baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2348740-A (GB)
Title: Process for forming a lower electrode of a cylindrical capacitor
Inventor: KOSHITAKA TOSHIAKI
IPC: H01L27/04
Filed: 2000-02-23
Abstract: The method comprises forming a polysilicon film 11 in the inner surface of a hole in an insulating layer 8, and treating the polysilicon with a reaction accelerator compound, such as ammonia or hexamethyl disilazane (HMDS), to promote adhesion between polysilicon and a subsequently deposited positive photoresist layer 12. The substance lowers the dissolubility of the photoresist, so that after the developing step it remains only within the hole, due to the greater degree of contact between the reactive substance and the positive photoresist at the sidewalls. The exposed polysilicon is etched back using the photoresist as a mask, and subsequent processing steps are carried out to form a cylindrical lower capacitor for use in a DRAM cell.
Patent GB-2347221-A (GB)
Title: Temperature sensor for gas turbine engine control means
Inventor: MURAMATSU HIRONORI
IPC: F01D17/08
Filed: 2000-02-28
Abstract: The temperature inside the combustion chamber 6 of a gas turbine engine is determined from the resistance across a glow plug 5, for input into a control means. The glow plug 5 may be supplied with a constant current. Means may be provided for measuring a second operating parameter, such as air or fuel flow rate, so that the temperature may be derived from the glow plug resistance and the second parameter using a look-up table. The engine may further comprise means for detecting flameout, by combining the temperature value with a measurement of the engine speed.
Patent GB-2360922-A (GB)
Title: A heating device for surface heating of a patient's body
Inventor: BIKOVSKY DAVID
IPC: H05B3/34
Filed: 2000-03-31
Abstract: The heating element comprises a first conductor 18a made of a relatively high specific resistivity material as compared to the second conductor 18b, the second conductor facing the body in use, being made of a material with high heat conductivity. The first conductor thus serves as a heater and the second conductor as a heat diffuser which also may comprise the return conductor. The heating element 25 comprises a bed sheet 19 or mattress incorporating the conductors and the device includes control means 26-28 and low voltage power source either from mains transformer 22 or batteries B1,B2 via switch 25.
Patent GB-2360852-A (GB)
Title: Spectacle lens for viewing computer monitor
Inventor: CHANDLER ROBERT
IPC: G02C7/08
Filed: 2000-03-31
Abstract: A spectacle lens will be made to focus at approximately 20-24 inches. This is an approximate, recommended viewing distance for a PC Monitor. The lens can be produced in several different magnifications (e.g. 1.00, 1.50, 2.00, etc.).
Patent GB-2348692-A (GB)
Title: Hob safety gas valve
Inventor: AYASTUY ARETXAGA IUAKI
IPC: F23N5/10
Filed: 2000-04-06
Abstract: A safety gas valve comprises a body having coaxial inlet and outlet ducts 13, 14 and a lateral portion 1c. The lateral portion 1c contains a bore locating an electromagnet valve assembly 6, and is arranged at an acute angle to the axis of ports 13, 14. The valve is intended for use in hobs having gas burners each controlled by a manual valve 3 and is inserted in the gas line between a burner and associated valve 3 to shut in the event of flame failure. Preferably the axis of the ports 13, 14 is arranged in a plane P in which the axis of the operating spindle 3a of the manual valve lies. The gas valve preferably has a length L of less than 50mm and the distance P-A is preferably less than 30mm. The valve body may be made from press-stamped brass or cut from an extruded aluminium shape and the various bores are preferably machined.
Patent GB-2351474-A (GB)
Title: A frame assembly for a baby carriage with demountable wheels
Inventor: EVERETT RICHARD CHARLES
IPC: B62B7/04
Filed: 2000-04-26
Abstract: A collapsible frame assembly for a three-wheeled stroller includes a main structural member (34) with a rear axle assembly having an enlarged diameter tubular member (36) with couplers at opposite ends thereof for supporting demountable wheels (42,43). A generally U-shaped handle member (50) is affixed to the rear axle tube (36). A T-shaped interconnection mechanism (40) has a leg secured to one end of the main structural member (34) and the crossbar portion (36) receiving the tube of the rear axle assembly. The interconnection mechanism includes a cam lock device (48) which enables selective relative sliding movement of the rear axle within the crossbar portion from a first locked position with the handle member transverse to a plane of the main structural member and the rear axle tube , and a second unlocked position with the handle member proximate the main structural member. The front end of the main structural member has secured thereto a front fork receiving block assembly (60) with a footrest attached on the structural member above the assembly.
Patent GB-2362319-A (GB)
Title: Multiple photoframe card
Inventor: WRIGHT JOHN
IPC: A47G1/14
Filed: 2000-05-19
Abstract: The card 1 includes superimposed front and rear layers 3, 4 and 2 which are bonded together in selected regions 33-36. The front layer 3, 4 includes substantially discrete photoframe fronts 23-26 containing display apertures 31. The rear layer includes corresponding photoframe backs 5-8 which are mutually connected by strips 10-13, which are joined to the backs by lines of perforations 14. The perforations are inset from the corresponding edges of the photoframe fronts such that, when the strips are removed to separate the photoframes, the perforated edges of each photoframe back are inset behind the attached photoframe front.
Patent GB-2353370-A (GB)
Title: Programmable microwave oven
Inventor: HA JAE-KI
IPC: H05B6/68
Filed: 2000-06-30
Abstract: A microwave oven 200 is provided with user interface elements 130, a data input port 142 and control software so that cooking instructions can be loaded into its memory. The preferred source of cooking instructions is the World Wide Web and a personal computer 300 is preferably used as an intermediary between the oven and the World Wide Web.
Patent GB-2352219-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for mounting a mirror on a vehicle seat
Inventor: MONAHAN ROBERT D
IPC: B60R1/00
Filed: 2000-07-20
Abstract: The apparatus primarily allows the viewing of a child occupying a rear facing seat in a car. The apparatus (10) comprises a mirror (50), a flexible fabric body (12), tabs (57) and / or straps (54). The mirror support assembly (14) attaches the mirror (50) to the body (12) and allows its orientation to be adjusted. The tabs (57), are attached to the body (12) by straps (52) and links (60) and include wedge shaped ribs (84). A female connector (62) is also attached to the body (12) by straps (62). The ribs (84) and the connector (64) interfere with adjacent portions of a car seat to inhibit the movement of the body (12). A further embodiment, either replaces tabs (57) with straps (54) or provides them in addition to the tabs (57). The straps (54, 56) loop around the back of the vehicle seat and are coupled together to prevent movement of the body (12).
Patent GB-2353984-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid electric vehicle powertrain and method of control
Inventor: TAMOR MICHAEL ALAN
IPC: B60L50/15
Filed: 2000-08-30
Abstract: Several control methods are presented for application in a hybrid electric vehicle powertrain. The powertrain comprises an engine, a motor/generator, a transmission, an energy storage device, an engine controller (52), a transmission controller (54) and a vehicle system controller (50) to control the powertrain. The first method controls the engine and the motor/generator based on the driver demand provided by an accelerator position signal (ACC) and a state of battery charge signal (SOC). In the event of a transmission shift the transmission controller (54) provides a desired input torque (TQ_DES_SSM) to the engine controller (52) which divides the desired torque (TQ_DES_SSM) into an engine torque signal (TQ_IC_SSM) and a motor/generator torque signal (TQ_SA_SSM) to control the output of the engine and motor/generator. A further method includes producing an augmented signal (TP_PCT*) derived from the percentage full throttle signal (TP_PCT) which is derived from the accelerator position signal (ACC). Thus the accelerator position signal (TP_PCT*) to the engine controller (52) reaches 100% before the actual accelerator position signal (TP_PCT) reaches 100%. This to overcome small delays in generating the desired torque. Also included is a method where the transmission controller (54) supplies a required input torque (TQ_DES_SSM) to the engine controller (52) which divides the desired torque (TQ_DES_SSM) into an engine torque signal (TQ_IC_SSM) and a motor/generator torque signal (TQ_SA_SSM). The motor/generator is then controlled based on the driver demand provided by an accelerator position signal (ACC), a state of battery charge signal (SOC) and the signal (TQ_SA_SSM).
Patent GB-2366509-A (GB)
Title: Method of removing protein from dipped latex rubber goods
Inventor: SEKHAR BALANCHANDRA CHAKKINGGA
IPC: A61B19/04
Filed: 2000-09-06
Abstract: A method of removing protein from dipped latex rubber goods comprises: <SL> <LI>(A) removing any corn starch powder which has previously been applied to the goods, by treating the goods with hot water to dissolve the powder; <LI>(B) treating the goods with an aqueous solution comprising an alkali metal hydroxide to remove protein; and <LI>(C) treating the goods with one or more surface active agents in aqueous solution to remove remaining protein. </SL> Embodiments are disclosed wherein the dipped latex rubber goods are gloves; the aqueous alkali metal hydroxide is aqueous potassium hydroxide; and the surface active agent includes a non-ionic surfactant, said surfactant being a cetyl oleyl alcohol-ethylene oxide condensate or sodium dodecyl sulphate.
Patent GB-2366880-A (GB)
Title: Circular buffer with validation codes
Inventor: FINN DAWN
IPC: G06F5/14
Filed: 2000-09-15
Abstract: Data (TDM byte) is written into a circular buffer at an address pointed to by a write pointer. A validation code (turn) is written into the address with the data. Each time the circular buffer is traversed by the write pointer the number increments modulo a predetermined number. When the data is read from an address the validation code is read out and compared to the most significant bits of the read pointer and from this an underrun condition can be detected and in the case of a two bit or larger validation code the size of the underrun can be determined. The system can also detect overruns.
Patent GB-2356589-A (GB)
Title: A method of making flange elements and use thereof in the manufacture of heat convectors
Inventor: M RTENSSON BJOERN
IPC: F28F1/32
Filed: 2000-09-22
Abstract: The procedure consists of cutting out the fins (1) to the required shape with a blanking die, at the same time cutting holes (3) for the pipes carrying the heat transfer agent and the outlines of spacers (2) which connect adjacent fins and ensure the correct distances between them. After the spacers have been bent at right angles to the surface of the fin their tips can engage with the holes left by the bent spacers in the adjacent fin, fixing the fins together with the required spacing and ensuring alignment of the holes (3) for the pipes. The shape of the spacers can also be designed to control the direction of the air flow between the fins.
Patent GB-2368502-A (GB)
Title: Encoding information on photons for quantum cryptography
Inventor: FODEN CLARE LOUISE
IPC: H04L9/08
Filed: 2000-10-25
Abstract: An encoding method, decoding method and a communication method using single photons where information is directly encoded into each photon. In one embodiment at least two out of the three parameters of phase, polarisation, and energy are used to encode information. In another embodiment, three or more non-orthogonal states with respect to each parameter are used. A further embodiment is also described which uses selective grouping of the results in order to more clearly detect the presence of an eavesdropper. Apparatus capable of performing the methods are also provided. The method is especially applicable to quantum cryptography.
Patent GB-2354903-A (GB)
Title: Housing assembly for a piezoelectric sounder
Inventor: CHAPMAN KIERON
IPC: G10K9/22
Filed: 1997-02-22
Abstract: The sounder comprises a piezoelectric disc 3 mounted on a O-ring 15 located in a shoulder 13 of a cover plate 16. The cover plate secures the piezoelectric disc 3 in place and is itself retained in position by means of projections 20 that engage with slots 21 of the horn-coupling means 4.
Patent GB-2372493-A (GB)
Title: Container
Inventor: ITEN ROLAND ALEXANDER KARLHEIN
IPC: B65D1/02
Filed: 2001-02-23
Abstract: A container (11) for containing a liquid has a neck (13) and a body (12). The neck (13) generally has a smaller width than the body (12) and is separated from the body (12) by at least one shoulder (14). The profile of the top half of the container (11) is complementary to the profile of the bottom half of the container (11). Thus, two of said containers (11) can be nested against each other with one container (11) inverted relative to the other and with the top half of one container (11) being in tangential contact substantially along its whole length with the bottom half of the other container (11). A group of such containers (11) may be held together by a binding (21) to form a distribution unit.
Patent GB-2361000-A (GB)
Title: Container for liquid
Inventor: MACKCRACKEN ALAN
IPC: A47G19/12
Filed: 2001-03-01
Abstract: A container for liquid comprises in combination an outer body (43) formed from a blank sheet of material of a kind that is not inherently impervious to liquids, said material being scored and folded to define a plurality of side wall panels and end closure panels which in combination formed said body (43) and define an opening, and an inner liner formed from a liquid-impervious plastics material and having an open mouth arranged adjacent to the open mouth of said outer body. The container may be used as a disposable vase for holding flowers with the stems thereof extending through said open mouth. Alternatively the container may be designed for other uses, such as a jug, beaker or ice-bucket. Preferably, the side wall panels are joined by curvilinear fold lines (13, 14) and longitudinal fold lines (40a) allow the container to be flattened.
Patent GB-2368377-A (GB)
Title: Hose having improved axial strength
Inventor: RIDOLFI MATTHEW VERNON
IPC: F16L11/08
Filed: 2001-05-04
Abstract: A hose 10 comprises a flexible tubular body 12 having a sealing layer 18 sandwiched between two reinforcing layers 14,16 arranged between an inner and an outer helically wound wire 22, 24. The hose 10 further comprises an axial strengthening means 20, preferably in the form of a tubular braid (figures 4A,4B), adapted to reduce deformation of the tubular body 12 when the tubular body 12 is subjected to axial tension, the axial strengthening means 20 being adapted to exert a radially inward force on at least part of the tubular body 12 when it is subjected to axial tension. Failure of the tubular body 12 and axial strengthening means 20 occurs when the strain is between 1 and 10%, preferably greater than 5%.
Patent GB-2363123-A (GB)
Title: Coating composition
Inventor: SUMNER PATRICK
IPC: C09D133/06
Filed: 2001-06-05
Abstract: A coating composition for glass comprises a two component acrylic resin and a urea-urethane resin. Optionally, a silane may also be present.
Patent GB-2366594-A (GB)
Title: Connecting device
Inventor: MIURA HIDEYA
IPC: F16B19/00
Filed: 2001-08-22
Abstract: A device for connecting two members includes a head part 1 to be connected to a first member, and a leg part 2 to engage an attachment hole in a second member. The leg part includes at least one part 22 larger than the attachment hole diameter, and a gap S formed along a central axis of the leg pad to allow each part 22 to be elastically compressed inwardly for snap-engagement when the leg part is inserted into the attachment hole. Preferably, opposed pairs of slots 23 which extend from the leg tip and opposed pairs of openings 25 set into the leg wall define a gap S between four parts 22.
Patent GB-2370841-A (GB)
Title: High solid paint compositions
Inventor: MATSUNO YOSHIZUMI
IPC: C09D175/04
Filed: 2001-11-01
Abstract: A high solid paint composition which comprises <SL> <LI>(A) a hydroxyl-containing compound having a weight-average molecular weight not more than 1,000 and a hydroxyl value of 200 to 800 mgKOH/g, and <LI>(B) a polyisocyanate compound. </SL> Component (A) may be the product of a ring-opening esterification reaction between a carboxyl-containing compound and an epoxy-containing compound.
Patent GB-2369916-A (GB)
Title: Gaming machine where points may be exchanged for game playing hints
Inventor: WILSON RICHARD
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2001-11-22
Abstract: A gaming or amusement machine (100) arranged to allow a player to accumulate points or the like, the machine (100) being further arranged to allow a player to exhange said accumulated points for a game facilitating option (354) providing a real, and/or perceived advancement in the game. The machine also incorporates secondary "trail" games and outcome- influencing features. Points are won depending on the results obtained from a pseudo- random generator, as in a conventional fruit machine. In one embodiment, the player is provided with a list (354) of hints or helpful tricks etc., which a player can exchange for points, each hint providing the player with a real and/or perceived advancement in the game.
Patent GB-2371278-A (GB)
Title: Trailer driving and manoeuvring apparatus
Inventor: WRIGHT ALAN THOMAS
IPC: B60P3/36
Filed: 2002-01-21
Abstract: Apparatus for moving a trailer comprising a pair of drive units (10,11) which are mounted or mountable on a trailer and comprise drive motors (20) having friction rollers (22) movable into and out of driving engagement with the respective wheels, the apparatus having a control system for controlling the operation of the drive units (10,11) which is operable to cause any selected one of the drive units to operate in steps interrupted by periods of braking each followed by a period of no operation of the unit. The driving and braking periods are shorter than period of no operation. The control system is also operable to cause the drive units to operate at different speeds.
Patent GB-2370898-A (GB)
Title: Controlling burst sequence in synchronous memories
Inventor: KENDALL TERRY L
IPC: G11C16/02
Filed: 2000-08-30
Abstract: A system and apparatus for controlling a burst sequence in a synchronous memory is described. In one embodiment, the system comprises a synchronous memory and a burst read device coupled to the synchronous memory. In one embodiment, the burst read device is configured to sense a page of data as a current page from the synchronous memory, wherein the current page contains a fixed number of words of data. The device is further configured to latch the current page of data, and synchronously read the current page of data, one word at a time. In an alternate embodiment, the burst read device further comprises a wrap-bit. If the wrap-bit is not set, the burst read device is configured to latch the current page of data, adjust a word pointer to indicate a next word of data, and repeat latching and adjusting in a sequential burst read order. If the wrap-bit is set, the burst read device is configured to latch the current page of data, adjust a word pointer to indicate a next word of data, and repeat latching and adjusting in a non-sequential burst read order.
Patent GB-2379842-A (GB)
Title: Packet discrimination in an internet service provider environment
Inventor: WILEY ANTHONY JOHN
IPC: H04M11/06
Filed: 2002-05-24
Abstract: A method and apparatus for use in an internet service provider environment (10), for providing internet (20) access to a plurality of subscriber environments. A packet intended for a destination subscriber environment is discriminated to deny the packet if it is considered insecure. Performing this discrimination in the internet service provider environment (10) allows a centralised security service for a large number of subscriber environments (30) each having internet access through the internet service provider environment (10). Each subscriber environment (30) is maintained in a secure state to inhibit subversion such as by malicious attacks, even where the subscriber environment (30) is allocated a static IP address and maintains connection for a relatively long duration session. Also, technical expertise required of a subscriber operating the subscriber environment (30) is minimised.
Patent GB-2390792-A (GB)
Title: Patient positioning system using images from two viewpoints
Inventor: SMITH NORMAN RONALD
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2002-07-08
Abstract: At least first and second images are received representing the same object viewed from a first and second viewpoint. For each point of an array corresponding to parts of the object in the first image, an estimated transform is stored matching a portion of the first image identified by the point to the corresponding portion of the second image. The estimated transform determines a calculated transform for the point (e.g. by looking at adjacent points or earlier points in time) to match the portion of the first image identified by the point to the corresponding portion of the second image. The images can be of a patient lying on a mechanical couch (<B>7</B>) who is being treated by apparatus (<B>6</B>) under the control of computer (<B>5</B>) which received images from camera rigs (<B>1, 2 and 3</B>). A shutter controller is also disclosed (<B>claim 49</B>).
Patent GB-2378517-A (GB)
Title: Sensing device having a vibrator displaceably supported with respect to a substrate and directed in a downward direction when the device is operated
Inventor: CHIDA KAZUMI
IPC: G01C19/56
Filed: 2001-05-09
Abstract: A sensing device such as an angular speed detecting device 10A may be accommodated in a case 130 and fitted to a PCB 100. Various electrical components 110 are fitted to the upper side of the PCB 100 and the case 130 is displaceably supported with respect to the board 100 via a number of pins 120 so that the angular speed detecting device 10A is disposed in a downward direction when the sensing device is operated. The case 130 may be maintained in a vacuum state in which a vibrator (20,Fig1) of the angular speed detecting device 10A can move without the resistance of a gas.
Patent GB-2393245-A (GB)
Title: Automatic pet door
Inventor: REID ALISTER
IPC: E06B7/32
Filed: 2002-09-19
Abstract: An automatic pet door is opened by the detection of infra red light transmitted from a source 52 worn on the pet's collar 44. The door comprises a top-hinged door flap 12, an actuating motor 20, an infra red detector 34 which is positioned above the door opening 13 and a motorised latch 14, biassed such that access is free in one direction but selectively controlled in the opposite direction. Alternatively, the latch may selectively control access in both directions. The latch is biassed to the locked position until the actuating motor is operated by detection of the correct infra red signal by the detector. The source transmits a modulated and encoded signal in a conical beam 54 towards the ground in front of the pet. Since the beam is reflected over a wide solid angle, the source does not have to be in the direct line of sight of the detector.