baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2381347-A (GB)
Title: Rights management
Inventor: ERICKSON JOHN S
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2002-08-08
Abstract: Apparatus for determining the output of a contract or agreement at any point in time as required, comprising means for creating a state machine representative of the contract or agreement, at least some of the clauses and/or conditions of the contract or agreement being represented as a respective state variable of the state machine, means for storing the state machine, means for receiving data representative of one or more events relevant to the contract or agreement, determining whether the event changes the state of the state machine and changing the state of the state machine if required. The apparatus of the present invention, can provide the core for licence repository and automated rights management services, making the task of rights decision-making easier and more efficient. A preferred embodiment involves providing an novel digital representation of the contract, the unique aspect of this model being that it is dynamic, in that it accurately captures the sequential characteristics of real contracts. In other words, the present invention provides means for explicitly capturing the full sequential, conditional flow of a contract, including specific outputs (rights and obligations) for states within the contract.
Patent GB-2382489-A (GB)
Title: Method for capturing and communicating event images to image collection server
Inventor: BRAKE GREGORY A
IPC: H04N5/765
Filed: 2002-10-22
Abstract: Plural imaging devices, such as still or video cameras 102a, 102b, are used to record image data from an event, and the resulting image data is sent via a communications network (LAN, WAN, wireless network) 106 to an image collection server 116, 118. The cameras or server may comprise a network interface device, memory, individual event record module (304, 302, 316, Fig. 3) and associated logic or software for facilitating communication of image data. The system may allow imaging of predetermined or predefined situations in an event to be recorded.
Patent GB-2397087-A (GB)
Title: Electrically operated window with automatically deployed net
Inventor: SHAIKH KADIR
IPC: E06B9/52
Filed: 2002-11-27
Abstract: An electrically operated window may be controlled by a switch on the window frame, or may have remote control. A net 3A is attached to the upper sash 2D so that it automatically deploys when the sash is opened, to prevent foreign objects such as insects entering through the window. The window may also have light and rain sensors to operate the window automatically when rain is detected, or when the light is switched off in the room at night. The inner frame can also be pivoted about the upper edge 2M to provide an emergency fire escape route.
Patent GB-2396882-A (GB)
Title: Portable containment system
Inventor: BANKS THOMAS
IPC: B65D90/24
Filed: 2003-01-03
Abstract: A portable containment system comprising a floor sheet of an impermeable membrane, an upstanding wall around the peripheral edges of the floor sheet 1 forming an area to contain liquids with means to slope the floor sheet and a pumping system to facilitate drainage and collection of spilled material for reuse. Preferably the edges of the floor sheet 1 are detachably attached to a modular framework 2, 3, 4, 5 that may also contain the pump 5. Folding legs may be attached to the framework to slope the floor sheet 1 allowing spilled liquid to be drawn up through the inlet pipe 6 and pumped out through the outlet pipe 7 into a vessel 8. The apparatus may be used for the transfer and mixing of pesticides, washing of personal protective equipment and clothing and cleaning vehicles or machinery where the washing is potentially polluting.
Patent GB-2402653-A (GB)
Title: Fitting for a seat-belt
Inventor: BOHMAN KATARINA
IPC: B60R22/14
Filed: 2003-06-11
Abstract: A seatbelt fitting for use by a pregnant woman comprises a net, web,or sheet 10 attached by hook and loop style fastenings 16,17 to the diagonal and lap portions of a three point seatbelt. The fitting may be attached directly to the diagonal and lap portions, as shown in figure 3, or looped around them and attached to itself. The fitting may also include a hand inflated pad, to cushion the passenger, and a further under seat restraint, to maintain the lap portion of the belt in the correct position. The fitting is intended to reduce the pressure applied to the abdomen by the traditional narrow belt.
Patent GB-2396234-A (GB)
Title: Transmitting and receiving wireless keyboard data
Inventor: LEE JEE SUNG
IPC: G06F3/023
Filed: 2003-06-26
Abstract: Transmitting keyboard data between a computer and a wireless keyboard having a plurality of general keys and a number of function keys, in which the keyboard data is generated in response to a key press or press release. The keyboard data includes fixed data containing a leader indicating a transmission of the keyboard data, variable data, and inverted variable data. The variable data includes a 1-bit special bit indicating whether a function key has been pressed, a make/break bit indicating whether a key has been pressed, and a scan code corresponding to a pressed or press-released key. After the keyboard data is generated, it is transmitted e.g. using infra-red signals. By using the inverted variable data, a data error can be confirmed without assigning a checksum bit field to the keyboard data. By using a single special bit instead of as many special bits as there are function keys, another function key can be added to the keyboard without increasing the size of data. Battery power consumption can also be minimized irrespective of a demodulation method.
Patent GB-2386908-A (GB)
Title: Sintered ferrous material containing copper
Inventor: MAULIK PARITOSH
IPC: C22C38/00
Filed: 2002-01-17
Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a ferrous-based sintered article containing copper in the range from 12 to 26 weight% is described, the process including the steps of: making a powder mixture having a desired composition, at least a proportion of a total content of iron and copper being provided by an iron powder having copper indivisibly associated therewith for instance being pre-alloyed or diffusion bonded; compacting said powder mixture to form a green compact of an article to be produced and sintering said green compact.
Patent GB-2388285-A (GB)
Title: Concurrent use of communication paths in a multi-path access link to an IP network
Inventor: ERIKSSON MIKAEL
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2002-03-28
Abstract: In conducting a communication session via an IP-based communication network, where access to the communication network can be obtained via a plurality of bearers (11, 13, 15), a plurality of packet flows associated with a communication application (47) can be routed on respective ones of the bearers simultaneously.
Patent GB-2397997-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable brush roller accessory for a vacuum cleaner
Inventor: STEIN THOMAS
IPC: A47L9/04
Filed: 2003-12-10
Abstract: A brush roller accessory for a vacuum cleaner includes a main support roller 2 and a power-driven brush roller 3 rotatably arranged in a housing (1, Fig 1), and a spring-biased adjusting roller 4 that adjustably protrudes from the housing to bear some of the total contact force of the accessory against a floor F, to reduce or relieve the contact force exerted by the brush roller against the floor. The adjusting roller is rotatably mounted on a pivot lever 5, having a first end pivotally connected to the housing and a second end connected to a spring 6 that biases the lever to pivot the adjusting roller outwardly from the housing. A rotary knob 12 with several stop surfaces (9A-D, Fig 2A) may select an upper limit on the pivot range of the lever and the adjustment height of the adjusting roller. A coupling link 10 may pivot the adjusting roller to a maximally protruding position to lift the brush roller into a parking position.
Patent GB-2395434-A (GB)
Title: Composition for reducing appetite in mammals comprising proxyanidin
Inventor: NIEUWENHUIZEN ARIE GIJSBERT
IPC: A23L33/00
Filed: 2002-09-20
Abstract: Procyanidin, optionally combined with hydroxycitric acid, is used in a method for the reduction of appetite in a mammal. Preferably procyanidin is administered to the mammal in a dosage of between 0.5 and 100 mg per kg bodyweight. Also shown is a process for the manufacture of a composition for oral administration.
Patent GB-2408538-A (GB)
Title: Ground recycled tyre block for use in crash barriers and land erosion control
Inventor: HOLMES IAN
IPC: E02B3/14
Filed: 2004-03-24
Abstract: A block for use in crash barriers, land erosion control and sea platforms is formed from chips of ground down tyres glued together. The blocks are formed with structure support, holes so that they can be assembled into a structure. The structure may be formed from blocks of the same material but containing rubber that has been ground down differently.
Patent GB-2405190-A (GB)
Title: Rotatable and pressable input device for an entertainment machine
Inventor: MALT PAUL
IPC: G06F3/0362
Filed: 2004-08-11
Abstract: A rotatable input device for an entertainment machine, such as an arcade or home gaming machine, is also able to generate a second input. The device may be a cylindrical knob 104a which may be pressed, or a rotatable collar 302 with a cylindrical button 304 positioned inside. Pressing produces the second input signal. An electrical circuit is described (fig 4), and the second signal may latch or may relate to the length of time the button or knob was pressed for. The device may be translucent and illuminated by LED's.
Patent GB-2402674-A (GB)
Title: Compositions and methods for the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension
Inventor: BOYER JOSE L
IPC: C07H19/04
Filed: 2003-02-27
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of reducing intraocular pressure. The method comprises administering to a subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of a nucleoside 5'-pyrophosphate pyranoside oranalogue, which is defined by general Formula I. The method of the present invention is useful in the treatment or prevention of ocular hypertension, such as found in glaucoma, including primary and secondary glaucoma. The method can be used alone to reduce intraocular pressure. The method can also be used in conjunction with another therapeutic agent or adjunctive therapy commonly used to treat glaucoma to enhance the therapeutic effect of reducing the intraocular pressure. The present invention also provides a novel composition comprising a nucleoside 5'-pyrophosphate pyranoside or analogues.
Patent GB-2404225-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing device
Inventor: EBERHARDT HEIKO
IPC: B05B1/34
Filed: 2001-05-29
Abstract: A dispensing device comprises a container which includes a reservoir for a product, a product dispensing nozzle, and a conduit 63 communicating between the container and the nozzle. Sound generating means are provided for acting on the stream of product in the conduit 63 so as to provide a sound generating effect in order to generate a desired product discharge sound when the product is dispensed. The sound generating means comprises a flow loop 80 in a valve body 81 of a valve 44 of the container.
Patent GB-2407571-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of sugar solutions
Inventor: THORNALLEY PAUL JOHN
IPC: C07H1/00
Filed: 2004-10-27
Abstract: A process for treating a solution containing sugar and   a  -oxoaldehydes, comprising the step of adding a catalyst which comprises an optionally substituted histidine amino acid, such that the   a  -oxoaldehydes are catalytically converted to aldonic acids. This process is especially but not exclusively applicable to the treatment of heat-treated sugar solutions for peritoneal dialysis fluids.
Patent GB-2421239-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of sewage sludge
Inventor: EDMUNDS STEPHANIE
IPC: C02F1/50
Filed: 2004-12-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating sewage sludge to reduce the pathogen content of said sludge. The method comprises the steps of: <SL> <LI>(a) adding to the sludge an effective amount of a phosphorus-containing compound; and <LI>(b) keeping the phosphorus-containing compound in contact with the sludge for sufficient time to give rise to a finally treated sludge wherein the total reduction in the amount of pathogens present is by an amount equivalent to a logarithmic reduction of 2 or more compared to the amount of pathogens present in untreated sludge. </SL> The phosphorus-containing compound may be an alkyl-substituted phosphine or a tetrakis (hydroxyorgano) phosphonium salt.
Patent GB-2409525-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic flowmeter insert
Inventor: KEECH RAY
IPC: G01F1/58
Filed: 2004-12-20
Abstract: An insert for an electromagnetic flow meter arranged to be positioned within a flow conduit having a flow conduit cross-section to define a flow path for fluid, wherein the insert comprises an inlet (110), a measuring section (114) with a measuring cross-section different to the flow conduit cross-section and having at least two substantially parallel sides over at least part of its length and an outlet (112). Connecting portions (116, 118) allow electrodes and magnetic field producing means to be provided. The measuring section (114) may be square or rectangular in cross section which provides a meter with more theoretically ideal flow conditions. Methods of manufacturing the insert and flowmeter are provided.
Patent GB-2414119-A (GB)
Title: Lockable case for domestic electric timer
Inventor: ALDRIDGE JOHN STANLEY
IPC: G07F15/12
Filed: 2005-02-21
Abstract: A lockable case for a domestic electric timer comprises a case 1, a case insert 2 and a padlock 5. In use, the electric timer 3 is placed inside the case with the mains plug 4 of an electrical device connected to it. The case insert is then locked to the case with padlock, thereby preventing the electric timer being removed from the casing, and preventing the mains plug being removed from the electric timer.
Patent GB-2409137-A (GB)
Title: Electric submersible oil well pump communications
Inventor: ROBERTSON MARK PATRICK
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2003-09-17
Abstract: A method for use in communicating message between downhole equipment and surface equipment, the method comprising receiving a signal including a message that corresponds to an initial message and a check code that corresponds to an initial check code, the initial check code being a function of the initial message; and decoding the initial message using the received message and the received check code. To decode the message, certain signal parameter values are assumed, for example signal length and/or offset level, and then used to process the received signal to give a temporary message and a temporary check code. The temporary message is then processed using the function applied to determine the initial check code to provide a calculated check code. This is then compared with the temporary check code. In the vent that there is a match, the temporary message is identified as being a real message. In the event that there is no match, one or more of the parameter values are varied and the process is repeated iteratively until either there is a match or all possible parameter values have been checked.
Patent GB-2409080-A (GB)
Title: System for stock images peer-to-peer services over the world wide web
Inventor: LIPOWITZ SHAY
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2003-08-14
Abstract: A method and system for distributed digital content trading over the Internet. The system comprises image publishers with an image repository and a publishing module; image buyers, with an image enhancement module, and a system service center, with a web server, an image attributes database, a search module, a billing module and a coordination and control module. Image suppliers publish in the service's web-site thumbnails representing those images. The image buyer, searching for images, elects those thumbnails meeting her/his requirements, and gets from the service a temporary direct communication link to the image repository of the supplier. The buyer got now the option to review, enhance and embed in page layout the low-resolution representation of the selected thumbnails, and quality check parts of the high-resolution images. The buyer pays via the service's billing module. The buyer acquires the high-resolution image file directly from the supplier's repository.
Patent GB-2429470-A (GB)
Title: Well swab
Inventor: BROWN IRVINE CARDNO
IPC: E21B37/10
Filed: 2005-08-23
Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning well tubing 14 includes a tool 12 coupled to a support string 26. The cleaning tool 12 restricts fluid flow past the tool 12, for example in an annular space between the tool 12 and the well tubing 14. The tool 12 is translated relative to the well tubing and displaces fluid along the tubing 14 thus cleaning the well. Two cleaning tools 12, 12a may be present to clean tubings of different diameters and in use a lower cleaning tool 12a may first be translated towards an upper cleaning device 12, the two cleaning devices 12, 12a then being translated upwards through the tubing 14. The cleaning devices 12, 12a may be expandable.
Patent GB-2438260-A (GB)
Title: Using a base image to form a final image
Inventor: BLACKSHAW ANTHONY JAMES
IPC: G06T15/50
Filed: 2006-02-22
Abstract: A base image (20), depicts a surface 22 having a covering 24, to form a final image which depicts the surface 22 and imitates the appearance of the covering 24 in a desired aspect but alters the appearance of the covering in a further aspect. The base image 20 comprises a plurality of original pixels containing desired information relating to the desired aspect. The method comprises the step of forming the final image using further information relating to the further aspect along with the desired information. The desired information may be lighting, tone , texture or a conbination of these. The further aspect may be colour. It is aimed at allowing a user to see the appearance of different coverings e.g. rugs, carpet on a surface such as a floor.
Patent GB-2438262-A (GB)
Title: Reagent for surface calcination of minerals and ashes
Inventor: CARSON JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: C10L1/12
Filed: 2006-05-13
Abstract: A pyrolytic reagent for use in the surface calcination of natural minerals and/or synthetic ashes comprised of three essential ingredients; industrial ethyl alcohol, water, and acid or alkali and/or salts. This pyrolytic reagent is used to coat particulate minerals and then ignited in a clamp and allowed to burn to completion. A low temperature surface calcination of the particulates ensues. The resulting modified minerals or ashes have reactive surfaces due to the thermo chemical effect of the pyrolytic reagent. Upon cooling such improved particulate products may be used as absorbents, aggregates, binders, catalysts, ceramics, fillers, fluxes, insulants, pigments, reactants, refractories and zeolites.
Patent GB-2439366-A (GB)
Title: Resource block scheduling in communication networks
Inventor: NOSLEY MICHAEL
IPC: H04Q7/38
Filed: 2006-06-20
Abstract: The present invention provides for a method of resource-block allocation including processing OFDM symbol samples to produce complex taps of DFT, selecting those of the said taps forming part of a current resource block allocation and processing the said selected taps to provide MAC data, the method further including the steps of storing taps not so previously selected and extracting from the said MAC data resource block allocations designating a current sub-frame and subsequently processing those of the said stored taps identified as having the same sub-frame as the allocations extracted from the said MAC data, such that scheduling blocks can be included within the same sub-frame as one or more scheduled blocks. In this manner the invention can provide a method of indicating the time when the allocation applies, whether for example next frame or current frame, and which leads to applications where the time implies a gap between the allocation and the moment it is scheduled, such that the allocation applies later than the next frame. Advantages therefore arise with resource blocks that are capable of carrying allocations.
Patent GB-2443682-A (GB)
Title: Offshore resource extracting structure with at least one storage compartment
Inventor: BOYD MARK
IPC: B63B35/44
Filed: 2006-11-07
Abstract: An offshore resource extracting structure, such as a conductor/leg supported platform, comprises at least one non-resource extracting structure member 3 or 4, which may be one of the conductors/legs, which incorporates at least one storage compartment for storing chemicals or gases used during the operation or maintenance of the structure. The compartment may be separated into a first compartment (26, Fig 2) located above a second compartment (27, Fig 2). A conduit (32, Fig 2) may extend from said second compartment which traverses the first compartment. A method of constructing the structure is also disclosed. An offshore conductor supported structure, with a float(37, Fig 3) secured to the conductors at a submerged location is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2433483-A (GB)
Title: Preventing the formation of ice on the interior surface of an aircraft fuselage shell
Inventor: CALAMVOKIS HAL ERRIKOS
IPC: B64C1/12
Filed: 2006-12-21
Abstract: An aircraft fuselage shell structure comprises an interior space, and a heater 15, 22 disposed within the enclosed space adjacent the shell structure, the heater being adapted to drive moisture from air in a region immediately adjacent the structure to air in a region disposed from the structure within the enclosed space, thereby preventing condensation and the formation of ice on the shell interior surface. Moisture is ideally driven 20, 26 from between the shell skin inner wall and the cabin partition into the cabin. The heater may be in the form of a heater mat (figure 2) wherein heat pipes or electrical wiring 16 are supported by an layer 15 which is permeable to water vapour, but not to water, so that moisture gets wicked through the layer. Alternatively, the heater could be a hot air blower (figure 3) driving the moisture into the cabin compartment.
Patent GB-2447500-A (GB)
Title: Hospital bed having pivoting side rail
Inventor: HUANG CHI-TZUNG
IPC: A47C21/08
Filed: 2007-03-16
Abstract: A hospital bed 1 comprises a plurality of pivoting side guard rails 2; each side rail 2 is connected to the bed by means of a bending arm 3 pivotally connected at one end to the side rail 2 and at the other end to the hospital bed 1; a biased pivoted latch pawl 11 has a notch 112 which in the locked position engages a fixing protrusion 31 on the bending arm 3 and maintains the side barrier 2 in a raised position preventing the occupant of the bed from falling out. Each rail 2 further comprises a control handle 21 which when pulled releases latch 11 by means of a releasing projection 231 which lifts the latch via contact with projection 111. With the latch 11 released the safety rail 2 can be lowered, to a position lower than the bed 1 which allows un obstructed access to the bed 1.
Patent GB-2442299-A (GB)
Title: Regenerative circuit with workport blocking valve
Inventor: PFAFF JOSEPH LAWRENCE
IPC: F15B11/024
Filed: 2007-07-30
Abstract: A hydraulic circuit controls fluid flow between first and second actuator 16 ports and supply 24 and return 28 conduits. The circuit operates in powered operating modes as well as powered and unpowered regeneration modes. In a powered operating mode, a pressure compensated spool valve 40, 64 determines the velocity of the hydraulic actuator. A workport blocking valve 128 connects one port 46of the spool valve to the first port and the other workport 48 is connected to the second port. A regeneration shunt valve 126 is directly connected between the actuator ports. In a regeneration mode or a mix of powered and regeneration modes, a combination of the spool valve, the workport blocking valve, and the regeneration shunt valve determines the velocity of the hydraulic actuator.