baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CH-539101-A (CH)
Title: Optical brightening agents - esp for use with polyamides or polyesters
Inventor: SIEGRIST ADOLF-EMIL DR
IPC: C08K5/3492
Filed: 1966-09-23
Abstract: Cpds. exerting optical brightening effect even in the presence of active chlorine in baths contg. non-ionic detergents are of formula: (in which a is H1, halogen, alkyl or methoxy gp.; Z1 and Z2 are = CH- or =N-; and alpha is H, phenyl or a radical of formula with the proviso that >=1 alpha is not H or phenyl, and the terminal phenyl or naphthyl may contain 1-3 alkyls, 1-2 halogens, an alkoxy gp. or a free or esterified carboxyl gp. or amide). Other synthetic, semisynthetic (e.g. cellulose acetates) or natural materials (e.g. rosin) can also be brightened by use of these cpds. They can also be used in washing baths.
Patent CH-508470-A (CH)
Title: Weld cutting plastic foil envelope
Inventor: JAKOB MARTI
IPC: B29C65/00
Filed: 1970-09-29
Abstract: Foil is drawn between two pairs of closed jaws and simultaneously cut with a hot electrode. The space between one pair of jaws, on one side of the foil, is evacuated, so that the cut foil is pulled clear of the electrode.
Patent GB-2348827-A (GB)
Title: Aeration or oxygenation apparatus having constant flow regulator
Inventor: O'HARA KENNETH
IPC: B01F3/04
Filed: 2000-03-03
Abstract: Apparatus for aerating or oxygenating ponds, rivers, or lakes, sewage or effluent treatment lagoons or beds or to airstrip volatile compounds from water or other solutes by distributing gas through a piped system having outlet lines 4 branching from a common supply line 2, includes a constant flow regulator 5 disposed in each outlet line which limits the flow to a set amount when the pressure in the pipe system exceeds a predetermined minimum value in order to deliver a desired quantity of air or oxygen at each outlet. The regulator may be chosen to achieve this irrespective of pressure drop along the pipe or the regulator is chosen to give the desired output with no pressure drop along the pipe. The regulator is of the moving O-ring type.
Patent GB-2360545-A (GB)
Title: Locking device for use in a cargo support to lock a retractable tube
Inventor: CHOU YEH-CHIEN
IPC: B60P7/15
Filed: 2000-03-23
Abstract: A locking device installed in a cargo support to lock a retractable tube, including a holder frame fastened to the outer tube of the retractable tube, a rack moved in a longitudinal sliding way defined between two parallel lugs of the holder frame, a driving lever pivoted to the holder frame for moving the rack, and a locking block pivoted to the holder frame and retained by a spring to lock the driving lever, wherein a L-shaped locating plate is mounted in the holder frame for the positioning of the outer tube of the retractable tube, having a round hole on a transverse section thereof through which the inner tube is inserted into the outer tube, two stop flanges bilaterally extended from a longitudinal section thereof and respectively engaged with respective end notches on the holder frame, and a lug extended from one stop flange and fastened to a lug at the holder frame; the holder frame and the locking block are repsectively made of iron.
Patent GB-2349887-A (GB)
Title: Polymer composition for making self adhesive figures
Inventor: ALDRETE-FRANCES GENARO
IPC: G09F7/12
Filed: 1999-02-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer composition for the production of self-adhesive figures which have the characteristics of adhering to smooth surfaces during prolonged times without leaving stains when being removed, in addition to the fact that they can be reused; they have an extended useful life time and are easy to handle. The composition comprises basically a resin of polyvinyl chloride, a first plastifyer, a second plastifyer and a stabilizing agent which impedes the degradation of the polyvinyl chloride resin.
Patent GB-2351159-A (GB)
Title: Holographic security device
Inventor: HOLMES BRIAN WILLIAM
IPC: B42D15/10
Filed: 1999-05-12
Abstract: A holographic security device comprising first and second holographic generating structures (2, 3) recorded in respective sets of substantially non-overlapping regions of a record medium. The regions of one set are interleaved with regions of the other set, whereby both interleaved line structures are substantially non-visible to the unaided eye, whereby the holographic security device generates two or more holographic images (A, B) viewed from separate viewing directions around the device and normally seen by tilting the device. Each particular holographic image in a viewing direction is generated in whole or part by the holographic structure associated with one set of interleaved lines.
Patent GB-2369533-A (GB)
Title: Wireless telephone arranged to draw power from a rechargeable power source and provide power from a dynamo to that source
Inventor: ORMSON RICHARD
IPC: H04M19/08
Filed: 2000-11-28
Abstract: A wireless telephone consisting of a wireless telephone unit 2 and a housing and power unit 1. The power unit consists of a re-chargeable power source 8, a power circuit 6 and a dynamo 4. The power circuit 6 is connected and arranged to provide power to the wireless telephone unit 2. It is also connected and arranged to draw power from the rechargeable power source 8 and to provide power from the dynamo 4 to recharge the rechargeable power source 8.
Patent GB-2370478-A (GB)
Title: Data communication apparatus for a board game
Inventor: PITT-PLADDY GLEN
IPC: H04L27/02
Filed: 2000-12-22
Abstract: A base module (2) has a subsidiary unit receiving area (3b) having a first electrical coupler (PD2). A subsidiary unit (4) has a memory (30) and a second electrical coupler (PD1) arranged to couple to the first electrical coupler when the subsidiary unit is received on the subsidiary unit receiving area (3b) so as to complete an electrical path via a user back to the base module. The base module (2) has a signal supplier for supplying a signal to the subsidiary unit (4) when the first and second electrical couplers (PD2 and PD1) are coupled and a data communicator for interrupting the signal in accordance with data to be communicated to the subsidiary unit to provide to the first coupler (LC1) an interrupted signal having interruptions dependent upon the data to be communicated. The data communicater is arranged to send the data as data bits each followed by a confirmation bit and the subsidiary unit has a data returner for modifying the received signal to return the received data as it is received so that each returned data bit is followed by the inverse of the corresponding confirmation bit. The base and subsidiary units could be a game board and a playing piece respectively.
Patent GB-2364214-A (GB)
Title: Providing charge advice via an IP connection
Inventor: LUNDSTROEM JOHAN
IPC: H04M17/00
Filed: 2000-12-29
Abstract: A method of providing charge information to a user of a mobile terminal 2, which information relates to an IP connection or connections being used by the user. The method comprises the steps of identifying the terminal 2 or the user to a charge control node (CCN) 10 located in a home network 1 of the terminal 2 or user and, for the duration of the IP connection(s), using the existing connection or one of the existing connections to transport a stream of charge information messages from the CCN 10 to the mobile terminal 2.
Patent GB-2360783-A (GB)
Title: Coating composition
Inventor: YOSHIOKA MANABU
IPC: C09D167/08
Filed: 2001-02-21
Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a water-based metallic coating composition capable of providing coatings having a better appearance, superior in luster, even under high humidity conditions, as compared with the prior art water-based coating compositions. The present invention provides a water-based metallic coating composition<BR> ```which comprises a metallic pigment paste comprising a dispersion prepared in advance from a polyether polyol, a luster pigment and an organic solvent,<BR> ```said polyether polyol having at least 0.02 primary hydroxyl group, on average, per molecule and a water tolerance of not less than 2.0.
Patent GB-2375674-A (GB)
Title: Virtual Media Channel
Inventor: MCPARLAND ANDREW KEVIN
IPC: H04N7/16
Filed: 2001-05-15
Abstract: A method and apparatus for creating a viewing schedule for a user. Broadcast programs from a number of sources, such as terrestrial television, the internet or DVDs can be compiled into a broadcast schedule which is 'tailored' to a user, or a group of users. By allowing programmes to be played live, pre-recorded, or time delayed, a virtual channel can be created based upon user preference information. The schedule may indicate the source, timing and other information such as the cost of a programme, and may allow a user to modify the proposed schedule, and the stored user preference information.
Patent GB-2380244-A (GB)
Title: Automated defence system
Inventor: ZABRANA MICHAEL JOSEPH
IPC: F41H11/02
Filed: 2001-08-13
Abstract: A fully automated defence system having the capability to self-activate and self-launch self-guided sound missiles, which function in principle as microphones, (as both early warning systems and defensive destructive weapons) is disclosed. It is enhanced by the use of carrier drones to keep a selection of sound missiles constantly in the air cruising on a distant outer perimeter. The defence capability of the complex system can be supplemented by the use of sound missile launch batteries based on land or at sea along with the capacity for using individual sound missiles launched from aircraft, mobile vehicles, launch pads, or launch silos. The defence system is based on an ability of the integral technology to capture sound waves emitted by an object. These are transformed into sonic data and supplemented by use of digital images. The complex arrangement is supplemented solely for an action against inter-continental missiles with early warning imaging data received from defence satellites.
Patent GB-2381822-A (GB)
Title: Insulating three layer roof light
Inventor: HAWKER WILLIAM BUCHANAN
IPC: E04D3/35
Filed: 2001-09-17
Abstract: A rooflight comprising an upper layer 2, a lower layer 4 and a middle layer 6, the lower layer having opposing longitudinal edges forming an upwardly projecting outer rib 16, the middle layer resting on these outer ribs. Preferably the lower and middle layer have intermediate longitudinal ribs between their edges, a number of configurations for the ribs are disclosed including middle and lower ribs of matching configuration, middle layer having at least one downwardly projecting rib touching the lower layer to support the middle layer, and both transverse and longitudinal ribs.
Patent GB-2381161-A (GB)
Title: Maintaining synchronisation during signal path changes
Inventor: MURRAY ERIC DOUGLAS
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2001-10-19
Abstract: In a communication system comprising a number of base stations and user equipment, particularly a CDMA system, synchronisation commands from a base station are used to synchronise the user equipment so that it remains within the allocated channel. These commands tell the user equipment to adjust its timing as appropriate, e.g. stay the same or advance or retard one chip. In addition, the time of arrival of a command at the user equipment and its variation from an anticipated time of arrival can be used by the user equipment to determine a synchronisation error due to a change in the signal path. When the base station experiences a larger synchronisation drift than can be coped with by the normal commands, e.g. due to a rapid change in the signalling path resulting from changes in multipath reflections when the user equipment moves, it sends a special synchronisation command indicating this. Thus the synchronisation commands can be grouped into two types, the first type catering for a first level of synchronisation mismatch and comprising the normal commands, "Advance", "Retard", "Stay Same", and the second type catering for a second level of synchronisation mismatch and comprising a "Gross" command indicating that a synchronisation error threshold has been crossed. When the user equipment receives the second type of command it varies the timing of its transmissions on the basis of the synchronisation error that it has determined from the time of arrival of the synchronisation commands. If this does not work, after receiving a predetermined number of the second level commands, the user equipment sends a channel allocation request to the base station.
Patent GB-2382798-A (GB)
Title: Inkjet printer which deposits at least two fluids on a substrate such that the fluids react chemically to form a product thereon
Inventor: JOHNSON DANIEL ROBERT
IPC: B05D1/26
Filed: 2001-12-04
Abstract: A patterned product 8 is deposited directly onto a substrate 7 by a pair of inkjet printheads 1,2 which apply at least two fluids 3,4 which react chemically to form the product with properties differing from the fluids. The droplets may coincide during flight at 5 to form mixed droplets 6 which continue onwards towards the substrate. Alternatively, a pair of inkjet printheads may eject droplets (11,12,Fig.2) such that their point of coincidence (13) is at the substrate (14). The materials may also be deposited from multiple inkjet heads to prepare a wide range of reaction scenarios in the form of user-defined patterns which may be sequences of differing layers and possibly to build up thicker layers. A PCB may be printed by printing a metal salt and a reducing agent directly, instead of two colours from a conventional inkjet printer. To print a three-dimensional article, a pair of fluids which react to give a precipitate can be used instead. Repeated passes can then build up a desired shape. The two processes may be combined to produce composite devices such as electrical components. A wide variety of fluids may be used, for example fluids suitable for electroless deposition, or fluids selected such that the reaction yields a ceramic precipitate.
Patent GB-2386159-A (GB)
Title: Actuator with curved axis
Inventor: BUNYARD ADAM
IPC: F15B15/12
Filed: 2002-01-18
Abstract: A pneumatic ninety degree valve actuator 20 comprising cylinder 21, a piston having seal 22 and connected to linkage rod 23. The rod free end is connected to turning arm 24 which acts on rotatable shaft 25 mounted on a base plate 26 to operate a valve. For direct valve actuation the cylinder and rod are curved through e.g. 90 degrees. The cylinder comprises a lower end element 27 having inlet 30 and a retaining screw hole 30 and an upper end element 28 with an aperture 29 tapered to allow rod passage. The piston is returned by a flat spiral spring mounted in shaft slot 39. Spring pre-stressing on assembly is by attaching turning arm 24 to first shaft fixing point 40, operating the actuator to rotate the shaft and stress the spring, locking the shaft relative to the base plate and reattaching the arm at in-use fixing point 41. Major components are of stainless steel.
Patent GB-2375679-A (GB)
Title: Retinal function camera using plural light wavelengths to produce a retinal function image showing haemoglobin oxygenation.
Inventor: KERR PATRICK
IPC: A61B3/10
Filed: 2002-03-20
Abstract: A retinal camera 101 is used to examine an eye 10, the camera including a light source 1 having first and second sources 21, 22 emitting first and second wavelength bands respectively and a physical light source 23 provides diffuse illumination. The first and second light sources are arranged to alternately produce light onto the retina such that the absorptivity of light of the first wavelength band by oxygenated blood is greater than the absorptivity of light of the second wavelength band, and the absorptivity of light of the first wavelength band by the oxygenated blood is less than the absorptivity of light of the second wavelength band. Light is selectively focused from the first and second sources by an optical arrangement 30, 50, 60, 80 and 90 and imaging devices 90, 120, 130 produce respective images of a portion of the retina illuminated with the respective wavelength bands. The images obtained by the imaging device 140 is processed to determine retinal function. In an embodiment, light is scanned across the retina.
Patent GB-2376085-A (GB)
Title: Magnification of electronics devices
Inventor: RAYNER LANCE
IPC: G02B25/00
Filed: 2002-05-01
Abstract: A visual aid 10 for use with a device 20 (preferably an electronic device such as a mobile telephone), has a retaining means 50 for retaining the device and optical magnifying means 70 for providing an operator of the device with a magnified view of at least part of the device. A supporting means 80a, 90a supports the magnifying means and is capable of retaining the magnifying means at a plurality of spatial positions relative to the retaining means and hence the device. Preferably the retaining means is a cradle and the supporting means are foldable.
Patent GB-2372858-A (GB)
Title: Dual cache with multiple interconnection operation
Inventor: SPERBER ZEEV
IPC: G06F12/08
Filed: 2000-11-07
Abstract: A computer system having cache modules interconnected in series includes a first and a second cache module directly coupled to an address generating line for parallel lookup of data and data conversion logic coupled between the first cache module and said second cache module.
Patent GB-2390014-A (GB)
Title: Toothbrush with cleaning agent dispensed at the bristle head
Inventor: WEBSTER PATRICIA
IPC: A46B11/00
Filed: 2002-06-28
Abstract: A toothbrush that attaches to a toothpaste dispenser is made up of a stem and a head. A channel 2 runs through the length of the stem and into the head where it has one or more release holes 1 amongst the bristles. The brush is attached to toothpaste dispenser 5 by a screw or clip fastening. Any pump-action dispenser may be attached, forcing the cleaning agent up though the stem and out through the bristles in the head. The toothbrush is made of plastic.
Patent GB-2390706-A (GB)
Title: Signal processing using genetic algorithms
Inventor: SAIED ABEDI
IPC: G06N3/12
Filed: 2002-07-12
Abstract: A signal is processed according to one or more adjustable control parameters to produce a processing result. A combination of a genetic algorithm and a deterministic algorithm is employed (S18) to adjust the control parameters over a series of iterations (S13-S18) so as to tend to improve the produced processing result. The control parameters are, for example, beamformer weight values used to carry out beamforming on a received signal in a wireless communication system to produce a lower-interference signal for decoding etc. The deterministic algorithm is permitted to influence the adjustments to the control parameters during the series of iterations (generations). This enables the search for the optimum signal processing solution to be influenced by the deterministic algorithm as the generations of the genetic algorithm progress. This leads to faster convergence. A preferred form of fitness measure for use in applying a genetic algorithm to beamforming is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2377943-A (GB)
Title: Foodstuffs containing mucorales fungi
Inventor: BIJL HENDRIK LOUIS
IPC: A23L31/00
Filed: 2001-03-12
Abstract: The preparation of an edible substance for use in a foodstuff is described which comprises fungal cells of the order <I>Mucorales</I>. The cells are grown in a fermentor vessel in an aqueous liquid which is mixed during fermentation, and fermentation allowed to finish. The fungal cells are kept in the vessel and allowed to ripen, the cells' own RNAses reducing the intracellular RNA content. Fungi of this order may thus have a low RNA content and therefore no heating step, to reduce their RNA content, is necessary. The fungal cells are removed and processed into the edible substance. This substance is then processed into a foodstuff. This avoidance of heat has also resulted in better tasting foodstuffs.
Patent GB-2393832-A (GB)
Title: Personal alerter
Inventor: THAIN SIDNY
IPC: G08B21/02
Filed: 2002-10-05
Abstract: A personal alerter or alarm comprises a transmitter unit and a receiver unit each comprising a plastics enclosed electronic circuit. The receiver unit has a clip 7 for attachment to a belt and a ring 9 for attachment to a chain or keyring. The transmitter and receiver unit may both have concealed antenna. The receiver is provided with red and green lights 4, 5 and a speaker 3.
Patent GB-2394383-A (GB)
Title: Telephone voting system with voice recognition
Inventor: CAZAUX JEAN-MICHEL
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2002-10-28
Abstract: Data processing apparatus for the management of a telephone voting system adapted to conduct telephone calls with vote participants accessing the system by calling at least one predetermined telephone dialling number, the apparatus comprising a control part for conducting a vote dialogue in which a participant selects one of a set of vote answers during a telephone call, a data storage part arranged to store a plurality of data sets, each data set comprising data identifying a different set of vote answers, and a voice recognition part for performing voice recognition during a vote dialogue, wherein the apparatus is adapted to selectively activate one of said plurality of data sets in said voice recognition part for use during voice recognition of vote answers in a selected vote dialogue.
Patent GB-2378469-A (GB)
Title: Flexible electrically sequenced tractor
Inventor: BLOOM DUANE
IPC: E21B23/08
Filed: 1999-12-17
Abstract: A tractor for moving within a borehole which comprises an elongated body configured to pull equipment within said borehole, said equipment exerting a longitudinal load on said body; a gripper 104 longitudinally movably engaged with said body, said gripper having an actuated position in which said gripper limits movement between said gripper and an inner surface of said borehole, and a retracted position in which said gripper permits substantially free relative movement between said gripper and said inner surface; and a propulsion system 108,110 on said body for propelling said body through said borehole while said gripper is in said actuated position; wherein said body is sufficiently flexible such that said tractor can turn up to 30{ per 30m (100 feet) of travel, while said longitudinal load is at least 23kN (5250 pounds).
Patent GB-2397805-A (GB)
Title: Air-bag with expansion panel
Inventor: SHAKER ANORIN
IPC: B60R21/232
Filed: 2003-01-29
Abstract: A one-piece woven air-bag in the form of an inflatable curtain 1 has two inflatable regions 5,8 and an uninflatable region 14 which incorporates an expansion panel 15 to relieve excessive tension that may arise within the inflatable curtain. The expansion panel comprises a region where there are two layers of fabric (16,17 figure 5) interconnected by an intermediate or third layer (18). Slit lines (20,22) are provided in the outer layers so that the expansion panel may expand when subjected to tension (figure 6). There may be two intermediate layers (figures 3,4), and the slit lines may be actual slits, perforated lines of slits, or a line formed with weak threads configured to rupture when a predetermined tension is applied to them. The uninflatable region may be located between the two inflatable regions, or it may be located between one of said inflatable regions and part of the air-bag configured for connection to an anchoring point (figure 7).
Patent GB-2389459-A (GB)
Title: Integrated circuit support assembly
Inventor: DEENEY JEFFREY L
IPC: H01L23/32
Filed: 2003-04-02
Abstract: An IC package 10 having column grid array connections 15 is connected to a circuit board 22 and has a support 24, 26 held in position by a tensioned spring or elastic 28 extending around the periphery of the support. The force of the spring is transferred to inclined surfaces of the support member to resist downward movement of the IC. The arrangement counteracts the mechanical effects of heavy and/or vibrating heat sinks with fans which can damage the IC connections.