baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2350219-A (GB)
Title: System and method for maintaining branch information
Inventor: D SA V REYNOLD
IPC: G06F9/38
Filed: 1999-04-20
Abstract: An instruction pipeline (900) in a microprocessor is provided. The instruction pipeline (900) includes a plurality of pipeline units (910, 920, 930 and 940), each of the pipeline units processing a plurality of instructions including branch instructions. The instruction pipeline further includes a plurality of storage devices (911, 921, 931 and 941) which store a respective branch information data. Each of the storage devices (911, 921, 931 or 941) are associated with at least one of the pipeline units (910, 920, 930 or 940). Each respective branch information data is determined as a function of at least one of the branch instructions processed. Two of the pipeline units include branch prediction circuitry for predicting branch direction as a function of the stored branch information data.
Patent GB-2353123-A (GB)
Title: Searching for programmes of interest using both an EPG and the internet
Inventor: ROBARTS JAMES O
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 1998-03-17
Abstract: A search for programmes to view is made by use of both an electronic programme guide 72,78 and a web browser 294,292. The results of the separate EPG and web queries are merged 296. The user need not be aware of the source of the selected programme; it may be broadcast or it may be accessed from the internet.
Patent GB-2358181-A (GB)
Title: A fitment and reservoir assembly
Inventor: INCARDONA SILVIA D
IPC: B67D3/04
Filed: 2000-12-01
Abstract: A dispensing device has a fitment 11 that co-operates with a reservoir 10. One of either the fitment or reservoir comprises at least one piercing means 15 and the other comprises a pierceable means 14, which recloses when the reservoir is detached from the fitting. The pierceable means may be an elastomeric material, preferably a single layer of silicone and the piercing means is preferably at least one metal needle. As described, the piercing means consists of two needles, one connected to pumping means to assist in the extraction of the contents of the reservoir, the other one connected to a one-way air inlet valve. The assembly may also further comprise co-operating means 16,17 with biasing means 27 that act to releasably secure the reservoir to the fitting. A safety interlock 20 with biasing means 21 protects, and prevents access to, the at least one piercing means unless a reservoir is engaged with the fitment.
Patent GB-2362297-A (GB)
Title: Location based consideration for cellular telephone handoff
Inventor: DROSTE SCOTT T
IPC: H04W36/32
Filed: 2000-12-20
Abstract: A degradation in the signal quality of a communication link between a mobile station (4) and a first base station 10 of a cellular communication network(2) is detected, and the network (2) determines whether it has information relating to a geographic position of the mobile station (4). If not, the geographic position is acquired. A decision is made as to whether further handoff processing should be performed based upon the geographic position of the mobile station (4), the further handoff processing to enable the mobile station (4) or the cellular communication network (2) to determine whether the mobile station (4) is a handoff candidate for a second base station (12) of the cellular communication network (2).
Patent GB-2356917-A (GB)
Title: Valve assembly
Inventor: NORTHEDGE RONALD
IPC: F16K31/06
Filed: 1999-10-01
Abstract: A valve (5) comprising a valve body and, located therein, a valve member movable between a first position in which the valve is in a first operational mode and a second position in which the valve is in a second operational mode, the valve member including a rare earth magnet (1) which, when the valve member is in either one of said positions, causes the valve member to be magnetically biased against movement towards the other of said positions, the valve being provided with means for generating a magnetic field (9) sufficient to overcome the magnetic bias in the first or second position so as to cause said valve member to move to the other of said positions.
Patent GB-2360363-A (GB)
Title: Thermal fatigue testing of engine components
Inventor: LECZ AL R
IPC: G01M99/00
Filed: 2001-01-31
Abstract: An apparatus for thermal fatigue testing an engine component eg. cylinder head 12 that is normally subjected to thermal cycling includes a fixture 13 for supporting the component in a manner which simulates the engine-mounted condition, including the cooling effects generated by circulation within the engine of a coolant, as through delivery of a coolant through the fixture. A gas burner 34 is provided for selectively generating a hot gas stream, preferably for direct impingement upon the engine component, whereby the temperature of a targeted surface or structure of the component may be raised to an upper target temperature. The apparatus also includes at least one temperature sensor (56, fig.2) whose output signal is correlated with a temperature of one of the component's surfaces or structures; and a controller 52 which, responsive to temperature signal, is adapted to selectively operate the burners and to circulate coolant to thereby thermally cycle the component between at least one pair of upper and lower target temperatures.
Patent GB-2371816-A (GB)
Title: A lightweight sheet metal building component
Inventor: NG HONG LIANG
IPC: E04C3/02
Filed: 2001-01-31
Abstract: A lightweight building component 1 for structural work, e.g. a roof truss, is of hollow section preferably in the form of a triangle or rectangle or of round section. The component is formed from cutting and cold rolling a single piece of galvanized steel sheet. Interlocking means 31 and 32 are provided at the end of walls 12 and 13. Ribs or corrugations 2 are provided for reinforcement.
Patent GB-2372536-A (GB)
Title: A hinge assembly and a motor vehicle including the same
Inventor: KNAGGS PETER
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 2001-02-15
Abstract: A hinge assembly <B>10a</B>, (110, figures 5 and 6) has a deformable member <B>17</B> (30, figures 5 and 6) to absorb energy when a load beyond a pre-determined level is applied to the hinge assembly. A frangible fixing <B>18</B> (32, figures 5 and 6) is arranged to fail so enabling the deformable member <B>17</B> (30, figures 5 and 6) to absorb energy and transfer load to the structure to which the hinge assembly is fastened.
Patent GB-2376162-A (GB)
Title: Low cost digital X-ray imaging system utilising a document scanning apparatus
Inventor: COXON PETER
IPC: H04N5/32
Filed: 2001-03-13
Abstract: An X-ray imaging instrument typically comprises a source of X-rays a specimen mounted on a holder or manipulator, and detection means to enable visualisation of the X-ray image. Traditionally the detection means has been photographic, but there is an increasing trend toward digital detection and display. The present invention relates to a digital X-ray imaging apparatus and method to enable the conversion of readily available document scanning technology into a 2-dimensional digital x-ray imaging detector, and thereby provide for the convenient acquisition of digital X-ray images directly into PC and other computer desktop applications.
Patent GB-2374321-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing ticker tape by mulching and bleaching waste paper
Inventor: FARMER NICHOLAS PAUL
IPC: A63H37/00
Filed: 2001-04-10
Abstract: A method of manufacturing ticker tape comprises the steps of mulching waste paper, bleaching the mulch, separating the mulch into groups, optionally dyeing the mulch in one or more groups, drying the mulch, shredding the dried paper to provide multi-coloured ticker tape, and packaging the ticker tape. The colours of the ticker tape can represent those of a football team or other sports team.
Patent GB-2366292-A (GB)
Title: Method of saponifying ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer
Inventor: YANAGIDA NOBORU
IPC: C08F216/00
Filed: 2001-08-23
Abstract: A method for producing a saponified ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer comprises saponifying the copolymer in an alcohol-based solvent in the presence of an alkali catalyst, wherein from 100-15000 ppm of water based on the copolymer is added to the solvent. Typically, a first solution comprising the copolymer and the solvent and a second solution comprising the catalyst and the solvent are introduced into a saponification reaction column 10 through an upper portion 2, 3 thereof. A vapour of the solvent may be introduced into the column through a lower portion 5 thereof. The water is preferably fed into the column with the second solution. The copolymer may have an ethylene content of 20-70 mol.% and may be reacted to give a saponification degree of at least 90 mol.%.
Patent GB-2385509-A (GB)
Title: Trousers
Inventor: JOHNSON JOHN JAMES
IPC: A41D1/06
Filed: 2001-11-23
Abstract: A pair of trousers with a waist section 2 having a plurality of fingers 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B extending down therefrom and panels 6A, 6B, 7A, 7B sewn between the fingers thereby forming the legs of the trousers. The waist section 2 may have two pairs of fingers 4A, 4B and 5A, 5B extending from the waist section, preferably running down the front and rear of each trouser leg. Two panels 6A, 6B and 7A, 7B may be sewn between the fingers 4A, 4B and 5A, 5B respectively to complete the trouser legs. The waist section and fingers may be integrally formed and have a zip fastener 3 at the front. Alternatively each leg of the trouser may be formed with three or more fingers extending from the waist section and three or more panels sewn between the fingers.
Patent GB-2383128-A (GB)
Title: Optical pointing device with a transparent removable panel
Inventor: KUAN YEN-LIANG
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 2001-12-17
Abstract: The device includes a body (10) which can be the casing of a mouse, keyboard, or portion of a notebook computer, a cavity (20) forming an opening (21) in the surface of the body, an optical sensing system retained in the cavity, and a removable light transmitting panel (30) covering the cavity. A lens (21) is located in front of (CCD) sensors. The panel is adapted to support an object such as human finger moving on its surface. When the object is moved on the panel, its image is projected by the lens on the sensors generating signals. As the object is moved, signals change and a corresponding screen pointer movement is achieved. The lens focal length is equal to the distance between the panel and the lens. There may be a transparent button movable through the panel. The distance between the button to lens is more than the focal length to prohibit accidental image of an object over the panel displacing the cursor.
Patent GB-2368251-A (GB)
Title: Selecting different communication speeds on a data signal line
Inventor: MARUM JOHN R
IPC: H04L5/14
Filed: 1998-03-11
Abstract: An apparatus and method for automatically selecting different data rates for communicating data over a high bit rate, digital signal line (HDSL) line such as a dry pair line. In one embodiment master/slave interface circuits at opposite ends of a line attempt to establish communications at a higher frequency (state HSLC). If this fails, communications are attempted at a lower frequency (state LS). If communications are successful at the higher frequency and communications continue for a predetermined period of time (VAL 30) at the higher frequency (state HSHC) and then communications fail, an attempt is made to reestablish communications at the higher frequency (state HSLC). An algorithm is set forth for enabling selecting among a plurality of different speeds, depending on a measured characteristic of the signal line, such as SNR. See also GB2339659.
Patent GB-2374042-A (GB)
Title: Harvesting event or error occurrence data from a networked appliance and generating an alert message if the event/error is associated with the message
Inventor: TAGGART JOHN D
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2002-01-31
Abstract: The invention relates to gathering information for events or errors relating to a networked appliance (e.g. a printer or fax) and transmitting alert messages concerning particular events/errors. A software application in the appliance detects the occurrence of events (e.g. a paper jam or low toner) and records indications of the events in real-time or near real-time. Certain events such as appliance errors, or events for which a user desires notification, are associated with alert messages. Upon detecting one of those events, the software application captures a snapshot or set of the events and transmits to a user machine, system server, or web site the set of events along with the alert message and a link to the system server or web site. Upon viewing the alert message, such as via a web page, the user can enter a command to send the events and alert message to the system server or web site for use in servicing the appliance.
Patent GB-2375062-A (GB)
Title: Drill assembly with cutter arrangement and guide
Inventor: MATTHIAS DAVID LARCOMBE
IPC: B23B51/00
Filed: 2002-02-07
Abstract: A drill assembly 1 comprises a cutter arrangement 3 and a guide 2, 6 the guide having a longitudinal axis A-A. The arrangement of the assembly is such that, in use, the cutter arrangement engages with the guide and is caused to rotate about the longitudinal axis of the guide. The guide is shaped so as to move the cutter arrangement generally laterally of the longitudinal axis as the cutter arrangement moves in a direction which is generally parallel to said longitudinal axis. Preferably the guide has a frusto-conical profile so as to form a hole 20 of a corresponding shape. The drill assembly may be used in reaming pre-formed holes which are used to locate anchor bolts.
Patent GB-2374697-A (GB)
Title: Data storage system having point-to-point configuration
Inventor: BLACK DAVID L
IPC: G06F3/08
Filed: 2001-06-27
Abstract: A system interface (160) includes a plurality of first directors (180), a plurality of second directors (200), a data transfer section (240) and a message network (260) which operates independently of the data transfer section. The data transfer section includes a cache memory (220) coupled to the plurality of first and second directors as is the message network. The first and second directors control data transfer between the first directors and the second directors in response to messages passing between the first directors and the second directors through the messaging network to facilitate data transfer between first directors and the second directors. The data passes through the cache memory in the data transfer section. The system interface operates to transfer data between a host computer/server (120) and a bank of disk drives (140).
Patent GB-2387590-A (GB)
Title: Label with insert
Inventor: STEVENSON DAVID
IPC: G09F3/02
Filed: 2002-04-19
Abstract: A label (10) comprises a body (12) and a detachable insert (16) mounted on the body (12) by a film (14). The film (14) comprises a cover section (30) defined between two spaced apart frangible connections (24) whereby the insert (16) is accessed by separating the cover section (30) from the remainder of the film (14) along the frangible connections (24). A method of making such a label comprises mounting the insert (16) on the body (12) by bonding a film (14) to the body, sandwiching the insert (16) therebetween, and forming the pair of spaced apart frangible connections (24) in the film (14). The insert (16) may be an information leaflet, pamphlet or folded booklet, or a toy or sachet. Strips (26) of release material may be provided on the label in line with the perforations (24). The film (14) may be of transparent plastics. The label (12) may have an adhesive rear layer (20) protected by a removable backing layer (22).
Patent GB-2372007-A (GB)
Title: Electrochemical machining method and apparatus
Inventor: TCHUGUNOV BORIS
IPC: B23H7/26
Filed: 2000-10-20
Abstract: An electrochemical machining technique involves moving a cathode (2) towards an anodic workpiece (1). A current is passed through an electrolyte which flows between the cathode (2) and workpiece (1) so as to cause material to be removed electrolytically from the workpiece (1). A vibratory movement is imposed on the cathode (2) and the current passed between the cathode (2) and workpiece (1) is also varied. The vibratory movement may consist of a main sinusoidal oscillation and a secondary ultrasonic vibration, and the current variation is synchronised with the main vibration so that current pulses, and ultrasonic vibration pulses, coincide, with a predetermined small phase shift, with peaks of the main vibration corresponding to the smallest gap between the cathode (2) and workpiece (1).
Patent GB-2373893-A (GB)
Title: Combined in-store and on-line interactive reward redemption system and method
Inventor: FREDREGILL WILLARD R
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2000-12-08
Abstract: A computer implemented consumer transaction point accumulation system in which a consumer earns and accumulates points in real time for immediate use during transactions at participating retailer outlets and during on-line transactions at a retailer web site, wherein at each transaction, a customer's identification number is transmitted to a program administrator host system which stores customer records including a customer balances of points accumulated to date. The system processing each consumer transaction during the consumer visit to the retailer outlet and each on-line consumer transaction through a merchant web site to determine points awarded for each transaction and to determine whether the item purchased is a redeemable item for which points may be redeemed for a reduction of the price of the redeemable item. The system updating said customer records immediately by adding points awarded or subtracting points redeemed from the customer balance of transaction points.
Patent GB-2377240-A (GB)
Title: Replaceable sensor
Inventor: GAY TIM
IPC: E21B47/06
Filed: 2002-07-02
Abstract: A replaceable sensor for a subsea installation (1) measures a property such as temperature where direct contact with the medium is not necessary. A probe end (5) on the sensor fits closely within a similarly shaped sensing well (4) that protrudes into the medium. To enable the sensor to be installed from a remote location, such as beyond the pipe spatial envelope, it has an elongate member (8) that pushes the sensor along a guide tube from the remote location into the sensing well. The elongate member remains accessible to permit withdrawal and also serves as a conduit. The elongate member is preferably semi-flexible, enabling it to be stored and transported in coil. A carousel container for the sensor can be carried by a ROV and the sensor installed directly therefrom.
Patent GB-2392913-A (GB)
Title: Complex of an anionic polysaccharide with silver
Inventor: CULLEN BREDA MARY
IPC: A61L15/44
Filed: 2002-09-11
Abstract: A complex of an anionic polysaccharide with silver. The complex is preferably a salt formed between the polysaccharide and Ag<+> and the anionic polysaccharide is preferably a polycarboxlate. The anionic polysaccharide may be selected from alginates, hyaluronates, pectins, carageenans, xanthan gums, sulfated dextrans, cellulose derivatives, oxidised celluloses and mixtures thereof. Also claimed is a wound dressing, such as a sponge sheet, a woven or non-woven fabric, or a gel sheet, comprising a complex of an anionic polysaccharide with silver for treating ulcers. The wound dressing may further comprise collagen and preferably also comprises oxidised regenerated cellulose. Also claimed is the use of the aforementioned complex for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of wounds and a method of making the complex comprising the step of treating an anionic polysaccharide with a solution of a silver salt.
Patent GB-2400007-A (GB)
Title: Upright plant support
Inventor: COOPER ROBERT
IPC: A01G17/04
Filed: 2003-04-04
Abstract: A plant supporting device including an elongate plant restraining member 12 preferably in the form of a wire, at least part of which is provided with an external coating or sleeve 14 of a resilient material. The device further includes a bracket 16 which is configured for attachment to a fixed support member, such as a post 50, at a position above the ground. A fastening arrangement is provided for connecting the plant restraining member 12 to the bracket 16 at two locations spaced apart along the length of the plant restraining member, such that the plant restraining member 12 forms a loop therebetween for embracing and supporting a trunk or stem of a plant. The fastening arrangement is configured such that the size of the loop is adjustable.
Patent GB-2399036-A (GB)
Title: Model car race track
Inventor: KNOWLES DEREK ANDREW
IPC: A63H18/02
Filed: 2003-06-04
Abstract: The model car race track shown in the drawings comprises a sheet 1 of PVC material of approximately 0.5 mm to 2 mm thickness which is printed on a fist side (shown in Fig 1) with indicia indicating the course of a race tack for toy remote control racing cars of the type described above. In order to delimit the route of the race track and to prevent the cars from leaving the track, two elongate flexible barriers 2, 2' are releasably secured to the sheet in positions overlaying the indicated position of the track barriers (or in any other positions desired by the user). In one embodiment the barriers are attached to the substrate by suction cups, the barriers may also be secured to the substrate by a weak adhesive or cohesive. Barriers may also be secured to the substrate through magnetic means, or through hook and loop fasteners.
Patent GB-2403440-A (GB)
Title: Separator
Inventor: PARKINSON DAVID JOHN
IPC: B01D17/00
Filed: 2003-07-04
Abstract: A separator for separating out a flow into a first fluid, a second fluid which is more dense than the first fluid and solids, the separator comprising: a vessel having an inlet 2 for the flow; means for causing the flow to rotate within the vessel; a first outlet 4 in the vessel for the first fluid, the first outlet 4 comprising a passage, an inlet end of the passage being situated towards a central axis of the vessel; a second outlet 3 for the second fluid, the second outlet 3 being situated towards a side wall of the vessel; and a third outlet 8 for the solids.
Patent GB-2391387-A (GB)
Title: A method of filing a via or recess in a semiconductor substrate
Inventor: MACNEIL JOHN
IPC: H01L21/768
Filed: 2002-04-22
Abstract: This invention relates to a method of filling a via or recess in a semiconductor substrate including: (i) depositing or forming a sacrificial layer on a functional dielectric layer; (ii) etching a via or recess through the sacrificial and functional layers; (iii) depositing metal onto the substrate by: (iv) lifting off or ablating the metal deposited on the surface of the sacrificial layers; (v) repeating steps (iii) and (iv) until the vias or recesses are at least full of metal; and (vi) removing any remaining sacrificial layer and any excess metal.
Patent GB-2393362-A (GB)
Title: Cellular telephone handset supporting different frequency bands
Inventor: FRANK MICHAEL LOUIS
IPC: H04B1/40
Filed: 2003-09-10
Abstract: A cellular handset includes an antenna (12) connected to a combination filter (14). The combination filter (14) includes a bandpass filter (14A) and a first notch filter (14B). The bandpass filter (14A) connects to a UMTS receiver (16). A diplexer (18) connects to the output of the first notch filter (14B) and an antenna switch (20). In a first signal path, the antenna switch (20) connects either a GSM 900 transmitter (22) or a GSM 900 receiver (24). In a second signal path, the antenna switch (20) connects to a second notch filter (26) and a duplexer (28). The second notch filter (26) further connects to a GSM 1800 transmitter (30). The duplexer (28) is connected to a UMTS transmitter (32) and a GSM 1800 receiver (34). The structure allows the handset to support simultaneous service for different frequency ranges, and different wireless standards. Other embodiments disclose arrangements to support additional frequency ranges and standards.