baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2392814-A (GB)
Title: Collar, lead or harness for a domestic animal
Inventor: SINCLAIR MICHAEL THOMAS
IPC: A01K27/00
Filed: 2002-09-11
Abstract: The collar (20) , lead or harness comprises a first load bearing material (12) and a second lining material (14) overlying at least a portion of the first load bearing material (12). The second lining material (14) comprises a non-woven composite comprising ultra-fine polyester microfibres in a polyurethane matrix. The first load bearing material may comprise a nylon, polyproplene or other polymeric webbing. The present invention also relates to a method of adapting an existing collar, lead or harness, and to a composite material used as a collar, lead or harness.
Patent GB-2393390-A (GB)
Title: Flooring underlay
Inventor: JUPP LEA
IPC: C09J7/20
Filed: 2002-09-30
Abstract: Flooring underlay 1 comprises an adhesive layer 2 and a cover layer 3 disposed over the adhesive layer, the layer 3 being removable in sections 5. Adjacent sections may be separated by perforated lines 4. First and second adhesive layers may be provided on the upper and lower surfaces respectively of the underlay, each having a cover layer. The cover layer may be of paper or polythene, and the underlay of rubber, felt, crumb, polymer or foam.
Patent GB-2382688-A (GB)
Title: Method of accessing data from a multifunction device
Inventor: WILEY JEFFREY G
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-10-04
Abstract: A method of accessing data 155 associated with a user specified remote storage device 150 using a multifunction device 100 such as a facsimile machine, comprises establishing a link 160,130 between said multifunction device 100 and said user specified remote storage device 150 and accessing said data 155 associated with said user specified remote storage device 150 over said link 160,130 established there between. The data 155 may be from an address book and an entry in the address book maybe edited from said multifunction device 100. A document maybe converted 110 or generated 120 at said multifunction device 100 and combined with the accessed data 155.
Patent GB-2397974-A (GB)
Title: Testing personal mobile for use in aircraft
Inventor: DIEUDONNE MICHAEL
IPC: H04W24/00
Filed: 2003-02-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to a test procedure for determining the suitability of user equipment for use in an airplane with the airplanes' in-flight communications system. The method comprises the steps of determining an operator of said user equipment, verifying the user equipment suitability for use with the airplanes' communication system, and communicating this information to a database contained within the in-flight communication system. The parameters to be controlled may include the power level used by the UMTS or GSM mobile phone, or a pc or pda WLAN card. The permission level given to a particular user may be stored for use in later flights.
Patent GB-2398565-A (GB)
Title: Imatinib preparation and salts
Inventor: KANKAN RAJENDRA NARAYANRAO
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2003-02-18
Abstract: A process of preparing imatinib, either as the free base or as an acid addition salt, which process comprises reacting N-(2-methyl-5-aminophenyl-4-(3-pyridyl)-2-pyrimidine amine of formula (II) with a 4-(4-methyl-piperazino methyl)benzoyl halide of formula (III) <EMI ID=1.1 HE=125 WI=140 LX=251 LY=864 TI=CF> <PC>in the presence of an inert organic solvent, so as to yield a hydrohalide salt of imatinib of formula (I) where n represents 1, 2 or 3 and Hal represents bromo, chloro fluoro or iodo, either in anhydrous or hydrated form, which can as desired optionally be further converted either to the free base or a further acid addition salt. The present invention is also concerned with imatinib prepared according to the above process. Hydrochloride salts of imatinib in anhydrous or hydrated form are novel compounds.
Patent GB-2399165-A (GB)
Title: Calibration of an optical profile scanner
Inventor: PATKO SANDOR
IPC: G01B11/03
Filed: 2003-03-06
Abstract: A method of calibrating an optical profile scanner, comprising a light source arranged to define an illuminated plane on an object, and a camera to view the image, comprising the steps of: <SL> <LI>(a) using a first calibration member comprising a square or rectangular block 12 and two wings 15, and finding the three visible corners A, B, C in the image; <LI>(b) obtaining the image of a second calibration member, e.g. an object having both concave and convex curved surfaces, whose shape is accurately known; <LI>(c) estimating where the fourth corner D would be in the image; <LI>(d) from the positions of the four corners A, B, C, D determining the vanishing points P1, P2, and by projection onto a base line finding the lengths 1x, 1y representing the sides of the block 12; <LI>(e) by projecting in a similar way several points in the image of the second calibration member, finding its apparent shape; <LI>(f) calculating the difference between the apparent shape and the true shape; <LI>(g) repeating steps (c) to (f) many times to find where the fourth corner D must be to measure shapes most accurately. </SL>
Patent GB-2399274-A (GB)
Title: Expanded starchy cake baking apparatus
Inventor: GERS WATER
IPC: A23L1/164
Filed: 2003-03-11
Abstract: An apparatus (10) for producing an expanded starchy cake or cracker from a starchy granular material that undergoes a baking cycle comprising a compressive step in which a compressive force is applied to said starchy granular material while being subjected to heat, and an expansion step in which the compressive force is released from said starchy granular material to thereby cause it to expand to form said cake or cracker having a substantially self-sustaining structure, said apparatus comprising: a mold (12) defining at least one cake or cracker-forming chamber for containing starchy granular material therein, said mold (12) having at least one movable mold element (22); a heating element (29) for heating said starchy granular material within said chamber during said baking cycle; a drive mechanism (16) coupled to said moveable mold element (22); a servo motor (18) coupled to said drive mechanism (16) to operatively actuate said drive mechanism (16) for movement of said moveable mold element (22); and a controller to control said servo motor (18). The use of a servo motor to drive the mold punch in a puffed starchy cereal cake manufacturing machine provides improved control over manufacturing parameters such as cake dimensions, and increased manufacturing speed.
Patent GB-2402260-A (GB)
Title: All-mass tandem mass spectrometry using an electrostatic trap
Inventor: MAKAROV ALEXANDER
IPC: H01J49/42
Filed: 2003-05-30
Abstract: A method of obtaining a mass spectrum of elements in a sample is disclosed. Sample precursor ions having a mass-to-charge ratio M/Z are generated, and fragmented at a dissociation site, so as to produce fragment ions of mass to charge ratio m/z. The fragment ions are guided into an ion trap 130 of the electrostatic or 'Orbitrap' type, the fragment ions entering the trap in sub-groups dependent upon the precursor ions' M/Z. The mass-to-charge ratio of each sub-group is determined from the axial movement of ions in the trap. The electric field in the trap is then distorted. Ions of the same m/z, that are derived from different pre-cursor ions, are then separated because the field distortion 202 causes the axial movement to become dependent upon factors other than m/z alone.
Patent GB-2402442-A (GB)
Title: A cooled nozzled guide vane or rotor blade platform assembly
Inventor: CERVENKA MICHAEL O
IPC: B63H1/14
Filed: 2003-06-04
Abstract: A gas turbine engine nozzle guide vane 12 or turbine rotor blade comprises an aerofoil, and at least one platform 14 adjacent to it, each having at least one internal cavity 41. The platform cavity being divided into at least first and second chambers receiving a common air supply, to cool platform pressure and suction walls respectively, through sets of impingement cooling holes on an opposing wall, sized and shaped so that the first chamber receives the greater air pressure and flow. Air is discharged from the first chamber into the aerofoil's cavity, and the second having a plurality of exit apertures, or exhaust slots, at a trailing edge of the platform. External pressure and suction platform surfaces may have pluralities of film cooling holes, through which air is conveyed from the corresponding chamber. The nozzle guide vane or rotor blade may have a plurality of projections to increase the surface cooling area of the chambers.
Patent GB-2400087-A (GB)
Title: Hinged motor drive apparatus for robotic cleaners
Inventor: SONG JEONG-GON
IPC: A47L9/28
Filed: 2003-06-25
Abstract: A robotic cleaner drive apparatus comprises a main cleaner body and two drive wheels 140 each driven by a drive motor 110 pivotally mounted inside the body, which exerts a force on the housings 120 of the motors 110 via springs 130 acting as pressure members. This enables the drive wheels 140 to remain in contact with a floor. Each motor 110 typically has an upper and lower housing, each comprising a protrusion which is semi-circular in cross-section (123a,123b see fig 4). Cylindrical hinge members 123 consist of adjacent protrusions (123a,123b), and are supported by brackets 102 in a lower frame 101 of the cleaner. Each bracket 102 includes a groove and protrusion (131b,131a see fig 5) for locating and retaining the springs 130.
Patent GB-2394173-A (GB)
Title: Coat or garment hanger with security tag
Inventor: ASPLET LONARD CLYDE
IPC: A47G25/32
Filed: 2003-09-12
Abstract: A garment hanger (10) to attach a garment to a rack or rail to inhibit removal of the garment. The hanger (10) includes a garment support portion consisting of a pair of diverging arms (11). Attached to the arms (11) is an engaging portion (12) that may include an engaging portion (12) in the form of an eyelet assembly. An anti-theft or security tag is affixed to the lower portion of support area. The eyelet may have a gap to allow fastening to a pole or rail, the gap may be stopped by blocking portion that may be barbed to prevent removal. The engaging portion (hook or eyelet) may be movable relative to the support portion (arms).
Patent GB-2396975-A (GB)
Title: A motor protector for electrical submersible pumps
Inventor: DU MICHAEL H
IPC: F04D13/06
Filed: 2002-06-11
Abstract: A submersible pumping system comprises a motor 14, a pump 12 and a motor protector 16. The motor protector comprises a multi-orientable labyrinth assembly 180 comprising at least one conduit extending back and forth in multiple directions to provide operability in the multiple orientations. The ends 200, 208, 198, 206 of the conduit are coupled with a first fluid and second fluid respectively. The labyrinth may have an annular geometry and be positioned circumferentially around a shaft assembly extending between the motor and the pump. The motor protection assembly may also comprise a bellows assembly, a particulate filter and a fluid absorbent assembly.
Patent GB-2398314-A (GB)
Title: Subsea drilling control pod
Inventor: WILLIAMS GRAHAME M
IPC: E21B33/038
Filed: 2004-02-12
Abstract: A subsea assembly (11) includes a guideframe (19) which receives a control pod (21). The guideframe (19) is in fluid communication with either a blow out preventer (BOP) (13), a lower marine riser package (LMRP) (15), or both. The control pod (21) is in communication with a surface vessel and is used to control the functions of the BOP (13) or the LMRP (15). Electrical and hydraulic connection can be established between the control pod (21) and the subsea assembly (11) without the use of remote operated vehicle. This is achieved by a piston (59, fig 3) which is used to extend a stab assembly (55, fig 3) into engagement with control panels (33, fig 2) that are in commutation with the BOP (13) and the LMRP (15). Springs (81, fig 4A) and slideable plates help align electrical connection to the BOP (13) and LMRP (15) upon engagement of stab assemblies and stab receptor assemblies.
Patent GB-2411328-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive MIMO system based on desired receiver parameters
Inventor: SKRAPARLIS DIMITRIOS
IPC: H04J99/00
Filed: 2004-02-23
Abstract: An adaptive Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) space time decoder having several receiving antennae 214 and a feedback antenna 250 incorporates a decision module 210 which determines what instructions are fed back to the transmitter according to a desired parameter such as received power consumption, Quality of Service, or other channel metric. Received data is decoded according to the current MIMO scheme and constellation/Q 218. A codec decision logic circuit 246 holds given power constraints and is fed by error information 236 and channel information 220b and 240 from a Look Up Table (LUT) 244, and determines the optimal MIMO scheme and constellation to employ in the next transmission. A scheme and Q request is then fed back via path 212 to the transmitter, where a controller configures the MIMO transmitter accordingly. Other examples of channel metrics are Signal to Noise Ratio, power-delay profile, capacity, inter-channel correlation or channel condition, and can comprise an averaged calculation 247.
Patent GB-2398143-A (GB)
Title: Database management system
Inventor: CLIFFORD PAUL IAN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2001-09-04
Abstract: A database system configures a storage model in accordance with a hierarchical tree-like structure to enable fast and comprehensive data extraction functions. A plurality of entities, attributes and entity occurrences are each assigned a unique, multi-character expression. The expression has a predetermined hierarchical structure which defines the relationship between each entity, attribute and entity occurrence with every other entity, attribute and entity occurrence. The expressions are stored in an expression set table linking each element of each expression with a natural language phrase or data definition. Events are recorded in an entity history table each event having an associated expression. Data is extracted from the database according to a multi-character query expression comprising characters that are deterministic to the query and characters that are non-deterministic to the query. Data extracted from the database is also filtered according to a plurality of multi-character profile expressions each comprising characters that are deterministic and characters that are non-deterministic and which together define filtration criteria.
Patent GB-2399371-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for expanding and separating tubulars in a wellbore
Inventor: PLUCHECK CLAYTON
IPC: E21B29/00
Filed: 2002-12-02
Abstract: An apparatus and method for expanding a lower string of casing into frictional contact with an upper string of casing, and thereby hanging the lower string of casing onto the upper string of casing is provided. The apparatus essentially defines a lower string of casing having a separation region formed in the top end thereof. The lower string of casing is run into the wellbore, and positioned so that the top end overlaps with the bottom end of an upper string of casing already cemented into the wellbore. The top end of the lower casing string is expanded below the depth of the separation region into fictional contact with the upper string of casing. At the same time, or shortly thereafter, the top end of the upper string of casing is expanded. As the portion of the lower casing string having the separation region is expanded, the casing severs into upper and lower portions. The upper portion can then be removed from the wellbore, leaving a lower string of casing expanded into physical contact with an upper string of casing. The separation region may be formed by heat treating the tubular at the point of desired severance. In another aspect, the separation region may comprise the connection between two tubulars. This involves connecting two tubulars to form the tubular to be expanded downhole. The tubular formed is then lowered into the wellbore and expanded at the connection to separate the tubular.
Patent GB-2402413-A (GB)
Title: A multilateral junction and method for installing multilateral junctions
Inventor: BAUGH JOHN L
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2003-02-06
Abstract: A multilateral junction comprises a primary leg and one or more lateral legs (12). Each end of the primary leg and each lateral leg has an inflatable element (20, 22, 24) therein. A method for installing a multilareral junction includes running a deformed junction to depth and serially or collectively inflating an inflatable element in each leg of said junction to reform said junction.
Patent GB-2406768-A (GB)
Title: Manipulating a window within a three-dimensional display model
Inventor: KAWAHARA HIDEYA
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2004-09-09
Abstract: A system that facilitates manipulating a window within a three-dimensional (3D) display model is provided, wherein the window provides a 2D user interface for a 2D application. The system displays a view into the 3D display model through a two-dimensional (2D) display. Upon receiving a command to manipulate the window within the 3D display model, the system manipulates the window within the 3D display model so that the manipulation is visible within the 2D display.
Patent GB-2416214-A (GB)
Title: Hand tool having electrified body detection alarm
Inventor: FAIRBURN STEPHEN
IPC: B25B27/00
Filed: 2004-09-24
Abstract: A hand tool includes an alarm circuit assembly 50 mounted in an insulating sheath 20,30 at a handle of an electrically conducting tool body 10 of the hand tool for producing a visual alarm signal when the electrically conducting tool body 10 of the hand tool touches an electrified body, and a light-transmitting member 40 for reflecting and refracting light from the visual alarm to form a ring of light around a top end of the insulating sheath 20,30 upon the presence of the visual alarm signal.
Patent GB-2403205-A (GB)
Title: System for loading and unloading unit loads into a cargo hold in particular of an aircraft and intermediate transport device or corresponding transport unit
Inventor: HELMNER ANDERS
IPC: B65G67/08
Filed: 2003-03-11
Abstract: The invention relates to a system for loading and unloading a unit load (6), such as in particular items of luggage or similar, into a cargo hold (1) of an aircraft, comprising the transport of the unit load (6) to the inner end of the cargo hold (1) during loading and its transport away from said end during unloading and the transport of the unit load (6) between the apron area and the cargo hold opening. According to said system, the unit load (6) can be conveyed during loading in a transversal direction to the longitudinal axis of the aircraft and also conveyed into the aircraft fuselage in a longitudinal direction and stored in the cargo hold (1). During unloading, the unit load (6) that has been transported back to the plane of the cargo hold can be conveyed through and away from the cargo hold opening transversally to the longitudinal axis of the aircraft. The invention also relates to an intermediate transport device (2) for use with said system. The invention further relates to additional alternatives to the system and also to the intermediate transport device or transport unit.
Patent GB-2419497-A (GB)
Title: Contention based communication access having retransmission interval based upon number of users
Inventor: DODGSON TERENCE EDWIN
IPC: H04W74/08
Filed: 2004-10-22
Abstract: A contention based communication access method is provided in which the length of a retransmission interval for a plurality of devices 14, 16, 18, 20 in a network 10 is dependent on the number of devices 14, 16, 18, 20 in the network 10. In one embodiment, the devices 14, 16, 18, 20 are in communication with at least one other unit 12, the unit being operable to modify the retransmission interval. The network 10 may utilise a slotted ALOHA multiple access protocol. The network 10 may determine the retransmission interval using a random number which is selected from a range based upon the total number of devices 14, 16, 18, 20 communicating with the network 10. The network 10 may broadcast or multicast to all devices in the network their respective retransmission intervals.
Patent GB-2407579-A (GB)
Title: Slide member composition comprising thermoset, PTFE and alkaline earth salt
Inventor: IWATA HIDEKI
IPC: C08K3/08
Filed: 2003-07-29
Abstract: A sliding composition comprises thermosetting resin as a base resin (50 to 80 vol%), PTFE with a molecular weight of 3,000,000 or more (10 to 40 vol%) and an alkaline earth metal salt (1 to 20 vol%). Also disclosed is a composition further comprising bismuth/a bismuth alloy; a composition comprising a solid lubricant (1.30 vol%); and a sliding member coated with the composition.
Patent GB-2421367-A (GB)
Title: Lighting system with variable colour temperature
Inventor: HAYES STEPHEN BRYCE
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2004-12-20
Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a light bulb having two light sources 106, 107, each source emitting light with a different colour temperature, has an input connection 103 for receiving an input voltage from an existing mains light dimmer, and a sensor 101 for sensing the voltage value of the input voltage. A controller 104 is responsive to the sensed value to control driving means 105 to drive the light sources 106, 107. The controller 104 may use look-up tables to control the light sources 106, 107 so that the light from the light bulb varies in colour temperature but has a constant brightness.
Patent GB-2410014-A (GB)
Title: Truck with resiliently mounted steered wheels
Inventor: GOETZ BERNHARD
IPC: B60G21/10
Filed: 2005-01-17
Abstract: An industrial vehicle such as a fork lift truck comprises two laterally spaced pivot plates DS1, DS2, each providing mounting for at least one wheel R1, R2. Each pivot plate DS1, DS2 is connected at the lower end of a piston K1, K2 which moves within a hydraulic cylinder Z1, Z2. The pistons K1, K2 are rotatable to provide steering of respective wheels R1, R2. An endless loop such as a belt Z transmits a force from a steering actuator Ak to each piston K1, K2 via a cam plate (Ro1, Ro2 fig 2) connected to an upper end of a rod RS1, RS2. The lower end of each rod RS1, RS2 is located in a recess A1, A2 in each piston K1, K2 for steering torque transmission.
Patent GB-2423766-A (GB)
Title: Waste treatment
Inventor: ROCHE MARTIN
IPC: B09B3/00
Filed: 2005-03-03
Abstract: A method of treating waste comprises forcing oxygen through the waste in a site at a first location at a first depth below the surface of the waste and extracting gas from a second location as a second depth. Oxygen is also forced through the waste at the first location at a third depth and is extracted from the second location at a fourth depth. An apparatus 50 for treating waste within a well is also disclosed, which comprises a hollow body 51 having a perforated or fluid permeable wall 54 and a conduit system 55 to supply or withdraw fluid to or from the interior of the body. A sealed region (550, Fig. 7B) is also included into which or from which fluid can be supplied or withdrawn. The sealed region is preferably defined by inflatable seals 57 which provide a tight seal between the body and the well wall.
Patent GB-2411085-A (GB)
Title: Disrtibuted Message Transmission System
Inventor: WOOD IAN
IPC: H04M17/02
Filed: 2002-05-03
Abstract: Systems and methods for transferring information from a message in a telecommunications network, for example an SMS or multimedia message, to a message handling component, for example a switching centre (MSC) of a mobile telecommunications network, are described herein. Apparatus to perform such methods may comprise means for receiving the message from the telecommunications network and terminating the message, means for processing the received message to extract at least a portion of the content of the message and means for sending the extracted portion of the content of the message to a message handling component over a network that utilises a protocol other than the telecommunications protocol, for example over an IP network.