baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2374286-A (GB)
Title: Water retentive materials, such as cellulose, for use as rodenticides with an attractant, & a method of screening such materials involving feeding to a rodent
Inventor: DAWSON WILLIAM
IPC: G01N33/50
Filed: 2002-01-16
Abstract: A rodenticide which is non-toxic to humans, domestic animals and livestock comprises a water-retentive material as the active ingredient and a rodent attractant. Preferably the water-retentive material is cellulosic material. In certain embodiments the water-retentive material comprises alpha-cellulose. In one preferred embodiment the cellulosic material comprises purified cellulose derived from the core of the cob of the DK 446 maize hybrid or from the core of the cob of an agonist of the DK 446 hybrid. It is considered that the unique selective toxicity of such rodenticides arises from the interference with water transport through the gut wall, particularly in the caecum (where cellulose is digested in rats), thus compromising the normal digestion process in rodents. The caecum is vestigial in humans, who are not therefore affected by such materials. A laboratory method of screening candidate water-retentive materials for rodenticidal activity in the field is disclosed involving feeding rodents with the candidate materials and either measuring weight loss in the rodents or testing the rodents to determine whether or to what extent water transport through the wall of the gut has been disrupted, eg by examination of the gut (for compaction and bloating), the caecum and/or intestine (for impaction or compaction) or thymus gland (for size or condition).
Patent GB-2378835-A (GB)
Title: Method for acquiring azimuth information from a pair of vertically disposed planar antennas positioned at an angle to each other
Inventor: TAKAHASHI MASATO
IPC: G01S5/02
Filed: 2002-03-25
Abstract: A method for acquiring azimuth information from a pair of vertically disposed planar patch antennas 11a, 11b disposed at an angle to each other so that their sky coverage areas are divided into a first area 1, a third area 3 and a common area 2. GPS information is received from each antenna and compared to determine in which of the three separate coverage areas the signal is present. A clockwise series of satellite azimuths is created for each of the three areas and the azimuth of the first term and the azimuth of the last term is extracted. The azimuth direction is then limited based on the azimuth of the first term and last term in at least one area and the angle formed between the two antennas. Azimuth information can therefore be acquired even at a location where satellite information is limited to a small range of sky visibility.
Patent GB-2377650-A (GB)
Title: A curling stone
Inventor: SHEGELSKI MARK ALPHONSE
IPC: A63B67/14
Filed: 2002-06-26
Abstract: A curling stone 1 comprises a body having a radius R and an annular ice-contacting surface 5 having radius r, wherein the ratio of r to R exceeds 0.6. Optionally the ice-contacting surface may be formed from granite or porcelain. Methods of reconditioning curling stones are also described in which the annular ice-contacting surface of the stone is removed and the stone is provided with a new surface having a larger radius than the old one. Curling stones and ice-contacting surface inserts are also described having annular ice-contacting surfaces with radii greater than 7.6cm.
Patent GB-2380445-A (GB)
Title: Casting apparatus
Inventor: SCOTT SIMON
IPC: B29C39/42
Filed: 2002-07-05
Abstract: Prototype component casting apparatus may comprise a vacuum cabinet containing a robot mechanism for mixing and degassing the casting material and then pouring into a mould. To increase the maximum mould size without increasing the pouring time and possibly causing premature curing of the casting material, herein two or more robot mechanisms 12, 13 with respective separate casting material containers 23 are used. Operation of the mechanisms is synchronised and they are so located as to minimise space taken up in the cabinet. Each mechanism comprises housings 14, 15 and cup holders 16, 17. Holder 16 supports containers 22 and holder 17 supports container 23. Stirrer 32 extends into container 23. Each holder 16 is tilted to allow content in container 22 to be poured into respective container 23, the holder 17 of which is tilted to allow container 23 to pour into mould cavity 7 through funnel 8 and ducts 5, 6. The apparatus can be used for wax moulding in which case the containers 22 may be omitted or left empty.
Patent GB-2375414-A (GB)
Title: Sharing user names across multiple services
Inventor: CARONNI GERMANO
IPC: G06F21/41
Filed: 2001-01-04
Abstract: A user may employ a common user name and a common password to gain access to multiple services. In a first approach, the user is permitted to select a user ID that is already assigned to at least one other user. The password chosen by the user, however, must be unique. In a second approach, an intermediary is provided for translating a generic user name and a generic password into a unique value for each respective service. The unique value may be derived from the generic user ID or from a combination of the generic user name, generic password and service identification.
Patent GB-2379964-A (GB)
Title: Hooped tube dimensioning method
Inventor: GUESNON JEAN
IPC: F16L11/10
Filed: 2002-08-01
Abstract: A method of dimensioning a hooped tube intended to carry a fluid under pressure. The hooped tube consists of a metal tube and of a reinforcing element wound around the metal tube so as to hoop the tube. In a first stage, the method consists in determining, according to a first series of criteria, the characteristics of the metal tube without the hooping reinforcement that is wound around it at the end of the manufacture process. The first series of criteria includes the resistance to all the mechanical stresses applied to the hooped tube, i.e. compressive, bending, collapse and tensile stresses, with the exception of the radial stresses due to the internal pressure. In a second stage, the method consists in determining the hooping characteristics so as to obtain a determined prestress field in the wall of the hooped tube.
Patent GB-2397955-A (GB)
Title: Power control for auxiliary devices in a vehicle
Inventor: PNINI NISSIM
IPC: H02J7/14
Filed: 2002-12-14
Abstract: An electrical device 3 is powered from a vehicle's electrical system. The device 3 contains a sensor 21 to detect whether the vehicle engine is running, and a current level controller 23 that sets the current drawn by the device 3 to one level if the engine is not running, and to a second higher level if the engine is running. The embodiment is a laptop computer with a hard disc 3 having two heating elements 5. A temperature sensor 10 detects low ambient temperature and activates only one heating element 5A if the engine is not running, but activates both heating elements 5A, 5B if the engine is running.
Patent GB-2398163-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated message display sign for vehicle
Inventor: BARTLEY DAMIAN
IPC: G09F13/04
Filed: 2003-02-05
Abstract: An illuminated sign for a vehicle for conveying messages, either by text or logos, to other road users, in particular concerning the number of vulnerable passengers, e.g. children, babies or disabled people, on board, is described. It may consist of a printed translucent panel 1 of acrylic / pvc / plastic which is illuminated from behind by a series of LEDs 3 or bulbs 6. Alternatively it may be formed from an array of LEDs or it may be formed from a reflective piece of material. The sign may be powered by a battery 7 attached to the rear of the unit, by a connection to a cigarette lighter, or by menas of a permanent connection and a dedicated switch on the dashboard. It may be mounted to the interior or exterior of the vehicle by means of a magnet, suction cups 2 or permanent adhesive. The message may be illuminated upon braking.
Patent GB-2388288-A (GB)
Title: Improving magnified texture-mapped pixel performance in a single-pixel pipeline
Inventor: EMBERLING BRIAN D
IPC: G06T7/40
Filed: 2003-03-07
Abstract: A system and a method for improving magnified texture-mapped pixel performance in a single-pixel pipeline. A plurality of textured pixel addresses corresponding to a plurality of pixels may be generated. A FIFO or other memory unit may be used to linearly order the plurality of textured pixel addresses. Two consecutive textured pixel addresses out of the plurality of textured pixel addresses may be examined if they map to a common set of texels in texture space. The two consecutive textured pixel addresses may be merged together and propagated down the pipeline if they map to the common set of texels. However, only a first of the two consecutive textured pixel addresses may be propagated down the pipeline if the two consecutive textured pixel addresses do not map to a common set of texels. Texel data may be generated in response to receiving either the combined texel structure or the first of the two textured pixel addresses. The texel data may be filtered using one or more texture filters in order to generate texture values. The next two textured pixel addresses that may be examined by the merge unit include the subsequent two consecutive textured pixel addresses, or a second of the two consecutive textured pixel addresses and a subsequent consecutive textured pixel address.
Patent GB-2387325-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable support
Inventor: ROFF SIMON MICHAEL
IPC: A61B5/11
Filed: 2003-03-10
Abstract: An alternating pad comprises a first set 11 and a second set 12 of alternately inflatable cells. Both sets of inflatable cells are supplied with air from a pump 6 via a rotary valve 7. A sensor 8 is positioned under the pad to receive pressure exerted by a patient upon movement and to be compressible relative to the applied pressure. Any change in patient position or movement will cause an alteration in the airflow in the sensor pad tube 10 and will reduce or increase the differential pressure measured at the pressure transducer 16. Based on this feedback a microprocessor directly controls the power level to the pump and increases or decreases the air flow to the cells 11, 12 to alter the amplitude of the cells 11, 12 and also controls the timing of the rotary valve 7 to change the timing of the inflation and deflation cycle.
Patent GB-2400401-A (GB)
Title: Protection case for padlock combination lock
Inventor: HSUEH LEE HSIU CHEN
IPC: E05B67/02
Filed: 2003-04-08
Abstract: A case includes a first part 21 having an open top so as to receive the body of the lock 11 therein and an aperture 216 is defined through a wall of the first part and located in alignment with the key hole of the lock. An opening 212 is defined through a bottom of the first part so as to enclose the digit rings of the lock. A second part 22 is securely mounted on the top of the body and includes a first hole 222 through which the shackle of the lock extends, and a second hole 222 which is located in alignment with the locking hole.
Patent GB-2403157-A (GB)
Title: Catch net for golf training
Inventor: THORNLEY PAUL RICHARD
IPC: A63B63/00
Filed: 2003-06-24
Abstract: Catch net 9 comprises pockets 10 each having an opening defined by vertical edges 11, with elements 14 being provided which suspend the catch net from support 15. Each vertical edge 11 is provided with weights, which may comprise discrete masses or a chain attached to at least part of the edge. Elements 14 may comprise flexible elements, e.g. chains, attached between vertical edges 11 and support 15, and each chain 14 may act both as a suspension and weighting element. Net 9 may be provided behind screen 2 having cutout 3, and the outermost ends of net 9 may be releasably attached e.g. using burr-type fasteners, zips, buttons, studs or lacing, or non-releasably attached e.g. using sewing or welding, to inner edges 7 of cutout 3 via false pockets (16, fig. 3). Screen 2 may have weights, e.g. chain or cord, provided along lower 4 and/or side edges 6. In use, a golf ball struck at catch net 9 will be enveloped by the weighted edges 11 of a pocket 10, and the accuracy of the shot is determined by observing which of the elongate pockets 10 the ball is caught in (see fig. 4).
Patent GB-2393359-A (GB)
Title: Tracking signal provides feedback to integrating controller for transmission power control
Inventor: NILSSON JOHAN
IPC: H04B7/005
Filed: 2003-06-30
Abstract: A radio-frequency (RF) transmitter in a telecommunications network has a controlling system including an integrating controller 35. A tracking signal es is used as feedback for the integrating controller 35 to prevent the integrating controller 35 from becoming unstable when the maximum or minimum transmitter power is used. The integrating controller 35 produces a reference signal-to-interference ratio (SIR) signal SIRr from an input error signal e. The tracking signal es is related to an estimated value of the SIR signal SIRest and the reference value of the SIR signal SIRr. The input error signal may be the difference between a reference value and an estimated value of a block error rate (BLER), a bit error rate (BER) or a frame error rate (FER).
Patent GB-2404724-A (GB)
Title: Solar heated garment drying structure
Inventor: RUDNICKI ANTONY
IPC: F26B23/00
Filed: 2003-08-06
Abstract: A garment drying structure for outdoor use is able to absorb and retain energy (eg heat from the sun) and has hinged panels 14 which may be selectively opened to allow the passage of air. The structure has an aluminum frame 12, polycarbonate panels 14,16,17,19, a hinged door 18, panel catches 30, closeable air vents 20 and a line 26, gantry or shelving for supporting the garments. The structure may be painted or camouflaged, and fixed to the ground or a building.
Patent GB-2394227-A (GB)
Title: A photocurable ink and ink-jet image forming method
Inventor: NAKAJIMA ATSUSHI
IPC: C09D11/10
Filed: 2003-08-22
Abstract: A photocurable ink for ink-jet recording comprising an oxetane compound having a substituent at the 2-position of the molecule. The oxetane compound may contain both an electron withdrawing group and an electron donating group. The ink may further contain a photo-acid generating compound, epoxy compounds and/or vinyl ether compounds. Also shown is a method of forming an image using the photocurable ink.
Patent GB-2395586-A (GB)
Title: Method of a retail outlet providing money to an establishment
Inventor: WALSH BRENDAN
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2003-11-19
Abstract: A method is provided for a retail outlet to provide money to at least one establishment. The method includes the steps of a user purchasing at least one item from the retail outlet, the item having identification means provided thereon associated with the establishment. The retail outlet provides the user in return for the purchase with a token having a pre-determined monetary value. The user gives this token to the establishment and the retail outlet then gives money and/or one or more retail items to the establishment in return for the token. The establishment may be one of a number of possible establishments within a locality. The establishment may be a club, society, industry, youth group at school. The identification means may be in the form of any or any combination of a name, badge, logo, coat of arms, or symbol associated with said establishment.
Patent GB-2521097-A (GB)
Title: Target visibility enhancement system
Inventor: PENNEY RICHARD WILLIAM
IPC: G01S7/292
Filed: 2003-12-11
Abstract: A method and apparatus for enhancing target visibility comprises producing pulse returns in response to a sequence of received pulses. The pulse returns are processed to produce primary returns which vary from pulseto pulse unlike unmodulated clutter returns. The pulse returns are also processed to produce one or more secondary returns which model clutter artifacts whose amplitude vary with range in a manner related to the amplitude variation of the estimated clutter, and whose phase varies in a manner related to the phase of the primary returns. This is followed by removal from primaryreturns of a contribution thereto varying with range in the same way as the secondary returns. The result is that contributions to radar returns associated with moving targets are enhanced relative to clutter.
Patent GB-2398703-A (GB)
Title: Call routing in voip based on MOS prediction value
Inventor: LEE DAE-HYUN
IPC: H04M7/00
Filed: 2003-12-30
Abstract: A call routing method in VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) capable of performing voice service assuring best voice quality is obtained by predicting voice quality using network parameters that affect the voice quality, and then performing a call routing to a gateway with a maximum MOS (Mean Opinion Score) value out of a gateway group. Also, actively responding to organically changing network environment and providing a best call routing path for the network environment before setting up a call, best voice quality can be provided.
Patent GB-2400788-A (GB)
Title: Height-adjusting apparatus for the nozzle unit of an upright vacuum cleaner
Inventor: PARK JUNG-SEON
IPC: A47L9/00
Filed: 2004-01-13
Abstract: A height-adjusting apparatus for the nozzle unit (200) of an upright vacuum cleaner, comprises a nozzle unit body (210 fig 2) and a height-adjusting knob 300 rotatably disposed at a seating portion 400 formed in the nozzle unit body. The knob 300 has a curved cam portion 311 formed over an end portion thereof The knob 300 is inserted into the nozzle unit body (210, fig 2) and the curved cam portion (311, fig 6) has a height difference between a start point and an end point thereof. The curved cam portion (311, fig 6) has a plurality of recessed grooves 311a formed between the start point and the end point. A height-adjusting shaft 500 is integrally formed with a rod 510 which contacts the curved cam portion (311, fig 6) thereby to be raised and lowered according to rotational movement of the height-adjusting knob 300. A front wheel 520 is rotatably coupled to the height-adjusting shaft 500.
Patent GB-2394621-A (GB)
Title: Integrated IP network
Inventor: FURUKAWA HISAO
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2000-05-08
Abstract: An integrated IP network containing therein a plurality of IP networks with a variety of characteristics, such as IP telephone network, IP video network, IP electronic text network, best effort network, IP data multicast network and IP-based TV broadcast network. In the integrated IP network there are virtually installed a plurality of IP networks with various features, such as IP telephone network, IP video network, IP electronic text network, best effort network, IP data multicast network and IP-based TV broadcast network. Address management tables are set in network node devices installed at input points through which the integrated IP network is accessed from outside. The address management table is registered beforehand with terminal addresses and port numbers identifying the application programs (AP) in the terminal. The address and port number written in the IP packet entered into the integrated IP network are compared with those registered in the address management table to route, inside the integrated IP network, the IP packet to an appropriate IP network. The port number may not be used and only the addresses may be compared.
Patent GB-2400385-A (GB)
Title: Insulated roof construction
Inventor: TROTTER JOERG
IPC: E04D3/36
Filed: 2004-03-24
Abstract: A roof comprises a lower deck 3, a support system 8 which is affixed to deck 3, and bears outer covering sheets 12, and a heat insulation layer between the support system and the roof deck, and is characterised in that the support system comprises spaced rails 9, which are laid on tread - safe heat insulation strips 6, and the space between strips 6 is filled with a softer heat insulation material 7. The rails 9 may bear headed fasteners 10 which co-operate with shaped ends 13, 14 of the outer roof panels, and a further insulation layer 15 may fill the remaining space under outer panels 12. Deck 3 may comprise trapezoidal profile steel sheets, a vapour barrier 4 may be present, and insulation may be of mineral fibre or foam material.
Patent GB-2399750-A (GB)
Title: An article for a baby to sit and lie on
Inventor: BROWN SARAH
IPC: A47C7/72
Filed: 2004-03-26
Abstract: An article for a baby to sit or lie on comprises a mat 10 for changing a baby comprising a main body 20 and sound generating means 30 arranged to generate an audible sound to entertain or relax a baby.
Patent GB-2416470-A (GB)
Title: A bait holding clamp
Inventor: WENN BRIAN JOHN
IPC: A01K83/06
Filed: 2004-07-22
Abstract: A bait holding device comprises a three pronged clamp to hold a single dead bait fish. The clamp is fitted with two treble hooks. It is also fitted with a wire trace which connects to the fishing line through a swivel connector. It may be used for pike fishing or fishing for other game fish.
Patent GB-2401366-A (GB)
Title: Screening process
Inventor: TITBALL RICHARD WILLIAM
IPC: G16B30/00
Filed: 2003-02-25
Abstract: A method for identifying a vaccine candidate, said method comprising selecting a protein from the proteome of a target organism on the basis of a property selected from a biophysical property or the amino acid composition of that protein. For example, using this method a first set of data for a said property of a one or more vaccine antigens of a particular genus is collected, and a control set of data for said property of one or more random proteins from the same genus is also collected. These datasets are then compared and statistical differences noted. The proteome of a target species may then be examined and one or more vaccine candidates selected from that proteome on the basis that they have a property more similar to that of the first set of data.
Patent GB-2420515-A (GB)
Title: A ram manufacturing system
Inventor: BYRNE PATRICK JOSEPH
IPC: B23K37/04
Filed: 2004-11-24
Abstract: A ram welding system 1 comprises a robotic welding head 2 and a cradle 3 which has a mounting 4 with at least two receiving chucks 5, 6 for ram connection pieces 8 and holders or tailstocks associated with the chucks 5, 6 respectively for pressing a ram cylinder or rod 12 against the connection piece 8. The ram welding station has two main areas, one (area A) for loading/unloading away from the welding head 2, and one (area B) for welding. In a first position (Fig. 3(a)) a first ram cylinder or rod mounted in a first holder and an associated first connection piece 8a mounted in the first chuck is presented to the welding head 2 at the welding area B. In this position a second ram cylinder or rod and associated second connection piece 8b are prepared for welding at the loading area A. The cradle 3 is rotatable to a second position (Fig. 3(b)) in which the first cylinder or ram with the first connection piece 8a welded thereto is presented for unloading to area A, and the second cylinder or rod and associated second connection piece 8b is presented to the welding head 2 in area B for welding. The system is highly efficient as it allows robotic welding to be exploited across a wide range of ram cylinders or rods and associated connection pieces.
Patent GB-2422619-A (GB)
Title: Fixing system for decorative lintel or the like
Inventor: GRAZIER MARK PATRICK
IPC: F16B7/18
Filed: 2004-12-17
Abstract: A decorative lintel 21, 2a, 2b , sill cladding or corner capping is fixed to a building by means of a pin or stud 7, which may have a head or a separate threaded nut slidably mounted in a lipped channel 6 at the rear of the cladding member, or may be fixed directly to the cladding member. The pin or stud is inserted into an aperture in the building structure and held in e,g, by an adhesive.