baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2348237-A (GB)
Title: Filling and grouting tool
Inventor: CHUTE NIGEL ANTHONY
IPC: E04F21/165
Filed: 1999-06-18
Abstract: A manually operable filling/grouting tool configured to work a mass of filler material comprises a rigid handle (205, figure 4) and a flexibly deformable work head (207, figure 4) attached to said handle, wherein said work head provides a continuous curvilinear work surface and a line exists between any two defined points 1501 to 1506 on said work surface, such that said line: (a) is the shortest line on said surface between said two defined points; and (b) is curved on every point on said line.
Patent GB-2354872-A (GB)
Title: Noise simulator
Inventor: BONE PHILLIP R
IPC: G10K15/02
Filed: 2000-07-28
Abstract: A noise simulator for a vehicle, including a sound generator which, dependent on engine speed, is adapted to introduce into the passenger compartment a sound having a content and waveform selected to represent a chosen sound different to that produced by the vehicle in which the noise simulator is installed.
Patent GB-2365636-A (GB)
Title: Parallel counter and multiplication logic circuit
Inventor: RUMYNIN DMITRIY
IPC: G06F7/60
Filed: 2000-08-04
Abstract: A parallel counter comprises a plurality of binary inputs and a plurality of binary outputs. The binary code outputted to the outputs indicates the number of binary ones in the plurality of inputs. A logic circuit is connected between the inputs and outputs and generates each of the binary outputs as a symmetric function of the binary inputs. The symmetric logic function may comprise XOR or OR logic for combining a plurality of sets of one or more binary inputs. A logic circuit for multiplying two N bit binary numbers is also disclosed, comprising array generation logic for performing an AND operation between respective bits of the two numbers to form an array of binary values, and for further logically combining values to generate an array of a maximum depth below N bits. Array reduction logic is used to reduce the depth of the array to two binary numbers and addition logic is used for adding the binary values of the two binary numbers. The array reduction logic may include at least one of: at least one full adder, at least one half adder and at least one parallel counter.
Patent GB-2354652-A (GB)
Title: An arrangement for biassing an rf transistor to produce a temperature invariant quiescent current
Inventor: HON TERRY
IPC: H03F1/30
Filed: 2000-07-07
Abstract: There is disclosed, for use in an RF amplifier, a biasing circuit for maintaining the quiescent current of an output power transistor 301 at a selected bias level. The biasing circuit comprises a temperature sensor circuit for generating a temperature-sensitive control voltage that varies according to changes in temperature of the output power transistor and a bias voltage generating circuit capable of detecting a variation in the temperature-sensitive control voltage. In response to a detected change in the temperature-sensitive control voltage, the bias circuit adjusts a bias voltage applied to the output power transistor by an amount suitable to offset a change in the selected bias current level caused by a temperature change related to the variation in the temperature-sensitive voltage.
Patent GB-2361237-A (GB)
Title: Selection system
Inventor: RIECHMANN LUTZ
IPC: C12N15/62
Filed: 1999-05-13
Abstract: The present invention concerns a method for the selection of a virus comprising the steps of: (a) providing a virus encoding and displaying a fusion polypeptide, said fusion polypeptide comprising a heterologous polypeptide inserted into the sequence of a viral coat protein polypeptide, wherein said virus comprises a cleavable site located within a displayed polypeptide; (b) exposing the virus to a cleaving agent; (c) propagating the virus comprising intact fusion protein.
Patent GB-2369025-A (GB)
Title: A system for scaring predators
Inventor: ACE-HOPKINS JOHN MANSEL
IPC: A01M29/16
Filed: 2000-11-18
Abstract: The system for scaring predators of fish comprises a motion detector 1 for detecting the motion of fish in its vicinity and an alarm 8 responsive to the output of the motion detector 1 above a predetermined level for scaring the predators 9. The detector 1 comprises a piezo-electric transducer 4, an amplifier 5, a microcontroller 6 and a power amplifier 7. In use when fish agitate the detector the transducer 4 produces a signal that is amplified 5. If this signal is over a predetermined level the microcontroller 6 produces coded signals which are fed to the second amplifier 7. The output from this amplifier is fed to the transducer 4 which emits low energy sounds into the water. The alarm 8 includes a detector for these signals and a noise generator for deterring predators.
Patent GB-2359516-A (GB)
Title: Computer-to-cylinder type lithographic printing method and apparatus
Inventor: FURUKAWA KOJI
IPC: B41C1/10
Filed: 2001-02-09
Abstract: A method of computer-to-cylinder type lithographic printing comprising: loading a plate material on a plate cylinder (9) of a printing apparatus (1); forming an image, based on image data signal, directly onto the plate material by an inkjet image-recording process comprising ejecting an oil-based ink from a recording head (2); heat-fixing the thus formed inkjet image to prepare a printing plate (9); and performing lithographic printing with the thus prepared printing plate (9), wherein said heat fixing step comprises heating with a heat roller (5). In a preferred embodiment, said heat-fixing step further comprises preliminary heating (5" Fig. 13) prior to said heating with the heat roller (5). Also disclosed are computer-to-cylinder type lithographic printing apparatuses for carrying out the printing methods.
Patent GB-2372310-A (GB)
Title: A central heating system
Inventor: RAY NEVILLE GEORGE
IPC: F24D3/10
Filed: 2001-02-14
Abstract: A central heating system comprises a heat source such as a boiler 20, at least one heat sink such as a radiator 42 or hot water cylinder 34 and pipework for supplying hot water from the heat source to the heat sink and for returning the water from the heat sink to the heat source. At least one part of the pipework comprises an outer pipe 26, 30, 100 and a smaller diameter pipe 70, 88, 112 extending along the inside of the outer pipe 26, 30, 100, and a pump 80, 86, 108 is provided to cause the water to circulate along the small-diameter pipe 70, 88, 112 to the open end 74, 94, 114 thereof and then back along the outer pipe 26, 30, 100 on the outside of the smaller-diameter pipe 70, 88, 112, or in the opposite direction. The small diameter pipe 70, 88, 112 may pass through the wall of the outer pipe 26, 30, 100 or a fitting fitted thereto, at a location remote from said open end 74, 94, 114 of the small-diameter pipe 70, 88, 112 and the pump may be connected to the other end of the small-diameter pipe 70, 88, 112.
Patent GB-2361958-A (GB)
Title: Tether latch for a child safety seat
Inventor: BARRETT ROBERT C
IPC: F16B45/02
Filed: 2001-03-21
Abstract: A latch 10 for attaching a tether strap of a child vehicle seat [not shown] to an anchorage 39 comprises: a hook 13 for engaging the anchorage 39; a guard 30 to prevent disengagement of the hook from the anchorage when the guard is in a first position, and to permit disengagement of the hook when the guard is in a second position; an actuator 20 for moving the guard between the first and second positions; and a receiver 14 for attaching the tether strap to the latch. Preferably the guard is a spring plate and the actuator is a pivoted lever connected to the guard. The actuator may be operated by a push button 23. The receiver may include a tether strap length adjuster [e.g. 39, fig. 4] which is pivotally connected to the remainder of the latch. In a further embodiment the latch may comprise: an elongate metal stamping having a hook at one end and a tether strap attachment at the other; a spring plate guarding the hook; a cover for the stamping and the guard; a lever extending through the cover and engaging the spring plate; and a rod extending through aligned openings in the cover. Also disclosed is a hook and adjuster for attaching a child vehicle seat tether strap to an anchorage which comprises: a hook for engaging the anchorage; and a tether strap length adjuster coupled to the hook and permitting pivotal rotation therebetween about an axis.
Patent GB-2373785-A (GB)
Title: Truncating chemokines using dipeptidyl peptidase IV
Inventor: VAN DAMME JOZEF
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 2001-03-28
Abstract: A method for cleaving NH2-terminal dipeptides from the following CXC chemokines: interferon (IFN) inducible chemokines (= IFN-gamma inducible protein-10 (IP-10)); monokine induced by IFN-gamma (= Mig) and IFN-inducible T-cell alpha-chemoattractant (= I-TAC). The chemokines are truncated using the lymphocyte membrane protease dipeptidyl peptidase IV (= CD26 or DPP IV). The truncated chemokines have reduced CXCR3 receptor binding properties, loss of calcium signalling capacity through CXCR3, a reduced chemotactic potency but they retain the ability to inhibit angiogenic activity of cells. The truncated chemokines may be used in the treatment of diseases such as multiple sclerosis, B-cell leukemia, hepatocellular carcinoma and skin diseases.
Patent GB-2373842-A (GB)
Title: Heat treatment of expansible materials to form lightweight aggregate
Inventor: KYFFIN ROBIN
IPC: F27D99/00
Filed: 2001-03-29
Abstract: A method and apparatus of heat treatment of expansible materials to form lightweight aggregate, where the material is first heated within in a kiln and then further heated by the application of microwave energy to complete its expansion, either within or external of the kiln. The use of the microwaves is intended to overcome the problem of the material fusing together or to parts of the furnace, as heating with microwave radiation tends to heat the core of the particles, while the surface of the particles remains cooler. This method may be used with a material such as slate chips, shale or clay. The material may be mixed with a refractory material such as silica sand prior to treatment.
Patent GB-2362985-A (GB)
Title: Differential VGMR sensor
Inventor: EVERITT BRENDA A
IPC: G11B5/00
Filed: 1999-10-06
Abstract: A Vertical Giant Magnetoresistive Sensor (VGMR) with two VGMR structures (61A, 61B), each responding differently to an external magnetic field, producing a differential signal proportional to the field. The magnetizations (M1, M1', M2, M2') in each of the sensors are oriented antiparallel. The antiparallel magnetization is attained by altering the magnetic compositions of the two structures, or adding an additional structure such as a permanent magnet or current strip (11) between the VGMR structures.
Patent GB-2361630-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning apparatus
Inventor: DU PLESSIS MARTHA MAGDALENA
IPC: A47L13/12
Filed: 1999-11-26
Abstract: A cleaning apparatus (1) includes an elongate handle (2) and a hollow cleaning head (3) connected to the handle (2). The cleaning head (3) has a slotted opening (12) on the periphery thereof. A blade (13) is securable to the handle (2) in the interior of the cleaning head (3) and the blade (13) is movable under axial rotation of the handle (2) relative to the cleaning head (3), between an extended position in which the blade (13) projects outwardly from the cleaning head (3), and a retracted position in which the blade (13) is contained within the cleaning head (3).
Patent GB-2365810-A (GB)
Title: Reverse polarity dc plasma arc welding
Inventor: SCHWANKHART GERHARD
IPC: B23K10/02
Filed: 2001-06-20
Abstract: A method for welding parts, in particular those made of light metal alloys, by means of a plasma, in which an arc is ignited between a substantially non-consumable electrode and a region on the workpiece to be welded, which are both connected to a direct current power supply, and a plasma gas such as argon, helium or the like is blown into said region. In order to enable the rapid and high-quality welding of workpieces which are difficult to weld, in particular those made of light metal alloys, the power supply unit is arranged as a direct current source with the positive pole being applied to the electrode (9, figure 1), and the negative pole to the workpiece 138. The workpiece 138 is held electrically insulated against electric ground, with the immediate ambience of the end of the rod-shaped electrode (9, figure 1) facing the workpiece 138 being held at the potential of the workpiece 138.
Patent GB-2377417-A (GB)
Title: Protection of Vehicles
Inventor: WARD DEREK ALFRED
IPC: B64F1/00
Filed: 2001-07-14
Abstract: A method for protecting aircraft or other airborne vehicles comprises producing a sealed evacuated enclosure around the vehicle from one or more sheets of pliable material, with the internal sheet surfaces close to the vehicle body. The vehicle being removed by cutting the sheets in one or more places and lifting them off The pliable sheets may be impregnated or coated with a fire protective material, most preferably an intumescent material (for example: spun-bonded polyethylene or polyolefin).The sheets can be joined together using adhesive tape similarly impregnated or coated. An extractor pump may be provided which operates through a two-way valve in one of the sheets to form a vacuum or to substantially remove all of the air within the enclosure. The method is such that the enclosure can be readily constructed to protect the vehicle when on the ground during sustained periods of non-use.
Patent GB-2383888-A (GB)
Title: Computer database based learning systems.
Inventor: PEAD BRIAN
IPC: G09B7/00
Filed: 2001-10-04
Abstract: In a teaching/learning method, a pupil has a user operable means comprising a monitor screen, keyboard, processor and browser to access a database associated with a remote server over a TCP/IP network. The database stores, at any one time, one or more tasks to be performed by the pupil. The pupil performs a said task and communicates his performance of that task to the sewer via the user operable means and the network. The pupil's performance of the task is compared with a predetermined correct performance for that task and the performance is scored as "correct" or "not correct". If a particular performance is scored as "correct", a visual and/or oral reward is communicated to the pupil at his user operable means. Successive scores for a pupil are stored and analysed during one or more pupil sessions. On request that analysis is communicated to the pupil's user operable means, or to a user operable means associated with a parent or teacher for the pupil, in one or more selected formats including pupil format, providing an indication of the number of correct scores out of the total available, and parent/teacher format, providing an analysis of the pupil's performance of tasks historically and/or for different categories of tasks.
Patent GB-2366583-A (GB)
Title: Flow monitoring and control in multi-lateral wellbores
Inventor: BUSSEAR TERRY R
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 2000-05-12
Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring and controlling flow in offset parallel bores contained within a single completion component provides parallel bores and recesses for mounting monitoring or control devices in a single unit which is sized to fit within an 8.5'' I.D. of a 9'' standard casing of an oil field wellbore.
Patent GB-2365758-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner with idler arm for selectively tensioning agitator drive belt
Inventor: LOUIS JEFFREY S
IPC: A47L5/30
Filed: 1999-04-07
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner having a lower floor engaging portion and an upright handle portion pivotally attached to the floor engaging portion for a pivotal motion between an upright storage position and a pivotal operating position. A agitator 54 is mounted to the floor engaging portion. At least one belt 48 extends from the output shaft 43 of a motor 40 to the agitator 54 for selectively drivingly connecting the motor 40 to the agitator 54. An idler arm 58 is pivotally mounted to the floor engaging portion for pivotal motion between an agitator-on position, in which the idler arm 58 engages the belt 48, thereby placing the belt 48 under tension and whereby the belt 48 drives the agitator 54, and an agitator-off position, in which the idler arm 58 does not engage the belt 48. A spring (64, Fig.2), is mounted between the floor engaging portion and the idler arm 58 for biasing the idler arm 58 into the agitator-on position. A tab (66, Fig.2) protrudes from the handle portion to engage the idler arm 58 when the handle portion is pivoted into the upright storage position, thereby pivoting the idler arm 58 into the agitator-off position. The tab moves out of engagement with the idler arm 58 when the handle portion is pivoted into operating position such that the spring pivots the idler arm 58 into the agitator-on position.
Patent GB-2370417-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for forming an under bump metallization structure
Inventor: LI JIAN
IPC: H01L21/60
Filed: 2000-08-18
Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed in which a refractory layer is formed during rapid thermal processing wherein ambient hydrogen is used in the thermal processing chamber. Rapid thermal processing may occur at a temperature approximately in the range of 350 {C to approximately 550 {C.
Patent GB-2391458-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle wiper system
Inventor: RATTER GEORGE MALCOLM
IPC: B60S1/20
Filed: 2002-05-29
Abstract: A wiper system for a vehicle comprises a wiper arm and blade 1 pivotally attached to each front door 2 of the vehicle so as to wipe the front window in the vicinity of the door mirror 7, and a wiper arm and blade 3,28 mounted on a guide 4 on the mirror so as to translate laterally across the mirror surface. The guide 4 is flexibly mounted at 5 to allow the blade to contact the mirror surface at all angles of adjustment of the mirror. Both wipers are operated via cables 10,17 by a single motor 9 mounted in each door, the cables being connected to a reciprocating arm 27 of the motor so as to act in unison. Washing nozzles 20 may also be provided.
Patent GB-2378746-A (GB)
Title: A temperature activated isolation valve
Inventor: BROOKES GEORGE
IPC: F16K17/38
Filed: 2002-06-07
Abstract: An spring biassed isolation valve (normally a ball valve) with a rotatable sealing element, designed to operate under conditions of excess heat or fire. The valve having at least one seal (25 Fig.9), which may be spring (36 Fig.10) biassed, arranged between the valve member (3 Fig.9) and the housing 1 (& 2 Fig.2), the sealing member being supported on a heat resistant tubular member (32 Fig.12) which forms a seal with the ball if the sealing member is destroyed. A pre-stressed coil spring (20 Fig.5) or a torsion spring (40 Fig. 15) which is resisted by a stop member (a fusible pin 23 Fig 4), is provided which is arranged to move the valve member to the closed position if the temperature exceeds a pre-determined limit at which the stop member will melt.
Patent GB-2394894-A (GB)
Title: New use for pharmaceutical composition
Inventor: SYMONDS CATHERINE
IPC: A61P23/02
Filed: 2002-11-04
Abstract: The invention relates to the use of one or more cannabinoids in the treatment of neuropathic or chronic pain.
Patent GB-2383544-A (GB)
Title: Distributed gaming system and method
Inventor: CAMPO JAMES A
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2002-12-24
Abstract: A distributed gaming system, and method, comprises a host device (100, Fig 7) and at least one peripheral device (102) in communication with the host device. The peripheral device (102) executes at least two games simultaneously. The outcome of at least one of the games is dependent on aspects of another of the games. The host device (100) preferably coordinates game play on the peripheral devices (102), the game play being responsive to data from the host device (100) and user input at the peripheral device. One game may be bingo, and another of the games may be an instant win game dependent on the numbers called in the bingo game. The instant win game may comprise forming groups of symbols 14-22 associated with each number on a bingo card 10. The games may be a bingo game and a Blackjack game. Other independent claims relate to a gaming system having two games superimposed on the same gaming grid, and an interactive gaming system where two game images are displayed at the same time, forming a meaningful composite image.
Patent GB-2386437-A (GB)
Title: Adaptation of Advanced Process Control Blocks in Response to Variable Process Delay
Inventor: BLEVINS TERRENCE L
IPC: G05B13/04
Filed: 2003-02-07
Abstract: An advanced control block 50 that implements multiple-input / multiple- output control, such as model predictive control, within a process control system uses a compensation block or algorithm and a single control model 52 based on a single process model to provide advanced control in a process 55 having widely variable process delay. An execution rate block 58 changes the execution rate of the advanced control block to account for changes in the one or more process parameters responsible for the variable process delay. Preferably the execution rate block includes a filter 60, a computation block 62 and a limiter 64 for calculating an execution rate to be supplied to a control logic block 54. Preferably the control logic used includes neural network control.
Patent GB-2382902-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for anonymous electronic trading
Inventor: GINSBERG PHILIP M
IPC: G06Q30/06
Filed: 2001-08-02
Abstract: Systems and methods for anonymous electronic trading (400) that allow a trader to hide his or her identity and inhibit trading interactions are provided (404). Using these systems and methods (400), a trader can, using various trading interfaces (402), control a level of trading anonymously and configure warnings (406) that are provided to protect against inadvertent completion of potential-risk-involved trades.
Patent GB-2392284-A (GB)
Title: Method and arrangement for guiding a user along a target path.
Inventor: HULL RICHARD
IPC: G01C21/30
Filed: 2003-07-24
Abstract: An audio-based guide arrangement is provided for guiding a user along a target path (100) by the use of stereo audio cues. The user's current location (102) is sensed and compared to the target path (100). Sounds are fed to the user though left and right audio channels and these sounds are varied to indicate the user's divergence from the target path. In particular, the left and right channel sounds are varied in a complementary manner. The arrangement is used to guide a visitor around an exhibition. User location may be sensed by reference to the timing of acoustic signals from transmitters placed around the exhibition area. According to the location, data may be transmitted to the user unit through a WLAN.
Patent GB-2394490-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for reconfiguration of a downhole valve from closed to open position
Inventor: GUDMESTAD TARALD
IPC: E21B34/12
Filed: 2003-08-22
Abstract: A fluid path , tubular members and working string, in a well is blocked temporarily by a valve thereby increasing the pressure in a section of the fluid path way. After using the increased pressure operatively, the obstructed fluid path should be reopened by reconfiguration of the valve. In one embodiment (fig. 5 A) a multipositional valve e.g. a ball-valve is reconfigured by moving the workstring. In another embodiment ( Fig. 11) an expandable ball seat ( 702) is opened by a stabbing member. In yet another embodiment, the valve seat is moved downhole to remove the restriction of the valve. In yet a further embodiment a ball valve seat has a plurality of segments retained by a removable support member. Upon removing of the support and with hydraulic pressure the ball is pushed through the seat.