baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2391935-A (GB)
Title: Compact non-linear interferometer with ultrahigh sensitivity
Inventor: FREITAS JOLYON MARK DE
IPC: G01D5/353
Filed: 2002-04-19
Abstract: A compact interferometer is described which has an ultrahigh sensitivity response to small linear displacement or optical pathlength changes in general. The high sensitivity is achieved by rotating the orthogonally polarised heterodyne input states through angle R, and therefore deliberately frequency mixing the heterodyne components in a specific format in both arms of a polarising interferometer. In an additional treatment, the sensitivity is further enhanced by mixing the orthogonally polarised output beam into a given ratio in the polariser-analyser placed in front of the measurement photodetector.
Patent GB-2375735-A (GB)
Title: Binding apparatus
Inventor: CRUDO PHILLIP MICHAEL
IPC: B42B5/10
Filed: 2000-12-15
Abstract: A binding apparatus (10) facilitates a convenient, one-stage load-and-close binding system. The apparatus has a base (12) and a pivotable former door (18) movable between open and closed positions. A series of hooks (40) are provided to hold an open binder relative to the base for loading sheets (17) onto the open binder ringlets (26). The apparatus has three former surfaces or bars, including parallel, opposed first (30) and second (32) former bars, as well as an adjacently-positioned third (34) former bar oriented generally perpendicularly to the first and second former bars. Generally, the binding apparatus is operable to squeeze a wire binder (22) between the opposed first and second forming bars to close the wire ringlets. The free (28) ends of the wire ringlets are maintained proper alignment against the third (34) former bar.
Patent GB-2391862-A (GB)
Title: Spray dispenser assembly, vessel and seal means
Inventor: SALVAGE JOHN RICHARD
IPC: B05B9/08
Filed: 2002-08-13
Abstract: A collapsible liquid impermeable vessel 4 for use in a spray dispenser assembly 1, the vessel 4 having an open end comprising a neck portion 5 provided with a collar 8 that is more rigid than the vessel 4; the collar being adapted to sealingly engage with seal means 12 provided between the extraction means of the spray dispenser assembly and the vessel 4. A spray dispenser assembly 1 and a kit of parts comprising such a collapsible vessel 4 are also described. Such vessels may be used to dispense sterile liquids in clean-room environments. The seal means 12 may be provided by a stopper, plug or bung with a bore or hole therethrough, to allow the passage of a dispensing line.
Patent GB-2375701-A (GB)
Title: Garment sleeve
Inventor: ERICKSON MARK EDWARD
IPC: A41D27/10
Filed: 1999-04-29
Abstract: A sleeve for a garment such as a golf jacket has first and second panels 106,108 with convex edges 112,114 joined at a seam at the back of the sleeve, the edges having a radius of curvature which decrease towards the elbow. A third panel 110 may also be provided, concave edges 125,126 being joined at a seam at the front of the sleeve. The remaining panel edges 136,138 are joined at a seam on the underside of the sleeve.
Patent GB-2395021-A (GB)
Title: Animation viewer with series of lenses
Inventor: BURDER DAVID GIFFORD
IPC: G09F19/14
Filed: 2002-11-06
Abstract: An animation viewer has a series of lenses 'L', supported over a series of images 'I'. Each lens is positioned above one frame from the series of images. Relative movement of the viewer with respect to an observer's eye 'O' achieves animation of the images. The series of images may be in the form of strips and be removable from the viewer. The lenses may also be arranged in a circular design and/or be positioned in multiple rows. The viewer may also include stereoscopic 3D (three dimensional) images and a sound chip.
Patent GB-2395592-A (GB)
Title: Annotating an item with electronic data
Inventor: WATERS JOHN DERYK
IPC: G06K19/07
Filed: 2002-11-21
Abstract: A memory tag (14) is secured to an item, the memory tag (14) having a memory (22) and a transponder (20) to enable wireless communication with the memory tag (14), and having an external dimension D. The memory tag (14) is adapted for wireless communication only with a transceiver located within a distance of 10D of the memory tag (14).
Patent GB-2396476-A (GB)
Title: One piece capo
Inventor: NUTTALL PAUL DAMIEN
IPC: G10D3/04
Filed: 2002-12-18
Abstract: For mounting on the neck of a guitar or other similar stringed instrument to change the pitch of strings a one piece capo comprises two limbs (20, 22) which are capable of flexure relative to each other. One of the limbs is a lower limb (22) adapted to extend transversely beneath the neck of the instrument and the other of the limbs is an upper limb (20) adapted to extend transversely above the strings to press them into contact with one of the frets on the upper surface of the neck of the instrument. The upper limb (20) may be provided with a looped portion (26) and/or a curved extension (23) to facilitate gripping by a user.
Patent GB-2390596-A (GB)
Title: Lockable latch for workpiece carrier
Inventor: OLDFORD KEITH A
IPC: B23P21/00
Filed: 2003-02-27
Abstract: A workpiece carrier 28b movable on an overhead rail (20, Fig 1) by a trolley (12) is of the type having a releasable latch 54b to release the cater 28b from a guide 34b of the trolley at a workstation and is characterised in that a pin 306 holds the latch locked until released when a lock 304 is moved by a finger 310 at the workstation. Thereafter, the latch 54b can be released by a roller 78b as normal allowing up and down movement of the carrier with respect to the guide 34b of the trolley. Also claimed is a guide arrangement 328 at a workstation comprising a pin 330 on the carrier coacting with a column 332 with a guide channel.
Patent GB-2386941-A (GB)
Title: A refrigerator drawer with raised surface for drainage of fluid from foodstuffs
Inventor: CHECCHIN CLAUDIO
IPC: F25D25/02
Filed: 2003-03-03
Abstract: A refrigerator appliance comprises at least one enclosure for preserving food and a drawer that can be removed from the enclosure. The drawer 1 is provided with a double bottom formed by the lower wall 2 of the drawer and by a raised surface 3 stood on the lower wall but kept a short distance off it by suitable spacers 5, in such a way as to form a gap. The raised surface is provided with a plurality of openings 6 which allow passage of liquid from the interior of the drawer to the gap. Food placed on the raised surface releases moisture which descends from the surface through the openings and collects in the double bottom, leaving the food contained in the drawer dry.
Patent GB-2399832-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable lateral restraint, for tying wall to joists or the like
Inventor: BROOKS JOHN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: E04B5/12
Filed: 2003-03-27
Abstract: An adjustable lateral restraint comprises a plate 1 which is fixed to a wall 9, as by threaded fastener 6, and which mounts two articulated arms 2, pivoted at 4 to plates 3 , which may be fastened as by screws 7 to the side of joists 8, whereby to tie the wall to the joists. Floorboards may then be screwed to the joists to ensure that the floor acts as a diaphragm.
Patent GB-2390760-A (GB)
Title: Protective lid for an electrical back box
Inventor: ASH GRAHAM IAN
IPC: H02G3/14
Filed: 2003-05-21
Abstract: A lid for fitting into the open top of an electrical back box, whilst the wall to which the back box is fixed is plastered, comprises a generally flat, square or rectangular member arranged to engage the screw fixing lugs of the back box. The lid may be formed at one end with a socket (provided by fingers 14) to receive one screw fixing lug, and/or with projections 16 for engaging into the corners of the back box as an interference fit. A spacer plate for a lid is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2404201-A (GB)
Title: Producing non-woven webs by laying continuous filaments onto a conveyor using a swinging air jet device
Inventor: LIN YAO-CHANG
IPC: D04H3/05
Filed: 2003-07-19
Abstract: A method of producing a non-woven fabric 8 comprises the steps of forming fiber strands 81 from a fiber forming resin through a spinneret 4, drawing the fiber strands 81 from the spinneret 4 by using a drawing air jet device 5, forming the fiber strands 81 on a conveyor screen belt 7 and advancing the same along a longitudinal direction, and using a swinging air jet device 6 to swing the fiber strands 81 to-and-fro downstream of the drawing air jet device 5, upstream of the conveyor screen belt 7 and in transverse directions which are transverse to the longitudinal direction. The fiber strands 81 are formed into wavy patterns 811 which overlap and interlace each other in the transverse directions. An apparatus for carrying out the method is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2389496-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for distributing data
Inventor: FISK JULIAN BASIL
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2002-02-11
Abstract: This PCT application to be published without Abstract.
Patent GB-2396175-A (GB)
Title: Controlling transient underbalance in a wellbore
Inventor: JOHNSON ASHLEY BERNARD
IPC: F42B3/02
Filed: 2003-12-08
Abstract: A method and an apparatus for controlling a transient underbalance condition are provided. Transient underbalance can be enhanced by using a porous material 110, such as a porous solid, around the explosive device 56A. The porous material contains a volume, such as microspheres, filled with liquid, gas or vacuum, to receive wellbore fluids in response to activation of the explosive device 56A. This causes a local drop in pressure, which enhances the transient underbalance effect. In other applications,it is desired to reduce the transient underbalance effect. This is accomplished by reducing the pressure drop generated as a result of explosive detonation. In one arrangement, the shot density is reduced by using solid masses, and in another charges with a reduced explosive mass are used. Also disclosed are an apparatus and method, using a sealing device such as a leaky packer or leaky anchor, to reduce the rate at which pressure increases to an over-balance condition within a region of a wellbore.
Patent GB-2393546-A (GB)
Title: System and method for accessing voice messaging system data
Inventor: MANN JAMES W
IPC: H04M3/533
Filed: 2002-05-24
Abstract: A second compute (PC 170) accesses voice messaging system data residing on a frist computer (HOST 11). The second computer receives a log record range selection from a user interface, creates a log record selection file based on the log record selection, and sends the file to the first computer. The second computer reads a log record file that is received by the second compter in response to sending the file to the first computer. The second computer extracts a log record, receives a log record selection from the user interface, and determines a voice message identification corresponding to the selected log record. The second computer creates a voice message selection file and sends the file to the first computer. The second computer reads a voice message file that is received by the second computer in response to sending the file to the first computer, and extracts a voice message from the file.
Patent GB-2399964-A (GB)
Title: Optical cross-connect with wavelength conversion and pulse compression
Inventor: OIKAWA YOICHI
IPC: H04B10/291
Filed: 2004-02-20
Abstract: An optical cross-connect apparatus that realizes high throughput in optical cross-connection by performing large-scale switching. An input optical signal processing section (11-1 to 11-5) converts wavelengths contained in each input WDM signal (WDM1 to WDM5) into wavelengths the number of which is equal to the number of WDM signals, compresses the pulse widths of the WDM signals by dividing the pulse widths by the number of the wavelengths (  g  1 to   g  10) contained in each input WDM signal, and performs a phase shift so that the phases of a plurality of compressed signals will not be the same. A wavelength switching section (12-1 to 12-5) includes passive optical devices and distributes the optical signals processed by the input optical signal processing section (11-1 to 11-5) according to wavelengths. An output optical signal processing section (13-1 to 13-5) converts wavelengths contained in the optical signals distributed by the wavelength switching section (12-1 to 12-5) into wavelengths recognized from the phases of the optical signals, expands the pulse widths of the optical signals, and outputs WDM signals (WDM1 to WDM5).
Patent GB-2403725-A (GB)
Title: Polishing composition
Inventor: FUJII SHIGEO
IPC: B24B37/00
Filed: 2004-06-18
Abstract: A polishing composition containing an   a  -alumina, an intermediate alumina, an oxidizing agent and water; a method for reducing waviness of a substrate to be polished, including the step of applying the polishing composition to the substrate to be polished; and a method for manufacturing a substrate, including the step of polishing a substrate to be polished with the polishing composition. The polishing composition is suitable for polishing substrates for precision parts such as substrates for magnetic recording media for magnetic discs, optical discs, opto-magnetic discs, and the like; photomask substrates; glass for liquid crystals; optical lenses; optical mirrors; optical prisms; and semiconductor substrates.
Patent GB-2415558-A (GB)
Title: Locating a transmitter within a building
Inventor: WILLIAMS PHILIP
IPC: G01S5/00
Filed: 2004-06-23
Abstract: A means for determining the location of a transmitter A within a building is disclosed by use of a number of strategically located receivers B whereby the received signal strength is used to determine the position of the transmitter A. Each receiver B may be coded to identify which of the receivers B have detected a signal from the transmitter A. Each receiver B may communicate receipt of a valid signal from the transmitter A to a central point C thru the mains wiring within the building. Communication to the central point C is delayed by an amount inversely proportional to the signal strength received from the transmitter A such that the receiver B nearest to the transmitter A sends its identity first to the central point C. The transmitter A may be a low power key-fob transmitter and may utilise radio, infrared or ultrasonic transmission.
Patent GB-2420723-A (GB)
Title: Gaming table with a player and general display
Inventor: DARMOO CARLOS
IPC: A63F13/00
Filed: 2004-12-02
Abstract: A gaming system including a gaming table 4 at which one or more players play a card game electronically. The table 4 includes a player display 5, a display that is visible to all players 7, and control means 6 that automatically controls the progress of a game. An indication or representation of the cards appears on the player display 5. The players display may be concealed by, for example, folding so it is contiguous with the surface of the table.
Patent GB-2411573-A (GB)
Title: Brassiere-type undergarment
Inventor: CHENG LIZA
IPC: A41C1/06
Filed: 2005-03-04
Abstract: An undergarment with breast cups 2 which is suitable for wearing beneath a low-cut dress or the like without the cup-connecting means being visible comprises a framework 4, e.g. of metal or plastics which is located at a lower heart position, e.g. in a U or V shape. The framework may be wrapped in fabric and sewn to the lower heart portion 3 of the garment.
Patent GB-2413227-A (GB)
Title: Signal processing system
Inventor: HILTON HOWARD
IPC: G06F15/00
Filed: 2005-03-22
Abstract: In a processing system 100, multiple ensembles of samples of a periodic or cyclostationary signal are processed in a time aligned manner. The sampling rate of the processing system is adjusted so that an integer number of sampling intervals equals the period of the signal. A cyclic counter 103 is programmed to reset according to the integer number. Also, the cyclic counter may be initialized according to an external trigger. During operation, the cyclic counter is incremented when each sample is received. Continuous operation of the cyclic counter with the capturing of samples enables precise time alignment between ensembles of samples. Specifically, the beginning of a discrete ensemble is identified by a reset of the cyclic counter. Because each ensemble is time aligned, further processing (e.g., coherent averaging) may occur without post-processing to tie-shift each sample to achieve the time alignment. The processing system 100 comprises an A/D converter 101, cyclic counter logic means 103 and sample capture circuitry 104.
Patent GB-2424877-A (GB)
Title: Fluid disinfection with UV light
Inventor: SNOWBALL MALCOLM ROBERT
IPC: B01J19/12
Filed: 2005-04-08
Abstract: Fluid disinfection apparatus 10 comprising a reservoir 12 for holding fluid 20 to be disinfected, a cylindrical roller member 14 and array of 12 ultra violet lamps 16. The roller member 14 is partly received within the reservoir 12 and thus is partly submerged in the fluid 20. As the roller member 14 rotates (as indicated by the arrows), fluid 20 is picked up on the surface of the roller member 14 from the reservoir 12. The fluid 20 is dispersed into a film of fluid 20 across the surface 34a. Ultra violet (UV) lamps 16 are provided. Exposure of the film to the UV light kills or inactivates any micro-organisms within the fluid 20. Alternatively the apparatus comprises a generally funnel-shaped reservoir (92, Fig. 5), being open at the bottom end. The bottom end of the reservoir is in fluid communication with a first roller member (96, Fig. 5) and as the roller member rotates, fluid (94, Fig. 5) is collected from the reservoir and dispersed as a film on the surface of the first roller member. A series of roller members (96, 98, 100, 102, Fig. 5) are provided. Each roller member rotates in the opposite sense to its adjacent roller, thereby causing the fluid to be transferred onto the following roller member. The film of fluid is irradiated by UV light from an array of lamps (108, Fig. 5). In an alternative embodiment, the apparatus (140, Fig. 6) comprises a reservoir (142, Fig. 6), first and second fluid dispersal means (146, 148, Fig. 6) and two UV light sources (150, 152, Fig. 6). Each fluid dispersal means comprises a rotatably mounted stainless steel disc (154, Fig. 6). The fluid is dispersed into a film across the surface of the rotating disc and illuminated by UV light.
Patent GB-2411324-A (GB)
Title: Wireless local area network repeater with in-band control channel
Inventor: PROCTOR JR JAMES A
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2003-10-24
Abstract: A frequency translating repeater (200) for use in a WLAN environment includes an in-band management link. A signal received on an antenna (300) is split to provide signal detection in a detection and control unit (385) wherein detection is performed by detectors (370, 371) filters (375, 376), converters (380, 381) and a processor (385). Delay is added using delay lines (360, 361). The in-band signal envelope may be modulated with variable gain amplifier (330) and demodulated with detectors (370, 371) to establish the management link with higher protocol layer capability. Alternatively, a modem function at least partially compliant to 802.11 modulation may be used in parallel with the frequency translating repeater.
Patent GB-2414320-A (GB)
Title: Media service delivery system providing conditional access to media content from various client devices
Inventor: REBAUD SYLVAIN P
IPC: H04N7/16
Filed: 2004-02-24
Abstract: A system for protecting the digital rights of content owners allows digital media to be delivered to only those media rendering client devices that have been approved for the media content. Before delivering requested media, the media service provider may determines whether the media rendering client device that requested the media is the type of device that is authorized to receive the request media. If it is, the media service provider may transmit the media to a middleman server over a network (such as the Internet). A middleman server may then serves the media to the client device over a local network. By allowing the media content to be distributed to approved devices only, the media service provider can prevent a user from using the media in a way that is not authorized by the content owner.
Patent GB-2414758-A (GB)
Title: Dual function cleaning tool
Inventor: TELFER GEORGE
IPC: E21B37/02
Filed: 2004-03-19
Abstract: A cleaning tool and method of cleaning a liner top in a well bore. The tool includes cleaning elements, typically scrapers, which are arranged eccentrically to an axial bore through the tool. The elements are biased outwardly to contact an inner surface of a polished bore receptacle (PBR) at a position with a curvature to match the PBR and to present leading edges of each element when positioned at a surface of a neighbouring casing. The tool may further provide a top dress mill and act as a packer actuator sub. This provides a tool which performs a number of functions on a single trip in a well bore.
Patent GB-2434005-A (GB)
Title: Database categorising and searching system
Inventor: CLOTHIER STEPHEN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2005-10-18
Abstract: A categoriser 3 categorises data from a database 2 to generate a list 4 of categories for the data, which list is shown on a display 5, also arranged to display a search term field and search results. Selection inputs are received from a user via a keyboard 61 and mouse 62, and input data is shown on the display 5. The selection inputs include a category selection input, whereby the user selects one or more of the categories as shown on the display 5, and a query input, whereby the user enters a search term which is to be searched and is also shown on the display 5. A search engine 7 receives the selection inputs from the user as well as the category list 4 and searches the data in the database 2 under each category selected by the user, to return a results list 8 which is shown on the display 5.
Patent GB-2418249-A (GB)
Title: Solid phase extraction pipette
Inventor: HUDSON WILLIAM
IPC: G01N30/00
Filed: 2004-05-28
Abstract: Solid phase extraction devices for sample preparation are disclosed, comprising a hollow conical tube having one narrower opening and one broader opening, wherein the narrower opening of the tube contains a solid phase extraction material comprising a functionalized monolithic sorbent, and wherein the solid phase extraction device is prepared by a combination of reduced pressure, positive pressure and mechanical compaction. The solid phase extraction devices are adapted for preparation of small sample volumes, and provide excellent recovery of analytes and good flow characteristics. Methods for preparing and using the solid phase extraction devices are disclosed.
Patent GB-2418394-A (GB)
Title: Table coverings
Inventor: CROCKER PAUL
IPC: C09J7/38
Filed: 2004-06-09
Abstract: A covering, particularly for tables, comprises a layer of semi-permanent adhesive (2) on a clear polymer carrier layer (3) bearing a printed display layer (4). The covering may additionally comprise a substrate (1) of release paper to assist in applying the covering. The covering may also comprise a second layer (3a) of polymer film attached by a second layer (2a) together with a further release layer (5). The covering can be used semi-permanently to cover tables in restaurants and bars for example, enabling the cover to be removed after a selected period. The cover may be used to present advertising material and may permit the table top to be visible through non-printed regions of the covering.