baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2394130-A (GB)
Title: Meter collar with interface for connecting on-site power source
Inventor: STEWART ROBERT S
IPC: H02J9/04
Filed: 1999-06-11
Abstract: An interface circuit 70 permits a customer who receives two-phase service from an electrical utility company to use power from an on-site source 72 instead of or in addition to the utility company's power 24,26,28. Several embodiments are disclosed, in some of which the interface circuit 70 automatically disconnects the utility company's power lines 24,26,28 if the utility's power is lost and connects the on-site power source 72. The interface circuit 70 may be installed in whole or in part in a meter collar 68 which fits between an electric meter 32 and the meter socket box 30 that the meter 32 would otherwise plug into. In further embodiments, the on-site power source 72 is connected regardless of whether the utility power is connected, and a sensor and controller may conspire to match the frequency and phase of the power supplies.
Patent GB-2410496-A (GB)
Title: Water softening tablets
Inventor: CASONATI ROBERTO
IPC: C11D3/20
Filed: 2004-01-31
Abstract: Water softening tablets comprising a water softening active and a blend of disintegrating agents. The blend of disintegrating agents comprises cross-linked polyplasdone, a water swellable cellulose and optionally a water-soluble salt. Cross-linked polyplasdone consists of N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone polymerised and cross-linked simultaneously by a reaction known as 'pop-corn' polymerisation. The unique structure provides superior adsorptive capacity and swelling rate. The water soluble salt may be potassium acetate, sodium citrate dihydrate, potassium carbonate, urea, sodium acetate anhydrous, sodium acetate trihydrate, magnesium sulphate 7H2O, or a mixture thereof. The tablets may be used in ware-washing machines.
Patent GB-2411257-A (GB)
Title: Secondary market in and associated routing of communications traffic
Inventor: OSBORNE GEORGE
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2004-02-17
Abstract: There is provided a trading system (101) for providing a secondary market in communications traffic, where users of the trading system can buy or sell traffic from one or more traffic sources (202) to plural target sites (203), e.g. on the internet. There is also provided a traffic router (201) which on the basis of trading in the secondary market can redirect portions of traffic which is sent from a consumer to a first destination, the traffic source (202) and then to plural target sites (203) according to the current ownership of the traffic from that source (202).
Patent GB-2402184-A (GB)
Title: Bush made from bearing foil
Inventor: WERNER LUCCHETTI
IPC: F16C33/04
Filed: 2004-05-13
Abstract: A bearing bush 6 which is produced from a bearing foil comprises a sliding surface and at least one collar 7 wherein the sliding surface is provided on the inner surface of the bush 6 and the at least one collar 7 is directed radially inwards. Preferably the bush 6 has a collar 7, at each end face 12, 13 and the bearing foil comprises a support fabric which is covered at least on one side by a sliding layer which preferably contains PTFE and at least one polymer that is resistant to high temperatures. The bush 6 preferably has an open butt joint 14 which makes an acute angle with the end faces 12, 13 of the bush 6. The bush 6 can be produced by providing a sheet-like blank or bearing foil which has a length which corresponds to the circumferential length of the finished bush 6, rolling up the blank to give a cylindrical bush 6, bending over the strip at the edge of the bush to form a collar 7 that is directed radially inwards.
Patent GB-2418015-A (GB)
Title: Gamma ray detectors
Inventor: RAMSDEN DAVID
IPC: G01T1/36
Filed: 2004-05-24
Abstract: A gamma ray spectrometer comprises a detector 50 comprising a plastic scintillation body 52 arranged to receive incident gamma rays to be detected. Photons are generated in response to the gamma rays by excitation and de-excitation processes in the scintillation body. The photons are detected using at least one photodetector 56 which generates an output signal representative of the energy of the gamma rays. The scintillation body has a detection surface to receive the gamma rays and a thickness in a direction substantially orthogonal to the detection surface that is not greater than 5 cm. Deconvolution techniques are used to improve the output signal; the thinness of the scintillation body allows sufficiently accurate results to be obtained that individual isotopes can be readily identified. The spectrometer can be usefully employed in portal radiation monitors.
Patent GB-2419756-A (GB)
Title: Tuner suitable for 'Plug and Play' (PnP) applications
Inventor: COWLEY NICK
IPC: H04B1/26
Filed: 2004-10-29
Abstract: A single conversion tuner is provided for selecting any one of a plurality of channels for reception from a multi-channel input signal. The tuner comprises a first filter 2 arranged to filter the input signal and provide attenuation of the image frequency. The signal from the output of the first filter 2 passes though an LNA / AGC stage 3. A second filter 4 filters the output of the LNA /AGC stage 3 and provides further image attenuation. A single conversion frequency changer 5, 10 includes an image reject mixer 5 and converts any selected one of the channels to intermediate frequency. Image attenuation is exclusively provided by and distributed among the first and second filters 2, 4 and the mixer 5. The tuner provides image rejection performance and channel flatness similar to that of a double conversion tuner and is compatible with digital terrestrial and cable systems.
Patent GB-2426777-A (GB)
Title: A pile sleeve
Inventor: DUNN PETER
IPC: E02D27/42
Filed: 2005-06-04
Abstract: A pile sleeve (15) comprising a tubular body (10) which has a leading end (14) and a trailing end (16) is provided with a plurality of longitudinally extending, radially projecting fins (12), each of which is configured to define a pocket (13) open towards the trailing end (16) of the sleeve. The sleeve (15) is adapted for insertion into a substrate around a trailing end region of a primary pile (30) after the latter has been driven into the substrate, and the pockets (13) defined by the fins (12) may then be filled with grout or concrete. The fins (12) are preferably of V-shape in cross-section and taper in the direction of the leading end (14) of the sleeve (15).
Patent GB-2411454-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for providing haptic feedback
Inventor: TIERLING KOLLIN M
IPC: H04M1/23
Filed: 2003-11-14
Abstract: The present invention comprises products and processes for providing haptic feedback at a location other than an input device. For example, when an input device disposed in a hand-held device is activated, instead of providing haptic feedback at the input device itself or to the entire device, haptic feedback is provided to a different area of the device (such as, for example, the side of the device opposite the side on which the input device resides).
Patent GB-2428849-A (GB)
Title: Deterring a pet from crossing a threshold
Inventor: JELBERT RICHARD
IPC: A01K15/02
Filed: 2005-07-28
Abstract: An apparatus for deterring a pet from crossing a threshold and a method for training a pet using the apparatus, the apparatus comprising an identifying unit (ID) for identifying the pet, means to define the threshold (MU,ID), and a pet deterrent device (RM) such that, in use when the pet crosses the threshold, the deterrent device (RM) is activated.
Patent GB-2416679-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner with telescopic wand
Inventor: FISCHER RICHARD J
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 2005-08-04
Abstract: An upright vacuum cleaner (10) includes a housing having a nozzle assembly (12) and a canister assembly (14). A suction generator and a dist collection vessel (22) are both carried on the housing. The vacuum cleaner (10) also includes a first wand section (34), a second wand section (36), a wand lock for securing the two wand sections (34, 36) together and a trigger actuator (60) for operating the wand lock (38). The trigger actuator (60) is located remote from the wand lock (38) on the wand assembly (32). Preferably the trigger actuator (60) is connected to the wand lock (38) via a linkage which consists of a crank (64) and a link arm (66). Additionally the wand lock (38) may comprise a sliding actuator (68), a biasing spring (79), and a locking pin (80). The locking pin (80) engaging with a series of spaced notched provided on the second wand element (36).
Patent GB-2418175-A (GB)
Title: Scratch-off promotional card for purchases
Inventor: PIZZO LUIGI
IPC: A63F3/06
Filed: 2005-09-08
Abstract: A promotional card for purchases in a shop, characterised by comprising a plurality of areas (4) within which different promotions (8) e.g. discounts, are printed and covered by an irreversibly removable mask (6), said card also carrying printed information regarding the shop.
Patent GB-2419013-A (GB)
Title: Electronic communication document management systems
Inventor: RODRIGUEZ RALPH A
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2004-06-04
Abstract: A technique and apparatus and supplemental module for providing electronic document management systems with the capability not only of ensuring the integrity and authentication of electronic communications, such as e-mail and the like, that it must receive, catalog and store, but also provide for fast, real-time compliance with preestablished and changing regulatory rules and policies, as distinguished from current post-message storage review and the inherent time delay and clogging of compliance review.
Patent GB-2422113-A (GB)
Title: Low frequency vibration assisted blood perfusion emergency system
Inventor: HOFFMAN ANDREW KENNETH
IPC: A61H23/02
Filed: 2004-09-02
Abstract: An emergency system for treatment of a patient (20) experiencing an acute vascular obstruction, employing a non-invasive vibrator (10), optimally in conjunction with drugs, for disrupting and lysing thromboses, relieving spasm (if associated), and thereby restoring blood perfusion. Vibrator (10) is operable in the sonic to infrasonic range, with a source output of up to 15 mm. For acute myocardial infarction cases, a pair of contacts (12), are advantageously placed to bridge the sternum at the fourth intercostal space. Vibration is initiated at 50Hz (or any frequency, preferably within the 20 - 120 Hz range), and is ideally adjusted to a maximal amplitude (or force) deemed tolerable and safe to the patient (20), preferably with the administration of thrombolytic agents or other form of drug therapy. A synergistic effect is achieved between vibration and drugs to facilitate the disruption of thromboses, relieve spasm, and restore blood perfusion. In a variation, ultrasonic imaging may be used to direct vibration therapy.
Patent GB-2421854-A (GB)
Title: Method of asymmetric sidewall spacer formation
Inventor: FUSELIER MARK B
IPC: H01L29/786
Filed: 2004-06-04
Abstract: A method for asymmetric spacer formation integratable into a manufacturing process for integrated circuit semi-conductor devices is presented. The method comprises forming a gate structure (15) over a substrate, and forming a sidewall layer (10) overlying the gate structure and substrate, wherein the sidewall layer comprises a first portion overlying a first sidewall of the gate structure. A photoresist structure (11) is formed adjacent to the first portion, and subjected to an ion beam. The photoresist structure serves to shield at least part of the first portion from the ion beam. During irradiation, the wafer is oriented such that a non-orthogonal tilt angle exists between a path of the ion beam (13, 17) and a surface of the first sidewall. Formation of asymmetric spacers is possible because radiation damage to unshielded sidewall portions permits subsequent etches to proceed at a faster rate.
Patent GB-2437347-A (GB)
Title: Privacy-friendly RFID system prevents unauthorised interrogation of RFID tags
Inventor: MORAN HUMBERTO
IPC: G01V15/00
Filed: 2006-04-22
Abstract: A privacy-friendly system for the tracking and control of mobile objects using RFID tags, which cannot be interrogated by unauthorised readers. A network of readers is deployed throughout the system for comprehensive coverage to allow for the tracking and authorised interrogation of all tagged objects. Discreet RFID tags do not respond to generic interrogations (fig. 1), but require specific interrogation requiring their unique identification code (fig.2), which might contain a randomly generated password. Software algorithms direct the network of readers to follow tagged objects as they move around and share identification information with other systems to detect when tagged objections enter or leave the system. The system may be used with tagged consumer goods to provide for automatic stock replenishment, location of misplaced products, streamlined distribution, improved product recalls, recycling, etc. without compromising consumer's privacy.
Patent GB-2437712-A (GB)
Title: Stepper exerciser with gliding pedals
Inventor: CHEN TSUNG-YU
IPC: A63B23/04
Filed: 2006-05-03
Abstract: An exerciser with gliding pedals 15 includes two pairs of links 111,112 pivotably connected to two pairs of pivots on the base 10, and a rail 141 is connected on each pair of links. Two pedals 15 are movably engaged with the two rails 141 and two cylinders 12 are connected between the links and the base. The pedals 15 are stepped up and down alternatively and the pedals can be slid relative to the rails 141 during operation.
Patent GB-2425947-A (GB)
Title: Stowable seat system
Inventor: HOLMES LARRY
IPC: B60N2/30
Filed: 2006-05-12
Abstract: A stowable seat system 10,(14,16,18) for a vehicle (12) having a vehicle floor 90 defining a stowage cavity 38 formed therein includes a seat 40 having a seat back 26 hingably coupled to a lower seat portion 28 . The seat back 26 collapses onto the lower seat portion 28, such that the seat 40 fits entirely within the stowage cavity 38 when stowed. Coupled to the seat 40 is a lift 32 moving the lower seat portion 28 from a stowed position (Fig 2A) within the stowage cavity 38 to an opened position (Fig 2C, 2D and 3) vertical with respect to the stowed position (Fig 2A). The lift may comprise two pairs of intersecting lifting arms (52, 54, 56, 58) coupled through an axial member 50. Pneumatics, hydraulics or spring mechanisms 88 can couple between a first 80 and second brace 89 to form a lift actuator system 91 and floor panels (34,36) can brace the lower seat portion.
Patent GB-2443009-A (GB)
Title: Optimising data communications in a power line communiation system
Inventor: WHEELER DAVID
IPC: H04B3/54
Filed: 2006-10-17
Abstract: Typically, data communications over a power line use powerful forward error correction coding to compensate for frequency areas of low Signal-to-Noise ratio (SNR). This results in a signalling overhead and hardware complexity. To reduce these problems, data communications are established between a source terminal and a plurality of remote terminals using a spectrum defining a plurality of subcarriers. The said spectrum is characterised by a frequency response, said frequency response of said spectrum is determined, and N channels in said spectrum, each channel comprising the same number of subcarriers, M, are allocated in accordance with said frequency response, and final centre frequencies of said channels are determined through optimisation, such that the available capacity of said spectrum is fully utilised.
Patent GB-2446775-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable hospital bed with telescopic element
Inventor: HUANG CHI-TZUNG
IPC: A47C20/04
Filed: 2007-02-21
Abstract: An adjustable hospital bed comprises a back support 11, a bottom support 12, a telescopic element 2 and a raising and propping mechanism 3. The raising and propping mechanism comprises a rail 31 secured to the back support, a raising and propping rod 32, a pulley 321 connected to the rod and fitted to the rail, a pivotal shaft 33 at the lower end of the rod connected to the bed and having a bending arm 332, and two position limiting rods 34 pivoted to the back support at one end and to the bed at the other. A power source 4 comprises a force output part 41 which is connected to the bending arm to provide power to the raising and propping mechanism. The telescopic element is pivoted to the back support at one end and connected to the bottom support at the other end, so that as the back support is raised, the telescopic element is lengthened and a space is formed between the supports for receiving the bottom of a patient on the bed.
Patent GB-2448341-A (GB)
Title: Cover arrangement for gas cylinder
Inventor: LAMBERT MARTIN
IPC: F17C1/00
Filed: 2007-04-12
Abstract: A cover 4, such as a fabric cover, for a gas cylinder 8 includes a first component such as a sheet 4 which wraps around the body of the cylinder 8, and a cap 6 which covers to valve at the top of the cylinder 8. In an alternative embodiment, the cover may feature a surrounding cylinder arrangement (32a, 32b, fig.9).The gas cylinder 8 is of the type used for generating a combustible gas such as propane or butane used to provide a fuel for heating and cooking in homes and static caravans.
Patent GB-2448879-A (GB)
Title: Electrical test apparatus
Inventor: LLOYD MATTHEW
IPC: G01R31/02
Filed: 2007-04-30
Abstract: Electrical test apparatus comprising: a body portion comprising a display portion, a controller portion, and first and second connector portions, the connector portions each comprising a plurality of contact elements, wherein the apparatus comprises means for automatically performing a measurement of a voltage level of a contact element of at least one of said first and second connector portions, and means for determining a type of electrical test to be performed by the apparatus based on a result of said measurement. The invention has particular application in testing cables, particularly cables with multiple conductors (a described embodiment relates to 19 pin cable testing).
Patent GB-2449474-A (GB)
Title: Clamping device for doors
Inventor: LUNNY TONY
IPC: B25B1/08
Filed: 2007-05-24
Abstract: A clamping device 1 is provided for clamping planar members such as doors (25, fig 5). The clamping device 1 comprises a frame 7, a first clamping member 2, a second clamping member 4, at least one first biasing member 16, and an actuator. The first clamping member is moveably mounted relative to at least a portion of the frame. The at least one first biasing member biases the first clamping member away from the second clamping member, and the actuator is operable to move the first clamping member towards the second clamping member. Preferably the actuator is a lever, and a locking mechanism may be provided for locking the lever in position. Preferably, the second clamping member is moveably mounted relative to the frame, and is biased towards the first clamping member. A removable work top section (17, fig 4) may be provided, which is connectable to the first and second clamping members.
Patent GB-2439449-A (GB)
Title: Nozzle and flexible sheath
Inventor: CHEVALIER MARC
IPC: B05B1/00
Filed: 2007-06-20
Abstract: A nozzle arrangement 14 has a rigid central nozzle portion which is revealed from behind a flexible lip 56, or portion of a surrounding flexible sheath 30 under activation, and which retreats behind the lip 56 or sheath 30 upon retraction. The arrangement may be used in a hand held spray such as for perfume, and may keep the nozzle clean from any dried or solidified liquid spray material, by effective sealing the nozzle arrangement from the surrounding atmosphere when it is not in use.
Patent GB-2450529-A (GB)
Title: Drilling apparatus with cooling means
Inventor: TURNER STUART HAROLD
IPC: B23B47/28
Filed: 2007-06-28
Abstract: The apparatus 10 includes a guide body 12 which defines a guide passage 14. In use, a drill bit (54, Figure 4) is locatable in the guide passage. The drilling apparatus also includes fluid supply means (30, 40, Figure 5) for providing fluid to the passage 14 to cool the drill bit in use. The fluid supply means may include a supply passage, a valve and a reservoir 30 for holding a supply of fluid. An effluent collection container 44 may also be provided for collecting fluid and drilling debris. Attachment means such as spaced suction cups (20, Figure 2) may be used to attach the guide body to a work piece.
Patent GB-2436494-A (GB)
Title: Tamper detection with rfid tag
Inventor: POSAMENTIER JOSHUA
IPC: G01V15/00
Filed: 2006-03-22
Abstract: A sensor may be used to detect a previous or current change of state, and the change may be reported by a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag. In some embodiments, the change may represent a broken security seal, which in turn may affect an electrical connection that can be sensed by the RFID tag during operation of the RFID tag.
Patent GB-2440252-A (GB)
Title: Pivotable carrying arm with rotary joint having bracing arrangement
Inventor: PETERMANN LOTHAR
IPC: F16C11/10
Filed: 2007-07-13
Abstract: A pivotable carrying arm (1) comprises a rotary joint having a first joint part (5) which has a cylindrical spigot (6) and a contact surface (11), and a second joint part (12) which has a bearing bush (13) able to be slid onto the spigot (6) and having two friction surfaces (15, 16) oriented perpendicularly to the centre axis (14). By means of a bracing arrangement (7, 19, 20, 21, 22) mounted at the top end of the spigot (6), the second joint part (12) is braced relative to the contact surface (11). The rotary joint may comprise friction washers 17 and thrust washers 22. Further, the rotary joint may comprise knob 29, disc springs 20 and fastening nut 21. Fastening screw 10 may lock the spigot against rotation. The construction of the arm may mean that a moment of friction is present at the rotary joint (4) which remains the same.
Patent GB-2440267-A (GB)
Title: Combining generic and patient tooth models to produce complete tooth model
Inventor: MATOV VADIM
IPC: G06T17/00
Filed: 2007-07-18
Abstract: Modelling of complete tooth, root and crown, facilitates orthodontic treatment. Generic tooth modelling (202) is combined (206) with tooth crown modelling (204) for a patient to yield a complete tooth modelling. An embodiment provides a generic tooth three-dimensional model for a particular tooth which is morphed with a three-dimensional model of a patient's crown for the corresponding tooth to yield a complete three-dimensional model for that tooth. Such modelling techniques can be conducted with computer-based systems, such as systems for storing patient data and generic tooth data, morphing such data and/or facilitating additional orthodontic treatment applications, through the use of algorithms. Adjustment of the complete tooth model can be provided through additional patient information, such as X-ray imaging, to address variations in root shape between generic and actual root shape for a patient.
Patent GB-2437893-A (GB)
Title: Extended antegrade epicardial coronary infusion of adeno-associated viral vectors for gene therapy
Inventor: ZSEBO KRISZTINA MARIA
IPC: A61P9/00
Filed: 2007-07-16
Abstract: Therapies for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, particularly the delivery of therapeutic agents to heart tissue by direct infusion into the coronary circulation. A preferred embodiment of the invention is the use of a therapeutic polynucleotide composition adapted to transfect cardiac cells in the preparation of a medicament for treating or preventing cardiac disease by infusing the polynucleotide into a blood vessel of the coronary circulation over a period of at least three minutes, without isolating the coronary circulation from the systemic circulation. In a further preferred embodiment, the polynucleotide comprises a SERCA2a coding sequence packaged in a DNase resistant particle (DRP) of an AAV2/1 viral vector, the total number of DRP infused is less than or equal to 1 x 1013, and the blood vessel is the left or right coronary artery. Also claimed is a composition comprisng a therapeutic polynucleotide adapted to transfect cardiac cells.