baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2399400-A (GB)
Title: A pin having a formation to aid insertion and withdrawal
Inventor: DALTON STEPHEN GEORGE
IPC: F16B15/02
Filed: 2003-03-12
Abstract: A pin (e.g. drawing pin) 10 includes a pointed shaft 11 and a head or skirt 12. An axially extending body 13 extends away from the head or skirt 12 and has an element 14 mounted on it. The element 14 defines lateral extensions 15, 16 that can be used to assist insertion or withdrawal of the pin 10 in a surface. The extensions 15, 16 may be shaped to form a hook or eyelet.
Patent GB-2386376-A (GB)
Title: Protein-silane/siloxane copolymers, their preparation and use
Inventor: CHAHAL SURINDER PALL
IPC: A61Q5/02
Filed: 2003-03-14
Abstract: A protein-silane/siloxane copolymer obtained by reacting a protein and a silane compound, the relative amounts of the protein and the silane compound being such that in the range of 0.1 to 0.4 silane molecule is present for each reactive amino group of the protein. More preferably, a copolymer of formula (I) <EMI ID=1.1 HE=36 WI=111 LX=583 LY=752 TI=CF> <PC>wherein R is the residue of a hydrolysed protein R-NH2; each R<1> is independently the residue of an organofunctional silane HR<1>-Si(R<2'>)(R<3'>)-OH wherein R<2'> and R<3'> are each independently methyl, hydroxy, alkoxy having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; R<2> and R<3> are each independently methyl, hydroxy, alkoxy having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or a residue of a compound of formula (IA) or (IB): <EMI ID=1.2 HE=50 WI=125 LX=481 LY=1538 TI=CF> <PC>wherein R, Rü, Ré and Râ are each independently as defined; and n corresponds to the number of reacted amino groups, preferably in the range of from 1 to 101, having 0.1 to 0.4 silane molecule per reactive amino group of the protein. More preferably, R is the residue of hydrolysed vegetable protein, preferably potato protein. Even more preferably R<1> is a -(CH2)3-O-CH2-CH(OH)C2- group. In another aspect, the use of a protein-siloxane and/or protein-silane copolymer for reducing damage to hair caused by flexure and/or abrasion thereof, and for increasing the mean flexabrasion lifetime of hair fibres.
Patent GB-2400533-A (GB)
Title: Equestrian stirrups
Inventor: DABBS HARRY WILLIAM
IPC: A44B11/24
Filed: 2003-04-16
Abstract: A stirrup leather 12 is installed over a stirrup bar 14 by means of a buckle 24a. The buckle frame has a curvature which forms a recess in which the stirrup bar 14 is received, which allows the buckle frame to sit closer to the saddle 10 than is possible with a planar buckle. This results in an arrangement which is more comfortable under the thigh of the rider.
Patent GB-2389267-A (GB)
Title: Mobile telephone having upper end of case protruding adjacent to the antenna tip
Inventor: HARANO NOBUYA
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 2003-05-16
Abstract: A mobile telephone has an antenna extendible from the phone casing 1. The upper end of the case 1 protrudes farther than half the length of the antenna tip section 5 when the antenna is in its retracted position. This keeps the distance between the antenna tip 5 and the user's head relatively constant, even when the angle between the phone and the head varies, reducing the deterioration of antenna performance by the head. The protruding end of the case 1 also serves to protect the tip section 5. The antenna may be a multi-stepped antenna and the antenna tip section 5 may house a coil so that the centre (50 fig.5) of the coil is lower than the upper end of the case 1.
Patent GB-2402630-A (GB)
Title: Exercise apparatus for feet and legs
Inventor: GRIFFIN WILLIAM FRANCIS
IPC: A63B23/04
Filed: 2003-06-11
Abstract: An exercise apparatus comprises a support member 6 and two rotatable portions 10 supported by the support member. The rotatable portions 10 are arranged to be rotatable in use on application of force by a user's foot. The apparatus may be attachable to a seat, for example an aircraft seat and the support member 6 is attached so as to permit rotation of the rotatable portions 10 relative to the support member 6. The apparatus stimulate circulation in the legs of a user helping to prevent deep vein thrombosis.
Patent GB-2406186-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for directing network configuration
Inventor: CONATY GENEVIEVE
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2003-09-20
Abstract: A method and apparatus for directing software defined radio network configuration is provided. A user's evaluation is obtained of a service that they have recently used, and is input together with at least a first network service characteristic pertaining to that service into at least a first cumulative record. The cumulative record relates network service characteristics to user evaluations.
Patent GB-2407972-A (GB)
Title: An adjustable display stand for supporting half armour
Inventor: WHEELER TERENCE ERNEST
IPC: F41H1/00
Filed: 2003-11-14
Abstract: A stand for displaying a suit of half armour comprises: a base 5; an upstanding post fixed to the base 2; two upper horizontal supports 3 fixed to the post 2; a helmet supporting pin 1 adjustably mounted to the top of the post; and a lower horizontal support 4 that is movably mounted to the mid-section of the post for movement along the post, and which is provided with two horizontally movable slide supports 7. In use a helmet may be supported on the adjustable pin 1 whilst a cuirass is supported from the upper supports 3. The slides 7 may be moved accordingly.
Patent GB-2396981-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring wear of a grinding wheel
Inventor: MAVRO-MICHAELIS DANIEL ANDREW
IPC: B24B49/16
Filed: 2003-12-22
Abstract: A method of monitoring the wear of a grinding wheel comprises the steps of measuring the force exerted between the wheel and the workpiece normal to the grinding face of the wheel, and generating an alarm signal when the force exceeds a predetermined threshold. A signal indicative of the normal grinding force is obtained by measuring the force exerted by a wheelfeed drive which urges the wheel into engagement with the workpice. Where the wheelfeed drive comprises an electric motor the torque developed by the motor is proportional to the normal force and is indicated by the power drawn by the motor from its supply. The warning signal is generated when the value of the force signal while grinding differs by more than predetermined amount from a a value obtained while grinding a similar workpiece. Mean force values may be computed for a succession of workpiece grinds and th current value may be compared with the mean value for a plurality of grinds. Alternatively a peak value of the current normal grinding force signal may be compared with a predetermined value to generate a warning signal.
Patent GB-2397885-A (GB)
Title: Fibre optic acoustic sensor for monitoring well logging equipment
Inventor: HARDAGE BOB A
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2004-01-16
Abstract: A method and system for monitoring the operation of downhole equipment, such as electrical submersible pumps. The method and system rely on the use of coiled fiber optic sensors 2, such as hydrophones, accelerometers, and/or flow meters bound by fiber Bragg gratings and interferometrically interrogated. These sensors are either coupled to or placed in proximity to the equipment being monitored. As the sensor is perturbed by acoustic pressure disturbances emitted from the equipment, the length of the sensing coil wrapped around the mandrel changes, enabling the creation of a pressure versus time signal. This signal is converted into a frequency spectrum 4a indicative of the acoustics emissions of the equipment, which can then be manually or automatedly monitored to see if the equipment is functioning normally or abnormally, and which allows the operator to take necessary corrective actions.
Patent GB-2394226-A (GB)
Title: Water-soluble waterproof film
Inventor: OOKUBO MASANORI
IPC: C08J7/043
Filed: 2002-07-11
Abstract: A water-soluble waterproof film excellent in water resistance and solubility or dispersibility in water, which is constituted of a water-soluble polyvinyl alcohol film and a (biodegradable) resin layer formed on at least one surface of the film out of a biodegradable resin composition comprising an aliphatic polyester resin and a cellulose derivative.
Patent GB-2413461-A (GB)
Title: Cryptographic Optimisation for Duplicate Address Detection
Inventor: AKRAM AMMAD
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2004-04-23
Abstract: Cryptographic Optimisation for Duplicate Address Detection is achieved by providing access routers with the cryptographic key and auxiliary parameters such that the access routers can generate CGA addresses on behalf of the MN and return these CGA addresses to the MN. A further embodiment of the invention allows multiple CGA addresses to be generated by MN, one of which may be chosen if the proposed address is not acceptable.
Patent GB-2414891-A (GB)
Title: A communication system where the transmission rate is controlled so a specific processing load is not exceeded
Inventor: BROADHURST IAN
IPC: H04Q3/00
Filed: 2004-06-04
Abstract: A communications system comprising a target node and at least one source node arranged for communication of messages there between; in which the target node comprises means for processing at least some of the messages received from the at least one source node and means for detecting the processing load of the target node; in which the target node comprises means for notifying the at least one source node when a specific processing load level has been reached or exceeded; and in which each source node comprises means for reducing, responsive to the notification, the rate at which messages are sent to the target node. Enables call servers in next generation networks (NGNs) to feedback overload messages to media gateways (MGWs). Thereby instructing the media gateways to restrict the number of new calls that they offer to the call servers.
Patent GB-2405553-A (GB)
Title: Guiding conversation in a communication system
Inventor: POWER MARK J
IPC: H04M3/51
Filed: 2004-08-12
Abstract: The present invention is a system to guide a conversation taking place between a client and an agent through a communication system (e.g. a call center / Automatic Call Distributors (ACD)). The method includes the steps of detecting an information content of the conversation, determining a goal of the client from the detected information content and suggesting a conversation topic to the agent to guide the conversation towards the goal of the client. Any detectable conversational tendency may be used as a basis for guiding the conversation, e.g. detecting chit-chat by key words (e.g. sports, weather, family etc), detecting emotional state of a client by excitability, irritability, voice pitch or word rate etc. A conversation may be through a telephone or computer in the form of voice, chat session, e-mail exchange, VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) etc. The present invention helps the agent adapt the conversational content of their input to the conversational tendencies and emotional state of the client.
Patent GB-2418700-A (GB)
Title: Intumescent panel edge seal
Inventor: WARD DEREK ALFRED
IPC: E06B5/16
Filed: 2004-10-01
Abstract: An intumescent panel edge seal comprises a channel section strip of plastics material having an elongate base <B>1</B> and a wall <B>2</B> upstanding from each side edge of the base <B>1</B>. A lip <B>3</B> extends inwardly towards a longitudinal centre line of the channel section strip from the end of each upstanding wall <B>2</B> remote from the base <B>1</B>. A relatively flexible protrusion <B>4</B> extends inwardly towards the longitudinal centre line of the channel section strip from the edge of each lip <B>3</B>. Each upstanding wall <B>2</B> has a strip of intumescent material <B>5</B> in contact with its inner surface between the base <B>1</B> and the under surface of the lip <B>3</B>. Each protrusion <B>4</B> may taper towards its edge distal from the lip <B>3</B> and may be inclined away from the base <B>1</B>. In use the panel edge seal may be positioned around the edges of a panel and the panel mounted in a frame in a conventional manner.
Patent GB-2405550-A (GB)
Title: Loudspeaker mechanism
Inventor: ALLAN JAMES
IPC: H04M1/03
Filed: 2001-06-15
Abstract: A combined camera and loudspeaker device, providing a small footprint of reduced bulk suitable for use in a mobile phone, has a lens 20 and/or lens mounting plate 21 acting as a sound generating surface of the loudspeaker. A stack 22 of benders 31, which may be piezoelectric in form, provides focussing actuation and loudspeaker drive. Also envisaged are a camera focussing mechanism employing a stack of recurve benders and, further and separately, a loudspeaker mechanism employing a stack of recurve benders. The invention provides advantageous in various applications including videoconferencing, auto-focussing control system, object-based video coding such as MPEG4.
Patent GB-2409580-A (GB)
Title: Fixed contact structure of slide switch
Inventor: SHIMODA YUJI
IPC: B60Q3/02
Filed: 2004-12-14
Abstract: A fixed contact structure of a slide switch comprising a housing (2); an accommodation section formed in said housing (2) to receive a slider (24a) such that said slider (24a) is adapted for sliding movement therein; traveling contacts having contact faces and accommodated in said slider (24a) such that said contact faces are exposed outside thereof; and a printed circuit board having fixed contact plates attached to said printed circuit board; said printed circuit board being adapted to be loaded onto said housing (2) such that said fixed contact plates are brought into electrical conduction with said traveling contacts.
Patent GB-2423888-A (GB)
Title: Wireless Communication System, Apparatus, Method and Protocol for use therein.
Inventor: SALKINTZIS APOSTOLIS
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2005-03-01
Abstract: A wireless communication system (100, 200, 300) comprises a wireless local area network (WLAN) operably coupled to a private mobile radio system (160) and arranged such that a wireless communication unit (112, 116) is capable of private mobile communication with the private mobile radio system (160) over the wireless local area network. Preferably, the private mobile radio system is a TETRA system. The inventive concept enables the integration of WLANs with TETRA networks thereby providing a wide range of new additional capabilities and benefits to end users.
Patent GB-2424833-A (GB)
Title: Anti-inflammatory formulation
Inventor: LARKINS NICHOLAS JOHN
IPC: A61K31/216
Filed: 2005-04-08
Abstract: Compositions comprising apocynin and paeonol. The compositions may be used for the treatment of inflammatory disease.
Patent GB-2414087-A (GB)
Title: Method for regulating the speed of an IC-engine/generator unit during start-up
Inventor: DOLKER ARMIN
IPC: F02D43/00
Filed: 2005-05-12
Abstract: A method for regulating the speed of an IC-engine/generator unit 12 with a clutch during start-up. A change is made from a first control parameter-set to a second control parameter-set upon detection of closure of the clutch. A second run-up ramp for predetermining the required speed and second regulator-parameters for calculating control components of a speed regulator are set by the second parameter-set. Closure of the clutch may be detected when a closure signal is set or when, during start-up, after the start of a first run-up ramp, the gradient of an engine speed becomes smaller than a limit value or a speed control deviation becomes greater than a limit value. A second proportional factor, a second derivative-action time and a second integral-action time may be set as regulator parameters by the second parameter-set, with higher values than the first regulator-parameters of the first parameter-set.
Patent GB-2427037-A (GB)
Title: Spectacles having pivotable lens units
Inventor: HUANG YUNG-MING
IPC: G02C5/00
Filed: 2005-06-10
Abstract: A pair of eyeglasses includes two temples 1, two lens units 3, two swing members 4 interconnected fixedly by a bridge body 50, and a nose support unit 52 connected pivotally to the bridge body 50. Each of the temples 1 has a front end with a fixed hinge 12. The swing members 4 are connected respectively and fixedly to outer sides of the lens units. Each of the swing members 4 has a pivot portion 41 extending forwardly therefrom and connected pivotally to a corresponding one of the hinges 12. The lens units are rotatable relative to the temples 1 and the nose support unit 52.
Patent GB-2415412-A (GB)
Title: Fluid ejection device with drive circuitry proximate to heating element
Inventor: DODD SIMON
IPC: B41J2/05
Filed: 2002-09-19
Abstract: A fluid ejection device apparatus (11, 40) comprises drive circuitry (85, Fig 4) for a heating element (56). At least part of the drive circuitry is positioned proximate to and within 60 microns of the heating element. The heating element (56) may be a resistor and the drive circuitry (85, Fig 4) may be a transistor.
Patent GB-2429142-A (GB)
Title: Simulator display using raster and calligraphic image generation
Inventor: WHITE DAVID JOHN
IPC: G09B9/00
Filed: 2005-08-10
Abstract: An image display apparatus for a vehicle simulator generates a composite image using a plurality of sub-images. The sub images are generated by both calligraphic image generators, 47,49 and raster scan image generators, 51.
Patent GB-2429243-A (GB)
Title: Wave generator
Inventor: ROLLO ALEX
IPC: F03B13/14
Filed: 2005-08-20
Abstract: The device consists of a number of rigid cells positioned in a body of water where the natural rising movement of the water forces entrapped air into a system of ducts and when the water recedes, the air is drawn back into the cells. This causes a constantly circulating volume of air which can be used to provide power to such as an electrical generator, using Turbines.
Patent GB-2418634-A (GB)
Title: Power tool comprising a drive that can be switched over between drilling, percussion drilling and chiselling operating modes
Inventor: SAUR DIETMAR
IPC: B25D16/00
Filed: 2005-09-01
Abstract: A toothed sleeve 3 is axially displaceably mounted in a drive bearing 1 for a striking tool. The sleeve transmits a rotational movement of a drive shaft 4 to the drive bearing of the striking tool if it is in an axial position corresponding to the chiselling or percussion drilling operating modes. An axially displaceable toothed shaft 2 is also mounted in the drive bearing. The toothed sleeve transmits the rotational movement of the drive shaft to the toothed shaft if the toothed shaft is in an axial position corresponding to the drilling or percussion drilling operating modes.
Patent GB-2438683-A (GB)
Title: Incubation apparatus for microbiological samples
Inventor: DURHAM NEIL FRANCIS
IPC: C12M1/00
Filed: 2006-06-01
Abstract: An incubation apparatus comprising an incubation container 1 with an internal chamber for holding samples 6, the incubation container incorporating one or more heating elements 51 with electrical contacts 52 accessible from the outside of the incubation container, and optionally a temperature sensor 54. The apparatus further comprises a docking holder 2 having an opening shaped to receive the incubation container in a removable manner, said container and docking holder being engageable such that the electrical contacts of the incubation container engage a corresponding electrical contact 27 in the docking holder for connecting a power source to the heating elements.
Patent GB-2443231-A (GB)
Title: Method of configuring a base station repeater
Inventor: LAW ALAN
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2006-10-04
Abstract: A measurement is performed at the place where the repeater is to be located to obtain an indication of the transmit frequency of a nearby base station 5 of the cellular telecommunications network 3. The repeater 34A is then set to amplify received signals at that frequency. By amplifying only this particular frequency, in contrast to amplifying indiscriminately a wide range of frequencies, the repeater 34A can provide cellular telecommunications coverage at a location (for example a basement 20) where coverage might not otherwise be available without interfering with other radio transmissions.
Patent GB-2433273-A (GB)
Title: Measurements of downhole mud samples
Inventor: POP JULIAN J
IPC: E21B49/08
Filed: 2006-11-21
Abstract: A method for determining a property of formations surrounding an earth borehole being drilled with a drill bit (15) at the end of a drill string, using drilling fluid that flows downward through the drill string, exits through the dill bit, and returns toward the earth's surface in die annulus between the drill string and the periphery of the borehole, including the following steps: obtaining, downhole near the drill bit, a pre-bit sample (211) of the mud in the drill string as it approaches the drill bit; obtaining, downhole near the drill bit, a post-bit sample (212) of the mud in the annulus, entrained with drilled earth formation, after its egression from the drill bit; implementing pre-bit measurements on the pre-bit sample; implementing post-bit measurements on the post-bit sample; and determining a property of the formations from the post-bit measurements and the pre-bit. Measurements may be completed downhole, for example using a mass spectrometer.
Patent GB-2444966-A (GB)
Title: Validating sheet objects with a barcode and money value
Inventor: BARSON ANDREW
IPC: G06K7/00
Filed: 2006-12-13
Abstract: An acceptor for sheet objects such as coupons with a barcode and also for banknotes comprises an image sensing station to receive a sheet object for validation, including a detector to provide image signals (S7.6, S7.7) corresponding to the sheet object; a barcode sensing station including a barcode reader to provide barcode data signals (S7.1) corresponding to a barcode on the sheet object; processing circuitry that provides alphanumeric signal data corresponding to the barcode data for validation (S7.2), and means for associating the alphanumeric signal data with the image signals (S7.9) for the sheet object, to provide a display of the image data with the alphanumeric data superimposed thereon (S7.11). The sheet object may be automatically rejected if the barcode is not validated (S7.4), and even if validation is successful (S7.5) a user may manually accept or reject the sheet object. If a banknote is provided to the acceptor, the barcode reading operation may not be performed, and the user may accept or reject the banknote manually. The image data and alphanumeric data may be transmitted to a central location for storage (S7.12).
Patent GB-2430755-A (GB)
Title: Automated analysis of vehicle diagnostic data stream to identify anomaly
Inventor: ROBB J MICHAEL
IPC: G01M17/00
Filed: 2005-06-23
Abstract: A vehicle diagnostic system comprising a rules storage system configured to store one or more rules, each of which determines whether the vehicle may have an anomaly when applied to vehicle diagnostic information. An operator interface may be configured to alert an operator of the diagnostic system to a suspected anomaly in the vehicle. A processing system may be configured to receive diagnostic information from the vehicle, apply one or more rules in the rules storage system to the diagnostic information, and cause the operator interface to alert the operator to a suspected anomaly in the vehicle if the application of the one or more rules results in a determination that the vehicle may have that anomaly. Vacations and related processes are also disclosed.