baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2394599-A (GB)
Title: Protruding spacers for self-aligned contacts
Inventor: STEINER KURT GEORGE
IPC: H01L21/336
Filed: 2003-08-12
Abstract: A protruding spacer 39 that protrudes above the top surface of a gate electrode structure provides enhanced resistance to exposure of the gate electrode during the etch process used to form self-aligned contacts. The protruding spacer may be formed using an amorphous carbon sacrificial layer (Fig 4 : 17) as the top layer of the patterned gate electrode structure. Dielectric spacers are formed alongside the gate electrode structure, including alongside the sacrificial amorphous carbon layer. The dielectric spacers extend substantially to the top of the amorphous carbon layer. The amorphous carbon layer is then removed such that the remaining gate structure includes dielectric spacers that have a protruding section that protrudes above the top surface of the remaining gate structure. A nitride layer 47 may be formed over the gate structure. Such a structure prevents exposure of the gate electrode during the formation of self-aligned contacts, and shorting, once the contact openings are filled.
Patent GB-2393720-A (GB)
Title: Fractional extraction
Inventor: NICOLA MAZIN
IPC: A23L27/14
Filed: 2003-09-17
Abstract: Apparatus for carrying out a fractional extraction comprises an extraction column 2 in which a biomass to be extracted is tightly packed. In use, liquified gas passes from vessel 4 and, optionally, a co-solvent passes from vessel 14 into the material within the column 2 and percolates through the material to extract compounds therefrom. The concentration of the co-solvent in the solvent formulation which passes through the column, the temperature or pressure of the solvent formulation and the temperature of the biomass may be varied in order to affect the composition of material extracted. Individual aliquots of material may be collected, at varying times, in vessels 20, 22 and 24. The solvent may be a fluorinated hydrocarbon or fluorinated hydrocarbon other. The biomass is preferably plant matter.
Patent GB-2406401-A (GB)
Title: Process history record made by imaging of product
Inventor: DUGGAN ROBERT
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2003-09-23
Abstract: A record is kept of the identity of the products in a batch or lot by imaging a portion of the first and last product in the batch and storing the image. The image may be an image of a label, captured by a digital camera. The method is particularly suited to small batches, such as contact lenses.
Patent GB-2406610-A (GB)
Title: Lock with handle which variably moves levers
Inventor: WHITE MALCOLM JOHN
IPC: E05B13/00
Filed: 2003-10-02
Abstract: A lock includes a bolt (4) movable between a locked position and an unlocked position, a plurality of levers (5) movable between blocking positions in which they prevent movement of the bolt from the locked position to the unlocked position and clear positions in which they allow movement of the bolt from the locked position to the unlocked position, and a keyhole into which a key is able to be inserted to move the levers (5) from the blocking positions to the clear positions and to move the bolt (4) from the locked position to the unlocked position. The amounts of movement of the levers (5) that are required to move the levers from the blocking positions to the clear positions vary from one lever to another. The lock further comprises a handle (6) which is movable from a first position to a second, releasing position, the handle (6) being arranged, upon movement from its first position to its second position when the bolt (4) is in the locked position and the levers (5) are in the blocking positions, to move the levers by the varying amounts required to move them from the blocking positions to the clear positions and to move the bolt from the locked position to the unlocked position. A latch member (9) when locked prevents movement of the handle (6) from the first position to the second position.
Patent GB-2406666-A (GB)
Title: Improving the efficiency of SQL statements which use joins
Inventor: EVANS CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2003-10-03
Abstract: A method for improving the performance of SQL statements which involve the execution of joins by a database, comprises identifying joins in accordance with stated criteria, wherein, for each identified join, the join is removed and references to a first instance of a table changed to a reference to a second instance of the table. This results in a greater freedom to exploit the use of joins as greater use of joins need not mean inefficient processing of SQL statements. The method may be applied to database views which join a view base table. Joins comprising instances of tables linked to themselves and identified by a user as mergeable may be similarly resolved.
Patent GB-2408872-A (GB)
Title: Converting a high dynamic range image to a low dynamic range image using a film transfer function
Inventor: FUH CHIOU-SHANN
IPC: H04N1/407
Filed: 2003-12-01
Abstract: A method and an apparatus for transforming a high dynamic range image into a low dynamic range image. The method includes converting first luminance values associated with pixels into a plurality of second luminance values, and utilizing a film transfer function for mapping the second luminance values associated with the pixels into a plurality of third luminance values to generate the low dynamic range image. A second luminance range of the second luminance values is smaller than a first luminance range of the first luminance values, and the film transfer function adds no visual artifact to the low dynamic range image.
Patent GB-2396125-A (GB)
Title: A method of manufacturing and laying up a plurality of elongate elements to the outside of a core element
Inventor: BJERKE BJORN
IPC: F16L9/19
Filed: 2003-12-11
Abstract: In a method of manufacturing and laying a plurality of elongate elements into an umbilical comprising a core element CC a plurality of conduits of metal and if necessary at least one cable situated outside the core element, which core element is advanced along a feed line X and the conduits and the cables are fed onto the outside of the core element and laid in a helix, a first group of single lengths of metal tubes forming the conduits are provided parallel one to another, the single lengths are advanced in the direction of the feed line, a second group of single lengths of metal tubes are provided parallel one to another, the lengths of the second group are advanced in the direction of the feed line and the first ends of the lengths of the second group are welded to the second end of the lengths of the first group, further groups of single lengths of metal tubes are provided and welded to the lengths of the foregoing group respective by, the metal tubes welded together are laid to the outside of the core element in the form of a helix in the same working step in which they are welded together, that the single lengths of each group are advanced into a receptacle (4a, 4b) having a tube like form, and that the receptacle is moved into the feed line and takes up said center core.
Patent GB-2410873-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive and constrained weighting for multiple transmitter and receiver antennas
Inventor: WILSON KEITH
IPC: H04B7/08
Filed: 2004-02-06
Abstract: In a systolic ("heartbeat-like") weighting array 500, matrices X of input data from multiple receiving antennas (101, fig. 1) are manipulated by matrices C of spatial constraints at a processor (103) so that a beamformer (105) can extract wanted signals from multiple transmitters (eg. several GPS satellites). Narrowband (number of taps B =1, fig.2) or broadband B > 1, fig. 11) systems can thus detect multiple wanted signals without requiring multiple processors or square-root operations. When operating in an adaptive mode (L=1), an unconstrained solution is output which reduces interference omnidirectionally. Then, in a non-adaptive 'frozen' mode (L =0), spatial constraint matrices are applied which allow greater weightings from particular look directions, effectively steering a beam towards the sources. Transposing and passing the outputs back through the array further optimises the calculated weightings.
Patent GB-2412098-A (GB)
Title: Supplementary handlebar for a bicycle
Inventor: UKATA EUGENIA ETSEOPOH
IPC: B62K21/12
Filed: 2004-03-15
Abstract: An additional handlebar for a wheeled vehicle, e.g. a child's bicycle, comprises a telescopic stem 4, a handlebar portion 2 which is movably and pivotally secured to one end of the stem, and attachment means 3, e.g. belt and buckle, that are secured to the other end of the stem and which enable the additional handlebar to be detachably mounted to the existing handlebars of the vehicle. The arrangement allows a child's bicycle to be easily pushed by an adult.
Patent GB-2406965-A (GB)
Title: Mass spectrometry performance optimization
Inventor: KLEE MATTHEW S
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2004-09-27
Abstract: The performance of a mass spectrometer is improved by tuning 305 mass spectrometer parameters for each mass across a mass range, fitting 310 the parameters to respective mathematical functions across the mass range, ramping 315 each of the parameters dynamically according to the respective mathematical functions during a mass spectrometer scan, and correcting 320 spectral distortion. The performance of the mass spectrometer can thereby be optimized in respect of signal intensity or other figure of merit.
Patent GB-2421038-A (GB)
Title: Drilling fluid having amphiphilic coated particles
Inventor: SAWDON CHRISTOPHER ALAN
IPC: C09K8/48
Filed: 2004-11-23
Abstract: A wellbore fluid has a continuous non-aqueous phase and inorganic particles which are coated with permanently adsorbed amphiphilic molecules, such that said molecules cause lipophilic behaviour under operating conditions. The adsorbed molecules may be block copolymers with at least one hydrophilic block containing polar groups and at least one lipophilic block.
Patent GB-2412663-A (GB)
Title: Fixed abrasive grinding/polishing tool
Inventor: KISHIMOTO MIKIO
IPC: B24D3/00
Filed: 2005-02-25
Abstract: A fixed abrasive grinding/polishing tool containing cerium oxide particles each being in the plate shape and having an average particle size in an in plane direction of the plate-form particles of 10 nm to 200 nm, which are bonded together with a water-soluble polymer. The tool may contain additional oxide particles e.g. zirconuim oxide, aluminium oxide or iron oxide particles. The binder may be a metal alyinate or polyvinyl alcohol. Also shown is a method of producing a fixed abrasive grinding/polishing tool.
Patent GB-2409938-A (GB)
Title: Cable clamping device
Inventor: GYA ARNE
IPC: F16L3/12
Filed: 2003-08-25
Abstract: A cable clamping device (1) for clamping one or more elongated objects (16), where the cable clamp (1) comprises a supporting assembly (2,4) designed to be connected to a base, wherein the cross section of the supporting assembly (2,4) exhibits a portion (17) that abuts the elongated object (16), where the side portions of the abutting portion (17) turn into a radius (20) that is convex towards the elongated object (16).
Patent GB-2427070-A (GB)
Title: Electronic device
Inventor: RHODES JOHN DAVID
IPC: H01L29/786
Filed: 2005-05-09
Abstract: The output capacitance of an FET electronic device such as a MESFET or HEMT device operating in high efficiency modes, in particular a power device, is increased in order to present a low impedance to harmonics, particularly the second harmonic. The device includes an electrically isolating layer 10 formed on a conductive p-type semiconductor layer which comprises a p-type GaAs layer 4 and a p+ InGaAs layer 6. The isolation layer includes an aperture 12 through which electrical connection to the p+ layer can be made and further transistor layers are formed on the isolating layer, for example source electrodes 14, drain electrodes 16, gate electrodes 20 and a silicon nitride passivating layer 22. The electrically conductive p-type layer provides capacitive coupling between the source electrode and the drain electrode.
Patent GB-2417515-A (GB)
Title: Fence post driving apparatus with dual hopper
Inventor: ELWORTHY HUBERT CHARLES JOHN
IPC: E04H17/26
Filed: 2005-06-02
Abstract: A fence driving post apparatus comprises a hopper having two compartments one for receiving stakes the other for posts. Also provided are delivery means 2 or 17 for delivering either a post or a stake to a feeder and means to convey the post/stake from the feeder to a location where it can be driven into the ground. The apparatus may have a telescopic arm with a terminal post/stake clamp 3 which conveys the post/stake to its driving position. A hydraulic hammer may be provided to drive a post/stake held by the clamp into the ground. Preferably a swing gate 17 and a stake pusher (12) allow stakes to move into a stake feed area. Stake feeders (14, fig 1) preferably feed the stakes from the stake feed area into a position for engagement by the post/stake clamp. The apparatus may be attached to a tractor. In use, the apparatus is able to drive large posts into the ground for major fence support and drive smaller stakes into the ground in intermediate sections where less support is required.
Patent GB-2415780-A (GB)
Title: Measuring a parameter in an optical fibre interferometric array via subtracting the cross-talk phasor of the array sensors from their measured phasors
Inventor: HARTOG ARTHUR H
IPC: G01J9/02
Filed: 2004-01-19
Abstract: A method of measuring a parameter in an optical fibre interferometric array 9; the method comprises the steps of: launching optical pulses into the array; creating an interference signal within n sensor elements in the array; detecting the phase of the interference signals; and processing the returned optical interference signal to remove a cross-talk term for each of the n sensor elements. The removal cross-talk terms is done by subtracting the cross-talk phasor for the nth sensor from the measured nth sensor phasor. The removal process of the cross-talk phasor terms begins with subtraction of the cross-talk phasor for the second sensor element from the measured second sensor element phasor. The cross-talk phasor for the first sensor element in the array is assumed to be zero. The sensor elements may be reflectors 20,21,...2n. being arrayed along the optical fibre 1. The optical path L between the reflectors is dependent on the selected parameter. This may be strain, pressure or temperature.
Patent GB-2419471-A (GB)
Title: Power supply having multiple AC receptacles
Inventor: BARSUN STEPHEN KARL
IPC: H02M1/00
Filed: 2005-10-18
Abstract: A power supply 200 comprises a chassis 102, a plurality of AC power receptacles 104A (104B, Fig 2B) and a power supply circuit formed within the chassis and selectively coupled to the AC power receptacles. The AC power receptacles may be located on opposite faces of the power supply. A cover plate 202 and EMI gasket 204 may be provided to cover an unused power receptacle. Having power receptacles at various locations on the power supply allows the same power supply to be used in various applications. A plurality of such power supplies may be used in an electronic system 400 comprising electronic circuits and PCBs.
Patent GB-2416845-A (GB)
Title: Method for prospect identification in asset evaluation
Inventor: XUE FANGJIAN
IPC: G01V1/32
Filed: 2004-05-24
Abstract: 3D seismic classification is a breakthrough technology to determine the three-dimensional distribution of pore fluid, lithology, and faults/fractures from multiple seismic attribute volumes. This method provides an innovative, timesaving solution for identification and definition of drilling targets, especially in areas with multiple pay zones and complex geology.
Patent GB-2434039-A (GB)
Title: Electric generator with flywheels
Inventor: CHEN KUO TSUN
IPC: F03G3/08
Filed: 2006-01-06
Abstract: An electric generating device includes a rotatable shaft, an electric generator having one or more rotors 23 coupled to and driven by the shaft 20, and one or more flywheels 30,31 attached to the shaft and rotated in concert with the shaft, the flywheels each includes one or more weight members 34 for increasing a moment of inertia to the flywheels, the flywheel body being of light weight materials (e.g. carbon or glass fibres). It is preferable that the weight members are attached to the outer peripheral portions of the flywheels. The weight members of the flywheels are angularly offset from each other for stabilizing the flywheels and the shaft and may be located in cavities 33 extending radially from the flywheel circumference or axially from the radial face (figs8,9).
Patent GB-2439113-A (GB)
Title: Seal for electrical terminal block
Inventor: CROKE ANTHONY LAWRENCE
IPC: H01R9/24
Filed: 2006-06-16
Abstract: A seal 10 for an electrical connector block 20 of the type in which a first electrical wire is secured in electrical contact with a second electrical wire by means of a releasable fixing means, the seal 10 comprising: a first portion 11 for sealing around the first electrical wire, a second portion 12 for sealing around the second electrical wire, and a third portion 13 for covering the fixing means. First and second portions 11 and 12 are preferably formed with projections 16 having holes 17 for passage of wires; projections 16 plugging in and sealing cable entry openings 24 in connector block 20. First, second and third portions are preferably integrally moulded with hinges to allow the seal 10 to fold round the connector block.
Patent GB-2434829-A (GB)
Title: Hidden deck fastener system
Inventor: RICCITELLI MARTIN G
IPC: E04B5/12
Filed: 2006-08-18
Abstract: A fastener system is disclosed for securing cover boards to supporting members in a deck system. The fastener system comprises a first connector or clip 4 and a second connector or clip 6. The first clip 4 has a base 8 with a tab cavity 24 and an aperture 46 defined therein, and a shoulder 34. The second clip 6 comprises a base 52, a tab 80 projecting outwardly from the base 8, and a stop 74. The first and second connectors or clips are selectively engagable so that the tab 80 is positioned within the tab cavity 24 and the stop 74 is simultaneously positionable adjacent the shoulder 34. The fastener system eliminates preparation of decking system components, and can be installed from above the deck.
Patent GB-2441758-A (GB)
Title: Container for Transporting Fluorescent Lamps
Inventor: INGLESON LLOYD JOHN
IPC: B65D5/50
Filed: 2006-09-15
Abstract: A container for transporting fluorescent lighting tubes 5, especially spent tubes 5, has a support matrix 1, located within it and arranged to support a plurality of tube containment sleeves 4 in a spaced apart and generally side-by-side relationship with one another. The containment sleeves 4 may be made from impact-absorbing material, such as corrugated card, to dissipate energy in the event of implosion of the tubes 5. The support matrix 1 is provided with a number of apertures 3, which may be of different sizes to support lighting tubes 5 of different sizes. Additionally the container may be vented 17 to reduce the risk of chain reaction implosion of tubes 5, the vent 17 may take the form of a check/ one way valve. Additionally the sleeves 4 may be provided with carrying handles 8, and the apparatus may be provided with means to detect, and indicate a pressure drop due to tube 5 implosion.
Patent GB-2444791-A (GB)
Title: Tables equipped with electric cable spools
Inventor: BAULKWILL JONATHAN
IPC: A47B37/00
Filed: 2006-12-14
Abstract: A cable spool dispenses and retracts cables of varying diameters from under a table to equipment on the table surface. The spool allows any standard cable with terminated ends to be fitted to the device, and has a coil spring to cause the retraction.
Patent GB-2446771-A (GB)
Title: A surface treating appliance
Inventor: SIGOBODHLA KENNEDY TAWANDA SIF
IPC: A47L5/24
Filed: 2007-02-22
Abstract: The spillage remover is an electronic mop which works by excreting water, with the aid of a small water pump, on a fresh spillage before it dries. The resultant water/spillage mixture is extracted by a hose at the bottom of the spillage remover, using a vacuum motor. The spillage remover consists of two chambers, a clean water chamber and a dirty water chamber. A coiling excretion system is provided which ensures an even distribution of liquid across the bottom circumference opening of the spillage remover. Two handles are preferably present with one acting as the casing for the electrical wiring and one acting as the suction hose. A level sensor may be provided in the dirty water chamber to stop the motor from being damaged.
Patent GB-2446767-A (GB)
Title: Device for marking injection site on animal
Inventor: LIMITED CPP ROWLEY
IPC: A01K11/00
Filed: 2007-02-24
Abstract: A device for marking an injection site on an animal comprises a rod 6 and a pad 5 that can be attached to a syringe or drench-gun 1. The length of rod is adjustable to allow fitting to different types and size of syringe. The pad is soaked in a marking solution such as ink and a fluid reservoir to keep the pad moist with marking fluid is supplied. As the needle 2 of the syringe is inserted into the animal and the syringe plunger is pressed which automatically moves the rod forward thus pushing the pad against the animal or bird. The pad only moves forward if the plunger is pressed and only contacts the animal if the needle is inserted into the animal. The pad may be semi-circular in shape so that the exact injection site can be worked out from the position of the mark.
Patent GB-2448867-A (GB)
Title: Backlit display
Inventor: MEZOUARI SAMIR
IPC: B60Q3/04
Filed: 2007-04-17
Abstract: A backlit display unit (105) comprises a display medium (106) for displaying eye visible information to a user of the unit, an LED light source (108) for backlighting the display medium (106), a light diffuser (118.119) for diffusing light which is incident (112) on the light diffuser, and a printed circuit board carrier (114) which supports the light source (108). The light diffuser (118,119) is spaced apart from the display medium (106) and is in an intermediate orientation with respect to the light diffuser and the display medium. The carrier (114) has opposite first and second surfaces (122, 123), the first surface (122) being oriented generally towards the display medium (106) and the second surface (123) being oriented generally towards the light diffuser (118, 119). The surfaces (122, 123) are bounded by one or more edges (126). The arrangement is such that illumination from the light source is directed away from the display medium to be incident (112) upon the light diffuser (118, 119). This incident light is then diffused (113) by the light diffuser past the edges (126) of the printed circuit board (114) back towards the display medium (108) to provide backlight illumination for the display medium.
Patent GB-2448919-A (GB)
Title: Cutting Apparatus
Inventor: SILK GEORGE
IPC: B23D21/14
Filed: 2007-05-03
Abstract: Apparatus for cutting through a pipe wall under water, as in decommissioning an offshore structure, has a body 16 which can be lowered down the pipe 10 and then locked in position, and a cutting head 20 at the bottom of the body with a toothed disc-like blade 52 which can be advanced radially into contact with the pipe wall and rotated about its own axis to cut through the pipe wall. The cutting head is then rotated and makes one revolution to cut right through the pipe wall to separate an upper pipe section from a lower pipe section. To keep the cut open as cutting proceeds, wedges 62 are fired into the cut around the pipe as the cutting head rotates and leaves an open cut behind it.