baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2390568-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic sheet for display and method of manufacturing the same
Inventor: ABE SEIJI
IPC: G09F7/04
Filed: 2002-07-09
Abstract: A magnetic sheet 1 comprises paper layer or printable polymer film 3, magnetic layer 2 and anti-shift coating 4 applied to the magnetic layer. The magnetic layer is produced by extruding a mixture of thermoplastic binder and magnetic particles through a slot die of desired width and passing the extruded layer between calender rolls (which may also be cooling rollers). The calendered magnetic layer is then laminated to printable layer 3 by passing the two layers between nip rollers. Magnetic sheet 1 is stated to be sufficiently thin so as to be printable using conventional laser printers, inkjet printers or the like. The manufacturing method is stated to be capable of producing wider magnetic sheets than has hitherto been possible.
Patent GB-2392460-A (GB)
Title: An aqueous delayed-gelation solution and methods of use in hydrocarbon wells
Inventor: DAVIES STEPHEN
IPC: C09K8/504
Filed: 2002-08-29
Abstract: An aqueous delayed-gelation solution which comprises a dissolved metal salt which, in use, hydrolyses to form a gel, where the solution contains suspended inorganic particles. The metal salt may be an aluminium halide or sodium silicate. The solution may contain an activator such as urea to alter the pH over time causing the metal salt to hydrolyse forming a gel. The inorganic particles may be elongate and may be of boehmite.
Patent GB-2382400-A (GB)
Title: Adaptor between a valve and valve actuator
Inventor: CHAPMAN ROGER C
IPC: F16K31/04
Filed: 2002-10-02
Abstract: A valve actuator adaptor (14) attaches a rotary valve whose mounting is in accordance with ISO 5211/DIN 3337 to a rotary actuator (16) whose mounting is not in accordance with ISO 5211/DIN 3337. The adaptor (14) has first and second mounting surfaces (24, 26) to which the valve head (18) and the actuator (16) are respectively secured and a coupling link (32) extends through the body of the adaptor (14) to interconnect the actuator drive shaft (28) and the valve stem (20). Screws or bolts (46) pass through holes (48, 52) through the adapter (14) to the valve head (18) from an exposed surface (52b) having recesses (52a) therein, which recesses may be shaped to receive the heads of the screws (46) or bolts, or nuts to prevent them rotating. Interchangeable inserts (58, 68 not shown) may be inserted into the coupling link (32) to suit differently shaped valve control stems (20).
Patent GB-2384740-A (GB)
Title: Hole punches
Inventor: GARDNER JEREMY
IPC: B26D7/01
Filed: 2002-10-08
Abstract: A hole punch (fig1,1) is provided for punching holes through a stack of papers. A locating arrangement is provided to engage the edge of the or each sheet of the stack of papers. The locating arrangement includes a movable element which removes when the edge of the sheet or sheets engages the locating arrangement. An indicator is provided to give a visual indication, in response to movement of the movable element, to indicate when the edge of the sheets engage the locating arrangement. The indicator may be a light-emitting diode 50 actuated by a switch 53 or may be a mechanically movable element.
Patent GB-2383727-A (GB)
Title: Arbitrating access to an in car telecommunications device between an emergency warning system and an external computer
Inventor: FECHER DANA B
IPC: G08B25/10
Filed: 2002-11-13
Abstract: A vehicle is equipped with a host computer (102) which can generate alarms in emergency situations amongst other things. There is also provided a telecommunications device (104), (eg. cellular or satellite phone) for communicating these emergency alarms. The vehicle is also provided with a socket allowing the connection of an external computer (140) (eg a laptop or PDA). Switch (108) is provided to connect either of the host or the external computer to the telecommunications device. When it is active the external computer sends a request for access to the telecommunications device to the host computer. If the host determines the communication acceptable it causes the switch to connect the external computer and the telecommunications device, otherwise the switch connects the host to the telecommunications device. In the event of an emergency the host may terminate the external computer connection and regain access to the telecommunications device. Different emergencies and different external computer communications may be assigned priorities to determine which gains access to the telecommunications device. The system operates an RS-232 protocol.
Patent GB-2396105-A (GB)
Title: A hair plaiting machine
Inventor: SHARPE GEOFFREY
IPC: A45D2/00
Filed: 2002-12-14
Abstract: A hair plaiting machine is an electrically powered hand held device driving three rotating spindles in a "figure of eight" path. Each spindle carries a shuttle onto which a selected strand of hair is wound. Operation of the device then causes the three strands of hair to be plaited.
Patent GB-2382705-A (GB)
Title: System and method for on-line service creation
Inventor: PENDERS ALAIN
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2001-06-27
Abstract: A system and method for on-line service creation in which end-users of a device using a platform owned by a platform owner may create a service (238) for the device by configuring and linking pre-defined building blocks (220) which function as the logical steps of the service. The system includes integrity checking mechanisms (246), and hence, a platform owner does not need to be involved in the service creation (238), activation, or execution processes (240). The system also allows users to modify, copy, and otherwise manipulate services created by other users, including, for example, platform owners.
Patent GB-2401493-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle deceleration warning system
Inventor: DISLEY DEREK DESMOND
IPC: B60Q1/44
Filed: 2003-05-07
Abstract: Vehicle safety equipment has a De-Accelerometer 12, a Processor 10 and a Sequential Display Unit 14. The De-Accelerometer 12 measures the speed by which the vehicle is de-accelerating. (Braking) The Processor 10 sends the information to the Sequential Display Unit 14. The segments will light up from the centre outward with the first being a copy of the standard brake lights. From then on as the braking is increased the more segments will be lit and the display will start to flash. The more segments that light up the faster the flashing will become until all the segments are lit and the flashing is at maximum rate. This will indicate maximum braking. The system when fitted to any vehicle will display the speed by which the vehicle is de-accelerating (Braking) so that any other road users can take their appropriate action. When the anti-lock braking system (ABS) 18 is activated the maximum illumination and flash rate is immediately engaged.
Patent GB-2384447-A (GB)
Title: Sulfur-absorbent bed and fuel processing assembly incorporating the same
Inventor: EDLUND DAVID J
IPC: H01M8/06
Filed: 2001-11-02
Abstract: A fuel processing system that includes an improved sulfur-removal assembly. The fuel processing system includes at least one fuel processor adapted to produce hydrogen gas from water and a carbon-containing feedstock, such as at least one hydrocarbon or alcohol. The sulfur-removal assembly includes a sulfur-absorbent bed that contains a sulfur-absorbent material, such as a low-temperature shift (LTS) catalyst, that is adapted to remove, or reduce the concentration of, sulfur-compounds from the carbon-containing feedstock.
Patent GB-2402009-A (GB)
Title: Halftone bit mask generation for reduction of contouring
Inventor: WOODS MICHAEL IAN
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 2003-05-20
Abstract: Multi level pixel image data is converted into half tone image data using a set of bit mask arrays 350-0 to 350-255 stored in memory. In order to reduce the appearance of contouring between regions represented by similar grey levels, the bit mask arrays are arranged such that the number of differences for arrays representing similar shades (eg 350-224 and 350-225) is kept below a threshold value, ensuring a smooth transition between grey levels. Also disclosed is a printing method wherein the majority of dots in a half tone arrangement for a particular shade are included in a subset of the dot arrangement for a similar, but darker, shade. A method for compressing/decompressing bit mask data involving subjecting bit mask data values to exclusive OR operations prior to run-length encoding is described.
Patent GB-2387211-A (GB)
Title: Voice prosthesis brush
Inventor: SEDER EDMUND V
IPC: A61B17/32
Filed: 2002-02-13
Abstract: A brush (10) for a voice prosthesis (26) containing a reduced diameter hard cartridge (16) disposed in the distal section of a soft outer body (24). The brush includes a reduced diameter distal brush section (12) mounted in a rod (72) having a distal end face larger than the diameter of the cartridge such that the extension of the end of the brush into the opposed esophageal wall is prevented.
Patent GB-2395977-A (GB)
Title: A builder's pointing board
Inventor: DUPEREY KEVIN JOHN
IPC: E04F21/165
Filed: 2003-07-11
Abstract: A builder's pointing board comprising an oblong rectangular board with a handle affixed to the centre of the board, on the surface which, in use, would be the underside. One long edge of the board is chamfered to an angle of 45 degrees. This edge is the edge which is presented to the brick work course during the pointing process. The opposite edge of the board is thickened with a square box section along its whole length which gives the board its strength.
Patent GB-2394587-A (GB)
Title: Condition responsive telephone with automatic dialling
Inventor: WOODYARD PETER RICHARD
IPC: H04M1/72424
Filed: 2000-11-21
Abstract: A portable telephone incorporates a detector 62 to form a combined detector-transceiver, for placement in a position in which the detector can respond to a change in a defined condition and call another telephone and either transmit an alarm message or store information relating to the time when the change occurred. Electromagnetically operated mechanical means 78 are provided for operating the keypad 64 of the 'phone, to dial-up the wanted number, operable in response to a signal from the detector. The apparatus may be combined with a GPS receiver capable of determining from satellite or radio beacons the latitude and longitude of the receiver, for relaying via the mobile telephone link.
Patent GB-2401335-A (GB)
Title: Machine tool chuck provided for receiving a supply of pressurised fluid
Inventor: BAKER JOHN CHARLES
IPC: B23Q11/10
Filed: 2003-12-17
Abstract: For the machining of material by means of an elongate cutting tool 100 which rotates relative to the material a chuck 10 is provided for supporting the cutting tool and annular orifice means 101, which may be associated with the chuck 10, is provided for receiving a supply of pressurised fluid and causing said pressurised fluid to flow from the orifice 101 in the form of a fluid sleeve in a direction substantially parallel with the major axis of the elongate cutting tool 100 in a direction towards the workpiece, the annular orifice 101 surrounding a part of the length of the cutting tool 100 which has a substantially smooth outer surface.
Patent GB-2409605-A (GB)
Title: Notification at calling terminal of called party answering call
Inventor: DEPRUN JEAN-FRANCOIS
IPC: H04M1/72403
Filed: 2003-12-23
Abstract: A communications device such as a mobile phone generates a notification signal when a called device has connected to a call initiated by the communications device. The notification may be audible, visual or a vibrating alert. The caller is thus informed when the called party answers or "picks up" the call without having to hold the phone in close proximity to an ear.
Patent GB-2411202-A (GB)
Title: Position sensing unit with resilient / detent fixing leg
Inventor: COPLEY NICHOLAS PAUL
IPC: H01H9/08
Filed: 2004-02-23
Abstract: A sensor unit for a linear actuator or piston and cylinder assembly having on the exterior of the cylinder an undercut groove to receive such sensor unit, comprises an elongate body portion 10 Fig 1 accommodating a sensor, the body portion 10 having at one end a pair of diverging resilient legs 30. Each leg 30 has an abutment surface at its free end, for engagement with the undercut region of such groove. As the opposite end of body portion 10, there is provided a releasable catch 32, 33 for retaining said opposite end in such undercut groove, such that the sensor unit can be released from such an undercut groove by releasing said catch 32, 33, lifting the end with the catch 32, 33 from the groove and rotating the sensor unit about the one end with the legs 30, about an axis transverse to the direction of elongation of the body portion 10, to an almost inverted position in which the resilient legs 30 diverge downwardly in the groove and pulling the end with the legs upwardly out of the groove.
Patent GB-2412631-A (GB)
Title: An automatic gas spring fender for marina-based craft
Inventor: MEREDITH RICHARD GARFIELD
IPC: B63B21/00
Filed: 2004-03-30
Abstract: An automatic fender in use pushes a craft away from a mooring pontoon against her mooring lines, and maintains a gap between the pontoon and the craft's conventional fenders, thereby minimising hull / gel-coat damage. A gas-spring 1, secured at one end to the pontoon via an anchor-unit 2, directs its force to the craft via a permanently secured boat attachment 4. Universal-joints at either end of the gas-spring 1, together with the latter's high rangeability of travel, allow for all movements of the craft relative to the pontoon, in adverse weather conditions. During mooring actuated pivoted-arm 2a, maintains initial engagement of a sliding-plug 2b, with a shaft end-fitting 1a of the gas-spring 1, prior to being overpowered and restrained in the vertical position, by the "freely" extended gas-spring 1, following removal of a gas-spring compressor (Fig 8 or 9). The gas-spring compressor is used during connection of the gas-spring between craft and pontoon, to maintain the gas-spring in a manageable compressed state.
Patent GB-2400872-A (GB)
Title: Expandable packer with anchoring feature
Inventor: DOANE JAMES C
IPC: E21B33/129
Filed: 2002-12-18
Abstract: An expandable packer (P) or anchor is disclosed. It features a gripping device integral to or mounted in a sleeve over the mandrel and mating undulating surfaces to help maintain grip under changing load conditions. Upon expansion, pressure on a sealing element (162) is enhanced by nodes (164,166) to increase internal pressure as it engages an outer tubular. Adjacent retaining rings (168,170) limit extrusion and enhance grip. A gripping device, such as wickers (180,182) on slips, (158,159) preferably digs into the outer tubular. The expansion is preferably by pressure and can incorporate pressure intensifiers (36,228) delivered by slick line or wire line. Release is accomplished by a release tool, which is delivered on slick line or wire line. It stretches the anchor or packer longitudinally, getting it to retract radially, for release. The release tool can be combined with packers or anchors that have a thin walled feature in the mandrel, to release by pulling the mandrel apart.
Patent GB-2405509-A (GB)
Title: Formation testing while drilling data compression
Inventor: PROETT MARK A
IPC: G01V11/00
Filed: 2003-05-19
Abstract: A compression scheme for reducing the amount of data that must be transmitted uplink from a formation TSD testing while drilling apparatus (40). Periodic samples are taken within the formation test apparatus (45), and prior to transmitting data uplink (61), the samples are analyzed to generate curve fit parameters that define a curve that most closely fits the sampled data (46). A minimal set a data points, time variables, and curve fit parameters are transmitted to the surface where the transmitted data is used to reconstruct the formation pressure test curve (42). A quality of fit value is also transmitted with the minimal data set as an indication of the quality of the fit between the reconstructed data and the actually sampled data points.
Patent GB-2408978-A (GB)
Title: Delta-9 Tetrahydrocannabinol of high purity
Inventor: FLOCKHART IAN RONALD
IPC: C07D311/80
Filed: 2003-09-23
Abstract: A substantially pure preparation of   W  <9> tetrahydrocannabinol (  W  <9> THC) having a chromatographic purity greater than 99% by area normalisation of an HPLC profile. The preparation is preferably semi-solid at room temperature and comprises less than 0.5% w/w cannabidiol (CBD) and less than 0.5% w/w cannabinol (CBN). The preparation may be obtained from cannabis plant material by steps involving treatment with activated charcoal, passing through a Sephadex (RTM) column and removing insoluble material from a methanol and then from a pentane solution of the partially purified preparation.
Patent GB-2423998-A (GB)
Title: Charge-dissipating forming belt for making nonwovens
Inventor: BODNAR MICHAEL
IPC: D03D15/00
Filed: 2005-03-11
Abstract: A woven fabric for a belt for use in forming dry nonwoven sheets incorporates conductive yarns to dissipate electric charges and comprises a first set of sheet-side warps 301, a second set of machine-side warps 302 and at least one set of wefts (a sheet-side set 100 and a machine-side set 200 as shown) which may include binder wefts 4,8,12,16. The sheet-side warp set includes a conductive yarn 301 in each repeat which does not appear on the machine side and the machine-side warp set also includes a conductive yarn (308, Fig 9) which does not appear on the sheet side and the weft set(s) include(s) a conductive yarn 4 which contacts both the conductive warps. In further embodiments of the invention three sets of wefts are provided with the conductive weft (7, Figs 15-18 and 8, Figs 20-35)) belonging to the central set.
Patent GB-2426117-A (GB)
Title: Shoulder rest
Inventor: STOWE RUSSELL DAVID
IPC: G10D3/18
Filed: 2005-05-04
Abstract: A shoulder rest for a violin or similar instrument which is supported on a player's shoulder while being played has a mounting plate 26 which will be clamped to the violin body, a support pad 22 which will rest on the player's shoulder and a support arm 24 with two ends which connects the mounting plate and the shoulder pad. The mounting plate and the shoulder pad both have a socket 34, 50 for receiving an end of the support arm and the ends of the support arm engage with the sockets on the mounting plate and the shoulder pad through push-in connections secured by spring-loaded detents 40, 42. The support arm ends and the sockets are provided with means 46c, 48c, 58, to prevent angular rotation of the support arm relative to the sockets, once the ends of the arms are engaged in the sockets.
Patent GB-2417562-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Apparatus well suited to imaging limbs
Inventor: HAVENS TIMOTHY JOHN
IPC: G01R33/38
Filed: 2005-07-25
Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some embodiments a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system (200) includes an asymmetrical magnet (108) to generate an asymmetrical stray field that is particularly well suited to imaging limbs. In some other embodiments, a MRI system (200) includes a conically-shaped casing (104) that allows a patient to more readily access a field-of-view (FOV) in the interior of the MRI system (200) during imaging of limbs. In some embodiments, a MRI system (200) includes a stepped inner bore (202) that has a stepped shape that focuses the FOV in an inner bore of the MRI system on a smaller area that is closer to where a patient accesses the FOV in the MRI that is particularly well suited to imaging a limb in the FOV.
Patent GB-2414499-A (GB)
Title: Downhole tractor with improved valve system
Inventor: MOCK PHILLIP A
IPC: E21B23/00
Filed: 2004-02-10
Abstract: A hydraulically powered tractor 100 adapted for advancement through a borehole including an elongate body, aft and forward gripper assemblies 104, 106, and a valve control assembly 102 housed within the elongate body. The aft and forward gripper assemblies 104, 106 are adapted for selective engagement with the inner surface of the borehole. The valve control assembly 102 includes a gripper control valve 312 for directing pressurized fluid to the aft and forward gripper assemblies 104, 106. The valve control assembly 102 also includes a propulsion control valve 310 for directing fluid to an aft or forward power chamber for advancing the body relative to the actuated gripper assembly. Aft and forward mechanically actuated valves 322, 324 may be provided for controlling the position of the gripper control valve 312 by detecting and signaling when the body has completed an advancement stroke relative to an actuated gripper assembly. Aft and forward sequence valves 314, 316 may be provided for controlling the propulsion control valve 310 by detecting when the gripper assemblies become fully actuated. Furthermore, a pressure relief valve 306 is preferably provided along an input supply line 302, 352 for limiting the pressure of the fluid entering the valve control assembly 102.
Patent GB-2418113-A (GB)
Title: Synchronizing operations of a plurality of devices via messages over a communication network
Inventor: PLEASANT DANIEL L
IPC: G04G7/00
Filed: 2005-09-09
Abstract: A system and method synchronize operations of a plurality of devices via messages over a communication network. A plurality of devices are communicatively coupled via a communication network, and the devices have their local clocks synchronized to a high degree of precision using a technique, such as IEEE 1588 (Precision Time Protocol) or Network Time Protocol, for synchronizing their local clocks. Event messages can be sent that include an identification of an event, as well as a timestamp that is based on the local clock of the sender. The recipient of an event message determines if it is configured to act on the identified event, and if so it takes its action based on the timestamp included in the event message. In certain embodiments, the events that are to trigger an action and/or the specific responsive actions to be taken for a given event are dynamically programmable for each device.
Patent GB-2414414-A (GB)
Title: Nasal delivery devices
Inventor: DJUPESLAND PER GISLE
IPC: A61M15/08
Filed: 2002-06-12
Abstract: A nasal delivery device for and a method of delivering substance to a nasal airway of a subject, the delivery device comprising a nosepiece 17 for fitting to a nostril of the subject, the nosepiece including a nozzle 25 through which the substance is in use delivered to the nasal airway, and at least one cuff member 27 which, when fitted in a nasal cavity of a subject is such as to engage an inner wall of the nasal cavity, and a delivery unit for delivering substance through the nozzle which may include a dosing unit for supplying a jet or a powder or liquid aerosol. The cuff may comprise one or more inflatable members which provide a fluid tight seal with an inner wall of the nasal cavity or one or more resilient lobed members (47 fig 14) which at least partially obstruct the nasal cavity and may direct at least a distal end of the nozzle towards a site in the nasal airway, such as the inferior, middle or superior meatus, inferior, middle or superior nasal concha, olfactory region, sinus ostia or infundibulum, epipharnyx, adenoids or tubal ostia. The device may be provided with a mouthpiece 19 and may deliver substance in response to exhalation of the subject.