baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2357127-A (GB)
Title: A base for use as an inspection chamber
Inventor: FRAWLEY PATRICK DANIEL
IPC: E03F5/02
Filed: 2000-10-11
Abstract: A base 3 for use as an inspection chamber 1 comprises at least two extending connecting means 5 for connecting corresponding pipes (2, fig 3) to the base. At least one of the connection means comprises a swivel joint 10 for accommodating alignment of the connecting means with a corresponding pipe to be connected to the base. Each swivel joint may be provided with two partly spherical sections 12, 14, each being capable of swivelling with respect to the other. The base may be made of a plastics material, and formed by injection moulding. Preferably the base is for underground use, for allowing rodding of the pipes and freeing blockages. The connector of each swivel joint may be blanked off by a blanking plug if not required for use.
Patent GB-2370465-A (GB)
Title: Data communication apparatus and board game
Inventor: PITT-PLADDY GLEN
IPC: H04L25/49
Filed: 2000-12-22
Abstract: A base module 2 has a subsidiary unit receiving area having a first electrical coupler LC1. A subsidiary unit 4 has a memory and a second electrical coupler LC2 for inductively coupling to the first electrical coupler when placed in the receiving area. The base module supplies a data signal to the subsidiary unit when in the receiving area. The data signal comprises a carrier signal which is interrupted in accordance with the data to be transmitted. A short interruption communicates a digital 0 while a long interruption communicates a digital 1. The subsidiary unit extracts the data from the data signal and stores it in memory. The base unit has a logic gate which is controlled to interrupt the carrier signal. The base module may be a game board and the subsidiary unit a game playing piece.
Patent GB-2371052-A (GB)
Title: Poly(2-Acrylamido-2-Methyl-1-Propanoic Amide)-PAMPA: A Neutral Water-Soluble Synthetic Polymer with double-Stranded Helix Conformation
Inventor: HERDEWIJN PIET
IPC: C08F20/60
Filed: 2001-01-10
Abstract: Present invention involves a new synthetic polymer system: poly(2-acrylamido-2-methyl-1-propanoic amide) or PAMPA. From the chemical point of view, this homopolymer is homologous to a polypeptide and its molecular architecture can be viewed as inherited from poly(leucine) and poly(glutamine). An important difference between PAMPA and polypeptides or synthetic peptide-mimicking oligomers is that PAMPA has a nonpolar substituted poly(ethylene) backbone and includes peptide bonds in its side chain, while the latter have peptide groups on their backbone.
Patent GB-2372756-A (GB)
Title: Membrane lined gutters
Inventor: MANTLE ROBERT
IPC: E04D3/35
Filed: 2001-02-28
Abstract: A composite material (1) including a membrane (2) secured to a substrate (3) comprising a rigidised material wherein the membrane (2) is a waterproof membrane such as a polypropylene alloy, a flexible PVC alloy, a polyethylene alloy, EPDM or polyisobutylene and the substrate (3) is a rigidised metal. The substrate (3) and membrane (2) are bonded together using an appropriate adhesive. A fleece may be secured to the membrane. The composite material (1) can be formed into gutter sections and accessories for gutter systems.
Patent GB-2360205-A (GB)
Title: Theatre aisle lighting system
Inventor: BAKER PAUL W
IPC: E04F11/16
Filed: 2001-03-06
Abstract: An extrusion 10 used to provide a lighted transition between floor portions in a theatre comprises a base member 12 having a channel portion 22 housing a light 36, the member being closed by an integrally moulded cover 28 provided with a hinge 30 and a latch 38. The extrusion is provided on one side with means 42, 46 for gripping a carpet 48, and on the other with an inclined wall 16 having anti-skid members 20. The entire moulding may be made of clear PVC. In an alternative embodiment, the extrusion is shaped to fit over the edge of a step and to grip carpeting on both the tread and riser surfaces.
Patent GB-2357921-A (GB)
Title: Locating user of satellite communications
Inventor: QUAN PHILIP HON NGHIA
IPC: H04W60/00
Filed: 1996-12-14
Abstract: Satellize 10 passes messages between a user terminal 44 and an earth station 38, as the satellite moves in an orbit 12 12' as indicated by arrow 46. The earth station measures the position of the user terminal 44, on the surface of the earth 14, relative to the nadir 50, by means of doppler shift measurements and propagation delay measurements between the satellite 10 and the user terminal 44. Where more than one satellite 10 is visible to the user terminal 44, combination means are employed using propagation delays to plural satellites 10, and/or recordal of the receipt times, by the user terminal 44, of timed broadcasts from one or more satellites 10 to determine the propagation delay between the one or more satellites 10 and the user terminal 44.
Patent GB-2359358-A (GB)
Title: Compound screening method
Inventor: VERWAERDE PHILLIPPE
IPC: A01K67/033
Filed: 2000-04-14
Abstract: An assay for determining the effect of a chemical substance on the phenotype, physiology, behaviour or biochemistry of nematode worms (particularly <I>C. elegans</I>) comprises detecting changes in the mating behaviour of said worms, especially by measuring or detecting the amount of eggs or offspring produced, by using non-visual detection means such as a multi-well plate reader. Transgenic worms expressing a toxic gene may be used and the assay may be effected in a liquid medium containing a water soluble polymer which prevents the worms from sticking to the wells.
Patent GB-2363164-A (GB)
Title: Method of operating a free piston internal combustion engine with pulse compression
Inventor: BAILEY BRETT M
IPC: F02B71/04
Filed: 2000-02-07
Abstract: A method of operating a free piston engine (10, 90, 100) of the present invention provides a piston (14) including a piston head (32) reciprocally disposed within a combustion cylinder (28), a plunger head (46) reciprocally disposed within a hydraulic cylinder (20), and a plunger rod (34) interconnecting the piston head (22) with the plunger head (46). The plunger head (46) and the hydraulic cylinder (20) define a variable volume pressure chamber on a side of the plunger head (46) generally opposite the plunger rod (34). A supply of hydraulic fluid is pulsed from a high pressure hydraulic accumulator (H) into the pressure chamber (50) during a beginning portion of a compression stroke to cause the piston head (32) to move toward a top dead center position. The high pressure hydraulic accumulator (H) is then decoupled from the pressure chamber (50). A low pressure hydraulic accumulator is coupled with the pressure chamber (50) during a remaining portion of the compression stroke, thereby allowing a relatively lower pressure hydraulic fluid to flow into the hydraulic cylinder (20) as the piston head (32) moves toward the top dead center position.
Patent GB-2370231-A (GB)
Title: Ankle brace
Inventor: BOURNE ADRIAN DAVID
IPC: A61F5/01
Filed: 2001-09-18
Abstract: A shell (14) for an ankle brace (10) is substantially rigid and has an inner surface shaped to conform to an outer side surface of a person's leg (20) between an upper extent above the person's ankle bone and a lower extent below the person's ankle bone but above the base of the heel, and between a forward extent towards the front of the person's leg and a rearward extent towards the rear of the person's leg. The forward extent of the shell has a projecting region (54) for covering the person's anterior talofibular ligament (62). A second invention provides a through hole in the shell 34 having a size and shape generally identical to the shape of the protruding part 36 of the person's ankle bone.
Patent GB-2380075-A (GB)
Title: Electronic interface
Inventor: BOWDLER NICHOLAS CRAIG
IPC: G06F13/40
Filed: 2001-09-18
Abstract: An electronic interface between electronic devices comprises a parallel bus 20 carrying a digital signal at a first device 6. The parallel bus 20 is coupled to a digital to analogue converter 22 which is in turn coupled to an analogue connection to a second device 8. At the second device 8, an analogue to digital converter 28 converts the analogue signal back to the original digital signal and applies it to a second parallel bus 30 for supply to the second device.
Patent GB-2379821-A (GB)
Title: Image compression method for providing a serially compressed sequence
Inventor: THOMAS GRAHAM ALEXANDER
IPC: H04N7/26
Filed: 2001-09-18
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for coding video in which a predetermined algorithm is used to predict portions of the image based on information that will already be available to the decoder at the time of decoding the image. By using known corresponding algorithms in both coder and decoder, and only information that will be available to the decoder, the need to transmit detailed information regarding choices made in coding, e.g. motion vectors is avoided. However, a vector relationship can still be derived for use in the prediction. Prediction can be made based on an assumption that the content of the portion to be coded is similar to the content of an associated image portion, and by determining a vector relating the associated image portion to a reference image (both of which will be available to the decoder), the current image portion can be predicted from a further part of the reference image. The invention can be used in a form of modified pyramid coding.
Patent GB-2373357-A (GB)
Title: A method for locating goods.
Inventor: SOLAN BRENDAN
IPC: G06Q10/08
Filed: 2001-10-04
Abstract: Maintaining the quality of manufactured goods by selectively, automatically and remotely identifying the location of the goods or vehicles 11 within a storage facility 19 by use of attached tags or transponders 13. These may be read selectively by readers 17. Status indicators may be programmed into the tags to permit status monitoring. The tags enable the unique identification of the vehicles or items to which they are attached. The locations may be stored in the database of a computer system 26. A status indicator may be used to indicate that the item to which the tag is attached needs modification. When the modification has been completed, the status indicator is removed.
Patent GB-2379003-A (GB)
Title: An artificial wind generating riot control vehicle
Inventor: JEFFRIES JOSEF ERWIN
IPC: F41H9/04
Filed: 2001-10-12
Abstract: A combat vehicle comprises an integral compressor 1 which generates an artificial wind of sufficient strength to temporarily throw rioters off balance. Air is passed from compressor 1 via flexible hose 2 to a discharging pipe 4 positioned under telescopic jib 3. Air pressure may be varied (11 m / min) by an operator positioned next to the driver. Jib 3 is capable of hydraulically extending up to 7 metres. Deflector 5 aids to disperse the air downwards and sideways whilst an actuated forward support 6 allows sideways (arc) movement of jib 3 and underlying pipe 4. An arrangement whereby the compressor is mounted on a trailer, in which case jib 3 is replaced by a flexible hose, is also disclosed. The windscreen of the vehicle may be made from poly-carbonate or the like or even protected by a metal grid-arrangement which may be lowered into position to cover it. Additionally disclosed is a compressed air carrying backpack which can be utilised in the control of riots.
Patent GB-2385765-A (GB)
Title: Asymmetric fish feeding device
Inventor: KEIGHTLEY ARUN JAMES
IPC: A01K97/02
Filed: 2002-02-27
Abstract: A feeding device for use in fishing, comprising a weighted central body and an outer frame 1, wherein the outer frame is asymmetric about at least one longitudinal reflection plane, causing the device to orientate itself in a predetermined and repeatable manner when sinking. The outer frame comprises a number of arcuate fins, two or more of which are the same size 3,5 and one or more of which is of a different size 4,6. The fins may be removable from the frame and may be selectively exchanged with any one of a set of different weights. Alternatively the fins can each be made from different materials to alter the weight symmetry of the device.
Patent GB-2386239-A (GB)
Title: Card payment dispute resolution
Inventor: EADES NIGEL DAVID
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2002-03-05
Abstract: A merchant owned dispute management resolution system 26 comprises a dispute database 30, for storing data related to disputed card payments, and a control arrangement 32. Dispute messages 22 are received by a parser circuit 36 which extracts relevant dispute information and stores this in the dispute database 30. A monitor arrangement 40 detects the presence of a new dispute, locates the relevant point of sale and creates and sends an email requesting transaction authentication documentation from the point of sale. The authentication is then digitised at the point of sale and forwarded, with a resolving message 43, to the originator of the dispute. If a response from the point of sale is delayed then the monitor arrangement will send a reminder. In one embodiment of the invention dispute messages are transferred in XML (extensible mark up language) format.
Patent GB-2377131-A (GB)
Title: Subsea communications
Inventor: MACKENZIE RODERICK
IPC: H01M8/24
Filed: 2002-04-22
Abstract: The system enables communications between the surface and sea bed, especially for the operation of wireline tools and remote telemetry in a subsea well field. The invention does not use an umbilical connection, avoiding the cost and complexity of such prior art systems. Various modes of communication are disclosed. Acoustic communication through open water between modems 202 and 60 may be used. Other methods include acoustic signals transmitted via the fluid within the well tubing 24, by laser light relayed via repeaters fixed to the well tubing. Also, electromagnetic radiation generated and received by coil or dipole antennae and sent though open seawater may be used or the well tubing may carry electromagnetic radiation coupled thereto via toroidal coils. Alternatively coupling to the tubing may involve contacts separated by an electrically isolating dielectric joint.
Patent GB-2387830-A (GB)
Title: A phosphorescent packaging wrapper
Inventor: BREDAHL GUNNAR
IPC: B65D33/00
Filed: 2002-04-22
Abstract: A packaging wrapper for hygiene or wiping products, such as handkerchiefs or tissues comprises an opening for removal of the contents and at least one phosphorescence part which includes a phosphorescent or luminescent substance, which gives the package an afterglow in the dark. The opening may include a sealing mechanism which may take the form of a sealing flap which at least partially overlaps the opening. The sealing mechanism preferably includes a pressure-sensitive adhesive or a hook and loop fastening system. The phosphorescent or luminescent substance is preferably a part of and/or a constituent of the packaging material. Alternatively the phosphorescent or luminescent substance maybe applied to the surface of the packaging material and maybe in the form of shapes, designs, trademarks, writing or pictures.
Patent GB-2381597-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle engine torque control system
Inventor: DARNELL PAUL MALCOLM
IPC: B60W30/18
Filed: 2002-07-31
Abstract: A vehicle speed control system includes an engine control system 36 with an engine idle speed controller 37 which maintains the engine idle speed set point I for varying engine torque outputs, and a vehicle braking system 13,14,20, for braking the vehicle and which is operated by a deceleration demand means 22,32. The idle speed controller 37 is arranged to receive signals from the deceleration demand means 22,32 and any increase in engine torque output demanded by the idle speed controller 37 to maintain idle speed is limited in response to signals received from the deceleration demand means 22,32.
Patent GB-2398511-A (GB)
Title: Betting equipment
Inventor: MILES MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: A63F5/00
Filed: 2003-01-10
Abstract: Betting equipment, in the form of a coin-operated player-operable machines has an actual or video-simulated roulette wheel (11) with a ball (13) which randomly selects numbers of different colours. The equipment can also be operated by tokens, charge or credit cards. The betting table contain peripheral areas in compartments (12), and an actual or video-simulated betting table (14) having areas (15, 17) on which marker chips (21) can be placed to stake a bet. Bets can be staked for multiple successive games and the pay back to the player is determined after all such games have been played. The pay back for a winning outcome can be the product of stake multiplication factors for all games.
Patent GB-2380812-A (GB)
Title: Dispersion manipulating fibre
Inventor: LIBORI STIG EIGIL BARKOU
IPC: G02B6/122
Filed: 2001-07-20
Abstract: Micro-structured optical fibres are improved with respect to increasing the dispersion, both to large negative or large positive values, in a first fibre design in which the fibre has a micro-structured core region being surrounded by a micro-structured cladding region with cladding features being large compared to a predetermined wavelength of light, which can be guided through the fibre. Preferably, the effective index of refraction of the core region, Nco, is larger than the effective index of refraction of the cladding region Ncl, at the predetermined wavelength of light. It is is further preferred that the refractive index of one or more of the core features is lower than the refractive index of the core material. Increased dispersion is also obtained by a second optical fibre design in which the fibre has two cladding regions, where the inner cladding region may be micro-structured with inner cladding features and having an effective refrafctive index that is larger than the effective refractive index of the outer cladding region at the operating wavelengths, i.e. the fibre has an inner cladding with a raised effective refractive index. For the second fibre design it is preferred that the outer cladding region is micro-structured with outer cladding features. There is further provided a third optical fibre design, which may be used for non-linear applications, and in which the use of a raised, inner cladding provides the flexibility to obtain fibres with very, small cores and near-zero dispersion over a broad wavelengths range at near-infrared wavelengths. In the third fibre design, the optical fibre has a core region surrounded by an inner cladding region with a number of inner cladding features disposed in an inner cladding material, while the inner cladding region is surrounded by an outer cladding region. In the third design the inner cladding features have a refractive index that differs from the refractive index of the inner cladding material, and the inner cladding region has an effective refractive index Ni that is larger than_the effective refractive index No of the outer cladding region at the operating wavelength. The core region of the third design may be a substantially solid core with an effective refractive index Nco being larger than Ni at the operating wavelength. For the third design, the outer cladding region may also comprise a number of outer cladding features disposed in an outer cladding material, with the outer cladding features having a refractive index that differs from the refractive index of the outer cladding material. For the third fibre design it is preferred that the effective refractive index difference between the core region and the inner cladding region is greater than about 5%.
Patent GB-2400177-A (GB)
Title: Distance measuring apparatus
Inventor: BOOKBINDER STEVE
IPC: G01C22/00
Filed: 2003-04-01
Abstract: The present invention provides a relatively small balancing wheel 5 to stabilise a distance measuring apparatus having a measuring wheel, to give the operator more control. The balancing wheel is rotatable independently of the measuring wheel 4, and is axially spaced from it rather than behind or in front of it. The balancing wheel may be small enough to be moulded in one piece so that a through shaft 10, or any connection with the measuring wheel is not necessary. Manufacturing costs are saved because a smaller wheel requires less material, and if a through shaft is not required the apparatus has fewer components.
Patent GB-2406371-A (GB)
Title: Steering column universal joint and method of manufacture
Inventor: SMITH PAUL
IPC: F16D3/38
Filed: 2003-09-23
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a steering column universal joint and a steering column universal joint manufactured thereby, comprising the steps of: providing a part of a steering column terminating in a bell yoke 3 with an integral collar 4 at its free end having an open lip 9; providing a ball 7; forming a cup having a machined counterface 6 in the collar raduissed to correspond to the radius of the ball; seating the ball in the cup at least partially abutting the counterface; and swaging the lip onto the ball by compressive dies. An adhesive may be spun onto the counterface and a preformed liner applied. The material may have ductility of 10% or greater and may be of steel or aluminium, zinc of magnesium alloy.
Patent GB-2400347-A (GB)
Title: Print head charge shield
Inventor: SARMAST SAM
IPC: B41J2/125
Filed: 2004-03-24
Abstract: A printer according to the present techniques includes a print head 10 having at least one nozzle for ejecting an ink drop and a sensing element 14 for detecting the ink drop. The print head 10 includes a charge shield 30 for imparting an electrical charge into the ink drop during ejection from the nozzle and for shielding electrical noise generated in the print head 10.
Patent GB-2404101-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for reducing power consumption due to gate leakage during sleep mode
Inventor: HARRIS DAVID L
IPC: H03K19/00
Filed: 2004-06-18
Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that provides low gate leakage current in an integrated circuit during sleep mode. Upon entering sleep mode, the system reduces the power supply voltage applied to the integrated circuit to a low voltage level, wherein the low voltage level is low enough to provide a low gate leakage current, but is high enough to maintain state in the integrated circuit.
Patent GB-2415197-A (GB)
Title: Urethane-group containing diol or polyol polymer products and their use as coatings
Inventor: JONES RICHARD GARFIELD
IPC: C08G63/08
Filed: 2004-06-18
Abstract: A polymer product comprising a plurality of compounds of formula (I): <EMI ID=1.1 HE=58 WI=94 LX=610 LY=742 TI=CF> <PC>The product can be prepared by polymerising a lactam or lactone in the presence of a urethane diol or polyol. The products are useful in the production of polyurethane coatings.
Patent GB-2423489-A (GB)
Title: Water gas shift reactor
Inventor: FISHER JANET MARY
IPC: C01B3/16
Filed: 2005-02-25
Abstract: A water gas shift reactor 1 comprises a fist water gas shift reaction zone 2 in series with a second water gas shift zone 3 comprising different catalyst material. No heat exchanger is used on gases leaving the first zone and entering the second zone therefore the temperature of the gases leaving the first zone is the same as the temperature of the gases entering the second zone. The water gas shift zones comprise different catalysts arranged such that the first zone comprises a catalyst having positive order kinetics, comprising for example gold dispersed on ceria or zirconia, and the second water gas shift zone comprises a catalyst having negative order kinetics, comprising platinum dispersed on ceria or zirconia. The catalysts may be arranged such that the first zone comprises a high temperature catalyst and the second zone comprises a low temperature catalyst or vice versa. The catalyst may be supported on a single or double monolith, foam or in a bed arrangement.