having a VDU (54) and desk system formed by interconnecting a plurality of such desks or as a separate unit is provided. Each desk either individually or as a common means has means for moving at least a VDU of said electronic apparatus from a first in use position above a plane of a desk work surface to a second, stowed position below the plane of the work surface. The support means (51) may be moved manually or is motorised. The monitor may be housed in a chassis (30) or framework. The desks may be linked with connectable power or network cables (36). A plurality of monitors and electronics devices (45) may be provided on each desk. The desk may also function as a conference table. When in the stowed position the monitor covers (9) serves as an additional work surface.
Patent GB-2416769-A (GB)
Title: Biosynthesis of raspberry ketone
Inventor: BEEKWILDER MARTINUS JULIUS
IPC: C12N9/10
Filed: 2004-07-28
Abstract: A host cell comprising a benzalacetone synthase (BAS) polypeptide sequence and a 4-coumarate:CoA ligase (4CL) sequence in which one or both of the BAS polypeptide sequence and the 4CL sequence is heterologous to the host cell. Such a host cell is useful in the production of benzalacetone and/or raspberry ketone from precursors such as p-coumaric acid. Also claimed is a method of producing raspberry ketone comprising supplying a bacteria with benzalacetone.
Patent GB-2403241-A (GB)
Title: Methods of discharging water from subsea fuel cells
Inventor: ZHANG WENLIN
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2003-01-28
Abstract: A method of removal of water generated by a subsea fuel cell which is provided with a reservoir comprises providing drain holes in the subsea fuel cell, the drain holes being in communication with the reservoir and adapted for receiving the generated water and depositing the water in the reservoir, and providing a water discharge pump that discharges the water from the reservoir to the surrounding seawater.
Patent GB-2406189-A (GB)
Title: A method of providing content from a web server to a mobile w eb browsing device
Inventor: EAST SIMON JEREMY
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-09-16
Abstract: A method of providing content from a web server to a mobile web browsing device, such as a mobile telephone, PDA, smartphone or laptop computer, wherein a remote computer receives a history log of data identifying content which the device has previously received and based on analysis performed on the log determines content, which is stored on the web server, to be sent to the device, and the device then stores the content in a cache. Preferably the remote computer determines when the content on the web server changes and only sends the content if it has changed. Preferably the history log contains the times and dates that content was received, and the remote computer uses these to determine when to send updated content.
Patent GB-2424404-A (GB)
Title: Mooring apparatus with moveable balast weight
Inventor: BAAN JACOB DE
IPC: B63B21/50
Filed: 2005-03-21
Abstract: A mooring apparatus for mooring first and second vessels, (1, 7) together in a heavy seaway ofFshore is described. The apparatus is for tandem mooring using soft yoke technology. The apparatus consists of a rigid arm (2) with a longitudinal axis and first and second ends. The arm is mountable to a first vessel (1) so that its longitudinal axis is substantially parallel to that of the vessel (1) and is rotatable about a substantially horizontal axis (3) which is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and is located between the first and second ends. A tension member (4) is pivotally mounted to the second end of the arm (2) and can be connected to the second vessel (7). A ballast weight (8) is moveably mounted on the arm (2) and can be moved longitudinally along the arm by a drive means (9). Actuation means (10, 11, 12) are pivotally mounted to the first end of the arm (2) and control rotation of the arm (2) about the pivot axis (3) Provision of the moveable ballast weight (8) allows the second vessel (7) to be connected to the apparatus with relatively small connecting loads. However, once connected the ballast weight (8) prevents the yoke masses being excited due to motions of the second vessel (7).
Patent GB-2423113-A (GB)
Title: A platform with retractable wheels
Inventor: HARPER STANLEY ERNEST
IPC: E04G1/24
Filed: 2005-03-24
Abstract: A platform 4 with four caster type wheels 3 which are spring mounted and retractable. In use, when an operative steps onto the platform the wheels become inoperable allowing the platform to engage with the ground, forming an immovable support. The platform has a non-slip surface, and supports a safety rail on three sides. The rail may be removed for easy storage. The rail may be fitted with a pouch or tray to carry tools or other aids.
Patent GB-2411677-A (GB)
Title: Integrated control of multiple well tools
Inventor: RAYSSIGUIER CHRISTOPHE MARCEL
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2003-09-12
Abstract: Predetermined pressure levels are utilized in independently actuating specific well tools from a plurality of well tools. The number of well tools independently controlled may be greater than the number of fluid control lines that cooperate with the well tools to control tool actuation. Each well tool device 24 comprises a hydraulic decoder 30 connected to at least two hydraulic control lines 26,27 and to a well tool 28. A basic form of decoder 30 may comprise a valve 34 which is opened against the bias of two different rate springs 38,40 in series when a pilot pressure from one of the control lines 26 reaches a predetermined unique pressure level, allowing hydraulic fluid from the other of the control lines 27 to flow through the valve 34 and actuate the well tool 28.
Patent GB-2415425-A (GB)
Title: Spiral cushioning member for packaging
Inventor: LAI MING-TE
IPC: B65D81/05
Filed: 2005-05-27
Abstract: A cushioning spiral (20) is formed from a long strip of material (10) having a predetermined width and continuously coiled using a spiral-forming machine (30) and cut into different lengths using a cutting mechanism. The cushioning spiral (20) has a pitch to provide desired axial tensile elasticity and radial height, so that a plurality of the cushioning packing spirals (20) pay be randomly positioned in a packing container to form a cushioning layer. The material (10) may be paper or plastic film.
Patent GB-2415829-A (GB)
Title: Selective crystallization of driving circuit and pixel regions of LCD substrates
Inventor: YOU JAESUNG
IPC: H01L21/77
Filed: 2005-06-09
Abstract: An LCD substrate having an amorphous silicon thin layer is moved on a stage during a sequential lateral solidification process to crystallize the amorphous layer. The laser beam pulse is synchronized with the speed and/or movement distance of the stage to crystallize the drive circuit regions with a higher degree of crystallinity than the pixel regions which allows the large pixel area to be processed quickly and to reduce the overall production time of the substrate. The laser beam pulse overlap is larger when processing the driver circuit region than when processing the pixel region.
Patent GB-2412684-A (GB)
Title: Sand control screen assembly and treatment methods
Inventor: HAILEY JR TRAVIS T
IPC: E21B34/14
Filed: 2003-01-22
Abstract: A sand control screen assembly (40) and method for treating formations traversed by a wellbore (34) in a single trip are disclosed. The sand control screen assembly (40) includes a base pipe (56) with a plurality of opening (58) that allow fluid flow therethrough. A filter medium (62) is positioned about the exterior of the base pipe (56) to filter particulate matter out of the production fluids. One-way valves (70) are operably associated within the openings (58) of the base pipe (56) to prevent fluid flow from the interior of the base pipe (56) to the exterior of the base pipe (56) during a treatment process. The one-way valves (70), however, are actuable to allow fluid flow from the exterior of the base pipe (56) to the interior of the base pipe (56) to allow production of fluids from the formation (14). Methods for fracturing, frac packing and gravel packing treatments are disclosed.
Patent GB-2415685-A (GB)
Title: Compartmented bag with slide fastener
Inventor: BOIS HENRI GEORGES
IPC: B65D30/22
Filed: 2005-06-24
Abstract: The present invention concerns a packaging bag comprising complementary closure profiles (20) actuated by a slider (30) characterized by the fact that it comprises removable means (70) initially limiting the travel of the slider (30) to part of the length of the closure profiles (20). This can initially limit access to only one compartment (40) of a multi-compartment bag divided by bonding or welding (60). The travel limiting means (70) may comprise a tab (76) associated with a hooked plate (74) for hanging of the bag.
Patent GB-2428436-A (GB)
Title: Underwater module with conformal waterproof coating
Inventor: WEBSTER DAVID
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 2005-07-15
Abstract: A subsea component, which can include hydraulic or electrical connectors 2, comprises a waterproof coating 13 applied to the component. The coating 13 is preferably a silicone based conformal covering. The component and its covering can be placed within a housing 10 having a hole 7 to allow sea water to enter the housing and maintain in situ pressure.
Patent GB-2412990-A (GB)
Title: Management system for business investment
Inventor: OYAMA NOBUO
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2003-01-09
Abstract: This PCT Application to be published without Abstract.
Patent GB-2417303-A (GB)
Title: Locking arrangement for bolts
Inventor: HEISLER ROBERT
IPC: F16B19/00
Filed: 2005-07-26
Abstract: A locking arrangement comprises at least two bolts (11). The bolts (11) each have heads (12). Each head (12) includes either a tongue (13) or a groove (14) and is arranged to engage with the head (12) of an adjacent bolt (11) to prevent rotation.
Patent GB-2430406-A (GB)
Title: A printer
Inventor: LEE BRIAN
IPC: B41F31/30
Filed: 2005-09-21
Abstract: A printer comprising: ```a central drum having a first side and an opposite second side, and ```rotatable about a central axis, and ```a print cylinder having a first side and an opposite second side and rotatable about a second axis spaced apart from and substantially parallel to the central axis, characterised in that the printer further comprises a print cylinder adjuster for adjusting the distance between the second axis and the central axis.
Patent GB-2431749-A (GB)
Title: DMA chain
Inventor: HENSON MATTHEW
IPC: G06F13/28
Filed: 2006-02-09
Abstract: A system and method for providing direct memory access is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, a direct memory access module is disclosed that includes a memory, a first interface coupled to a processor, and a second interface coupled to a peripheral module. A first instruction received from the first interface is stored in the memory. The first instruction includes a number of programmed input/output words to be provided to the peripheral module via the second interface. The direct memory access module also includes an instruction execution unit to process the first instruction.