baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2381479-A (GB)
Title: A method and system for the conversion of nitrogen oxides in a catalytic converter
Inventor: XU LIFENG
IPC: F01N3/36
Filed: 2002-07-15
Abstract: A system and method for providing operating conditions that provide higher efficiency NOx reduction in a lean NOx catalyst coupled to a lean-burning internal combustion engine is disclosed. A catalyst containing reductant is caused to attain a temperature greater than 300{C and after a duration of about 10 seconds at the elevated temperature the NOx conversion efficiency of the catalyst is increased in the 140-250{C temperature range.
Patent GB-2391521-A (GB)
Title: Studded tyre grip attachment
Inventor: MALEY MARTIN
IPC: B60C27/02
Filed: 2002-08-03
Abstract: The attachment, which wraps around the circumference of a vehicle tyre 5, has a body 1, which is secured to a vehicle wheel by means of straps 4, preferably through the holes of the wheel hub 3. Utilising studs 2, as a means of surface grip, will provide increased traction from a spinning tyre to the terrain, allowing a stuck vehicle to drive away freely.
Patent GB-2380625-A (GB)
Title: Restoration of the working displacement of piezoelectric actuators in a display
Inventor: TAKEUCHI YUKIHISA
IPC: H01L41/187
Filed: 2002-08-30
Abstract: The working displacements of the piezoelectric or electrostrictive actuators in a matrix display (figures 2,5,6,8) tend to become reduced after a long period of operation T1. To restore the working displacements the polarity of the actuating potential is periodically or temporarily reversed (figures 7 and 10). This polarity reversal may be effected during the same period T2 each day. Alternatively, polarity reversal may be initiated when the displacement of a monitoring dummy actuator becomes reduced, when display brightness becomes diminished, or by command of a remote controller. An oscillating refresh voltage may be applied when the display is off T3. The ceramic piezoelectric layer may be manufactured by thick-film or thin-film methods.
Patent GB-2387937-A (GB)
Title: Secure CPU and Memory Management Unit with Cryptographic extensions
Inventor: CARONNI GERMANO
IPC: G06F21/78
Filed: 2003-01-13
Abstract: Method for accessing information in and loading encrypted information to memory. A processor provides virtual address, information 802, to a memory management unit. In response, the memory management unit retrieves a key tag and physical address information corresponding to the virtual address information. The memory management unit then sends the key tag and physical address information to the processor. The processor then determines whether a memory location corresponding to the physical address information is encrypted based on the key tag, and retrieves a secret key 818, using the key tag based on the determining. Thereafter, information read from the memory location is decrypted using the secret key.
Patent GB-2385853-A (GB)
Title: Method of generating unique sequences of synthetic nucleic acid
Inventor: CLEARY MICHAEL
IPC: C12Q1/6813
Filed: 2003-01-29
Abstract: A method of generating and managing unique sequences of synthetic nucleic acid comprising applying an interpretation system to a selected number, and synthesis a nucleic acid chain based upon the interpretation of the selected number. The interpretation system may involve assigning the values of 1, 2, 3 and 4 to the bases A, C, G and T respectively, and each of the assigned values may be expressed in a three digit binary code. The sequence of the assigned values will then correspond to the selected number upon which the nucleic acid sequence is based. Such a unique synthetic nucleic acid is used in a composition or system for tracing or identifying goods.
Patent GB-2388129-A (GB)
Title: Method for locking open a subsurface safety valve
Inventor: WILLIAMS RONALD D
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2003-04-10
Abstract: A subsurface safety valve or SSSV 20 is locked open by delivering a ring 22 into the valve; putting the valve into an open position, and expanding the ring with an applied force to secure it while holding the valve open. The ring may be expanded by a pre-compressed resilient member 32 or an inflatable member (44, fig 9). The ring is preferably plastically expanded and may be fixed against a groove 38 in the valve. The ring may engage a flapper (54, fig 13) or flow tube 18 in order to hold the valve open. The ring may have longitudinal corrugations (16, fig 3) or perforations (12, fig 1) to improve expansion.
Patent GB-2402075-A (GB)
Title: Lifting sling with inflatable pad
Inventor: DALTON IAN DAVID
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2003-06-18
Abstract: A lifting sling for use with an invalid hoist, comprises a flexible body support 21, and suspension means 25, 26 for suspending the sling from an invalid hoist. The flexible body support has at least one inflatable chamber, 27, 28, 29 and 30 for cushioning at least a part of an invalid when supported by the body support.
Patent GB-2390159-A (GB)
Title: Genetic analysis of microorganisms
Inventor: MINTER STEPHEN
IPC: C12Q1/689
Filed: 2001-10-29
Abstract: A method for genetic analysis of a microbial sample by linking taxonomic to functional characteristics comprises co-amplification of a taxonomic gene and a functional gene in a microbial sample and linking of the two amplified products. An analysis may then be performed for the linked product.
Patent GB-2403644-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the manual compaction of waste inside a bin
Inventor: SLAUGHTER NIGEL ANTHONY
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 2003-07-14
Abstract: A manually operable waste compactor 25 comprising a pivotally hinged lever 43 and pressure applicator 41 that are connected to allow angular movement of the pressure applicator, the compactor can be releasably removed from the rim of the bin. The lever may be U-shaped and cross-braced and attached to the pressure applicator 41 via two struts 53a and 53b whose opposing ends are each attached pivotally to the lever 43 and pressure applicator respectively to allow the pressure applicator to compact the waste material (Figs 4 - 7). The compactor may be releasably attached to the rim of the bin by a clamp such as a bolt and captive nut. At opposing locations around the rim of the bin 13, anchorage devices 17a - 17c may be releasably attached to the rim and anchor binding material 19a. When the waste is reduced in volume, each end of the binding material may be united to form a bale of waste and serve to retain the waste for easier and more efficient disposal. The pressure applicator 41 may be a grid formed platen.
Patent GB-2406748-A (GB)
Title: Digital broadcast receiver module comprising a loop antenna amplifier and demodulator and means for connecting the module to a mobile terminal
Inventor: LAIHO KIMMO
IPC: H01Q1/08
Filed: 2003-09-30
Abstract: A receiver module 11 comprises a loop antenna 14 for receiving signals from a digital broadcast network 3. The receiver module 11 may be an integral component of, or attached to, a mobile terminal 1 that comprises a cellular transceiver 8. For example, the receiver module 11 may be incorporated in a battery pack and inserted into a battery compartment of the mobile terminal 1, so that the receiver module 11 and mobile terminal 1 are powered by battery 13. The loop antenna 14 is substantially resistant to electric fields produced by the transceiver 8 and other sources, and may be arranged within the receiver module 11. Where an external loop antenna 41 is provided instead of, or in addition to, loop antenna 14, the receiver module 11 may be arranged to monitor the quality of signals received from the digital broadcast network 3 and alert a user to deploy the external antenna 41 if the signal quality is low or decreasing.
Patent GB-2396385-A (GB)
Title: Dual ported gerotor fuel pump
Inventor: YU DEQUAN
IPC: F04C15/06
Filed: 2003-11-24
Abstract: A gerotor fuel pump (10, fig.1) is provided with two inlet ports 84, (80 fig. 2a) and two outlet ports 86, (82 fig. 2a), one inlet and one outlet port on each face of the gear assembly. There may be a primary inlet port 84 on the same side as a secondary outlet port 86 and visa versa. The primary ports 84, (82 fig. 2a) may have a varying width and depth, while the secondary ports 86 (80 fig. 2a) may have a substantially constant depth. The two ports on one side of the body may be separated by seal areas 47, 48.
Patent GB-2395507-A (GB)
Title: Fracturing fluids and methods of making and using same
Inventor: DAWSON JEFFREY C
IPC: C09K8/68
Filed: 2002-06-21
Abstract: Fracturing fluid compositions and methods for their preparation and use are disclosed. The compositions are useful in the oil and gas drilling operations, as well as in gravel packing operations, water blocking, temporary plugging for purposes of wellbore isolation and/or fluid loss control, and other uses. The compositions comprise a liquid, a polymer soluble in the liquid, having a degree of substitution of ionic groups of about 0.01 to about 0.1; and a crosslinking agent capable of increasing the viscosity of the fracturing fluid by crosslinking the polymer in liquid.
Patent GB-2394771-A (GB)
Title: Method for controlling dilution air supply
Inventor: DICKSON RICHARD R
IPC: G01N1/22
Filed: 2002-07-16
Abstract: A method for controlling the dilution air supply to a partial flow dilution tunnel in a gas sampling system (36) is provided. The gas sampling system is capable of testing and certifying internal combustion engines (16) under transient conditions and includes a partial flow dilution tunnel (38), master and slave mass flow controllers (80, 60) and a transient dilution air flow controlling arrangement (110). The transient dilution air flow controlling arrangement (110) measures the transient changes in intake air and varies the flow of diluent air to the partial flow dilution tunnel (38). By controlling the diluent air in this manner ensures that a particle sample can be taken at any time that is at a constant proportion to the exhaust flow rate.
Patent GB-2400994-A (GB)
Title: Cable detector with decimating filter and filtering method
Inventor: ROYLE JOHN MARK
IPC: H03H17/06
Filed: 2004-03-31
Abstract: An electromagnetic cable detection or location device is disclosed comprising a detection stage (600) to produce a detection signal, a decimating filter (610) having an input and an output, the input being coupled to the receiving stage to filter the detection signal and output a down-sampled filtered signal with a decimation radio of N, and an output stage (620), coupled to the output of the decimating filter, to output an indication signal based upon the down-sampled filtered signal. The decimating filter used is a Finite Impulse Response (FIR) filter having a frequency response corresponding to that of a cascade of m SINC filters, wherein m is an integer greater than 1. A method of decimating a signal in a device is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2396158-A (GB)
Title: Coated abrasives comprising a plurality of shaped abrasive structures
Inventor: NEVORET DAMIEN CYRILLE
IPC: B24D3/28
Filed: 2002-09-20
Abstract: A coated abrasive having an abrasive surface comprising a plurality of individual abrasive structures wherein the structures comprise a cured binder resin in an amount that is from 58 to 75 % by volume of the volume of binder plus solid particles dispersed within the binder.
Patent GB-2403902-A (GB)
Title: Mattress comprising both pocketed and open springs
Inventor: SPINKS SIMON PAUL
IPC: A47C27/04
Filed: 2004-06-30
Abstract: A sprung unit for incorporation into a bed, divan bed, mattress and other upholstered units comprises a plurality of pocketted springs (4) each comprising a closed pocket of fabric or other material containing resilient means, and a plurality of non-pocketted resilient means (10), said non-pocketted resilient means being located in some at least of voids between said pocketted springs. The pocketted springs and the non-pocketted springs will preferably be coil springs.
Patent GB-2417422-A (GB)
Title: Rear view mirror incorporating vehicle air freshener
Inventor: EDGAR DAVID ALAN
IPC: B60R1/02
Filed: 2004-08-24
Abstract: A rear view mirror that incorporates an automatic air freshener which controls a pulse air system which delivers a fragrance into a vehicle's interior. A rear view mirror 1 which attaches to the vehicle's original mirror (9, fig.7) and then produces a fragrance 7 via an electronically controlled sub-miniature low noise fan (13, fig. 7), this then blows air through or around a removable environmental friendly fragrance cartridge (6, fig 5) that can be easily changed to suit the driver's moods or preferences, within the invention is an electronic control circuit (12, fig.7) which is either powered by internal batteries (10, fig 7) or by the vehicle's own power supply, this control incorporates a cyclic timer with infinitely adjustable "on" and "off" periods thus in practice the invention would overcome the human olfactory system (sense of smell) which becomes accustomed to constant streams of fragrance by providing regular short bursts of fragrance, furthermore the effectiveness of the fragrance is further improved as the gentle short bursts wafting from the rear view mirror are directed towards the driver, in addition would, unlike most "plug in" fragrance devices which require a constant stream of air from the vehicle, operate independent of the vehicle's air condition system so could be utilised even when the engine is not running. The device may automatically discharge a fragrance when the vehicle's ignition or accessory switch is activated or when the vehicle begins to move.
Patent GB-2407276-A (GB)
Title: Poker game which uses a negative impact card
Inventor: CANNON LEE E
IPC: A63F13/12
Filed: 2004-09-07
Abstract: A card game, e.g. a five card poker style game, is played using a deck of fifty-two standard cards, and at least one negative impact card or joker 34e which cannot be used as part of a winning card combination in a player hand. A player may or may not be allowed to replace a negative joker when dealt. A positive joker 34d may also be provided, which can be used as part of a winning card combination in a player hand. The positive and/or negative nature of the joker may be determined at random, with the player not knowing the nature of the impact card until after any cards have been replaced. The game may be played over a data network, e.g. an internet, may be played on a gaming machine with the cards being virtual cards, and may be implemented via a computer.
Patent GB-2410884-A (GB)
Title: Bird feeder with interconnecting container units
Inventor: GUY LESLIE
IPC: A01K39/012
Filed: 2005-02-01
Abstract: A wild bird feeder that recycles the seeds that spill from the feeding apertures and which would normally fall to the ground and go to waste. Particularly a device for dispensing niger seed to goldfinches where the quantity of seeds lost is a major problem. The assembled feeder comprises a number of the same seed container units (Fig 1, 10) interconnected one above the other. The container units comprise a tubular body 13 closed at the lower end with a base 15 that incorporates a female coupler 25 on the underside. At the upper end of the body is included a male coupler 20 and a means to catch the falling seeds. Seeds dislodged by feeding birds fall into a lower container unit where they are again immediately available to the birds. When a lower container becomes full of dislodged seeds, the unit is simply disconnected and replaced at the top. Units are easily dissembled for cleaning. The top of the container 10 may have an insert 27 having a flared brim 19, with an internal shedding face 28 to funnel seeds through the openings 23.
Patent GB-2421391-A (GB)
Title: Image providing service system
Inventor: WATANABE JUN-ICHIRO
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2005-03-07
Abstract: An image service system comprises a network 114 of cameras 101, 102, 103 having an administration server 110 determining the position of a user by communicating with a client terminal 107, 108, 109 held by the user so that cameras 101, 102, 103, within a predetermined range of the user, are positioned to capture images of them. The server 110 then stores the images and distributes them to the client terminal 107, 108, 109 for display. The terminal 107, 108, 109 preferably has a user input portion, where a display portion provides a menu selection screen where icons are associated with functions which are selected when a cursor is focused on a respective icon. Preferably the user may perform operations on the displayed images, such as zooming or scrolling. The client terminal 107, 108, 109 may transmit and receive administration and image data through the network 114 to other client terminals or devices 107, 108, 109. Preferably the cameras 101, 102, 103 continuously transfer image data to the server 110. Preferably the system is used to allow a user to capture images of themselves in an establishment such as a theme park.
Patent GB-2412686-A (GB)
Title: A screw pile with fins
Inventor: MCGREGOR DUNCAN
IPC: E02D5/56
Filed: 2005-03-18
Abstract: A screw pile includes a shaft 10 and at least one helix 12. A pair of diametrically opposed fins 15 extend outwardly from the shaft 10 to create a void 18 around the shaft 10 which may be filled with concrete to further anchor the pile. The fins 15 may be made from a material adapted to bend on rotation of the shaft 10.
Patent GB-2428689-A (GB)
Title: Process for preparing transparent conducting metal oxides
Inventor: BISHOP PETER TRENTON
IPC: C09K11/54
Filed: 2005-08-01
Abstract: A process for coating a substrate with a transparent conducting metal oxide film, comprises coating the substrate with a composition comprising a metal carboxylate species and a liquid carrier, heating the coated substrate to evaporate the liquid carrier and form a film of transparent conducting metal oxide and irradiating the film with a laser. In preferred embodiments the metal carboxylate species comprise arylic zinc or indium carboxylate. A flat-panel display electrode or a solar cell incorporating a transparent conducting oxide.
Patent GB-2420464-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for detecting, locating and identifying microwave transmitters and receivers at remote locations
Inventor: HOLLY SANDOR
IPC: G01V3/12
Filed: 2005-11-21
Abstract: An apparatus for detecting, locating and identifying microwave transmitters and receivers at distant locations is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an interrogator 50 having collimated millimetre wave sources 10,20 interconnected by a processor 53 and a receiver 52. The wave sources 10,20 produce first and second electromagnetic beams 12,22 at first and second frequencies f1,f2 respectively. The second frequency f2 is offset from the first frequency f1 to define an interference difference frequency     f. As such, the first and second electromagnetic beams 12,22 interfere at a far field distance 24 corresponding to an intersection of the first and second beams 12,22. In the far field, the beams interfere with microwave devices 54 that reradiate a return radiation at the difference frequency     f. The return radiation 51 is detected by receiver 52 and used to determine the location and identification of the microwave device 54. The apparatus is particularly suited for detecting, locating and identifying inactive microwave radar systems at long ranges.
Patent GB-2434769-A (GB)
Title: Attachable power tool workbench
Inventor: LYNCH MICHAEL
IPC: B25H1/00
Filed: 2006-02-03
Abstract: An attachable power tool workbench 1 that can be fixed to an existing portable work/saw bench 2, preferably by use of a movable bolt strap system (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, fig 2) that locates between a fixing rail (5, fig 2) in the power tool workbench and holes provided on the surface of the existing portable work/saw bench. The attachable power tool workbench and existing work/saw bench may be folded together for storage, during which time the attached power tools may be left in place.
Patent GB-2421482-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable lap belt safety bag
Inventor: KEESLAR KEVIN
IPC: B60R21/18
Filed: 2004-09-23
Abstract: A safety bag comprising a lower portion secured to a lap belt proximate an inflation source, a middle section and an upper section. The upper section is folded into the middle section and the middle section and upper section are folded into the lower section. When the bag inflates, the lower section first inflates to one side away from the inflation source, the middle section next inflates at approximately a right angle to the lower section, and the upper section inflates last back towards the inflation source. Upon inflation, the bag assumes approximately a ''C-shape.''
Patent GB-2437964-A (GB)
Title: An annular enclosure having recesses or protrusions arranged to reduce mechanical resonance
Inventor: GORE RUSSELL PETER
IPC: B65D90/02
Filed: 2006-05-06
Abstract: An annular enclosure 10 has outer 12 and inner 14 cylindrical shells joined by annular end caps 16, and is characterised in that at least one of the shells or end caps is provided with an arrangement of recesses or protrusions 18. The protrusions are preferably arranged asymmetrically about all axes. The asymmetry may be applied to different heights, widths and spacing of the protrusions. It may apply to the protrusion shapes, the protrusions preferably being pseudo-randomly shaped. Or alternatively the asymmetry may be provided by arranging a prime number of protrusions of equal size, shape and spacing. The recesses may accommodate vibration-damping material, cable runs or other ancillary equipment. Also claimed is a cryostat for housing a solenoidal superconducting magnet, which has a liquid cryogen vessel for containing liquid cryogen, an outer vacuum chamber for surrounding the cryogen vessel and a thermal shield which is positioned between the two, wherein the outer vacuum chamber is an annular enclosure having an end cap with protrusions and the thermal shield also has complementary protrusions. In use, the invention permits Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners to be constructed up to 50 mm shorter than conventional machines by using thinner materials whilst using protrusions to reduce the mechanical resonance.
Patent GB-2427020-A (GB)
Title: Lamp mounted in wall recessed electrical junction box
Inventor: JOHNSON ANDREW
IPC: H02G3/12
Filed: 2006-05-23
Abstract: A lamp comprises an LED 6' mounted within an electrical back box 1 of the type normally used as a back box behind wall sockets and switches. The lamp may be mounted as a module 100 using screws or bolts (4, fig 1). A decorative fascia (7a, 7b, fig 1) defining a window may also be mounted using the screws. The lamp preferably contains an array of mains voltage white LEDs 6. The utilisation of a standard back box simplifies installation. The lamp can be used for safety, ambient or task lighting.
Patent GB-2430226-A (GB)
Title: Safety gate
Inventor: KENT GEOFFREY
IPC: E06B11/02
Filed: 2006-08-16
Abstract: A gate 1 for location at an edge 2 of an elevated floor 3 of a multi story building, comprising a pair of spaced apart upright posts 4 and a gate member 5 comprising a front barrier 6 and an orthogonal rear barrier 7 with the front and rear barriers 6 7 each attached at opposite ends to common side frames 8 which are pivotally mounted on upper ends of each post 4. The base of the front barrier 6 engages the floor 4 of a building with the rear barrier 7 in an elevated position providing access to a loading/unloading area generally beneath the elevated rear barrier 7 and with the gate member 5 being manually pivotable through 90 degrees about a horizontal pivot 26 until the base of the rear barrier 7 engages the floor 3 and the front barrier 6 is lifted into an elevated position. Preferably the side frame may be in filled with wires, wire mesh or webbing. A handgrip 22 and toe plate may also be provided.