baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2404472-A (GB)
Title: Replaceable electronic module and method for maintaining the configuration information when the module is changed
Inventor: THOMAS WILLIAM J
IPC: G06F15/177
Filed: 2004-07-22
Abstract: When an electronic module is installed the system receives an indication that the module has been replaced and then the module sends configuration information relating to the hardware and software permitted to execute on it. Some of the configuration information is then stored in a persistent memory not on the module, such that the information is accessible by a replaceable electronic module manager. The information is accessible whether the module remains installed or not. When the module is replaced the information stored in the persistent memory may be sent to the new module and stored in a persistent memory on the module. The location of the replacement module may be used to select which stored configuration information to send. The stored configuration information may be selected based on other information received from the replacement module. The configuration information stored in the system may be used to enable hardware and software capabilities in the replacement module.
Patent GB-2417847-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle blind spot viewing system
Inventor: MULLINS ROBERT
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2004-09-06
Abstract: Cameras 20, 22, 24 are mounted in structural features of a vehicle 10 such pillars or frames A, B to capture the driver's view that would be obstructed by these features. The images are displayed on displays mounted on the internal surfaces of the structures so that the overall view as seen by the driver would be that as if the elements were transparent. The displays can be shaped to match that of the structural element and the images can be processed by stretching or contracting to suit this shape. The display may be made from flexible display technology such as light-emitting polymer (LEP), light-emitting diode (LED) or from clear cathode liquid crystal displays (LCD). A further embodiment discloses a system to display the view from the rear of the vehicle on the rear view mirror.
Patent GB-2409073-A (GB)
Title: Dedicated connection between CPU and network interface in multi-processor systems
Inventor: BODELL KENT GRAHAM
IPC: G06F13/38
Filed: 2004-12-10
Abstract: Compute nodes in a high performance computer system are interconnected by an inter-node communication network. Each compute node has a network interface coupled directly to a CPU by a dedicated full-duplex packetized interconnect. Data may be exchanged between compute nodes using eager or rendezvous protocols. The network interfaces may include facilities to manage data transfer between computer nodes.
Patent GB-2410114-A (GB)
Title: Wagering game that awards a progressive jackpot to remote players
Inventor: THOMAS ALFRED
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2004-12-17
Abstract: A gaming terminal having a wagering game comprising a basic game 54, a progressive game with a progressive jackpot 58 and an input device 52 for identifying players who are playing the basic game 54 and who become eligible for the progressive jackpot 58. The progressive jackpot 58 can be awarded to a player during a selected time period. But, if the progressive jackpot 58 is not awarded during the selected time period, the progressive jackpot 58 is awarded to an eligible player that is randomly selected in a drawing. The progressive jackpot 58 can have first and second payouts that are awarded, respectively, during a first time period (eg a week) or a second time period (eg per month). During the first and second time periods the player may be remote from the terminals to win the progressive jackpot 58. Player identification can occur through the use of tracking cards, pin numbers, biometric markers etc. The progressive games may be conducted remotely, for example, over a WAP network (see fig 5).
Patent GB-2411045-A (GB)
Title: Laser Circuit
Inventor: BROSNAN MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: H01S5/183
Filed: 2005-02-08
Abstract: A current output of a drive signal, modulated between two current settings, is applied to a laser diode (22), e.g. VCSEL. The settings are selected such that laser diode's power output meets the average power and power limits of the eye safety standards. The drive signal having a duty cycle toggling between the two settings. The duty cycle is selected such that the average and peak power limits are met for the given upper current settings. The drive circuit (10) may include an analog modulator or digital analog converter (26) (DAC) for maintaining the lower and upper current settings. When the drive circuit is implemented as an integrated circuit, the DAC (26) may be incorporated into the IC. The sensitivity of the DAC (26) is selected to maintain the desired lower and upper current settings.
Patent GB-2407607-A (GB)
Title: A method of designing a concrete railway sleeper
Inventor: STEVENS NICHOLAS JOHN
IPC: E01B35/00
Filed: 2003-08-22
Abstract: A method of designing a concrete sleeper, the method including the steps of determining a loading spectrum for a length of railway track; choosing a trial sleeper design having known structural properties including bending capacity at a rail seat and the tendon and concrete stresses for a range of bending moments; determining a load distribution for the railway track including calculating a bending moment in the sleeper for a predetermined load at a known distance from the sleeper; calculating an ultimate load based on the loading spectrum; comparing the ultimate load with the bending capacity at the rail seat for the sleeper; determining fatigue life of the sleeper based on the loading spectrum, load distribution, and tendon and concrete stresses; comparing the calculated fatigue life of the sleeper with predetermined safe fatigue life values.
Patent GB-2411189-A (GB)
Title: Tubing fill and testing valve
Inventor: PATEL DINESH R
IPC: E21B34/10
Filed: 2003-04-16
Abstract: A flapper valve 44 is hinged to lift up off a seat in a tubing string to allow the tubing string to fill with well fluids as the string is assembled and lowered into a well bore, but can be used to check pressure integrity of the tubing string during various stages of the assembly. The method is by joining sections of tubing string including a valve module 14 and a power module 12, allowing fluid to enter the tubing string from below the valve module, applying pressure to the fluid in the tubing string - the pressure being held by the valve module - removing the pressure, joining more sections of tubing, repeating the steps until a desired length of tubing string is assembled, and then actuating the power module to open and secure the valve module in an open state.
Patent GB-2425741-A (GB)
Title: Line marking apparatus
Inventor: RODMAN MARK
IPC: A63C19/08
Filed: 2005-05-06
Abstract: A line marking apparatus comprising a body (fig 2) which is translatable over a surface onto which a line is to be marked. The body is provided with a mechanism for dispensing line marking fluid. The mechanism includes a nozzle 16 which is arranged such that line marking fluid dispensed through the nozzle 16 forms a conically shaped web. Additional features of a nozzle 16 include inlet 30, tube 32, vanes 31 and helical channel 33.
Patent GB-2426553-A (GB)
Title: Stirling machine cooling circuit
Inventor: MCENTEE JARIATH MICHAEL
IPC: F02G1/055
Filed: 2005-05-27
Abstract: A Stirling machine has a coolant circuit 20 for extracting heat from the space between a displacer 4 and a power piston 10. The coolant circuit comprises an annular channel 22 through which coolant fluid is circulated. A number of heat-absorbing fins 30 project outwardly from the annular channel 22 to enhance heat transfer into the cooling channel 22 of heat generated by an electromagnetic converter 17. The fins 30 may extend axially, as shown, at an angle to the axis, or radially inwardly (figs.4,5). The cooling channel 22 may be made of copper and brazed to the wall of the casing 1. The cooling channel 22 may have at least one internal fin of steel to resist buckling under the pressure of helium in the casing 1.
Patent GB-2414964-A (GB)
Title: Printing apparatus for printing on both sides of print media
Inventor: MICHAELSON NICHOLAS DAVID
IPC: B41J15/00
Filed: 2005-06-07
Abstract: A printing apparatus for printing a heat shrinkable flattened plastics tubing or other elongate printable medium (22). The apparatus in one aspect comprises means for feeding at least one printable medium over a printer head (10), a means to control the sequence of printing operations on the medium, wherein the apparatus further comprises a return feed assembly to return the printable medium printed on a first face (22A, Fig 12) thereof inverted into the printing apparatus and off-set relative to where it was first fed passed the print head (10) for printing onto the obverse face (22B, Fig 12) of the medium. In a further aspect the apparatus comprises a guide member (51) proximate the printing head (10) and extending transversely to the direction of travel of the printable medium (22), and having one or more slot-shaped apertures (52, Fig 8) therein, the or each to receive a respective length of printable medium therethrough.
Patent GB-2428047-A (GB)
Title: Ironing aid for garments
Inventor: TILYARD BARBARA MARGARET
IPC: D06F71/40
Filed: 2005-07-06
Abstract: The aid, used in a process for pressing or ironing a preformed pleat in a garment, includes a plate like member 1 (the backplate) and a rule 2. The backplate may be generally rectangular and is provided with a cut-away 3 having a first slot 4 and a second slot 5. The first slot 4 extends from an opening 6 in an edge of the backplate and is defined by two sidewalls extending parallel to one another. The second slot 5 extends perpendicularly from the first slot in at least one direction. The rule is an elongate strip approximately dimensioned to the width and length of a pleat to be pressed or ironed. Alternatively a number of perpendicular slots may extend from the first slot at different locations. Markers 7 may be used to align the backplate on a garment to correctly orientate creases resulting from pressing or ironing.
Patent GB-2413438-A (GB)
Title: UV-blocking layer for reducing UV-induced charging of sonos dual-bit flash memory devices in beol processing
Inventor: NGO MINH VAN
IPC: H01L27/115
Filed: 2004-01-08
Abstract: A method of protecting a SONOS flash memory cell (24) from UV-induced charging, including fabricating a SONOS flash memory cell (24) in a semiconductor device (10, 50); and depositing over the SONOS flash memory cell (24) at least one UV-protective layer (38, 46, 48 or 52), the UV-protective layer including a substantially UV-opaque material. A SONOS flash memory device (10, 50), including a SONOS flash memory cell (24); and at least one UV-protective layer (38, 46, 48 or 52), in which the fly-protective layer comprises a substantially UV-opaque material, is provided.
Patent GB-2413818-A (GB)
Title: Method of repair of collapsed or damaged tubulars downhole
Inventor: SONNIER JAMES A
IPC: E21B4/18
Filed: 2003-02-06
Abstract: A method of repairing tubulars downhole is described. A swage is secured to a force magnification tool, which is, in turn, supported by an anchor tool. Applied pressure sets the anchor when the swage is properly positioned. The force magnification tool strokes the swage through the collapsed section. The anchor can be released and weight set down on the swage to permit multiple stroking to get through the collapsed area. The swage diameter can be varied.
Patent GB-2420280-A (GB)
Title: Fire extinguisher with an integrally sealed unit
Inventor: CARR ROGER
IPC: A62C13/62
Filed: 2005-11-07
Abstract: There is provided a fire extinguisher comprising a metal outer body (10) and an inner bottle (14) made of plastics material, a neck portion (36) of the bottle (14) engaging with a neck portion (32) of the outer body (10) and a cap (40) being permanently sealed over and to both the neck portions. This results in integral sealing of the bottle (14), ensuring that substances contained within the bottle (14). The bottle (14) is blow-moulded from polymer plastics material, with the internal surface of the bottle and cap coated with "nylon 66". This ensures that the bottle (14) is non-leaching of gaseous contents and with the metal outer body (10) encasing the plastics material, deterioration of plastics material from light is also prevented. To assess the condition of the inner body and whether contents have been compromised, a pressure gauge (15) is positioned on the metal outer body (10) and extends through a small aperture in the metal body to connect with the outer surface of the bottle (14). The pressure gauge is responsive to any deflection of the bottle (14). The fire extinguisher further comprises a piercing mechanism 48 for piercing the cap and breaking the seal when discharge is required. The cap is permanently sealed by any suitable method including plastics interference weld or by adhering the cap and incorporates a siphon tube 42 extending down into the inner body.
Patent GB-2433093-A (GB)
Title: Disabling a motor vehicle following unauthorized use, using a cellular communication system
Inventor: DOIG IAN C
IPC: B60R25/043
Filed: 2005-12-09
Abstract: An apparatus for disabling a vehicle comprises a remote terminal (101) arranged to communicate with a base station (105) over a cellular air interface of a cellular communication system (100). A vehicle disable server (117) transmits a disable message over the cellular air interface which is received by the first remote terminal (101). In response, a mode processor (203) determines if the vehicle is in a safe mode of operation for disablement. If the vehicle is in a safe mode of operation, a disable processor (201) then proceeds to disable the vehicle. The vehicle may for example be disabled by blocking of the fuel supply to an engine of the vehicle. The invention may in particular allow a vehicle anti-theft service to be provided by a cellular communication system.
Patent GB-2434070-A (GB)
Title: An accoustic animal deterrent device
Inventor: KITCHING RAYMOND CHARLES
IPC: A01M29/16
Filed: 2006-01-12
Abstract: An acoustic deterrent device comprising an audio memory device 1, an amplifier 4, a loudspeaker 5 and a battery 7, all housed in a portable water resistant box. The audio memory device allows the recordings to be made by the user. A connector 9 allows the battery to be recharged as necessary. The device may be triggered by one or more sensors which may be sound, light, mechanical or infra red detectors. The sensors may be connected to the device by cable or by radio signals. In use, the device may be triggered to produce a sound to deter or disperse nuisance birds or other animals.
Patent GB-2422803-A (GB)
Title: Edge protection tape for fire resistant glass
Inventor: ZOROWIK PETER JOHANNES
IPC: B32B15/08
Filed: 2006-02-02
Abstract: An edge protection tape for protecting panes of fire-resistant glass composed of a plurality of panes and fire-retardant interlayers arranged therebetween of hydrous alkali silicate or the like is provided. The edge protection tape comprising, in its rollable processing state, an adhesive layer covered by a silicone paper, followed by an aluminium foil and a polyurethane film applied to the outside of the aluminium by means of an adhesive layer, characterised in that, to increase the surface slip of the edge protection tape (8) applied to the edges of the panes of glass, the outer polyurethane film (5) is covered by a further adhesive layer (6) and a slip film (7) applied thereto.
Patent GB-2424617-A (GB)
Title: A water detention system incorporating a composite drainage membrane
Inventor: HART PETER
IPC: E03B3/04
Filed: 2006-02-13
Abstract: A water detention system comprises a sub-base of coarse particulate material eg. crushed rock or stone 21 overlying an impermeable layer 29 which may be naturally occuring or an impermeable membrane (eg. clay or geosynthetics). A unidirectionally porous membrane 22 is laid over the sub-base and in turn is covered by a laying course 20 of finer particulate material (eg. pea gravel) and a wear layer 18 of slabs or blocks to form eg. a pavement or roadway. The sub-base may also include a sump 30 filled with particulate material 32 and optionally having heat exchange pipes 33 buried therein. In one embodiment, unidirectionally porous membrane comprises an impermeable sheet (of polyethylene or other synthetic resin 11, a spacer layer 13 and a permeable layer (which may be a geotextile) 12, which may or may not be bonded together. The membrane is laid with the porous layer facing towards the wear surface (see above). Water percolating downwards can thus pass through the porous layer and travel laterally through the spacer layer before draining into the sub-base. The impermeable layer however, substantially prevents subsequent evaporative loss of the water from the sub-base. In alternative embodiments the membrane may comprise a single slitted or otherwise apertured layer and in further embodiments the membrane may comprise a permeable and an impermeable layer separated by a layer of gravel or similar particulate material.
Patent GB-2424943-A (GB)
Title: Pressure equalisation port apparatus and method for a refrigeration unit
Inventor: WENG CHUAN
IPC: F25D21/06
Filed: 2006-02-15
Abstract: A pressure equalisation port 16 for a refrigeration unit 10 is provided. The port comprises a conduit having a thermally conductive body, a first opening exposed to a refrigeration chamber 12 enclosed within the refrigeration unit, and a second opening exposed to a space external to the refrigeration chamber. The conduit has means for absorbing thermal energy and allowing fluid flow between the refrigeration chamber and the space external to the refrigeration chamber At least one heat dissipating refrigerant flow coil 24 surrounds a portion of the thermally conductive conduit body so as to transfer thermal energy and heat the conduit body. The heat dissipating refrigerant flow coil may form a portion of a condenser coil 22 in the refrigeration unit. The thermally conductive conduit body may be in part comprised of aluminium, copper or steel. The apparatus is designed to prevent blockage and obstruction to the pressure equalisation port, due to condensation and ice crystal formation, whilst equalising the pressure between the refrigeration chamber and the space external to the refrigeration chamber.
Patent GB-2422709-A (GB)
Title: Correcting errors in OCR of electronic document using common prefixes or suffixes
Inventor: SIMSKE STEVEN J
IPC: G06F17/27
Filed: 2003-08-04
Abstract: Text-based electronic documents are processed by comparing at least one word to a dictionary to determine whether the word conforms to a predefined rule. The comparison comprises determining whether the word matches a combination of a dictionary word and a common prefix or suffix. The text based electronic document may be generated using an optical character recognition system.
Patent GB-2420457-A (GB)
Title: Lighting apparatus with proximity sensor
Inventor: BROWN RICHARD
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2004-08-31
Abstract: There is disclosed a lighting apparatus comprising a light source (502) capable of outputting light in a plurality of different colours, a proximity sensor (501) for generating a proximity signal indicative of the proximity of at least part of a person to the proximity sensor, and a controller for controlling the light source on the basis of said proximity signal to output at least one of a plurality of colours.
Patent GB-2437275-A (GB)
Title: A storage and drinking container
Inventor: O'BRIEN MICHAEL GERARD
IPC: B65D45/30
Filed: 2006-04-18
Abstract: A storage and drinking container for pressurised beverages comprises a drinking vessel 1 having a lip 3 and a lid formed from a cap 5 and retaining ring 12. The cap 5 seals with a sealing surface 4 on the inside of the neck of the drinking vessel and is retained in place by fingers 8 engaging under a lip 3. The fingers 8 are retained in position by a retaining ring 12. Cooperating sets of cammed surfaces 10 and 13 on the cap 5 and retaining ring 12 act on rotation of the retaining ring to axially separate the retaining ring 12 from the cap 5, releasing the fingers 8 from under the lip 3 and permitting the lid to be removed. The invention provides a drinking vessel with a wide neck which can be reliably sealed without the necessity to provide screw threads on the outer surface of the drinking vessel 1.
Patent GB-2423796-A (GB)
Title: Asymmetric contouring of elastomer liner on lobes in a moineau style power section stator
Inventor: HOOPER MICHAEL E
IPC: E21B4/02
Filed: 2004-10-27
Abstract: The inventive stator includes a helical cavity component made from a material chosen to reinforce an elastomer liner deployed thereon. The contouring of the elastomer liner is asymmetrical, such that the elastomer liner is relatively thick on the loaded side of a lobe as compared to its thickness on the unloaded side of the lobe.
Patent GB-2430254-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for analysing meat products
Inventor: KHODABANDEHLOO KOOROSH
IPC: A22B5/00
Filed: 2005-04-12
Abstract: Apparatus for analysing meat products includes a carrier system (1) for moving meat products (C) from a loading position (2) to an unloading position (3). A control system including a camera (4) detects the size and position of the meat products during movement along the carrier system. A tissue probe (15) carried by a mechanical robotic arm (5) is inserted into the meat products in response to information provided by the camera (4). The probe thus obtains the thickness of fat along the probing axis which may be printed on the carcass by a printer (6). The meat product may be moving or stationary during the probing operation. The control system adapts the probing position automatically using the sensory input to adapt to variations in the shape and size of the meat product.
Patent GB-2429478-A (GB)
Title: Completion with telescoping perforation & fracturing tool
Inventor: RICHARD BENNETT M
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2005-04-08
Abstract: An apparatus and method for perforating a liner, fracturing a formation, and injecting or producing fluid, all in one trip with a single tool. The tool has a plurality of outwardly telescoping elements (12, 14) for perforation and fracturing. The tool also has a mechanical control device for selectively controlling the fracturing of the formation and the injection or production of fluids through the telescoping elements.
Patent GB-2433101-A (GB)
Title: Manifold for central heating boiler
Inventor: ABILDGAARD SOEREN STIG
IPC: F24D3/10
Filed: 2006-12-11
Abstract: A fluid manifold (distributor) 10 for interconnecting fluid components in a central heating system e.g. within a boiler or CHP system, comprises at least one inlet port and at least one outlet port 13, 14 which are joined by one or more passageways. The passageways are formed of a series of chambers 25b, 27b, enclosed by an outer casing formed by an outer wall 11, 12, and the outer wall forms part of a wall of at least one of the chambers. The manifold is compact and allows a space saving compared with conventional piping.