baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2376374-A (GB)
Title: Automatically categorizing received electronic mail messages
Inventor: USAMI SHINYA
IPC: H04M1/72451
Filed: 2002-04-05
Abstract: The present invention provides for an apparatus and method for automatically categorizing received mail messages in which the importance of a received mail message is determined and, depending on the determined result, a reply mail message is sent, alternatively, a user is periodically notified of the received mail message, and as a result, the user can easily send a reply mail message or perform a callback. A controlling portion (14) determines whether a sender mail address added to a received mail message or character information contained in a title of the received mail message has been registered with a memory (17) and when the sender mail address or the character information has been registered, the received mail message is considered as an important mail message. A reply mail message can be sent, or the user is notified of the received mail message using an audio alarm, depending upon schedule data recorded in the memory (17).
Patent GB-2387508-A (GB)
Title: Time base alignment in dual mode mobile telephone systems which calibrates a first and second master clock to a third clock
Inventor: ORMSON RICHARD
IPC: H04W56/00
Filed: 2002-04-12
Abstract: The invention provides for a mobile radio communications device having a first crystal oscillator for providing a first master clock frequency for a timebase of a first communication system, a second crystal oscillator for providing a second master clock frequency for a timebase for a second communication system, a third oscillator for providing a relatively low frequency clock signal within the device, and means for calibrating each of the first and second master clock signals to the third oscillator clock signal, means for determining the ratio of the first and second master clocks on the basis of respective measurements of the first and second master clocks to the relatively low frequency clock signal.
Patent GB-2388081-A (GB)
Title: An air-bag having a withdrawable gas duct
Inventor: ERIKSSON DICK
IPC: B60R21/26
Filed: 2002-05-01
Abstract: A motor vehicle air-bag 1 adapted to be used as an overhead air-bag has at least one mounting element 5 secured to the air-bag by a tear-seam 6 breakable on inflation of the air-bag 1, a mounting arrangement provided on the motor vehicle co-operating with the mounting element 5 to mount in position an upper part of the air-bag, and is associated with an inflator arrangement (16, Fig 2) and a gas flow duct 9, 10 carries gas from the inflator and extends into the interior of the air-bag 1 and is withdrawable from the air-bag 1 on inflation thereof subsequent to the breaking of the tear-seam 6. Preferably the mounting arrangement is a hook or bar provided in a housing (20, Fig 3) in the roof (21, Fig 3) of the motor vehicle. Conveniently lower tear-seams 13, 14 adapted to break during inflation of the air-bag 1 are provided on a lowermost part of the air-bag 1 to initially restrict the degree of inflation. Advantageously the air-bag 1 is able to move to a position in front of an occupant when an accident occurs.
Patent GB-2388441-A (GB)
Title: Toroidal reflective surface element suitable for applying a contact lens to an eye
Inventor: HENNEGAN WILLIAM
IPC: A61F9/00
Filed: 2002-05-10
Abstract: A toroidal reflecting surface 5 allows the user to view a magnified image of one eye by using the other eye. The image of the eye is seen from the side so that a contact lens or other device can be offered towards the viewed eye without obstructing the view. Illumination devices 2 may be provided to highlight the viewed eye and to assist the viewing eye to focus on the other eye. A headrest support 9 may be provided to help the user to place the eyes at the correct distance from the toroidal reflective surface. Toroidal reflecting surface 5 may be formed by combining two cross axis curvatures 10, 11 which have radii within specified ranges, such as 130 mm to 180 mm for minimum curvature radius 11 and 70 mm to 120 mm for maximum curvature radius 10.
Patent GB-2374462-A (GB)
Title: Decoupling capacitors for thin gate oxides
Inventor: KESHAVARZI ALI
IPC: H01L29/94
Filed: 2000-11-13
Abstract: In some embodiments, the invention involves a die having a first conductor carrying a power supply voltage and a second conductor carrying a ground voltage. A semiconductor capacitor operating in depletion mode is coupled between the first and second conductors to provide decoupling capacitance between the first and second conductors, the semiconductor capacitor having a gate voltage. Various configurations may be used including: n+ gate poly and n+ source/drain regions in an n-body; p+ gate poly and n+ source/drain regions in an n-body; p+ gate poly and p+ source/drain regions in an n-body: p+ gate poly and p+ source/drain regions in a p-body; n+ gate poly and p+ source/drain regions in a p-body: n+ gate poly and n+ source/drain regions in a p-body. The power supply voltage may have a larger absolute value than does a flatband voltage.
Patent GB-2390630-A (GB)
Title: Drainage channel section
Inventor: JENNINGS PETER ALEXANDER
IPC: E01C11/22
Filed: 2002-07-10
Abstract: The drainage channel section 2, particularly for use in large areas such as distribution centres, car parks and airports, comprises a longitudinally extending pipe portion 6, a number of longitudinally spaced projections 22 communicating with the pipe portion and a longitudinal channel 24 supported by and communicating with the projections and which defines a longitudinal slot 26 into which water passes. The section is preferably moulded as a single unit with the projections each having a base which merges with the pipe portion and extends circumferentially around the pipe portion with each projection tapering towards the supporting channel. The pipe portion preferably has an ovoid cross-section and the longitudinal channel may be notched between at least some of the projections to allow reinforcement mesh or loose bars to be slid through the channel.
Patent GB-2381598-A (GB)
Title: System and method for varying compression ratio to minimise torque disturbance during a combustion mode change of an internal combustion engine.
Inventor: KOLMANOVSKY ILYA V
IPC: F02B75/12
Filed: 2002-08-08
Abstract: A system and method for varying a compression ratio in an internal combustion engine 110. The system and method aim to minimise the torque disturbance caused by a combustion mode change and involve determining a demanded torque output for the engine 110, performing a transition from a current engine combustion mode to a new combustion mode and operating variable engine compression ratio apparatus 170 to minimise a torque disturbance produced as a result of the transition. The engine 110 may switch between stratified and homogeneous combustion modes to meet the demanded torque output. Adjustments may also be made to injection timing, fuel flow and spark timing in order to meet the demanded torque out put. The engine 110 may be a Direct Injection Spark Ignited (DISI) internal combustion engine.
Patent GB-2394275-A (GB)
Title: Burner including flue gas recirculation
Inventor: LANARY ROGER
IPC: F23C9/00
Filed: 2002-08-14
Abstract: A gas burner has a first passageway 1 and a second passageway 2, the first passageway is separate from the second passageway, and both passageways have adjacent outlets 1b, 2b. The second passageway is in fluid communication with a source of air, and the first passageway is in fluid communication with a source of pressurised fuel gas which may include a gas injector 11. The first passageway also has an aperture 1a through which a source of recirculated flue gas can enter. The aperture may be located on the first passageway side wall, and may be upstream of the fuel gas inlet. The first passageway may include a venturi 40 downstream of the fuel gas inlet in the vicinity of the aperture, the venturi comprising a first region 41 which tapers to reduce the flow area and a constricted section 42 which includes the passageway outlet at its end. The recirculated flue gas may be drawn into the first passageway by the flow of fuel gas in the first passageway. Mixing of the fuel gas and recirculated flue gas in the first passageway may cause partial combustion of the fuel, and air from the second passageway mixes and combusts with the partially combusted fuel and flue gas mixture, at a location downstream of the burner and within a furnace. Further passageways for mixing fuel gas and recirculated flue gas may be included which have outlets adjacent the outlet of the second passageway.
Patent GB-2379639-A (GB)
Title: Trailer with anti-shimmy castor wheel
Inventor: WALKER DAVID LESLIE
IPC: B60B33/00
Filed: 2002-08-21
Abstract: A load-carrying platform or trailer apparatus having a hitch mechanism 14 with laterally spaced hinge connections and having at least one castor wheel 34 for supporting the rear end of the platform. So that any tendency of the or each castor wheel 34 to shimmy will be damped, friction means (60 fig 2) are provided to act against a disc element (48) fixed to a pivot post (50) around which the or each wheel can castor.
Patent GB-2376704-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for the management of hydrocarbon production from a downhole well
Inventor: TUBEL PAUL S
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 1999-05-14
Abstract: An apparatus (and method of use) for the management of hydrocarbon production from a downhole well which comprises a production management system having supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) software, an intelligent device having a processor unit and memory in which the SCADA software executes, a source of historical data relevant to said downhole well in communication with the production management system, a sensor capable of communicating sensed data representative of a parameter of hydrocarbon production and a controllable device capable of controlling a production process variable and being in communication with the production management system wherein said production management system utilizes said sensed data and said historical data to control said controllable device to manage said hydrocarbon production.
Patent GB-2384751-A (GB)
Title: Substrate and method of forming substrate for fluid ejection device
Inventor: HESS JEFFERY S
IPC: B41J2/14
Filed: 2003-01-28
Abstract: A method of forming an opening (50/50'/150/150') through a substrate (60) includes etching into the substrate from a first side (62) so as to form a first portion (52/152) of the opening, etching into the substrate from a second side (64) opposite the first side so as to form a second portion (54/154) of the opening, continuing etching into the substrate from at least one of the first side and the second side toward the other of the first side and the second side so as to communicate the first portion and the second portion of the opening, and etching into the substrate from an interface (55/155) between the first portion and the second portion of the opening, including etching toward the second side of the substrate and forming a third portion (56/56'/156) of the opening. There is also a substrate (60) for a fluid ejection device having a fluidic channel (50) formed by the method described above. The fluid ejection device may be an inkjet printhead.
Patent GB-2383694-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle universal docking station and electronic feature modules
Inventor: MCCONNELL JOHN E
IPC: B60R11/00
Filed: 2001-10-15
Abstract: A smart, universal vehicle docking station is provided for receiving one or more plug-in-feature modules. The docking station includes a personality module arranged to receive the feature modules. The feature modules are of uniform dimensions and include a standardized docking station coupler. Some of the feature modules can be operated separately from the docking station, and are completely interchangeable within the docking station. The personality module is removable so that an entire personality module can be removed from a vehicle for security reasons, as well as to transplanted from one vehicle to another to provide immediate vehicle customization. A gateweay located in the docking station allows integration and appropriate signal translation of signals between the modules and a vehicle irrespective of make or model of the vehicle. The present invention allows different features to be easily added or upgraded in a vehicle.
Patent GB-2399686-A (GB)
Title: Computer housing
Inventor: CHENG SHIH-TIEN
IPC: G06F1/18
Filed: 2003-05-07
Abstract: A computer housing comprises an upper housing A which sits on a frame 1. The frame 1 comprises two parallel arms 11, each having at least two protrusions 111. These protrusions support the upper housing, so that it is resistant to deformation when under a load (such as a monitor sitting on top of the housing). This enables the computer housing to retain its electromagnetic shielding efficiency. The protrusions have a generally four sided base with a surface extending obliquely upwards from each side. The four surfaces meet at the top of the protrusion where there is a raised flat surface 1111. The protrusions may be soldered to the frame.
Patent GB-2387412-A (GB)
Title: Wedge arrangement for holding two elements
Inventor: BLACK MARK JASON
IPC: F16B2/18
Filed: 2001-02-12
Abstract: A first element 151 and a second element 130 are movable relative to each other ( by movement of rod 135 through aperture 134 ), the first element having a projection 150 and the second element 130 having a bearing surface 131, a wedge 152 being movable relative to both said elements, and having a pair of opposed and diverging bearing edges 156 and an elongate guide 157 between the bearing edges and at an acute angle to each, the guide 157 and projection 150 being configured for relative sliding movement as the wedge moves relative to the first element, such that the wedge can be oriented with either of its bearing edges bearing against the bearing surface 131, and such that movement of the wedge relative to the first component drives the projection 151 and the bearing surface apart, hence moving the first and second elements relative to one another. In a practical embodiment, the device is used to trap curved connector elements attached to panels between surfaces 132, 133, and an upright post.
Patent GB-2403737-A (GB)
Title: Fence panel bracket with means to receive hanging basket or the like
Inventor: PARTRIDGE MAURICE
IPC: A47G7/04
Filed: 2003-07-09
Abstract: A fence panel support bracket comprises a body (1) having a hollow protrusion therein which, in use, is located over a face of the fence post and is capable of receiving a bracket of a hanging basket or the like. The main body also includes at least one laterally extending flange (3) which in use is attached to a fence panel. Two like support brackets may be used in combination with one on each of two opposing sides of the fence post. Alternatively the main body may, in use extend almost entirely around the post to secure a single panel to one side (Figures 12 and 13)
Patent GB-2392775-A (GB)
Title: Ionization at atmospheric pressure for mass spectrometric analysis
Inventor: FRANZEN JOCHEN
IPC: H01J49/00
Filed: 2003-07-31
Abstract: The invention relates to apparatus for the delivery of ions to an entrance opening of a mass spectrometer, the apparatus comprising a spray chamber 3 means for generating at atmospheric pressure in the spray chamber, an ionization cloud 2 containing charged particles, an ion migration drift tube 7 between the spray chamber 2 and the entrance opening, means for producing a potential gradient inside the ion migration drift tube to cause the charged particles to drift from the spray chamber 2 to the entrance opening, and means for generating a stream of gas 9 inside the ion migration drift tube in the opposite direction to the direction of movement of the charged particles. The invention also relates to a method for delivering ions at atmospheric pressure into the entrance chamber of a mass spectrometer.
Patent GB-2387955-A (GB)
Title: Adjusting subpixel intensity values based upon luminance characteristics of the sub-pixels in liquid crystal displays
Inventor: GREIER PAUL F
IPC: G09G3/36
Filed: 2001-12-20
Abstract: Viewing angle characteristics of a liquid crystal display (LCD) (112) are improved by reducing the number of subpixels in an image with mid-tone luminance values. In a preferred embodiment, a first table of entries associating subpixel intensity values and subpixel luminance values for a LCD (112) in at least one viewing angle direction is provided. A second table associates the target intensity values with values above and below the target. The adjacent subpixel intensity values are modified according to the second table, thereby reducing the number of subpixels with mid-tone luminance values.
Patent GB-2404861-A (GB)
Title: Absorbant layers for use in wound dressings
Inventor: BIOTT MAURICE CHARLES
IPC: A61F13/00
Filed: 2003-08-13
Abstract: A wound dressing 1 comprising an absorbent sheet 4, wherein the absorbent sheet comprises a barrier 6 region to block lateral transport of liquid through the absorbent sheet to an edge of the absorbent sheet. The barrier 6 layer may be a hydrophobic region, or a region of pore blocking by heat and/or compression, adhesive gel blocking or the like. The absorbent sheet 4 can be laminated directly to a liquid permeable top sheet 5 of the same dimensions, since the barrier region prevents leakage of wound exudate out of the edges of the dressing. In the case of the adhesive gel blocking barrier layer, this permeates through the absorbent layer to bond the permeable top sheet, absorbent sheet and backing sheet together. Also provided are methods of making wound dressings according to the invention.
Patent GB-2396211-A (GB)
Title: Multiple component sensor mechanism
Inventor: BERG ARNE
IPC: G01V11/00
Filed: 2003-10-06
Abstract: A multiple component mechanism for housing one or more fiber optic based sensors and one or more fiber organizers and other devices for the sensors is disclosed. The mechanism includes a splice component and a sensor component, which are hermetically sealed. The sensor and splice components include substantially tubular bodies having lids welded to the ends. The fiber organizer and other devices are installed in the cylindrical splice component. The one or more sensors are installed in the tubular body of the sensor component with wedging devices. In one embodiment, the sensor component is acoustically decoupled from the splice component by a tube welded to the lids of the components. The tube communicates optical fiber from the fiber organizer to the one or more sensors.
Patent GB-2391062-A (GB)
Title: Detonators for use with explosive devices
Inventor: LERCHE NOLAN C
IPC: F42B3/12
Filed: 1999-09-23
Abstract: Apparatus for initiating an explosive device comprises a support structure 100 having two integral segments, one on which a voltage multiplier 102, capacitor 106 and switch 108 are mounted, and the other on which an exploding foil initiator 120 is mounted.
Patent GB-2398902-A (GB)
Title: Memory management system and method providing linear address based memory access security
Inventor: BARNES BRIAN C
IPC: G06F12/10
Filed: 2002-09-12
Abstract: A memory management unit (MMU) (602) is disclosed for managing a memory (406) storing data arranged within a plurality of memory pages. The MMU (602) includes a security check unit (416) receiving a linear address (102) generated during execution of a current instruction. The linear address (102) has a corresponding physical address residing within a selected memory page. The security check unit (416) uses the linear address (102) to access one or more security attribute data structures located in the memory (406) to obtain a security attribute of the selected memory page. The security check unit (416) compares a numerical value conveyed by a security attribute of the current instruction to a numerical value conveyed by the security attribute of the selected memory page, and produces an output signal dependent upon a result of the comparison. The MMU (602)accesses the selected memory page dependent upon the output signal.
Patent GB-2405737-A (GB)
Title: Gaming machine having a multiple symbol swapping game
Inventor: CREGAN KAREN M
IPC: A63F13/10
Filed: 2004-09-01
Abstract: In a gaming machine which has several real or simulated reels 54a - 54e, certain of the symbols carried on the reels have swapping indicators 104a - 104c. When these swapping indicators are in a predetermined configuration, e.g. the indicators being shaped such that four can form a circle at the intersection of four symbols, the symbols which form part of the configuration can change places and awards are given for any new winning combination (e.g. line) of symbols thus formed.
Patent GB-2414118-A (GB)
Title: Adapter with socket mountable on plug
Inventor: LIN HSUEH-LAN
IPC: H01R31/06
Filed: 2004-10-12
Abstract: An electrical adapter has a plug 302 and an adapter member 306, joined by a cable (304). The adapter member contains one or more sockets (3064, Fig 3A), and a mounting portion 3066 which allows the adapter member to be mounted on a corresponding mounting end 3026 of the plug. Thus the adapter can be used as a compact unit when it is not required for the socket to be remote from the plug.
Patent GB-2419435-A (GB)
Title: Application navigation system for portable devices
Inventor: JOHNSON PAUL ALAN
IPC: G06F3/0489
Filed: 2004-10-22
Abstract: In a hand held data processing device, applications are arranged in a virtual space and a key or keys is dedicated to navigation through the space only, whereby a user can skip from one application to another at any time with a single key press. The displays shows one application at a time. In a preferred embodiment, the keys are located around the periphery of the display.
Patent GB-2424074-A (GB)
Title: Wearable liquid crystal thermometer patch
Inventor: EDWARDS MARK CLEVE GERARD
IPC: G01K11/16
Filed: 2005-03-10
Abstract: A wearable flat patch thermometer includes a liquid crystal display (LCD) where the colour of the LCD changes in dependence upon the temperature of the wearer's body. The device also includes a series of micro sensors. The patch is attachable to a garment (for example it is embroidered onto clothing), and is washable. The patch is useable as a communicator device by visually displaying the temperature to another person wearing a similar device.
Patent GB-2414494-A (GB)
Title: Wireless downhole communications
Inventor: SHEFFIELD RANDOLPH J
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2005-05-27
Abstract: A method usable with a wellbore comprises communicating a wireless stimulus from the surface and actuating a casing conveyed tool in response to the communication. The tool may be a perforating gun 20 and the wireless technique may be an electromagnetic, seismic, acoustic or mud pulse telemetry technique. An uphole wireless communication system to confirm firing of the gun 20 may also be included.
Patent GB-2422364-A (GB)
Title: Paperboard dolly with detachable castors
Inventor: NAUTA FEIKO
IPC: B62B3/04
Filed: 2005-06-14
Abstract: A dolly is provided that comprises a platform 1, preferably of rectangular shape, for carrying articles. Wheels are mounted below the platform, which are preferably in the form of detachable castors 2. The castors are attached using connectors 3 that are preferably stuck to the platform 1 using a hot-melt glue. The platform is formed from a paperboard material, preferably a honeycomb board, allowing the platform to be recycled. In one embodiment the honeycomb board is folded over on to itself to form a platform 1 comprising two layers of board.