baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2402453-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for braking a trailer during snaking / sway
Inventor: NENNINGER GERO
IPC: B60T8/17
Filed: 2004-06-01
Abstract: The invention concerns a method of stabilising a vehicle outfit consisting of a towing vehicle and a trailer or semi-trailer, in which, when a snaking motion of the trailer or semi-trailer is detected, brake applications are carried out to damp the snaking motion, characterized in that <UL ST="-"> <LI>firstly, symmetrical brake applications are carried out, and <LI>asymmetrical brake applications are carried out if the desired decay behaviour of the snaking motion is not achieved by the symmetrical brake applications. </UL> A device for employing the above method is also claimed.
Patent GB-2398989-A (GB)
Title: Methods to reduce agglomeration of granular foods
Inventor: MANNING DOUGLAS M
IPC: A23P1/06
Filed: 2003-01-09
Abstract: The reduction of agglomeration amongst granular food particles by combining one or more granular foods 81) with one or more novel flow agents (2) that do not adversely impact the granular food or, alternatively, a food product produced therefrom. The invention facilitates the transport, storage, and processing of granular foods. (1): (f.i. sugar) (2): (coca powder, peanutflour or mixtures thereof).
Patent GB-2418144-A (GB)
Title: Medical device for delivery of beneficial substance
Inventor: CANHAM LEIGH TREVOR
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2004-09-17
Abstract: A medical device comprising: (a) an electronic component, (b) a carrier component, and (c) a beneficial substance, the electronic component comprising: (i) a timer all for generating a carrier activation electrical signal that is time dependent; (ii) an electronic carrier activator for releasing the beneficial substance in response to the carrier activation electrical signal; (iii) a power supply; and (iv) a medical device activator, for activating the device, having a construction such that once the medical device is activated the electronic carrier activation means releases the beneficial substance in response to the carrier activation electrical signal. The medical device is of particular value in the chronotherapeutic treatment of circadian, infradian, or ultradian cycle conditions.
Patent GB-2414823-A (GB)
Title: Launching a secure kernel in a multiprocessor system
Inventor: WILSON JOHN H
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2004-09-23
Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a method includes verifying an initiating logical processor of a system; validating a trusted agent with the initiating logical processor if the initiating logical processor is verified; and launching the trusted agent on a plurality of processors of the system if the trusted agent is validated. After execution of such a trusted agent, a secure kernel may then be launched, in certain embodiments. The system may be a multiprocessor server system having a partially or fully connected topology with arbitrary point-to-point interconnects, for example.
Patent GB-2423162-A (GB)
Title: Evolutionary method for medium access control
Inventor: LEWIS TIMOTHY ADRIAN
IPC: G06N3/12
Filed: 2005-02-09
Abstract: An evolutionary method of producing a medium access control unit, the unit determines whether to either transmit data or to back off for a period of time. The method comprises assembling, from a language set of terms, sequences of terms each capable of being parsed in accordance with a programming language. The set of terms could comprise functions relevant to MAC processes. The fitness of each of the parsed sequences of terms is determined according to a predetermined fitness function. If a process termination criterion has not been met then one or more of the sequences of terms is selected in response to their determined fitness, further sequences of terms are generated and the fitness values for this further set are then evaluated. When the termination criterion has been met, one of the sequences is selected in response to its determined fitness to provide the function to be used for the transmission decision. This MAC unit could be used as part of a device on a wireless communication network. Also disclosed is a method in which the process employed to make the transmission decision is evolved in response to a set of environmental conditions.
Patent GB-2409074-A (GB)
Title: An arithmetic pipeline
Inventor: SHAW STEVEN
IPC: G06F7/50
Filed: 2001-03-14
Abstract: A scalable engine having multiple datapaths, each of which is a unique multi-function floating point pipeline capable of performing a four component dot product on data in a single pass through the datapath. A two/four input adder is also part of the pipeline, which can add two/four floating point numbers at a time, using the mantissa/exponent, and sign bits of the numbers. There is also a floating point to integer converter module that convert the single precision floating point number into a integer with selectable bit-size and format.
Patent GB-2414253-A (GB)
Title: Full bore wellhead load shoulder and support ring
Inventor: VANDERFORD DELBERT E
IPC: E21B43/00
Filed: 2005-05-17
Abstract: A support system for a tubular in a wellhead <B>10</B> comprises a tubular body having a support groove <B>34</B> surrounding the bore <B>12</B> therethrough and a tubular <B>20</B> having a load member <B>48</B> supported thereon in a run in position that allows the load member <B>48</B> to pass the support groove <B>34</B> without engagement therewith. The tubular <B>20</B> may comprise an energising taper <B>42</B> to expand the load member <B>48</B> towards the support groove <B>34</B>. The support groove <B>34</B> may retain the load member <B>48</B> against significant torsional bending about a circumferential axis of the load member or against significant bending out of a plane perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the bore. The load member <B>48</B> may comprise a segmented ring where the segments are movable with respect to each other to allow the ring to assume different diameters. The support groove <B>34</B> may be formed on an insert <B>30</B> which is removably mounted to the tubular body.
Patent GB-2417495-A (GB)
Title: Double walled microcapsules with an outer thermoplastic wall and application process thereof
Inventor: GOMES JAIME ISIDORO NAYLOR DA ROCHA
IPC: D06M15/233
Filed: 2003-08-26
Abstract: The present invention concerns double-walled microcapsules with an outer thermoplastic wall and an application process thereof on substrates, namely textile substrate. The microcapsules are applied to fibres so as to produce a slow release of products such as fragrances, antimicrobial, insecticides, antioxidants, vitamins or they can be used as materials such as thermochromic pigments, that change colour when heated, or "phase change materials" (PCM), that convey thermal insulation/control.
Patent GB-2427533-A (GB)
Title: Device for controlling horse behaviour
Inventor: MILLS ADAM
IPC: A01K1/00
Filed: 2005-06-28
Abstract: A device 1 for controlling horse behaviour, the device comprising means for startling the horse when the horse's behaviour requires controlling. The startling means may be an adjustable water spray 7 which is activated once a horse kick on a door is sensed by a vibration sensor (2, fig 2). The startling means may also comprise an adjustable noise generator such as a siren.
Patent GB-2413015-A (GB)
Title: Compact low rcs ultra-wide bandwidth conical monopole antenna
Inventor: MARSAN LYNN A
IPC: H01Q13/00
Filed: 2004-01-22
Abstract: A low radar cross-section monocone antenna is provided with an ultra-wide bandwidth in the microwave region of the electromagnetic spectrum running from 1 gigahertz to 18 gigahertz by decreasing the low frequency cutoff through enlarging the overall dimensions of the cone while at the same time maintaining the base diameter of the apex of the cone to the initially-set dimension that establishes the high frequency cutoff of the antenna The apex of this cone that serves as its feed point has a base diameter that results in the wide bandwidth, with the monocone antenna having a 5 dBi gain and omnidirectional coverage.
Patent GB-2428251-A (GB)
Title: Multi layer solar control glass coating
Inventor: BAECKER HERMANN
IPC: C03C17/36
Filed: 2005-07-09
Abstract: The invention relates to a heat treatable coated glass pane with a low-e and/or solar control coating comprising in sequence at least the following transparent layers: a lower dielectric layer, a lower embedding layer comprising a suboxide of indium or of an indium-based alloy, a silver-based functional layer, an upper embedding layer, and an upper dielectric layer. The improvement consists in that the upper embedding layer comprises at least one metal or oxidizable metal compound excluding suboxides of indium or of an indium-based alloy, and the upper dielectric layer comprises an oxide of tin and zinc or an (oxi)nitride of silicon and/or aluminium. The invention furthermore relates to a process for the manufacture of such heat treatable coated glass panes.
Patent GB-2415454-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for radially expanding and plastically deforming a tubular member
Inventor: WATSON BROCK WAYNE
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2004-03-11
Abstract: An apparatus for radially expanding and plastically deforming a tubular member.
Patent GB-2434441-A (GB)
Title: Flame simulation apparatus and means for connection to a fire frame
Inventor: TAYLOR GREGORY
IPC: F24C7/00
Filed: 2006-01-06
Abstract: An apparatus for simulating a flame comprises a flame element 1 and a frame for supporting the frame element. In a first embodiment, the flame element is mounted on movable flaps 4a and 4b located in a position to the side of the element. The flap may be flexible and movable about the frame. Alternatively, the flap may comprise an arm connected to the frame about a hinge 5a and 5b. When a hinge is used the hinge is aligned parallel to the longitudinal axis of the flame element. In a second embodiment the frame element may extend below the lowest point of attachment to the frame. The extended portion may be thicker than the remainder of the flame element and may also be weighted. In both embodiments, a fan may be used to cause the flame elements to move. The flame element may be made of silk, nylon or similar fabric. An apparatus is also claimed whereby a flame element 1 and imitation fuel bed 10 are illuminated by a light, which can vary in colour, intensity or orientation. The light source may be an LED 7 and 8 with random activation patterns.
Patent GB-2421532-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and methods for preventing or limiting rotation of cementing plugs
Inventor: RODDY CRAIG W
IPC: E21B29/00
Filed: 2004-06-25
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for preventing or limiting the rotation of downhole tools, such as cementing plugs, in a casing string during drillout. The apparatus includes an outer case (26) and a radially expandable sleeve (64) disposed therein. The sleeves will engage cementing plugs (22,24) received therein. The sleeves radially expand when cementing plugs are received therein to grippingly engage the outer case and prevent or limit rotation thereof during drillout.
Patent GB-2435937-A (GB)
Title: Light guide with circumferential wall and light emitting portion
Inventor: MEZOUARI SAMIR
IPC: G02B6/00
Filed: 2006-03-11
Abstract: A light guide (1) is provided for illuminating an instrument. The light guide comprises a light accepting portion (2), a light redirecting portion (4) and a light emitting portion (6). The light accepting portion (2) comprises a substantially circumferential wall (8) extending around a first axis (10) and having a first longitudinal end (12) for receiving light from a light source. The circumferential wall (8) is adapted to guide the light received to the light redirection portion (4) which is located at a second longitudinal end (14) opposite the first longitudinal end (12). The circumferential wall (8) extends at a substantially constant angle relative to the direction of the first axis (10). The light emitting portion includes a first surface (16) through which the light received by the light receiving portion (2) is emitted and a second surface (18) for guiding light through the first surface (16). The first surface (16) is substantially planar and extends transverse to the first axis. The light emitting portion also includes a substantially central connecting portion (20). The light redirecting portion (4) is connected to the second longitudinal end (14) of the light accepting portion and to the substantially central connecting portion (20) of the light emitting portion (6). The light redirecting portion (4) includes a light redirecting wall (22) extending transverse to the light accepting portion (2) and the light emitting portion (6) and is adapted to internally reflect and diffuse light from the light accepting portion (2) into the light emitting portion (6).
Patent GB-2428237-A (GB)
Title: Suitcase with sunlounger and canopy
Inventor: PAIN PHILLIP
IPC: A45C9/00
Filed: 2006-07-13
Abstract: A suitcase 10 comprises a body 12 and a frame 14 movable from a first position contained within the suitcase 10 when the suitcase 10 is closed, to a second position extending from the suitcase 10 when the suitcase 10 is open. The frame 14 includes a shield portion 24 supporting a canopy 26, which is movably mounted on the shield portion 24. The frame 14 may also form a body supporting portion 20 in the form of a chair/ sunlounger. A device may be provided for locking the frame 14 in position when extended from the suitcase 10. Preferably the suitcase body 12 also includes a compartment for storing other items. The suitcase may have wheels 22.
Patent GB-2443236-A (GB)
Title: Scrambling code assignment in a cellular communication system
Inventor: FOSTER GERARD
IPC: H04W16/32
Filed: 2006-10-27
Abstract: A cellular communication system comprises a plurality of macrocells underlayed by a plurality of underlay microcells. A scrambling code unit (113) comprises a subset processor (201) which divides a set of scrambling codes assigned to the underlay cells into distinct subsets. A scramble code group processor (203) assigns a scrambling code group comprising a plurality of scrambling codes to underlay cells within a region. Each group is a unique group within the region and comprises one scrambling code from each of the subsets. A base station (109) for each of the underlay cells is arranged to transmit a pilot signal on each scrambling code of the group assigned to the underlay cell. Measurements by a remote station (111) may detect specific scrambling codes within each subset thereby allowing a detection of an underlay cell while using a reduced number of scrambling codes. Furthermore, a reduced neighbour list may be maintained.
Patent GB-2432816-A (GB)
Title: A collapsible motorcycle trailer with a removable axle
Inventor: NANGLE DOUGLAS
IPC: B62D63/06
Filed: 2006-11-10
Abstract: A motor cycle trailer comprises two beam sections 4,5 pivoted together about bosses 8 and in which the axle 1 can be easily removed by a locking pin 6 arrangement without the use of tools, this enables collapsing of the trailer for storage purposes to be carried out within an acceptable time scale.
Patent GB-2437111-A (GB)
Title: Driving apparatus for a plurality of groups of light emitting diodes
Inventor: OH EUI YEOL
IPC: H01L33/00
Filed: 2006-11-13
Abstract: An LED driving apparatus (50) is provided that may be used as a backlight for a liquid crystal display (10). The driving apparatus (50) comprises a plurality of groups of LEDs G10, G20, G30; each group having a plurality of LEDs D11 - D13 connected in series to each other. A plurality of constant voltage supply units 100, 200, 300 supply a constant voltage required for driving a constant current to each of the plurality of LED groups G10 ,G20, G30. The constant voltage supply units 100, 200, 300 have an output voltage that is equal to or lower than an input voltage. A pulse width modulation signal supply unit 400 supplies a pulse width modulation signal to each of the constant voltage supply units 100, 200, 300. Each constant voltage supply unit 100, 200, 300 may also comprise a switching element that is turned on according to a signal supplied by a switching control signal supply unit.
Patent GB-2444902-A (GB)
Title: Child booster seat
Inventor: DADSON MILES
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 2006-12-21
Abstract: A child booster seat 10, for use in a motor vehicle seat has side walls 11, 12 and a collapsible seat panel 13, the collapsible seat panel comprising a left and a right seat portion 13a, 13b which are pivotally connected to the corresponding side walls 11, 12 and hinged together in the middle by hinge 15.
Patent GB-2435818-A (GB)
Title: Floor cleaning apparatus with filter cleaning system
Inventor: CROUCH JAMES TODD
IPC: A47L9/20
Filed: 2007-03-02
Abstract: A floor cleaning apparatus includes a housing (12, fig 1) and a dirt collection vessel (30, fig 2) carried on that housing (12, fig 1). The dirt collection vessel (30, fig 2) includes a first air inlet 44, a second air inlet 50, a dirt collection chamber, a filter chamber 46 and a clean air outlet 48. A filter 52 is received in the filter chamber 46. A suction generator is carried on the housing (12, fig 1). The floor cleaning apparatus also includes a flow control valve assembly. The flow control valve assembly is selectively displaceable between a first or home position wherein dirt and debris are captured in the dirt collection vessel and a second or filter cleaning position wherein clean air is drawn through at least a portion of the filter 52 to clean the filter 52. The flow control valve assembly includes a first flow control valve (100, fig 4) positioned between the dirt collection chamber and the filter chamber 46 and a second flow control valve 80 is provided between the second air inlet 50 and the filter chamber 46. An activator 300 may also be provided for automatically displacing the flow control valve assembly between the first and second positions.
Patent GB-2449053-A (GB)
Title: Tape drive
Inventor: MCNESTRY MARTIN
IPC: B41J33/14
Filed: 2007-03-31
Abstract: A tape drive comprising two motors 12 and 13, two tape spool supports on which spools of tape 3 and 4 may be mounted, each spool being drivable by a respective one of said motors, and a controller 14 for controlling the energisation of the motors 12 and 13 such that the tape may be transported in at least one direction between spools mounted on the spool supports. The controller 14 is configured to store a plurality of motor control data items, each data item being associated with a respective tension value. The controller is operative to monitor tension in a tape being transported between spools mounted on the spool supports, read a motor control data item based upon said monitored tension, generate a motor control signal based upon said read motor control data item, and apply said motor control signal to at least one of the motors.
Patent GB-2438507-A (GB)
Title: A bag assembly for an excrement collecting apparatus
Inventor: LI BEN
IPC: B65D33/02
Filed: 2007-05-22
Abstract: The bag assembly comprises a bag 12 and a collar 14, the collar being engaged with an open end portion of the bag such that the end portion is wrapped around the collar. A rib 22 is provided at the end portion, the collar being shaped to define a seat for the rib, the bag and collar being assembled such that the rib is seated in the seat to releasably secure the bag to the collar. The rib may extend around substantially the entire periphery of the end of the bag. The arrangement provides a secure coupling between the bag and the collar and reduces the risk that the bag will tear when pulled. The collar may engage in an annular member of an animal excrement collecting apparatus.
Patent GB-2442122-A (GB)
Title: Automatic detection of coating defects
Inventor: BRINZ THOMAS
IPC: G01B11/30
Filed: 2007-09-18
Abstract: A method and device (1) for testing surface coatings (2) on workpieces (3), in particular paint layers, by means of an image recording (4) and image processing system (5) is distinguished in that the image recording (4) and processing system (5) is designed to record and process electromagnetic radiation, lying at least partially outside the visible wavelength range, from the surface coating (2) and/or an underlying layer (3). Typically infrared or ultraviolet radiation is detected to indicate the presence of bubbles, craters, blisters, dirt or other perturbations in the coating layer. A temperature change system (8,9) may provide local temperature difference regions on the surface to determine thermal conductivity and/or heat capacity of the coating.
Patent GB-2453171-A (GB)
Title: Conditioning OFDM signals for transmission by multiple antenna transmitters
Inventor: VITHANAGE CHERAN MALSRI
IPC: H04B7/06
Filed: 2007-09-28
Abstract: A method of conditioning Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexed (OFDM) signals for transmission by multiple antenna (6a,b) transmitters or transceivers includes determining antenna-sub-carrier allocations (9) and then phase pre-coding transmitted signals (11a,b) to produce an effective channel at the receiver which meets one or more criteria in terms of its frequency response. The one or more criteria may correspond to a transmission from fewer transmitters as expected by legacy receivers. A transmitter and transceiver are also described.
Patent GB-2456746-A (GB)
Title: Candle and Candle Holder
Inventor: BARRETT MICHAEL
IPC: C11C5/00
Filed: 2007-10-10
Abstract: A candle holder 10 for use with a candle stand has a body 11 with a mouth 12 and a base 14. The mouth has a first opening 13 arranged to receive a candle 20, and the base has a second opening 15 which is smaller than the first opening such that the candle is retained within the candle holder. The candle holder may extend upwardly beyond the top of the candle, such that the candle flame will be enclosed by the candle holder walls. The candle holder may also be arranged in an outer sheath (30 fig 6) prior to being placed in the candle stand. The candle may be made from Soya wax, which reduces smoke from the candle during burning. In use, the candle holder reduces build-up of wax and other residues within the candle holder as this unwanted material exits through the second opening at the base of the candle holder.
Patent GB-2444642-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for eliminating net drill bit torque and controlling drill bit walk
Inventor: SIHLER JOACHIM
IPC: E21B4/18
Filed: 2007-12-06
Abstract: The drilling apparatus comprises an axial thrust module 107; a drilling module 111 having inner 115 and outer 113 drill bits; and a rotary coupling 109 which incorporates a rotary encoder 201 to determine relative rotation between the thrust and drilling modules. A control module uses information from the rotary encoder, ie. the angular rotation of the drilling module with respect to the thrust module, in order adjust the torque associated with the drill bit by making adjustments to the relative rotational velocity of the inner and outer drill bits. In this way the reaction torque in manipulated in order to prevent loss of penetration, due to undesired rotation of the drilling apparatus, and "drill bit walk" is controlled.
Patent GB-2446720-A (GB)
Title: Image conversion to HTML for use in an Email System
Inventor: MESS BJARNE
IPC: G06F13/00
Filed: 2008-02-15
Abstract: The invention concerns sending an email in a communications system. The method involves creating an email including an image; converting the image to html format; and transmitting the email including the converted image in html format. The converted image may be included in a signature block as a logo, banner or special promotion or as a header or letterhead. The image may be added by the email client or email server. The image conversion may be carried out prior to creating the email or on-the-fly as it is created.