baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2386439-A (GB)
Title: Database analysis system
Inventor: DOWNS ROBERT HARRY
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2002-03-12
Abstract: The database analysis system comprises a store for storing databases, a user input and output, and a processor. The store comprises two databases, one containing records of prospective customers, the other contains records of previous customers, each record comprises predictor variables such as customer characteristics, each predictor variable is discretely identifiable in a separate field, each field being categorised into at least two categories, the processor compares predictor variables for each of the records in the first and second database sends the comparative result through the user output for example as a profile report. The processor may calculate a statistical significance for comparative results and preferably uses a weighted model analysis, which may be a hybrid model using both bayesian probability and information theory. Also included is an independent claim for a method of transferring marketing data between computers.
Patent GB-2374861-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible transport container
Inventor: TATTAM EDWIN FRANCIS
IPC: B65D81/127
Filed: 2002-04-19
Abstract: A transport container comprises a collapsible substantially rigid liner (2), flexible means (3) surrounding the liner (2), and one or more substantially rigid plug(s) (4) insertable inside the liner (2) to retain the liner in a non-collapsed configuration (for holding transportable contents therein). The, or each, plug (4) is removable from the liner (2) and when so removed the liner (2) is collapsible, in a direction transecting a vertical axis of the container, such that the container is configurable between its non-collapsed state and an at least partially collapsed state (for compact storage when empty). The liner (2) may be of folded cardboard or of plastic such as extruded foam and the flexible means (3) may comprise a sheet wound in layers and may provide insulation. An outer envelope (6) preferably of heat-shrunk material may be provided.
Patent GB-2387650-A (GB)
Title: Displacement sensors
Inventor: NORMAN MARK PAUL
IPC: G01D5/28
Filed: 2002-04-20
Abstract: A displacement sensor includes an outer tubular member (10) formed of a light impervious material having a reflective inner surface, and an inner member (11) movable relative to the outer member (10). A light emitter is mounted on one of the members and a light detector is mounted on the other. The light detector (12) generates an output signal, the value of which is dependent on the intensity of the light incident on it and this signal can be used to provide an indication of the displacement of one member relative to the other. In an alternative embodiment, emitter and detector may be disposed upon the same member. Rotation may be measured and force or torque may be measured with the use of a spring.
Patent GB-2379750-A (GB)
Title: An adaptive cruise control and forward alert system
Inventor: CORRIGAN DALE
IPC: B60W30/16
Filed: 2002-06-14
Abstract: A vehicle is described which is fitted with both an adaptive cruise control system ACC and a forward alert warning system FAW, each of the two systems is selectively capable of actuation by the vehicle driver independently of the other. The adaptive cruise control system ACC includes manual setting means 24, 26 for enabling the driver to set the desired headway. The same manual setting means 24, 26 additionally serve to set the sensitivity of the forward alert warning system when the latter is actuated by the driver.
Patent GB-2380956-A (GB)
Title: Cyclone dust collecting apparatus for vacuum cleaner
Inventor: LEE BYUNG-JO
IPC: B04C5/103
Filed: 2002-08-12
Abstract: A cyclone dust collecting apparatus 50 includes a cyclone body 51 and a suction pipe 58 extending into, and protruding within the cyclone body. The suction pipe 58 guides air, which has been drawn into the pipe through a suction unit, into the cyclone body 51 . A discharge pipe 57 removes clean air from the cyclone body 51. A guide member 59 guides the whirling air current below the suction pipe. Deterioration of the suction force in the cyclone dust collecting apparatus 50 is minimised since incoming air from the suction pipe 58 is not affected by circulating air inside the cyclone body 51. Thus, the dust collecting efficiency of the cyclone dust collecting apparatus 50 is improved.
Patent GB-2383468-A (GB)
Title: Wafer holder protecting wafer against electrostatic breakdown
Inventor: KASAHARA MASAYOSHI
IPC: H01L21/683
Filed: 2002-08-30
Abstract: A wafer holder includes a mounting plate 18 having a plurality of fluid holes 20, a decompressor for absorbing the wafer toward the mounting plate while sucking fluid between the mounting plate and the wafer through the fluid holes, and a liquid supply unit 30 for supplying a liquid toward the water to release the wafer from the mounting plate. The liquid has a specific resistance lower than that of water, which may be achieved using pure water mixed with carbon dioxide or ammonia. The conductive liquid prevents ESD.
Patent GB-2394746-A (GB)
Title: Pleated blind with upper and lower edges which can be moved independently
Inventor: YANG NELSON TSE GUANG
IPC: E06B9/262
Filed: 2002-10-28
Abstract: A pleated blind comprises a fixed head rail 10 and a structurally independent shade body 12 such that the upper and lower edge portions can be moved independently towards and away from the fixed rail. The shade body 12 is made from folded material and the angle of the folds is varied by the position of the upper and lower edges. The blind may have an upper rail 11 and or lower rail 13 at the respective edge portions. It may be operated by control cords 14 (figure 6), 15, which pass through the head rail and are connected to the edge portions of the shade, possibly using a connection member comprising an apertured plate 113, 134 (figure 7). Different numbers of actuating cords 14, 15 for the upper and lower edges are also claimed.
Patent GB-2379324-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic recording head with dielectric layer
Inventor: OSTROWSKI MARK H
IPC: G11B5/31
Filed: 2001-06-01
Abstract: A magnetic recording head includes a zero throat formed on a bottom pole layer and a dielectric layer formed over a portion of the bottom pole layer and over a portion of the zero throat. A bottom pole extension, a gap layer, and a top pole extension are plated in a pole tip region of the recording head so that the dielectric layer separates the plated layers in the pole tip region from the zero throat. The dielectric layer prevents the bottom pole extension and gap layer from plating over the zero throat, and reduces the magnetic flux leakage between a bottom pole extension and a top pole extension of the recording head.
Patent GB-2397060-A (GB)
Title: Composter
Inventor: GAMLIN HERBERT THOMAS
IPC: C05F17/02
Filed: 2003-01-10
Abstract: A composter 2 for composting household waste, i.e. organic waste such as food waste which comprises a rotatable drum 4 with an inlet 14 at an upstream end thereof and an outlet at a downstream end thereof, whereby, when the composter is in use, household waste placed in the composter at the inlet is caused to progress in stages from the upstream end thereof towards the downstream end thereof whereat the composted household waste may be removed at the outlet. The rotatable drum is of polygonal cross section, i.e. the drum is ten sided in order to facilitate periodic rotation of the drum between successive ones of its ten sides over a period of time. The inlet is mounted on the upstream end of the drum for orientation into an upright position after each rotational movement of the drum. Internally, the drum is provided with a series of deflector means for ensuring that the waste material is directed downstream away from the inlet and towards the outlet as the drum is rotated. The composter, which is moulded from plastic material, is provided with a receptacle for the recovery of leachate. Alternative uses of the composter includes the propogation of earth worms for fishermen.
Patent GB-2397288-A (GB)
Title: Perforated boiling bag for food
Inventor: SINNOTT JAMES
IPC: B65D33/06
Filed: 2003-01-18
Abstract: A bag 1 suitable for 'boil-in-the-bag' cooking has a mouth at one end and an opposite closed end in which there is an array of perforations 3 forming the shape of a cross. Water may enter or drain from the bag through the perforations. A tab 2 adjacent to the closed end provides for easy lifting of the bag. The mouth of the bag may be closed by tying its gathered neck 4 which will remain relatively cool during cooking so that the bag may be held by it.
Patent GB-2383815-A (GB)
Title: Hydrate formation prevention in subsea equipment with phase change material
Inventor: JANOFF DWIGHT D
IPC: F16L59/02
Filed: 2001-08-17
Abstract: The present invention embodies a temperature control device for preventing the formation of alkane hydrates in a subsea oil and gas production equipment component having at least one flow path through which a well fluid is permitted to flow, the well fluid having a flow temperature and a lower hydrate formation temperature at which hydrates will form in the well fluid, the temperature control device comprising a housing positioned in heat exchange relation with respect to the flow path and a phase change material (PCM) disposed in the housing, the phase change material having a melting point which is below the flow temperature but above the hydrate formation temperature, whereby when the temperature of the phase change material drops to its melting point, the phase change material will solidify and its latent heat will be transferred to the well fluid to maintain the temperature of the well fluid in the flow path above its hydrate formation temperature.
Patent GB-2399990-A (GB)
Title: Method for determining a coverage area overlap in a cell based communication system
Inventor: STEPHENS PAUL
IPC: H04W16/18
Filed: 2003-03-28
Abstract: A method (300) determines a per-cell coverage area in a cellular communication system that comprises multiple cells. The method comprises measuring (305) one or more parameters relating to one or more operations of a first cell in a cellular communication system. The method includes calculating (320) a degree of coverage overlap from a number of measurements, preferably by comparing a number of first measurements relating to a location that is uniquely served, with a number of second measurements that can be served by a plurality of serving communication units. In this manner, it is possible to determine an amount of overlapping coverage area based on real network measurements rather than inaccurate predicted data that has been traditionally employed. Preferably, the measurements are converted to Erlangs to provide a coverage overlap based on subscriber traffic. A communication system (100) and a communication unit (146) are also provided.
Patent GB-2403063-A (GB)
Title: Time of flight mass spectrometer employing a plurality of lenses focussing an ion beam in shift direction
Inventor: VERENTCHIKOV ANATOLI NICOLAI
IPC: H01J49/16
Filed: 2003-06-21
Abstract: A multi reflecting time-of-flight mass spectrometer MR TOF MS 11. the flight path of ions from an ion source 12 to a receiver is folded along a trajectory by two parallel gridless electrostatic mirrors 15, elongated in the shift direction 7, orthogonal to the direction of reflection. A set of multiple lenses 17 is positioned in the drift space 14 between the mirrors to provide for spatial focusing of ions in the plane of the folded ion path. Each mirror consists of at least 4 electrodes 15C, 15E, 15L arranged and controlled so that to improve ion optics properties. Namely, in addition to time-of-flight focusing in energy and spatial focusing across the plane of the folded ion path, the mirrors also provide time-of-flight focusing with respect to the spatial spread of ions across the said plane. Because of improved spatial and time focusing, the MR TOF MS of the invention provides for a wider acceptance and confinement of ion beam along an extended folded ion path.
Patent GB-2390195-A (GB)
Title: Data recovery
Inventor: WALSH PETER ARTHUR
IPC: G11B5/008
Filed: 2003-06-25
Abstract: An improved decoding apparatus for recovery of encoded data is described herein. The improved apparatus comprises means (106) for receiving an analogue input signal and converting it into a digital signal, detector means (eg. a viterbi detector) (112) for producing a sequence of data representative of the analogue signal and means (114) for decoding the sequence of data, the decoding means (114) being arranged to output data indicating that a sequence includes an error, the apparatus further comprising an event detector (118) for detecting an event (eg a thermal asperity or drop out) which substantially alters or destroys said analogue input signal, and means for causing said decoding means to output data corresponding to the or each sequence resulting from said altered or destroyed analogue input signal indicating that said sequence is incorrect.
Patent GB-2396808-A (GB)
Title: A display assembly having a plurality of hollow wedge-shaped frames
Inventor: IVANKOVIC MICHELLE
IPC: A47G1/16
Filed: 2003-07-09
Abstract: A display assembly 1 comprises a plurality of wedge-shaped frames 11, 13, 16, 17, 18. Each frame comprises two pairs of parallel frame members which when secured together create a viewing aperture 12, 14. One pair of these frame members consists of a first 11a and a second 11c member. The first member is thicker than the second with respect to an axes formed perpendicularly to the viewing aperture. The other pair of frame members comprise two similar members 11b, 11d connected to either side of the first pair of frame members. The thickness of the second pair of frame members is tapered to reflect the difference in thickness of the first pair of frame members. The frames can be arranged such that a plurality of frames have coplanar surfaces.
Patent GB-2394035-A (GB)
Title: Gas cylinder with dolly
Inventor: BROWN RICHARD DAVID
IPC: F17C13/08
Filed: 2003-08-28
Abstract: A transportation means comprises a housing permanently attached to an air cylinder protective boot 1 and an axle and wheel 3 arrangement moveable between a first position in which the wheels 3 are inoperable as per fig.4, and a second position in which the wheels 3 are arranged, in use, to become operable as per fig.5. The air cylinder may be one that is used as part of a kit of scuba equipment.
Patent GB-2396620-A (GB)
Title: Actinic ray curable ink and printed matter utilizing the same
Inventor: SASA NOBUMASA
IPC: C09D11/00
Filed: 2003-11-18
Abstract: An actinic ray curable ink comprises a colorant and an epoxidized fatty acid ester e.g. epoxy methyl stearate or an epoxidized fatty acid glyceride e.g. epoxidized soybean oil. The ink may further comprise an oxetane compound and a cation polymerization initiator e.g. an onium salt, allene complex or polyhalogenide compound.
Patent GB-2404675-A (GB)
Title: Insulating system with an external keying surface
Inventor: MELVIN GLENN
IPC: E04B1/76
Filed: 2003-12-11
Abstract: An insulating system comprises a base membrane (9) fixable to a surface (1) of a building, an outer membrane (12) spaced from the base membrane by spacer elements (10, 13), the outer membrane having an outer keying surface (16, 17) to aid the application of a finishing surface such as plaster or render (3) and a reflective layer (11) located between the base and outer membranes. The reflective coating may be a metal foil and is preferably spaced from both the base and outer membranes by spacers in the form of studs which extend from the inner surface of each of the membranes.
Patent GB-2397244-A (GB)
Title: A dual-shot moulded face mask
Inventor: NASH JOHN
IPC: A61J15/00
Filed: 2003-12-18
Abstract: A face mask has a relatively soft canopy 1 and a more rigid reinforcement member 2 moulded together from different plastics as two shots in a dual shot moulding process. The peripheral sealing edge 10 of the canopy 1 is tapered to a reduced thickness to increase its flexibility. The reinforcement member is a frame 2 with radially extending arms 20,21 and 22 supporting respectively a gas port 23 by which gas can enter the mask, a valve 25 that allows air into the mask when there is an inadequate supply at the gas port and a selectively closeable vent 30. The mask is secured to the patients's head by a harness (40, 140, Fig 2) attached to ends 24,26 of the harness arms 21 and 22.
Patent GB-2410786-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for the protection of battlefield vehicles
Inventor: BUCK NEUE TECHNOLOGIEN GMBH
IPC: F41H9/06
Filed: 2004-02-06
Abstract: A method, and an associated apparatus, for the self-protection of battlefield vehicles against weapons which utilise the electromagnetic spectrum (for instance ultra-violet to visible and infrared to radar) comprises equipping the vehicle with (i) warning sensors for sensing a threat by sensor-supported target recognition, acquisition and weapons guidance and those suitable for close-range activities, (ii) a computer for analysing the approach of detected weapons and suitable periods of countermeasure, (iii) at least one dirigible launcher which is charged with various masking and/or decoy active mass ammunitions so as to protect the surface of the vehicle to be detected. Upon detection the threatening sensors are classified in to those which are identifiable and those which are not and the computer system activates the launcher(s) accordingly.
Patent GB-2411125-A (GB)
Title: Skateboard anti-slip film
Inventor: MARSHALL IAN PETER
IPC: A63B59/00
Filed: 2004-02-20
Abstract: A skateboard or the like is provided with a self adhesive anti-slip film (4) comprising a sheet of substantially clear resilient elastomeric material (4) coated on one surface with an adhesive composition (5). Indicia (10) may be printed on the board to be visible through the sheet (4). Preferably the elastomeric material comprises silicone rubber.
Patent GB-2415326-A (GB)
Title: Downlink signalling to a terminal in soft handover
Inventor: CHAPMAN THOMAS MALCOLM
IPC: H04B7/005
Filed: 2004-06-16
Abstract: A method of downlink signalling to a terminal (4) in soft handover, from one or more of a plurality of base-stations (1, 2, 3), wherein the or each base station makes independent downlink transmissions, the method comprising assessing the likelihood of another base station having a better link to the terminal; and only transmitting a message to the terminal, if the likelihood of another base station having a better link is below a predetermined value.
Patent GB-2404000-A (GB)
Title: Instantaneous water heater inlet control
Inventor: RENFREW ANDREW BOULTON
IPC: F24H9/20
Filed: 2004-07-16
Abstract: An instantaneous water heater has a heater tank 1 and a water inlet control valve 2 with two water inlets 5,6 connected to an incoming water supply and a water outlet 7 connected to a water inlet 3 of the heater tank 1. The inlet 5 has a flow regulator 8 to provide a minimum flow rate at the outlet 7, and the other inlet 6 communicates with the outlet 7 via a pressure balanced valve 11. Water flow to the inlet 5 by-passes the pressure balanced valve 11 and the pressure balanced valve 11 is responsive to the outlet water temperature from the tank 1 to supplement water flow to the tank 1 to maintain a selected outlet water temperature. A user operable means may be provided for adjusting the outlet water temperature in addition to thermostatic means.
Patent GB-2401607-A (GB)
Title: Neural stem cell mitogenic factors (NSC-MF)
Inventor: MCCLURE MYRA
IPC: C07K14/475
Filed: 2001-08-06
Abstract: Use of a mitogen to selectively potentiate the proliferation of progenitor cells that gave rise to an increase in neurons where the mitogen is obtainable from the conditioned medium of human fibrosarcoma cell line HT1080 where the mitogen is obtainable from a method comprising the use of sequential Sepharose (RTM) 4B and anion exchange chromatographic techniques to at least partially purify the mitogen from other contaminating proteins, where the mitogen is NSC-MF where the mitogen is capable of increasing embryonic rodent forebrain neural stem cell proliferation by 40-50% when combined with FGF-2 compared to FGF-2 alone. The mitogen is used in culturing cells/promoting cell survival in vitro. A suitable amount of a further mitogen eg GM-CSF, LIF, EGF, FGF, IGF-1 thrombopoetin, neurotrophin-3, etc may be added. Two factors having NSC-MF activity, designated NSC-MF1 and 2 (Mr  10kDa and > 30kDa) are described.
Patent GB-2406428-A (GB)
Title: Modular frame and panel device
Inventor: PHARAOH JAYDEN LEE
IPC: A63H33/08
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: A device includes a frame (fig 3, ref 7), and one or more panels (9, 13) engageable with the frame, though the panels (9, 13) may also be engageable with each other. The device takes the shape of a predetermined object associated with a theme, and the at least one panel (9, 13) depicts information associated with the theme. The theme may be football, and the device may take the form of the ball, while the panels (9, 13) depict payers, or teams. Preferably the frame (fig 3, ref 7) comprises a plurality of interconnecting elements (1), which are snap fit and carry an "H" shaped protrusion, and a complementary "H" shaped recess. At least one of the panels (9, 13) may carry permanently or reversibly attached figurine (fig 7, ref 15). The theme may be motorsport, and the at least one element may be adapted to form the chassis of a toy motor car.
Patent GB-2420010-A (GB)
Title: Piezoelectric motor with quadrant-type actuator
Inventor: CHENG KAI
IPC: H02N2/12
Filed: 2004-11-05
Abstract: The piezoelectric motor comprises a rotor 12 having a recess (15, fig 2) defining an annular driving surface 16 and a stator housing 10 supporting an actuator 17. The actuator has a rectangular metal core 20 and a ceramic piezoelectric element 22 bonded to at least one side of the core. The or each piezoelectric element has a first face and a second face, the first face being divided into four quadrants 23, 24, 25, 26 covered by quadrant electrodes and the second face having a single common electrode in electrical contact with the core. The quadrant electrodes are connected so as to operate in pairs of diagonally opposite quadrants. A driving tip 21 extends from each of the two opposite ends of the core, the driving tips 21 and/or the annular driving surface 16 of the rotor being tapered in a direction parallel to the axis of rotation of the rotor. Spring means 28 urges the driving tips 21 into contact with the annular driving surface 16 of the rotor.
Patent GB-2409476-A (GB)
Title: Drill string component locking mechanism comprising two washers welded together
Inventor: AIREY PETER
IPC: F16L13/02
Filed: 2004-12-20
Abstract: A locking mechanism (4) for preventing relative rotation of two components (2, 3) on a drill string comprises two washers (40, 41) which are each locked to one of the components (2, 3) and then welded together (5). The locking of the washers (40, 41) relative to the components (2, 3) is preferably by castellated parts but can be by pins, lugs, or the like. The components may be a stabiliser (2) and a nut (3) which protect a measurement or logging while drilling tool (1).
Patent GB-2424856-A (GB)
Title: A passenger bus with a secure wheelchair space
Inventor: NORMAN RICHARD DOUGLAS ESCOURT
IPC: B62D31/02
Filed: 2005-04-07
Abstract: A passenger bus 1 comprises a front wheel assembly 3 and a rear wheel assembly 5, each wheel assembly 3, 5 comprising a respective pair of transversely spaced apart wheels, the bus 1 comprising a secure space 35 for a wheelchair, the secure space 35 being positioned between the pair of wheels of the front wheel assembly 3. A front bulkhead 15 may prevent the wheelchair from entering the space defined by the front overhang of the bus, and the wheelchair space may include a temporary seat which can be used when a wheelchair is not present. Also disclosed is a passenger bus having passenger access apertures 17, 19 behind each wheel assembly and opposite staircases 25, 27.