baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2407705-A (GB)
Title: Utilizing atomic layer deposition for programmable device
Inventor: LOWREY TYLER A
IPC: H01L27/105
Filed: 2002-08-21
Abstract: In an aspect, an apparatus is provided that sets and reprograms the state of programmable devices. In an aspect, a method is provided such that an opening (220) is formed through a dielectric (210) exposing a contact (170), the contact (170) formed on a substrate (100). An electrode (230) is conformally deposited on a wall of the dielectric (210), utilizing atomic layer deposition (ALD). A programmable material (404) is formed on the electrode (230) and a conductor (410) is formed to the programmable material (404). In an aspect, a barrier (408) is conformally deposited utilizing ALD, between the electrode (230) and the programmable material (404).
Patent GB-2424692-A (GB)
Title: Manual or water activated, gas supply actuator
Inventor: YU HUANG SHENG
IPC: F17C7/04
Filed: 2005-03-31
Abstract: A gas supply actuator has a pull strip 22 looped around an initiating actuation component 21, which is part of a broader automated actuator mechanism, the strip 22 actuatable by hand, by pulling the strip 22, or equally by contact with water, to degrade the mechanical integrity of the strip 22. The actuation component 21, may actuate gas dispensing by opening out concentrically into three split portions, against the force of a spring loaded push rod 31, once the strip 22 is removed or degraded.
Patent GB-2426614-A (GB)
Title: Inkjet printer driver circuit architecture
Inventor: HARVEY GEOFFREY PHILIP
IPC: B41J29/38
Filed: 2005-04-08
Abstract: A driver circuit for driving an array of inkjet printer actuators, comprising a serial input (15, 20) for receiving serial print data, a register (25, 26) for storing the print data in the form of event and event timing data pairs, a parallel output (30, 32) for outputting event data and control circuitry (42, 48) for controlling the timing of output of event data according to corresponding event timing data. The driver circuit preferably comprises a programmable part (10) and a fixed part (11, 12, 13, 14), in which the programmable part stores selectable pre-programmed waveforms and outputs event and time data pairs to the the fixed circuit part, which controls the timing of output of the event data.
Patent GB-2428174-A (GB)
Title: Hose reel with plurality of outlets
Inventor: IACIOFANO NICOLINO
IPC: B65H75/44
Filed: 2005-07-06
Abstract: A hose reel 2 comprising a water inlet portion 21, a plurality of outlet portions for feeding water into a length of outlet hose 3, and at least one storage portion 22 to receive the lengths of hose. Preferably the storage portion is a shaft having a number of drums which can rotate independently of each other around the shaft. Also claimed is a hose reel comprising a water outlet portion and a storage portion, the outlet portion being axially offset from the storage portion; and a two part hose end micro irrigation dripper comprising a connector fixable to the end of a hose and a dripper portion connectable to the connector.
Patent GB-2428642-A (GB)
Title: A truck body provided with a detachable ladder
Inventor: WOODS ANDREW RICHARD
IPC: E06C5/02
Filed: 2005-07-28
Abstract: A truck body (2) comprising a platform (4), a body pillar (6) which upstands from the platform (4), a ladder (8), and mounting means (10) for releaseably mounting the ladder (8) to the body pillar (6), the mounting means (10) comprising a first part on the body pillar (6), and a second part on the ladder (8), and the mounting means (10) being such that the first and second parts connect to each other for enabling the ladder (8) to provide access to the platform (4), and the first and second parts disconnect from each other for enabling storage of the ladder (8) when the ladder (8) is not in use, possibly on brackets (58) provided on headboard (20).
Patent GB-2428772-A (GB)
Title: Slidable cushioned wrist support with a central recess
Inventor: MOORE SHAUN JUSTIN
IPC: G06F3/039
Filed: 2005-08-05
Abstract: The invention provides a sliding wrist support 2 for use with a computer mouse; the wrist support 2 comprising a base 6 having a low friction felt, nylon or PTFE surface 8 to allow it to slide over a surface and a cushion 4 formed from a resilient moulded foam material connected to the base 6; the cushion being a substantially circular or near circular shape or a regular six or more sided polygonal shape in plan, and having a central recess 10 in the upper surface 12 thereof; wherein, when the cushion is in an uncompressed state, the central recess 10 has a depth corresponding to between 40% and 60% of the total depth of the cushion 4, and a maximum diameter corresponding to between 30% and 70% of the maximum width of the upper surface 12 of the cushion.
Patent GB-2417134-A (GB)
Title: Method for forming a gate in a finfet device and thinning a fin in a channel region of the finfet device
Inventor: YU BIN
IPC: H01L21/336
Filed: 2004-03-30
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a FinFET device (100) includes forming a fin structure (210) on an insulating layer (120). The fin structure (210) includes a conductive fin. The method also includes forming source/drain regions (220/230) and forming a dummy gate (300) over the fin (210). The dummy gate (300) may be removed and the width of the fin (210) in the channel region may be reduced. The method further includes depositing a gate material (1010) to replace the removed dummy gate (300).
Patent GB-2433188-A (GB)
Title: Horse Forage Feeder
Inventor: HAYWARD CATHERINE SALLY
IPC: A01K5/00
Filed: 2005-12-13
Abstract: A horse forage feeder consists of a body 10 in the form of an open-topped box to receive hay or straw. Around the upper edge of the feed box is an inward facing lip 15 which serves to retain a grid device 30. The grid fits through a slot 20 in the side wall and is placed on top of the forage FRG and controls the rate at which it is taken from the box. A chamber 12 in the base of the feeder may be filled with ballast BLST, possibly in the form of water or sand, to weight down the feeder preventing its movement by the horse.
Patent GB-2418757-A (GB)
Title: Multi-platform single sign-on database driver
Inventor: SILHAVEY JAMES WALTER
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2004-07-07
Abstract: Systems and methods of performing single sign-on authentication from multiple platforms when establishing a connection to a database are described. An application can securely access a database based on user credentials provided during a prior authentication. In an embodiment, single sign-on is accomplished by relying on existing and emerging authentication, security service, security mechanism, and wire protocols, enabling the creation of driven to accommodate various platforms and databases. In another embodiment, a pure type 4 Java Driver is used, eliminating dependencies on native operating functionality.
Patent GB-2434431-A (GB)
Title: Photographic tile camouflage arrangement
Inventor: BAILEY DARREN JOHN
IPC: F41H3/02
Filed: 2006-01-20
Abstract: The invention provides an article bearing a camouflage pattern comprising a repeating tiled array of one or more images of part of an animal, the animal being other than a member of the cat family. The invention also provides a method of making a camouflaged pattern intended for use in a particular habitat, the method comprising selecting an animal of a type found in the said habitat, capturing a digital image of a region of the body of the animal, manipulating the digital image to form a tiled pattern comprising repeats of the image, and printing the tiled pattern onto a substrate.
Patent GB-2435517-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle opening sensor device
Inventor: STOCKSCHLAGER ALFONS
IPC: B60J10/04
Filed: 2006-02-17
Abstract: A sensing assembly for sensing a body part in an opening comprises a flexible seal member (60) adapted to be positioned adjacent the opening with first and second electrically conductive members (66, 72) within, electrical oscillating means for applying electrically oscillating signals to at least one of the conductive members, wherein the first and second conductive members are differently shaped such that when the oscillating signal is applied to at least one conductive member an electric field (E) generated is concentrated in a preferred direction. The flexible member may be integral with the frame seal (12) or made separately. A vehicle boot sensor is also disclosed wherein a second flexible seal member with a third electrical conductor having the same oscillating signal applied thereto is arranged on the boot lid. This arrangement maintains the boot lid at the same potential as the first flexible seal member sensor to prevent detection of the boot lid when it closes.
Patent GB-2435845-A (GB)
Title: Electric hair clipper including blades with hair trapping gaps
Inventor: CHEN CHENG-HSIANG
IPC: B26B19/06
Filed: 2006-03-11
Abstract: The hair clipper includes an electric motor (11, figure 2) driving a vibrating blade 22 and a stationary blade 21. Each blade 21, 22 has a plurality of teeth. Gaps 21b, 22b are provided on cutting edges 21a, 22a of each tooth. The teeth have an approximately triangular shape. The gaps 21b, 22b may be triangular, semicircular or square. When the gaps 21b on the static blade 21 converge relative to the gaps 22b on the moving blade 22, a temporary space is formed for holding hear, thereby preventing the hair from sliding during shearing.
Patent GB-2424993-A (GB)
Title: Electronic device construction
Inventor: HONG YEE PAK
IPC: G02F1/133
Filed: 2006-03-30
Abstract: The transmitters 13 and detectors 14 for an integrated optical touch panel (OTP) 10 are mounted at right angles to the surface of the OTP and are contained on a substrate which is an extension of the substrate containing the touch panel display itself. The sides 12-1 to 12-4 of the substrate containing the transmitters and detectors are folded upward so that the transmitters and detectors are positioned above the plane of the substrate containing the display.
Patent GB-2426984-A (GB)
Title: Solar heating system comprising a heat transfer fluid flowing through bricks including apertures
Inventor: SAGKIONIS ANTONIOS
IPC: F24S10/70
Filed: 2006-04-20
Abstract: A heating system for bricks comprising means for utilising solar energy to heat a fluid, preferably water, either by direct heating or by utilising a solar cell 6 to provide electricity to heat the fluid. The heated fluid is transmitted to one or more bricks (9) so as to heat the bricks; the fluid can be circulated in apertures (21-23, 25-27) extending through the bricks. In an alternative use of the invention, a fluid heating system comprises means whereby the heat from the sun is absorbed by the bricks and is transferred from the bricks to the heat transfer fluid. In this way, heat in the bricks is used to heat fluid passing through the apertures (21-23, 25-27) that may be utilised to provide heated fluid (water) for use in a building. The bricks may include slots (53-55) to receive parts of door or window frames.
Patent GB-2426636-A (GB)
Title: Stator slot insulation supporting rotor bearings
Inventor: ROMA NURIA COMA
IPC: H02K5/04
Filed: 2006-05-16
Abstract: Induction motor having a magnetic stator pack 1 consisting of a series of metal laminations 3, 11 which fit in a stator yoke 9, a winding 40, 41, a rotor cage assembly 13, a shaft 17, bearings 20, 22, and two insulating elements 24 which fit together to insulate the slots 4. The insulating elements 24 insulate the magnetic stator pack 1 from the winding 40, 41 and extend towards the centre of the motor to support the above-stated bearings 20, 22. Slots 29 in the insulation allow winding from the outside prior to installation of the lamination pack into the yoke. Weight is reduced, since there is less copper because the coils have diametric paths. An outer two part housing 43,44 has apertures 51 and 49 ,50 which respectively give access to terminal posts 60 and screw receiving hollow columns 35 which are formed on the insulation.
Patent GB-2431420-A (GB)
Title: Compensation system for an offshore oil well platform jacking frame
Inventor: PATTON BART
IPC: E21B19/00
Filed: 2006-10-05
Abstract: An offshore oil well platform assembly 12 includes a jacking frame 10, which supports a coiled tubing injector 12 connected to a wellhead and a compensation system 25 including a measurement system 54 which measures forces applied to the wellhead, a force delivery system 48 which provides a compensating force to counteract at least a portion of the measured forces on the wellhead and a control system 50 which operates the force delivery system in response to signals from the force measurement system. The force delivery system may include active and passive elements, which may each comprise an hydraulic cylinder 55, 51 in communication with a portion of a bank of accumulators 57. The active element 55 may provide a compensating force when the measured force is relatively large and occurs in a relatively short period of time. The control system may automatically adjust the compensating force capacity of the passive element 51 based on the measured force.
Patent GB-2432490-A (GB)
Title: Performance optimization of a wireless network at different protocol layers by adjusting communication parameters simultaneously
Inventor: QI EMILY
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2007-01-08
Abstract: Observing characteristics (i.e. collecting radio resource data from the MAC and/or physical layer, like signal-to-noise radio (SNR) and including various types of measurements or reports, e.g.: beacon report, channel load, noise histogram, hidden node report, medium sensing time histogram, per station statistics, received channel power indicator, etc.) of a wireless communication network environment and adjusting at least two different communication configuration parameters substantially at the same time based on the observed characteristics (e.g. adjusting fragmentation size, modulation, data rate, collision, power, channel allocation, spectral reuse related parameters). A wireless device may monitor radio resources (e.g. a communication link) compare the data obtained (i.e. collected) from the monitoring with a plurality of thresholds and initiate the adjustment of communication parameters of various protocol layers (i.e. the physical layer, Data link layer, network layer, transport layer and application layer; in particular, this is done for the MAC layer) at a time (i.e. simultaneously).
Patent GB-2431425-A (GB)
Title: Bearing pressure compensation mechanism for a rotating control head
Inventor: BOURGOYNE DARRYL A
IPC: E21B33/064
Filed: 2003-10-24
Abstract: A rotating control head or rotary blow out preventer (rotary BOP) includes a bearing assembly which has a pressurised fluid. The fluid, which may be lubricant, is pressurised by a pressure compensation mechanism comprising two chambers 2615, 2630 which are separated by a piston 2610. One chamber 2615 is in fluid communication 2645 with the bearing assembly; the other chamber 2630 is in fluid communication with an external fluid pressure and also has the urging force of a spring biasing member 2605. The external fluid pressure can be either borehole or seawater fluid pressure.
Patent GB-2432666-A (GB)
Title: Interferometer calibration methods and apparatus
Inventor: BROCKLIN ANDREW L VAN
IPC: G01B9/02
Filed: 2005-07-14
Abstract: A method for calibrating an interferometer (10) uses an actuator (50) adapted to control an optical gap (15) in response to application of an electrical signal (220). The interferometer is illuminated with a beam of light (60) having a predetermined substantially monochromatic wavelength, oriented at a first predetermined angle of incidence (65), and light (70,80) reflected from the interferometer at a second predetermined angle (75) is detected while varying an electrical signal (220) applied to the actuator, thereby establishing a calibrated relationship between the applied electrical signal and an optical path length of the interferometer.
Patent GB-2445035-A (GB)
Title: Protection device for a drinks container
Inventor: MOOR TIMOTHY NICHOLAS
IPC: B65D39/00
Filed: 2007-04-05
Abstract: Means are provided for insertion into the neck of the beverage containing that allow the contents to flow from the container and prevents the deliberate or accidental introduction of materials such as drugs into the beverage after the cap has been removed. The protection device 1 may comprise a short cylindrical body provided with a mesh 2 at one end, the device may be coloured and may be made from a material that reacts to certain known contaminants to provide a warning to the consumer. The device may be provided with a rib system 3 which locks the device firmly against the inner surface of the container, the ribs may create channels between the exterior of the device and the container. The device may be provided with a central section 5 to allow the introduction of a drinking straw to be pushed through the device. A process is provided for production of a filled, capped beverage container provided with a protection system, and an integral closure system may comprise a cap attached to a protection device by a protruding circular section 4, wherein when the cap is removed the attachment is broken so that the protection device remains within the container.
Patent GB-2449255-A (GB)
Title: Bead alignment means
Inventor: SWINFIELD MURRAY
IPC: E04F13/04
Filed: 2007-05-15
Abstract: A bead alignment means <B>70</B> comprises a plurality of bead alignment portions arranged to facilitate alignment of a plurality of beads. Each bead alignment portion is arranged to cooperate with a bead in order to maintain it in a desired position relative to the bead alignment means. The bead alignment means may comprise first and second planar surfaces <B>72</B>, <B>74</B> having fixing holes and render holes formed on these surfaces, each surface may have a lower end edge formed with a guide slope <B>76</B>, <B>78</B> matching the angle of slopes on drip beads. Upper extending walls may be provided extending from the slopes and corresponding in shape to upwardly extending walls of drip beads. The bead alignment means may have an elongate bead end <B>88</B> at its outer corner formed by the junction of the two planar surfaces. This elongate bead can be aligned with the end <B>22</B> of a corner bead <B>10</B>.
Patent GB-2450500-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle cover assembly having motor-assisted winding and unwinding of cover
Inventor: BUHBUT MOSHE
IPC: B60J11/00
Filed: 2007-06-26
Abstract: A vehicle cover device comprises a cover 52 connected through a cable 51 to a central axis 18 in a drum-shaped housing 11. The cover device further includes a motor 31 for rotating the axis 18 in one of two directions, a first direction to pull the cover into the housing and to wrap it around the axis, and a second direction for removing the cover from the housing. The motor means 31 may comprise an electric motor with a gear box means 32. The device also features a carrying handle 13 and a mode switch 14 which defines the rotation of the axis 18 either to wind/un-wind the cover from the drum 1. The device may further include a vacuum plate or unit 41 for attaching the housing to a vehicle body. The operation of the device may be controlled from a remote control unit.
Patent GB-2439643-A (GB)
Title: Tidal energy system with compressible vessel and open circulation
Inventor: HATCHWELL PAUL KRISTIAN
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 2003-07-15
Abstract: An Open Circulation Tidal Energy Cell (OCTEC) comprises a sealed compressible vessel 3 formed by two plates of a flexible material that recovers its shape after compression, one inverted on the other and joined together. The vessel is located at depth in tidal waters and communicates with the atmosphere above water level 4 by at least one pipe 2. During lower tides air is inhaled from the atmosphere and during higher tides air is exhaled either back into the atmosphere, fig.3, or underwater, fig.4, driving one or more turbines 5 in each direction. The flow of air is regulated by valve(s) 6. OCTEC systems may generate electrical power, store energy and compress air for oxygenation of waters. An Inter Tidal Energy Reservoir and Generator (ITERG) sub-system may be integrated to provide pumped storage during slack demand and additional power through turbines from rising tide and gravity-fed discharge at low tide, enhancing amount and regularity of useful output. OCTECs may be arranged in 'tidal stacks' on columns or cables arising from the seabed to maximise power density and reduce environmental impact and costs of power supply.
Patent GB-2452339-A (GB)
Title: Solar-powered, illuminated display for an electric fire
Inventor: STOKES KEITH JONATHAN
IPC: F21S9/03
Filed: 2007-09-03
Abstract: An electric fire has an electric heater, an illuminated display (24, 26) operable separately from the heater and powered by a rechargeable battery (30) which is recharged by a photovoltaic source or solar panel (34, 36). The illuminated display may be a flame or fuel effect fire (22). Preferably the battery is attached to the solar panel and is separable from the housing of the fire by means of a cable (32) or removable from the housing of the fire, attached when in use by a plug and socket arrangement (38 fig 3, 40 fig 2).
Patent GB-2443541-A (GB)
Title: Serializer/De-serializer bus and controller for a ASIC with a method for testing the ASIC.
Inventor: VOLZ AARON MATTHEW
IPC: G01R31/3181
Filed: 2007-10-30
Abstract: An application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) uses a dedicated interface between its core logic and an independent Serializer/De-serializer bus (SBus) to provide SBus capabilities to the core. The ASIC has a controller configured as the interface and a plurality of receivers connected to the SBus, distributed about the chip. The controller interfaces with the core asynchronously. The controller may have a test interface that operates asynchronously to the core interface. The controller may have a programmable divider to configure the SBus clock. The controller may have a state machine that issues consecutive SBus commands at set intervals. Each of the receivers may have a plurality of clocks, each clock having a distinct period from the other clocks. Also, disclosed is a method of providing the SBus capabilities to the core by coupling the core to the SBus controller via a multiple conductor interface. In addition, a method of testing the ASIC is disclosed. The method of testing comprises receiving a set of commands to exercise a function on the ASIC and directing the transfer of select commands.
Patent GB-2443736-A (GB)
Title: Jointed surgical clips for passing through a curved endoscope
Inventor: SHIBATA HIROAKI
IPC: A61B17/08
Filed: 2007-11-08
Abstract: Surgical clips 10, for delivery through an endoscope, bend about a joint A to enable them to pass through a curved endoscope without damage. One or more clips are contained in a flexible sheath 7 and arranged at the distal end of the sheath with their clipping arms closed. Forward movement of the clips out of the sheath enables the clipping arms to open and to be closed onto a target such as blood vessel. An operating wire 4 is configured to be advanced and retracted to operate the arms. Multiple clips may link together, the forward most one being released as the arms of its neighbour begin to open.