baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2354399-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for shaping traffic for a network
Inventor: KILKKI KALEVI
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 1999-07-06
Abstract: A SIMA Traffic Shaper (STS) and method is disclosed for shaping transmitted traffic to maximize priority in the access node. The STS includes an input device for receiving cells from a traffic source, a buffer for temporarily holding the cells; and a calculation unit for calculating a send time for sending cells held by the buffer. The buffer holds the cells and a transmission unit sends the cell forward according to the send time received from the calculation unit. A monitoring unit obtains loading information regarding the network. The calculation unit calculates the send time based upon a nominal bit rate, a maximum delay, the loading information provided by the monitoring unit and a monitoring principle. The monitoring principle may be based solely upon a number of segments containing cells in the buffer or on the loading information.
Patent GB-2377510-A (GB)
Title: Content distribution system
Inventor: MUFTI-BEY HISHAAM
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2001-02-02
Abstract: A content distribution system is disclosed that distributes content, such as stories, articles, books, images, etc., from a content provider to a content user. A method embodying the invention includes obtaining content from a provider and storing it in a content database, and obtaining syndication information from the content provider and storing it in a syndication database. A content user can conduct a search in the content database for content that has been indicated by the content provider as being available for use in circumstances specified by the content user. The content user can be granted a licence to use the content, the licence specifying conditions for use of the content that relate to information in the syndication database.
Patent GB-2372632-A (GB)
Title: A method of growing an InGaN semiconductor layer
Inventor: HOOPER STEWART EDWARD
IPC: H01L21/20
Filed: 2001-02-23
Abstract: The invention provides a method of growing a layer of InGaN by molecular beam epitaxy. The InGaN layer is grown at a substrate temperature of at least 650{C to provide improved material quality. Ammonia gas is used as the source of nitrogen for the growth process. The invention also provides a method of growing an (In,Ga)N layer structure by supplying ammonia and gallium to the growth chamber at substantially constant rates. The supply rate of indium to the growth chamber is varied to select the desired composition for the layer being grown. Each (In,Ga)N layer is grown at a substrate temperature of at least 650{C. The substrate temperature is kept constant during the growth process to avoid the need to interrupt the growth process to vary the substrate temperature between the growth of one layer and the growth of another layer.
Patent GB-2371223-A (GB)
Title: Improved safety features relating to a vehicle seat
Inventor: H LAND YNGVE
IPC: B60N2/48
Filed: 2001-05-16
Abstract: A vehicle seat comprises a backrest 1, a pivotally mounted headrest 2 thereon (via rod supports 3) and a spring biased mechanism 4 which allows the forward movement of headrest 2 relative to backrest 1 in response to a rear impact. Joint element (9, fig 4) is operatively located between headrest 2 and pressure plate mechanism 6 which is adapted to yield when exposed to an excessive predetermined force (applied to a passenger's head 8 by headrest 2 and limited to a maximum of 200, but preferential force of 100 Newtons). Joint 9 may take the form of interconnected rods 3 and apertured cylindrical sleeves 10 (comprising a plastically/resiliently deformable member), or a pivotal connection arrangement (Fig 6); either allowing the bending of joint 9. A latch/blocking element arrangement (Fig 9), having an energy absorbing effect, may be incorporated to lock headrest 2 into the forward position after impact and to allow release thereafter.
Patent GB-2362627-A (GB)
Title: A fixed wing rotorcraft
Inventor: CARTER JR JAY W
IPC: B64C27/82
Filed: 2001-05-22
Abstract: A fixed wing rotorcraft uses differential thrust between contra-rotating propellers 28 to provide counter torque when the rotor is being powered by a power source. The rotorcraft comprises a fuselage 13, fixed wings 15, and a rotor 27. The rotor provides lift at low speeds while the wings provide a majority of the lift at high speeds. When at high speeds, the rotor may be slowed to reduce advancing tip speed and retreating blade stall. The propellers, which may be mounted on either side of the fuselage or on the wings, provide the counter torque and forward thrust. Stabilators 23 can be pivoted downwardly through 90{. An overruning clutch in the drive train from a power source to the rotor allows the rotor to spin at a higher speed than its drive shaft.
Patent GB-2387629-A (GB)
Title: Gear changing device opens engine throttle when clutchless down-changing
Inventor: CHARLTON JOHN
IPC: F16H61/04
Filed: 2002-02-06
Abstract: A sequential gearbox, in a vehicle, has a manually operated gear changing device, eg a gear lever, which is connected to a gear change linkage. When an operator uses the gear lever to select a lower gear from a next higher gear, eg down-changing, movement of the gear change linkage is detected by a force sensor which causes a poppet valve 3 to open allowing an engine inlet manifold vacuum via hose 2 to act upon a diaphragm in a vacuum capsule 4, thereby lifting throttle lift pin 6 via lever arm 5. Thus when down-changing an engine throttle is momentarily opened while the vehicle is decelerating and the lower gear is engaged smoothly by the operator without using a clutch since load is removed from drive dogs in the gearbox. A timer or position sensor switches off the poppet valve 3 allowing the device to reset.
Patent GB-2379305-A (GB)
Title: Reward allocation in information-access system
Inventor: COBLEY PAUL MICHAEL
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2002-05-29
Abstract: A method is provided of allocating reward in a system (11-13) that provides user access to multiple information resources (16) including reward-associated information resources such as advertiser websites accessed through banner ads (23) on a website controlled by the system operator. The method involves detecting user access to any of the reward-associated information resources (23), and thereupon making a random determination (36) of the period of time a user must use the accessed resource before being entitled to a reward. The reward can, for example, be credit against further use of the system in an Internet caf (10).
Patent GB-2381145-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for recording a three dimensional figure on a two dimensional surface allowing clothing patterns to be produced
Inventor: ECCLESHALL JULIAN ANTHONY
IPC: G06T17/20
Filed: 2001-01-31
Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a three dimensional representation (fig. 3) of an object or an individual (fig. 1). Horizontal sections are taken of the object or the individual and are projected utilizing a number of optical subassemblies onto a horizontal screen. A digital camera (12) is used to take a picture of each of the horizontal sections which then be transmitted to a computer (16) including a display screen. The computer is provided with the appropriate software for producing a three dimensional representation on the display screen. This representation can be used to provide a properly sized pattern for the individual.
Patent GB-2389444-A (GB)
Title: Flat panel display apparatus
Inventor: HUNG YUAN-HSING
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2002-08-27
Abstract: A flat panel display apparatus has a printed circuit board (40) secured onto a removable frame (30), and an inner case (20) mounted onto the back side of a side bracket (12) that binds the inner case (20) and a display panel (10) together. An outer case (50) is fitted against the side bracket (12) allowing the partially assembled display panel to be received in the inner space through a rectangular opening in one side. A supporting base (60) is attached to the back of the outer case (50) to support the display panel (10). Such construction reduces the volume of the flat panel display device and simplify the electrical wiring connections between the printed circuit board (40) and a display controller (11), which no longer need to be wired through the inner case (20) thus simplifying the assembling procedures.
Patent GB-2394229-A (GB)
Title: Leather tanning
Inventor: JONES CHRISTOPHER RAYMOND
IPC: C14C3/18
Filed: 2002-10-18
Abstract: A method of tanning a delimed and bated skin or hide, comprising the steps of adding the delimed and bated skin or hide to a float and keeping the skin or hide in the float until the pH of the float equilibrates to that of the skin or hide; adding a tanning agent to the float at the equilibrated pH; continuing the tanning process without externally adjusting the pH to achieve a tanned skin or hide. The tanning agent may particularly be a phosphonium or phosphine compound.
Patent GB-2384201-A (GB)
Title: Porous metal matrix composite
Inventor: KAWAGUCHI KENICHI
IPC: B32B5/02
Filed: 2002-12-23
Abstract: A composite material comprises a metal matrix in which exists at least one sheet of inorganic fibres 30 and a layer of hollow inorganic particles 20. The material is made by stacking hollow inorganic particles 20 and a sheet of inorganic fibres 30 in a mould 11, pouring molten metal into the mould 11 while pressurising and then cooling the molten metal. In one embodiment the inorganic particles and sheet are placed on molten metal which has already been poured into the mould 11. The sheets made be made from alumina, alumina-silica, mullite, silicon carbide, aluminium boride, potassium titanate, carbon or rock fibres. The hollow particles may be made from alumina, silica, mullite or Shirasu balloons. The metal matrix may be aluminium or copper.
Patent GB-2379244-A (GB)
Title: Electrically operated ratcheting pawl latch
Inventor: HYP ERIC D
IPC: E05B65/12
Filed: 2001-07-06
Abstract: A latch (10) includes a housing (50), a pawl (300) pivotally supported by the housing and movable between a latched position and an unlatched position, a spring (552) biasing and pawl (300) toward the unlatched position, and a locking member (250) being rotationally movable about an axis of rotation between an open position and a locked position. The locking member (250) interferes with the movement of the pawl (300) such that the pawl is maintained in the latched position when the pawl (300) is in the latched position and the locking member (250) is in the locked posiiton. The locking member (250) allows the pawl (300) to move to the unlatched position when the locking member (250) is in the open position. The latch may further include a motor housing (100), a lockplug (150), a lockplug member (200), at leat one roller switch (350), at least one gearbox (400), and a motor (450).
Patent GB-2385931-A (GB)
Title: Tyre pressure monitoring system
Inventor: KING RONALD O
IPC: H03B5/32
Filed: 2003-02-25
Abstract: In a system (4) for remote monitoring of tire pressure in a vehicle (6) having front tires (8) including a right tire (FR) and a left tire (FL), and rear tires (8) including a right tire (RR) and a left tire (RL), a system and method are provided for automatically identifying tire location (FR,FL,RR,RL). A transmitter (32) mounted in each tire (8) transmits tire information signals (34) conveying tire pressure data and associated tire rotation direction data. A vehicle (6) mounted receiver (36) has a location a first distance (dF) from the front tires (FR,FL) and a second distance (dR) from the rear tires (RR,RL), the first distance (dF) being different from the second (dR). A vehicle mounted controller (38) in communication with the receiver (36) determines whether pressure data is associated with a front tire (FR,FL) or a rear tire (RR,RL) based on the strength of the tire information signal (34), and whether pressure data is associated with a right tire (FR,RR) or a left tire (FL,RL) based on the associated rotation direction data.
Patent GB-2398922-A (GB)
Title: Optical amplifiers
Inventor: KOCH FRANK
IPC: H04B10/293
Filed: 2003-02-26
Abstract: An optical amplifier, e.g. an EDF amplifier, comprises two EDF loops 1 and 2 separated by optical isolators 3 and pumped with light by pump laser diodes 5 and 6 under the control of an output power control system 7. To achieve the required output power the current supplied to the pump supplying light to the input loop 1 is set to the maximum drive current Imax for the pump laser, and the pump currents of all pumps not supplying light to the input loop 1, that is the pumps supplying light to the further loop or loops 2, are adjusted to achieve the required output power. To avoid a very high MPI, the inversion of all loops is never so low that the gain in the first loop 1 has to compensate for loss in the following loop or loops. This is done by providing a minimum pump power to the second loop 2 and any following loops. This ensures that the loops are always inverted enough, and that they do not exhibit too much loss. The required minimum pump current is obtained by modelling and experimental verification.
Patent GB-2412030-A (GB)
Title: Image correction in optical coherence tomography
Inventor: PODOLEANU ADRIAN
IPC: A61B3/12
Filed: 2004-03-11
Abstract: Images of curved surfaces obtained by optical coherence tomography (such as region defined by a,b,d,e) will typically be represented in a 2D image space in a manner wherein the spatial relationship of image points is distorted. In order to restore the viewed image to be more closely representative of the actual spatial distribution of the image points, image processing is applied to compensate for distortions introduced by, for example, variations in the refractive index within the sample being imaged.
Patent GB-2411864-A (GB)
Title: Leisure craft propelled through a pivotally mounted rocking section
Inventor: STEPHENS RONALD HENRY
IPC: B63B35/73
Filed: 2004-03-13
Abstract: A leisure craft comprises a main hull 1 and a central section 2 pivotally supported by the main hull and adapted to be rocked backwards and forwards by a user of the craft. A fin 5 is attached to the central section and this provides a thrust to the craft as the central section is rocked backwards and forwards. The fin may be attached to the stern end of the central section. The craft may be made from plastic or fibre glass in a mould, with the pivots 4 formed in metal or a similar hardwearing material.
Patent GB-2401705-A (GB)
Title: Valued end bonus event for a gaming machine
Inventor: JORDAN JEFFREY R
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2004-03-22
Abstract: The game bonus can be initiated by a reel symbol combination; an example is the initiator symbol that occurs on the base game. In the preferred implementation, the bonus initiator will be a scatter pay on a video slot. Upon hitting the initiator, the game random number generator chooses a value to award and an associated script to display the award based upon a probability and award schedule. The embodiments of display have a play choosing chickens located in cages on a truck. Each chicken awards a value until a chicken with a stopper and a value is chosen. This stopper ends the script and the player is awarded a value.
Patent GB-2414822-A (GB)
Title: Unit to read books and newspapers in a digital format
Inventor: ISHAQ ZAHID
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2004-06-04
Abstract: A DigiReader unit allows users to purchase and read digital-format books and newspapers (or any other reading material) from their local newsagents and high-street stores. This can be done by having rewritable accessories (e.g. cartridges, SIMs, or discs) that will be compatible with the DigiReader; a user may go to local shops and download the latest newspaper onto such rewritable accessories using a special online unit. The DigiReader may also comprise: a screen, buttons, volume control, built-in speaker, ear phone jack, slots to add extra hardware such as a keyboard (e.g. a USB port), a port to use or recharge the unit with a mains adaptor, a light placed at the front of the unit's screen, or a bookmarks function. The advantage of the DigiReader will be that the user will have a copy of their chosen reading material at hand on a mini object which can be viewed at any time.
Patent GB-2406141-A (GB)
Title: Roller vane pump with restrictor elements to restrict inward movement of the rollers
Inventor: MCCRINDLE CHRISTOPHER J
IPC: F01C21/08
Filed: 2004-09-13
Abstract: A roller vane pump 10 comprises a rotor 14 which has a restrictor element (50, figure 3) in each roller slot 19 to restrict inward movement of the roller vanes 22. The restrictor (50, figure 3) may prevent the associated roller 22 from moving inwardly at a point where it would otherwise be capable of disengaging the housing as the rotor rotates. Each restrictor may be provided integrally with the rotor (carrier) 14, which may be made from a resilient material. The pump may be used as the low pressure pump in a fuel supply system (figure 1).
Patent GB-2410202-A (GB)
Title: Reflow Soldering System Including a Filter Assembly and Gas Barrier
Inventor: MULLINS PHILIP ARTHUR
IPC: B23K3/08
Filed: 2001-05-30
Abstract: The reflow oven 401 includes a (second) filtering unit 104 and receives gas from the oven which is contaminated. In operation, hot contaminated gas is received into filter unit 104 via balancing valve 266 since the rate of flow is determined by adjustment of valve 266 as well as speed of fan 412. The gas passes through filter bag 403 and eventually through cooler 408. The gas emerging from the filtering unit is sufficiently clean to be releasable into the workspace via bleed valve 418. The cool filtered gas from the filtering unit 104 is fed to gas jets 418 and 419 at the inlet and outlet of the oven thereby providing a gas barrier at the inlet and outlet of the oven. The gas barrier prevents a flow of ambient atmosphere into the oven through the inlet and the outlet of the oven.
Patent GB-2426168-A (GB)
Title: Audio processing and mixing performed in the frequency domain
Inventor: PAGE JASON ANTHONY
IPC: H04S3/00
Filed: 2005-05-09
Abstract: An audio processing apparatus operable to mix a plurality of input audio streams to form an output audio stream, the apparatus comprising: a mixer operable to receive the input audio streams and to output a mixed frequency-based audio stream in a frequency-based representation; and a frequency-to-time converter operable to convert the mixed frequency-based audio stream from the frequency-based representation to a time-based representation to form the output audio stream. Consequently, all of the audio mixing and processing is performed in the frequency domain. This allows a reduction in the amount of hardware required to perform audio processing and reduces latency throughout the system.
Patent GB-2414098-A (GB)
Title: Data transfer with camera-enabled devices
Inventor: ANNE RAMAKRISHNA
IPC: G06K9/36
Filed: 2005-05-10
Abstract: Data (105) is displayed on a display (103) of a first device (107), an image of the encoded data displayed on the display being captured with a camera (104) of a second device (102).
Patent GB-2424191-A (GB)
Title: A target for a ball game
Inventor: FLAHERTY SCOTT
IPC: F41J3/00
Filed: 2005-05-18
Abstract: A target for a ball game comprises a circular target 5 supported by an annular frame 2. The target is attached to the frame by fasteners 8 fitted into holes 71 in both the frame and the target mat. Alternatively the target may have a central target area (51, fig 3c) attached to the outer ring by springs (9, fig 3c). A further embodiment comprises segments in the target mat which may be flipped from an 'open' to a 'closed' position when struck by the ball.
Patent GB-2429259-A (GB)
Title: Control of heating apparatus
Inventor: BYRNE WILLIAM
IPC: F16K17/36
Filed: 2005-07-15
Abstract: A heater apparatus (10) such as a flueless gas fire is provided with a valve means (16) having an input connected to a supply of gas (14) and an outlet connected to burner means (12). The valve means (16) is under the control of valve control means (20, 22, 24) which are actuable by a user to open the valve means from a closed position to an open and which are adapted to return the valve means to the closed position after a predetermined period of time. The valve control means may comprise a clockwork arrangement (24) or may comprise electrical and/or electronic timer means (32, 34, 36, 38).
Patent GB-2416792-A (GB)
Title: Well treatment fluid
Inventor: SEGURA MICHAEL J R
IPC: E21B43/26
Filed: 2005-08-01
Abstract: A well treatment fluid comprises water; a first compound comprising at least one carbonyl moiety; and a second compound comprising at least one amine moiety; at least one cross link being formed between at least one carbonyl moiety and at least one amine moiety. The fluid can also contain gravel for gravel packing. The first compound may be a gelling agent, which may be a polysaccharide or a guar gum or guar gum derivative. The amine moiety may comprise a hydrazide group, hydrazine group, diamino compound, a polyethyleneimine, a polyallylamine, a protein or a peptide. The fluid may also contain gravel for gravel packing.
Patent GB-2431518-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to thermal control units
Inventor: MOORE ROBIN KEITH
IPC: H01H37/54
Filed: 2005-11-15
Abstract: A liquid heating vessel comprising an element plate and a thermal actuator. The thermal actuator comprising a thermally responsive component, such as bimetal, capable of a snap transformation from a first configuration to a second configuration at an operating temperature, and a mounting portion operable to retain said thermally responsive component. The mounting portion is fixed to said element plate. A fulcrum may also be provided, about which the bimetal may be tilted by the mounting portion.
Patent GB-2421522-A (GB)
Title: Covering apparatus for covering an outside area
Inventor: CUTLER DANIEL
IPC: E04F10/06
Filed: 2005-12-21
Abstract: The covering apparatus, particularly for covering larger areas such as playgrounds, swimming pools, gardens etc., comprises a screen 1 that can be operated between a retracted and an extended configuration which has a leading portion 2 and a trailing portion 4, the trailing portion being connected to a first support 5,6. A number of longitudinal flexible elements 11,12 extend from the first support to respective second supports 9,10 and on which the leading portion of the screen is supported as the screen is operated from the retracted to the extended configuration, wherein the leading portion of the screen is moveably mounted to the longitudinal flexible elements such that the leading portion moves with respect to the longitudinal flexible elements during operation and wherein at least one clamping system is provided on the leading portion of the screen for releasably clamping the leading portion to at least one of the longitudinal flexible elements. The apparatus preferably includes a transverse element 8 fixed to the leading portion of the screen and a roller casing 13,14 disposed on each longitudinal element that comprises at least two rollers that allow the casing to slide along the respective longitudinal element. The roller casing also preferably includes the clamping system for clamping the casing in a desired location along the respective longitudinal element. The longitudinal elements are preferably under tension and the supports may comprise poles, walls or roofs. The apparatus may include side curtains and preferably has the trailing edge of the screen connected to a screen case 3 which includes an automatic retraction system that includes a tension sensor. The screen may be stored in the case wrapped around a number of rollers which are biased apart from one another. At least one power transfer cable preferably extends diagonally across the screen from the trailing portion to the leading portion.