baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2375977-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing magneto-rheological or electro-rheological substance impregnated materials
Inventor: SZALONY NORMAN
IPC: H01F1/00
Filed: 2002-04-05
Abstract: A porous surface is impregnated with a magneto-rheological or electro-rheological substance (20) by providing a porous surface (14, 36) with a porosity sufficient to receive the magneto-rheological or electro-rheological substance within the pores and covering a portion of one side of the porous surface with the magneto-rheological or electro-rheological substance, providing a magnet (22) on the opposite surface of the porous surface to apply a magnetic field and draw the magneto-rheological or electro-rheological substance into the porous surface. The porous component may be a powder metal component (14) or a porous film (36) such as a fibrous mat or sisal. The magneto-rheological or electro-rheological substance may be a powder made up of magnetic fines or magnetic fines suspended in a fluid.
Patent GB-2387558-A (GB)
Title: Dual purpose food processor with power cut off when cover is removed
Inventor: HUANG JIN YI
IPC: A47J43/08
Filed: 2002-04-17
Abstract: A food processor has a juicer (2) which requires container cover (23) to be in place in order to operate and a food processor (3) which only operates when juicer (2) is removed and lid (4) is placed on juice container base (11) (see Fig 10).. A hollow machine base (1) has a vertical motor (Fig 3, 13) and is formed with a juice container base (11). A power changeover device (5) is positioned under the vertical motor (Fig 3, 13) , and the machine base (1) is provided with a connecting rod (14) and stop and start micro-switches (18, 19) for controlling the vertical motor (Fig 3, 13). The connecting rod (14) contacts the stop and the start micro-switches (18, 19) respectively. The handle (21) of a juice container (2) is provided inside with a handle connecting rod (22) controlled by a container cover (23) .When the container cover (23) is turned to close on the juice container (2) , the handle connecting rod (22) compresses the connecting rod (14) to touch the start micro-switch (19) to start the vertical motor (Fig 3, 13). When the lid (4) of the juice container base (11) is located on the juice container base (11), it actuates the power changeover device (5) to make the vertical motor (Fig 3, 13) drive a food container (3).
Patent GB-2373220-A (GB)
Title: Seatbelt vibration warning when automotive passenger restraint system detects danger.
Inventor: MIDORIKAWA YUKINORI
IPC: B60R22/46
Filed: 1998-12-16
Abstract: An automotive passenger restraint and protection apparatus comprises a seatbelt and a seatbelt driving means, such as a motor, able to protract or retract the seatbelt. The apparatus also has danger degree determining and prediction means that can signal to the controller of the seatbelt motor if a collision danger status has been predicted. If the collision danger status has been set, the seatbelt is alternately protracted and retracted thus applying periodically increasing and decreasing pressure on the seatbelt wearer, preferably oscillating at 20 Hz. The danger degree may be determined using a driver doze or inattentiveness sensor, a vehicle speed detector and a obstacle distance detector (see figure 38). The collision danger status is indicative of an impending collision that may be avoided by action of the vehicle driver. The seatbelt vibration warning is stopped preferably when the apparatus judges that the danger has passed, which may be in response to the vehicle speed dropping below a particular value (see figure 40).
Patent GB-2391537-A (GB)
Title: Patient lifting device
Inventor: DALE GERALD
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2002-08-09
Abstract: A device for raising a handicapped person from the sitting position to a substantially standing position comprises a telescopically extendable mast 4, 10 and a tape or cord 8 that is positioned over a series of rollers or pulleys 12,13,14 between the extendable 10 and static portions 4 of the mast and on to an attachment point 15 on the static portion of the mast. The extendable portion of the mast 10 is moved by an actuator 9 supported on the static portion and is attached to the extendable portion at point 11. The free end of the tape or cord is attached to a harness 7 for supporting a patient, although other body supporting means could be used as alternative to the harness. The device, mounted on wheels 1, has also a small platform 3, a shin support 5 and a handle support 6.
Patent GB-2391437-A (GB)
Title: Data Compression of Common Consecutive Fields
Inventor: ARZELIER CLAUDE
IPC: H03M7/46
Filed: 2002-08-14
Abstract: In its original form, an input data message to be processed comprises n information fields, each field comprising p bits representing a particular value. In one example n is 16 and p is 4. In order to compress the data in the input message to produce a corresponding output message the input message is analysed to determine the presence of any consecutive information fields having a predetermined characteristic in common. In dependence upon this determination, the output message is generated to include, in addition to the information fields not having the common characteristic, data interpretable to reproduce the content of the fields having the common characteristic, which data includes information indicative of the position in the input message of the information fields having the common characteristic with respect to the input messages not having the common characteristic. In a case where one or more consecutive information fields at the end of the input message (e.g. fields 12 to 16) have the same value as the immediately preceding information field (e.g. field 11), that one field or those consecutive fields is or are omitted in the output message. In addition, a coding field is included in the output message having a value indicating the number of fields actually included in the output message. In this way, the original input message can be re-assembled from the output message.
Patent GB-2382072-A (GB)
Title: Tapping device
Inventor: HARTLEY KRISTIAN RICHARD
IPC: B67D3/04
Filed: 2002-09-20
Abstract: The connector 10 comprises a securement member 12 and a body having a fluid passageway therethrough. The connector 10 is arranged to be connected to fluid retaining means (fig 3, 11)and especially a water butt (11). The connector comprises resilient retaining members 18 which are inserted through an aperture in the wall of the water butt (11) to locate on the inside of the water butt (11). The securement member 12 is screwed along the shaft of the body towards the retaining members 18 in order to secure the connector 10 to the water butt (11). Accordingly, the connector 10 can be easily connected to the water butt by a single person with no requirement for special tools or any requirement to have access to the inside of the water butt (11) or to move or hold any members located inside the water butt (11). In addition, the water butt 11 has a fluid level indicator 90 which is external from the water butt 11 and projects upwardly from the connector 10. The fluid level indicator 90 comprises a tube which can be moved in order to release fluid from the water butt (11). A securement member or nut 12 is provided on a threaded shaft 16 in order to tighten the connector in place. The body may be secured to a tap. The resilient retaining members 18 snap fit through and aperture in the container 11.
Patent GB-2394802-A (GB)
Title: Making Purchase Decisions
Inventor: BYDE ANDREW ROBERT
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2002-10-31
Abstract: Apparatus and method for use in making a purchase decision regarding purchase of a plurality of units of a good or service from a plurality of potential suppliers (14) at one or more purchasing times, the apparatus and method being arranged to determine, estimate or otherwise obtain one or more outcomes for each purchasing time based on one or more quantities of units (16) of the good or service potentially or actually required to be purchased at the purchasing time and/or predicted fluctuations of price of said good or service during said purchase period, and to access details (10) of terms under which said good or service may be purchased from each of the potential suppliers (14). The apparatus and method are arranged to determine an optimal purchase strategy regarding purchase of the good or service during the purchase period, which optimal purchase strategy is defined in terms of, for each outcome at the or each purchasing time, an allocation among the plurality of potential suppliers (14) of a quantity (16) actually or expected to be required to be purchased so as to minimise a total predicted cost of purchasing the good or service during the purchase period.
Patent GB-2398006-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for antimicrobial treatment of an airflow
Inventor: ATKINSON STEPHEN
IPC: A61L9/14
Filed: 2003-01-08
Abstract: An aqueous solution of potassium or sodium formate is used as an antimicrobial agent in the cleaning of an airflow, e.g. in a hospital or operating theatre. The solution, which acts as a dessicant and a biocide, may be supplied to an inner region of a rotor of the "brush fan" type so that it spreads over its surface as the rotor rotates. Apparatus for such treatment comprises a reservoir for the solution, an injection line 9 therefor, brush fans 2 and 8 having inlet ducts 1 and 5, and means for collecting and re-concentrating used solution from a region surrounding the rotor. Distilled water may be supplied through a line 21 to restore the relative humidity of the airflow to that of the inlet.
Patent GB-2401290-A (GB)
Title: Decoding Convolutionally Coded Signals
Inventor: CARAMMA MARCELLO
IPC: H03M13/41
Filed: 2003-04-29
Abstract: Decoding is carried out by performing a butterfly calculation for a Viterbi trellis. The new path metrics 26 and 28 are calculated by the following steps: determining the difference 30 between two old path metrics M2i; performing a comparison 34 between the difference in the old path metrics   Š  m and a branch metric 2  q  ; selecting, on the basis of the comparison, one old path metric to be combined with the branch metric 2  q  and selecting, on the basis of the comparison, whether the combination is by addition or subtraction. The decoding is performed by a two stage add/compare/select (ACS) operation, where the new metrics are produced by adders whose inputs are controlled by selectors. The decoding is carried out by the ACS in parallel and may be used in other butterfly decoders such as log-MAP decoding. Traceback data is provided for the calculations of the metrics.
Patent GB-2385519-A (GB)
Title: A linkage mechanism with a release member
Inventor: MAINSTONE MARION
IPC: A47B3/08
Filed: 2002-01-11
Abstract: A linkage mechanism that includes four pivoting bars having an open position in which the first bar, 46, forms one side of a substantially triangular shape, the second, 44, and third, 42, bars are generally collinear to form the second side of the triangular shape, and the fourth bar, 40, forms the third side of the triangular shape, and a closed position in which the first bar, second bar, third bar and fourth bar are substantially aligned. The first bar is pivotally joined to the second bar, 51, the second bar pivotally joined to the third bar, 52, the third bar pivotally joined to the fourth, 50, and the fourth bar pivotally joined to the first bar, 49. The second bar and the third bar are constrained such that they pass through a precisely collinear relationship when the mechanism is transformed from the folded state to the open state, and are held in a braced state in the open position when subjected to compressive forces, A release member, 54, is provided attached to the second and/or the third bar capable of displacement so as to cause the second bar and third bar to pass through the precisely collinear relationship in order to remove the braced state so that the structure can be folded.
Patent GB-2402307-A (GB)
Title: Encapsulating irregular burst transmissions with overhead information specifying the timing interval to the next burst
Inventor: PUPUTTI MATTI
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2003-05-30
Abstract: A terrestrial digital video broadcasting (DVB-T) network is used to transmit IP datagrams to receiving devices using multiprotocol encapsulation (MPE). MPE datagram sections and, if forward error correction (FEC) is used, MPE-FEC datagram sections may include time-slicing parameters, such as a "delta-t" parameter for specifying a time until the next burst is transmitted and a flag for indicating the end of a burst. Thus, MPE and MPE-FEC datagram sections can be transmitted in bursts. Other types of sections, however, do not include such time-slicing parameters and thus cannot usually be transmitted in bursts. Nevertheless, by assembling a burst including at least one MPE or MPE-FEC datagram section which specifies delta-t and an MPE or MPE-FEC datagram section at the end of a burst which indicates its position, other types of sections can benefit from being transmitted in bursts.
Patent GB-2393111-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner with reversible rotation of agitator
Inventor: HITZELBERGER J ERIK
IPC: A47L5/30
Filed: 2003-07-18
Abstract: A floor care apparatus includes a cannister assembly, a nozzle assembly, and a suction generator that draws air, dust, dirt and debris from a carpet or rug to be cleaned through the nozzle assembly to a collection vessel. A rotary agitator 38 carried on the nozzle assembly is driven by a motor 40 in either a rearward bottom-dead-center direction when the floor care apparatus is being pulled rearward or a forward bottom-dead-center direction when the floor care apparatus is being pushed forward by an operator. In this way, the bottom-dead-center portion of the agitator engaging the underlying nap of a carpet or rug being cleaned is moving in the direction of movement of the floor care appliance so that the nap is always brushed from the bottom to the top and dirt and debris is lifted from the nap where it is entrained in the airstream being drawn into the apparatus by the suction generator to provide efficient and effective deep cleaning action.
Patent GB-2407693-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the formatting of optical discs
Inventor: NEWMAN PETER ALFRED
IPC: G11B20/00
Filed: 2003-11-03
Abstract: Conventionally, multiple session discs are provided with backward going pointers (P). It is now disclosed that it is possible to navigate a multiple session disc without the provision of such pointers (P). A multiple session optical disc which also acts to copy protect audio information has a first audio session 40 and a second data session 60. The data session 60 has a Lead-In LI, a program area 32, and a Lead-Out LO. It also has a primary volume descriptor 50 containing control data identifying the files within the data session but there is no pointer from the Lead-Out LO of the session 60 to any part of the program area 32 or control data. The audio session 40 has a program area 32 extending between the Lead-In LI and the Lead-Out LO. To copy protect the audio information, the audio session 40 is hidden from a data reader. For example, the Lead-In LI to the audio session 40 and the Lead-In LI to the data session 60 may each erroneously identify the data in the audio session as data.
Patent GB-2395009-A (GB)
Title: Method and kit for evaluation of HIV mutations
Inventor: DUNN JAMES M
IPC: C12Q1/70
Filed: 2000-09-20
Abstract: A method for determining the genetic type of HIV-1 present in a sample containing HIV-1, comprising sequencing at least part of the protease gene utilising at least one of a number of specific primers. A kit for performing sequencing on an HIV-1 genome is also provided, comprising a plurality of sequence specific primer pairs. In a preferred embodiment, the primers used in the method and kit are labelled with a fluorescent label.
Patent GB-2411745-A (GB)
Title: Management of control-flow in a SIMD device
Inventor: FENNEY SIMON
IPC: G06F15/80
Filed: 2004-03-02
Abstract: A single instruction multiple data SIMD processing device includes a plurality of processing elements (12). Each processing element includes an execute mask count register (20) storing a plurality of bits. The writing of data to registers in each processing element is enabled and disabled or masked in dependence on the multi bit data stored in the execute mask count register. By including a small set of control-flow instructions, a means of efficiently managing control-flow on a SIMD processor can be achieved.
Patent GB-2406248-A (GB)
Title: Satellite system for vessel identification
Inventor: HART NICHOLAS RICHARD
IPC: G08G3/02
Filed: 2002-11-26
Abstract: A system for communicating data among a plurality of ships is disclosed. The system comprises means for sending an inbound message from one of said plurality ships (501), via at least one geostationary satellite (503) and base station (505) to a control centre (507). Spatial information obtained from the control messages is consolidated by the control centre (507) to reduce traffic volume of outbound messages associated with inbound messages. Consolidated messages are then sent via base station (505) and at least one geostationary satellite (503), to a sub-set of said plurality of ships, wherein sub-set of ships are in at least one of the same (a) geographic region, and (b) adjacent region(s), as said one ship.
Patent GB-2406064-A (GB)
Title: Cyclonic separating apparatus
Inventor: OH JANG-KEUN
IPC: B04C5/26
Filed: 2004-06-09
Abstract: Cyclonic dust-collecting apparatus for use in (and used in) a vacuum cleaner comprises a first cyclone (111, fig. 1). Disposed around the outside of the first cyclone is a plurality of second cyclones (113, fig. 1) in parallel. A dust-collecting unit (165) is detachably connected to the first and second cyclones and collects dust form the first cyclone separately to dust separated by the second cyclones. An inlet-outlet cover (190) is installed on the upper portions of the first and second cyclones such that air flowing from the first cyclone's outlet (123) is guided towards the second cyclones' inlets (141). The dust-collecting apparatus has transparent wall sections such that a user may view the interior of each dust-collector. The first cyclone outlet may further be provided with a grille (131) and a shielding member (135) to enhance separation in the first stage.
Patent GB-2415575-A (GB)
Title: Digital Cordless Telephone System with capability of remote control among handsets.
Inventor: WENG SHIH-HSIUNG
IPC: H04M1/725
Filed: 2004-06-22
Abstract: A digital cordless telephone system with capabilities of remote control among handsets. The system is composed of a base station and multiple handsets. Memory is also included in the base station and the handsets, each of which includes a paging control module, motion management module, connection control module, man-machine interface and interworking control module. The interworking module of the base station may further comprise an inquiry module and a transmitting module. A second independent claim describes the method of remote control among handsets, the method including steps of checking status of the receiving side though the base station, delivering request for control to the receiving side through the base station, processing request at the receiving side and returning processed result of query to the requesting side through the base station.
Patent GB-2403186-A (GB)
Title: Piezoelectric converter
Inventor: YOSHIMURA KENICHI
IPC: H01L41/09
Filed: 2004-06-23
Abstract: A piezoelectric converter comprising a piezoelectric actuator (2) that includes a piezoelectric ceramic layer (22) of thin plate shape being stacked on the surface of a substrate on the side thereof whereon cavities (11) to be filled with a liquid are formed wherein, in order to prevent a significant buckling deformation from occurring in a region of the piezoelectric actuator (2) that corresponds to the cavities (11) of the substrate, the thickness T (mm) of the piezoelectric ceramic layer (22) and maximum width W (mm) of the cavities (11) in the direction of substrate surface are set so as to satisfy the relation: T   /  (19.6 W + 5.5)   Í  10<-3>
Patent GB-2416036-A (GB)
Title: Electronic device with motion sensor to determine likely impact and protect against damage or to enable the device.
Inventor: DOBLE RICHARD GEORGE VIVIAN
IPC: G11B19/04
Filed: 2004-07-05
Abstract: A camera is provided with accelerometer sensors (S1, S2) which are arranged to detect either movement indicative of the camera being dropped or knocked out of a user's hands, in which case the motor control unit (2) is instructed to automatically retract the camera's lens unit (B1, B2) in the few tenths of a second before the camera hits the ground, or to detect substantial upward movement indicative of intended use when the camera is in a standby state with the lens unit retracted. In the latter case the retracted lens unit is automatically extended and the camera circuitry is switched on to enable the camera to be used as soon as it reaches eg eye level. In the former case potential damage to the camera lens unit is prevented and in the latter case the startup time of the camera is effectively eliminated, increasing the picture-taking opportunities. The principle may be applied to other electronic devices such as portable computers, disc drives and mobile phones where some form of protective action may be taken.
Patent GB-2418362-A (GB)
Title: Stent
Inventor: CARO COLIN GERALD
IPC: A61F2/82
Filed: 2004-09-22
Abstract: A stent for insertion in a fluid conduit of the human or animal body, comprising a hollow structure having generally circumferentially extending parts (2) which have opposite end portions in the longitudinal direction, the circumferential parts being joined to longitudinally adjacent circumferential parts along the length of the hollow structure, wherein the end portions of adjacent circumferential parts are not in parallel planes and/or the end portions of the same part are not in parallel planes, and wherein the non-parallel end portions are arranged along the length of the hollow structure such that a flow lumen defined by the hollow structure when in the fluid conduit follows a non-planar curve. For example the stent may have a helical form.
Patent GB-2403508-A (GB)
Title: Powered sliding device for vehicle sliding door
Inventor: YOKOMORI KAZUHITO
IPC: E05D15/10
Filed: 2003-03-31
Abstract: A powered sliding device comprises wire cables (21' ,21'') provided between a sliding door (11) and a vehicle body (10) and a power unit (20) for sliding the sliding door when the wire cables are moved by the power of a motor. The power unit is provided in the inner space inside the sliding door The wire cables are composed of the cable (21' ) for door opening and the cable (21'' ) for door closing, and the base ends of the cables are connected to the power unit The front end of the door opening cable is fixed to the vicinity of the rear end of a lower rail (14) after being run through a lower roller bracket (18) of the sliding door The front end of the door closing cable is fixed to the vicinity of the front end of a center rail (16) after being passed through a center roller bracket (19) of the sliding door.