baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2392135-A (GB)
Title: Shield connectable to motor housing to cover air outlet
Inventor: HESSENBERGER JEFFREY C
IPC: H02K5/10
Filed: 2003-08-21
Abstract: A power tool, for example a router 20, includes a motor 30, a motor housing 28 defining an air outlet 300, and a shield 320 connectable to the motor housing and positionable to at least partially cover the air outlet to inhibit movement of debris into the motor housing through the air outlet, particularly when used inverted. In some aspects of the invention, a router includes a base 24, a motor housing supported by the base, at least one of the base and the motor housing defining a depth adjustment column 146 having an open end, a motor supported by the motor housing and operable to drive a tool element 31, a depth adjustment mechanism supported in the depth adjustment column 146 and operable to adjust the cutting depth of the tool element, and a flexible shield 336 connectable to the base in a position to cover the open end 148 and to allow access to the depth adjustment mechanism through the open end. In another aspect of the invention, a handle 44 is connected to at least one of the base and the motor housing, the handle defining a handle axis being non-parallel to the motor housing axis.
Patent GB-2389689-A (GB)
Title: Clock distribution system
Inventor: SWARBRICK IAN
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2002-02-14
Abstract: A clock distribution system for an integrated circuit comprising a plurality of regions (1, 2, 3) connected by a communications bus (12). Each region comprises a functional block (10a, 10b, 10c) and at least one bus node (14a, 14b, 14c) for connecting a respective functional block to the communications bus (12). A distributed clock signal (16) is allowed to skew between regions, but synchronised within respective regions. A predetermined clock insertion delay (20a, 20b, 20c, 22a, 22b, 22c) is inserted in each functional block and bus node.
Patent GB-2392805-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic configuration of ipsec tunnels
Inventor: GREWAL KARANVIR
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2002-05-30
Abstract: A method and system for dynamically configuring a tunnel is presented. A client initiates a negotiation with a gateway. The gateway sends information to the client. The client extracts a security configuration from the information. Using the security configuration, a tunnel is established between the client and the gateway so that secure communication may occur.
Patent GB-2392164-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutical formulation of fluticasone propionate
Inventor: CRIPPS ALAN LESLIE
IPC: A61K31/56
Filed: 2000-09-11
Abstract: A pharmaceutical aerosol formulation which comprises: <SL> <LI>(i) fluticasone propionate at a concentration of 0.04 to 0.1% w/v; <LI>(ii) 1, 1, 1, 2-tetrafluoroethane (HFA 134a) as propellant; and </SL> ethanol wherein the concentration thereof is 5 to 30% w/w, characterised in that the fluticasone propionate is completely dissolved in the formulation and that the formulation contains fluticasone propionate as the only medicament. There is also provided canisters containing the formulation, metered dose inhalers employing said canisters and the use of the formulations.
Patent GB-2399432-A (GB)
Title: Processor and method using parity check to switch instruction modes
Inventor: LIANG BOR-SUNG
IPC: G06F9/32
Filed: 2004-01-12
Abstract: A processor and method using parity check to switch instruction modes is disclosed, which can execute in N-bit and 2N-bit modes. The processor includes an instruction input device (310), an instruction fetch device (320) and a mode switch logic (330). The instruction input device (310) includes a memory having a width of 2N bits for storing a plurality of 2N-bit words. The instruction fetch device (320) fetches a 2N-bit word. The mode switch logic (330) determines whether the 2N-bit word fetched by the instruction fetch device is two (N-P)-bit instructions or one 2(N-P)-bit instruction, and accordingly switches the processor to corresponding N-bit or 2N-bit mode. When the 2N-bit word fetched is even parity, the 2N-bit word is determined as two (N-P)-bit instructions if two N-bit words included in the 2N-bit word are on the first parity state, or determined as a 2(N-P)-bit instruction if the two N-bit words are on the second parity state.
Patent GB-2401220-A (GB)
Title: Location register database with partitions each having a defined key range were the last octets of the variable length keys are reversed
Inventor: ROZEBOOM PAUL L
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-04-14
Abstract: A location register database has a set of database partitions each having a defined key range. The database includes a set of instructions for reversing octets in variable length keys, such that the last digit in an odd-length key value, plus a pad are placed in a last octet to partition the variable length keys in the database. The database may include a home location register (HLR) and/or a visitor location register (VLR). The octets may be hexadecimal values. The variable length keys may include international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI) key types, wherein the IMSI keys are used as the primary key type. The database partitions may include a plurality of disk drives.
Patent GB-2399480-A (GB)
Title: Mechanism for supporting wired and wireless methods for client and server side authentication
Inventor: ADUSUMILLI KOTESHWERRAO
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2003-01-10
Abstract: Autentication functions are centralized in a secutity system to offload servers of this functionality, and to provide an end-to-end solution for secure internet transactions. The security system supports authentication functions for authenticating a server by requesting server certificates from a certificate authority, and sending server certificates to clients requesting authentication. The security system also authenticates clients by checking digital signatures, validating the client certificates, which includes checking CA signatures, checking the validity period of the signatures, maintaining a certificate revocation list (CRL), and checking client certificates against the CRL.
Patent GB-2400777-A (GB)
Title: Communications bridge between a vehicle information network and a remote system
Inventor: KNIGHT ALEXANDER N
IPC: B60R16/02
Filed: 2003-02-10
Abstract: A communications bridge between a communications network carried by a motor vehicle and configured for communications according to a first protocol and a remote system configured for communications according to a second protocol, includes a first interface configured for coupling to the communications network, a second interface configured for coupling to the remote system, and a digital signal processor (DSP) configured to process multiple operations per instruction cycle. The DSP receives information from the communications network via the first interface, converts this information to the second protocol and transmits the information converted to the second protocol to the remote system via the second interface. The DSP further receives information from the remote system via the second interface, converts this information to the first protocol and transmits the information converted to the first protocol to the communications network via the first interface.
Patent GB-2416747-A (GB)
Title: Expanding roof rack
Inventor: TRUE JENNIFER JOY
IPC: B60J11/00
Filed: 2004-08-06
Abstract: The expanding roof rack has a matchbox type mechanism of an inner frame running on rollers within an outer frame and is powered by a top solar panel 1. The supported frame is topped by divisional, layered boxes, [ the number is determined by the model ] which house rolled, or folded plastic concertina, joined, venetian or louver type blinds 11 that roll out and extend to form a solid protective covering. It comes in an [ elementary model], car port; [ standard model ] lockable, partial covering; [ deluxe model ] lockable, full covering /garage/ container; or [prestige model ] moulded / contoured / designer full covering. It is an adaptable covering for any type of transport or free standing structure. The deluxe model forms a container to provide protection and security whilst in use or simply a roof rack plastic box when closed.
Patent GB-2419880-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring enzyme-substrate reactions
Inventor: GILBERT RICHARD
IPC: G01N27/416
Filed: 2004-10-22
Abstract: A method of monitoring activity of an enzyme utilises a substrate tagged with a redox-active group, wherein the substrate is incubated with the enzyme to allow modification of the substrate, and the modification is electrochemically monitored by means of the redox-active label. The method may be used to monitor activity of enzymes such as kinases, phosphatases and proteases, as well as oxidoreductases. Preferably the substrate is a peptide labelled with a ferrocenem a fullerene or a quinone. The method may also be used to assay candidate substrates for an enzyme, or candidate inhibitors of the enzyme.
Patent GB-2409740-A (GB)
Title: A measurement interface for transferring bootstrap information
Inventor: BURCH JEFFERSON B
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2004-12-14
Abstract: A measurement device having a configurable measurement interface 18 that enables the dynamic allocation of responsibilities among front-end and back-end subsystems of a measurement device, includes a front-end subsystem 12 for performing an interaction with a physical environment and a back-end subsystem 14 having a set of resources for supporting the front-end subsystem 12. The front-end and back-end subsystems 12 and 14 are coupled to and communicate through a measurement interface 18. The front-end subsystem 12 transfers a set of bootstrap information 20 via the measurement interface 18 to the back-end subsystem 14 and in response the back-end subsystem 14 configures the resources to support the front-end subsystem 12.
Patent GB-2423811-A (GB)
Title: Improved Beverage Python
Inventor: BECKETT ROBERT PRENTICE
IPC: F16L53/70
Filed: 2005-03-02
Abstract: A beverage python (12 FIG 3b) has a plurality of beverage pipes 2 for delivering a beverage from a source to a remote dispense point, and at least one coolant pipe 1a, 1b for carrying a coolant. The beverage pipes and the at least one coolant pipe are surrounded by a thermally insulating sheath 3, and a thermally conductive medium is provided between the at least one coolant pipe and the plurality of beverage pipes to enhance heat transfer between the at least one coolant pipe and the plurality of beverage pipes. The thermally conductive media may at least partially fill the voids between the beverage pipes and the coolant pipe, and the media may be a liquid, such as water. The thermally conductive media may be within a carrier, which may be absorbent and may comprise a hydrophilic polymer. The thermally conductive media may include a conductive solid material, such as graphite, in granular or powdered form. Alternatively, the python includes an evacuated enclosure of non-porous sheet material to provide the thermally insulated sheath. The thermally insulated sheath may include a vacuum insulation layer 3a encased in an outer layer 3b.
Patent GB-2425281-A (GB)
Title: Circular saw machine with tilt angle display device
Inventor: KU GEORGE
IPC: B23D45/06
Filed: 2005-04-22
Abstract: A circular saw machine comprises a base (20, fig 3) and a worktable 30 connected to a top of the base, where the worktable includes a slot and a window 31. A blade mechanism 40 is received in the base, and includes a circular blade 60 which extends through the slot of the worktable. A tilt control device 50 is provided for tilting the blade mechanism, and a display device 70 is connected to a top surface of the worktable for displaying a tilt angle of the circular blade. Preferably the display device includes a frame 71 fixed to the blade mechanism, and a flexible ruler 72 passes around two guide rollers 741, the ruler being viewable by a user through the window. Preferably brush members (732, 7330, fig 7) are provided that wipe away debris caused during operation of the saw. Preferably a lens 75 is engaged with the window, and a pointer 751 is located between the ruler and the lens.
Patent GB-2414617-A (GB)
Title: Accurate shape identification in a high resolution scan of a film frame in a film scanner
Inventor: BRETT STEPHEN DAVID
IPC: H04N5/253
Filed: 2002-09-09
Abstract: A method of identifying an object in a digital image obtained by scanning a frame of cinematographic film is provided, the method comprising the steps of: displaying the digital image on a monitor screen at a first resolution; and storing a description of the shape of an object obtained by drawing around the object in data processing means such that the shape of the object can be accurately reproduced in a digital image obtained by scanning the film frame at a second resolution higher than the first. The shape description may be produced by producing a function describing the shape (e.g. the drawn shape may be a circle having a radius related to the height of the image) or by drawing around the object using a drawing tablet and storing the pen trail at the highest possible resolution to store a real shape of the object.
Patent GB-2414757-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for handling and drilling with tubulars or casing
Inventor: GIROUX RICHARD L
IPC: E21B33/04
Filed: 2004-03-05
Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for handling tubulars and drilling with tubulars such as casing into a formation. In one aspect of the invention, the apparatus comprises a circulating head and a cementing head operatively connectible to a gripping member (220). The circulating head (3) is used to circulate drilling fluid while drilling with casing (400), and the cementing head (4) is used to cement the casing string within the formation at a desired depth. The present invention also relates to methods and apparatus for isolating a tensile load from a drilling apparatus rotated by a top drive. In one aspect, the present invention provides a load isolator apparatus having an isolator body operatively connected to the top drive and a torque body at least partially disposed in the isolator body. In operation, the bearing assembly transfers the tensile load from the torque body to the isolator body.
Patent GB-2430129-A (GB)
Title: Voice activity detector
Inventor: STERN SHANI
IPC: G10L25/78
Filed: 2005-09-08
Abstract: A voice activity detector (200) including an analyser (100) for analysing a signal (I1) representing an audio signal to determine if speech is present in the audio signal, wherein the analyser includes a plurality of voice activity sensors (101-103) each operable to analyse the signal and to provide an output signal (01-03) indicating whether or not speech has been detected by the sensor and a state combiner (201) operable to receive input signals (01-03) produced by the voice activity sensors and to apply a combining function to the input signals to produce a state signal (07) indicating whether or not speech has been detected. Also described is a method of operation (400) of the voice activity detector.
Patent GB-2419224-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic detector with amorphous barrier layers
Inventor: TANAKA KENICHI
IPC: H01F10/187
Filed: 2005-09-14
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a magnetic detector which includes bias layers with a large coercive force, which has low junction resistance, and which therefore has high output. A multilayer film 31 is placed on a substrate. The multilayer film 31 includes an antiferromagnetic layer 23, a pinned magnetic layer 24, a non-magnetic material layer 25, and a free magnetic layer 26. The multilayer film 31 has recessed sections 31a arranged in both side regions thereof, the recessed sections 31a being formed by partly removing the multilayer film 31 in a vacuum. The bottoms 31c of the recessed sections 31a are located between the upper face 23a and lower face 23b of the antiferromagnetic layer 23. Amorphous barrier layers 40 with a thickness of 10 to 32 Ñ are placed on the bottoms 31c of the recessed sections 31a, the amorphous barrier layers 40 being formed in the same vacuum as that for forming the recessed sections 31a sequentially to the step of forming the recessed sections 31a.
Patent GB-2421672-A (GB)
Title: Near-field inductively coupled UWB data connectors
Inventor: MOORE MARK JUSTIN
IPC: H04B1/69
Filed: 2005-12-21
Abstract: An Ultra Wide Band (UWB) transmitter 210 and receiver 214 are inductively coupled via electrical coils (260, 262 in fig. 2c) in coupling elements 208a and b comprising "bishops hat" antennas, allowing operation within a short near-field range over a gap (eg. 1 cm) without physical contact connectors. Contactless connectors improve the reliability of eg. laptop docking stations or phone cradles and allow operation in underwater or hazardous "spark risk" environments, while retaining the low power and gigabits per second data rate of impulse UWB signals, with the short range also eliminating mulitpath interference. Different alignments or polarizations of the coupling elements (fig, 4d) may invoke different processing functions. An electrical backplane accommodates card sockets, mechanical interfacing is optional, and different protocols can be carried across the UWB link synchronously via protocol tunnelling, as discovered by a service discovery protocol.
Patent GB-2429525-A (GB)
Title: Test strip dispenser and thermometer holder
Inventor: PEARL JAYSON
IPC: G01K1/08
Filed: 2006-03-10
Abstract: An assembly 12 comprises a thermometer 16, a test strip material 14, and a housing that forms a first compartment 36 for receiving the test strip material, and second compartment 94 for receiving the thermometer. The first compartment 36 may be an internal part of the housing while the second compartment 36 may be external, and may receive a portion of the thermometer. The assembly may comprise a blade for cutting the strip. The assembly may be partially transparent so that a scale 102 may be located under and be viewed. The device may be used by catering staff who have to clean and sanitize cafeteria counter tops, and who also have to measure food temperature. Other independent claims relates to the first compartment comprising a cavity, which may be cylindrical, while the second compartment is a passageway for holding the thermometer.
Patent GB-2425868-A (GB)
Title: Acting on a subject system
Inventor: HAWKINS PETER
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2005-10-17
Abstract: In an active system, an actor (10-1) is able to effect action (10-4) in a subject system (10-2). The actor (10-1) and the subject system (10-2) exist in an environment (10-3) which can impact the subject system (10-2). Neither the actor (10-1) nor the subject system (10-2) has any control over the environment (10-3). The actor (10-1) includes a model (11-1) and a processor (11-2). The processor (11-2) is guided (11-5) by the model (11-1). The processor (11-2) is arranged to effect action (11-4) in the subject system (10-2). The subject system (10-2) is known (11-3) by the model (11-1). This allows the actor (10-1) to be guided in its action (11-4) on the subject system (10-2) by the model (11-1) of the subject system (10-2). Events can occur in the subject system (10-2) either through the actions of the actor (10-1), as guided by the model (11-1), or through actions of other actors, or through a change in state of the subject system itself (e.g. the progression of a chemical reaction) or its environment (10-3) (e.g. the passage of time). The actor (10-1) keeps the model (11-1) updated with its own actions. When the processor (11-2) is processing according to the model (11-1), it updates the model (11-1) with intermediate actions and with the actions it effects in the subject system (10-2).
Patent GB-2440907-A (GB)
Title: Tap spout cover
Inventor: GOLD JONATHAN MORRIS
IPC: E03C1/04
Filed: 2006-08-18
Abstract: There is provided a tap spout cover 10 for use in protectively covering off a water spout 5 of a bath tap. The tap spout cover comprises an elongate housing defining an entrance 24, an outlet 26 and an enclosure between the entrance and the outlet; and one or more spout-grips 30a-e extending from the housing into the enclosure. The entrance of the housing is arranged for receipt of the water spout of a bath tap by the enclosure, and each spout-grip is arranged to grip part of a water spout received thereby such as to hold the housing in place with the water spout covered off whilst permitting water flow from a spout exit of the water spout to the outlet.
Patent GB-2441011-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of neuropathic pain
Inventor: PARDOE IAN STUART
IPC: A61K45/06
Filed: 2006-08-18
Abstract: The use of a cardiac glycoside and/or a diuretic in a solvent or carrier in the formulation of pharmaceutical composition for the therapeutic treatment of neuropathic pain. The cardiac glycoside is selected from digoxin, digitoxin, ouabain, strophanthia, but preferably is digoxin. The diuretic is a loop diuretic, thiazide diuretic or sulphonyl urea, but preferably is furosemide. The carrier is preferably a topical medicament, and is in the form of a gel, a patch, lacquer or paint. Also claimed is a method of manufacturing a gel based composition comprising mixing propylene glycol, ethanol and water, adding cardiac glycoside and/or diuretic to excess, and then adding a gelling agent to the saturated solution. The gelling agent is preferably hydroxypropylcellulose.
Patent GB-2430056-A (GB)
Title: Dynamically mitigating a noncomplaint password
Inventor: STIEGLITZ JEREMY
IPC: G06F12/14
Filed: 2005-04-13
Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for dynamically mitigating 'a noncompliant password. The techniques include obtaining a password from a user when the user attempts to access a service; determining whether the password meets quality criteria; and if the password does not meet the quality criteria, performing one or more responsive actions that relate to accessing the service.
Patent GB-2442232-A (GB)
Title: Roller cone drill bit with an anti-tracking cutter element pattern
Inventor: SINGH AMARDEEP
IPC: E21B10/16
Filed: 2006-11-24
Abstract: A drill bit 10 for drilling through earthen formations and forming a bore hole comprises a bit body 12 and at least one rotatable cone cutter 1,2,3. Various embodiments are disclosed including, a drill bit comprising a plurality of cone cutters, wherein each cone cutter has two arrays of cutter elements spaced apart on separate bands relative to the cone axis, the cutter elements of each array mounted in a plurality of radial positions relative to the bit axis, giving the cutters a staggered or offset pattern. Other embodiments include specific intermesh regions, cutting voids, cutting elements with a skewed axis, overlapping cutting profiles, along with specified ratios for the sizes and numbers of some features.
Patent GB-2430915-A (GB)
Title: Semi-submersible multicolumn floating offshore platform
Inventor: HORTON EDWARD III
IPC: B63B43/12
Filed: 2004-05-25
Abstract: A semi-submersible, multicolumn, deep draft, floating offshore oil and gas drilling and production platform 10 comprises a floating hull 16 having an adjustably buoyant base 18, a plurality of columns 20 vertically upstanding from the base, and an equipment deck 22 that is supported atop the columns when the platform is operationally deployed. Each of the columns comprises a cellular structure that includes a plurality of elongated tubes (24, Fig 14) having a variety of cross-sectional shapes extending from the base to the top of the column. Each of the tubes defines one or more closed compartments (26, Fig 14). At least one of the compartments has a buoyancy that is fixed, and at least another one of the compartments has a buoyancy that is adjustable. The buoyancy of the compartments and the base can be controllably adjusted with pressurized air to provide a safer and less costly method for deploying the platform for offshore operations.