baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2437101-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for processing digitally encoded data streams
Inventor: BOWERS MATTHEW ALAN
IPC: G06F13/38
Filed: 2006-05-19
Abstract: A method of processing a digitally encoded data stream by means of a data processing system including an I/O processor, a demultiplexer and a decoder, the data stream comprising a plurality of data portions at least one of which includes a reference to at least one further data portion located externally from the data stream, the method comprising in response to a request from the data decoder to the demultiplexer for a data portion, determining if the requested data portion includes a reference to one of the further data portions located externally from the data stream, and if the determination is positive, causing the I/O processor to retrieve the further data portion and input the further data portion to the demultiplexer and subsequently causing the demultiplexer to output the further data to the data decoder.
Patent GB-2429705-A (GB)
Title: Powder particles that are uniformly coated with functional groups,method for their production and use thereof
Inventor: BESINGER JOERN
IPC: C09D7/62
Filed: 2005-05-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing powder particles that are uniformly coated with functional groups. According to said method, a suspension of particles of a crude powder is reacted with a coating reagent that contains at least one functional group. The suspension is homogenised in an agitation mill, where the particles are reacted with the coating reagent. The powder thus obtained is suitable for use as a filler in dental materials, cosmetic compositions, pharmaceutical compositions, paints, coatings, rubber mixtures and adhesives.
Patent GB-2429266-A (GB)
Title: Multi-port flow selector manifold valve and manifold system
Inventor: MCBETH RUSSELL ERIC
IPC: F16K11/083
Filed: 2005-04-11
Abstract: A multi-port flow selector manifold valve 900 includes a plurality of inlet ports 922 adapted to be coupled to a fluid source 990, a test outlet 980 adapted to communicate with at least one of the plurality of inlet ports, and a production outlet 970adapted to communicate with at least at least one of the plurality of inlet ports. A flow path is rotatably disposed between the test outlet 980 and the plurality of inlet ports 922 such that the flow path is rotatably alignable with each of the plurality of inlet ports. The flow path includes an inlet flow path 956,937 having a longitudinal direction of flow and adapted to communicate with one of the plurality of inlet ports 922, an outlet flow path 936,966 having a direction of flow substantially parallel to the inlet direction of flow and adapted to communicate with the test outlet 980, and an offset portion 938 disposed between the inlet flow path and the outlet flow path. The offset portion 930 has a direction of flow (y-y) with an angle of less than 90 degrees to the outlet direction of flow (x-x).
Patent GB-2431928-A (GB)
Title: Shoe
Inventor: POYNTON ANDREW PAUL
IPC: A01L5/00
Filed: 2005-09-16
Abstract: A shoe for a hoofed animal comprises an arcuate body (2) moulded from plastics material, specifically a lower body part moulded from polyurethane and having a ground-contacting surface and an upper body part moulded from polycaprolactone and having a foot-contacting surface. The upper body part has a peripheral flange which, when the shoe is fitted, extends around the wall of the hoof. The polycaprolactone of the upper body part readily softens when heated up to about 60{ C, so as to allow the flange to be deformed to clasp the hoof wall as part of the process of securing to the hoof. The polyurethane of the lower body part, thereagainst, does not soften at that temperature and imparts wear-resistance and resilience to the ground-contacting surface. The two body parts are mechanically interlocked at their interface.
Patent GB-2429644-A (GB)
Title: Fitted sheet
Inventor: MACDONALD ROBERT JOHN
IPC: A47G9/02
Filed: 2005-03-02
Abstract: A fitted sheet comprising a central rectangular panel 30, with side panels 31 integral therewith, made from a woven fabric, and end panels 32 made from a stretchable fabric such as a knit fabric, the end panels 32 being sewn to the ends of the central panel 30 and side panels 31. Corner seams 33 may be sewn between the end panels 32 and the side panels 31, such that the seam 33 is substantially vertical.
Patent GB-2429933-A (GB)
Title: Therapeutic sports towel
Inventor: BRODY LEE RICHARD
IPC: A61F7/10
Filed: 2005-06-02
Abstract: The invention is a therapeutic sports towel that integrates the features of a sports towel and a stretching device into a single device that incorporates the desired properties of the two. The therapeutic sports towel is thus absorbent and convenient to carry on a golf bag or drape over a shoulder, while also having the appropriate resistance and recoil properties for therapeutic stretching. Further, the combination of a towel material with a stretchable material ensures that the therapeutic stretching has a predetermined maximum length, to prevent the overstretching that is commonly associated with therapeutic stretching bands and so forth. Various embodiments of the invention include one or more pockets for holding ice or ice packs, such that the ice or ice packs may be retained in place against sore or pulled muscles by tying or fastening the therapeutic towel appropriately around the body or a body appendage. Further, the therapeutic sports towel may include straps that are encased in end pockets, such that the straps can be revealed as necessary for use in particular exercises.
Patent GB-2434555-A (GB)
Title: A toy with an attacking facility operated by a parallelogram linkage
Inventor: COKER IAN
IPC: A63H13/02
Filed: 2007-01-22
Abstract: A toy 2 which is mobile, remotely controlled and has an attack facility, which toy comprises a body 4, propulsion means 6 for causing the toy to be mobile, and attack means 8 which provides the attack facility. The attack means 8 comprises an attack section 10 which operates to provide an attack action, and a movement section 16 which supports the attack section 10 and moves the attack section 10 relative to the body for attack purposes, and the movement section 16 being such that it comprises a parallelogram arrangement of pivoting arms 18, 20, 22 which enables the attack section 10 to lunge and attack during use of the toy 2. The toy may take the form of a dinosaur such that the neck and head of the animal may lunge forward in an attack motion and the jaw of the animal providing a biting attack action.
Patent GB-2434621-A (GB)
Title: Arrangements for preloading a bearing
Inventor: RODE JOHN E
IPC: F16C19/00
Filed: 2007-01-24
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for preloading a bearing are provided. These methods and apparatus include preload monitoring devices whereby the mechanic can accurately monitor and regulate the preload on a bearing or bearing assembly. Aspects of the invention may also be used to adjust the endplay on a bearing or a bearing assembly. In one aspect, the preload on the bearing 18 is transmitted through a housing 44 having a fluid pressure that can be detected and monitored. An apparatus for precisely rotating a nut 11 and a (tool figure 6) for precisely rotating a nut 11 are also provided. A bearing retaining nut arrangement that permits the loading or evaluating of a bearing inner race is also provided. The bearing retaining nut (figure 19) arrangement includes a first load-setting nut, a lock washer, and a second jam nut that secures the arrangement to a shaft.
Patent GB-2438699-A (GB)
Title: Reducing the Size of a Data Stream Produced During Instruction Tracing
Inventor: ASHFIELD EDMOND JOHN SIMON
IPC: G06F9/32
Filed: 2007-04-02
Abstract: The present invention provides an electrical machine 1 with reduced cogging. The magnet poles 3 of the electrical machine are comprised of at least two separate groups of at least two circumferentially adjacent magnet poles. One of the circumferentially outer magnet poles 3a, 3h in one of the groups of magnet poles is defined as being in its reference position. The reference position of each other magnet pole 3b to 3g is defined as the position each other magnet pole would occupy if all the magnet poles were equally circumferentially spaced around the first or second body and the one circumferentially outer pole was in its reference position. At least one of the circumferentially outer magnet poles 3a, 3h in each group is sited in its reference position. At least one magnet pole 3a to 3g in each group is a displaced magnet pole and is sited in a position that is displaced from its reference position by an amount that is not equal to an integral multiple of the reference angular pitch of the winding slots. The displacement of the magnet poles 3 provides a pronounced reduction in cogging.
Patent GB-2438708-A (GB)
Title: Safety mechanism for a torch
Inventor: JOHNSTON MICHAEL R
IPC: F23D14/72
Filed: 2007-05-09
Abstract: An arrangement for a torch (1 fig 1) has a device for creating an electrical potential, such as a piezoelectric igniter 28, connected to a conductor 30 that conducts current to a burn tube (17 fig 1) to create a spark that ignites fuel in the burn tube. The arrangement also includes means to interrupt the current, such that inadvertent operation may be avoided. The means to interrupt the current can be provided by a gap 40 formed in the conductor, and an insulator 50 can be located in the gap such that it can be selectively moved between an insulating position where the flow of electricity through the gap is prevented such that no spark is created in the burn tube, and a non-insulating position, which may include a hole (100b fig 10) in the insulator, thus permitting electricity to flow through the conductor gap to create a burn tube spark. Alternatively, the piezoelectric igniter can form part of the electrical circuit and be arranged in electrical conductive contact or proximity to an electrical conductor, such as the fuel line 12, with interrupt means provided by an insulating block (80 fig 7). The block may include a conducting region (82 fig 7) which is moved into contact with the piezoelectric igniter and the electrical conductor when ignition is required.
Patent GB-2450327-A (GB)
Title: Inhaler with air flow control
Inventor: ALLSOP PAUL
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2007-06-18
Abstract: An inhalation apparatus 1 comprising a housing 2 with air inlet 3 and outlet 4, and a dispensing container 6 wherein the dispenser container is received with in the housing; the device further comprises a section of reduced diameter 10, wherein in use the dispensing container 6 is movable from a first position wherein the reduced diameter 10 interfaces with the container 6 to prevent air flow, a second position wherein the reduced diameter 10 interfaces with the container 6 to allow air flow, and a third position associated with the dispensation of the product.
Patent GB-2440019-A (GB)
Title: Clinical interpretation and review of patient data
Inventor: HERNKE DAVID
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2007-06-22
Abstract: The method and system improves the efficiency of the use of trained medical personnel in treating monitored patients, specifically, in remote chronic disease monitoring. Physiological data is collected from each of a plurality of patients, the data is triaged to determine whether any of the patients require medical attention and to identify which patients have not had their data collected. A pool of call screeners contacts and screens these latter patients. Depending on the results of the screening, the patient(s) may require assistance from skilled medical personnel and be routed to such personnel. Alternative embodiments may screen all remote patients without first collecting physiological data. A preferred embodiment will include a means for the patient to provide feedback to the caseworker or the skilled medical personnel.
Patent GB-2440620-A (GB)
Title: Copolymer additive
Inventor: SRINIVASAN SANJAY
IPC: C10M149/02
Filed: 2007-07-12
Abstract: A copolymer additive is a base copolymer obtainable by reacting, under free radical polymerisation conditions, (i) a set of first monomers comprising a mixture of alkylacrylates having C1-7, C8-16, and C17-30 alkyl groups with (ii) a second monomer comprising an olefinic carboxylic acylating agent. The second monomer is preferably maleic anhydride. The gravimetric ratio of the mixture of alkylacrylate monomers is typically 5:95:0.05 to 35:55:10. The base polymer optionally may be further reacted with an amine compound to provide a multi-functional polyalkylacrylate copolymer. The amine may be chosen from an aromatic amine and an aliphatic amine. The amine compound is selected from N-phenyl phenylene diamine and 4,4-diamino diphenylene amine. In another aspect, a multi-functional polymer viscosity modifier comprising the copolymer additive has a molecular weight of 50,000-1,000,000. Processes for forming the copolymer additive and a lubricating oil composition containing the copolymer additive are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2440458-A (GB)
Title: Motor control device
Inventor: NAMIKI NOBUYUKI
IPC: H02P29/00
Filed: 2007-10-04
Abstract: A motor control device in which, when an operator sets a change-over setting section (3), letters and scales of the change-over setting section (3) are illuminated to improve visibility, facilitating setting and preventing a setting mistake, and which can be reduced in size. The motor control device has illumination light sections (11a, 11b) for illuminating the change-over setting section (3), an illumination light drive section for driving the illumination light sections (11a, 11b); and a control section for controlling the drive and stop of the illumination light drive section. The illumination light sections (11a, 11b) can be turned on and off based on a change in a set value at the change-over setting section (3).
Patent GB-2439675-A (GB)
Title: Chemical interaction with metabolites in organism
Inventor: SEAN EKINS
IPC: G16B45/00
Filed: 2006-03-17
Abstract: A system is provided for the prediction of human drug metabolism and toxicity of novel compounds. The system enables the visualization of pre-clinical and clinical high- throughput data in the context of a complete biological organism. Substructure and similarity structure searches can be performed using the underlying databases of xenobiotics, active ligands, and endobiotics. The system also has an analytical component for the parsing, integration, and network analysis of genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics high-throughput data. From this information, the system further generates networks around proteins, genes and compounds to assess toxicity and drug-drug interactions.
Patent GB-2444852-A (GB)
Title: Interactive Food And/Or Drink Ordering System
Inventor: RIDDIFORD MARTIN
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2007-12-13
Abstract: An interactive food and/or drink ordering system, in which a computer controlled projector is mounted above a surface such that a menu of food and/or drink selection options is projected onto some or the entire surface, which may be a conventional table with no embedded display. The selection options are selectable by a user operating an interface device connected to the computer, such as a wireless track pad. The interface may operate over a short range wireless network and the computer is connected to an EPOS(electronic point of sale) system to provide staff with information regarding what order is to be prepared.
Patent GB-2456145-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft landing device
Inventor: HAMMAMI RYAD
IPC: B64F1/00
Filed: 2008-01-03
Abstract: A device, for receiving aircraft on a runway, may comprise a plurality of rubber cushions containing compressed air and provided with valves, whereby the cushions can be emptied of air once an aircraft has landed. The device may further comprise two towers between which an aircraft may land. The device may rest on twelve groups of tyres and may be driven by jet engines to travel at 200 kilometres per hour in order to match the speed of an aircraft. The device may comprise water tanks, fire fighting equipment, a circular room on top of the towers, and lights for illuminating the device.
Patent GB-2456172-A (GB)
Title: Wave defence barrier formed of ring shaped elements
Inventor: HITCHCOCK JOHN CLEMENT
IPC: E02B3/06
Filed: 2008-01-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to the protection of a shoreline by a wave defence barrier, in order to reduce or eliminate the effects of wave erosion. The wave defence barrier 1 protecting a shoreline feature such as an eroding cliff 12 against the force of wave action, comprises a series of posts 6 upstanding from a base of the shoreline 2, and a plurality of ring-shaped surrounds 8, each having an open centre 10. The surrounds are preferably used tyres 8, or concrete rings. Each post extends through the open centre of at least one surround so that each of the surrounds is held to a corresponding post to form an individual wave barrier on the base of the shoreline. At least some of the surrounds of adjacent individual wave barriers 9 are separated by a gap 18 which serves in use to reduce the force of a wave passing between adjacent individual barriers. The wave defence barrier therefore protects a shoreline against the force of wave action.
Patent GB-2443585-A (GB)
Title: Data representation relating to a non-sampled workpiece
Inventor: REEVES STEVEN P
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 2006-08-23
Abstract: A method, apparatus, and a system for providing data representation associated with non-sampled workpieces. Measured metrology data relating to a first workpiece is received. Metrology data corresponding to a second workpiece is approximated based upon the metrology data relating to the first workpiece to provide a projected metrology data relating to the second workpiece.
Patent GB-2446532-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for demonstrating the efficacy of a consumer product to produce a consumer-desired effect
Inventor: JULIAN JENNIFER C
IPC: G09B23/00
Filed: 2008-04-15
Abstract: Provided is a demonstration apparatus comprising a top subassembly and a bottom subassembly. The top subassembly includes a reservoir adapted to contain a consumer product to he demonstrated. The consumer product has efficacy to produce a consumer-desired effect that is directly or indirectly observable. The bottom subassembly includes a vial containing a contaminant upon which the consumer product produces the consumer-desired effect. The top sub assembly and bottom subassembly are coupled to a reservoir seal element. Upon activation of the demonstration apparatus, the consumer product flows into the bottom subassembly and contacts the contaminant to produce the consumer-desired effect. Also provided, are a method of use for the demonstration apparatus and a kit containing the demonstration apparatus.
Patent GB-2462053-A (GB)
Title: A relaxation mask
Inventor: DUFFY MARK
IPC: A61M21/02
Filed: 2008-04-17
Abstract: An eye mask to aid relaxation 1 that may be placed around the head of the wearer comprising a media device 5 with a built in alarm function connected via internal wiring 2 to speakers 4, the mask includes additional padding 3 for comfort.
Patent GB-2450254-A (GB)
Title: Low density bread making method and ingredients
Inventor: GREGSON THOMAS JOHN
IPC: A21D8/06
Filed: 2008-06-16
Abstract: A method for producing a loaf of bread having substantially half the density of a conventionally-produced loaf, by charging with a suitable dough mixture a tin having a given capacity with half the amount of dough conventionally required for that given capacity of tin, divided into six or more pieces. A blend of fibre and protein formulated as an ingredient of a bread mix, comprising a grain fibre and a protein, gives improved strength to sustain the higher than normal raise. The dough is made from a blend of ingredients which includes between 20 and 35 parts by weight of a mixture of fibre and protein to 100 parts by weight of flour. The fibre may include soluble, grain or oat fibre, while the protein may comprise gluten.
Patent GB-2448276-A (GB)
Title: Distributive scoreboard scheduling in an out-of-order processor
Inventor: JIANG XING YU
IPC: G06F9/38
Filed: 2007-02-12
Abstract: A processor core and a method for distributive Scoreboard scheduling in an out-of-order processor pipeline. In an embodiment, control logic appends operand availability bits to each instruction. The appended operand availability bits form a distributive Scoreboard for each instruction. The appended operand availability bits are propagated together with the instruction through multiple stages of the processor pipeline. An instruction dispatch buffer stores the instruction and the operand availability bits. A dispatch controller determines when an instruction is to be issued. The determination is based, at least in part, on the operand availability bits stored in the instruction dispatch buffer.
Patent GB-2459351-A (GB)
Title: Airway therapy apparatus with blower using anti-noise means
Inventor: FLINT JONATHAN MCNEILL
IPC: A61M16/00
Filed: 2009-03-26
Abstract: Airway therapy apparatus, such as continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) equipment for sleep apnoea treatment, includes anti-noise means to reduce the noise of the equipment so the patient is not disturbed when trying to sleep. The CPAP equipment has a housing 1 containing a blower 10 connected to the housing outlet 3 via a duct 12. A length of flexible breathing tubing 5 connects the housing outlet 3 with a face mask 7 worn by the patient so that they receive a flow of air at elevated pressure. An acoustic sensor 22, such as a microphone or accelerometer is mounted in the duct 12 close to the blower 10 and supplies an output to a processor 13 which drives an output to a loudspeaker or other acoustic source to produce anti-noise in anti-phase with the blower-generated noise. A second sensor 23 provides feedback control of the amplitude and phase of the anti-noise signal.
Patent GB-2469314-A (GB)
Title: Leading edge flow control device for sails
Inventor: WILLIAMS NATHAN MICHAEL
IPC: B63H9/06
Filed: 2009-04-09
Abstract: The active or passive leading edge flow control device for sails is a device designed to increase the force developed over a sail. The flow control device 2 is a flap (Fig 5 and 6), additional piece of sail or integrated section of sail (Fig 7) with specific material properties and tension attached to, or as part of the leading edge/luff of the sail 1. The control device oscillates, stimulating and organising instabilities in the shear layer, and increasing the level or attached flow over the sail. The device may be oscillated actively or passively.
Patent GB-2470956-A (GB)
Title: Joint for an artists stretcher
Inventor: GILL DAVID ANTHONY
IPC: B44D3/18
Filed: 2009-06-12
Abstract: A joint for an artist's stretcher comprises a first frame member (y), a second frame member (z) and a tenon (a), the first and second frame members (y, z) each having a mortise (w, x) at an end and being arranged such that, in use, said ends abut to provide a mitre. The tenon (a) engages each mortise (w, x) to join the first frame member (y) to the second frame member (z) and includes spring means (f) such that, in use, a tension is provided between the first and second frame members (y, Z).
Patent GB-2458835-A (GB)
Title: Computational methods and systems associated with nutraceutical related assays
Inventor: JUNG EDWARD K Y
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2007-12-11
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to computational methods and systems associated with nutraceutical related assays.