baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2371441-A (GB)
Title: Mapping computer network topology
Inventor: PULSIPHER ERIC A
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2001-10-25
Abstract: A software method maps the topology of a communications network, such as a computer network, by using data structures referred to as tuples. A tuple manager (300) retrieves data about the connections of network nodes. This data is converted into tuples to represent the connectivity between nodes. A connection calculator (320) creates additional tuples to further define the connectivity based on the data retrieved by the tuple manager (300). The connection calculator (320) also refines the tuples for processing by the topology converter (340). The topology converter (340) determines changes in the network by comparing this information to an existing topology that represents the topology of the network as determined by a prior application of the method. The tuple manager (300) receives a start signal instructing it to gather data from the network nodes. The tuple manager (300) identifies network nodes based on prior network topologies stored in a topology database (350). The tuple manager (300) queries these nodes for connection information, converts that information into tuples, and stores the information into a neighbor database. The tuples may represent each node in the system and every other node connected directly or indirectly thereto. For each node, the tuple may store the physical address, interface information, and port information. When the information is retrieved, the tuple manager (300) sends the tuples to the connection calculator (320). The tuple manager (300) may also query particular nodes as needed to supplement missing tuple information. Based on the tuple data received by the tuple manager (300), the system updates the topological map.
Patent GB-2383472-A (GB)
Title: A PCB mounting
Inventor: HUTCHISON MARK
IPC: H04M1/02
Filed: 2001-12-21
Abstract: A printed circuit board (50) for mounting within an electronic device has a plurality of resilient mounting members (505) such that the board may be mounted in the device without the device requiring complementary mounting members. The board with mounting members enables the device casing to be reused with future technology boards as the boards are easily replaceable within the device. Such devices are typically mobile phones, electronic diaries and notepads.
Patent GB-2385297-A (GB)
Title: Flexible slash resistant sheeting
Inventor: WHOLEY BRIAN
IPC: B32B7/02
Filed: 2002-01-29
Abstract: A flexible sheeting comprises a polymer sheet 1 bonded to fibrous layer 2 by strips of adhesive tape 3. Sheet 1 may be an oriented polyester sheet (eg. Dacron <RTM> or Mylar <RTM>), or may be a polyaramid sheet (eg. Kevlar <RTM>). Fibrous sheet 2 may be constructed from aramid fibres or high tensile PET fibres. The sheeting is stated to be useful for providing slash resistant tarpaulins for haulage vehicle trailers to prevent unauthorised access to the inside thereof.
Patent GB-2375454-A (GB)
Title: Loudspeaker assembly with magnet mounted in front of diaphragm
Inventor: WHITE IAN STANLEY
IPC: H04R9/02
Filed: 2002-02-01
Abstract: A loudspeaker assembly 10 includes a chassis 12, a magnet assembly 22 supported by the chassis and disposed at a rear side thereof, a moveable voice coil 54, a rear suspension 52, and a diaphragm 58 connected to the voice coil and to the chassis. The assembly defines a voice coil gap receiving the voice coil. To improve the cooling of the assembly, particularly when the magnet assembly includes neodymium, the assembly is positioned at least substantially in front of the diaphragm 58, and the chassis 12 is positioned outwardly of the magnet assembly 22. Heat generated by the coil 54, which could adversely affect the magnet, is dissipated by conduction to the chassis and by convection and radiation to ambient air. The rear suspension 52 supports the voice coil 54, is secured to the assembly and is connected to the chassis 12 only through the magnet assembly and through the diaphragm.
Patent GB-2370443-A (GB)
Title: Method of prompting a user in recording a 3-D image.
Inventor: SUNDAHL ROBERT C
IPC: H04N13/221
Filed: 1998-12-29
Abstract: A method used in recording a three-dimensional image uses the steps of measuring a distance from a camera 104 to a subject 108, recording a first image from a first position 112, prompting a user to move to a second position 116 and taking a second image from the second position. The method may use verbal or visual prompts or directions, e.g. in the form of arrows in the camera viewfinder or a sound or voice signal, to direct the camera user to the optimum position for 3-D imaging (see Figure 4). A processor uses the first and second images and the first and second changes in camera position and/or rotations to generate a three-dimensional image.
Patent GB-2378682-A (GB)
Title: A trailer having a hinged tail
Inventor: FRANCIS JAMES BARTON
IPC: B60P1/43
Filed: 2002-03-28
Abstract: A trailer comprises a hinged tail 22 forming part of a load bearing platform 10 having a length which can be shortened or extended by raising or lowering the hinged tail 22 respectively. Preferably a plurality of wheels mounted on sliding bogies 32 are positionable at a plurality of points below the load bearing platform 10 and allow the position of the wheels to be adjusted. Two underhanging rails 34 may be attached to the load bearing platform 10 to support the bogie 32 and a locking mechanism, preferably a tog 42 engaged in an aperture in the rail 34, prevents movement of the bogie 32. Preferably the extension of a prong 36 attached to an arm 38 when rotated about a pivot 40 causes unlocking and free movement of the bogie position in accordance with an undercarriage extension cylinder 44. Advantageously variability in both the length of the load bearing platform 10 and positionability of the bogie 32 provides flexible transport characteristics.
Patent GB-2376250-A (GB)
Title: Compressor and production pumps for pumping high gas to liquid ratio fluids
Inventor: LEE WOON YUNG
IPC: F04D13/10
Filed: 2002-05-16
Abstract: A system (10) for producing wellbore fluids which have a high gas to liquid ratio includes a compressor pump (20) such as a helico-axial pump connected in-series up stream of a production pump (12), such as a centrifugal pump. In use, the compressor pump (20) compresses the gas in the fluid before it passes in to the production pump (12), which enables it to pump more efficiently. The helico-axial pump (20, fig 3) includes a number of stages (74, fig 3), each with an associated diffuser, (82, fig 3) in the form of a helical impeller (76, fig 3). The bearing structure (89, fig 5) for the helico-axial pump (20, fig 3) may formed of ceramic material such as silicon carbide or zirconia. The downhole motor (12) which drives the system may be protected by a motor protector (16).
Patent GB-2373084-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for longest match address lookup
Inventor: BROWN DAVID A
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2000-12-08
Abstract: We present a method and apparatus for increasing the depth of a lookup table. The lookup table includes at least two lookup units. A search request for a final result value corresponding to the key is issued to each of the lookup units in parallel. Each of the lookup units performs a multi-level search in parallel for the final result value. The final result value stored in only one of the lookup units is provided by one of the lookup units.
Patent GB-2392210-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement of balancing system and pistons on a crankshaft
Inventor: WALKER PATRICK MICHAEL CRANSTO
IPC: F16F15/26
Filed: 2002-08-21
Abstract: The present invention relates to a crankshaft and piston arrangement 10 for an internal combustion engine. The arrangement crankshaft and piston arrangement 10 comprises two parallel piston and connecting rod assemblies 14 arranged on a crankshaft 12, and a balancing system 16. The balancing system 16 balances vibrational forces of the pistons 42 of the piston and connecting rod assemblies 14 arranged on the crankshaft, The crankshaft 12 comprises four consecutive main bearings 20, 22, 24, 26. The first piston 42 is positioned between the first and second main bearings 20, 22. The second piston 42 is positioned between the third and fourth main bearings 24, 26. The balancing system 16 is positioned between the second and third main bearings 22, 24.
Patent GB-2392649-A (GB)
Title: Keyboards and keyboard learning aids
Inventor: MASSIE CHARLES ROBERT
IPC: G06F3/02
Filed: 2002-09-04
Abstract: A keyboard or practice keyboard having keys or key designations on which either the twenty six lefters of the alphabet are contained in four rows which include the lefters A to H, I to P, Q to X, and Y and Z, respectively, with all letters arranged in alphabetical order from left to right, or the numbers 1 to 26 are contained in four rows which include the numbers 1 to 8, 9 to 16, 17 to 24, and 25 and 26, respectively, with all numbers arranged in sequence left to right starting from 1 in the left hand top row, or both.
Patent GB-2392657-A (GB)
Title: Compound steering mechanism
Inventor: POTTIER FRANCOIS
IPC: B60G9/02
Filed: 2002-09-07
Abstract: A compound steering mechanism for a tractor, having wheels which pivot at the ends of an axle 20 which itself pivots, has the front of the axle 20 connected to an axle support 1 through a link 16 which extends upwardly from a ball-and-socket joint 10 on the axle to a ball-and-socket joint 4 on the support 1. The rear part of the axle 20 is connected to the support 1 through a further ball-and-socket joint (Fig. 1). On steering of the wheels, which are mounted on wheel hubs 23, through a steering ram 14 and track rods 15, a connecting link 25 between a steered hub 23 and the axle support 1 causes pivoting movement of the axle 20 relative to the support 1. The link 16 may be rigid or may be a combination of a spring and damper to act as a resilient suspension member (Figs. 8 and 9)
Patent GB-2392947-A (GB)
Title: A safety clamp for use within a fall arrest system
Inventor: MURTEN STEPHEN
IPC: A62B1/04
Filed: 2002-09-10
Abstract: A safety clamp 11, which in use is clamped around a vertical scaffolding pole 102, comprise a collar section 201 which surrounds the pole and a levered braking means 211. The levered braking means comprises first and second brake arms (302, 303, Fig 3) having first and second brake pads (307, Fig 3), 310 and a central brake arm (306, Fig 3) which is pivoted to the collar section. The first brake pad is pivoted on the first brake arm and located in a brake arm housing 210 of the collar. The levered braking means acts to stop the motion of the safety clamp along the pole in either direction. This is useful in the situation where the pole has buckled and bent over as it stops the safety clamp travelling back up the pole, in direction 602 . An operative (106, Fig 1) is attached to the safety clamp via lanyard (109, Fig 1) and karabiner 110.
Patent GB-2382116-A (GB)
Title: Buoyancy apparatus for tensioning a subsea riser
Inventor: JONES STEPHEN HUW
IPC: E21B17/01
Filed: 2002-09-18
Abstract: A series of aircans 14 are arranged so that they can all be de-watered through a common communication pipe 30,130,131 which traverses all the cans. The communication pipe passes through all the cans and has a fluid passage 32,33 leading off into each can (or each compartment 16,18,20 of each can). A fluid feed head 38 with upper and lower seals 40,42 can be lowered down the communication pipe until the space between the seals registers with one of these feed passage 32. Forcing air through the feed head then displaces and drives out water from the can. Forcing water through the feed head introduces ballast water and compresses the air in the can.
Patent GB-2380212-A (GB)
Title: Roller cone drill bit having a lubrication contamination detector
Inventor: MORAN DAVID PATRICK
IPC: E21B47/10
Filed: 2002-09-25
Abstract: A roller cone drill bit includes at least one roller cone (18) rotatably mounted on a bit body. The bit body defines a lubricant reservoir (14) adapted to supply lubricant to bearings (24, 58, 60) on which the roller cones (18) rotate about the bit body. The bit includes a sensor (62) adapted to detect drilling fluid contamination of the lubricant. The bit includes a processor/transmitter (40) coupled to the sensor (62) and adapted to communicate signals indicating the detection of contamination. The sensor (62) may be a capacitance sensor, a resistance sensor, or a pH sensor. A further embodiment describes measuring a lubricant pressure within a drill bit by a sensor (P2, fig 4) and a pressure in a drilling fluid outside the bit by a sensor (P1, fig 4). A pressure compensator piston (41, fig 4) is used to maintain a selected differential pressure between the lubricant and the fluid outside of the bit.
Patent GB-2381738-A (GB)
Title: A portable surface cleaning apparatus with insulated solution tank
Inventor: MINER JONATHAN L
IPC: A47L5/24
Filed: 2002-11-07
Abstract: A portable surface cleaning apparatus, such as an extraction cleaner, comprises, a liquid dispensing system for dispensing cleaning fluid onto a surface to be cleaned, a liquid recovery system for recovering soiled cleaning fluid from the surface, and an insulated cleaning fluid supply tank 120 for maintaining the cleaning fluid at an elevated temperature suitable for effective cleaning. The cleaning fluid supply tank 120 is preferably double-walled with an air space between the two walls. Alternatively the inner and outer walls 134,132 maybe separated by insulating material such as foam of a fibrous batting, or the tank wall itself maybe produced from a foam material. The walls 132,134 may be in the form of flexible bladders. The cleaner maybe in the form of an upright extraction cleaner or a hand-held extraction cleaner.
Patent GB-2396271-A (GB)
Title: A user terminal and method for voice communication
Inventor: PEARCE DAVID
IPC: G10L15/30
Filed: 2002-12-10
Abstract: A user terminal (2), for use in a speech recognition system, the user terminal (2) comprising a client application, wherein, in use, the client application is connected to a server application (54) over a network (52), the server application performing speech recognition processing, communication between the client application and the server application depending on communication settings, wherein the user terminal (2) comprises a voice activity detector, the voice activity detector generating information that indicates which of a plurality of states (T1,S,T2) is represented by user utterance data; and the user terminal (2) is adapted to choose the communication settings, at any or all stages of the communication link between the client application and the server application, in dependence on the indicated state of the utterance data, the available communication settings comprising at least high quality transmission (H3) and low quality transmission (L1).
Patent GB-2380302-A (GB)
Title: Locating information in a network based on user's evaluation
Inventor: KELLER ASHLEY
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2001-06-21
Abstract: An evaluation (18) is received from an evaluating user (8a) with respect to a resource (4) available on a network (6). A subset of resources available on the network is identified based on a criterion and on the evaluation. The subset is presented to a retrieving user (8b).
Patent GB-2381353-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic system defence for information warfare
Inventor: HUFF JULIE LYNN
IPC: G06F21/55
Filed: 1999-04-29
Abstract: A method and apparatus which includes a security computer system capable of deploying and monitoring software agents on one or more nodes of a network of computers. The agents on each node include a framework agent and either a misdirection mission or a defensive mission. Upon an intrusion detection mission sending information to the security computer system indicative of an actual or suspected misuse or intrusion, the security computer system can automatically take countermeasures against the suspected or actual intrusion or misuse. Automatic countermeasures include using a defensive countermeasure to increase an auditing level conducted by the intrusion detection mission. A misdirection countermeasure mission is used to misdirect requests of the suspected or actual intruder or mis-user. An offensive countermeasure is used to send a chase mission to the suspected or actual intruder. The offensive chase mission can either be automatically dispatched or dispatched with human intervention. The computer system includes a monitor for monitoring by a human system administrator.
Patent GB-2386452-A (GB)
Title: Method for modelling the flocculation conditions of hydrocarbon-containing fluids under pressure, related to a reference fluid
Inventor: MOUGIN PASCAL
IPC: G01N33/28
Filed: 2003-02-25
Abstract: The asphaltenic properties are modelled from the results of an experimental study of a single asphaltenic reference fluid and by means of homothetic transformation laws. These reduced data make it possible to deal with asphaltenes flocculation in an industrial simulator working according to a simplified model. As a result of the method it is possible to predict the amount of asphaltenes that will flocculate in an oil reservoir or in a reactor during development, considering the variable pressure and composition conditions.
Patent GB-2398943-A (GB)
Title: Tuner
Inventor: COWLEY NICHOLAS PAUL
IPC: H03G3/30
Filed: 2003-02-28
Abstract: A tuner is provided for selecting for reception any one of a plurality of channels in a broadband radio frequency signal supplied to its input (1). The tuner comprises a plurality of stages (2, 4, 6, 7, 10), at least some of whose gains and power consumptions can be adjusted by a controller (3) in accordance with prevailing reception conditions. A frequency changer (4) and variable gain amplifier (6) provide a first filtering arrangement to reject non-adjacent channels and a tuneable filter (7) rejects substantially all but the selected channel. Signal levels before the first filtering arrangement (4, 6), between the first filtering arrangement (4, 6) and a second filtering arrangement formed by the tuneable filter (7), and after the second arrangement (7) are supplied to the controller 3, which adapts the gain structure and/or individual stage power consumptions according to the prevailing reception conditions so as to provide an adequate performance for demodulation while reducing power consumption when extreme reception conditions are not encountered.
Patent GB-2399466-A (GB)
Title: Battery charging system
Inventor: HUI SHU-YUEN RON
IPC: H02J7/02
Filed: 2003-03-10
Abstract: A battery charging system is disclosed that comprises a primary module and at least one secondary module (20). The primary module comprises means (13) for connecting to a mains supply, and at least one primary winding (6, 15, 16) adjacent a charging surface (4) of the primary module. The secondary module (20) comprises a secondary winding (24) adjacent a surface of said secondary module, circuit means (25) for converting alternating current generated in said secondary winding (24) to a regulated DC output, and a charging connector (22) for connection to the charging socket of an electronic device. The system is suitable for mobile phones, MP3 players, and hand-held computers.
Patent GB-2401539-A (GB)
Title: Portable seat for a boat
Inventor: WILLIS MIKE
IPC: B63B29/04
Filed: 2003-05-10
Abstract: A portable seat 100 which can be mounted to a boat 200 comprises a seat base 110, for supporting a person, which is attached to a support 130, wherein the support 130 comprises a mounting means 150 arranged, in use, to mount the seat 100 to the boat 200, and one or more legs 140 arranged, in use, to abut the deck 210 of the boat 200, such that the support 130 holds the seat base 110 in a desired position and such that an angler can be provided with an elevated seating position in a boat 200 from which to fish. A method of installing the seat is also disclosed. Preferably the support 130 includes an article holder 170.
Patent GB-2402715-A (GB)
Title: Gas turbine aerofoil with leading edge impingement cooling
Inventor: SELF KEVIN PAUL
IPC: F01D5/18
Filed: 2003-06-10
Abstract: A gas turbine aerofoil 10 has at least one internal cavity 12, one of which 12a is adjacent the aerofoil leading edge 14. At least one impingement cooling passage 26 extends from the internal cavity 12a. At least one film cooling hole 22 extends from, and is in flow communication with, the impingement cooling passage 26. The impingement passage 26 extends into the aerofoil wall in the region of the leading edge 14 and opens into the film cooling hole 22. The film cooling hole 22 extends through the aerofoil wall to an external surface of the aerofoil at a position downstream of the leading edge 14. In use, cooling fluid from the cavity 12a exits the cooling passage 26 into the cooling hole 22 as an impingement jet against the internal surface of the cooling hole 22 in the region of the leading edge 14. The film cooling hole 22 may pass from the pressure surface 18 to the suction surface 20 and may be straight or arcuate.
Patent GB-2390933-A (GB)
Title: Thin film magnetic head having planarized layers
Inventor: SATO KIYOSHI
IPC: G11B5/31
Filed: 2003-06-13
Abstract: A coil layer 35 is formed in a space surrounded by a lower core layer 29, a protruding layer 32 and a back gap layer 33, and the tops of the protruding layer, a coil insulating layer 36 and the back gap layer are planarized to a continuous flat surface. A lower magnetic pole layer 39, a gap layer 40, an upper magnetic pole layer 41 and an upper core layer 42 are formed on the flat surface. Since the lower magnetic pole layer, the gap layer, the upper magnetic pole layer and the upper core layer can be formed on the flat surface, the four layers can be precisely formed in a predetermined shape, and the track width Tw can be easily be set to a predetermined dimension by the width dimension of the upper magnetic pole layer at the surface facing the recording medium. Also, the magnetic path can be shortened to improve magnetic properties.
Patent GB-2403887-A (GB)
Title: Rodent trap
Inventor: ELLIS-THOMAS WILLIAM
IPC: A01M23/04
Filed: 2003-07-12
Abstract: A rodent trap 100 comprising a gangway 114 moveably mounted within a housing 105 having an entrance 106 and an exit 112. An entrance end region is positioned toward the entrance of the housing and an exit end region is positioned toward the exit of the housing. The gangway is arranged to rest in a first position allowing an animal access into the entrance of the housing and is further arranged such that the weight of an animal moving from the entrance end region to the exit end region causes it to move to a second position such that the animal can leave the gangway and move toward the exit of the trap. The gangway is further arranged such that when in the first position an animal is prevented from moving from the exit of the housing to the entrance of the housing. The trap may further comprise a funnel 120 with an entry end 122 larger than its exit end 124. The trap may further comprise a holding pen (200, fig 2) arranged to receive an animal emerging from the exit.
Patent GB-2392061-A (GB)
Title: Mobile network for remote service areas using mobile stations
Inventor: MORIMOTO NOBUYOSHI
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2002-04-03
Abstract: A system and method for transmitting and receiving data in a mobile communications network. The system includes one or more mobile station for transmitting data in a mobile digital network. The mobile stations are configured to act as buffer/repeaters by storing and forwarding data signals until they are received by a designated destination station. The mobile stations include an antenna, a transceiver coupled to the antenna, a processor coupled to the transceiver, a data storage memory coupled to the processor, and a power supply. The processor may be configured to cause the transceiver to broadcast interrogation signals to determine whether other mobile or base stations are present for store-forwarding.