baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2439110-A (GB)
Title: Printed ultra-wideband antenna with reduced aperture clutter
Inventor: CHUA LYE WHATT
IPC: H01Q9/40
Filed: 2006-06-13
Abstract: An ultra-wideband antenna or a method for its manufacture comprises a laminar dielectric substrate 51 and a transmission line 52 connected to a radiating element 54. The radiating element 54 is tapered to a narrow end which is connected to an end of the transmission line 52 whilst the distal, wider end of the radiating element 54 has a v-shaped notch defining two lobes which diverge with increasing distance from the transmission line 52. The outer edges of the said lobes have a plurality of serrations 56 to inhibit the propagation of signal waves along the said outer edge. A ground plane element 61 is also formed on the said substrate 51. The ground element 61 may include slots on its outer longitudinal edges and be arranged coplanar with the radiating element 54 and the transmission line 52 or in a parallel plane on the opposite surface of the said laminar substrate 51 and a further substrate layer 66 may be included such that a RF shield layer 53, connected to the ground layer 61, may be added above the transmission line 52. The ground layer 61 and shield layer 53 may be in the form of an "I" or "T" shaped element where the top arms of the said element may include a plurality of irregularly spaced slots which are parallel to the transmission line.
Patent GB-2424887-A (GB)
Title: Sequence-specific inhibition of small RNA function
Inventor: ZAMORE PHILLIP D
IPC: C12Q/
Filed: 2004-11-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to the discovery of a method for inhibiting RNA silencing in a target sequence-specific manner. RNA silencing requires a set of conserved cellular factors to suppress expression of gene-encoded polypeptide. The invention provides compositions for sequence-specific inactivation of the RISC component of the RNA silencing pathway, and methods of use thereof. The RISC inactivators of the present invention enable a variety of methods for identifying and characterizing miRNAs and siRNAs, RISC-associated factors, and agents capable of modulating RNA silencing. Therapeutic methods and compositions incorporating RISC inactivators and therapeutic agents identified through use of RISC inactivators are also featured.
Patent GB-2438182-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle wheel run flat safety band with sensor
Inventor: VICKERY PAUL EDWARD
IPC: B60C23/20
Filed: 2006-06-30
Abstract: The safety band 10 has a wireless sensor 11 incorporated therein, which can be remotely interrogated in order remotely to confirm that the safety band is fitted on a wheel. The sensor 11 includes a pressure and temperature sensor, enabling the pressure and temperature within the tyre mounted on the wheel to be remotely checked, by means of which remote indication can be provided that the tyre has deflated and is running on the runflat band 1 and also that the tyre is overheating and likely to break up prematurely whilst running on the runflat band 1. The sensor 11 is mounted in a housing 12, a band spacer dimple or a bracket and can have an antenna projecting outwardly into the tyre cavity.
Patent GB-2441327-A (GB)
Title: Container lid for persons of limited strength and/or manual motor skills
Inventor: CORCORAN ALLEN JOHN
IPC: B65D41/04
Filed: 2006-08-31
Abstract: A container lid for persons of limited strength and/or manual motor skills comprises a circular rim 14 with a thread 60 disposed on an inner surface thereof and a cap 20, received within the rim, that seals the open end of container and which is displaced from said open end by rotation of the rim. The cap may be retained within the rim by a bead 36a or the like. The rim may be manufactured from plastics or metal, such as stainless steel and the cap from rubber or silicon rubber. The lid may be provided with a tamper evident device such as a button 22 which is depressible once the initial seal between the cap and the open end of the container has been broken. The lid may be arranged so that the rim may be rotated by a predetermined amount before the cap is displaced.
Patent GB-2441519-A (GB)
Title: Pivotable keel and rack arrangement for a sailboat
Inventor: GOWER PHILIP SIMON
IPC: B63B3/38
Filed: 2006-09-06
Abstract: A sailboat keel, which in use is adapted for pivoting movement, is engageable with a rack 14 such that the keel rotates about said rack during said pivoting movement. The rack may have a curved surface with engagement means such as gear teeth 22 while the keel may include a complementary toothed cog 19. The keel may comprise a ballast bulb 2 linked to a foil (4, Fig 3) which in turn is linked to the toothed cog by a pivot bar 5, link arm 7 and link rod 8. The keel may in use be pivotably mounted to a base portion of a sailboat with the rack being mountable on a bulkhead 6 of the sailboat, or on a reinforced base frame of the sailboat.
Patent GB-2434140-A (GB)
Title: Information carrier with event recording leaf
Inventor: WARD BEVERLEY
IPC: B42D15/00
Filed: 2006-11-10
Abstract: An information carrier 10 has an event recording leaf 2 and an information bearing leaf 1, the leaves 1,2 being foldable relative to each other to form open and closed configurations. The event recording leaf 2 may comprise a system of readily removable markers or stickers 12, so that a person may keep track of certain events, such as a the timely completion of a course of medication over days or weeks. The carrier 10 may also feature a third leaf 3, which may also carry information. The information carrier 10 may be attached to a container (fig.2) which may contain medication. Also disclosed is an information carrier 10 with an event recording leaf 2 with an integral and/or separate information encoding means which are machine readable.
Patent GB-2444050-A (GB)
Title: Paint roller sleeve storage tube
Inventor: BELL PAUL
IPC: B05C21/00
Filed: 2006-11-21
Abstract: A tube 1 with a solid base and with a screw down air tight lid 2 that is characterized in having a rotating cap 3 that can be clipped over the base. The cap has a small rectangular window 5 through which the base of the tube can be seen. The base can have various colours printed on it directly or it may have a sticker 4 with the colours fitted thereto These colours can be viewed through the hole in the cap when rotated, and the window can be set to the colour representing the colour of the paint on the roller. The storage tube can also be used with an inner bag (see Fig.3)
Patent GB-2444755-A (GB)
Title: Improved message handling for mobile devices
Inventor: SEAL CHRISTOPHER HENRY
IPC: H04M1/72436
Filed: 2006-12-11
Abstract: The invention relates to a mobile communication device that can be set to operate one of a plurality of different operating modes (e.g. hands-free mode, car mode, silent mode, general meeting mode, etc.) and where, in response to the selected mode, communication between the user of the device and another party can be set to that most suited to the environments of both parties. The device comprises means that allow it to receive text information (e.g. SMS, Instant Message or email), means 22 to convert the text information to a speech signal in response to the selected mode of operation and means to output the speech signal as a communication message. Also disclosed are means for inputting a speech message, means 24 for converting the speech message to a text message in the same format as a received text message and means for transmitting the text message. Also disclosed are means responsive to a selected mode of operation for determining the type of message and if the message is a voice message, converting the voice message for display.
Patent GB-2445589-A (GB)
Title: Bridge support for a stringed musical instrument
Inventor: CLINGAN OWEN RONALD
IPC: G10D3/04
Filed: 2007-01-11
Abstract: A stringed musical instrument is provided with a structural connection 6 or bracing element inside the body of the instrument connecting the bridge 1 of the instrument to a location within the body, such as the neck block 7 or tail block 8, or other suitable location. The bracing element 6 is mounted in spaced relationship to the soundboard 2 or top of the instrument and may be pivotally attached to the neck block or tail block at the end remote from the bridge. It is designed to have little or no contact with the soundboard but carries the structural forces conventionally carried by the soundboard and its system of braces (5, fig 1). This allows the soundboard, and bracing if employed, to be substantially relieved of structural forces and to be optimised for acoustic performance only.
Patent GB-2432023-A (GB)
Title: CPU power delivery system
Inventor: NARENDRA SIVA
IPC: H01L25/18
Filed: 2005-09-29
Abstract: A central processing unit (CPU) is disclosed. The CPU includes a CPU die; and a voltage regulator die bonded to the CPU die in a three dimensional packaging layout.
Patent GB-2448711-A (GB)
Title: Recovering from a failure in a communications network
Inventor: MARTINOTTI RICCARDO
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2007-04-25
Abstract: A method of recovering from a failure in a communications network using a dual homing protection and comprising a plurality of nodes. One of said nodes is connected to another network. A first node and a second node are connected to the client, and one of the ports related to the links connecting the client with the nodes is in an active state and the other is in a stand-by state. The method comprises detecting the failure (502), changing (504) the ports status (from stand-by to active). In response to the status change, sending (506) to the node connected to another network, a request to purge its MAC address table, purging (508) the MAC address table and flooding (510) nodes of the ringed network in order to fill in the purged MAC address table with updated information, directing (512) traffic to and from the client via the link having the related port in the active state. Dual homing protection may use the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) or Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP).
Patent GB-2439190-A (GB)
Title: Translucent panels
Inventor: CAROLAN JAMES
IPC: E04C2/54
Filed: 2007-06-11
Abstract: A translucent wall panel <B>1</B> comprises a single body of translucent polycarbonate material comprising skin wall means and a multiwall support <B>4</B> extending between the skin wall means. The skin wall means comprises an outer weather wall <B>2</B>, an inner liner wall <B>3</B>, a longitudinally extending first side <B>5</B> and a longitudinally extending second side <B>6</B> opposite to the first side. The first side <B>5</B> has outer projecting and recess parts and the second side <B>6</B> has outer projecting and recess parts. The projecting and recess parts of the first side <B>5</B> are of mating form with corresponding recess and projecting parts respectively of the second side <B>6</B> for engagement between the first side <B>5</B> of one panel <B>A</B> and the second side of another like panel <B>B</B>. The sides <B>5, 6</B> may have additional spacer recesses <B>51, 52</B> which are aligned so that when two similar panels <B>50</B> are aligned adjacent to one another a spacer element <B>60</B> bridges a gap between the panels <B>50</B> and a support frame element <B>80</B> such as a purlin.
Patent GB-2439466-A (GB)
Title: Blackboard drawing aid with removable handle
Inventor: LAWSON JEREMY GORDON
IPC: B43L7/027
Filed: 2004-07-01
Abstract: A stationery article such as blackboard set square 10 has two symmetrical segments or panels 12. 14 and a handle 20 arranged to cooperate with the segments to maintain them in a desired position relative to each other. Handle 20 has two T-section securing projections 30, 32 which may pass through apertures 40, 42 in the panels into slots and recesses 50 where they are retained by friction. The handle may be slid towards the right angled corner of the set square to retain the panels in position. When the drawing aid 10 is in an unfolded condition, the front and back surfaces of the panels are substantially coplanar. The panels are foldably joined by hinges 16, 18. Each hinge has a cylindrical inner and a hollow bearing 60, 66. Parts of each hinge are formed separately from the panels so that when the drawing aid is unfolded no part of either panel extends forward of the front surface or rearward of the back surface. Other embodiments include a blackboard ruler and a protractor.
Patent GB-2441049-A (GB)
Title: Electrochemical gas generator for carbon monoxide
Inventor: CARO KERSTIN
IPC: C01B32/40
Filed: 2007-08-15
Abstract: A method of generating carbon monoxide test or calibration gas in an electrochemical gas generator comprising decarboxylation from a mesoxalic acid or mesoxalate. The calibration gas can be used to determine that a carbon monoxide sensor is operating correctly. The system comprises an electrochemical gas generator with an electrolysis cell (1) with a gas-impermeable housing, which is closed by means of a gas-permeable membrane (2) for the exit of the test gas or calibration gas, carbon monoxide, CO, a chemically inert cathode (5) made of a precious metal, a mixture of precious metals or of a material containing a carbon, which cathode is in direct contact with an electrolyte (7), an anode (4) made of a precious metal, a mixture of precious metals or a material containing a carbon, which anode is in direct contact with a mesoxalic acid salt, wherein the mesoxalic acid salt is in direct contact with the electrolyte (7), a control unit (6) which serves as a current source and which is connected to the electrodes (4, 5).
Patent GB-2454455-A (GB)
Title: Lubricated under water flexible coupling
Inventor: LIMITED H OFFSHORE ENGINEERING
IPC: E21B33/038
Filed: 2007-10-03
Abstract: A connector 18 for connecting two bodies 20 22 is designed to allow some freedom of movement. The connector 18 has two interlinked chain links 24, 26, which are held fast to the bodies 20 22 and allow relative angular movement. The space around the chain links is enclosed by a bellows 28, allowing the space to be completely filled with a lubricant. The connector can be used to connect the bottom end of an offshore riser 12 to a fixed seabed structure 10.
Patent GB-2445053-A (GB)
Title: Controlling server access to client data by filtering transferred data
Inventor: MCDOWALL IAN
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2007-10-25
Abstract: During transfer of data from a client device to a server e.g. a data synchronisation process, a data transfer controller on the client device controls server access to the client data in dependence on a filter. The client stores at least one dataset comprising several data fields and at least one filter definition (fig. 2) comprising data defining which of the data fields can be accessed by a particular server. If server access is denied for a particular data access, then the data transfer controller may be arranged not to transmit a notification of that denial to the server (information could be gleaned about the data stored on the client device from such a notification). Alternatively the transfer controller may transmit a message indicative of a failure to physically access certain data fields. The data transfer process may be a device management process according to the Open Mobile Alliance (RTM) standard. The present invention allows users to protect certain personal data from servers and offers more flexibility than Access Control Lists (ACLs).
Patent GB-2442154-A (GB)
Title: Team sport apparatus
Inventor: CLEMENTS ROBERT
IPC: E04H3/12
Filed: 2004-04-20
Abstract: A structure 100 arranged besides a pitch for playing a game, and in which at least one person can be accommodated for a view of the pitch; and a support 102 for supporting said structure, said structure being arranged to be movable relative to said support, said apparatus being provided with control apparatus to allow a person accommodated in the structure to send radio signals to at least one player of a game played on the pitch.
Patent GB-2444006-A (GB)
Title: Improved smartcard system
Inventor: HOCHFIELD BARRY SIM
IPC: G07F7/10
Filed: 2006-08-29
Abstract: A programmable smartcard device (10) carries a file system (22, 24) and operating software enabling the on-device file system to interface with at least one off-device file and/or application. It also has a script engine (32) capable of running one or more Application Protocol Data Units (IAPDUs') associated with a particular form of transaction so as to modify the structure and/or content of the file system, or the commands to be used for accessing the file system or any security conditions associated therewith. The smartcard device (10) is provided with comparator means (34) configurable by a security APDU run by the script engine (32) so that it operates in use to compare the commands carried out in implementing the transaction with one or more reference commands and to restrict or prevent further access or modifications to the on-device data, file system, commands or security conditions in dependence on the outcome of the comparison carried out by the comparator means (34). Thus, the smartcard device can, because the comparator (34) is configured for each different kind of transaction to be carried out, provide improved security within the contraints of memory storage and processing power availableon the smartcard device itself.
Patent GB-2458700-A (GB)
Title: Wine bottle wrapper and stopper remover
Inventor: THOMPSON BARRIE
IPC: B67B7/00
Filed: 2008-03-29
Abstract: The opener body 1 has cutting edges, the corkscrew 3 inserts into the stopper then the body 1 moves down over the wine bottle top until fully engaged into the stopper, the cutting edges 2 will cut the wrapper, when the arms 4 are moved the stopper and cut wrapper will be removed together.
Patent GB-2461950-A (GB)
Title: A walking aid with ball shaped wheels
Inventor: DANIELS ELLIE VICTORIA
IPC: A61H3/04
Filed: 2008-07-23
Abstract: A walking aid has ball shaped or spherical wheels2,4. The walking aid may have three or four wheels. The walking aid may have a seat with a bag underneath7or a basket6and the walking aid may have brakes5.
Patent GB-2450037-A (GB)
Title: Dual Metal Schottky Diode
Inventor: IRWIN RICHARD B
IPC: H01L29/80
Filed: 2005-03-29
Abstract: A Schottky diode 22 comprising: a semiconductor substrate 3 including silicon (Si), a first metal area 24 including platinum-silicide (PtSi) coupled to the semiconductor substrate, and a second metal area 28 including titanium-silicide (TiSi2), wherein the first metal area includes islands comprised of the first metal. In a further embodiment, a barrier layer 26 including e.g. silicon dioxide (SiO2) or silicon nitride (SiN) may be coupled to the first metal area with the second metal area coupled to the barrier layer.
Patent GB-2464694-A (GB)
Title: Tic tac toe style table game played with balls and cues
Inventor: LARGE MICHAEL GEOFFREY
IPC: A63D15/00
Filed: 2008-10-22
Abstract: Apparatus for playing a Tic-Tac-Toe game with balls and cue sticks includes a playing surface having holes in a three by three grid pattern (fig. 1), and a middle board (fig. 2) provided below the playing surface. The middle board has a matching grid of holes and is moveable between a closed position in which the holes are offset from the surface holes to prevent balls which enter the surface holes from falling through, and an open position in which the surface and middle board holes are aligned thus allowing balls to fall through. An inclined lower board (fig. 3) is provided such that upon falling through the holes, the balls roll to the front of the table to be recovered for starting a new game, The balls preferably comprise two sets of differently coloured balls, such as red and white, and balls entering the surface holes when the middle board is in the closed position remain in view such that players can see which colour of ball is in a hole. During play, the middle board is in the closed position and players attempt to pot balls so as to form a line of three matching coloured balls in the manner of Tic-Tac-Toe or noughts and crosses. When the game is finished the middle board is moved to the open position in order that balls located in the holes fall through and are returned to the players. The playing surface and boards are preferably housed in a cabinet similar to that of a bar billiards tables.
Patent GB-2466629-A (GB)
Title: Catalytic hydrogenation at a double bond with a transition metal complex of a heterocyclic nitrogenous organic base comprising a cyclic amidine group
Inventor: JIANG LI
IPC: C07C5/03
Filed: 2008-12-29
Abstract: Catalytic hydrogenation of a compound at a double bond between carbon and another atom, especially a C=C or C=N double bond, is carried out by contacting the compound with hydrogen in the presence of a catalytic transition metal complex comprising, as a ligand, a heterocyclic nitrogenous organic base of formula:where R1comprises an optionally substituted hydrocarbon chain of at least two carbon atoms, and R2 and R3 are optionally substituted hydrocarbon groups or R2and R3together are an optionally substituted hydrocarbon chain of at least two carbon atoms. Preferably R1is a saturated hydrocarbon chain of two or three carbon atoms, and R2and R3together are a saturated hydrocarbon chain of three to five carbon atoms. The transition metal is preferably one from groups VB to VIIIB of the periodic table, especially rhodium. The complex may comprise, as a second ligand, a cycloaliphatic diene such as 1,5-cyclo-octadiene and is preferably phosphorus-free. Homogenous catalysis can be effected.
Patent GB-2456249-A (GB)
Title: Filter Monitor
Inventor: PENDRILL PHILIP RICHARD
IPC: B01D46/44
Filed: 2007-09-04
Abstract: An inlet duct (101) to a gas turbine (not shown) has an inlet air filter (102). The filter is provided to remove dust from the inlet air flow (103), which can otherwise degrade the efficiency of the gas turbine and/or cause wear of the turbine. Associated with the duct is a filter monitor (1), having up- and down-stream probes (2, 3) mounted in the side wall (104) of the duct, one (2) upstream of the filter (102) and the other (3) downstream of it. Central to the monitor is a laser particle counter (4). Up- and down-steam sample lines (5, 6) lead from the probes to respective two-way, three-port, electro-actuated valves (7, 8), connected to an inlet (9) of the particle counter A pump (10) is provided at the outlet (11) of the counter A micro-controller (24) is connected to the valves (7, 8) for controlling their state in accordance with a sampling/purging cycle. Via data line (25), the micro-controller is connected to the particle counter (4).
Patent GB-2475028-A (GB)
Title: Microbial transmission blocking film for hard surfaces
Inventor: LAWSON RICHARD HUGH
IPC: A61L2/18
Filed: 2009-08-18
Abstract: This invention is intended to reduce the transmission of skin transmission of pathogenic microbes (viruses and bacteria) mediated through frequently handled objects such as door handles, light switches, door push plates, tap (faucet) handles, toilet levers and similar objects by providing an antiseptic overlay to these objects such that the surface will retain anti-microbial activity for a substantial number of hours following its application. The overlay may be in the form of an elasticated cover, an adherent film, or a barrier layer comprising a paint, polymer or gel. The microbiocidal agent may be an acid, alkali, an alcohol, metallic ions, boric acid, iodine, an oxidising agent or a disinfectant.
Patent GB-2460367-A (GB)
Title: Dual pawl ratchet mechanism and reversing method
Inventor: THOMPSON CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B25B13/46
Filed: 2008-03-14
Abstract: A dual-pawl ratchet wrench mechanism is disclosed having a stop mechanism for limiting over-travel of a reversing lever for selecting drive directions. The stop mechanism is formed on a disc is selectively engageable with first and second pawls to move the pawls into and out of engagement with a ratchet gear to determine a torque drive direction, the ratchet gear capable of providing torque to a working piece in the selected drive direction. The design simplifies manufacturing. Additionally, the reversing lever is assembled with the mechanism in a manner to improve sealing.