baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2401937-A (GB)
Title: Surface profiling apparatus
Inventor: BANKHEAD ANDREW DOUGLAS
IPC: G01B11/30
Filed: 2003-05-23
Abstract: A broad band surface profiling apparatus has a reference calibrator for calibrating the apparatus to compensate for surface features of the reference surface. A user is instructed to conduct a number of calibration measurement operations using a calibration sample having a calibration surface to obtain calibration surface topography data for the calibration sample. At each calibration measurement operation, an image representing the calibration surface topography data is displayed to the user and the user has the option either to accept or reject the calibration surface topography data represented by the displayed image. The reference calibrator has a surface topography data processor (53) and a mean surface calculator (54) for calculating mean surface topography data using the processed calibration surface topography data accepted by the user to provide reference surface features data. A reference surface features remover (37) is provided for adjusting surface topography data obtained for a sample surface in accordance with the reference surface features data.
Patent GB-2390281-A (GB)
Title: Adaptively labelling multi-dimensional images
Inventor: FLEURY SIMON G
IPC: G06T17/40
Filed: 2003-06-17
Abstract: Techniques for labeling a two-dimensional image of a multi-dimensional e.g. 3D object include displaying the two-dimensional image of the multi-dimensional object. A plurality of label regions are calculated in the two-dimensional image, the plurality of label regions being evenly spatially distributed along the two-dimensional image. A data value comprising a round number is determined within each of the label regions and a label point corresponding to the data value within each of the label regions is determined. The label point within each of the label regions in the two-dimensional image is displayed along with the data value adjacent the label point within each of the label regions in the two-dimensional image.
Patent GB-2395603-A (GB)
Title: Multichannel TFT having gate formed around channels
Inventor: KIM SUNG-MIN
IPC: H01L21/336
Filed: 2003-09-19
Abstract: The active channel pattern 5 includes channels that are stacked upon one another and are spaced apart from one another to define tunnels between adjacent channels. A gate electrode surrounds the channels and extends through the tunnels. A pair of source/drain regions also is provided. Integrated circuit field effect transistors are manufactured, by forming a pre-active pattern on a surface of a substrate. The pre-active pattern includes a series of interchannel layers and channel layers stacked alternately upon each other. Source/drain regions are formed on the substrate at opposite ends of the pre-active pattern. The interchannel layers are selectively removed to form tunnels. A gate electrode is formed in the tunnels and surrounding the channels.
Patent GB-2406261-A (GB)
Title: Cabinet for storage and dispensing of articles
Inventor: COOK DAVID LEONARD
IPC: A47F1/04
Filed: 2003-09-27
Abstract: A cabinet comprises a casing 10 made up from a rear wall 11, side walls 14,15 and a lower supporting wall 16. A front closure member 27 is hinged to one side wall 15 and can be locked to the other side wall and provides access to the main interior of the cabinet. A cover member 25 is hinged to both side walls and provides access to the top of the cabinet. Containers 31 comprise a plurality of boxes with a lower set (30, fig 4) resting on the supporting wall 16 and an upper set being received between ribs 22 and held in place by container lid portions engaging with protrusions (43, fig 9) on a holding plate 21 with additional support provided by a flange extending from closure member 27. The cabinet can be mounted to a wall. Items can be removed from the containers accessed by the cover member while preventing casual access to a lower set of containers.
Patent GB-2390458-A (GB)
Title: Frameworks for accessing java class files
Inventor: WALLMAN DAVID
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2002-05-08
Abstract: Improved techniques for accessing Java class files are disclosed. The techniques provide a mechanism that will generally improve the efficiency of virtual machines by providing a directory for Java class files. The directory can be implemented as an attribute in the attribute portion of the Java class files. Various components of the Java class file can be accessed efficiently by using the directory. In addition, techniques for accessing various components of Java class files using directories are disclosed. The techniques utilize the directory to allow efficient access to the class file. Thus, unlike conventional techniques, there is no need to perform sequential reads in order to locate various components of the Java class file. This allows for better use of resources. As a result, the invention can improve the performance of virtual machines, especially those that operate with limited resources (e.g., embedded systems).
Patent GB-2391925-A (GB)
Title: Firing mechanism for a gas operated gun
Inventor: CARNALL MARTIN
IPC: F41B11/00
Filed: 2003-11-28
Abstract: A mechanism for a gas operated gun (eg. a paintball gun), comprises a hollow bolt 10 which communicates with a cylinder 16 through bores 17 when in a forward, firing position, allowing compressed gas from the cylinder to expel a paintball. In accordance with the invention a port 20 whereby the cylinder communicates with a source of compressed gas is occluded by the bolt 10 except when a circumferential recess 23 in the bolt is in register with the port 20. By this arrangement only gas stored in the cylinder 16 is used to fire a paintball and the source of compressed gas is not in communication with the cylinder except when the trigger is released and the bolt 10 is withdrawn.
Patent GB-2395409-A (GB)
Title: Controller interface for directional sound system
Inventor: TROUGHTON PAUL THOMAS
IPC: G10K11/34
Filed: 2002-08-13
Abstract: The invention provides an interface for coupling a standard lighting or camera control console to a directional sound unit of the type comprising an array of sonic output transducers. The interface operates such that one or more directional sound beams can be controlled by the lighting control console as if they were light beams. The interface may be a separate component or incorporated into the housing of the directional sound unit. This allows combined light and sound shows to be provided using a single control console.
Patent GB-2395367-A (GB)
Title: Chip scale stacking system and method
Inventor: CADY JAMES W
IPC: H01L23/498
Filed: 2002-10-25
Abstract: The present invention stacks chip scale-packaged integrated circuits (CSPs) into modules that conserve board surface area. In a two-high CSP stack or module (10) devised in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a pair of CSPs (12, 14) is stacked, with one CSP (12) above the other (14). The two CSPs are connected with a pair of flexible circuit structures (30, 32). Each of the pair of flexible circuit structures (30, 32) is partially wrapped about a respective opposite lateral edge (20, 22) of the lower CSP (14) of the module (10). The flex circuit pair (30, 32) connects the upper and lower CSPs (12, 14) and provides a thermal and electrical path connection path between the module (10) and an application environment such as a printed wiring board (PWB). The present invention may be employed to advantage in numerous configurations and combinations of CSPs in modules provided for high-density memories or high capacity computing.
Patent GB-2415861-A (GB)
Title: Transfer of data from a card to mobile device
Inventor: RICHARDSON NIGEL
IPC: A63F13/00
Filed: 2004-06-30
Abstract: A mobile device (e.g. mobile telephone, PDA) 1 communicates over a short range with an update card 15. The update card 15 contains data that can be used by the device 1, and a visual identifier. The short range communication can be wireless, (e.g. Bluetooth (RTM), Infra Red, RFID chip), optical (barcode, grid of indicia, password) or a physical connection including punched holes. The main embodiment describes a football game, where the update cards available represent different players. A picture of the player is printed on the card for identification. The update cards contain statistics of the visually represented player which are then transferred to the mobile telephone for use in the football game. Another embodiment describes the uploading of wallpapers, ringtones or games to the mobile device.
Patent GB-2404209-A (GB)
Title: While drilling system
Inventor: MAYES JAMES C
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 2004-07-02
Abstract: A system for measuring downhole parameters whilst drilling a borehole comprises a drill collar 18 having a tubular sidewall which defines a passage 23 therein. A while drilling tool 14 is supported in the passage of the collar, and can be retrieved therefrom. The tool may be provided with a keyway to locate it within the drilling collar. A sensor 21 is located in the collar sidewall, for measurement of wellbore parameters, and is isolated from the collar passage 23. The sensor communicates wirelessly with the while drilling tool, and may measure gamma ray, shock, vibration, pressure, temperature, sonic, speed, arrival time or combinations thereof. A sensor 20 may also be provided within the while drilling tool to measure parameters of the passage.
Patent GB-2404908-A (GB)
Title: Conveyor with pivotally-mounted dampened tensioning roller
Inventor: BLAINE GEORGE
IPC: A22C18/00
Filed: 2004-07-21
Abstract: A drive system for a conveyor (the conveyor including an endless belt 70 and a frame supporting the belt) comprises a drive pulley 100 about which the belt is entrained, the drive pulley engaging frictionally with the belt, a tensioning roller 86 for applying a tension load to the belt, a pivot assembly 112 mounted on the frame for pivotally supporting the tension roller relative to the belt, and a dampener (130 fig 4) acting on the pivot assembly to resist pivoting in a direction that reduces the tension load applied to the belt. A significant portion of the tension load applied may be due to the weight of the tension roller. A drive motor may be located within the interior of the drive pulley, in order to drive the drive pulley. The drive system may include an alignment system for maintaining the alignment of the belt relative to the drive pulley.
Patent GB-2416821-A (GB)
Title: Two-part push fit tap installation
Inventor: BRADLEY PETER ROLAND
IPC: E03C1/04
Filed: 2004-08-04
Abstract: A multifunctional tap comprises two parts including a base section 2 and a top section 1, the base section being permanently fixed to the appliance surface 3 and adapted to receive the top section. Preferably, fitting of a new or replacement top section is completed from above the tap, requiring no specialist tools or knowledge and providing a quick and easy DIY task. Preferably, the connection between the top and base parts is a push fit, using a splined member (8A, 8B, Fig 2) in the base 2 which inserts into a spline receiving member (9A/9B, Fig 3) in the top part 1. Different embodiments of the completed tap include fixed or rotating spouts, a variety of connections, flexible hoses, automatic or manual control, and single or multiple supplies. Additional controls may be incorporated within the tap base and/or top parts or in the tap supplies.
Patent GB-2401758-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for robust local mobility management in a mobile network
Inventor: VENKITARAMAN NARAYANAN
IPC: H04L69/40
Filed: 2003-02-14
Abstract: A method and apparatus for robust mobility management in a network having a mobile node (MN), a mobility anchor point (MAP), a correspondent node (CN1, CN2), a home agent (HA) and an access router (AR1) and operating under a hierarchical protocol. The mobile node (MN) sends the address (102, 104) of the mobility anchor point (MAP) to the correspondent node (CN1, CN2) and sends the address (106, 108) of the mobile node (MN) on the network of the access router (AR) to the home agent (HA) and to the mobility anchor point (MAP). When failure of the mobility anchor point occurs, the mobile node recovers from the failure by selecting a new mobility anchor point or operating under a non-hierarchical protocol. Failure is detected by an intermediate router or by a correspondent node when messages fail to reach the mobility anchor point.
Patent GB-2415737-A (GB)
Title: Fastening apparatus for a detachable multimedia player of cars
Inventor: CHEN TONNY
IPC: B60R11/02
Filed: 2004-11-12
Abstract: A fastening apparatus for a detachable car multimedia player 4 includes a first fastening member 3 and a second fastening member 41. The first fastening member 3 is fastened to an anchor seat 1 and has a strut 31 which has a wing flap 312 extended sideward from the top end. The second fastening member 41 is located on the bottom of the car multimedia player 4 and has a coupling bore 411. The first fastening member 3 may comprise a magnet holding trough for holding a magnet, and may be coupled with the second fastening member 41 to rapidly mount the car multimedia player and remove the car multimedia player when not in use to prevent theft and dust pollution.
Patent GB-2409437-A (GB)
Title: Capless writing implement
Inventor: SAWA YUKINORI
IPC: B43K24/08
Filed: 2003-09-05
Abstract: A capless writing implement (1) having a writing body (5) disposed in a shaft tube (2) so that the pen tip part (6) of the writing body (5) can be extended and retracted from the tip opening of the shaft tube (2), comprising an inner cap (20) formed of a rubber material or an elastic resin material which is fitted to the tip opening of the shaft tube (2), the inner cap (20) further comprising a closing part (21) having a slit (25) allowing the pen tip part (6) to be extended and retracted therethrough and closing the tip opening which is formed on the extension side of the pen tip part in the axial direction of the shaft tube and a forward projected (27) swelled toward the tip opening which is formed at the outer peripheral part of the closing part (21), characterized in that the inner cap (20) is installed in the shaft tube so that a force is applied, in the closed state of the slit (25), from the outer periphery to the inside of the forward projected part (27) in a direction generally perpendicular to a slit surface.
Patent GB-2411731-A (GB)
Title: Fixed-depth of investigation log for multi-spacing multi-frequency LWD resistivity tools
Inventor: BITTAR MICHAEL S
IPC: G01V3/28
Filed: 2003-09-18
Abstract: The specification discloses a system and related method for obtaining electromagnetic resistivity logs of a formation having fixed depths of investigation that differ from the actual depths of investigation for the tool. The system and related method comprises calculating actual invaded zone and formation resistivities, and then using least-squares curve fitting techniques to find a function that models the relationship between the physical spacing of the transmitters and the depths of investigation. Using the function, it is possible to find a transmitter-to-receiver spacing that, though not actually used, would give the desired depth of investigation. This transmitter-to-receiver spacing is then used in combination with a second function, determined using least-squares curve fitting methods, which models the relationship between the transmitter-to-receiver physical spacing and the measured resistivity to obtain the resistivity reading at a fixed depth of investigation. This may be done for a set of desired depths of investigation, and may also be done for a set of elevations within the borehole, to create a fixed depth of investigation log that may be easily compared to other resistivity logs, such as those created by a wireline device.
Patent GB-2412310-A (GB)
Title: Seat assembly for a passenger vehicle
Inventor: FERRY DAVID
IPC: B60N2/34
Filed: 2002-08-09
Abstract: A passenger seat assembly that provides both sleeping and seating accommodation, without needing an excessively large pitch between adjacent rows of seat assemblies comprises a supporting structure 142; a seat-pan element 171 and a back-rest element 172; one or more auxiliary accommodation elements 147, 148, 167; and a seat movement mechanism including a seat conversion sub-mechanism. The sub-mechanism is adapted to allow and control movement of the seat-pan and back-rest elements such that they can be selectively moved between a seat configuration and a bed configuration. The back-rest element is pivotable from a first upright position to a second prone position, in which a bed surface is disposed substantially coplanarly and contiguously with one or more of the passenger-bearing surfaces of the auxiliary accommodation elements. Preferably the seat is used in an aircraft.
Patent GB-2418393-A (GB)
Title: Clamping device for the tool-less clamping of a saw blade
Inventor: DELFINI STEFANO
IPC: B23D49/16
Filed: 2005-08-30
Abstract: A tool-les clamping device, particularly for clamping saw blades to the reciprocating drive shaft of a hand-held power saw, comprises two clamp members which secure the shank of the blade between them and which move relative to one another to clamp/unclamp the shank. This movement is caused by the linear (translational) or rotary movement of an independently moveable actuating member. In a first embodiment clamp member 12 is secured to the driveshaft and includes a recessed base 28 for receiving the blade shank. Clamp plate 13 locates within member 12, its movement being controlled by slots 19 (extending along the direction of the clamping force) and pins 20. Rotary sleeve 21 fits over member 12 and has slots 23 angled to the direction of the clamping force and receiving the ends of pins 20. Rotation of the sleeve (via actuating sleeve 14) causes a cam effect between the pins and the angled slots to move plate 13 towards or away from member 12. Sleeve 14 is frictionally retained at a given angular position on sleeve 21 by an acme thread. Spring loaded pin 29 positively locates within a corresponding hole in the blade shank if present. The above cam mechanism is employed in further embodiments of the invention. In a second embodiment clamping rods (13) are retained in transverse slots (67) in a rectilinear cover (65) and cammed by angled slots in a U-shaped clamping member (60) which slides within the cover and receives the blade shank. A third embodiment is similar to the second embodiment but employs two sets of cammed rods, with a clamping member mounted on each set of rods. In an alternative embodiment a cam comprising an actuator member (531) engaging with a ramp (49) on moveable clamp assembly (13, 49) moves said assembly relative to blade receiving clamp member 40.
Patent GB-2430068-A (GB)
Title: Gaming machine with discrete symbols
Inventor: HARPER STUART
IPC: G07F17/34
Filed: 2005-09-10
Abstract: A game machine 14 has a hierarchy of state machines. Cube modules 50 control a respective image in an array of images presented on the display 22. A cube grid module 48 is a state machine which can issue appropriate instructions to the cube modules 50, to coordinate their operation, for example to create particular types of gaming event. A game module 46, another state machine, is connected to user input controls at 24. This hierarchy allows the game outcome to be determined solely by the game module 46, but the manner in which the display is modified to change from the initial state to the final outcome determined by the module 46 can be determined by the cube grid 48 and implemented by the cube modules 50.
Patent GB-2432631-A (GB)
Title: Meshing gear type pump controlled by phase adjustment
Inventor: SWEATMAN TIMOTHY JOHN
IPC: F04C2/08
Filed: 2005-11-24
Abstract: A gear pump comprises two intermeshing gears 11, 12 rotating in a close fitting housing with a relatively large clearance between the gears. The gears are independently driven such one may rotate relative to the other so that the phase relationship between them and thus the clearances between flanks of adjacent meshing teeth may be adjusted. Allows the output pressure of the pump to be adjusted by allowing or preventing backflow between the meshing gears.
Patent GB-2420364-A (GB)
Title: A drilling assembly with an adjustable diameter stabiliser
Inventor: EPPINK JAY M
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 2003-11-20
Abstract: A drilling assembly for drilling a borehole comprises a bottom hole assembly <B>100</B> including a pilot bit, <B>202</B> a reamer <B>10</B> spaced apart from the bit <B>202</B> and an adjustable diameter stabiliser. The stabiliser comprises a housing having a rotational axis and at least two moveable members <B>40, 42</B> having contacting surfaces for contacting the bore hole. The members <B>40, 42</B> are moveable from a first position in the housing where all surfaces fall within a circle defined by a first diameter to a second position where the contact surfaces extend beyond the circle defined by the first diameter. The drilling assembly may further include actuators for forcing the moveable members <B>40, 42</B> from the first position to the second position and latching retainers engaging the moveable members <B>40, 42.</B> The latching retainers may be spring-biased piston members. Also disclosed is the drilling assembly as described wherein the adjustable stabilisers also comprise a fluid passageway in the housing.
Patent GB-2436283-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle passenger seat with child seat compartment
Inventor: ULLMANN ALLAN WILLIAM
IPC: B60N2/30
Filed: 2006-03-22
Abstract: A car seat 10 adapted for supporting a child and comprising a child support structure, a backrest 17, a seat squab 11 and a base 18 on which the backrest and seat squab are mounted. The car seat 10 enables the seat squab 11 to be moved between an adult supporting position Fig 1A and a child supporting position Fig 1B. In the adult supporting position the seat squab 11 lies generally perpendicular to the backrest 17 so that a person may sit on the upper surface 12 of the squab. Alternatively, in the child supporting position the lower surface 13 of the seat squab 11 is directed generally toward the backrest 17 so that the child support structure may be secured between the back rest and the seat squab 11. The child support structure may take the form of a hammock (Fig 6, 67) or chair (Fig 4, 42) built into the car seat 10 and which may be folded away when not in use or a standard child seat (Fig 8, 82) that may be removed when not in use. Armrests (Fig 4, 41) may be provided for the child seat. The hammock structure may be stored on roller drum (60, Fig 5) when not in use.
Patent GB-2437556-A (GB)
Title: Current mode switching regulator
Inventor: DEARN DAVID
IPC: G05F1/573
Filed: 2006-04-26
Abstract: A current mode switching regulator comprises an inductor 610, an inductor current switch 600 whose duty cycle is varied by a feedback control circuit comprising amplifier 640, comparator 650, current monitor 660, and latch 670 to regulate the output voltage. To prevent sub-harmonic oscillation of the inductor current the regulator has a slope compensation circuit comprising ramp generator 665, a clamping circuit 695, current source 673, further switch 675, integrator 680, sample-hold 682 and low pass filter 685, whereby the inductor current is limited by clamping the output of the error amplifier 640 with a current limit reference signal VCL that is adjusted in response to the duty cycle of more than one previous cycle and to a value which, in the steady state, is independent of the duty cycle. As an alternative to clamping error signal VERR two comparators (fig 10, 650,1000) and an OR gate (fig 10,1010) may be used so that latch 670 is reset should the slope compensated current mirror 660 output signal exceed either error amplifier output VERR or the signal VLIM + VADJ. These techniques may be used in applications such as an audio power management, LED backlighting for displays, camera flash circuits, and in class D audio amplifiers.