baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2373078-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for encoding and generating transaction based stimulus for simulation of VLSI circuits
Inventor: RAMSEY CLINTON M
IPC: G01R31/3183
Filed: 2001-11-29
Abstract: The invention comprises a method and system for encoding, generating and repeating transaction-based stimuli event states for the eventual application to the simulation of VLSI circuits. In the invention, each test state input is described by a vector where that vector is characterized by two symbols. The first symbol is the "stride" 201, 202, 203 which references its relative time of reoccurrence among the test state inputs. The second symbol denotes the specific transaction A, B, C on that stride. The stride is a prime number that is incommensurate relative to the other strides of the transactions so allowing test states to be exhaustively generated in a controlled but pseudo-random manner.
Patent GB-2384456-A (GB)
Title: Means for removing a compression ring
Inventor: MOORE NEIL JAMES
IPC: B25B27/073
Filed: 2002-01-28
Abstract: Means for removing a compression ring 3 from a pipe 1 comprises an extractor body 4 , a coupling nut 2 for attaching the extractor body to the pipes, a plunger 5 for fitment in the end of the pipe and means for effecting movement of the plunger relative to the extractor body and thereby effecting displacement of the compression ring from the pipe.
Patent GB-2385979-A (GB)
Title: Control arrangement for a tunable laser
Inventor: BORLEY STEVEN JAMES
IPC: H01S5/12
Filed: 2002-02-28
Abstract: A control arrangement (20) for a tunable laser having a gain section, a phase change section and a segmented Bragg grating reflector section comprising a series of grating units each of a different pitch, has an electrode (9a-17a) associated with each grating unit so that an electrical current is applicable to each individual grating unit. The control arrangement (20) includes a plurality of digitally controlled sources (31,32,) of electrical current which are each connected to switch means such as multiplexers (35,36) operable to independently connect each of said sources (31,32) to a respective electrode (e.g. 11a or 12a) associated with a grating unit. The electrical currents supplied to electrodes (4a,5a,7a) associated with the gain section, the phase change section and a distributed Bragg grating reflector respectively may also be digitally controlled. By selecting which two adjacent electrodes (9a-17a) are supplied with current, the laser can be tuned to different wavelengths.
Patent GB-2385007-A (GB)
Title: Suspension for a toy vehicle
Inventor: YONEDA YOUSUKE
IPC: A63H30/04
Filed: 2002-03-08
Abstract: Suspension for a toy vehicle includes a biassing member which allows vertical movement of the wheels over a predetermined range. In one embodiment, right and left turning members 21 are connected by a rod 22 which moves left and right to steer the wheels, and biassing member 30 is supported in the middle 41 and has vertically resilient right and left edge portions which press on the turning members to bias the wheels onto the ground. In another embodiment (figure 14), the biassing member contacts the middle of a shaft bearing right and left wheels, allowing the shaft to move vertically against the resilience of the biassing member within a predetermined range. The shaft also pivots using the contact point as a fulcrum, with the biassing member urging the wheels into contact with the ground. In a third embodiment (figure 16), a wheel shaft is vertically moveable over a predetermined range, and the biassing member is supported in the middle and has right and left edge portions which are vertically elastically deformable and press against the wheel shaft to bias the wheels into contact with the ground. In each embodiment, the biassing member may be detachable.
Patent GB-2389174-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus with a plurality of heat exchanges using an evaporating liquid means for cooling a component
Inventor: JONES ALAN RICHARD
IPC: F28D15/02
Filed: 2002-05-01
Abstract: An apparatus used for maintaining the temperature of a component 5 below a predetermined maximum temperature which comprises a reservoir 7 with a cooling fluid which has a boiling point less than the maximum temperature. The component is in contact with the cooling fluid and the reservoir is in fluid communication with two heat exchangers 8, 10 that are operable to effect condensation of the vaporized cooling fluid and return it back to the reservoir, at least one of the heat exchangers having a variable heat exchange capacity. Preferably the component is an electronic component or a fuel that is used in a gas turbine engine for an aircraft. Additionally a further heat exchanger 12 could be incorporated which is cooled by ambient air flow from around the engine. The first of said heat exchangers may be cooled by forced or compressed air flow generated during cruising speed of the aircraft. The said second heat exchanger could be placed in a duct 11 and cooled by the flow of an engine fuel. This is very efficient during the thrust of the aircraft.
Patent GB-2373275-A (GB)
Title: Roller cone drill bit
Inventor: CAWTHORNE CHRIS EDWARD
IPC: E21B10/20
Filed: 2001-04-06
Abstract: A drill bit(2) has a roller cone(4) with cutting elements(18) and separate, higher strength fixed cutters(8) which are fixed either axially above, below or next to the cone(4) and at such a radial position that when the drill is in operation they cut a larger diameter hole than the cone(4). As they are stronger and wear less than the cone cutters, the hole diameter is kept substantially constant. Any numbers of cutters(18) may be used and they may be fixed to blades(20) to form a bi-centre bit. The cones(4) may be hemispherically shaped and nozzles(not shown) may be provided for cleaning. A small centre cone(30, Fig 6) may be removably attached to a regular three roller cone drill bit(24 Fig 6) to aid the drilling of the centre portion of the well.
Patent GB-2392499-A (GB)
Title: Electric heater
Inventor: WILKINS PETER RAVENSCROFT
IPC: H05B3/74
Filed: 2002-08-24
Abstract: An electric heater (2) for use beneath a glass-ceramic cooking surface (4), adapted to receive a metallic cooking vessel (6), comprises at least one electric heating element (12; 14) supported relative to a base (10) of thermal and electrical insulation material. Upstanding ring-shaped walls (18; 20) of insulation material has an upper surface (22; 26) adapted to contact the underside of the cooking surface (4). At least one loop-form electrically inductive sensor means (32; 34) is provided at a region of the upper surface (22; 26) of the wall and is connected to circuitry for sensing location and/or size of the cooking vessel (6) on the cooking surface. The loop-form sensor means comprises flexible metal foil material, which may be ribbon form and corrugated.
Patent GB-2383677-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for reconfiguring striped logical devices in a disk array storage
Inventor: DON ARIEH
IPC: G06F3/06
Filed: 2001-09-18
Abstract: A method and apparatus for enabling an on-line reconfiguration of striped data in a disk array storage device. A replicated copy of the striped logical device is made in parallel with host operations. A logical device with a new configuration is then substituted for access by the host application even before any data is transferred to locations within the newly configured logical device. Independent processes operating in this disk array storage device reconfigure the data transparently to any host operations while accommodating host I/O requests directed to locations in the new configuration.
Patent GB-2399799-A (GB)
Title: High visibility elastic rope with suckers for connection to car windscreens for use when towing
Inventor: THOMPSON HARRY
IPC: B60D1/18
Filed: 2003-03-27
Abstract: A high visibility elastic rope has a sucker at each end of the rope. One sucker is attached to the rear windscreen of a towing vehicle and the other is attached to the front windscreen of a vehicle being towed, a tow rope connects the two vehicle. The high visibility rope acts as barrier to warn/prevent people from walking between the two cars and potentially tripping over the tow rope. Two high visibility ropes may be provided to form a barrier on both sides of the cars. The rope may incorporate LED marker lights.
Patent GB-2398602-A (GB)
Title: Releasable fitting for a sailboat harness
Inventor: ATKINS STEVEN
IPC: B63B35/79
Filed: 2003-04-11
Abstract: A fitting for a sailboat trapeze harness comprises a first part (2 figure 3, 52 figure 12) securable to a harness (not shown), and a second part (3 fig 3 53 fig 12) connectable to a tether, preferably by a hook (24 fig 3 74 fig 12) or a loop, and a mechanism to releasably inter-connect the first and second pans (2, 3 fig 3 52 53 fig 12). The mechanism comprises tapered or rounded locking members 43 (fig 3), e.g. balls, received in apertures or recesses 23. A locking element 41 (figure 7), which may also provide recesses is moveable between a locking position and a release postion to allow locking members 43 to move out of apertures or recess 23 and so release second part 3 from first part 2.
Patent GB-2405768-A (GB)
Title: Image transmission via a mobile telecommunications network
Inventor: THOMPSON PETER RICHARD
IPC: H04N1/333
Filed: 2003-09-03
Abstract: The invention relates to a 3G mobile telecommunications network having an IP based multimedia subsystem (IMS). The IMS architecture may support at least the following communication types: voice, video, instant messaging, "presence" (a user's availability for contact), location-based services, email and web. A SIP Protocol is a session based protocol designed to establish IP based communication sessions between a first device and a second device. A SIP session is established, and a communication session between first and second devices can be carried out using a variety of different protocols. At the beginning of a communication session, communication between the devices may be by transmission of voice data (speech). During the session, and without terminating voice call, an image captured by the first device may be transmitted to the second device. Prior to transmission of the image from the first device to the second device, the first device obtains from the second device image quality criteria indicative of the ability of the second device to display received images. The first device modifies (if required) the image data in accordance with the image quality criteria prior to sending the image data to the second device. In this manner, the image data sent to the second device is adjusted and optimised for the display capabilities of the second device. This will allow for the best quality image to be displayed on the second device and/or will prevent waste of network resources (for example, by not transmitting image data which cannot be displayed by the second device).
Patent GB-2390649-A (GB)
Title: Pipe seal
Inventor: NEWTON JOHN REGINALD
IPC: F16L5/06
Filed: 2002-04-25
Abstract: A pipe seal is disclosed which comprises a main body portion (1) adapted to be fixed to the wall (12) of a chamber, tank, or the like, a face plate (6) adapted to be secured to the body portion to surround, in use, a pipe (14) to be sealed, the body and face plate between them housing a deformable member (9) in contact with a seal (8), such that, on forcing the face plate toward the body portion, the deformable member, in use, deforms and presses the seal into sealing contact with the pipe. The design of this pipe seal allows the pipe to enter the chamber wall at an angle of, for example, up to 12 degrees from a right angle. Hence the end of a pipe could generate a cone of movement with an included angle of 24 degrees. The seal therefore permits considerable positional movement of the pipe to allow connection of the pipe to its termination point within the chamber.
Patent GB-2396334-A (GB)
Title: Slotted substrates and methods and systems for forming same
Inventor: DONALDSON JEREMY
IPC: B41J2/14
Filed: 2003-10-28
Abstract: Methods and systems for forming compound slots (304) in a substrate (306) are described. In one exemplary implementation, a method forms a plurality of slots (504) in a substrate (306). The method also etches a trench (502) in the substrate (306) contiguous with the plurality of slots (504) to form a compound slot (304). The trench (502) is defined by sidewalls (702,704, Fig. 7a) that are positioned at an angle (  a  ) to a first surface (310a1, Fig 7a), wherein 10 { <   a  < 90{. The trench (502) may be deeper at portions proximate to slots (504) than at portions more distant to said slots (504). There may also be a reinforcement structure (506, Fig. 8) having a terminus (800, Fig. 8) proximate the first surface (310a1, Fig. 8) contained within the compound slot (304).
Patent GB-2410942-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing device with contaminant guard
Inventor: BUCHANAN STEPHEN PHILIP
IPC: B65D49/00
Filed: 2004-02-10
Abstract: The device is made from a suitable moulded material fitted to: Fig (1) bottle 'top' with collar attachment or Fig (2) directly to the top of the bottle neck. Fig (3) Having a number of apertures which allow normal outflow of liquid, whilst reducing the capability to contaminate the liquid with a pill or powder. The top of the device being larger than the bottom - to form a conical or bowl shape. Fig (4) Recessed on top, along the body and at the bottom to allow normal flow of liquid, when in use. The top of the device is larger than the top of the bottleneck - so as to become secure when fitted, without the aid of adhesives if required. Fig (5) when the device is attached to the bottle 'top' by means of a collar and placed on the top of the bottleneck - it will remain inside the bottle after detaching from the bottle 'top' and collar.
Patent GB-2396640-A (GB)
Title: A system for coupling an expandable tubular member to a preexisting structure
Inventor: COOK ROBERT LANCE
IPC: E21B23/01
Filed: 2001-06-12
Abstract: A tubular member 140 is anchored to a wellbore casing 100 by pressurising an expandable element 150. An expansion cone 130 having lubricating grooves and passages is then axially displaced by applying an axial force to a support member 125. The axial pressure may be enhanced by injecting a pressurized fluid into the annular space between support members 120,125. Various other anchoring devices are disclosed.
Patent GB-2404629-A (GB)
Title: Ring binder attached to cover by hinge plate
Inventor: SATO JAY K
IPC: B42F13/22
Filed: 2004-07-21
Abstract: A binder includes a ring assembly 18 with a shield 26 and a pair of frames 42, 44 forming a bistable construction, and a hinge plate 20 pivotally coupled to the shield with the outer surface of the hinge plate aligned with the outer extent of the shield/frame assembly when the hinge plate is parallel to the plane of the shield. The exposed frame member may be convex, recessed to receive rivet heads, and may be plated. The ring assembly may be mounted in the binder so that the shield side of the ring assembly faces the front cover of the binder. The pivot line between the shield and the hinge plate may be spaced from the shield by a clearance distance. The binder lies flat on an underlying surface with either the front cover of the rear cover folded under the assembly.
Patent GB-2404900-A (GB)
Title: A tube coupling mechanism for a folding stroller
Inventor: EVERETT RICHARD CHARLES
IPC: B62B7/10
Filed: 2003-06-25
Abstract: A tube coupling mechanism, particularly for a foldable three-wheeled jogging stroller, comprises: an elongate tubular member 34; a structural member such as a connection member 56 which slidably receives the tubular member therethrough; a sleeve 71 mounted on the tubular member, having an aperture 71b extending through the wall of the sleeve; locking means 73,73a which protrudes through the aperture and which, when the sleeve is inserted into the structural member, locks the structural member with respect to the elongate member; and release means 80,81a provided on the structural member for disengaging the locking means thereby releasing the structural member from the tubular member. The sleeve may taper towards the end first inserted into the structural member, and said structural member may be provided with means 56a for mounting a second tubular element.
Patent GB-2421413-A (GB)
Title: A passive fish grader
Inventor: JOHNSON WILBERT
IPC: A01K61/00
Filed: 2004-12-24
Abstract: A fish grader comprising a number of rigid grids 1 connected together with loose connectors 4 by way of connecting slots 3. Each grid has two or more vertically orientated apertures 2 through which fish of a suitable size are able to pass. Each grid is constructed from a plastic type material. The rigidity of the grids ensures the dimensions of the apertures thereby resulting in an accurate size grading of the fish. A number of these grids connected together and suspended within a water column will form a passive fish grader.
Patent GB-2421937-A (GB)
Title: Water vapour generating device for use with packaged food when microwaved
Inventor: PARKER NIGEL JOHN BRACE
IPC: B65D81/22
Filed: 2005-01-05
Abstract: A device to prevent drying out of packaged food when microwaved comprises hydrated Bentonite clay within a permeable container such as a sachet to release water vapour when exposed to microwave radiation. The fully hydrated clay may correspond to one part by weight in the dry form thereof per at least five parts of water. Hydration of the clay may occur by adsorption of drip loss fluid from the food in the package prior to microwaving; and/or by previously placing the sachet in water for at least 30 minutes. The sachet is liquid and gas permeable and may also contain polyacrylate beads and flavourings. The food packaging may be self-venting when microwaved.
Patent GB-2410003-A (GB)
Title: Security substrate incorporating two elongate security elements
Inventor: REID DUNCAN HAMILTON
IPC: G07D7/12
Filed: 2005-01-17
Abstract: The invention is concerned with providing security substrates such as banknotes, with features for visual inspection. The security substrate contains at least two security threads for public and non-public verification. The security substrate comprises a substrate and at least two elongate security elements each having a width of less than or equal to 6mm. The security elements are at least partially embedded and run parallel with a gap no greater than 10mm. The cross directional width of the two elements and gap is less than or equal to 18mm. Windows, holes or apertures may be provided to expose the embedded elements. The windows may be separate or in register. The substrate may be plastic or paper.
Patent GB-2428576-A (GB)
Title: Anti-aging skin cream
Inventor: CLAPP JAMES BRUCE
IPC: A61Q19/08
Filed: 2005-08-01
Abstract: Uric acid as the monovalent urate is a potent endogenous antioxidant protecting against free radical damage in man and other animals. Aging of human skin characterised by wrinkling results from free radical damage to vital tissues beneath the stratum corneum. Synthetic urate spheres formed in a cation rich aqueous solution at ambient temperature are extracted in ethanol and selectively filtered for 0.5žm or less; following air-drying being incorporated in a simple ointment base for skin application. Negatively charged particles of 0.5žm or less, as represented by these selected synthetic urate spheres, can permeate the barrier of the stratum corneum enabling free radical scavenging. These spheres show stability in various physiological media and added to the low solubility of urate, ensures prolonged local tissue activity; also precluding the risk of systemic absorption causing gout, although excessive application may cause local irritation.
Patent GB-2432094-A (GB)
Title: Discriminating materials by employing fast neutron and continuous specctra X-rays
Inventor: KANG KEJUN
IPC: G01V5/00
Filed: 2006-02-07
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of discriminating materials by employing fast neutron and continuous spectral X-ray and an equipment for the same. The method comprises the steps of: (a) transmitting a fast neutron beam produced by a fast neutron source (12) and a continuous spectral X-ray beam produced by a continuous spectral X-ray source (22) through inspected objects (34); (b) directly measuring the intensity of the transmitted X-rays and the intensity of the transmitted neutrons by a X-ray detector array (28) and a neutron detector array (18) respectively; and (c) identifying the materials of the inspected object by Z-dependency curves formed by the attenuation differences between the neutron beam and X-ray beam transmitted through different materials of the inspected object (34). This direct measurement of transmitted dual-ray technique provides much more efficient than secondary radiations measurement such as neutron activation analysis, provides much more material discrimination sensitivity than dual-energy x-ray technique. The respective measurements of neutrons and x-rays make the usages of high detect efficiency neutron detectors and x-ray detectors possible. The using continuous spectral x-ray produced by Linac adds more advantages such as: high penetration ability, high spatial resolution, and high image quality over monoenergetic dual-ray technique. The transmitted radiation may be used to form an image.
Patent GB-2435976-A (GB)
Title: Digital medical image processing for CAD detection of abnormalities
Inventor: BEDDOE GARETH RICHARD
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2006-03-09
Abstract: In a method of performing CAD analysis of a medical image, the medical image volume 304 is processed in a pre-processing module 306 to generate intermediate data 308, and the intermediate data is processed by a filtering module 310 to generate CAD result data for display on a viewer workstation 312. The different modules may be executed by different processing nodes or devices, eg. a server and a workstation, enabling a variety of different system architectures. The intermediate data may be encrypted and then decrypted before being processed by the filtering module.
Patent GB-2436068-A (GB)
Title: Surgical contact lens
Inventor: TALBOT ERNEST MARK
IPC: A61B3/125
Filed: 2006-03-18
Abstract: A surgical contact lens 10 comprises a concave surface 11 to contact cornea 2 and a convex surface 12 to provide an interface 12A with the air. The lens has substantially no optical power and acts to prevent fluid 5 from covering the corneal surface during inspection of the anterior chamber 3. Therefore, a larger extent of cornea is unaffected by the fluid allowing more reliable intraocular examination.
Patent GB-2434838-A (GB)
Title: Supersonic turbofan engine
Inventor: LEWIS STEPHEN DESMOND
IPC: F02K3/11
Filed: 2006-03-24
Abstract: A turbofan engine 1 in which the cowling 2 which covers the fan 3 is extended back forming a gap between the cowling and the outside of the engine core 4 in a circle around the engine core. A combustion chamber 5 then sits in this gap behind the fan in a circle around the engine core, with the cowling forming a circle around the outside of the combustion chamber, the combustion chamber operating in the cold airflow accelerated by the fan, similar to a ramjet or afterburning system, the combustion chamber being activated when the aircraft is travelling at the appropriate speed. The fan may be connected to the engine on a ratchet connection, so that as the speed of the engine increases the fan is allowed to freely rotate of its own accord, quicker than the drive of the engine, as the combustion chamber which is behind the fan will be powering the engine more than the core of the engine.