baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2432076-A (GB)
Title: A system for operating a plurality of mobile image capturing devices
Inventor: LIOW YUEN KHIM
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 2007-02-28
Abstract: A system for operating a plurality of mobile image capturing devices, the system comprising: a first image capturing device comprising a transmission module for transmission of an instruction from the first image capturing device to at least one other image capturing device, the transmission being over a wireless medium; the instruction causing each image capturing device to capture an image at a predetermined synchronization.
Patent GB-2450870-A (GB)
Title: Tissue engineering scaffold of interconnected embroidery stitches
Inventor: ELLIS JULIAN
IPC: A61F2/00
Filed: 2007-07-07
Abstract: A scaffold 10 for culturing cells is formed from embroidery stitches 12, 14 of a biocompatible thread. The stitches may be supported by a substrate, such as acetate, and planar scaffolds 20, 30 may be layered on top of each other to form a three-dimensional scaffold. The stitches may be interconnected, as with chain stitch, or they may be discrete tufts secured to the substrate. Use of resorbable and non-resorbable materials is envisaged. The substrate may remain as part of the scaffold or may be removed: acetate substrate being dissolved by acetone.
Patent GB-2451125-A (GB)
Title: A solid light conduit
Inventor: UHLARIK MARTIN
IPC: B60Q1/00
Filed: 2007-07-20
Abstract: A solid light conduit (2) is provided for use as part of a vehicle lighting module. The light conduit (2) comprises at least one transmissive surface extending along at least one edge of the conduit, and a plurality of reflective surfaces. The conduit is configured so that light input at one end of the conduit travels along the conduit by reflecting off the reflective surfaces and is then emitted from the conduit through the transmissive surface.
Patent GB-2444593-A (GB)
Title: Novel formulations for immediate release of proton pump inhibitors and methods of using these formulations
Inventor: HALL WARREN
IPC: A61K9/20
Filed: 2007-10-05
Abstract: A combination of a proton pump inhibiting agent and at least one buffering agent that have been found to possess improved bioavailability, chemical stability, physical stability, dissolution profiles, disintegration times, as well as other improved pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, chemical and/or physical properties. The present invention is also directed to methods, kits, combinations, and compositions for treating, preventing or reducing the risk of developing a gastrointestinal disorder or disease including nocturnal acid breakthrough, or the symptoms associated therewith.
Patent GB-2459848-A (GB)
Title: Self-commutating asynchronous sequential reading system for chain of sensors
Inventor: LADHA CASSIM
IPC: G01D5/246
Filed: 2008-05-06
Abstract: A system is described for asynchronously sequentially sending sensor measurements down a common output signal wire in a time multiplexed manner. The primary embodiment describes an array of capacitive pressure sensors C1a, C1b to C1n and C1(n+1). Each sensor unit in the chain comprises an RC circuit and a schmitt trigger which is used to compare the voltage across the pressure sensing capacitor to a threshold. The value of the capacitance effects the time delay before the input to the Schmitt trigger reaches the voltage threshold required to turn on the output of that Schmitt trigger. This converts the capacitance value to a variable time delayed voltage step. When the output of the Schmitt trigger goes high current flows through the next force sensing capacitor to ground. This current flow is detected using a bipolar transistor connected to the output line. When the output of the preceding Schmitt trigger goes high the next pressure sensing capacitor in the chain begins charging. The result is a series of low voltage pulses on the output line (see fig. 4). The time between each pulse represents the capacitance of each sensor stage. The time delays can be read by a microcontroller. The principle could be applied to other sensor types such as inductive, resistive, switch based, etc.
Patent GB-2463632-A (GB)
Title: Updating and migrating subscriber data in a mobile communications network
Inventor: MENDIZABAL INIGO ROMERO
IPC: H04W8/30
Filed: 2008-05-07
Abstract: A mobile communications system and method for updating subscriber data in a network operations database, which may comprise a VLR, with data from a subscriber database, which may comprise a HLR or HSS. The method comprises: establishing that at least some current data relating to a subscriber is not available in the network operations database 500, preferably by transmitting a MAP cancel location message to the network operation database; transmitting a data access signalling message, preferably a MAP provide roaming number message, comprising identification of the subscriber, to the network operations database to cause the network operations database to attempt to access the data; and if at least some current data is not available obtaining current data from the subscriber database preferably by transmitting a MAP restore data message to the subscriber database 505. Similar techniques are used to migrate data between subscriber databases.
Patent GB-2462256-A (GB)
Title: Sending Messages to members of a Group based on the members preferred delivery route
Inventor: SWIFT LYNETTE
IPC: H04L12/58
Filed: 2008-07-28
Abstract: The system is arranged to be used by a group of people (club, family, committee, team of workers etc), and comprises a message input communication module arranged to receive a message from a member of the group; a plurality of message output communication modules, each message output communication module arranged to send the message to other members of the group via one of a plurality of delivery routes; a members' database arranged to hold details of each member of the group, the database having a data structure arranged to hold preferences of each member relating to their preferred delivery route; and a router arranged to direct a message to each member through one of the plurality of message output communication modules based on the member's preferences stored in the members' database. The delivery routes are selected from at least two of: audio message, e-mail, text message, video message. Aspects of the invention include establishing a conference call between members, reporting delivery of messages and storing second and third delivery preferences of each member.
Patent GB-2458196-A (GB)
Title: Ultra-hard and metallica constructions comprising improved braze joint
Inventor: VORONIN GEORGIY
IPC: B23K1/19
Filed: 2009-01-05
Abstract: An ultra-hard and metallic construction comprises an ultra-hard component that is attached to a metallic component via a braze joint. The braze joint is interposed between the ultra-hard component and the metallic component, and comprises a first braze material bonded to a surface of the ultra-hard component. The braze joint includes an intervening layer in direct contact with the first braze material, and that is formed from a rigid material. The braze joint further comprises a second braze material that is interposed between the intervening layer and the metallic component, and that is different from the first braze material. Configured in this manner, the use of the braze joint operates to provide an optimum level of bond strength within the construction to enable its use in certain demanding wear and/or cutting applications.
Patent GB-2466929-A (GB)
Title: Pressure sensor device comprising flexible diaphragm with integral optical sensor
Inventor: DOYLE CRISPIN
IPC: G01L7/08
Filed: 2009-01-09
Abstract: A pressure sensing device comprises a housing having walls. A flexible diaphragm (shown in fig. 2) is mounted to the housing, the diaphragm having first and second sides. The housing walls and diaphragm define at least a first chamber positioned within the housing upon the first side of the diaphragm for containing a fluid. The diaphragm has an integral optical sensor 15 having an optical response in accordance with the deformation of the diaphragm caused by a differential fluid pressure between the first and second sides. The deformation of the diaphragm may be monitored by providing optical signals to the sensor and detecting the optical response of the sensor. The response may then be used to calculate a pressure differential between the first and second sides of the diaphragm. Burying / embedding the optical sensor such that it is integral with the diaphragm reduces susceptibility to damage, increases operational life and increases the temperature at which the sensor may be used.
Patent GB-2456904-A (GB)
Title: Mutant neurotensin receptors with improved stability
Inventor: WARNE ANTONY JOHANNES
IPC: C07K14/72
Filed: 2008-03-20
Abstract: A mutant G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) which is a neurotensin receptor which when compared to the corresponding wild-type neurotensin receptor has a different amino acid at a position which corresponds to any one or more of the following positions according to the numbering of the rat neurotensin receptor as set out in Figure 11: Alla 69, Leu 72, Ala 73, Ala 85, Ala 90, Ser 100, His 103, Ser 108, Leu 109, Leu 111, Asp 113, lle 116, Ala 120, Asp 139, Phe 147, Ala 155, Val 165, Glu 166, Lys 176, Ala 177, Thr 179, Met 181, Ser 182, Arg 183, Phe 189, Leu 205, Thr 207, Gly 209, Gly 215, Val 229, Met 250, lle 253, Leu 256, lle 260, Asn 262, Val 268, Asn 270, Thr 279, Met 293, The 294, Gly 306, Leu 308, Val 309, Leu 310, Val 313, Phe 342, Asp 345, Tyr 349, Tyr 351, Ala 356, Phe 358, Val 360, Ser 362, Asn 370, Ser373, Phe 380, Ala 385, Cys 386, Pro 389, Gly 390, Trp 391, Arg 392, His 393, Arg 395, Lys 397, Pro 399. These mutants have improved stability, including to heat (thermostability), pH, detergents and chaotropic agents. Methods of selecting such mutants are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2453893-A (GB)
Title: Door latch face plate assembly
Inventor: HEELEY PETER
IPC: E05B9/00
Filed: 2007-07-06
Abstract: A face plate assembly for a door latch, comprises two face plates (1,2) for positioning on opposite sides of the door and mounting handles (9, 10) for coupling to the latch mechanism of the door, a fixing plate (14), screw fastening members (42) for respectively disposing through a selected hole (20) and a slot (21) in the fixing plate and holes (46) drilled in the door and engageable with screw threaded fastenings (3 9) on the inside of the outer one (2) of the face plates for clamping the latter and the fixing plate to opposite sides of the door, and fastening members (16) for attaching the inner face plate (1) to the fixing plate. Each face plate has an opening in a position to provide access to a lock (25) of the latch and/or lock mechanism when the associated handle (9, 10) is coupled to the mechanism. This opening is covered by a slidable escutcheon plate (28, 29) having a keyhole therein so that, when the face plate assembly is fitted to the door, each escutcheon plate (28, 29) is adjustable to position its key hole (30,31) in matching relation with the adjacent keyhole of the lock (25).
Patent GB-2468648-A (GB)
Title: Integrated child seat
Inventor: YOUNG ANDREW
IPC: B60N2/26
Filed: 2009-03-16
Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly (10, figure 2) is provided having an integrated child seat. At least part of the child seat being movable relative to the vehicle seat between a stowed position and a deployed position, wherein the seat comprises indicating means arranged to indicate to the user when the child seat is correctly stowed or deployed. The integrated child seat may comprise a seat back 24 and a seat base 22 whereby at least one of the seat back and the seat base is movable relative to the seat assembly, the indicating means arranged to indicate to the user when the at least one of the seat back and the seat base is correctly stowed or deployed. The seat back and the seat base may be independently movable relative to the seat assembly. The seat assembly may be arranged to communicate with a controller for activating indicators upon receipt of a signal confirming that the movable seat components are correctly engaged in either a stowed or deployed position. The indicating means may comprise an audible or visual indicator.
Patent GB-2469680-A (GB)
Title: Elongate storage compartment for a vehicle
Inventor: ROOK DAVID ALAN
IPC: B60R7/04
Filed: 2009-04-24
Abstract: An elongate storage compartment 12 for a vehicle has an adjustable divider assembly 24 for adjustably partitioning the compartment. The divider assembly includes an elongate guide rail 28 mounted to an interior surface of the storage compartment and a dividing element 26 for partitioning the compartment. The dividing element is slidably mounted to the guide rail 28 for movement in a longitudinal direction of the compartment and the mounting arrangement 30 includes a mechanism for providing resistance to movement of the dividing element along the rail. The mounting arrangement 30 may comprise a mechanism for generating frictional resistance to the movement of the dividing element along the rail. Alternatively, the mounting arrangement 30 may include a number of detent formations spaced along the rail and a sprung loaded detent on a slider member configured to engage with the detent formations to resist movement of the dividing element at discreet positions.
Patent GB-2460540-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive Frequency Division Multiplexing wherein Channel Maps are transmitted such that whole copy always falls within Receiver Bandwidth
Inventor: WALLER ARTHUR SIMON
IPC: H04J1/00
Filed: 2009-06-03
Abstract: An adaptive FDM (Frequency Division Multiplex) system, possibly for DVB-C (Digital Video Broadcasting - Cable) COFDM application, where the frequency bands for TS (transport streams) 330 are of variable width. Superframes comprise a preamble 310, L1 (layer 1) control data 320 including a map detailing the TS centre frequency 360, bandwidth, modulation, etc. and then one or more TS. Receivers have a maximum bandwidth 370 which may be less than the channel 300 bandwidth. The bandwidth of the L1 data is less than half the receiver bandwidth. Thus a copy of the L1 data can be received irrespective of the receivers centre frequency. Using the L1 data the receiver can then align itself to and receive a particular TS.
Patent GB-2464175-A (GB)
Title: Heat source supporting member in a sky lantern
Inventor: ARSCOTT CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B64B1/00
Filed: 2009-08-13
Abstract: A sky lantern 10 capable of rising under the action of heat, comprising: a body 12 defining a fluid cavity 14; a frame 20 coupled to the body 12 and defining an opening 21; and a supporting member 22 connected to the frame 20 at first and second positions 26a, 26b, and extending across the opening 21, the supporting member 22 arranged to support a heat source 30. The supporting member 22 is flexible, non-resilient and heat-resistant and may be made from aluminium silicate. This provides a safe, inexpensive and light-weight lantern.
Patent GB-2473654-A (GB)
Title: Personal training aid for use with a mat
Inventor: SMALLEY JAMIE
IPC: A63B23/02
Filed: 2009-09-21
Abstract: A personal training aid 10 comprises a visual display assembly 12 and a mat 14 for exercising in front of the visual display assembly. The visual display assembly 12 includes a base member (18, figure 2) which is adapted to at least partially underlie the mat 14. The visual display assembly 12 is programmed to display routines of exercises. An appropriate set of floor exercises may be selected from a touch screen. The mat 14 is appertured at 42 to receive a handle portion (24, figure 2) of the base member (18) of the visual display assembly 12, which in use, facilitates the holding of the visual display assembly in front of the mat 14 for exercising. Also disclosed is a visual display 12 foldable such that a screen (22) and base member 18 form a cradle for carrying an exercise mat (see figures and 4).
Patent GB-2464400-A (GB)
Title: Building moisture removal apparatus and method
Inventor: FREEMAN MARTIN HUMPHREY
IPC: E04B1/70
Filed: 2009-10-14
Abstract: An apparatus and method of removing moisture from a building which comprises forcing gas into a room 100 of the building to thereby increase the air pressure inside the room so as to cause egress of moisture from the building. The apparatus may comprise a positive pressure unit 8, such as a fan or blower, which is operative to draw air from the outside of the building and blow the air into the internal space 20 of the room. Preferably, the air pressure within the room is increased to equal or greater than the prevailing external atmospheric pressure. The apparatus may further comprise waterproofing membrane structures 10 which are installed adjacent to the walls 1a, 1b and to a floor 2. Preferably, a narrow gap or cavity 11 is defined between the membrane structures and the respective wall or floor. In use, the positive air pressure within the room is employed to cause moisture held in the walls to be evacuated to the outside of the building. In such a way, the apparatus is designed to reduce the time in which a flooded building can be reoccupied.
Patent GB-2475076-A (GB)
Title: Article of clothing with removable abdominal support panel
Inventor: THOMPSON NICOLYN LEONIE
IPC: A41B9/08
Filed: 2009-11-04
Abstract: An article of clothing comprises a removable abdominal support panel 17, adjustable support straps 1, removable bra 25 and removable leg sections. The abdominal support panel and leg sections are connected by zip fasteners 5, 6, 8, 12 and the bra is attached to the support straps by a hook and latch mechanism. The bra has an adjustable cup, by inserting and removing inserts, and has a groove 19 for a removable underwire 21. The clothing may comprise stretchable material such as nylon or elastane and the crotch may comprise cotton. The article is intended to reduce the appearance of adipose tissue build-up in the abdomen and thighs as well as providing uplift of the wearer's breasts and may provide a comfortable support while breastfeeding.
Patent GB-2476101-A (GB)
Title: Democratic taxation
Inventor: ASHLEY ADRIAN LYNLEY
IPC: G06Q50/00
Filed: 2009-12-14
Abstract: a plurality of tax vectoring parameters (TVP) set by each tax payer to regulate their percentage destination of their tax contribution such that each tax payer's freedom of democratic choice is instigated so that their tax contributions are directed to a plurality of inland revenues tax accounts (IRTA) at least one public services information system (PSIS) provides information about the state of the IRTA on a local regional and national level a plurality of budget vectoring parameters (BVP) set by each tax payer to regulate parameters of the budget at least one budget information system(BIS) provides information about the state of the accounts on a local regional and national level at least one overriding safety margin monitor (OSMM) to monitor the following specific IRTA: Department of public order and safety accounts, Department of defence accounts Department of health NHS accounts such that critical systems and infrastructure is maintained for national security reasons.
Patent GB-660450-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to fluid flow control devices
IPC: D06F39/08
Filed: 1946-04-01
Abstract: 660,450. Valves. DOLE VALVE CO. April 1, 1946 [April 6, 1945] 10000/46. Class 135. A fluid flow control device comprises a plurality of open-ended cylindrical portions 43 joined together by a common passage with a single outlet therefor, a well member 47 mounted on one end of each portion, a plug member 49 inserted in the opposite end of each portion to engage the well member, a metering device in each of the plug members and a shut-off valve in each of the well members so that a uniform flow of fluid into the common passage is maintained, and by-pass means 63 interconnects two of the well members independently of the common passage. As applied to an automatic washing machine, hot and cold water is supplied through inlets 18, 19 and, after passing check valves to prevent reverse flow, the liquids flow past interconnected valves 27, 28 in predetermined quantities and are mixed in chamber 23. Valves 27, 28 are actuated by a thermal element 29 and the datum position of the valves is determined by a screwed head 38 which varies the spring loading applied to the valves and the thermal element. The outlet 33 from the mixing valve unit leads to a flow control unit 16, and as the fluid inlets 18, 19 communicate with two mixer units 17 in parallel and each mixer unit communictes with its own flow control unit, water at two different temperatures can be obtained. The outlets of the flow control units lead into a common passage 65 with a single outlet 42. Each flow control unit includes a diaphragm valve 52 seating on a ring 51 surrounding a port in a transverse partition 50. When the valve is closed, water flows through apertures 53 in the diaphragm until the pressure on both sides is equalized. A pilot valve 60 constituting the armature of a solenoid 58 normally closes a port through the diaphragm, and when valve 60 is lifted by energizing the solenoid from a timing device, the space above the diaphragm is vented and the pressure acting underneath the diaphragm lifts it to allow water from the mixing valve to flow to the outlet 42. An apertured disc 70 of resilient material seating in a cup-shaped member with a double truncated cone-like port 72 serves as a further flow regulator. A third flow control unit 16 which may be incorporated in the system is also connected to the second unit by a bye-pass passage interconnecting the spaces above the partitions 50. Specifications 610,309, 626,605, 626,606, 626,607, 626,608, and 643,262 are referred to.