baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2384614-A (GB)
Title: Dual tape drive and cartridge for wide magnetic tape
Inventor: RUDI GUTTORM
IPC: G11B25/06
Filed: 2002-05-28
Abstract: A tape drive 1 has an cartridge 3 inserted, which contains two wide tapes 10 and 11, that can be between 24 and 127 mm wide. The first tape 10 is on a pair of reels on motor-driven shafts 20 and 22 and the second tape 11 is on reels on motor-driven shafts 19 and 21, so that both tapes span a central region containing the recording head 14, which protrudes into the cartridge via an opening. The dual read/write head 14 contacts both tapes simultaneously and is moved across the width of the tape to record or access data by a positioning device (fig 7, 9). Alternatively a single read/write head (fig 9, 38) is used which can be turned to select either one tape or the other.
Patent GB-2380573-A (GB)
Title: Parallel processing of multiple threads in a fork-once manner
Inventor: OHSAWA TAKU
IPC: G06F9/38
Filed: 2002-07-12
Abstract: In a method of dividing a single program into a plurality of threads and executing them by a plurality of processors in parallel (1-0 to 1-3), at every fork instruction of the executing thread, when there already exists a child thread generated from that thread, the method cancels the child thread or makes invalid all the fork instructions other than the first fork instruction which succeeded in forking the child thread, hence to select one fork instruction for creating an effective child thread from a plurality of fork instructions existing within a parent thread, during the execution of the parent thread. Therefore, the method can assure a Fork-Once limitation at the time of program execution. The processor which generated the effective child thread finishes the processing of its thread by executing instructions up to the program counter value just before the starting address of the effective child thread, e.g. in response to a 'term' instruction.
Patent GB-2391279-A (GB)
Title: Panel joint
Inventor: REED HEATH
IPC: F16B5/00
Filed: 2002-07-24
Abstract: A joint for forming a structure including a plurality of panels comprises a joint member (5) along an edge of each panel having a plurality of linking elements (11, 13). The linking elements (11, 13) are engageable with linking elements on adjacent panels, the linking elements being shaped so that separation of the joint members (5) is only possible by sliding movement.
Patent GB-2382912-A (GB)
Title: Gaming apparatus
Inventor: BOULTON ANTHONY DENNIS
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2002-12-03
Abstract: A gaming apparatus 10 comprises a number of first gaming stations 12 operable to provide independent play to respective users. There is also a second play station 14 connected to each of the first gaming stations 12. The second play station 14 provides further play to users of the first gaming stations 12. The second play station 14 may be activated when a certain event occurs on the first play station 12, and have a display 22 that is viewable to prospective users of the first play stations 12 showing the events of the further play. The first play stations 12 may have individual displays 18. The second play station 14 may be controlled from any of the first play stations 12.
Patent GB-2398156-A (GB)
Title: Beer-line cleaning monitor and alarm
Inventor: PLEASANTS DAVID
IPC: B67D1/07
Filed: 2003-02-06
Abstract: A monitor which may be inserted in an existing beer or beverage line 13 by cutting into that line and connecting each end of the monitors fluid tube to that line. The monitor uses sensors 12 to detect the changing nature of the fluid present in the line when cleaning fluid or rinsing water is substituted for beer or beverage during a cleaning operation. A control unit 10 embodies a clock and calendar 17 which enable it to measure the elapsed time since a clean took place, log the times and/or dates of cleaning and to activate alarms 14, 15 if the elapsed time since the last cleaning operation exceeds a preset period.
Patent GB-2390251-A (GB)
Title: Detecting and characterising attacks on a watermarked digital object
Inventor: WINNE DOMINIQUE ALBERT
IPC: G06T1/00
Filed: 2003-03-17
Abstract: A method of detecting an attack on a digital object into which a first watermark has been embedded using a watermarking algorithm comprising the steps of: estimating the first watermark, embedding a second watermark using the same algorithm, estimating the second watermark and using information derived from the estimates to determine whether the watermarked image has been attacked. Preferably a library of possible attacks is provided and the information is compared with data contained in the library to determine the type of attack which has taken place. The information derived from the estimates of the watermarks may include average coherence of the estimated watermark with the original watermark in wavelet sub-bands. A Bayesian classifier may be used to determine the most likely attack. A method of estimating a watermark comprising the steps of setting a range of threshold values, estimating the watermark using each threshold value, comparing the estimates with a known watermark block and storing the estimate that is most similar to the known watermark block is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2400798-A (GB)
Title: Swimming pool arrangement
Inventor: DURANT CHRISTOPHER MAXWELL
IPC: E04H4/00
Filed: 2003-04-24
Abstract: There is provided a swimming pool 11 having a support frame (10, Fig 1) which defines a swimming pool area and which supports a waterproof pool liner 21. The frame 10 has a plurality of structural elements 14 which extend upwardly from the level of the pool liner 21. Tying elements 18 are secured between pairs of said structural elements 14 across the pool and above the level of the pool. The tying elements 18 resist the outward force of the water when the pool is filled.
Patent GB-2390073-A (GB)
Title: Conveyor pan with top and bottom run
Inventor: VORSTEHER DIRK
IPC: B65G19/28
Filed: 2003-05-15
Abstract: A conveyor pan 50 comprises a top run 3 and a bottom run 2 for guidance of a scraper of a scraper chain, with a conveyor base 30 separating the two runs. Elements are provided to link the conveyor pan to another pan. The pan has two side walls each comprising a U-profile 10 with an intermediate arm 11 and two flange arms 12, 13, the two side walls being joined together by at least one plate 5B arranged substantially halfway up the intermediate arm. The U-profiles are joined together with their flange arms facing outwards. The top run has two separate side profiles 31, which can be either T-shaped or L-shaped, and which are joined by their vertical arms to the conveyor base. The plate joining the U profiles is supported by rails 20 which form side guides for the bottom run, the side guides being welded to the lower flange arms, against a base plate 7.
Patent GB-2400228-A (GB)
Title: Multi-pick apparatus for a stringed instrument
Inventor: CHARTERS WILLIAM JAMES
IPC: G10D3/16
Filed: 2003-07-07
Abstract: A rhythm multi-pick apparatus comprising a member holder (12) having a plurality of spaced-apart pick members (14), a first lift end (16) having a curved shape attached on a first end of the member holder, a second lift end (17) having a curved shape attached on a second end of the member holder, and a holder arm (18) attached between the first lift end and the second lift end. A handle (20) having grooves for two fingers is attached to the holder arm opposite the member holder. The pick members are cylindrical shape and may be made from different materials resulting in ratings of soft, medium, and hard for producing different tones. The multi-pick apparatus may have various embodiments, each embodiment having a different number of pick members held by the member holder Another embodiment comprises the multi-pick apparatus without a handle which is held by a user by gripping a continuous holder arm.
Patent GB-2404833-A (GB)
Title: A dog coat
Inventor: HARMAN ELLEN
IPC: A01K13/00
Filed: 2003-08-07
Abstract: A dog coat which is close fitting, fitting tightly around the neck, with a hole for the ears and a hole for the tail. The coat is shaped to allow the legs to move freely. The fabric is elasticated and has fastenings underneath the belly of the dog. The cover is made of a fabric which creates a friction with the dog's hair, producing a shiny natural coat on the dog which is of particular importance in dog show competitions.
Patent GB-2394833-A (GB)
Title: Silicon controlled rectifier ESD protection device
Inventor: SONG YONG-HA
IPC: H01L27/02
Filed: 2001-07-02
Abstract: The device comprises a p-type substrate region having a p+ type region 23 connected to Vss pad 10 and n+ type region 24 connected to external pad 20. The Vcc pad 30 is connected to p+ and n+ regions 28, 29 formed in an n-well region 22. Additionally, a gate 35 also connected to Vcc may be provided at the boundary between the n-well and substrate region (figure 4b), and a connection 36 may be provided between p+ region 33 in the substrate region and the p+ region 34 in the n-well region. The device has a low trigger voltage.
Patent GB-2406018-A (GB)
Title: Cellular communication system using repeaters with frequency shifting
Inventor: ROSENHAHN UWE
IPC: H04B7/155
Filed: 2003-09-09
Abstract: A communication system comprises a base transceiver station (205) having a receiver (230) for receiving uplink signalling from a repeater (250) on a donor channel (236) and at least one transmitter (220) for transmitting downlink signalling received on a first donor channel (222) to the repeater (250). A frequency conversion mechanism (245) converts the signalling to a second donor channel relating to a first receiving remote communication unit's service channel (232) in the uplink direction; and/or converts the signalling to a second donor channel (226) corresponding to a second receiving remote communication unit's service channel in a downlink direction. The intelligent selection of donor channels based on final service channels to be used for a communication by the BTS ensures that correct signalling information is sent to a repeater in an efficient manner.
Patent GB-2405996-A (GB)
Title: Tilt switch
Inventor: SIMPSON PETER
IPC: H01H35/02
Filed: 2003-09-13
Abstract: A tilt switch has a magnetically-operable switch 20 and an elongate guide 15 extending in close proximity to the switch 20. A magnetic mass 16 is supported on the guide 15 for sliding movement therealong, to interact with the switch 20 when in one limiting position. The guide 15 and mass 16 are configured so that as the mass slides along the guide, it is turned about an axis parallel to or coincident with the guide axis.
Patent GB-2406453-A (GB)
Title: Determination of velocity of remote targets
Inventor: ROBINSON GEOFFREY
IPC: G01S11/10
Filed: 2003-09-13
Abstract: Means for improvement in accuracy of determination of velocity of relatively moving objects transmitting radiowaves from consideration of time delay effects. In determining the velocity of remote objects it has been found that accuracy can be improved by compensating for previously unknown factors. There is a relativistic velocity effect from signal time delay and a misinterpretation of data when the otherwise very precise electromagnetic signal Doppler cycle count method is used. Velocity, and related positional information, measured remotely by any means will be improved in accuracy by applying compensation for relativistic velocity effect. The improved accuracy is particularly beneficial when object velocity is high and/or where extreme precision is required. Applications include; Remote objects in space; Communications via satellites; Location using Global Positioning Satellites (GPS); Prediction of position, monitoring and control of objects independent of GPS.
Patent GB-2396033-A (GB)
Title: Voice control of software applications
Inventor: SIMPSON NIGEL D
IPC: H04M1/72451
Filed: 2003-09-15
Abstract: An electronic device receives a voice command 405 from a user and transmits 425 an audio waveform encoding 410 of said voice command to a remote voice server. The voice server performs a speech recognition process 435 upon said audio waveform encoding and based thereon sends a reply 450 back to the electronic device. The reply comprises one or more commands for causing an application associated with the electronic device to enter a new execution state. The electronic device is preferably a portable electronic device. The speech recognition process is preferably operable to create a textual equivalent 435 of the audio waveform encoding and compare 440 said textual equivalent to a list of operations associated with application programs resident on the electronic device. The reply may additionally include an annotated audio message.
Patent GB-2391094-A (GB)
Title: A method for determining transition points on multiple performance state capable microprocessors
Inventor: WALZ MICHAEL C
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2002-01-24
Abstract: A method for automatically transitioning a processor to another performance level in a demang-based system. The invention provides for the automatic adjustment of processor frequency while preserving system responsiveness. The performance-level policy algorithm of the present invention detects increased processor utilization quickly enough that tranistion to a higher performance level is comparable to maximum system performance. The performance-level is comparable to maximum system performance. The performance-level policy algorithm of an embodiment of the present invention delays processor transition to a lower performance level so that quick reversals in demand do not precipitate unnecessary transitioning.
Patent GB-2392803-A (GB)
Title: Call-based provisioning of mobile equipment location information
Inventor: HUSSAIN TAHIR
IPC: H04W4/00
Filed: 2002-05-20
Abstract: Methods, systems, and arrangements enable a mobile equipment (ME) to provide notification when a preselected number is called. In accordance with certain embodiments, upon the calling of a preselected number, the ME sends a notification to the network in addition to setting up a voice call to the dialed number. Preselected number(s) may include emergency numbers (e.g., "911"), portal-defined numbers, etc. The notification may include dialed digits, time of call, and/or location information originating from the ME. When location information is included with the notification, the location information may be forwarded to the portal for further processing and possible additional transmission. Also, location information from the notification can reduce response time and signaling capacity usage when the network responds to an inquiry regarding location from an emergency service provider.
Patent GB-2399277-A (GB)
Title: A showerproof or waterproof blazer or suit style jacket
Inventor: SOUTHCOTT MARK RICHARD
IPC: A41D1/02
Filed: 2004-02-25
Abstract: A blazer or suit style jacket that may either be showerproof or waterproof. The garment may by be made showerproof by using waterproof films, membranes or coatings. The fabric for the garment may be coated with waterproof coating such as polyurethane, by adhering a waterproof film or membrane 2 to the inside of the outer fabric 1 or lining of the garment or alternatively the waterproof membrane may be placed between the outer fabric of the garment and the lining as a drop liner. Preferably the waterproof film or membrane is breathable to allow water vapour to pass through. Waterproof tape may be used on the seams of the garment to make it waterproof. The garment may have a hidden zip down the front of the jacket in addition to the normal blazer/suit jacket buttons. A fastener Z on the lapels allows the blazer/suit jacket to be closed to prevent wind and rain blowing into the neck area of the wearer.
Patent GB-2402848-A (GB)
Title: Methods of avoiding interference in a cordless telephone having a wireless headset
Inventor: HUNDAL SUKHDEEP S
IPC: H04W16/14
Filed: 2004-04-19
Abstract: A system and method for avoiding mutual interference between two communications system is disclosed. One embodiment of the invention provides a system that includes a fixed unit and a portable unit. The fixed unit has a fixed transceiver. The portable unit has a portable transceiver. The fixed transceiver and the portable transceiver are members of a first RF system of the first RF system. The portable transceiver is configured to communicate with the fixed transceiver via a first RF link of the first RF system. The system further includes an additional transceiver. The additional transceiver is configured to communicate with a headset via a second RF link of a second RF system. The system further includes a processor that is coupled to one of the fixed transceiver, the portable transceiver, and the additional transceiver. The processor is configured to avoid interference between the first RF link and the second RF link. The interference can be avoided by coordination between the first RF system and the second RF system. Alternatively, the interference can be avoided using signal or timing information from the second RF system. For example, RSSI obtained by the first RF system can be used to estimate or derive timing information of the second RF system, which can then be used by the first RF system to avoid interference with the second RF system.
Patent GB-2403180-A (GB)
Title: Hand held sealing device with detachable power unit
Inventor: CHOU AMMY
IPC: B29C65/20
Filed: 2004-05-17
Abstract: A hand held sealing device has a power unit or assembly 4 detachable from a heat sealing portion 5 of the device. Two associated variants are proposed, one with, and one without a handle 6. The coupling structure may be in the form of a dovetail arrangement on the respective power unit 4 and heat sealing portion 5 casings. The device may make changing the battery, or changing the type of heat sealing head easier.
Patent GB-2402726-A (GB)
Title: Heating valve unit
Inventor: BJERGGAARD NIELS
IPC: F24D3/10
Filed: 2004-05-21
Abstract: A heating valve unit (1) with a supply connection arrangement comprises an inlet connection (9) and a return connection (10), a first heating connection arrangement having a first heating inlet connection (5) and a first heating return connection (6), a second heating connection arrangement having a second heating inlet connection (17) and a second heating return connection (22), and a valve (13) with a thermostat valve unit (7), the connection arrangements being located in a connection housing. The valve unit is to have a compact design. For this purpose, the connection housing is divided into two parts (2, 3), a hot part (2) comprising the inlet connection (9), the first heating inlet connection (5) and the second heating inlet connection (17), and a cold part (3) comprising the return connection (10), the first heating return connection (6) and the second heating return connection (22), the hot part and the cold part adjoining with thermal isolation (4) inserted between them.
Patent GB-2408674-A (GB)
Title: A cleaning machine with a filter assembly
Inventor: KEGG STEVEN W
IPC: A47L9/18
Filed: 2004-06-28
Abstract: A cleaning apparatus (60, fig 1) for cleaning a surface (74, fig 1) in which cleaning solution is distributed to the surface and substantially simultaneously extracted along with the dirt on the surface in a continuous operation as it moves along the surface is provided. The cleaning apparatus includes a housing (76, fig 1) and a liquid distribution system which includes a fluid source 80 and a distributor 792 fluidly connected to the fluid source for distributing the cleaning solution to the surface. A liquid recovery system includes a suction nozzle (124, fig 1), a recovery tank 80 removably mounted to the housing and a suction source (90, fig 2) in fluid communication with the suction nozzle to draw the cleaning solution and dirt from the surface through the suction nozzle and into the recovery tank. A filter system is provided for filtering the recovered cleaning solution to be reused. The filter system includes a first filter 213 mounted to the recovery tank for filtering particles from the cleaning solution and dirt, and a second filter 215 and 219 fluidly connected between the recovery tank and the distributor for filtering particles from the cleaning solution and dirt of a smaller size than the particles filtered from the first filter.
Patent GB-2404173-A (GB)
Title: Force introduction node on a frame section formed as a hollow profile
Inventor: HERRMANN UDO
IPC: B62D33/06
Filed: 2004-07-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a force introduction node on a frame section formed as a hollow profile. In order to achieve simple and economical production, the frame section according to the invention has two shell-shaped profile halves (13a, 13b) which are produced by forming and connected to one another and through which a fastening pin (15) extends transversely. Arranged between the profile halves (13a, 13b) is preferably a reinforcing plate (14), through which the fastening pin (15) extends transversely. The frame section can be closed at both ends by means of a respective cover plate (16 or 17) connected to the profile halves (13a or 13b). The frame section may be provided on a driver protection roof of an industrial truck (figure 1), a tilting cylinder (2) connecting the frame section to a lift mast (1).
Patent GB-2415972-A (GB)
Title: Closed loop steerable drilling tool
Inventor: WESTON JOHN LIONEL
IPC: E21B47/024
Filed: 2004-07-09
Abstract: A steerable drill (1) has a first end connectable to a drill string and a second end connectable to a drill bit (3). The tool body is able to transmit rotary motion from the first end to the second end and includes a means of deflection to deflect the second end away from the longitudinal axis of the main tool body. An inertial measurement unit (4) and estimation means are present to estimate the direction of the main body on the basis of output of said inertial measurement unit (4). The drill tool (1) further includes a means of control which calculates the difference between the estimate of direction and the corresponding pre-stored direction information and also controls the deflection means so as to deflect said second end on the basis of said difference.
Patent GB-2416147-A (GB)
Title: Wet wheel cutter
Inventor: SKILLINGS SIMON JAMES
IPC: B28D1/04
Filed: 2004-07-14
Abstract: A wet wheel cutter 10 including a table top 12 mounted upon a support body 14. A cutter blade 20 projects above the table top and is movably mounted for movement between a first angular position and a second angular position relative to the table top, the first and second angular positions being different. The table top is maintained at the same orientation relative to the support body when the blade is at its first and second angular positions. The table top and the cutter blade may be mounted on the support via a four bar linkage (30, fig 9) and a water tray 600 may be disposed beneath the table top. The cutter is especially used for cutting ceramic tiles.
Patent GB-2405009-A (GB)
Title: Power management for an integrated graphics device
Inventor: CUI YING
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2003-04-02
Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, an integrated device is described that employs a mechanism to control power consumption of a graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) (140) through both voltage and frequency adjustment of clock signal received from a clock generator (120). The GMCH (140) comprises a graphics core (200) and a circuit (235) to alter operational behavior, such as the frequency of a render clock signal (270) supplied to the graphics core (200). The circuit (235) is adapted to monitor idleness of the graphics core (200) and reduce a frequency level of the render clock (270) signal if the idleness exceeds a determined percentage of time.