baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2433190-A (GB)
Title: Ashtray apparatus
Inventor: MCGREGOR MARK
IPC: A24F19/14
Filed: 2005-12-14
Abstract: An ashtray apparatus (1) comprises a hopper (2) for retaining non-flammable particulate matter such as sand and dispensing means which is activatable to dispense particulate matter from the hopper onto an ashtray surface (12). The apparatus may comprise a container located below the ashtray for receiving matter from the ashtray surface, the container comprising an aperture for receiving matter from the ashtray surface, the aperture having a closed position and an open position for receiving matter from the ashtray surface into the container. The ashtray can be slid to uncover at least part of the aperture and sweeping means (26) such as a brush can sweep matter off the ashtray surface through the aperture as the surface is slid towards the sweeping means. Ashtrays used for example by many smokers outside buildings can be emptied and sanitised in a convenient and non-contact manner.
Patent GB-2418520-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display device with shift registers
Inventor: KANG SIN HO
IPC: G09G3/36
Filed: 2004-11-25
Abstract: A programmable data driving integrated circuit including a shift register portion (334) having N shift registers (SR1 to SRn), where N is a positive integer, shifting a start pulse to a sequential sampling signal, comprising an output channel unit including first and second output channel groups; a first selector (318) for selecting an output signal from a first shift register group of the N shift registers corresponding to the first output channel group and selecting a first data output channel group connected to a first number of data lines in the first output channel group; and a second selector (319) for supplying the output signal from the first selector (318) to a second shift register group corresponding to the second output channel group and selecting a second data output channel group connected to a second number of data lines in the second output channel group.
Patent GB-2426889-A (GB)
Title: Broadband Residential Gateway management
Inventor: SAVOOR RAJ
IPC: H04L12/26
Filed: 2006-05-15
Abstract: A broadband residential gateway (BRG) management system (101) has a communications interface (102) coupled to one or more BRGs 120 and one or more content service providers (CSPs) (110), a memory (104), and a processor (106). The processor can be programmed to establish (202) a content profile for each of the BRGs according to one or more attributes of the BRGs and the CSPs, receive (204) a content access request from one or more BRGs, and supply (206) each BRG access to selectable content from one or more of the CSPs according to the content profile. The BRG attribute may be its location, the density of users, a demographic or psychographic profile of the residential users. Similarly, the CSP attributes may be content type offered by the CSP, a presentation ranking of content etc.
Patent GB-2441999-A (GB)
Title: A concrete building block containing crushed glass
Inventor: BELL GARY
IPC: C04B14/22
Filed: 2006-05-23
Abstract: A concrete building block is prepared from a mixture comprising cement; water; coarse aggregate; and fine aggregate; wherein the fine aggregate comprises dust and crushed glass. The crushed glass may be present in an amount of up to 45% by weight, without the addition of furnace ash. The use of glass in an amount greater than 45% by weight requires the presence of furnace ash. The blocks exhibit improved compressive strength, reduced shrinkage and improved weather resistance. Also described is a method of preparing the afore described block comprising the steps of preparing a mixture of coarse aggregate, dust and crushed glass, adding cement to the mixture, adding water to the mixture, coating the mixture in a mould and curing the block. The water may be added to the mixture over a period of time. The blocks may be cured at ambient condition. Also disclosed is a building block prepared from a mixture comprising cement, water, coarse aggregate and crushed glass, the crushed glass being present in an amount of from 10-45% by weight.
Patent GB-2430629-A (GB)
Title: Method for determining the length of the shaft of an individually adapted golf club
Inventor: BIRD DARRAN
IPC: A63B59/00
Filed: 2006-06-13
Abstract: A method of determining the length of the shaft of an individually adapted golf club comprises the lengths (11-15) of body parts of a golf player, which are decisive for the height position of his hands above the floor in the address position and during the swing, are measured and the length of the shaft calculated form the measured lengths and pre-determined angles (A-D) between the body parts as well as a pre-determined angle E between the arms and the shaft.
Patent GB-2428226-A (GB)
Title: Packaging with child-resistant opening means
Inventor: DIETZ MARKUS
IPC: B65D75/62
Filed: 2006-06-29
Abstract: Packaging 1 for cleaning tablets 3 comprises a wrapper 10 comprising a first portion 19 for enclosing one or more tablets and a second portion 21 bearing opening means 23. The first and second portions 19, 21 are conjoined along a boundary line 25, which comprises a seal or edge thereof for closing the first portion 19. The packaging 1 may be opened in a two stage process in which, firstly, a tear is caused to develop and spread from the opening means 23 to break or at least partially detach a bridge part 39 and, then, two parts 35, 37 are gripped and pulled apart to cause a tear to develop and spread from the opening means 23 across the opening line 25. The opening means 23 may comprise a first line of weakness or cut(s) 27 extending in a first direction and a second line of weakness or cut(s) 29 extending from the first line towards the boundary line 25 in a second direction.
Patent GB-2440177-A (GB)
Title: Blank for forming packing box and tear-off display card.
Inventor: GILL RAVINDER
IPC: G09F1/04
Filed: 2006-07-19
Abstract: A blank is provided which is used to form a packaging box and also has a tear-off portion which can be separated to form a display card. Preferably the display card is a show card with a folding strut piece which can be locked in position by a folding locking piece to allow the show card to stand freely. The blank may be made from plastics, paper, corrugated board, metal or fabric. Once a user is in possession of a box formed from the blank, they can remove the tear-off portion and use it is as a separate display item. A perforation is preferably provided to allow removal of the tear-off portion.
Patent GB-2431273-A (GB)
Title: Inductive detection of vehicles using an inclined sensor.
Inventor: SMITH DAVID STUART
IPC: G08G1/042
Filed: 2006-08-24
Abstract: An array of inductive sensors 1 comprises at least one sensor 2 generating a vertical sensing region 7 and at least one other sensor 3, 4 for generating a sensing region 5, 6 inclined at an angle to the road surface 8. A region of space between each sensing area enables vehicles in the sensing regions to be monitored or analysed by control means. The sensing means is preferably installed in a single saw cut in the road surface. The sensors may be arranged across a lane of the highway or in an alternative arrangement between the lanes. In the latter embodiment the sensing regions associated with the inclined sensors may lie wholly within a lane with the vertical sensing region lying along the lane boundaries. In this arrangement the sensor array can detect vehicles changing lane.
Patent GB-2430676-A (GB)
Title: Histone deacetylases (HDACs) with gain or lack of function.
Inventor: GALLINARI PAOLA
IPC: C12Q1/34
Filed: 2006-09-28
Abstract: Gain of function and loss of function mutants of HDAC enzymes. Loss of function mutants are obtained by mutating the tyrosine of an active site of Class I and IIb enzymes to phenylalanine. Mutations include Y303F, Y298F, Y304F, Y306F, Y305F, Y386F and Y782F. Gain of function mutants of Class IIa enzymes are obtained by mutating the histidine of the LEGGH motif to tyrosine: H976Y, H1006Y, H843Y and H959Y. Assays using these recombinant HDAC enzymes to identify HDAC inhibitors are also claimed.
Patent GB-2442806-A (GB)
Title: A garment hanger for lingerie
Inventor: JONES MICHAEL EDWARD
IPC: A47G25/48
Filed: 2006-10-13
Abstract: The hanger includes a hook, an elongate body (103) suspended below the hook, and engaging members (107b) at the ends of the body. Each engaging member includes a first leg (109) flexibly connected at one end to the body and at the other end to a second leg (111), where the second leg is on the opposite side of the first leg to the body. There may be a third leg (113) which extends beyond the second leg, with co-operating grips to hold the garment and tension the front of the garment. Transverse fourth (125) and fifth (127) legs above and below the body respectively may be present to hold straps of matching garments.
Patent GB-2443846-A (GB)
Title: Provision of software components to client devices
Inventor: POOLE JOSEPH TIMOTHY
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2006-11-15
Abstract: A system is described for enabling client devices to use dynamic, component-based, software applications. Application components are distinct modules of code which are stored on a remote server and downloaded as required. The components are described by generic descriptors, which enables them to be indexed, and then subsequently searched for and matched with known 'interests' of the client device. In one embodiment, both the search queries sent to the remote server and the responses from the server are in the form of text strings. Relevant components are downloaded from the server in stored form and then instantiated as memory objects in accordance with previously downloaded data associated with the component. The client device then disposes of components when they are no longer needed.
Patent GB-2429298-A (GB)
Title: Cable detection apparatus and method
Inventor: PEARSON RICHARD DAVID
IPC: G01V3/165
Filed: 2004-03-31
Abstract: A cable detection apparatus comprises a detector (810), and a filter (820) arranged to filter an output from the detector, the filter increasing the relative strength of signal components at a plurality of harmonics of a first frequency to at least one non-harmonic frequency between two of said harmonics of the first frequency. Thus the filter provides lower attenuation at the plurality of harmonics of the first frequency than at non-harmonics. The apparatus also includes an oscillator (840) for frequency shifting the filtered signal to frequency shift the high relative strength frequencies of the filter to coincide with reduced relative strength frequencies of the filtered signal. The shifted signal is fed to a loudspeaker (860) for audible indication of cable location. The apparatus may also filter out even harmonics of the signal whilst passing odd harmonics.
Patent GB-2446462-A (GB)
Title: Footwear with cleaning means
Inventor: VEARES JACQUELINE
IPC: A43B3/00
Filed: 2007-02-09
Abstract: An article of footwear (2) comprising an upper (4), a sole (6), cleaning means (8), and attachment means (10) for attaching the cleaning means (8) to a bottom face (12) of the sole (6), and the article of footwear (2) being such that the cleaning means (8) is formed in the shape of the sole (6) and does not extend beyond the periphery of the sole (6). The attachment means (10) is a two-part attachment means (10) of a type comprising a matrix of members which secure together by pressing and which separate by pulling. The sole (6) is provided with one part (14) of the attachment means (10), the cleaning means (8) is provided with the other part (16) of the attachment means (10), the part of the attachment means (10) on the sole (6) forms a permanent non-separable part of the sole (6), and the cleaning means (8) is separable from the sole (6) by pulling the attachment means (10) apart whereby the cleaning means (8) is able to be removed from the sole (6) for being washed or replaced. The cleaning means may comprise a water absorbing means and/or a polishing cleaning means.
Patent GB-2436337-A (GB)
Title: Profile for a light wall
Inventor: BRUDER HANS
IPC: E04B2/78
Filed: 2007-03-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a profile for a light wall of the type used in constructing stands at trade fairs and or exhibitions, and comprises at least one first, essentially closed hollow chamber 2, into which a connector can be inserted on at least one end of the profile. At least one second hollow chamber 3 with a system groove running essentially parallel to the longitudinal axis on a lateral outer face 10, into which a holder for a wall element can be inserted, and at least one third hollow chamber 4, with at least one cable groove 40, which runs essentially parallel to the longitudinal axis and emerges from a cover face 11 and/or a bottom face 12. Later embodiments relate to a light wall profile systems using said profile.
Patent GB-2447513-A (GB)
Title: Atmospheric carbon dioxide removal
Inventor: COOPER JEREMY BERNARD
IPC: B01D53/62
Filed: 2007-05-16
Abstract: Carbon dioxide is permanently and economically removed from the atmosphere on a huge scale by adding powdered limestone (calcium carbonate, CaCO3) or dolomite, CaMg(CO3)2) to the ocean so it reaches a depth where it can dissolve 5. Dissolved limestone returns to the surface at 7 in upwelling current 6. The dissolved limestone will increase the alkalinity of the ocean and encourages the ocean to dissolve more carbon dioxide to maintain an equilibrium. Preferably the material may be formed into a slurry with water and discharged in the ocean such that the plume drops to a depth where carbonate ion concentration is below the solubility limit for calcium carbonate. The solubility of the limestone may be enhanced by ocean fertilization.
Patent GB-2443709-A (GB)
Title: Wheeled container lifting unit with flat-to-floor access platform
Inventor: CLIFTON CARL SIMON
IPC: B65D19/06
Filed: 2007-06-08
Abstract: A flat, floor-resting base 2, with bevelled edge 4, that allows safe, floor level access for wheeled containers and can be lifted by a lifting machine via extruded tubes or channels 3, securely affixed to the upper surface of the floor-resting base, where containers are held securely on the base by way of barrier formations 1, securely attached to the platforms outer edges that are not used for access to the platform for containers 5, and where any open sides are securely closed off by way of a removable barrier formation 9, or chain 6, which securely fixes into place via bolts or catches 8, 9 and 10, to form a temporary secure barrier. The tube formations allowing the lifting via lifting machinery 15, have an angled element to them 13, so that, upon lifting, the entire unit tilts backwards towards the lifting machinery, ensuring lifted items on the base rest securely on a fixed, rigid, rear barrier 14.
Patent GB-2449936-A (GB)
Title: System for communicating advertising information in response to identification code
Inventor: GUNTON ANTHONY JOHN
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2007-06-08
Abstract: A system for communicating information such advertisement material comprising a server storing a plurality of codes identifying advertising material and consumer identification including the consumer's telephone number and their e-mail address. When a potential consumer sees an advertisement of interest, they are able to contact the server on their mobile phone, with a message including a code identifying the advertisement. In response potential consumers receive an e-mail to their e-mail address, including information relating to the advertisement.
Patent GB-2450690-A (GB)
Title: A door assembly and method of installing the door assembly
Inventor: SIBLEY NICK
IPC: E04B1/41
Filed: 2007-07-02
Abstract: A door assembly 10 comprises a self supporting frame (not labelled in figures, generally 12), the frame having a moveable wing, a cantilever formation 16, and at least one form-locking formation 17. In use the frame is fitted into an aperture and the cantilever formation 16 engages with a second, fixed, cantilever formation 18 and the form-locking formation 17 engages with a second, fixed, form locking engagement formation 22 to retain the self supporting frame relative to the aperture. In use, the frame arrives as a single construction (Fig 1A) and is fitted into a hole in the building on site. The form locking formation 22 is preferably a harpoon type latch or hook. The door may be manufactured from any conventional material, e.g. wood, metal (Fig 5). The door is preferably a garage door and includes standard door opening mechanisms. Also claimed is a wall tie for securing an item to a wall, the engaging portion of the wall tie preferably having a keying formation.
Patent GB-2450753-A (GB)
Title: Composition comprising inverse agonist and neutral antagonist of the CB1 and / or CB2 receptor
Inventor: GUY GEOFFREY
IPC: A61K31/352
Filed: 2007-07-06
Abstract: A pharmaceutical formulation comprising a ratioed mix of: (i) one or more compounds that acts as an inverse agonist of the CBl and / or CB2 receptor; and (ii) one or more compounds that acts as a neutral antagonist of the CBl and / or CB2 receptor. Preferably both the inverse agonist of the CBl and / or CB2 receptor and the neutral antagonist of the CBl and / or CB2 receptor are cannabinoids. Preferably the cannabinoids are tetrahydrocannabidivarin (THCV) and cannabidiol (CBD).
Patent GB-2451145-A (GB)
Title: End cap for a manufactured scaffold plank
Inventor: HOYLAND TERENCE
IPC: E04G5/08
Filed: 2007-08-14
Abstract: An end cap member can be suitably fitted to manufactured planks. The end cap member fits into an end of the manufactured plank. The end cap has a tongue <B>6</B> positioned at one side of the end cap, having a length, width 'W' and depth 'D' and a recess <B>7</B> having dimensions compatible with the tongue dimensions so that a tongue from a second like end cap, can locate positively within the said recess. The tongue and recess may have tapered sides.
Patent GB-2442834-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for ventilating a patient by high-frequency ventilation
Inventor: KRUEGER THOMAS
IPC: A61M16/00
Filed: 2007-09-10
Abstract: The present invention defines an apparatus 1 for ventilating a patient Pa by high-frequency ventilation which has a high frequency generator 13 and a pressure and flow regulator 11A flow source 15 connects through a flow sensor 25 to the patient. In use a frequency and a mean pressure can be set as desired values of the generator and a predetermined tidal volume maintained. The present invention also specifies a corresponding method for regulating an apparatus for ventilating a patient by high-frequency ventilation and a method of ventilating a patient.
Patent GB-2446682-A (GB)
Title: Recycling waste containers
Inventor: BARTLE ANDREW
IPC: B65F1/00
Filed: 2007-10-26
Abstract: A recycling waste container 1 comprises a plurality of bins 3 with a common lid 2 that holds the bins 3 together as a unit. In addition, each bin 3 has an inlet 9 in its side wall 6a for depositing waste within the bin 3 whilst the common lid is closed. The inlet may be closable by a pivotal flap. Each bin may include a hand hold aperture 7 and a cutaway portion 24 for securing a waste bag within the bin. All the bins may fit in a common support base 31 which may also include a sliding drawer. Each bin and the common base may be formed from a respective sheet of flexible material by folding. The common lid may be pivotally mounted on the base and may have at least one aperture.
Patent GB-2445845-A (GB)
Title: Distributing Pixel Data According To Rendering Features
Inventor: KIM CHUN-HO
IPC: G06T15/00
Filed: 2008-01-09
Abstract: In a graphics engine, a pixel distributor distributes pixel data across a plurality of pixel shaders using a first approach when the presence of one or more rendering features is indicated, else using a second approach different from the first approach. Such approaches may include distribution according to the LSB of the pixel co-ordinates or the MSB of such co-ordinates. One aim of the invention is to reduce texture cache misses in a rendering process.
Patent GB-2457875-A (GB)
Title: Upright Support Assembly for a Gantry
Inventor: RADMALL PAUL
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2008-02-20
Abstract: An upright support assembly for a gantry comprises a base with primary ground engaging means, preferably comprising wheels, and a stabilising member pivotally connected to the assembly and moveable between a stowed position folded against the assembly and a deployed position where it engages the ground to hold the assembly upright. The stabilising member includes a ground engaging fitting 22 at one end which engages the ground in the deployed position to stabilise the assembly, and rolls over the ground in the stowed position when the assembly is lowered so that the base and primary ground engaging means can be lifted off the ground and the assembly moved on the ground engaging fitting 22. Preferably, the supplementary ground engaging fitting 22 comprises a castor with a directional lock 31 to stop castoring when the assembly is in the lowered state, and allow castoring when it is in the upright state.
Patent GB-2457876-A (GB)
Title: Mobile phone with emergency button
Inventor: TAYLOR PAUL PHILLIP
IPC: H04M1/72424
Filed: 2008-02-22
Abstract: A mobile phone having a dedicated Personal Emergency Button (1) built into its design. The Personal Emergency Button (1) would be built into the design of a mobile phone and would not protrude but be embedded, which is a measure to avoid the Personal Emergency Button being pressed accidentally or unintentionally. A shutter or a door would conceal the Personal Emergency Button. The shutter or door would either slide up or down or be hinged to enable the shutter or door to be opened to reveal and gain access to the Personal Emergency Button.
Patent GB-2455367-A (GB)
Title: Rotary pipe cutter, with ratchet and rollers
Inventor: LEE TAI-HUNG
IPC: B23D21/04
Filed: 2008-02-25
Abstract: The rotary cutter includes a C-shaped housing 10 having a recess (11, figure 10) containing a rotary cutting unit 20 and an annular one-way ratchet 131. The ratchet engages stops 30, so that the cutting unit can only rotate in one direction in relation to the housing. The cutting unit includes rollers 23, and a blade 22 on an automatic feeding mechanism (24, figure 12). A handle (40, figure 15) can be added. The tool can be used to cut round tubes.
Patent GB-2458323-A (GB)
Title: A preamble for a packet based communication system
Inventor: YONG SUN
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2008-03-14
Abstract: A preamble for use in a packet based communication system is defined on the basis of a preamble for use in a legacy packet based communication system. The preamble is constructed by extracting from the legacy preamble a pilot symbol sequence in frequency of the legacy preamble, replicating the pilot symbol sequence, and concatenating the pilot symbol sequence and the replicated pilot symbol sequence.
Patent GB-2462412-A (GB)
Title: Flow restrictor with deflector.
Inventor: YOUNG COLIN
IPC: F15D1/02
Filed: 2008-08-04
Abstract: Flow restrictors 14 provide flow control in situations such as sealing and pressurisation of gas turbine engine bearing chambers. The restrictor restricts a flow 15 but prior arrangements may be susceptible to deposition of e.g. carbonized oil lacquers upon the restrictor surfaces. These depositions may fragment and block the restrictor aperture. By provision of an upstream deflector 18 having a deflector surface 19 flows can be presented such that a greater proportion of the flow including droplets or other deposition or erosion causing matter will pass directly through the aperture rather than impinge upon the restrictor flank surfaces. The deflector surface may be smooth or undulating, have a sacrificial deposition area, a deposition inhibiting coating or be at an adjustable deflection angle. The deflector may be a removable collet or variably deployable into the flow path and be dimensioned such that surfaces susceptible to deposition have dimensions smaller than the aperture.