baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2386232-A (GB)
Title: System and method for asset accumulation and risk management
Inventor: DIXON DEBORAH A
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2002-01-07
Abstract: The system and method of the present invention removes barriers that undermine efficient risk-management. The invention prioritizes consumers by predicting their unmet demand for risk protection. Once deemed eligible, consumers are enrolled and funds are allocated to the payment of a premium for income insurance, contribution to a financial vehicle such as a savings or investment product, and payment of a premium for savings loss insurance. Active participants are eligible for income protection in case of job loss, systematic savings and ownership of public equities, principal protection and incentives based on utilization. The system and method of the present invention is calibrated on an ongoing basis to the behaviors of target consumers.
Patent GB-2390659-A (GB)
Title: Reel Type Pipeline Laying Ship And Method
Inventor: STOCKSTILL LYLE
IPC: F16L1/20
Filed: 2003-01-23
Abstract: A pipeline laying ship and an improved method of laying a pipeline in a marine environment is disclosed. The pipeline laying ship is a dynamically positioned barge or self-propelled dynamically positioned vessel with a hull having a deck area that supports a pair of reels. The reels are independently rotatable, and are position to generally port and starboard relative to one another. A pipe joint storage area is provided for containing multiple joints of pipe. One or more pipeline welding stations are provided on the deck next to the reels, the pipeline welding stations being positioned to join the joints of pipe together to form an elongated pipeline that can be wound upon a selected reel of said pair of reels. A tower is provided for guiding the elongated pipeline as it is unwound from a selected reel, the tower including at least a bend controller, a straightener and a tensioner. The tower is transversely and movably mounted upon the hull between the port and starboard positions that enable a pipeline to be welded and then wound upon either of the reels and to be unwound from either of the reels for launching to the sea bed via the tower. The tower can be mounted upon a transverse track. The tower can be positioned aft for launching the pipeline from the hull stern. The tower can be mounted amidships for launching the pipeline through a vertical hull opening or "moon pool". A specially configured clamp is mounted on the hull below the top of the tower for clamping and holding the pipeline as it is launched from the tower to the water's surface. The clamp can be moved with a section of the clamped pipeline between port and starboard positions enabling other pipe sections (e.g., manifolds) to be welded to the pipeline above the clamp.
Patent GB-2405639-A (GB)
Title: Metal cleaning compositions
Inventor: LAMBART PAUL
IPC: C23G5/032
Filed: 2003-09-08
Abstract: Metal cleaning compositions, for example for the cleaning of engines (especially on-line cleaning of gas turbines and turbo chargers) comprise at least one surfactant selected from non-ionic and amphoteric surfactants; at least one terpene solvent; and at least one glycol. The compositions preferably include tar acid.
Patent GB-2405789-A (GB)
Title: Patient table with removable surfaces
Inventor: COOKE ROBERT STEPHEN
IPC: A61G13/12
Filed: 2003-09-11
Abstract: A patient table 10 has a removable end portion 12 which may be detached and replaced with an alternative end portion having a different shape. A preferred means of joining the two parts is to provide at least two engagement sites for mutual inter-engagement on each section, with the engagement sites of each part being spaced along the length of one part, the first engagement site closest the end of the respective section being adapted to engage on the top side thereof and the second engagement site more distant from the end being adapted to engage on the underside of the part. A recess can be formed with a surface which angles upwardly away from the edge of the ledge, thereby retaining the two parts together. The first engagement sites can likewise be formed as surfaces upon which the second engagement sites can rest. They can be provided with a profile adapted to retain engagement, such as a rounded recess for accepting a pin, or a surface that slopes downwardly away from the edge thereof so as to be retained in a corresponding recess.
Patent GB-2390930-A (GB)
Title: Foreign language speech recognition
Inventor: TIPPE ROBERT J
IPC: G10L15/06
Filed: 2000-02-04
Abstract: An apparatus for substantially simplifying the production of a foreign language speech model for a speech recognition program. Wherein a voice dictation recording is recorded a transcribed file is produced by a human transcriptionist and a written text is produced by a speech recognition program, wherein said written text is at least temporarily synchronized to said voice dictation recording, comprising: <SL> <LI>- means for comparing a copy of written text with said transcribed file resulting in a list of unmatched words. Said sequential list having a beginning, an end and a current unmatched word, said current unmatched word being successively advanced from said beginning to said end; <LI>- means for searching for said current unmatched word simultaneously within a first buffer containing said written text and a second buffer associated with said sequential list; and <LI>- means for correcting said current unmatched word in said second buffer, including displaying said current unmatched word in a manner substantially visually isolated from other text in said copy of said written text and means for playing a portion of said synchronized voice dictation recording from said first buffer associated with said current unmatched word. </SL>
Patent GB-2409047-A (GB)
Title: A bound materials core measuring device
Inventor: MURTAGH BRIAN JAMES
IPC: G01F17/00
Filed: 2003-10-30
Abstract: A bound materials core measuring device comprises a tubular body 1 which is adapted to accommodate a core sample of road or pathway surfacing bound material. The body has a plurality of graduated scales7 extending therealong at spaced intervals thereround so as to enable the sample to be viewed through the body and the depth of the relevant one or more layers of core sample to be measured from a plurality of angles by reading from each of the plurality of graduated scales. The tubular body has, located therewith in, means for supporting the core sample, said means being mounted for longitudinal movement relative to the tubular body. The tubular body also has means, located therewithin, for effecting said longitudinal movement.
Patent GB-2398423-A (GB)
Title: Performance generation in response to reaction of audience
Inventor: CLIFF DAVID TREVOR
IPC: H04H1/00
Filed: 2004-04-03
Abstract: A performance generator 104 selects performance elements from a memory containing a plurality of stored elements in response to the reaction of an audience crowd. The system may be an automatic DJ 104 playing music at a disco that uses the reaction of the crowd to select the next song to be played. Each song may be stored with an index of various parameters to aid selection. Crowd reaction may be measured using dance floor sensors (e.g. camera 109, pressure sensors 108) and portable devices 112 carried by each individual. These devices include sensors which may sense pulse rate, temperature, perspiration etc. and the devices may include a display (7, figs. 1 and 2) that prompts the user for input via user input device(s) (8, 9, figs. 1 and 2). The user reaction information is used to influence the performance (songs played, volume etc.). The reaction may also be used to influence other parts of the performance (e.g. volume, lighting).
Patent GB-2409663-A (GB)
Title: Child care management diary
Inventor: JALLAT EMILY
IPC: B42D5/04
Filed: 2004-04-02
Abstract: The child minder diary comprises a pre-printed booklet with two or more sections: the first section A is for a parent to record information about the child and the second section (B, page 4) is for a child minder to record the child's daily activities, achievements and new preferences. Preferably the information section records eating and sleeping habits and details of classes, playgroups and useful contacts. The activities section may list tasks or activities for the child minder to carry out. Photographs, tickets and other memorabilia may be included in the activities section. An additional section may be provided with stickers awarded to the child for good performance. The diary may be in loose leaf format. A computer disk or other electronic or optical medium may be included so that the diary may be loaded onto a computer or printed out.
Patent GB-2401483-A (GB)
Title: A method of etching porous dielectric
Inventor: YEOH JOON-CHAI
IPC: H01L21/3065
Filed: 2004-04-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of etching a porous dielectric. The method includes etching the film in a plasma etch chamber with CF4, H2 and a noble gas, wherein the CF4 to H2 gas flow ratio is between 1.33:1 and 2.7:1 and the noble gas is greater than about 42% of the total gas flow to the plasma chamber.
Patent GB-2401824-A (GB)
Title: Piezoelectric ink jet head
Inventor: SATAKE KENICHI
IPC: B41J2/14
Filed: 2004-05-20
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a piezoelectric ink jet head wherein the partition walls (1e) that separate the adjacent recesses that make the pressure chambers (2) are formed <B>to have such a cross sectional shape that the width W1 in the</B> planar direction at the upper end on the side of the substrate (1) where the drive section is formed and height H in the direction of substrate thickness satisfy the expression (1): ```W1   /  H```(1) while the width W1 and W2 of the lower end at the bottom of the recess of the substrate (1) in the planar direction satisfy the expression (2): ```W1   &  W2```(2) in order to prevent the dot size and dot shape of the picture to be formed from varying as the state of driving the individual drive regions or the state of driving the individual piezoelectric elements (9) are influenced by the state of driving the other plurality of drive regions or the state of driving the individual piezoelectric elements (9) that surround the former.
Patent GB-2418851-A (GB)
Title: Driver's arm rest
Inventor: FORD PHILIP
IPC: B60N2/75
Filed: 2004-10-07
Abstract: The armrest is detachably mountable to an upper rim of a partially retracted window of a vehicle. It comprises an elongate body (4) of resiliently deformable plastics material having a first surface (7) adapted to support an arm of a user. A second surface, substantially opposite to the first, has a longitudinally extending slit (5). This slit (5) can receive the upper rim and grip it for retention.
Patent GB-2421073-A (GB)
Title: A combined light and air extraction device
Inventor: HAWKINS MARK
IPC: F24F7/00
Filed: 2004-12-08
Abstract: A combined light and air extraction device comprises a space 10 between an outer housing 1 and a lamp housing 7 for the passage of extracted air, a removable circular cover 20 having a wall 21 below the lamp housing 7, the cover 20 having a glass disc 24 spaced above an aperture 23 in the cover 20, and an opening 26 and vanes 25 on the cover 20 between the wall 21 and the glass disc 24 to impart a circumferential motion of the air passing through the opening 26. Outer housing 1 is clamped to a ceiling 2 by legs 6 and a flange 5 cooperating with a bezel ring trim 12. Lamp housing 7 is supported on the outer housing 1 by radial beams 17 and the vanes 25 may be curved and support the glass disc 24. The device may be used in a bathroom and the curved vanes 25 generating a circumferential or vortex air flow aids in cooling of the lamp 9.
Patent GB-2421455-A (GB)
Title: Drilling aid
Inventor: PATTERSON CLIVE EDWARD
IPC: B23B47/28
Filed: 2004-12-21
Abstract: A drilling aid 2 for guiding a drill bit comprises a planar base 4 with a circular opening 6 through which a drill bit may pass, the axis of the opening 6 being perpendicular to the plane of the base 4. The base 4 is provided with a plurality of apertures or indents such as V-shaped notches 8 located at intervals about the axis of the opening 6, to assist in positioning the device 2. The base may have one or more channels 10 which are adapted to carry lubricant towards one end of the opening 6, and/or a series of stacked annular protrusions 14, 16, 18 which are concentric with the opening 6 to act as a collar for guiding the drill bit. A stabilising rim (20, fig. 2) and a low tack adhesive may be provided to removably adhere the device 2 to a surface. A kit, a pack and packaging (24, fig. 3) is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2423165-A (GB)
Title: Host controller interface for packet-based timeshared bus
Inventor: PRESCOTT RICHARD BARTHOLOMEW H
IPC: G06F13/42
Filed: 2005-02-14
Abstract: A host controller (400) for interfacing one or more electronic devices (410, 411) to a packet-based timeshared bus, such as a system bus (402) or a universal serial bus (409), is disclosed. The host controller (400) comprises a first memory device (413) storing a sequence of predetermined transaction descriptors (TD) and a second memory device (405, 406) for storing payload data transmitted over a bus (402, 409). A transaction sequencer (407) is also provided that is operable cyclically to execute transactions defined by the transaction descriptors (TD) stored in the first memory device (413) so as to transmit or receive payload data in the second memory device (405, 406). By cycling through a predetermined set of transaction descriptors (TD) without the need to initially compile an operational set of transaction descriptors to process, the host controller (400) can operate as a simple slave device on a wide variety of existing buses. As an additional benefit, the host controller (400) does not require the use of bus mastering or direct memory (DMA) techniques, which leads to the provision of a simplified and inexpensive device.
Patent GB-2414152-A (GB)
Title: Enhancing the contrast or resolution of displayed objects
Inventor: THOMPSON ROBERT D
IPC: G09G5/36
Filed: 2005-05-10
Abstract: The system is applicable to LCD displays such as those found in still image cameras and is directed to enhancing the visibility of icons displayed on such screens at the same time as an image. The system comprises a display and logic to change the brightness of either one part of the image or the whole image. Alteration of the brightness may be done by direct manipulation of the pixel values, application of a different gamma curve or altering the opacity of the displayed scene.
Patent GB-2416053-A (GB)
Title: Optimum test allocation scheduler for a network test system
Inventor: SATHE ABHAY
IPC: G06N3/12
Filed: 2005-05-24
Abstract: An apparatus comprises a scheduler 55 connected with a network test system. The scheduler receives a list of tests 53, i.e. tasks, to be run on the network test system during a testing interval, as well as available baseline information 49 for the tests to be run. Using a predetermined algorithm, such as a genetic algorithm, the list of the tests 53, and the available test baseline information 49, the scheduler 55 automatically creates a plurality of testing schedules, such that a given test object, i.e. a system resource, cannot be simultaneously allocated to more than one test. Each of the plurality of testing schedules indicates test object allocation for the testing interval. Next, the scheduler selects one 59 of the plurality of testing schedules based on reducing an overlap of test object allocation for the testing interval, for example by using a Giffler-Thompson algorithm. The scheduler then communicates the selected testing schedule to be implemented by the network test system. This apparatus could be used to optimize resource usage in a scheduled software testing system that is required to use limited resources.
Patent GB-2427505-A (GB)
Title: Alternative method of writing music for keyboard instruments
Inventor: TAYLOR THOMAS ABRAHAM
IPC: G09B15/02
Filed: 2005-06-21
Abstract: An alternative method of writing and reading music for keyboard musical instruments assigns a specific logical alphanumeric code to every key of the instrument. Keys to the left of Middle C are assigned the letter 'L' as part of the code and keys to the right of Middle C are assigned the letter 'R'. Sharp and flat keys would additionally be assigned the letter 'B'. The keys are also assigned a number as part of the code. In one embodiment (fig 3.2), this number increases with distance of the key away from Middle C. In a second embodiment (fig 3.3), the number increases from the left side of the keyboard to Middle C in respect of the keys designated by the letter 'L' and from Middle C to the right side of the keyboard in respect of the keys designated by the letter 'R'. Sheet music using this code would contain parallel instructions for the keys to be played by the right hand and those to be played by the left hand. Use of this code would enable a person to play a keyboard instrument without knowledge of traditional staff notation.
Patent GB-2428326-A (GB)
Title: Joint structure of an electronic image frame
Inventor: CHENG KELLY
IPC: A47G1/06
Filed: 2005-07-14
Abstract: An electronic image body 2 is fixed within a frame panel unit 1 by means of at least one projecting wedge 25 and a joint 26 on the electronic body co-operating with a fixing portion (13) of the panel unit. The joint preferably takes the form of a buckle or magnetic body. The panel unit preferably comprises a frame body 11, a transparent protective layer 12, a fixing portion (13) extending around one side of the unit and a pattern section 14 on the other side. The electronic body preferably comprises a display 21, a slot (23) for a memory card and a support 22.
Patent GB-2428781-A (GB)
Title: System and method using solar radiation to control the temperature of an environment
Inventor: HARWOOD HUGH DUDLEY
IPC: F24S10/75
Filed: 2005-07-22
Abstract: An apparatus for transferring energy from solar radiation to at least one energy transfer fluid comprising a corrugated surface 210, a plurality of conduits 220, 222, 224, 226, 228 and a means for absorbing solar radiation. The cross sectional area of each conduit may be varied with moveable surfaces 230, 232, 234, 236, 238. Preferably, the apparatus incorporates a radiation loss reduction screen 240, a reflective blind 250, and a weather protection cover 260. Also, a system for controlling the temperature of an environment comprising means for absorbing solar radiation, means for transferring energy from the absorbed solar radiation to at least one energy transfer fluid, means for extracting energy from the at least one energy transfer fluid, means for transferring the extracted energy to a working medium and means for using the working medium to heat a predefined environment.
Patent GB-2417278-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for trimming concrete foundations
Inventor: DOHERTY MARK PETER
IPC: E02D9/00
Filed: 2005-07-28
Abstract: The invention provides a method of trimming a concrete foundation having a lower portion (6B) and an upper portion (6A) that must be removed from the lower portion at a trimming level (14). The method includes placing a void-forming element (12) in the wet concrete, allowing the concrete to cure, filling the void-forming element with an expanding substance, allowing the substance to cure and expand thereby cracking the concrete at the trimming level, and removing the upper portion of the concrete. The void-forming element (12) comprises a flexible tube which, when placed in the wet concrete, includes two upright portions (12A) that extend from the surface of the concrete to the trimming level (14) and a substantially horizontal portion (12B) located at the trimming level that interconnects the lower ends of the upright portions (12A).
Patent GB-2429639-A (GB)
Title: Rotary drier
Inventor: BYARD PAUL
IPC: D06F57/04
Filed: 2005-09-03
Abstract: A rotary drier includes a support column (20) which supports a sleeve which is slidable up and down the support column (20), support arms (22) which are pivotally attached to the sleeve, each support arm (22) having a stay (24) which has a captive end and is pivotally attached to the arm (22) so that the arms (22) may be moved collectively between a retracted position where the arms (22) are substantially alongside the support column (20) to an extended in-use position wherein the arms (22) radiate outwards from the support column in which the plane of movement of each stay (24) is spaced apart from the plane of movement of the arm (22) to which it is pivotally attached.
Patent GB-2429683-A (GB)
Title: Tyre traction aid
Inventor: WILLIAMS JOHN TANAT
IPC: B60C27/20
Filed: 2005-09-06
Abstract: A set of shoes (S) are retained in close contact with a tyre tread by mounting on radially extending rods (R) coupled to T-pieces (T) with ends held in a hub (CB). The rods (R) are adjustable with the T-pieces (T) to cater for different wheel sizes. The shoes (S) have slots which accept hooks (LP) of the rods (R).
Patent GB-2418487-A (GB)
Title: Programming an optical mouse
Inventor: BROSNAN MICHAEL J
IPC: H01S5/06
Filed: 2005-09-28
Abstract: A method for programming a function of an optical mouse during assembly includes (1) mounting a dummy resistor 210 on a printed circuit board 204, the dummy resistor being indicative of a parameter of the function, (2) mounting an optical mouse sensor 214 and a nonvolatile memory 216 on the printed circuit board, (3) coupling a laser 212 to the optical mouse sensor to receive a drive current, (4) further assembling the optical mouse, and 5 then determining the parameter from the dummy resistor and programming the parameter into the nonvolatile memory. During startup of the optical mouse, the optical mouse sensor is programmed with the parameter from the nonvolatile memory and drives the laser accordingly. The dummy resistor 210 may be used to record a temperature coefficient of the laser 212.
Patent GB-2432465-A (GB)
Title: Adaptor providing support for electrical plug
Inventor: OOI BEE CHUAN JAMES
IPC: H01R31/06
Filed: 2005-11-16
Abstract: A plug converter, eg for connecting a European appliance plug to a UK mains outlet, has an enclosure with a base 3 and a cover 4. A support structure is provided adjacent an opening 11, 12 in the enclosure for supporting the appliance plug. The support structure may be surfaces 16 and/or ribs 17 on the base and the cover.
Patent GB-2432718-A (GB)
Title: Multicolour metal oxide electrochemical cell
Inventor: ISHIDA MASAYA
IPC: H01G9/20
Filed: 2005-11-25
Abstract: An electrochemical cell 400 comprises a first conductive layer 402, a metal oxide layer 403, a functional dye layer 404, an electrolyte layer 405, and a second conductive layer 406 where the metal oxide layer 403 comprises a plurality of adjacent metal oxide cells and at least one of the first and second conductive layers 402, 406 is transparent. The functional dye 404 layer comprises at least two functional dyes of different colour or at least two different depths of colour. The metal oxide layer may be formed from a liquid dispersion of metal oxide particles. The electrochemical cell 400 further includes a separator 410 formed on the first conductive layer 402 which surrounds each of the metal oxide cells. The separator 410 is preferable made of a polymer material. Methods of fabricating the electrochemical cell 400 is also disclosed. The electrochemical cell 400 can be used as a dye-sensitised solar cell or an electrochromic display.