baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2380920-A (GB)
Title: Terahertz radiation imaging
Inventor: WALLACE VINCENT PATRICK
IPC: G01N21/47
Filed: 2002-01-24
Abstract: A THz radiation imaging apparatus and method where the sample to be imaged is irradiated with a pulse of electromagnetic radiation with a plurality of frequencies in the range 25 GHz to 100 THz. A parameter relating to radiation reflected or transmitted by the sample is determined. A calculation is made of the parameter value at a first time relative to the parameter value at a second time. The second time may coincide with a physical feature of the parameter waveform (e.g. a maxima or minima), or the time interval between the first and second times may be constant. An image is generated by plotting the calculated relative value for different points of the sample. The relative calculation may be subtraction, division, multiplication or addition of the parameters at the two times. The parameter may be the amplitude of the reflected or transmitted radiation, or may be filtered (e.g using reference values, Fourier transform).
Patent GB-2388151-A (GB)
Title: Connection device including a plate support and clamp for attachment to a barrier post
Inventor: COPP PETER DENNIS
IPC: E01F13/02
Filed: 2002-04-30
Abstract: A connection device (16) for use, in a barrier assembly (10) of the kind comprising a plurality of posts (12) which extend generally vertically in use, to attach a plate (14) to at least one of the posts (12), characterised in that the connection device (16) comprises a post engaging portion (18, 18'), a plate engaging portion (20, 20'), and clamping means (26, 26') which is adjustable to clamp the plate (14) relative to the post (12) to restrict movement of the plate (14) with respect to the post (12). The connection device may be used in pedestrian walkways to attach a plate, e.g. a kick plate or toe board, to an upright post of a barrier or handrail assembly.
Patent GB-2374300-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to ion exchangers
Inventor: AYERS JOHN STEPHEN
IPC: A23C9/146
Filed: 2000-12-08
Abstract: The present invention provides a new quaternary amino (QA) anion exchanger comprising QA derivatised, hydroxy (C2-C4) alkylated and cross-linked regenerated cellulose, in which the level of derivatisation with the QA-groups is 1.4 meg/g or greater.
Patent GB-2374234-A (GB)
Title: A method and an apparatus for video mixing of bit streams
Inventor: EINARSSON TORBJOERN
IPC: H04N19/48
Filed: 2001-02-13
Abstract: In a method and an apparatus for mixing video streams, the video mixing takes place in the compressed domain. The computational load is thereby reduced, which in turn saves costs. A possible application is a multi-point control unit (MCU) provided as a centralized unit in a video conference.
Patent GB-2378425-A (GB)
Title: Impact absorbing assembly for vehicle interior
Inventor: FOX DAVID M
IPC: B60R21/04
Filed: 2002-08-08
Abstract: The assembly comprises a body (30) having tabs (26) that are each connected to the body (30) by a bendable hinge (32). The body (30) may be either secured to a structural member or trim piece or may be formed integrally from part of a structural component making up part of the vehicle. The impact absorbing assembly (12) may be disposed behind a covering layer (38). A method of making the assembly involves partially severing the tabs from a sheet of material and then bending the tabs outwardly. The tabs (26) may extend either side of the body (30), may form bridge-type pieces connected at opposite ends to the body (Figs 15,16 not shown), be ribbed, curved or L-shape, or comprise circular arrays optionally connected at their outer ends (Figs 19,20 not shown).
Patent GB-2380808-A (GB)
Title: Light absorption arrangement
Inventor: EDNEY GUY SPENCER
IPC: G03B21/10
Filed: 2000-09-07
Abstract: A light absorbing material, such as black polystyrene, includes a number of first openings (<B>74</B>) (e.g. circular or elliptical) on a first side leading through the material to corresponding second openings (<B>76</B>) on a second side, e.g. forming an internal conical shape. Light falling on the first surface passes through a first opening, is partially absorbed and partially reflected on the internal surface. What little light is not absorbed is directed out of the material through the second opening. The material may be used in a projection arrangement to enhance the display brightness. Small mounds or shields may be provided to stop light re-entering the material through the second openings.
Patent GB-2380263-A (GB)
Title: Devices for characterizing a multiphase fluid having a continuous conductive phase
Inventor: SALAMITOU PHILIPPE
IPC: G01N27/02
Filed: 2001-03-12
Abstract: The invention relates in particular to a device for determining the mean resistivity of a multiphase fluid having a continuous conductive phase, the device including a pipe segment (4) of insulating material and means (6) for generating an electric current in the fluid flowing along the pipe. The device has two measurement electrodes (10, 11) spaced apart in the axial direction of the insulating segment to measure the electrical resistance between said two electrodes, the measurement electrodes being applied to the outside of the wall of the segment to perform measurement by capacitive coupling, and the device further having means (12-22) for measuring the voltage between the measurement electrodes. The invention is applicable to determining the volume fraction ("holdup") of water in a mixture of water and hydrocarbons.
Patent GB-2382306-A (GB)
Title: A clamp for simultaneously clamping both a clamp support bar and a surgical retractor into position
Inventor: MAUGHAN BERNARD JOSEPH
IPC: A61B17/02
Filed: 2002-09-20
Abstract: The clamp comprises a first element 1 for mounting the clamp to a support bar or arm 30, a second element 9 for receiving and clamping the shank 31 of a retractor blade, the two clamping elements are linked and clamped together by a coupling mechanism consisting of shaft element 16, adjustment nut 18 and cam lever mechanism 29, 25 and 28. The cam lever 28 upon movement to the clamping position, simultaneously secures the clamp to both the clamp support bar 30 and the retractor shank 31 against a compressive spring action. Said spring action is provided by elastic deformation allowed by narrow slits or kerfs 5, 15 in the body of said first and second elements 1 and 9. Relative rotation of the clamped parts 30 and 31 is inhibited by providing an anti rotation clutch mechanism formed by matching conical male 10 and female 7 portions of elements 9 and 1, respectively.
Patent GB-2377427-A (GB)
Title: Gassed liquid dispensers
Inventor: WALTON PHILIP ANDREW
IPC: B67D1/00
Filed: 2001-12-19
Abstract: Water supplied from a bottle 1 is pre-chilled in a reservoir 3. A two-part water pump 11 transfers water under pressure through a jet nozzle 14 into an oxygen space 17 in a PET pressure vessel 12, which entrains oxygen into the water. The pressure vessel is received in a conductive holder 18 and is cooled by a peltier element 19 provided with cooling fins 20. The holder 18 forms a capacitive level sensor with a probe 32 inside the vessel, which starts the pump 11 when oxygenated water is drawn off via a draw tube 28 and discharge valve 31. When the water level in the oxygenating vessel is restored a solenoid valve 25 opens to restore the oxygen pressure in the vessel. For hygiene purposes the pumping body can be removed from the pump motor and replaced together with the reservoir 3 and oxygenating vessel 12 along with the associated tubing.
Patent GB-2381391-A (GB)
Title: A connection system with reinforced locking
Inventor: BOIRET GERARD
IPC: H01R43/26
Filed: 2002-10-22
Abstract: A connection assembly (1) comprising a base member (2) and a plug member (5) which can be fitted together and are retained together by a locking ring (6). The locking ring is adapted to be screwed on to an outer periphery (10) of the base member and is retained on the plug member (5). In order to secure the screwed position, an inner periphery (8) of the ring is provided with a friction means (14), e.g. a spiral collar, compressed between the ring and the base member so as to hold them in position, since the turns on the friction means absorb any vibration to which the base member and/or the plug member is exposed.
Patent GB-2384238-A (GB)
Title: Sterilising a fluid using UV
Inventor: CROFT STEPHEN NEVILLE
IPC: F24D17/00
Filed: 2003-02-22
Abstract: A device (2) for sterilising a fluid comprising a sterilisation zone (4) having an outlet portion (10), comprising at least one aperture (16) through which the fluid may exit the device (2), wherein the sterilisation zone (4) is arranged to be irradiated by a source of ultraviolet radiation (18) such that substantially all of the internal surfaces of the outlet portion (10) are directly irradiated by the source of ultraviolet radiation (18). Preferably the device (2) comprises a shower unit and the device (2) is arranged such that substantially no ultraviolet radiation is transmitted directly from the source of ultraviolet radiation (18) through the at least one aperture (16). There is also disclosed a method of sterilising a fluid, preferably water.
Patent GB-2388943-A (GB)
Title: Pay-per-usage print service
Inventor: JANZ SUSAN M
IPC: G07F17/26
Filed: 2003-04-02
Abstract: A pay-for-capacity or pay-for-usage system 80 for hard copy devices 90 such as printers includes hard copy devices 90 coupled to a print appliance via an internal network. Printer usage information is accumulated in these devices 90, periodically uploaded to the print appliance server 86, and later forwarded to a data repository or database server 88 across a non-secure network such as the Internet. This hard copy device 90 usage information includes a count of pages printed and of blank duplex pages. The blank duplex page count can ten be utilized for numerous uses, including customer education, vendor capacity projections, and customer billing.
Patent GB-2401098-A (GB)
Title: Multi-compartment waste bag and bin
Inventor: THOMAS MICHAEL JEREMY
IPC: B65F1/00
Filed: 2003-05-02
Abstract: A bag 5 for the segregated collection of types of waste material for recycling comprises a series of compartments 6 which are separable along tear lines 7 therebetween. A drawstring 8 such as a plastics cord extends along the series of compartments adjacent to their mouths and can be used to close all the mouths (Figure 6). The string 8 can also be used to assist in holding the mouths on respective filling tubes (4, Figures 2 and 4) depending from inlet apertures 3 in a bin lid 2.
Patent GB-2401300-A (GB)
Title: Portable animal anti-kick device
Inventor: MCFERN JOHN ALEXANDER
IPC: A01K15/04
Filed: 2003-05-08
Abstract: An animal anti-kick device for use on animals when placed in a cattle crush or crate. The device is attached to the crate by adjustable fixing devices 2. Runners 4 and wheels 5 allow lateral movement of the device for positioning over the animal. Action of the handle 9 acting upon the ratchet 10 causes lowering of the pressure pad 8 onto the back of the animal. Downward pressure onto its back, forces the animal to keep all four legs on the ground, thus preventing it from kicking out. On completion of treatment, the ratchet is released by means of a lever 17, allowing the pressure pads to be removed from the animal's back. The restraint is designed to fit onto a variety of animal handling units and to be used on a variety of different livestock.
Patent GB-2385522-A (GB)
Title: Hair clip
Inventor: WEST LAURA VIRGINIA
IPC: A45D8/20
Filed: 2000-11-03
Abstract: A hair clip (1) for hair dressing and hair fashion comprises a plurality of discrete fingers (10,11,12), each having a first end and a second end, and a tensioning means; wherein the fingers lie adjacent each other in a single plane; each finger is linked to an adjacent finger by a hinge which enables the first end of the fingers to be opened or closed with respect to each other; and the tensioning means biases the first end of the fingers in a closed position.
Patent GB-2387388-A (GB)
Title: Water-responsive biodegradable polymer compositions and method of making same
Inventor: SHERTZ DAVID M
IPC: C08L67/04
Filed: 2001-12-13
Abstract: The present invention is a hydrolytically modified, biodegradable polymer and a method of making a hydrolytically modifiable a biodegradable polymer. In a preferred embodiment, the invention is a method of grafting polar groups onto biodegradable polymers and modified biodegradable polymer compositions produced by the method. The polymer compositions are useful as components in flushable and degradable articles. Water-sensitive polymer blends and method of making those polymer blends are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2403479-A (GB)
Title: Butter slices
Inventor: THOMSON WENDY
IPC: A23C15/00
Filed: 2003-07-02
Abstract: Butter is produced in thin square shaped slices. The slices will be sized slightly smaller than the average bread slice. The slices are laid on top of slightly larger sized separation sheets of greaseproof paper or plastic. The slices can then be stacked up on top if each other. Each slice is separated from the next by the separation sheets. The stack of butter slices is then wrapped for storage.
Patent GB-2388732-A (GB)
Title: Speed trap warning system using deactivation locations to inhibit an alerting means
Inventor: ROCK TIMOTHY MICHAEL
IPC: G08G1/052
Filed: 2001-06-18
Abstract: Speed trap detection system 11 comprising a means 7 for determining the location of a vehicle 9 and one or more database(s) comprising locations of a number of speed traps 4,5,6 and data defining locations of deactivation points used to inhibit the alerting means of the system, whereby an alert is generated by the system if the vehicle is in proximity of a speed trap but the alert is inhibited if the vehicle has passed a deactivation point for the speed trap. The system may further comprise a means for determining the direction of travel of the vehicle which may also be used in determining whether an alert should be provided. The system may comprise one or more units remote from the vehicle being operable to communicate with one or more units carried in the vehicle.
Patent GB-2391570-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable centraliser
Inventor: GOFFIN DAVID
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 2003-08-07
Abstract: A centralising device (10, fig 2) for centralising a string within a bore or a second string has a body portion including clamps (13, 14A, 14B, fig 1) for attaching the body portion to the string to be centralised. A number of guide members (15) are mounted on and project radially from the body portion with at least two of the guide members (15) being adjustably mounted and extendable in a purely radial direction. The adjustment can be carried out by cam surfaces (60, fig 6) which rotate between the adjustable guide members (15) and the body portion, or by wedges (32), slidably moveable along the axis of the string which engage an inclined inner surface of the guide members (15). The body includes annular rings (16, fig 2) and a tubular body comprising two semicircular halves (12A, 12B, fig 1) bolted together.
Patent GB-2407256-A (GB)
Title: Rotating duster
Inventor: MCCUDDEN DANIEL
IPC: A47L13/38
Filed: 2003-10-24
Abstract: A cleaning device 1 comprises a body of dust gathering material 2 with a handle 3, and rotation means 4. The rotation means is disposed inside the handle and is adapted to rotate the dust gathering material. The dust gathering material may be elongate in shape and the handle may extend from one end. The rotation means may comprise a rechargeable battery 7, a motor 8, and an operation button 10. The dust gathering material may be nylon fibres. The rotation means may be provided with more than one speed setting, or a variable speed setting.
Patent GB-2407762-A (GB)
Title: Removable back support for vehicle
Inventor: ROBERTS PETER
IPC: B60N2/42
Filed: 2003-11-06
Abstract: A padded cushion is affixed to the frontal area of a vehicle seat using a plurality of Velcro (RTM), strap (C or B) or pad fastenings. The cushion is shaped to support the occupant in the back, shoulder, head and neck areas. The cushion has a rigid inner core that may be made from fibreglass or carbon fibre. A padded cushion overlaps the core the two parts being glued or bonded together. A fire retardant cloth material covers the whole cushion. The straps may be adjusted to move the cushion up or down on the backrest. The cushion has a recess (E) at the top to support the occupants head.
Patent GB-2395333-A (GB)
Title: Interfacing generic and device-specific control codes in printing
Inventor: NGUYEN LINH H
IPC: H04N1/23
Filed: 2000-11-30
Abstract: Print controllers and code development for machines 8 (e.g. fax machines, printers) having a print engine. Generic control code 54 is stored in ROM 42 of the print controller, and device-specific code functions and variable values (including paper path functions) 50, 52, are stored in ROM 26 of the fax controller 14. Upon startup of the machine, the fax controller 14 passes copies of the device-specific code functions and variable values to the print controller which writes the variable values 52 to a jump table (44a, Fig. 2) in print RAM 44, writes the functions 50 to designated portions (44c, Fig. 2) of the RAM 44, and writes starting addresses of the functions 50 to the jump table (44b, Fig. 2). During operation, the print controller executes the generic control code and uses the jump table to access the variable values and execute the functions, thus interfacing the generic control code with the device-specific variable values and functions. The device-specific code is tested in scratch memory, and possibly modified, before being written to persistent memory.
Patent GB-2403467-A (GB)
Title: Bag in box carton and manufacture thereof
Inventor: STEPHENSON JOHN
IPC: B65D77/06
Filed: 2004-02-17
Abstract: A bag in box carton is formed by wrapping a carton element 41 from a stack around a bag 51 from a continuous bag web 55 and attaching a locating collar 14 which secures a bag neck 52 to the carton 41 to produce a stack 71 of conjoined, flat-packed carton sub-assemblies. A handle 14 is preferably attached. Sub-assemblies from the stack may subsequently be erected by inflation, filled and closed.
Patent GB-2411134-A (GB)
Title: Food processor with multi-functional cutting tool
Inventor: LIN WEI-CHIH
IPC: A47J17/18
Filed: 2004-02-18
Abstract: A food processor comprises a base 20 containing a motor, a compartment 30 and a lid section 50. Threaded spindle 22 emerges from base 20 and receives in order, spill shield 91, strainer basket 90 and cutting tool 40. Cutting tool 40 consists of a disk with radial serrated cutters 412 and peripheral grinding layer 411 on one surface thereof Lid section 50 includes chute 53 which has a flange 56 with second grinding layer 57 disposed thereon. Chute 53 may receive one of a number of pushers 61, 71, which may be configured to impede access by the food to various regions of the cutting tool. In use, base 20, compartment 30 and lid 50 are secured together such that grinding layers 411 and 57 may co-operate with one another. To juice or crush an item of food, pusher 60 is used to urge the food portion against the whole of the cutting tool 40, including the grinding layers 411 and cutters 412. For coarser cutting, tubular pusher 70 is used. This pusher is configured to obscure grinding layer 411 of the cutting tool and thus the food is urged against cutters 412 only.
Patent GB-2405653-A (GB)
Title: Shunt tubes
Inventor: WANG DAVID WEI
IPC: E21B43/04
Filed: 2004-08-24
Abstract: A method for forming a gravel pack comprises communicating a slurry flow 24 through a shunt flow path, using a flow control device 320 to selectively prevent communication through part of the shunt flow path, and diverting the main flow path of the slurry flow away from the flow control device 320. The method may be used following the formation of a sand bridge. The method may include the step of deflecting at least some of the flow towards an ancillary flow path 30. The flow control device 320 may comprise a rupture disk. Also disclosed are further method and apparatus claims relating to shunt tubes and the diversion of slurry through shunt tubes by means of distribution systems.
Patent GB-2415185-A (GB)
Title: Bottle security device
Inventor: BELDEN JR DENNIS D
IPC: B65D55/14
Filed: 2004-02-23
Abstract: A bottle security device includes an inner member, an outer member and a cap member that cooperate to lock the bottle security device on the neck of a bottle. The cap member and the outer member are connected to form an enclosure which houses a locking mechanism. The outer sleeve member of the device slides over the inner member and fingers against the bottle neck. Pins are connected to the inner member and extend into the locking mechansim to lock the inner and outer members together when the inner member is inserted in the outer member. A magnetic key is used to separate the two pieces and release the security device from the bottle.
Patent GB-2418108-A (GB)
Title: Web site access control system which queries server for URL category which is used to determine access and keeps cache of recent URL categories
Inventor: SINCLAIR JOHN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-09-09
Abstract: Categorising URLs during internet access, wherein a specific URL is first checked against a local cache of categorised URLs to see if it is there, if not then a remote server is queried to obtain a category for that URL. The cache is preferably structured as: a hash array comprising one or more index elements, each index element comprising a host tree pointer and a hash key derived from a stored URL. The server searches in a similar manner. The server query including the URL is formed using UDP messages including sequence numbers for message identification and time stamps for retry time outs in case a query message is lost. Where the server only partially matches a URL a match length is provided. By keeping only a limited cache a low powered device may be used to implement the categorization system. The categorization of URLs may be used parental locks on web sites and similar access control.
Patent GB-2402440-A (GB)
Title: A device for actuating the valve of an aerosol container
Inventor: LAWSON TREVOR JOHN
IPC: B65D83/16
Filed: 2003-03-18
Abstract: A device which is attachable to an aerosol container (4), for actuating the valve (6) of the aerosol container (4), which, when combined with an electrically controllable actuator for the device, effects the discharge of gas from the aerosol container (4) by an electrical signal. The device and actuator are especially suitable for a pest trap using a gas to kill the pest.
Patent GB-2403387-A (GB)
Title: High-speed signal transmission system
Inventor: OTSUKA KANJI
IPC: H04B3/04
Filed: 2003-04-21
Abstract: A high-speed signal transmission system transmits a digital high-speed signal to a chip external path for transmitting and receiving a signal to/from a high-speed LSI chip of a GHz band or above. The high-speed signal transmission system is characterized in that a circuit is inserted for feeding back reception information and adjusting a waveform according to a genetic algorithm at the transmission side, a device structure for automatically pumping-up and pumping-down the transistor carrier is provided, a wire extending from the transistor is a transmission line, and a circuit common power source is removed.
Patent GB-2418551-A (GB)
Title: Compensating transmission properties of light demultiplexers and multiplexers
Inventor: NAKAMOTO HIROSHI
IPC: G02B6/00
Filed: 2004-12-29
Abstract: A compensation device (101) has a transmission property for collectively compensating inclinations of accumulated transmission properties in a signal wavelength band of light signals of a plurality of channels configuring a wavelength-multiplexed light, among wavelength dependencies of transmission properties of a plurality of sets of light demultiplexers and light multiplexers.