baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2384346-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for augmenting page generation code to effect partial page regeneration
Inventor: HAYTON RICHARD
IPC: G06F13/00
Filed: 2001-11-02
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for regenerating portions of the page that have changed and transmitting only those portions to the client for display. Executing only the necessary parts of the page generation code and transmitting only changes to the client improves the efficiency of using the resources of the network communication channel, the client node and the server node. Performing these operations only when required, when the data has changed, improves the efficiency of use even further. The invention also takes advantage of any portions of the page that are already on the client by reusing them and thus eliminates the need to regenerate or transmit those reusable portions. In one aspect, the invention relates to a method for augmenting page generation code for partial page regeneration. The method includes receiving page generation code that generates a page and identifying one or more fragments in the page generation code, where each fragment generating a corresponding portion of the page when the fragment is executed. The method further includes providing additional code to operate with the page generation code to control execution of each fragment for partial page regeneration.
Patent GB-2385939-A (GB)
Title: Combination square
Inventor: SZUMER EMANUEL
IPC: G01B3/56
Filed: 2002-01-03
Abstract: A combination square including a body including two opposing members, each having a plurality of straightedged surfaces, and a clamping element adapted to clamp the opposing members together, the opposing members defining a recess there-between for receiving therein a rule member.
Patent GB-2404344-A (GB)
Title: Golf practice brace
Inventor: DAVIES DAVID GARETH
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2003-07-29
Abstract: A golf practice brace includes a measured length of cord 1 and two balls 2, and a cord toggle 3 slider adjuster 4 to adjust the position of the balls on the cord. Preferably the (3, Fig 3) slider adjuster (4, Fig 3) is limited in its movement outwards by a toggle-stop (5, Fig 4) so that the brace is contained as one piece with no loss of performance. The balls are secured (7, Fig 1) to prevent ball slippage on the cord ends when the brace is in use. The stated use is for putting practice swings each ball being placed under respective armpits of the player.
Patent GB-2390031-A (GB)
Title: Laser apparatus useful for myocardial revascularization
Inventor: ANDREWS ROBERT R
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2002-02-04
Abstract: Cardiac laser surgery apparatus (10) includes a CO2 laser, and a laser delivery system (18, 20) for delivering laser pulses from the laser to patient's heart. Also inclosed are mirror adjustment devices for remotely adjusting mirrors (48) sealed inside a laser housing; an RF power supply used to both preionize the laser gas, and to fire the laser by providing RF voltage pulses of longer duration than the prionizing RF voltage pulses; attaching laser optics to an integral fin along extruded laser housing; optical elements receiving a rectangular laser beam and converting it to square laser beam of the desired dimensions; nonconductive spacers (60) each connecting one or electrode to the other (56, 58) in the laser chamber (22); barbed inserts (64) in the electrodes that connect inductors to the electrodes; a plurality of resilient contact elements (62) extending along a bottom of an electrode and supported on an internal ledge structure of the housing to provide good electrical connection between the electrode and the housing.
Patent GB-2389650-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for simulating a solid fuel fire
Inventor: STOKES KEITH JONATHAN
IPC: F24C7/00
Filed: 2002-03-22
Abstract: An apparatus for simulating a solid fuel fire comprises a sheet (15; 62) carrying a holographic image of a bed of fuel and flame effect means (3, 11, 13; 76) co-operating with the holographic sheet (15; 62) whereby the flame effect appears to emanate from the holographic image of the fuel bed, resulting in a very realistic effect and allowing the depth of the apparatus to be reduced.
Patent GB-2393577-A (GB)
Title: Low dielectric constant layers
Inventor: GILES KATHERINE
IPC: C23C16/40
Filed: 2002-07-15
Abstract: This invention relates to low dielectric constant layers formed on the substrate having: (a) a base zone, adjacent the substrate, having pores distributed therein, at least the majority of the pores having diameters in the range 1 to 10 nm; (b) an atomically smooth surface zone, spaced from the substrate; and (c) an intermediate zone having pores distributed therein, at least the majority of the pores having diameters equal to or less than 2 nm so that there is a general reduction in pore size from the bottom of the layer towards the top.
Patent GB-2411646-A (GB)
Title: Liquid cleaner dispenser
Inventor: GARCIA SIMONE
IPC: A47L13/51
Filed: 2004-03-06
Abstract: A liquid cleaner dispenser comprises a receptacle 1 which can hold different utensils such as washing sponges, scourers, brushes or other utensils. Separator 2 keeps the utensils dry when stored, as well as allowing liquid soap to flow through when pressed downwards. A suitable spring mechanism 3 maintains the separators above 'soap level' while at rest. Separators 2 may be of a wire mesh nature ( 2, Fig 2) or solid with holes. If conical holes are used (1, Fig 2), they can help keep just enough soap on its surface, using less soap for each 'press'. Preferably, a set of such dispensers can be provided, coupled together so that the liquid cleaner can flow between connected dispensers.
Patent GB-2401522-A (GB)
Title: Testing whether objects are of interest within a tile of a 3D computer graphic image
Inventor: FENNEY SIMON
IPC: G06T15/50
Filed: 2004-03-29
Abstract: A display on which a 30 image is to be viewed is subdivided into a plurality of rectangular areas. For each rectangular area a list of objects in the image which may be visible is determined and this is then used to determine how the rectangular area should be shaded for display. In deriving the list of objects a determination of maximum and minimum values for each object in X and Y directions is used and a set of sampling points determined from these values. If a bounding box surrounding the object covers any of the sampling points they are added to the object list or otherwise rejected. Also provided is a method and apparatus for testing edge information for each object against the sample points to determine whether or not the object falls into a rectangular area in a bounding box surrounding the object. The step of testing the edge information includes shifting the edge information by a predetermined amount in dependence of the orientation of each edge.
Patent GB-2404622-A (GB)
Title: Vegetation pruning device
Inventor: BARKER DAVID
IPC: A01G3/033
Filed: 2004-07-13
Abstract: A vegetation pruning device 102 comprises a pair of arms 104, 106 adapted to pivot relative to each other about an axis to adjust the angle between them, and at least one handle portion 114, 116 adapted to be gripped by a user. The device also includes a motor having a rotary output drive (34, fig 6), and an endless flexible cutting element 108 mounted to a first arm, which is driven by the rotary output drive. At least one gripping member is provided that is adapted to be moved relative to the cutting element by pivoting the arms relative to each other to grip vegetation between the gripping member and the cutting element. The at least one gripping member has at least one respective curved edge facing towards the cutting element.
Patent GB-2418838-A (GB)
Title: A compressible storage bag and a storage system incorporating such a bag
Inventor: CHEN SHU-LING
IPC: B65D85/07
Filed: 2004-10-07
Abstract: A compressible storage bag 1 comprises a one-way valve to extract air therefrom, a stiff board 13 extending over a bottom side of the bag and two snap-straps 11 forming a closure device for the bag opening. Two locking members 14 may be provided. A storage system comprises such a bag in conjunction with a storage box 2. Since the combined storage system is boxy, it is easy to pick up and to stack in multiples, saving storage space.
Patent GB-2402392-A (GB)
Title: Electrically conductive polymeric foams and elastomers and methods of manufacture therof
Inventor: NARAYAN SUJATHA
IPC: H01B1/00
Filed: 2003-04-01
Abstract: An electrically conductive composition comprises a polymeric foam and carbon nanotubes. The composition has a volume resistivity of about 10<-3> ohm-cm to about 10<8> ohm-cm. In another embodiment, an electrically conductive elastomeric composition comprises an elastomer and carbon nanotubes, and has a volume resistivity of about 10<-3> ohm-cm to about 10<3> ohm-cm. The polymeric foams and elastomers retain their desirable physical properties, such as compressibility, flexibility and compression set resistance. They are of particular use as that articles provide electromagnetic shielding and/or electrostatic dissipation, especially for applications involving complicated geometries, such as in computers, personal digital assistants, cell phones, medical diagnostics, and other wireless digital devices, electronic goods such as cassette and digital versatile disk players, as well as in automobiles, ships and aircraft, and the like, where high strength to weight ratios are desirable.
Patent GB-2408412-A (GB)
Title: Digital call directory
Inventor: LANCASTER WILLIAM S
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-11-08
Abstract: An apparatus (30) and a method (40) for connecting calls from a digital directory (19). The system (10) includes a telecommunication appliance (30) and a digital directory, in communication with and accessible by the telecommunication appliance. The telecommunication appliance includes a display (32), a user input (22), and, means for making a call. The digital directory includes a plurality of digital directory entries, wherein each digital directory entry includes information about a business. The telecommunication appliance displays at least some of the digital directory entries from the digital directory on the display, receives a user selection of one of the digital directory entries representing a selected business via the user input, and makes a call to the selected business using the means for making a call and the information about the selected business.
Patent GB-2409219-A (GB)
Title: Sidewall coring tool with retention member
Inventor: REID LENNOX
IPC: E21B49/06
Filed: 2004-11-30
Abstract: A sidewall coring bit 401 comprises a tool body, a hollow coring shaft 403, a formation cutter 405 and a retention member 411 segmented into a plurality of petals, fingers or leaves 411a, 411b, and disposed in the hollow coring shaft 403. The device may also include an internal sleeve 407 disposed within the hollow coring shaft 403. A piston with a check valve may be mounted within the internal sleeve 407. Radial pressure may be applied to the core sample by means of a bladder, and the retention member 411 may be manufactured from rubber.
Patent GB-2408990-A (GB)
Title: Directional casing drilling
Inventor: MORIARTY KEITH A
IPC: E21B7/04
Filed: 2004-12-10
Abstract: A directional casing drilling system comprises a casing string 411 and a casing latch 421, wherein the casing latch 421 is disposed inside the casing string 411 proximate a lower end of the casing string 411. The casing latch 421 couples a pipe section 423 to the casing string 411 so that the casing string 411 transfers rotary motion to a drill bit 405 to form a pilot hole 408. The drill bit 405 is operatively coupled to a rotary steerable system 415 to allow the drill bit 405 to change direction by pushing the rotary steerable system 415 against the inside of the casing string 411. In one embodiment, an underreamer 413 is used to form a larger bore, whilst in another embodiment, a casing cutter (512, figure 5) is used to form another larger bore.
Patent GB-2423702-A (GB)
Title: Umbrella-type clothes dryer with protective cover
Inventor: SALT CONRAD CHARLES
IPC: D06F57/04
Filed: 2005-03-02
Abstract: A rotary clothesline incorporating an umbrella wherein the umbrella is opened and closed by a powered mechanism on command from a rain sensor. Preferably the umbrella, once opened can be lowered in height relative to the washing to provide additional lateral protection. The umbrella is preferably hemispherical or trapezium shape. A further preferred feature is the umbrella being inverted, hence opening downwards with the ribs supporting the cloth from above. The umbrella may also include a programmable delay function governing the retraction of the umbrella after rain.
Patent GB-2426855-A (GB)
Title: Display board with hook and loop covering
Inventor: AARVOLD SILAS TOM
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 2005-06-03
Abstract: A display board, preferably for use in a school, is constructed from plastic, such as PVC foam, and is covered with a flock of the loop elements of a hook and loop fastener. The flock is constructed from nylon, and may take several different colours. A board may be mounted to a wall using hammered nails, or alternatively by fixing with micro gripper tape. Several boards may be joined together in a modular fashion to create a large board.
Patent GB-2413950-A (GB)
Title: Dual fibre brushes
Inventor: EWINGS PAUL FRANCIS REGINALD
IPC: A46B3/18
Filed: 2004-02-27
Abstract: A drill hole cleaning brush (1) comprising a handle (2) and a brush head (3) on the handle (2) formed from filaments (8) wherein a first portion of the filaments (8) is formed from a high modulus material and a second portion is formed from a low modulus material.
Patent GB-2417838-A (GB)
Title: Stacked harness ducting in vehicle engine compartment.
Inventor: BURROWS ANDREW JAMES
IPC: B60R16/02
Filed: 2005-09-01
Abstract: A method of installation of wiring harnesses on a vehicle and a wiring harness support (10,Fig 1) for fixing to the vehicle body within the engine compartment (E), the support (10, Fig 1) comprising a first frame (11) with a plurality of vertically stacked openings (31-33) therein, each opening (31-33) accommodating a respective hollow tray (15-17, Fig 1) which is a slide fit within the frame (11), and in use a portion of a respective wiring harness is held in a respective tray (15-17, Fig 1) which is located in a designated opening in the frame (11). Each harness, for example the main wiring harness, the engine harness and transmission harness, has a portion enclosed within a tray (15-17,Fig 1) and the trays (15-17, Fig 1) are stacked within respective openings in the frame (11).
Patent GB-2431858-A (GB)
Title: Wearable medical alert device
Inventor: TILLMAN ANDREW
IPC: A61J7/04
Filed: 2005-10-01
Abstract: A wearable device comprises means for storing medical information, means for displaying said medical information, and means for producing an alert. The alert may be a reminder to take medication or a reminder to obtain a repeat prescription. The device vibrates in order to produce the alert. The device can store and display information regarding medical conditions, allergies, blood type and other personal information. The device also comprises input means (transceiver or USB port) for receiving information. The device can take the form of a bracelet, wristband or pendant. Also claimed is an apparatus for programming the device and a computer medium for transmitting medical information to the device.
Patent GB-2419740-A (GB)
Title: Organic electroluminescent device
Inventor: KOBAYASHI YOSHIHIRO
IPC: H01L27/32
Filed: 2005-10-26
Abstract: The device comprises a substrate 1, an electrode pattern 2, an insulating layer pattern 3 formed between the electrode pattern, a barrier layer 4 formed on the electrode and insulating layers, and a layer 5 whose wettability can be modified by irradiation. The irradiated portion of the layer 5 becomes lyophilic which allows a vacuum or liquid deposited organic electroluminescent layer pattern to be formed. The layer 5 incorporates a photocatalyst and the barrier layer 4 may be a charge transport or injection layer.
Patent GB-2417731-A (GB)
Title: Domestic sewing machine
Inventor: PULKER REX NORMAN DOUGLAS
IPC: D05B23/00
Filed: 2004-05-14
Abstract: The domestic sewing machine is characterised in that it is arranged, in use, to be operated by an operator facing the front fact (11), such that the needle assembly (24) is located proximal a right hand of the operator and the body portion (14) is located proximal a left hand of the operator.
Patent GB-2432432-A (GB)
Title: Correcting timekeeper with oscillating signal
Inventor: CALVERT JOHN STUART
IPC: G04C11/00
Filed: 2005-11-16
Abstract: A timekeeping apparatus, suitable for use with a utility meter, comprising a first clock which is preferably a crystal based real time clock, and a means for determining a correction based on an oscillating signal, which is preferably a frequency regulated mains supply. The correction is applied to the time of the first clock. The oscillating signal may be a frequency regulated alternating voltage from a mains supply. A suppression in the short term component in the applied correction may be provided by a proportional feedback of the error.
Patent GB-2434374-A (GB)
Title: Immersed electrode
Inventor: PERRINS MALCOLM JOHN
IPC: C23F13/06
Filed: 2006-01-20
Abstract: An immersed electrode, such as a sacrificial anode for use in cathodic protection of underwater metal components on boats or a grounding electrode is described. The electrode 22 is located on the structure 58 via a though hull fitting 10. The fitting 10 may also possess a valve (not shown) to prevent water ingress, and the electrode 22 can have a line of weakness 56 to prevent damage to the metal structure 58. The electrode 22 can also be retracted through the hull fitting 10 without being removed from said fitting 10.
Patent GB-2423035-A (GB)
Title: Spray gun
Inventor: BERGNER JOAO JORGE
IPC: B05B12/00
Filed: 2006-02-09
Abstract: A high volume low pressure spray gun comprises a body 17 having a bore passing therethrough, spray head 12 attached to one end and compressed air hose 20 attached to the other via elbow 11 (which may be equipped with a gripping member) extension tube 30. Bayonet fittings 21 and 31 are of a common design to allow hose 20 to connect directly to elbow 11. Container 23 holds spray medium 25 and communicates with the said bore via dip-tube 26. Either the spray head 12 or the container 23 may be pivotally mounted on the body 17, in a preferred embodiment the container is pivotally mounted via mounting 27 and may also be locked via button 28 at any appropriate angle. Triggers 33 and 48 operate a needle valve in the spray head via a common cable system 29, 43. The degree of travel of the triggers may be varied eg by an eccentric stop (not shown), which in turn limites the maximum amount by which the needle valve may be opened.
Patent GB-2436662-A (GB)
Title: Assigning communication services to time slots in a cellular communication system
Inventor: TURNER NEIL
IPC: H04W88/12
Filed: 2006-03-29
Abstract: A cellular communication system comprises a base station (105) which supports a plurality of carriers with each carrier operating a time division multiple access scheme. An apparatus, for example part of a Base Station Controller, comprises a time slot assignment processor (207) which assigns communication services for remote stations (101, 103) to time slots of the plurality of carriers in response to a total transmit power characteristic for the plurality of carriers in the time slots. The total transmit power characteristic can specifically comprise a transmit power indication for each time slot where the transmit power indication is an indication of the combined transmit power for all communication services assigned to a time slot. The invention may reduce the maximum power drain and/or power drain variations for a base station.
Patent GB-2425927-A (GB)
Title: Controlling exposure for X-ray imaging devices
Inventor: ALLRED JOSEPH J
IPC: H05G1/30
Filed: 2006-04-28
Abstract: Methods and systems for controlling (108) exposure for medical imaging devices is provided. The method includes varying the exposure level of X-rays within an X-ray imaging system (10) to generate a plurality of images having different exposure levels and combining (112) the plurality of images in an additive process to form a single X-ray image. The purpose being to improve the dynamic range of the image. The varying exposure level could comprise varying an X-ray dose or varying the energy level of the X-rays by varying one of duration, milliamp level or kilovolt level.
Patent GB-2437986-A (GB)
Title: Server system and method for facilitating a transaction
Inventor: THAMOTHIRAMPILLAI CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2006-05-09
Abstract: A server system and a method are provided for facilitating a transaction, the server system comprising a server 5 accessible over the Internet 7 from terminals 8, 11. Product data is input at a terminal 8, 11 by a vendor, transmitted to the server 5 and stored in storage means 6. The product data can be accessed at the terminals 8, 11 by prospective purchasers who can submit a request to the server 5 that their identification data, which is stored in the storage means 6, is transmitted to a terminal 8, 11 associated with the vendor.
Patent GB-2427954-A (GB)
Title: Gaming machine communicating system
Inventor: BRUZZESE VINCENT CARMELO
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2005-03-30
Abstract: A disclosed gaming system allows game configuration of gaming machines in the gaming system via wireless transmissions from a hand-held device. For instance, via the hand-held device, a user can configure a plurality of gaming machines in range of the device with different games or hardware settings. Further, via the hand-held device, a user can gather information from a number of gaming machines in range of the device.
Patent GB-2443624-A (GB)
Title: Thermal waste disposal
Inventor: GOUGH MARILYN JILL
IPC: A61L11/00
Filed: 2006-11-09
Abstract: An apparatus for the thermal disposal of waste, especially medical or infectious waste, comprises a container having a heat-resistant canister 11 and a thermoplastic insert closure member 17. The closure member is maintained in an upper region of the canister before thermal treatment commences and comprises an access port 31 for waste to be deposited into the canister. The closure member may include resilient elements (21, Fig. 2) having outwardly-projecting radial extensions 26 which engage with an annular groove 16 in the canister wall to maintain the closure member in the upper region. Upon thermal treatment, the closure member melts or softens and descends down the canister to form a protective layer over the waste. The apparatus may also comprise a heating chamber into which the container is placed, a condensing coil around the heating chamber to condense any liquids present in the container, and a condenser pot for collecting condensate.
Patent GB-2435252-A (GB)
Title: Improved pick and place handling device
Inventor: HAWES RICHARD JOHN
IPC: B25J15/00
Filed: 2006-11-27
Abstract: A pick and place device for picking up and re-positioning an article 11 carried by a support surface 12, comprising a first part 7 which includes a plate portion 8 which is movable parallel to the support surface 12 so that a leading edge thereof penetrates below the article 11, between the article 11 and the support surface 12, and a belt of flexible material 9 which is wrapped around at least the leading edge of the plate portion 8 so that it is sandwiched between the plate 8 and the article 11 when the former penetrates therebelow and as the plate portion 8 moves below the article 11 there is substantially no relative sliding movement between the sandwiched portion of the belt 9 and the article 11.