baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2426708-A (GB)
Title: Multi-part disinfectant
Inventor: HEALEY BRIAN JAMES
IPC: A61L2/18
Filed: 2005-05-05
Abstract: A multi-part disinfectant composition comprises parts which are packed separately prior to use, said parts when combined in water or an aqueous solution react to form chlorine dioxide. Preferably the separate parts are a metal chlorite e.g. sodium chlorite, and a mono-, di- or tri-chloroisocyanurate. Preferably, when mixed in water, the resulting solution has a pH from 5-6.5. Optional ingredients include sequestering agents, a detergent, a tableting aid and a dissolution aid. The composition is preferably effective against M. tuberculosis. A preferred embodiment of the invention comprisises 25-40% citric acid, 18-28% chlorite, 12-22% dichloroisocyanurate 10-20% disodium hydrogen phosphate, 5-10% sodium carbonate, 3-6% sodium lauryl sulphate. Also disclosed is a method of forming a multi-part disinfectant, and a method of forming a solution containing an active antimicrobial substance.
Patent GB-2419570-A (GB)
Title: Moulded elastic airbag
Inventor: HIER MICHAEL J
IPC: B60R21/16
Filed: 2005-10-17
Abstract: An automotive interior component (10) including a substrate (14) adapted to be mounted inside a passenger cabin (19) of a vehicle and a covering (15) on at least a portion of the substrate (14) which is adapted to define an airbag cushion (34) deployed as a passenger restraint in the event of a collision. The covering (15) includes a core(20) of a cellular material that loses cohesion when an inflation fluid is injected to define a space (32) between a substrate (15) and an elastic outer layer (18). As the space (32) fills with inflation fluid, the outer layer (18) elastically expands for defining the airbag cushion (34). The automotive interior component (10) may be made in a multi-shot molding operation with the substrate (14) being formed in one shot and the covering (15) and core (20) being formed in another shot.
Patent GB-2422315-A (GB)
Title: Maggot delivery system
Inventor: THOMAS STEPHEN
IPC: A61F13/00
Filed: 2005-11-18
Abstract: A maggot pouch 1 which has foraminous portion 4. The foraminous portion 4 has apertures which are of a dimension such that maggots can pass through the foraminous portion from the inside to the outside of the pouch so that the maggots can come into contact with a wound.
Patent GB-2433302-A (GB)
Title: Connector
Inventor: LEGG DAVID
IPC: F16B7/04
Filed: 2005-12-15
Abstract: A connector (10) comprises a socket (12c) comprising a socket wall (14c) which encloses a generally cylindrical space. An interior surface of the socket (12c) includes two support projections (16c, 16c') which extend inwardly into the generally cylindrical space.
Patent GB-2436659-A (GB)
Title: Updating multiple databases in a communication network
Inventor: JAKOBSEN JENS
IPC: H04W8/30
Filed: 2006-01-31
Abstract: A mobile communication system (100) is operable to hold a plurality of databases (402, 403, 404) each comprising an HLR (home location register) which records data concerning mobile stations or pre-defined groups of mobile stations of the system. Each of the databases is operable to receive updated data for its own recordal and to distribute the updated data to the other databases, for recordal. Each of the databases records the updated data including a time stamp to indicate a time of updating, receipt or recordal of the data.
Patent GB-2435624-A (GB)
Title: Chamber Heater
Inventor: GUTHRIE DUNCAN
IPC: B01J8/06
Filed: 2006-03-01
Abstract: A chemical synthesis reactant chamber for use in synthesis by flow chemistry comprises an elongate tube through which flows, in use, a fluid to be analysed by passing the fluid through and/or around a media to ensure conditions of heterogeneous flow within the tube; the tube wall being so constructed that the effect of the catalyst on the fluid can at least partially be viewed as the fluid passes through the reactant chamber in use; the tube being jacketed in order to allow a flow of heating fluid to embrace the tube and thereby heat, in use, the tube and its contents; the jacket being so constructed as to allow a user to view that part of the tube wall through which the effect of the reaction between the media and the fluid can be viewed; and the jacket incorporating means which, in use of the chamber, will promote agitation of the heating fluid flow around and/or along the tube wall.
Patent GB-2424739-A (GB)
Title: Two stage transponder secret key programming
Inventor: GHABRA RIAD
IPC: G06K19/07
Filed: 2006-03-28
Abstract: A key transponder (14) stores a fixed ID, a first default key segment stored in a first memory page, and a second default key segment stored in a second memory page. A secret key is programmed into the key transponder (14) from a base station (11), the secret key comprising a first new secret key segment (SK1) to be stored in the first memory page of the key transponder (14) and a second new secret key segment (SK2) to be stored in the second memory page of the key transponder (14). A mutual authentication process (30, 41) is initially conducted using the respective first and second segments of the default key. Write commands (31,37) are sent to the key transponder (14) in transferring each key segment. Write acknowledgement signals (32, 38) and confirmatory reading back (35,44) of the data are employed for ensuring proper storage of the secret key. Recovery from the most probable types of errors enables successful programming of key transponders (14) with a low loss rate. Upon confirmation of successfully writing the secret key, the base station associates the fixed ID with the secret key segments (SK1, SK2).
Patent GB-2434255-A (GB)
Title: Electro-magnetic drive motor
Inventor: GALLACHER WILLIAM
IPC: H02K53/00
Filed: 2006-05-19
Abstract: An electro-magnetic drive engine is disclosed. The engine operates via electro-magnetic force which is applied from four electro-magnets and four permanent magnets combined. An adjustable pulse generator/vibrator may be provided to control the switching of several solid state relays. The piston thrust of the engine is made up of the rejection and attraction states which turn a crankshaft in a similar way to a conventional combustion engine.
Patent GB-2457644-A (GB)
Title: Trestle platform
Inventor: MACMAHON ANTHONY
IPC: E04G1/32
Filed: 2006-06-08
Abstract: A trestle comprises a working platform and a safety guard located above the working platform. The safety guard does not require additional ground contacting supports beyond those used to support the trestle platform. The trestle may comprise two sets of supports positioned at opposite sides of the trestle from each other. The supports may be connected by cross members. The supports may comprise lower and upper frames which releasably engage one another to allow vertical adjustment of the trestle. The lower frame may comprise first and second supports which engage first and second legs of the upper frame. On leg of the upper frame may be longer than the other and may have means for attachment of the safety guard. The upper frame may also comprise a gate holder for receiving a gate so that the gate can pivot within the holder. A gate received in the holder may be secured in or biased towards a closed position. The longer leg of the upper frame may also comprise a holder for receiving a support for a ladder.
Patent GB-2433346-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display module
Inventor: DO SON NAM
IPC: G02F1/1335
Filed: 2006-06-29
Abstract: A liquid crystal display module, which does not require a cover bottom so as to simplify a process for assembling the liquid crystal display module, thereby improving productivity and reducing production costs includes a reinforcing member 500 formed under a light guide panel 420 of a back light unit and overlapping with a lamp housing 430 and a reflection plate 440. The lamp housing 430 may additionally have a beading portion 431 to reinforce and strengthen the lamp housing 430. The beading portion 431 may be located at a position of the lamp housing 430, which overlaps with the refection plate 440, and surrounds a protrusion formed on the reflection plate 440. The reinforcing member may be made of the same material e.g. aluminum or alloy thereof as the lamp housing 430.
Patent GB-2430344-A (GB)
Title: Confectionery comprising a non-digestible oligosaccharide or polysaccharide
Inventor: CORDERO MARCELO LEONARDO BRAVO
IPC: A23G3/42
Filed: 2006-08-07
Abstract: A confectionery composition comprises a carbohydrate system comprising a non-digestible soluble oligosacoharide, a non-digestible soluble polysaccharide or a combination thereof. The confectionery may have a soft chewy texture. The oligosaccharides and/or polysaccharide may be an inulin, levan, gramanin, fructoligosacoharides, galacto-oligosaccharide, xylo-oligosaccharaide, beta-glucan or polydextrose. The confectionery may also contain a fortifying component such as a vitamin or mineral. For example, chews for promoting bone health contain calcium carbonate.
Patent GB-2443175-A (GB)
Title: A laminator assembly
Inventor: JAMES MICHAEL
IPC: B32B37/00
Filed: 2006-10-24
Abstract: A laminator assembly (1) comprising a pair of rollers (2a, 2b), the rollers (2a, 2b) defining a compression zone therebetween for compressing a substantially flat lamination pouch (3) as the pouch (3) is fed between the rollers (2a, 2b) and advanced through the compression zone for exit on the exit side of the rollers (2a, 2b), a heat source (5a, 5b) being provided for heating the lamination pouch (3) as the lamination pouch (3) is compressed between the rollers (2a, 2b), the laminator assembly (1) further comprising two sets of blade members (7a, 7b) positioned on the exit side of the rollers (2a, 2b) and spaced from the compression-plane of the rollers (2a, 2b), each set of blade members (7a, 7b) being arranged axially along a respective roller (2a, 2b) and in close proximity to the exterior surface of the respective roller (2a, 2b) for preventing the lamination pouch (3) from passing between the roller (2a, 2b) and respective blade members (7a, 7b), and the laminator assembly further comprising a pair of exit guide plates (10a, 10b) incorporating venting apertures.
Patent GB-2433036-A (GB)
Title: Protective sleeve
Inventor: LEGG SIMON
IPC: A63B71/08
Filed: 2006-12-11
Abstract: Protective wear for sports comprises a neoprene sleeve 10 to which protective elements 11 are attached. The protective elements 11 extend substantially around the complete circumference of the sleeve and are formed integrally with the sleeve. The sleeve may be formed integrally with a sock which a player is to wear during the playing of a sport.
Patent GB-2440186-A (GB)
Title: Light source protection circuit
Inventor: STEELE COLIN
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2006-12-21
Abstract: A light source such as L1, L2 or L3 is protected from excess current by selectively coupling a shunt path I4 in parallel with the light source, such that current from source IS1 is diverted away from the light source and through the shunt. If the protection circuit determines that the shunt path current I4 exceeds a threshold when the shunt path is connected it either disables or limits the flow of current to the light source when the shunt path is disconnected. Thus the current flowing through a light source can be controlled by monitoring the current in the shunt path rather than the path through the light source, enabling the light sources to be operated near their maximum current and intensity ratings without damage. The shunt may be selectively coupled in parallel by switch S4, which can also be used to enable PWM operation of the light sources. The shunt path may be switched in parallel while operating switches S1, S2, S3 to change between selected light sources L1, L2 or L3. The protection circuit may comprise current mirrors of different width/length W/L ratios and a comparator Ca. The light sources L1, L2 or L3 may be different coloured light emitting diodes and used as selectable target illuminators for a scanner.
Patent GB-2432971-A (GB)
Title: Camouflaged integrated circuit structures
Inventor: CHOW LAP-WAI
IPC: H01L23/58
Filed: 2003-11-20
Abstract: The similarity of non-operable and operable transistors in an integrated circuit is increased by ensuring that the distance between the gate and source or drain electrodes is the same for both types of transistor. The use of non-operable transistors allow the circuit designer to disguise an AND gate so that it appears to be an OR gate to the reverse engineer. The disguised non-operable transistors cause the circuitry to operate in an unexpected manner to the reverse engineer.
Patent GB-2438510-A (GB)
Title: Self levelling laser apparatus with means to lock the pendulum
Inventor: CHEN MING
IPC: G01C15/10
Filed: 2007-05-22
Abstract: The present invention discloses a self-levelling laser apparatus comprising a pendulum 11 which can be locked, and a method for controlling the same. The pendulum 11 hangs within housing (10); at least one laser generator 12, 13 is fixed on the pendulum; also present are a power source and a locking device for fixing the pendulum. The locking device comprises a motor 17 and a locking member 18 which is activated by the motor and movable between a fixed position (shown) and a released position. The locking member has a locking surface (1821, 1822) and the pendulum has a contacting surface (118'). When the locking member is in the fixed position, the locking surface thereof contacts the contacting surface of the pendulum. When the locking member is in the released position, the locking surface thereof does not contact the contacting surface of the pendulum. The locking surface and the contacting surface may be spherical. The pendulum is fixed from swinging when the self-levelling laser apparatus is not in use so as to avoid unexpected damage or loss of precision.
Patent GB-2445204-A (GB)
Title: Fluid sampling system with guard and sample inlets
Inventor: ZAZOVSKY ALEXANDER F
IPC: E21B49/08
Filed: 2007-06-26
Abstract: A fluid sampling system for retrieving a virgin formation fluid sample from a contaminated zone is disclosed. The system comprises a sample inlet 36 and first and second guard inlets 38. 40 positioned adjacent to the sample inlet. The guard inlets draw down formation fluid from the contaminated zone, allowing the centrally located sample inlet to access the virgin fluid. The system further comprises a cleanup flowline 54b, 54c, 58 connected to the guard inlets, and an evaluation flowline 54a, 52 connected to the sample inlet for transporting the sample fluid to a sample chamber. The guard and sample inlets may be provided with individual extension mechanisms for bringing the inlets into contact with the borehole wall, and packers may surround the outer periphery of the individual inlets. Further, the inlets may be located on the arm of a stabiliser 32. The sample inlet may have an oval shaped cross-sectional profile.
Patent GB-2454492-A (GB)
Title: Leaflet production
Inventor: COOPER MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: B31D1/02
Filed: 2007-11-08
Abstract: Apparatus for producing a leaflet or outsert (21 fig 1) from a pre-printed sheet (10 fig 1) includes a mandrel 15 rotatable about its axis and with an outer surface of elliptical cross section and means 26 to grip the leading edge of a sheet such that the sheet may be wound around the mandrel, means to remove the wound sheet from the mandrel in a direction parallel to the axis of rotation of the mandrel and means such as belts 33, 34 and roller nip 20 to compress the wound sheet into a flat leaflet. The sheet (10 fig 1) may be pre-folded along at least one crease-line (11 fig 1) parallel to the line of advancement of the sheet but preferably with two or more such crease-lines (11 fig 1) so that the sheet is fan-folded. The crease-lines may be squeezed by a roller nip (14 fig 1) and then the leading edge of the sheet may be fed into a diametral slot (16 fig 1) in the mandrel 15. The wound sheet may be gripped by belts 33, 34 and the mandrel may be withdrawn along its axis of rotation from within the wound sheet.
Patent GB-2442888-A (GB)
Title: Multi-wavelength optical source
Inventor: MEYER A DOUGLAS
IPC: H01S3/067
Filed: 2006-05-05
Abstract: A multi-wavelength optical source includes a broadband optical source providing a broadband optical signal, and a modification module optically coupled to the broadband optical source. The modification module splits the broadband optical signal into a first output signal and a second output signal. The first output signal and second output signal each comprise a plurality of frequency separated frequency slices of the broadband optical signal. Also, a method of providing a pair of related multi-wavelength signals using one or more broadband sources includes: (a) routing a broadband signal into a plurality of Bragg gratings in a manner that causes the Bragg gratings to reflect portions of the broadband signal and to transmit portions of the broadband signal: (b) routing the reflected portions to a first output as a first output signal; and (c) routing the non-reflected portions to a second output as a second output signal.
Patent GB-2455719-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for viewing images on a screen when the screen is exposed to bright light.
Inventor: BAILEY COLIN
IPC: A63F13/08
Filed: 2007-12-17
Abstract: Apparatus 2 for viewing images on a screen of a hand held electronic device 8, which may be a video game system, when the screen is exposed to bright light. The apparatus comprises a body portion 10 and an attachment means 12 for attaching the body to the electronic device. The apparatus has a first end 14 of the body portion located over the screen, so that the body protects the screen from the bright light, for example creating a shade from sunlight. A person can view the screen from a second end 18 located opposite the first end. The attachment means attaches the apparatus to the electronic device so that the person does not have to hold the apparatus, and the person's hands are free to control and operate the electronic device. The apparatus may also have a magnifying means (32, figure 2) for magnifying the screen as well.
Patent GB-2456348-A (GB)
Title: In-wheel electric motor having a mechanical parking brake
Inventor: BOUGHTWOOD MARTIN
IPC: B60K7/00
Filed: 2008-01-14
Abstract: An in-wheel electric motor comprising a rotor (12, fig 1), stator (252, fig 3), and mechanical parking brake is disclosed. The mechanical parking brake/hand brake is operable to prevent relative rotation of the rotor and stator. The parking brake preferably comprises a brake drum and a pair of pivoting arms that contact the brake drum to provide braking.
Patent GB-2460392-A (GB)
Title: Surgical instrument handle with adjustable finger grip
Inventor: MAIN DAVID
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2008-02-29
Abstract: A handle for a surgical instrument, particularly for use with keyhole, endoscopic and laparoscopic instruments, has two finger grips pivoted together. A lower part 4b of one finger grip is hinged to its upper part 4a so that the lower part (containing the finger hole 8) can be rotated about a shaft (26, figure 2) which is broadly parallel to the longitudinal axis of the instrument. An indexing mechanism restricts relative movement to predetermined positions and may be a biased ball bearing (44, figure 3b) that engages with one of several holes (42, figure 3A) in the upper part. A lock is also provided, preferably a projection (28, figures 2 and 3A) on the shaft that engages with a slot (30, figure 3A) on the lower part and a one of many slots (32, figure 3A) on the upper part.
Patent GB-2449151-A (GB)
Title: Estimation of the transmission characterisitics of a radio frequency system
Inventor: CHARLAND SHAWN
IPC: G01S7/02
Filed: 2008-03-07
Abstract: A device and method for estimating the operational effectiveness, status, and protection range of an electronic countermeasures system in real time or near real time are provided. The device and method calculate a predicted ECM power at a given location using a propagation and scenario model. Then a measured ECM power at the given location is used to determine a correction value equal to the difference between the calculated and measured ECM powers. The correction value and the propagation model are then used with a heuristic method to refine estimates of propagation and scenario parameters. The refined parameter set is used to produce a refined prediction of ECM power, which is used to create a refined correction factor. The refined correction factor is used to determine predicted ECM powers at a plurality of locations in an area around the device to determine a boundary of protection.
Patent GB-2444220-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for controlling supply of barrier gas in a compressor module
Inventor: STINESSEN KJELL OLAV
IPC: F16J15/40
Filed: 2006-10-04
Abstract: An apparatus for controlling the supply of barrier gas to a compressor module comprising a pressure housing (3) containing an electric motor (1) which via a shaft (8) is drivably connected to a compressor (2). The shaft (8) is supported by magnetic bearings (11, 21) and at least one axial seal (31) around the shaft (8) which divides the pressure housing into a first compartment (10) comprising the motor (1) and a second compartment (20) comprising the compressor (2), the second compartment (20) comprising an inlet (4) and an outlet (5) for fluid that is to be compressed. A line (7) is fluid-connected to the first compartment (10) for the supply of barrier gas from a reservoir (6), and there is a flow restriction means (71) in the line between the reservoir (6) and the first compartment (10). The apparatus facilitates a method for controlling the supply of barrier gas on the basis of required barrier gas velocity (vg) through the seal (31; 32) and the pressure (ps) in the second compartment (20). An overpressure (pa) can be set in the reservoir (6) and a controlled supply of barrier gas to at least the first (10) compartment is effected with the aid of the flow restriction (71; 71') in the feed pipe (7; 7').
Patent GB-2461558-A (GB)
Title: Image Segmentation
Inventor: YE XUJIONG
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2008-07-03
Abstract: A segmentation method comprises clustering spatial feature data, for instance intensity and volumetric shape index to automatically segment an image, e.g, of a medical lesion. A disclosed algorithm has the following steps: calculating volumetric shape index (SI) for each voxel in the image, combining the SI features with the intensity range and the spatial position (x, y, z) to form a 5-dimensional feature vector set, grouping the 5-dimensional feature vector set into clusters, employing a modified expectation-maximization algorithm (EM) considering not only spatial but also shape features on an intensity mode map from the clustering algorithm to merge the neighbouring regions or modes. The joint spatial intensity shape feature provides rich information for the segmentation of the anatomic structures of interest, such as lesions or tumors.
Patent GB-2451185-A (GB)
Title: Steering lock apparatus
Inventor: SUGIHARA SATOSHI
IPC: E05B77/44
Filed: 2008-07-17
Abstract: A steering lock apparatus comprising a key operated mechanism within a cylindrical housing with an integral cam member 36 to move a lock bolt 48 between lock and unlock positions with the steering column of a vehicle, the apparatus having an interlocking member 58 engaging with the lock bolt and preventing its movement in the absence of the rotation of cylinder 26.