baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2398415-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for creating a virtual work environment within which to develop ideas and perform intellectual work
Inventor: HARRIS DOUGLAS O
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2002-10-28
Abstract: A system (200) for facilitating engagement of one or more subscribers, the system including a subscriber module (206a-206n) that is adapted to communicate with a data stored (202) by way of a network (204). The subscriber module(206a-206n) is adapted to enable one or more subscribers to link a first document (230) and a second document (238) as the subscribers (206a-206n) engages with at least one of the first document and the second document. The engagenment of the subscriber (206a-206n) is performed with a level of anonymity (246) with respect to another subscriber.
Patent GB-2403664-A (GB)
Title: Peer-to-peer gaming system
Inventor: RUSSELL GLEN KEITH
IPC: A63F13/12
Filed: 2004-06-09
Abstract: The gaming system includes at least two gaming components. Each gaming component includes a controller and a communications interface. The gaming system also includes a communication link to allow the controllers of the gaming components to communicate with other controllers of other gaming components on a peer-to-peer basis through the communication interfaces. In a separate embodiment internal and external communications links are provided for allowing communication between components inside of a gaming cabinet and components outside of a gaming cabinet.
Patent GB-2406005-A (GB)
Title: Torque limiting device for an electric motor
Inventor: BOSCH VOLKER
IPC: H02P7/00
Filed: 2004-09-08
Abstract: A torque limiting device for an electric motor 1, which can be used in applications such as electric screwdrivers (figure 2), comprising a motor current pick-up device 9, a rotational speed sensor 10, 26, a means of setting a predefined maximum torque 11, 14 and an open an/or closed loop control device12, 27. Torque is determined by the current supplied to the motor and by the rotational speed of the motor, which is in turn controlled by the current supply. The control loop 12 controls the current such that it does not exceed a value which would result in the maximum allowable torque being exceeded.
Patent GB-2419592-A (GB)
Title: Process for the preparation of irbesartan hydrochloride
Inventor: SRINIVAS PATHI L
IPC: A61P9/00
Filed: 2004-10-26
Abstract: A process for the preparation of 2-n-butyl-4-spirocyclopentane-1-[(2'-(tetrazol-5-yl)biphenyl-4-yl)methyl)]-2-imidazolin-5-one hydrochloride, irbesartan hydrochloride (I). The process comprises reacting 2-n-butyl-1,3-diazaspiro[4,4]non-1-en-4-one (II) and tetrazole (III) wherein Hal is fluorine, bromine, chlorine or iodine. Preferably (III) is 5-(4'-bromomethyl-biphenyl-2-yl)-1-trityl-1H-tetrazole (III). <EMI ID=1.1 HE=53 WI=156 LX=305 LY=972 TI=CF> <PC>The process comprises: preparation of triphenylmethyl (trityl) protected irbesartan in the presence of base, e.g. sodium hydroxide, sodium t-butoxide or potassium t-butoxide; separation of the organic layer (if a two phase system is used); washing the organic layer with water; and, using the same organic solvent, removal of the trityl group, e.g. by acid hydrolysis using hydrochloric acid. Thus full purification by distillation or basification followed by re-acidification is unnecessary and the coupling and hydrolysis steps are conducted using the same solvent. Also outlined are hydrated, anhydrous crystalline and amorphous forms of irbesartan hydrochloride and pharmaceutical formulations containing these various forms. These compounds and formulations may be useful for the treatment of cardiovascular complaints such as hypertension and heart failure.
Patent GB-2408352-A (GB)
Title: Remote control and data access
Inventor: STEWART KEVIAN ALEXANDER
IPC: G05B19/042
Filed: 2003-06-11
Abstract: Apparatus, system and method are described for remotely accessing data gathered at a location. The data is gathered by sensors at the location, stored locally and made available for remote access. Signal conditioning means are provided to supply conditioned outputs and access may be provided via a web server at the location. A system for controlling the development of an oil, gas or renewable energy facility is further described wherein the facility data is also cleaned and analysed.
Patent GB-2410543-A (GB)
Title: Built-in refrigerator
Inventor: KWON YONG-CHOI
IPC: F25D23/10
Filed: 2005-01-24
Abstract: A built-in refrigerator (100) comprises a furniture body (110) having a receiving space (111) therein; a furniture door (120) installed at a front side of the furniture body to be opened and closed, and having a through hole (120a) at a front surface thereof; a refrigerator body (130) installed in the receiving space (111) of the furniture body; and a refrigerator door (140) installed at a front side of the refrigerator body to be opened and closed, and having a display portion (140a) for informing an operation state of the refrigerator at a front surface thereof. A bracket is installed between the furniture door and the refrigerator door so that the refrigerator door can be opened and closed together with the furniture door at the time of opening and closing the furniture door. A cover member (160) is installed at the through hole (140a) of the furniture door. The cover member (160) may be composed of a window portion (161) corresponding to the display portion (140a) and formed of a transparent material. A curved flange portion (163) of the window portion (161) is inserted into the through hole (120a) to be locked to the front surface of the furniture door (120). The display portion (140a) is preferably a liquid crystal monitor. The display portion (360, fig 8) or part of the display portion may be installed in the through hole of the furniture door.
Patent GB-2415697-A (GB)
Title: Cationic electrodeposition coating composition
Inventor: TOI TERUSO
IPC: C09D163/00
Filed: 2005-06-13
Abstract: A cationic electrodeposition coating composition comprises a binder resin emulsion that includes an amine-modified epoxy resin, a blocked isocyanate curative, and an onium-modified epoxy resin. The onium group is preferably an ammonium or sulphonium group. Typically, the average particle size of the binder resin emulsion is 30-120 nm. The binder resin emulsion may contain a neutralising acid in an amount of 5-25 mg equivalents based on 100 parts by weight of the solid content of the binder resin emulsion. The composition may have a conductivity of 1000-1500 žS/cm. A process for preparing the binder resin emulsion is also disclosed, which comprises a first mixing step in which the amine-modified epoxy resin, blocked isocyanate curative, neutralising acid, and part of the onium-modified epoxy resin are mixed and a second mixing step in which the remaining onium-modified epoxy resin is added to the resulting mixture and mixed.
Patent GB-2428274-A (GB)
Title: I.c. engine valve actuation mechanism with independently variable timing and lift
Inventor: PIRAULT JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: F01L1/46
Filed: 2005-07-14
Abstract: The invention comprises an internal combustion engine in which variable valve timing and lift are provided by means of an oscillating link 40 actuated by a connecting rod 20 and crank mechanism 14 connected to the main engine crankshaft 18. The oscillating link 40 oscillates about a control point 35 substantially at one end of the link and the other end of the link is connected to a valve actuation mechanism. Two control shafts 30,22 with eccentrically mounted pins are connected to the control point, via separate links 36,39 rotatably attached to the pins, such that rotation of one or both shafts causes movement of the control point. The movement is controllable in two dimensions and has the effect of varying period and lift independently.
Patent GB-2414305-A (GB)
Title: Engine control based on exhaust back pressure
Inventor: AVERY JR RICHARD MICHAEL
IPC: F01N13/02
Filed: 2002-07-22
Abstract: A system and method for controlling an internal combustion engine 120, to protect it from damage caused by excessive back pressure, involves monitoring back pressure and controlling the engine to reduce back pressure when it exceeds a threshold value. The back pressure may be monitored using a sensor 126 coupled to an exhaust, or may be estimated based on engine operating parameters. The threshold may be a function of requested engine output, engine speed and torque. Controlling the engine may include reducing engine torque while the back pressure exceeds the threshold. Tampering with emission control components may be detected based on the back pressure being less than a second threshold corresponding to current operating conditions.
Patent GB-2415716-A (GB)
Title: Edge accessory for use with roofing elements
Inventor: GALLAGHER CAHAL
IPC: E04D13/155
Filed: 2002-01-07
Abstract: An accessory (60;70) for roofing elements (32) comprising: an elongate substantially planar member (2) having: (i) a roofing member seating portion (3) in which one or more roofing elements may be seated and (ii) a roofing element engaging portion (10) for said one or more roofing elements extending upwardly therefrom. The engaging portion has (a) an upstanding portion (11) formed by a first end of the planar member and (b) a top portion (12) on the upstanding portion formed by a first end of the planar member and arranged to project over the planar member; and (iii) a substantially planar elongate leg portion 61 having a first end 62 and a second free end 63, the first end being attached to the underside of the planar member so that the leg portion depends therefrom at an angle of less than 90{ thereto and arranged so that in use at least the free end of the leg portion is engageable with a surface of a structure on which the accessory is mountable so that the leg resiliently deforms on the mounting of the accessory to the structure. The roofing element engaging portion (10) may be arranged together with the roofing member seating portion (3) so as to receive and engage with said one or more roofing elements (32).
Patent GB-2414428-A (GB)
Title: Auxiliary agitator for a flotation device
Inventor: BOURKE PETER GERARD
IPC: B01F27/91
Filed: 2004-03-16
Abstract: The invention provides an agitator (1) is disposed to agitate slurry within a flotation tank (2). The agitator includes a rotor (6) mounted on one end of a centrally disposed drive shaft (7) extending axially downwardly into the tank and driven by a motor (8) and associated gearbox (not shown). The other end of the drive shaft includes a mounting flange (9) adapted for connection to the motor. A stator (10) is also provided around the rotor. A froth deflection cone (11) extends around the drive shaft adjacent the top of the tank. The deflection cone is oriented such that its smallest diameter is located at its lowermost end nearest the rotor (6). An auxiliary agitator (12) is connected to the drive shaft at a position substantially midway between the underside of the deflection cone (11) and the top of the rotor (6), as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2. The auxiliary agitator (12) includes agitation blades (13) extending radially outwardly from diametrically opposite sides of the shaft (7). Each blade (13) intersects the shaft at an angle of incidence of around 45 degrees to the shaft axis (14).
Patent GB-2431640-A (GB)
Title: Alternative synthesis of aryl-octanoyl amide compounds
Inventor: MARTERER WOLFGANG
IPC: C07D307/33
Filed: 2005-10-25
Abstract: An alternative synthesis of 2(S), 4(S), 5(S), 7(S)-2,7-dialkyl-4-hydroxy-5-amino-8-aryl-octanoyl amide compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof which uses the synthetic pathway defined in Schemes 1-3. Novel intermediates are used in the preparation of the above target compound.
Patent GB-2431859-A (GB)
Title: A body protecting device comprising an array of energy absorbing cells
Inventor: SAJIC PETER JAMES
IPC: A41D13/05
Filed: 2005-10-31
Abstract: A body protecting device for wearing by a user comprising: an impact surface; and an array of energy absorbing cells, wherein each of said cells comprises a tube, and wherein the longitudinal axis of the tubes of one or more of said cells is arranged at an oblique angle to the impact surface.
Patent GB-2433364-A (GB)
Title: A handset to headset connection which conveys power, data, and audio signals
Inventor: LINDLAR HERIBERT
IPC: H04L25/02
Filed: 2005-12-16
Abstract: A single wire data bus or connector couples a handset (terminal) to a headset (accessory) and conveys DC power from the handset to the headset. Low threshold PMOS switch 619 replaces the conventional diode and is switched off to prevent storage capacitor discharge when the bus is pulled low by either the headset or handset. The conventional diode (418, figure 4) distorted the microphone signal and caused the microphone signal to vary in amplitude as the DC current through it changed. Because the switch impedance is low the resistance of Rserial can be raised, thereby increasing the output of the condenser microphone. The intrinsic diode 620 of the PMOS switch acts as a start-up device. The switch may be a bipolar transistor.
Patent GB-2433419-A (GB)
Title: Kitchen utensil for scooping
Inventor: WALDRON DEBORAH
IPC: A47J19/04
Filed: 2005-12-22
Abstract: A kitchen utensil comprises a base with a handle attached to the base. The handle comprises a holding part, a stem attached the holding part, the stem being bifurcated at its distal end. The bifurcated end attaches to the base. The base may be made of manmade materials and the stem may be metal. The kitchen utensil is intended to be used as a scoop. The utensil glides over the bottom of a pan if used in a circular motion.
Patent GB-2425670-A (GB)
Title: Processing a video signal to perform black stretching in accordance with a luminance distribution
Inventor: OKA NAOYA
IPC: G06T5/40
Filed: 2006-03-06
Abstract: An image processing apparatus 1 includes a luminance characteristics detection unit that receives a video signal and forms a luminance histogram to detect a frequency of each of a plurality of luminance areas with a luminance equal to or lower than a predetermined luminance threshold. A black stretch processing unit 6 performs black stretch processing for a luminance signal with a luminance equal to or lower than a predetermined luminance level. A microcomputer 5 uses the frequency of each of the plurality of detected luminance areas to control the black stretch processing. A black stretch amount may be calculated for each of the detected luminance areas and the black stretch processing may be controlled by summing the black stretch amounts calculated for each detected luminance area. A similar system for correcting the brightness of a video signal by shifting a direct current level of the video signal is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2422040-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus trusted keyboard scanning
Inventor: COOPER BARNES
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2004-09-29
Abstract: A keyboard scan engine integrated on a chipset to initiate a keyscan process. The keyboard scan engine to detect a key depression. When in a trusted mode, transmitting a key code, corresponding to the key depression, through a trusted internal bus interface. When in a non-trusted mode, the key code is to be transmitted through an interface to be processed by an onboard key board controller.
Patent GB-2438624-A (GB)
Title: Ski carrier comprising two loops joined by an adjustable strap
Inventor: WADSWORTH ANDREW JAMES
IPC: A63C11/02
Filed: 2006-05-30
Abstract: A carrying device for skis and/or ski poles comprises one self-adjusting closed loop (12) and one manually adjusted loop (4) which can be closed or opened by a buckle (2, 3), the two loops joined by a strap which is adjustable in length. The self adjusting closing loop may be formed using a "D" ring (10). The strap may be adjusted using a three-bar buckle (8). In use, the manually adjusted loop (4) is secured around one end of the skis and/or ski poles and tightened, and the other end of the skis and/or ski poles are passed through the self-adjusting loop.
Patent GB-2433089-A (GB)
Title: Cordless window blind
Inventor: LIANG WEN YING
IPC: E06B9/322
Filed: 2006-05-30
Abstract: A non-pull cord operated balanced window blind structure comprises a head rail 10 with a blind body 11 attached to the underside and actuated by a collecting cord 111 wherein a cord-winding control device 20 actuated by an operating cord and a fixed seat 30 are respectively mounted at both ends of the head rail with a movable seat 40 situated there-between. One end of the operating cord is attached to the movable seat, and both ends of the collecting cord are synchronically wound through the fixed seat and the movable seat and located at the fixed seat, permitting the operating cord and the collecting cord to associate with each other in linking operation. Therefore, a bottom rail is simply pushed or pulled by hands to loosen or tighten the collecting cord and actuate the operating cord therewith, permitting a state of counterbalance formed there-between for easy adjustment of the blind body into a desirable position thereby.
Patent GB-2429663-A (GB)
Title: A candle filter element assembly
Inventor: ZIMMERMAN WILLIAM CHANCE
IPC: B01D46/00
Filed: 2006-08-21
Abstract: A candle filter assembly 24 for a filter device 10 includes, a tubular core 30 having an outer surface 32 and an inner surface 34, and including a plurality of openings 35 extending therethrough, a filter media 36 adapted to be supported by the core, and a drain pipe 38 having a tubular surface with a plurality of openings 39 extending therethrough to permit fluid to flow between an outer surface of the drain pipe and the inside of the drain pipe. The drain pipe is located inside the core. The candle filter assembly also includes an end cap 40, and a first sealing block 52 including a drain pipe opening 54. The drain pipe is extendable through the drain pipe opening in the first sealing block. The candle filter assembly further includes a compression nut 66 for threadingly engaging the drain pipe extending through the first sealing block.
Patent GB-2442285-A (GB)
Title: A distributed file system
Inventor: SANDLER ERIC ZIGMUND
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2006-12-11
Abstract: A distributed file system for managing access to data, comprises: a plurality of storage nodes 2-4, each node including a memory arranged for storing data items e.g. web pages and a memory management unit arranged for execution on one of a plurality of different operating systems (UNIX, LINUX, WINDOWS NT) and arranged for providing access to a data item to a client node 12, 13; a master node 7, 8 arranged for storing a metadata database including a plurality of metadata, each metadata defining a mapping between a data item and one or more storage nodes 2-4 containing the data item; and a client node 12, 13 arranged for requesting metadata related to a data item from the master node 7, 8 and accessing the data item from one or more storage nodes 2-4 containing the item using the requested metadata. A client management unit 15 may provide a standard interface (Application Programming Interface - API) for the distributed file system such that applications executing in user space can utilise the client management unit in the same/similar way to use of the local file system of the operating system.
Patent GB-2444754-A (GB)
Title: Folding enclosure arrangement for audio-visual equipment
Inventor: NICHOLSON GARY PAUL
IPC: F21V33/00
Filed: 2006-12-16
Abstract: An audio-visual equipment enclosure arrangement 1 comprises at least a first enclosure 2 and at least a second enclosure 3. The enclosures are provided with at least one directional positioning means 4 about which they may rotate and extending means 9 to allow the distance between them to be varied. In a closed position 5 both the said at least first and second enclosures provide a substantially protective cover for the audience-facing portions 6 of each other, and in an open position 7 the relative directions of the audience-facing portions of the said at least first and second enclosures can be varied in at least one axis. The enclosures may also be provided with orientation varying means 8 to allow at least their audience-facing portions to be rotated about at least one axis. The enclosures may be used as cases or cabinets for a combination of loudspeakers, lighting and display equipment.
Patent GB-2443653-A (GB)
Title: A partial predictive text entry system for a mobile communication device
Inventor: RE S BASTIEN RACANI
IPC: G06F3/023
Filed: 2006-12-20
Abstract: When a sequence of keys entered by a user is not recognised by a predictive text entry system on a device the device switches to a spelling mode. In the spelling mode knowledge of the sequence of keys already entered by the user is used to enter the unrecognised sequence of keys. A first string of text entry keys from the entered sequence may be selected. The most likely combination of characters corresponding to this string is displayed. A user may confirm or change the display characters. A further string may be selected and the process repeated. Remaining characters may also be entered using a multi-tap method.
Patent GB-2437635-A (GB)
Title: Predicting required image tiles transmitted using spare capacity on a communications link
Inventor: BRETT STEPHEN DAVID
IPC: G06T1/60
Filed: 2007-04-24
Abstract: A method of transmitting images from a server to a client along a communications link, comprises the steps of: dividing a relatively high resolution image into a plurality of lower resolution tiles 6; transmitting a first image tile to a client terminal for editing; predicting at least one further image tile to be required; and transmitting the at least one predicted tile to the client terminal using unused capacity on the communications link. The required tiles may be predicted as being adjacent tiles, tiles in the same location in another frame or on the basis of movement of a point of interest in the image for example. Several tiles may be predicted and given a priority order with which they are transmitted. By transmitting tiles that may be required over unused capacity on the communications link a delay in displaying required tiles in reduced.
Patent GB-2449257-A (GB)
Title: Fire or smoke detector with integral alarm signal and two acoustic cavities
Inventor: CHAPMAN KIERON
IPC: G08B17/00
Filed: 2007-05-14
Abstract: A detector 10 for detecting fires or smoke comprises: a housing 20 defining a transducer receiving portion 50; a transducer 40, such as a piezo disc, received within the housing 20 adjacent the transducer receiving portion 50; a first reflector plate 60 with an aperture 65 and being spatially separated from the transducer 40 to define a first acoustic cavity 70 therebetween; and a second reflector plate spatially separated from the first reflector plate 60 and located distal to the transducer 40 to define a second acoustic cavity 80 between the first and second reflector plates. The housing 20 defines one or more sound apertures 90 in connection with the second acoustic cavity 80 through which sound is emitted. The transducer receiving portion 50 may comprise spatial separators located next to the first reflector plate 60 in the periphery of the transducer 40. The transducer 40 and first reflector plate 60 are preferably separated by less than 3mm.
Patent GB-2436268-A (GB)
Title: Motor winding
Inventor: EDELSON JONATHAN
IPC: H02K3/28
Filed: 2005-12-13
Abstract: The present invention is an electrical rotating apparatus comprising stator coils wound around the inside and outside of the stator. In a further embodiment, the machine contains a high number of phases, greater than three. In a further embodiment, the phases are connected in a mesh connection. In a further embodiment, each half-phase is independently driven to enable second harmonic drive for an impedance effect. Improvements are apparent in efficiency and packing density.