baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2397508-A (GB)
Title: Cartridge system for the preparation of beverages
Inventor: HALLIDAY ANDREW
IPC: B65D85/804
Filed: 2003-01-24
Abstract: A cartridge (1) consists of an inner and outer member. A plurality of inner (3) and outer (2) member designs are made available, having differing shapes and configurations. Cartridges are assembled from selected combinations of inner and outer members, such that the possible number of finished cartridge configurations exceeds the number of inner and outer members. Particular configurations include filter components (55) for ground coffee and the like, internal chambers (101) for the efficient mixing of liquid ingredients, and nozzles (71) for entraining air bubbles into the dispensed beverage.
Patent GB-2399948-A (GB)
Title: Dielectrically loaded antenna with additional modes
Inventor: LEISTEN OLIVER PAUL
IPC: H01Q5/00
Filed: 2003-03-28
Abstract: A dielectrically-loaded loop antenna has a cylindrical dielectrical core (12), a feeder structure passing axially through the core, a sleeve balun (20) encircling one end portion of the core and helical antenna elements (10A - 10B) extending from a feed connection with the feeder structure at the other end of the core to the rim of the balun. the antenna elements (10A - 10D) are arranged as a pair of laterally opposed groups (10AB, 10CD) of conductive elongate helical elements each having at least first and second conductive elements of different electrical lengths to form a plurality of looped conductive paths. By forming at least one of the conductive elements in each group as a conductive strip with one or both edges meandered, such that the edges of the strip are non-parallel and have different electrical lengths, additional modes of resonance are created, yielding an improvement in bandwidth.
Patent GB-2383883-A (GB)
Title: Gaming device with supplemental ticket dispenser
Inventor: ADAMS WILLIAM R
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 1999-09-17
Abstract: A gaming device 100 dispenses tickets which are supplemental to a gaming award, and are issued in response to the outcome of another gaming device independently of its own outcome determining means. The supplemental tickets may comprise advertisements, announcements, or scratch-tickets and may be redeemable for services, cash, discounts or as wagers. The gaming machine which may comprise means to accept a wager, display reels, a video display, and a bonus display and also dispenses prizes which may include coins, currency, credits or redeemable tickets, dependent on a random outcome.
Patent GB-2394864-A (GB)
Title: Cellular radio telecommunication system
Inventor: JOHNSON NICHOLAS DOUGALL
IPC: H04W36/06
Filed: 2003-10-06
Abstract: There is described a cellular radio telecommunication system for reducing interference (both intra-cell and inter-cell) within indoor (40), and between indoor and outdoor cellular radio telecommunication coverage areas, the system comprises a plurality of head units (20) throughout the indoor coverage area (40) each being connected to a master unit (10) such that, in combination, they are seen by User Equipment (UE) (50) as a single base station using a single carrier. The master unit (10) continuously ranks the head units (20) by comparing their uplink quality indicators (e.g. by received power or by signal quality) and selectively routes signalling and data traffic via the highest ranked head unit(s) (20). Accordingly, the transmit power of each head unit (20) and UE (50) can be independently controlled and minimised. Interference is therefore reduced by (i) ensuring minimal transmit powers; and (ii) reducing the number of cell boundaries within the indoor coverage area.
Patent GB-2407677-A (GB)
Title: Post-rendering document space based on rules
Inventor: GIANETTI FABIO
IPC: G06F17/24
Filed: 2003-10-31
Abstract: A method of generating a document comprises: receiving a document template and a set of base content items for inclusion in the document; rendering an initial set of the base content items; determining an extent of any void spaces in the resulting document; and, depending upon an extent of the void spaces, inserting a further content item into the document.
Patent GB-2412532-A (GB)
Title: Computer monitor with attachable speaker device
Inventor: PENG TSENG TIEN
IPC: H04R1/02
Filed: 2004-03-24
Abstract: A notebook computer includes a monitor (5) having a frame (52), a speaker device (1) having a housing (10) to receive one or more speaker members (12). The housing (10) includes a casing (13) having a space to receive the frame and to attach the casing and the housing to the frame (52) of the monitor. A securing device may further be used to secure the speaker device (1) to the monitor (5) for allowing the speaker device to be easily carried with the monitor. The securing device includes one or more fasteners to secure the casing and the housing to the frame of the monitor, or may include an adhesive member to secure the casing to the frame of the monitor.
Patent GB-2397922-A (GB)
Title: A computer system and method for modeling fluid depletion
Inventor: HOROWITZ DANIEL H
IPC: E21B49/00
Filed: 2002-11-12
Abstract: A method for modeling fluid depletion in a reservoir is disclosed. A map is divided into cells. For each of the cells a value is stored that is based at least in part on a physical characteristic of the cell. At least one cell that contains a depletion location is identified along with a depletion amount corresponding to that location. An amount of walkers associated with the depletion location is determined. For each walker, a plurality of steps are calculated with each step to an adjacent cell. Each walker starts in the cell containing the depletion location associated with that walker. The visits of all the walkers are recorded by cell. The fluid depletion of each cell is then assessed based at least in part on the number of walker visits for each cell (Fig. 3a).
Patent GB-2414233-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for balancing flow in water treatment
Inventor: GREEN PATRICK WILLIAM
IPC: C02F3/00
Filed: 2004-05-18
Abstract: Waste water is treated by passing it through anoxic and aerobic zones to a settlement zone, and recycling settled, treated waste to the inlet, which additionally comprises pumping digested waste to the settlement zone at a flow rate substantially equal to the sum of the average, e.g. daily average, flows at the inlet.
Patent GB-2415096-A (GB)
Title: Spring biased pivotable clamp with elastomeric body
Inventor: CRISCUOLO DAVID EDWARD PAUL
IPC: B25B5/00
Filed: 2004-06-09
Abstract: A elastomeric clamp device has at least one pair of jaws (1a, 1b, 1c, 1d) joined together at hinge (1h, 1i, 1j) areas. In an open position the jaws are disposed in a V- like shape. In a closed position the jaws meet (fig 2). A clamping force is provided by a spring toggle device (t1). The toggle may be embedded within the lower area of the clamp device or may be located externally of the clamp (t4, fig 4). The toggle may take the form of a leaf spring. The action of flexing the clamp to move the jaws together causes the toggle to move over centre from a convex (open) to a concave (closed) profile, (see figs 1 and 2 respectively). The concave shape urges the jaws together. A handle (3d, fig.3) may be provided to support the clamp.
Patent GB-2416421-A (GB)
Title: Remote monitoring of vehicle use
Inventor: STEELE FRANCIS JOHN
IPC: G07C1/10
Filed: 2004-07-20
Abstract: A system for monitoring vehicle use comprises a portable, personal device embodied in a mobile phone or a smart card. The phone or card includes information specific to the vehicle and driver and a communication device transmits this. The communication is through a wireless service provider and be via the Internet (e.g. WAP), satellite communications or use SMS. The system may monitor the vehicle and driver for compliance with laws regarding permitted working hours, payment of road tolls, etc.
Patent GB-2418167-A (GB)
Title: Wrapper opener
Inventor: SCOTT MICHAEL TOBY
IPC: B26B27/00
Filed: 2004-09-16
Abstract: A wrapper opener includes a guidance groove 1 on a leading edge 4 and a cutting edge 2 mounted to the flat surface 3 of the guidance groove 1.
Patent GB-2408002-A (GB)
Title: A method and system for monitoring a particulate filter
Inventor: VAN NIEUWSTADT MICHIEL JACQUES
IPC: F01N13/02
Filed: 2004-10-12
Abstract: A low cost particulate filter pressure monitoring system and method are disclosed. The differential pressure across a particulate filter 14 is estimated based on an atmospheric pressure, a measured absolute exhaust gas pressure upstream of the first emission control device 13 coupled to an engine and an estimated pressure drop across all other emission control devices 15.
Patent GB-2407591-A (GB)
Title: Fencing cap with security formations
Inventor: GEORGIOU ANDREW JOHN
IPC: E04H17/00
Filed: 2004-10-20
Abstract: A fencing cap for attachment to a fence or fence post comprises a U or L shaped section (1 and see Figure 6) attached to a sharp portion (2), where in use the legs (4) of the section extend down adjacent one or both side of the fence, with the sharp portion extending upwards to deter intruders. Preferably the cap is unitarily moulded from plastics and the leg portions have decorative patterns (8) and/or edges (9). The cap may be additionally secured to the fence by means of screws (10) passing through the or each leg.
Patent GB-2408992-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for installation of subsea well completion systems
Inventor: BARTLETT CHRISTOPHER D
IPC: E21B33/076
Filed: 2003-08-22
Abstract: A method for installing a subsea completion system comprises installing a conductor housing (16) on the sea floor (14), landing a wellhead (20) in the conductor housing, securing a BOP to the wellhead, landing a casing hanger in the wellhead through the BOP, connecting a tubing hanger to a THRT, landing the ubing hanger in the wellhead or the casing hanger through the BOP, installing a wireline plug in the tubing hanger production bore through the THRT, retrieving the THRT, retrieving the BOP, securing an ROSL (106) to the Christmas tree (22), landing the Christmas tree on the wellhead, and retrieving he wireline plug from the tubing hanger production bore using the ROSL.
Patent GB-2429691-A (GB)
Title: Bags for soiled articles
Inventor: GRAINGER ANDREW
IPC: B65D33/16
Filed: 2005-09-06
Abstract: A closable, water-soluble or water-dispersible bag, comprises a front portion and a back portion, both being of flexible plastic film, which front and back portions are, directly or indirectly, liquid-tight sealed in register about one end and about adjacent lengths of both portions of their periphery to define an opening. In one embodiment as shown the front portion, over at least a minor proportion of its length, is turned back upon itself and sealed in register along its peripheral lengths 4,4' to itself to form a pouch and the bag is closable by folding the unsealed length 6 of the back portion over the pouch and manipulating the pouch and the unsealed length of the back portion together to turn them inside out thereby closing the bag. In another embodiment (Figure 3) the back portion extends as a flap (14) and at least one of the front and back portions includes adhesive means (16, 16') and the bag is closable by folding the flap over the front portion so that the adhesive means is contacted with the other portion thereby closing the bag. The bag may carry a document restraining tape 7.
Patent GB-2422376-A (GB)
Title: Phthalocyanines and their use in ink-jet printers
Inventor: PATEL PRAKASH
IPC: C09B47/06
Filed: 2005-12-22
Abstract: Also ink-jet inks and cartridges comprising these compositions, printing processes, printed material and dye mixtures consisting only of component (a) are disclosed.
Patent GB-2423831-A (GB)
Title: Constraint and limit feasability handling on a process control system optimizer
Inventor: NIXON MARK
IPC: G05B13/04
Filed: 2003-09-11
Abstract: A method of controlling a process, comprising defining at least one constraint associated with each of a set of process variables, defining an objective function to include one or more economic unit costs associated with the process variables and a penalty variable associated with one of the process variables violating the constraint for the one of the process variables, wherein the penalty variable .has a unit penalty that is greater than each of the economic unit costs and using the objective function to develop a set of process control signals for use in controlling the process.
Patent GB-2434827-A (GB)
Title: Cylinder lock including pins with differently arranged probing extensions
Inventor: BAUMHAUER WALTER
IPC: E05B27/04
Filed: 2006-04-28
Abstract: A cylinder lock with cylinder core (10) and housing, in which spring-tensioned tumbler pins, comprising housing pins and cylinder core pins (7), are provided for probing ward cuts (6) on the key (1). The cylinder core pins (7) are designed as probing extensions (9) arranged on the end protruding into the keyway, which are narrower than the diameter of the cylinder core pin (7) and aligned in the longitudinal direction of the keyway. At least two cylinder core pins (7) have probing extensions (9) arranged differently from each other, either centrally along the longitudinal central plane of the keyway or offset on the left or right parallel thereto. A flat key (1) for the afore-mentioned cylinder lock is also disclosed, which includes at least two word cuts (6) situated on the narrow sides of the key, the word cuts being arranged differently from each other.
Patent GB-2438616-A (GB)
Title: Iron oxide pigments from mill scale
Inventor: LOW KIN ONN
IPC: C01G49/02
Filed: 2006-05-30
Abstract: The current invention relates to a method of manufacturing iron oxide pigments from mill scale. The mill scale is mixed with alien iron oxide and the resultant mixture is heated to a temperature of 200{C to 900{C in an oxidizing atmosphere to produce iron oxide pigment which can be black, brown or red. The alien iron oxide used and the iron oxide pigment produced are predominantly Fe2O3 or Fe3O4 or a mixture of both. The iron oxide pigment produced as above or from any other sources can be turn into black by mixing it with mill scale and the resultant mixture is heated to a temperature of 200{C to 900{C in a non-oxidizing or reducing atmosphere to produced iron oxide black pigment. Additives can be added to produce better quality iron oxide black pigment. The additives can be chromium oxide or manganese oxide or magnesium oxide or any carbonaceous material or mixtures thereof. The iron oxide black pigment produced as above is cooled in a non-oxidizing or reducing atmosphere to ensure no re-oxidation.
Patent GB-2428220-A (GB)
Title: A folding bed in a motorised caravan
Inventor: EDWARDS JOHN
IPC: B60P3/38
Filed: 2006-07-04
Abstract: A folding bed design in which a first portion 15 pivots to allow it to be moved from a horizontal in-use position to a raised stowed position while a second portion 14 slides away from the first portion 15 to allow clearance for the pivoting of the first portion. This arrangement allows the bed to remain made-up even when folded away in the stowed position. The design can also be configured to include a back support member (18, figure 3) so that the folding bed also functions as a lounger-bed or settee as well as a double bed. The latter configuration may be used when fitted into a motorised caravan with an over cab elevating roof (39, figure 5). The elevating roof and folding bed may work separately or the back support member can be linked to the elevating roof, so that as the bed unfolds, the elevating roof raises.
Patent GB-2440573-A (GB)
Title: Snooker ball setting aided by image correlation
Inventor: OPPERMAN NICHOLAS RICHARD JAME
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2006-07-28
Abstract: A system for aiding replacement of a snooker ball at a position on a snooker table comprises: means, e.g. video camera 34, for acquiring images of the snooker table and balls; memory means (46: Figure 4) for storing such an image acquired at a particular time or data derived therefrom; means (44,66: Figures 4 and 5) for processing such a stored image data and a currently acquired image or derived data to generate a correlation indication between the previous position of one of the balls and the current ball position; and display means for presenting the indication to the user. The system may indicate the position and direction for ball movement, via graphical image overlay: see Figure 13. Processing means may determine whether balls are moving or static, and store an image when all balls have stopped moving. The system aids a snooker referee in the replacement of a ball at a particular position on a snooker table after a "foul, and a miss" has been declared.
Patent GB-2429013-A (GB)
Title: Peptides for treatment and diagnosis of autoimmune conditions
Inventor: MATOSSIAN-ROGERS ARPI
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2006-08-09
Abstract: Peptides derived from antibodies with reactivity against a glycosyl phosphatidyl inositol (GPI) linkage epitope may be used in the therapy and diagnosis of a variety of diseases, which are related to the inappropriate presence in the body of autoantibodies which are reactive with GPI linkage epitopes. The antibodies against the GPI linkage epitopes are preferably multi-specific, and may also have reactivity against anti-TCR V  b  antibody, phospholipids such as cardiolipin, and single or double strand DNA. The diseases which may be treated or diagnosed using these peptide include, in particular, diabetes, together with a wide range of autoimmune conditions, cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Patent GB-2443876-A (GB)
Title: Black ice warning sticker
Inventor: HALEY ALAN JOHN
IPC: G01K11/12
Filed: 2006-11-15
Abstract: A self adhesive sticker which can be applied to existing road signs and road furniture, designed to warn road users of the local conditions cold enough to allow the formation of black ice. At temperatures above 1{C the sticker is blank (figure 2 item 5). At temperatures at or below 1{C, the thermochromic ink reveals the warning symbol and legend (figure 2 item 6). The sticker comprises layers: a self adhesive backing 1, a highly visible reflective layer 2, thermochromic ink layer 3 and an ultra violet filter layer 4 which protects the ink from decay.
Patent GB-2444527-A (GB)
Title: Dimmer switch with occupancy sensor
Inventor: MANS PAUL
IPC: H05B35/00
Filed: 2006-12-05
Abstract: A device for replacing conventional wall mounted light switches in situ comprises a dimmer 1 and an occupancy sensor 4. The device can vary the power output to a lighting device in response to a manually operable control and also signals generated by the occupancy sensor. The occupancy sensor may be a PIR (passive infrared) type detector. A light sensor and a timer may also be provided. The device may also have two operating regimes, one for incandescent lamps and one for non-incandescent lamps.
Patent GB-2434019-A (GB)
Title: Temperature alarm with time delay able to warn of open widows or doors
Inventor: PORTER MERVYN
IPC: G08B21/18
Filed: 2006-12-12
Abstract: An indoor living space ambient temperature sensitive alarm system is able to detect relative temperature rise or fall and is arranged so that an alarm signal is only triggered after a delay period has lapsed and the temperature is found to be still dropping or rising. Figure 1 shows an example alarm circuit with thermistor sensor 3 feeding an operational amplifier which differentiates the input signal over a delay period set by RC pair 5, 6. The system may be a stand alone unit (fig 2, not shown) or may comprise remote sensors mounted on doors or windows (figs 3-6, not shown). The system may trigger a door bell sounder to play a particular chime as an alarm. The system may also log occurrences of alarm events.
Patent GB-2446828-A (GB)
Title: Anti-theft metering system
Inventor: SMEE JAMES ANTHONY
IPC: G01R22/00
Filed: 2007-02-06
Abstract: The basic concept for the anti-theft metering system is the dividing of the distribution network into layers in a tree formation. Then the sum of the power or current in the outgoing branches is compared to the measured total in the incoming main line or "tree trunk". This is shown in fig.1. Any losses above a certain margin can be highlighted and investigated. For simplicity the system is described for electricity metering but it applies equally to water, gas or other commodities. An illustration with water would be to meter at the water main entering a housing complex, then meter at every residence and add these together. The sum should equal the total being supplied or else there is a leak or a theft.
Patent GB-2432302-A (GB)
Title: A brush assembly for a cleaning device
Inventor: GORDON EVAN ARTHON
IPC: A47L11/26
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: A cleaning device for cleaning a surface is provided including a base for movement along a surface, a suction nozzle associated with the base, and a suction source for drawing liquid and dirt from the surface through the suction nozzle. The cleaning device further includes a brush assembly 516 operatively connected to the base and mounted for rotation about a horizontal axis. The brush assembly 516 has at least one brush 522, which includes a first set of pliable elements extending outwardly from the brush and contacting the surface. The first set of pliable elements having at least a first group of pliable elements 526 and a second group of pliable elements 524, wherein each of the pliable elements of the second group 524 of the first set extend downwardly from the brush at a length less than the first group 526 of the first set and the second group 524 of pliable elements of the first set being positioned inwardly from the first group 526 of the pliable elements of the first set.
Patent GB-2437399-A (GB)
Title: Processing audio input signals
Inventor: VERNON CHRISTOPHER DAVID
IPC: H04S3/00
Filed: 2007-04-18
Abstract: A method of producing a plurality of broadband response files derived from empirical testing on at least one human subject, for convolving with an audio input signal represented as digital samples to produce a stereo output signal (having a left field and a right field) such that the stereo signal emulates the production of said audio signal from a specified audio source location relative to a listening source location. A reference signal is derived for each of a plurality of test positions. An originating signal is derived from at least one reference signal. Each reference signal is deconvolved with the originating signal to produce a broadband response file for each test position. A data storage facility having a plurality of broadband response files stored therein.
Patent GB-2447515-A (GB)
Title: Foldable power supply device
Inventor: KUO MING-CHOU
IPC: H01R13/502
Filed: 2007-05-29
Abstract: A foldable power supply device includes a first socket portion 1, a second socket portion 2, and a pivoting unit. The first socket portion has multiple sets of first socket apertures 17 and first conductive strips (18, Fig 2). The second socket portion has multiple sets of second socket apertures 25 and second conductive strips (26, Fig 2). The pivoting unit is located between the first socket portion and the second socket portion. The axis of rotation of the pivoting unit A is not parallel to the plugging direction of the first socket apertures and the second socket apertures B. Thereby, the foldable power supply device can be opened into a block type to lower its height and be used as a multi-hole type. Alternatively, the device can also be folded to become a vertical type so that one side of the device can align with a wall, and the plugs or plug transformers can be plugged into the device in two face-to-face directions. The hinge may consist of two shafts with columns 311 and heads 312, which rotate in shaft recesses (32, Fig 2). A third socket portion 5 may be attached via a second pivoting unit 6. A circuit board (16, Fig 2) may contain a surge protection circuit.