baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2414132-A (GB)
Title: CMOS image sensor
Inventor: FOWLER BOYD A S
IPC: H04N5/374
Filed: 2005-04-26
Abstract: A CMOS image sensor 300 comprises a plurality of pixel circuits 303 each having a plurality of transistors, 102, 106, 108, 202, and a controller 310 configured to cause at least one transistor 106 in each circuit to be placed in accumulation mode and then switched to a strong inversion mode to reduce 1/f noise in the circuits. The transistors 106 switched are preferably configured as source followers, and are placed in accumulation mode during reset and integration phases of the pixel circuits by increasing a voltage at their bodies 109, and are switched to strong inversion mode during a readout phase of the circuits. The transistors may be a NMOS surface channel device, preferably with a highly-doped p-type gate, and their bodies 109 are preferably connected to ground. The sensor is also independently claimed as an Active Pixel Sensor, and a method of controlling CMOS sensor pixel circuits via transistors configured as source followers is also claimed independently.
Patent GB-2426160-A (GB)
Title: Testing in large networks, using mapping of layer-3 addresses
Inventor: TAMS JONATHAN GILBERT GORDON
IPC: H04L12/26
Filed: 2005-05-09
Abstract: A method of testing a network application is disclosed providing a mapping of the layer-3 addresses of a real subnetwork onto a plurality of mapped layer-3 subnetwork addresses for conversations with the application or device. A packet is modified to change a destination layer-3 address in a mapped subnetwork, to point to the corresponding real IP address and the packet is forwarded on. The conversation to which a response from a real layer-3 address relates is identified. The source layer-3 address and packet contents are changed into the appropriate mapped subnetwork and the packet is forwarded to the application or device. In operation, an existing test network of any size may be used as the basis for testing the network management application. In an embodiment, a small driver, the "IP address mapping shim", working within the network stack of the server running the network management application, maps one or more (usually private) IP subnets onto the real IP subnet of the test network.
Patent GB-2434484-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in an electrostatic trap
Inventor: MAKAROV ALEXANDER
IPC: H01J49/28
Filed: 2005-06-03
Abstract: An electrostatic trap such as an orbitrap is disclosed, with an electrode structure. An electrostatic trapping field of the form U' (r,  d  ,z) is generated to trap ions within the trap so that they undergo isochronous oscillations. The trapping field U' (r,  d  ,z) is the result of a perturbation W to an ideal field U(r,  d  ,z) which, for example, is hyperlogarithmic in the case of an orbitrap. The perturbation W may be introduced in various ways, such as by distorting the geometry of the trap so that it no longer follows an equipotential of the ideal field U(r,  d  ,z), or by adding a distortion field (either electric or magnetic). The magnitude of the perturbation is such that at least some of the trapped ions have an absolute phase spread of more than zero but less than about 2  f  radians over an ion detection period Tm.
Patent GB-2415302-A (GB)
Title: Electrical switches for wireless-operated systems
Inventor: HEFTMAN GEORGE
IPC: H02K7/18
Filed: 2005-06-14
Abstract: An electrical rocker switch has an over-centre mechanism 1 storing energy mechanically in one or other of two springs 10;11 according to the sense of switch-actuation, and the over-centre action releases the energy to spin the shaft 14 of a dynamo 15. The current generated is rectified to power a transmitter 16 for transmitting a wireless signal encoded with information indicative of polarity of the dynamo-generated current. A wireless receiver 20 responds to the transmitted signal to open or close relay contacts 24 according to the encoded sense-information. Without the encoded-sense information the contacts are opened and closed alternately with successive signals received.
Patent GB-2428315-A (GB)
Title: Network node security analysis using mobile agents to identify malicious nodes
Inventor: KALOGRIDIS GEORGIOS
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2005-07-11
Abstract: The present invention analyses network nodes such as web servers using mobile software agents, and network nodes for interacting with said agents. The present invention provides a system of disseminating a plurality of assessment agents to a plurality N of target network nodes in an insecure network, and retrieving said agents following interaction with the nodes in order to identify problematic or invalid interactions 103. Invalid interactions 105 include for example modifying the data collected by an agent from other target nodes, for example to increase the prices of goods found at other e-commerce store sites in a price comparison agent. The agents are software based mobile agents and are sent or transmitted from a plurality of trusted nodes, that is non-target nodes.
Patent GB-2416231-A (GB)
Title: Import of contact data from personal information manager software into application
Inventor: SNADER DAVID CARROLL
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2004-01-15
Abstract: The disclosed methods, apparatus, system, and computer-readable media can be used to map contact data (122) from personal information manager (PIM) software (114) to one or more corresponding fields of an application (110) to automatically populate such application with contact data. The contact data (122) can comprise a person's name, company name, address, telephone number, mobile number, facsimile number, and/or email address. The user of a computer device (22) can input one or more characters into a field of an application (110), and matching sets of contact data (122) are displayed for the user to select to populate to mapped fields of the application.
Patent GB-2421466-A (GB)
Title: Percussion power tool apparatus with shock absorbing piston arrangement
Inventor: MALKIN ANTHONY ALFRED
IPC: B25D17/24
Filed: 2005-12-23
Abstract: A percussion power tool apparatus 10 includes a body 11 relative to which an impacting tool is moved to effect an impacting operation, the apparatus 10 further including at least one operating member 16a, 16b by means of which an operating load is applied in an operating direction X to the apparatus 10 and a support structure 14 for the operating member(s) including a piston arrangement 22a 22b comprising a piston (figure 3, 26a 26b) received in a cylinder (figure 3, 25a 25b). The operating load acts to move the piston (figure 3, 26a 26b) inwardly of the cylinder (figure 3, 25a 25b) whilst such movement is resisted by fluid pressure in the cylinder (figure 3, 25a 25b) at one side (figure 3, 26a 26b) of the piston 26, relative movement between the piston and the cylinder (figure 3, 25a 25b) being permitted in response to vibrations arising in the body 11 and/or impacting tool by controlling fluid flow between the one side (figure 3, 26a 26b) of the piston and a pressurised fluid support system (Figure 3, 15). The at least one operating member may be a handle 16a, 16b with gripping members 12a, 12b. The handles 16a, 16b may pivot about axes A and B to a limited extent.
Patent GB-2439918-A (GB)
Title: Bed with vertically lifting patient support
Inventor: VINCENT DAVID
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2006-07-11
Abstract: A bed 2 for use by a subject, in particular a patient in a hospital or clinic, comprises a first support means 30, which may be a mattress, having a support surface on which the subject lays in normal use; a second support means 50 for supporting the subject, the second support means moveable between a first position and a second position; wherein, when the second support means is in the first position, the subject is supported by the first support means and may lay upon the support surface; and when the second support means is in the second position, the subject is supported above the surface of the first support means. In addition, there is discloses a system for supporting a subject in a prone position, the system comprising first and second longitudinal support members 54, in use each longitudinal support member extending along a respective side of the subject; and a plurality of lateral support members 70a-c, which may be removable straps, extend between the first and second longitudinal support members, in use the subject being supported on the upper surface of the lateral support members; wherein at least some of the lateral support members are selectively removable from at least one of the longitudinal support members, whereby removal of one or more but not all of the lateral support members will provide access to the underside of the subject, while keeping the subject supported in the prone position. The bed can have vertically oriented lifting rams 60 and (64).
Patent GB-2431722-A (GB)
Title: Liquid sensor with a piezoelectric element sealed to the sensor mounting and the base unit by an elastic ring and a spring
Inventor: YAJIMA MINORU
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 2006-03-30
Abstract: Disclosed is a liquid detecting device or sensor 200 for a liquid container 101. The liquid container has a body with a liquid reservoir, a delivery passage for sending out a liquid from the liquid reservoir to the outside and a sensor holding portion 110 in the passage. A sensor unit 200 is mounted in the passage to detect the liquid. A ring-shaped elastic seal member 270, seals the sensor unit to the sensor receiving wall and a pressurizing spring 300, holds the sensor unit against the wall. A buffer chamber 124 may be next to the sensor holder through a sensor receiving wall in the container body, and placed in series with the delivery passage so as to allow the liquid to flow to the sensor from upstream 132 of the delivery passage to downstream 133. The sensor unit may have a sensor chip for detecting the liquid, a sensor base supporting the sensor chip 230, and a unit base supporting the sensor base 220. The spring holding the sensor unit against the sensor receiving wall through the sensor base, the sensor chip or the sensor unit. The sensor chip may have a sensor cavity 232 for receiving the liquid, with a lower face of the sensor cavity is opened so as to receive the liquid and an upper face closed by a vibration plate, with a piezoelectric element is on an upper face of the vibration plate.
Patent GB-2438243-A (GB)
Title: Anti-diffusion structure for a display TFT
Inventor: LEE HONG KOO
IPC: G02F1/1368
Filed: 2006-12-19
Abstract: The device comprises an extension to the source/drain regions which divert some metal ions diffusing into the TFT device from the channel region during device fabrication processes involving annealing. The extensions thereby reduce metal diffusion into the TFT channel region. The extensions may be in the form of semiconductor fingers extending from the source drain/regions.
Patent GB-2448859-A (GB)
Title: Hinged support bracket for cladding allows access to hidden fastenings
Inventor: CAREY FRANCIS BRYAN
IPC: E04D3/36
Filed: 2007-01-31
Abstract: A support bracket 1 for supporting a wall or roof support rail or purlin 9, comprises a base portion 2 adapted to be secured to an existing wall or roof structure 11 and a support arm portion 5 connected or connectable to the base portion 2. The support arm 5 is movable between an open position affording access to the base portion for fixing the base to the underlying structure 11, e.g. by means of fasteners. In a closed, outwardly disposed position, the arm portion can be receive or be received by a wall or roof support member, such as a support rail or roof purlin 9. Preferably the two portions move about a pivot pin, but they may alternatively be integrally formed and fold about a weakened section. The bracket may have notches to allow precise alignment, permitting use by a single person. The two portions are preferably channel shaped, and sized to allow overlapping regions.
Patent GB-2436405-A (GB)
Title: ESD protection circuit
Inventor: CHEN TZUNG-MING
IPC: H02H9/04
Filed: 2007-03-23
Abstract: An electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection circuit comprises a clamping circuit 120, an inductor L, a diode Dn1 and a diode string Dp1-Dp5. In order for a voltage swing of an output voltage to get rid of the influence of the ESD protection circuit, the number of diodes in the diode string must be greater than or equal to the voltage swing divided by the turn-on voltage of the diodes.
Patent GB-2437845-A (GB)
Title: Resistive Torsional Mode Damping System And Method
Inventor: SIHLER CHRISTOF MARTIN
IPC: H02P9/10
Filed: 2007-05-04
Abstract: A resistive torsional mode damping system 10 for a shaft 12 of a machine 14 such as motor or generator, the system includes: a sensor 16 configured for sensing a signal representative of torque on the shaft; a controller 18 configured for using the sensed signal for detecting a presence of a torsional vibration on the shaft corresponding to a natural frequency of the shaft and for generating control signals for damping the torsional vibration; and a damper 20 including a damping converter 22 and resistor 24 coupled to a DC output of the damping converter, the damping converter being coupled to the machine through a power bus bar 26 and having a power rating no greater than five percent of a nominal power of the machine. Preferably the damping converter comprises one of a thyristor rectifier, IGBT rectifier or a diode rectifier.
Patent GB-2446673-A (GB)
Title: A water flow control system
Inventor: HENDERSON ALAN RODNEY
IPC: F04D15/00
Filed: 2007-08-07
Abstract: A water flow control assembly comprises a pump 11 installable in a mains water supply line 10, a sensor 14 for measuring the rate of flow of water in the supply line and a control 13 for adjusting the speed of the pump when the pump is in operation in response to flow rate measured by the sensor. The control acts to limit the speed of the pump so that the flow rate does not exceed a predetermined value. A second sensor may detect water pressure going into the pump. A pump bypass may be provided further comprising a non-return valve. The flow sensor 14 may be positioned downstream of the pump.
Patent GB-2441225-A (GB)
Title: Carry bag for a computer
Inventor: DAVIES CERI CHARLES
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2007-08-22
Abstract: A carry bag 2 for a portable computer 4 comprises first and second sides 6, 8, a handle 10 and releasable securing fasteners 12, the carry bag having a closed condition enabling the portable computer to be carried and an open condition for enabling access to the portable computer such that the portable computer can be used whilst still in the carry bag. The releasable securing fasteners releasably secure the first and second sides in the closed condition and preferably comprise hook-and-loop type material. The carry bag may further comprise at least one holder 30 for oversize documents, a mouse mat 32 a computer port covered by a flap and holders for a mobile telephone and a writing implement.
Patent GB-2454690-A (GB)
Title: Cyclonic dust separator for a vacuum cleaner
Inventor: GROVE PHILIP
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 2007-11-15
Abstract: A cyclonic separator for a vacuum cleaner, comprising a first cyclone (10, fig 1) having a body 28, 30 with a central axis, an inlet 34 for tangential entry of dust-containing air to the body 30, an outlet 38 for air from which dust has been separated, extending lengthwise of the axis, and an outlet 44 from the body 28 for separated dust; and a plurality of second cyclones (12, 14, 16, 18, fig 1) each comprising a body 58 with a central axis, an inlet 64 for tangential entry of dust-containing air to the body, an outlet 60 from the body for separated dust, and an outlet 78 for air from which dust has been separated extending lengthwise of the axis, the air outlet 38 from the first cyclone communicating with the inlets 64 to the second cyclones, the second cyclones having their axes extending generally parallel to one another. In one arrangement the first cyclone is disposed with its axis extending generally transversely of the axes of the second cyclones, the air outlet 38 from the first cyclone generally facing the air inlets 64 of at least some of the second cyclones. In a second arrangement the first cyclone comprises a generally cylindrical body with an outlet 44 from the body for separated dust facing transversely outwardly from the body.
Patent GB-2442371-A (GB)
Title: An inlet port for medical apparatus
Inventor: MARSHALL COLIN
IPC: A61M16/00
Filed: 2006-06-30
Abstract: A medical apparatus inlet port (310) is provided for receiving supplementary gas from a supply line (140). The port (310) can be used in conjunction with medical apparatus which receive gas under pressure such a manual resuscitator (120). An interrupted supply of gas (typically oxygen) is critical for such apparatus. The port (310) has positive engagement means (370) for providing an interlocked association with a supply line to prevent the supply line from being forced off the port in use.
Patent GB-2457235-A (GB)
Title: Horizontal flue system
Inventor: KILPATRICK EVAN
IPC: F23J11/00
Filed: 2008-02-05
Abstract: A horizontal flue system is designed so as to comply with the requirements of local emissions regulations. Preferably, the horizontal flue system has an internal cooking canopy with rear mounted filter banks and rear mounted stainless steel baffle grease filters. A forward mounted condensing baffle may have flush fitted moisture resistant fluorescent lights units and preferably forms part of an air supply plenum with air diffuser grilles positioned on the front fascia of the canopy. Preferably, the horizontal flue system has extract ductwork with fans that are mounted on a roof. The extract ductwork may comprise a galvanised duct with an inline pleated pre-filter, a bag filter, and an activated carbon filter. The main system fan may be a three phase compact centrifugal fan with a speed controller. Preferably, an additional inlet to the fan housing provides air dilution for mixing with the filtered air from a kitchen area prior to discharge. In use, the system is designed to be compact and to eliminate the need for a conventional vertical flue.
Patent GB-2457668-A (GB)
Title: Traffic control system with display and integrated communications technology
Inventor: DAVIDSON PRINCE NOAH
IPC: F21V21/38
Filed: 2008-02-20
Abstract: A traffic control system 2 comprises an electronic display 4 for displaying information to motorists and pedestrians and integrated communications technology in a metal housing 3 that is supported by two pulley cable means 8 on a pole 1 overhanging the road next to a set of conventional traffic lights 5. The pulley system allows the housing to be raised and lowered for maintenance (Fig 3). The traffic lights and display may both be located in the housing and operate in conjunction with each other. The communications technology may comprise strategic, tactical and local modules. The strategic module may predict traffic flow, prioritise traffic and generally manage traffic. The tactical module may collect traffic data and control in conjunction with the strategic module green cycle time of the lights. In conjunction with the local module the display may also display a countdown timer. In one embodiment the housing may also comprise a speed camera and red light runner. A further embodiment allows the device to control the traffic lights in response to detecting an emergency vehicle.
Patent GB-2446524-A (GB)
Title: Plate for creating hair bun
Inventor: TESHIGAWARA KASUMI
IPC: A45D8/10
Filed: 2008-03-04
Abstract: It is intended to provide a hairstyle-retaining device for creating a hair bun which comprise a plate for creating a hair bun provided with a comb part and a barrette holder and by which a well-shaped hair bun can be easily created and retained for a long time. A hairstyle-retaining device for creating a hair bun fundamentally comprising a plate provided with a comb part and a barrette holder, wherein the comb has a curvature formed therein and the plate has a concave curvature formed in the front to back direction and a convex curvature formed in the right to left direction so as to provide a space. Further, a hairstyle-retaining device for creating a hair bun characterized in that a plate is provided with a nonslip member, a holder for a medium styling member and the medium styling member.
Patent GB-2447393-A (GB)
Title: Dispersant coated weighting agents
Inventor: MASSAM JARROD
IPC: C09K8/03
Filed: 2007-06-15
Abstract: A method of formulating a wellbore fluid that includes providing a base fluid; and adding a sized weighting agent coated with a dispersant made by the method of dry blending a weighting agent and a dispersant to form a sized weighting agent coated with the dispersant is disclosed.
Patent GB-2449793-A (GB)
Title: Stay with restrictor restricting first support in egress position and second support in cleaning position
Inventor: WRONSKI YUREK A
IPC: E05D15/58
Filed: 2005-07-13
Abstract: A stay includes an arm for supporting a load, a track 11, a first support 13 slideably located in the track, a second support 14 slideably located in the track and a linkage for hingeingly connecting the arm to the track. At least one link member 15 is connected to the first support and another link member 18 is connected to the second support for allowing the stay to move between a closed position, an egress position and a cleaning position. The stay further includes a restrictor 22 for restricting the first support in an egress position and for restricting the second support in a cleaning position. The restrictor 22 is arranged such that no more than one support 13, 14 is restricted at a time. This invention relates to stays, such as window stays. The restrictor 22 may engage the track 11 and may not re-engage in its first position until the stay has first been closed and is subsequently open.
Patent GB-2451015-A (GB)
Title: Method and system of interrupting a transmitting subscriber in a wireless communications system
Inventor: WIATROWSKI DAVID G
IPC: H04W4/90
Filed: 2007-03-02
Abstract: Disclosed is a method and system for interrupting a transmitting subscriber where the transmitting subscriber communicates on a forward channel of a wireless communications system while listening to a reverse channel for reverse channel signaling. The transmitting subscriber receives reverse channel signaling on the reverse channel from a second subscriber, wherein the message is received either directly from the second subscriber or through at least one base radio and terminates the communication on the forward channel in response to the received reverse channel signaling.
Patent GB-2458341-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for measuring the turbidity of water
Inventor: VINCENT DAVID ROBERT
IPC: B03C5/02
Filed: 2008-01-07
Abstract: Apparatus for measuring the turbidity of water, which apparatus comprises: (i) pressure reducer and flow controller means; (ii) calibration solution injection means (2); (iii) a variable dielectrophoresis drive particle filter (3), set to retain micro-organisms, and able to be turned on and off at a set frequency, periodically releasing any micro-organisms that have been retained; (iv) monitor means (4) which monitors the output of the filter (3) by optical particle detection; and (v) phase sensitive detection signal processing means for correlating an obtained turbidity signal with the state of the filter (3) and flow rate of the water through the apparatus.