baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2422600-A (GB)
Title: Sludge treatment
Inventor: BRADE COLIN
IPC: C02F11/04
Filed: 2004-11-17
Abstract: A method of treating sewage sludge includes a pathogen reduction stage in which raw sludge is incubated for a predetermined incubation period at a temperature in the mesophilic temperature range. The sludge is incubated in a plurality of sequential vessels (1) and is discharged after spending a predetermined residence time in each vessel. Sludge is transferred between at least two of the sequential vessels (1a, 1b) using a gas lift system comprising at least a first gas lift (18,19,20) which draws sludge from adjacent the surface of a first vessel (1a) and delivers it to a second vessel (1b).
Patent GB-2443815-A (GB)
Title: Disepenser with double walled container
Inventor: TSAI CHANG-KENG
IPC: B65D83/00
Filed: 2006-11-18
Abstract: A depress-to-actuate pneumatically-operate container includes a double-walled container 2 accommodated in an outer casing 3, both being secured to a dispenser cap 1. The double-walled container includes an outer layer 22 accommodating therein a flexible inner layer 21 forming a collapsible bag in which a fluid product is contained. When the dispenser cap is depressed and actuated, the fluid product is gradually pumped out of the container, which induces a negative pressure inside the inner layer by which the inner layer is collapsed toward the dispenser cap to completely expel the fluid product out of the container with repeated actuation of the dispenser cap.
Patent GB-2433005-A (GB)
Title: Protocol converter avoiding buffer overflow and timer problems
Inventor: SANDELL GORDON R A
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2006-11-28
Abstract: A method for transmitting data between a first device and second device is disclosed. The method includes receiving a block of data; dividing the block of data into at least a first packet having a first packet size and a second packet having a second packet size; transmitting the first packet to a converter, the converter being configured to convert a packet from a first communication protocol to a second communication protocol; and transmitting the second packet to the converter after waiting a predetermined time. The first packet size, the second packet size, and the predetermined time are selected to prevent overflow of a memory of the converter. The second packet size, and the predetermined time are selected to prevent expiration of a timer at the second data bus, which operates when e.g. clear-to-send signals are transmitted. Application to avionic systems where legacy ARINC-429 systems using Williamsburg file transfer protocol are to be interfaced with AFDX or Ethernet systems.
Patent GB-2448689-A (GB)
Title: Unified reception and processing of multi-protocol communication services
Inventor: TRAPP THORSTEN
IPC: H04L12/58
Filed: 2007-04-23
Abstract: A method and an apparatus for the receipt of a message addressed to a single identifier for forwarding to a customer is described in which the message uses one of a plurality of message formats, The method comprises receiving the message at a receiving one of a plurality of receivers in one or more of a plurality of telecommunications networks in accordance with the one of the plurality of message formats, passing the message from the receiving one of the plurality of receivers to a central platform and forwarding the message from the central platform to the customer. The apparatus comprises a plurality of receivers for receiving the message, a central platform connected to the plurality of receivers, and a connection to the customer for forwarding the message from the central platform to the customer.
Patent GB-2439888-A (GB)
Title: A method for measuring different frequencies/system in MBMS and a device for setting measuring time
Inventor: YIN LIYAN
IPC: H04W48/12
Filed: 2006-04-21
Abstract: A method for measuring different frequencies/systems in MBMS and a device for setting measuring time, comprising: setting the time for measuring different frequencies/systems, enabling the time for measuring different frequencies/systems avoiding always overlapped with the time for sending the point to multipoint channel MCCH information of the MBMS; user equipment performs the different frequencies/systems measurement according to the time for measuring different frequencies/systems. The present invention can avoid the time for measuring different frequencies/systems always overlapping with the time for UTRAN sending MCCH information that causes user equipment can't receive MCCH during the different frequencies/system measurement period. There also presents a device for setting different frequencies/system measurement time for realizing different frequencies/systems measurement in MBMS.
Patent GB-2455516-A (GB)
Title: Method for creating user surveys for mobile phones by generating the required user application when requested and sending it to the mobile phone.
Inventor: EDWARDS NICHOLAS
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2007-12-10
Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for distributing a survey to mobile phones. The system consists of means to generate a program for consumer terminals ie mobile phones, means to distribute the program ie a server, and a database for receiving the results from the consumers. The program generating means has two set of code templates, a first set for interface elements that can be selected by an operator and a second set of templates for formatting the response from the consumer for the database. The code templates are then compiled and the executable code is sent to the distribution means. The second templates may be code for formatting and transmitting the response as a SMS text message, over a mobile or cellular network. The code generator may incorporate a reference parameter into the second code template so that the application can be identified by the database and a return terminal parameter to direct the responses from the consumer terminals to the right database. The interface elements may be a selection type query, a gauge type query, a text input type query and/or a display type element.
Patent GB-2457755-A (GB)
Title: Ventilation device that saddles an edge of glazing of a window or door
Inventor: BUTTERWORTH IAN
IPC: E06B7/02
Filed: 2008-01-09
Abstract: A device used in ventilating a building comprises a plastics ventilation device that saddles an edge of glazing of a window or door and permits ventilation from one side of the window or door to the other side. The ventilation device is a separate distinct component from a frame profile or mounting element profile for the glazing of the window or door, and is located within a glazing rebate of the frame or mounting element. The ventilation device may comprise of an inner and outer profile which slide inside each other allowing the width of the device to adjustable and thereby accommodate various sizes of glass or panels to be used (Drawing E). Both profiles may be provided with integral webs to provide rigidity and prevent insect migration (Drawing A). A flow control rod may be inserted into the inner profile and the ventilation device may be operated by rotation of a control lever. The ventilation device is designed to compress to facilitate the installation of the glazing bead (Drawing D, figure 5).
Patent GB-2445668-A (GB)
Title: Posting text online
Inventor: DOULTON DANIEL
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2008-01-09
Abstract: A user with a mobile telephone calls a specific telephone number associated with a web site with user generated content (a so-called Web 2.0 type site), speaks a message which is then converted to text and posted to the web site. A message, such as SMS, email, IM, can then be sent automatically to other users, alerting them to the new message/posting, optionally, giving its content. The alerting message includes a user-selectable link (called an X-Link in the SpinVox implementation) or ordinary telephone number etc; this allows them to respond - e.g. by speaking a response, which then gets converted to text. The response is added as a thread to the original posting, and an alert to that response then sent out, so initiating a dialogue. Texting, emailing, IMing a response to the alert message maybe possible and would again lead to a dialogue because the response would again be posted to the web site, triggering another alert.
Patent GB-2449514-A (GB)
Title: Diode assembly and method of manufacture thereof
Inventor: ATHERTON JOHN STEPHEN
IPC: H01L27/04
Filed: 2008-01-17
Abstract: A diode assembly comprises first and second diodes 15, 16, each having a different breakdown voltage, the first and second diodes each comprising a semiconductor substrate 12, an electrically conducting channel layer 13 on the semiconductor substrate, an upper semiconductor layer 14 on the channel layer, the upper semiconductor layer comprising a recess 17, first and second ohmic contacts 22, 23 on the upper semiconductor layer on opposite sides of the recess, the ohmic contacts being connected together to form a first diode contact, and a gate electrode 21 within the recess, the gate electrode forming a second diode contact, wherein the area of the recess of the first diode covered by the first gate electrode is different to the area of the recess of the second diode covered by the second gate electrode. The diode assembly may be used to provide electrostatic discharge protection for a gallium arsenide based circuit.
Patent GB-2459247-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable plug for a toilet in event of flooding
Inventor: ENGLAND DAVID RICHARD
IPC: E03D11/00
Filed: 2008-03-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a plug 1 for a toilet pan and in the event of a flood seals the toilet by means of an inflatable tube 8 and a seal 4. The plug comprises a rigid support 2 adapted to be positioned in the mouth of the pan. The support comprises a pair of plates (2 and 3 figure 3) which form a seat 7 in which the inflatable tube is positioned. A sealing member 4 is sandwiched between the plates and preferably extends over the tube so that as the tube is inflated and increases in diameter, the sealing member becomes trapped between the pan and the tube. The sealing member is preferably made from rubber and moulded to the shape of the upper plate and to the shape of the tube. A bar 11 may be provided for securing the rigid support in position. The bar preferably extends under the rim of the lavatory pan to prevent removal of the plug.
Patent GB-2448224-A (GB)
Title: Combination of a nicotine receptor agonist and a dopaminergic agent with reduced side effects in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and the like
Inventor: QUIK MARYKA
IPC: A61K31/197
Filed: 2008-04-02
Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for utilizing a nicotinic receptor modulator to reduce or eliminate side effects associated with dopaminergic agent treatment. In some embodiments, the invention provides compositions and methods utilizing a combination of a dopaminergic agent and a nicotinic receptor modulator that reduces or eliminates a side effect associated with dopaminergic agent treatment. As an example, nicotine may be used in combination with levodopa to treat Parkinson's disease with reduced dyskinesia.
Patent GB-2448615-A (GB)
Title: Photovoltaic lamp for use in conjunction with a traffic road cone
Inventor: PRITCHARD JOHN LESLIE
IPC: E01F9/615
Filed: 2008-04-18
Abstract: A lamp for use in conjunction with a traffic cone is disclosed. The lamp comprises a housing that has a tubular body portion (10) and a head portion (12). The head portion is disposed on an axial end of the body portion. The body portion contains a rechargeable battery pack. The head portion contains a light-emitting device and control circuitry, and carries a photovoltaic panel (30) that is directed axially away from the body portion. Under the control of the control circuitry, the photovoltaic panel can charge the battery pack when the ambient light is in excess of a trigger threshold, and the battery pack can power the light-emitting device when the ambient light is below a threshold. The output of the photovoltaic cell is monitored to determine the ambient light level, and control operation of the lamp in response thereto.
Patent GB-2459878-A (GB)
Title: Clamping system
Inventor: WANG YAN
IPC: B23Q1/26
Filed: 2008-05-09
Abstract: A clamping system, particularly useful for clamping aerofoils 12, comprises a support platform 18, and a closable clamping assembly 20 with at least one clamping arrangement 36 provided on the clamping assembly 20, the or each clamping arrangement 36 comprising a pair of engagement members 40 mounted on a pivotally mounted arm 38 either side of the pivot. The arm 38 can pivot as required relative to the item 12 being clamped, to accommodate differences in shape in the item, whilst providing a substantially equal clamping force by both engagement members 40. Other engagement members 62, 64, 66, 68, 74 may also be used to assist clamping. The clamping assembly 20 is preferably pivotally mounted 22 to the support platform 18, and locked in place 24.
Patent GB-2447397-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner dustcup and conduit construction
Inventor: SEPKE ARNIE
IPC: A47L9/10
Filed: 2007-01-19
Abstract: An upright vacuum cleaner having a housing with a handle at an upper end and a base at the bottom end. The base is pivotally attached to the housing and has a floor inlet nozzle facing generally downwardly from it. A dustcup assembly is associated with at least one of the housing and the base, and includes a sidewall defining an interior space having an open top end and a bottom end, a bottom wall extending across the bottom end and having a dustcup outlet therethrough, a dustcup inlet, a dustcup lid adapted to selectively cover the open top, and a fluid conduit formed separately from the bottom wall and attached to the bottom wall at the dustcup outlet The fluid conduit extends into the interior space defined by the sidewall. The vacuum cleaner also has a vacuum source associated with at least one of the housing and the base. The vacuum source is adapted to create a working air flow that enters the floor inlet nozzle, passes into the dustcup assembly through the dustcup inlet, and exits the dustcup assembly through the dustcup outlet.
Patent GB-2458716-A (GB)
Title: Data recording and deletion management
Inventor: KUWAHARA NAOKI
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2008-07-28
Abstract: A link table (28) showing a link relation between time reference data (e.g. video data) and number reference data (e.g. log data) is disposed. When the video data are deleted from a video recording ring buffer (23) or when the log data are deleted from a log recording ring buffer (26), a link data management unit (27) instructs either a number reference data recording and deleting unit (25) or a time reference data recording and deleting unit (22) to also delete the data which are the link destination of the deleted data with reference to the link table (28). Simultaneously, the link data management unit (27) deletes the link relation from the link table (28).
Patent GB-2457522-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible floor standing hairdressing mirror
Inventor: HARRIS JO-ANN
IPC: A45D42/00
Filed: 2008-07-30
Abstract: A free standing portable mirror, which may stand on a floor, may have a case, Fig 4 into which the mirror 1 may be slid. The mirror may be withdrawn from the case to an in use position by pulling on a locking means 8, and an extending leg Fig 3 6 may be swung from the mirror to support it. Handles 3 and 4 may be provided to withdraw said mirror from its case and to carry said mirror when inside said case. Rubber feet 7 and 9 may be provided on the base of the case and leg to prevent the unit from slipping. The mirror may be pushed back into the case and locks automatically.
Patent GB-2458973-A (GB)
Title: Saturated core fault current limiter suitable for operation at high voltage
Inventor: DARMANN FRANCIS ANTHONY
IPC: H02H9/02
Filed: 2008-08-13
Abstract: A fault current limiter suitable for use in an electrical circuit is disclosed. The fault current limiter includes a magnetically saturable core 1 and AC phase coils 5 wound around a portion of the saturable core. The magnetically saturable core 1 and the AC phase coils 5 are housed within an enclosure 3. A DC biasing coil 2 is disposed outside and surrounding the enclosure. During no-fault operating conditions of the current limiter, the DC biasing coil 2 biases the core 1 into magnetic saturation for low insertion impedance. During fault conditions, the core comes out of magnetic saturation and the limiter thereby provides increased impedance for limiting fault current in the electrical circuit. The biasing coil 2 may be a superconducting coil. The complete structure may be immersed in a dielectric; the design of the unit makes it suitable for use at high voltage, e.g. above 39kV.
Patent GB-2454770-A (GB)
Title: Processing images to reduce motion blur
Inventor: JANG SOON-GEUN
IPC: G06T5/00
Filed: 2008-09-17
Abstract: A digital photographing apparatus comprises a data obtainer which obtains first image data through long exposure of a subject and second image data through short exposure of the subject. Third image data is generated by warping the first image data so that the subject of the first image and the subject of the second image are matched. An data amender amends the second image data so that the second data value S(x, y) at the pixel (x, y) of the second image has the third data value W(x, y) at the pixel (x, y) of the third image, when a predetermined condition is satisfied. By combining image data from first and second images the resultant amended image should be bright, sharp and have less noise.
Patent GB-2463876-A (GB)
Title: Fruit or savoury topped cheese
Inventor: WILLIAMS DAVID
IPC: A23C19/09
Filed: 2008-09-25
Abstract: A cheese is blended with either a fruit or savoury ingredient. A cylinder shaped base is formed from the cheese which is then topped with a layer of the fruit or savoury ingredient. The cylinder is then packaged in food safe plastic film so that it resembles the shape of a top hat. Examples given are white stilton having an even distribution of apricots and topped with a layer of apricots; and cheddar having an even distribution of pickled onion and chives, topped with a layer of chives.
Patent GB-2454979-A (GB)
Title: Conditional setting-up of a telecommunication conference session using a second conference session server
Inventor: KOWALEWSKI FRANK
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2008-11-10
Abstract: In a method for the conditional setting-up of a telecommunication conference session with a plurality of conference session user terminals T1-T4, wherein a group of user terminals T3-T4 is identified by means of a telecommunication conference session user group identification, a predefined telecommunication conference session set-up condition is checked by involving two telecommunication conference session servers 206, 218. A first conference session server 206 receives an enquiry for the conditional setting-up of a conference session with a conference session user group for which the first conference server's group management server has no record. The first conference server sends the user group identification to a second conference server which then refers to its group management server 302 in order to explode the conference user group and identify the user terminals belonging to the group. The second conference server may then refer to its presence server 304 to check for the availability of a predefined number of users in order to confirm whether the set-up condition has been met. Alternatively it may refer to other information about a user terminal such as its spatial location. Particularly applicable to push-to-talk (PTT) services such as Push-to-talk over Cellular (PoC). Sessions may be controlled by Session Initiation Protocol (SIP).
Patent GB-2465370-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic data storage comprising a synthetic anti-ferromagnetic stack arranged to maintain solitons
Inventor: COWBURN RUSSELL
IPC: G11C11/155
Filed: 2008-11-13
Abstract: A magnetic memory device a magnetic memory structure comprising a column comprising a plurality of layers of magnetic material A and B, each sized to adopt a single magnetic domain state, and a plurality of layers of non-magnetic material (shaded areas in figure) arranged as spacer layers between adjacent ones of the layers of magnetic material, such that successive magnetic layers in the column are magnetically anti-parallel coupled. The column is arranged to maintain therein a plurality of stable transitions of an order parameter 10,11 of the magnetization between the magnetic layers, the transitions having a chirality. This stable transition creates a frustration 12 where adjacent magnetic layers which would otherwise be aligned in anti-parallel are forced into parallel alignment. This enables a single magnetic column structure to store multiple data bits in such a way as to enable the bits to be propagated through the column to enable sequential reading and/or writing of data in the column. Each stable transition may be a soliton, more particularly a topological soliton, still more particularly a kink soliton. There may also be an arrangement to introduce (write) a transition into the column such as by energizing a conduit which runs parallel and is adjacent to the end of the column with a charge pulse whilst a rotating magnetic field is applied to the column. There may also be an arrangement to read transitions such as a giant magneto-resistive spin valve, a tunnel magneto-resistance structure or a magnetic tunnel junction.
Patent GB-2467137-A (GB)
Title: Folding propeller guard for an aircraft
Inventor: SWEET-ESCOTT RUPERT JOHN BICKHAM
IPC: B64C31/024
Filed: 2009-01-22
Abstract: A folding propeller guard 14 for an aircraft comprising a folding mechanism which allows the pilot to open and close the propeller guard. The propeller guard may be opened and closed during flight. In the folded position the propeller guard may be folded back into a slipstream created by a pilot and/or a power unit thus reducing drag. The folding propeller guard may be arranged on a para motor or a powered hang glider. The propeller guard may be opened or closed when the propeller is in motion wherein the propeller guard is folded such that it is generally parallel with an airflow. The folding propeller guard may be built into a power unit which may be foot launched or launched in any other way.
Patent GB-2456910-A (GB)
Title: Method for adapting a current path delay estimate
Inventor: BRUENINGHAUS KARSTEN
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 2009-01-27
Abstract: The method comprises selecting an operating mode, determining a set of hypothesized path delays based on said operating mode, computing a metric for each hypothesized path delay, and adapting a current path delay estimate based on the computed metrics for the hypothesized path delays.
Patent GB-2467980-A (GB)
Title: A flexible boat hook extension means
Inventor: ARKLEY CLIFFORD
IPC: B63B21/54
Filed: 2009-03-02
Abstract: A flexible boat hook extension means 3 has a hook 4 provided at one end and means 2 for attachment to a boat hook pole 1 provided at the other end. The means for attachment to the boat hook pole may comprise a sleeve attachment 2, or a collar attachment (5, Fig 8). In use the extension means is used to pass a mooring line (11, Fig 6) around a fixed mooring point (8, Fig 6). The extension means may be of variable length and stiffness dependent on the weight of the mooring line and reach required. The hook 4 may vary in size according to the maximum diameter of the mooring line used.
Patent GB-2471129-A (GB)
Title: Bird feeder for a fence
Inventor: HUMPHREY NIGEL SIMON
IPC: A01K39/04
Filed: 2009-06-19
Abstract: A bird feeder 1 for attachment to a fence X or other suitable structure comprises a shelf member 2 supporting at least one food trough 3 and at least one bracket 5,6 to support the shelf member on a fence. Two brackets may be provided which may include hooks 5A, 6A to hang the feeder on the upper edge of a fence. A feed trough and a water trough 4 may be provided along with further hooks 5C, 6C for suspending seed bags Y.