baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2381009-A (GB)
Title: A non-slip surface
Inventor: BURNETT-JONES ROYSTON WAYNE
IPC: E02D29/14
Filed: 2001-10-16
Abstract: A surface comprises a first set of protrusions (15a...15e, 16a...16e) defining a fluid flow path (12). The surface further comprises a second set of at least one protrusion (13,14), the or each protrusion of the second set being disposed at least partially within the fluid flow path. The second set of protrusions prevents the heel of a shoe, even a narrow heel, from sliding along the fluid flow path, and so provides the surface with a high skid resistance. The skid resistance may be at least 65 as measured in wet conditions by the standard test defined in TRL Road Note No. 27 "Measure of floor slip resistance", and may possibly be at least 75 or even at least 85.
Patent GB-2376175-A (GB)
Title: Upright vacuum cleaner with removable cyclone and dirt bin
Inventor: OH JANG-KEUN
IPC: A47L5/28
Filed: 2001-11-22
Abstract: An upright vacuum cleaner has a body 100 in which is mounted a removable cyclone unit 200, having a dirt collecting bin 300 removably attached to its bottom end. The assembly is characterised in that the cyclone is mountable in place without using a screw driver, by means of a rotating member 230 with 'T' shaped head, which fits through a slot 160 in the vacuum cleaner body, and locks the cyclone in place by rotation through 90 degrees. As claimed the invention covers a number of alternative arrangements which do not resort to the use of a screw. Also claimed is an upright vacuum cleaner of similar type characterised in that the dirt bin 300 is removably attached to the cyclone unit by means of a rotatable locking mechanism 400 having an operating handle 410. When the bin 300 is in place, rotation of the handle in the locking direction causes the plate 420 to rise up and force and hold the bin into contact with the bottom of the cyclone unit. To remove and empty the bin it is simply necessary to rotate the handle in the unlocking direction, whereupon the bin drops down and can be removed.
Patent GB-2371959-A (GB)
Title: Voice communication, in which a destination user is identified by a telephone number, and user frames are converted to network frames
Inventor: FURUKAWA HISAO
IPC: H04L29/12
Filed: 1997-10-17
Abstract: A user 1061-1 sends a user frame containing a telephone number of a destination user to access control apparatus 1010-1, where a conversion table 1013-1 is accessed to determine a destination network address. A network frame containing the destination network address and a connection request is then sent from the access control apparatus 1010-1 along a network (1050, Fig. 50) to a second access control apparatus (1010-2, Fig. 49). The second access control apparatus then converts the network frame to a user frame and forwards it to the destination user (1061-2, Fig. 49). The destination user sends a reply frame to the originating user. When the reply is received full duplex digital voice communication can proceed.
Patent GB-2386580-A (GB)
Title: Brick tongs
Inventor: LEACH MICHAEL FREDERICK
IPC: E04G21/16
Filed: 2002-03-21
Abstract: Tongs for gripping a building brick, allowing the brick to be handled and placed during the process of building without the necessity for the bricklayer to touch the surface of the brick with the hand. The tool comprises a pair of tongs pivotally connected at a central point. Grips for the fingers and the thumb are provided at the ends of the tongs at one end of the tool, while rectangular surfaces for gripping the brick are provided at the opposite ends of the tongs. Guides may be provided on the rectangular surfaces for locating on the upper surface of the brick when the tool is in use. A protuberance which can be used to point mortar may be provided on one of the hand grips.
Patent GB-2391218-A (GB)
Title: Fuel dispensing apparatus
Inventor: MILLWARD JOHN RICHARD
IPC: B60S5/02
Filed: 2002-05-09
Abstract: The fuel dispensing apparatus, primarily for use in self-service petrol stations and the like, comprises a camera 12 which is mounted in or on a display panel 14 of the apparatus 10 and which is preferably a CCTV camera. Also claimed is a security system that includes a camera mounted in or on a fuel dispensing apparatus. The security system may include tamper detection systems which deactivate the fuel dispensing apparatus and/or trigger an alarm if the camera is covered or the view is obstructed. The security system may also include an activation switch for the dispensing apparatus and a display of the camera image, both of which are at a remote location for use by staff, and a facial recognition system.
Patent GB-2389729-A (GB)
Title: Powered display screen support
Inventor: ROBERTS PAUL
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2002-06-12
Abstract: A display screen support 1 is provided with a mounting mechanism to which a display screen 5 may be attached. The mounting mechanism is powered such that it moves between a first "parked" position and a second, viewing, position using a combination of vertical, pivoting and tilting motions. The display may be moved to a preselected position on activation of the screen and returned to the parked position on deactivation. The screen may pivot about vertical and horizontal axes and may move vertically, using a counterweight and constant force spring, to adjust its height. The support may be floor standing and be powered electrically, hydraulically or pneumatically. It may be controlled remotely and include conduit to disguise power and signal cables.
Patent GB-2381271-A (GB)
Title: Human genes encoding zinc finger-containing proteins
Inventor: SHANNON MARK
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 2002-07-30
Abstract: The invention provides nucleic acids that encode four human zinc finger-containing (ZNF) proteins MDZ3, MDZ4, MDZ7 and MDZ12, as well as probes, protein fusions, antibodies, plus transgenic cells and non-human organisms expressing the same. MDZ3 encodes a protein with a SCAN box (= leucine-rich) domain, a Kruppel-associated box (KRAB) domain and 7 ZNF motifs. MDZ4 encodes a proteins with a SCAN box domain and 5 ZNF motifs. MDZ7 has 7 ZNF motifs. MDZ12 has a KRAB domain (containing B domain only) with 12 ZNF repeats. A splice variant of MDZ12, MDZ12b encodes a protein with 12 ZNF repeats. Also provided are non-human organisms with targeted disruption of the endogenous orthologues of the four human genes. Pharmaceutical formulations of the nucleic acids, proteins and antibodies are provided as well as methods to diagnose diseases such as developmental disorders and cancer, including the detection of mutations.
Patent GB-2385230-A (GB)
Title: Active noise control with on-line filtered c modeling
Inventor: MCLEAN IAN R
IPC: G10K11/178
Filed: 2002-12-12
Abstract: A method of noise attenuation for a vehicle comprises generating a noise attenuating sound based on an assumption through speaker 18. A test signal is generated comprising a frequency range of sounds desired to be attenuated for obtaining actual data. The test signal is received by microphone 26 and then filtered by filter 30. The assumption is then assessed based upon the filtered received test signal. The noise attenuating sound 32 is altered based on the assessment. The system enables removal of background noise from the test sound so that the test sound may be lowered in volume to avoid incursion of sound into the passenger compartment without significant additional cost.
Patent GB-2399255-A (GB)
Title: Sending phone book messages to another communication device
Inventor: MCSWEENEY PAUL
IPC: H04M1/7243
Filed: 2003-03-01
Abstract: The invention provides increased personalization of the communication device by providing access to the phone book of the communication device during temporary or permanent use of another device. A message containing phone book elements of the phone book is sent to a target communication device, for example in response to a call forward activation by the user. The message may be a SMS message.
Patent GB-2399329-A (GB)
Title: Mooring apparatus incorporating a semi-submersible floating dock
Inventor: DE BAAN JACOB
IPC: B63B21/00
Filed: 2003-03-13
Abstract: Apparatus is described for mooring a floating vessel (10, Fig 2) particularly suited to a tanker transporting liquid natural gas which needs to be moored in an offshore environment. The apparatus comprises a semi-submersible floating dock (1) a single point mooring system (5) and at least one rigid arm (3). The arm (3) is pivotally attached to one of the dock (1) and the single point mooring system (5). The arm (3) is suspended from the other of the dock (1) and the single point mooring system (5) by at least one tension member (19). A method for mooring a vessel using the apparatus is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2383049-A (GB)
Title: Tannages
Inventor: DASGUPTA SAMIR
IPC: C14C3/12
Filed: 2001-11-08
Abstract: A novel tannage comprises the reaction product of a quaternary phosphonium compound (e.g. tetrakis hydroxymethyl phosphonium chloride or sulphate) with a vegetable tanning agent (e.g. mimosa, chestnut, wattle, tara, myrobolam or quebracho). There is also provided a method for the production of such a tannage.
Patent GB-2402098-A (GB)
Title: Vibration reduction apparatus for power tool
Inventor: BECHT REIMUND
IPC: B23B45/16
Filed: 2003-05-21
Abstract: A handle assembly for a power tool, comprising:-attachment means for attaching the assembly to a housing; handle 808 adapted to be held by a user, wherein the handle means is mounted to said attachment means and is capable of limited movement relative to the housing; and vibration damper 870 acting between said housing and said handle. The vibration damping means can comprise elastomeric material. The attachment means can be mounted in use to the housing via a bolt 878 on one of the attachment means and the housing passing through a respective aperture in the other of said attachment means and the housing, wherein at least some of the elastomeric material is arranged in use between at least one said bolt and a corresponding said aperture. The handle means can be pivotable and/or slidable relative to said attachment means. The vibration damping means can comprise at least one spring eg. compression/spring or torsion.
Patent GB-2391658-A (GB)
Title: Visual media viewing system and method
Inventor: PILU MAURIZIO
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2003-07-09
Abstract: A visual media viewing system comprises a server (102) and a viewing unit (106), connected via a network (104). The server (102) includes an image processor (108) and a data storage device (110) for storing visual media data. The viewing unit (106) includes a screen (112) for viewing at least a portion of a piece of visual media and a data storage device (120) for storing visual media data. Both of the respective data storage devices (110,120) are arranged to store data (124) corresponding to the same piece of visual media, locally. The image processor (108) is arranged to select a portion of the piece of visual media automatically and to generate a control data set (126) corresponding to the location of the portion of the visual media within the visual media data (124) and any operations performed thereupon. The server (102) is arranged to transmit the control data set (126) to the viewing unit (106) such that the screen (112) is arranged to display the portion of the piece of visual media that is stored locally. A method of viewing visual media over the network (104) is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2394889-A (GB)
Title: Floor scrubbing machine cleaning fluid delivery system
Inventor: THEISS JR WILLIAM H
IPC: A47L11/34
Filed: 2003-07-18
Abstract: A floor-scrubbing machine is provided having a main body and a cleaning fluid delivery system. At least one rotatable brush having a brush body and bristles extending from the brush body is included. The brush is carried by the main body whereby the bristles of the brush engage the floor being scrubbed. A fluid distributor is provided to distribute cleaning fluid supplied to the fluid distributor to the brush. The brush defines a recess having a sidewall 166 and at least one opening 168 formed in the sidewall for distributing the cleaning solution radially outward. The brushes shown are inverted from their in use orientation.
Patent GB-2393256-A (GB)
Title: A method and support for electrophoretic separation of a charged chemical compound
Inventor: OWEN RICHARD
IPC: G01N27/447
Filed: 2003-07-29
Abstract: In a first aspect of the invention a method of separating a mixture of charged chemical compounds (for example proteins) comprises, providing an electrophoretic separation medium which carries the mixture of charged compounds at a first region of the medium and a staining agent for the charged compounds at a second region of the medium which is spaced from said first region. The staining agent is electrophoretically migrated towards the charged compounds, to bind the staining agent to the charged compounds and to reduce the concentration of staining agent at said second region. The charged and stained compounds are then electrophoretically separated. In a second aspect of the invention a charging agent is carried at a third region of the said electrophoretic separation medium. The charging agent is electrophoretically migrated towards the chemical compounds to bind the charging agent to the compounds and reducing the concentration of the charging agent at the said third region. A support device for carrying out the above method is also provided. The charging agent may be sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS).
Patent GB-2389755-A (GB)
Title: Embedding digital signatures into digital payloads
Inventor: MANGOLD RICHARD P
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2002-01-02
Abstract: A file may be transferred from one processor-based system to another. The file may include executable binary data together with an integrated digital signature. Each time a receiving processor-based system boots, the digital signature is automatically applied to the payload to ensure its authenticity. If the file is determined during the boot process to be corrupted, it may be automatically deleted and replaced with a predecessor file that may be maintained on the receiving system.
Patent GB-2388621-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for gravel packing with internal alternate flowpath
Inventor: HAILEY JR TRAVIS T
IPC: E21B43/04
Filed: 2002-02-21
Abstract: An apparatus and method for gravel packing an interval of a wellbore is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an outer tubular (110) forming a first annulus with the wellbore and an inner tubular (114) disposed within the outer tubular (110) forming a second annulus therebetween. The second annulus includes an axially extending slurry passageway (194) and an axially extending production pathway (190). The portion of the outer tubular (110) adjacent the slurry passageway (194) has an outlet (128). The portion of both the outer and inner tubulars (110, 114) adjacent the production pathway (190) has a plurality of openings (122, 146). The slurry passageway (194) is in fluid isolation from the production pathway (190) such that when a fluid slurry containing gravel is injected through the slurry passageway (194), the fluid slurry exits through the outlet (128) leaving gravel in the first annulus, thereby gravel packing the interval.
Patent GB-2391884-A (GB)
Title: Method of cleaning and refinishing tubulars
Inventor: MARTIN BURT
IPC: E21B37/04
Filed: 2003-08-18
Abstract: A method is provided for using a surface finishing tool to clean a down hole tubular, and also to refinish said tubular by altering the surface and shape of the inner surface of the tube. The tool 100 comprises a body featuring at least one recess, the recess holding an extending assembly 110. In one embodiment, this assembly features a piston (120) and roller 116 to clean and reform the inner surface by improving its roundness, removing burrs, and/or polishing or burnishing the tube, while in a second embodiment discloses a piston (120, figure 2) with a non-rolling member (200, figure 2) incorporating teeth to scrape the inside wall of the borehole. Alternatively, brushes or blades may be used. The method involves placing the tool in a borehole, and moving it to clean or reform the walls, the movement being either axial, rotational or both. The invention may utilise coiled tubing, and further may also include a mud motor to rotate the tool.
Patent GB-2391488-A (GB)
Title: Sport equipment audible device
Inventor: KONCELIK JR LAWRENCE J
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2001-08-28
Abstract: The invention (10) discloses a device that attaches to sporting equipment such as golf club (18) and tennis racket (38) that travels through a sweeping motion for the purpose of generating an audible sound under predetermined conditions. Thus, it is possible to cause audible sounds under abrupt increases in velocity. The device comprises a sound generation element (12) made of a pliable material and includes an element (14) serving as a means of attachment. The sound generation element (12) may be permanently fixed to the piece of sporting equipment by means of adhesive (40). Alternatively, the element (14) provides a means of attachment which is semi-permanent and enables selective attachment and detachment of the device to the sporting equipment. The element (14) comprises a snap-on collar or clip (24) or a length of material (2) that can be twisted around a portion of the sporting equipment The clip (24) includes a slotted aperture (28) formed by flexible divergent arms (26).
Patent GB-2396048-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display device and manufacturing method thereof
Inventor: KIM WOONG-KWON
IPC: G02F1/1362
Filed: 2003-11-07
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a liquid crystal display device includes steps of forming liquid crystal display by patterning a passivation layer 132 and a gate insulating layer 118 by using a black matrix (134) as an etching mask to expose the portion of the drain electrode 124 the gate pad, and the data pad, forming a first transparent conductive layer 136 on the black matrix, wherein the first transparent conductive layer contacts the portion of the drain electrode, the gate pad, and the data pad, forming a color filter layer 138 on the first transparent conductive layer in the opening, forming a second transparent conductive layer 140 on the color filter layer, the second transparent conductive layer contacting the first transparent conductive layer, and forming a pixel electrode, a gate pad terminal and a data pad terminal by patterning the first and second transparent conductive layers, wherein the pixel electrode is disposed in the pixel area, the gate pad terminal is disposed on the gate pad, and the data pad terminal is disposed on the data pad.
Patent GB-2391679-A (GB)
Title: Speech recognition circuit using parallel processors
Inventor: CATCHPOLE MARK
IPC: G10L15/34
Filed: 2002-02-04
Abstract: A speech recognition circuit comprises an input buffer for receiving processed speech parameters. A lexical memory 23 contains lexical data which comprises a plurality of lexical tree data structures. Each lexical tree data structure comprises a model of words having common prefix components, an initial component of each lexical tree structure being unique. A plurality of lexical tree processors 21 are connected in parallel to the input buffer to perform parallel lexical tree processing for word recognition by accessing the lexical data in the lexical memory. A results memory 25 stores processing results from the lexical tree processors 21 and lexical tree identifiers to identify lexical trees to be processed by the lexical tree processors 21. A controller 27 controls the lexical tree processors to process lexical trees identified in the results memory 25 by performing parallel processing on a plurality of said lexical tree data structures.
Patent GB-2396782-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for controlling load balance of multi-access points in a wireless lan system and method thereof
Inventor: RUE SEON-SOO
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2003-11-24
Abstract: In a wireless LAN system, an apparatus for controlling load balance of multi-access points and a method thereof prevent load from being concentrated on a specific access point by comparatively evaluating received load values of many access points after receiving the load values from the access points, and enabling the access point having the concentrated load to reject terminal access or remove prior-accessed terminals. The apparatus for controlling load balance of the multi-access points in a wireless LAN system, including: many wireless LAN terminals having wireless LAN interfaces and receiving a wireless LAN service; many access points providing the wireless LAN service to the wireless LAN terminals, periodically transmitting load state information, and suppressing an increase of load when a load suppressing signal is received; and a management system comparatively evaluating load states of each access point by receiving the load state information from the access points, and transmitting a load increase suppressing signal to access points whose load values are more than a threshold value, if there are the access points whose load values are more than the threshold value and other access points around the access points whose load value are more than the threshold value are in idle state.
Patent GB-2408810-A (GB)
Title: Weighing scales cover
Inventor: FOX CLIFFORD ROYSTON
IPC: G01G21/28
Filed: 2003-11-25
Abstract: A detachable cover (Figs 4, 5) is provided for scales having a suspension hook 16 and foldable arms with handles 26, 28. The cover, when fitted, allows access to the suspension hook 16 and the suspension loop 12 and can be readily unclipped to reveal the display 15.
Patent GB-2415458-A (GB)
Title: Fire resistant glazing
Inventor: HUGHES ANTHONY LEE
IPC: E06B3/58
Filed: 2004-06-24
Abstract: A glazed door or window comprises a window frame or door <B>10</B> having an aperture containing a glazing panel <B>90</B>, first <B>30</B> and second <B>40</B> opposing glazing beads of plastic material hold the glazing panel <B>90</B> within the aperture and are fixed together with a fixing element <B>130</B>. At least one fire resisting intumescent member <B>70</B>, <B>110</B> is provided between the window frame or door <B>10</B> and the glazing panel <B>90</B>. A first fire resistant member <B>110</B> may be provided on an edge of the glazing panel <B>90</B> and a second fire resistant member <B>70</B> on an edge of the aperture. The fire resistant members <B>70</B>, <B>110</B> may be provided on each edge of the glazing panel <B>90</B> and the aperture. The glazing bead<B>s 30</B>, <B>40</B> may be pre-moulded plastics components and may have lugs <B>140</B>, <B>150</B> on their facing sides, the fixing element <B>130</B> being fixed to the lugs <B>140</B>, <B>150</B>. A method of making such a glazed door or window is also provided.
Patent GB-2399587-A (GB)
Title: Wave suppression apparatus and method
Inventor: EVETT ALAN JOHN
IPC: B63B39/10
Filed: 2003-01-24
Abstract: A method and apparatus for suppressing waves at the surface of a body of liquid is disclosed. The apparatus comprises discharging means for discharging gas into the body of liquid. One or more parameters of the system are dynamically configurable by a control signal to allow optimal operation of the system.
Patent GB-2401372-A (GB)
Title: Gelatin encapsulated toiletry products
Inventor: MALEEDY ANTHONY THOMAS
IPC: A61K8/02
Filed: 2003-02-10
Abstract: A tablet from of bubble/foam bath product comprising: A surfactant; gelatin; and a non-formaldehyde preservative, wherein the product is substantially free from formaldehyde.
Patent GB-2405947-A (GB)
Title: A load cell for measuring the force applied by an oar to an oarlock
Inventor: HAINES PAUL
IPC: G01L5/00
Filed: 2004-09-09
Abstract: A load cell suitable for fitting on a vertical pin 22 of a rowing boat outrigger comprises an inner tube 21, fitted on the pin, an outer tube 24 which rotatably supports the oarlock 25 and a middle tube 28 which joins the inner tube to the outer tube. The middle tube 28 has four strain gauges connected in a Wheatstone bridge configuration and may have a further set of strain gauges arranged at 90{. The angle of the oarlock is also measured, using a multipole ring magnet and Hall effect sensors.