baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2395305-A (GB)
Title: Processing seismic data
Inventor: GOUJON NICOLAS
IPC: G01V1/38
Filed: 2002-11-15
Abstract: A method of matching the impulse response of a hydrophone and the impulse response of a geophone accelerometer comprises performing a calculus operation upon the response of one of the hydrophone and the accelerometer. A filter is then derived from the output of the calculus operation and the response of the other of the hydrophone and the accelerometer. The filter may then be used to match seismic data acquired by the one of the hydrophone and the accelerometer to seismic data acquired by the other of the hydrophone and the accelerometer. The calculus operation may comprise differentiating the hydrophone response, or integrating the accelerometer impulse response.
Patent GB-2396543-A (GB)
Title: Novelty lollipops
Inventor: WALKER IAN
IPC: A23G3/00
Filed: 2002-11-19
Abstract: A lollipop 1 comprises a body 4 of edible confectionery material having decoration applied to at least one surface thereof wherein a transparent layer of edible confectionery 5 is applied over the decoration such that the transparent layer acts as a lens for viewing the decoration.
Patent GB-2390480-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical Actuator
Inventor: HOBELSBERGER MAXIMILIAN HANS
IPC: H02N2/10
Filed: 2003-02-13
Abstract: A mechanical actuator includes at least two members interconnected by a plurality of tooth shaped projections 3. The dimensions of at least one of the members 1 may be altered upon application of external influences such that a torsional torque is applied through the projections to members 2. In one embodiment a member may be constructed using a piezo electric material and subjected to an electrical current via electrodes 5 and 6.
Patent GB-2385353-A (GB)
Title: Coupling a tubular member to a wellbore casing
Inventor: COOK ROBERT LANCE
IPC: E21B33/14
Filed: 2000-02-23
Abstract: A tubular member 220 is coupled to a wellbore casing 115 by positioning a support member 205, an expansion cone 230, and the tubular member 220 within the casing 115; injecting cement into a chamber 315 below the expansion cone 230; and injecting a non-hardenable fluid into a chamber 300 above the expansion cone 230.
Patent GB-2402530-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle security system with interior images sent to remote location via cellular telephone
Inventor: EDWARDS MARK RICHARD
IPC: B60R25/104
Filed: 2003-06-06
Abstract: When a vehicle intruder or theft alarm is triggered either by sensors or by manual activation of a panic button, still or moving images of the interior of the vehicle are captured by a camera. These images, along with vehicle identification data and the time and date of the incident are sent via cellular mobile telephone communications to a remote location, such as a police command centre. Tracking of the vehicle may be achieved via the repeated sending of updated images and data via the cellular communication link. The system preferably dials a preprogrammed telephone number preferably linked to an email system within a police computer network.
Patent GB-2391664-A (GB)
Title: Manipulating the structure of a database
Inventor: JANSSEN OCKE
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2003-07-31
Abstract: A method of manipulating a first data structure, comprising the operations of, compiling a dataset descriptive of said first data structure, amending said dataset so as to describe a second data structure, and operating on at least a part of a database so that it comprises said second data structure. The operation of compiling may comprise the further operations of extracting information from said first data structure, and formulating said dataset so as to describe said first data structure based on said extracted information. The invention allows convenient offline manipulations of databases.
Patent GB-2404782-A (GB)
Title: Pattern-writing equipment with lens sets
Inventor: JAVER AMIN
IPC: H01J37/305
Filed: 2003-08-01
Abstract: Pattern-writing equipment for writing a pattern on the surface of an substrate S by electron beam lithography comprises electron beam generating means, such as an electron source 10 and anode 12 focusing means 13, 14, 16, 19, 20 for focusing the beam to produce a writing spot on the substrate surface, and a beam deflector for displacing the writing spot on the substrate surface S to trace the pattern to be written. Also present in the equipment are control means for varying the writing spot size to produce a simultaneous increase or simultaneous decrease in both spot size and writing current. The focusing means is distinguished by two lens sets each containing a high focal strength main lens 13 or 14 and a low focal strength auxiliary lens 19 or 20 . The control means varies the writing spot size by causing a reciprocal change in the focal strengths of the two auxiliary lens 19, 20 while writing is being carried out.
Patent GB-2396800-A (GB)
Title: Dust receptacle fixing means of a cyclone vacuum cleaner
Inventor: LEE YONG-HEE
IPC: A47L9/10
Filed: 2003-10-30
Abstract: Means are disclosed for detachably fixing a dust receptacle (320) to a cyclone vacuum cleaner independently of its cyclone body (310). The dust receptacle (320) and the cyclone body (310) forma cyclone unit (300, Fig 2) which is mounted in a mounting portion (110, Fig 2) of the body (100) of the cleaner. The fixing means comprises a guide member (330), an operation lever (340) and a groove (321) formed having a predetermined depth and extending from the centre of that side of the dust receptacle (320) that faces the bottom side of the mounting portion (110, Fig 2). The guide member (330) is disposed in the groove (321) for guiding attachment and detachment of the dust receptacle (320). The operation lever (340) is provided with a cam (341) having an eccentrically-positioned cam projection (341a) for insertion into a cam follower (331) associated with the guide member (330). As the operation lever (340) is rotated and counter-rotated, the guide member (330) is moved upwards and downwards over a distance predetermined by the eccentricity of the cam projection (341a).
Patent GB-2414622-A (GB)
Title: Switching from an established media path to a new media path in a Packet based network.
Inventor: HORVATH ERNST
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2004-05-26
Abstract: The present invention comprises a system for switching from an established media path to a new media path for packets transmitted between first and second end points in a packet based network. A new (sending/receiving) media path is set up between the two end points, and for a time period during the switching, the system monitors for packets simultaneously on both the new and established media path. This system helps to ensure a seamless switchover from the established to the new media path. Embodiments of the invention include details of the set up of new receiving/sending channel on the first and second end points, which may be Voice Over IP (VoIP) end points.
Patent GB-2410556-A (GB)
Title: An electrode with an immobilised electrochemical mediator
Inventor: GILBERT RICHARD
IPC: C12Q1/00
Filed: 2004-04-30
Abstract: An electrode comprises a mediator capable of transferring electrons to a oxidative drug metabolising enzyme (DME). The mediator is immobilised to the electrode (optionally by a linker) providing a protective layer such that denaturation of the DME molecules is prevented or reduced. The mediator may be any of the following functional groups: a hydroxyl, an amide, an amine, a carboxylic acid, an aromatic, a cyclic, a heterocyclic such as thiophene, or nitrogen containing such as pyridine or purine, an enol, an ether, a ketone, an aldehyde, a thiol, a thioether, a halo, nitro-, phosphor-, or a sulphate. The mediator may further comprise, a metallocene, a flavin, a quinine or NADH. The DME may be Cytochrome P450 (Cyp). Further disclosed is an assay for identifying an electrochemical mediator.
Patent GB-2405724-A (GB)
Title: Memory module having a path for transmitting high-speed data and a path for transmitting low-speed data and memory system having the memory module
Inventor: CHOI JUNG-HWAN
IPC: H01R12/00
Filed: 2002-06-24
Abstract: Provided are a memory module having a path for transmitting high-speed data and a path for transmitting low-speed data and a memory system having the memory module. The memory module includes a plurality of semiconductor memory devices, a first connector, and second connector. The plurality of semiconductor memory devices are mounted on the memory module. The first connector is mounted in a predetermined position on the memory module and receives low-speed data. The second connector is mounted in a position different from that of the first connector, connected between a transmission line and an optical fiber, and transmits high-speed data. The low-speed data includes a power voltage and a ground voltage.
Patent GB-2421491-A (GB)
Title: Gift-wrap bag for children's bicycle
Inventor: DUNN SUSAN BEVERLEY
IPC: B65D65/46
Filed: 2004-12-23
Abstract: The bag is a biodegradable gift-wrap solution for children's bikes, for both Christmas and birthday occasions. Each bag will carry cycling safety and bike maintenance guidelines for children on a removable laminated poster attached by hook-and-loop fastenings. The bags themselves are designed to be used after their initial purpose as a gift-wrap product has expired. Each bag may be closed by hook-and-loop fastenings at its mouth.
Patent GB-2412129-A (GB)
Title: A subsea production system
Inventor: REIMERT LARRY E
IPC: E21B33/035
Filed: 2005-03-15
Abstract: A subsea production system comprises a wellhead 50, a casing string suspended from the wellhead, a tubing spool 20 having a central bore connected to the wellhead, a tubing hanger 30 disposed within the tubing spool and sealed, a tubing string 60 suspended from the tubing hanger through the wellhead into the casing string, an annulus 56 disposed between the tubing string and the casing string and a bypass annulus fluid flow path 57 in fluid communication with the annulus. The subsea production system may include a production tree 10 connected to the tubing spool which includes a production fluid flow path 90 that has a production master valve 14, a production wing valve 13 and a production swab valve 12 to control flow through the production flow path.
Patent GB-2425132-A (GB)
Title: Ventilated toilet seat
Inventor: MCKEAG RAYMOND
IPC: E03D9/05
Filed: 2005-04-15
Abstract: Apparatus for ventilating a toilet bowl comprises a toilet seat (1b) having internal ducting open to the toilet bowl and connected via an extractor fan (7) to a filter (8).
Patent GB-2428777-A (GB)
Title: Combination desk lamp, pen holder and stationery organiser
Inventor: PHILIPOV IVAN
IPC: B43K23/04
Filed: 2005-07-26
Abstract: A combination desk lamp, pen/pencil holder and stationery organiser comprising a base plate 10, a stand 12, a tubular body 14 and a light socket and switch assembly 16. The plate 10 is further equipped with three sections for holding various items of stationery and the stand 12 has a number of bushes 18 for holding pens or pencils.
Patent GB-2430463-A (GB)
Title: Shoe lace gripper including spike
Inventor: SNOWDEN NEIL
IPC: A43C1/06
Filed: 2005-09-21
Abstract: A shoelace gripper 4 comprising first and second gripping elements 4a, 4b, one of which is provided with at least one protrusion or spike 7 adapted to pass between strands of a portion of the shoelace 2. The gripper secures said portion between the first and second gripping elements 4a, 4b. The first and second gripping elements 4a, 4b may be slidably connected and releasably lockable in a securing position. More than one spike 7 may be provided, which may be aligned with the axis of the shoelace 2. Two grippers 4 may be provided, one either side of a final pair of eyelets on an item of footwear 1. This may allow the ends of a shoelace 2 to be removed on either side of the shoelace grippers to leave two stubs.
Patent GB-2430735-A (GB)
Title: Object detection
Inventor: LIVING JONATHAN
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2005-09-30
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of object comparison in two or more test images, similar instances of a first object part having been detected in the test images. The method comprising the steps of detecting the size and image position of the first object in each part of the test images; detecting attributes of a second object part in each of the test images, the second object part being defined in each test image by a predetermined orientation and size defined with respect to the size and position of the first object part in that test image; and comparing the detected attributes of the second object part in the test images; in which the likelihood that the test images contain the same object is dependent at least in part on the comparison of the detected attributes of the second object part in those images. The method is used to compare images of faces to determine if they show the same face.
Patent GB-2436193-A (GB)
Title: Controlling equipment via remote control
Inventor: BEKLEMISEV JURIJ
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 2006-03-14
Abstract: A piece of equipment (4) is remotely controlled via a communication network (3) from a computing device (1) displaying a user interface (2). An embodiment relates to controlling audio equipment via remote control to change parameters of the equipment e.g. displayed sliders. Also disclosed are methods for adjusting parameters with a 5-way navigator, adjusting parameters presented as knobs, accessing layered control surfaces adjusting parameters of a signal flow chain, representation of devices as folders, configuring signal flow chains using a drag and drop method, user interface navigation displaying a 2 dimensional matrix and data reduction in remotely controlled equipment.
Patent GB-2424488-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle occupant sensing system with sealed sensor assembly
Inventor: SALLAM FAISAL K
IPC: B60N2/90
Filed: 2006-03-20
Abstract: A vehicle occupant sensing system adapted for detecting a condition of a vehicle seat seat assembly includes a plurality of sensor assemblies (42) which include at least one emitter (50) and at least one sensor (52) disposed in spaced relationship to the emitter (50). The sensor (52) is operable to detect relative distance to the emitter to thereby detect the condition of the vehicle seat assembly (14). The vehicle occupant sensing system (28) also includes at least one sensor assembly with a base (44) and an upper slide member (46) slidingly supported for movement toward and away from the base (44). The upper slide member (46) includes an exterior surface (54) that is continuous to thereby block contaminants from entering the sensor assembly. Also, at least one of the emitter (50) and the sensor (52) is supported by the upper slide member (46). The vehicle occupant sensing system (28) may be employed in a vehicle seat to detect a condition of the vehicle seat, the exterior surface (54) sealing the sensor from dust, dirt and moisture.
Patent GB-2423992-A (GB)
Title: Alkoxylated alkylphenol-formaldehyde-diamine polymer
Inventor: MEYER GEORGE RICHARD
IPC: C08G73/02
Filed: 2004-09-24
Abstract: An alkoxylated alkylphenol-formaldehyde-diamine polymer prepared by alkoxylating an alkylphenol-formaldehyde-diamine polymer and use of the alkoxylated alkylphenolformaldehyde-diamine polymer to resolve water-in-oil emulsions, especially emulsions of water in crude oil.
Patent GB-2423477-A (GB)
Title: Surgical jig
Inventor: MURRAY-BROWN JAMES HAMILTON
IPC: A61B17/17
Filed: 2004-10-25
Abstract: A surgical jig (210) for use in performing a scarf osteotomy on the first metatarsal of the forefoot comprises a cutting guide (216) adapted to guide a cutting implement relative to a reference surface (213) adapted to be placed against the plantar aspect of a forefoot (34). The jig (210) has guide surfaces for guiding both the longitudinal cut and the transverse cuts of the operation. The jig is selected from one in a set of jigs, by means of an overlay template, through which an X-ray of the forefoot can be viewed.
Patent GB-2437938-A (GB)
Title: Making extruded profiles using a mould with oscillating moulding surface
Inventor: ORME CHESNEY
IPC: B29C48/06
Filed: 2006-05-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to the moulding of plastics and composite plastics profiles for use in the building and construction industry comprising a moulding device 2 into which is fed a plasticized plastics or plastics composite material, the device 2 having a least one oscillating moulding surface 8 which acts to shape a profile from extruded plastics and walks said forming profile through the moulding device 2 in a continuous manner. The moulding device 2 has integral cooling means 14 which extracts heat from the forming profile in order to set the profile. Less heat may be extracted in the region of the inlet to the device 2. The moulding device may be modified to enable incorporation of webbing straps 22a, 22b within the profile formed. The moulding surface may have a removable insert to form such a surface. The or a moulding surface may be textured.
Patent GB-2438233-A (GB)
Title: Image data processing for multiple print heads
Inventor: PYNE MATTHEW
IPC: B41J2/00
Filed: 2006-05-15
Abstract: An image processing engine for generating print head drive data uses a method of generating data for driving an inkjet print head having a plurality of nozzles, which comprises storing nozzle position data defining the spatial positions of the nozzles with respect to the print head in terms of pixel offsets from a reference position on the print head, reading image data (81) for the image, the image comprising data for the plurality of pixels, and inputting head position data (83) defining a position for the print head. The image data is processed (84) using the head position data and nozzle position data to determine nozzle firing data (85). The nozzle position data may be generated by defining spatial positions of said nozzles with respect to the print head in terms of pixel offsets from a reference point on the print head, and wherein said pixel offsets are defined with reference to a pixel spacing corresponding to a defined spatial resolution of an image to be printed by the print head. Ink is thereby deposited in accordance with image data, even if the nozzles in a print head, and/or the print head itself, are disposed at an angle to or offset from a printing medium reference such as an axis. Different print heads and orientations may thereby be more readily accommodated on a single printer.
Patent GB-2427317-A (GB)
Title: Alignment of mobile free-space quantum key distribution transmitting and receiving apparatus
Inventor: HARRISON KEITH ALEXANDER
IPC: H04B10/112
Filed: 2006-06-16
Abstract: This invention concerns communication between a transmitter and a receiver over a classical channel (such as radio) using a key established using a quantum cryptography channel. The transmitter may be a mobile apparatus such as mobile phone or PDA. In order to perform quantum key distribution (QKD) it is necessary to ensure that the transmitter and receiver are aligned. The transmitter must be pointing at the receiver, and the polarisation axis of the transmitter must be aligned with the polarization access of the receiver. The transmitter emits an alignment beam to facilitate this. The alignment beam may be in the form of a visible cross to provide the user with an indication of the degree of alignment. The user may be provided with an additional indication of how he should move the transmitter to achieve alignment, e.g. via the receiver screen 66. The receiver may include active optics which adapt in response to the alignment beam. For example the receiver may include a movable lens 54 and movable polarising filters 58, 59 62, 63.
Patent GB-2437546-A (GB)
Title: Food container with visual and physical spoilage indicator
Inventor: OFFAY-SMITH FRANCOISE D
IPC: G01N33/02
Filed: 2006-07-04
Abstract: A food container containing an indicator sensitive to aromatic volatiles (off-gases) wherein the indicator both expands upto 300% in volume and changes colour upon sensing said volatiles to indicate decay/deterioration of the food. The device provides a simple and adaptable multi-sensory graphic solution using a unique polymer compound that is stimulated when food deteriorates and aromatic volatiles are given-off, the resulting reaction causing the change in colour and swelling to 300% it original size. The container uses the very substance of the synthetic packaging material to track the onset of food deterioration, alerting consumers as the product approaches its 'use-by' date.
Patent GB-2441121-A (GB)
Title: A lid for a water filtration apparatus
Inventor: VLADIMIR FEDOTOV
IPC: B01D35/143
Filed: 2006-08-22
Abstract: A lid for a water filtration apparatus 1 comprises at least one filter, a lid 7 comprises a counter for recording the number of times it is operated and an indicator for showing information regarding the number of times the lid has been operated. Preferably the counter is a movement sensor preferably a tilt switch 15 and the indicator comprises a display preferably a liquid crystal display 10. The filter 9 may be housed in a replaceable filtration cartridge. Advantageously the lid forms part of a water filtration apparatus that further comprises a receptacle 8 for receiving the water to be filtered, a container 2 for storing the filtered water, a filtering portion 9 that connects the receptacle and container, the filtering portion comprising the at least one filter, and an outlet 4 from the container.
Patent GB-2442723-A (GB)
Title: Partitioned composting cage
Inventor: LEWIS ROBERT
IPC: C05F11/06
Filed: 2006-08-31
Abstract: A composting cage comprises an enclosure <B>10</B> divided into a plurality of compartments <B>26</B> for receipt of material to be composted. Off-loading apparatus <B>30</B> is mounted below the enclosure <B>10</B> and is capable of travelling there below in order to extract compost from the base of each compartment <B>26</B>. The offloading apparatus <B>30</B> comprises an elongate cutter <B>40</B> and respective winch assemblies <B>50</B> mounted on each side of the enclosure <B>10</B> and the cutter <B>40</B> extending below the enclosure <B>10</B> between the winch assemblies <B>50</B> in such a manner to be moveable by the winch assemblies <B>50</B> in a direction substantially perpendicular to its elongate axis. The cutter <B>40</B> may be slidably supported across plural guide rails <B>52, 53</B>. Also claimed is offloading apparatus for mounting below an enclosure of a composting cage.
Patent GB-2441363-A (GB)
Title: Suppressing start-up transients in an audio circuit
Inventor: RASHID TAHIR
IPC: H03F1/30
Filed: 2006-08-31
Abstract: The invention concerns the suppression of audible 'pop' or 'click' when switching on an audio amplifier. The invention is characterised by the use of a charging control circuit 150 for controlling the operation of a reference voltage (mid-rail) generator 13 during power-up. The reference voltage generator circuit includes a decoupling capacitor 135. The charging control circuit 150 includes a switching device 155 controlled by a comparator 151. The comparator compares the reference (mid-rail) voltage with a sawtooth waveform from sawtooth generator 153. The output of the comparator is a pulse waveform 154 which controls the switching device 155. The pulse width of signal 154 varies as the mid-rail voltage rises (fig. 6) and thus the rate of charge of the capacitor 135 is controlled. The exponential rise of the mid-rail voltage (fig.4) is rendered into a smooth S-shaped curve (fig.7), avoiding a sharp discontinuity at the moment of turn-on.