baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2385483-A (GB)
Title: Television apparatus with programme guide function
Inventor: KIM KYUNG-AH
IPC: H04N7/16
Filed: 2003-01-07
Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing guide information relating to broadcasting programs while minimally blocking the screen of a programme that is currently being watched. In this method, first, guide information included in a received broadcasting signal is detected as first guide information and stored. Next, guide information relating to highlight or recommended programs designated by channels or broadcasting stations through a network, such as the Internet, is received and stored as second guide information. Thereafter, if the guide information relating to broadcasting programs is requested, guide information relating to programs being currently broadcast through channels is detected as third guide information from the first guide information. Then, the second and third guide information is displayed. Guide information may be displayed as an overlay on currently viewed video programming.
Patent GB-2383988-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing pills from blister packs
Inventor: REYNOLDS MICHAEL ANTHONY
IPC: B65B69/00
Filed: 2003-01-07
Abstract: A pill dispenser (1) for dispensing pills from a blister pack (X) of the type comprising a plurality of pockets (Y) each containing a pill, comprises a base (2), striker means (16) movably mounted on the base (2), and locating means (9) also mounted on the base (2) and against which a pocket (Y) of the blister pack (X) can be placed so as to be located adjacent the striker (16). The striker (16) is operable to strike the blister pack (X) to force a pill from the pocket (Y). The locating means (9) may comprise a plate with a V-shaped slot (8) to receive the pocket (Y). The dispenser may be electrically operated.
Patent GB-2386640-A (GB)
Title: Clip for attaching a component to a plastic material
Inventor: ENGLE BRIAN A
IPC: F16L3/08
Filed: 2003-02-14
Abstract: A clip for attaching a component to a mounting surface of a container has a generally tubular body with outwardly extending projections and a component retaining aperture. The clip and the container are formed from similar plastic materials with the container material having the same or lower melt index value. The component is assembled with the clip by insertion through a gap in the clip wall widened under a deflecting force. The clip is placed in contact with the mounting surface while the container has latent heat to melt at least one of the contacting projections and form a bond area attaching the component/clip assembly to the mounting surface of the container.
Patent GB-2387741-A (GB)
Title: Routing in a telecommunications network by looking up four level tables from four address elements respectively
Inventor: DIETRICH MATHIAS
IPC: H04L45/74
Filed: 2003-04-14
Abstract: A method for routing an information packet towards an output port of a telecommunication router comprising N output pods, said router receiving incoming packets comprising a destination address defined by four address elements. The method successively comprises the following steps : <UL ST="-"> <LI>looking up a first-level table (LEVEL_1 table) from said first address element of said information packet; <LI>looking up a second-level table (LEVEL_2 table) from said first and second address elements of said packet; <LI>searching, a third-level table (LEVEL_3 table) allowing a third level of search, from said third address element of said packet; <LI>searching, a fourth-level (LEVEL_4 table) table from said fourth address element of said packet. </UL> Searching in the third and fourth level tables may be linear or dichotomizing. In this way the size of the routing table can be reduced, while still allowing fast processing of incoming packets. The invention also provides a router allowing easy integration in a VLSI circuit.
Patent GB-2392301-A (GB)
Title: A mass spectrometer using only a single mass filter/analyser
Inventor: BATEMAN ROBERT HAROLD
IPC: H01J49/40
Filed: 2003-05-15
Abstract: A mass spectrometer is disclosed comprising an ion detector 4 positioned upstream of a mass filter/analyser 2. Ions are passed through the mass filter/analyser 2, are stored in an ion trap and are then passed back through the same mass filter/analyser 2 before being detected by the upstream ion detector 4. MS/MS experiments can be performed using apparatus having only a single mass filter/analyser 2. The mass filter/analyser may be a quadruple, axial time of flight, Paul, or wien filter.
Patent GB-2395277-A (GB)
Title: Device for inserting local gradient coils into a magnetic resonance machine
Inventor: SCHUSTER JOHANN
IPC: G01R33/28
Filed: 2003-07-01
Abstract: The introduction device 4 for inserted gradient coil unit 1 into the examination space 2 of the magnetic resonance machine 3 has a mobile support unit 4a and an arm 4b connected to the mobile support unit 4a which can be retracted in the horizontal direction and carries the gradient coil unit. The mobile assembly may have a structure 4e to dock with the machine 3 which then pivots the device into line with the examination space. A cam locking mechanism 3d retains the arm in the inserted position.
Patent GB-2406717-A (GB)
Title: Alarm call point
Inventor: WALLACE GERARD
IPC: G08B25/12
Filed: 2003-09-30
Abstract: A re-settable alarm call point 1 has a lever 22 biased to a non-activating position by an over-centre spring 23. The lever 22 is movable against the biasing of the spring 23 towards an activating position by manual depression of a pressure plate 10 and, when the spring 23 passes through an intermediate unstable position, the lever 22 is biased to the activating position to trigger the call point. An indicator panel 15 is concealed in the non-activating position of the lever 22 and is released in response to displacement of the lever 22 to the activating position to provide a visual indication of the actuation of the call point 1. The call point 1 is manually re-set by inserting a key in the end of a cylinder 33 to return the indicator panel 15 to the concealed position and rotate the cylinder 33 to actuate a cam 38 to return the lever 22 to the non-activating position.
Patent GB-2408355-A (GB)
Title: Verification of data consistency between two disparate systems
Inventor: CLIFTON ANDREW DAVID
IPC: G06F7/00
Filed: 2003-11-18
Abstract: A number of databases are controlled by resource managers 205, 210 which are disparate products, for example, one resource manager may be from Oracle RTM and another from IBM RTM. Applications 215, 220 operate upon the resources managed by both resource managers so as to maintain two consistent copies of the operations in different systems. A verification component is provided to compare either the responses to operations from the two resource managers or the entries in the databases. Upon determination that the response or entries do not match an error message is generated to indicate a fault with at least one of the environments.
Patent GB-2397722-A (GB)
Title: Electronic hook switch for telephone equipment having only a low side switch
Inventor: PILCHER NGAI KWOK HING
IPC: H04M1/738
Filed: 2003-12-22
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to systems and methods for an electronic hook switch for customer premises telephone equipment. In an embodiment, a system includes a first lead configured to be coupled to a tip wire and a second lead configured to be coupled to a ring wire. A diode bridge is coupled to the first lead and the second lead and has a positive output. A low side switch is coupled to the positive output of the diode bridge without a high side switch between the low side switch and the positive output of the diode bridge. A second invention relates to connecting a protection circuit across the diode bridge, and having a low side switch connected directly to the positive output of the diode bridge.
Patent GB-2412279-A (GB)
Title: Data distribution system and method
Inventor: GARFOOT ROBERT JAMES
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2004-03-16
Abstract: There is described a method of distributing rights-managed media data items to users, wherein each media data item has associated rights information, including a time-limited availability attribute. The method comprises, for each media data item: In a seeding phase; storing the media data item; receiving requests for the media data item from a plurality of users; determining the availability of the requested media data item based on the associated rights information; transmitting the requested media data item to the plurality of users; and storing information identifying the media data item, the associated rights information for the media data item and a list of users who have received the media data item. In a peer-to-peer phase the method comprises receiving requests for the media data item from at least one further user; compiling a list of sources of the media data item in a peer-to-peer network based on the list of users who have received the media data item; determining the availability of the requested media data item based on the associated rights-information; transmitting the list of sources to the at least one further user to enable the user to obtain the requested media data item via the peer-to-peer network and storing information identifying the requested media data item, the at least one further user and the rights-information of the requested media data item.
Patent GB-2415673-A (GB)
Title: Motorcycle accessory clamping system
Inventor: LITTLEWOOD MARTIN RICHARD
IPC: B62J11/00
Filed: 2004-06-30
Abstract: A clamp for insertion into a hollow receiving element, in particular a motorcycle headstock or steering assembly, has an upper member 1 and a lower member 2, together with a tightening element 7, which may be threaded, that passes through an axial bore provided in the two members. The wedge-shaped ends 11 of the upper and lower members which form their common interface are angled complementarily and are adapted to slide past each other as the tightening element 7 is tightened into the lower member 2. As a result, the upper and lower members become offset axially within the hollow body, providing a clamping action on the inner wall of the hollow receiving element. The tightening element 7 may have a connection device having the facility to accept an accessory mounting platform.
Patent GB-2403671-A (GB)
Title: Fuel cell membranes and catalytic layers
Inventor: SMITH PAUL L
IPC: H01M8/10
Filed: 2003-02-28
Abstract: To form an ionomer-based catalytic layer on a porous substrate, a heat source (40) is used to dry an ionomer-con-taining spray (46) so that it does not substantially liquid flow on the substrate (14). The ionomer spray (46) may contain a catalyst. A spray (46) of mixed material for forming the catalytic layer is entrained by a gas stream and is heated and directed to a substrate surface (12). For hydrogen/oxygen fuel cells, catalytic material is incorporated into the proton-conducting membrane (56) to convert diffusing oxygen and hydrogen to water to reduce potential loss at the electrodes and maintain hydration of the proton-conducting membrane (56).
Patent GB-2410103-A (GB)
Title: A game controller device for electronic trading
Inventor: LONGMAN JAMES A
IPC: G06F3/00
Filed: 2005-01-17
Abstract: According to one embodiment, a system (10) for electronic trading is provided. The system includes an interface application (50) having an associated mapping module (80) that defines a plurality of controller signal relationships (82). Each controller signal relationship (82) associates a game controller (34) signal with a trading system command associated with the electronic trading of financial instruments. The interface application (50) is operable to receive a particular game controller signal, determine the trading system command associated with the particular game controller signal using the mapping module, and communicate the determined trading system command such that the trading system command is executed.
Patent GB-2408385-A (GB)
Title: An ion tunnel ion guide with curved ion-optical axis
Inventor: DERRICK PETER JOHN
IPC: H01J49/04
Filed: 2001-11-23
Abstract: An ion focussing and conveying device 10 comprises a plurality of electrodes 12 in series. Means is provided to apply at least one alternating voltage waveform to each electrode 12, the phase of which is ahead of the phase of said alternating voltage waveform applied to the preceding electrode in the series by less than 180{, preferably less than 90{, such that ions are focussed onto an axis of travel and impelled along the ion guide 10. The electrodes 12 are arranged in a curved path, each lying in a plane which is radial to said curved path. The non-linear ion optical axis prevents unwanted neutral particles from passing through the device. Preferably the electrodes 12 are equally spaced and identical, each comprising a planar diaphragm with a central aperture 14, thereby forming an ion tunnel arrangement.
Patent GB-2415696-A (GB)
Title: Process for preparing almodipline mesylate monohydrate
Inventor: KANKAN RAJENDRA NARAYANRAO
IPC: A61P9/00
Filed: 2004-04-16
Abstract: Amlodipine mesylate monohydrate is prepared either from anhydrous amlodipine mesylate, or in the presence of a water immiscible solvent medium from amlodipine free base and methane sulphonic acid.
Patent GB-2421837-A (GB)
Title: Generating sets of tailored laser pulses
Inventor: SUN YUNGLONG
IPC: B23K26/38
Filed: 2004-08-18
Abstract: In a master oscillator power amplifier, a driver (208) of a diode laser (202) is specially controlled to generate a set of two or more injection laser pulses that are injected into a power amplifier (204) operated in an unsaturated state to generate a set (50) of laser pulses (52) that replicate the temporal power profile of the injection laser pulses to remove a conductive link (22) and/or its overlying passivation layer (44) in a memory or other IC chip. Each set (50) includes at least one specially tailored pulse (52) and/or two or more pulses (50) having different temporal power profiles. The duration of the set (50) is short enough to be treated as a single "pulse" by conventional positioning systems (380) to perform on-the-fly link removal without stopping.
Patent GB-2435572-A (GB)
Title: Selecting a set of inks for colour process printing
Inventor: WHOMSLEY SIMON JOHN
IPC: H04N1/60
Filed: 2006-02-24
Abstract: Selecting a set of inks for colour by printing a digitally generated preview of a separated source design as it would appear if printed using a given combination of production process substrate and inks is selected. A target design is also selected and individual areas, which may be pixels or objects, of the preview are compared, area by area, with corresponding areas of the target design. The results of that comparison are evaluated according to user defined criteria including average colour difference, maximum colour difference and ink cost. The comparison process is repeated for further previews in order to determine a set of inks providing a close match to the target design.
Patent GB-2424830-A (GB)
Title: Pinch grip hanger including a multi-stage spring having a safety lock
Inventor: GOULDSON STANLEY FREDERICK
IPC: F16F1/02
Filed: 2003-02-14
Abstract: A pinch grip hanger (100,Fig.1) includes at least one pinch grip (90) mounted on a support bar (105), the pinch grip having first and second pinch jaws (90a,b), with the first jaw mounted on the support bar in a fixed location, and the second jaw pivotally mounted with respect to the first jaw. The second jaw has a user engagement portion 24, and a garment engaging portion extending downwardly from the support bar. The user engagement portion enables a user to open the pinch grip for insertion or release of a garment in the pinch grip. A multi-stage spring 14 is mounted on the first and second pinch grip jaws and biases a garment engaging portion 16 of the second jaw into engagement with the first jaw. The spring has a plurality of linear portions 14e,f,g,h and a safety hook lock 14c,14d which enables the spring to be locked into the pinch grips via a retention rib 12c to prevent the movable jaw from being dislodged when a downward force is extended on the jaw. The hanger is adapted for magazine feed and automated loading of garments.
Patent GB-2442437-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable child booster seat
Inventor: MOORES NICOLA DAWN LOUISE
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 2006-10-03
Abstract: A booster seat may be provided for use by a child or infant in a motor vehicle. The seat may be inflated by compressed air via a valve or bung therein. The seat may be divided into a series of airtight compartments that are separate from each other via a series of internal spines. The seat may be provided with a clip to engage a vehicle seat belt. The seat may be made from a rubberised fabric material. A series of such seats may be deployed side by side.
Patent GB-2429164-A (GB)
Title: Systems for bone replacement
Inventor: O'DRISCOLL SHAWN W
IPC: A61F2/38
Filed: 2005-03-11
Abstract: Systems for replacement of the ends of bones with prostheses, and methods of using the systems for bone replacement.
Patent GB-2437542-A (GB)
Title: Mouse with a damped pivoting back door, side clasp buttons and a movable carrier for a wireless receiver
Inventor: YEN HONG-CHE
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 2006-11-22
Abstract: A wireless mouse includes a rotatable backdoor 5 hinged to a base 4, a damper 9, clasps 6 with buttons 63 in side walls 3 that engage the door 5 to hold it closed, and a movable carrier 10 for a wireless receiver 7. The damper 9 may have a spring (92, fig 4) twisted when the door is closed and damped by a rubber ring (94, fig 3) and/or a viscous fluid, so the backdoor can open slowly. The carrier 10 slides within a receptacle 122 and a lock 11 is locked and released by pressing successively on carrier 10. Closing the door 5 also engages a latch for a cover 13 of a battery 15. The battery 15 and carrier 10 are accommodated within a supporting member 12. A power switch 16 is activated by receiver 7. An embodiment has a rubber skid resistant covering (17, fig 8) on side walls 3 which does not hinder pressing buttons 63.
Patent GB-2434154-A (GB)
Title: Lubricant compositions including boron nitride
Inventor: HUTCHINSON RICHARD
IPC: C10M105/14
Filed: 2007-01-12
Abstract: A lubricant composition is provided, the composition including boron nitride. The composition may comprise boron nitride particles dispersed in a propylene glycol and/or polyglycol base. The lubricant may be a dry-film or wet-film lubricant. The use of at least one of propylene glycol and a water-soluble polyglycol as a base material in a dry film lubricant composition is also claimed. The lubricant composition does not produce harmful vapours and forms a clean lubricating film capable of operation up to 2200{C, thus making it particularly suitable for lubricating ovens, particularly baking ovens.
Patent GB-2448336-A (GB)
Title: De-interlacing video using motion vectors
Inventor: HUNS THOMAS
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2007-04-11
Abstract: A video de-interlacer forms a first new-pixel value from motion compensation of a pixel of a previous field with a first motion vector and forms a second new-pixel value from motion compensation of a pixel of a next field with a second motion vector. These two new-pixel values are then summed with a weighting which depends upon the respective confidence values associated with the two motion vectors.
Patent GB-2448479-A (GB)
Title: Shims for producing toroidal MRI volume of interest
Inventor: KRUIP MARCEL JAN MARIE
IPC: G01R33/38
Filed: 2007-04-18
Abstract: An arrangement for producing a toroidal imaging region in an MRI system. A shim set comprises a number of coils, and the MRI system provides a first imaging region of first maximum radial diameter without the shim set operating, and a second imaging region with toroidal shape, greater maximum diameter and reduced field homogeneity in the centre of the region. The shims may be arranged at two radii on the inside and outside of gradient coils, or on a former inside the cryostat.
Patent GB-2434548-A (GB)
Title: Devices, systems, and methods for medicament delivery
Inventor: EDWARDS ERIC SHAWN
IPC: A61M5/20
Filed: 2004-11-22
Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments comprise an apparatus, comprising: a compressed gas container; a plurality of vials adapted to store a liquid medicament, each vial defining a longitudinal axis, the longitudinal axes of the plurality of vials parallel and non-co-axial, the plurality of vials fluidly coupleable to an actuating portion of a contents of the gas container; and a plurality of pistons, each piston adapted to move within a corresponding vial from the plurality of vials, the plurality of pistons adapted to, in response to discharge of the actuating portion of the contents of the compressed gas container, transfer at least a portion of the liquid medicament from the plurality of vials and through a needle that is extendable into a patient.
Patent GB-2438084-A (GB)
Title: Portable dock leveller
Inventor: ADAMS WILLIAM MARK
IPC: B65G69/28
Filed: 2007-05-11
Abstract: A portable hydraulically-operated dock leveller has a platform 14 hinged at its rear end to a frame member 27 of a base 12 and pivoted by one or more hydraulic rams 26 to adjust the angle of the platform to bring an extension 30 to the level of a container or other storage means to or from which goods are to be loaded or unloaded. The goods can thus be moved between floors at different levels. The base 12 has wheels 44 which may be moved into contact with the ground using hydraulic rams allow the apparatus to be moved and retracted when the dock leveller is in use.
Patent GB-2452474-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic rotation sensor
Inventor: ALLWOOD DANIEL A
IPC: G01R33/02
Filed: 2007-07-03
Abstract: A magnetic rotation sensor (20) comprises a first sensing layer (22) (which may comprise a magnetic nanowire (10)) within which a domain wall (12) separates regions of different magnetic orientation (ML, MR), the location of the domain wall being arranged to change when a magnetic field (H) rotates relative to the layer (22), and electronic measuring means arranged to measure the location of the domain wall (12, 42) electronically, and wherein the amount of relative rotation between the sensor (20) and the magnetic field (H) can be determined from the location of the domain wall (12, 42). The domain wall (12, 42) may be created at a nucleation zone in the form of an injection pad (36). The electronic measuring may comprise measuring resistance between electrical contacts (40, 42); the anisotropic magnetoresistance (AMR) will increase with the presence of more domain walls (12, 42) in the first, second, third and fourth portions (24, 26, 28, 30) of the first sensing layer (22). Movement of a domain wall (12, 42) over four portions (24, 26, 28, 30) corresponds to one complete turn of relative rotation (360{) of the magnetic field (H); so 4n portions are required to measure n turns. The invention has application in measuring the rotation of a shaft, particularly a vehicle steering wheel shaft.
Patent GB-2451504-A (GB)
Title: Road stud
Inventor: ELGER SIMON
IPC: E01F9/06
Filed: 2007-08-01
Abstract: The road stud 10 comprises a central well for receiving and retaining grout, the base of the well including at least one opening 55A,55B to allow road grout in the well to contact the road surface. The well preferably has a substantially rectangular shape and is formed by opposing front and back walls 21,22 and opposing side walls 31,32, the side walls having a smaller height than the front and back walls. There are preferably between four and twelve holes that are elongate in a direction parallel to the front and back walls and arranged in two or more parallel rows, separated from one another by ribbing 60. The front and back walls are preferably hollow and transparent and designed to have a reflector located beneath them. Also claimed is a method for installing a road marker onto a road surface.