baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2416859-A (GB)
Title: Articulated light guide apparatus
Inventor: CHAPMAN IAIN
IPC: G02B27/02
Filed: 2004-08-03
Abstract: The present invention provides articulated image guide apparatus for guiding light from an image generator (3)to a user of the apparatus comprising: a plurality of linking member (2); a plurality of joint members each connected between a pair of the linking members and permitting articulation of each linking member with respect to an adjacent linking member; input means at a first end of the image guide apparatus which can be directed at the image generator; and output means at a second end of the image guide apparatus which enables the user to view transmitted light; wherein, in use, light from an image generated by the image generator is received by the input means and then guided through the linking members and delivered at the output means to be viewed by the user, the apparatus delivering a virtual image directly to the eye(s) of the user.
Patent GB-2406485-A (GB)
Title: Hardware detection of predermined bit patterns in data packets
Inventor: BENNETT MARK ARWYN
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2004-09-10
Abstract: The invention consists of hardware for identifying those packets in a traffic stream which contain a predetermined bit pattern. The invention may be used, inter alia, for virus detection and preferably operates on packet payloads. The hardware comprises processing logic for dividing packets into a plurality of bit sequences, and search engine logic 210 including a bit pattern storage memory array. The search engine logic identifies packets which contain a bit sequence that matches a predetermined bit pattern entry within the array. In a preferred embodiment the search engine logic is an IP coprocessor. A delay buffer 208 may be provided for storing the packets. Packets which are identified by the search engine may be output from the delay means to software for further processing. The invention facilitates an initial hardware analysis of data packets a full line rate, and a more detailed software analysis at a reduced bandwidth.
Patent GB-2419154-A (GB)
Title: Strap adjusting device
Inventor: CHEN SHUN-MIN
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 2004-10-18
Abstract: A strap-adjusting device (400) includes a base frame (41), a cover member (42), a strap holder (43), and a biasing member (46). The cover member (42) cooperates with the base frame (41) to form a strap-operating space (44), and is formed with a strap hole unit (425). The strap holder (43) is movable in the strap-operating space (44) between a strap-retaining position and a strap-releasing position, is accessible via an opening (411) in the base frame (41), and forms a strap passage unit (435) in the strap-operating space (44). The biasing member (46) (preferably a spring) is disposed in the strap-operating space (44) to provide a biasing force for urging the strap holder (43) to the strap-retaining position. A strap (525) is extended into and out of the strap-operating space (44) via the strap hole unit (425), and extends along the strap passage unit (435). The strap holder (43) is able to clamp the strap (525) when the strap holder (43) is at the strap-retaining position.
Patent GB-2413358-A (GB)
Title: Cable clamp with flexible fastening member
Inventor: DIXON MARCUS
IPC: F16L3/00
Filed: 2005-04-20
Abstract: A cable clamp device for use in a well bore to secure cables 1 to pipes 2 and the like includes a flexible fastening member 4 of relatively uniform cross-section, and a block 3 that accepts the fastening member as it encompasses the circumference of the pipe in a loop. The cable clamp also and accepts the cable running axially along the pipe. The flexible fastening member overlaps itself, and is secured in a loop by deformation of its material by the application of a metal seal 5,11 or by friction welding when the fastening member is plastics. The height of the block from the surface of the pipe is greater than the height of the outer surface of the flexible fastening member and the surface of the pipe. The end surfaces of the clamp are angled with respect to the perpendicular of the pipe's surface.
Patent GB-2425836-A (GB)
Title: Adsorption, detection, and identification of components of ambient air with desorption/ionization on silicon mass spectrometry (dios-ms)
Inventor: FINCH JEFFREY W
IPC: G01N30/00
Filed: 2004-02-09
Abstract: The present invention provides a device, system, and associated methods to actively or passively sample air by directing it onto the surface of a porous light-absorbing semiconductor, for example, a desorption/ionization on porous silicon ("DIOS") chip. Upon adsorption of an analyte, the surface may be analyzed directly by laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry. Because the process of laser desorption/ionization and subsequent mass detection does not require elevated temperatures, thermal degradation of analytes is avoided.
Patent GB-2416734-A (GB)
Title: Making intergrated door inner trim panels
Inventor: ADAMS ROBERT J
IPC: B29C70/78
Filed: 2005-08-03
Abstract: A method of making an integrated inner trim panel (12) for a vehicle door (10) (figure 1-not shown) and an inner trim panel (12) made thereby are disclosed. The method includes sequentially spraying a skin layer (36), a padding layer (40), and applying a structural layer (48) in an open mold (26) that defines the facing surface (30) of the inner panel (12) of a door (10) . The integrated inner trim panel (12) may be provided with areas (52, 54) of greater and lesser padding. The skin layer (36) may be formed from a reactant mixture of polyurethane. The padding layer (40) may be a foam polyurethane composition including a blowing agent. The structural layer (48) may be a glass-reinforced polyurethane reactant mixture. The inner door panel (12) is an integrated layered structure including a skin layer (36), a padding layer (40), and a structural layer (48). The padding layer (40) is varied in thickness to provide selectively variable padding in predetermined areas (52, 54).
Patent GB-2414143-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for an enhanced rfid tag interrogator
Inventor: WONG KAI EN
IPC: G01S13/75
Filed: 2004-05-21
Abstract: An apparatus for an enhanced receiver for an RFID Tag Interrogator having a current transformer and an antenna, the enhanced receiver comprising: a zero cross detector for receiving an input current waveform from the current transformer and for producing a sampling signal based on the input current waveform; a phase shifter for phase shifting the sampling signal by about ninety degrees to produce a phase shifted sampling signal; a pulse generator for increasing time duration of each pulse of the phase shifted sampling signal to produce a control signal for controlling a chopper; the chopper for receiving and sampling a backscattered carrier signal from the antenna; and a bandpass filter for filtering away a carrier signal of the backscattered carrier signal.
Patent GB-2418115-A (GB)
Title: Robust communication of synchronisation information over a non-reliable protocol
Inventor: PLEASANT DANIEL L
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2005-09-09
Abstract: A system and method are provided which enhance the robustness of non-reliable protocols, such as UDP. As described further below, according to at least one embodiment, a method is provided for improving the robustness of using non-reliable protocols, such as UDP, in applications in which small numbers of time-critical packets are transmitted. For instance, in a system of cooperating devices on a network, a device on a network may broadcast information about itself to the other devices. According to various embodiments a combination of redundant re-transmissions of non-reliable protocol data packets and inclusion of timestamps in the non-reliable protocol data packets is used to improve the robustness of applications that rely on the non-reliable protocol data packets. The system and method may be used to synchronize local clocks of a plurality of devices in the network.
Patent GB-2423201-A (GB)
Title: Manually powered generator
Inventor: POON WO HUEN
IPC: H02K7/18
Filed: 2005-12-10
Abstract: A manually powered generator 52 for powering small electronic devices, for example a light source 54, comprises a handle 68, a shaft 70, a spring housing 66, a gear train 64 and an electrical generator 62. The handle is operated by the user to rotate the shaft which in turn rotates a portion of the spring housing. A main gear 82 is rotated when the spring housing is rotated and this acts upon the gear train which in turn rotates the electrical generator. The generator outputs current to the device. The output current may be used to charge a rechargeable battery 78. The invention may be used to power other electrical devices such as a mobile phone or a fan (figures 18, 19).
Patent GB-2435442-A (GB)
Title: Powered hammer with helically shaped vent channel
Inventor: HEEP TOBIAS
IPC: B25D11/12
Filed: 2006-02-24
Abstract: A powered hammer has a hammer mechanism with a ram 20 reciprocatingly movably mounted in a guide tube section 15 and comprising an outer circumferential surface in which a vent channel (24, Fig 3) is provided, which connects the front end of the circumferential surface with its rear end and which is interrupted by a radially outwardly projecting sealing portion 22. A piston (13, Fig 2) is reciprocatingly drivable by means of a motor, which piston in operation generates a varying air cushion between the ram and the piston surface 14 facing the ram to cause an impact on a tool bit inserted into the tool holder of the hammer by movement of the ram towards the tool bit. The space between the ram and the surface of the piston facing the ram is temporarily connected to ambient air through the vent channel and a recess 17 in the wall of the guide tube section after causing the impact. The vent channel is helical in shape. The hammer may be a rotary hammer or a chisel hammer.
Patent GB-2436098-A (GB)
Title: Rigid disabled badge holder, attachable to vehicle steering wheel
Inventor: HALL JOHN HENRY
IPC: G09F1/10
Filed: 2006-03-17
Abstract: A rigid disabled badge holder, is attachable to vehicle steering wheel, such as via a hinge and locking mechanism which closes around the tubular hand grip section of a steering wheel. The holder may have a transparent section though which the disabled badge can be read, a micro-chip, and a foam steering wheel protector. The locking system may prevent unauthorised entry to the holder, and thus prevent theft of the badge itself.
Patent GB-2438253-A (GB)
Title: Circuit to operate a relay under fault conditions
Inventor: BRERETON RICHARD PETER
IPC: H02H7/08
Filed: 2006-05-16
Abstract: In the event of a fault condition that requires disconnection of a power source Vs from a load 150, a protective relay 110 remains closed while at least one of isolation relays 120,130 opens. Contacts of isolation relays 120,130 are therefore protected from arcing and consequent welding shut by protective relay 110, which may open after the isolation relays controlled by a timing circuit such as diode 240 connected to the battery side of a high side driver 190 allowing current in the coils of relays 120,130 to collapse more quickly than that of protection relay 110 whose diode 220 is connected directly across the coil. Should protective relay 110 fail to open a current sensitive circuit breaker such as fuse 230 in series with protective relay 110 may blow to disconnect the power source Vs reliably. To prevent contact arcing at closure a capacitor 160 may be charged by pre-charge circuit 170 placing the load in an ON condition prior to closing the relays. A controller 40 may perform a sequence of tests to ensure correct operation of the pre-charge circuit, the relay contacts and trip circuits prior to closure of the isolation relays 120,130. The device may be used for the drive circuit of a battery-powered vehicle such as a wheelchair or golf cart, wherein load 150 may comprise a drive motor and electronic drive circuit 140. Battery voltage Vs can be effectively reduced for the relay coils using pulse width modulation (PWM).
Patent GB-2438855-A (GB)
Title: Asymmetric cutting element
Inventor: ALKHATIB SAMIR
IPC: E21B10/567
Filed: 2006-06-10
Abstract: A cutting element 36 has no axis of mirror symmetry and so defines a cutting edge (50, fig 7) having a cutting profile of asymmetric shape. The cutting element comprises a superhard material, such as polycrystalline diamond or PCD. A method of manufacturing an asymmetrical cutting element comprises providing an initial component of superhard material and machining material away to leave a resulting asymmetric shape. Alternatively, a drill bit (110, fig 6) is provided with blades carrying cutting elements, wherein each cutting element is asymmetric about an axis 46 perpendicular to the overall cutting profile (52, fig 8) of the bit. The asymmetric cutting shape increases the depth 33 of rock formation cut by each cutting element.
Patent GB-2426045-A (GB)
Title: Two-piece insulated cup
Inventor: SMITH STEPHEN A
IPC: B65D81/38
Filed: 2004-11-08
Abstract: The present invention generally provides an insulating vessel (10) for beverages. The vessel has an outsert (12) and a insert (14). The insert is positioned within the cavity of the outsert. In one embodiment the insert has a plurality of insulating members (48) that are spaced from an inner surface of the outsert to define a series of air gaps between an outer surface of the insulating members and the inner surface of the outsert. In another embodiment, the insert and outsert have generally conical side walls with substantially the same taper angle so as to be in a friction lock relationship with one another.
Patent GB-2428179-A (GB)
Title: A clothing accessory
Inventor: SAHU ALEX AJOY KUMAR
IPC: A41F17/02
Filed: 2005-04-04
Abstract: A clothing accessory comprises a loop (10) of an elastic material, in the form of an anklet for loose fitting around the ankle (26) of a wearer. A generally U-shaped clip (11) is coupled to the loop (10) and has arms (14, 15) between which the lower hem region (22) of a trouser leg may be located and gripped by the clip (11). In this way, the lower hem region (22) is held clear of the ground, when the accessory is in use.
Patent GB-2443826-A (GB)
Title: Window and combined defence shutter and blind
Inventor: WILKINS BRIAN MALCOM
IPC: E06B5/12
Filed: 2006-11-16
Abstract: A combined defence shutter and blind is located in a window opening (2) inwardly of the window (3,4) and comprises a plurality of blades (7) extending across a shutter frame, and having cross-section including a point at each edge. A reinforcing axial member (8) extends through each blade and engages the sides of the shutter frame. The blades (7) are linked together such that rotation of one induces all to rotate. The window has anti-shatter material (10) extending over its inner surface. In the event of an explosion outside the window causing a pressure wave, the window is blown inwardly and contacts a pointed edge of at least one blade when in the open position to rotate the blades to the closed position. This prevents ingress of the pressure wave and glass from the window into the building. The blades may be made from a ballistics retarding material which may be a composite of resin and fiber. Alternatively the blades may comprise hollow spaces filled with a woven fiber, a composite resin and fiber or ceramic particles or spheres. The blades may include hooks which engage to hold the blades together in the closed position.
Patent GB-2433826-A (GB)
Title: Light emitting display comprising a plurality of voltage sources
Inventor: BAIK SEONG HO
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2006-12-14
Abstract: A light emitting display 300 comprises a light emitting unit having at least two, preferably three, light emitting diodes R, G, B which are electrically connected to the same driving unit 302. The LEDs are also connected to a plurality of voltage sources VDDR, VDDG, VDDB whereby each voltage source supplies a voltage different from that supplied by the other voltage sources. A selection unit 306 selectively connects the LEDs to the voltage sources, preferably in a sequential manner using transistors as the switching means.
Patent GB-2445965-A (GB)
Title: Entry replacement within a data store
Inventor: YEHIA SAMI
IPC: G06F12/126
Filed: 2007-01-26
Abstract: A data processing system 2 includes a data store 14 having storage locations storing entries which can be used for a variety of purposes, such as operand value prediction, branch prediction, etc. Accordingly, data store 14 may be a translation lookaside buffer or a branch target instruction cache. An entry profile store 16 stores profile data in respect of more candidate entries than there are storage locations within the data store 14. The profile data is used to determine replacement policy for entries within the data store 14. An entry replacer 18 is responsive to profile data in respect of a candidate entry and an existing entry within the data store to control whether the candidate entry replaces the existing entry. The profile data 16 can include hash values used to determine whether or not predictions associated with candidate entries were or were not correct without having to store the full predictions within the profile data.
Patent GB-2436458-A (GB)
Title: Multi-party conference communication system
Inventor: ONO YOSHIHIRO
IPC: H04M3/56
Filed: 2007-03-20
Abstract: The present invention provides a multi-party communication conference system in which the speaking party can be identified aurally and the speech contents can be accurately transmitted to the party at the receiving terminal. A multi-party communication server and a plurality of terminal devices with a communication function make up the multi-party communication system. Each terminal device with the communication function includes a speech right management unit, a speaking party name output unit and a buffer unit. The speaking party name output unit outputs the voice data of the speaking party identification information such as the name of the speaking party. The buffer unit accumulates the speech voice of the user as voice data. The speech right management unit controls the buffer unit to produce an output after the speaking party output unit. The speech right management unit issues a request to cancel the right to speak after completion of the output of the speech voice data.
Patent GB-2433830-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for recording soundtracks onto film
Inventor: BJERKESTRAND RUNE
IPC: G03C/
Filed: 2005-09-09
Abstract: The invention relates to the recording of soundtracks onto analogue cinema film, in particular the recording of digital created and/or digital/electronically stored representations of soundtracks onto film. The method according to the invention for comprises converting sound data from the digital soundtracks to sound image data, modulating light based on the sound image data, and imaging the modulated light onto a photosensitive film. The device according to the invention comprises at least one light source, processing electronics for converting sound data from the digital soundtracks to sound image data, at least one full frame device connected to the processing electronics, adapted for modulating light from the light source according to the sound image data, imaging optics for imaging the modulated light onto a photosensitive film.
Patent GB-2450517-A (GB)
Title: Electrical resistance of yarn or fabric changes with temperature
Inventor: DIAS TILAK
IPC: A41D1/00
Filed: 2007-06-27
Abstract: A temperature sensor comprises a section of non-stretch garment fabric 2 in which a length 4 of electrically conductive yarn is confined. The ERT yarn has electrical resistance that varies with temperature in a predetermined manner. The yarn follows a tortuous path in the fabric, typically such that the ratio of the square of its length to the area of the fabric section in which it is confined, is at least one hundred. In use, means are provided for measuring the electrical resistance of the yarn in the fabric 2, thereby providing an indication of temperature.
Patent GB-2437676-A (GB)
Title: Sucrose-6-ester chlorination by co-addition of chlorination reagent
Inventor: RATNAM RAKESH
IPC: C07H5/02
Filed: 2007-08-03
Abstract: An improved process for chlorination is described wherein a solution of chlorinating agent and solution of sucrose-6-ester are mixed together by co- addition to a reaction vessel, the addition of both the reactants starting and completing substantially at the same time. The product of chlorinated sucrose is further extracted in organic solvents and deacylated to produce the high intensity sweetener product 4, 1', 6' trichlorogalactosucrose.
Patent GB-2445442-A (GB)
Title: Nucleic acid purification using anion exchange
Inventor: TAKKELLAPATI SUDHAKER RAO
IPC: B01D15/36
Filed: 2007-09-10
Abstract: A method for the purification of nucleic acids comprises generating a cellular lysate containing the nucleic acid; contacting the lysate with an anion exchanger bound to a solid support matrix under conditions such that the anion exchanger binds the nucleic acid; followed by eluting the nucleic acid from the anion exchanger with an aqueous mobile phase comprising an elution solution; and desalting the eluted nucleic acid such that it is suitable for downstream applications. The method is characterised by the use of an elution solution containing a basic composition which results in an aqueous mobile phase of between pH 9 and pH 13, resulting in an increase in nucleic acid recovery. The elution solution may in particular comprise potassium carbonate, a guanidine compound such as guanidine carbonate, or arginine. Kits for performing the method are also provided.
Patent GB-2438570-A (GB)
Title: Process and plant for gas-based direct steelmaking
Inventor: WARNER NOEL ALFRED
IPC: C21C5/56
Filed: 2006-01-31
Abstract: Continuous production of liquid steel or alloy is performed in a closed loop melt circulation system comprised of a reduction arm (1) and a post-combustion arm (2) with product molten metal being circulated by gas-lift pump (3) and siphon (4). Preheated reducing gas (12) is passed countercurrently to the melt with thermochemical energy requirements being transported by the metal from the post-combustion arm. Ore fines (5) are distributed onto the surface of the melt at (10) to form a thin layer of molten oxidic material, which is transported along whilst undergoing gaseous reduction. An overflow weir (7) and phase disengagement region (8) removes slag (9). Carbon and hydrogen containing gases are not permitted direct access to the metal, so decarburisation and desiliconisation are not required. If natural gas is the reductant, neither is desulphurisation necessary. Accordingly, excess refined liquid metal (11) can be withdrawn or overflown directly as product.