baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CH-532005-A (CH)
Title: Phenoxyacetic acids - useful for treating congestive heart failure
Inventor: EVERETT MAYNARD SCHULTZ
IPC: C07C59/90
Filed: 1964-12-03
Abstract: Process for the preparation of cpds. of the general formula:- (I) where R = H, lower alkyl, halo-lower alkyl, cycloalkyl or (where X' = H, halogen, lower alkyl, CF3, lower alkoxy, or COOH; m = 1-4; n' = 0-5) R' = H or lower alkyl X = H, halogen, lower alkyl, CF3, lower alkoxy, or, when on adjacent atoms of the ring, two X radicals may form -(CH=CH)2- n = 1-5 m = 1-4 Cpds. of formula (II) Diuretics. Treatment of congestive heart failure.
Patent CH-514996-A (CH)
Title: Method for dispensing small quantities of liquid
Inventor: FERDINAND MARIA SCHANZE RUDOLF
IPC: A23C21/04
Filed: 1967-12-20
Abstract: Sour whey or other suitable waste liquid such as buttermilk, molasses, fish drainings or residual vine liquor is first concentrated. To the concentrate is added albumen, more particularly vegetable albumen, water-soluble rice starch in disintegrated form, fat and any desired additives such that the mixture is capable of being dried-without special precautions in normal spray drying and roller drying plant. Soya flour can be used as the vegetable albumen with a concentrate of whey to make a cheap substitute for skimmed milk.
Patent GB-2345443-A (GB)
Title: Use of triazolo-pyridazines for treating premenstrual syndrome
Inventor: MCKERNAN RUTH
IPC: A61K31/5377
Filed: 2000-01-05
Abstract: A class of substituted or 7,8-ring fused 1,2,4-triazolo[4,3-b]pyridazine derivatives, possessing an optionally substituted cycloalkyl, phenyl or heteroaryl substituent at the 3-position and a substituted alkoxy moiety at the 6-position, are selective ligands for GABA<SB>A</SB> receptors, in particular having high affinity for the   a  2 and/or   a  3 and/or   a  4 subunit thereof, and are accordingly of benefit in the treatment and/or prevention of premenstrual syndrome. Compounds are of formula<BR> Where<BR> ```X is H or alkyl<BR> ```Y is alkyl, cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl, aryl (including heteroaryl or dialkylamino<BR> or x and y together represent further ring systems<BR> ```R<SP>1</SP> is a cyclic group<BR> ```and R<SP>2</SP> is an optionally substituted alkyl group.
Patent GB-2361920-A (GB)
Title: An estrogen induced uterine cDNA, its isolation and medical uses
Inventor: HUYNH THE HUNG
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2000-05-03
Abstract: A nucleic acid molecule is claimed, comprising a sequence of nucleotides corresponding to a uterine estrogen agonist-inducible genetic sequence as is a polypeptide comprising a sequence of amino acids corresponding to a uterine estrogen agonist-inducible polypeptide. Alternatively claimed is a nucleic acid molecule corresponding to sequence <400>1, or related sequences, or a polypeptide according to sequence <400>2. A method of producing a uterine estrogen agonist-mediating polypeptide comprising introducing a nucleotide sequence corresponding to a uterine estrogen agonist-inducible genetic sequence, expressing the sequence and recovering the polypeptide is also claimed. The specification describes the isolation, cloning, expression and medical uses of such sequences.
Patent GB-2354892-A (GB)
Title: Method of discharge for plurality of series connected rechargeable batteries
Inventor: ITOU TSUKASA
IPC: H02J7/02
Filed: 2000-07-25
Abstract: When a plurality of series connected rechargeable batteries (1) are discharged, they have the remaining capacity of each battery measured by a detection circuit (5), and the battery with the lowest capacity is determined. The output of the series of batteries is then reduced to the battery voltage, e.g. by DC-DC converter (2), and supplied to the battery with lowest capacity. This equalizes the voltage level of each of the plurality of batteries ready for recharging. In a further embodiment the capacity of the batteries is measured and equalized during discharge. The capacity of the batteries may be determined by measuring voltage.
Patent GB-2358959-A (GB)
Title: Metamorphic heterojunction bipolar transistor for low cost fabrication on large size gallium arsenide wafers
Inventor: CHAO PENG-SHENG
IPC: H01L21/331
Filed: 2000-08-24
Abstract: A metamorphic heterojunction bipolar transistor having a material structure for low cost fabrication on large size gallium arsenide wafers comprises a semi-insulating GaAs substrate 20; an undoped AlGaAsSb (or AlInGaAs) metamorphic buffer layer 21; a heavily doped n-type InGaAs layer 22, forming an ohmic contact for the collector of the MHBT; a lightly doped n-type InGaAs or InP or InAlAs layer 23, forming the collector of the MHBT; a heavily doped p-type InGaAs layer 24, forming the base and an ohmic contact for the base of the MHBT; an n-type InAlAs (or graded AlInGaAs or InP) layer 25, forming the emitter of the MHBT; and a heavily doped n-type InGaAs layer, forming an ohmic contact for the emitter of the MHBT. Such material structure makes high-indium content MHBTs feasible to be fabricated on large size gallium arsenide wafers with diameters of six inches or larger, resulting in lower manufacturing cost, higher power, and higher efficiency at a very low operation voltage.
Patent GB-2359007-A (GB)
Title: Foundation garment
Inventor: MONE MICHELLE GEORGINA
IPC: A41C3/10
Filed: 2000-09-15
Abstract: A foundation garment such as a brassiere (5,5'), or article of swim wear has at least one cup provided with a bag (75A,75A') at least partially filled with a silicone fluid (125A,125A'), comprising, in one embodiment, dimethylpolysiloxane. The bag has a tail portion (100A,100A'), for sewing into the garment. The cup may have a seamless front.
Patent GB-2367613-A (GB)
Title: Determination of the density of a subterranean fluid and/ or the location of a front
Inventor: FITZGERALD JOHN BARRY
IPC: E21B47/10
Filed: 2000-10-05
Abstract: A method of monitoring a fluid, e.g. in a borehole 1 or within the production tubing of a downhole tool, comprises the steps of using a detector 3 to obtain measurements of the natural background radiation, such as gamma rays, traversing the fluid and calculating the relative density of the fluid over a plurality of time intervals. Shielding may be provided to prevent contamination from radiation from scaling within the production tubing (figure 2) or directly from the surrounding earth formation (figure 4), depending on the use of the detector. The detector may be attached to a mandrel or permanently sited downhole. A plurality of detectors 3 may be deployed where the position of a change in the relative density of the fluid is correlated with the location of a front 13.
Patent GB-2368106-A (GB)
Title: Screw head driving formation
Inventor: WATKINS NIGEL
IPC: F16B23/00
Filed: 2000-10-17
Abstract: A screw head (101) has a chamber (103) with a slot (104) for receiving the blade of a driver tool (i.e. screwdriver). The chamber (103) is shaped so that the blade is positively locked within the chamber (103).
Patent GB-2374197-A (GB)
Title: Truncated capo tasto
Inventor: WOODLAND JOHN COLIN
IPC: G10D3/04
Filed: 2001-01-25
Abstract: A capo tasto comprises an arcuate spring member 10, a string pad 12 at one end of the spring member, and an offset pad 14 on the inner surface of the arcuate spring member adjacent to the string pad. Locating means, such as a friction sleeve 16 may be provided at the other end of the spring member. The capo may be used to engage one or more strings.
Patent GB-2365291-A (GB)
Title: Soft output decoder for convolutional codes using a sliding window technique which involves a learning period, stored backward recursion and forward recursion
Inventor: CLASSON BRIAN KEITH
IPC: G06F11/10
Filed: 2001-02-07
Abstract: Decoding signals represented by a trellis of block length <I>N</I> divided into windows of length <I>L</I> includes a step of decoding a backward recursion from a point <I>P</I> that is after the end of a window back to the end of the window. <I>P</I> is chosen at a sufficient distance from the end of the window such that backward recursion determines a known state metric at the end of the window. A next step includes decoding the window using backward recursion from the known state at the end of the window back to the beginning of the window to define a set of known backward recursion state metrics which are stored. A next step includes decoding using forward recursion starting from a known state at the beginning of the window and moving forward. A next step includes calculating a soft output at each stage of the forward recursion using the stored backward recursion state metrics, and branch metrics at each stage, and outputting the soft output for that stage.
Patent GB-2375645-A (GB)
Title: Drowsiness monitor having a means for detecting a metabolic function of a user
Inventor: MUDGE DOUGLAS MAXIMILLIAN LORE
IPC: G08B21/06
Filed: 2001-02-08
Abstract: Apparatus for detecting drowsiness of a user 11, comprising a detector 14 for detecting the instantaneous value of a metabolic function such as heart rate or body temperature of the user 11, comparison means 15 for comparing the detected instantaneous value of the user's metabolic function with a stored value of that function representing the value in the sleeping state, and alarm indication means 16 for generating an output signal when the detected value falls below a threshold value in the vicinity of the sleeping state value. The apparatus may include a means for applying a small electric shock to alert the user of their state of awareness.
Patent GB-2359139-A (GB)
Title: Position encoder
Inventor: DOYLE RICHARD ALAN
IPC: G01D5/245
Filed: 2000-06-15
Abstract: A linear position sensor is provided which employs phase quadrature sensor windings, an excitation winding and a resonator. When an excitation current is applied to the excitation winding, it causes the resonator to resonate which in turn induces signals in the sensor windings. The sensor windings are spatially arranged so that the electromagnetic coupling between them and the resonator varies with the position of the resonator. The excitation windings, phase quadrature windings and resonant circuit are arranged so that the magnetic fields involved in the operation of the position sensor are substantially parallel to each other and the direction of movement of the resonator. Consequently, the effect of rotation of the resonator or lateral movement of it relative to the excitation and phase quadrature windings is alleviated.
Patent GB-2374908-A (GB)
Title: A yieldable brake tensioner and a cable eye for preventing unwinding of the tensioner
Inventor: BASNETT MICHAEL NIEL
IPC: F16G11/12
Filed: 2001-04-23
Abstract: A yieldable brake tensioner 30 is formed from an elongate member such as rod made of a material which will yield when a predetermined tensile load is applied. The elongate member is bent and twisted together adjacent its mid point to produce an eye formation 32 for engagement of a fastener 28 by which it may be attached to a hand or foot brake control lever 12, the free ends of the elongate member diverging away from the eye formation 32 and having hooks 38 formed for engagement with an eye 46 formed on the end of a brake control cable 40. The hooks 38 may be bent by more than 180{ to allow for some straightening or unwinding, or the cable eye may have abutments (50,52, fig 3) or a sleeve (60, fig 4) to prevent the hooks 38 straightening. Independent connection of two brake cables to a control lever may thus be made without an equalising bar.
Patent GB-2375031-A (GB)
Title: Tractor mounted rotovator
Inventor: MATUSKA PETER
IPC: A01B33/02
Filed: 2001-04-30
Abstract: A rotovator that is tractor mounted via side arm and comprises a fabricated steel plate body 1, double skinned on principal wearing faces. This body surrounds a steel rotor 2 supported on two flange bearing units (not shown) bolted through side plates. The rotor 2 has a double helix of 58 straight shaft interchangeable tines 5 and is driven by a hydraulic motor (not shown) using the tractors hydraulic power supply. There is a steel roller 3 to the rear of the unit that is height adjustable and used for levelling and setting depth of cut. The machine can be used for levelling ditch and trench infills as well as rotovating narrow inaccessible areas.
Patent GB-2359161-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for diagnosing and correcting the millenium bug
Inventor: PARKER BRUCE PETER
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 1998-10-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of modifying a computer, the method comprising the step of replacing one or more specified code portions in said computer file with a modified code portion without requiring recompiling of the computer file. The invention also relates to a method for correcting the millennium bug in a computer file, the method comprising the step of modifying one or more short date formats in the computer file to have long date formats without altering the functioning of the computer file. The inventive method can also include the steps of: detecting one or more date formats in the computer having the millennium defect. The invention also relates to an apparatus for correcting the millennium bug in a computer which uses the previous described method.
Patent GB-2368447-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal device and method for manufacturing the same
Inventor: LIM BYOUNG HO
IPC: H01L29/786
Filed: 2001-05-24
Abstract: A liquid crystal display (LCD) device and method for manufacturing the same in which a plurality of patterns are formed on one substrate 31 reduces the manufacturing cost and simplifies the process steps by minimizing the number of masks required to form the patterns. The LCD device includes first 31 and second substrates 31a, a thin film transistor (TFT) 33a, 41a, 41b formed in a predetermined region on the first substrate 31, a pixel electrode 45 formed in a pixel region on the first substrate 31, a color filter layer 47 formed on the pixel electrode 45, a black matrix pattern 43 formed in a region other than the pixel electrode 45, and a liquid crystal layer formed between the first 31 and second 31a substrates. The method for manufacturing the LCD device having a pixel region defined by gate and data lines, includes the steps of forming a TFT 33a, 41a, 46b on a first substrate 31, forming black matrix pattern 43 in a region other than the pixel region, forming a pixel electrode 45 in the pixel region, and forming a color filter layer 47 on the pixel electrode.
Patent GB-2378072-A (GB)
Title: Dividing image data into irregular shaped blocks for coding
Inventor: BOURNE DAVID RONALD
IPC: H04N19/89
Filed: 2001-07-24
Abstract: A method of processing video or image data in a block-based video or image communication system (200, 300) includes the step of arranging (352, 392) the video or image data in irregular shaped blocks (210, 220, 230, 240) for reducing a visible effect of artefacts introduced into a transmitted and decoded image. By utilising irregular shaped blocks (210, 220, 230, 240) the shape appears random, while retaining some spatial correlation. The blocks may have different shapes with a block pattern being known at the encoding unit. The blocks may be transcoded to regular shapes for transmission and then inverse transcoded at the decoder.
Patent GB-2366071-A (GB)
Title: Structure for connecting battery terminal
Inventor: FUKUDA EIJI
IPC: H01R11/28
Filed: 2001-08-03
Abstract: In a structure for connecting a battery terminal to a battery post 2 of a battery, a terminal body has a U-shaped curved portion 12 which is formed between a distal end portion 11 and a proximal end portion of the battery terminal. A retaining portion 3 at which the distal end portion of the battery terminal is retained, is provided in the vicinity of the battery post. Locking members lock 5,15 the proximal end portion of the battery terminal in a position where the proximal end portion has been pivoted in a leverage manner while the distal end portion is retained in the retaining portion as a fulcrum, and while the U-shaped curved portion is press-fitted onto an outer periphery of the battery post.
Patent GB-2366845-A (GB)
Title: A clutch operating method and device
Inventor: SENGER KARL-HEINZ
IPC: F16D48/02
Filed: 2001-09-06
Abstract: A method of operating a clutch 3 which connects, for example, a CVT 2 to drive wheels 8, 9 comprises engaging the clutch 3 with an application pressure/force that is adjusted in dependence upon engine torque T<SB>M</SB>, and upon an inaccuracy of information   W  T<SB>M</SB> relating to the engine torque, or a rotational speed of an engine 1. A clutch controller 12 receives input variables such as clutch input shaft 5 rotational speed n<SB>E</SB> from speed sensor 10, clutch output shaft 6 rotational speed n<SB>A</SB> from speed sensor 11, the torque T<SB>M</SB> of the engine 1 and the information   W  T<SB>M</SB>, which may be determined from the rotational speeds n<SB>E</SB>, n<SB>A</SB>. The controller 12 determines clutch slippage   W  n (eg n<SB>E</SB>-n<SB>A</SB>) which, together with torque T<SB>M</SB>, information   W  T<SB>M</SB> and the variable coefficient of friction  of the clutch friction linings, are inputted to a slippage controller (21, fig 2) that produces a difference between the clutch slippage   W  n and desired clutch slippage   W  n*, the slippage controller (21) adjusts the clutch engagement so that torque spikes are prevented.
Patent GB-2380689-A (GB)
Title: A portable step attachment for a walking aid
Inventor: JACKSON IAN DOUGLAS
IPC: A61H3/00
Filed: 2001-10-12
Abstract: A portable step 1 comprises a block 2, having an aperture 8 to receive the foot of a walking stick 5, and a clamping mechanism 7, operative on insertion of the stick 5 into the aperture 8 to grip the foot of the stick 5 so that the step 1 can be raised by the stick 5, and on tilting of the stick 5 to release the stick 5 from the clamping mechanism 7. The clamping mechanism 7 can be a spring-loaded toggle mechanism that can be in an open position, to allow for the insertion of the stick 5 into the aperture 8, or a closed position for the clamping of the stick 5, wherein downward pressure from the stick 5 may be employed to activate the clamping mechanism 8. The clamping mechanism 8 may include a side wall (14, figure 3) which can be tiltable by the tilting of the stick in order to deactivate the clamping mechanism.
Patent GB-2380684-A (GB)
Title: Grip for a table tennis bat
Inventor: PERKS PAUL
IPC: A63B49/08
Filed: 2001-10-12
Abstract: A sweat absorbent grip for a table tennis bat comprising a hollow or recess in the handle containing an absorbent sponge pad. The recess is preferably rectangular or oval in shape, and the sponge pad is shaped to fit. The pad may be self adhesive for easy replacement.
Patent GB-2383239-A (GB)
Title: Choosing different data segment formats with different energy per bit levels in accordance with a performance measure
Inventor: LOPES LUIS
IPC: H04L1/00
Filed: 2001-12-15
Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for transmitting data in a radio communication system. The apparatus comprises a data segmenter (203) segmenting data into data segments. The data segments are fed to a transmission encoder (205) which encodes the data segments into transmission blocks in accordance with a transmission scheme selected from a transmission protocol comprising of a plurality of transmission schemes having different energy per information bit levels. The transmission blocks are transmitter by a transmitter (211) and feedback information is received from the remote radio station (216) by a receiver (217). An analysis processor (219) determines an analysis group of data segments such that the analysis group comprises at least two data segments having transmission blocks encoded with different energy per information bit levels. The analysis processor (219) further generates a performance distribution measure relating to the analysis group in response to the feedback information. The apparatus further comprise a transmission controller (207) which, together with the transmission encoder (205), selects transmission scheme to apply to subsequent data segments in response to the performance distribution measure.
Patent GB-2383645-A (GB)
Title: Integrated optical arrangement with trench in substrate to absorb light
Inventor: VONSOVICI ADRIAN PETRU
IPC: G02B6/24
Filed: 2001-12-27
Abstract: An integrated optical arrangement, for reducing or preventing the transmission of unwanted or stray light within an optical substrate, comprises one or more trenches, 7, formed in the substrate for deflecting stray light to one or more selected regions, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, of the substrate, said region(s) being adapted to prevent at least the majority of the light received thereby from escaping therefrom. Waveguide channels 1,2 are shown. The regions may be doped. The trenches 7 may contain light absorbing material (15, Fig.4).
Patent GB-2382518-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for portioning and automatically off-loading portioned workpieces
Inventor: WATTLES DARREN P
IPC: B26D5/00
Filed: 2001-06-26
Abstract: A conveyor (22) moves workpieces (WP) past a scanning station (40) to ascertain one or more physical parameters of the workpiece (WP) and to a portioning station (24) wherein the workpiece (WP) is portioned into desired smaller portions. Thereafter the conveyor (22) carries a portioned workpiece (WP) to an unloading station (26) where one or more pickup devices (28) removes specific portioned workpieces (PP) from the conveyor and places the portioned workpieces onto take away conveyors (30) for other locations remote from the first conveyor. A control system, composed in part of a computer (42), keeps track of the locations of the workpieces (WP) on the conveyor (22) and also optionally on the take away conveyor (30) so that portioned pieces (PP) are place at specific desired locations remote from the conveyor (22) by the pickup devices (28).
Patent GB-2376522-A (GB)
Title: Method of image processing of paint dots on golf balls
Inventor: WINFIELD DOUGLAS C
IPC: A63B43/00
Filed: 2002-03-12
Abstract: A method of automatically calculating the spatial relationship of a plurality of diffusely reflective, painted dots on a golf ball, comprises the steps of obtaining at least one image of the ball at two or more discrete times with a CCD camera and a strobe light, calculating a first grey level of the image, smoothing and binarising the image, locating and determining the number of balls in the image and the number of diffuse dots on each ball, confirming that the calculated number of dots equals a predetermined number of dots on each ball, and calculating movement characteristics of the ball such as velocity, launch angle, side angle and spin rate. The dots may be pad or ink jet printed on the ball, and have a thickness not so great as to negatively affect the flight of the ball.
Patent GB-2371962-A (GB)
Title: Scrolling display of portable display device by shaking
Inventor: OOTSUKA KATSUHIRO
IPC: G09G5/34
Filed: 1999-04-23
Abstract: A system of scrolling displayed letters of a portable terminal device which is markedly improved in scrolling operations. Letters displayed in the display unit are scrolled upon shaking the portable telephone in the shaking direction detected by a shake movement detection device.
Patent GB-2377484-A (GB)
Title: A piezoelectric lighter with selective outlet nozzles.
Inventor: WONG MING KING
IPC: F23Q2/16
Filed: 2002-04-22
Abstract: An interchangeable piezoelectric lighter includes a casing 10 having a switcher cavity 12 and a valve switcher 21 rotatably received in the switcher cavity. The valve switcher 21 includes at least two gas nozzles 211 axially located within the switcher envelope. The gas nozzles 211 are adapted for selectively and coaxially aligning with a gas valve 13 to produce different types of flame. The switcher 21 may comprise a supporting frame having a central shaft 142 for location and a spring 32 arranged to provide a restraining force to effect a seal between the switcher 21 and gas adapter 22.