baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2366048-A (GB)
Title: Selecting a preferred path to a storage device
Inventor: BURTON DAVID ALAN
IPC: G06F12/02
Filed: 2001-03-22
Abstract: A method, system, program and data structure for selecting a path to one of at least two controllers. Each controller 14a,b provides access to storage areas e.g. Logical Unit Numbers of storage device 16 and path information is received by host computers 4a,b from the controllers indicating a preferred controller for accessing each storage area as determined by a load balancing algorithm. An input/output (I/O) command directed to a target storage area is processed in hosts 4a,b and the command is directed to the controller indicated as the preferred controller by device driver 22a,b via host bus adaptors (HBA) 6a- d and hubs 10a,b based on entries in path table 24a,b established in initialisation. The host initially sends the I/O command to the preferred controller but will send to a non-preferred controller if the preferred controller cannot execute the command.
Patent GB-2373616-A (GB)
Title: Remote cardholder verification process
Inventor: LEADER CLIVE
IPC: G06F21/42
Filed: 2001-03-24
Abstract: Securely and verifiably authenticating the holder of a chip card 1 and associating the verification with the underlying transaction between the cardholder 3 and remote host system 5, using a simple card reader 2 interacting indirectly with the remote host system 6 via a communications device 4, e.g. mobile phone. Chip card 1, e.g. bank payment card, is inserted in chip reading device 2, whereupon routine card authentication 6 and cardholder verification procedures 8 are performed. The user 3 inputs a random/unpredictable input, sent by host system 5 to communications device 4, into chip reading device 2 (9). Device 2 signs the outcome of the authentication and verification process, transaction details, and random input, and displays minimum data to the user who keys this into the communications device for verification by the operator host, 10. Thus the process does not rely on the exchange of secret information over open communications. To minimise data exchange for any single transaction, routine data may be pre-registered with the host system.
Patent GB-2360849-A (GB)
Title: Determining the resistivity of a formation around a cased well
Inventor: FAIVRE OLLIVIER
IPC: G01V3/20
Filed: 2001-03-27
Abstract: A system and method for determining the resistivity of geological formations through which a metal cased borehole (10) passes. The metal casing (11) has a layer of cement between it and the surrounding formation and a sonde (12) is lowered into the borehole and used as a measuring tool. The sonde comprises three measurement electrodes (a, b, c) mounted on arms (17) to provide contact with the sides of the casing. Current is injected into the casing and current leakage is measured which is indicative of the resistivity of the formation, the method is characterised in that the resistivity is corrected by a factor which takes account of the thickness of the layer of cement and of its conductivity.
Patent GB-2366641-A (GB)
Title: Servicing interrupt requests using a programmable override address for an interrupt service routine
Inventor: BROBERG ROBERT N
IPC: G06F9/48
Filed: 2001-04-12
Abstract: A method of handling an interrupt request in a computer system by programmably setting an override address associated with a specific interrupt service routine, and servicing an interrupt request based on the override address, which is different from a power-on default address associated with the same interrupt service routine. The method may determine whether the interrupt service routine is critical and, if so, set the override address to a physical location in the on-chip memory of the processing unit, instead of in the off-chip memory (RAM). Override address registers 112 are accessed via the special purpose registers of the processing unit. A validation bit may be turned on in response to the setting of the override address, with both the default address and the override address being provided as separate inputs to a multiplexing device 116 controlled by the validation bit. The override address is forwarded from the multiplexing device to an instruction fetch unit 122 whenever the validation bit has been set. The result is decreased latency associated with interrupt handling, and increased flexibility in user definition of critical versus non-critical interrupts.
Patent GB-2377545-A (GB)
Title: Tuneable Laser
Inventor: ROBBINS DAVID JAMES
IPC: H01S5/042
Filed: 2001-07-14
Abstract: A tuneable laser has a gain section 1 with first and second comb reflectors 2,3 to one side thereof. The two reflectors each provide combs with substantially uniform spacings, the spacings differing as between the combs. Each comb reflector can be tuned so as to shift the reflective peaks of the combs, thus allowing alignment of a single reflective peak at a chosen wavelength which is the same in both combs, forming a supermode. This supermode has an intensity greater than the threshold of the gain section and thus the laser produces an output at that selected wavelength. The laser may have a phase section 4.
Patent GB-2361436-A (GB)
Title: Golf ball containing gel
Inventor: SULLIVAN MICHAEL J
IPC: C08L101/00
Filed: 1999-12-22
Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of gel material in a golf ball. In one aspect of the invention discrete gel particles form an integral structural and functional role in the hard-cover, mantle or core elements of a golf ball to provide an additional way of varying the playability properties of a golf ball, In one embodiment the invention is directed to a golf ball comprising a mantle dispersed with discrete voids filled with gel to provide a heterogeneous mixture of at least one gel material and at least one non-gel material. In another embodiment of the invention 10 parts of ground down silica gel material, 50 parts Iotek¹, 1002, 50 parts Iotek¹ 1003, and 0.025 parts UM Blue to provide a composite mantle. In this embodiment the degree of measured compression (and good guide to deformability and initial spin rate when struck by a golf club) in increased with a commitment decrease in Shore C/D hardness. In another aspect of the invention discrete elastomeric particles form an integral structural and functional role in the hard-cover, mantle or core elements of a golf ball.
Patent GB-2365077-A (GB)
Title: Support system for turbine diaphragms
Inventor: TOMKO ANDREW JOHN
IPC: F01D25/24
Filed: 2001-07-18
Abstract: A diaphragm 12 is supported radially within an outer shell or casing 16, 18 of a turbine by a support 26 having at one end a dovetail projection 32 for engagement with a dovetail slot 34 in a lower half 14 of the diaphragm 12, and having at the other end a flange 30 through which is bolted 44 a shim pack clamping block 42 which is supported on a surface 24 in a pocket 22 formed in the shell 16, 18. The diaphragm 12 may be aligned relative to the rotor by addition or subtraction of shims 38. Set screws 48, 50 extend through the dovetail end of the support 28 and engage the lower diaphragm half 14 to lock the dovetail joint in position.
Patent GB-2378188-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable yarn tensioning and clamping device
Inventor: GRIFFITH JOHN DALTON
IPC: B65H59/24
Filed: 2001-07-28
Abstract: A yarn tensioning and clamping arrangement comprises an integral yarn guide arm and movable clamping plate 22 formed from a resilient material such as spring steel. The movable arm 22 has a yarn guide eye 42 and may be adjustably biased against a fixed clamping plate 21 by adjustable nut 30.
Patent GB-2368359-A (GB)
Title: Rotary/drag bit with optimised secondary/backup cutters
Inventor: ISBELL MATTHEW RAY
IPC: E21B10/43
Filed: 2001-10-19
Abstract: A rotary bit (10) has a first set of cutting elements (30) and a second set of trailing cutter elements (130) adjacent the first set (30). The second set of cutter elements (130) project transversely to the direction of bit rotation. The second set of cutter elements (130) have a relatively thick superabrasive table (134) configured to cut a formation with a cutting edge (146) located between a rake face (140) at the side of the superabrasive table (134) and an end face thereof.
Patent GB-2382681-A (GB)
Title: Information system
Inventor: CHEN CHENG-JU
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2001-11-29
Abstract: A globally-integrated RMA (Returned Material Authorisation) information system allows the RMA files built at a first global location, such as an overseas service station, to be shared by personnel at a second global location, such as a domestic repair centre. The service station information system is capable of transferring RMS files periodically at specified time intervals to the repair center information system, so that when the domestic repair center receives a batch of returned products from the overseas service station, the repair personnel can immediately gain access to the associates RMS files of the return products, without having to repeat a testing procedure and build RMS files for the returned products.
Patent GB-2383374-A (GB)
Title: Lock assembly
Inventor: TSAI MIAO-HSUEH
IPC: E05C9/02
Filed: 2001-12-21
Abstract: An espagnolette type lock assembly comprises an outer rail 10 to be mounted to a door or window, an inner rail 20 movable relative to the outer rail 10, a gearboy 30 containing a pinion 31 which drivingly engages a bridge portion 21 of the inner rail 20, and a support link 40 that is located between the inner and outer rails at the bridge portion 21 and which comprises two support members 41 and a connection member 42. The support link 40 prevents the bridge portion 21 from being deformed should the pinion 31 be overly rotated.
Patent GB-2383849-A (GB)
Title: Resist development
Inventor: MARTIN BRIAN
IPC: G03F7/30
Filed: 2002-01-03
Abstract: A method of removing exposed resist, comprises the steps of,<BR> ```applying a first layer of developer to the surface of the exposed resist for a first period of time (between 30 and 50 seconds);<BR> ```substantially removing the first layer of developer from the surface of the resist;<BR> ```applying a second layer of developer to the surface of the resist for a second period of time;<BR> ```substantially removing the second layer of developer; and<BR> ```applying at least a third layer of developer to the surface of the resist for a third period of time. This amounts to a triple develop process, which seeks to improve the development of exposed resist in circuits having deep circuit topography.
Patent GB-2386007-A (GB)
Title: Electrical circuit protection with off-line sensing of load
Inventor: BRATTEL SIMON MARK
IPC: H05B45/50
Filed: 2002-02-27
Abstract: A protection arrangement 40 for an electronic circuit 10 having a load 12 that includes a semiconductor junction device 22, such as an illuminated display, which is biased into conduction by a power source 12. The protection arrangement 40 includes means to sense load characteristics 50 off-line, particularly to sense the voltage across the load 52, and compare 54 the sensed voltage with a stored value representing consistent semiconductor behaviour. Operating power is enabled or inhibited based upon the comparison. Preferably, operating power is periodically interrupted for short intervals and a sensing current generator 62 provides a sensing current through the load 20 having a value less than the forward conduction threshold of the semiconductor junction device 22. There may be minimum and maximum stored values for comparison 58 with the sensed voltage representing consistent semiconductor behaviour and control means 30 to provide or inhibit an enabling signal to re-establish operating power. Device 22 may be an LED.
Patent GB-2386243-A (GB)
Title: Digital broadcasting receiver
Inventor: LOVELL-SMITH MARCUS
IPC: H04N5/00
Filed: 2002-03-05
Abstract: A device comprising a docking station (RTM) 10 and a digital radio receiver 14 to receive transmissions from a transmitter 4. A separate portable player 40 can be plugged into a socket 30 in the device 10 in order to enable material stored in a storage means 20 to be transferred from the device 10 to the portable player. A unique identifier stored in the device enables the device to receive an encrypted signal to programme a control means 16 within the device. The receiver can be used to record programmes off air or purchase bundles of programmes with specialised content transmitted 'out of hours'.
Patent GB-2387735-A (GB)
Title: Neck strap for mobile phone
Inventor: BARTOLOME EMILIO
IPC: H04M1/60
Filed: 2002-04-15
Abstract: A neck strap for a mobile phone comprises a string and an attachment (eg peg, ring) which attaches the string to the mobile phone. A microphone may be incorporated to provide a hands free function. The neck strap may also be used with CD players or other electronic devices.
Patent GB-2375275-A (GB)
Title: Insertion of an additional flag with high auto correlation after HDLC flag in H.223 multiplex to improve detection and hence error resilience
Inventor: PARK DONG-SEEK
IPC: H04N7/52
Filed: 1998-05-22
Abstract: A multiplexing method for multimedia communication is provided, which is compatible with the H.223 protocol by changing a header of a multiplex protocol data unit (MUX-PDU). The multiplexing method includes the steps of encoding media data, and multiplexing the media data encoded in the step (a) in units of a predetermined frame, and inserting a second flag having a predetermined length with an auto-correlation in the frame after a first flag having the opening and closing of the frame. Therefore, the probability of detecting the MUX-PDU by a receiver is increased by adding a flag having a high auto-correlation to the H.223 MUX-PDU frame, thereby increasing error-resiliency.
Patent GB-2374248-A (GB)
Title: Method for changing quality of service for voice over IP calls
Inventor: HAVENS ERIC
IPC: H04M7/00
Filed: 2000-12-15
Abstract: Methods and/or systems for changing the quality of service (QoS) and/or type of service for voice over IP communications. A system for changing quality of service for voice over IP communications includes a signal monitoring module (207) for monitoring subscriber inputs representing requests for a QoS change; and a controller (205) for implementing subscriber inputs representing requests for a QoS change. A method for changing the quality of service (QoS) during an ongoing voice over IP communication is featured. A subscriber line is monitored for a subscriber originated request for a change in QoS (Event 9). When a request is received. QoS of a subscriber communication is converted utilizing codec algorithms.
Patent GB-2385812-A (GB)
Title: Grill cleaning member for cyclone dust cleaning apparatus
Inventor: OH JANG-KEUN
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 2002-06-17
Abstract: A cyclone dust cleaning apparatus (100, fig 3) has a cyclone body that has a first connection pipe 121 connected to an extension pipe 1a adjacent to a suction port of a vacuum cleaner, a second connection pipe 111 connected to the extension pipe 1b adjacent to a body of the vacuum cleaner and an air inflow port 122 interconnected with the first connection pipe. The cyclone body is adapted to forman air flow vortex of contaminant-laden air that is drawn in through the air inflow port. A dust receptacle 200 is removably connected to the cyclone body for receiving contaminants separated from the flow by the vortex. A grill assembly 300 is disposed at the air outflow port of the cyclone body, and has a plurality of longitudinal slots 320 formed in an outer circumference of the grill body at a constant interval from each other to form a passage leading air toward the air outflow port. the grill assembly prevents a flow of the contaminants collected in the dust receptacle through the air outflow port of the cyclone body. A contaminant removing member 410 is moveable upwardly and downwardly along the outer circumference surface of the grill body to remove contaminants that are attached to and around the longitudinal slots of the grill assembly. The vertical movement of the contaminant removing member is controlled by the operation of a knob 440 connected to a standard rack and pinion drive mechanism 420.
Patent GB-2374653-A (GB)
Title: Passive anti-roll system
Inventor: MOLINA SIMON ANNE DE
IPC: F16F9/504
Filed: 1999-04-30
Abstract: A passive damping system 336 for a shock absorber with a working chamber 302 and a piston 303 in which the piston has a primary bypass valve defining an upper fluid portion 309 and a lower fluid portion 310 includes a piston rod 308 and a variable bypass assembly disposed between a fluid chamber 312 and a fluid reservoir 318. The variable bypass assembly comprises a lower support plate 340 with an inboard aperture 342 above chamber 312 and an outboard aperture 344 above reservoir 318 and a control plate 346 with an eccentric mass 350 rotatable about the piston rod 308 in response to inertial forces against a biasing spring 354. During lateral acceleration the force on the eccentric mass causes the control plate 346 to rotate and cover the inboard aperture 342 to restrict movement of fluid between the chamber 312 and reservoir 318 to increase the damping force provided by the shock absorber.
Patent GB-2385844-A (GB)
Title: Control apparatus and control method for a forklift
Inventor: CHEN SHUMING
IPC: F15B11/024
Filed: 2002-09-12
Abstract: A control apparatus 109 includes a target acceleration obtaining means for obtaining a target acceleration of a hydraulic motor 81 based on an operation amount of a lift lever; a torque command value obtaining means for obtaining a torque command value of the hydraulic motor based on the target acceleration; a determining means for determining as a non-regeneration state or as a regeneration state based on the torque command value; and a change-over control means 99 for changing over a change-over member so as to couple a lift cylinder 71 to a flow rate control valve 99 when determined as the non-regeneration state, and for changing over the change-over member so as to couple the lift cylinder to a hydraulic pump 79 and making an inverter controller 111 control the hydraulic motor 81 in accordance with the torque command value when determined as the regeneration state.
Patent GB-2393650-A (GB)
Title: System for sealing the horizontal joint between a wall and a shower tray or bath
Inventor: ROBINSON GERARD FRANCIS
IPC: A47K3/00
Filed: 2002-10-04
Abstract: A sealing system comprises a semi-flexible longitudinal strip (10) profile and a sealing material both adapted to maintain a sealed joint between typically relatively vertical and horizontal surfaces. The strip profile (10) comprises a first upper limb (11) having an upper limb upper boundary (12) and an upper limb lower boundary (13) between which there extends an upper limb inner face (14) and an upper limb outer face (18). From the upper limb inner face (14) and/or upper limb boundaries (19) there extends at least one second outer limb (20) having an outer limb inner boundary attached to the upper limb (18) and an outer limb outer boundary (33) between which outer limb boundaries there extends an outer limb upper face (25) and an outer limb lower face (26). A third inner limb and/or filler material is adapted to sealingly engage uncured sealing material and to aid the isolation of the uncured sealing material from the upper limb inner face (17) and/or the outer limb lower face (20).
Patent GB-2379745-A (GB)
Title: A method of measuring forces in the presence of an external pressure
Inventor: DEMIA LAURENT
IPC: G01L1/22
Filed: 2001-07-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of measuring a force F exerted on a piece in a given direction in the presence of external pressure Pe and temperature T. According to the invention: the response R<SB>cap</SB> of a deformation sensor to the total force exerted on the piece is measured: said external pressure Pe and said temperature T are determined: and the force F exerted on the piece in said given direction is determined by a relationship between the response of said deformation sensor (R<SB>cap</SB>) and a polynomial function of degree <U>n</U> of the pressure Pe[f<SB>n</SB>(Pe)], said relationship being such that: F=K.R<SB>cap</SB>-F<SB>n</SB>(Pe), where K is a constant determined by calibration of the sensor.
Patent GB-2382368-A (GB)
Title: Liner hanger with slip joint sealing members and method of use
Inventor: COOK ROBERT LANCE
IPC: E21B29/10
Filed: 2001-07-27
Abstract: An apparatus (200) and method tor repairing an opening (130) in a wellbore casing (110). The apparatus (200) and method couple a floating tubular (250) member in opposing relation to the opening (130) in the wellbore casing (110).
Patent GB-2406586-A (GB)
Title: Fastening assembly
Inventor: HULLOCK PAUL MALCOLM
IPC: E04D3/08
Filed: 2003-06-13
Abstract: A fastening assembly for fastening at least two components together in a building structure comprises a fastening member <B>2</B> for fastening at one end <B>10</B> to a first component of the building structure and at a second end <B>12</B> to a second component of the building structure. The fastening between the second component and the fastening member <B>2</B> is provided by snap fitting complementary elements <B>8</B>, <B>16</B>, provided on the second component and the fastening member. The invention also extends to a conservatory having panels mounted in a supporting frame wherein two or more beams forming part of the frame are fastened together by such a fastening assembly.
Patent GB-2403484-A (GB)
Title: Toilet seat securing kit
Inventor: VEEN DAVID RICHARD HENDRIK
IPC: A47K13/26
Filed: 2003-07-04
Abstract: A securing kit to secure standard universal sliding toilet fittings to a toilet pan, the kit comprising an attachment bolt 3 slidingly located in a groove within the top fitting 1 where snap -off wedges 10 are used within the groove to secure the position of the bolt and the position of the seat in relation to the pan apertures 8. Preferably the bolts are received in the apertures of tapered bungs 9, where the apertures may be central or offset (16, Fig 6). Also included is a securing component comprising a disc shaped securing plate with multiple apertures, characterised for use in securing a rotational toilet fitting to a toilet pan (Figs 4 and 5).
Patent GB-2394228-A (GB)
Title: Alcohol additives to improve lubricity of fuels
Inventor: O'REAR DENNIS J
IPC: C10L1/182
Filed: 2003-09-18
Abstract: A distillate fuel blend comprises: <SL> <LI>i) a highly paraffinic distillate fuel blend, and; <LI>ii) a C4+ primary or secondary alkyl alcohol; </SL> such that the alcohol improves the lubricity of the fuel, as measured by ASTM D6078. Also disclosed is a process for making said distillate fuel blend composition. The paraffinic fuel and alcohol components are preferably Fischer-Tropsch derived. Preferably the alcohol is present in an amount between 10 ppm and 1000 ppm. A further disclosure relates to a process for producing a mixture of alcohols comprising a) distilling a Fischer-Tropsch product to obtain olefins and alcohols, b) etherifying said compounds; c) distilling the etherified fraction to obtain ethers and d) hydrolysing said ethers to produce alcohols.
Patent GB-2407153-A (GB)
Title: A tray and/or waveguide cap for a forced air/microwave combination oven
Inventor: RUTHERFORD STEPHEN GRAHAM
IPC: H05B6/64
Filed: 2003-10-18
Abstract: A tray 20 for catching food matter at the bottom of an oven chamber is shaped to cover substantially the entire of the base of the oven chamber (fig 1). The tray may replace a waveguide cap of a forced heated air / microwave combination oven, and may integrally incorporate a waveguide cap 22, upwardly extending edges 24-27, a grille 28 through which forced air is extracted, and support a platter (12, fig 1). Alternatively or in addition, a polymer waveguide cap (figs 4 and 5) is also provided. The tray and the waveguide cap are made of a polymer material, eg a liquid crystal polymer resin such as DuPont (RTM) Zenite (RTM) 7130. This allows cleaning by soaking in water.