baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2364266-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the moulding of composite materials
Inventor: CHANNER KEVIN JOHN
IPC: B29C70/44
Filed: 2000-07-04
Abstract: Apparatus for moulding composite materials comprises a frame 8 holding the margins of a pair of elastomeric membranes 4, 5 substantially in a plane in facing relationship. The frame 8 is secured within a moulding chamber formed by upper and lower sections 1, 2 respectively to divide the moulding chamber into a mould side <I><B>MS</B></I> which contains a mould form 9 and an opposite side <I><B>OS</B></I>. A jack diagrammatically illustrated at 13 is provided for effecting relative movement between the frame 8 and the mould form 9 in the direction generally perpendicular to the plane of the frame. A resin introduction port 10 is provided for introducing resin (e.g. a resin prepolymer) between the membranes 4, 5 at a central region Ducting 11 is provided for aspirating the inter-membrane space, and inlet ducts OS1 and MS1 and outlet ducts OS2 and MS2 are provided for respectively pressurising and aspirating the mould opposite side <I><B>OS</B></I> and the mould side <I><B>MS</B></I> of the moulding chamber. A pre-cut web of fibre reinforcement is sandwiched between the membranes 4,5.
Patent GB-2365033-A (GB)
Title: A portable building
Inventor: WHITEHOUSE MARK OTTLEY
IPC: E04H1/12
Filed: 2000-07-20
Abstract: A portable building 1 comprises two mating modules 2, 3, each module being formed as a one-piece moulded unit, the walls of the module forming a floor portion 4 and at least one side or end wall portion 6, 7 and an integral roof portion 5. When the modules are fastened together they form the complete side walls, floor and roof of the building.
Patent GB-2365037-A (GB)
Title: Cased rotary hole forming tool
Inventor: SHOTTON PETER GILBERT
IPC: E21B10/44
Filed: 2000-07-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for forming a hole in the ground particularly in areas of restricted headroom. A hole-forming tool 1 comprising an auger 6 mounted inside a longitudinal casing 5 is described in which the tool is provided with a means 7, 8, 9 to exert a downward crowd force to the top of the auger. The tool is also configured such that the auger may rotate independently of the casing. The present invention allows a hole to be formed in a number of incremental stages and excavated soil is retained within the casing and can be discharged by back screwing the auger.
Patent GB-2371996-A (GB)
Title: Stationary baby walker
Inventor: SHARMARKE FARAH
IPC: A47D13/04
Filed: 2000-12-27
Abstract: A device for assisting a baby or infant when learning to walk comprises at least a support arm 3, 4 attached to a post 1, which defines a vertical axis about which the support arm rotates. The distal end of the support arm 3 may have a seating arrangement 5 attached for accommodating and supporting the infant. A tray 6 may also be attached to the device for holding toys and other items. The support arm 3, 4 may be telescopically adjustable to increase or decrease the radius of the device. Protection against overturning of the device may be provided by an additional wheeled support 7 which is attached to the support arm 3. Further stability may be provided by splayed feet which extend from the base of the post 1. The infant is unable to move beyond the radius of the device and, hence, will be prevented from meeting dangerous situations.
Patent GB-2367664-A (GB)
Title: Early prediction of paraffin deposition risks
Inventor: KOWALEWSKI ISABELLE
IPC: E21B37/00
Filed: 2001-03-21
Abstract: Method of predicting paraffin deposition risks during hydrocarbon production and/or transport, applicable at an early reservoir characterization and production stage, comprises forming a database characterizing the hydrocarbons in the formation, including density data acquired by well logging and data obtained by analysis of rock samples taken from the reservoir formation, an analytical representation of the hydrocarbons by a limited number of pseudo-components comprising each certain hydrocarbon classes with a definition of their respective mass fractions and application of data of said base to a thermodynamic model for determining one or more parameters indicative of the crystallization conditions such as, for example, the starting crystallization temperature, the solid fraction that precipitates when the temperatures falls below this starting crystallization temperature, etc.
Patent GB-2370771-A (GB)
Title: Once-a-day pharmaceutical composition comprising brivudine
Inventor: CASINI ALESSANDRO
IPC: A61P31/22
Filed: 2001-05-01
Abstract: Use of brivudine in the preparation of an oral pharmaceutical composition for the once-a-day treatment of herpes zoster infections or post-herpetic neuralgia. The amount of brivudine in each dose may be between 50 and 300 mg, preferably 125 mg. Use of a once daily dosage regimen improves patient compliance.
Patent GB-2362903-A (GB)
Title: Laminated and composite impregnated cutting structures for drill bits
Inventor: ILLERHAUS ROLAND
IPC: E21B10/54
Filed: 2001-05-11
Abstract: A laminated cutting element <B>260</B> for use on a rotary-type earth-boring drill bit comprising a first segment <B>250</B>, formed of a hard, continuous phase material impregnated with a particulate superabrasive material is laminated to a second segment <B>252</B>, formed of a continuous phase material having no particulate superabrasive material impregnated therein. Alternatively, the second segment <B>252'</B> may have superabrasive and/or abrasive material impregnated therein which is less abrasive than the superabrasive material impregnated in the first segment <B>250</B>. Preferably, the continuous phase material in which the first segment <B>250</B> and second segment <B>252/252'</B> are made is a metal matrix material. Many embodiments are described in which the cutting element has different shapes.
Patent GB-2375623-A (GB)
Title: Data compression method for use in non volatile data storage
Inventor: BROWN DAVID
IPC: H03M7/30
Filed: 2001-05-14
Abstract: A method of compressing a dataset comprising a number of elements, each element having a range of values is provided to reduce the space occupancy required in a non volatile storage area. In use the dataset is analysed to determine which elements fully occupy the number of bits required to represent them and which partially occupy the bit space. Where full occupancy is determined the data is assigned to a first part of a compressed data value. Where partial occupancy is determined the data values are combined to reduce the number of bits needed and written to a second portion of the compressed data value. In cases of partial occupancy the data can be grouped in order to further reduce the number of storage bits required.
Patent GB-2375588-A (GB)
Title: Firearm security cable
Inventor: BRUNSDON ROBERT JAMES
IPC: F41A17/44
Filed: 2001-06-15
Abstract: A firearm security cable can be easily inserted into a firearm in the same way as ammunition is inserted. The action of the firearm is then closed and the padlock is fixed where the firearm security cable is exposed at the muzzle end of the firearm. To remove the firearm security cable, unlock and remove the padlock and then the firearm action is opened and the firearm security cable is removed from the breach end of the barrel. The firearm security cable can be made for all types of firearms, shotguns and pistols by manufacturing it with the replica cartridge cases of the same calibre as the firearm to be protected and with the plastic-sheathed cable slightly longer than the barrel so that a padlock can be used.
Patent GB-2361697-A (GB)
Title: Purification of citalopram
Inventor: CASTELLIN ANDREA
IPC: C07D307/87
Filed: 2001-07-13
Abstract: A method for the preparation of a purified citalopram product comprises subjecting a crude citalopram, product to a film distillation process to remove high molecular reaction impurities. The resulting citalopram product is then optionally further purified and worked up and isolated as the base or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt.
Patent GB-2383915-A (GB)
Title: Generating 3D models of individuals
Inventor: ROWE SIMON MICHAEL
IPC: G06T11/60
Filed: 2001-11-23
Abstract: A communications system is described in which a plurality of mobile phones are provided, each including means for generating a user interface for enabling users to identify points in images as feature points. All of the phones are then operable to utilise points identified by users to generate 3D models of individuals in the images. The 3D models are generated by associating stored depth data for points on the surface of a 3D model of a generic individual which correspond to the feature points identified with the co-ordinates of the identified feature points. The 3D models are then used to generate images which are displayed on the mobile phones. An embodiment is also included which uses principle component analysis modelling to produce the 3D model from the image and the identified feature points.
Patent GB-2374422-A (GB)
Title: Capacitive sensor
Inventor: MOON ANTHONY
IPC: B60Q1/48
Filed: 2001-12-12
Abstract: A capacitive sensor, particularly for use in detecting the proximity of objects and as a collision avoidance device in a vehicle, comprises a sensor plate 11 and a guard plate 12, interposed between the sensor plate and a body 4 to which the sensor is mounted, the plates being arranged close together and adjacent to a cover 5 (e.g. the skin of a vehicle bumper), the guard plate being arranged to extend over a greater area than the sensor plate such that, in use, liquid (e.g rainwater) passing over the sensor passes over a part of the guard plate before reaching the sensor plate, thus reducing the effect of the liquid on the sensor output. Other measures for reducing the effect of liquid are disclosed e.g. by channelling liquid away from the sensor plates or providing protrusions on the sensor to separate liquid flows. A method for optimising the configuration of a capacitive sensor subject to interfering flows of liquid is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2370996-A (GB)
Title: Golf ball dimples
Inventor: MORIYAMA KEIJI
IPC: A63B37/00
Filed: 2001-12-21
Abstract: A golf ball has a large number of dimples (A dimples and B dimples) on a surface thereof. X and Y satisfy a relationship of an equation (I):<BR> <BR> <F>X   &   3832   Ò   Y + 1495```(I),</F><BR> <BR> X representing a total of dimple contour lengths x and Y representing a surface area occupation ratio of the dimples. The surface area occupation ratio Y of the golf ball is 0.70 to 0.90. The number of dimples having the dimple contour length x of 10.5 mm or more is 91% of a total number of the dimples or more. The total contour length is preferably between 2800-5000mm and the total number of dimples between 200-500. Optionally the average diameter of each dimple is from 2 to 8 mm.
Patent GB-2384367-A (GB)
Title: Multi-band small loop antenna
Inventor: EDGINTON BENJAMIN
IPC: H01Q5/321
Filed: 2002-01-22
Abstract: A multiple frequency band antenna arrangement comprises a small loop antenna element 1 connected in series to a tank circuit 6. The tank circuit 6 consists of an inductor 15 connected in parallel to a capacitor 14. The tank circuit 6 provides another resonant frequency band of operation, of a quarter wavelength loop antenna, above that provided by the loop antenna itself. This means that the loop antenna may be operated in the extra frequency band without altering a coupling transformer 3 impedance ratio. As a result, it is simple to use a variety of different shaped loop elements. The compact antenna may be used in mobile, military or covert communication systems. The antenna may be formed with elements wound in a non-inductive manner and supported by an inflatable tubular structure. Plug and socket connections may be used such that the tank circuit 6 may be readily changed. The said arrangement may use variable inductor and capacitor components to adjust the tuning. Two whip antennas may be joined to form a loop antenna element. The position of the antenna arrangement, or one or more of its adjustable circuit components, may be altered by a remotely activated motor.
Patent GB-2370057-A (GB)
Title: Selective re-entry tool for multiple tubing completions and method of using
Inventor: PRINGLE RONALD E
IPC: E21B23/12
Filed: 2000-07-28
Abstract: A selective re-entry tool (46) is provided that allows an operator at the earth's surface to perform intervention operations in one or more completion strings (10) by allowing remote discrimination and orientation of a tool string (44) to a target location in a single comingling completion string (20). The selective re-entry tool (46) may include a carrier body (48) having a navigation port (50) extending longitudinally therethrough, and an orienting key (60) movably connected to the carrier body (48) and releasably engageable with a discriminator groove (70) in a tubing string (20) to align the navigation port (50) with a predetermined one of a plurality of branch tubings (26, 28) in the tubing string (20). The re-entry tool (46) may further include a locking dog (54) movably connected to the carrier body (48) and releasably engageable with a locking recess (54) in the tubing string (20) to prevent rotation of the carrier body (48) after the navigation port (50) has been aligned with the predetermined one of the plurality of branch tubings (26, 28).
Patent GB-2375173-A (GB)
Title: Long-term navigation method and device
Inventor: BRUNSTEIN ETIENNE
IPC: G01C21/16
Filed: 2002-04-25
Abstract: Using an inertial master box 3 mounted on a carrier (eg. a ship) for measuring its movements with respect to a geographic frame of reference of fixed directions along three axes Xg, Yg, Zg, the method comprises actions which consist in constantly measuring, using the inertial master box 3, an orientation of a frame of reference tied to the inertial master box Xm, Ym, Zm, in the geographic frame of reference, positioning actions which consist in applying a sequence of cycles of eight turnings-over of the inertial master box 3 each of which keeps the axis Ym in a direction parallel to the axis Yg, a succession of two turnings-over about the axis Xm being preceded and followed by a turning-over about the axis Zm, a succession of two turnings-over about the axis Zm being preceded and followed by a turning-over about the axis Xm. The device comprises a first motor 5 for causing a gimbal 2 to pivot on a first axle 4 secured to the carrier, a second motor 7 for causing the inertial master box 3 to pivot about a second axle 6 perpendicular to the first axle 4 and secured to the gimbal 2 and a processor 12 for calculating three attitude angles by running a first inertial navigation program of the strapdown type and for controlling the first and second motors 5, 7 by running a second program which, using the calculated attitude angles, places the inertial master box 3 in a succession of stable angular positions with respect to the said frame of reference of fixed directions in a sequence of cycles of eight turnings-over of the inertial master box 3 in at least two perpendicular planes, each of constant orientation in the frame of reference of fixed directions.
Patent GB-2373686-A (GB)
Title: Admission control in a mobile radio communications system
Inventor: GUSTAVSSON PAER
IPC: H04W72/04
Filed: 2000-11-07
Abstract: Admission control procedures compensate for delays between radio resource grants and releases using predicted measurement values to permit more accurate admission control procedures in a mobile radio communications system. Initially, a measurement value of a radio-related parameter is obtained. The effect a requested radio resource or a recently allocated or de-allocated radio resource will likely have on the measurement value of the radio-related parameter is estimated or predicted. A determination is made whether to allocate additional radio resources based on the measurement value and on the estimated effect. The estimation time period is based on an interval between the time of allocating/de-allocating a radio resource and the time of detecting the effect of that allocated or de-allocated resource on the measurement value.
Patent GB-2390147-A (GB)
Title: Lighter with friction drive between the spark wheel and the thumb wheel
Inventor: CHONG LEI HOU
IPC: F23Q2/46
Filed: 2002-06-25
Abstract: A hand lighter has a fuel container 1, a fuel valve including an operating lever 6b, a source of ignition including a flint 10, a sparking wheel 9, and at least one side wheel 12 or 13 rotatably mounted with respect to the spark wheel 9; whereby the sparking wheel 9 is frictionally driven by the side wheel 12 or 13. The side wheel may have an annular frictional surface, and the sparking wheel may have a circumferential friction surface. The lighter may have at least two side wheels 12 & 13, one located on each side of the sparking wheel. The sparking wheel may be configured so that no contact between it and the user's finger or thumb will occur in use.
Patent GB-2383222-A (GB)
Title: Searching for changes in brightness of search zones around an extracted image feature
Inventor: HATTORI HIROSHI
IPC: G06T7/20
Filed: 2002-10-14
Abstract: The invention provides images analysis for a collision warning device for a vehicle. The scene around the vehicle is imaged using two infra-red cameras. The images produced are binarised and converted to run-length data to identify an object within the field of view. This identified object is set as an extracted zone. A search zone in the vicinity of this extracted zone is searched for changes in brightness and a highlighted display is produced of the extracted zone and any search zone exhibiting a brightness change. The parallax between the images from the two cameras may be determined, and the displayed highlighted region may then comprise the extracted zone and the zone having a change in brightness and a parallax identical to the extracted zone. The process identifies, for example, the head of a person in the image (this generally being the brightest portion of a person imaged by an infra-red camera and therefore easy to identify), and then searches in the area of the detected head for the body of the person. A display of the image then provides a highlighted region including the person thus identified. An independent claim is included for a system which stops searching for brightness changes if the search zone extends beyond the range of the image.
Patent GB-2382077-A (GB)
Title: Diagnosis of copper storage diseases
Inventor: VAN DE SLUIS ALBERTUS JOHANNES
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2002-10-18
Abstract: Methods of diagnosis of copper storage diseases are described. The methods comprise determining whether a subject has a genetic abnormality in the MURR1 gene. The methods are of particular use for the diagnosis of copper toxicosis in Bedlington terriers. Methods of providing non human animals which are neither affected by, nor carriers of, a copper storage disease are also described. Also claimed is a diet comprising a wild-type MURR1 protein.
Patent GB-2400072-A (GB)
Title: Fastening sheets with asymmetrically folded tabs
Inventor: MYERSCOUGH MARTIN WILLIAM
IPC: B25C5/00
Filed: 2003-01-10
Abstract: Stapler 7 includes a magazine 1 storing folded tabs 2. Each tab has two portions 3 and 4 of different shape or size hinged along a common edge. The hinge is biassed so that if a tab is folded and then released, the free ends tend to separate. Magazine 1 has an opening 6 which includes a projection (20, figure 5 or 21, figure 6) configured so that one portion 3 of the tab adjacent to the open end is unrestrained in the direction of the major axis of the magazine. The bias of the hinge causes this tab to open. Sheets to be joined are pushed into the open tab, against the hinge, and are then pushed further so that the tab disengages from the projection and is withdrawn from the magazine. A staple or stitch is then driven through the tab/sheet combination.
Patent GB-2384569-A (GB)
Title: Device for displaying battery status when an appliance is switched off
Inventor: FIEBIG ARNIM
IPC: G01R31/36
Filed: 2003-01-13
Abstract: A battery operated appliance 1, such as a hand tool, contains a battery state of charge monitor 8 with a display 11. The monitor 8 is configured to deactivate the display 11 when the appliance is switched on, and activate the display when the appliance is switched off. This may be achieved by monitoring the position of on/off switch 6 in the appliance, or by monitoring current or voltage in the circuit. The battery monitor deactivates the display when the appliance is in use so that a user is not distracted by the battery status information.
Patent GB-2398098-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for pointing or grouting building or flooring elements such as paving slabs
Inventor: SUGGETT KEITH EDWARD
IPC: E01C23/09
Filed: 2003-01-31
Abstract: Apparatus for use in pointing or grouting building or flooring elements, comprising opposite elongate wall members which in use define a hopper for receiving mortar or a grouting material, the hopper having an elongate outlet opening which, is held below the upper surface of the building or flooring elements and through which the mortar or grouting material is delivered into the space therebetween. The apparatus comprises depth limitation means in the form of an elongate strip which can be attached with an upper surface of the building of flooring element. A pointing means can be applied to the mortar for packing. There is also provided a method of use of such an apparatus.
Patent GB-2386512-A (GB)
Title: Method of accessing the presence information of a selected plurality of mobile subscribers
Inventor: KARLSSON PETTER
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2003-02-03
Abstract: Presence information (location, availability, willingness to take calls) relating to a plurality of subscribers of a communication network is stored, and forwarded to a wireless communication device based on a criterion defined or selected by a user of the device and on the selection of an option displayed at the device. The method allows a user to define groups of subscribers that will automatically be queried for presence information. The user, having selected the group to be queried need do no more than select in one action a pinging function displayed at the device.
Patent GB-2402131-A (GB)
Title: Early entry
Inventor: HART DARREN JAMES
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2003-03-13
Abstract: Arrays of cytosolic accessory proteins are provided, together with methods of screening, using such arrays. Such arrays comprise a surface having attached thereto at least one cytosolic accessory protein free from its membrane protein components or other subunits with which it is normally complexed.
Patent GB-2388753-A (GB)
Title: Method of image transmission from a cordless camera module in a mobile telecommunications network
Inventor: HUNTER ANDREW ARTHUR
IPC: H04M1/72412
Filed: 2003-05-16
Abstract: A communications device such as a mobile phone programmed for onward communication of received images, the communications device comprising; a wireless communication interface for wireless communication with camera; a data network interface for connection to a wireless data network; and a processor programmed to recognize a trigger event, and in response to recognition of the trigger event to establish communication of images received over a wireless link to the camera through the wireless communications interface; the trigger event relating to establishment of contact over the data network between the communication device and at least one predetermined resource or type of resource destination.