baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2379129-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for tracking the online status of active users of an internet-based instant messaging system
Inventor: MENDIOLA DENNIS
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2000-05-11
Abstract: A system and a method for establishing or specifying the online status of a user forming part of an instant messaging system. The IM system (11) includes a plurality of clients having IM client applications of the same or different types, including: a PC-based instant messaging client application program (101): a GSM device (102) forming part of a GSM network: an internet browser-based client application (103); and an email-based client application (104). An IM system server (1) including an IM server (111) and a user information database (112) is selectively connected to each of the clients via the internet (113). The user database (112) stores an activity status for each user of the IM system (11) in relation to its activity with the IM server system (13). The activity status includes: i) a time variable signifying the time of or time since the last prescribed involvement of the user with the IM server: and ii) a probability variable signifying the likelihood of the user still being online. Monitoring means is provided to continuously monitor user activity with said IM server and to continuously update the activity status of users stored on the database (112) involved with the activity. Checking means is also provided to check the activity status of each user stored on the database (112) and adjust said probability variable in a prescribed manner having regard to the time variable.
Patent GB-2399881-A (GB)
Title: Diagnosing wound infections
Inventor: CULLEN BREDA MARY
IPC: A61L15/42
Filed: 2003-03-26
Abstract: A method of predicting or diagnosing clinical infection of a wound comprises measuring the concentration of a marker associated with an inflammatory response in wound fluid, where the marker is a proinflammatory cytokine, e.g. TNF-  a  . Also claimed is use of a wound dressing or biosensor comprising components of an assay system for measuring the concentration of a marker associated with an inflammatory response, wherein the marker is a proinflammatory cytokine, for the manufacture of a medicament for predicting the likelihood of clinical infection of the wound or, for diagnosing clinical infection of a wound Immuno, colorimetric, fluorimetric etc. methods may be used for detecting the marker concentration.
Patent GB-2397462-A (GB)
Title: Video network with multicast feature
Inventor: CHEN JIAN-RONG
IPC: H04L45/02
Filed: 2003-03-31
Abstract: A packet-based data network comprises a packet-based network switch; a plurality of video and/or audio packetised data sources coupled to the network; at least one destination, being a video and/or audio data handling device, coupled to the network; and a network control arrangement coupled to the network, the network control arrangement being arranged to provide virtual circuit-switched connections from sources to destinations via the network switch by: <SL> <LI>a) assigning multicast group identifiers to the sources, so that the sources launch video and/or audio data onto the network as multicast data packets identified by the multicast group identifiers; and <LI>b) instructing a destination to issue a request to the network switch to join the multicast group of a source so as to receive audio and/or video data packets from that source. </SL>
Patent GB-2389626-A (GB)
Title: Inferring intake manifold pressure of a variable compression ratio i.c. engine
Inventor: CULLEN MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: F02D15/02
Filed: 2003-04-16
Abstract: A method for operating a variable compression ratio internal combustion engine 110 includes the steps of determining a compression ratio operating state of the engine 110 and inferring the air pressure within an intake manifold 124 of the engine 110 based at least in part on the compression ratio operating state of the engine 110.
Patent GB-2402017-A (GB)
Title: No numbers directory enquiry service
Inventor: WILSON TONY
IPC: H04M3/493
Filed: 2003-05-21
Abstract: Directory enquiry service, where the caller is forwarded to called party without receiving the called party's phone number. The called party can also chose to accept reject the call. The service will appeal to customers who do not want to publish their phone number in a directory, but do not want to be completely ex-directory. It also applies to users of mobile phones, which are not currently supported in directories, as the networks and service providers are afraid of publishing directories, due to competitors targeting those customers and customers do not want their mobile number to be widely available. The solution will use off the shelf database, switch and CTI technology, integrated together in a unique manner.
Patent GB-2389734-A (GB)
Title: Document scanner with integrated document display screen.
Inventor: QUINTANA ANGELICA
IPC: G03F3/10
Filed: 2003-05-21
Abstract: A document imaging device 10 comprises a display screen 12 disposed in, or integral with, the device housing or body 14, 16. Screen 12 allows display of entire documents or originals scanned on imaging plate 18 of scanner 10. A document may initially be pre or preview scanned, allowing user input commands to scroll, size, zoom or delete a portion (crop) of the image of the scanned page. The document display may be integrated into a facsimile machine or multi function copier device (Figures 2 or 3). The display may be an LCD, thin film transistor (TFT), LED, polymer or touch screen. The integral display allows a user to preview, check and manipulate a scanned document before it is printed or output as a fax or email, avoiding the use of blurry or misaligned images.
Patent GB-2389115-A (GB)
Title: Polypeptide having a plurality of modified growth hormone receptor binding domains from growth hormone
Inventor: ROSS RICHARD
IPC: C07K19/00
Filed: 2001-12-14
Abstract: A chimeric polypeptide having a first and a second modified growth hormone receptor binding domain from growth hormone wherein the modification may be a deletion, substitution or addition of at least one amino acid residue and the said binding domains are joined in tandem. The binding domain may be modified in one of either site 1 or site 2 or at both sites 1 and 2. Specific modifications of said sites are disclosed as are linkers, polynucleotides encoding said polypeptides, vectors, cells expressing said polypeptide and methods of expressing said polypeptides. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising said polypeptides and their uses in treating diseases such as giantism, acromegaly, cancer, diabetic retinopathy, nephropathy or complications are claimed. The polypeptide may have a plurality of modified binding domains, especially those modified at site 2.
Patent GB-2392116-A (GB)
Title: Method of separating and concentrating cells for kidney regeneration
Inventor: SUMITA MASAYA
IPC: A61K35/12
Filed: 2002-05-31
Abstract: It is intended to provide a method and an apparatus for conveniently separating and concentrating cells for kidney regeneration within a short time. Namely, a method which comprises introducing a solution containing nuclear cells involving cells for kidney regeneration into a filter whereby not erythrocytes but nuclear cells can be exclusively captured, and then introducing a fluid for collection into the filter to thereby collect cells for kidney regeneration captured by the filter. The cells for kidney regeneration thus concentrated are used in the regeneration of kidney tissues or treatment of kidney diseases.
Patent GB-2395788-A (GB)
Title: Shaping the driving pulse signal envelope in an ultrasonic sonar transmitter
Inventor: NISHIMORI YASUSHI
IPC: G01S15/10
Filed: 2003-11-19
Abstract: An ultrasonic sonar transmitter generates a reference signal based on a clock signal of a specific frequency and a control signal made up of binary values 0 and 1 for controlling how the level (High or Low) of a carrier drive signal should change, and generates an analog signal constituting the carrier drive signal by pulse-duration-modulating the reference signal. Produced from the carrier drive signal, a driving pulse signal is shaped into a curved waveform having a gradually rising leading edge and a gradually falling trailing edge as the amplitude of the carrier drive signal is gradually increased and decreased based on the control signal. Undesirable frequency components and ringing are supressed. False readings caused by another ship transmitting on a close frequency can be prevented.
Patent GB-2397418-A (GB)
Title: Clock divider circuit
Inventor: HIDAI TAKASHI
IPC: G06F1/06
Filed: 2004-01-06
Abstract: A first circuit (212) generates a first set of encoded signals (404) in response to positive edges of a first clock signal (402) and a second circuit (214) generates a second set of encoded signals (406) in response to negative edges of the first clock signal (402). A pulse circuit (216) generates a first pulse signal (408) and a second pulse signal (410) in response to the encoded signals (404,406) and a flip-flop (218) generates a second clock signal (412) in response to the pulse signals (408,410).
Patent GB-2404417-A (GB)
Title: Locking device preventing removal of lid from container
Inventor: SILLWOOD RICHARD EDWIN
IPC: B65F1/16
Filed: 2004-06-07
Abstract: A locking mechanism for a container having a lid 26 and a handgrip 24. The locking mechanism comprises a first member 10a, 10b overlying the lid of the container, a second member 20, 22, 16 engaging beneath the handgrip 24 of the container, and a device such as a padlock for preventing the two members from moving relative to one another. This prevents opening of the lid 26 of the container. A bracing portion 16 extends from the second member to abut the side of the body of the container 28. The first member may be L-shaped, with one limb 10b being provided with a plurality of rows of holes for receiving the padlock. A cross bar 12 may extend laterally from the first member to abut the lid of the container. The two members 10, 14 may either be made from sheet metal, or, in an alternative embodiment, formed as plastics injection mouldings.
Patent GB-2417833-A (GB)
Title: Antenna cover
Inventor: REES IAN PAUL
IPC: H01Q1/44
Filed: 2004-09-07
Abstract: An antenna cover comprises a visual shield 16 attachable around an antenna 12 which is transparent to the operational frequencies of the antenna and visually blends with its surroundings 10. The cover may be formed by polymeric sheet material which may be assembled in-situ. The sheet material may have a surface painted, printed, dyed or coated such that its colour, shape and texture will resemble that of its surroundings. The cover may resemble an adjunct to a building or one or more complete storeys of a building 10. The cover may include anchor components for sliding releasable attachment to a building or ground. The cover is intended to ameliorate or remove the visual impact of an erected antenna.
Patent GB-2418513-A (GB)
Title: A device for ensuring a safe exit from a vehicle
Inventor: LI SHIH-HSIUNG
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2004-09-22
Abstract: A vehicle having at least one door is provided with four image receiving devices 21, 22, 23, 24. An image processing unit 20 processes images received from the image receiving devices to detect any object moving towards the vehicle and the dimensions and velocity of the object. The unit 20 thereby determines if the approaching object (e.g. another vehicle) is a threat to a passenger leaving the vehicle. A microprocessor 30 monitors the vehicle doors to determine if they are about to be opened and locks the door if a threat is identified by the image processing unit. The microprocessor also sounds a buzzer 32.
Patent GB-2406933-A (GB)
Title: Autonomic memory leak detection and remediation
Inventor: BETANCOURT MICHEL
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2004-09-29
Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for detecting and remediating a memory leak. In the method of the invention, an aging value can be established for an object instance created in memory and resetting the aging value when the object instance is referenced by an executing process. By comparison, the aging value can be incremented during a garbage collection pass when the object instance had not been referenced by an executing process since a previous garbage collection pass. Importantly, when the aging value exceeds a threshold value, the object instance can be processed as a loiterer. The processing step itself can include clearing at least one cache in memory, and reporting said object instance as a loiterer in a log file. Yet, the processing step can be avoided where the object instance belongs to a specified exempt class.
Patent GB-2419266-A (GB)
Title: Bait feeder
Inventor: LITTLE ANDY
IPC: A01K97/02
Filed: 2004-10-20
Abstract: The feeder comprises a hollow body (12) for containing bait which in use has forward (16) end and a rearward end. The forward end (16) is provided with at least one forward facing aperture (18) through which water is urged when the feeder (10) drops into water so that bait is discharged from the interior of the hollow body. The body may contain a tube 28 through which a fishing line may pass. The feeder may also comprise a cap 22 located around the tube which in use is slidable along the tube to release the bait. The feeder may also comprise fins (14).
Patent GB-2409228-A (GB)
Title: Device for restricting vehicle access
Inventor: FORD JOHN
IPC: E01F13/08
Filed: 2004-11-17
Abstract: The device, for restricting vehicle access for security purposes, reserving parking spaces etc., comprises a support 102 to which a post 101 is connected via a pivot 103, an actuator 104 configured to move the post between a first position to allow access and a second position to prevent access, at least one electrochemical cell and at least one device for converting a renewable energy source into electricity to charge the cell. The actuator may comprise a pneumatic linear actuator, a fluidic muscle, an electric motor or an air motor. The device for converting a renewable energy source is preferably one or more solar panels 108, which are preferably located on the post. The support may include ramps to allow vehicles to cross the post when it is in a lowered position. The post is preferably shaped so that in the first, lowered position the panels are at an angle to the horizontal to allow rainwater to run off the panels. The post may comprise a pneumatic linear actuator, an air compressor, a receiver for storing compressed air and control pneumatics and electronics, which are preferably located in a hollow chamber in the post. The device may include a receptor to allow remote control of the device, preferably by radio waves. A releasable lock, preferably a shotbolt, may lock the post in the second, raised position. The support is preferably fixed to the ground with bolts 111, with the bolts and pivot preferably being configured to break in response to a predetermined shear force. The actuator may be disposed at a vertically higher located when the post is in the first position. Also claimed is a kit of parts for a device for restricting access by a vehicle and apparatus for actuating a pneumatic linear actuator.
Patent GB-2408276-A (GB)
Title: Downhole desalination of aquifer water
Inventor: AFFELD CHRISTIAN JEREMY
IPC: E03B3/10
Filed: 2003-06-02
Abstract: A method and well is disclosed for desalinating saline aquifer water, wherein saline aquifer water flows from a subsurface aquifer layer directly into a downhole aquifer inflow region of a desalinated water production well in which a downhole assembly of one or more desalination and/or purification membranes is arranged, which separate the saline aquifer water into a primary desalinated water stream which is produced through the well to surface and a secondary concentrated brine reject stream, which can be disposed into a subsurface brine disposal zone.
Patent GB-2413426-A (GB)
Title: Transaction system
Inventor: FUNG NICHOLAS HO CHUNG
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2005-01-05
Abstract: A transaction system (10) comprising a host computer server (12) and at least one electronic transaction terminal (14) for receiving transaction data pertaining to customer transactions and for transmitting the transaction data to the server (12) over a computer network (16), the transaction terminal (14) including an interface (24) for establishing data communication with a removable data storage device (28) for storing at least one digital security key, wherein the security key is accessible by the transaction terminal (14) when the data storage device (28) is in data communication with the transaction terminal (14), and the transaction terminal (14) is configured to write the transaction data to the data storage device (28) for subsequent retrieval by the transaction terminal (14) or another like transaction terminal (14).
Patent GB-2411906-A (GB)
Title: A support for an iron
Inventor: WIGZELL PAUL
IPC: D06F79/02
Filed: 2005-02-15
Abstract: The support 1 for an iron 20 includes a base 2 and a support member 3 movably mounted on the base for movement relative to the base. The support member 3 includes a support surface 5 adapted to receive and support the iron. The support member may be rotatably mounted in the base in a circular aperture 9. A recessed section 4 with sloping wall 5, side walls 7, and rear wall 8 may be located centrally within the support member. The walls of the recessed section are all solid to prevent access to the interior from below the support member. The base may be part of an ironing board or attached to an ironing board.
Patent GB-2412524-A (GB)
Title: Audio/Visual Component Networking System
Inventor: JOHNSON DAN SCOTT
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2005-03-10
Abstract: An audio/video (A/V) source component 16 comprises a processor 100 and a data manager 156 executable by the processor. The data manager is adapted to monitor presentation of A/V program data 32 requested by a user via a presentation device 14 and automatically retrieve A/V program data related to the monitored A/V program data from an archival storage system in response to presentation of the monitored A/V program data the user.
Patent GB-2424940-A (GB)
Title: Check valve for catheter apparatus
Inventor: CHILVERS KEVIN
IPC: A61M39/24
Filed: 2005-04-08
Abstract: A check valve suitable for use with a sealing sleeve, the ```check valve comprising: ```a body 1 defining a bore having a first open end adapted for connection with a dispensing apparatus and a second open end adapted for connection with a delivery apparatus; ```a core slidable in the bore between a closed position and an open position; ```sealing means for sealing between the body and the core when the core is in the closed position, so as to prevent flow of fluid between the first and second open ends; ```biasing means for biasing the core into the closed position; ```the distal end 1c of the second open end of the body 1 being provided with a first flange 108 which extends radially beyond the outer edge of the body. Wherein the first flange is provided with one or more surfaces which are substantially non-perpendicular to each other.
Patent GB-2413316-A (GB)
Title: Multi-compartmented container for storage of ferromagnetic objects
Inventor: PRESTON DAVID
IPC: B25H3/02
Filed: 2005-04-22
Abstract: A multi-compartmented container 10 is shown in the form of a rectangular array of recesses 12. A single strip of magnetic material 28 is disposed in a recess 26 beneath the base 14 of the container so as to exert a magnetic restraining effect on ferromagnetic objects in the trays in use. A hingeable cover arrangement is also described. The objects may be fishing hooks.
Patent GB-2426134-A (GB)
Title: An RF transmitter using class E amplifiers
Inventor: CHEN KEVIN CHUN-JEN
IPC: H04L27/36
Filed: 2005-05-12
Abstract: An RF modulator and amplifier comprises an improved envelope elimination and restoration (EER) arrangement wherein an auxiliary class E amplifier 14 fed by a small fixed bias voltage Vb provides a signal for cancelling unwanted carrier feedthrough from the input to the output of the main class E amplifier 10. This removes an amplitude offset in the output waveform. The required path phase difference for cancellation may be ensured by use of couplers 12,16 with phase differences between ports or by use of a phase shifter (figure 3). Carrier feedthrough in class E amplifiers is a problem because the drive waveform must be of large amplitude to ensure good switching performance of the transistor.
Patent GB-2423463-A (GB)
Title: Viewing contents of kitchen appliance
Inventor: CROOKS JOHN
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 2005-07-09
Abstract: A kitchen appliance 200 comprising a vessel 201. A light source 209 is disposed substantially at the vessel 201. A wall of the vessel comprises a two-way mirror. When the light source 209 is not emitting light, the wall substantially reflects ambient light, giving a reflective, non-transparent appearance to the wall. When the light source 209 is emitting light, the wall substantially transmits light from the light source, effectively making the wall substantially transparent and allowing a user to see into the vessel 201. The appliance may be a kettle as shown, a toaster, an oven, a deep fat fryer or a food processor or blender.
Patent GB-2428958-A (GB)
Title: Snackfood comprising powdered vegetable and/or fruit
Inventor: AINSWORTH PAUL
IPC: A23L19/00
Filed: 2005-08-10
Abstract: A method of producing a snackfood product comprises the steps of: <SL> <LI>(i) preparing a free-flowing powder mixture comprising <SL> <LI>(a) 5-30% by weight of a powdered fruit and/or vegetable material having a moisture content of less than 10% by weight based on the weight of said material, and <LI>(b) 50-95% by weight of a flour, </SL> said mixture containing at least 80% by weight of (a) and (b) and also containing 10%-20% by weight of moisture based on the total weight of the mixture; <LI>(ii) extrusion cooking the mixture produced in step (i); and <LI>(iii) extruding the cooked mixture at a temperature of 100-150{ C through a die to effect expansion of the mixture and produce a snackfood product having a moisture content of 4-10% by weight, based on the weight of the expanded product, a bulk density of 0.05-0.9 g cm<-3> and a breaking strength of 2-19 N. </SL> A biscuit-like snack is produced. The powdered fruit and/ or vegetable may be citrus peel, pineapple core or broccoli stalks.
Patent GB-2429379-A (GB)
Title: Retransmission system which utilises all available slots for incremental redundancy and original transmission's number of slots for chase combining
Inventor: CHAPMAN THOMAS MALCOLM
IPC: H04L1/18
Filed: 2005-08-17
Abstract: 3GPP mobile phone systems can utilise chase combining and incremental redundancy. In the compressed mode of the basic specification (Fig. 2) the retransmission utilises the same number of slots (6, 7) as the original transmission (2) with the remaining slots (3, 5, 8) being compressed mode gap and/or discontinuous transmission (DTX) slots. This is done irrespective of the type of retransmission. Under the invention this system is still used for chase combining but for incremental redundancy all of the available slots (16,17,18) in the retransmission frame are used. This allows a lower power per slot to be used for the retransmission within the same overall power.