baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2441240-A (GB)
Title: Cooling fan with outboard bearings
Inventor: VINSON WADE D
IPC: G06F1/20
Filed: 2005-10-26
Abstract: A cooling fan (100) comprising a housing (10) that connects to a computer chassis (302) supporting an electronic component (308). A fan blade assembly (20) is disposed within the housing (10). A windings section (40) is fixably mounted within the housing (10). The windings section (40) forms a body (42) having opposite ends (44) and a bore (46) there between. A first bearing (30) is disposed outboard of one end (44) of the windings section (40) and rotatably supports the fan blade assembly (20) within the housing (10).
Patent GB-2440459-A (GB)
Title: A CMOS flip-flop with a dynamic input stage
Inventor: KIM MIN-SU
IPC: H03K3/012
Filed: 2007-10-04
Abstract: A fast CMOS flip-flop comprises a dynamic input stage and a static output stage. The node 911 is precharged by PMOS device 911 and then selectively discharged through 912 and 913 in dependence on the data input D when the narrow clock pulse signal CKP is asserted. The node 931 goes high when the node 911 is discharged so that a low output is rapidly obtained at the flip-flop output QN. If the node 911 remains high then node 931 remains low and QN remains high. The latches 920 and 940 provide feedback to maintain the states of the nodes 911 and 931. A combinatorial logic function may be implemented by replacing the data input transistor 913 with a network of transistors (figures 11-15).
Patent GB-2441244-A (GB)
Title: Golf accessories
Inventor: HUYSSTEEN VERONICA VAN
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 2006-06-15
Abstract: The invention provides a golf accessory (60) having a body (62) which provides a towel holder (22) to hold a damp towel or cloth (24) for use in the cleaning of a golf ball or golf club. The accessory (60) also provides at least one accessory holder connected to the body for holding a golf accessory selected from the group comprising: a ball marker (40), a ball mark repair tool (34) and a glove (44). Preferably, the accessory (60) therefore includes a ball marker holder (38), a ball mark repair tool holder (32), and a glove holder (42).
Patent GB-2454248-A (GB)
Title: Cooling/heating a turbomachine
Inventor: DARVISH SAEED
IPC: F01D5/08
Filed: 2007-11-05
Abstract: A turbomachine comprises a plurality of stages 2a, 2b, including discs 5 and disc-mounted blades 6, and means 10 for either supplying a gas at a temperature that varies over time, or for providing separate different temperature gas flows 7, 8, 9, the gas or gas flows being supplied to at least parts of a given stage 2b. The gas may be directed over different parts of the blade and or disc to prevent the various parts experiencing different temperatures. This reduces the stresses due to different rates of expansion in particular between the relatively massive blade disc and the lighter blades.
Patent GB-2441924-A (GB)
Title: Wind driven power generation
Inventor: ROLT ANDREW MARTIN
IPC: H01R13/66
Filed: 2005-02-14
Abstract: A method of operating a wind driven power generating apparatus, which includes a power unit 14, comprises trailing the power unit 14 downwind and, when the wind speed reduces, controlling the power unit 14, and any lift units and/or driving units, such that the power unit 14 moves substantially in a figure of eight above the ground. The method may also comprise controlling the unit(s) 14 such that it/they move(s) substantially in a circle above the ground, a taut retaining cable or tether 12 defining an imaginary cone. The apparatus may comprise a plurality of power units 14 which may be wind turbines. Each power unit or turbine 14 may be selectively detachable from the cable or tether 12 and driven under its own power to a selected location.
Patent GB-2443979-A (GB)
Title: Blended space for aligning video streams
Inventor: BEERS TED
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2007-05-31
Abstract: A method is described for aligning video streams and positioning cameras in a collaboration event to create a blended space. A local physical environment of one set of attendees is combined with respective apparent spaces of other sets of attendees that are transmitted from two or more remote environments. A geometrically consistent shared space is created that maintains natural collaboration cues of eye contact and directional awareness. The remote environments in the local physical environment are represented in a fashion that is geometrically consistent with the local physical environment. The local physical environment extends naturally and consistently with the way the remote environments may be similarly extended with their own blended spaces. Therefore, an apparent shared space that is sufficiently similar for all sets of attendees is presented in both the local and remote physical environments.
Patent GB-2457669-A (GB)
Title: Two layer tile
Inventor: MATTHEWS WAYNE
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 2008-02-20
Abstract: A tile 2 for covering a surface, comprising a first layer 4 and a second layer 6, the first layer comprising a cushioning material, the second layer comprising a substantially rigid material, wherein the first layer is arranged on an uppermost portion of the tile. The first layer may be diagonally offset from the second layer to form a lip 8, which may extend beyond at least one side of the first and/ or second layer or more preferably may extend beyond two sides of the second layer. The first layer may comprise an elastomer which may preferable be ethylene propylene diene rubber (EPDM) and may be bound with a polyurethane binder. The first layer may comprise colouring agents. The second layer may comprise a mineral aggregate or clay. The layer may each be substantially between 2mm and 20mm in thickness. A method of tiling is also defined.
Patent GB-2454545-A (GB)
Title: Perforated wipes
Inventor: GORDON MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: B26F1/18
Filed: 2008-05-20
Abstract: The wipes 1 are formed from a continuous length of material 2 with parallel side edges 2A,2B having a leading end 3A and a trailing end 3B. Ruputurable lines 4 are spaced along the length of material separating each wipe 1. The tear lines 4 extend from a point 5A on one first side edge 2A to a point 5B on the other second side edge 2B. Preferably, the perforated lines 4 are angled relative to the sides 2A 2B or curved. Each tear line 4 preferably comprises a series of slots 6A-6F which get progressively shorter or less frequent. Therefore, each rupturable line 4 is more easily ruptured adjacent the second side edge 2B than the first side edge 2A. Preferably the dry-wipes or wet-wipes comprise optionally impregnated, non-woven fabrics.
Patent GB-2456189-A (GB)
Title: Shutdown manager for computing device in which classifications are assigned to the software applications running on the device
Inventor: REYNOLDS MATTHEW
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2008-05-30
Abstract: Disclosed is a shutdown manager for, and a method of shutting down computing devices, which are running a plurality of software components and processes. The method has the steps of the shutdown manager assigning a shutdown classification to the software components, based on how critically or badly the device is affected if the component is not shutdown completely. When a shutdown request is initiated each software component is shutdown in sequence according to the classifications. Each component that has specific tasks to perform when the device shuts down may be classified. The component shutdown sequence may be in the order of the most critical first, and their dependencies on other components. The sequence may be based on the layered structure of the operating system of the device, and the unclassified components being shutdown after the classified components. The shut down can be requested by the user or the system, eg when the battery is about to be exhausted.
Patent GB-2456840-A (GB)
Title: Method for operating an air hybrid vehicle
Inventor: MA THOMAS TSOI HEI
IPC: B60K6/12
Filed: 2008-06-16
Abstract: A method is provided for operating an air hybrid vehicle by boost substitution in a vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine 16 equipped with a rotary air charger 10 connected directly to the engine 16 while having selectable means for loading and unloading the air charger 10. The method comprises the steps of producing boost air using energy derived from braking of the vehicle at times when the engine 16 is driven by the vehicle during deceleration or coasting of the vehicle, delivering and storing the boost air in a separate air storage tank 34 in the vehicle, and controlling the rotary air charger 10 at times when the engine 16 is driving the vehicle during acceleration or cruising of the vehicle while air is supplied to the engine 16 for combustion in the engine 16 according to one of at least three selectable routes or modes including route a) naturally aspirated when boost is not required and the rotary air charger 10 is unloaded, route b) boost air is delivered from the air storage tank 34 to the engine 16 when boost is required and the rotary air charger 10 is unloaded, and route c) boost air is delivered from the rotary air charger 10 to the engine 16 when boost is required and the rotary air charger 10 is loaded, the vehicle achieving fuel saving and high performance by boost substitution in not driving the rotary air charger 10 in real time when the engine 16 is supplied with boost air according to route b) produced and stored earlier during deceleration or coasting of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2463480-A (GB)
Title: Camera Having Large Depth of Field
Inventor: MATHER JONATHAN
IPC: G02B27/00
Filed: 2008-09-12
Abstract: A camera comprises an imaging system having a first depth of field for one or more first colours and a second depth of field, smaller than the first depth of field, for one or more second colours. The imaging system may comprise an iris with a first aperture for the first colour or colours and a second aperture, which is larger than the first, for the second colour or colours. The first aperture may be defined by an outer opaque ring (1) and the second by an inner chromatic ring (2). The inner ring (2) blocks the first colour(s) and passes the second colour(s). The image formed of the first colour(s) is sharper and its sharpness may be transposed by image processing to the other images. Also disclosed is the inner portion of an iris being made of material which reacts differently to a first and second brightness.
Patent GB-2451382-A (GB)
Title: Elastic dog leash
Inventor: MCCAY GARY JEFFREY
IPC: A01K27/00
Filed: 2008-11-11
Abstract: A dog leash (10) comprising an elastic section (11) having an elliptical section elastic material (12) and an outer braiding (13) whereby the braiding is woven so that it may extend in a limited amount in the direction of the arrow (14) and be limited in that extension by reason of the limitation imposed by the weave on the braiding.
Patent GB-2465595-A (GB)
Title: Flow control for a gateway
Inventor: BALANDIN SERGEY
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2008-11-21
Abstract: Apparatus configured to receive a first end-to-end flow control representation for at least one logical connection from a first further apparatus to a second further apparatus, for each of the at least one logical connection from the first further apparatus to the second further apparatus update an end-to-end credit value dependent on the first end-to-end flow control representation, select at least one logical connection to the second further apparatus dependent on the end-to-end credit value 703, and preferably also on the capacity in a link layer buffer associated with the logical connection to the first further apparatus 701, generate a second end-to-end flow control representation for the at least one logical connection to the second further apparatus 707, and transmit the second end-to-end flow control representation addressed to the second further apparatus 711. The flow control representation may be a flow control token embedded in a packet data unit 709.
Patent GB-2467131-A (GB)
Title: Ultra Violet Swimming Pool Filter
Inventor: PIMLOTT DEAN
IPC: C02F1/32
Filed: 2009-01-22
Abstract: A swimming pool filter comprises an ultra violet sterilization unit (a) and a silica sand filter (f). The UV sterilization unit comprises three hundred, one watt UV LEDs with a twenty four volt power source. The UV unit may be located in the lid of the filter, which may be a screw top lid. The filter body (d) may be made of a tough plastic and fiber glass, with a hole at the front.
Patent GB-2453493-A (GB)
Title: Reducing memory usage between communication services
Inventor: LINDGREN ANDERS
IPC: H04L67/54
Filed: 2007-04-27
Abstract: An arrangement and method for reducing memory usage for communications between servers in a communication network utilizing the Session Initiation Protocol, SIP, by controlling establishment of SIP-Tunnels. A single SIP-Tunnel for a certain event package is utilized (11) for multiple subscriptions between one instance of a requesting server such as a Resource List Server, RLS, (54) and one instance of an Application Server such as, for example, a Presence Server (58). The SIP-Tunnel is then utilized (12) to send all SIP NOTIFY messages between these two entities to reduce memory usage at both ends by removing the overhead created by SIP.
Patent GB-2460730-A (GB)
Title: Distributed workflow management system
Inventor: NEUMANN FRANK
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2009-04-16
Abstract: Management of a workflow in a distributed computer environment comprising multiple interconnected sites (1A, 1B, 1C). Business process definitions implemented in the workflow system comprise a number of workflow objects, including activities which are to be processed sequentially or in parallel. Each workflow object (OBJ4) is associated to exactly one site (1A), the so called "owner site" (1A). Each owner site (1A) updates and/or modifies only the workflow objects (OBJ4) it owns. Ownership workflow objects (OBJ4) may be transferred of another site (1B, 1C) on request ("pull") or when said owner site (1A) determines a need for transfer to another site (1B, 1C) ("push"). All sites (1A - 1C) maintain information on which site (1A - 1C) currently owns which workflow object (OBJ1 -OBJ4). Transfers between sites may therefore be updated synchronously, whilst other sites are updated asynchronously. Workloads may be balanced using an algorithm and other sites may have read access.
Patent GB-2458084-A (GB)
Title: A track switching system for an elevated suspended coach transportation system
Inventor: SHARMA CHANDRA SHEKHAR
IPC: E01B25/22
Filed: 2007-12-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a track switching system for an elevated suspended coach transport system (10), which has an extended continuous hollow box way (12) having a slot (14A) through its operative under wall. A first switching component (L1) having a first single curved rail (R1), a second switching component (L2) having a second curved rail (R2). These two switching components are adapted to be laterally displaced. A third switching component (L3), which has a vertical pivot pin (P), having a pair of third and fourth curved rails (R3, R4), which are curved in opposite directions to each other.
Patent GB-2475554-A (GB)
Title: Metadata and table for financial account information
Inventor: CLAYTON ROBERT
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2009-11-24
Abstract: A method system and computer program enables a data processing framework that polls for files using a listener, controls the workflow using event driven logic, processes financial transactions, and creates a business to business trading partner network. The method, comprises receiving a financial account attribute set for each of a plurality of account types, wherein each financial account attribute set comprises a particular format used in a country/region, and the formats vary between financial account attribute sets due to the different formats used in respective countries/regions. The financial account attribute set is analyzed for each of the account types to determine metadata. A table is defined to store each format, and metadata is also defined that describes each financial account attribute set and the format and validation algorithms required.
Patent GB-493308-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to colour photography
IPC: G03C1/815
Filed: 1937-04-08
Abstract: 493,308. Ultra - violet filter for colour photography. I. G. FARBENINDUSTRIE AKT.-GES. April 8, 1937, No. 10019. Convention date, April 29, 1936. [Class 98 (ii)] Colour photographic material has on the surface which is hit first by the incident light, a filter layer which absorbs rays having a wavelength less than 400 mÁ and leaves the visible rays substantially unaffected. Aesculin, quinine, primulin, the urea of the sodium salt of paraminobenzoyl - paraphenylenediaminosulphonic acid, the sodium salt of di-metaaminobenzoyl-diaminostilbene disulphonic acid and Diazo light yellow are compounds to be used with gelatine solution or dry gelatine in forming the filter layer. Multi-layer, multipack, lenticular screen and multi-colour screen materials can all be adapted to include the filter layer in front of the first emulsion layer.
Patent GB-610213-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in teat cups for milking machines
IPC: A01J5/08
Filed: 1946-04-01
Abstract: 610,213. Cow-milkers. AKTIEBOLAGET MANUS. April 1, 1946, No. 10053. Convention date, April 9,1945. [Class 84] In a teat cup in which the casing is formed of telescopic parts 1, 2 and a ring 8 of rubber or other elastic material on part 2 forms an abutment for a conical flange 9 at the lower end of the part 1 to provide an airtight-seal and retain the parts in an extended position, the part 2 is provided with one or more circumferential grooves 10 to receive the ring 8. The angle between the flange 9 and the part 2 should not exceed 18 degrees.
Patent GB-393053-A (GB)
Title: An improvement in or relating to looms employing stationary weft supplies
IPC: D03D47/00
Filed: 1932-04-09
Abstract: 393,053. Weft-inserting mechanism for looms with stationary-weft supplies. HUTCHINSON, HOLLINGWORTH, & CO., Ltd. and WOOD, A. E., Dobcross Loom Works, Dobcross, Yorkshire. April 9, 1932, No. 10185. [Class 142 (ii).] A rod, bar, or needle a, designed by reciprocal movement to carry a weft-inserting member through or part way through the shed, is provided with an abutment b to co-operate at each end of its traverse with adjustably fixed stops c, d, the surplus movement of the actuating means i being taken up by springs f, g. This arrangement enables the stroke of the weft inserter to be kept constant irrespective of wear in the actuating mechanism. A buffer may be provided to cushion the picking stick or actuating means i at the outward and, if desired, the inward limit of its swing.
Patent GB-397593-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in, or relating to, electric tumbler switches such as used in connection with electric fires and the like
IPC: H01H9/34
Filed: 1932-04-09
Abstract: 397,593. Snap-action switches. CRABTREE, J. A., Endwood, Little Aston Park, Sutton Coldfield. April 9, 1932, No. 10206. [Class 38 (v).] In tumbler switches for electric fires &c. wherein the switch mechanism including the fixed contacts is mounted on a metal bracket b, an insulating cap c containing chambers c<1>, c<2> for the fixed contacts a is secured to the bracket after the assembly of the fixed contacts and their wiring terminals for preventing or suppressing arcs. The cap has gaps c<3> for the entry of the moving contacts d<1> and is secured to the bracket b by a bolt. The invention is shown as applied to a switch of the kind described in Specification 320,039, [Class 38 (v), Electric switches &c.].
Patent GB-349214-A (GB)
Title: A spring wire clip for newspapers and the like
IPC: B42F1/08
Filed: 1930-04-01
Abstract: 349,214. Clips. LOVEDAY, W.D., 2, Hartfield Square, Eastbourne. April 1, 1930, No. 10286. [Class 44.] A clip more particularly for gripping newspapers along the folds thereof consists of a length of spring wire having its two end portions bent back in opposite directions so as to provide a rear part 3 pressing against two other shorter parts 1, 2 disposed at different distances therefrom. The loops 1a, 1b connecting the points 1, 3 with the intermediate part 2 are in planes perpendicular to one another, and the loop 1b is canted away from the part 3 so as to facilitate the insertion of the newspaper between the part 3 and the parts 1, 2.
Patent GB-376692-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to journal bearings
IPC: F16C33/10
Filed: 1932-04-11
Abstract: 376,692. Cylindrical journal bearings; lubricating. SIEMENS - SCHUCKERTWERKE AKT.-GES., Siemensstadt, Berlin. April 11, 1932, No. 10305. Convention date, April 11, 1931. [Classes 12 (i) and 12 (iii).] A journal bearing for use in place of roller bearings has, surrounding and supporting the shaft 11, a U-shaped ring 14 containing a lubricating wick 16. A bush 12 isfixed to the shaft and a bush 13 fitting in the= ring 14 has lubricant grooves 18 and apertures 17 leading lubricant to the bearing faces. An oil inlet hole 22 is closed by a screw which also serves to hold the wick 16 from rotating. The ring 14 is carried by a two-piece casing 19, Fig. 1a, or by two rings 23, Fig. 1b, clamped by covers 24. Self-alignment is obtained by making the-perimeter 15 of the ring 14 domeshaped or by providing a short cylindrical portion thereon. In a modification the U-shaped ring 14, Fig. 4, is open at its periphery and is covered by a bush 26 having a short cylindrical portion 27.
Patent GB-129767-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means and More Convenient Form of Retailing and Using Stains for Wood or the like Material.
Inventor: YOXALL THOMAS
IPC: B27K5/02
Filed: 1918-06-22
Abstract: 129,767. Yoxall, T. June 22, 1918. Stains, wood and like.-Staining-pigments are mixed with powdered sugar, gum acacia, or other suitable binder, and compressed into block, cake, or tablet form for greater convenience in retailing and use. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specifications 3124/87 and 5078/94.
Patent GB-1107021-A (GB)
Title: Spark ignition systems for internal combustion engines
Inventor: ADAMS DEREK STANLEY
IPC: F02P3/08
Filed: 1965-03-10
Abstract: 1,107,021. Transistor pulse generating circuits. JOSEPH LUCAS (INDUSTRIES) Ltd. 3 March, 1966 [11 March, 1965], No. 10329/65. Heading H3T. [Also in Division F1] A spark ignition system comprises a series circuit including a transistor 17, a regenerative feedback transformer 14 and an inductor 13, means for cutting off the current in the series circuit when it exceeds a given value whereby the inductor discharges into a capacitor 24 and means for discharging the capacitor into the spark system 22-27 while the transistor is conducting. In the circuit shown an initiating pulse at 49 cuts off the first transistor 31 of a cross-coupled pair and renders the second, 34, conducting. The pulse produced in winding 39 switches on a thyristor 23 to resonantly discharge a capacitor 24 into the spark system. At the same time a pulse in winding 38 switches on a transistor 17, conduction being assisted by a feedback winding 44. Current builds up through the transistor and the inductor 13 until the voltage across a resistor 18 is sufficient to restore the conducting states of transistors 31 and 34 to their original states and thus to switch off transistor 17. Capacitor 24 is then recharged by the resonant discharge of inductor 13.