baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2397122-A (GB)
Title: Smoke detector with a low false alarm rate
Inventor: APPLEBY DAVID
IPC: G08B17/107
Filed: 2003-01-03
Abstract: An aerosol which enters a partly enclosed chamber 4 is sensed by increased signals from separated light scattering sensors A and B. These comprise sources 1 and 2 respectively combined with receiver 3, together with electronics means and signal processing in a microcomputer. Sensor A operates at visible wavelengths and sensor B in the near infrared, such that the relative signals are influenced by particle size and hence by the nature of the aerosol. Detection of a fire depends on correlating signals of sensors A and B, so as minimise the response to effects other than aerosols. The fire detection response threshold depends on the ratio of the signals of sensors A and B, and in some cases on the signal from a heat sensor, such as to improve the response to free-burning fires and minimise unwanted alarms resulting from aerosols not characteristic of smoke from a fire.
Patent GB-2385671-A (GB)
Title: Estimating vehicle velocities using linear-parameter-varying and gain varying scheduling theories
Inventor: TAN HUALIN
IPC: B60W40/10
Filed: 2003-01-13
Abstract: A system (50) and a method (100) for dynamically estimating the vehicle longitudinal and lateral velocities based on information gathered from four sensors (12, 14, 16, 18) measuring the longitudinal acceleration, lateral acceleration, wheel speed and yaw rate. The present invention provides a linear-parameter-varying state observer (22) in conjunction with a gain scheduled state observer (24) to provide good estimation of the vehicle motion in linear and non-linear ranges. The present invention is not dependent on variations in vehicle parameters, requires low computing power, and achieves improved estimation by adjusting the observer gains according to the changing yaw rate.
Patent GB-2381157-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for setting up a telephone conference call in a switched telephone network through the internet
Inventor: ZUURVELD MARCO
IPC: H04M3/56
Filed: 2000-08-28
Abstract: Method and system for setting up connections between a plurality of telephone devices (8, 9) of a switched telephone network (1), for establishing a conference call, comprising connecting a web client terminal (18) to a web server (15, 24) of the internet (2), on request by the terminal (18) running a conference application (26) on the web server (15, 24) to serve the client terminal (18) with a web page to return a plurality of telephone numbers corresponding to respective ones of the plurality of telephone devices (8, 9), in response to receipt of the plurality of telephone numbers by the web server (15, 24) uploading the plurality of telephone numbers by the web server (15, 24) to a service control point (4) of the switched telephone network (1) thereby initiating a conference call script (10) of a service management system (6) supporting the service control point (4) for setting up said telephone connections.
Patent GB-2398471-A (GB)
Title: A transparent fishing lure
Inventor: ODENEAL THOMAS SEAN
IPC: A01K85/16
Filed: 2003-06-16
Abstract: A fishing lure consisting of a main body which is made of a material which is transparent whilst in water. The lure may have one or more joints and may be perforated. It may be hollow, or contain bubbles, and it may have a diving vein. It may have features to allow it to produce sound or exude a scent. Attachable features such as hooks, flies, spinners or lures may be added. Paints, inks and other materials may be used to apply representations to the lure. The lure may be made of a variety of materials including plastic, glass, metal or wood. It may form part of a specific system of learning and/or fishing.
Patent GB-2390633-A (GB)
Title: Roller shutter with adjustable supports
Inventor: DOOTSON ANDREW GORDON
IPC: E06B9/174
Filed: 2003-07-10
Abstract: A roller shutter assembly comprises a shutter curtain (not shown) attached to a rotatable axle (9, Fig 1), mounting plates 41 located at each end of the axle and end plates 47 forming part of a shutter head box, wherein the position of the mounting plates with respect to the end plates can be varied. The plurality of positions may be a prescribed number of discrete positions and a driving means having a fixed relationship with one of the mounting plates may be located in one of the discrete positions. Each end plate may be provided with reception means 53 that may allow the mounting plates to be slotted into position by a "lift and drop" action, and the mounting plate may be held in place by a deformable tab 51. Also included is an independent claim to a method of installing a shutter curtain.
Patent GB-2389657-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method of fluid level measurement
Inventor: ADGIE GLYN MARTIN
IPC: G01F23/296
Filed: 2002-02-28
Abstract: An apparatus for fluid level measurement comprises an upright tube (10) extending into a storage tank (12) substantially the full height distance of the tank (12). An acoustic transducer (14) is positioned at the top of the tube (10) and adapted to emit a sound pulse to be bounced off the surface (16) of the fluid level within the tube (10) and to receive a reflected pulse. Means is provided for measurement of the time of arrival of the reflected sound pulse. An acoustic coupling means is provided for the transducer (14) to shape and increase the amplitude of the pulse emitted from the transducer (14) together with an increase in the amplitude of the voltage produced by the transducer (14) in response to the received reflected pulse.
Patent GB-2407079-A (GB)
Title: Portable connected packaging sysrem
Inventor: NECHEL RITU
IPC: B65D21/02
Filed: 2003-10-16
Abstract: Container units (2) are engaged with lid units (4) by means of screw threaded extensions (12, 14) on the container units (2) and co operating socket formations (20, 22) on the lid units. A carrying mechanism is provided by means of a handle (30) fitted to a cover plate (18) of an uppermost lid unit (4), or for larger storage assemblies, by means of a carrying band (40) with plug portions (42) at each end that seat into depressions (38) on opposite sides of a unit (2) within the stack. The band may be assembled from bands (40) that are stored in recesses (36) surrounding the side walls (8, 16) of the units (2, 4).
Patent GB-2407499-A (GB)
Title: Compound and use in treatment
Inventor: ADORINI LUCIANO
IPC: A61K31/593
Filed: 2003-11-03
Abstract: There is provided according to the invention the use of 1-alpha-fluoro-25-hydroxy-16,23E-diene-26,27-bishomo-20-epi-cholecalciferol for the manufacture of a medicament for the prevention and/or treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Patent GB-2395352-A (GB)
Title: Broadband light source suitable for pump module for Raman amplification and raman amplifier using the same
Inventor: KAKUI MOTOKI
IPC: H01S3/30
Filed: 2003-11-13
Abstract: Provided are a broadband light source suitable for a pump light module for Raman amplification and a Raman amplifier which uses such light source. The broadband light source 42 comprises a light source system 52 for emitting light having two or more different output peak wavelengths and a nonlinear medium 26 having an input port and an output port. The nonlinear medium 26 affords nonlinear effect on light emitted from the light source system 52 and input from the input port, and outputs the resultant light as pump light from the output port. The Raman amplifier 40, which comprises an optical fiber 16 for Raman amplification, a multiplexing module 18, and the broadband light source 42, amplifies signal light propagating through the optical fiber for Raman amplification.
Patent GB-2397608-A (GB)
Title: Forming a pile below ground level
Inventor: WILLIAMS ARWEL
IPC: E02D5/34
Filed: 2003-12-11
Abstract: A method of forming a cast in-situ pile which negates the need to re-excavate the upper region of the concrete pile, involves forming an initial bore using an auger and backfilling the bore with settable material such as concrete (10). While the settable material (10) remains unset, an aligned bore (12) of larger diameter is excavated to a pre-determined depth and the enlarged bore (12) is backfilled (15) to ground level with non-settable material, such as the excavated ground. Reinforcing rods (14) may be introduced into the unset material (10) before the enlarged bore (12) is backfilled.
Patent GB-2392387-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for monitoring biofilm cleaning efficacy
Inventor: KIPPENHAN JR ROLAND C
IPC: A61L2/28
Filed: 2002-05-21
Abstract: Methods and devices for determining the efficacy of a cleaning, disinfecting, or sterilizing process intended to remove bioflims are provided. The devices involve a biofilm sample (200), a biofilm indicator (50), and a simulated endoscope.
Patent GB-2410445-A (GB)
Title: Game machine system
Inventor: PASMANS RICHARD JOHANNES HUBER
IPC: A63F13/10
Filed: 2004-01-27
Abstract: A game machine system has a symbol selecting unit (1) with reels (5) mounted for rotation connected to a plurality of separate coin-operated player-operable terminals (14-18). The symbol selecting unit (1) is operable repeatedly to select symbol combinations and each terminal (14-18) is actuated for play of a game by credit of a game-playing stake. An actuated terminal (14-18) is operable to make available an award when a said predetermined winning combination displayed on a win line (8-12) of symbols is selected for the respective terminal (14-18). Each terminal (14-18) may have pre-set parameters of predetermined winning combinations and at least one parameter may differ for different terminals (14-18). For example, each of the different terminals may be assigned a different pay line 8-12.
Patent GB-2413219-A (GB)
Title: A bend restrictor
Inventor: WALSH PHILLIP MICHAEL
IPC: H02G3/04
Filed: 2004-04-13
Abstract: A bend restrictor comprises a plurality of housings (Fig. 1, 1), coupled to one another via universal joints, comprising a male head 14, defined by outwardly projecting ribs 32, to be received in a female socket 16, which may be defined by projecting shoulder 22, and preferably outwardly extending ribs 26, to define a continuous channel 35 able to receive an elongate member. The arrangement ensures that an elongate member disposed within the channel 35 is not bent beyond its maximum bending radius. The housings parts 2 are preferably of semi circular section, and may be joined together along a longitudinal axis by a band around neck 30, and pip and hole arrangement (Fig. 3, 10 and 12) to form a housing (Fig.1, 1). In a further embodiment, socket (Fig.3, 116) ribs (Fig3. 126) are preferably inwardly projecting forming a part-spherical locus, and the male head (Fig. 3, 114) ribs (Fig. 3, 132, 134) are internal and inwardly projecting.
Patent GB-2406443-A (GB)
Title: Phase Shifter Having An Adjustable Thin Film Capacitor
Inventor: SCHNELL FRANK
IPC: H01G4/33
Filed: 2004-08-31
Abstract: A component, such as a phase shifter, having at least one adjustable thin film capacitor is proposed. The component structure is produced on a substrate and has at least a first electrically conductive film and a second electrically conductive film which are separated from each other by at least one ferroelectric intermediate film 8. At least one first electrode 4, 5 of the thin film capacitor is formed in the first electrically conductive film, while at least one second electrode 7 of the thin film capacitor is formed in the second electrically conductive film. The capacitor surface of the thin film capacitor is defined exclusively by the overlapping region of the first and second electrode. A coplanar waveguide distributed phase shifter which is periodically loaded with the adjustable thin film ferroelectric capacitors is described. The DC voltage applied to the earth surface of the coplanar waveguide phase shifter can be decoupled from the HF signal applied to the earth surface using additional interdigital capacitors (fig1 item 9).
Patent GB-2406275-A (GB)
Title: Means for killing pathogens in atmosphere and on artificial and natural surfaces including skin
Inventor: MACDONALD DAVID
IPC: A61L2/20
Filed: 2004-09-16
Abstract: An apparatus for generating hydroxyl radicals comprises sources of oxygen and olefin. The oxygen is delivered to an ozone generator (19, Fig. 2B). The generated ozone is then mixed with a source of olefin, such as trans 2-butene producing hydroxyl radicals. The mixing is performed in proximity to the pathogens to be killed. Suitable olefins include the naturally occurring olefins alpha-terpinene, delta-limonene, myrcen, and the synthetic olefins pentene, cyclohexene and butene. The apparatus may further comprise a source of humidity, such as water vapour, which is also delivered to the hood/mixing means 6. The humidity may encompass a ferrous salt. The apparatus may have a hood 6 in which the ozone and olefin are mixed, the hood having an open face for the dispensing of hydroxyl radicals. A method of killing pathogens in atmosphere and on surfaces by generating hydroxyl radicals with the apparatus and delivering the generated radicals to the atmosphere or surface is also claimed.
Patent GB-2410231-A (GB)
Title: Sun visor
Inventor: WALKLETT HILARY BRIAN
IPC: B60J3/02
Filed: 2004-12-21
Abstract: The invention comprises a sun visor for a vehicle comprising at least two planar members 5 adapted to counter the sun's rays, said two planar members be pivotable along one edge adjacent to the vehicle windscreen. The planar members may include means for alleviating UV rays from the Sun.
Patent GB-2411806-A (GB)
Title: User assignment of geographic data to an image file
Inventor: RUSSON VIRGIL KAY
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2005-03-01
Abstract: A method of associating geographic data with an image data set (131,140) comprises receiving a user input identifying a geographic location to associate with a computer-readable image data set (131,140). The method also comprises associating the geographic location with the image data set (131,140).
Patent GB-2409327-A (GB)
Title: Recalling items of information
Inventor: TERNOUTH ADRIAN SCOTT
IPC: G09B5/02
Filed: 2003-09-02
Abstract: A method of testing and improving recall information using an automated device. An item of information is connected to an initial prompt by a relationship link. The device presents the initial prompt to the user who recalls information and links to the prompt. The device reviews the information and links and the user compares the reviewed intended information with the recalled information. The user provides inputs to the device indicating an ability to recall the information and links. The inputs provided by the user are used to calculate a re-testing interval for each item of information. The device automatically re-test the user after the interval calculated for each item of information has elapsed. A longer interval is used for items of information recalled exactly than the interval for items of information not recalled exactly. At re-testing information not yet due for re-testing is presented to the user.
Patent GB-2424445-A (GB)
Title: Key operated latch particularly suited to an automotive boot compartment
Inventor: FISHER SIDNEY EDWARD
IPC: E05B65/19
Filed: 2005-03-24
Abstract: A latch assembly 10, comprising a latch mechanism 14 including a latch bolt 30 and a pawl 40 for releaseably retaining the latch bolt 30 in a closed position; a lock mechanism 12 connected to the pawl having a key hole for insertion of a key which is operable to move the pawl 40, the latch assembly 10 having: a first condition when the latch bolt 30 is releasably retained by the pawl 40 in the closed position and the key is removable; a second condition when the latch bolt 30 is in an open position and the key is not removable and subsequent movement of the latch bolt 30 to the closed position causes the latch bolt 30 to be releasably retained by the pawl 40; and a third condition where the latch bolt 30 is in the open position and the key is removable and subsequent movement of the latch bolt 30 to the closed position will not cause it to be releasably retained by the pawl 40. Particularly suited to a vehicle boot door and prevents car keys being locked in the trunk.
Patent GB-2427008-A (GB)
Title: Blind rivet with threaded mandrel
Inventor: HULL DARREN
IPC: F16B37/06
Filed: 2005-06-10
Abstract: A blind rivet has a body with a flange (3), a collapsing portion and an internally threaded bore, and a mandrel (1) having a threaded portion (6) and a breaker groove (8). The threaded portion (6) of the mandrel (1) engages with the internally threaded bore to permit the mandrel (1) to be pulled to collapse the collapsing portion. When the collapsing portion is collapsed, the mandrel (1) breaks at the breaker groove (8).
Patent GB-2413374-A (GB)
Title: An isolation valve assembly
Inventor: FURNIVAL CRAIG ANTONY
IPC: F16K5/20
Filed: 2004-03-03
Abstract: An isolation valve assembly for use in a pipeline comprises a valve housing body (1) with a passageway extending therethough. A valve chamber (3) in said passageway receives a rotary valve ball (2) and a pair of valve seats (6, 7) disposed on opposite sides of the ball (2). Each seat (6, 7) has a first side proximal the ball valve (2) that defines a sealing surface in contact with an outer surface of said valve ball (2) as well as a second sealing surface in contact with the body. A passage (18) extending from the valve chamber (3) redirects fluid pressure in said chamber towards the side of the seat that is furthest from the valve ball (2) so that the fluid pressure can be used to force the seal into contact with the valve ball. The arrangement ensures that if the upstream seat seal fails the fluid that leaks into the valve chamber (3) is used to increase the sealing force applied between the downstream seat seal and the valve ball (2).
Patent GB-2416811-A (GB)
Title: System, method and apparatus for valve stop assembly in a reciprocating pump
Inventor: KUGELEV VLADIMIR
IPC: F04B53/10
Filed: 2005-08-05
Abstract: A reciprocating pump assembly has a pump housing with a crankshaft 25. A plunger 35 is connected to the crankshaft for pumping a fluid through a cylinder. The cylinder has a fluid inlet port 19 and an opening 57 that provides access to the cylinder. A suction cover 55 is mounted in the opening and has a hub that is coaxial with an axis of the suction cover. A suction valve stop 53 is mounted adjacent one of the fluid ports and has a spring retainer. A column extends from the spring retainer 71, and a bushing (77 fig 6) is mounted to the spring retainer for engaging and being retained by the hub (65 fig 8) of the suction cover. The suction cover guides the suction valve stop in operation and, when the suction cover is removed from the opening, the suction valve stop is removable. The axis of the hub is coaxial with the axis of the cover. Also independently claimed is the axis of the hub being coaxial with the axis of the opening and the axis of the hub being coaxial with the axis of both the opening and the cover.
Patent GB-2418581-A (GB)
Title: Sensor heat bridge arrangement for electric liquid boiling ap liances
Inventor: GARVEY VINCENT JOSEPH
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 2005-09-26
Abstract: An electric liquid boiling appliance has a liquid heating chamber having a heated base 2. The base 2 is provided with a sump channel 8 for holding liquid and the thermal sensor 24 of a thermally sensitive control unit 26 is mounted in thermal contact with a wall of the channel 8 for determining the presence of boiling liquid in the channel 8. The thermal sensor 24 is received in a pocket 32, 34 in a heat bridge arrangement 31 which is at least partially enclosed so as to restrict airflow over the sensor. The heat bridge 31 may comprise two leaves 32,34 with the thermal sensor being at least partially encapsulated between the leaves. The lower leaf 34 is formed integrally with a cooling plate 38 which is folded back at an angle.
Patent GB-2419782-A (GB)
Title: Memory tag holding data and interface configuration information
Inventor: SLATTER DAVID NEIL
IPC: G06K19/077
Filed: 2005-09-30
Abstract: A memory tag 14, such as an RFID transponder, is powered by and addressable by a read/write device 28 via a radio frequency wireless link. The memory tag 14 stores data 52 and interface configuration information 50 relating to the operation of an interface device 18. The interface configuration information 50 comprises status items 54 corresponding to particular classes of control or status information to be transmitted to the read/write device 28. Each status item 54 has an associated item type 56 classifying, for example, whether the status item 54 is binary, such as a data transfer complete/incomplete status, or continuous, such as indicating how much of the data has been transferred, or a prompt, such as requesting a particular response. The read/write device 28 is able to operate one or more user interface devices 18 in accordance with the interface configuration information 50 by mapping the user interface devices 18 to the status items 54.
Patent GB-2435097-A (GB)
Title: Assessing erythrocyte membranes using electromagnetic and ultrasound energy.
Inventor: BARNES CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G01N29/00
Filed: 2005-09-30
Abstract: A microprocessor controlled function generator is used to provide both electromagnetic and ultrasonic energy simultaneously or sequentially to a biological sample to assess the state of a collection of erythrocyte membranes within said sample. Measurement is further enhanced by the use of d.c. and optionally pulsed magnetic fields set up by electromagnet arrangement. The attenuation of the applied energy by the sample both with and without the presence of a magnetic field is indicate of the disease state of the membranes. Diseases such as diabetes, malaria or sickle cell may be identified.
Patent GB-2432319-A (GB)
Title: Probing catheters for intravascular procedures
Inventor: KILBEY RICHARD
IPC: A61M25/01
Filed: 2005-11-21
Abstract: A catheter for use in an intravascular procedure comprises an elongate lumen portion having first and second end regions, and an elongate control portion which extends from the second end region of the lumen portion, wherein the lumen portion defines a passageway therethrough, the passageway extending from a first aperture, in the first end region of the lumen portion, to a second aperture, in the second end region of the lumen portion, such that the passageway extends only partially along the catheter.
Patent GB-2434408-A (GB)
Title: Wave energy conversion apparatus and coastal protection method
Inventor: HARDISTY JACK
IPC: F03B13/18
Filed: 2006-01-24
Abstract: A wave energy conversion device for coastal use comprises a supporting structure (1) resting on or anchored to the sea bed, a float (3) mounted on an arm (4) pivotally connected to the structure to permit the float to move in a substantially vertical plane, and electricity generating means (6, 10. 11) responsive to the movement of the waves to generate electricity. The electricity generating means may comprises a hydraulic pump charging an accumulator which in turn supplies a turbine driving a generator, but in other embodiments, a flywheel and a linear electric generator are employed.
Patent GB-2438200-A (GB)
Title: A Whipstock
Inventor: MCGARIAN BRUCE
IPC: E21B29/06
Filed: 2006-05-16
Abstract: A whipstock (1) having a longitudinal axis and comprising: a tapered face surface (39), at least part of which is inclined with respect to the longitudinal axis, for guiding a milling head (7) as the milling head (7) passes from a top end to a bottom end of the face surface (39); and a deflecting arrangement (4) protruding from the face surface (39) and having first and second deflection surfaces (46, 47), at least a part of each of the deflection surfaces (46, 47) being raised above the face surface (39) and each of the first and second deflection surfaces (46, 47) being inclined at a greater angle with respect to the longitudinal axis than the face surface (39) in the region of the deflection arrangement (4), wherein the first deflection surface (46) is located closer to the top end of the face surface (39) than the second deflection surface (47).