baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2443435-A (GB)
Title: Method of determining whether land is contaminated
Inventor: HART TIMOTHY DAVID
IPC: G01N33/24
Filed: 2006-11-04
Abstract: A method of determining whether the land at a site is contaminated, comprising: taking a calibration set of samples (150) of the land from the site; analysing the calibration set of samples to determine the level of at least one contaminant in each sample using a first, field, method and a second, reference method (152), the analysis being carried out using measurement apparatus; determining, using the levels of contaminant measured using the reference method which of the samples of the calibration set have more than a threshold level of contaminant - the contaminated samples - and which have less than a threshold level of contaminant - the uncontaminated samples (158); deriving, using the levels of contamination measured for the contaminated and uncontaminated samples from the calibration set using the field method, a probability distribution that a sample is contaminated (P(Ct x)) or uncontaminated (P(Ct' x)) given a certain value of level of contaminant measured by the field method (158); taking at least one further sample from the land at the site; measuring the level of at least one contaminant using the field method (164); and by comparing the level of the at least one contaminant thus measured to the probability distribution, determining whether the sample is contaminated. The method may comprise the application of Bayesian analysis to the comparison.
Patent GB-2429959-A (GB)
Title: Method for manufacturing cake decorating accessory and the decorating accessory
Inventor: AHN HEON-SANG
IPC: B44C5/00
Filed: 2004-09-09
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a cake decorating accessory and the decorating accessory, which is used in producing a more dramatic and attractive atmosphere at a celebratory event by displaying a congratulatory message using heat. The method includes a step (S100) of preparing a base paper (77), a step (S200) of preparing a thermo-chromatic film (80), a step (S300) of writing or drawing a desired letter or picture for congratulatory messages on the base paper (77); a step (S400) of attaching the base paper (77), and a step (S500) of attaching the thermo-chromatic film (80) over the base paper (77). The base paper (77) has a raw paper layer (76) and a first bonding agent layer (72). The thermo-chromatic film (80) has a second bonding agent layer (82), a transparent synthetic resin film layer (84) and an oil-based microcapsule ink layer (86).
Patent GB-2448165-A (GB)
Title: A masonry support
Inventor: FLANNERY DAVID ANTHONY
IPC: E04B1/38
Filed: 2007-04-04
Abstract: A masonry support for use primarily, but not exclusively, in the building industry to support a cladding or a facing for a building structure comprises an angle-section support member (1) and a bracket (2) which are adapted to be connected together in use. The support member (1) comprises three portions (4, 5, 6). The first portion (4) is adapted to be retained in use in a substantially horizontal position to provide a support for masonry. The second portion (5) is angled with respect to the first portion (4) such that, in use, it is supported by a forwardly-facing surface (7) of the bracket (3). The third portion (6) is angled with respect to the second portion (5). The bracket (2) comprises a back plate (8), which is adapted to be secured to a building structure, and at least one projecting side plate (9) which defines a seating (11,12) for the support member (1). The seating is formed by an aperture in the side plate (9) that defines a forwardly-opening mouth (11) that narrows in a direction towards the back plate (9) and that joins a slot (12). A surface of the side plate (9) defining at least a part of a lower portion of the mouth (u) forms the forwardly-facing surface (7) that supports the second portion (5) of the bracket (2). In some embodiments of the invention a clip (3) can be used to retain the support member (1) in a fixed position after it has been seated in the bracket (2).
Patent GB-2434709-A (GB)
Title: Longitudinally driven slotted cylinder transducer
Inventor: PORZIO RAYMOND
IPC: H04R17/00
Filed: 2005-11-07
Abstract: A longitudinally driven slotted transducer (70) has a tubular member with an axial slot (72) extending from one end to die other end. A drive assembly (73) is disposed across the inner wall (75) of the tubular member and supported by journal bearing surfaces (78) extending from opposing sides of the inner wall to locate the drive assembly in a position offset from die longitudinal central axis (L) of the tubular member. The interface between the drive assembly and tubular member comprises a layer of solid lubricant material (79) mounted on the journal bearing type surfaces.
Patent GB-2437673-A (GB)
Title: Remote delivery of latex drag-reducing agent
Inventor: HARRIS WILLIAM F
IPC: F17D1/16
Filed: 2007-07-27
Abstract: Latex drag reducers and systems for delivering latex drag reducers are disclosed. The latex drag reducers comprise a polymer that is formed via an emulsion polymerization reaction dispersed in a continuous phase and can undergo subsequent modification in order to increase the solubility of the polymer in hydrocarbons. The polymers generally present a particle size of less than about 1000 nm and are suitable for delivery to a subsea flowline via a small diameter conduit of an umbilical line without an unacceptable level of pressure drop or plugging of the conduit.
Patent GB-2451691-A (GB)
Title: Search engine optimisation system
Inventor: BOULT GEOFFREY M
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2007-08-09
Abstract: A search engine optimising system (SEOS) that is operable to cooperate with an internet search engine or an on-site search engine such that when an internet user navigates to a page of a website via the search engine the SEOS may intervene and determine what search term or phrase the internet user provided to the search engine to cause the search engine to offer that link to the website. The SEOS of the present invention is then operable to compare the internet user's search term or phrase with an up-to-date record of the website's content and, if applicable, override the search engine and re-route/redirect the internet user to an alternative page that has been predetermined to correspond more accurately to the internet user's search term or phrase than the page the search engine had offered. If no alternative website content is applicable, the SEOS of the embodiment displays the page originally offered by the search engine and chosen by the internet user. The system takes advantage of the more up-to-date on-site search engine's index to provide an optimized search.
Patent GB-2452976-A (GB)
Title: Ventilated in-vehicle storage compartment for use with wet or soiled items
Inventor: BUTLER TIM
IPC: B60R5/04
Filed: 2007-09-24
Abstract: A storage compartment 10 that may be located beneath the seating, cargo compartment or central console of a vehicle, is provided for excluding odours from the interior of the vehicle. The storage compartment is formed by side walls 11, 12, 13 or 14, a floor 15 that may be a non-absorbent surface, and a closure 16 that may have a seal and be pivotally attached to at least one of the walls. A first valve 18 provides gaseous communication into the storage compartment and a second valve 19 provides gas flow from inside the storage compartment to outside the vehicle. Valve 18 may be a one-way valve additionally configured to introduce air from the HVAC system if the vehicle has one. Valve 19 may be a one-way valve serving as drafter.
Patent GB-2443307-A (GB)
Title: Adjustment of clock frequency and voltage of a CPU for processes associated with an event.
Inventor: KAMIJOU TEPPEI
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2007-10-19
Abstract: A data processing apparatus includes an operation frequency storage table and a frequency/voltage conversion table. A scheduler (21) notifies an identifier of a single event selected from events to a CPU (30), and allocates the processes for the event identifier to the CPU (S2). A first operation frequency determining section (23) refers to the operation frequency storage table (25) based on the event identifier to select one of the set operation frequencies (S3). A second operation frequency determining section refers to the frequency/voltage conversion table (26) based on the selected set operation frequency to select one of the operation frequency ranges for the selected set operation frequency and one of the operation voltages (S4). A control unit controls the CPU to execute the allocated processes in a response to a clock signal with the selected set operation frequency (32) based on the selected operation voltage (31). A load measuring section (22) calculates a calculation operation frequency based on a processing time when the CPU executes the allocated processes, and stores the calculation operation frequency as a new set operation frequency in the operation frequency storage table together with the occurrence event identifier and the allocated processes.
Patent GB-2455337-A (GB)
Title: Toroidal variator with damped control lever
Inventor: FAIRHURST PAUL
IPC: F16H15/38
Filed: 2007-12-06
Abstract: A toriodal variator comprises toroidaly recessed races 14 and first and second rollers 12a, 12b arranged between the races to run upon their recessed surfaces. Each roller 12a, 12b is mounted upon a respective cater 18a, b and is able to undergo a tilting motion in order to change a tilt angle between a roller axis and an axis of the variator races 14. The variator has a roller control part, e.g a lever (122, fig 2a or fig 2b) whose mountings permit it to undergo both (a) rotation about a fulcrum and (b) translation. The carriers 18a, 18b are coupled to the control part on opposite sides of the fulcrum so that rotation of the lever (122) causes the rollers to steer themselves in unison to new tilt angles, thereby providing a change in the speed ratio. Translational movement of the lever (122) permits the tilt angle of one roller 12a, 12b to vary relative to that of the other and so that the rollers t12a, 12b adopt positions in which load upon them is balanced. The variator is provided with a damper (166) which damps translation of the lever. Unwanted oscillation in the variator is thereby resisted.
Patent GB-2454947-A (GB)
Title: Receptacle
Inventor: PARTINGTON GARY
IPC: A47K11/06
Filed: 2008-02-11
Abstract: A receptacle of moulded paper pulp has a flat circular base wall 112 and a side wall 114 of an inverted frusto-conical shape extending upwardly from the base wall to define a receiving volume. The upper edge of the side wall defines the periphery of an opening located above the base wall and has an outwardly projecting peripheral lip 122, 124 having at least two recessed portions 126, 128 wherein, the width of the lip, between the recessed portions 126, 128, is non-constant. The two recessed portions 126, 128 form first and second spaced-apart outwardly projecting lip portions 122, 124 which form convenient handles for the receptacle. In addition, the side wall is provided with a stiffening or reinforcing shoulder 18 adjacent to its upper edge.
Patent GB-2453398-A (GB)
Title: Handsaw with illumination means
Inventor: MCWILLIAM GORDON
IPC: B23D59/00
Filed: 2008-03-07
Abstract: A handsaw 10 comprises a handle 14, a planar saw blade 12 and an indication means which is arranged, in use, to indicate a cutting plane of a cut or partial cut provided by the handsaw. The indication means comprises an illumination means 18 to provide an illuminated indicator of the cutting plane which is projected on to a surface of a material to be cut. The indication means also comprises an actuation means 24, which is arranged to selectively actuate the illumination means. The actuation means comprises a push to make non-locking mechanism. An actuating force has to be applied to the actuating means in order to operate the illumination means. Preferably, the actuating force is coincident with the plane of the saw blade. The handsaw may be used for cutting wood.
Patent GB-2462885-A (GB)
Title: Inductor structure
Inventor: SORNIN NICOLAS
IPC: H01F17/00
Filed: 2008-08-29
Abstract: An inductor structure comprises a first feed line 308 connected to the first end 303 of a first loop 301 and a second feed line 309 connected to the first end 306 of a second loop 302. Each of the feed lines 308, 309 are arranged to extend through an area circumscribed by one of the first and second loops 301, 302 and a crossover section 310 is adjacent to the first end 303 of the first loop and the first end 306 of the second loop. The crossover section 310 connects the first loop 301 to the second loop 302 in such a manner that current flowing from the first feed line 308 to the second feed line 309 circulates around the second loop 302 in a rotational direction which is opposite to that of the first loop 301. In an alternative arrangement the feed lines extend out of the plane of the inductor structure rather than extending through an area circumscribed by one of the first and second loops 301, 302. The feed lines 308, 309 may be arranged such that the first feed line extends through one of the first and second loops and the second feed line 309 extends through the other one of the first and second loops. The inductive structures may be used in integrated circuit arrangements to prevent the inductor influencing the operation of any device which are proximate to the said inductor.
Patent GB-2451200-A (GB)
Title: Data processing apparatus with a storage element coupled to a shared memory, which is biased against receiving new data during a transaction.
Inventor: CRAWFORD JOHN H
IPC: G06F9/38
Filed: 2005-12-23
Abstract: Disclosed is a multiprocessor core or multi threaded processor, consisting of logic for executing transactions, a shared memory to hold an input data element used by the transaction, a storage element coupled to the logic and the shared memory, a transaction buffer and logic to abort the transaction. The storage element is biased against receiving new data elements during the pendancy of the transaction. The transaction buffer tracks invaliding requests to the shared memory during the execution of the transaction. The transaction abort logic aborts the transaction in response to the transaction buffer tracking an invaliding request during the execution of the transaction. The apparatus may have a second storage element to hold a locking predicate value. When set to a locked value the execution logic is to execute the transaction non-speculatively using a semaphore to provide exclusive access to the data element in the shred memory. The execution logic may evaluate the count variable in response to aborting the transaction and set the locking predicate to the locking value, if the count variable represents that the transaction has been re-executed a predetermined number of times.
Patent GB-2453673-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic core method for production thereof and earth leakage circuit breaker
Inventor: BRUNNER MARKUS
IPC: H01F1/147
Filed: 2007-04-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a magnetic core made from a wound soft magnetic strip, for low frequency applications designed to have an increased relative permeability žr by means of reduced mechanical tensions. The above is achieved by means of coating at least one side of the soft magnetic strip with a static friction reducing material which is partly burnt off during the thermal treatment of the magnetic core. The residue thereof remains such that in cross-section the magnetic core has an alternating layer of soft magnetic material and a layer of residue of a static friction reducing material.
Patent GB-2465406-A (GB)
Title: A Process for Manufacturing a Bespoke Woodwork Product
Inventor: LOUGHRAN GARETH
IPC: B27M1/08
Filed: 2008-11-28
Abstract: The process includes delivering a worksheet with a unique production identifier code, and a set of machining instructions, to each machining station 7, 8 in a production line. Associated shaping tools are prepared in a tool room 4 and delivered to the machining stations. Raw timber pieces are roughly machined at a preparation station 5 to slightly oversized dimensions for each component part to be formed. A kit 12 of the raw timber pieces required for forming the product is assembled, and delivered sequentially through one or more of the machining stations for machining each raw timber piece in accordance with the pre-loaded machining instructions. The formed components are assembled to form a bespoke woodwork product at an assembly station 16. Each worker at the workstations is assigned a barcode identifier. When starting and finishing work on the product, each worker enters their barcode into a barcode reader, and the production identifier code into a data input terminal, in order to monitor the production process. A dust extractor, and a rack (32, fig 2) for the raw timber store, may also be provided.
Patent GB-2468645-A (GB)
Title: Embedded spring-mounted sound box
Inventor: SMITH LOWELL JACK III
IPC: H04R1/02
Filed: 2009-03-16
Abstract: An embedded sound box comprises: a box body 20 with an opening 21 on the front side, wherein the body accommodates a speaker cone; a fixing plate 22 protruded from an end of the body; a step 23 formed between the fixing plate and the opening of the body; at least one spring plate 24 installed at the step; at least one slide wedge 25 protruded from another end of the body and corresponding to the spring plate; and a front panel 30 for covering the opening of the body, wherein the panel has at least one sound hole 31. The sound box may include at least one slide slot 26 for installing the slide wedge, with a guide rod 28 passed into an internal periphery of a spring 27 and wherein the slide wedge includes a through hole 251 for extending the spring. The sound box may include a groove hole 32 for a user to retract or extend the slide wedge via a protruding plate 253 extended from the groove hole.
Patent GB-2468877-A (GB)
Title: Integrated semiconducting neutron detector
Inventor: BOARDMAN JEFFERY
IPC: G01T3/08
Filed: 2009-03-25
Abstract: A photovoltaic diode comprising an insulating substrate, onto which is thermally disposed; an n-type transition metal oxide layer, the layer comprising a proportion of relatively high neutron capture cross-section metal, metal oxide or compound, wherein the first layer only partially covers the substrate from one edge outwards; a conductive metal strip deposited on the n-type layer on the aforementioned edge; a p-type transition metal oxide layer, this layer also comprising a proportion of relatively high neutron capture cross-section metal, metal oxide or compound, wherein the second layer overlaps the first layer and the substrate, covering the exposed section of the substrate but remains remote in regard to the conductive strip. A second embodiment defines the use of a chemically clean, conductive substrate; does not have the conductive metal strip, but features a second electrode deposited over the second layer wherein the second layer is lesser in area than the first layer and the second electrode is lesser in area that the second layer. The relatively high neutron capture cross-section materials may comprise either boron or gadolinium.
Patent GB-2456253-A (GB)
Title: Potassium ion binding polymers for pharmaceutical compositions
Inventor: CHARMOT DOMINIQUE
IPC: A61K9/20
Filed: 2005-03-30
Abstract: The invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising potassium binding polymers. The potassium binding polymer is a crosslinked cation exchange polymer, and comprises a cationic counter-ion to potassium and acid groups, wherein the acid groups are selected from carboxylic groups and phosphonic groups. The fraction of ionization of the acid groups is greater than about 75% at the physiological pH in the colon. Methods of use of the polymeric and pharmaceutical compositions for therapeutic and/or prophylactic benefits are disclosed herein. Examples of these methods include the treatment of hyperkalemia, such as hyperkalemia caused by renal failure and/or the use of hyperkalemia causing drugs.
Patent GB-2466857-A (GB)
Title: Display unit with concave faces formed from foldable blank.
Inventor: O'DONOGHUE COLIN
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 2009-05-05
Abstract: A display formed from of at least one sheet of a rigid yet bendable and foldable material is divided into a plurality of panels by crease and/or score lines that when erected forms a display with at least one concave presentation face F1, B1. The concave presentation face is formed by joining part of the front panel F1 to part of the rear panel B1. The front and rear panels may be the same size or they me be of differing sizes. The side panels may be formed from a single panel (L1, R1, Fig 1), or they may be formed from multiple panels L1, L2, R1, R2 which may be of equal or differing sizes. Score lines S1, S2 and double score lines X may be provided to facilitate folding. Glue lines (G1, G2, Fig 38) may be provided to glue the end of the blank together and glue the front face to the back face when erected. Foldable cut-outs (k1, K2, Fig 35) defining stabilizing feet may also be provided. The display may be arranged so that it is collapsible for transport and expanded for display.
Patent GB-2471113-A (GB)
Title: Floor cleaning tool
Inventor: GELL IAN
IPC: A47L9/06
Filed: 2009-06-17
Abstract: A floor tool 10 for a surface treating appliance, such as a vacuum cleaner comprises a main body (12, fig 1) connected to a conduit (14, fig 1) . The main body (12, fig 1) comprises a first suction channel 22 and a second suction channel 24 in fluid communication with the first suction channel 22. In use, a relatively low vacuum is generated in the first suction channel 22 which draws a first dirt-bearing fluid flow into the main body (12, fig 1), and a relatively high vacuum is generated in the second suction channel 24, which draws a second dirt-bearing fluid flow into the main body (12, fig 1) and receives the first dirt-bearing fluid flow from the first suction channel 22. To maintain the pressure differences between the suction channels 22, 24, the main body (12, fig 1) comprises flexible floor engaging means 32, 34 located about the suction channels 22, 24 and between the first suction channel 22 and the second suction channel 24.
Patent GB-2459810-A (GB)
Title: Method for transmitting and receiving additional control signals
Inventor: KWAK JIN SAM
IPC: H04L5/00
Filed: 2008-03-11
Abstract: A method for transmitting/receiving an additional control signal without any loss of bandwidth and power in an original Tx signal is disclosed. If the additional control signal is transmitted via the Tx signal composed of at least one of data and control signals, at least one of the amplitude and phase of the Tx signal of the time- and frequency- resource domain is modulated according to the additional control signal to be transmitted. The modulated Tx signal is transmitted to the receiver, so that the additional control signal can be transmitted irrespective of the original Tx signal. According to a modulation status of at least one of an amplitude and a phase of the Rx signal contained in the time- and frequency-resource domain, the additional control signal can be acquired.
Patent GB-2473073-A (GB)
Title: Fuel level sensing device
Inventor: VINK HERMAN
IPC: G01F23/26
Filed: 2009-09-22
Abstract: A fuel level sensing device for mounting to a fuel tank and suitable for sensing a level of LPG in an LPG tank. The liquid level sensor is operable to make level measurements based on a first electrical property, preferably capacitance, inner and outer tubes 19 and 22 providing an elongate level probe 40. The device also includes a separate maximum fill sensor formed, for example, by the upper inner tube end plate 18 and adapter body 28, operable to sense that a predetermined maximum fill level has been reached, the position of each part of the liquid level sensor being independent of the liquid level in the tank. The device preferably includes a fill shut-off mechanism which switches off a pilot valve 38 when it is determined that the maximum fill level has been reached.