baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2377218-A (GB)
Title: Process and apparatus for extraction of active substances and enriched extracts from natural products
Inventor: WHITTLE BRIAN
IPC: A61K31/352
Filed: 2001-05-04
Abstract: Processes for preparing extracts of natural products such as plant material by extraction with hot gas. Apparatus suitable for use in preparing extracts of natural products are also described.
Patent GB-2367458-A (GB)
Title: Digital streaming multiplex architecture
Inventor: FERRIS GAVIN ROBERT
IPC: G10L19/16
Filed: 2001-05-25
Abstract: An encoder for encoding digital steaming media at a studio site, in which the encoder is a software encoder which uses an IP based protocol to communicate with a remote, central multiplexer. Because the encoder is a software encoder, it is significantly cheaper than conventional, dedicated hardware; the encoder can typically run on a PC or industrial PC. As an IP based protocol is used, the present invention is cheaper to implement than STI over G703/4 or a WG1/2 bus. Similarly, handling reconfiguration data is possible over IP and the software nature of the encoder also leads to increased reconfigurability. Placing the encoder at the studio site also eliminates the conventional need for extra codecs in a central multiplexing paradigm, further reducing cost and increasing quality.
Patent GB-2376706-A (GB)
Title: Fire retardant strip
Inventor: MANN ROBERT MCGOWAN
IPC: A62C2/06
Filed: 2001-06-21
Abstract: An intumescent strip 10 for securment to a flat support surface (SS, fig 2), includes an elongate support body 12 defining an outer face 16 and an opposed inner face (14, fig 2) of the strip. At least two spaced apart channels 18 extend longitudinally along the body with the mouths located on the inner surface. Intumescent material 21 is located in each channel. The body has anchorage strips 30 located on each side of each channel to enable the inner surface to be secured to the support surface. A smoke seal may also be mounted on the strip. The construction of the strip allows mounting to a door or door frame without the need for an accommodating groove or rebate, whilst still producing a sufficient intumescent mass.
Patent GB-2369214-A (GB)
Title: Telephone system having telephone directory information
Inventor: NARUSAWA HIDEKI
IPC: H04M1/2748
Filed: 2001-06-28
Abstract: A portable telephone system uses an input character string as a search key for telephone directory information. The display unit displays the items 204 if the number of retrieved items retrieved by using a first input character is lower than or equal to a threshold, and displays only the number of items 202 if the number of retrieved items is larger than the threshold. Desired items are again retrieved by using subsequent input character or characters as a search key. If the number of the thus retrieved items is lower than or equal to the threshold, the extracted items are displayed on the display unit 204.
Patent GB-2368115-A (GB)
Title: Anti-Dazzle Headlamp
Inventor: NAGANAWA MASAHITO
IPC: F21Y101/00
Filed: 2001-10-11
Abstract: A headlamp includes a light source 12, a reflector 14, and a distribution changing member, which is preferably movable, above the source 12 and in front of the reflector 14. The distribution changing member may be a screen 16 that shades selected parts of the reflector, or may be a cover 32 which can open and close a hole 30 in the reflector 14, or the light source 12 itself may be movable. The reflector 14 preferably has regions 15 designed to illuminate the road in such a way as to highlight the lane markings. The distribution changing member preferably switches between illuminating the road markings B, F and illuminating a wider area A.
Patent GB-2365406-A (GB)
Title: Food container
Inventor: BARNES SUSAN MARIE
IPC: B65D77/24
Filed: 2000-05-16
Abstract: A moulded plastics pot (10) for containing food has a base (13) and a side wall (14). A plastic utensil such as a spoon (16) to assist the consumption of food contained in the pot (10) is moulded integrally with the pot, and is hinged by the end of the handle (17) to the upper or lower end of the pot. The length of the utensil is more or less equal to the depth of the pot and the side wall (14) of the pot has a recess (15) in which the utensil can be accommodated, nibs (20) serving to retain the utensil in the recess until required for use. Then, the utensil (16) may be pulled out of the recess (15) and broken away from the hinge (18).
Patent GB-2376588-A (GB)
Title: Portable image capture device allowing annotation of captured images.
Inventor: NUTTALL GORDON R
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 2002-04-18
Abstract: An image capture or scanner device comprises a scanning or imaging means 201, user data entry means 204 and data interface 206. The device may be in portable form, for example a hand held tablet as shown in Figures 1A and 1B. Images obtained by a CCD scanner and/or camera 201 are processed 203, displayed (300, Figures 3 and 4) and may be annotated or modified by a user via data entry means 204, which may be pressure sensitive surface or coupled electromagnetic pen and pad. Thus, images may be annotated with graphics such as arrows. Further, user input may be typed or handwritten, and character recognition may be used on this or scanned text. Annotated or modified image data may be communicated by interface 206 to a remote device via email, for example, using Bluetooth, ISDN, DSL and other systems.
Patent GB-2372374-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for improved roll static angle adjustment
Inventor: NARAYAN SHRI HARI
IPC: G11B21/21
Filed: 2000-12-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for providing improved roll static angle adjustment for head gimbal assemblies (HGA's) 122 used in disc drives 110. In the method, proximal and distal clamping members 198 and 180, respectively, are attached to a load beam 148 of the HGA 122 and are separated by a distance 200 of 4-30% of the length 194 of the load beam 148. One of the distal (180) and proximal (198) clamping members is rotated about a longitudinal axis 158 of the load beam 148 such that the relative angular position of the distal (180) and proximal (198) clamping members reaches an adjust angle. Also disclosed is a rigid beam section 156 of an HGA 122 that includes apertures 206 which are positioned along maximum stress contours where early plastic deformation of the rigid beam section 156 is desired during adjustment of the roll static angle.
Patent GB-2389074-A (GB)
Title: Blind fabric
Inventor: ALLSOPP REGINALD CHARLES
IPC: B32B5/26
Filed: 2002-05-30
Abstract: A blind fabric comprises a face fabric layer 2, laminated via adhesive layer 3 to a base fabric layer 4. The adhesive layer may comprise a continuous or discontinuous layer and may comprise a contact or a hot melt polymer adhesive. The fabric may incorporate looped channels (6, 7) formed either by suitable folding and joining of the laminate fabric, or by attaching separate channel members to a flat sheet of the laminate. Channels (6,7) may receive the horizontal scaffolding members of a 'Roman' or 'pull up' type of blind.
Patent GB-2375831-A (GB)
Title: Ranging system
Inventor: WILLIAMS ANTHONY PETER
IPC: G01B11/27
Filed: 2000-12-07
Abstract: A ranging and/or alignment system comprises two points that, in use, are different distances from, for example, a user's eye (50). Rotation of the apparatus (3) away from correct alignment gives the user a visual warning of non-alignment (Figure 2(b)).
Patent GB-2379866-A (GB)
Title: Wet/dry floor cleaning unit and method of cleaning
Inventor: MORGAN JEFFERY A
IPC: A47L7/00
Filed: 2002-09-02
Abstract: A wet/dry floor cleaning device comprises a base portion for movement along a surface and a handle portion pivotally connected thereto. The base portion includes a suction nozzle and a brush assembly, wherein the brush assembly and the suction nozzle are in a first raised position, off the surface to be cleaned during the dry cleaning stage. The nozzle assembly can then be lowered to a second position in contact with the surface to be cleaned during the wet cleaning stage. The brush assembly may also be lowered to agitate the surface during the wet cleaning of the surface if required. A wheel carriage and cam member arrangement maybe used to raise and lower the nozzle assembly when actuated by a pedal.
Patent GB-2397004-A (GB)
Title: A pulsating light source for use with fishing rod tips and fishing floats
Inventor: DUGGAN KENNETH MICHAEL
IPC: A01K93/02
Filed: 2002-09-28
Abstract: A pulsating light source s comprising a light emitting diode (or LED) f controlled by electronic circuit m and powered by two cells k and l. The flashing or pulsating light source greatly increases the lifetime of the batteries as opposed to a light which is constantly illuminated. The light source is to be run at or about human flicker fusion frequency, this being the frequency at which the human visual system perceives a pulsating source as constant, due the phenomenon of persistence of vision. The light source may also be a laser diode, or it may have an output which is at a wavelength which is non-visible to the unaided human eye.
Patent GB-2380297-A (GB)
Title: Reed-Solomon decoder including memory device
Inventor: KWON HYUNG-JOON
IPC: G11C8/12
Filed: 2001-07-03
Abstract: A block pipelined Reed-Solomon decoder having a plurality of blocks for decoding data received from outside and correcting errors, comprises a syndrome generator 100 for generating a syndrome from the received data, a memory device 180 including a plurality memories each having dual banks, in which the received data is written to one bank of one memory and data written to one bank of one of the other memories is read, a polynomial coefficient generator 150 for generating the coefficients of an error locator polynomial and an error evaluator polynomial using generated syndrome, an error location searching and error value calculating portion 170, 160 for searching for the locations of errors and calculating error values using the error locator polynomial and the error evaluator polynomial with generated coefficients, and an error corrector 190 for correcting errors of data output from the memory device based on the error locations and error values output from the error location searching and error value calculating portion 170, 160.
Patent GB-2396237-A (GB)
Title: Motion sensitive pool alarm
Inventor: GIBBS KEITH ROYSTON
IPC: G08B21/08
Filed: 2002-12-11
Abstract: A pool/pond alarm system comprising a microwave motion sensor 1 which actuates a siren 8 to alert the owner should any unattended children venture too close to a swimming pool or garden pond 5. The microwave sensor is preferably mounted on an adjustable tripod 2 and may be positioned either in the middle of the pool or at the poolside. Several such motion sensors may be used depending on the size and shape of the pool or pond to be protected. When actuated by the motion sensor, the device sounds a siren for a period of three seconds. If the child moves away from the pool then the siren will not sound again. The device is also effective at scaring off cats or birds. The device preferably uses a low voltage power pack 9 and may include a further siren 11 located inside the owners house.
Patent GB-2398825-A (GB)
Title: Securing arrangements
Inventor: CUCKNELL ALAN JOHN EDWARD
IPC: A41F1/00
Filed: 2003-02-27
Abstract: A securing arrangement for, for example, a brassiere comprises first and second components each formed with one or more tabs. In a preferred embodiment, one of the components has a single tab 22, and the other has a plurality of tabs 24 so that the securing arrangement can be interlocked in a selected position. The or each tab on one of the components is longer than the or each tab on the other component. For example, the tab on one component may have the shape of an arc of an ellipse, while the tab on the other component may be semicircular. In other disclosed arrangements a pivoted hook may engage an aperture and a projection may snap-engage a complementary opening.
Patent GB-2384258-A (GB)
Title: Method for treating tool with bypass passageway
Inventor: ESLINGER DAVID M
IPC: E21B34/06
Filed: 2002-02-22
Abstract: A method for a tubing conveyed multi-position well treating tool having a tubular housing 16 and a tubular inner member 30 which are relatively positionable at "Set", "Treat", "Dump" and "Release" positions actuated by a mechanical indexing mechanism. The indexing mechanism is loaded by a spring 54, such as a compressed gas spring or mechanical spring, which urges the tubular housing 16 away from the tubing connection of the inner tubular member 30, thus requiring no set-down forces for tool actuation or indexing. The treating tool is anchored within the well casing by hydraulic pressure actuated buttons 58, thus eliminating the typical requirement for anchoring actuation by set-down forces. The treating tool is sealed within the casing by pressure energized packers 22,24 which are activated by the hydraulic pressure of fluid supplied from the tubing. The tool provides a bypass passage 98 to allow communication of the zones above and below the tool while isolating the straddled interval to be treated. The method of the invention involves running the tool into a well, sealing an interval in the casing, and conducting treating fluid into the formation whilst keeping the wellbore below the tool in communication with the wellbore above the tool.
Patent GB-2400666-A (GB)
Title: Capacitive proximity sensor
Inventor: SNELL DAVID
IPC: H03K17/96
Filed: 2003-03-27
Abstract: A capacitive sensor for attachment to a vehicle for sensing proximity to objects comprises a substrate (21) with a sensor conductor (22) which is shorter than a guard conductor (23). The sensor is formed by folding the ends (26, 28) of the substrate over onto the sensor face such that the guard layer overlies the sensor conductor. Further, a sensor may be formed where conductive portions are adhered to the substrate on the sensor face (24) to overlay the sensor conductor which results in regions of reduced sensor sensitivity. A retention system is also disclosed for retaining a sensor against a vehicle body without the need for glues, this utilises a flexible retaining member curved to apply force to the sensor to retain it against a vehicle part.
Patent GB-2400195-A (GB)
Title: Processing array topography
Inventor: KIRSCH GRAHAM
IPC: G06F15/00
Filed: 2003-03-31
Abstract: An array of processing elements are arranged in logical rows and columns. The array is logically folded by physically interleaving the processing elements (Fig. 2). The folding is performed by dividing the array (at line 120) and folding each quarter of the array (along lines 110, 112, 114 and 116 followed by lines 102 and 104). This arrangement allows for partial or full use of the array because the elements in each quarter are not interleaved with elements in the other quarters. Additionally, the length of the longest path between processing elements is minimised and if the two halves of the array 130, 132 are placed adjacent each other the upper and lower edges 94, 98 are close together. This arrangement can be used in active memory.
Patent GB-2385151-A (GB)
Title: Population data acquisition system
Inventor: MCKENZIE IAN DANIEL
IPC: F02D45/00
Filed: 2001-10-18
Abstract: A method of acquiring population data from engine control modules provided with a memory for storing data relating to parameters of engine operation. The method includes the steps of downloading stored data from a plurality of engine control modules when the engine control modules are reprogrammed. A set of population data is developed and communicated to a central database (112). The population data is statistically analyzed (114) when a statistically significant portion of the population is obtained. The statistical analysis of the population data is then used to make engine design modifications (116), provide warranty problem analysis (118), and analysis of optional feature acceptance (120).
Patent GB-2389787-A (GB)
Title: Probiotic microorganism for use against Campylobacter infection
Inventor: BAILLON MARIE-LOUISE AMANDA
IPC: A23K1/18
Filed: 2003-06-06
Abstract: Use of a probiotic microorganism, preferably Lactobacillus, in the manufacture of a composition for the prevention or reduction of gastrointestinal Campylobacter infection in a mammalian animal.
Patent GB-2390470-A (GB)
Title: Media editing method and software therefor
Inventor: MIDDLETON GUY
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-02-08
Abstract: A method of viewing a sequence of media clips consisting essentially of a plurality of computer files and software. A local machine connected to a computer network uses a browser program to make a connection with a primary server on that network. This server hosts a database application which the user can update with media clip file location information, sequencing information, and play variables associated with those media clips. The media clip file locations maybe locally stored on the primary server, or on any other computer connected to the network. The primary server also runs software which consecutively retrieves relevant portions of the identified media clip files in the correct sequence for play. The played media clip files are thus retrieved and played on the primary server computer while the program of the invention is loaded on the local machine.
Patent GB-2394307-A (GB)
Title: Print cartridge with seal to prevent toner leakage.
Inventor: DOUGHERTY PATRICK
IPC: G01D15/16
Filed: 2003-09-30
Abstract: A print cartridge (64) includes a housing (90) and a seal (100) disposed within the housing. The seal includes a longitudinal section (152) having a first end and a second end, a first lateral section (150) connected to and extending from the first end of the longitudinal section, and a second lateral section (154) connected to and extending from the second end of the longitudinal section. The longitudinal section (152), the first lateral section (150), and the second lateral section (154) are arranged to be generally continuous and to generally prevent toner leakage from the print cartridge.
Patent GB-2394595-A (GB)
Title: Data library with robotic manipulation of dust filter cartridges
Inventor: PATTERSON SCOTT R
IPC: G11B15/68
Filed: 2003-10-15
Abstract: A data library has a pick and place robot which manipulates both data cartridges 101 and dust filter cartridges (fig 3, 20). Filter cartridges can therefore be replaced automatically without interrupting operation of the library. The library may comprise a storage bin 60 having data cartridge slots 112, a drive 118 and filter slots 62. Filter slots 62 comprise tongues 64 which interact with slots (fig 3, 32) to allow them to accept only filter cartridges (fig 3, 20). The filter cartridge (fig 3, 20) is of a similar design to a data cartridge (fig 1, 102) and may comprise a housing (fig 3, 22) a filter (fig 3, 24), a spring biased shutter door (fig 3, 26) which closes off the filter when not in use, and slots (fig 3, 30) on an outer edge (fig 3, 28) to allow the pick and place mechanism to grip the cartridge. The filter cartridge may also comprise flag holes (fig 3, 40) and/or a bar code to identify it and to distinguish it from data cartridges.
Patent GB-2392459-A (GB)
Title: Pull pin assembly for canopy
Inventor: SUH DONG TACK
IPC: E04H15/50
Filed: 2002-03-18
Abstract: A pull pin assembly (20) with a first rod or pole (12), having a first hole (35) and a second hole (36), having a third hole (37), the second rod or pole (11) being slidably contained within the first rod or pole (12), so that the first hole (35) is superimposable on the second hole (36). A main body (21) has a central hollow (62) dimensioned to contain the first rod or pole (12), and has at least one resilient tab (26) cut out from the main body (21). A boss (27) on the tab (26) extends into the central hollow (62) to engage the second hole (60) of the first rod or pole (12). A pull pin body (22), integral with the main body (21), extends radially outward from the central hollow (62).
Patent GB-2414359-A (GB)
Title: Switched master line box
Inventor: BYRNE JAMES OLIVER
IPC: H01R13/70
Filed: 2004-03-16
Abstract: A linejack/linebox which incorporates a switch used to attach communications equipment to the communications network. The switch will allow the connection/disconnection of additional equipment to a wiring circuit. The switch can easily open or close the circuit attached.
Patent GB-2396724-A (GB)
Title: Mobile digital receipts
Inventor: MARSHALL CARL S
IPC: G06Q20/32
Filed: 2002-08-27
Abstract: Memorialization of commercial transactions via an electronic receipt system (310) including establishing a connection between a mobile device (380) and an electronic receipt terminal (330), and transmitting an electronic receipt of a commercial transaction from the electronic receipt terminal (330) to the mobile device (380).
Patent GB-2400819-A (GB)
Title: Patterning apparatus and film patterning method
Inventor: MURAYAMA KEI
IPC: H05K3/12
Filed: 2004-03-31
Abstract: A patterning apparatus of the present invention includes a stage (10) on which a substrate (2) is loaded, a coating means (14) for coating a liquid (3) that reacts with an ultraviolet ray to deposit metal on the substrate (2), and an ultraviolet irradiating means (22) for irradiating the ultraviolet ray onto the liquid (3) that is coated on the substrate (2).
Patent GB-2414352-A (GB)
Title: An adaptively-corrected RF pulse amplifier for a beam-steered radar antenna array
Inventor: PENNINGTON DAVID CHARLES
IPC: G01S7/282
Filed: 2004-05-18
Abstract: The amplitude and phase of a transmitter amplifier output signal may drift during transmission of a long pulse due to thermal effects (figures 3 and 4). The power and phase may be maintained constant during a pulse by the use of adaptive time-domain shaping filters 9 and 17 which filter the active transmitter gating pulse TXON to provide control signals for a phase shifter 3 and amplifier power supply 18 respectively. The shaping filters model the thermal power droop and phase drift which occurs during transmission of an RF pulse. The filters are adapted, from pulse to pulse, in dependence on a comparison of the input and output amplitudes and phases during a pulse.
Patent GB-2403084-A (GB)
Title: A broadcast receiver with improved automatic channel allocation
Inventor: KIM DONG-WON
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2004-05-26
Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for providing channel management in a television receiver. The method includes the steps of i) determining the quality of reception (630, Ri) of signals in a plurality of physical channels (PCT channels), based on both the intensity (signal strength) (630, Ii) and the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) (630, Si) of the signals, and ii) assigning physical channels carrying the same broadcast programme to a virtual channel (VCT channel) in the priority order of reception quality (630, Ri) of the physical channels.
Patent GB-2416061-A (GB)
Title: Coin accepting and dispensing apparatus
Inventor: BELL MALCOLM REGINALD HALLAS
IPC: G07F1/04
Filed: 2004-07-07
Abstract: A housing 7 contains an acceptor for validating inserted coins and delivering them to a hopper 27. A conveyor 28 with receptacles formed on it picks up coins from the hopper and delivers them to an outlet 31 or to a cash box. There may be two hoppers, to which coins are selectively directed by a coin sorter, and associated coin-delivering conveyors.
Patent GB-2417307-A (GB)
Title: Gravity powered rotating engine
Inventor: SMITH CHRISTOPHER IAN
IPC: F03G3/00
Filed: 2004-07-08
Abstract: An engine extracting gravitational energy from the movement of a ball includes a continuous loop spiralling unevenly along the axis 4 of a central shaft. As balls travel back and forth along the loops the device rotates about a central shaft. Gravitational energy is thus converted into mechanical energy.