baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2432695-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic reconfiguration of cache memory
Inventor: GOLDEN MICHAEL L
IPC: G06F12/08
Filed: 2005-09-21
Abstract: In one embodiment, a processing node includes a plurality of processor cores each including a cache memory coupled to a cache monitor unit and to a configuration unit. Each cache monitor unit may be configured to independently monitor a current utilization of the cache memory to which it is coupled and to determine whether the current utilization is below a predetermined utilization value. The configuration unit may selectably disable one or more portions of the cache memory in response to the cache monitor unit determining that the current utilization is below the predetermined utilization value.
Patent GB-2448716-A (GB)
Title: Exercise apparatus including a physiological sensor
Inventor: BROWN STEPHEN COLIN
IPC: A63B5/11
Filed: 2007-04-25
Abstract: An exercise apparatus in the form of a framed trampoline (1,2) comprises an exercise monitor, which includes hand rail mounted sensors 4,6 which are connected to a processor circuit 5. The processor 5 drives a display 9 and provides an indication of physiological parameters of the user. The parameters sensed may include the user's heart rate and the user's electrical resistance. The apparatus may include a bounce counter and/or means 12 for detecting the degree of bouncing, for informing the processor 5.
Patent GB-2436238-A (GB)
Title: Pile anchor with angled external vanes
Inventor: RAINES RICHARD D
IPC: B63B21/26
Filed: 2004-02-17
Abstract: A pile anchor 100 is formed as an elongated hollow member 160 has longitudinally disposed external vanes 275A, 275B for securing an offshore structure to the seafloor. The external vanes 275A, 275B help maintain the heading and bearing of the anchor 100 during the installation process, and may also enhance the pile anchor's holding capacity. A first longitudinally disposed vane 275A and a second longitudinally disposed vane 275B are attached to the elongated hollow member 160 at an angle relative to a plane tangent to the elongated hollow member 160 and are located in two separate planes that form an angle at the point of attachment.
Patent GB-2450347-A (GB)
Title: A sealant retainer for a paper insulated lead cable
Inventor: PEARCE DAVID
IPC: H02G15/20
Filed: 2007-06-20
Abstract: A joint for a paper-insulated lead covered cable (PILC) including paper insulation impregnated with oil, the joint comprising a first PILC 6 and an outer retaining jacket 8 having a hollow interior, the first PILC having an inner conducting element that is conductively secured to an inner conducting element of a further cable within the hollow interior of the outer retaining sleeve 8, the joint further comprising a sealant 16 forming a sealant layer within the hollow interior of the retaining jacket and a retaining structure 24 positioned within the sealant layer. The sealant retaining structure 24 is preferably non-porous and non-fibrous and may be an O-ring, mesh or grid. The sealant may be a mastic tape and the retaining structure forms a barrier preventing propagation of voids within the sealing mastic which may occur due to an increase in pressure within the joint during use. The sealant barrier mesh 24 thus prevents leakage of oil from paper insulation which may otherwise leak from voids within the sealing mastic 16. The outer retaining jacket may be an elastomeric tube, heat shrink tube, or formed from tape. The sealant retainer 24 may also be located at a part of a PILC not necessarily forming a joint.
Patent GB-2437208-A (GB)
Title: Superconduction x-ray detector and x-ray analyzer using same
Inventor: TANAKA KEIICHI
IPC: H01L39/22
Filed: 2006-01-24
Abstract: A superconduction X-ray detector having a sensitivity not lowered by the self magnetic field and enabling measurement with high-energy resolution. The superconduction X-ray detector comprises a temperature sensor (6) adapted for detecting a temperature variation due to heat generated when X-rays are absorbed and composed of a superconductive multilayer thin film and a heat link (3) for controlling the heat flow rate at which the generated heart escapes to a support substrate (1). The superconduction X-ray detector has a structure in which a superconductor layer (4) is formed on the heat link (3), and an insulator (2) is interposed between the superconductor layer (4) and the temperature sensor (6). The superconductor layer (4) and the temperature sensor (6) are interconnected through a superconductive wire (7). The superconduction transition temperature of the material of the superconductor layer (4) and the superconductive wire (7) is higher than that of the temperature sensor (6).
Patent GB-2453167-A (GB)
Title: Fence Panel and Gravel Board Lifter
Inventor: RICK DENNIS
IPC: E04H17/16
Filed: 2007-09-28
Abstract: A lifting device for lifting fence panels and/or gravel boards comprises lower supports <B>6, 14</B> which are clamped onto existing fence posts by clamps <B>1, 7</B>. Upper supports <B>10, 13</B> are fixed onto the lower supports <B>6, 14</B> and extend beyond the height of the fence. Lower supports <B>6, 14</B> have pulleys <B>5</B> that guide tapes or cords <B>11</B> from a manual or electrical winch <B>4</B> to top pulleys <B>12, 16</B>. The tape or cord <B>11</B> is secured to the fence panel or gravel board with a harness <B>8</B> or hooked to a cradle <B>19</B> that holds the fence panel or gravel board held in place with clamps <B>20, 21</B>. The winch <B>4</B> winds the cords <B>11</B> evenly so that the panel remains horizontal when being raised or lowered. The panel or board can then be raised and lowered single-handedly by a person operating the winch <B>4</B>. The device and cradle may be made of lightweight metal or reinforced plastic. The device may be easily dismantled to facilitate transportation or storage.
Patent GB-2453533-A (GB)
Title: A multi purpose implement with a refillable fluid dispensing unit
Inventor: BANKI PARIA JASZMINE
IPC: A46B11/00
Filed: 2007-10-08
Abstract: A multi purpose implement with a refillable fluid dispensing unit comprises a dispensing unit section with a handle 10 with a hollow cavity to serve as a reservoir, and a replaceable detachably coupled implement head section 11 that extends from the dispensing unit section that has a sponge or bristled portion 13. The implement head section has an integral guide passage 12 communicating with an overflow opening 14 in said sponge or bristles and the reservoir. Fluid within the dispensing unit section is forced into the guide passage by a piston 40 rotatably coupled to a threaded drive screw rod 21. The screw rod has an end cap which when rotated moves the piston forward (or backwards) forcing the fluid over the sponge or bristles. The base of the screw rod has a liquid receiving conical funnel 22 leading to a guide channel 23 that communicates with the reservoir when the piston 40 is in its retracted position, to allow the reservoir to be refilled; the funnel is accessible via a sealed lid 26 in the rotating end cap. The threaded rod has an inverted retaining hook 25 along its length that engages with a hole in a retaining ring 15 that is retained in the cavity of the handle thereby securing the threaded rod and allowing the threaded rod to rotate.
Patent GB-2454503-A (GB)
Title: Vibrating stirrer
Inventor: REAY GAVIN
IPC: B01F11/00
Filed: 2007-11-09
Abstract: A mixer device arrangement including a mixer body 2 comprises a vibrating unit 6, including an electric motor with offset drive, which imparts vibrations to the mixer device body and a set of prongs 3; and a switch 1 to activate the vibrating unit. The device arrangement is battery powered and may further including a heating or cooling arrangement for heating or cooling the substance to be mixed. The device is waterproof and may be handheld or arranged to move freely, as a result of the motion of the vibrating unit, within the liquid to be mixed.
Patent GB-2443957-A (GB)
Title: Food container
Inventor: ORSATTI VITO
IPC: B65D1/36
Filed: 2007-11-15
Abstract: A food container 1 comprises at least a first compartment 2 containing a cheese-based food product (for example a cheese) and at least a second compartment 2 containing a fruit-based food product (for example jam, marmalade, fruit mousse, fruit puree). The compartments are separated from each other by weakened lines 6 that allow easy separation. A peelable foil may be attached to the edges 4 of each compartment to individually seal it and allow its selective opening. Compartments are preferably wedge-shaped and may form a regular polygon for storage convenience. The container preferably has as many compartments filled with a cheese-based product as compartments filled with a fruit-based product, with four being the preferred total number of compartments. For prolonged conservation, preservatives may be added to the food products and sealed compartments may contain a protective atmosphere.
Patent GB-2449329-A (GB)
Title: Multi-row chain having loosely fitted intermediate link plates and medial bend in pin
Inventor: MORIMOTO MASARU
IPC: F16G13/06
Filed: 2008-03-13
Abstract: A multi-row chain (eg., two rows) comprises a number of inner link units 110, each comprising left and right plates having front and rear press-fitted bushes 112, the inner link units being coupled in the width-wise direction between two outer plates 130 having front and rear pin holes, there being two intermediate plates 120 located between each pair of adjacent inner links, the intermediate plates having front and rear pin holes, there being front and rear connecting pins 140 press-fitted into said holes of the outer link plates, which pass through the inner link bushes, and loosely through the intermediate plate holes (as pin diameter is smaller than intermediate plate hole diameter), wherein the pitch between the holes of said intermediate link is narrower than the pitch between the holes of said outer link, and wherein the rear pin has a medial bend from which it extends rearwards when there is no tension in the chain.
Patent GB-2456217-A (GB)
Title: Differential feedback of precoding matrix index for MIMO, with resetting
Inventor: LUSCHI CARLO
IPC: H04B7/04
Filed: 2008-03-31
Abstract: The inventions relates to methods of encoding precoding information fed back from a receiver to a transmitter in a multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) system. The encoded precoding information is preferably a precoding matrix index (PMI) which may be compressed by using differential encoding. Once an optimal precoding matrix for an initial sub-band is found subsets of precoding matrices are identified for each adjacent sub-band and precoding matrices can be identified with reference to these subsets. The method may comprise encoding precoding information fed back from the receiver to the transmitter according to a differential encoding scheme, and resetting the differential encoding scheme upon detecting a condition. For example, resetting could be performed periodically or whenever an identified subset of precoding matrices differs from a most-probable subset. Resetting reduces vulnerability to errors. In another aspect, the method may comprises encoding precoding matrices fed back from the receiver to the transmitter relative to a most-probable subset of precoding matrices. In another aspect, the method may comprise transmitting an indication of and/or the size of a preferred subset of precoding matrices for use in the encoding.
Patent GB-2461288-A (GB)
Title: Suspension arm levering tool
Inventor: WILLIAMS GRAHAM
IPC: B66F15/00
Filed: 2008-06-26
Abstract: A levering tool for removing a suspension arm from a ball joint may comprise two jaws attached to a box section, with tubing at one end of the box section. One lever may be provided for use on cars, and another for use on light commercial vehicles. The mechanic, after removing the appropriate fasteners, locates the jaws of the lever onto the suspension arm and simply applies downward force on the lever forcing the arm off the ball joint.
Patent GB-2462427-A (GB)
Title: Asphalt composition
Inventor: AL-HADIDY ABDUL-RAHIM IBRHAIM
IPC: C08L31/04
Filed: 2008-08-05
Abstract: Roofing asphalt (asphalt mastic) is produced by blending asphalt with up to about 3% waste sulfur and 1 % alkyl benzene sulfonate. The blending is carried out with slow-speed drill and at temperatures above the melting point of the waste sulfur. Furhterwhether, hot applied joint sealant is produced by introducing up to about 7.5% polyvinyl acetate and 25% calcium carbonates filler into the asphalt mastic. The blending is carried out under slow-speed blender and with the use of liquid blending agent. The waste sulfur-modified asphalt cement, and joint sealant made from the modified cement, both display significantly improved strength, compatibility, temperature susceptibility, aging resistance, chemical and acid resistance, and water resistance. The test results revealed that waste sulfur is a reliable material for asphalt cement and being readily available can be widely used in waterproofing construction materials, and this offers profound engineering and economic advantages.
Patent GB-2451006-A (GB)
Title: A local area network system using light
Inventor: CARUANA IAN PETER
IPC: H04B10/114
Filed: 2007-03-06
Abstract: The invention concerns a data transmission system within a Local Area Network in which data is transmitted from a sender to one or more receivers using visible or near visible light. The system provides a ceiling or floor tile (13) which can be incorporated into convention floors or suspended ceilings. The tile (13) includes one or more aperture (12) through which light carrying the data can enter or leave the tile (13). The or each aperture (12) connects to a waveguide (15) within the tile (12), which waveguide (15) guides the light, typically having a wavelength of from 10'4 - 10''9m, to the or each receiver. Within the network each user can be allocated a wavelength by which data is to be transmitted to that user. The machine used by that user can then be configured to decode information carried by that particular wavelength.
Patent GB-2466194-A (GB)
Title: Baby crib with shock absorbing feet
Inventor: CHEN SHUN-MIN
IPC: A47B91/04
Filed: 2008-12-09
Abstract: A baby crib (1) includes a plurality of foot units 110 each having a foot member 14 with a bottom wall 141 and a surrounding wall 142 that extends upwardly from the bottom wall 141, a leg rod 11, and a resilient component 22. The leg rod 11 is connected movably to the surrounding wall 142 of the foot member 14, is longitudinally movable relative to the foot member 14, and is formed with at least one abutment plate 113 that extends integrally. The resilient component 22 has a first end 221 abutting against the abutment plate 113 of the leg rod 11, and a second end 222 that abuts against the foot member 14. Preferably the leg rods have hollow rod bodies formed with a pair of slots and a pair of abutment plates which are bent radially and extending inwards from the slots. Another preferred feature is a recess in the bottom wall of the foot member, with a protrusion defining the recess, in which the resilient component is retained.
Patent GB-2456227-A (GB)
Title: Video motion compensation by transposing pixel blocks and selecting interpolated pixels from a vertical filter
Inventor: GAO ZHIYONG JOHN
IPC: G06T7/20
Filed: 2009-01-08
Abstract: A method for video motion compensation comprises: buffering input pixel lines; selectively transposing lines and columns of an input pixel block; vertically filtering a pixel line from the transposing step, producing an output line of interpolated pixel samples; selecting between interpolated and un-interpolated pixel samples, providing a vertically filtered output, and horizontally filtering an output from the vertical filtering or transposing steps to provide a horizontal filtering output, wherein the selecting steps depend on control signals related to incoming motion vectors. Also independently claimed is a motion compensation system comprising: an input buffer receiving pixel data lines and outputting these to a block transpose unit 52 for selectively transposing the lines and columns of an input block; vertical line filtering unit 58, producing an output line of interpolated pixel samples; first selector 60 to select between an un-interpolated and interpolated output pixel lines; and a second selector 62 to similarly provide pixel lines to a horizontal line filtering unit 66. Selectors 60, 62 receive control signals related to motion vectors in an incoming data stream. Parallel input buffers 54, 56 may be included. The system may apply to a range of standards including H264, VC-1, MPEG and AVS.
Patent GB-2457595-A (GB)
Title: A stackable watering can
Inventor: MANNING PETER ANTHONY
IPC: A01G25/14
Filed: 2009-02-20
Abstract: A stackable watering can comprises a body <B>1</B>, an attachable lid <B>3</B>, a pivoting handle <B>2</B> and a rose sprinkler <B>4</B>, which when in stacking mode allow a plurality of tapered watering cans to nest and stack inside each other. The lid <B>3</B> may be integral with the can or may be a detachable piece. The handle <B>2</B> may comprise a front part and a rear part. The front part may be pivotably attached to the top of the can and the rear part of the handle may run along a groove <B>7</B> in the rear and base of the can. The groove <B>7</B> may run from the underside of the can to almost the top of the can. The front and rear parts of the handle may be connected together. In order for the cans to be stackable, the lid <B>3</B> has to be removed and the handle pivoted downwards so that the top of the can is completely open. The shape of the can also allows rainwater to be channeled into the can due to the larger open surface area.
Patent GB-2459184-A (GB)
Title: Support for Baby Pacifier
Inventor: SUTHERLAND SAMANTHA
IPC: A47D7/00
Filed: 2009-04-14
Abstract: A device for enabling an infant to self-administer a pacifier 2 , comprising a support for a pacifier 1 and a means for affixing the support to a surface 3,5 . It may comprise a pad 6 to which a dummy 2 or other pacifier is attached and which is in turn affixed upon bedding 4. The support may be mounted in a plurality of positions, preferably at sufficient height and location to allow an infant to self-administer the pacifier whilst lying down. The pacifier can be a dummy or teething ring and the support for the pacifier mounted on a variety of surfaces associated with an infant, such as a bed, cot, car seat, pushchair, buggy and pram. Further the support can be in the form of a toy or can be placed onto the wrist of the infant using a wrist band.
Patent GB-2464785-A (GB)
Title: A toroidal thermonuclear fusion reactor using radio frequency confinement
Inventor: STREVENS CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G21B1/05
Filed: 2009-06-22
Abstract: This invention will provide electrical power by direct conversion from a contained thermonuclear fusion reaction of atomic nuclei. The containment is by a radio frequency current in a helical coil around a toroidal Pyrex (RTM) vessel containing low pressure hydrogen gas. The radio frequency current ionizes the hydrogen gas and the ionization current repels the exciting current and then mutual repulsion contains the ionized gas near the center circle of the toroidal vessel. Repulsion near the windings is greater than near the center circle so any drift away is instantly corrected. Power is collected by a mutual inductive winding.
Patent GB-2464829-A (GB)
Title: Fast planning heuristic for batch and incremental planning
Inventor: SINGH RIPU DAMAN
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2009-10-29
Abstract: A system for incremental planning using a list based heuristic including a database storing supply chain entity data and a server system coupled with the database. The server system receives demand for one or more end items from one or more of the supply chain entities within a supply chain network and collapses the supply chain network into one or more flowpaths for each of the one or more end items. The server system also sorts the one or more flowpaths based on one or more rules or parameters stored in the database and reduces the one or more flowpaths using constraints stored in the database. The server system further generates a supply chain plan by solving the received demand using a list based heuristic stored in the database and communicates the generated supply chain plan to the one or more supply chain entities.
Patent GB-2475041-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic hazard protector for composite materials
Inventor: MACKENZIE PAUL
IPC: B32B3/24
Filed: 2009-11-02
Abstract: The flexible laminate includes a metal layer 10 and thermosetting resin layers 12. One resin layer is bonded to a releasable backing sheet 14. The opposing external face comprises a resin having greater adhesiveness than the resin in contact with the backing. The laminate can be laid down onto a mould surface. There is preferably an unbroken pathway of resin through the thickness of the laminate. The metal (e.g., copper) 10 is preferably an expanded foil or wire mesh. Preferably, the laminate also includes a porous, insulating, non-reshapable (non-ductile) material 16. The cured laminate can protect aerospace vehicle bodies from lightning strike.
Patent GB-2475483-A (GB)
Title: Mesh-sided trailers
Inventor: PRICE ANDREW JOHN
IPC: B62D33/03
Filed: 2009-11-18
Abstract: A vehicle or trailer having a load platform or bed, at least a portion of at least one side of its load platform including a removable wire mesh panel 12 which is hingedly mounted at a lower side and securable in position by securing means at an upper side, so that when the upper retaining means is released, the panel 12 can be lowered, supported by hook and pin hinge means. The panel 12 can be readily released, by unhooking, and removed if required.
Patent GB-2463405-A (GB)
Title: Cutting elements with increased toughness and thermal fatigue
Inventor: LIANG DAH-BEN
IPC: E21B10/16
Filed: 2008-04-04
Abstract: Cutting elements offering increased toughness and thermal fatigue resistance can be formed of a wear resistant material having coarse grains disposed in a binder matrix with a binder content of at least: about 18% by weight. The coarse grains include grains of at least one selected from the group of a transition metal carbide, a transition metal boride, and transition metal nitride. The wear resistant material has a Palmqvist toughness of at least 800 kg/mm. The binder content and coarse grain size may be selected to provide a Rockwell A hardness of at least about 75 Ra or a wear number of at least about 1.5. The cutting elements may have particular application in the gage region of a drill.