baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2384088-A (GB)
Title: Streamlining ata device intialization
Inventor: ESCHMANN MICHAEL
IPC: G06F13/38
Filed: 2001-09-27
Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a system for increasing the performance of a platform-independent virtual machine in executing a sequence of platform-independent codes (pi-codes) generated by a high-level language compiler. The system operates by first obtaining a pi-code to be executed by the platform-independent virtual machine. Next, the system locates a sequence of native code instructions that, when executed, will perform the action required by the pi-code. The system then executes the sequence of native code instructions. After the code has been executed, the system stores a copy of the sequence of native code instructions associated with the pi-code in a cache. Finally, if the pi-code defines a loop, the system saves a pointer to a beginning of the loop within the cache which, when used as a reference during execution, will cause the loop to be executed from the cache rather than from the pi-code.
Patent GB-2407469-A (GB)
Title: Separating machine with adjustable shafts
Inventor: PEARSON CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A01D33/04
Filed: 2003-04-25
Abstract: A separating machine with a number of rotating shafts each with a number of star wheels mounted on each shaft. They are arranged on the shaft in such a way that the fingers of each star wheel on one shaft line up with the bosses of the star wheels on the adjacent shaft. Each shaft which is mounted so as to rotate on bearings 3 may also be driven independently. The shafts are mounted on an adjustment mechanism whereby a series of pivot arms 4, pivot bushes 5 and tie plates 6 enable the shaft centres to be adjusted along the length of the machine, but maintaining an equal distance between the shafts.
Patent GB-2403344-A (GB)
Title: A photon source and method of fabricating a photon source
Inventor: WARD MARTIN BRIAN
IPC: H01L33/00
Filed: 2003-06-24
Abstract: A photon source comprising a quantum dot layer having a plurality of quantum dots with an n-modal distribution in emission wavelength, said n-modal distribution in emission wavelength comprising n peaks in a plot of dot density as a function of emission wavelength where n is an integer of at least 2, the photon source further comprising isolating means for isolating the emission from a predetermined number of quantum dots. A base layer is formed having a first lattice constant and a layer of quantum dots 61 formed by depositing material having a different lattice constant to the base layer when the layers are unstrained.
Patent GB-2403170-A (GB)
Title: Hydrodynamic treatment device
Inventor: ANDOH ROBERT YAM GYAMFI
IPC: B01D21/02
Filed: 2003-06-27
Abstract: A hydrodynamic treatment device comprises a vessel 2 within which is disposed an inner partition 24. The inner partition 24 divides the interior of the vessel 2 into outer and inner regions 22, 28. Flow enters the vessel 2 through a tangentially oriented inlet 14 and establishes a complex circulating flow within the vessel 2. Settleable solids migrate to the bottom of the vessel 2 and are deposited in a sump 20 through a solids outlet opening 18. Flow enters the inner region 28 through apertures 34 in the inner partition 24, and is discharged through an outlet duct 8. The inner region 28 is closed at its lower end by a frusto-conical, downwardly diverging lower wall 30 which projects outwardly from a central cylindrical wall 26.
Patent GB-2386789-A (GB)
Title: Cell phone holder
Inventor: IIDA SHINOBU
IPC: H04M1/04
Filed: 2002-05-16
Abstract: A cell phone holder commonly usable among cell phones of different lengths and shapes, easily operable, and holding a cell phone (4) on a body so as to be stably attached to and detached from the body, comprising a body (1) fixed to the body and having the cell phone mounted thereon and a holder (2) installed slidably on the body (1) and allowing one end of the cell phone (4) fixedly locked thereto, the holder (2) further comprising an elastic member for generating an elastic force in the direction of the body (1).
Patent GB-2405665-A (GB)
Title: Auxiliary handle
Inventor: YOUNG DAVID JOHN
IPC: E05B1/00
Filed: 2003-09-08
Abstract: A larger comfortable auxiliary handle 7 may be attached to an existing handle by means of a separate inner clamp 1 which holds the smaller inner handle firmly and which forms a standard base to which the larger more comfortable outer handle may be attached. The inner clamp may be secured to the existing handle by screws 2.
Patent GB-2410990-A (GB)
Title: An adjustable bump stop
Inventor: SAVILLE DAVID ROY
IPC: B60J5/10
Filed: 2004-02-10
Abstract: A bump stop assembly 14 for use between a door and a surrounding frame co-operates with an abutment. The bump stop assembly comprises a body 15 having an inclined surface 23 and a slider 16 which is capable of movement along the inclined surface. The slider has a strike face 30 for contact with the abutment and a resilient catch in the form of serrations which co-operate with serrations provided on the body. In use, closing the door brings the abutment into contact the slider causing it to ratchet along the serrations, moving along the inclined surface until it is in the correct position with the abutment in touch with the end face of the slider. The door is then opened and a lock 17 is provided for securing the bump stop in the correct position. The assembly is particularly useful for a vehicle tail gate.
Patent GB-2411105-A (GB)
Title: Coded Beverage Insert
Inventor: PANESAR SATWINDER SINGH
IPC: A47J31/40
Filed: 2004-02-17
Abstract: A beverage ingredient containing insert 1 is disclosed which carries a code 320 which is read upon insertion of the insert into a beverage preparation machine. The code controls the operation of the beverage preparation machine and can be a barcode or a RFID. The angle between the lines 328 and 329 which pass through the inlet 121, the barcode 320 and the outlet 122 is greater than 70 degrees. This separation of the barcode from the inlet improves the accuracy of the reading of the barcode as the inlet is formed by piercing and the area around it can become distorted. Problems caused by leakage of fluid from the inlet area obscuring the code are also avoided. The insert may be of cartridge or non-cartridge form.
Patent GB-2412955-A (GB)
Title: Thermally responsive pressure relief valve for an adjustable car seat cushion
Inventor: HOWARTH JOHN
IPC: F16K31/00
Filed: 2004-04-08
Abstract: A valve is provided at the exit of a bladder (9, figures 1a-c) situated in a car seat (1, figures 1a-c) which can be inflated to adjust the support given by the seat. The valve opens when the ambient temperature inside the car reaches a predetermined level so as to deflate the bladder and prevent the foam of the seat to permanently set in a compressed shape (13, figure 1c). The valve 20 comprises a dished bimetallic actuator 32 which snaps between cold state and hot state conditions.
Patent GB-2423620-A (GB)
Title: Vending machine payment system
Inventor: BAGHERZADEH-SAFFARIAN ALI
IPC: G07F7/12
Filed: 2005-02-25
Abstract: A vending machine system and method of operating such a system that allows for pre-payment of vending goods using a Chip & PIN payment card and comprises; a main processor 20; a card reader 12, means for entering personal identification data 16 and means for validating that the correct identification data has been entered; means 22 of communicating with an external database B using card reader software and encrypted data flow via a wireless link, in order to obtain authorisation or rejection of the transaction; and interface means that allow the main processor to control the vending machine mechanism and thereby vend the selected purchased goods.
Patent GB-2413075-A (GB)
Title: Liquids containing suspended water soluble glass particles
Inventor: ROSER BRUCE JOSEPH
IPC: A61K9/14
Filed: 2005-03-07
Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising a biologically active agent preserved in particulate form, in particular a glass or amorphous particle, such as a sugar, a metal carboxylate, an amino acid or calcium phosphate, wherein said particles are suspended in at least one of a hydrofluoroether, a perfluoroether, a hydrofluoroamine, a perfluoroamine, a hydrofluorothioether, a perfluorothioether, a hydrofluoropolyether or a perfluoropolyether. The use of such fluorinated liquid media overcomes the problem of aggregation of particles and also is environmentally friendly.
Patent GB-2413370-A (GB)
Title: Assembly/disassembly of a sealing device between rotating and stationary conduits
Inventor: FLINDALL STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: F16L37/00
Filed: 2005-03-29
Abstract: A sealing device 10 for sealing two conduits 120, 122 comprises a compressible sealing member 30, a first fastener 50 adapted to retain the sealing member in a compressed state and an actuator 60 operable to compress the sealing member thus allowing unimpeded fastening or unfastening of the first fastener. The actuator may comprise a piston 62 slidable within a cylinder which may be hydraulically actuated. The piston may comprise an annular sleeve, the first fastener being provided radially around the sleeve. One of the conduits may be a fixed conduit 120 and the other conduit may be a rotating conduit 122. The first fastener may be a nut having a screwed connection for fastening to one of the conduits.
Patent GB-2436088-A (GB)
Title: Buoyancy aid attachable to a garment
Inventor: CARROLL JOHN
IPC: B63C9/08
Filed: 2005-06-11
Abstract: A buoyancy aid is provided which is attachable to the shoulder region of a garment such as a jacket, coat, overall, vest or waistcoat, such that it is suspended from said region during use. The buoyancy aid is formed from a flexible sheet material to which buoyant closed cell foam plastics material 6, 6A, 7, 7A, 8, 8A, 9 and 9A or other buoyant material is secured. The buoyancy aid may be located during use between the outer fabric of the garment and an inner lining of the garment and may be suspended by means of press studs, Velcro (RTM) strips or cord loops. The sheet material may have its buoyant material secured to it at a plurality of separate locations. The buoyancy aid allows the user better freedom of movement during use.
Patent GB-2412102-A (GB)
Title: Motorcycle wheel maintenance support
Inventor: TAYLOR MICHAEL LAWRENCE
IPC: B25H1/00
Filed: 2004-01-20
Abstract: A maintenance support (10) for a motorcycle wheel (30), comprises a base frame (11) having a working area (14) defined between a pair of opposed side walls (12) and a pair of spaced parallel axles (15) extending transversely from one side wall (12) to the other. Each axle (15) is provided with a pair of spaced rollers (16) adapted to support a motorcycle wheel (30) thereon. Each roller (16) is mounted on its respective axle (15) for free rotation, independently of the other roller (16) of the pair, and each pair of rollers (16) co-operates to present a generally V-shaped profile to a motorcycle wheel (30) located on said maintenance support (10).
Patent GB-2416948-A (GB)
Title: Video camera with built-in wireless microphone
Inventor: SEKIGUCHI MASAMI
IPC: H04N5/765
Filed: 2005-07-21
Abstract: Video recording apparatus with a wireless microphone receiver and camera is provided. The wireless microphone may communicate with the camera using the Bluetooth (RTM) system and a one-to-one relationship between the camera and microphone may be established using an identification system. The camera may also have a built-in microphone and the sounds from both microphones may be mixed depending of the zoom ratio of the lens. If the wireless link is poor or breaks the camera may record from the built-in microphone instead. An icon displaying the status of the wireless link may be displayed in the viewfinder.
Patent GB-2416710-A (GB)
Title: Data carrying game pieces
Inventor: STENTON STUART PHILIP
IPC: A63F13/02
Filed: 2005-07-29
Abstract: Game pieces 221, 222 comprise game cards, collectable cards or other characterisations, such as figures, having a digital memory 225. The data in the digital memory 225 is read by a reader unit 228. The data received by the reader unit 228 may be used in a game application 226 and may be modified by the application 226. The reader unit 228 may also function as a writer and modified data may be rewritten to the game piece 221, 222. The data in the digital memory 225 may relate to various characteristics of the game character 223 represented by the game piece 221, 222, an image of the game character 223 or the game state. The data may also relate to game rules or executable code to be processed with the game application 226. There may be a plurality of game pieces 221, 222. The pieces 221, 222 may be read and written inductively. Data in the digital memory 225 may be exchanged between game pieces 221, 222. The reader (174, Fig 17) may take the form of a game board (171, Fig 17) and the reader (174, Fig 17) may be used to sense the positional change of the game piece (172, Fig 17) on the game board (Fig 17).
Patent GB-2419613-A (GB)
Title: Gutter assembly
Inventor: WATSON JAMES
IPC: E04D13/064
Filed: 2005-10-27
Abstract: A gutter system comprises a gutter section <B>48</B> having rear and front portions for position, in use, towards and remote from a building. The system further comprises a mounting bracket <B>7</B> and a union <B>50</B> for connecting gutter sections <B>48</B> together. The gutter section <B>48</B> has external coupling means at its rear <B>31</B> for attaching to the bracket <B>7</B> and internal coupling means <B>49</B> at its front for attaching to the union <B>50</B>. Leverage points <B>45</B> may be provided so that the union <B>50</B> can be urged into position. The union and the gutter section can be provided with spacers <B>55</B> which space the union <B>50</B> and gutter section <B>48</B> from each other in use.
Patent GB-2421547-A (GB)
Title: Driving air-powered appliances using an internal combustion engine
Inventor: BISHOP TIMOTHY
IPC: B60N2/23
Filed: 2005-12-22
Abstract: A drive system comprising: an internal combustion engine; a pressure reservoir 10 for storing pressurised fluid, the pressure reservoir being coupled to the engine so as to be capable of being pressurised from a pressure source of the internal combustion engine; an appliance coupled to the pressure reservoir so as to be capable of being driven by flow of fluid to or from the pressure reservoir; and a valve coupled between the pressure reservoir and the appliance, for regulating the flow of pressurised fluid between the pressure reservoir and the appliance. The pressure source may be inherent source arising from the operation of the engine, eg inlet vacuum or exhaust pressure and an electric pump may charge the reservoir while the engine is not running or to maintain a more even pressure. The reservoir may be a canister 10 having a diaphragm 12, a spring 14 and a position or pressure sensor 20. The engine may be in a vehicle with the air pressure driving devices or appliances that are conventionally electrically powered from the vehicle's battery or charging system; a long list of such items is given.
Patent GB-2419828-A (GB)
Title: Beating appliance for cheering
Inventor: KOBAYASHI YUU
IPC: A63H37/00
Filed: 2004-08-09
Abstract: A beating appliance (1) for cheering easy to beat and suitable for carrying, comprising a body part having a plurality of tubular members (10), (20), and (30) reduced in diameter from one end to the other end in the longitudinal direction and combined with each other so as to be extended/retracted. The tubular members (10), (20), and (30) adjacent to each other are brought into an extended state by connecting the inner peripheral surfaces of the large diameter side tubular members (10) and (20) to the outer peripheral surfaces of the small diameter side tubular members (20) and (30) in taper-stacked states, and brought into a retracted state by storing the small diameter side tubular members (20) and (30) in order and in a nested state in the large diameter side tubular members (10) and (20). Also, a head cap (40) is fitted to one end of the maximum diameter tubular member (10), and an end member (50) having a diametrally increased grip end (51) is fitted to the other end of the minimum diameter tubular member (30).
Patent GB-2435156-A (GB)
Title: Communication system for accessing more than one device at a single address
Inventor: WILSON JEFFREY
IPC: H04W4/20
Filed: 2006-02-10
Abstract: A mobile communication system is provided in which a subscriber may have two or more communication devices associated with a single public address. A store 6 for the user's public addresses 4 is provided on the network and this also stores data linking the public address to the addresses of the user's two or more communication devices 10. Communications addressed to the public address are directed to at least one of the two or more communication devices. Communications originating from any one of the user's communication devices have data inserted into them to identify the communication as originating from the user's public address.
Patent GB-2423651-A (GB)
Title: Low resistance laminate fuse
Inventor: BENDER JOAN LESLIE
IPC: H01H85/00
Filed: 2006-02-21
Abstract: A low resistance fuse (10) comprises first (22) and second (24) intermediate insulation layers. A free standing fuse element layer (20) independent of the insulation layers comprises first (32) and second (34) contact pads and a fusible link (30) extending there between. Said first and second insulation layers are disposed on either side of said fuse layer in a laminated construction. At least one of the insulation layers may be provided with a window (40, 42). The fuse element may be a metallized thin foil film. Termination contacts (12) may be provided. Lateral termination contacts may be provided see Figure 12 (Step 6). First and second outer insulation layers (26, 28) may be provided. The insulation may be a polymer, polyamide material. Arc quenching media may be provided proximate the link. The fusible link may be provided with an M-spot (M-effect) (Fig 22 item 328). The fuse may also have weak spots (Fig 26 item 416, 418) provided.
Patent GB-2426771-A (GB)
Title: Retrofit remedial subsurface safety valve (SSSV)
Inventor: BUYERS MARK
IPC: E21B34/06
Filed: 2006-02-22
Abstract: A subsurface safety valve (SSSV) unit is installed in production tubing retrospectively and comprises a means to lock 10 and seal 12 with the tubing, a valve 13 and a hydraulic valve control line 14 extending inside the tubing from the top of the SSSV unit to the surface. The retrofit SSSV can be installed within a worn or damaged SSSV as a remedial valve. The hydraulic valve control line extends to the surface through the wellhead via a wellhead insert mounted inside the Christmas tree; the wellhead insert provides connections to allow normal control of the well with slots 27 providing connection to flow lines.
Patent GB-2424772-A (GB)
Title: Power transmission system
Inventor: MANTOCK PAUL LENWORTH
IPC: H02J3/00
Filed: 2006-04-03
Abstract: An AC power transmission system has an AC power source 12 connected to a load 14 through a transmission conductor 13 which has a capacitive device 10,11 connected to each end. The capacitive device 10,11 may be a capacitive AC transmission component of zero resistance and zero inductance or a buffer capacitor. The invention allegedly reduces losses whilst eliminating the use of expensive transformers, superconductor systems, voltage regulators, and overload protection equipment.
Patent GB-2431277-A (GB)
Title: Faster response speed driver and driving method for a liquid crystal display
Inventor: LEE SEOK WOO
IPC: G09G3/36
Filed: 2006-06-29
Abstract: A driving apparatus for a liquid crystal panel with gate lines GL and data lines DL arranged perpendicularly to each other, comprises a gate driver 106 that supplies a gate pulse to the gate lines, and a data driver 104. The data driver 104 samples an input N-bit digital data signal to generate an analog data voltage, generates a modulated data voltage for acceleration of a response speed of the liquid crystal according to an M-bit data value of the sampled digital data signal, mixes the modulated data voltage with the analog data voltage, and supplies the mixed data voltage to the data lines DL. Also disclosed is an LCD driver that supplies a different voltage level with a different pulse width during first and second periods of a gate pulse. The first voltage level may be the mixed data voltage and the second voltage level may be the analogue data voltage. The apparatus is intended to reduce the response time of the liquid crystal display without requiring a digital memory.
Patent GB-2429247-A (GB)
Title: Propeller blade retention assembly
Inventor: CARVALHO PAUL ARMAND
IPC: B64C11/06
Filed: 2006-08-09
Abstract: A propeller blade retention assembly comprises a propeller blade root 18 located at least partially within a hub barrel 16, a floating race 24 mounted between the hub barrel and said propeller blade root, a tapered roller bearing set 26 mounted between the floating race 24 and the propeller blade root, and an end cap 28 mounted to said floating race to pre-load the propeller blade root relative to said hub barrel. The end cap may comprise a nose 32 to contact the frustum rollers. By preloading / pretensioning a variable-pitch propeller blade relative to the hub, the assembly increases the moment capacity of the retention for a given pitch diameter. Independent claims entail methods of assembling a propeller blade retention assembly wherein the floating race is located in contact with an outboard retaining ball bearing set 22, and wherein the end cap is biased towards the floating race (figs. 5E, 5F) until they are in facial engagement.
Patent GB-2446807-A (GB)
Title: Hidden door closer
Inventor: REID ALISTER PETER
IPC: E05F3/10
Filed: 2007-02-20
Abstract: A door closer for mounting between a door leaf and a door frame is disclosed. The door closer comprises an elongate housing 2 for mounting in one of the door leaf or door frame, a plunger 6 disposed in and movable along the housing and a biasing element 4 disposed in the housing which biases the plunger inwardly of the housing. A rigid tension member 14 has a first end 16 pivotally connected at a first pivot 18 to the plunger 6 and a second end 20 which is pivotally connected at a second pivot 22 to an anchoring element 24. The door closer comprises a spring and piston arrangement. Three variations on the core features are disclosed. The first invention relates to the profile of the rigid tension member, the second and third inventions relate to specific arrangements of a threaded adjustor pin for adjusting the closing force of the door closer.
Patent GB-2439630-A (GB)
Title: Effervescent biocide compositions for oilfield applications
Inventor: SMITH KEVIN
IPC: C09K8/54
Filed: 2007-06-15
Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for using effervescent materials to deliver biocides to fluids. Generally, the effervescent material is a solid that includes an acid and a base that react in aqueous medium to produce a gas, such as carbon dioxide. The effervescent material can be tablets, powder, flakes, and the like. The effervescent material includes one or more biocides, which are dispersed in the fluid by effervescent action that occurs when the material is added to the fluid. The methods and compositions are particularly suited for treating oil field fluids such as fracturing fluids. The composition preferably comprises two biocides, 2,2-dibromo-3-nitrilo-propionamide and 1,2-dibromo-2,4-dicyanobutane.