baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2378283-A (GB)
Title: A library virtualisation module for connecting several hosts to a library such that each host appears to have sole use of the library
Inventor: DAUCHOT JEAN-JACQUES
IPC: G06F3/06
Filed: 2001-08-02
Abstract: A library virtualisation module (LVM) 13 is disclosed, the LVM being configured to connect multiple hosts 11, 12 to a library 14. The LVM comprises at least two host input/outputs, each for connection to a respective host; and a library input/output for connection to the library 14. The LVM is arranged to modify requests received from the hosts and provide the modified requests to the library in such a way as to divide the resources of the library 14 between the hosts 11, 12 without requiring unmodified request to take into account the division of resources. That is, LVM 13 is an interface between hosts 11, 12 and a [tape] library 14 such that it allows several hosts 11, 12 to access the library 14 as if they have sole use of the library's resources. Modification of requests comprises LVM 13 intercepting [SCSI] messages between robot 23 and the hosts 11, 12 and translating/transforming them to, e.g., show the host a reduce set of resources or translating addresses in order to perform a 'mode sense' operation or to move a tape, etc.. The LVM 13 buffers commands in a FIFO fashion. Preferably, known multiplexing devices TA80's 22 are used to interleave commands from plural hosts 11, 12 to a single robot 23 and to duplicate commands from the library 14 to the plural hosts. The multiplexing devices 22 can be used in conjunction with the LVM 13 to allow mirroring or data-splicing modes (see items 38, 39 and 40 of figure 2). The LVM allows existing libraries and hosts to be used without modification.
Patent GB-2378988-A (GB)
Title: Radial-axial rolling bearing
Inventor: DITTENHOEFER THOMAS
IPC: F16C33/51
Filed: 2001-08-23
Abstract: A radial-axial rolling bearing, having an L-shaped arrangement of components so as to increase stiffness against canting, comprises a radial bearing 1 and axial bearings 2, 3 having a common axis of rotation (Fig 1, 18.). Radial bearing 1 has an inner ring 20 (formed from two component rings 21, 22), an outer ring 4 arranged coaxially therewith (between which rolling bodies 9 roll to absorb radial forces) and cylindrical rolling bodies 10,11 which are guided in individual and spring arranged segments (26, Fig 4.) cages 12, 13. The cages are arranged on the two sides (with their raceways formed on one side by the flanks of outer ring 4 and on the other side by race rings 6, 8, one of which is connected to inner ring 5) so as to absorb axial forces. Rolling bodies 10, 11 of bearings 2, 3 are guided by rim 19 which is disposed either on outer ring 4 or race ring 6, 8. Inner ring 20 is machined as a single component and is then split in to two component rings 21, 22 which are held together with fixing screws.
Patent GB-2368108-A (GB)
Title: Anti-loosening nut assembly
Inventor: WAKABAYASHI KATSUHIKO
IPC: F16B39/12
Filed: 2001-10-02
Abstract: An anti loosening nut assembly comprises an upper nut (3) and a lower nut (2), one of which has a tapered protrusion (6) which fits into a recess (7) in the other nut. One of the protrusion (6) or recess (7) is eccentric with respect to the other of the protrusion (6) or recess (7) to provide a "wedging effect" when the nuts (2, 3) are tightened together. The upper nut (3) has one or more lateral lugs (3b) which protrude sideways and which give a visual detection of the rotational angle of the nut (3).
Patent GB-2380448-A (GB)
Title: Thermoforming of co-extruded laminates
Inventor: BELLIS COLIN
IPC: B29C48/07
Filed: 2001-10-03
Abstract: In a co-extrusion process, a first polypropylene is fed through a first line 4 to a first mixer and subsequently to a laminar distributor. A mixture of a second polypropylene and inorganic filler, together having the same melt flow viscosity as the first polypropylene is fed through a second line 2 to the same laminar distributor via a second mixer. A common masterbatch composition eg of highly concentrated pigments may be fed into each line prior to the mixing step. The filler may comprise talc or calcium carbonate. The co-extruded laminate is used in a thermoforming process to produce eg. containers. Scrap or rework from the thermoforming process may be incorporated into line 2 for mixing with virgin polypropylene, the filler and optionally the masterbatch.
Patent GB-2380396-A (GB)
Title: Drinking glass treated to encourage bubble formation
Inventor: JOHNSON CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A47G19/22
Filed: 2001-10-06
Abstract: A standard Pint drinking glass which is altered by means of, Chemical etching or engraving at the bottom. This enables the bubbles from the beer being drunk to form a complete head on the pint of beer, all the way down the glass. The Pint of beer never runs out of a good head at the top. The etching or engraving may be in the form of a company name.
Patent GB-2365431-A (GB)
Title: Adhesive composition comprising thermoexpandable microcapsules
Inventor: BAIN PETER STEWART
IPC: B60J10/00
Filed: 2000-05-26
Abstract: The invention relates to a composition, its use and a method of its use as a glazing adhesive. The composition comprises an adhesive agent with thermoexpandable microcapsules which act as pressure actuators dispersed therein. The microcapsules are heat triggered so as to release at least one expandable volatile agent encapsulated within the microcapsule shell.
Patent GB-2371062-A (GB)
Title: Technique for deploying a power cable and a capillary tube through a wellbore tool
Inventor: FIELDER III ROBERT P
IPC: E21B23/14
Filed: 2002-01-03
Abstract: A system for deployment of a bundled cable 102 and at least one capillary tube to a desired wellbore 5 location comprises a wellbore tool i.e. a packer 108, having a pass-through opening and an adapter 10 having a bundled cable passageway oriented for communication with the pass-through opening when the adapter is coupled to the wellbore tool. The adapter may be threadably coupled to the packer and to a crossover 106. The adapter further comprises at least one capillary passage extending from an external surface of the adapter to the bundled cable passageway. The system allows both the bundled cable and the at least one capillary tube 116 to extend through a single pass-through opening in the wellbore tool.
Patent GB-2375448-A (GB)
Title: Extracting features from an image by automatic selection of pixels associated with a desired feature
Inventor: PEDERSEN STEIN INGE
IPC: G06T5/00
Filed: 2002-03-04
Abstract: A method of extracting desired features from a cellular image including the steps of: (a) selecting an initial cell within the image; (b) selecting an additional cell, near the initial cell, appearing to be associated with a desired feature; (c) repeating step (b) for further cells, near at least one of the previously selected cells, appearing to be associated with said feature, until selection termination criteria are satisfied; and (d) repeating steps (a) through (c) for other initial cells. The method is particularly adept at extracting relatively weakly defined features in relatively noisy images, such as extracting faults or geologic horizons from 2D or 3D seismic data by providing the system with intelligence. By performing the feature extraction from many hundreds of initial cells, a weakly defined feature may be extracted effectively by identifying segments of the feature which may be merged to define the feature more reliably. Related computer system and computer program products for implementing the method are also described, and a method of editing/filtering the features using a stereo net is also disclosed as an appendant method claim.
Patent GB-2386794-A (GB)
Title: Power saving in a peripheral device
Inventor: JONES MARCUS RICHARD
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2002-03-22
Abstract: A communications system comprises a PDA 1 and a Bluetooth (RTM) peripheral device 3. The Bluetooth peripheral device 3 has an antenna 5 attached thereto and is connected to the PDA 1 by means of a data channel 7. The Bluetooth peripheral device 3 enables the PDA 1 to communicate with remote data networks using the Bluetooth wireless protocol. The system is configured to operate according to an algorithm that enables the Bluetooth peripheral device 3 to enter an ultra-low power mode in which clock devices associated with data transfer (or receiving means) can be disabled when no data, or less than a predetermined amount of data, is required to be transmitted. Data loss is prevented through the use of a hardware handshake mechanism which stop the PDA 1 from sending data whilst the Bluetooth peripheral device 3 is in the low power mode. Latency in the PDA 1 responding to a change in handshake signals is catered for.
Patent GB-2378955-A (GB)
Title: Process for dehydrating and stripping natural gas using methanol
Inventor: LECOMTE FABRICE
IPC: B01D53/26
Filed: 2002-03-26
Abstract: A process for dehydration/fractionation of wet natural gas containing heavy   constituents and   light   constituents, using methanol, comprises; <SL> <LI>(a) contacting part of the gas with aqueous liquid phase L' and contacting another part of the another aqueous liquid phase L'3 and combining <LI>(b) cooling the gas, <LI>(c) separating gas phase G1, hydrocarbon liquid phase L1 and aqueous liquid phase L'1 containing methanol, obtained during stage (b), <LI>(d) sending part of gas phase G1 to expansion stage (X1) to obtain a mixed phase M2, <LI>(e) sending mixed phase M2 to a heat exchange stage (h) as a cooling agent, after which it is heated, <LI>(f) sending hydrocarbon liquid phase L1 to an expansion stage (V), <LI>(g) sending heated mixed phase M2 to a separation stage so as to obtain a gas phase G2, a hydrocarbon liquid phase L2 and an aqueous liquid phase L'2 containing methanol, <LI>(h) fractionating gas phase G2 by continuous distillation and extracting the   light constituents, and   heavy   constituents as condensates <LI>(i) combining phases L'1 and L'2 and contacting gas to be scrubbed, thus carrying along most of the methanol, <LI>(j) sending expanded phase L1 and phase L2 to a washing zone in contact with an aqueous liquid phase containing methanol obtained from contacting with the second part of the gas to be scrubbed in stage (a), </SL> characterised in that the aqueous liquid phase from washing zone (j) is sent to a distillation stage (k) where practically pure methanol is collected at the top and a methanol-depleted aqueous liquid phase L'4 is collected at the bottom prior to being sent back to stage (a) or used for washing stage (j).
Patent GB-2377646-A (GB)
Title: Rebound panel for a ballcourt
Inventor: BINKS DAVID
IPC: A63B71/02
Filed: 2002-05-31
Abstract: Rebound panel 11 comprises a mesh rebound surface supported by a framework 20, 22. The rebound surface may comprise upper 14 and lower 15 mesh portions, with lower portion 14 having a smaller mesh size than upper portion 15. The mesh may comprise first wires or rods (30, fig. 3A) with second wires or rods (31, fig. 3A) welded orthogonally to the first wires. The second wires may be in pairs, one wire of each pair being welded to each side of the first wires, and the mesh may include third wires (32, fig. 3A) welded between and parallel to the pairs of second wires. The mesh may be welded steel mesh, and the framework may include vertical posts 20 having a ground engaging portion 23 which projects below the rebound surface. The panels 11 may be linked together to form a perimeter for a ballcourt, e.g. a soccer court (fig. 1), and may be disconnected from one another for storage. The panels may also be linked together to form a goal recess (fig.5), which may have rounded external corners (fig. 6).
Patent GB-2392706-A (GB)
Title: Fasteners
Inventor: WOOLLARD SIMON
IPC: B42F1/12
Filed: 2002-09-09
Abstract: A fastener for holding together a group of documents comprises a foldable sheet of, for example, paper divided into at least one anchor portion and at least one tab portion. Attachment means such as repositional adhesive provides for attachment of those portions to at least the first and last documents of the group upon being folded around an edge of the group. To assist with this, the sheet is marked with at least one fold line to be aligned with at least one edge of the group upon attachment of the anchor portion to the first document in the group, prior to folding the tab portion around that edge of the group for attachment to the last document in the group. Preferred embodiments employ two mutually orthogonal fold lines that intersect at or outside the periphery of the fastener sheet.
Patent GB-2377009-A (GB)
Title: Compact absorption chiller and solution flow scheme therefor
Inventor: XIA LUNXI PETER
IPC: F25B15/00
Filed: 2000-10-10
Abstract: An absorption chiller (10) includes a first shell (12) containing an evaporator (20) having an upper portion and a lower portion and an absorber (18) vertically split into an upper high temperature absorber (22A) and a lower low temperature absorber (22B), a second shell (14) containing a condenser (30) and a low temperature generator (32), and a third shell (16) containing direct fires high temperature generator (34). Weak solution is pumped in parallel from the absorber (18) to both a high temperature generator (34) and a low temperature generator (32) which is disposed vertically above the high temperature generator (34). Concentrated solution flows from the low temperature generator (32) to the low temperature absorber (22B) as a result of the elevation difference between them, while it flows from the high tempeature generator (34) to the vertically elevated high temperature absorber (22A) as a result of the pressure difference between them.
Patent GB-2397189-A (GB)
Title: Forward looking road monitoring system for vehicles
Inventor: NICOLAS FREDERICK VICTOR SEAN
IPC: B60R1/00
Filed: 2003-01-11
Abstract: A vehicle is fitted with cameras 4,5 mounted in wing mirrors 6,7 to enable an enhanced view of the road in front of the vehicle. Images captured by the cameras are conveyed to a display means 3 to enable the driver of the vehicle to view the images captured. The system affords the driver of the vehicle increased visibility of the road ahead especially when the view from the driver position 12 is obstructed by another vehicle or a corner (see figures 2-6). The system also allows for the images captured to be transmitted to a remote viewer via a mobile telephone network to enable the remote viewer to identify where the driver is located. A further feature of the system is control of the camera direction, which is responsive to the direction of steering, allowing the steering angle to be sensed and causing the camera to rotate to face the direction in which the vehicle is turning.
Patent GB-2398965-A (GB)
Title: Controlling transmission power levels in air interface channel
Inventor: FARNHAM TIMOTHY DAVID
IPC: H04J13/00
Filed: 2003-02-27
Abstract: Transmission power levels in the other channels of an air interface, e.g. in a CDMA wireless communication system, are reduced if the inteference from those other channels in one channel which is required to send a signal requiring a high quality of service (QoS), is excessive for the needed QoS. Also, if the power in the other channels cannot be reduced, alternatively, the intefering sources may have their transmissions suppressed or delayed. If this step is not appropriate the high QoS signal itself may be delayed. The process is used in situations where base stations may be collocated, e.g. in an indoor WLAN, where access points and mobile users may be closely adjacent.
Patent GB-2396750-A (GB)
Title: Securing stator poles in yokes
Inventor: LIAO GORDON
IPC: H02K1/18
Filed: 2003-04-30
Abstract: A main body 52 of the stator has a plurality of scoop channels 53 which receives respective salient poles (toothlets) 54 formed of silicon steel laminated stacks. The configuration and size of the teeth 54 are such that they can be fitted into the matching scoop channels 53 and are connected to the main body 52 of stator by the use of locking pins or tongue and groove structures. As shown single or double locking structures may be provided and the base of the pole may be flat, curved or "V" shape. The stator may be arranged for an internal or external rotor machine Also disclosed is a shunt motor core using the present pole securing arrangement. This core may comprise linked sections using locking pins or projections.
Patent GB-2403673-A (GB)
Title: Roller with perforated paint reservoir and a paint cartridge refill
Inventor: MEEHAN BRIAN PETER
IPC: B05C17/025
Filed: 2003-05-19
Abstract: A paint roller comprises a perforated roller drum 4 with suitable brush surface 5 and a central paint reservoir 7. Normal circular rolling motion induces paint to pass from the central paint reservoir through the perforations to the roller surface and then onto the surface to be painted. The central paint reservoir may be recharged with a paint cartridge refill, which may have a refill volume of 0.5 litres [figure 4].
Patent GB-2389047-A (GB)
Title: Electrotherapy apparatus
Inventor: OCHS DENNIS
IPC: A61N1/39
Filed: 2000-06-22
Abstract: An electrotherapy apparatus (30) for performing electrotherapy on a patient through a first electrode (36) and a second electrode (36) is disclosed. The electrotherapy apparatus (30) comprises an energy source (32) to provide energy for performing the electrotherapy, a connecting mechanism (34) configured for coupling and decoupling the energy source (32), respectively, to and from the first electrode (36) and the second electrode(36), a first sensor (42) configured for measuring a first parameter related to the energy supplied to the patient by the energy source (32) and a controller (38) arranged to receive the first parameter from the first sensor (42) and configured to perform an operation, using the first parameter, for actuating the connecting mechanism (34) to decouple the energy source (32) from the first electrode (36) and the second electrode (36). The operation includes determining a first time interval beginning with the first sensor (42) measuring a first value of the first parameter and ending with the first sensor (42) measuring a second value of the first parameter substantially equal to a predetermined fraction of the first value and the controller (38) includes a configuration to actuate the connecting mechanism (34) to couple the energy source (32) to the first electrode (36) and the second electrode (36 and to decouple the energy source (32) from the first electrode (36) and the second electrode (36) at the end of a second time interval determined by the operation and having a first duration based upon the first time interval.
Patent GB-2390613-A (GB)
Title: Steel sheet for inner magnetic shield and method of producing the same, inner magnetic shield, and colour cathode ray tube
Inventor: MATSUOKA HIDEKI
IPC: H01F1/16
Filed: 2003-10-08
Abstract: A steel sheet for inner magnetic shield made so that the ratio of non-hysteretic magnetic permeability between rolling direction and direction normal to rolling direction is not more than 0.7 or not less than 1.4, or preferably not more than 0.5 or not less than 2.0, the higher of these non-hysteretic magnetic permeability values being 18000 or above. And the individual surfaces are joined along the edges of a substantially quadrangular prism frustum, and the region of the steel sheet having the higher non-hysteretic magnetic permeability is positioned parallel with the horizontal surface direction of a screen shorter-side member, or additionally, it is positioned parallel with the horizontal surface direction of a screen longer-side member, thereby constituting an inner magnetic shield.
Patent GB-2408181-A (GB)
Title: Configuring a wireless connection using a physical token containing two sets of configuration information
Inventor: HAINES RUSSELL JOHN
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2003-11-13
Abstract: A method is disclosed of configuring a wireless network (22) using a persistent memory token (36) associated with a primary device (24) of the network (22), comprising presenting the token (36) to a secondary device (34) of the network (22), reading first configuration information (CI1) stored on the token (36) into the secondary device (34), writing second configuration (CI2) information from the secondary device (34) onto the token (36), returning the token (36) to the primary device (24), and configuring a wireless communications channel between the primary device (24) and the secondary device (34) in dependence upon at least one of the first and second configuration information (CI1, CI2). The token 36 may be a smart card or a Subscriber Identity Module. The first configuration information preferably includes a private encryption key for encrypting communications from the secondary device to the primary device. The secondary device may be a loudspeaker and the primary device another element of a wireless home entertainment system.
Patent GB-2408767-A (GB)
Title: Method of constructing a piled offshore platform
Inventor: SMITH BRIAN LEONARD
IPC: E02B17/00
Filed: 2003-12-03
Abstract: The invention provides a method of constructing an offshore platform (1). The platform includes at least one pile (2) and a topside (4). The pile has at least two pile sections (6,8), one of the pile sections having a sleeve portion (12) and the other pile section including a joining portion (10). The method includes the steps of driving a first pile section (6) into a seabed (16) in the desired location for the platform (1) such that a root portion (18) of the first pile section (6) extends into the seabed (16) and a stem portion (20) extends substantially vertically upwards to a level below a Lowest Astronomical Tide level (22). A second pile section (8) is arranged above the first pile section (6) such that the sleeve portion (12) substantially surrounds the joining portion (10). A grout (14) is inserted between the joining portion (10) and the sleeve portion (12) to form a grouted connection (24) to secure the two pile sections (6,8) together and the topside (4) is supported using the pile (2).
Patent GB-2410910-A (GB)
Title: Detachable paint roller support arm
Inventor: MOORE SCOTT JOHN
IPC: B05C17/02
Filed: 2004-02-11
Abstract: A detachable paint roller support arm unit includes attachment means C, D for attaching to a paint roller, an engagement feature B, E that rotates about axis, and support means to minimise paint roller deflection A.
Patent GB-2411519-A (GB)
Title: Scented light bulb
Inventor: ELLIS PEJMAN
IPC: A01M29/12
Filed: 2004-02-25
Abstract: A light bulb contains an air freshening ingredient (C) between two layers of glass, the innermost of which (A) creates a vacuum around the filament, the outer layer (B) being perforated with tiny holes that allow the air freshening ingredient to diffuse into the air as a result of the heat of the bulb.
Patent GB-2396404-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for dispensing a vapour into an air flow
Inventor: JOHNS BRADLEY CHARLES
IPC: A61L9/02
Filed: 2002-08-27
Abstract: Apparatus for dispensing a vapour of an essential oil or other liquid into a ventilation system passage (17) includes a vessel (20), heater for heating liquid (25) in the vessel to form vapour and an aerator (45) bubbling air through the liquid to transport the vapour to the passage (17). The apparatus may also include a liquid reservoir (85), multiple oil vessels (318), and a controller (100) which regulates heating of the liquid in response to a user control (120), an air flow detector (110) and data stored in a controller memory (105).