baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2366282-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to fork lift trucks
Inventor: WATERFIELD ROY WARREN
IPC: B66F9/12
Filed: 2001-06-22
Abstract: For extending the working life of the forks of a fork lift truck there is provided an adaptor means comprising a base member 11, an upper member 25, interconnection means 31 extending between the base and upper members, and adjustable retention means 31,32 whereby at least said base member may be secured to the under side of a fork 30 at the heel region thereof. The base member 11 may be of an elongate shape having thickened end regions for engaging a ground surface and an intermediate region which normally lies clear of the ground surface in an alternative (figure 5, not shown) a separate wear shoe is provided for each tine of the fork.
Patent GB-2370925-A (GB)
Title: Arc location using signal generation and reflected signal detection
Inventor: DRING JONATHAN SAMUEL
IPC: G01R31/11
Filed: 2001-10-09
Abstract: Apparatus 10 for determining the location of an arc 20 between two parts of a transmission line 3 includes a detecting means 18 for detecting the occurrence of an arc, a generating means 16 for generating a signal on the system via a coupler 14, a processing means 17 for detecting the signal reflected back from the location of the arc via a coupler 15 and processing the time between signal generation and detection in order to determine the location of the arc.
Patent GB-2381971-A (GB)
Title: Rail-to-rail CMOS comparator
Inventor: HUNT KEN S
IPC: H03K5/24
Filed: 2001-11-08
Abstract: A full rail-to-rail CMOS comparator is provided. The comparator includes a gain stage and a bias stage. The bias stage is responsive to the common mode input voltage level to provide a bias signal that maintains the gain stage with an optimum operating range regardless of the level of the common mode input voltage, thus maintaining the comparator output responsive to the differential input voltage. Accordingly, when operating in the optimum operating range, duty cycle distortion of the signal at the comparator output is minimized. The comparator also offers improved performance due to a lower component count and fewer comparator stages, thus decreasing power consumption and improving propagation delays.
Patent GB-2373059-A (GB)
Title: Specific gravity measurement
Inventor: UENO SAKUJIRO
IPC: G01N9/08
Filed: 2002-02-06
Abstract: The specific gravity of a solid sample is measured in a single step by apparatus comprising a bath 1 of liquid L of known specific gravity (e.g. water) mounted on a first electronic weigher 2 and, suspended in the bath 1 by cables 71, a receptacle 3 carried by a second electronic weigher 4 via a framework 7a, 7c. To determine the specific gravity the sample is placed in the receptacle 3, the change weight of the bath 1 is measured by the first weigher 2 to give the sample volume, the weight of the bath 1 increasing by the volume of the sample multiplied by the specific gravity of the liquid and simultaneously the change in weight of the receptacle is measured by the second weigher 4 to give the sample weight as modified by the buoyancy measured by the first weigher 2. The specific gravity is electronically calculated and displayed, the electronics including means to correct for temperature. A flotation prevention member 8 may be provided where the sample is less dense than the liquid.
Patent GB-2378265-A (GB)
Title: Method for regulating the air temperature of an incubator
Inventor: KOCH JOCHIM
IPC: A61G11/00
Filed: 2002-06-07
Abstract: The incubator 3 consists of an external thermal radiation source 1 with an air temperature sensor 5 disposed therein. The incubator can be sealed preferably by a hood 2 which is permeable to the thermal radiation. A controller is used for evaluating the sensor signal, and for controlling the thermal radiation dosing being emitted. This is achieved by comparing the received signal from the temperature sensor with a predetermined value, and increasing or decreasing the thermal radiation dosing depending on the comparison. Preferably the sensor 5 has a screen 6 impermeable to the radiation source. Additionally a patient body temperature sensor 7 may be used to determine the required air temperature within the incubator. Other devices such as enriched oxygen supply, air humidity and a mattress heater may also be included.
Patent GB-2373899-A (GB)
Title: Method of and system for designing an n-tier software architecture for use in generating software components
Inventor: BANKS KEVIN L
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2000-12-28
Abstract: A system and method for designing a software architecture for utilizing software components (20) (FIG. 1 as 20a, 20b, and 20c) in building extensible N-tier software applications is described, the method comprising specifying a set of software component rules for creating software components; specifying a set of tier rules for creating tiers; and specifying a set of assembly rules further comprising association rules by which each tier (30) may be associated with at least one software component and linkage rules by which each tier may be linked to at least one other tier. The tier rules may further comprise a set of association rules by which each tier created with the set of tier rules may be associated with at least one software component created using the software component rules; a set of tier framework rules to provide an architected context for software components within a tier; and a set of package rules to provide for logical grouping of interfaces within a framework defined by the tier framework rules to provide a set of specific behaviors for the tier.
Patent GB-2377389-A (GB)
Title: A hand held device for checking lottery tickets
Inventor: PETTMAN RICHARD
IPC: A63F3/06
Filed: 2002-06-11
Abstract: A hand held device comprises a keyboard, card reader and display unit. Winning lottery numbers are input using the keypad, and lottery tickets are scanned to check for winning lines, which are highlighted on the screen. Multiple and regular lines may be stored in the device.
Patent GB-2390972-A (GB)
Title: Removal of a target material from a substrate
Inventor: DAVIES CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B24C1/00
Filed: 2002-07-20
Abstract: A method of removing target material from a substrate, such as graffiti from a wall, comprises directing a supply of particulate material toward a target zone of target material present on the substrate and directing radiant optical energy toward the target zone, wherein the radiant optical energy interacts with the particulate material and the target material thus removing the target material from the substrate. The radiant optical energy is preferably light energy that includes wavelengths in the visible range of the spectrum and the particulate material maybe bicarbonate of soda. The interaction between the target material and the radiant optical energy is preferably a thermal interaction whereas the interaction between the radiant optical energy and the particulate material maybe sublimation interaction. The apparatus for carrying out said method comprises a particulate supply arrangement configured to direct a supply of particulate material toward the target zone and a radial optical energy delivery system, preferably a flash-lamp, to direct radiant optical energy toward the target zone.
Patent GB-2391999-A (GB)
Title: Educational number device for addition and subtraction
Inventor: EKANAYAKE SUMANASIRI WIJESINGH
IPC: G09B19/02
Filed: 2002-08-13
Abstract: An educational number device for performing addition and subtraction has both positive and negative numbers marked on it. The device may in the form of a linear ruler or a circular disc and may also be marked with arrows indicating positive and negative directions. The number ruler may be provided with a peg and holes for indicating numbers. Similarly the number circle may be provided with a rotatable pointer.
Patent GB-2385720-A (GB)
Title: A cable connector having pre-assembled terminal modules
Inventor: KORSUNSKY IOSIF
IPC: H01R13/504
Filed: 2002-08-15
Abstract: A connector having an insulative housing 10, at least one separate terminal module 12 with an insulating base 32 and a plurality of terminals 34 attached to the base. A plurality of cables 58 with conductive cores 60 are electrically connected to corresponding terminals 34 of at least one separate terminal module 12 prior to the at least one separate module assembling to the housing 10. A cover 18 is attached to the housing 10. Variations include two rows of terminals and specifically two separate terminal modules each with grounding bars and plural pairs of signal contacts. A method of construction is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2381065-A (GB)
Title: Optical systems including conical or pyramidal reflectors
Inventor: HEFTMAN GEORGE
IPC: F21V7/00
Filed: 2002-10-07
Abstract: An optical system includes conical reflectors 32 axially aligned back to back with a light source eg a xenon tube 35 located in the throat 36 formed by their truncated apices, for emitting light in two opposite directions. Each reflector 32 may be enclosed by a transparent cover 33 that includes a central lens 37 for evening out axial light-distribution. Alternatively, a xenon tube (15, fig 5) may be located between the apices of two mutually-inverted conical reflectors (16,17) at right angles to their common axis (18) for emitting light from their external reflective surfaces throughout 360 degrees. As further alternatives, a single conical (3, fig 2) or pyramidal reflector (10, fig 3) may be used with a LED (1) as light source, and the systems may be used for reception of light.
Patent GB-2381502-A (GB)
Title: Capping system for inkjet printheads including a positive stop or brace under a cap wall such that the cap is compressed onto the stop during capping
Inventor: DAVIS JEREMY A
IPC: B41J2/165
Filed: 2002-10-22
Abstract: A positive stop capping system 70 is provided for sealing an inkjet printhead(s) 54 in an inkjet printing mechanism during periods of printing inactivity. A positive stop or brace 100,102 is provided in a cavity 98 defined under a cap cover skin 96, with the skin also forming a sealing lip 88 which surrounds ink-ejecting nozzles of the printhead when sealed. The flexible skin supporting the lip deflects and is compressed into the cavity toward the brace when the cap is moved into a sealing position, in some cases contacting the brace, and in other cases, compressing the brace. Alternatively (Fig.6), the inboard and outboard sidewalls 84,86 may be constructed purely of a cap skin elastomer, having a solid construction without the hollow interior lip chambers 98. An expansion chamber (115,Fig.7) may be defined under a cap floor 90 to prevent pressure accumulated between the cap(s) and printhead(s) during capping from de-priming the printhead(s) nozzles. The arrangement accommodates varying printhead heights to achieve adequate sealing, while avoiding excessive capping forces.
Patent GB-2388467-A (GB)
Title: Selectively releasing ions from an ion trap into a TOF mass spectrometer
Inventor: BATEMAN ROBERT HAROLD
IPC: H01J49/16
Filed: 2002-11-22
Abstract: A mass spectrometer comprising a mass selective ion trap, such as a 3D quadrupole field ion trap, upstream of a pusher electrode of an orthogonal acceleration time-of-flight mass spectrometer (oaTOF-MS). A plurality of ion packets, each with a different range of mass-to-charge ratios, are successively ejected from the ion trap and then sequentially or serially injected into the drift region of the mass analyser after different delay times. In an alternative embodiment, ions are released from the ion trap in reverse order of mass-to-charge ratio, with the ions having the largest mass to charge ratio (m/z) being released first (see figure 3). By appropriate release of the ions from the ion trap it is possible to ensure that substantially all of the ions arrive at the pusher electrode at the same time. According to both embodiments it is possible to achieve a duty cycle approaching 100% across a large range of mass-to-charge ratios.
Patent GB-2383840-A (GB)
Title: Thermal management system for a hybrid vehicle
Inventor: SABHAPATHY PERI
IPC: B60W10/06
Filed: 2002-12-16
Abstract: A powertrain thermal management system 10 for a hybrid vehicle has a first cooling circuit including a pump 54 to remove heat from a first heat source, and a second cooling circuit including a second pump 30 to remove heat from a second heat source. The circuit also includes a passenger cabin heater 12 and valve means 44 for selectively routing a coolant to the cabin heater from at least one of the first and second cooling circuits. The valve may be a spool valve or a solenoid valve. The first heat source is an electric motor 18, a transmission heat exchanger 20, or an electronics heat sink 16. The second heat source may be an internal combustion engine 14 which may impart motion to the vehicle, as may the electric motor. The coolant circuit may also comprise a degas bottle 36 for removing air. The coolant fluid may be a mixture of ethylene glycol and water, and the coolant pumps may be electrically driven or mechanically driven. The circuit may also include an engine radiator 24 and an electric motor radiator 48.
Patent GB-2400710-A (GB)
Title: Encoding data
Inventor: ROSS WILLIAM LESLIE
IPC: G06K19/067
Filed: 2003-04-14
Abstract: An array of bits (2) are defined by a plurality of first conductors (4) and either a second conductor or a plurality of second conductors (5) overlying and separated from the first conductors, each bit (2) including a cross-over point (9) between one of the first conductors (4) and one of the second conductors (5), and wherein bits (2) of one binary digit also include a signal bridge connecting the first (4) and second (5) conductors. A fingerprint sensor may also be included.
Patent GB-2392310-A (GB)
Title: Abnormal photoresist line/space profile detection through signal processing of metrology waveform
Inventor: HOUGE ERIK CHO
IPC: H01L21/66
Filed: 2003-04-17
Abstract: A semiconductor manufacturing automation method for analyzing a patterned feature formed on a semiconductor layer is disclosed. At least one patterned feature is scanned to generate an amplitude modulated waveform signal of the line and neighboring space characteristics. Signal processing is automatically performed on this waveform by an in-line computational source to extract known patterned features based on the profile of the amplitude modulated waveform signal. The extracted waveform segments are subjected to known geometric shapes to determine if the waveform indicates a normal or abnormal patterned feature on a semiconductor layer.
Patent GB-2388759-A (GB)
Title: OFDM symbol synchronisation where the symbol correlation pulse is phase compared with two different waveforms and the results used to control synchronisation
Inventor: CLARKE CHRISTOPHER KEITH PERRY
IPC: H03L7/087
Filed: 2003-05-14
Abstract: A timing synchronization circuit for an OFDM signal receiver includes a symbol pulse separator (14-20) coupled to an input (12) for separating a symbol pulse from the received OFDM signal, phase comparison circuitry (72), a proportional and an integral loop filter (52; 54,56) the outputs of which are combined to control a clock (40), and a symbol divider (42) coupled to the output of the clock for providing symbol rate pulses for timing and synchronization control, and also for generating the comparison waveforms which are applied to the phase comparison circuitry. In this circuit the symbol divider circuit (42) generates different first and second comparison waveforms, and the phase comparison circuitry (72) comprises first and second phase comparators (86,88) for comparing the separated symbol pulses with the different first and second comparison waveforms respectively. The first phase comparator provides an output to the first loop filter circuit and the second phase comparator provides an output to the second loop filter circuit. The time synchronization system can consistently choose an optimum position to start the FFT in the OFDM receiver over a wide range of signal conditions.
Patent GB-2402027-A (GB)
Title: Network based RTP proxy for IP header elimination
Inventor: HOBBIS KEVAN
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2003-05-21
Abstract: In order to support Voice over IP sessions on a 3G network, whilst maintaining similar call/user capacities to existing circuit based solutions, the RTP headers are stripped (or removed) from packets at a network node and not transported over the air interface. A terminal or node will regenerate the headers as necessary from control signalling and dynamic measurements.
Patent GB-2394785-A (GB)
Title: Lens barrel having rotation transfer mechanism
Inventor: NOMURA HIROSHI
IPC: G02B15/14
Filed: 2003-08-27
Abstract: A rotation transfer mechanism of a lens barrel, has a pair of rotatable rings (15 and 18), adjacent ends of which are opposed to each other in a rotational axis direction extending in an optical axis direction. At least one axial-direction projection (15a) extends in the rotational axis direction, and at least one axial-direction recess (18d) in which said axial-direction projection is positioned, both of which are located on the pair of rotatable rings respectively. At least one rotation transfer groove (15f) is located on an inner peripheral surface of the one of the rotatable rings (15, 19) that has the axial-direction projection. A circumferential position of the rotation transfer groove (15f) corresponds to a circumferential position of the axial-direction projection (15a). A driven rotational member (11, fig 57) has at least one rotation transfer protrusion (32) engaged in the rotation transfer groove (15f). The rotation transfer protrusion (32) is slidably movable in the rotational axis direction and configured to transmit rotation of the rotatable ring to the driven rotational member (11, fig 57). At least one optical element is configured to be driven by the driven rotational member.
Patent GB-2398436-A (GB)
Title: Press fitting type spring connector
Inventor: MATSUI MAKOTO
IPC: H01R12/57
Filed: 2003-09-03
Abstract: A connector includes a contact pin 20 having a space inside housed inside a space of a tube 10 in a slidable manner, along the axial center of the tube. A spring shaped touch ring contact member 30 is mounted on an outer surface of the contact pin 20. At least part of the contact member 30 is always in contact with the contact pin 20, and a second part is always in contact with the tube 10. A coil spring 40 has a tip housed inside the space of the contact pin 20, and a base section housed inside the tube 10.
Patent GB-2394201-A (GB)
Title: Hole trimmer
Inventor: KING BERNARD NEWTON
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 2002-08-02
Abstract: A hole trimmer (10) capable of removing peripheral material projecting inside a perimeter of a first aperture (1), said hole trimmer (10) including: a severing mechanism (11) with first (14) and second (15) substantially opposed cutting surfaces, configured such that said first cutting surface (14) is capable of passing through said first aperture perimeter (1), whilst said second cutting surface (15) is incapable of passing through said first aperture (1) perimeter; an actuation mechanism (12) capably of reversibly moving said first (14) and second cutting surfaces (15) towards and away from each other about a first longitudinal axis, wherein, in use, second cutting surface (15) is inserted through said first aperture (1) passed said material until said first cutting surface (14) contacts said aperture (1) perimeter, whereupon, said actuation means (12) is activated to move said second cutting surface (15) along said first longitudinal axis into culling contact with said first cutting surface (14), severing any material interposed therebetween.
Patent GB-2400810-A (GB)
Title: Power tong with piston and cylinder assembly
Inventor: BANGERT DANIEL STEPHEN
IPC: E21B19/16
Filed: 2004-04-22
Abstract: A power tong 27 has a ring gear 23 which rotates within the power tong body 38. At least one radially movable jaw member 2 and a pair of pivoting jaws 31, which interlock to enclose a tubular member in central aperture 28, are attached to the ring gear 23. A piston and cylinder assembly 1 is integrally formed with each jaw member 2, and a plurality of retraction springs (9, fig 2) is located within the assembly 1. A hydraulic system (fig 4) regulates the flow of hydraulic fluid to the piston and cylinder assembly 1, so that the jaw 2 moves to apply a radial load and thereby grip the tubular member in central aperture 28. When the hydraulic pressure is released from the interior of the cylinder, the retraction springs 9 bias the jaw 2 away from the tubular member.
Patent GB-2402362-A (GB)
Title: Roofing information indicating device
Inventor: COLLINS JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: E04G21/18
Filed: 2003-04-14
Abstract: A device for providing an indication of roofing related information. The device includes a first component (1) including a first set (4) of roofing related information, and at least one further set (9) of roofing related information. The positions of the information sets have a predetermined relationship to one another on the first component. The device also includes a second component (2) pivotally connected for relative rotary movement to the first component. The second component has a first information display position (6) for indicating a selected member of the first information set and at least one further information display position (10) for indicating the related member of the at least one further information set.
Patent GB-2420043-A (GB)
Title: Packet forwarding rules engine with access control list table and extension rule table
Inventor: O'KEEFFE DANIEL MARTIN
IPC: H04L47/20
Filed: 2004-11-03
Abstract: A rules engine (17) for the examination of selected fields in an addressed data packet has an access control list table (21) of which the entries each define an access control list rule (22), action (23) and a chain identifier (24). The access control list rule 22 may be a basic rule which refers to network addresses and transport layer port numbers. The engine also has an extension rule table (25) of which the entries each define an extension rule (27), a respective action (28) and a respective rule identifier (26). The extension rule (27) may refer to a particular TCP flag. When a packet arrives, the engine (17) searches both tables(21, 25). This search is made independently of the ordinary network layer or link layer address lookup. If there is a match in both table (21, 25) and the chain identifier (24) matches the extension rule identifier (26) the engine (17) prescribes the action (28) associated with the extension rule (27). If the chain identifier (24) of a matched access control list rule (22) does not match a rule identifier (26) of a matched extension rule (27) the engine (17) prescribes the action 23 associated with the basic rule (22). In the absence of a match with any access control list rule (22) the action on a packet is based on the result from the ordinary address lookup.
Patent GB-2407482-A (GB)
Title: Cabinet assembled without the aid of tools
Inventor: YU CHENG-HUNG
IPC: A47B47/00
Filed: 2004-11-11
Abstract: A combination cabinet includes a bottom plate (10), two frames (20), two side plates (30), a top plate (40), a rear plate (50), at least two opposite separation bars (60), and at least one separation plate (70). Thus, the parts of the combination cabinet are combined in a snapping or insertion locking manner, so that the combination cabinet is assembled without aid of hand tools, thereby facilitating a user assembling the combination cabinet.