baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2342303-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for removing oil from oil-contaminated particulate material as e.g waste drilling mud
Inventor: OLDFIELD CHRISTOPHER
IPC: C02F3/34
Filed: 1998-07-24
Abstract: The invention provides a method for removing oil from waste drilling mud (WDM) comprising mixing WDM with a microemulsion-forming surfactant and allowing the mixture to separate into phases wherein the interfacial tension between the microemulsion phase and conjugate polar phase is less than 10<SP>-4</SP> mNm<SP>-1</SP>. The oil may be biodegraded by inoculating the nucroemulsion oil containing phase with hydrocarbon degrading microorganisms such as bacteria belonging to the genera <U>Rhodococcus</U>, <U>Gordona</U>, or <U>Tsukamurella</U>.
Patent GB-2350761-A (GB)
Title: System for improving conversion between A-law and Á-law coding
Inventor: BEYDA WILLIAM JOSEPH
IPC: G06T9/00
Filed: 2000-03-23
Abstract: A local modem or telephony device 502 operating in accordance with a first encoding law is configured to identify (or receive notification of) the companding law used by a destination device 504. When the destination device uses a different encoding law, the local modem uses stored conversion tables or maps, e.g. A-law to -law and -law to A-law, to perform the required law conversion and predict the result of inverse mapping (decoding) the converted signal. Having done so, the local modem identifies distorted portions of the decoded signal as a result of the conversion, and modifies the signal for transmission to compensate beforehand for the effects that law conversion will have at the destination. The form of the modified signal ensures that after law conversion and subsequent decoding at the destination, the received signal is a faithful representation of the original signal.
Patent GB-2365682-A (GB)
Title: Communication of information synchronized to a broadcast programme
Inventor: JOHN LAURENCE
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2000-04-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of operation of a communication system, for enabling direct response by a user via a communication system to information broadcast on a broadcast network. In accordance with this method, the communication network broadcasts information relating to the programming broadcast by the broadcast system.
Patent GB-2347433-A (GB)
Title: Fuel oil additive composition
Inventor: MULQUEEN SIMON CHRISTOPHER
IPC: C10L1/14
Filed: 2000-05-08
Abstract: Use of a composition for the prevention and/or inhibition of valve seat recession of an internal combustion engine, the composition comprising (i) an amine salt of a phosphorus based acid; and (ii) a ferrocene and/or a substituted ferrocene.
Patent GB-2362587-A (GB)
Title: Sheet materials for resealable packages
Inventor: OKHAI ABDUL AZIZ
IPC: C09J7/20
Filed: 2000-05-26
Abstract: A sheet material (10) comprises a substrate layer (16) carrying a laminate of an adhesive layer (14) and a sealable layer (12), the adhesive layer providing a means whereby the substrate layer can be repeatedly detached from and reattached to the sealing layer by way of the adhesive layer. The substrate layer may be polyester, nylon or polypropylene, paper, cellophane. The sealable layer may be a copolyester, acrylic or polycaprolactone lacquer. The lacquer may be sealable onto another article made of PET, PVC or polystyrene. An intermediate layer such as PET, PE, PP or Al foil may be present between the adhesive and sealant layers. The sheet material may be made by applying the sealant layer to one side of substrate layer and the adhesive layer to the other side of the substrate layer and transferring the sealable layer from the side of the substrate to which it is attached to the other side e.g. by rolling up.
Patent GB-2348229-A (GB)
Title: Manhole collar assembly and method with trimming step
Inventor: HINKLE VERNON W
IPC: E02D29/14
Filed: 1998-12-11
Abstract: The present invention, illustrated in figure (3), provides a system, for raising a manhole ring (16) during the construction of roads, that include placing a generally tubular form (22) on a manhole cone (10) in an excavation, and a method of, and trimming/cutting tool (83) for, adjusting the height of the form (22). Preferably, the cutting tool (83) is positioned inside the form (22) and is rotated around to cut a ring of material off of the top of the form. The cutting tool (83) is set at an elevation, indexed off of the pavement around the excavation, which results in the form being cut to a desired height. The form (22) may include a stabilizing system (69) for holding the form (22) in place on the manhole cone (10). The stabilizing system (69) comprises: a weight (76), a plurality of stabilizing and weight positioning rods (72), which retract into arms (70), and are held in place by wing screws (71). Ends (73) penetrate through the form wall (23). An X-shaped jig frame (30) secures a trimming tool without significant obstruction to the hands and vision of the operator. The X-shaped jig frame comprises a circular member (31) and a x-shaped support members (32), shaft (40) and bushing (48). Vertical positioning tabs (36) maintain the frame (36) in horizontal orientation with the road surface adjacent the excavation (91). The trimming tool (83) comprises an electric or more preferably a pneumatic die grinder, which is mounted on a telescoping arm (82). The telescoping arm (82) slides through swinging arm (81).
Patent GB-2365154-A (GB)
Title: Remote backup of a client computer system by attaching files to messages
Inventor: BLACK JAMES GARR
IPC: G06F11/14
Filed: 2000-07-20
Abstract: A system and method for backing up a client computer system to a remote host comprises the steps of identifying files for backup, creating a message with the file to be backed up as an attachment and sending it to a remote host where it is stored. In use the client computer runs a local software agent which scans and identifies the files for backup. A message is created for each file and the file attached. Preferably the message has a header which is configured by the local agent to specify a subscriber ID, a file identifier and a backup location. The file identifier may also specify the file name and an originating path. The attachment may be compressed and/or encrypted. A backup service is configured to receive the files and uses a message processor to read the message header and stores the file according to the subscriber ID and file identifier. The message reader will decompress or decrypt an attachment where necessary. In a second embodiment multiple backup locations may be used either specified by the user or by the backup service forwarding the message to another location.
Patent GB-2367755-A (GB)
Title: Emergency escape hood
Inventor: GRIFFITHS JOSEPH ANTHONY
IPC: A62B17/04
Filed: 2000-08-01
Abstract: Emergency escape hood 1 worn over a wearer's head to provide an enclosed space from which the wearer can inhale substantially contaminant free air drawn into it through a filter 10 when the wearer inhales. An oro-nasal mask 3 attached to the front interior of the hood has an outlet with a one-way valve 6 through which the wearer's exhalate can be exhausted to the exterior of the hood and an inlet 5 through which contaminant free inhalte drawn into the enclosed space can be fed into the oro-nasal mask 3 when the wearer breaths in. The hood 1 also includes inflatable means 17 at the rear inflatable using the wearer's exhalate via a valve and duct 16 to engage the rear of the wearer's head and thereby draw the oro-nasal mask 3 into sealed contact with the wearer's face.
Patent GB-2366057-A (GB)
Title: Remote finder
Inventor: GREEN ANDREW JAMES
IPC: G08B21/24
Filed: 2000-08-19
Abstract: The remote control unit FIG 2 will send out an audible tone from the miniature speaker 4 whereby the user can identify the whereabouts of the remote control unit FIG 2 when lost in their household. The audible tone will be activated when the press button 1 on a fixed electrical item FIG 1 is pressed manually. When the press button 1 is pressed manually it will enable the signal device 2 to send out an infra-red or audible signal 2 to the signal receiver 3 on the lost remote control unit FIG 2. The signal receiver 3 will pick up the sent signal, which will cause the miniature speaker 4 to emit the audible tone.
Patent GB-2366256-A (GB)
Title: Folding wheelbarrow
Inventor: BLUNT SIMON WILFRID
IPC: B62B1/20
Filed: 2000-08-26
Abstract: A folding wheelbarrow comprising two U shaped frame members (1, 2) pivotally attached to each other at end portions. Two pairs of legs (8, 9) are provided, one pair having at least one wheel (10) at a lower end, the pairs of legs (8,9) being pivotally joined to each other to form an X shape. The legs (8, 9) are pivotally joined to the frame members (1, 2). The frame members (1, 2) support a flexible container (13).
Patent GB-2370183-A (GB)
Title: NBR Pool for a network
Inventor: KILKKI KALEVI
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 1999-07-20
Abstract: A method and system are used in a communication network for charging a flat-rate for a customer's Nominal Bit Rate (NBR<SB>p</SB>) of the network as well as providing a variable actual Nominal Bit Rate (NBR<SB>r</SB>) suitable for momentarily desired high nominal bit rates requested by the customer. In one embodiment, the network provides a maximum pool size (S<SB>max</SB>) which is predefined between a network operator and the customer. In another embodiment, instead of having the maximum pool size, the network provides the variable NBR<SB>r</SB>) by filling the NBR pool progressively as a function of NBR<SP>p</SP>, a customer's desired Nominal Bit Rate (NBR<SB>d</SB>), and a constant z, for a period of time. A momentarily much higher NBR<SB>r</SB> can be provided based on the capacity of the filled NBR pool.
Patent GB-2357415-A (GB)
Title: Fishing rod
Inventor: ROSNELL MARKKU
IPC: A01K87/04
Filed: 1999-09-29
Abstract: The invention relates to a fishing rod intended for use in fishing where a fly is cast by means of a rod. The fishing rod comprises a frame section (1) and an end guide (2) adapted at its first end, and line guides (4a to 4d) provided between the first end and the handle to guide the fishing line (5). According to the inventive idea, the lowest line guide (6) is provided at the handle (3) in such a manner that the fishing line (5) can be controlled by the fingers of the hand handling the rod. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the fastening point of the lowest line guide (6) in the handle can be adjusted. Further, the angular position of the lowest line guide (6) in respect of the rod is adapted as desired.
Patent GB-2375032-A (GB)
Title: Elevator for an agricultural harvesting machine
Inventor: CLAEYS GEERT
IPC: A01D61/00
Filed: 2001-04-30
Abstract: An agricultural harvesting machine (10 figure 1)comprises an elevator assembly 23 Assembly 23 comprises housing 50 and endless elevator means mounted for rotation in housing 50, elevator means having lower and upper lower runs 66a, 66b. Shielding means, such as an intermediate plate 70, 71, shield lower run 66a from upper run 66b. Intermediate plate 71 is provided with at least one aperture 78 enabling passage therethrough of crop material, and at least one removable cover 79 for closing aperture 78. When the harvested crop material contains long stems, which easily wrap around a drive shaft 56, cover 79 prevents crop material from falling on top of lower run 66a. When substantially heavy crop parts are ingested, such as corn ears, covers 79 can be removed such that returning crop parts are trapped in aperture 78 before hitting a front plate 84. There may be a split door hatch (82, figure 3) into the elevator housing 50, shields (110, 114 figure 7) to protect shaft 56 and elevator 23 may have slats (68, figure 9) with and S-shaped cross section.
Patent GB-2366739-A (GB)
Title: Diaper having reduced relative humidity
Inventor: WARNER STEVEN BRUCE
IPC: A61L15/42
Filed: 2000-05-26
Abstract: There is provided a personal care product having a drying agent incorporated into it. The drying agent can reduce or control the relative humidity in the air enclosed by a personal care product significantly. Such a drying agent may be a desiccant or humectant or a combination of both. The drying agent may function using chemical or physical means and may be in fibrous, particulate or other form. The reduction of the relative humidity within a personal care product will reduce skin hydration which is believed to reduce redness and irritation due to contact with fluids.
Patent GB-2384049-A (GB)
Title: Two dimensional detector array for measuring two parameters
Inventor: CARTER CHRISTOPHER FREDERICK
IPC: G01J5/60
Filed: 2002-01-15
Abstract: Radiation falling on to a detector array 10 is analysed with respect to two perpendicular directions whereby two characteristics may be analysed with one array. In a first embodiment the detector is used to characterise a flame 13. The equipment uses a cylindrical lens 12 to focus radiation in one direction and transform the image of the flame into a line in the image plane. The linear image is then passed through a graded filter 11 so that the array sees a spatial image of the flame in the vertical plane but a spectral image in the horizontal plane. An alternative apparatus uses a wedge shaped absorption cell 15 placed in front of the graded filter so that in the vertical plane, signal vary with path length of the cell, whilst the horizontal plane varies with wavelength. Another apparatus improves the accuracy of an infrared absorption measurement by forming a spatial image of a source in one direction and a spectral image in the other.
Patent GB-2385848-A (GB)
Title: Citalopram salts
Inventor: HAMIED YUSUF KHWAJA
IPC: C07D307/87
Filed: 2002-02-27
Abstract: Amorphous pharmaceutically acceptable salts of citalopram are made by spray drying, lyophilisation or evaporation of solutions and may be incorporated into pharmaceutical compositions.
Patent GB-2371067-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle for dredging beneath a drilling platform
Inventor: EYGENRAAM JOHANNES ALEXANDER
IPC: E02F3/90
Filed: 2000-10-31
Abstract: A remotely controlled vehicle (10) used for dredging, has two worm rollers (20a, 20b) of opposing pitch on either side of its longitudinal axis for propulsion and a number of excavation rollers (24a, 24b, 25) on the leading edge. The worm rollers (20a, 20b) extend outside the chassis (60) of the vehicle (10) and may house the drive mechanisms for the rollers (20a, 20b). The rollers (20a, 20b) are bearing mounted on suspensions (21a, 21b, 22a, 22b) on the vehicle (10) and may be raised or lowered independently. The material once cut by the front excavation rollers (24a, 24b, 25) is pumped using a centrifugal pump (40), into and removed via, a pressure line (15). The vehicle (10) is low in height and therefore suitable for dredging beneath a drilling platform (fig 1).
Patent GB-2387880-A (GB)
Title: A liquid driven generator comprising a body which reciprocates in a liquid containing vessel
Inventor: FERGUSON SYLVESTER JOE
IPC: F03B17/02
Filed: 2002-03-13
Abstract: A liquid-driven apparatus comprises a source 19 of liquid for driving the apparatus, a vertically disposed vessel 2, a means 6a for charging and discharging liquid from the source 19 into and out of the vessel 2 so as to cause the level of liquid to rise and fall in a cyclic manner, and a body 3 provided in a close fit with vessel 2 for vertical upward and downward movement in the vessel. A shaft or other connector is mounted on the body, the combination of the body and connector per se being such that when the body is submerged in said liquid there is net downward force on the combination. A force applying means 15 is operatively associated with the connector for applying a net upward force when the body 3 is submersed in said liquid but there is a net downward force on the combination when the body is not so submersed. There is a means for generating energy from the body 3 as it descends in the vessel 2 when discharged of liquid.
Patent GB-2373469-A (GB)
Title: method and apparatus for control of a pneumatic press and a pneumatic press
Inventor: DEMPSTER WILLIAM GEORGE RYRIE
IPC: B30B15/16
Filed: 1998-10-28
Abstract: A pneumatic press comprising an air cylinder, a pair of dies and a support means for supporting an item to which pressure is to be applied, wherein the press includes a means for rotation of the support means in relation to the air cylinder. The pneumatic press may be a needle-suture swaging press.
Patent GB-2389229-A (GB)
Title: A light emitting diode
Inventor: ROBINSON LEE
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2002-05-28
Abstract: A light emitting diode 1 includes an integrated circuit controller 4 encapsulated with a light emitting die 2. The control IC includes a programmable memory which holds its address. The address can be programmed during manufacture or at a later stage. The controller responds to an addressed command on the data signal. The command contains information on the desired output of the device, such as on/off, intensity and colour, it can also contain a new address for re-programming the device. The diode has two, three or four leads 6 for power, ground, clock and data signals. The clock and data may be combined for a three lead device or combined with the power supply for a two lead device. This simplifies the connections required compared to a conventional array of LEDs. Connection 8 provides a ground connection for the controller and connection 5 proves the output to the LED die. The LED can also be mounted on the control IC with different connections.
Patent GB-2389786-A (GB)
Title: Curtain suspension system
Inventor: MARSHALL LAURENCE THOMAS
IPC: E06B9/36
Filed: 2002-06-21
Abstract: A curtain 44 comprises pleated material with a plurality of curtain gliders 21 attached thereto, the gliders being positioned on the curtain such that prior to location on a curtain rail all the gliders can be aligned, thereby facilitating assembly. Each glider may comprise a curtain attachment portion, configured as first and second members for location on opposite sides of the curtain material. The rail may include a stopper, movable between retracted and extended positions.
Patent GB-2383962-A (GB)
Title: Catalytic composition and use thereof
Inventor: OLIVER-BOURBIGOU HELENE
IPC: C07C11/02
Filed: 2002-08-30
Abstract: A composition that is used as a catalyst and solvent in acid catalysis processes comprises at least one Broensted acid, designated HB, dissolved in an ionic liquid medium that comprises at least one organic cation Q<SP>+</SP> and an anion A<SP>-</SP>, whereby this composition is such that when A and B are identical, the molar ratio of the Broensted acid to the ionic liquid is less than 1/1, and can be used in particular in the alkylation of aromatic hydrocarbons, the oligomerization of olefins, the dimerization of isobutene, the alkylation of olefins by isoparaffins, the isomerization of n-paraffins into isoparaffins, the isomerization of n-olefins into iso-olefins, the isomerization of the double bond of an olefin and the purification of an olefin mixture that contains branched alpha olefins as impurities.
Patent GB-2392702-A (GB)
Title: Flood barrier
Inventor: KING ANTHONY JOHN
IPC: E06B9/00
Filed: 2002-09-04
Abstract: A flood protection system comprising a channel frame 1,2 fitted with twin rubber seals 4, which is permanently fixed to the sides and bottom of a door opening or similar, and incorporates detachable rubber seal protection plates (not shown) which are removable to allow the insertion of the guard screen 5 into the permanently fixed channels 1,2 when needed. The system may be adaptable to accommodate a wide range of requirements and preferably installed as a double channelled unit with two separate guard screens of different heights, which can be used separately or together depending on the severity of the flood. The system preferably comprises materials of a non corrosive nature.
Patent GB-2395116-A (GB)
Title: Support devices and leisure stands
Inventor: WALLING MALCOLM
IPC: A63B61/02
Filed: 2002-11-14
Abstract: A support device has a base 11 in the form of a multiplicity of longitudinally extensive members 13 radiating from a common axial position, and a longitudinally extensive member 17 upstanding from base 11 at the juncture of the base members 13. Means are provided to counter tendencies of the device to be displaced along the ground and in rotation about the extremities of the base members under applied loads. The support device may be employed together with a second similar device for different leisure purposes, one being in the support of a hammock slung between the two support devices with the hammock end-strings secured to the upstanding members adjacent to their tops. Alternatively, two support devices may be employed for casual sporting purposes, a net being hung between the devices, the net cord being secured to the upstanding members.
Patent GB-2386395-A (GB)
Title: Integrated fuel delivery and electronic powertrain control module with intake manifold and fuel spacer
Inventor: ZEHNAL JIM
IPC: F02M55/02
Filed: 2003-01-09
Abstract: A fuel spacer 102, disposed between an upper intake manifold 104 and the engine cylinders, facilitates airflow and carries fuel rail(s) 105, a wiring harness 106 and a powertrain control module (PCM) 103. The PCM 103 is located adjacent the manifold 104. The fuel spacer 102 may have an in-moulded casting (220, fig.2) eg of aluminium, that acts as a heat sink for the PCM 103; the airflow into the manifold 104 also cools the PCM. The fuel spacer 102 is made by placing the casting (220), fuel rail(s) 105 and wiring harness 106 into a mould and over-moulding with a glass-filled nylon material. The wiring harness 106 may comprise urethane or silicone.
Patent GB-2397375-A (GB)
Title: Measuring analyte concentration in a fluid sample by illuminating the sample at two wavelengths
Inventor: TAJNAFOI GABOR
IPC: G01N21/31
Filed: 2003-01-14
Abstract: The apparatus (100) comprises a first optical wavelength source (31), a second wavelength source (32), an optical detector (40), and an opening (22). The first wavelength source and second wavelength source are aligned to illuminate a fluid sample (15) received within the opening. The optical detector is aligned to measure the light reflected from the fluid sample at the first and second optical wavelengths. A control means (50) determines the analyte concentration in accordance with the reflected light measured at the said wavelengths. The said sources and the detector may be parallel, or there may be a rotational offset ( of e.g. 55 to 70 degrees) between the detector and the sources. The said first and second optical sources may have wavelengths of 700nm and 575nm respectively.
Patent GB-2399289-A (GB)
Title: Hydrogel wound dressing
Inventor: SILCOCK DEREK WALTER
IPC: A61L26/00
Filed: 2003-03-10
Abstract: A wound dressing material comprising a low-moisture hydrogel matrix having oxidized cellulose distributed therein. For example, a matrix of dried sodium carboxymethylcellulose gel having fibers of oxidized regenerated cellulose dispersed therein. Also provided are the use of such materials in the treatment of wounds, and the manufacture of such materials by drying aqueous gels containing dispersed particles of oxidized cellulose. The hydrogel may comprise modified celluloses or starches alginates, plant gums, gelatins, glycosaminoglycans, polyacrylates or polyurethanes, with suitable plastizers.