baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2429551-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for avoiding live-lock in a processor that supports speculative-execution
Inventor: CHAUDHRY SHAILENDER
IPC: G06F9/38
Filed: 2006-07-20
Abstract: A processor carrying out the present invention is initially issuing instructions in a normal-execution mode (i.e. in program order). If, while executing a program, the processor encounters a launch condition caused by an instruction (a "launch instruction"), it enters speculative-execution mode. While in this mode, the system checks status indicators associated with a forward progress buffer. If these status indicators show that the forward progress buffer contains data for the instruction that caused the launch condition, the system resumes normal-execution mode. Upon resumption of normal-execution mode, the system retrieves the data from a data field contained in the forward progress buffer and executes the launch instruction using the retrieved data as input data for the launch instruction. The system next deasserts the status indicators. The system then continues to issue instructions for execution in program order in normal-execution mode. Using the forward progress buffer in this way prevents the processor from entering a potential live-lock state. The launch condition could be caused by a cache miss (either L1 or Translational Look-aside Buffer, TLB), or because the launch instruction is a divide instruction.
Patent GB-2428099-A (GB)
Title: A method and a device for monitoring and/or controlling a load on a tensioned elongated element
Inventor: HOEN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G01L1/00
Filed: 2005-03-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for monitoring and/or controlling a load on a slender, tensioned elongated element extending from a subsea wellhead element to a surface vessel, by which the tensioned elongated element is arranged so as to be displaced in its longitudinal direction into or out of the subsea wellhead element via an entry at a top end of the latter. The method comprises the steps of: - measuring the structural behaviour of the wellhead element, and - estimating the bending moment and/or declination of the tensioned elongated element in a bottom region adjacent to and/or at said entry upon basis of the measurement of the structural behaviour of the wellhead element. The invention also relates to a corresponding device.
Patent GB-2427483-A (GB)
Title: Microelectromechanical device with reset electrode
Inventor: REGAN MICHAEL
IPC: G02B26/08
Filed: 2005-03-24
Abstract: A microelectromechanical device having a reset electrode (418, 518, 618, 718, 818) for use in various devices including display devices (900) such as those employing spatial light modulators (200). The device includes an optically transmissive substrate (214, 320, 414, 514, 614, 714, 814), a semiconductor substrate (212, 318, 412, 512, 612, 712, 812), and a member (210, 410, 510, 610, 710, 810) deflectable between a rest position and an operative position supported by one of the substrates (214, 320, 414, 514, 614, 714, 814, 212, 318, 412, 512, 612, 712, 812). The deflectable member (210, 410, 510, 610, 710, 810) returns to an undeflected position by operation of the reset electrode (418, 518, 618, 718, 818).
Patent GB-2442714-A (GB)
Title: A motor vehicle seat belt guide and tether attachment point
Inventor: MARABLE PAUL MARK
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 2006-10-12
Abstract: A motor vehicle having a body structure 17 is disclosed which has a seat belt guide 10 (110, 50, 140) fastened to a mounting point 16 on the body structure. A top tether 30 for a child seat (4, figure 1) having an Isofix connector 31 is fastened to the same mounting point on the body structure by a common fastener 15 thereby simplifying the construction of the motor vehicle. In addition, the fixing for the tether is then positioned so that it can be easily accessed by a person wishing to connect or disconnect the Isofix connector. The tether and seat belt guide may comprise first and second bodies (figures 7 and 8) mounted by the common fastener.
Patent GB-2440333-A (GB)
Title: Synthetic cornea from retinal stem cells
Inventor: HAMMOND JEREMY
IPC: A61K35/12
Filed: 2006-10-23
Abstract: Methods of producing synthetic corneas are disclosed which are differentiated from retinal stem cells (rSC) derived from parthenogenetically activated human oocytes, including that such synthetic corneas are produced in the absence of a 3-D scaffold. Isolated synthetic corneas, produced by the disclosed methods, are also described.
Patent GB-2444324-A (GB)
Title: Coin pusher machine with ramp and step formation on edge of pusher member
Inventor: LEVY HAROLD JOHN
IPC: A63F7/36
Filed: 2006-11-30
Abstract: A coin pusher machine 2 comprises a playfield (not shown) and a pusher 4 for pushing coins/tokens 24 over the playfield towards an edge of the playfield, the pusher 4 having an edge formation 6 comprising an upwardly extending ramp 8 followed by a downward step 10. The downward step 10 may extend over part or all of the length of the ramp 8. The edge formation 6 may have one or more ramps 8, and may have a single downward step 10, or two or more spaced downward steps 10. The downward step(s) 10 may comprise a downwardly extending portion 12 and a ledge portion 14, and the ledge portion 14 may be upwardly inclined. The ledge portion 14 may include a downwardly extending flange 16 which is able to push the coins/tokens 24 over the playfield. The edge formation 6 may be formed separately from and secured to a body part of the pusher 4. The playfield may also include an edge (not shown) having an upwardly extending portion followed by a step down portion. The edge formation 6 causes coins/tokens falling onto the pusher to form visually appealing layers at the pusher edge.
Patent GB-2443823-A (GB)
Title: Connector sleeve for connecting beams
Inventor: DENN ANDREW
IPC: E04B1/24
Filed: 2007-04-12
Abstract: The connector sleeve 22, primarily for use in the construction industry, comprises openings 28 for receiving the end portions of beams 2,4 and opposing walls 25,26,27 extending between the openings with the sleeve being provided with clamping elements 32 that can be moved to engage the beams so as to clamp them in a fixed position relative to each other within the sleeve. The sleeve is preferably configured to receive metal girders which are releasably engaged by the clamping elements. At least a part of the clamping elements are preferably coupled to a wall of the sleeve with the clamping elements preferably comprising a bolt which extends through a threaded bore in a wall of the sleeve. Each sleeve may be provided with square or rectangular openings for receiving beams that are preferably aligned, in use, with their end faces facing each other within the sleeve. At least one viewing aperture 30 may be located in the walls of the sleeve, preferably in the middle of the sleeve. Also claimed is a wall hanger, a modular construction assembly with a connection sleeve and a beam hanger and methods of connecting beams.
Patent GB-2436479-A (GB)
Title: Controlling the flow of a multiphase fluid from a well
Inventor: EKEN ADRIAAN NICOLAAS
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 2005-12-20
Abstract: A method for controlling the flow of a multiphase fluid from a well extending into a subsurface formation, which well is provided at a downstream position with a valve having a variable aperture, which method comprises allowing the multiphase fluid to flow at a selected aperture of the valve; selecting a flow parameter of the multiphase fluid, which flow parameter is responsive to changes in a gas/liquid ratio of the multiphase fluid at an upstream position in the well, and a setpoint for the flow parameter; and monitoring the flow parameter; controlling the flow parameter towards its setpoint by manipulating the aperture of the valve; wherein the control time between detection of a deviation from the setpoint and the manipulation of the aperture is shorter than the time needed for the multiphase fluid to travel 25% of the distance between the upstream and downstream positions. Further a well extending into a subsurface formation for producing a multiphase fluid to surface, which well is provided at a downstream position with a valve having a variable aperture, and with a control system for controlling the multiphase flow.
Patent GB-2448379-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic trust management in computing platforms
Inventor: CABUK SEDAR
IPC: G06F21/57
Filed: 2007-08-10
Abstract: A Dynamic Trusted Entity (DTE) 75 utilises a static register 78 and a dynamic register 79 for holding integrity measurements. An integrity measurement stored to the static register is combined with the existing value held in the register, i.e. it is extended, whereas an integrity measurement stored to the dynamic register replaces the previous value held in that register. When a change occurs in a software component 71, e.g. through a software update, the effected part is measured. For a critical change, which is a change to the component that has a potential impact on the ability of the component to implement its intended functionality, the resultant measurement is used to extend the value of the static register, effectively creating a permanent indication that a critical change has taken place; for a non-critical change, the new integrity measurement simply replaces the value held in the dynamic register. The arrangement enables a software component that has only been subject to non-critical changes to be restored to its trustable condition and have this reflected in its integrity metric values (see figure 8).
Patent GB-2444581-A (GB)
Title: System and Method for Multi-Enterprise Supply Chain Optimization
Inventor: NOTANI RANJIT N
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2007-08-16
Abstract: A method of optimizing multi-enterprise supply chain agreements using an electronic scenario based option contract includes creating at a buyer computer a plurality of scenarios of forecasted demand for one or more products and communicating from the buyer computer to a seller computer an offer to enter into an option contract for the supply of the one or more products, the option contract including an option corresponding to each of the plurality of scenarios of forecasted demand. The method further includes executing the option contract, receiving at the buyer computer an indication of current buyer demand for at least one scenario associated with the one or more products, and exercising at least a portion of the option in the option contract based at least in part on the indicated buyer demand. A procurement manager and a supply manger operable to be executed on the processor of a buyer computer and seller computer respectively, for being able to carry out the method of optimizing multi-enterprise supply chain agreements.
Patent GB-2457060-A (GB)
Title: Rotor with balance mass
Inventor: HARRISON JOHN MICHAEL
IPC: F01D5/02
Filed: 2008-02-01
Abstract: A rotor 22 comprises a balance land 24 and balance mass 30. The balance land 24 and balance mass 30 are adapted to permit radial positioning of the balance mass 30 relative to the balance land 24. The balance land 24 and the balance mass 30 have co-operating engagement features 60 which locate the balance mass 30 at a chosen radial position in the balance land 24, and the engagement features 60 are moveable relative to one another to permit adjustment of the radial position of the balance mass 30. The balance mass 30 may be located within a passage 32 in the balance land 24. The engagement features 60 may comprise screw threads, and locking means 70 may be provided to prevent radial movement of the balance mass 30. The rotor 22 may be part of a piece of turbo-machinery such as a compressor.
Patent GB-2457441-A (GB)
Title: Positioning and securing device for a heatsink
Inventor: LIANG ROBERT
IPC: H01L23/40
Filed: 2008-02-12
Abstract: A positioning and securing device for connecting a heatsink to a chip set includes a rectangular frame 1 having a through hole 10 in its centre, two side plates 11 extending from two opposite sides of the frame, each side plate having a hook 111 extending from its inside surface, two positioning rods 12 extending from the other two opposite sides of the rectangular frame, and a plurality of flexible rods 13 extending from the inside of the rectangular frame. The heatsink extends through the through hole 10 of the rectangular frame and the positioning rods 12 insert through apertures in the heatsink. The hooks 111 are hooked to two sides of the chip set and the flexible rods 13 press on the heatsink in gaps between the fins. The hooks 111 may be arranged in pairs symmetrically with respect to an axis of the frame (fig 7) or at the ends of a diagonal of the frame (fig 8), or three hooks may be arranged at the corners of an isosceles triangle.
Patent GB-2460391-A (GB)
Title: Self erecting tent with integral canopy
Inventor: WALLACE DAVID THOMSON
IPC: E04H15/40
Filed: 2008-02-28
Abstract: A self erecting tent 10 includes a frame (14, fig 8) defined by one or more elastic rods 16, 18, 20 and a fabric membrane 12 supported by the frame. The membrane includes a flap 28 extending from the tent enclosure to form a canopy. An edge of the flap remote from the tent enclosure is supported by the frame so that the canopy self erects when the tent self erects. A portion of the flap closest the tent may include an air vent 42 to avoid the canopy creating lift during wind. The tent may include a rear canopy 40. In a second aspect, a tent has a roof portion (160, fig 20) connected to a wall portion (162, fig 20) by a water permeable membrane (166, fig 20) to allow condensation to disperse.
Patent GB-2445509-A (GB)
Title: High pressure ball valve seal assembly
Inventor: ZACHMAN JAMES R
IPC: F16K5/06
Filed: 2006-09-28
Abstract: A ball design for withstanding high differential pressures without leakage features a circumferential groove near the circle of contact on the ball with a surrounding seat. High differential forces are transmitted beyond the circle of contact so that deflection due to applied differential pressures results in flexing in the groove area while maintaining full circumferential seat contact to prevent leakage.
Patent GB-2449537-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring Internal Temperature of a Gradient Coil
Inventor: WEXLER EUGENE
IPC: G01K1/16
Filed: 2008-05-09
Abstract: A thermal sensor (306) of a magnetic coil (304) of a magnetic resonance imaging system (MRI) is positioned, placed and/or mounted externally to the magnetic coil (304). A replacement of the thermal sensor (304) does not require replacement of the entire magnetic coil (306), yielding less expensive replacement of a failed thermal sensor. A conducting device such as a heat pipe made of copper, a copper graphite composite or pyrolitic graphite is connected to the thermal sensor and positioned inside an end of the gradient coil.
Patent GB-2460037-A (GB)
Title: Recording and monitoring the inspection of safety items
Inventor: GRUMMETT IAN STEWART
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2008-05-13
Abstract: A unique identifier is provided (by way of RFID device or a transducer device 105) for each of a number of items of safety equipment (eg safety helmets 101-104 as worn by construction workers). The unique identifiers are also stored in a database. The items are inspected and unique identifiers are read from each of the inspected items using e.g. RFID reader 108. For each inspected item, the date of inspection is stored in the database. A period from the date of the inspection to the present time is monitored. Items for which the period exceeds a predetermined period are subsequently identified and an output may be provided indicating that further inspection is required. The database may also include "end of life", and manufacturing date information which it may obtain via the internet. The system may include a computer 109, which is attached to loudspeaker 122 and LED array 123, which can be used to provide audio and visual alarm signals. The system may also be used to perform on the spot checks of workers to see that they are using monitored safety equipment.
Patent GB-2460626-A (GB)
Title: File creation system and method
Inventor: PEETERS JOHAN
IPC: H04W4/02
Filed: 2008-05-22
Abstract: A file creation method comprises creating file content at a particular location and time using a portable device; and obtaining data from wireless communication devices detectable by the portable device at the particular location and time thereby to obtain a set of data. The set of data identifies or enables identification of the wireless communication devices. The method further comprises associating the set of data and time with the file content to enable subsequent analysis to determine the particular location using a time-dependent database.
Patent GB-2453236-A (GB)
Title: Blue laser recording medium for one to four times recording speed
Inventor: KAZUYO UMEZAWA
IPC: G11B7/2495
Filed: 2008-09-24
Abstract: An information recording medium includes a transparent resin substrate having concentric grooves and concentric lands or a spiral groove and spiral land, and a recording layer formed on the groove and land, and capable of recording and reproducing information by using a semiconductor laser of 450 nm or less. When reproducing recorded information, the information recording medium satisfies the following formula: 0.87 < M4x / M1x < 1.05, where M1x is modulation degree during reproduction when data was recorded at normal recording speed and M4x is modulation degree at 4 times recording speed. The recording layer can be an organic dye layer having an azo organic metal complex.
Patent GB-2453872-A (GB)
Title: Masking machines
Inventor: POOL DAN B
IPC: B65H23/06
Filed: 2007-03-08
Abstract: A hand held masking machine is described having one or more of the following features: a structurally designed metal frame, a directional handle with thumb grip, a cutting blade with a slotted adjusting means, a sheet reel including a wire spring with four pressure points for various core sizes, and a tape reel with a tapered face and flexible ribs that holds a variety of tape widths.
Patent GB-2451609-A (GB)
Title: Receiver latch circuit and method
Inventor: SUMESAGLAM TANER
IPC: H03K19/0185
Filed: 2007-05-01
Abstract: In some embodiments, a receiver latch circuit, includes a dynamic latch having at least one input terminal to receive an input data signal and at least one latch terminal. The dynamic latch is adapted to generate an amplified output data signal based at least in part on the input data signal. The dynamic latch includes at least one capacitor, coupled between the at least one input terminal and the at least one latch terminal, to reduce intersymbol interference in the input data signal.
Patent GB-2456902-A (GB)
Title: Processes for forming a permanent hydrophilic surface on a porous membrane
Inventor: MOORE DAVID ROGER
IPC: B01D71/36
Filed: 2009-01-22
Abstract: A process for permanently forming a hydrophilic surface on a porous membrane, such as a membrane comprising expanded polytetrafluoroethylene, comprises applying a coating of a hydrophilic polymer. The hydrophilic polymer preferably having an average molecular weight greater than 2500 Daltons, can be selected from polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl alcohol-polyvinyl amine copolymer, polyacrylic acid, polyacrylates, polyethylene glycol, polyethylene amine, polyvinyl amine, and/or derivatives thereof. The hydrophilic polymer is derivatised with an electron beam reactive group, comprising (meth)acrylates, acrylamides, vinyl ketones, styrenics, vinyl ether, vinyl- or allyl-containing reagents, benzyl radicals and tertiary-carbon (CHR3) bases materials, and is applied to the membrane to form a coated membrane. Optionally water may be applied onto and wetting the membrane; irradiating the coated membrane with a high energy source and covalently grafting the electron beam reactive groups to the membrane to permanently form the hydrophilic surface on the membrane.
Patent GB-2472759-A (GB)
Title: Retractable hinge apparatus for wind turbine control surface
Inventor: WESTERGAARD CARSTEN HEIN
IPC: F03D7/02
Filed: 2009-03-20
Abstract: A hinged connection apparatus for securing a first wind turbine component, e.g a blade, to a second, e.g. a control surface such as an aileron, comprises a hinge housing in which a rotary actuator 26 is retained. The actuator may comprise a rotary pneumatic or DC motor, a rotary piezo-electric element or shape memory alloy or polymer and may form the hinge pin connecting the first components. The actuator/hinge pin may be axially retractable into the hinge housing of one component for installation of the second component whereafter it is axially extended to engage a coupling formation 29 in the other component and may be moved and locked by a retaining screw 28 in a slot. Alternatively extension may be by an actuator. The coupling may be a transverse pin or a splined or polygonal plug and socket. Insulation against lightening may be provided.
Patent GB-2459630-A (GB)
Title: Antiwear chain
Inventor: OKUMURA YOSHIO
IPC: C23C10/28
Filed: 2007-03-29
Abstract: An antiwear chain which can be efficiently produced with excellent productivity and, despite this, has high durability even under severe use conditions as for, e.g., the timing chain of an engine. In the vanadium diffusion/penetration treatment of a steel base, a silicon-containing size-reducing agent is added. The vanadium carbide forming a surface-hardening layer has, in the crystal grains, a second phase comprising a silicon-containing amorphous structure. This vanadium carbide has a crystal grain diameter reduced to 1 Ám or smaller.
Patent GB-2474712-A (GB)
Title: Helmet cover
Inventor: GOSBELL MARTIN
IPC: A42B3/00
Filed: 2009-10-26
Abstract: A helmet cover 102 comprises attachment means 112 for attaching the cover 102 to a helmet 100 and identification means 116 associated with the cover 102 to enable the wearer to be easily identified. The identification means 116 are removably associated with the helmet cover 102. The identification means 116 may be secured to the cover 102 via hook and loop fasteners and may include thermally or infra-red reflective material or an infra-red transmitter. The attachment means 112 preferably reduce wear on the rim region 108 of the helmet 100.
Patent GB-2461470-A (GB)
Title: System and methods to install subsea structures
Inventor: WEST CHRISTOPHER STEVEN
IPC: B63B22/00
Filed: 2008-05-15
Abstract: A system comprising a structure defining an interior of the system; an apparatus exterior to the structure, the apparatus adapted to reduce in size when lowered into a body of water; a strap exterior to the apparatus, the strap adapted to reduce in size as the apparatus reduces in size.
Patent GB-2465494-A (GB)
Title: Sport scoreboard having audio output
Inventor: ILYAS ARSHI
IPC: A63B71/06
Filed: 2009-11-24
Abstract: A sports scoreboard, preferably arranged to resemble a human face, comprises a display 23 which shows the match score, means 33, 35 allowing match participants to register changes in the displayed score, and audio output means 27 which play a sound upon registering a score change. The audio output may play different sounds depending on which team has scored, and the display may include a visual output, e.g. flashing lights 25, which indicates a change in the displayed score. The scoreboard may include a timer 29, 30 which counts down from a predetermined value. The scoreboard may receive a key allowing use of the scoreboard to commence, and the scoreboard is preferably computer controlled with the key comprising software stored on a carrier, such as a USB device. The software key may include a match starting time, may allow selection of a team name, and may allow selection of a sound to be played when each team scores. The scoreboard may be removably or integrally fixed to a wall of a sports pitch or court. The audible output is intended to prevent cheating players from registering an ineligible score.