baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2389965-A (GB)
Title: High-frequency oscillator having vertical resonator
Inventor: VOIGTLAENDER KLAUS
IPC: H03B5/18
Filed: 2003-06-11
Abstract: In order to provide a high-frequency oscillator having a dielectric, cylindrically designed resonator (DR) as frequency-determining element, wherein the dielectric resonator (DR) is disposed vertically on a flat side (A) on a substrate (S), which oscillator is of compact design and can be aligned with simple means, provision is made that the resonator (DR) is designed as a hoop in such a way that the field strength is a maximum in the vicinity of the outer rim of the hoop and is zero at the centre, (Bore (B)) that is to say field-free.
Patent GB-2397206-A (GB)
Title: Heuristically determined menu arrangement
Inventor: CAZIER ROBERT PAUL
IPC: G06F9/00
Filed: 2003-11-05
Abstract: A method for ordering selectable functions on a graphical user interface (GUI) in accordance with frequency of function use involves generating a function selection history. A menu item indicating a selectable function is prioritized according to the usage frequency of that function. Menu items are subsequently reordered to provide the user with ease of access to the most commonly used functions. An embodiment describes the method in use with a digital imaging device, acting as a peripheral device in communication with a remote device, such as a computer.
Patent GB-2396886-A (GB)
Title: Restriction in scroll compressor backpressure tapping
Inventor: WITHAM ROBERT CARL
IPC: F04C18/02
Filed: 2003-12-09
Abstract: A scroll compressor includes a tap 38 for communicating compressed refrigerant from a compression chamber 36 to a back pressure chamber 32 to resist a separating force between orbiting 22 and stationary 24 scrolls. A restriction 46 is placed within this tap to slow build-up of the back pressure chamber at start-up. Further, the restriction smoothes out any fluctuations in the back pressure force as the pressure in the compression chamber from which the refrigerant is tapped may fluctuate. The tap may comprise a chamber tap 38, a cross tap 34 and a back pressure tap 42 with the restriction in any of these. The restriction may be a grooved slip pin, a hollow tube containing a ball, a dowel plug with an orifice, a porous member or a threaded screw with a lengthwise groove.
Patent GB-2409962-A (GB)
Title: A garment for use with medical devices
Inventor: COOKE CAROLINE
IPC: A41D11/00
Filed: 2004-01-17
Abstract: A garment such as a sleep suit for a child that has openings around the periphery, breast and thigh of the garment, preferably the garment allows access for medical intervention. The garment would allow the child to be clothed whilst having cannulas, catheters and other lines in situ and allow access for medical intervention. Preferably the garment would have fastening all the way around the shape of the garment with either hook and eye, press studs, Velcro (RTM) or ribbon ties. Preferably the breast and groin area has two openings in each area. The garment may be made from manmade and/or natural fabric.
Patent GB-2410410-A (GB)
Title: A collar to aid dogs with diminishing eyesight
Inventor: BROUGH MICHAEL
IPC: A01K13/00
Filed: 2004-01-31
Abstract: The adjustable collar is fitted with lightweight plastic protrusions. These extend from the collar in such a way that when the collar is fitted to an animal they stick out in front of the animal. The device provides an early warning of any impending collision with any object in the pet's near vicinity. The free ends of the extensions may be fitted with soft sponge balls.
Patent GB-2412424-A (GB)
Title: A fibre optic lighted vehicle
Inventor: BARRY JONATHAN
IPC: A41D1/00
Filed: 2004-03-23
Abstract: A vehicle that has at least one optical fibre which when illuminated allows the vehicle to be seen by other road users or provides to enhance its visibility. The optical fibres may be positioned on or below the external surface of the vehicle for example to the side of the vehicle's chassis. A power source illuminates the optical fibres to provide a visual warning to other road users during times of darkness or when visibility is impaired. The power source may be the vehicle's battery or a separate battery. The optical fibres and power source may be in kit form. Alternatively the optical fibres may be attached to clothing worn by a cyclist or motorcyclist such as a helmet.
Patent GB-2400901-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for freeze drying material
Inventor: ACTON ELIZABETH
IPC: F26B5/06
Filed: 2004-04-13
Abstract: A method of freeze drying a material, the method comprising the steps of reducing the temperature of the material to below the freezing point of solvent in the material and removing the solvent by means of sublimation, the method being characterised in that the material is vibrated so as to induce nucleation in the material. The material may be vibrated at a sonic or ultrasonic frequency. The material may be vibrated at a frequency of between 10 kHz and 10 mHz or between 20kHz and 100 kHz. The material may be subjected to vibration at a temperature of up to 10{C, preferably between 1{C and 5{C below the melting point of the solvent. The method may include the step of further reducing the temperature of the material to substantially below the melting point of the solvent. The material may be vibrated for up to 5 seconds. The method may further comprise the step of increasing the likelihood of cavitation in the solvent by reducing the ambient pressure. The step of increasing the likelihood of cavitation may comprise dissolving a volatile fluid such as carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide or alcohol in said solvent.
Patent GB-2413684-A (GB)
Title: Tape guide assembly for different cartridge formats
Inventor: MAULE HUGO W
IPC: G11B15/665
Filed: 2004-04-30
Abstract: Tape 100 is loaded from a cartridge 110 to a rotary scan head 80 by moving tape guides 40-70, but where only a subset of guides engage the tape, depending on the size of cartridge 110. When a different format cartridge is used (fig 7) other tape guides 40'-70' engage the tape. Optionally all the guides 40-70 may move. The set of guides which engages the tape 100 may be selected according to the position taken up by each size or format of cartridge 110 in the drive, which may be controlled by the position of abutments (fig 15, 300, 300' and 300"). Tape guides which move may include guideposts 40, 50, inclined posts 60, 70, a capstan 30 and a pinch roller 20. The tape guides may comprise guide modules (fig 11, 200) having inclined posts (fig 11, 220) and guide posts (fig 11, 210, 210') of different heights to accommodate different tape widths.
Patent GB-2405939-A (GB)
Title: J-edit NMR
Inventor: GANESAN KRISHNAMURTHY
IPC: G01V3/32
Filed: 2004-06-04
Abstract: A method for obtaining nuclear magnetic resonance measurements includes inducing a static magnetic field in a formation fluid sample; applying an oscillating magnetic field to the fluid sample according to a preparation pulse sequence that comprises a J-edit pulse sequence for developing J modulation; and acquiring the nuclear magnetic resonance measurements using a detection sequence, wherein the detection sequence comprises at least one 180-degree pulse in particular a CPMG pulse sequence. The method may further include acquiring the nuclear magnetic resonance measurements a plurality of times each with a different value in a variable delay in the J-edit pulse sequence; and analyzing amplitudes of the plurality of nuclear magnetic resonance measurements as a function of the variable delay to provide J coupling information. This invention is particularly used for measurements on formation fluids. A further invention is to obtain NMR measurements of total hydrogen index and a data set representing protons attached to carbon-13 to calculate hydrocarbon content and oil-to-water ratio.
Patent GB-2405201-A (GB)
Title: Method of using high yielding spectra scatterometry measurements to control semiconductor manufacturing processes and systems for accomplishing same
Inventor: STIRTON JAMES BROC
IPC: G01N21/95
Filed: 2002-12-17
Abstract: A method of using high yielding spectra scatterometry measurements to control semiconductor manufacturing processes and systems for accomplishing same is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises providing a library comprised of at least one target optical characteristic trace of a grating structure comprised of a plurality of gate stacks, the target corresponding to a semiconductor device having at least one desired electrical performance characteristic, proving a substrate 38 having a least one grating structure 50 formed thereabove, the formed grating structure 5o comprpised of a plurality of gate stacks 30, illuminating at least one grating structure 50 formed above said substrate 38, measuring light reflected off of the grating structure 50 formed above the substrate 38 to generate an optical characteristic trace for the formed grating structure 50, and comparing the generated optical characteristic trace to the target trace.
Patent GB-2418797-A (GB)
Title: Re-assembling packet fragments in a subnet cluster
Inventor: MUTNURU RISHI KAUNDINVA
IPC: H04L12/861
Filed: 2004-10-02
Abstract: Assembling data packet fragments in a network of nodes (i.e. subnet cluster), comprising; receiving the first fragment of a data packet at a first node, inspecting the first fragment and determining the intended destination node of the fragment, sending the fragment to the destination node for reassembly at the destination node. Aspects of the invention further include making a record of the destination node and a unique identifier for the fragment, and using the record to direct other fragments of the data packets to the destination node for reassembly. The invention reduces the resources required for the reassembly process.
Patent GB-2421358-A (GB)
Title: Flexible printed circuit board
Inventor: PACHNIS STEFANOS
IPC: H05K1/00
Filed: 2004-12-16
Abstract: A flexible printed circuit board (PCB) comprises a plurality of conductive strips mounted on a flexible board 12. The strips are located between perforated regions of the board. The perforations reduce the stresses induced during twisting of the board. The perforations may be in strips along the length of the board. One end of the board 15 may be pre-folded to reduce stresses. The board may have a narrow region 17. The board may be used in a mobile telephone where a camera 14 is located on a part of the phone that can be rotated.
Patent GB-2413369-A (GB)
Title: Cable operated drum brakes
Inventor: PEASLEY DAVID
IPC: F16D65/28
Filed: 2003-07-30
Abstract: A cable operated drum brake has an internal brake operating lever (12) provided with an quick-attach device (10) for an operating cable (11). A cable attachment tube (21) projects from a backplate (17) of the brake and the operating cable has a cable inner (13) with a latching formation (14) on the end thereof and a cable outer sleeve (15). An end portion of the operating cable is slideable towards (X) the backplate (17) within the tube (21) up to a first position at which further movement towards the backplate is stopped by contact between an abutment (26) on the tube and a cooperating abutment (31 a) on the cable outer sleeve. When in the first position the latching formation (14) has moved passed the quick-attach device (10). The cable is then subsequently moveable away from the backplate (Y) within the tube to a second position in which the latching formation (14) on the cable inner is fully engaged with the quick-attach device (10). A fastening means (39,40) is provided to lock the cable in the second position relative to the tube to maintain the latching formation (14) engaged with the quick-attach device (10) during subsequent operation of the brake. The invention also provides a method of attaching an operating cable to a quick-attach device on an internal brake operating lever of a drum brake.
Patent GB-2423353-A (GB)
Title: A Fuel Injector Cooling Arrangement
Inventor: GOODWIN PETER JARVIS
IPC: F23D11/36
Filed: 2005-02-19
Abstract: A fuel injector has a fuel supply conduit 1 for conveying fuel from a base end 3 of the fuel injector to a tip end 5 of the injector, where a nozzle 7 is arranged for injecting the fuel 9 into a combustion chamber. The injector also includes a thermal conductor 11 for conducting heat from the nozzle to the base end of the injector, and therefore provides cooling of the nozzle. The injector further includes a housing 13 for the fuel supply conduit, the nozzle, and the thermal conductor. The housing may extend the full length of the fuel supply conduit, or a mid portion of the housing may be omitted such that the fuel supply conduit and the thermal conductor may be exposed. The thermal conductor may be in physical contact with the nozzle and the base end, but in limited contact with the housing at the tip end. The thermal conductor may be made from aluminium, copper, magnesium, tungsten, and graphite. The thermal conductor may dissipate at least 60% of nozzle heat flux, but preferably 80%, or more preferably 90%. The injector may be used in a gas turbine combustor arrangement.
Patent GB-2411537-A (GB)
Title: A scrolling slideshow for a digital camera display
Inventor: HAAS WILLIAM ROBERT
IPC: G09G5/00
Filed: 2005-02-24
Abstract: A digital camera comprises a display screen upon which a number of images, preferably captured by the camera, are scrolled across, preferably starting with the most recently captured, going from either left to right, right to left, top to bottom, or bottom to top. The number of images being scrolled across the display may be altered. The speed of scrolling may be varied, preferably by selecting an option from the following commands through a controller on the camera: fast-forward; slowing, reversing; pausing, and; resuming. An image may be locked on the display, which preferably results in the image being justified against one edge of the display, whilst other images are scrolled behind the locked image. The image may be unlocked to allow locking of another image. Multiple images may be scrolled across an external display, driven through an audio/video output on the camera. The camera functionality is also claimed as instructions on a processor readable medium.
Patent GB-2408535-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for blow-out prevention in subsea drilling/completion systems
Inventor: MILBERGER LIONEL JOHN
IPC: E21B43/01
Filed: 2003-09-15
Abstract: A system and method for subsea drilling/completion. The system comprises a high-pressure riser extending from a semi-submersible platform to a subsea wellhead. A landing string extends along the insider of the riser, and has a surface blowout preventer and at least one subsea blowout preventer attached thereto. A tubing hanger running tool is run from the platform toward the wellhead. In one embodiment, hydraulic control for various functions of the tubing hanger running tool is communicated either through the tubing string or through the riser. In another embodiment, hydraulic control lines for the tubing hanger running tool extend from the platform to the tubing hanger running tool through an umbilical line, which may either run through the tubing string, inside the riser but outside the tubing string, or outside and alongside the riser. In an embodiment where the umbilical line runs inside the riser, a protective structure is provided to prevent damage to the umbilical line in the event that the subsea blowout preventer is deployed.
Patent GB-2412832-A (GB)
Title: Status and progress monitoring system for computer based interviews
Inventor: WARRINGTON RICHARD
IPC: G06F3/0481
Filed: 2001-10-24
Abstract: A computer system for recording an interview is disclosed. A tree display corresponding to the structure of the interview for indicating progress with the interview includes the status of individual questions and of groups of questions. This list of controls displaying progress is separate from the input controls.
Patent GB-2415787-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seat assembly with occupant sensor system
Inventor: ALI ASAD
IPC: G01G19/414
Filed: 2005-06-27
Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly (10) that includes a seat cushion (16) having at least one recess (110) disposed thereon. The vehicle seat assembly (10) also has a plurality of proximity sensor assemblies (40), each including a base and an upper slide member supported for movement toward and away from the base in response to a condition of the seat cushion (16). The vehicle seat assembly (10) includes at least one seat cushion insert (108) disposed within the recess (110) of the seat cushion (16) to reinforce and protect the cushion and sensor assemblies in areas of high load or wear.
Patent GB-2428986-A (GB)
Title: A waste recycling system
Inventor: BLAKE JONATHAN PAUL
IPC: B03C1/00
Filed: 2005-08-09
Abstract: A waste recycling system for recycling items comprising metal and non-metal components has means (15) in the form of a hammer mill (15) for fragmenting the item into a mixture of metal and non-metal fragments, separator means (70, 60 95, 100, 115,) for separating the fragments into a metal fraction and a non-metal fraction, and means for collecting the individual fractions. The metal or metal-containing fragments (21b) are separated and then divided into ferrous and non-ferrous metal fragments using a rare earth magnet (30). The invention also comprehends a method of recycling an item involving fragmentation of the item into particles, separation of the particles into metal and non-metal-containing components, and separating the metal components into ferrous and non-ferrous metals. An eddy current separator (50) may also be used for separating non-ferrous metals; a metal detector (110) identifies the components for separation. Size-separation of the non-metal fraction is achieved by means of a vortex (90) and fractionation of the non-metal fraction on the basis of colour is achieved by a colour separator (115). The items being recycled may be window frames.
Patent GB-2414210-A (GB)
Title: Plate shaped tool card
Inventor: ELSENER CARL
IPC: B25F1/04
Filed: 2003-10-29
Abstract: A plate-shaped tool card 93 has a housing body comprising a base plate, a cover plate 99 extending parallel therewith, and a first housing area and a second housing area 102 in the housing body. The first housing area is designed to accommodate a first implement 10 which is displaceable from a stowed position inside the housing area into an operating position outside of the housing area. The second housing area 102 is designed to accommodate a second implement 10 which is also displaceable from a stowed position inside the housing area into an operating position outside of the housing area. The second implement 10 has a housing case with oppositely lying side walls and a slim face 169 extending between the side walls. An electric lighting means 37 is arranged on the slim face 169 so as to emit a beam outwardly from the housing body (100). The housing case is moveable between stowed and operating positions in a plane extending parallel with the base and cover plates.
Patent GB-2430535-A (GB)
Title: Electronic shelf edge display
Inventor: KNIGHT JONATHAN
IPC: G09F9/30
Filed: 2005-09-24
Abstract: An Electronic Shelf Edge Display 1, displaying various images or text 4, that can be animated or otherwise, that forms an integral part of shelving 2, or is an addition to existing shelving 2, displaying information relevant to the shelving content or as an aid to communicate other messaging. The Electronic Shelf Edge Display unit is powered by electricity. The Electronic Shelf Edge Display unit can display full colour, black and white, moving, still, animated, television or a combination of all. The Electronic Shelf Edge Display is capable of operating independently from other units or in unison or as a combination of both. Images displayed on the Electronic Shelf Edge Display unit may be generated from a single source or from multiple sources.
Patent GB-2417208-A (GB)
Title: Intraluminal prosthesis attachment systems and fasteners
Inventor: KAGANOV ALAN L
IPC: A61F2/07
Filed: 2002-11-29
Abstract: A fastener 28 sized and configured for singular deployment in tissue comprising a fastener body having a distal end 142 for penetrating tissue in response to a force and a proximal end for releasably coupling the fastener body to a force applier, and a stop structure associated with the proximal end to prevent over-penetration of the fastener body into tissue. A system for applying a fastener to a prosthesis within a body comprising a fastener comprising a body having a distal end for penetrating tissue in response to a force and proximal end that includes a stop structure to prevent over-penetration of the fastener body into tissue, and a drive mechanism sized and configured to be releasably coupled to the stop structure to apply force. The fastener may be a helical coil having an interior diameter with a stop structure being a leg of the coil that extends across the interior diameter 146 or have a cap to engage the force applier (Fig 28,29).
Patent GB-2432071-A (GB)
Title: Determining pixel values for an enhanced image dependent on earlier processed pixels but independent of pixels below the pixel in question
Inventor: HOGLUND TOBIAS
IPC: H04N5/217
Filed: 2005-11-04
Abstract: Imaging apparatus is disclosed which includes a video camera having a sensor array and which is operable to produce successive video frames in the form of pixelated 2D images. The apparatus comprises processing means for creating from said images low spatial frequency images (i.e. images only containing the lower spatial frequencies of said 2D images) in real time. Each "raw" image has a first predetermined number of rows of pixels and a second predetermined number of columns of pixels as the raw image is processed row by row, from top to bottom or vice versa, the value of each pixel of said LF image being dependent on at least all earlier processed pixels of the current row and all earlier processed rows, but not dependent on the pixels of rows located below a pixel row which is a third predetermined number of rows below the current row, said third predetermined number of being significantly less than the first predetermined number (for example being less than one fifth of said first predetermined number). An alternative image enhancement method is also described wherein an enhanced image is produced by altering the overall brightness for the enhanced image according to the difference between the overall brightness for the corresponding raw frame and the overall brightness of the preceding enhanced frame.
Patent GB-2422729-A (GB)
Title: Power supply unit having securable connectors
Inventor: WONG WILLIAM
IPC: G06F1/26
Filed: 2005-11-16
Abstract: A power supply unit for a personal computer comprises a housing 11, an input power connection and six output power connectors 14-19. The connectors are mounted in apertures in the housing and may have different numbers of pins. The connectors have securing means for their counterparts, which may be a screw thread 27 or pins (51, 52, Fig 4) for a bayonet fitting. The connectors may have a raised ridge 28, cooperating with a channel (38, Fig 3) on the counterpart, to ensure the connectors are correctly aligned.
Patent GB-2432787-A (GB)
Title: Fire inhibition apparatus
Inventor: WARD DEREK ALFRED
IPC: A62C31/22
Filed: 2005-12-01
Abstract: An apparatus for inhibiting the spread of fire in a thatched building, the apparatus comprising an elongate tube 10 one end of which having at least one tapered aperture 12, means to deliver fire inhibiting fluid into the tube 10, and means to rotate the tube to expel the fluid through the aperture and out of the tube. The end of the tube is formed with a spindle 16 which carries an external thread 18 for engaging with a housing 20 which includes a drill attachment 22 and an aperture to receive a pipe or tube 24. The tube 24 is attached to a portable back pack - type extinguishant container 26 and pump 28. In use the tube is inserted through the thatch in the building and the extinguishant expelled through apertures 12,14 whilst the tube is being rotated using the drill.