baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2396725-A (GB)
Title: Bus zoning in a channel independent storage controller architecture
Inventor: PECONE VICTOR KEY
IPC: G06F13/40
Filed: 2002-09-26
Abstract: A network storage controller for transferring data between a host computer and a storage device, such as a redundant array of inexpensive disks (RAID), is disclosed. The network storage controller includes at least one channel interface module which is adapted to be connected to the host computer and storage device. The channel interface module is connected to a passive backplane (112), and selectively transfers data between the host computer and storage device and the passive backplane. The network storage controller also includes at least one controller memory module (104), attached to the passive backplane. The controller memory module communicates with the channel interface module via the passive backplane, and processes and temporarily stores data received from the host computer or storage device. In applications where redundancy is required at least two controller memory modules and at least two channel interface modules are used. The controller memory modules may mirror data between one onother using the passive backplane and a shared communication path on the channel interface modules, thereby substantially avoiding the use of host or disk channels to mirror data. The channel interface modules are operable to selectively connect the host computer or storage device to one or more controller memory modules. The controller memory modules may include a DMA engine (188) to facilitate the transfer of mirrored data.
Patent GB-2400888-A (GB)
Title: Quick release dead-lock using key or door handle
Inventor: SOUTHALL IAN
IPC: E05B63/00
Filed: 2004-03-26
Abstract: The invention relates to lock apparatus for a closure, which has a handle, comprising a key operable lock device 2 and a dead-lock device 3, the arrangement being such that the apparatus is unlockable both by a key and by the handle of the closure. The dead-lock device 3 may be operated by a rack and pinnion arrangement 11,12 which moves in a direction at 90{ to a latch bolt 7. An over-ride device may also be provided so as to dead-lock the closure from the outside.
Patent GB-2414001-A (GB)
Title: Removable train carried container for different gauge railways
Inventor: ORD ROBERT MALCOLM
IPC: B61D17/10
Filed: 2004-05-07
Abstract: A removable container 3, for use in transporting goods on a railway, can be carried on trains run on different gauge. The container 3 has external dimensions so that it fits, for example, within both the W6 and W9 (SBC-1) gauge. The container 3 has curtains 7 as the side walls to allow ease of access to the interior of the container 3. The container 3 is intended only to be lifted and removed from a train when it is empty. This allows for the container 3 to be fitted with a thin floor 9. When the container 3 is loaded onto a train, the underside of the floor 9 rests on a rail wagon chassis when the container is loaded (fig 7) and on support pads fixed to the floor (not shown).
Patent GB-2415141-A (GB)
Title: Medical needle removal device
Inventor: COOLEY STEPHEN FRANCIS GERARD
IPC: A61M5/00
Filed: 2004-06-19
Abstract: Apparatus 10 for the removal of a needle N from a syringe S and comprising a housing 13 having an opening (119) for insertion of a needle assembly A, a needle receiving socket (47) aligned with the opening (119). The socket (47) is formed from a pair of jaws (47) and has a central cavity with an internal profile 54 shaped to receive a needle hub H and accommodate the needle N, the jaws (47) moving together to grip the needle hub H and moving apart to eject the removed needle assembly A, the whole socket (47) being rotatable to unscrew the needle assembly. The jaws may be biased apart by spring means and closed by an electrical bi-directional motor rotating via a gear train. A sharps bin 12 may also be included.
Patent GB-2416287-A (GB)
Title: Bands or dressings for delivering active ingredients to plant tissues
Inventor: EDWARDS DAVID BRIAN
IPC: A01G13/02
Filed: 2004-07-17
Abstract: A band or bandage or dressing which is water-soluble, water dispersible or biodegradable, and which may be attached to a tree, a shrub or any other type of plant. The device may incorporate one or more active ingredients, which may be in the form of a fungicide, a bactericide, a disinfectant, a biocide, a plant stimulant, a micro-nutrient, a fertiliser, an insecticide, a molluscicide, a plant growth regulator or even a herbicide. The dressing may be self adhesive and in the form of a tape or a label. The active ingredient may be incorporated into the adhesive formulation. The dressing may also be in the form of a gel which may be applied to the cut end of a flower stem or a plant cutting.
Patent GB-2401064-A (GB)
Title: Real-time interactive wagering on event outcomes
Inventor: GINSBERG PHILIP M
IPC: G06Q40/02
Filed: 2004-08-31
Abstract: In a system for real-time interactive wagering on event outcomes such as the movements of financial markets and indices, clients are first qualified and then wagering limits are stored, 302, in a database associated with the system. When clients log in, a house processing device (Fig 1, not shown) accesses the database and allows the client display to show wagerable event outcomes which have minimum wagering amounts which do not exceed the credit limit for that client, step 304; once a client has made a selection and the wager has been accepted, the stored limit in the database is reduced substantially immediately, step 314. In the event of a client win, equally the limit in the database can be substantially immediately increased.
Patent GB-2406458-A (GB)
Title: Digital multimedia broadcasting receiver which displays additional information
Inventor: KIM JUN
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 2004-09-17
Abstract: A method of using additional information at a DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) receiver includes the steps of: extracting and displaying additional information from a DMB signal; selecting and storing a desired one of the displayed additional information; displaying a list of the stored additional information depending on a user's request command; and outputting additional information selected at the list of the additional information. A feature element describing a feature of the additional information may be stored and used to arrange the display of additional information or to extract additional information corresponding to the feature element from the received DMB signal. Ghe additional information may be traffic information or news.
Patent GB-2408886-A (GB)
Title: Security system for road vehicles
Inventor: WADE DARREN GEORGE
IPC: B60R25/30
Filed: 2002-05-13
Abstract: A security system for a road vehicle, particularly for detecting the presence of intruders in the load-carrying compartment of goods vehicle, comprises at least one video camera for surveilling an interior space of the vehicle, or an exterior zone adjacent the vehicle, a portable viewing unit to receive video signals transmitted from the camera and display the view captured by the camera, and video recording means provided in the portable viewing unit or installed in the vehicle, for recording the video signals.
Patent GB-2420145-A (GB)
Title: Self supporting glazing support
Inventor: HAUGHTON ANDREW
IPC: E06B3/54
Filed: 2004-11-13
Abstract: A glazing support which is self supporting in a window frame may comprise an integral resiliently deformable portion <B>9</B> for engaging an interior wall of the window frame. The resiliently deformable portion <B>9</B> may be a C-shaped lateral protrusion. The glazing support may have a shoulder portion <B>11</B> on an opposite side from the resiliently deformable portion <B>9</B> and may have a platform section <B>10</B> for contacting a window pane. The glazing support may include a clip member for engagement with a corresponding formation on the window frame. The glazing support may be a single plastics body and may be fabricated from nylon. Also disclosed are a window assembly having such a glazing support and a method of installing a window using such a glazing support.
Patent GB-2421661-A (GB)
Title: Self-diagnosis of faults in radio system with redundancy units
Inventor: FANTAPPIE PIERLUIGI
IPC: H04B1/74
Filed: 2004-12-24
Abstract: An electronic system, preferably a radio system, has at least a main active unit 1 and a standby or reserve unit 2 which can be switched to when there is a fault with the main unit. In the invention, each unit is designed to detect a fault condition in itself and to trigger a substitution in response to such detection. In units including a transmitter and a receiver, the switching may apply to just the transmitter or the receiver. In a preferred embodiment, each unit monitors the performance of different parts of itself and applies scores accordingly (figure 2). The overall score of each unit can then be compared and the unit found to be performing best, selected for switching to. The scoring may incorporate a score related to a time period or amount of use to cause periodic switching even when there is no fault. This aims to overcome the problem where during long periods of non-use, faults can develop and go unnoticed in the reserve or backup unit 2. Thus, with each unit being able to detect faults and trigger substitution, there is no need for a separate change-over unit and this avoids the potential problems that can arise if the change-over unit itself malfunctions. The invention is particularly applicable to backup for air traffic control radio systems.
Patent GB-2421874-A (GB)
Title: Method of Authentication of a Mobile Communications Terminal in a Visited Network.
Inventor: JOHUR JASON J
IPC: H04W12/06
Filed: 2004-12-31
Abstract: A method of operation in a mobile communication system includes a mobile station (101), a first network (102) capable of serving the mobile station as a home network and a second network (103) capable of serving the mobile station as a visited network, including carrying out in the home network the steps of: generating a random seed (RS), sending the random seed to the mobile station (101), modifying the random seed by combination with an authentication key (K) held by the home network and the mobile station to form session keys (KS and KS'), modifying said session keys by combination with a further modification key (SMK) to form modified session keys (K'S and K'S'), and sending the modified session keys (K'S and K'S')to the visited network to permit authentication of the mobile station, and characterised in that the following further steps are carried out in the home network: providing a further modification key (SMK), sending the further modification key to the mobile station, and carrying out a further key modification (of KS and KS')in the production of the session key (K'S and K'S') using the further modification key (SMK). Also described are a system (100), mobile station (101) and network processor (109) in which the method may be operated.
Patent GB-2412042-A (GB)
Title: Firmware update method of a wireless communication terminal
Inventor: KITAJIMA TASUKU
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 2005-02-17
Abstract: A wireless communication terminal (e.g.) WLAN card 20) is installed in a mobile terminal 6. Firmware in the terminal 20 can be safely and automatically downloaded and updated through wireless communication, e.g. over a band dedicated to the firmware download, without affecting users ordinary data communication and without the user being aware of the download. A CPU 25 executes arithmetic control processing for various types of data. For example, the CPU controls the data conversion achieved by a high-layer interface 27. Specifically, to send data from the wireless LAN card 20 to the mobile terminal 6, the CPU controls conversion processing for the high layer. Conversely, when the mobile terminal sends data to the wireless LAN card, the CPU controls the conversion for the low layer. The CPU also reads and executes a firmware program recoded in the memory. The CPU refers to a boot information memory 26 and determines from which one of two memories 21,22 the firmware is to be read. At firmware update, the CPU determines in which one of the two memories data is to be written. After the firmware is completely updated and successfully started, which of these memories 21,22 is the main memory and which is the subordinate memory are exchanged.
Patent GB-2424512-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming photovoltaic device
Inventor: KREBS FREDERIK CHRISTIAN
IPC: H01L51/30
Filed: 2005-03-22
Abstract: A method of forming a conducting polymer based photovoltaic device includes providing a first electrode with a layer of hole conducting polymer, providing the hole conducting layer with a layer of electron conducting material and providing the layer of electron conducting material with a second electrode. The hole conducting polymer layer may contain thermally cleavable groups, in which case heating the layer causes thermal cleavage. The hole conducting polymer may comprise a polythiophene or PPV substituted with ester groups. Subsequent to cleaving, the hole conducting polymer layer contains groups capable of strong, non-covalent interactions such as free carboxylic acid groups or thioacids, and polymer chains lock together forming a hard matrix. The device may also be an electroluminescent device.
Patent GB-2424747-A (GB)
Title: Method of recording and reproducing video and audio stream
Inventor: HUANG CHING-YING
IPC: G11B27/19
Filed: 2005-03-29
Abstract: A method of recording and reproducing combined data which includes groups of a first type of data and groups of a second type of data includes embedding marks at the locations where the type of data to be omitted starts and ends. When reproduction of the video/audio data reaches a mark, the reproduction can automatically skip to the next mark, thereby omitting the selected video/audio data during reproduction. The method can be used for skipping commercials during playback of a recorded TV program on a DVD or VCD.
Patent GB-2424875-A (GB)
Title: Electrode assembly and method for treating and separating contaminants from fluids
Inventor: MORGAN PHILIP GRAEME
IPC: C02F1/465
Filed: 2005-04-04
Abstract: An electrode assembly and method for treating and separating contaminants from fluids comprising a multiplicity of inclined plate electrodes 1 and an external voltage controller 11 that provides an asymmetric pulsed voltage. In operation the electrode assembly is submerged into channel, tank or container such that the electrode plates are tangential to the flow of the fluid. Electrochemical reactions occur on lower and upper electrode surfaces of the electrodes which create a treatment zone 10. The lower electrode promotes the build-up of suspended matter and the upper electrode promotes the production of electrically charged micro-bubbles which trap contaminants and remove them to the top of the electrode assembly. The external voltage controller may be only attached to the first and last electrodes in the assembly, the inner electrodes becoming charged by induction alone. The assembly may be capable of coagulation, oxidation and disinfection treatments. Multiple electrode assemblies may be combined together horizontally or vertically to form either a 'deck' layer for treating larger flows or a deep bed treatment process respectively. The assemblies may be combined both horizontally and vertically.
Patent GB-2424886-A (GB)
Title: Polynucleotide primers against epidermal growth factor receptor and method of detecting gene mutations
Inventor: WHITCOMBE DAVID MARK
IPC: C12N15/12
Filed: 2005-04-04
Abstract: A set of nucleic acid primers for amplifying epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) polymorphisms or mutations is claimed. These primers must comprise at least the last six nucleotides of the sequences described. Also claimed is a method of detecting mutated forms of EGFR by hybridization with EGFR fragments. The specification describes the method by using a specific form of PCR amplification, amplification refractory mutation system (ARMS).
Patent GB-2424926-A (GB)
Title: Energy storage system
Inventor: STONE HOWARD BRIAN JAMES
IPC: F03D9/02
Filed: 2005-04-09
Abstract: An energy storage system where electrical energy is stored in an electrolyte 5 located in a wind or water turbine support structure 4. The energy storage may comprise a flow battery cell 6 where two electrolyte storage volumes are employed. In another embodiment a network of wind turbines with electrolyte storage is provided connected to a single flow battery. The electricity may also be stored in a gas-phase medium or a solid state device.
Patent GB-2415963-A (GB)
Title: A process for producing oligomers
Inventor: OOI TIAN LYE
IPC: C11C3/04
Filed: 2005-06-29
Abstract: A process for producing oligomers comprises the steps of (a) preparing a vegetable oil derivative by reacting a vegetable oil with a peroxyacid, (b) reacting the product of step (a) with an alcohol to form an oligomer; (c) esterification of the oligomer of step (b) with an acid to form a polyester oligomer. The vegetable oil used may be palm oil. The oligomers produced may be used as pour point depressants and cloud point reducers to improve the pour point and cloud point of fatty alky esters such as isopropyl, butyl, ethyl and ethylhexyl esters, and particularly fatty acid methyl esters.
Patent GB-2416451-A (GB)
Title: Method of detecting images of a sample using a laser-scanning miscroscope with linear scanning
Inventor: HECHT FRANK
IPC: G02B21/00
Filed: 2005-07-07
Abstract: Method of detecting images of a sample using a laser scanning microscope with linear scanning, wherein detected image data corresponding to three-dimensional sample regions are detected and stored, data compression is performed, and image data positioned next to one another and on top of one another on the sample are taken into consideration during the compression. An image stack can be recorded and in each case adjacent images of the image stack are used for the purpose of data compression. Time and/or spectral detected and stored data can be used for data compression.
Patent GB-2428425-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for supplying animal feed
Inventor: ALLEN PETER WILLIAM
IPC: A01K5/02
Filed: 2005-07-15
Abstract: A hopper 1 for supplying animal feed has the delivery of the feed from an outlet 3 controlled by a paddle wheel. 5. The paddle wheel is between spring-biased hinged walls 6 which can move apart as the paddle wheel presses the feed mixture against them. The paddle wheel is driven by an electric motor which may be controlled by a timer to discharge feed at set times.
Patent GB-2417615-A (GB)
Title: Stator structure for a brushless dc motor including permanent magnet stator and rotor poles
Inventor: CHEN LEE-LONG
IPC: H02K21/22
Filed: 2005-08-26
Abstract: The stator of an interrupter type motor includes salient poles at least some of which include magnet elements 18,19, 28, 29. Various laminated salient stator pole structures are disclosed along with materials, the magnet element comprising laminations associated with laminations 27 which may be magnetic or non magnetic material. The magnet laminations may overly, underly or be sandwiched between the laminations 27. Alternatively the magnet poles may be a single lamination 19 - e.g. fig 4a. A drive circuit and various motor configurations are disclosed e.g. the stator may comprise magnetic poles A,B and magnet poles C,D, the drive winding L1 being powered at the appropriate timing in response to induced signals from control winding L2, so as to overcome the magnetic influence of the magnet poles so that the pm rotor 50 rotates in response to the magnetic field generated alternately by the winding and magnet stator poles when the winding is de-energised.
Patent GB-2418683-A (GB)
Title: Expanding tubular strings using two different expanders
Inventor: GREEN ANNABEL
IPC: E21B43/02
Filed: 2005-09-21
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for expanding tubulars are disclosed. The tubulars may be part of a tubular string for isolating one or more zones within a wellbore 100. In one embodiment, the tubular string includes a first expandable zone isolation unit 108 disposed on a first side of a zone to be isolated, a second expandable zone isolation unit 112 disposed on a second side of the zone to be isolated, and a perforated tubular 118 disposed in fluid communication with a producing zone. The tubular string may be expanded using an expansion assembly having a first expander 138 for expanding the first and second expandable zone isolation units and a second expander 140 for expanding the at least one perforated tubular. Tags 147 or markers 149 along the tubular string may indicate locations where expansion is desired such that connections or connectors between joints are not expanded. Preferably, the expanders are, respectively, rotary and cone.
Patent GB-2426693-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable curtain rod assembly
Inventor: CHIH-JEN LIN
IPC: A47H1/022
Filed: 2006-03-07
Abstract: The assembly comprises curtain rods and at least two brackets; each bracket primarily includes a pedestal 1 and a traverse rod 2 carrying an adjustable telescopic rod 3. In front of the telescopic rod 3, a recess 5 is provided for holding one curtain rod 4. The curtain rod 4 is secured in the recess 5 e.g. by an end piece 19. At least one movable curtain rod 6 with a connector 7 attached to its each far end is supported on the brackets. The connector 7 has a hook 8 with concave cut which can be hitched to the traverse rod 2 or the telescopic rod 3, and the movable curtain rod 6 is secured by screw holes and coordinated screws in the hook. It is conveniently, facilitative and practically to increase the number of movable curtain rods which are hitched to the traverse rods or the telescopic rods to meet the need, and can adjust the space between the wall and the curtain rod by simply loosening the screws in the brackets and adjusting the telescopic rods.
Patent GB-2427413-A (GB)
Title: Cord length adjustment catch
Inventor: WALKER STEPHEN
IPC: F16G11/10
Filed: 2006-04-26
Abstract: A cord length adjustment catch comprising a body 2 with an opening 5 formed therein, in which the opening is spaced from both a first end and a second end of the body, in which a first end of the opening tapers towards the first end of the body, in which in use a cord to be length adjusted is threaded through the opening, and is releasably fastened by jamming it into the tapered first end of the opening (fig.5). The second end of the opening may be similarly formed.
Patent GB-2435874-A (GB)
Title: Combined air freshener and soap dispenser
Inventor: OAKLEY GORDON
IPC: B65D23/08
Filed: 2006-05-03
Abstract: A combined soap and air freshener dispenser 1 for connection to a preinstalled receiving unit 7 in an aircraft cabin. The dispenser 1 comprises a first container 2 for holding liquid soap, a second container 3 for holding a continuous release air freshener, a first end 4 for connection to a receiving unit 7 and a second end for housing a dispensing nozzle 6. The dispenser 1 has a decreased diameter toward the first end 4 an increased diameter toward the second end. The dispenser 1 may also comprise a cover for controlled release of air freshener. Preferably the first container 2 is in the form of a bottle 2, and the second container 3 is in the form of a sleeve 3 which is wrapped around the bottle 2.
Patent GB-2426476-A (GB)
Title: Dislodging and moving contaminants from a machine tool surface
Inventor: STOLL ALEXANDER M
IPC: B23Q11/02
Filed: 2006-05-09
Abstract: The apparatus includes a coupling (50, figure 1) housing(30, figure 1) a cleaning mechanism (36, figure 1) and a transport mechanism (38, figure 1). The coupling is configured to be mounted on a spindle 16. The housing 30 is disposed proximate the coupling 50 and includes inlet and outlet openings (64, 66 (figure 1). The cleaning mechanism 36 is adapted to dislodge and direct contaminants into the inlet opening 64. The transport mechanism 38 is adapted to move contaminants toward the outlet opening 66. The apparatus preferably includes brushes (70, figure 1) , sprays 80 and a screw conveyor 128.