baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2390944-A (GB)
Title: Residual current device with capacitor recharging circuit
Inventor: WARD PAT
IPC: H02H3/33
Filed: 2002-07-15
Abstract: A residual current device for connection to an AC supply includes an electronic circuit EC for detecting an earth fault current and discharging a capacitor C1 through a solenoid SOL in response to such detection, and contacts S1, S2 operated by the discharge of current through the solenoid for disconnecting the AC supply. A charging circuit for the capacitor C1 comprises a silicon controlled rectifier SCR1 (or other controlled switch) connected in series with the capacitor C1 across the full-wave rectified mains and a control means for turning the SCR alternately on and off in dependence upon the voltage on the capacitor to maintain the capacitor voltage substantially at a predetermined level. In one embodiment the control means is a zener diode ZD1 connected in series with a resistor R1, the junction between the resistor and the zener diode being connected to the gate of the SCR. In a second embodiment (Fig. 3) the control means comprises a transistor connected in series with a resistor, the junction between the resistor and the transistor being connected to the gate of the SCR and the base of the transistor being connected to a tap of a voltage divider connected across the capacitor.
Patent GB-2391068-A (GB)
Title: A lateral flow through device comprising an electrochemical sesor
Inventor: PURVIS DUNCAN ROSS
IPC: G01N33/558
Filed: 2002-07-18
Abstract: A lateral flow or flow through device (for example a filter funnel, bottle top filler or a syringe filter), comprises an electrochemical sensor 5 for detection of an analyte 2 in a liquid (for example blood). Said sensor 5 comprises at least one liquid permeable electrode, in an embodiment of the invention the entire sensor is liquid permeable. A means 4 is provided to promote wicking of the liquid through the device when in use. Said wicking means 4 may be an absorbent pad. Said sensing electrode may further function as a filter. In use the sensor assembly may be an insert to replace an existing filter and may be for single use only.
Patent GB-2391370-A (GB)
Title: An integrated wireless pointer device with integral laser pointer
Inventor: HUANG ROBERT
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2002-07-25
Abstract: A control apparatus comprises a control unit (1), a portable computer (2), a receiving module (5) and a controller. The control unit includes a connector (12), a laser-pointer (13) transmission circuit, a control circuit, a transmission module and a chargeable battery. A power switch button (14) and a set of operating buttons (15) are provided on the control unit and respectively connect the control circuit. In the portable computer, a connection socket is internally mounted to engage with the connector of the control unit when the control unit is inserted in the portable computer. The connection socket is connected to a circuit control unit of the portable computer that controls the execution of a user's command. When the control unit is detached from the portable computer, the portable computer can be remotely controlled directly by means of the control unit.
Patent GB-2390868-A (GB)
Title: Glazing gasket
Inventor: ALLPORT BRIAN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: E04D3/14
Filed: 2002-10-15
Abstract: A glazing gasket <B>10</B> for sealing glazing panels against a support comprises a body <B>12</B> formed from a rigid material and at least one sealing limb <B>14</B> formed from a resiliently deformable material. In use the base <B>16</B> of the gasket <B>10</B> may be placed against the support and glazing panels located in contact with the body <B>12</B>. The body may include a 'V' shaped channel <B>20</B> for receiving fixing means such as screws. The sealing limbs <B>14</B> may comprise sealing fins <B>26</B> some of which may be inclined towards the body <B>12</B> and some of which may be inclined away from the body <B>12</B>. The sealing fins <B>26</B> furthest from the body <B>12</B> may be larger than the other sealing fins <B>26</B>. The body <B>12</B> may also comprise grooves <B>28</B> serving as points at which nails may be driven through the gasket <B>10</B> without tearing the gasket.
Patent GB-2387860-A (GB)
Title: Tube expander
Inventor: MCCLURKIN JOEL
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2002-12-09
Abstract: A device 28 for expanding a tube 26, such as within a wellbore 16, comprises an expandable mandrel 35, which is compliant, or which is able to adapt to variations in the cross-section of the tube. The expansion device should be sufficiently stiff to expand the tube, while compliant enough to accommodate deviations such as narrower regions. The expandable mandrel may comprise a plurality of segments 36. The segments may be pivoted and biassed with springs 52.
Patent GB-2382436-A (GB)
Title: Web page access
Inventor: REES OWAIN HUW
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2001-08-24
Abstract: In a network accessed by a client access device (3) and an agent access device (8), there is disclosed a method and apparatus for the regulation by the agent of the degree of access available to the client (3) to Web pages at a Web host (9) in common communication the client (3) and agent (8) via the internet (6). The degree of access is determined after the client (3) has supplied identifying information to the agent (8), the agent being in control of the Web host (9) so as to variably determine what degree of access the identified client should have to Web pages provided by the Web host. Methods and apparatus are disclosed for the control of the Web host (9) by the agent (8) so as to regulate which Web pages the client views via the Web host (9), in what order they are viewed, and when. A method and apparatus for signalling to the agent, via the Web host (9), when a Web page is onloaded at the clients browser application (2) is disclosed, as is a method of disabling caching of data transmitted between the client (8) and the host (9).
Patent GB-2388877-A (GB)
Title: Transfer unit with torque split determined by clutch control
Inventor: COOK DENNIS
IPC: F16H48/04
Filed: 2003-03-05
Abstract: A transfer unit for a four-wheel drive vehicle, comprises an input shaft 50 connected to a ring gear 34 of a planetary differential 90 having planet gears 36 which are connected, via planet carrier 38, to a rear drive transfer sprocket 110 that transfers torque to rear wheels of the vehicle. A sun gear 32 of the planetary differential 90 is connected to a sun gear 132 of a planetary final drive 150 that has a planet carrier 138 which is attached to the carrier 38 by a bias clutch 80. The clutch 80 is actuated, eg by a ball ramp mechanism, and controlled, via sensor 140, so as to slip, thereby allowing a variable torque split between the sprocket 110 and planetary final drive 150. Carrier 138 is also drives a front axial differential 20 so that the planetary final drive 150 multiplies the torque delivered to the front wheels via output shafts 70, 72. In other embodiment the clutch 80 acts on a case of the front axial differential 20.
Patent GB-2384437-A (GB)
Title: Urinary incontinence device and method of making same
Inventor: ZUNKER MARYANN
IPC: A61F13/20
Filed: 2001-09-18
Abstract: A urinary incontinence device for reducing the occurrence and/or severity of female urinary incontinence. The urinary incontinence includes a non-absorbent core structure and resilient member having a generally trapezoidal shaped profile. The resilient member is adapted to expand the urinary incontinence device within a vagina, while also providing a soft tip for facilitating the insertion of the device.
Patent GB-2404003-A (GB)
Title: Headband with magnifying lens and detachable light
Inventor: HUANG TSUNG-HUI
IPC: G02C11/04
Filed: 2003-05-07
Abstract: A headband 10 comprising, a front well having a bottom through hole 12 and a magnetic member on the bottom surface, a magnifying lens 50 hingedly coupled to a front end and a detachable illumination assembly 30 comprising, a battery compartment 20, a magnetic member, and an illumination means including a LED lamp, and on/off switch, wherein in an operation of detaching the detachable assembly, insert a pointed object into the hole 12 to push the battery compartment 20 upward for disengaging the magnet from the magnetic member.
Patent GB-2405096-A (GB)
Title: Air Freshener
Inventor: TODD JONATHAN ADAM
IPC: A61L9/12
Filed: 2003-08-09
Abstract: Air freshener apparatus 10 with a rotatable cartridge member 14. One side of the member 14 forms a reservoir 37 to locate liquid air freshener 54. Towards the periphery of the cartridge member 14 on the same side as the reservoir, a U-shaped formation 34 is provided with a through hole 22 towards the base of the U. On the other side of cartridge member 14 a plurality of inclined fins (24, Fig. 1) are provided. The apparatus is arranged so that the cartridge member is rotated such that the U-shaped formation is filled with air freshener once each revolution, and the freshener slowly passes through the hole onto the other side of the cartridge member. The freshener then falls slowly down the inclined fins whilst providing air freshening. The inclined fins may be made of absorbent material. A fan (46, Fig. 5) may be provided to cause air to pass over the fins so as to increase evaporation of the liquid from the fins. An alternative arrangement is also disclosed in which, rather than the fins, a piece of wicking material (62, Fig. 6) is provided covering the discharge hole 22. Liquid is wicked through the hole and air is blown thereover to cause evaporation.
Patent GB-2412350-A (GB)
Title: Ink jet recording using differential gloss inks.
Inventor: BUGLIARELLO REBECCA LOUISE
IPC: G07D7/00
Filed: 2004-03-24
Abstract: To produce a copy resistant document which may be readily authenticated, an ink jet printing method includes printing with a first ink to provide a first printed area having a certain colour, diffuse optical density and gloss value, and printing a second area with a second ink to have the same colour and diffuse optical density as the first area, but with different gloss value. The two areas produce a distinctive specularly reflective mark to the eye by reason of the differential gloss. A standard commercial ink (gloss value 58.5%) may be used to print a mark (reference 5 in schematic figure). A non-glossy ink (gloss value 25.4%) may be used to print a background (reference 6 in schematic figure). The mark is visible to the unaided eye to facilitate document validation, but is not reproduced by photocopiers or scanners (figure 5). The ink may be chosen so that the mark is bronzed.
Patent GB-2408564-A (GB)
Title: Button face panel auxiliary structure with position adjustment
Inventor: HSIEH WEI-CHIA
IPC: G11B33/02
Filed: 2004-06-04
Abstract: An auxiliary structure in the face panel 2 of a CD/VCD/DVD player for controlling the operation of a disk eject button 221 has two mounting portions 111 fastened to the face panel 2 (e.g. by rivets, screws or heat sealing), an adjustment unit 13 provided between the mounting portions 111 and adjustable to fit the position of the control button 221, two spring members 11 respectively connected between the mounting portions 111 and two opposite lateral sides of the adjustment unit 13, and a press member 12 formed integral with a lateral side of the adjustment unit for pressing by the user to force the adjustment unit against the control button 221. The adjustment unit 13 has a slide 132 movable in slots 1311, held by a member 1312 engaging a serrated portion 1321. Stop members 1322 on the slide 132 engage the button 221. This construction allows the button to be fitted to a variety of players.
Patent GB-2412455-A (GB)
Title: Cache coherency protocol including generic transient states
Inventor: STENSTROEM PER O
IPC: G06F12/08
Filed: 2004-08-23
Abstract: In one embodiment, a cache comprises a cache memory and a cache control circuit coupled to the cache memory. The cache memory is configured to store a plurality of cache blocks and a plurality of cache states. Each of the plurality of cache states corresponds to a respective one of the plurality of cache blocks. The cache control circuit is configured to implement a cache coherency protocol that includes a plurality of stable states and a transient state. The transient state may be used in response to any request from a local consumer if completing the request includes a change between the plurality of stable states and making the change includes transmitting at least a first communication to maintain coherency on an interconnect.
Patent GB-2418084-A (GB)
Title: Method for measuring frequency using digital components
Inventor: FOLEY RICHARD
IPC: G01R23/12
Filed: 2004-09-13
Abstract: A method of measuring the frequency of a received signal comprises the steps of ```generating a first phase signal by digitising the phase of the received signal; ```delaying the first phase signal by a predetermined amount to generate a second phase signal; ```calculating a phase difference between the first and the second phase signals; and ```calculating the frequency of the input signal from the phase difference. The received signal may also be split and digitized into in-phase and quadrature components. The in-phase and quadrature components may also be filtered. Deserialisers may be used for outputting words having a predetermined number of bits.
Patent GB-2405797-A (GB)
Title: Radio frequency guide wire assembly with optical coherence reflectometry guidance
Inventor: WINSTON THOMAS R
IPC: A61B18/22
Filed: 2003-04-23
Abstract: A guide wire assembly (20) includes a guide wire (24), an optical fiber (28), and an insulating coating (30). The guide wire has a distal end (32), a proximal end (34), and a bore (26) extending through the wire between the distal and proximal ends. The optical fiber also includes a distal end (36) and a proximal end (38) and is located within the bore of the guide wire. The optical fiber extends at least between the distal and proximal ends of the guide wire. The insulating coating is around an outside diameter of the guide wire, and is applied such that the distal ends of the guide wire and optical fiber are exposed.
Patent GB-2420486-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable pockets for lower-body garments
Inventor: HUGHES ROBERT
IPC: A41D27/20
Filed: 2004-11-25
Abstract: A lower-body garment such as trousers or shorts is provided with a pair of pockets to overlie at least the buttocks, the pockets receiving inflatable compartments 20. The pockets may be detachably connected to the garment, e.g. by hook and loop fasteners, they may have securable flaps and they may overlie the thighs as well as the buttocks.
Patent GB-2420777-A (GB)
Title: One-piece liquid dispensing closure
Inventor: DUDZIK HENRYK
IPC: B65D47/28
Filed: 2004-12-03
Abstract: One-piece liquid dispensing closure comprises a main body 10a having an engagement profile 12 to attach the closure to a container, and an annular bore seal 14, a spout 16 having a flared lip 18 encircling an aperture, the spout being hingeably connected to the main body by a flexible frusto-conical membrane 20. A sealing plug 22 is positioned beneath the aperture of the spout 16 and connected to the spout by radial fins or ribs 24. A downwardly angled annular flexible sealing diaphragm 26 is molded to an inner wall of the main body 10b and forms a shut off valve with the plug. In a dispensing position the spout may be pulled upward or popped out to disengage the diaphragm from the plug and thus allowing the dispensing of liquid, in a closed position the spout is pushed downward so that the diaphragm forms a seal with the plug.
Patent GB-2406571-A (GB)
Title: Polypeptides with a signal sequence comprising an fivsi motif and olynucleotides encoding therefor
Inventor: SLEEP DARRELL
IPC: C07K14/765
Filed: 2003-07-23
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for improving a leader sequence by insertion of a pentapeptide motif comprising -X 1 -X 2 -X 3 -X 4 -X 5 - and a polypeptide comprising (i) a leader sequence, the leader sequence comprising a (a) secretion pre sequence, and (b) the following motif: 
-X 1 -X 2 -X 3 -X 4 -X 5 - 
where X 1  is phenylalanine, tryptophan, or tyrosine, X 2  is isoleucine, leucine, valine, alanine or methionine, X 3  is leucine, valine, alanine or methionine, X 4  is serine or threonine and X 5  is isoleucine, valine, alanine or methionine; and (ii) a desired protein heterologous to the leader sequence. A polypeptide of the invention may additionally comprise, as part of the leader sequence, a secretion pro sequence. The invention also provides a polynucleotide comprising a sequence that encodes a polypeptide of the invention and a cell, preferably a yeast cell, comprising said polynucleotide.
Patent GB-2412323-A (GB)
Title: Retractable treatment instrument for endoscope
Inventor: OUCHI TERUO
IPC: A61B17/32
Filed: 2005-03-24
Abstract: A retractable treatment instrument 20A for an endoscope (not shown) is disclosed. The instrument comprises a flexible sheath 1, at least a tip portion being formed of a flexible tube, an operation wire 2 disposed inside the flexible sheath so as to be movable along an axial direction of the operation wire in the flexible sheath, and a front-end treatment member 3 attached to a tip of the operation wire. The front-end treatment member is movable back and forth in the axial direction with respect to a tip of the sheath. The treatment member has a radially enlarged portion 3c for resiliently engaging a tip portion of a sheath used with the instrument.
Patent GB-2420808-A (GB)
Title: A method of forming a monodiameter wellbore
Inventor: WYLIE GLENDA
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2002-11-14
Abstract: A method of forming a monodiameter wellbore which comprises extending a work string 226 into the wellbore, the work string having a bottomhole assembly 210, flowing drilling fluids through the workstring and bottomhole assembly, drilling the wellbore using an extended gauge drilling member 212, sending to the surface real-time downhole information from a measurement while drilling (MWD) tool, a logging while drilling tool 220and a sensor or sensors in the extended gauge drilling member, and altering the direction of drilling based on the real-time downhole information using a directional steering assembly 214.
Patent GB-2438864-A (GB)
Title: Production of lightweight aggregates by rotary kiln tilted upward from inlet to outlet
Inventor: KYFFIN ROBIN
IPC: F27B7/00
Filed: 2006-06-07
Abstract: A kiln for the production of lightweight aggregates comprises a generally cylindrical heating chamber 10, the heating chamber being disposed for rotation about its axis 'X'. The heating chamber has an inlet end into which material to be treated can be introduced at charge feed tube 36, and an outlet end from which treated material is removed at charge outlet duct 38. The axis is disposed such that it is tilted upwardly from the horizontal in the direction from the inlet end to the outlet end. Typically, the tilt of the heating chamber may be in the range of 6{ to 8{. Preferably, the kiln processes a mixture of expansible aggregate and refractory powder. The tilt causes the aggregate to move through the heating chamber at a rate that is greater than that of the refractory powder, so minimising stiction of material within the kiln. A method of producing lightweight aggregates is also disclosed, comprising the steps of introducing a feed stream comprising a mixture of granular and powdered materials into a heating chamber of a kiln and applying heat to the chamber, where the mixture of powdered and granular materials includes olivine sand.
Patent GB-2440736-A (GB)
Title: Crystals of mutant p53 polypeptidtes
Inventor: FERSHT ALAN
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2006-08-10
Abstract: The invention relates to crystals of p53 which have mutations in the 13-sandwich region at positions 220, 143 or 270. The structures may be used for computer-based drug design to identify ligands which can bind within the 13-sandwich region in order to stabilize the proteins. Also provided are computer-based methods for the analysis of the interaction of a molecular structure with a p53 structure.
Patent GB-2450123-A (GB)
Title: Optimizing power settings of an access point in a communication system to mitigate interference
Inventor: FREIBERG LORENZ
IPC: H04W84/04
Filed: 2007-06-13
Abstract: A method and apparatus for optimizing power settings of an access point in a communication system includes a first step (300) of initializing an access point by determining power levels of neighbouring cells and in response setting an initial power setting of the access point. A next step (302) includes reducing the power setting of the access point by a transmit safety margin. A next step (304) includes providing at least one subsequent measurement report of power levels of neighbouring cells. A next step (306) includes adjusting the power setting of the access point in response to the at least one subsequent measurement report. A next step (308) includes repeating the providing and adjusting steps until an optimal power setting of the access point is achieved to mitigate interference with surrounding cells.
Patent GB-2454932-A (GB)
Title: Joining stretchable fabric portions
Inventor: HALES JOHN
IPC: A41D27/24
Filed: 2007-11-26
Abstract: A method of joining first and second stretchable fabric portions 32, 36 together comprises the sewing a first thread 12 through at least one of the first and second portions 32, 36 to define a first stitch formation (14, figure 1a) and looping a fusible thread 16 within stitch formation (14) such that threads 16 and 12 overlap one another. Fabric portions 32, 36 are positioned relative to one another and thread 16 melted forming a bonding element (18, figure 1b). At the overlaps thread 12 absorbs the bonding (18) leaving it discontinuous and defined by discrete portions 20 which configure the first and second fabric portions and may allow stretching. The sewing thread 12 may be provided through only one of the fabric portions and the fusible thread located between the portions for bonding. Alternatively, the sewing thread 12 may be sewn through both fabric portions and; the fusible thread located between respective regions of the first or second fabric portions (figure 5c) or; the first and second fabrics are positioned extending in opposite directions away from formation (figure 6c) in an open configuration. A sewing looper thread parallel with the fusible thread may be provided. The threads may be arranged in an ISO 504 or 505 overlock stitch configuration.
Patent GB-2446702-A (GB)
Title: Touch Control Panel with Pressure Sensor
Inventor: PHILPP HARALD
IPC: G06F3/02
Filed: 2008-02-07
Abstract: A control panel comprises a position sensing surface 60, e.g. a touch screen, a circuit 52 and a pressure sensor 54, e.g. a dome switch (figure 4), located below the sensing surface 60 to detect when a user applies a pressure above a set threshold anywhere on the sensing surface 60. The surface 60, circuit 52 and sensor 54 may, when a pressure above the threshold is applied, work to determine the intended user action, such as to activate a virtual key or button. The surface 60 may be mounted on a tilting, rigid platform 58 having appendages to limit travel 59 and activate the pressure switch 54. The platform 58 may be resiliently held by springs or rubber-like material 64, and a haptic feedback device 51 may be provided, or these two functions may be provided by the switch 54 itself. The panel may be sealed using gaskets 55 or a flexible protective layer (62, figure 9) and the position sensing surface 60 may be flexible. The panel may be secured in a casing by detents (90, figure 13) to prevent rotation, may be able to detect user motion in 1D or 2D and may be any shape (figures 14a-d). Applied pressure above a second threshold pressure may provide a second function. The control panel may be combined with a graphic display (74, figure 11) e.g. a liquid crystal display (LCD).