baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2388328-A (GB)
Title: Car overturn process in a racing game
Inventor: YAMAMOTO KENJI
IPC: A63F13/493
Filed: 2003-04-16
Abstract: In an overturn determination process, it is determined that a race kart that is a player object is to be overturned if the race kart is changed into a predetermined pose. In an overturn process, the race kart is forcedly overturned and spun only during a first predetermined time period T1 by experiencing external forces that causes an overturn, and the race kart is rotated by inertia only during a second predetermined time period T2 without experiencing the external forces. Then, a process is performed for bringing the direction of the player kart's height close to the normal vector of the ground and bringing the traveling direction of the race kart close to the pre-overturn traveling direction, whereby the race kart is recovered to a state capable of running again. While the race kart is overturned, an operation control process is not performed, and an operation input from the controller is not accepted.
Patent GB-2400693-A (GB)
Title: Data analysis system for summary report generation
Inventor: BURKE MICHAEL DAVID
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2003-04-17
Abstract: A system for handling and analysing data provides mapping and normalization of data for producing a report. The system comprises means to assimilate static data, means to provide mapping of and a normalised structure of said data as a summary report, the system then providing an enhanced analysis of the data. The system may be computer based and implemented, comprising a database and graphical user interface, and may be used to generate a one page report for business management.
Patent GB-2387853-A (GB)
Title: Carrier spring arrangement for axminster loom
Inventor: KIRKER TIMOTHY
IPC: D03D39/08
Filed: 2003-04-23
Abstract: A carrier spring is formed from a strip of resilient metal bent to provide a U-shape hook portion (28d) between two sprung leg portions (28a, 28e). In use the hooked portion is snap fitted to a platform bit (22) of a yarn carrier such that the sprung legs (28a, 28e) extend over opposite sides (22a, 22e) of the platform bit (22). A first of the sprung legs (28e) extends in a substantially transverse plane to that of the other second sprung leg (28a) such that it contacts a second sprung leg (26a) of a similar carrier spring (26) mounted on an adjacent platform bit (20) to provide a ratchet for a yarn (8) from a creel positioned between the first sprung leg (28e) and the second sprung leg (26a) of the adjacent carrier spring (26). In an alternative arrangement (fig 5) the carrier spring is formed from a strip of resilient metal bent to provide a spring with a substantially Z-shaped profile.
Patent GB-2391357-A (GB)
Title: System and method for processing data over a distributed network
Inventor: DEMOFF JEFF S
IPC: G06F9/50
Filed: 2003-04-28
Abstract: A system and method for processing data over a distributed network is disclosed. The distributed network includes a plurality of nodes and a central machine coupled to the nodes. The central machine receives a data space and partitions the data space into data blocks. The data blocks are sent to the nodes. Each node analyzes a received data block using an optimization algorithm forwarded by the central machine. Results that may be of interest to other data blocks are detected during the analysis and forwarded from the nodes to the central machine at an interval. The central machine forwards the results to the other nodes within the distributed network in order to update their processing of the data blocks. The updating activity continues until the data blocks have been processed.
Patent GB-2401559-A (GB)
Title: A degassing device for separating liquid and gas from a mixture
Inventor: COLQUHOUN ROSS LAMOND
IPC: B01D19/00
Filed: 2003-05-10
Abstract: A degasser comprising a main body having an inlet for a gas-liquid mixture which flows from the inlet under gravity over a weir 7 and into a reservoir 10 for degassed liquid, the level of which is controlled by a flotation device 11 and discrete outlets for the separated liquid 4 and gas 17, the gas and liquid being separated by pressure reduction occurring within the body and the gas outlet being in the form of a vacuum, preferably venturi, device 5. A ball-valve may be provided in the gas outlet to prevent unwanted discharge of liquid from the gas outlet and to prevent entry of gas into the body via the gas outlet. The floatation device may serve to close off the gas outlet in the event of there being an excess of liquid in the reservoir.
Patent GB-2409916-A (GB)
Title: Joining query templates to query collated data
Inventor: KRASAVIN ANATOLIY OLEGOVICH
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2003-07-04
Abstract: A method and system for searching at least one data source of collated data using a query One or more query templates (510) are generated in which each query template can be used to define at least a part of the query. Several of the query templates are joined logically 810 to create a query representation and input variables are selected or inputted into data entry fields. Subsequently, those data elements which will be returned by the query are selected and finally a query generated which is sent to at least one data source.
Patent GB-2393035-A (GB)
Title: Device for collecting ions in a mass spectrometer
Inventor: SCHWIETERS JOHANNES
IPC: H01J37/244
Filed: 2003-07-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for collecting ions, in particular in an isotope mass spectrometer. At least one secondary electron multiplier (SEM) is provided, this being constructed in the manner of a card, namely box-like and with a thickness which is low in comparison with its length and width. In this case, the SEM (11) is held in a frame (10). In addition, a flat flexible printed circuit board with a plurality of parallel conductors is connected to the SEM (11). The flexible printed circuit board benefits the adjustment of the SEM (11) in order to match the ion paths to be sampled.
Patent GB-2407065-A (GB)
Title: Sealing device with spiral guide lock to rotate disposable seal
Inventor: SHEEHAN DAVID
IPC: A44B19/30
Filed: 2003-10-17
Abstract: The sealing device has a lock portion 2 and a disposable seal 1. The seal 1 rotates as it is inserted into the lock portion and is retained in the lock portion by snap fit engagement. Rotation of the seal during insertion improves the resistance of the sealing device to tampering. The lock portion comprises a tapered bore 21 with a spiral channel 22 to rotate the seal as it is inserted. The lock portion also has a tray 25 for locating a tag 3 attached to a zipper, enabling the sealing device to seal a zipped bag, such as a mailing pouch. The seal has four resiliently deformable legs 13 with outwardly protruding feet 14 and a disc shaped head 11 attached to the legs by a frangible neck 12.
Patent GB-2395589-A (GB)
Title: On-line gaming method and apparatus
Inventor: MASSEY GRAHAM
IPC: A63F13/12
Filed: 2002-08-19
Abstract: An on-line gaming environment provides a forum for competitors to play against each other. Each competitor pays a fee for a game which comprises a number of rounds. A prize fund is generated for each competitor from their entry fee and the prize for a round is the combined prize funds of the two competitors. In each round, opponents are selected at random. A player who loses any rounds is eliminated from the game. A player who wins a predetermined number of consecutive games wins the accumulated fund. Players may select between a number of available games to play and may switch which game is being played in between rounds.
Patent GB-2412033-A (GB)
Title: Traffic flow determination in communications networks
Inventor: SINGER JOSH
IPC: H04L45/02
Filed: 2004-02-12
Abstract: A method of determining traffic paths between one or more source-destination node pairs in a communications network, comprising starting from a first set of paths between said source-destination node pairs, determining a second set of paths between said source-destination node pairs while taking into account a set of constraints, such that said second set of paths emulates said first set of paths. May be applied where a network operator wishes to migrate from one routing protocol to another. For example when migrating from an Interior Gateway Protocol (IGP) to the multi-protocol label-switching traffic engineering (MPLS-TE) protocol.
Patent GB-2396985-A (GB)
Title: Gps near-far resistant receiver
Inventor: KOBER WOLFGANG
IPC: G01S19/11
Filed: 2002-09-12
Abstract: A method and receiver are disclosed for mitigating or substantially canceling signal interference between signals detected at the receiver. Once a presumed interfering signal(s) is acquired, parameters are determined that allow the interferer(s) to be modeled. An orthogonal projection (for projecting onto a subspace spanned by the interfere(s) is applied to the composite of all signals (y) for thereby projecting y onto this subspace, wherein the subspace is non-orthogonal to a representation of desired (but interfered) signal of the composite signals. With the receiver properly equipped to perform this projection operation, interfering signals, multipath, spoofing and/or meaconing can he effectively diminished.
Patent GB-2412278-A (GB)
Title: Classifying the importance of TETRA speech frames from the difference in frame energy level between decoding with and without error detection
Inventor: BLOMBERG HANS CHRISTIAN
IPC: G10L19/005
Filed: 2004-03-16
Abstract: Classifying, the importance of encoded frames in a digital communications system by calculating an energy difference between outputs of a frame decoding with an error detection and said frame decoding without said error detection. Said frames are encoded in accordance with an Algebraic Code Excited Linear Predictive (ACELP). Said method comprises the following steps: first decoding (106) a frame in an ACELP decoder with a Bad Frame Indication (BFI) function enabled; second decoding (112) said frame in said ACELP decoder with said BFI function disabled; calculating (116) an energy difference between said first and said second decoding output. Said calculated energy difference is a measure of said importance, and may be determined using VAD. The system is decribed with reference to determing which frames may be replaced by encryption synchronisation information in a TETRA network.
Patent GB-2411810-A (GB)
Title: Swinging lawn sprinkler
Inventor: WANG GARY
IPC: B05B3/04
Filed: 2004-05-27
Abstract: A swinging sprinkler includes a control unit 21 with a gear-operated transmission 211 mechanism. There is a connector 24 having an outlet and a spraying member. A main driving wheel 214, an adjusting seat 25, and an inlet connector 23 are coupled to the transmission mechanism 211. The 25 seat houses a power switching device 26 on a pivoting shaft 261, a pair of elastic bodies 27 and pressure guide members 28. These are pivotally mounted to activate the shift of angles of a flow switch plate 254. Thus, when the power switching device is rotated 26, energy is stored thereby till an auxiliary force is formed to overpower the elastic bodies 27 and send the pressure guide members 28 to the other side of the triangular locating guide blocks 255 of the adjusting seat 25, shortening the moving course of the pressure guide members 28 and the elastic bodies 27, and facilitating the swing of the spraying member so as to ensure thorough and equal sprinkling of water.
Patent GB-2409238-A (GB)
Title: Engine exhaust system with a u-shaped section disposed in a muffler
Inventor: NAITO TAKAHIKO
IPC: F01N1/08
Filed: 2001-09-04
Abstract: An engine exhaust system for an engine comprises a pipeline 20 with a U-shaped 'crook' 21b and 22b at its mid-section which is disposed in a muffler body 10. The U-shaped crook forms a gentle curve so that the cross-sectional area of the internal space near the top portion of the U-shaped crook is at least 1.3 times the minimum cross-sectional area of the internal space of the rest of the pipeline. The flowing resistance of the exhaust air is reduced to a minimum by this arrangement, to prevent back pressure from being applied to the engine and the lowering of engine output.
Patent GB-2422055-A (GB)
Title: Extension lead socket
Inventor: CARMAN CRAIG ARTHUR
IPC: H01R25/00
Filed: 2005-01-10
Abstract: A socket outlet of an extension lead is quadrant-shaped so as to be more compact. The extension lead may have accommodation 1 for a plug and receive a standard three-pin plug.
Patent GB-2416280-A (GB)
Title: Testing device and method
Inventor: LADKI MALEK
IPC: H04W4/02
Filed: 2005-02-10
Abstract: There is provided a method of obtaining information about a communications network the method comprising: placing at least one network testing device (2) in a coverage area of the network (4); downloading call criteria to the or each network testing device (2); determining, in the or each network testing device (2), based on the downloaded criteria when calls should be made over the network; initiating the calls over the network; measuring a network quality parameter during the calls; measuring a position of the network testing device at a time of each of the network quality parameter measurements; and transferring the measured network quality parameters and the measured positions to a central data store (8).
Patent GB-2424280-A (GB)
Title: Instrumentation of power units
Inventor: DARKING IAN
IPC: H03K7/08
Filed: 2005-03-16
Abstract: A method and apparatus, for displaying the value of an operating parameter of an electronically controlled power unit such as an internal combustion engine, comprising: deriving a signal from an ECU of the power unit to represent the operating parameter; converting the signal to a pulse width modulating signal representative of the parameter; and supplying the pulse width modulated signal directly or indirectly to a display instrument to display the value of the parameter.
Patent GB-2409339-A (GB)
Title: Process control at an interconnect level
Inventor: CHONG ROBERT J
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 2003-09-19
Abstract: A method and an apparatus for performing process control at an interconnect level. A process step upon a workpiece is performed. Manufacturing data relating to an interconnet location on the workpiece is acquired. An interconnect characteristic control process is performed based upon the manufacturing data. The interconnect characteristic control process includes controlling a process relating to a structure associated with the interconnect location on the workpiece to control a characteristic relating to the interconnect location.
Patent GB-2416761-A (GB)
Title: Container having fluid-receiving recesses
Inventor: LUDKIN ALAN
IPC: B65D81/26
Filed: 2005-07-28
Abstract: A container, particularly for raw fish and meat such as poultry, has recesses (3) for receiving fluid and retaining it, preferably by surface tension. The recesses (3) preferably have frusto-conical upper portions and cylindrical lower portions, or may be of oval shape. Ribs (12) may be provided to support the contents above the recesses (3).
Patent GB-2418215-A (GB)
Title: Thermally stable polycrystalline diamond constructions
Inventor: EYRE RONALD K
IPC: E21B10/56
Filed: 2005-09-21
Abstract: Thermally stable diamond constructions 26 comprise a diamond body having a plurality of bonded diamond crystals and interstitial regions disposed among the crystals. A metallic substrate 36 is attached to the diamond body. A working surface is positioned along an outside portion of the diamond body, and the diamond body comprises a first region 28 that is substantially free of a catalyst material that extends a partial depth from a surface into the body, and a second region 32 that includes the catalyst material. The diamond body first region extends from the working surface to depth of from 0.02 mm to 0.09 mm. The diamond body includes diamond crystals having an average diamond grain size of greater 0.02 mm, and comprises at least 85 percent by volume diamond based on the total volume of the diamond body. The body can include natural diamond grains and/or a blend of natural and synthetic diamond grains, and is treated to form the first region. Before treatment, a portion of the body to be treated is finished to an approximate final dimension so that the depth of the first region of the finished product is substantially the same as when treated. During treatment, catalyst materials as well as non-catalyst metallic materials are removed from the diamond body to provide a further enhanced degree of thermal stability.
Patent GB-2418387-A (GB)
Title: Driving member for hair clipper with replaceable tip
Inventor: MELTON SCOTT
IPC: B26B19/06
Filed: 2005-09-26
Abstract: A replaceable tip 10 for a driving member 12 of a clipper is configured to drive a moving blade 16. The replaceable tip is replaceable without disassembly of the clipper body.
Patent GB-2433219-A (GB)
Title: A filtering device
Inventor: HICKS RICHARD BANFIELD
IPC: B01D29/11
Filed: 2005-12-16
Abstract: An apparatus comprises an open-topped mixing vessel 10 and a closure 13 for the mixing vessel 10 which is penetrated by a hollow filter 14. The filter 14 extends from a side of the closure 13 facing inwardly of the mixing vessel 10, has a closed end remote from the closure and opens through the closure. The apparatus is suitable for use in a method of preparing a biological specimen for examination wherein the sample is mixed with liquid in the mixing vessel, agitated and closed with the closure to allow a portion of the sample mixture to enter the filter. Upon inversion of the mixing vessel a proportion of the sample mixture is decanted. Preferably the filter is made from synthetic fabric supported within a cage and agitation of the sample mixture is aided by glass beads or polymer granules. Advantageously the apparatus may be used to determine the proportion of parasitic eggs in the faeces of animals such as sheep.
Patent GB-2422070-A (GB)
Title: In-vehicle hands-free apparatus
Inventor: OGURA EIJI
IPC: H04M1/60
Filed: 2006-01-06
Abstract: An in-vehicle hand-free apparatus that is for ensuring hand-free talk by a short-range wireless communication system in compliance with the Bluetooth includes a notification means which notifies the status of the in-vehicle hand-free apparatus. As the in-vehicle hand-free apparatus notifies the status thereof by the notification means, the user can easily perceive the status of the in-vehicle hand-free apparatus.
Patent GB-2423588-A (GB)
Title: Probe testing structure
Inventor: LESHER TIMOTHY E
IPC: G01R33/12
Filed: 2004-09-15
Abstract: A calibration structure for probing devices.
Patent GB-2442470-A (GB)
Title: Concrete formwork valved filling inlet and outlet assembly
Inventor: MOUNTAIN ANDREW NEIL
IPC: E04G21/04
Filed: 2006-10-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a means of improving the coupling and filling arrangement of concrete formwork 2, where concrete pumping is the means by which said formwork is to be filled with concrete. The invention provides a means of better filling and retaining the concrete at the point of inlet, typically using a rubber valve 4. It can also provide a very versatile fitting that is capable of being adapted to act as a formal outlet for the formwork 2, enabling, where necessary, the coupling of hoses or filter devices. The fitting of hoses to either the inlet or outlet will reduce the potential for environmental spillage and the fitting of filter devices to the outlet will reduce environmental contamination from the exuded cement rich waters. Once the concrete has cured, the assembly typically remains in place, or can be cut off and removed, the visible part only removed, or subsequently covered from view.
Patent GB-2430369-A (GB)
Title: A composition containing a complex comprising a metal ion and a carboxylate ligand having anti-inflammatory activity
Inventor: LAY PETER
IPC: A61K33/24
Filed: 2005-03-30
Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising a metal complex of a carboxylate having anti-inflammatory activity in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, wherein: (1) the composition has a colloidal structure, or forms a colloidal structure when administered to a human or animal, or is immiscible with water; (2) more than 80% of the total amount of the carboxylate having anti-inflammatory activity in the composition is present as part of a metal complex; and (3) less than 10% of the carboxylate having anti-inflammatory activity complexed with the metal dissociates from the metal over 12 months when the composition is stored in the absence of light at room temperature; but excluding compositions comprising a metal complex containing the ligand DMF. The invention also provides the use of the pharmaceutical composition in the treatment of inflammatory conditions in humans and animals.
Patent GB-2436003-A (GB)
Title: A method for preparing a microbead suspension for use in an assay for determining the presence of antibodies to human immunodeficiency virus
Inventor: O'CAOIMH RONAN PATRICK
IPC: G01N33/543
Filed: 2006-12-05
Abstract: A method for preparing a microbead suspension for use in an assay for detecting antibodies to HIV comprising; acylating an HIV antigen in a citraconic anhydride solution for solubilising thereof, precoating polystyrene microbeads with a protein (e.g. BSA, casein, gelatin), coating the precoated microbeads with the acylated HIV antigen and deacylating the HIV antigen coated onto the microbeads in an acidic buffer. After washing, the deacylated HIV antigen coated microbeads are suspended in a Tris/polyethylene glycol buffer and further diluted to 0.375% using 800 mM Tris/1 % bovine serum albumin of pH of 8.5 with constant stirring. The microbead suspension is maintained at a temperature in the range of 2 {C to 8{C for a minimum of one week for equilibration thereof.
Patent GB-2433515-A (GB)
Title: Polishing composition for hard disk substrate
Inventor: FUJII SHIGEO
IPC: C09K3/14
Filed: 2006-12-18
Abstract: A polishing composition for a hard disk substrate, contains aluminum oxide particles and water, wherein secondary particles of the aluminum oxide particles have a volume-median particle size of from 0.1 to 0.7 m, and particles having particle sizes of 1 m or more of the aluminum oxide particles are contained in an amount of 0.2% by weight or less of the polishing composition. By using the polishing composition in the manufacturing of the substrate a hard disk substrate suitable for high recording density can be provided in high productivity.
Patent GB-2436014-A (GB)
Title: A method of treating waste water from oil or gas production
Inventor: NG KHEE YANG
IPC: C02F1/461
Filed: 2007-03-07
Abstract: A method and associated apparatus for treating waste water from an oil or gas production, exploration or recovery process is described. Water is received in a vessel 14, which may be an open vessel having through-flow of fluid via pumps 18, and oxidation apparatus 16 oxidises hydrocarbon compounds contained in the water. The oxidation apparatus is configured to oxidise at least one of following compounds: benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene, methanol, glycol and ethanol. A degassing tower 15, oxygen concentrator such as a venturi 24, and oil and water separator (not shown) may also be provided. Enzymes, added via an enzyme pump 28, may also be used to catalyse the oxidation process.