baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2422231-A (GB)
Title: A method and system for scheduling a customer service callback
Inventor: RAFTER JOHN A
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2003-10-08
Abstract: A method and system for scheduling a callback time for customer service. The system calculates estimated handling resources for a customer interaction system (14) and forecasts a customer service transaction workload for the estimated handling resources of the customer interaction system (14). The system then determines the scheduled callback time based upon the estimated handling resources and the forecasted customer service transaction workload.
Patent GB-2424018-A (GB)
Title: System and method for damping vibration in a drill string
Inventor: WASSELL MARK ELLSWORTH
IPC: E21B34/00
Filed: 2004-11-08
Abstract: A system for damping vibration in a drill string can include a valve assembly having a supply of a fluid, a first member, and a second member capable of moving in relation to first member in response to vibration of the drill bit. The first and second members define a first and a second chamber for holding the fluid. Fluid can flow between the first and second chambers in response to the movement of the second member in relation to the first member. The valve assembly can also include a coil or a valve for varying a resistance of the fluid to flow between the first and second chambers.
Patent GB-2427472-A (GB)
Title: Calibration standard
Inventor: FISCHER HELMUT
IPC: G01B15/02
Filed: 2006-06-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a calibration standard, especially for the calibration of devices for the non-destructive measurement of the thickness of thin layers, with a carrier layer (12) consisting of a basic material (e.g. steel, iron etc) and a standard (17) applied on the carrier layer (12), said standard having the thickness of the layer to be measured at which the device is to be calibrated, with the carrier layer (12) comprising a plane-parallel measuring surface (16) to its bearing surface (14), that the standard (17) comprises a bearing surface (18) plane-parallel with its measuring surface (19) for bearing on the measuring surface (16) of the carrier layer (12), and that the standard (17) is permanently provided on the carrier layer (12) by means of plating by rubbing.
Patent GB-2437927-A (GB)
Title: Falling coin games machine
Inventor: CROMPTON GORDON
IPC: A63F7/02
Filed: 2006-06-19
Abstract: A games machine 1 includes a video display screen 10 with a transparent front screen 10 in front and a token passage 14 between display screen and front screen. Tokens or coins may be introduced through one or more token inlets 50,52 at the top of the token passage and the tokens fall under gravity through the token passage bouncing off a plurality of pins 16. The games machine is arranged to display one or more targets on the video display screen, the targets moving smoothly over time, and to record a hit when a token hits a pin at the time a target is displayed on the screen directly behind the pin.
Patent GB-2426453-A (GB)
Title: A synergistic composition for treating hyperlipidemia
Inventor: OJHA SANJEEV KUMAR
IPC: A61P3/06
Filed: 2003-12-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to a synergistic pharmaceutical composition useful for the treatment of hyperlipidemia, said composition comprising extracts of plant Gentiana kurroo of concentration ranging between 2-5 wt. %, Murraya koenigii of concentration ranging between 8-15wt %, Allium sativum of concentration ranging between 2-4 wt %, Zingiber officinalis of concentration ranging between 2-5wt %, Amorphophallus campanulatus of concentration ranging between 1-10%, and pharmaceutically acceptable additive(s); a process for the preparation of the said synergistic pharmaceutical composition; and also, a use of the said composition for treating hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis, and obesity.
Patent GB-2441523-A (GB)
Title: Food carton opened by severance of lines of weakness
Inventor: PHUNG QUANG
IPC: B65D5/42
Filed: 2006-09-05
Abstract: A carton for holding food or other commodities comprises a box form container 10 formed from a on piece cardboard blank. The container has a rectangular base 11 with folded up front 15, back 17, and sidewalls 16 having out-turned flanges 19, 20, 21 at their upper edges, and a lid 23 hinged to the back wall 17. The back wall 17 has an outer periphery which overlies said flanges 19, 20, 21 so that front and side edge portions of the lid 23 can be secured to the flanges 19, 20, 21 to close the carton. The lid 23 has lines of weakness 27 extending from a front edge of the lid inside the side edge portions towards the hinge whereby when the lid 23 is lifted to open the container 10, the central portion of the lid within the side edge portions separates along the lines of weakness 27 leaving the frame along the sides and back of the lid 23 adhered to flanges 19, 20, 21 of the sidewalls 16 to support the walls of the container 10. The container 10 may have a window which allows the contents to be viewed.
Patent GB-2443389-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for obtaining a measurement of sun damage
Inventor: COTTON SYMON D OYLY
IPC: A61B5/103
Filed: 2006-11-03
Abstract: Images of a first and a second area of skin of an individual are obtained (s1, s3) wherein one of said first and second areas of skin comprises an area of skin of the individual generally not exposed to sunlight. The images are then processed (s2,s4) to determine the concentration and distribution of one or more chromophores in the imaged areas of skin. A relative measure of skin damage is then calculated (s5) using the determined of concentrations and distributions of chromophores in said imaged areas of skin. The calculated measure for an area of skin can be based upon determined co-variances for the distribution of chromophores in the sampled areas. Differences between measurements for exposed and unexposed areas of skin provide the relative measure of sun damage.
Patent GB-2429250-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical release of release holding mechanism for hand brake
Inventor: SOMMERFELD HOWARD
IPC: B61H13/04
Filed: 2005-06-21
Abstract: A hand brake mechanism having a mechanism to disengage a release lever disposed within a clutch and release assembly at the beginning or the brake application cycle. This mechanism includes a holding pawl having a force transmitting member which cooperates with a force receiving member disposed within the release lever to effect rotational motion onto the release lever at the beginning of the brake application cycle. At least one spring is provided to substantially complete rotational motion of the release lever.
Patent GB-2430376-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic delivery system to influence a biological system
Inventor: ODOM JOSEPH
IPC: A61N1/20
Filed: 2005-07-18
Abstract: A wearable device for transmitting the resonant frequency of a solution to a biological system with the purpose of having a positive health influence on the biological system. Electrodes capable of conducting a small electrical current are placed in contact with the skin of an animal or human. These electrodes are connected to wires with an inline diode. A current results from the difference in electric potential of the two distal points on the skin, rectified into DC by the diode. Each wire is connected to one of two conducting leads. The leads are separated and submerged in a solution which has conducting properties. The current is modulated by the substance in solution and transmits this modulated current to the electrodes where the electromagnetic signature is transferred to the body. Thus by changing the substance in the solution the energy sensed by the body will differ. Careful and correct choice of the substance in solution will have positive influence on the health of the biological system. The preferred embodiment for the device is a necklace, bracelet, anklet or dermal patch.
Patent GB-2458094-A (GB)
Title: URL interception and categorization in firewalls
Inventor: KAY JAMES
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2007-01-09
Abstract: A firewall or email filter 103 intercepts messages destined for terminals other than the filtering system (eg. from T3 to T2, via local mail server S1) and checks a database (DB2 in Fig. 2) which returns an category indicating whether the email is suspicious (spam, virus, phishing etc.). If no DB2 entry exists, a categorisation is created based on eg. text analysis and forwarded to update URL Categorisation System 100. This "request-independent" operation is in addition to the normal filtering which takes place when a user (T1) directly requests data from a Web server 101, via filter module F1 and URL Categorisation System 100, allowing a greater number and variety URL's to be analysed.
Patent GB-2439305-A (GB)
Title: An automatically lockable cable rewinding reel
Inventor: LIN YAO-CHENG
IPC: H02G11/02
Filed: 2007-01-18
Abstract: An automatically lockable cable rewinding reel comprising an upper case (21) having a slotted locating post (211); a lower case (26) provided with a limiting recess (262); and a working member (25) located between the two cases, and provided with a slot (251) and a guide path ((252) for a rolling element (24) to move therein. A length of cable (28) is wound around the working member, and a spiral spring (22) is connected at two ends to the slotted locating post and the slot in the working member. The limiting recess is formed having radial inner and outer ends with transverse inner and outer slits (262c, 262a), respectively, and having a longitudinal central slit (262b) between the two ends, so that the rolling element is able to roll to and fro in the limiting recess along the central slit in a stably manner. Alternatively, the limiting recess and the guide path may be provided on the working member and the lower case, respectively.
Patent GB-2448518-A (GB)
Title: Providing a user interface on a peripheral device
Inventor: HUSTER KARSTEN
IPC: G06F13/00
Filed: 2007-04-18
Abstract: An apparatus for providing a user interface comprises a peripheral device (1) for displaying a user interface, and computer means (2) connected to the peripheral device. The apparatus is configured to provide user interface information to the peripheral device, and the peripheral device is configured to allow a user to interact with a program on the computer means via a user interface displayed on the peripheral device. The apparatus is configured so that the computer means sends user-interface information to the peripheral device to allow the peripheral device to display a plurality of panes of the user interface to the user without receiving further user-interface information from the computer means.
Patent GB-2438711-A (GB)
Title: A safety system to prevent a person falling
Inventor: KENT GEOFFREY
IPC: B62D33/02
Filed: 2007-05-16
Abstract: A safety system for the arrest of a person falling from the deck of a trailer etc, comprises a plurality of clamps 5,6 attachable at spaced locations along each side edge 11 of a deck 4 of a vehicle 1 or trailer 3. A net support post 15 is releasably mountable at a lower end 14 on a clamp 5,6 and a support rail is releasably connectable between the upper ends of two adjacent support posts to define a rectangular aperture. A rectangular net 29 in-fills the aperture by being attachable to the support rail 24, to the deck 4 and to the adjacent support posts 15. Each clamp 5, 6 has a C-plate 9 to fit over the edge 11 with fixed nuts to receive clamp bolts. Clamps 5 have a spigot 13 ever which a post 15 can fit and clamps 6 have two adjacent spigots 13. A quadrant plate 18 pivotally mounts a spigot support 16 to allow angular adjustment of the spigots.
Patent GB-2449661-A (GB)
Title: A safety device for a window
Inventor: WESTON JIM
IPC: E06B9/02
Filed: 2007-05-30
Abstract: A safety device for a window, the safety device comprising a barrier for preventing a person from falling through an open window, and means for removeably mounting the barrier in or adjacent to the window.
Patent GB-2451828-A (GB)
Title: Digital audio processing method for identifying periods in which samples may be deleted or repeated unobtrusively
Inventor: BUTTERS JEFF
IPC: G10L21/01
Filed: 2007-08-13
Abstract: The invention concerns digital audio processing and in particular the detection of periods where samples can be deleted or repeated unobtrusively so as to change the average sample-rate or to provide time delay modification. Differences between succeeding sample values are evaluated and compared with a threshold and samples are deleted or repeated where two or more consecutive sample value differences are less than the said threshold value. The method may be used to identify periods of silence or/and the short periods of decay which follow loud peaks. During such periods distortion of the audio caused by sample deletion or repetition is subjectively masked.
Patent GB-2451859-A (GB)
Title: Bath and wash basin (sink) faucet/tap wrench
Inventor: EVANS DAVID JAMES
IPC: B25B13/34
Filed: 2007-08-15
Abstract: A two part wrench 1 that can be locked in position to encompass the fixing nut below a tap using a square lock pin 2 which may be attached to a "T" bar. Thus allowing the nut to rotate and freely, tighten or loosen whilst connected to the water supply.
Patent GB-2451865-A (GB)
Title: Microporous polymers from alkynyl monomers
Inventor: COOPER ANDREW I
IPC: C07C2/68
Filed: 2007-08-15
Abstract: A method for preparing a conjugated microporous polymer comprises the coupling of an alkynyl aryl monomer having a plurality of terminal alkyne groups with an iodo- or bromoaryl monomer having a plurality of halogen atoms in the presence of a palladium (0) catalyst. The alkynyl monomer can be 1,3,5-triethynyl benzene and the other monomer can be 3,5-dibromopyridine, and the catalyst can be a phosphine-type palladium (0) catalyst. The conjugated microporous polymer comprises nodes comprising at least one aryl unit and struts comprising at least one alkyne unit and at least one aryl unit, wherein a node is bonded from its aryl unit or units to at least two struts via alkyne units. Such polymers are useful in areas such as separations, controlled release, gas storage and supports for catalysts.
Patent GB-2452336-A (GB)
Title: Clamping means for cooker hotplate
Inventor: HATTRICK JAMES
IPC: F24C7/06
Filed: 2007-09-03
Abstract: A hotplate surface 1 has a heater 2 and a backing plate 3 fastened to it by the action of a heater clamp 4 the heater clamp is made up of a bracket with bars 5 attached to it. A fixture 6 which is attached to the hotplate has cutouts in it, The heater clamp is located in the cutouts. A fixing stud 7 attached to the heater clamp slots through the hole of a securing plate 8 that is attached to the hotplate. The stud is drawn forward by the action of a locknut 9 acting on the securing plate. The heater is clamped to the hotplate by the wedging action of the bars of the heater clamp on the cutouts in the fixture.
Patent GB-2439021-A (GB)
Title: Optical identification chips
Inventor: LEVINSON FRANK
IPC: G06K19/06
Filed: 2006-04-28
Abstract: An optical identification element. The optical identification element is associated with an object and includes encoded or stored information associated with the object. The optical identification element includes an optical assembly that generates electrical power in response to incident light from a reader. The generated electrical power is used by the optical identification element to at least retrieve the data and then transmit the data back to the reader optically.
Patent GB-2453581-A (GB)
Title: Equalising air fuel ratios between cylinders without detecting camshaft position in an internal combustion engine with shared inlet ports
Inventor: HAMPSHIRE DAVID
IPC: F02D41/34
Filed: 2007-10-10
Abstract: Air fuel ratios must be equal between all cylinders of an internal combustion engine. In an engine which has a single inlet port supplying two cylinders, air fuel ratios can be balanced between said cylinders without the need for camshaft phase sensing. From camshaft timing figures, the cylinder that would typically receive a lean mixture can be determined. This cylinder is then supplied with fuel from the injector when its inlet valve is open. The other cylinder in the shared-port pairing is supplied with fuel from the injector after one crankshaft revolution. Even if the inlet valve for this cylinder is not open, the fuel remains suspended within the inlet port ready for when the intake stroke begins. The intake strokes of the two cylinders A,B may be separated by 360{, fig.2, or by only 180{, fig.3, in which case although the injection event 6 does not coincide with the intake stroke of cylinder A, the fuel remains suspended within the inlet port until required, obviating the need for a camshaft phase sensor.
Patent GB-2456567-A (GB)
Title: Novelty detection using extreme value theory
Inventor: KING STEPHEN P
IPC: G06F17/18
Filed: 2008-01-18
Abstract: A method is provided for detecting an abnormality in an apparatus or system, such as a jet engine, comprising: ```providing a data sample set comprising n values of a measured physical parameter associated with the apparatus or system, such as vibration amplitude generated by repeating a measurement of the physical parameter n times; ```selecting an extremal measured parameter value from amongst the data sample set; ```determining a probability of observing the selected parameter value by applying the selected parameter value to an extreme value probability distribution function having a location parameter and a scale parameter wherein the value of the location parameter and the value of the scale parameter are each constructed using an integer value m in which m is less than n; ```and conditionally indicating that the selected parameter value is abnormal according to the value of said probability.
Patent GB-2444682-A (GB)
Title: A means to deactivate a contactless device
Inventor: GUEZ GREGORY
IPC: G01V15/00
Filed: 2006-08-29
Abstract: A method and circuit (300) for deactivating a contactless identification device or RFID tag, such as an e-passport or an ID card that has been revoked, has expired, or is invalid. A programmable memory circuit (304; 410) is coupled to a controlling circuit (303) that is coupled to a shorting circuit (302; 408, 409) for the antenna interface (301; 421, 422) that may activate or deactivate the power circuitry (305; 401-404) of the identification device.
Patent GB-2459672-A (GB)
Title: Linear short-chained perfluorinated alkoxy allyl ethers and their preparation
Inventor: HINTZER KLAUS
IPC: C07C41/01
Filed: 2008-04-30
Abstract: Provided are linear short-chained perfluorinated alkoxy allyl ethers of the general formula: R-O-CF 2 -CF=CF 2 wherein R represents Rf-(CF 2 -O) n -(CF 2 ) m - (I) or Rf-(CF 2 ) p (II); n is 2 or 3; m is 1, 2, 3, 4, preferably 2 or 3, most preferably 2; p is 2, 3, 4 or 5, preferably 3 or 4 and more preferably 3; and Rf represents CFXY-O- or CFXY-CXY-O-, where X and Y represent, independently of each other, F, Cl, Br, I or -SO 2 F. A method for making these compounds comprising the reaction of an acid fluoride (to provide the R portion) and CF 2 =CF-CF 2 -O-SO 2 F in an aprotic polar solvent at a temperature below 20 °C in the presence of a metal fluoride selected from CsF, RbF and a fluoride salt with a non-metal cation or a combination thereof.
Patent GB-2446359-A (GB)
Title: Architecture for operational support system
Inventor: MISHRA RICHARD
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2006-11-17
Abstract: A network management system for management of a communications network is disclosed. The system comprises an inventory database storing a network inventory comprising information representative of network resources of the communications network. The system comprises means for receiving a change request specifying a modification to be made to the network, and an inventory update component adapted to modify the network inventory in response to the change request. The system also includes an implementation component adapted to access the inventory database, identify modifications made to the network inventory, and transmit configuration data to the network to implement the inventory modifications in the network.
Patent GB-2446996-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated touchpad
Inventor: NG STANLEY C
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2008-06-25
Abstract: Improved feedback mechanisms for touch pads are disclosed. One aspect relates to devices capable of illuminating the touch sensitive surface of the touch pad. Another aspect relates to methods for providing visual feedback at the touch pad.
Patent GB-2453250-A (GB)
Title: Drill bit
Inventor: BURN STEVE
IPC: B23B51/00
Filed: 2008-09-26
Abstract: The drill bit 1, such as a spade bit for drilling holes in wood for example, includes an elongate shaft 2 with a shank 4 at its proximal end engageable with an SDS (RTM) chuck means. A planar cutting element 3 is provided on the distal end of the shaft. The cutting element includes distal cutting edge means 5 extending transversely to a longitudinal axis of the shaft. The cutting element may include a centering point means extending from the midpoint of the cutting edge means. The shaft may additionally have helically-extending fluting.
Patent GB-2466628-A (GB)
Title: Bivvy with inner and outer doors
Inventor: NASH KEVIN ROBERT
IPC: E04H15/00
Filed: 2008-12-24
Abstract: A bivvy 10 is described which comprises a canvas 12 and a frame (14a to 14d figure 1) for maintaining the canvas 12 taut in the shape of a half-hemisphere with a substantially vertical entrance. The bivvy has a first waterproof closure panel 20 including a door 20a closing off the entrance to the bivvy, and a canopy 18 forming an extension of the canvas (12 figure 3) that overhangs the vertical entrance in order to provide additional shelter when the door of the closure panel is open. The bivvy further comprises a second waterproof closure panel (22 figure 6) including a second door (22a figure 6) extending from the overhanging canopy 18 to the ground. A later embodiment relates to a bivvy characterised by a mesh capsule (30 figure 7) supported within the bivvy to keep out insects and avoid dripping water which condenses on the inner surface of the bivvy. The mesh comprises a front panel (42 figure 8) which extends across the bivvy and includes a door (38 figure 8), wherein at least an upper edge of the panel is detachable from the remainder of the capsule so as to leave the entrance unobstructed.
Patent GB-2468273-A (GB)
Title: A fall arrest system comprising a traveller device and a plastically deformable energy absorber
Inventor: JONES KARL
IPC: A62B35/04
Filed: 2009-01-12
Abstract: A fall arrest system comprising a traveller device 2 that secures itself to a safety line in the event of a fall and an energy absorber device 4 connected between the traveller device 2 and the user including a plastically deformable energy absorber which may increase the distance between the user and the traveller 2 upon deployment. There may be a pivotal rigid connection 3 between the energy absorber 4 and the traveller 2 whose movement activates the traveller 2 to secure itself. The energy absorber 4 may comprise a metallic element designed to deform along a designated path. It may feature tongue and coil portions, include a rotatable element to deform about and have a curved linked portion to connect the coil and tongue portions that is curved in the opposed sense to the coil.