baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2397410-A (GB)
Title: Data synchronisation in a replicated storage system
Inventor: LAVENDER ROBERT GREGORY
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2003-12-10
Abstract: Information, e.g., password or other access credential information is synchronized, amongst directory spaces or repositories, that employ dissimilar protective transformations, e.g., hashes, encryption, etc. In some embodiments, directory spaces are embodied as directory servers, services or similar components of computer operating systems. The mechanism includes detecting changes to information encoded in a first information store and invalidating a corresponding entry of a second information store. The invalidating triggers information synchronization upon a subsequent attempt to authenticate against this entry in the second store. The detection may be administered without reversing a protective transform of the entries.
Patent GB-2399677-A (GB)
Title: Ion detector comprising a mcp
Inventor: BATEMAN ROBERT HAROLD
IPC: H01J43/24
Filed: 2004-02-12
Abstract: An ion detector 7 suitable for use in a mass spectrometer is disclosed comprising a microchannel plate 8 which receives ions 12 at an input surface and releases secondary electrons 16 from an output surface. A detecting device 9 having a detecting surface is arranged to receive at least some of the electrons 16 emitted by the microchannel plate 8. The area of the detecting surface is substantially greater than the area of the output surface of the microchannel plate 8. Further disclosed is an embodiment wherein an average x electrons per unit area are released from the output surface of the micro-channel plate, and an average y electrons are received by the detection surface, wherein x>y. Other features are electrodes 17 placed between the microchannel plate and detector for scanning micro-channel plate output over detector.
Patent GB-2412286-A (GB)
Title: Footware incorporating a torch lighting device
Inventor: DEMETRIOU MARIO
IPC: A43B1/10
Filed: 2004-03-23
Abstract: An item of footware 1 comprising a boot 10 with a torch light unit 20 attached thereto and configured to illuminate a region in front of a wearer. The torch light unit 20 is attached to the front of the boot 10 towards the top 11 thereof, and is so raised above the ground for optimum beam-casting performance. The torch light unit 20 comprises a mounting portion 30and a torch body portion 50 extending from the mounting portion 30. The torch body portion 50 contains a transparent front cover plate 51, a bulb 52 and a reflective dish 53. The bulb 52 is electrically connected to a battery 40 via a switch 41, the battery being housed in the mounting portion 30.
Patent GB-2412717-A (GB)
Title: A process for handling meat patties
Inventor: MCDONNELL DECLAN ARTHUR
IPC: A23L13/60
Filed: 2004-03-30
Abstract: A process for handling meat patties (5) comprising the steps of leading rows of patties on a conveyor through a freezer, transferring the frozen patties from the freezer conveyor (1) to a transfer conveyor (2) by engaging the leading edge of the patties against a transfer plate (3) which lifts the patties from the freezer conveyor (1) and leads them onto the transfer conveyor (2). The frozen patties are transferred from the conveyor (2) to a stacker infeed transfer acceleration conveyor (10), and delivered from the transfer conveyor (10) onto an iris formed by plates 11, 12. The iris is opened to deliver patties to a receiver below the iris, when a required number of patties are in a stack on the receiver, the stack is removed from the receiver and delivered to a stack takeaway conveyor. The iris is closed ready to receive a first pattie of a following stack. A set number of stacks are packaged corresponding to a stack collation in a package. Preferably, the transfer plate (3) is a solid stainless steel vibrating transfer plate.
Patent GB-2402226-A (GB)
Title: Optical digital external modulator
Inventor: WOOTEN ED
IPC: G02F1/225
Filed: 2004-05-27
Abstract: An optical digital external modulator having a cascaded arrangement of interferometers is provided. The optical modulator includes an electrode structure for applying an electric field to each interferometer in the cascade and biasing circuitry coupled to the electrode structure for biasing each interferometer at a predetermined bias point. In particular, each predetermined bias point is selected to be above quadrature and for providing improved transmission performance of digital data signals. Preferably, the modulator has a reflective design that helps to increase the modulation bandwidth, lower the drive voltage, and reduce size.
Patent GB-2406026-A (GB)
Title: Synchronizing transmitter and receiver clocks using a synchronisation signal, and measuring round trip time
Inventor: GAYLARD NIGEL
IPC: H04L7/04
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: A method of reporting timing information in a network is disclosed. The method comprises: at a sending node, initiating transmission of a packet at a predetermined part of a clock cycle. The packet includes a synchronisation signal. At a receiving node, the method aligns a clock to the received synchronisation signal, and sends an acknowledgement to the sending node. At the sending node, the round-trip time to send a signal to the receiving node is measured, and reporting the measured time to a software system intended for processing data packets. Typically, the time is reported to a higher network layer that is responsible for using the timing information to process data packets at a time after they are received so as to maintain synchronisation with other nodes in the network.
Patent GB-2402158-A (GB)
Title: Pile driving system and pile for engagement with said system
Inventor: JONES CLIVE
IPC: E02D13/04
Filed: 2003-02-05
Abstract: A system for controlling pile orientation comprises a pile (14) and a pile guide (20) for supporting the pile as it is driven into a substrate, the pile guide comprising a base frame (10) and a pile guide member (22) mounted on the base frame. The pile (14) and the pile guide member (22) have slidaby interengaging profiles (30, 40) comprising first and second parts (32, 42), which are configured to axially rotate the pile to correct any misorientation relative to the pile guide as the parts slide past each other, and third and fourth parts (34, 44), which are configured to maintain a predetermined orientation of the pile relative to the pile guide once any misorientation has been corrected by interengagement of the first and second parts.
Patent GB-2418248-A (GB)
Title: Testing device for a spiked drink
Inventor: BROWN ADAM
IPC: G01N31/22
Filed: 2004-09-17
Abstract: A testing device (10) for detecting the presence of one or more substances in a fluid is provided. The substances include, for example, covertly administered chemicals, such as date rape drugs. The device comprises a fully functional drinking straw having test means (20) for detecting the presence of the or each substance in a fluid and indicating a positive test result. A user can thereby be alerted to the presence of the substance in the fluid prior to ingestion using an inconspicuous testing method. The testing device may be integrally formed with the straw or comprise a testing strip applied thereto. The testing device may be sensitive to the presence of benzodiazephines, Rohypnol, gamma hydroxy butyrate, amphetamine, or an allergen such as nuts.
Patent GB-2405482-A (GB)
Title: System and method for quantitatively determining formation characteristic variations after events
Inventor: IRELAND PETER J
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2003-03-07
Abstract: A method for obtaining quantitative characteristics of an area of investigation includes measuring characteristics of the area of investigation in a first dimension, coordinating the measured characteristics with an index of a second dimension, the coordinating enabling an identification of a trend of the measured characteristics, and extrapolating using the trend in the second dimension to obtain quantitative characteristics of the area of investigation. An apparatus configured for use in a drill hole environment includes a clock configured to receive data from the depth meter and a processor configured to correlate clock data and depth data to provide a time after bit measure associated with a plurality of measurements of the measurements taken by the tool whereby the measurements taken at different depths are useful as compared to measurements taken independent of the time after bit measurements.
Patent GB-2411011-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for drum level control for drum-type boilers
Inventor: NORMAN BRUCE GORDON
IPC: F22D5/30
Filed: 2005-02-09
Abstract: A method for controlling the level of a drum in a drum-type boiler includes adjusting a gain of a drum level PID 102 (a Proportional Integral Derivative control) in accordance with a signal representative of a set of tuning constants, a signal representative of drum level, and a signal representative of a drum level setpoint. The method also includes utilizing a flow control PID 106 to adjust a drum level control valve 108, wherein the flow control PID adjusts the drum level control valve in accordance with an output of the drum level PID, a signal representative of steam flow, and a signal representative of drum feedwater flow. A constant differential pressure may be maintained across the drum level control valve. The tuning constants may include minimum and maximum proportional gain and minimum and maximum drum level error.
Patent GB-2413154-A (GB)
Title: Latch assemblies
Inventor: MAGNUSSON CLAES
IPC: E05B63/14
Filed: 2005-04-18
Abstract: A latch assembly in which handles 66, 67 can rotate a first means 90 in either direction against a restoring bias to move second means 92. Projections 101, 102 on means 92 can engage formations 104, 105 on sliding element 103 which acts to move biased release element 31 acting on pivoted linked latch pawls 40, 48. A bolt 72 can also be linked via rod 62 to the element 103 and a detent engaging the element 103 can be driven either by a manual member 64 or by a cylinder lock 10. The cylinder lock has an annular element in front of the key hole which can be of two forms: one which allows the use of both master and subordinate keys and another which blocks the insertion of the subordinate key.
Patent GB-2428619-A (GB)
Title: Extraction device
Inventor: VINCENT MARK
IPC: B25B27/00
Filed: 2005-07-23
Abstract: An extraction device is provided for use when extracting a ceramic foam filter, as used for example in the production and processing of aluminium. The extraction device includes an anchor device 1 having an anchor body 2 suitable for driving into the filter, and a screw thread 8 that extends along at least part of the length of the anchor body, for engagement with the filter. Preferably the extraction device is made from carbon steel.
Patent GB-2422228-A (GB)
Title: A computer system employing a trusted execution environment including a memory controller configured to clear memory
Inventor: GULICK DALE E
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2004-06-04
Abstract: A computer system (10) includes a processor (IOOA) which may initialize a secure execution mode by executing a security initialization instruction. Further, the processor may operate in the secure execution mode by executing a secure operating system code segment. The computer system also includes a system memory (11 OA) configured to store data in a plurality of locations. The computer system also includes a memory controller (101A) which may selectively clear the data from a programmed range of the memory locations of the system memory when enabled in response to a reset of the processor.
Patent GB-2424721-A (GB)
Title: Controlling a vehicle engine to facilitate heat transfer to a passenger compartment
Inventor: BEVAN DAVID MICHAEL
IPC: B60K13/02
Filed: 2006-03-16
Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for controlling the i.c. engine 12 of a vehicle, especially a hybrid electric vehicle, to facilitate heat transfer to a passenger compartment 72. A number of conditions, eg selected gear ratio, catalyst temperature, time elapsed since engine start and coolant temperature, are examined and if it is found that at least one of these conditions matches a corresponding predetermined condition an engine parameter, eg spark timing, fuel injection amount or fuel injection timing, is set to effect an increase in engine temperature. In addition, a charge motion control valve 64 is opened thereby increasing the amount, and reducing the turbulence, of the air entering the engine. This facilitates hotter combustion within the engine and therefore faster heat transfer to the passenger compartment.
Patent GB-2427422-A (GB)
Title: DDV with device for preventing damage from falling objects
Inventor: NOSKE JOE
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2006-06-16
Abstract: A downhole deployment valve (DDV) 1100 includes a fail safe feature comprising selectively extendable attenuation members 1108, 1109 for decreasing a falling object's impact velocity prior to the object contacting the valve 1112. The DDV 1100 may include a locking member for locking the valve member 1112 in a closed position. Also disclosed is a normally open back-up valve member for actuation upon of a primary valve member and a locking member to lock a valve member closed and enable disposal of a shock attenuating material on the valve member. Actuation of the DDV system can be electrically operated and can be self contained to operate automatically downhole without requiring control lines to the surface. Additionally the actuation of the DDV can be based on a pressure supplied to an annulus.
Patent GB-2434828-A (GB)
Title: Automatic limb support gripper
Inventor: BUTTERLEY PAUL
IPC: A61H3/02
Filed: 2006-08-14
Abstract: A gripping support for a user's limb comprises: a pair of curved jaws 1 mounted at one end to a frame 3 for pivoting movement about substantially parallel first axes 4, the jaws defining a U-shaped opening when not in use; a plate 2 pivotally mounted to the frame for movement about a second axis substantially perpendicular to said first axes, the plate extending into the U-shaped opening when not in use. A mechanical coupling interconnects the plate 2 and the jaws 1 so that insertion of a user's limb to rotate the plate about the second axis causes rotation of the jaws about the first to grip the user's limb. A spring acts between the jaws 2 to bias them to an open position and the inner end of the plate 2 cams against the inner ends of the jaws to move them against the bias. The device may be fitted to an implement or aid and can accommodate a user's arm or leg. The plate 2 may carry an arm which moves therewith and supports detents which can engage the jaws 1 in their gripping position to hold them closed.
Patent GB-2442464-A (GB)
Title: Transit and display containers
Inventor: WATT JULIAN MICHAEL
IPC: B65D5/16
Filed: 2006-10-02
Abstract: A blank 2 for a transit and display container comprises hingedly connected side wall panels 4, 6, 8, 10 a first 6 of which has an opening 22 defined therein and a first flap 28 at least partially closing said opening 22. A second flap 50 is hingedly attached to the top of said first side wall panel 6 about a hinge line. The first flap 28 is rotatable out of said first side wall panel 6 so as to form a top closure flap for the container, and the second flap 50 is rotatable around said hinge line so as to lie behind said first side wall panel 6 and at least partially cover the opening 22 and overlap portions 36 of said first side wall panel 6 surrounding said opening 22. The second flap 50 and the portions 36 of the side wall panel 6 which it overlaps are removable together from the container, initially by pulling of the flap 50 by a finger inserted in a hole 52 therein to tear along lines of weakness 46 in the first panel 6 and 62 in adjacent side wall panels 4, 8. Continued pulling of flap 50 can tear off all the flaps 16, 18, 20, 28 forming the top of the container. Parts of the flap 50 may be adhered to the portions 36.
Patent GB-2428300-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for palpation simulation
Inventor: CUNNINGHAM RICHARD L
IPC: G06F3/00
Filed: 2005-04-01
Abstract: An apparatus comprises a manipulandum, a housing, a sensor and an actuator. The housing has a palpation region spaced apart from the manipulandum. The sensor is coupled to the palpation region of the housing. The sensor is configured to send a signal based on a palpation of the palpation region of the housing. The actuator is coupled to the manipulandum. The actuator is configured to send haptic output to the manipulandum based on the signal.
Patent GB-2444511-A (GB)
Title: Neural network battery management
Inventor: NAREID HELGE
IPC: G01R31/36
Filed: 2006-12-06
Abstract: A battery management system includes a neural network (28), for estimating an amount of charge stored in a battery (14) following a recharging operation. Then, an amount of charge drawn during a discharging operation is subtracted from this estimated amount of charge to derive an estimate for the state of charge (SOC) of the battery (14) at a present time. A parameter representing the state of health of the battery (14) may be provided as an input to the neural network (28), and the parameter representing the state of health of the battery (14) may be generated by a second neural network (40).
Patent GB-2445942-A (GB)
Title: A joist strut
Inventor: SLATER LEE JOHN
IPC: E04C3/02
Filed: 2007-01-24
Abstract: The invention relates to a building component comprising a horizontal strut located between timber floor joists, thereby restraining and preventing sideways movement of the joists. The strut preferably comprises two vertical members 2 either side of a threaded metal bar 7, an adjusting nut 9 and a casing 8. By adjusting adjusting nut 9, the two vertical members 2 are pushed apart against the joists 1. The vertical members 2 may be manufactured from plastic, with reinforcing webs 4 and spiked faces 3, that engage the joists 1. A later embodiment relates to a component which can be placed in a linear fashion across the full length of a floor span to prevent horizontal movement of timber floor joist members.
Patent GB-2430658-A (GB)
Title: Back view mirror for a vehicle reversing
Inventor: LIU AN-SHENG
IPC: B60R1/12
Filed: 2005-06-03
Abstract: A back view mirror for a vehicle reversing according to this invention is provided on the up side of the rear windshield glass. At least one irradiating chamber is on the place parallel to the sidewall of the mirror body. An irradiating opening and a high light source are provided in the chamber, wherein the circuit of the light source is connected to the backup system circuit for the vehicle, and is spaced with the opening. Therefore this invention can provide an illumination function at the same time of reversing the vehicle, obtaining a clear rear visual area and alarm.
Patent GB-2434533-A (GB)
Title: Composition comprising a cytotoxic lectin for inhibiting the growth of mammalia hair
Inventor: KONDHALKAR MRINMAYEE BHUSHAN
IPC: A61K36/47
Filed: 2005-06-10
Abstract: The present invention comprises of a composition for post-hair-removal topical application for inhibiting mammalian hair growth and application thereof. The present invention also embraces a method of inhibiting mammalian hair growth by applying an effective amount of the composition to the skin. The composition comprises of a hair growth-inhibiting agent and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle.
Patent GB-2434011-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for solving an optimization problem
Inventor: ERRAMILLI ASHOK
IPC: G06F15/18
Filed: 2007-04-20
Abstract: This invention provides a method and system for solving an optimization problem under a set of constraints. A set of solutions is evaluated under the set of constraints (202). Initial violation metrics and states are generated (204), based on at least one constraint corresponding to the solutions violating the constraints. A set of candidate solutions is generated from the existing set of solutions by a set of operators (206). The set of candidate solutions is incrementally evaluated (208) in a manner that is independent of the operators and the constraint. In case an evaluated solution is accepted (210), the violation metrics and states are updated (212) on the basis of the accepted solution. However, if the evaluated solution is not accepted (214), a next candidate solution is incrementally evaluated This process is repeated till all the candidate solutions are not checked for acceptance. Finally, the method terminates if a stopping criterion is met (216).
Patent GB-2441534-A (GB)
Title: De-correlation rings for vortex induced vibration suppression
Inventor: SOMERVILLE DAVID MICHAEL RUTHV
IPC: B63B21/66
Filed: 2007-04-26
Abstract: A device and method are disclosed for suppressing vortex induced vibration of a submerged elongate member such as a marine riser. Also disclosed is a marine riser having VIV suppression features. The VIV suppression features comprise multiple circumferential decorrelation rings at intervals along the member's length, each ring comprising multiple vortex tripping features at intervals around the member. The vortex tripping features may comprise an upstanding vane (100, fig 5) having cut aways. The ring may for example take the form of a clamp (10) used to locate fairing units (108). However it may alternatively be a loose ring mounted on the member, or may comprise discrete features at intervals around the circumference of the member. By reducing correlation between shed vortices at different locations on the pipe, embodiments of the invention serve to prevent or reduce the coherent action of shed vortices which lead to VIV.
Patent GB-2452239-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus useful for imaging
Inventor: BARNES ALAN
IPC: H01J49/10
Filed: 2007-06-01
Abstract: The present invention provides a method of generating ions from a sample, the method comprising the steps of firstly designating a plurality of sample target sites, and secondly for each of said plurality of sample target sites 42, generating ions from a plurality of locations 44 associated with the sample target site. Said plurality of locations 44 are selected automatically with reference to the said sample target site 42. Each of the plurality of sample target sites 42 is associated with a discrete sample region, wherein the sample is part of a MALDI ion source and the plurality of discrete sample regions comprise regions of matrix, suitably formed by chemical inkjet printing. The plurality of locations 44 can be at least 5 and preferably at least 10 locations, each of which can be selected randomly or in accordance with a predetermined pattern. Ions generated from the plurality of locations 44 associated with each of the sample target sites 42 are assigned only a single set of sample position coordinates, which coordinates correspond to those of the sample target site. This averaging technique leads to improved data reliability.
Patent GB-2436049-A (GB)
Title: Mobile handover utilizing multicast in a multi-protocol label switching (MPLS)-based network
Inventor: MITCHELL HENRY
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2007-07-05
Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for communicating in a wireless network using multi-protocol label switching (MPLS). A network service node is configured to send identical packets substantially simultaneously to each of a serving network access station and one or more target network access stations via two or more respective MPLS tunnels in response to a handoff trigger message. Additional embodiments and variations are also disclosed.