baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2412187-A (GB)
Title: Regulating the voltage applied to an electromechanical actuator
Inventor: DEGNER MICHAEL
IPC: F01L9/20
Filed: 2005-02-21
Abstract: Electromechanical actuator coils 612, 614 operate valves (fig 4, 212) of an engine and are selectively energised by switches 620, 622. Switches 620, 622 may also be used to regulate the voltage on energy storage devices, for example capacitors 630, 632, which transform the battery 610 voltage into a dual voltage source. Switches 620, 622 may regulate the capacitor voltage without moving the valve, when it is open or closed and so not in transition. The circuit may also be configured to boost the supply voltage (fig 8, 810) using a capacitor (fig 8, 832) in series and freewheel diodes (fig 8, 834, 836). The regulator may be realised by means of computer program code.
Patent GB-2412525-A (GB)
Title: Audio/Video component netwoking system for displaying menu data
Inventor: JOHNSON DAN SCOTT
IPC: H04N7/16
Filed: 2005-03-10
Abstract: An audio/video (A/V) component networking system comprises a centralized storage system adapted to communicatively receive a plurality of source components where each source component is adapted to provide A/V program data. The networking system also comprises a sink component communicatively disposed between the storage system and a presentation device (14). The sink component adapted to receive A/V program data from at least one of the plurality of source components and transmit the A/V program data to the presentation device. The sink component is also adapted to enable a user to select an A/V menu data stream associated with at least one of the plurality of source components for display on the presentation device.
Patent GB-2413556-A (GB)
Title: A new crystal form of adefovir dipivoxil and its composition
Inventor: WANG GUOCHENG
IPC: C07F9/6561
Filed: 2003-11-11
Abstract: A new crystal form of adefovir dipivoxil 9-[2-[[bis(neovaleroxy)-methoxy] phosphinyl] methoxy] ethyl] adenine  and its composition, and the method to prepare the crystal.
Patent GB-2416410-A (GB)
Title: A method for transferring data in an emission-monitoring system
Inventor: WIDMER NEIL COLIN
IPC: G06F15/16
Filed: 2005-07-07
Abstract: A system and method for transferring data in an emission-monitoring system (16) from a first computer (22) to a second computer (30) are provided. The first computer generates a message containing a first variable having a site-specific value and transmits the message to the second computer (30). The site-specific value indicates if an event has occurred at the first computer (22). The tree events that can occur are: fault, maintenance or calibration event. The second computer receives the message and stores the site-specific value in a record of a database (50). The record is associated with the variable. If the site-specific value indicates that an event has occurred a second variable is generated having both a predetermined name and a standardised value indicating that an event has occurred. If an event is not indicated by the site-specific value, a third variable is generated having both the predetermined name and a standardized value indicating that an event has not occurred.
Patent GB-2417746-A (GB)
Title: Expansion device for expanding a pipe
Inventor: FILIPPOV ANDREI GREGORY
IPC: E21B23/01
Filed: 2004-05-03
Abstract: A pipe expansion device comprising an expansion cone (5) tapering in forward direction (8), a cone-guide (10), an actuator (11) for displacing the expansion cone (5) and the elongated cone-guide (10) relative to each other, a retrievable end anchor (15), and a middle anchor (17) joined to the expansion cone (b).
Patent GB-2431426-A (GB)
Title: Roller blind
Inventor: GIBSON MARK ASHLEY
IPC: E06B9/40
Filed: 2005-10-18
Abstract: A roller blind having a roller a blind 16 attached along one edge of the roller and a housing 15 supporting the roller for rotation to enable the blind to be extended and retracted with respect to the roller. A pair of parallel frame members 19 extend from ends of the roller housing, the frame members being of hollow cross section and having elongate slits 21 on adjacent sides thereof. The blind has edge portions 22 which project through the slits and are formed with elongate pockets which are thread over elongate rods which are situated inside the hollow frame members and hold the blind in tension between the frame members. The roller blind may be used on boats or yachts and the frame members may be curved allowing the blind to be drawn through an arcuate path.
Patent GB-2418849-A (GB)
Title: Linear adjustable active head restraint
Inventor: VEINE ERIC
IPC: B60N2/48
Filed: 2005-10-19
Abstract: An automotive seat assembly (10) is provided including a seatbase (16) defining a seatbase plane (18) and a seatback (12) defining a seatback plane (14). A head restraint support member 24 is configured to extend vertically from the seatback (12). The head restraint support member 24 has a vertical extension portion 28 extending generally parallel to the seatback plane (14), at least one horizontal travel arm 34 generally perpendicular to the seatback plane (14), and a horizontal base arm 36 . A head restraint inner structure 38 engages the at least one horizontal travel arm 34 and is movable linearly to a plurality of positions along the at least one horizontal travel arm 34 . An active head restraint element 56 is mounted to the head restraint inner structure 38 and the horizontal base arm 36 and is movable between a stowed position 58 and a deployed position 60 . The active head restraint element 56 moves the head restraint inner structure 38 to a head restraint forward position in response to moving into the deployed position 60 . The active head restraint restraint element 56 is biased towards the deployed position 60 . A trigger element 62 retains the active head restraint element 56 in the stowed position 58 and releases the active head restraint element 56 during vehicle impact.
Patent GB-2418434-A (GB)
Title: Electrochemical reduction of metal oxides
Inventor: SHOOK ANDREW ARTHUR
IPC: C22B34/12
Filed: 2004-06-21
Abstract: An electrolytic cell for electrochemically reducing metal oxide powders and/or pellets is disclosed. The cell includes a cathode (25) in the form of a plate that has an upper surface for supporting metal oxide powders and/or pellets. The plate is horizontally disposed or slightly inclined and has a forward end and a rearward end and is immersed in an electrolyte bath. The plate is supported for movement so as to cause metal oxide powders and/or pellets on the upper surface of the plate to move toward a forward end of the plate. The cell also includes a means for causing metal oxide powders and/or pellets to move over the upper surface of the plate toward the forward end of the cathode while in contact with molten electrolyte whereby electrochemical reduction of the metal oxide to metal can occur. A method of continuously or semi-continuously reducing metal oxide powders and/or pellets in the cell is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2434399-A (GB)
Title: Locking system with adjustable bolt
Inventor: BILLINGHAM ANDREW
IPC: E05C9/18
Filed: 2006-01-19
Abstract: A locking system has an elongate locking member moveable on a first surface by a mechanism in a direction parallel to said surface between locked and unlocked positions. A locking bolt 11 is carried by the locking member for engagement with a keep 12 on second surface parallel to the first surface. The locking bolt 11 had a head 19 spaced from the locking member 11 in a direction normal to the direction of movement of the locking member 11 and engagement behind a flange 13 on the keep 12 in the locked position. The spacing of the head 19 from the locking member 11 is adjustable. The bolt 11 may comprise a threaded bolt 20, a root 17 and a head 18, with bodies 18 of differing lengths insertable between the root and head to adjust the length of the bolt. The locking system may comprise an espagnolette mechanism.
Patent GB-2420016-A (GB)
Title: A semiconductor device with metallic electrodes and a method for use in forming such a device
Inventor: RUDIN JOHN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H01L21/288
Filed: 2004-07-09
Abstract: A semiconductor device comprising: a first electrode component; a second electrode component; a first layer comprising at least a portion of the first electrode component and at least a portion of the second electrode component; a second layer having a portion comprising deposited semiconductor material contacting the first and second electrode components; and a third layer comprising a substrate, wherein the first, second and third layers are arranged in order such that the second layer is positioned between the first layer and the third layer and wherein the first and second electrode components comprise electro-deposited metal. A method for use in forming a layered semiconductor device comprising: forming a transfer layer on a conductive carrier by the deposition of insulating material on the conductive carrier and then the electro-deposition of metal onto at least first and second portions of the conductive carrier, selectively exposed through the insulating material, to form first and second metal portions; fixing the transfer layer to a substrate portion of the device; and removing the conductive carrier from the device.
Patent GB-2439779-A (GB)
Title: Pest trap made from polymeric material containing metal flakes.
Inventor: BINNS NIGEL
IPC: A01M1/00
Filed: 2006-07-03
Abstract: The present invention provides for a pest trap 10 for use in a sensitive environment. The trap comprises a housing 12 having at least one opening 20 providing access to a chamber located within the housing. The housing comprises a polymer material having metal particles dispersed throughout. The metal particles make the trap or parts of the trap easier to detect. The housing may comprise a lid 14 and base 16 portion hinged together 18. The polymer may comprise a blend of polypropylene copolymers and the metal particles may be steel flakes. The trap can be designed to catch rodents or flies.
Patent GB-2428391-A (GB)
Title: A capillary emitter for electrospray mass spectrometry
Inventor: FINCH JEFFERY W
IPC: G01N30/60
Filed: 2005-03-25
Abstract: Disclosed herein is an electrospray device for mass spectrometry that includes a fluid inlet, an outlet orifice, and a passage for fluid communication between the fluid inlet and outlet orifice. This passage is formed from a capillary (i.e., a first capillary). This first capillary (3) partially houses a second capillary (7) such that the outlet orifice is narrowed. A portion (17) of the second capillary extends beyond the first capillary. This extension permits a practitioner to clip away obstructed portions of the second capillary.
Patent GB-2442475-A (GB)
Title: Micro fan
Inventor: HORNG ALEX
IPC: F04D25/06
Filed: 2007-01-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to a micro fan of the brushless DC type, including an impeller 10, a fan seat 20 and a bottom cover plate 21, wherein the impeller 10 has a shaft seat 12 stationarily disposed at one end of a spindle 11 and a plurality of blades 13 extended from a periphery of the shaft seat 12, a top ring 14 and a bottom ring 15 are disposed on a top and a bottom ends of an outer rim of each blade 13, and a permanent magnet 16 is disposed on a periphery of each blade 13 and is positioned between the top and bottom rings 14 and 15. The impeller 10 of the present invention requires only a single bearing 23 to rotate the impeller 10 therein, and thus there will be no concentricity alignment issue. Furthermore, an air inlet 203 on the fan seat 20 has no impediment at all and is subjected to no blockage, thereby increasing the air supply rate and smoothening the air flow field.
Patent GB-2446611-A (GB)
Title: Low creep metallization for optoelectronic applications
Inventor: BEANLAND RICHARD
IPC: H01S5/042
Filed: 2007-02-14
Abstract: A metallization on a semiconductor substrate 12 for example, indium phosphide is disclosed in the form of a laminate 15 comprising a plurality of layers of a "conducting" metallization for example, gold for providing electrical conductivity, interspersed with a plurality of layers of another metallization for example, platinum, titanium, tungsten, metal carbides or nitrides. By providing many layers the thickness of each individual layer (preferably less than 30) nm can be reduced. Reduction in thickness of each layer leads to a reduction in grain size and a consequent reduction in creep over the lifetime of a device.
Patent GB-2435473-A (GB)
Title: Biochip based on unmodified polymer material
Inventor: SOMOVA OLGA GEORGIEVNA
IPC: C08G63/44
Filed: 2007-02-21
Abstract: Use of an unmodified polymer for manufacturing a biochip carrier for carrying hydrogels immobilised on its surface, wherein the polymer is selected from ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer), ABS+PA (a mixture of ABS and polyamide), ABS+PBT (a mixture of ABS and polybutylene terephthalate), ABS+PC (a mixture of ABS and polycarbonate), ABS+PMMA (a mixture of ABS and polymethylmerhacrylare), ABS+PVC (a mixture of ABS and polyvinyichioride), ACS (copolymer of acrylonitrile, chlorinated ethylene and styrene), COC (copolymers of cycloolefins), MABS (copolymer of methylmethacrylate, acrylonitrile, butadiene and styrene), PA 6 (polyamide 6), PA6-3-T (polyamide 6-3-T), PA 11 (polyamide 11), PA 12 (polyamide 12), PA 46 (polyaxnide 46), PA 66 (polyamide 66), PA 610 (polyamide 610), PA 612 (polyamide 612), PBT (polybutylene terephthalate), PBT+PC (a mixture of polybutylene terephthalate and polycarbonate), PC+PET (a mixture of polycarbonate and polyethylene terephthalate), PC+PMMA (a mixture of polycarbonate and polymethylmethacrylate), PET or PETP (polyethylene terephihalate), PETG (polyethylene terephthalate glycol), PMMA (polymethylmethacrylate), PPA (polyphthalamide, high temperature polyamide), PVC (polyvinyichloride) and their mixtures is disclosed. Also disclosed is a biochip, comprising a gel layer immobilised on the surface of a biochip carrier, the cater comprising the polymer; and a method for manufacturing a gel biochip, comprising immobilisation of a hydrogel over a carrier made from the polymer.
Patent GB-2447235-A (GB)
Title: Method for estimating absorption parameter Q(T)
Inventor: FERBER RALF
IPC: G01V1/28
Filed: 2007-03-08
Abstract: A method and apparatus for a method for generating an estimated value of absorption parameter Q(t). In one embodiment, the method includes receiving an input seismic trace, applying a time variant Fourier transform to the input seismic trace to generate a time variant amplitude spectrum of the input seismic trace, dividing the natural logarithm of the time variant amplitude spectrum by -  f  f, and performing a power series approximation to the result with an index starting from one to generate an estimated value of R(t). R(t) is a ratio between traveltime t and the absorption parameter Q(t). The method further includes dividing t by R(t) to generate the estimated value of the absorption parameter Q(t).
Patent GB-2458256-A (GB)
Title: Surface activation and direct bonding of semiconductor wafers
Inventor: BRAITHWAITE NICK
IPC: H01J37/32
Filed: 2007-04-26
Abstract: An apparatus for surface activation treatment of a substrate 101 comprises first and second electrodes 102, 103 for generating a plasma, and a substrate mount disposed perpendicular to the electrodes 102, 103. The electrodes 102, 103 define a plasma generation region 100 which is separated from the substrate mount. At least one of the electrodes 102, 103 has perforations which allow active neutral species generated in the plasma to diffuse on to substrate 101 to treat the substrate surface whilst restraining charged species of the plasma. A method of pre-bonding treatment of one or more substrates 101 comprises exposing the surface of the one or more substrates 101 to active neutral species created locally by non-equilibrium electrical discharges. The apparatus and methods disclosed reduce substrate surface damage by using indirect plasma exposure.
Patent GB-2447521-A (GB)
Title: Concentric touch wheels
Inventor: CHANG CHING-SUNG
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 2007-07-12
Abstract: The touch-sensing device includes two concentric sensing regions 200, 202, a touch detector 22 and a controller 24. Each sensing region is divided into a plurality of equivalent sensing sub-regions.
Patent GB-2450920-A (GB)
Title: A liquid coolant beverage cooling apparatus
Inventor: COOK ROBERT
IPC: B67D1/08
Filed: 2007-07-12
Abstract: The invention attempts to overcome the known difficulties of branched-tube beverage heat exchangers used for cooling beverages, such as beer, and in particular the trapping of debris in the crevices of the tube branch. The invention provides a liquid beverage cooling apparatus 10, in which a liquid coolant absorbs heat from a beverage flow, and thus cools the beverage. The apparatus 10 has a housing 12, at least one liquid beverage line 26 which extends into and out of the housing, and at least one working liquid line 34 for a working liquid, such as glycol coolant, which also extends into and out of the housing. The at least one liquid beverage line and the at least one working liquid line are arranged in thermally conductive communication as they pass through the housing, so that liquid flowing through the working liquid line can cool a liquid beverage flowing through the liquid beverage line. At least one liquid beverage line and/or at least one working liquid line are branchless so as to allow liquid to run through them without the flow being divided. The invention also provides a method of making the above liquid beverage cooling apparatus, and in which a molten metal, such as aluminium, is injected into the housing to provide conductive thermal heat transfer between the beverage line and the coolant line.
Patent GB-2454164-A (GB)
Title: Rotation indicator device
Inventor: MARCZYNSKI MICHAEL
IPC: B60B3/16
Filed: 2007-08-25
Abstract: A rotation indicator device comprises a body (50) having a bore (52) whereby the body (50) is adapted to be releasably mounted on a polygonal fastener (eg, nut 54) or other multi-angled component in any selected position. At least part of the body (50) which defines the bore (52) is formed of a resilient material of suitable grip and flexibility characteristics, such as silicone rubber material, and the bore (52) has an edge margin (58) which is of a tapered profile in cross-section so that the body (50) can be snugly mounted onto the fastener (54) or other component without any relative rotation occurring between the device and the fastener (54) or other component.
Patent GB-2452778-A (GB)
Title: Linking dynamic voltage scaling in master and slave modules
Inventor: DOLWIN ANTHONY CRAIG
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2007-09-17
Abstract: A computer apparatus has a master module and a slave module. The master module sends a functional request to the slave module and the slave module executes the requested function. The master module uses dynamic voltage scaling (DVS). The DVS control for the master module is linked to the slave module. The master module may send a DVS control message with the functional request. The DVS control may also adjust the clock frequency of the master module and send the frequency information with the functional request. The DVS control information in the master module may be mapped to a generic speed request to send to the slave module. The generic request may then be mapped to an operating frequency, voltage, speed or priority in the slave module.
Patent GB-2443918-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical Assembly
Inventor: BILYK DAVID
IPC: F04D29/28
Filed: 2007-10-30
Abstract: A mechanical assembly e.g. a pump or compressor comprises a stator defining a fluid cavity and a rotor 210 mounted within the cavity. The rotor comprises blades 220a-c which are uneven in number, wherein an outer portion of each blade defines a gap with an element of the stator. At least two of the blades define a gap having a first width R1 and at least one other blade defines a gap having a second width, wherein the first and second widths are different. Alternatively at least three of the blades define gaps of differing widths. The blades may have different extents and may be trimmed or machined from the rotor. In use, the present invention reduces rotational frequency vibrations within the mechanical assembly caused by blades passing a feature such as a volute cutwater.
Patent GB-2455072-A (GB)
Title: Short range FM RDS radio transmitter
Inventor: BURRELL STUART JOHN
IPC: G08G1/0965
Filed: 2007-11-20
Abstract: An electrically powered device for the transmission, over a short distance, of a pre recorded message using the FM frequency and the Travel Programme / Travel Announcement (TP/TA) flags recognized by RDF radios, such as in an emergency situation to alert a driver of an approaching emergency service vehicle prior to that vehicle being impeded in some way.
Patent GB-2461276-A (GB)
Title: Accoutrement having thermal transfer printing
Inventor: CHU KUO-HUA
IPC: B41M3/06
Filed: 2008-06-25
Abstract: An accoutrement, for example a spectacle frame 1, has patterns printed by thermal transfer printing process by applying transfer printing layers having patterns 21 or traceries pre-printed thereon onto an inside surface and an outside surface of an accoutrement to transfer the patterns onto the accoutrement. The patterns are then spray coated with a layer of glossy paint 4. Such a layer of glossy paint makes the patterns achieving stereoscopic effect. And when the accoutrement endures a light refraction, the patterns on the inside surface and the outside surface of the accoutrement are visually overlapped one to another so as to generate a stereoscopic impression.
Patent GB-2453228-A (GB)
Title: Spraying Device
Inventor: BUTLER MARTIN
IPC: B67D7/34
Filed: 2008-09-22
Abstract: A spraying device 10 comprises a housing 12 adapted to receive a refill 16 of fluid therein and has an aperture 14 suitable for permitting, in use, the spraying of a fluid. Actuation means 24 are configured for periodic actuation of the refill 16. The device 10 is provided with detection means 38 configured to distinguish between at least one area of lower magnetism and at least one area of relatively higher magnetism on a spray head 22 of said refill 16 or within the area normally occupied by said spray head 22.
Patent GB-2467761-A (GB)
Title: Steering system torque compensation control
Inventor: LINDENSTRUTH MICHAEL
IPC: B62D5/04
Filed: 2009-02-13
Abstract: A control device is provided for controlling an electric steering system 1 and reducing torque pulsations in a steering assembly. The control device 23 comprises a controller 50 for the suppression of periodic disturbances in the steering assembly. Periodic signal iteration is performed. By iterative learning of a corrected reference signal the controller 50 is able to compensate for control errors which occur in conventional closed loop control systems. The controller 50 is capable of permanent online operation. Therefore it is able to compensate for certain changes in the controlled system. The controller 50 can easily be added to existing power steering control loops to provide active vibration suppression and to reduce undesired components of feedback torque.
Patent GB-2458558-A (GB)
Title: Control line seal arrangement
Inventor: VERZWYVELT JAMES
IPC: E21B33/12
Filed: 2009-03-10
Abstract: A fitting arrangement and method of securing a fitting arrangement to a surface is provided. A plurality of adjacent fittings 28a-28e is coupled to and extends from a mounting surface 31 of a structure in a well bore. Each fitting has an engagement surface 34 that is configured to engage with an installation tool for coupling the fitting to the structure. Each of the fittings is configured to create a seal between a control line 22 and the mounting surface. The engagement surfaces of the adjacent fittings in the plurality are offset from each other to thereby define a clearance for the installation tool. In one embodiment, the fittings extend from the surface of a packer 18.