baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2398389-A (GB)
Title: Downhole measurement apparatus
Inventor: GOODE PETER A
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 2002-11-08
Abstract: A system (1) that is usable in a subterranean well (3) having a casing (2) comprises a sensor assembly (4) which comprises a transmitter for contacting an interior wall of the casing to transmit a first current, a receiver also arranged to contact an interior wall of the casing to receive a response current, and circuit means to use the response current to give a resistivity measurement. The sensor assembly is mounted on a packer device to contact the casing wall or puncture the casing.
Patent GB-2400058-A (GB)
Title: System for detachably securing a detector element to a power tool
Inventor: NETZLER SION
IPC: B25F5/00
Filed: 2003-02-07
Abstract: A system is disclosed for securing a detector 16 to a power tool body to via an intermediate clip 8. The clip 8 may be detachably secured to the tool to and, independently thereof, the detector 16 may be detachably secured to the clip 8. A power tool including such a system is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2407395-A (GB)
Title: Ophthalmoscope with light baffle
Inventor: ARMOUR ROGER HANIF
IPC: A61B3/15
Filed: 2004-10-20
Abstract: An ophthalmoscope comprises means (3) arranged to direct light along a path (B) exiting the ophthalmoscope (1) through a first aperture (4) and into a subject eye; a second aperture (5) through which an user can view a subject eye along a sight path (D) extending generally parallel to the exiting light path (B); and means (3) partially eclipsing (20) the sight path along which an user can view a subject eye. A baffle (8, 28) may be provided between a light source and the light directing means (3) and/or the first aperture (4), to enhance definition of the image of the subject eye.
Patent GB-2409620-A (GB)
Title: Throwing scoop with bait reservoir
Inventor: CLISS TONY ROBERT
IPC: A01K97/02
Filed: 2004-11-05
Abstract: A launcher 2 comprising, in combination, throwing means, storage means 8 and guide means 6,10. The guide means may act as a scoop. The hollow handle 4 may be in communication with the storage means 8, and there may be a filter between the two. Fishing bait may be scooped up by pushing the scoop 6 into the bait. During launching, material is launched from the reservoir 8, along the guide surface, into the designated area.
Patent GB-2404067-A (GB)
Title: A system for and method for authenticating items
Inventor: SHAW GRANT LANGLEY HOHEPA
IPC: G07C1/22
Filed: 2003-04-09
Abstract: A system (10) is disclosed for authenticating an item (12), the item (12) being associated with an event or associated with one or more participants (70) in the event. The system (10) comprises first identification means (14) incorporated into an item (12) prior to an event, the first identification means (14) having an associated unique identifier, a database (22) for storing an item record including information indicative of the unique identifier and information indicative of the item (12), and detecting means (20) for authenticating that the item (12) has been used at the event by detecting the first identification means (14) and recognising the unique identifier during the event whilst the item (12) is being used. The arrangement is such that the item record is updated so as to include information indicative of the event in which the item (12) has been used when the item (12) has been detected by the detecting means (20). A corresponding method is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2406580-A (GB)
Title: High-cleanliness steel and processes for producing the same
Inventor: SATO ICHIRO
IPC: C21C7/06
Filed: 2001-06-05
Abstract: A process for producing a high-cleanliness steel, comprising the steps of: transferring a molten steel produced in an arc melting furnace or a converter to a ladle furnace to refine the molten steel; degassing the molten steel; and then casting the molten steel into an ingot, said process further comprising the step of tapping deoxidation wherein, in transferring the molten steel to the ladle furnace, a deoxidizer including manganese, aluminum, and silicon is added to the molten steel by previously placing the deoxidizer in the ladle, and/or by adding the deoxidizer to the molten steel in the course of tapping into the ladle, whereby the molten steel is pre-deoxidized before the refining in the ladle furnace.
Patent GB-2422476-A (GB)
Title: Tape log data structure
Inventor: EVANS NIGEL RONALD
IPC: G11B27/30
Filed: 2005-01-21
Abstract: Data stored on a tape in a plurality of data recording sessions employs tape drive apparatus programmed to record the data in accordance with a format specifying a log of tape-usage information. The log is in the form of a data structure including a plurality of log sections 61 in which tape usage information is recorded relating respectively to corresponding ones of the plurality of data recording sessions. The log sections together constitute a cumulative record of tape usage covering the corresponding plurality of recording sessions, each log section in respect of a recording session comprising an identifier of the tape drive apparatus used for that recording session and a count of the recording session.
Patent GB-2410540-A (GB)
Title: Fluid treatment system
Inventor: PARK STUART
IPC: G05D11/00
Filed: 2003-08-22
Abstract: A control valve for a water treatment system which includes a turbine (110) rotatably mounted within a water receiving chamber. A nozzle assembly (122) defines first and second fluid paths, one of the flow paths may include a fluid pressure response valve element (320) for controlling fluid flow along the one path. The system also comprises a nozzle assembly (122') defining a throat (302') extending from an inlet and terminating in a arcuate outlet conforming to the periphery of the turbine. A plurality of spaced apart and angled vanes (404) are disposed in the throat.
Patent GB-2408167-A (GB)
Title: Magnet assembly for loudspeakers
Inventor: BANK GRAHAM
IPC: H04R9/02
Filed: 2003-10-09
Abstract: A magnet assembly having inner and outer yokes of magnetic flux conductive material which together define an annular air gap and a radially oriented magnet sandwiched between the inner and outer yokes such that a first face of a first magnetic polarity contacts the inner yoke and a second face of a second opposite magnetic polarity contacts the outer yoke, characterised by an axially oriented magnet forming part of the magnet assembly, and wherein the radially oriented magnet is annular and has opposed axial ends, and the inner and outer yokes are annular and together enclose one axial end of radially oriented magnet to define the air gap, and wherein the axially oriented magnet is disposed adjacent to the other axial end of the radially oriented magnet, whereby the inner and outer yokes and the axially oriented magnet together reduce flux leakage from the magnet assembly. From other aspects the invention is a moving coil actuator comprising the magnet assembly described above or a loudspeaker incorporating the actuator.
Patent GB-2424753-A (GB)
Title: Magnetron
Inventor: BRADY MICHAEL BARRY CLIVE
IPC: H01J23/40
Filed: 2005-03-31
Abstract: In a magnetron having a body 1 defining an anode 2 divided into resonant cavities 4 by vanes 3 and having a coaxial cathode 5, r.f. energy produced when a magnetic field is applied parallel to the axis of the anode is launched along a waveguide 8 by an antenna 6 in an evacuated region of the magnetron closed by a dielectric window 19. The latter has conducting areas 21, 22, e.g. of sector shape, on its surface symmetrically arranged with respect to the antenna, the inductance of which balance the capacitance of the dielectric window, thereby reducing reflections at the window.
Patent GB-2412402-A (GB)
Title: Fibre reinforced concrete
Inventor: PILAKOUTAS KYPROS
IPC: E04C5/01
Filed: 2001-12-24
Abstract: Fibre reinforced concrete comprises thin steel wire of diameter between 0.05 and 0.3 mm in quantities up to 2.5% density. At least 30% of the fibres have an l/d ratio of 150 or more. To avoid the problem of balling when mixing, two alternatives are suggested. The first consists of strands of fibre, cut from recycled vehicle tyres. The second consists of a mixture of fibre lengths and thicknesses, giving a wide distribution of l/d ratios, which has the effect of reducing balling tendancy so that densities up to 1.5% can be achieved.
Patent GB-2418613-A (GB)
Title: Skin exfoliating and softening composition
Inventor: WALTON WAYNE
IPC: A61K8/81
Filed: 2005-07-05
Abstract: A skin exfoliating and softening composition, comprising 5-70% by weight sodium polyacrylate powder dispersed in a base oil. The base oil may be food grade, synthetic, natural or mineral, with added fragrances, anti-settling agents, aromatherapy oils and/or dyes. After rubbing the composition on the skin for a short time, the treated area is placed under running water or sprayed, which causes the sodium polyacrylate powder to turn into a gel and assist the absorption of the base oil and moisture by the skin.
Patent GB-2417817-A (GB)
Title: Traffic signal, in particular pedestrian crossing, with restricted viewing angle.
Inventor: HUTCHINSON PETER MICHAEL
IPC: G09F19/14
Filed: 2005-09-05
Abstract: A traffic signal includes a viewing angle control screen (24, Fig. 3) for restricting the viewing angle of the traffic signal display to a selected angular range. In particular the traffic signal is a pedestrian crossing signal comprising a pictogram screen having a red stationary man 16 and a green walking man 18 illuminated by LEDs (22, Fig. 3). The viewing angle control screen may comprise a microlens film, a microlouvre screen, comprising a plurality of louver elements, or a microprism structure. Also disclosed is a traffic signal housing (10, Fig. 7) which allows for azimuthal adjustment of the display relative to the traffic pole to which it is attached.
Patent GB-2418412-A (GB)
Title: Palleting cap made from a single moulding
Inventor: FACEY HUGH DAVID
IPC: B65D71/00
Filed: 2005-09-21
Abstract: A cap (1) for use in securing loads on pallets or dollies comprises a one-piece moulding having integral walls (2,3) depending from the generally rectangular top (4), from which walls skirt portions (5,6) further depend, and longitudinal and lateral ribs (7,8) integral with the underside of the top (4), there being at least two areas (9) of the underside of the top at two opposite sides of the cap (1) devoid of rib portions forming compartments for housing strapping mechanisms (11, Fig 2). Preferably, handholds are provided at each side of the cap (1), formed by rounded-section lengths (19,20), e.g. of alloy tubing, spanning depressions (21,22) in the outside upper edges of the cap moulding, each rounded-section length (19,20) being a close push fit in holes (23) at the ends of the respective depression.
Patent GB-2430408-A (GB)
Title: Decorative rock or ceramic inlays for wooden substrates
Inventor: WILLIAMS PAUL
IPC: B44C1/26
Filed: 2005-09-22
Abstract: A method of providing a decorative inlay in a wooden substrate (10) comprising providing a channel or groove (12) in the substrate and filling the channel with a composite (14) comprising a crushed or powdered rock and/or crushed ceramic material, such as powdered slate, and a binding agent.
Patent GB-2417365-A (GB)
Title: A moatomic boron ion source
Inventor: GOLDBERG RICHARD DAVID
IPC: G21K5/10
Filed: 2002-03-28
Abstract: Monotomic boron ions for ion implantation are supplied from decaborane vapour. The vapour is fed to a plasma chamber and a plasma produced in the chamber with sufficient energy density to disassociate the decaborane molecules to produce monatomic boron ions in the plasma.
Patent GB-2432512-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle Valeting Station
Inventor: KENNEDY GRAHAM
IPC: B60S5/00
Filed: 2005-11-29
Abstract: A vehicle valeting station (1) comprising a parking area (2), a control apparatus (4), a pay station and a plurality of valeting apparatus (6,8,10,12). The parking area is a location suitable for parking a vehicle to be valeted. The pay station (4) is operable to allocate credit to a user and to generate a credit value representing a level of user credit. The control apparatus is connected to the pay station (4) and to each of the valeting apparatuses and comprises a user interface. The user interface allows a user to select a valeting apparatus to be activated and the control apparatus activating a selected valeting apparatuses (6,8,10,12) only if the credit value from the pay station (4) is indicative that the user credit is sufficient for the apparatuses. The control apparatus being configured such that a debit signal is generated when a valeting apparatus is active and the pay station adjusts the credit value to indicate that the user credit is being reduced in response to said debit signal. The valeting apparatuses include at least a vehicle washing machine and a vacuum cleaner (14).
Patent GB-2417973-A (GB)
Title: Embedded - Type Reflective Road Marker
Inventor: BURCHELL SHAUN
IPC: E01F9/06
Filed: 2004-05-13
Abstract: The invention concerns an embedded-type reflective road marker (10) comprising a generally convex shell (12) and a base (14) which is mated with a lower edge of the shell to form an internal chamber. The shell is of moulded plastics material and includes at least one moulded plastics reflector (36) which forms an integral part of the shell to reflect light cast onto the marker in use.
Patent GB-2434242-A (GB)
Title: Computer monitor information display
Inventor: KEAN DOUGLAS
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2006-01-14
Abstract: An information display surround designed to fit externally on a computer screen casing to carry 8-11 individual messages which are retained in clear pockets facing the operative and form a visual information display. The messages can be inserted or removed as required.
Patent GB-2424808-A (GB)
Title: Configuring a SONET/SDH demultiplexer in response to determined frame mapping
Inventor: WARD ROBERT GEOFFREY
IPC: H04J3/16
Filed: 2006-02-13
Abstract: A network analyzer, having a demultiplexer that demultiplexes an input signal received by the network analyzer, and a determination unit determining a frame mapping of the input signal, and automatically configuring the demultiplexer in accordance with the determined frame mapping. Applications to SONET of SDH networks, where the contents of incoming SONET/SDH frames are inspected and their mapping is determined in a series of stages (Fig. 6 and figs 8-20, not shown).
Patent GB-2426668-A (GB)
Title: Grouping messages into a single call trace
Inventor: VOSS JUERGEN
IPC: H04W36/18
Filed: 2006-04-07
Abstract: A method, apparatus and computer readable medium having stored thereon computer-executable instructions to facilitate a Universal Mobile Telecommunication System (UMTS) mobile call using a call trace session. The method includes the operations of comparing a plurality of interface captures for lub and lur interfaces to determine whether signaling and user plane messages have a same uplink scrambling code; and combining, automatically, the signaling and user plane messages from different soft handover legs that have the same uplink scrambling code, as determined by said comparing, to yield a composite call trace feature. The composite call trace feature forms a single call trace line on a display. The call trace application allows a large number of calls or sessions to be displayed and errors are easily identified as they are highlighted graphically.
Patent GB-2427647-A (GB)
Title: Electrically operated lock
Inventor: CHARNLEY CLIFFORD JOHN
IPC: E05B47/06
Filed: 2006-06-19
Abstract: A lock comprises an input member such as a handle 5 turnable relative to a support 3 and an output shaft 17 which can both turn in the support 3 and axially slide therein against a spring 20 from a locked position (fig. 3) in which a portion 15 is not engaged with the handle 5 to an unlocking position (fig. 4) in which the portion 15 engages the handle so as to turn therewith. A magnetic portion 13 of the shaft is moved by a coil 7 to effect shaft sliding and coil power is controlled via code input means 12. In another embodiment a bias means acts between handle 5 and shaft 17 to return the handle to its initial position after any turning movement.
Patent GB-2443421-A (GB)
Title: Modular compressor
Inventor: PYKE JACINTHA LOUISE
IPC: F04B23/00
Filed: 2006-08-30
Abstract: A modular compressor unit 10 has separate sections for the compressor, the controls and the air intake. The modular compressor unit comprises three separate adjoining sections, being an intake section 11, a compression section 12 and a control section 13. The intake section 11 comprises air intake means which provide an inlet for ambient air to be compressed and for cooling the compressor motor and comprises filters (30,34 fig 5) to filter air entering the intake means, noise attenuation means (32 fig 5), and means for directing air (36 fig 5) to components in the compression section. The compression section 12 comprises a compressor, a motor arranged to drive the compressor and all components within the unit required to cool compressed air, the motor and to remove heat from the compression section. The control section 13 houses all the control means for operating the compressor unit.
Patent GB-2444530-A (GB)
Title: Motion adaptive image processing by comparing inter-field pixel difference with intra-field pixel variability
Inventor: BURNS JAMES EDWARD
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2006-12-06
Abstract: A method of image processing for inter-lace image conversion comprises the steps of calculating a difference measure of the difference in pixel values between corresponding blocks of a current image field and a preceding image field, calculating a variability measure of the variability of pixel values from at least one of said corresponding blocks, determining whether the difference measure exceeds the variability measure, and if the difference measure exceeds the variability measure, then setting an inter-image mixing value for each pixel in the corresponding block of the current image field to indicate that the current image field should be mixed with the preceding image field at that pixel position to at most a predetermined extent. The indication may be that the current image field should not be mixed with an adjacent field.
Patent GB-2434727-A (GB)
Title: Bit order reversal in Direct Stream Digital data transmission
Inventor: YONEDA MICHIAKI
IPC: G10L19/00
Filed: 2007-01-10
Abstract: In a coding scheme for transmission of audio data between a server and a client, Direct Stream Digital (DSD) data formatted into 4096-byte frames for left and right audio channels undergoes an operation at the server which reverses the order of the 8 bits in each byte so that the client can use the DSD file directly. The Most Significant Bit (MSB, b7 in Fig. 7C), usually transmitted first, is thus transmitted last. DSD file can be converted into DSD data by sequentially writing frames one byte at a time to a ring buffer (231, Fig. 2), from which data is read by left and right channel latches (232) and supplied to shift registers (233).
Patent GB-2448170-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to corneal graft preparation
Inventor: WESTON PHILIP DOUGLAS
IPC: A61F9/013
Filed: 2007-04-04
Abstract: A method of separating a posterior endothelial layer of a donor cornea having an epithelium, layers of stroma, a Descemet's membrane and an endothelium, after the donor cornea has been harvested from a cadaver. The method comprises the steps of mounting the donor cornea on an artificial anterior chamber 1 provided with a datum point 6 and means for receiving a microkeratome 10 and using the microkeratome 10 to separate the posterior endothelial layer of the donor cornea. The artificial anterior chamber 1 is configured such that the datum point 6 is located at a predetermined height relative to the endothelium when the donor cornea is mounted, and a cutting height of the microkeratome 10 is set to a predetermined height with reference to the datum point. There is also disclosed an artificial anterior chamber and a microkeratome for use with an anterior chamber.
Patent GB-2438085-A (GB)
Title: Respiratory bag and mask connection
Inventor: BOWSHER RICHARD FRANCIS
IPC: A61M16/00
Filed: 2007-05-11
Abstract: Respiratory gas delivery apparatus is disclosed that comprises a respiratory mask (30) and a reservoir bag assembly (20). The respiratory mask (30) comprises a mask body (32) defining a cavity, and an inhalation port (42) for enabling passage of gas into the cavity of the mask body (32), the mask body (32) being adapted to fit about the mouth and/or nose of the patient such that respiratory gas can be inhaled by the patient from the cavity. The reservoir bag assembly (20) comprises a flexible bag for containing a reservoir of respiratory gas. The respiratory mask (30) and the reservoir bag assembly (20) are provided with corresponding connectors (60,70) adapted for engagement so as to enable fluid communication between the flexible bag and the respiratory mask (30). The connectors (60,70) are provided with formations (66,78) adapted to interlock upon engagement of the reservoir bag assembly (20) with the respiratory mask (30).
Patent GB-2449128-A (GB)
Title: Contour sensitive navigation apparatus and method in a vehicle
Inventor: DUSTERHOFF KURT
IPC: G01C21/34
Filed: 2007-05-11
Abstract: In a method and apparatus for navigating, mapping data is provided that includes geographical mapping point data with altitude information. A user is able to select a journey from a geographical start point to a geographical end point and to select at least one desired gradient parameter for the journey. At least one route is computed from the geographical start point to the geographical end point dependent upon the desired gradient parameters and the mapping data. The computed routing(s) can then be presented to the user. The accompanying figure shows an example method of selecting routing parameters.
Patent GB-2449483-A (GB)
Title: Cut resistant gloves
Inventor: DIAS TILAK
IPC: A41D19/015
Filed: 2007-05-24
Abstract: A cut-resistant glove has at least a fabric section knitted with metallic core yarns. In the or each fabric section, each course of knitting comprises a first core yarn 22 knitting alternate first stitches, and a second core yarn 24 knitting alternate second stitches. Each core yarn extends between its respective alternate stitches and floats in the intermediate stitch. This increases the bulk of the yarn material per unit area, adding to its cut-resistant properties. Each core yarn may comprise a multi-filament yarn comprising stainless steel. The core yarn may comprise two component yarns folded in a relaxed twist. Each core yarn may comprise a multi-filament additional yarn wound around the core yarn, and the additional yarn may comprise one of tungsten, platinum, zirconium titanium and chromium. The glove finds particular use in industries where band saws are used such at meat-processing and foam cutting.