baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2402518-A (GB)
Title: Retrieving locational map information using proximal mesh
Inventor: KATO NORIKO
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-05-24
Abstract: Index data is provided for a retrieval method whose retrieval key does not contain positional information. From such index data, meshes are used to define an area (A1) based on the extent of a local area around a retrieval center (P) such as a current position, for example. A retrieval process extracts only index data corresponding to all institutions from within the meshes included in this area (A1). The obtained index data is applicable to vicinities of the current position (P). Accordingly, it is possible to retrieve specific institutions near the current position (P) without calculating distances using coordinate data for institutions included in detail information. As a result, the time for the retrieval process can be shortened, by retrieving locational data only for minimum and maximum mesh data results. All results within a retrieved range may be presented. If a result is not found in a first area (A1), a second, broader, area (A2) may be defined and the process repeated. Specific institutional details may be retrieved from within a presented range.
Patent GB-2415948-A (GB)
Title: Bottled liquid dispenser
Inventor: WALTON PHILIP ANDREW
IPC: B67D1/00
Filed: 2004-07-03
Abstract: Bottled water or other liquid is supplied via a bottle connector 5 for releasable sealing engagement with a neck formed on the bottle, and a transfer tube 6 to a reservoir 7 wherein the water may be cooled. The bottle connector 5, the transfer tube 6 and the reservoir 7 are all moulded of a plastics material and are coated with an organosilicon quaternary ammonium compound which is effective to inhibit the growth of microorganisms on the surface of the components. The bottle connector may include a feed tube 21 or a dip tube which are also coated with the material. Furthermore, the transfer tube 6 may be connected to the reservoir 7 via a reservoir connector 29 which may incorporate a draw tube 31 and one or more outlet tubes 14, 36, e.g. leading to a discharge outlet, all of which have a similar antimicrobial coating.
Patent GB-2404625-A (GB)
Title: Vegetation pruning device
Inventor: BARKER DAVID
IPC: B27B17/08
Filed: 2004-07-13
Abstract: A vegetation pruning device 2 comprises a pair of arms 4, 6 adapted to pivot relative to each other about an axis to adjust the angle between them, and at least one handle portion 14, 16 adapted to be gripped by a user. The device also includes a motor having a rotary output drive (34, fig 6), and an endless flexible cutting element 8 mounted to a first arm, which is driven by the rotary output drive. A guard is provided, which in a first condition restricts access to the cutting element, and which in a second condition, allows greater access to the cutting element than in the first condition. The guard is caused to move in use between the first and second conditions by pivoting the arms relative to each other about the axis. At least one locking device is provided for releasably locking the guard in the first condition and is adapted to be released from the first condition by means of at least one user's hand while gripping a respective handle portion.
Patent GB-2416595-A (GB)
Title: Peak or trough detector
Inventor: HILL BARRINGTON JAMES
IPC: G01R19/04
Filed: 2004-07-27
Abstract: A diode-less peak detector comprises first and second comparators (U1, U2) for comparing an input signal (V) with a peak signal. The first comparator (U1) is connected such that the peak signal functions as a reference and the second comparator (U2) is connected such that the input signal functions as a reference. An inverter (U4) is provided for inverting the output of one of the first and second comparators. Means, such as an AND gate (U3) is provided responsive to the output of the inverter and the other of the first and second comparators so as to provide a switching signal. A MOSFET (Q1) is provided responsive to the switching signal and adapted to adjust the magnitude of the peak signal towards the magnitude of the input signal only when the magnitude of the input signal is greater than the magnitude of the peak signal. Alternatively, the other comparator's output may be inverted to form a trough detector (figure 2, not shown).
Patent GB-2417555-A (GB)
Title: Sucralose analysis
Inventor: FRY JOHN CHARLES
IPC: G01N33/14
Filed: 2004-07-28
Abstract: A method is provided for determining the origin of a sample of the artificial sweetener sucralose. Stable chlorine isotope analysis is used in the determination. Sucralose is sold under the trademark Splenda<¹> by authorised manufacturers. The ability to determine the origin of a sample of sucralose is particularly useful to manufacturers authorised to use the Splenda<¹> trademark, since it will enable them to monitor the extent of the unauthorised use of the trademark and allow them to take appropriate action in protecting their trademark rights accordingly. The stable chlorine isotope analysis may be determined by mass spectrometry.
Patent GB-2417126-A (GB)
Title: Method for fabricating lateral semiconductor device
Inventor: NASH GEOFFREY RICHARD
IPC: H01S5/22
Filed: 2004-08-09
Abstract: A lateral junction semiconductor device (2) and method for fabricating the same comprising the steps of taking a semiconductor structure having a stack formed by a plurality of layers of semiconductor material arranged in a series of substantially parallel planes, the semiconductor material within a first layer (4) having an excess of charge carriers of a first polarity at a first concentration, and selectively removing semiconductor material from the first layer (4) to a depth which varies along a first direction substantially parallel with the planes of the layers within the structure, so as to provide a gradation of the concentration of charge carriers of first polarity within an active layer (8) along the first direction. A photon source comprising said lateral junction semiconductor device (2).
Patent GB-2418615-A (GB)
Title: Arm restraint
Inventor: NICHOLS HENRY ALBERT
IPC: A61F5/37
Filed: 2004-09-30
Abstract: A limb supporting device comprising an arm support attached to a movable support frame which may be fixed to a table to assist the user in making useful movements. Preferably the device enables the arm to move angularly and may be made from a variety of materials. The arm support may have one or more spigots which may be located in corresponding slots in the support frame. The limb supporting device may enable a person with muscular tremors to feed themselves by stabilising the arm and assisting in the forward and upward scooping motion.
Patent GB-2418584-A (GB)
Title: Weeding tool
Inventor: NICHOLL CATHERINE
IPC: A01B1/16
Filed: 2004-10-04
Abstract: A hand held tool comprising a hollow outer cylinder A and a solid inner cylinder B. The outer cylinder A is pushed into the ground over a weed using handles D and pulled out to extract the weed and root. The root is expelled from within cylinder A by cylinder B, which is moved by pushing palm press C.
Patent GB-2407997-A (GB)
Title: Two speed wind up drive unit
Inventor: MORIKAWA RYOTA
IPC: A63H17/26
Filed: 2004-10-26
Abstract: A two-speed windup drive unit which can automatically switch and output two types of rotations with a spring being used as a power source. Switching gears 16 and 17 which move around one gear 10 in a gear mechanism 2 which transmits output rotations in order to disconnectably connect a constant speed mechanism 3 are provided in a long hole 23 which is arranged at a position crossing a movement trajectory of a switching member 6 which starts a linear movement simultaneously with start of outputting rotations and a position at which a force causing falling toward a pinion of the constant speed mechanism 2 by the gravitational force, the gears 16 and 17 are rapidly moved in a direction along which the gears 16 and 17 mesh with the constant speed mechanism 3 by the gravitational force and a revolving force generated by rotations of the gear 10 so that the constant speed mechanism is connected with the gear mechanism, and the gears 16 and 17 are disconnected from the constant speed mechanism 3 against the gravitational force and the revolving force by the switching member 6 when the gears 16 and 17 have moved by a fixed distance from start of outputting rotations. The drive unit may be used for driving a toy car or a doll.
Patent GB-2405907-A (GB)
Title: Pump apparatus
Inventor: ARMER ALBERT
IPC: F04F1/06
Filed: 2003-06-10
Abstract: Pumps for Steam Condensates and other Liquids, comprising receivers that may be connected firstly to the liquid source, and after filling are then pressurised to discharge the liquid to a transfer line, or to a vessel at a higher pressure than that of the source. The use of a small pilot valve to detect the liquid level, mounted externally to each receiver, and controlling the opening and closing of the pressurising and venting valves, enables an unusually low profile to be achieved.
Patent GB-2414547-A (GB)
Title: Topography and recognition imaging atomic force microscope and method of operation
Inventor: HINTERDORFER PETER
IPC: G01Q10/06
Filed: 2003-10-31
Abstract: A recognition force microscope for detecting interactions between a probe and a sensed agent on a scanned surface and methods for its operation are provided. The microscope includes a scanning probe having a tip that is sensitive to a property of the scanned surface, and the probe is adapted to oscillate with a low mechanical Q factor. Operation of the microscope includes recording the displacement of the probe tip as a function of time and simultaneously recording both topographic images and the spatial location of interactions between said probe and one or more sensed agents on the surface.
Patent GB-2410941-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing containers
Inventor: ELLIOTT HOWARD
IPC: B65D75/36
Filed: 2003-09-09
Abstract: The invention provides a container for storing and dispensing consumer products and can be used in place of conventional blister packs for the packaging of pills, tablets or capsules or multi-cavity containers for organising and storing mixed medication for subsequent dispensation according to a predefined dosage regimen. The container includes a tray (1) having a generally planar top surface (2) into which has been formed one or more discrete cavities (3) for receiving the consumer products. A sheet (10) is adhered to the top surface (2) of the tray (1) using a peelable adhesive to seal the one or more cavities (3). The sheet (10) has pre-formed tear lines (13) defining a tear off portion (12) per cavity (3) to retain the consumer products in that cavity until it is removed by tearing along its tear lines. The or each tear-off portion (12) has low vapour transmission properties created by a patch (24) with high vapour barrier properties.
Patent GB-2415405-A (GB)
Title: Staple gun with optical penetration depth detection
Inventor: CRAMER CHRISTOPH
IPC: B25C1/00
Filed: 2005-06-20
Abstract: A staple gun (figure 1, 100) is provided with optical penetration depth detection by the inclusion of a viewer 105 in the magazine barrel 102. The viewer 105 may comprise a rectangular viewing window located at the base of the magazine barrel 102 and on a broad side 104 of the barrel 102.
Patent GB-2429874-A (GB)
Title: Network element manager resynchronization
Inventor: LANDERS MICHAEL J
IPC: H04W24/04
Filed: 2005-09-02
Abstract: A network element manager (111) manages a plurality of network elements 101-109 of a communication system. The network element manager (111) comprises a service processor (213) which is arranged to detect a service resumption following a service disruption which is associated with the plurality of network elements 101-109. An ordering processor (211) determines an order of data resynchronization for the plurality of network elements 101-109 in response to at least one operational characteristic of the plurality of network elements 101-109. The operational characteristic can be a capacity or traffic level supported by the network element 101-109. A resynchronization processor (209) then resynchronizes the plurality of network elements 101-109 following the service resumption in the determined order of resynchronization. The invention can specifically improve resynchronization performance in a cellular communication system.
Patent GB-2430846-A (GB)
Title: Alignment of one-time pad data between users
Inventor: HARRISON KEITH ALEXANDER
IPC: H04L9/08
Filed: 2005-10-28
Abstract: A system is disclosed in which a plurality of devices (10A, 10B, 10C) are arranged to use one-time pad data (36) to interact with apparatus (20) holding the same one-time pad data. Each device (10A, 10B, 10C) and the apparatus (20) has its own one-time pad and the pads are all provisioned with the same new one-time pad data. Upon any one of the devices wishing to effect an interaction with the apparatus (20) using one-time pad data, an alignment operation is carried out between a set of entities comprising at least the apparatus (20) and the device wishing to carry out the interaction. The alignment operation serves to reduce the level of the one-time pad of at least the device wishing to carry out the interaction, to the level of the lowest one-time pad of the set of entities involved in the alignment operation. This may be done by exchange of index values relating to how much pad data has been used by each entity, with entities then discarding pad data down to the lowest index value held by one of the entities.
Patent GB-2432582-A (GB)
Title: Decoy countermeasure
Inventor: LAY DR ALEXANDER KIT
IPC: C06B21/00
Filed: 2005-11-18
Abstract: A process of producing an infrared radiation-generating decoy for protecting against heat-seeking missiles and other heat-seeking devices comprises the step of decomposing a metal carboxy compound in the substantial absence of gaseous oxygen, to produce a pyrophoric material as a decomposition product of the metal carboxy compound, which pyrophoric material is arranged to combust spontaneously upon contact with air when the decoy is used. The metal carboxy compund may be iron oxalate, and the pyrophoric material may be ferrous oxide. The pyrophoric material may be coated onto a substrate, and a plurality of coated substrate pieces may be used in a decoy.
Patent GB-2420137-A (GB)
Title: Compression-set plug having a sealing element comprising a softer material set within an outer groove
Inventor: MICKEY CLINT E
IPC: E21B33/128
Filed: 2003-07-31
Abstract: A plug which is set by longitudinal compression comprises a madrel 22 having a sealing element 20 set on it. When the plug is compressed the sealing element 20 tends to twist opening helical leak paths. An outer, softer material 28 is set within a groove 24 on the sealing element. The outer material 28 is an uncured or partially cured rubber or elastomer which can flow into the leak paths if they form. There can be multiple grooves 24 which can extend either longitudinally along or transversely across the sealing element. A cover 36 can be provided over the softer material to protect it during running-in; the cover will either break or dissolve when activation of the softer material is required.
Patent GB-2435812-A (GB)
Title: Base illuminated liquid vessel
Inventor: KEIG PETER
IPC: A47J27/212
Filed: 2006-03-10
Abstract: A liquid container comprising a substantially tubular vessel 106 for containing liquid; said tubular vessel comprising an upright tubular vessel wall closed off by a lower vessel floor portion, said floor portion extending across said vessel wall at a lower end of said vessel; an illumination means 201, said illumination means positioned underneath said vessel floor and within a footprint formed by said vessel when said vessel is placed in an upright position; such that in use, said illumination means illuminates said vessel upwardly, such that from a position outside vessel, said vessel appears to be illuminated. The vessel floor may include a heating plate 200 surrounded by a transparent or translucent portion 300 which optionally has a partially reflective coating. The illumination means may comprise a tubular fluorescent light following a circular path, or a ring of light emitting diodes (404, 405, Figure 4).
Patent GB-2423821-A (GB)
Title: Method for deghosting multicomponent marine geophysical data
Inventor: TENGHAMN STIG RUNE LENNART
IPC: G01V1/18
Filed: 2003-07-16
Abstract: The method comprises processing marine seismic data to reduce spectral notches resulting from surface ghost reflections in which the amplitude and phase variation with frequency of the output of a particle velocity sensor of a co-located particle velocity sensor and pressure gradient sensor pair is determined independently of any variation in amplitude or phase with frequency of the particle velocity sensor output resulting from impedance mismatch between the particle velocity sensor and a medium from which a seismic wave is coupled to the particle velocity sensor. The output signal of one or both of the particle velocity sensors or pressure gradient sensors is modified to compensate for the determined amplitude and phase variation to generate modified output signals. The modified output signals are then summed.
Patent GB-2440112-A (GB)
Title: Product display stand
Inventor: SEYMOUR RUSSELL
IPC: A47F7/00
Filed: 2006-06-14
Abstract: A temporary product display stand (10) is disclosed, comprising a disposable stand body (12), configured to promote a product, the stand body being formed of bent cardboard, plastics or the like, and a plurality of reusable modular shelves (50) to receive units of the product, the shelves being releasably attached to the stand body, formed of plastics, and configured to be reusable with a further stand body configured to promote a different product after being removed from said stand body. A method of displaying products including releasably attaching such shelves in turn to more than one stand body is also disclosed. The stand-may be free standing and may be printed on to contain advertising information, slogans. The shelves may fit to the base via at least one tab (60 Fig 3). The stand may be a free standing unit, the shelves may be transparent.
Patent GB-2427763-A (GB)
Title: One-piece cable armour ferrule
Inventor: BERG DAVID CHARLES VAN DEN
IPC: H01R9/05
Filed: 2006-06-22
Abstract: A metal cable armour ferrule 10 includes an outer cylindrical portion 14 and an inner cylindrical portion 12 connected at one end by a radial edge surface 16. The outer cylindrical portion is flared outwardly at the other end, and the inner cylindrical portion may do too. The inner portion may be about twice as long as the outer portion.
Patent GB-2427651-A (GB)
Title: Door operating device comprising two parallel racks and associated gear mechanisms
Inventor: NAKAYA HIROYUKI
IPC: B60R7/04
Filed: 2006-06-26
Abstract: A door opening and closing device having a rotational mechanism configured to switch a door between a closed position and an open position relative to a base member. The rotational mechanism has a supporting arm integral with the door; a sector gear portion 33 provided on the arm; a rotating gear 15 disposed on the arm at essentially a center of the arc of the sector gear; a first rack portion 27 on the base member and configured to engage the sector gear; and a second rack portion 28 on the base member. The second rack is essentially parallel to the first rack portion and separated by predetermined distance therefrom, the second rack being configured to engage the rotating gear. Also disclosed is a latching mechanism for retaining the door in a closed position. The mechanism is suitable for use with a car glove box.
Patent GB-2427878-A (GB)
Title: Method for manufacturing diamond film
Inventor: CHANG HSIAO-KUO
IPC: C23C16/01
Filed: 2006-06-30
Abstract: A method for manufacturing a diamond film is provided. The material with a low thermal decomposition point is used as a substrate 10. A buffer layer 12 is formed on the substrate by coating or deposition, and a diamond film 14 is coated thereon. The buffer layer improves the uniformity of the diamond film and problems such as thermal stress cracking and assembly damage are solved. The substrate is subsequently thermally decomposed so that problems such as stripping and die loss are overcome. The substrate can be further removed via mechanical polishing, solvent corrosion or photochemical dissociation. The substrate can be a polymer and the buffer layer can be a range of materials such as carbon, metals or ceramics. The final film can be used amongst other things as an acoustic diaphragm or a dresser in which case a new substrate can be formed on the diamond film.
Patent GB-2454637-A (GB)
Title: Digital film colour cassette
Inventor: CATCHPOLE CATHERINE ROSE
IPC: G03B17/56
Filed: 2006-07-10
Abstract: 10 Consul Plates 6volt Battery in the middle of a Electronic cassette 3 way Memory switch plug and socket Lead to print out machine Camera Knob turn clockwise to turn to one stop live picture,to alter picture ajust.
Patent GB-2441335-A (GB)
Title: A safety device for stabilising a ladder on uneven ground
Inventor: MASURIER STEVEN LE
IPC: E06C7/44
Filed: 2006-08-29
Abstract: A safety device 1 having a mounting arrangement 3 operable to receive the lower portion of a ladder and a support assembly located below the mounting arrangement, the support comprising a pair of elongate members 5, each having ground contacting locations and being independently pivotable with respect to the mounting arrangement. The ground contacting locations may be attached to the ends of the support members via a removably attached leg 8 of adjustable length, and preferably comprise a foot 7 attached by a universal joint, they may further comprise a ground-penetrating spike. The feet may be removable and interchangeable. The support members preferably pivot parallel to the base of the mount, at a point displaced from the centre of the member and may be locked in position. The mounting arrangement preferably comprises a platform with four upstanding walls 4. The device may alternatively comprise support members provided on rotatable brackets. A safety device comprising downwardly extending legs is also claimed.
Patent GB-2442738-A (GB)
Title: Barrier fluid channel protecting seal in vacuum pump.
Inventor: BIRCH PETER HUGH
IPC: F01C21/10
Filed: 2006-10-09
Abstract: A vacuum pump comprises first and second stator components 210-220 sealingly connected together to define a pumping chamber 230-238. An o-ring sealing element 240-248 is engaged between the stator components and located about the pumping chamber. A fluid channel 250-258 is located in the plane of the sealing element between the sealing element and the pumping chamber. The channel may be fluidly connected to other channels. Means are provided for reducing the partial pressure of fluid entering the fluid channel from the pumping chamber, and for inhibiting flow of fluid from the fluid channel to the pumping chamber. The means may include evacuation of the channel by a separate pump or by connection to a low pressure stage of the pump and dilution with a barrier gas form a source 262 and venting through a pump stage. Protects the seal from corrosive pumped materials and reduces barrier gas requirement.