baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2401454-A (GB)
Title: Parametric modelling of user created objects
Inventor: ALHO PERTTI
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-05-07
Abstract: To minimize errors in computer-aided modelling, an object created by a user on the basis of a prototype must contain data about another object it can be linked with and about the linking. The object created by the user can be provide with these data by determining (403) at least one logical property either for the object created by the user or for an object associated therewith; adding (405) at least one logical definition to the object created by the user, the definition being based on at least one logical property of either the associated object or the created object; and forming (406) a dependency by means of the logical definition. In this way modification to the user created object causes necessary modification to the associated object to be effected.
Patent GB-2415223-A (GB)
Title: Fittings for builders' trestles
Inventor: CLEAR LIAM
IPC: E04G7/28
Filed: 2004-06-18
Abstract: A ladder support bracket, for use with a trestle 30, comprises a laterally extending arm 14 against which a ladder 32 can be rested, and a generally vertically extending arm adapted for engagement over or within the top of an upright support 24 of a trestle or scaffolding. The vertical arm may be hollow, to enclose upright 24, or it may be fitted with a spigot 20 as shown, to fit within upright 24. A distal end stop may be provided, as may plates 16 to cooperate with a square - section support 24 to prevent rotation. Other inventions described are a socket on cross-member 28 to receive an upright for a safety rail, (Figs 5 and 6, not shown) and a socket for receipt of a kickboard 54 (Fig 8, not shown).
Patent GB-2419664-A (GB)
Title: Digital pen
Inventor: MACKENZIE ANDREW
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 2004-10-29
Abstract: A digital pen 8 comprises a nib 10 arranged to be moved over a document 2. The pen 8 also comprises an imaging system 12 arranged to image an area of data encoding pattern 6 on the document 2. The pen 8 further comprises calibration means arranged to determine the position and orientation of the imaging system 12 relative to the nib 10.
Patent GB-2419968-A (GB)
Title: Regulating the voltage fed to a power converter
Inventor: CHISENGA LESLEY
IPC: H02M7/5387
Filed: 2004-11-08
Abstract: A power conditioning circuit comprises a direct current supply 1, a DC to DC converter 4, a DC to AC inverter 6 which feeds an AC output to a supply line and a controller 5 which regulates the DC link voltage produced by the DC to DC converter 4. Alternating current supplied to the output may be regulated by controlling the DC link voltage which is input to the DC to AC converter 6. Controller 5 may have a first voltage input from the output of the DC to DC converter 4 and a second voltage input from the AC supply line. Controller 5 may control the duty cycle of a power switch (fig 6, M5) and may maintain a phase relationship between the output voltage of the DC-AC inverter 6 and the voltage of the mains power supply line. The circuit may also comprise a reactive element (fig 2b L1) between the output of the DC_AC converter and the AC mains supply line. Switches (fig 2b S1,S2) are controlled to connect and disconnect the circuit from mains supply under conditions judged by controller 5. The circuit may be used to regulate the output of a solar panel or a fuel cell.
Patent GB-2407715-A (GB)
Title: Cable arrangement
Inventor: WONG WILLIAM
IPC: H01R31/02
Filed: 2005-02-25
Abstract: A cable arrangement 10 comprises a multi-core cable 11. Connected at a first end of the cable 11 is a first connector arrangement 12. A second connector arrangement 13 is connected at the other end of the cable 11. The second connector arrangement (13) includes at a top part thereof a female connector (14), and at a bottom part thereof a male connector 15. Corresponding terminals of these connectors are electrically connected together, and to a respective core 20, 21, 22, 23 of the cable 11. When plural cable arrangements 10 are stacked together, there is an electrical path through the connectors to plural externally-connectable connectors, which may take any suitable form, e.g. male molex (RTM) connectors.
Patent GB-2412961-A (GB)
Title: Lighting Apparatus
Inventor: AMPHLETT DAVID RICHARD
IPC: F21V5/00
Filed: 2005-04-07
Abstract: Lighting apparatus for an image-gathering device, comprising a light frame (301) supporting a plurality of light emitting diode lamps (302) configured to emit light at a tungsten balanced colour temperature, and a focussing frame (401) comprising a plurality of light focussing lenses (402) configured to focus light emitted from said light frame (301) into an elliptical beam. Lighting apparatus in which the focussing frame (401) is configured to focus light into an elliptical beam to complement a subject illumination area frame (502) having a ratio 16:9. Lighting apparatus comprising light emitting diode lamps (302) configured to emit light at a colour temperature of 3200 Kelvin or 5600 Kelvin. Lighting apparatus comprising light emitting diode lamps (302) configured to emit light having a colour rendering index of 90. Lighting apparatus in which the focussing frame (401) is releasably mountable to the light frame (301).
Patent GB-2425015-A (GB)
Title: Quality of service in networked computing devices
Inventor: WAHID NADEEM
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2005-04-07
Abstract: In mobile phones, delays can occur when the parameters that determine the characteristics of the network connection are changed or updated. The present invention sets the characteristics of the network connection in advance by anticipating the likely future use for network connections by analysing common or past usage. In a preferred embodiment the required network connection characteristics are triggered automatically by the opening of specific applications or a communication channel directed to a particular network address, or the use of specific bookmarks or Favourites. Can be employed in 3G mobile networks to reduce the latency that occurs when an existing application opens a new socket (IP data flow). Invention avoids constantly updating the Traffic Flow Template (TFT) associated with a particular secondary Packet data Protocol (PDP) context.
Patent GB-2426409-A (GB)
Title: Method for activating a sex toy
Inventor: SIGURDSSON KJARTAN OERN
IPC: H04M1/72415
Filed: 2005-05-21
Abstract: A sex toy linkable to a mobile telephone and adapted to respond to a signal received from the mobile telephone. The signal may be, for example, bluetooth. The sex toy preferably requires entry of a code in order to synchronise with the mobile telephone and synchronisation of the mobile telephone and sex toy in order for the sex toy to be activated by the mobile telephone.
Patent GB-2426717-A (GB)
Title: Game apparatus
Inventor: GLEAVE EILEEN
IPC: A63F9/00
Filed: 2005-06-03
Abstract: In order to play a game for several players a plurality of receptacles 10, 20, 30 are provided, each formed of two parts 11, 12 which fit together to provide an enclosure. The receptacles are different sizes so that each smaller one 20, 30 is capable of nesting within a larger one 10, 20. Fastening means are provided to connect the respective parts together or to secure them in a connected condition until specifically released. A stand 40 is also provided with a plurality of formations, such as wells 41-44 adapted to receive separated parts of the respective receptacles 10, 20, 30. The apparatus can be used for playing a game similar to the traditional party game of "Pass the Parcel" or another children's game sometimes known as "Sixes".
Patent GB-2428562-A (GB)
Title: Device for carrying a pair of skis
Inventor: FORSTER NICHOLAS
IPC: A63C11/02
Filed: 2005-07-22
Abstract: A device for carrying a pair of skis which are coupled together comprising a support plate 1 and a carrier limb 5 extending therefrom so as to engage with the toe bindings 39 of one of the skis such that the weight of the pair of skis is transferred to the carrier limb. The carrier limb may be pivotally connected to the support plate and may be integrally-formed with it. The device may be provided with a retaining member 19 for securing the skis in place. The support plate may be configured so as to be attachable to an item of clothing worn by the user.
Patent GB-2419010-A (GB)
Title: Cache control for a drowsy cache
Inventor: CHUNG SUNG-WOO
IPC: G06F12/08
Filed: 2005-10-05
Abstract: A drowsy cache uses dynamic voltage scaling to minimise the leakage current from an instruction cache 300 with a translation lookaside buffer (TLB) 200 by lowering the power supply voltage to those cache lines and corresponding TLB banks which are not currently being accessed. A branch predictor 120 is used to predict whether a branch is to be taken and a branch target buffer 140 is used to determine the branch target address. An address selector 160 determines whether the next access is likely to be to the current address or the branch target and ensures the corresponding cache line is awake. The selection may be based on the least significant bit of the current addresses and the branch prediction value. The prediction for the current address is started before the prediction for the previous address is complete.
Patent GB-2421255-A (GB)
Title: Modular wall system with footing form
Inventor: WALLIN ARNE B
IPC: E04B2/86
Filed: 2004-04-19
Abstract: A pre-cast panel has forms mounted thereon for forming post-like flanges and a footing. Upon erection of an array of panels, the flanges and footing may all be cast on-site, with appropriate reinforcing/coupling means present within the form core volumes, by filling such forms with binder material such as concrete. Optionally, an upper beam may also be formed in a similar manner, the pre-cast panel being provided with an upper beam form which is attached to the wall portion of the panel and interconnected to the previously described forms.
Patent GB-2423102-A (GB)
Title: Rotary steerable directional drilling tool for drilling boreholes
Inventor: HUTTON RICHARD
IPC: E21B10/62
Filed: 2006-02-13
Abstract: The present invention provides a directional drilling apparatus for use in the directional drilling of bore holes. In one embodiment the apparatus comprises a plurality of cutting elements movably mounted with respect to a rotatable body member, wherein the cutting elements are movable between first, radially retracted, positions and radially extended, positions for cutting. A rotary valve 42 is provided for synchronising the movement of the cutting elements between their respective extended and retracted positions in accordance with the rotational position of the body member in the bore hole being drilled. Control of the directional drilling system is effected by synchronised movement of the cutting elements from an inner to an outer radial position in accordance with the angular position of the drill bit. For example, by deploying the dynamic cutters over a 240{ period, an elongate arcuate channel parallel to the longitudinal axis of the BHA will be produced. As drilling progresses a near bit stabiliser contacts with the portion of the well bore which was not removed with the dynamic cutters and this contact exerts a force onto the drill bit. The force causes the drill bit to cut sideways and hence deviation of the drill bit is achieved.
Patent GB-2422378-A (GB)
Title: Fabrication of nanowires
Inventor: KORNILOVICH PAVEL
IPC: C25D1/10
Filed: 2004-09-30
Abstract: This disclosure relates to a system (500) and methods (600 and 1600) for creating nanowires (1202). A nanowire (1202) can be created by exposing (614) layers (102 and 104) of material in a superlattice 100 and dissolving and transferring 1610 material from edges (302) of the exposed layers (102) onto a substrate (1802). The nanowire (1202) can also be created by exposing (614) layers of material (102) in a superlattice (100) and depositing material onto edges (302) of the exposed layers (102).
Patent GB-2426103-A (GB)
Title: Energy efficient passive entry system
Inventor: GILBERT CARL L
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2006-05-12
Abstract: A passive entry system for a vehicle 10 is provided that includes a vehicle-based communication module 14 mounted in the vehicle 10 and a portable communication device 30. The vehicle-based communication module 14 includes a transmitter 48 for transmitting a challenge signal 57,66 to the portable communication device 30 when in a polling state to determine a presence of the portable communication device 30 for allowing access to the vehicle 10. The portable communication device 30 includes a receiver 65 for receiving the challenge signal 57,66 and is responsive to the challenge signal 57,66 when in a response state and non-responsive to the challenge signal 57,66 when in a non-response state.
Patent GB-2438471-A (GB)
Title: Control gloves
Inventor: DIAS TILAK
IPC: A41D19/00
Filed: 2006-05-26
Abstract: A glove is disclosed with electrodes (2,4) located at the extremity of at least one digit, with at least one other electrode (14,16) at another location. The electrodes are so located as to enable one to move into contact with another by a movement of a hand within the glove, to complete an electrical circuit and to generate an output signal. The other electrodes (14,16) can be replaced by resistors (26, 28) which will exhibit an electrical resistance dependent upon the location on the resistor as which contact is made by the electrode (2, 4). The electrodes and resistors are preferably formed as integral parts of the glove structure.
Patent GB-2439294-A (GB)
Title: Pencil holder
Inventor: ROMANOVYCH NATALIYA
IPC: B43K25/02
Filed: 2006-06-26
Abstract: A pencil holder which prevents a pencil from falling or being lost. Preferably the holder comprises a pencil cap 1, elastic band 2 and alligator clip 3. The cap 1 may be cone-shaped and formed from an elastic material for attachment to the rear end of the pencil. The elastic band 2 may be adjusted to a comfortable arms length and the alligator clip 3 permits the pencil holder to be attached to an item of clothing such as a pocket.
Patent GB-2440786-A (GB)
Title: Roof soundproofing
Inventor: STEWARDSON ANTONY DAVID
IPC: E04D11/00
Filed: 2006-08-08
Abstract: Roof soundproofing is provided by a sheet of plastic material with a three dimensional profile consisting of a base layer and rows of elongate blade bearing elements extruded from the base layer varying in length from 14 to 20 mm dependant on grade of sheet material used. The base layer may be of solid structure with ribs on the underside or have perforations at the base of every group of elongate blade bearing elements. The material may resemble artificial grass.
Patent GB-2427418-A (GB)
Title: Canopy cover having a meshed portion
Inventor: MEYER TED H
IPC: A45B25/18
Filed: 2005-03-24
Abstract: A canopy system including a canopy frame and a canopy cover supported by the canopy frame. The canopy cover includes an inner solid portion, an outer solid portion, and a meshed portion disposed between the inner and outer solid portions and disposed proximately to an outer periphery of the canopy cover.
Patent GB-2434250-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for mass spectrometry examination of analytes
Inventor: BENTER THORSTEN
IPC: H01J49/16
Filed: 2005-05-24
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the mass spectrometry examination of at least one analyte, wherein an analyte to be examined is photoionized and the mass of the ions produced is determined in a mass spectrometer. The analyte to be examined is ionized at normal atmospheric ambient pressure by means of laser light using multiphoton ionization, especially resonant multiphoton ionization. The invention also relates to a device which comprises an ionization chamber in which an analyte to be examined is ionized at normal atmospheric ambient pressure using resonant multiphoton ionization and is transferred into a mass spectrometer. Said device can be used as an interface between a device for the chromatographic or electrophoretic separation of analytes and a mass spectrometer.
Patent GB-2445388-A (GB)
Title: Noise-canceling ear-worn speaker devices with vents to bypass seals
Inventor: SIBBALD ALASTAIR
IPC: H04R1/10
Filed: 2007-02-16
Abstract: An ear-worn speaker carrying device ("ESD") such as a headset or earphones incorporates feedforward active ambient noise reduction circuitry. A seal 36 contacts or surrounds the ear of a user and is intended to present a substantial impedance to inward or outward transmission of sound to or from the ear. At least one acoustic channel 42 of predetermined dimensions bypasses the seal to providing an acoustic leakage path of known characteristics, thereby permitting predetermined levels of sound to enter and exit by way of the channel, such that minor variations in leakage, dependent, for example, upon precise mounting of the seal to the ear become relatively unimportant. The device further comprises a further acoustic conduit 54 connected to vent the speaker's rear surface to the external ambient, and respective exit apertures for the acoustic channel and the acoustic conduit are so relatively located that sounds exiting from them tend to cancel each other, reducing sound emissions from the device. Each of the channels 42, 54 may be damped (fig 5).
Patent GB-2447258-A (GB)
Title: Camera mount for colour enhanced laser imagery
Inventor: WHITE PETER DAVID
IPC: F16M11/12
Filed: 2007-03-05
Abstract: A camera mounting device for use in a true colour terrestrial laser scanner comprises a bracket 1 for attachment to a support structure 2 and a camera mounting member 20. The device provides for the position of the camera to be fixed with respect to the bracket in three orthogonal planes and to be selectively adjusted in at least two of those planes in order that the optical centre of the camera is coincident with the optical centre of a laser beam detector of a terrestrial laser scanner mountable on the support structure. The device further provides for the rotation of the camera in two orthogonal planes.
Patent GB-2435756-A (GB)
Title: Method and system of pooling storage devices
Inventor: KOTTOMTHARAYLL RAJIV
IPC: G06F12/00
Filed: 2005-11-07
Abstract: A system and method are provided for pooling storage devices in a virtual library for performing a storage operation. A storage management device determines a storage characteristic of a plurality of storage devices with respect to performing a storage operation. Based on a storage characteristic relating to performing the storage operation, the storage management device associates at least two storage devices in a virtual library. The storage management device may continuously monitor the virtual library and detect a change in storage characteristics of the storage devices. When changes in storage characteristics are detected, the storage management device may change associations of the storage device in the virtual library.
Patent GB-2441018-A (GB)
Title: Rock bolt and method of use
Inventor: RENDER STEPHEN
IPC: F16B13/08
Filed: 2007-04-23
Abstract: The rock bolt (10) comprises an elongated tensile member (12), a first mounting member (14) typically in the form of a sleeve surrounding a part of the tensile member (12), a second mounting member (18) typically secured to the distal end of the tensile member (12), and a retaining member (20) located between the first mounting member (14) and the second mounting member (18). The retaining member (20) typically comprises a pair of rigid bars (40, 42), one of the bars (42) being hingedly connected at the first mounting member (14), the other of the bars (40) being hingedly connected at the second mounting member (18), the bars (40, 42) also being hinged together. The rock bolt (10) has means to reduce the distance between the first mounting member (14) and the second mounting member (18) so as to force a part of the retaining member (20) away from the tensile member (12) and into contact with the rock or earth surrounding the rock bolt (10).
Patent GB-2441396-A (GB)
Title: Indoline sulfonamide compounds
Inventor: LIOU JING-PING
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2007-05-15
Abstract: Indoline-sulfonamide compounds of general formula (I): <EMI ID=1.1 HE=25 WI=51 LX=806 LY=732 TI=CF> <PC>wherein R<2> is Ar, Ar-C(O)-, Ar-CH2-, Ar-SO2-, Ar-O-C(O)-, <EMI ID=1.2 HE=14 WI=20 LX=1405 LY=1026 TI=CF> <PC>or R'' - C(O)-; R<1> is H or halogen; Ar is a substituted or unsubstituted C5-C20-aryl, cyclyl, heterocyclyl or heteroaryl: R' and R'' are C1-C10-alkyl, or C1-C10 alkoxyl: and R<3> is C5-C15 aryl or C1-C10 alkyl. The indoline-sulfonamide compounds may be useful in inhibiting cellular tubulin polymerisation, and thus treating cancers and other tubulin polymerization-related disorders. Compositions comprising these compounds with a suitable pharmaceutical acceptable carrier are also outlined.
Patent GB-2450542-A (GB)
Title: Control of access according to physical state of a user
Inventor: KENT JOHN BRADLEY
IPC: E05B19/00
Filed: 2007-06-28
Abstract: The present invention provides an access control system for controlling access to equipment such as a vehicle. The system comprises a storage location 1 such as a cabinet for storing a plurality of electronic access devices such as keys or key fobs 2a, each being associated with a particular piece of equipment. A control means is arranged to identify the user preferably by use of a PIN operated key pad, card reader or biometric means. The control mean then allows a selection from one or more access devices based on the user's identity. The device selected can also require a test for the physical state of the user using a detector 4, preferably to detect alcohol concentration above a certain level, then the control means is configured to allow the device to be withdrawn only if the user satisfies certain predetermined conditions such as alcohol concentration being above a certain level.
Patent GB-2440273-A (GB)
Title: Calcium-binding phosphoproteins
Inventor: INOUYE SATOSHI
IPC: C07K14/435
Filed: 2007-07-18
Abstract: A protein comprising the amino acid set forth in SEQ ID NO: 1 or with one or more deletions, substitutions, insertions or additions and which has the ability to bond with a peroxide of coelenterazine or a peroxide of a coelenterazine derivative so as to form a holoprotein that emits light under the action of a calcium ion. The protein may be used as a reporter protein or a luminescence marker. A polynucleotide according to the present invention is also useful as a reporter gene.
Patent GB-2451427-A (GB)
Title: Electronic card communication
Inventor: DAVIS JULIAN R
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2007-07-25
Abstract: An electronics card for an electronics module comprises a wireless transceiver for communication with a second wireless transceiver external to the card. In addition, an electronics module comprises such an electronics card, for use in a sub-sea electronic control module (SEM).
Patent GB-2445050-A (GB)
Title: Cyclone array
Inventor: SMITH DAVID BENJAMIN
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 2007-10-02
Abstract: A cyclonic separation apparatus has a first stage cyclone separator 13, and a second stage separator 11 which features a plurality of parallel connected cyclone separators. The first and second separation stages are connected by at least one transfer duct 22 which extends into the body of the first stage cyclone 13, and transfers fluid that has been partly cleaned by the first separation stage, to the second separation stage. The apparatus may find application in cyclone vacuum cleaners, and the configuration of the duct 22 may provide a flow path for optimised separation in the second stage 11.