baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2356962-A (GB)
Title: Multi-linearization data structure for image browsing
Inventor: CRAVER SCOTT A
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 1999-09-03
Abstract: A method of displaying images is based on both a first linearization and a second linearization. In one embodiment, the linearizations are performed by traversing two space-filling curves. In another embodiment, the linearizations are performed by traversing a cluster data structure. More than two linearizations may be displayed.
Patent GB-2360287-A (GB)
Title: Polymer composition
Inventor: CELIK ALEX
IPC: C08F8/44
Filed: 2001-03-14
Abstract: A polymer composition comprises a polymer including an unsaturated acid or base and an additive metal ion capable of reacting with the unsaturated acid or base by virtue of an acid-base reaction. Typically, the polymer is an ionomer based on an olefin, such as ethylene or propylene, and an unsaturated carboxylic acid, such as (meth)acrylic acid, in which the carboxylic acid groups are partially neutralised by lithium, sodium, potassium, or zinc. The additive metal may be in the form of magnesium hydroxide or an oxide of a lanthanide or an actinide. The additive metal may be present in an amount from 5-20 wt.% relative to the polymer. A polymer composition in which the additive metal is replaced with an ionic surfactant is also disclosed. The polymer composition may be used in a resilient floor covering or in a packaging film.
Patent GB-2377633-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the cannabinoids THC and CBD
Inventor: WHITTLE BRIAN
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2001-05-11
Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising cannabinoids having specific ratios of cannabidiol (CBD) to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). The compositions are clinically useful in the treatment or management of specific diseases or medical conditions.
Patent GB-2376712-A (GB)
Title: Closure mechanism with surface features on a bolt and a keeper to impede withdrawal of the bolt from the keeper
Inventor: LAPORTA GIOVANNI MARIA
IPC: E05C9/04
Filed: 2001-06-18
Abstract: A closure mechanism comprises a shoot bolt mechanism which has at least one shoot bolt 102, 122, 142 operable to engage respective receiving keeps 106, 126, 146, in a frame when a leaf is shut in the closed position, wherein at least one shoot bolt has a first surface feature 104, 124, 144 that will engage a second surface feature 108, 128, 148 formed within the respective receiving keep(s) should any attempt 114, 134, 154 be made to force the leaf away from the frame when the leaf is closed. Such an attempt causes the first and second surface features to positively interact in order to impede the tendency of the shoot bolt(s) to withdraw from their respective receiving keep(s). The closure mechanism is for use in a window or door system which comprises a frame incorporating at least one receiving keep. The frame is pivotally coupled to a leaf, e.g. a window or door, by at least one hinge that permits movement of the leaf relative to the frame between closed and open positions. The leaf incorporates the closure mechanism for retaining the leaf in the closed position with respect to the frame. The closure mechanism may form part of an espagnolette mechanism [e.g. that shown in figures 2-4].
Patent GB-2368186-A (GB)
Title: Calibration method for a mass spectrometer
Inventor: BOWDLER ANDREW R
IPC: H01J49/40
Filed: 2001-08-29
Abstract: In its most general terms the invention compensates for the effect of the mass offset in prior calibration methods. This can be achieved either by correcting for the offset or assigning mass to the peak in such a way that the offset is avoided. Accordingly there is provided a method of calibrating a mass spectrometer, in particular, a reflectron time of flight mass spectrometer, using a spectrum generated by fragment ions wherein the mass of the fragment ion, Mf, Mf+Mo, Mf+1, Mf+1+Mo, is assigned using the mono isotopic peak 20 only. In other words a value corresponding to the mass of the fragment ion used for calibration is assigned using the fragment ion mono-isotopic peak 20 only and said value is used to calibrate the spectrometer.
Patent GB-2368600-A (GB)
Title: Well planning and design
Inventor: JALALI YOUNES
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2001-09-20
Abstract: This method provides an efficient and cost-effective operation of wells and optimal reservoir management. A wellbore is selected 110 from a plurality of wells by a screening 100 of the type of reservoir drive (whether it is oil, gas, or co-mingled), the reservoir architecture (the degree of compartmentalisation and organisation of the reservoir), the constraints of surface facilities, and the economic, regulatory, and contractual constraints. A design 112 is then performed that determines the well trajectory (deviated, horizontal, or vertical), the reservoir-wellbore interface (sand control, fracturing), and the required upper and lower number of completions, so to identify the completion or drilling equipment needed. A detailed design 102 is performed that specifies the actual components used in the completion system, followed by the operation phase 104 which creates and stores a well model 114. Well measurements are received 116, from sensors or gauges that measure the downhole conditions, and from them it is determined 118 whether the system should be adjusted and the model updated 120. A slow optimisation process 126 re-calibrates the conceptual model and resets targets if necessary whilst a faster process 124 adjusts the current settings such as valve settings.
Patent GB-2371212-A (GB)
Title: Coffee feed and discharge in an electric coffee machine
Inventor: CHEN CHIEN-CHANG
IPC: A47J31/40
Filed: 2001-10-05
Abstract: A horizontally movable plunger unit 6 and sleeve unit 5 are mounted to slide within a hollow space located around a fixed water-feed unit 4 which is mounted to the machine base. The sleeve unit has a pair of ribs 516 on each side which slide in corresponding slots (342), each rib-pair defining a channel 518 in which arms 61 of the plunger unit slide. In a first position (Fig 6) an unsealed chamber (51A) is defined by these units, into which ground coffee 1 is fed through opening 514. In a second position (Fig 7) the plunger and sleeve units move inwards to form a sealed chamber (51B) containing the coffee and into which hot water is fed via outlets 421 to discharge as brewed coffee via filter 64 and outlet 65. In a third position (Fig 8) the sleeve and plunger move apart to form an intervening space (51C) from which spent coffee (8) can fall. The sleeve is driven by a first motor which rotates a gear whose teeth engage rack 515. The plunger is driven by a second motor via gears, of which gear 671 has an inner threaded surface which engages teeth 612. The movements are under automatic control.
Patent GB-2372922-A (GB)
Title: An audio system for rendering a three-dimensional audio field
Inventor: COLES ALISTAR NEIL
IPC: G11B19/02
Filed: 2001-11-20
Abstract: An audio system comprises an audio source terminal 11 and a audio playback terminal 13, connected to each another by a wireless data link 14. The source terminal 11 may comprise a source computer 15, and a cellular modem 17. The playback terminal 13 may comprise a playback computer 19 having an internal processor 23 and an audio processor 24. Connected to the processor 23 is a cellular modem 21, an audio transducer 25, and a user control 27. Data relating to audio components, representing different services, is stored at the source terminal 11 where it is spatially processed and transmitted on channel 42 to the playback terminal. At the same time, each individual audio component is transmitted on channel 37, 39, 41 at a lower bit-rate than the spatially processed data, to the audio source terminal 11, whereafter it is spatially processed. Although the low bit-rate transmission causes a loss of audio quality, the positional data remains unaffected. Accordingly, when played, the combination of a high quality signal with low three-dimensional audio positional accuracy, and a set of low quality signals with high three-dimensional audio positional accuracy, results in restoration of the human perception of three-dimensional position to the degraded three-dimensional audio signal.
Patent GB-2375864-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor memory with address and control latches shared by adjacent banks
Inventor: JUNG TAE HYUNG
IPC: G11C11/408
Filed: 2001-12-24
Abstract: A semiconductor memory comprises a plurality of memory banks 130<n> having sense amplifier units 140<n+1> disposed above and below each bank for sensing data write and read operations under the control of sense amplifier drive units 150<n+1>. There is also a plurality of main word line and sub word line driver units 160<n> for driving the word lines and sub word lines. Control and address latch units 170<n/2> are shred between adjacent memory banks to reduce the number of latch units needed and hence circuit area. The control and address latch units receive active signals, precharge signals and global address signals for generating signals to control sense amplifier drivers, main word line and sub word line drivers and bit lines disposed in the two memory banks.
Patent GB-2378309-A (GB)
Title: Portable audio/video player with selection by icon
Inventor: BIJSMANS JEROEN GEERT
IPC: H04H20/82
Filed: 2002-05-24
Abstract: A portable audio/video output device 10 has a display screen 18 which displays a pictorial representation 46 of an available recording to be played. An operator selects an item to be played using selectors 30 and 31, which is played under the control of buttons 22, 24, 26 and 27. An icon (fig 5) 46 may be highlighted on th display 18 to indicate selection, and may represent artwork such as an album or CD cover, and subsidiary icons 50, 50a, which may be depicted in a circle around the icon 46 may represent, for example, tracks from the album. Output connection 34 may connect to (fig 6) headphones 54, speaker 56, screen 60. Data files may be downloaded into and uploaded from the internal memory (36a fig 2) via connectors 32 and (42 fig 2). As well as replaying files stored in the memory (36a fig 2) the device 10 may stream data from a network. The source of data files may include (fig 3) a server 44a, a PC 44b, Internet 44c, a CD player 44d or telephone link 44e. A transfer protocol such as Bluetooth (RTM) and data compression such as MP3 may be used. The device may be powered by a battery (fig 2, 35) which may be recharged when connected to a cradle (fig 2, 43).
Patent GB-2381790-A (GB)
Title: LDL-receptor polypeptides
Inventor: VOLPE FILIPPO
IPC: C07K14/705
Filed: 2002-09-26
Abstract: MEGF7 polypeptides and polynucleotides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant methods are disclosed. The MEGF7 protein contains multiple epidermal growth factor (EGF)-like motifs and a signal peptide at the 5' end. The structure of human MEGF7 suggests that it may act as a type 1 cell surface receptor protein (having the N-terminal external to the cell and the C-terminal located extracellularly), and indicates that it is a member of the LDL receptor family of proteins.
Patent GB-2397216-A (GB)
Title: A wiper blade and water supply arrangement
Inventor: MORLEY DEREK KEITH
IPC: B60S1/52
Filed: 2003-01-14
Abstract: A wiper blade arrangement comprises two wiper blades 1,2 connected to a rigid centre stem 3, which itself can be connected to a flexible hose by threads 4. The rigid centre stem 3 preferably has a plurality of holes 5 formed along its length that enables a positive jet of water to be sprayed from the hose, through the holes 5 in the rigid centre stem 3 and onto an underlying surface, such as a car windscreen, with the double blade arrangement 1,2 capturing the spent water. The blades 1,2 are preferably formed from rubber strips and the rigid centre stem 3 maybe in the form of a rigid tube.
Patent GB-2398266-A (GB)
Title: A table for the manufacture of blinds
Inventor: ALLSOPP REGINALD CHARLES
IPC: E06B9/266
Filed: 2003-02-11
Abstract: A table for the preparation of window coverings comprising; a frame, two or more removable end panels which cover the areas extending across each of the two opposing ends of the table surface and a flat working surface extending between the areas which house the removable end panels. The removable end panels being interchangable at one or both opposing ends with blind preparation modules.
Patent GB-2399326-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle steering wheel lock
Inventor: HUGHES JEFFREY COLIN
IPC: B60R25/022
Filed: 2003-03-08
Abstract: A vehicle steering wheel lock to prevent theft of the vehicle comprises a square section metal bar 3 which is connected to the steering wheel by a hooked portion and by a locking portion which encompasses the steering wheel with a swivel 2 which is locked in place by a padlock positioned behind the wheel so that access is difficult for attack by a thief. A round bar 1 is positioned within the square section 3 to rotate if an attempt is made to saw through the device.
Patent GB-2400117-A (GB)
Title: Toilet bowl light
Inventor: PUGH ANTHONY
IPC: F21V33/00
Filed: 2003-04-02
Abstract: A waterproofed battery light source 1 that attaches to the rim of the toilet bowl. This is attached via a cable to a pressure switch 2 which can be hidden neatly under the toilet mat. The light source can be switched on by simply stepping on the pressure switch. This will illuminate the toilet bowl, which is particularly useful late at night, as switching on the main room light would normally disturb other members of the household.
Patent GB-2384253-A (GB)
Title: Split dome cover assembly for an in-floor fitting
Inventor: COLE MICHAEL T
IPC: H02G3/14
Filed: 2002-01-23
Abstract: An access cover for an in-floor receptacle fitting includes a door mounting member connectable to the fitting at a location that overlies the receptacles carried by the fitting. A pair of access doors are slidably connected to the door mounting member for movement between closed positions at which the doors abut one another and overlie the least one receptacle, and open positions at which the doors are laterally spaced from on another and the at least one receptacle is exposed. A seal member is adapted to seal against moisture infiltration between the access doors when the access doors are at their closed positions. The seal member may include a compressible seal carried by at least one of the access doors. Preferably the compressible seal members are carried by each of the access doors and are positioned to abut one another when the doors are at their closed positions. The compressible seals may be formed from a compressible polymer that is co-molded with the access doors. Alternatively, the seal member may include a magnetic seal member carried by at least one of the doors. Preferably, magnetic seal members are carried by each of the access doors and are positioned to engage with one another when the doors are at their closed positions.
Patent GB-2400885-A (GB)
Title: Lighting apparatus
Inventor: PAYNE TERRY MICHAEL
IPC: E04D13/03
Filed: 2003-04-22
Abstract: A lighting apparatus <B>10</B> conveys daylight from a rectangular skylight <B>18</B> in a roof <B>12</B> of a building to a circular opening in ceiling <B>15</B> of a room <B>14</B> in the building. The apparatus <B>10</B> includes an elongate hollow internally reflective tubular part <B>30</B> of circular cross section having first and second open ends and a hollow internally reflective adaptor part <B>40</B> having a first open end <B>42</B> for connection to or merging into the first open end of the tubular part <B>30</B> and a second open end <B>45</B> which is rectangular for location adjacent a frame of the skylight <B>18</B>. The second open end of the tubular part <B>30</B> may connect to a diffuser <B>38</B> located in the ceiling <B>15</B> of the room <B>14</B>.
Patent GB-2392251-A (GB)
Title: Automatic integrated circuit testing system and device using an integrative computer and method for the same
Inventor: CHI MING-REN
IPC: G01R31/26
Filed: 2003-05-01
Abstract: An automatic integrated circuit testing system and method uses an integrative computer. The system includes a machine frame 650 having at least one testing computer 600 for holding and testing integrated circuits 630. The machine frame 650 also has at least one automatic plugging/unplugging machine 612 for engaging the integrated circuits 630 with the computer system and removing the integrated circuits after testing has been completed. The machine frame further includes at least one controller device 640 electrically connected to the testing computer 600 and the automatic plugging/unplugging machine 612 for controlling the movements of the automatic plugging/unplugging machine 612 and the testing computer 600 . The testing computer 600 and the integrated circuit 630 together form an integrative computer system capable of executing various general application programs and special testing programs for integrative testing and analysis. An image sensor which may be a charge-coupled device, is used to automatically test the output images from the integrative computer 600. Also disclosed is a test method and device in which the operation of a test integrative computer is monitored by an image sensor arrangement. The above methods, systems and device may include a temperature control member 614.
Patent GB-2385769-A (GB)
Title: Fat replacement material and method of manufacture thereof
Inventor: CAMPBELL LYDIA JOHANNA
IPC: A23L27/60
Filed: 2001-12-19
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the manufacture of a fat replacement material suitable for use in the manufacture of food products. The method comprises the steps of: a) providing a substantially homogeneous aqueous fluid containing albumin and at least one stabilizer selected from a sugar and salt; b) subjecting the fluid to a controlled heat treatment at a temperature and for a period of time not less and not greater than that sufficient for obtaining from 50 to 100% denaturation of the albumin; and c) spray drying of the heat treated fluid. The invention also provides a fat replacement material comprising a spray dried powder comprising an intimate admixture of 1 part by weight of from 50 to 100 % denatured albumin, and from 3 to 100 parts by weight of at least one stabilizer selected from a sugar and salt. The material of the invention has excellent emulsifying properties as well as improved heat stability and resistance to acid conditions.
Patent GB-2404969-A (GB)
Title: Complete refrigerant recovery
Inventor: WRIGHT GRAHAM JAMES
IPC: F25B45/00
Filed: 2003-08-13
Abstract: A refrigerant recovery system for a refrigeration circuit 1 comprises a recovery pump 2, a reservoir holder 3, weight scales 4, a vacuum pump 7, and a vacuum gauge 8. A pipe can be connected to either a cylinder of nitrogen 5 or a cylinder of a suitable refrigerant (6, Fig.2) eg R134a. The recovery system is first checked for leaks using the nitrogen supplied from the cylinder 5. The system is then evacuated using the vacuum pump 7. Refrigerant from the cylinder 6 introduced into the recovery system acts as a cushion for refrigerant recovered from the refrigeration circuit 1 using the recovery pump 2. The collected refrigerant is held and stored in the holder 3. The recovery pump may be stopped and restarted to gather all the refrigerant. The vacuum pump may be restarted to remove any trapped air.
Patent GB-2395463-A (GB)
Title: Method and means for configuring a printer using data read from label on cartridge
Inventor: LESTER SAMUEL M
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 2003-09-23
Abstract: Printer cartridges (300), printer systems (500), and printer methods provide techniques for configuring a printer (310) with customized printing properties ascertainable from or derivable from a label (301) of the printer cartridge (300). There is also provided means for determining of a printer cartridge label (301) is recognized. If the label (301) is not recognized, the printer (310) is configured to process the print job using default properties.
Patent GB-2405689-A (GB)
Title: Ice cube tray
Inventor: GRIFFITHS GILES
IPC: F25C1/24
Filed: 2003-09-25
Abstract: An ice cube tray is housed in a unit which includes an attached lid that when closed forms a watertight seal. The unit allows a coolant liquid to be inserted into the shell forming the unit.
Patent GB-2394741-A (GB)
Title: Rotating blow-out preventer with active and passive seal and cooling system
Inventor: BAILEY THOMAS F
IPC: E21B33/08
Filed: 2003-10-30
Abstract: A rotating well control head or blow out preventer 100 seals a tubular string whilst still allowing it to rotate and move axially. String rotation causes heating of the bearings 125 and seals and these are cooled by circulation of a fluid coolant such as water, antifreeze or a refrigerant. The coolant passes through a tortuous circumferential path around the control head and then through a heat exchanger (205, figure 2B). A hydraulically inflated seal 130 with reinforcing ribs 180 may grip and seal the tubing string and be positioned above or below a resilient wiper seal 190. Alternatively, the hydraulic fluid may displace a piston (715, figure 7A) with a cam end to compress a seal (735, figure 7A). The fluid is supplied via a separate circuit to the coolant and maintains the control head at a higher pressure than the wellbore via a pressure intensifier, such as an asymmetric piston (620, figure 6).
Patent GB-2392755-A (GB)
Title: Web site generating/updating method and system
Inventor: EZATO MASAHIRO
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-06-26
Abstract: One or more layout blocks are arranged on the Web site format registered in the Web server. A particular mail address indicating a Web site generation/updating, a user ID correlated to a facsimile telephone number, image information, and mark sheet information are written into a Web site generating/updating sheet and the data is transmitted from a facsimile apparatus to a CTI server. The CTI server extracts block data and converts the data format of image data. As for data obtained by mark sheet, a specified content is recognized from the position information and transmitted to the Web server. The data received is written into the layout block, thereby generating/updating the Web site.
Patent GB-2412762-A (GB)
Title: Inter process communication in a computing device
Inventor: THOELKE ANDREW
IPC: G06F9/46
Filed: 2004-04-02
Abstract: An operating system for a computing device comprises a kernel portion having a publish and subscribe facility for retrieving a property published by a first process and notifying the retrieved property to one or more further processes requesting to subscribe to that property. By providing the publish and subscribe mechanism within the operating system kernel, changes to properties can be notified to subscribers in real time and without the need for dedicated client server mechanisms. The publish and subscribe mechanism may be provided with access control properties established when a property is defined. The mechanism may also be used for a message and message queue facility in the computing device.
Patent GB-2412927-A (GB)
Title: A method of providing an insert in a cast body
Inventor: KARRA SATISH
IPC: E04C5/12
Filed: 2004-04-07
Abstract: A fixing insert, e.g. a threaded bolt 12, has a head 14 which becomes trapped in the cast body 10, and a part 15 which in use projects therefrom. The projecting part 15 of the insert 12 is secured to a carrier 24, with an elongate hollow liner , which may be conical as shown, surrounding insert 12 and closed at the lower end by the insert, optionally by means of washer 26, and restrained against movement by spacer 28. The spacer 28 may be an annulus of foam material, and the liner may be waxed cardboard. Following casting of concrete 10, e.g. a pile, carrier 24, spacer 28 and the liner may all be removed and stanchion 19 erected , base 18 and nuts 38 taking the place of carrier 24 and nuts 27.