baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2394816-A (GB)
Title: Database server to provide concurrent access for multiple clients to the database uses a shared cache for holding copy of the data being accessed
Inventor: NIXON MARK
IPC: G06F12/08
Filed: 2000-10-17
Abstract: Multiple clients are given concurrent access to a database component stored on a database by a server which has a shared cache. The cache has a memory store coupled to the database that holds a copy of the database component. The memory store has a store gate that controls access to the store. The clients when accessing the memory store do so with their own client thread each of which includes a server component that communicates with the store gate and the client with respect to the database component. The database server may include a notify thread that detects changes to the database component and notifies the memory store gate of the change. The store gate may then notify the client server components which then notify the clients which are accessing the changed database component. The database server may include a lock manager which causes the memory store gate to prevent writes to the memory store by all but one of the clients when the one client is writing to the memory store.
Patent GB-2411464-A (GB)
Title: An elongate diffuser comprising a releasably engaged air deflection means
Inventor: GREENWOOD WILLIAM
IPC: F24F13/075
Filed: 2004-02-18
Abstract: A diffuser 2 comprises a housing 4 which includes an air flow passageway 9 having an air outlet opening via which air exits the diffuser 2, and a support means 18 pivotably mounting an air deflection means (blade) 6 in the air flow passageway 9, wherein the air deflection means 6 is arranged to be releasably engaged with the support means 18 by moving said air deflection means 6 from a position outside said diffuser, and into said air flow passageway 9 via said air outlet opening. The air deflection 6 means may be at least partially resilient. The mounting between the support means 18 and deflection means 6 may comprise a male element 38 and a female element (42, figure 10) where either of the elements is elongate. The female element (42, figure 10) may have a part circular internal cross-section which pivotally engages the male element 38. The support means 18 may comprise a number of identical axially aligned elements to support an elongate air deflection means 6. The air deflection means 6 may be an extrusion. The support means 18 may comprise a plurality of support struts extending transversely to the elongate extent of the diffuser 2, each strut 18 featuring a mounting element 38. A number of diffusers 2 may be provided that feature end to end joining means (100, 104, fig. 7).
Patent GB-2413512-A (GB)
Title: Handheld nozzle with flashlight
Inventor: WANG GARY
IPC: B05B15/00
Filed: 2004-04-30
Abstract: A nozzle features a barrel 12 to which is connected a handle 10 with a passage communicating with a hollow interior of the barrel 12 and a head member 22 connected to a front open end of the barrel 12. A pattern plate 23 engages with the head member 22, and a flashlight 20 is located in the head member 22 and connected to the pattern plate 23. The device may find application in the watering of garden plants with a water hose such as in dark / night-time conditions.
Patent GB-2402030-A (GB)
Title: Timing recovery loop with non-integer length
Inventor: WANG YUNG DA
IPC: H04L7/033
Filed: 2004-05-07
Abstract: A timing signal is regenerated from an encoded digital signal having a data clock frequency Rb in a receiver using a predetermined sample rate Fs, wherein the data clock period 1/Rb is not an integer multiple of the predetermined sample period 1/Fs. The method comprises generating an input pulse signal in response to the encoded digital signal. Each of the input pulse signals is accumulated in a predetermined delay element which stores an accumulated value, wherein the predetermined delay element is in a delay loop including N delay elements each having a respective accumulated value. The accumulated values are circulated within the delay loop by shifting at each of the sample periods according to a predetermined shift sequence, the predetermined shift sequence including a plurality of single shifts and at least one other shift size to provide a number of shifts N+  w  during a cycle of N sample periods. A synchronization pulse is generated in response to the accumulated values and a predetermined threshold. A counter is operated to output the timing signal in response to the predetermined sample rate Fs, the counter having a variable counter period according to a predetermined counter sequence. The variable counter period has an average over time corresponding to the data clock period 1/Rb. The counter is reset in response to the synchronization pulse (if synchronization becomes necessary).
Patent GB-2401471-A (GB)
Title: Post mounted display unit with movable display carrier.
Inventor: HODGES KEVIN NEVILLE
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 2003-06-13
Abstract: A display unit for mounting on a post comprises a mount mountable on the post and a display carrier 41 for displaying a poster or a sign. The post has holes for mounting the mount which are formed in the post prior to installation of the post. The display carrier is movably coupled to the mount so that it can be moved from a first display position for displaying the poster or sign, to a second lower position for changing the poster or sign. The display carrier is preferably suspended from the mount by means of wires connected to a retraction mechanism biassing the display carrier to the first position. The retraction mechanism may comprise spring units and/or counterbalance weights. Illumination means may also be provided to provide rear illumination of the poster or sign, the power for the illumination means being taken from the lamppost power supply. The mount is preferably mounted to the post by bolts passing through holes in the post.
Patent GB-2416494-A (GB)
Title: Three-dimensional puzzle
Inventor: MEFFERT UWE
IPC: A63F9/08
Filed: 2004-07-23
Abstract: A three-dimensional puzzle comprises a central support 4 and a plurality of puzzle segments 8, 30 movable over the support and defining a three-dimensional shape having a number of faces, each puzzle segment 8, 30 carrying one of a number of identifying means, wherein optical indicating means such as a series of LED's 74 are provided which are indicative of and activatable on the solution of at least one face of the puzzle.
Patent GB-2420672-A (GB)
Title: Providing group access to a service
Inventor: RIBIERE MYRIAM
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2004-11-22
Abstract: An access unit (107) detects a service access (201) suitable for group operation and in response transmits (203) a group formation request to a plurality of applications located in a plurality of user devices (101, 103, 105). The applications decide whether to join the group (205) and the access unit (107) receives a group join indication from the applications deciding to join (207). Each group join indication comprises application constraint data in response to which the access unit (107) determines group constraint data (209) indicative of the constraints of the group of applications. The access unit (107) then accesses (211) a service using the group constraint data. The access unit subsequently receives service data (213) which is forwarded (215) to the individual applications. The invention may provide group based services based on services and/or applications designed for single users. The access unit (107) and the user devices (101, 103 and 105) may be connected by an ad hoc wireless network. The access unit (107) may be a user device.
Patent GB-2421815-A (GB)
Title: Portable language translator
Inventor: O'DONNELL GAVIN
IPC: G10L13/04
Filed: 2004-12-31
Abstract: A hand held translation device which is capable of translating the spoken word into a synthesised audio output of a foreign language. The device may provide bidirectional translation. It may be connected to a computer for uploading and downloading additional languages. It may store input data for later translation. The device may receive input via a microphone for speech recognition software to convert to text. A text translator may then translate the text to a foreign language. A speech synthesiser may then output the translated word or phrase through a speaker. It may also be used over the telephone, internet or used as a plug translator for a desktop computer.
Patent GB-2425277-A (GB)
Title: Electric razor comprising inner and outer flexible foils
Inventor: ROYLE TERENCE GORDON
IPC: B26B19/04
Filed: 2005-02-11
Abstract: The dry shaver comprises an outer foil 1 through which hairs can penetrate and an inner foil cutter 2 on a deformable supporting structure 15. The inner foil reciprocates with respect to the outer foil. The foils are linked together in a way that allows them to flex so as to follow concave or convex curvatures along their length.
Patent GB-2426230-A (GB)
Title: An airbag module with venting means
Inventor: WARD MARCUS J
IPC: B60R21/239
Filed: 2005-05-05
Abstract: An airbag module 20 is disclosed for venting inflation gas if an out of position vehicle occupant is too close to the module 20 for proper airbag deployment. The airbag module 20 has an airbag canister comprising a rear wall 23 having gas port 27 to communicate with the ambient air, an airbag 26, a spacer means 30 defining a gas flow passage 32 connecting an interior of the airbag 26 to the gas port 27 and an inflator 25 located within the airbag 26. The spacer means 30 permits venting of gas through the gas port 27 when an out of position occupant applies sufficient force to the airbag 25 and prevents the airbag 26 from blocking or inhibiting flow through the gas port 27. A spacer 230 may also constrain the airbag such that a vent remains coincident with a port in a canister 223.
Patent GB-2424632-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle turntable
Inventor: YATSKO DAVID ALLEN
IPC: B60S13/02
Filed: 2005-05-16
Abstract: An equipment turnaround easily installs on a driveway or garage floor surface 86. The turnaround has a large support platform 60 compared to the equipment footprint providing ease of loading or unloading the equipment. The turnaround is fastened to the surface by fasteners that allow the turnaround to rotate about the centerline of the drive mechanism surface contact plate 80 on rollers 90. This changes the direction the equipment is facing, allowing equipment to be parked in a narrow space without having to back the equipment out of the space. Alternately the turnaround may be used for a rotatable equipment display. The turnaround may be turned manually or use a self-contained power supply.
Patent GB-2411522-A (GB)
Title: Light emitting device having heat-dissipating element
Inventor: KWAK JOON-SEOP
IPC: H01L33/00
Filed: 2001-12-17
Abstract: A light emitting device (e.g. a GaN based III-V nitride device) having a heat dissipating element is provided. The device includes an active layer 160b between first and second material layers for inducing laser emission, a first electrode 154 contacting the lowermost layer 152 of the first material layers, a second electrode contacting the uppermost layer 164 of the second material layers, and a heat dissipating element in contact with the lowermost layer 152. The heat dissipating element is a thermal conductive layer 156 which contacts a region of the lowermost layer 152, while a substrate 150 is present on the remaining region of the lowermost layer 152. The thermal conductive layer may contact the lowermost layer 152 through one or more via holes formed in the substrate. A dent extending into the lowermost layer 152 may also be formed along with the via hole (figure 10).
Patent GB-2412672-A (GB)
Title: Flooring system
Inventor: MCLEAN JAMES
IPC: E04B5/06
Filed: 2004-01-06
Abstract: A flooring system for use in a building is provided, in which the system includes a substantially horizontal concrete plate and discrete structural elements extending upwardly therefrom, the structural elements being adapted to support floor panels thereabove so as to create space between the concrete plate and floor panels within which services maybe provided.
Patent GB-2429455-A (GB)
Title: Synthesis of 5-(C15-25-alkyl/alkenyl)resorcinols via 8-(3,5-dihydroxyphenyl)octanal, the ozonolysis product of cardol, using Wittig & Grignard methodology
Inventor: TYMAN JOHN HENRY PAUL
IPC: C07C37/00
Filed: 2005-08-27
Abstract: Methods are disclosed for the synthesis of nature-identical 5-alkylresorcinols (C), 5-alkenylresorcinols and 5-alkadienylresorcinols (D), each having a C15-25 side chain, from an aldehyde intermediate (B) derived by the ozonolysis of cardol. Cardol is an abundant alkylresorcinolic component which comprises compounds of formula D (R is optionally unsaturated C6-alkyl). It is present in the natural product Anacardium occidentale (the cashew tree) and is present in its industrial decarboxylation product, the semi-synthetic technical cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL). The methods include the use of: <SL> <LI>(i) Wittig (or its modifications) or <LI>(ii) the combination of a Grignard chain extension and dehydration of the 8-(3,5-dihydroxyphenyl)octan-1-ol intermediate to yield the alkenyl/alkadienyl resorcinols and <LI>(iii) subsequent reduction of the C=C bond(s) to yield 5-alkylresorcinol. </SL> The nature-identical substances of this application occur notably in cereals (Graminae), wheat (Triticale species) and rye (Cereale secale). They are considered to confer health-promoting and some disease-preventive properties, and therefore may advantageously be used as a dietary supplement. The merits of the proposed route are the ready availability of the natural source for ozonolysis, the avoidance of protective group methodology and the requirement for availbale shorter chain reactants for the final synthetic steps.
Patent GB-2426005-A (GB)
Title: Soda lime compositions and process for manufacturing containers from said compositions
Inventor: MARSHALL MARTYN WILLIAM
IPC: C03C3/095
Filed: 2005-09-01
Abstract: A soda lime glass composition having pre-determined light transmission properties, the composition including at least one rare earth element or a compound thereof in an appropriate amount to affect the light transmission properties of the glass. Also a process for manufacturing a soda lime glass having pre-determined light transmission properties, the process comprising the step of including in the composition at least one rare earth element, or a compound thereof. The rare earth element may be cerium (Ce), praseodymium (Pr), neodymium (Nd) or erbium (Er).
Patent GB-2419032-A (GB)
Title: A mass filter for a mass spectrometer
Inventor: BROWN JEFFREY MARK
IPC: H01J49/02
Filed: 2004-11-16
Abstract: A mass filter for a mass spectrometer comprises an orthogonal acceleration electrode 9. Ions entering the mass filter are orthogonally accelerated by the orthogonal acceleration electrode 9 in a primary acceleration region 2 and enter a flight region 3. The ions 6, 7, 8 are then reflected by a reflectron 4 and are directed towards an exit region of the mass filter. Ions having a desired mass-to-charge ration are arranged to arrive in the primary acceleration region 2 at a time when a voltage pulse applied to the orthogonal acceleration electrode 9 falls from a maximum to zero. Ions having a desired mass-to-charge ratio are thereby orthogonally decelerated such that they have a zero component of velocity in the orthogonal direction. Accordingly, ions having a desired m/z exit the mass filter in an axial direction. The mass filter also reduces the angular divergence of the entering ion beam. It may also be operated in a non mass filtering mode, acting solely as an ion guide.
Patent GB-2433223-A (GB)
Title: Hammer with striking face at right angles to grip axis
Inventor: BILDERBEEK CONSTANTIJN HUGO VA
IPC: B25D1/00
Filed: 2005-12-16
Abstract: A hammer with a very short shaft 10 and a striking face 14 at right angles to the axis of the shaft. A claw 16 may extend from one side of the shaft.
Patent GB-2423153-A (GB)
Title: Mass positioning apparatus for a seismic sensor
Inventor: HAYMAN MARK JONATHAN
IPC: G01V1/18
Filed: 2006-01-23
Abstract: A mass positioning apparatus for use with seismic sensors is described. The seismic sensor includes axis mechanics including a pivotable boom (101) with a defined null point. The mass positioning apparatus comprising: adjustment means (108, 109) for positioning the boom (101) at the null point; actuator means (120, 132) for moving the adjustment means (108, 109); and means (140, 141) for determining a position of the adjustment means (108, 109) relative to an operational range of travel.
Patent GB-2435671-A (GB)
Title: Window handle with removable lock
Inventor: TSAI MIAO HSUEH
IPC: E05B13/10
Filed: 2006-03-03
Abstract: A window handle 1 includes a recess 10 defined in an outside thereof and a lock is received in the recess. The lock includes a sleeve 2 with a lock piece 3 received in a passage in the sleeve. The sleeve has a plurality of catch members 20 to hook with the lock piece (at 32) and the lock piece includes two slots 31,33 in which two tongues 4,6 are retractably received. The recess includes a shoulder 102 defined in an inner periphery thereof so that when the lock is inserted in the recess, the tongue 6 is engaged with an underside of the shoulder so prevent the lock from being pulled out from the recess. The lock piece has an access hole 34 for a tool 7 inserted therein to engage portion 61 to push the tongue clear of the shoulder to allow lock insertion and removal. Tongue 4 engages slot 21 in the sleeve to prevent relative movement of the lock piece.
Patent GB-2443855-A (GB)
Title: Cable guide
Inventor: JONES GARETH HUW
IPC: H02G1/14
Filed: 2006-11-14
Abstract: A cable guide is made from apiece of deformable substrate having sets of holes 12a, 12b, which act to guide the ends of lengths of cables. The use of sets of holes allows the direction of the lengths of cables to be more accurately defined. Markings on the cable guide may indicate information relating to the cables running through the guide.
Patent GB-2447640-A (GB)
Title: Sleep stage monitoring with dry electrodes, and alarm method
Inventor: RUBIN BENJAMIN
IPC: A61B5/0476
Filed: 2007-03-14
Abstract: Dry electrodes 202, 204, 206 are used for monitoring EEG signals that can be used in sleep monitoring systems. In one aspect, a system for sleep stage monitoring and measurement includes a first dry electrode for detecting EEG signals of a user, a housing 210, and a sleep stage processor disposed within the housing. The first dry electrode is positioned at or near a head of the user. The sleep stage processor processes the EEG signals to determine a sleep stage of the user. The system includes a wake-up device in the housing 210 for determining a wake-up time for the user based at least partially on the sleep stage of the user. The dry electrode may comprise a conductive fabric having a surface area in the range of 0.25 - 2 square inches.
Patent GB-2437384-A (GB)
Title: Multiple fanned laser beam metrology system
Inventor: KOHNEN KIRK
IPC: G01B11/14
Filed: 2007-04-02
Abstract: A space based metrology system may be used to accurately determine the position of critical components on a platform. The metrology system comprises a first and second fanned probe beam 116,117 that are arranged to have different wavelengths, modulations, and scan angles relative to a scan axis 115. The probe beams are reflected from passive targets and detected enabling the position of targets to be precisely determined in three dimensions.
Patent GB-2437624-A (GB)
Title: Array-Based Memory Abstraction for Translating a System Address to a Fabric Address
Inventor: ORTH JOSEPH F
IPC: G06F12/10
Filed: 2007-04-20
Abstract: A plurality of memory resources 150 are operably connected to an interconnect fabric 320, where each memory block 160 represents a contiguous portion of the plurality of memory resources 150. A cell 100A is operably connected to the interconnect fabric 320, and comprises 100A an agent 130 with a fabric abstraction block 230 which includes a block table 240 having an entry 241 for each of the plurality of memory blocks 160. A memory controller 140 is associated with the agent 130 and is operably connected to the interconnect fabric 320 and configured to control a portion of the plurality of memory blocks 160. In use, a system address for a desired memory block is transmitted to a fabric abstraction block which looks up the system address in the table and translates the system address to a fabric address. The fabric address is then transmitted to a destination memory controller.
Patent GB-2448909-A (GB)
Title: An anchor for ploughing a trench
Inventor: WILSON MICHEAL WILLIAM NEIL
IPC: B63B21/24
Filed: 2007-05-02
Abstract: A plough 104 for excavating a subsea channel is disclosed. It comprises an anchor 101, fig 1 and a spacing arm 201, the anchor 101, fig 1 comprising a shank 103 and one or more blade(s) 105, fig 1 rigidly connected to the distal end of the shank 103. The spacing arm 201 is pivotally connected to the proximal end of the shank 103 and which, in use, maintains the proximal end of the shank 103 at a substantially constant distance from the ploughing surface, thereby controlling the depth of the trench cut in the ploughing surface by the blade(s) 105, fig 1 as the plough 104 travels over the ploughing surface. A skid 213 may be included and the connection of the shank to the spacing arm and the spacing arm to the skid may be continuously adjusted along their lengths. Mould boards 301, fig 4 may be used to move spoil away from the trench.
Patent GB-2437423-A (GB)
Title: A drawer slide locating system
Inventor: WANG CHUN-CHIANG
IPC: A47B88/493
Filed: 2006-04-28
Abstract: A drawer slide locating system includes an outer rail having a bracket 5d at its front end, an inner rail, and a bearing carrier 4d disposed between the inner rail and the outer rail. The bracket includes a locking rod 55d toward the bearing carrier which engages with a locking piece 6d located thereon. Two wings 61d extend from both sides of the locking piece to define a leverage axis. A slot is disposed on the outer rail. The locking piece has a lower end adapted with a hooking portion 62d and another end 63d being held against by the bearing carrier. When the locking piece is pulled out along with the inner rail it swings up so that the hooking portion 62d engages with locking hole 54d on the bracket.
Patent GB-2437456-A (GB)
Title: Diazene-bridged crown ether lithium compounds and methods for their use
Inventor: CHE CHIMING
IPC: A61K33/14
Filed: 2005-12-22
Abstract: This invention provides a method for treating an eye disease in a patient comprising: providing a photosensitive prodrug that releases upon exposure to light an active ingredient to treat the eye disease; administering the prodrug in a pharmaceutically accepted vehicle to the subject, and exposing the eye of the subject to an external light source to cause the prodrug to release the active ingredient. This invention also provides a composition for the treatment of glaucoma, comprising a compound containing a lithium ion-chelated in a crown ether- or aza-crown ether-containing chromene or diazene derivative and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
Patent GB-2442823-A (GB)
Title: De-airing hydraulic tensioner
Inventor: NAMIE TSUTOMU
IPC: F16H7/08
Filed: 2007-07-27
Abstract: In a hydraulic tensioner 100/200 comprising a tensioner body 110/210 and a hollow plunger 120/220 slidable in a plungerreceiving hole 111/211, a deairing check ball assembly 150/250 comprises a check ball, a ball seat, a ball retainer and a check ball biasing spring arranged to bias the check ball away from the seat and toward a high pressure chamber R formed by a plungerreceiving hole 111/211 and the interior of the plunger 121/221. The deairing check ball assembly can be incorporated into the tensioner body or into the plunger.