baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2384636-A (GB)
Title: Communication system with a signal conduction matrix and surface signal router
Inventor: BAKER JAY D
IPC: H04B10/2581
Filed: 2002-10-16
Abstract: A signal transmission system comprising a signal conduction matrix (100) formed into a shape that allows transmission of a signal through the matrix using at least one surface signal router, at least one signal source (102,104) operatively connected to a surface of the matrix and that generates a signal that propagates through matrix, and at least one signal receiver (108,110,112) operatively connected to a surface of the matrix (106) and that receives the signal from the signal source (102,104). The signal may be coded, modulated, frequency-converted, or amplified. The surface signal router can be a reflective coating, an indentation, a pressure fit structure, or at least one inclined cut on the surface of the matrix. A frequency-selective filter can be used to allow selective detection by a target signal receiver. The invention is also directed to various method of transmitting a signal using a signal conduction matrix. The signal may be optical or RF. The system may be used in vehicles.
Patent GB-2396087-A (GB)
Title: adaptive control of data buffering in a data transmitter for a packet data based network
Inventor: ROBINSON NIGEL
IPC: H04L47/30
Filed: 2002-12-06
Abstract: A data transmitter 10 divides incoming data for transmission into data blocks and passes them in frame transmission order to a radio link stage 16 via a serial frame buffer 14. The buffer 14 holds the data frames until the radio link stage 16 is able to transmit them. The incoming data has associated with it various parameters. The radio link stage 16 has allocated to it radio link resources. The parameters and resources, which change independently of each other from time to time, are supplied to a controller 18 which calculates high and low buffer levels therefrom. The controller 18 controls the passing of the data frames through the frame buffer 14 to maintain the number of frames in the buffer at any instant of time at a level between the calculated high and low levels.
Patent GB-2387416-A (GB)
Title: Gap seal in a gas turbine
Inventor: FOKINE ARKADI
IPC: F01D11/00
Filed: 2003-02-24
Abstract: A gap seal in a gas turbine engine comprises a sealing body 10, which is retained in a moveable manner on a heat shield or shroud 4 and a blade carrier 2. The heat shield and carrier may feature locating grooves, which may in turn be situated opposite one another, in order to locate the sealing member. In use, the device seals a cooling space formed between the heat shield 4 and heat shield carrier 5, from a hot gas space 7 in the gas turbine. At least one cooling passage 17 may be formed in the heat shield and/or the heat shield carrier, to connect the cooling space with the gap 8, 8II formed between the heat shield carrier and blade carrier.
Patent GB-2404978-A (GB)
Title: A decorative hearth comprising shaped plaster of paris
Inventor: SMITH ROBERT
IPC: F24C15/06
Filed: 2003-08-11
Abstract: A decorative hearth for an electric heating device comprising shaped plaster of Paris. The shaped plaster of Paris is supported on a platform forming a fuel bed, which can be positioned above or below the heating device. The shaped plaster of Paris comprise elements no longer than 100 cm in length which imitates fuel like coal, logs, pebbles, shells or driftwood. The plaster elements are shaped by rotational casting or by casting a slurry of plaster of Paris (calcium sulfate hemihydrate) in a mould. A decorative surface of the plaster elements is obtained by incorporating pigment in the plaster of Paris or by painting the plaster elements. The plaster of Paris comprises a filler which is selected from the group consisting of chopped fibre glass, scrim, ground up stone or woven polyester fibre. The plaster of Paris elements are not exposed to temperature greater than 70{C or 60{C. Illumination of the decorative hearth is carried out by light positioned beneath or behind said heart.
Patent GB-2394309-A (GB)
Title: A method for regenerating a particulate filter
Inventor: KOLMANOVSKY ILYA V
IPC: B60W30/188
Filed: 2003-08-15
Abstract: A method is described for minimizing engine torque disturbances that would otherwise cause degraded drive feel by a vehicle driver. The method utilises multiple torque transmission paths of a transaxle unit 200 mounted to an engine 10 and, in particular, during particulate filter regeneration a potential torque increase is transmitted through multiple torque paths of the transmission 200 to maintain output torque at a relatively constant level.
Patent GB-2395064-A (GB)
Title: Tungsten composite x-ray target assembly for radiation therapy
Inventor: EGLEY BERT D
IPC: H01J35/12
Filed: 2003-09-09
Abstract: An x-ray target assembly 200 is disclosed comprising a housing 202 having a recess 210 and a copper heat sink top cover 212 having a recess 213 whereby the combined recess 217 formed as the sum of the recesses 210 and 213 contains a cooling fluid. A tungsten x-ray target in the form of a cylindrical disc 216 is attached to the cover 212 such that the x-ray target 216 does not directly contact the cooling fluid. The cover 212 may be attached to the top edges of the housing 202 by electron beam welding such that the joint formed is not susceptible to galvanic corrosion. The cover 212 may comprise a circular recess 215 into which the x-ray target 216 may be inserted. The x-ray target 216 may be attached to the cover 212 via a brazing material.
Patent GB-2394336-A (GB)
Title: A method of allocating predefined memory for a task including a permanent memory component and a transient memory component
Inventor: WHITE PETER DUNCAN
IPC: G06F9/50
Filed: 2000-10-31
Abstract: Methods for allocating memory for a task in a computer-implemented system and for performing a remote procedure call from a source task in a source cell to a target task in a target cell. Predefined memory requirements are provided for a task, including permanent and transient memory components, the latter being accessible to the task only during execution. The task is executed only when memory space available to the task at least meets certain requirements. The task is prevented from allocating an additional memory space that exceeds the requirements. Upon completing execution, a portion of the memory space corresponding to the transient memory component is released. In another aspect, an input message indicating a portion of the memory space associated with the source task is sent from a source task to a target task. The portion of the memory space is inaccessible to the source task during the execution of the target task. In response to receiving the input message from the source task, the target task is executed. Upon completing execution of the target task, the portion of the memory space is released and is accessible to the source task.
Patent GB-2400210-A (GB)
Title: Allocating resources in a call centre
Inventor: MOSQUERA DAVE
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2004-03-31
Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for allocating a plurality of resources among call types in a call center operated by a business organization. The method includes the steps of providing a plurality of business rules for allocating call handling resources to the call types of the business organization and measuring a metric among the call types for determining a compliance with each business rule of the plurality of business rules. The method further includes the steps of comparing the measured metrics of the plurality of business rules with respective threshold values and adjusting the plurality of resources among the call types when a compared metric of the compared metrics exceeds a respective threshold of the thresholds.
Patent GB-2416005-A (GB)
Title: A bearing with means for increasing lubricant pressure
Inventor: VIRR PHILLIP G
IPC: F16N7/36
Filed: 2004-05-14
Abstract: A bearing, particularly for supporting a crankshaft in an internal combustion engine comprises at least one opening 303, for the passage of a lubricant, communicating between an interior of the bearing and an exterior of the bearing 300, wherein the opening 303 is shaped to increase the pressure of the lubricant, such that the bearing 300 acts to urge the lubricating fluid in one direction between the interior and exterior of the bearing 300. The opening 303 can be a ramped shaped cavity 304 on the internal surface of the bearing 300, with the ramp preferably being in to directions. The cavity 304 may have a long ramp 305 and a short ramp 306 extending in opposite directions. In use the bearing 300 preferably acts to urge oil from the exterior 302 of the bearing 300 to an internal pressure gallery 309 of a crankshaft 301. As an alternative the ramped cavity 304 can be formed on the shaft 301 rather than the internal surface of the bearing 304.
Patent GB-2403437-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing device
Inventor: EBERHARDT HEIKO
IPC: B05B1/00
Filed: 2001-05-29
Abstract: A dispensing device includes a spray conduit 10 for communicating between an aerosol container and a nozzle 12, with an insert 42 at the outlet end of the spray conduit, the insert constituting the nozzle 12, wherein either the insert 42 is comprised of an elastic plastic or the insert is attached to the spray conduit by means of an elastic adhesive, the insert functioning as a noise damper 13 in order to generate a desired product discharge sound.
Patent GB-2405240-A (GB)
Title: Controlling the clock frequencies of expansion devices in dependence on the application being run
Inventor: BARR ANDREW H
IPC: G06F1/04
Filed: 2004-08-12
Abstract: A frequency manager (180) automatically selects a clock frequency for each device (146-156, 106-108) or bus (110-118, 124), or for a plurality of devices or buses, in a system, based on various factors and objectives. These factors and objectives can include optimizing performance of the devices without exceeding the system's power/thermal budget. The frequency manager (180) can then control circuit (120) that generates and provides clock signals having the selected frequency(ies) to these devices or buses. For example, in a system that is less than fully populated with devices, embodiments of the invention can select higher clock frequencies than a fully populated system would utilize. Some embodiments select higher clock frequencies for high-bandwidth devices than for low-bandwidth devices. Other embodiments use information about application programs that will be executed by systems, such as which devices these application programs will frequently access, to select higher clock frequencies for the frequently accessed devices. Yet other embodiments use information about whether the application programs are more memory or I/O intensive to allocate higher clock frequencies to either memory subsystems or I/O subsystems.
Patent GB-2403020-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle wheel alignment by rotating vision sensor
Inventor: MERRILL M STANLEY
IPC: G01B11/275
Filed: 2003-04-18
Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for measuring vehicle wheel alignment characteristics. According to one embodiment, during a first measurement cycle, spatial coordinates of multiple points on the wheel are obtained by positioning a vision sensor at various angular offsets relative to the wheel, the multiple points representative of samples from each of the various angular offsets. After the first measurement cycle and before the second measurement cycle, the wheel is rotated at least a partial revolution. During the second measurement cycle, spatial coordinates of multiple points on the wheel are obtained by positioning the vision sensor at various angular offsets relative to the wheel, the multiple points representative of samples from each of the various angular offsets. Finally, one or more characteristics of the wheel are determined based upon the spatial coordinates collected during the first measurement cycle and the spatial coordinates collected during the second measurement cycle.
Patent GB-2420634-A (GB)
Title: Control system for articulated manipulator arm
Inventor: LAWSON NICHOLAS ALEXANDER
IPC: B25J3/00
Filed: 2004-11-24
Abstract: The control system for the arm which has at least three degrees of freedom, comprises a master controller 10 moveable to replicate the at least three degrees of freedom of the manipulator arm. Means for determining the rate of movement of the master controller in each direction replicating a degree of freedom of the manipulator arm are provided, and the system comprises control means for controlling actuation of the manipulator arm so that the rate of movement of the manipulator arm in each of said at least three degrees of freedom is proportional to the rate of movement of the master controller in each direction replicating a degree of freedom of the manipulator arm.
Patent GB-2407758-A (GB)
Title: Cartridge and method for the preparation of beverages
Inventor: HALLIDAY ANDREW MICHAEL
IPC: B65D85/804
Filed: 2003-01-24
Abstract: A cartridge for use in a beverage preparation machine, the cartridge containing one or more beverage ingredients and being formed from substantially air- and water-impermeable materials, the cartridge comprising an inlet for the introduction of an aqueous medium into the cartridge and an outlet for discharge of a beverage produced from the one or more beverage ingredients, wherein the one or more beverage ingredients is a liquid. The beverage ingredients can be a liquid chocolate, a liquid coffee, soup, fruit juice, flavoured milk, sauce or dessert.
Patent GB-2411778-A (GB)
Title: Reinforcing connector using part of shield
Inventor: YANAGIDA YASUHIRO
IPC: H01R13/658
Filed: 2005-02-18
Abstract: A female connector has a body 21 and a shield 11 covering the body, the shield 11 having projections 17a, 17b, 20a, 20b formed by cutting and bending. The projections engage a counterpart (not shown) upon mating so as to take some of the mating force, thereby lessening the force taken by contacts of the female connector. The projections 17a, 17b, 20a, 20b may be bent perpendicularly to the mating direction and may lie loosely in corresponding cut-outs (e.g. 30a, 30b) in the body. Projections 18a, 18b on ones side of the shield may be spaced differently from those on the other.
Patent GB-2423365-A (GB)
Title: A drain blockage warning system
Inventor: WRAGG RICHARD JOHN
IPC: E03F7/00
Filed: 2005-10-21
Abstract: A drain blockage warning system comprises two units, the first unit located within a pipe and comprising a detection device and a transmitter. The second unit is located remote from the pipe and comprises a receiver and a warning device. The system is arranged to detect a rising fluid level in the pipe resulting from a blockage and issue a warning.
Patent GB-2422071-A (GB)
Title: Producing a generic programmable platform
Inventor: NIEDER SIMON ROY
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2006-01-11
Abstract: Operational equipment from a redundant mobile telephone is connected to a control processor and re-packaged as a generic programmable platform for various applications. The programmable platform has interfaces (1101 -1104) for use in embedded systems, such as a monitoring systems. A mobile processor (401) from a re-cycled mobile cellular telephone has a serial interface (1114), a visual display (1115) and a modem functionality program. Upon power-up, the modem functionality program is activated and is responsive to AT commands. A control processor (502) is configured to receive input data and to communicate with the mobile processor via the serial interface (1114). The control processor (502) is configured to energise the mobile processor, de-activate the modem functionality program, activate data communication procedures and communicate input data to the mobile processor. The mobile processor is configured to process input data received from the control processor and supply output data to the visual display as a result of processing the received input data.
Patent GB-2434997-A (GB)
Title: Paint stirring tin
Inventor: BOLTON DANIEL
IPC: B44D3/06
Filed: 2006-02-11
Abstract: Internal stirring mechanism for stirring paint in a conventional paint marketing can 1, the ones normally found on general sale sealed by a lid. The marketing paint can has a mechanism built in with an external stirring mechanism to which it is attached enabling you to stir the paint whilst the can is sealed. Paint is stirred by applying external rotational force to the turning wheel 7 which in turn rotates the multi bladed propeller inside the can 1. The turning wheel 7 is attached to the shaft 5 of the mixing blade propeller, the multi bladed propeller 5 goes through a sealing device which seals the hole 16 at the bottom of the tin 3 and is attached to the turning wheel, this enables the hole 16 to be sealed as not to let paint out but by a seal that allows the multi bladed propeller 5 to turn when the external turning wheel 7 is turned. The top of the shaft 5 sits within the internal flange 4 on the inside of the paint lid 2 to stabilise the mixing mechanism whilst it rotates, mixing the paint. To operate, turn the can, if required, upside down to access the stirring wheel, rotate the stirring wheel 7 to mix the paint and then turn upright. Remove the lid 2 to access the stirred paint.
Patent GB-2436650-A (GB)
Title: Dissipating heat in ferroelectric memories
Inventor: CHU DAPING
IPC: G11C11/15
Filed: 2006-03-31
Abstract: The decrease in resistivity which results from the polarisation switching of ferroelectric memory cells can be reduced by providing means to dissipate heat from the memory device. Means suggested for dissipating heat include providing a heat sink or heat spreader, a fan, fluid cooling means and chemical cooling. The memory cells may be deposited on or under a layer of material with matching heat transfer index. The memory cells may also be disposed on different layers and interconnections between these layers provided to enhance heat dissipation. More than on via-hole interconnection connects at least two terminals with one another and two ferroelectric capacitor electrodes. A manufacturing method to reduce the decrease in resistivity is also suggested in which dopants are introduced, activated or removed from the ferromagnetic material. The dopants may be introduced into the grain boundaries of a polycrystalline ferroelectric material. Remnant polarization of the memory cells are improved.
Patent GB-2437367-A (GB)
Title: Insulated Cover for a Hot or Cold Cabinet
Inventor: WILSON ROBERT L
IPC: A47F3/04
Filed: 2006-04-20
Abstract: An insulated jacket can be fitted around the sides and top of a hot or cold cabinet 1, and therefore minimise heat gain or heat loss from the cabinet. The jacket includes front and side portions 2 and a top cover 3. The top cover retains the insulated front and side portions around the cabinet. The front and side portions may be attached by hinges and the top cover may slide into place to lock the jacket in position. The jacket finds particular use for cooled cabinets and heated/cooled vending machines, such that power can be isolated to affect energy savings, whilst maintaining a stable temperature within the cabinet.
Patent GB-2425760-A (GB)
Title: Connection sensing by vehicle trailer controller
Inventor: LOWE THOMAS JEFFREY
IPC: B60T7/20
Filed: 2006-05-08
Abstract: A controller (30 see fig 1) for a vehicle trailer (10 see fig 1) is adapted to control components or at least one system on the trailer (10) and to sense when the trailer (10) is hitched up to a road going tractor unit. The sensing means 34a-34c determine whether the wailer is umbilically connected. Preferably when an air supply line 38 and an electrical supply line 36 are connected, the controller (30) provides power and a control signal to a system comprising anti-lock brakes, proximity sensors 22, indicators 24, an audible warning device 20, telemetry, GPS tracking or height control. The invention facilitates the functioning of the trailer (10) with different tractor units.
Patent GB-2439365-A (GB)
Title: Provision of supplementary services
Inventor: BISHOP CRAIG KELVIN
IPC: H04W4/16
Filed: 2006-06-19
Abstract: A method of controlling the provision of supplementary services to a mobile terminal in a communications network including a circuit switched cellular network and an IP Multimedia Network, wherein the control of supplementary services is carried out in the IP Multimedia Network independent of whether a call is carried out via the circuit switched network or whether the IP Multimedia Network and wherein the method includes at least one of the following: <SL> <LI>i) the terminal transmits information relating to the terminal's capabilities to support centrally controlled supplementary services to the network; or <LI>ii) a network element transmits information relating to the network element's capabilities to support centrally controlled supplementary services to the terminal. </SL>
Patent GB-2439754-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for electronically storing data on a document
Inventor: SLATTER DAVID NEIL
IPC: G06V10/12
Filed: 2006-07-04
Abstract: A paper document 2 is provided with a data storage medium 4, such as an RFID tag. Information is written onto the document by means of a digital pen 6 that is provided with an imaging system 10. The information is stored on the data storage medium only when the document ID printed on the document matches with the document ID stored on the data storage medium.
Patent GB-2426214-A (GB)
Title: Wheeled toy, e.g. tricycle, with animated doll.
Inventor: WHITEHEAD BRIAN
IPC: A63H17/18
Filed: 2006-07-05
Abstract: A wheeled toy 2, e.g. in the form of a tricycle, is provided which can receive a doll thereon (Fig. 1). The toy includes movement imparting means 22 which allow movement of at least one of the wheels to be used to cause movement of at least one component of the doll. In particular, the movement imparting means connects with the thighs of the doll and causes the legs of the doll to move backwards and forwards as if walking and propelling the toy. The toy article further includes a steerage mechanism comprising a member connectable 16 to the toy, whereby the steering of the movement of the toy article can be controlled by a person such as a child, adjacent the article as it moves along the surface.
Patent GB-2427563-A (GB)
Title: A medical sleeve
Inventor: BAINBRIDGE LIONEL CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A61B46/27
Filed: 2005-02-17
Abstract: The invention provides a device adapted to assist the sterilisation of a limb surface, comprising a flexible tubular sleeve, closed at one end, shaped and sized so as to loosely fit, in use, around the limb of a patient whose limb surface is to be sterilised. The sleeve bas limb-sealing means, located close to or at each end of the sleeve, and each capable of forming, in use, a seal between the sleeve and the limb of a patient. The device is particularly suitable to assist in de-contamination of limbs prior to surgery thereon.
Patent GB-2429319-A (GB)
Title: Gaming machine
Inventor: RANDALL DOV LIAM
IPC: G07F17/34
Filed: 2006-08-16
Abstract: A gaming device includes a composite game, which may be a bonus game associated with a main game such as a reel-type game, poker game or other. The composite bonus game has at least one potential award-generating event and at least one guaranteed award-generating event. The bonus game can comprise independent games 110,130 or independent plays of a game. For each occurrence of a potential award-generating event, at least one guaranteed award-generating event occurs to provide the player at least one award. In an embodiment, the award-generating games 110, 130 occur simultaneously by being simultaneously displayed to a player and simultaneously played. Game 130 has selection positions which are picked by the gaming device or the player, each position having a guaranteed win. Game 110 is track game with an indicator moved around a series of positions by a random set of steps, here shown as spots on dice. This game includes a position ("Collect") which acts as a terminating event. In an embodiment, if a predetermined number of awards provided to a player are associated with an accumulation indicator 140, the player is provided an additional award.