baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2377036-A (GB)
Title: System and method for determining the rate of change of cam position in an engine
Inventor: JANKOVIC MRDJAN J
IPC: F01L1/34
Filed: 2002-04-12
Abstract: A system / method for determining the rate at which camshafts 42,42' change position, in an internal combustion engine 10 with variable camshaft timing, involves the combination of measurements and calculations / estimations. A model may be created for estimating a calculated cam position and for calculating the rate of change of the cam position. Cam position monitors 43,43' may be used to measure the position and the rate of change of position of the camshafts 42,42'. Calculated and measured rates of change may be compared, combined and used by a computer 48 to provide output control signals for the engine 10. The computer 48 may store cam schedules in the form of a look up table, using throttle position entry points to determine camshaft timing.
Patent GB-2385165-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for locating a memory module storing boot codes
Inventor: LAI JIIN
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2002-06-06
Abstract: A memory module(23) storing therein boot codes, a core logic device(21) capable of distinguishing such memory module(23) from the other memory modules(22) of the same module specification, and a method for realizing the boot codes from the memory module(23) storing therein the boot codes are disclosed. All the memory modules(22,23) are electrically connected to the core logic device(21) via respective signal pins(211,212), but the memory module(23) storing therein boot codes outputs an identifying signal different from the identifying signals outputted by the other memory modules(22) in a booting process. Therefore, the core logic device(21) can locate the memory module storing therein the boot codes, and the host device can accomplish the booting process by reading the boot codes from the specific memory module.
Patent GB-2397798-A (GB)
Title: Method for forming a vibration-damping sheet or panel and articles obtained therewith
Inventor: CITTADINI PAOLA
IPC: F16F9/30
Filed: 2003-01-28
Abstract: A vibration damping sheet comprises a magnetic ply laminated to a vibration damping ply. The magnetic ply may comprise bitumen filled with a suitable ferrite. The sound absorbing ply may also comprise bitumen optionally with additives such as elastomers, plastomers, resins, oils or inert filler (eg. mica, talc, kaolin, wood dust or textile fibres). Alternatively the sound absorbing ply may comprise a polymer eg. polyurethane optionally in combination with other materials as before. By confining the magnetic material to a single ply of the resultant laminate, it is utilised more efficiently than if it were homogenously dispersed throughout the laminate and allows for a lighter laminate.
Patent GB-2402076-A (GB)
Title: Skateboard truck
Inventor: INCHLEY GRAHAM ANTHONY
IPC: A63C17/01
Filed: 2003-01-30
Abstract: A truck 1 for a skateboard 2 comprises a base structure 3 detachably secured to the underside 30 of the skateboard deck 4, a yoke assembly 17 having spaced-apart upper and lower portions 17a, 17b flexibly located by the base structure 3, a king-pin assembly 5 including a king-pin 7 for clamping the base structure 3 and the yoke assembly 17 together, and a pair of skateboard wheels 6 carried by the truck 1. The arrangement is such that the rotational axis 8 of the wheels 6 is disposed substantially at right angles to the longitudinal axis 9 of the king-pin 7 and said axis 8 is also disposed at a steering head angle of substantially 20{ - 45{ to the vertical, (represented by vertical line 10), when the skateboard is at rest on the ground, i.e. in the position shown. The steering head axis is represented by line 31. The king-pin axis 9 extends between the flexibly-located upper and lower portions 17a, 17b.
Patent GB-2385253-A (GB)
Title: Bird Scarer
Inventor: DAGGETT NIGEL J
IPC: A01M29/08
Filed: 2003-02-18
Abstract: An animal deflector comprising a deflection member 2 having attachment means, the member being suitable for attachment to fence wire 20. The deflector may have a first flap 10 and a second flap 12, which project away from the plane of the deflector. The flaps are preferably adapted to receive a first and second fence wire respectively, the distance between the flaps being the same as the distance between the two fence wires. Preferably the deflector is reflective or rightly coloured. Also claimed is a method of deflecting animals away from a fence using the animal deflector, apparatus and method for forming sheet metal suitable for forming the animal deflector, and sheet metal which has been bent using the apparatus.
Patent GB-2399460-A (GB)
Title: Lamp fitting including low voltage transformer
Inventor: COLES MELVYN JOHN
IPC: H01R31/06
Filed: 2003-03-07
Abstract: A low voltage transformer which has a bayonet Edison screw fitting attached directly to it which will enable a low voltage bulb or fitting to be fitted to a standard high voltage lamp outlet. Various embodiments are proposed including one embodiment having lamps built in on the transformer part and a further embodiment having several lamps arranged along a horizontal bar member.
Patent GB-2387584-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle dc power supply fuel cell
Inventor: VOGGEL KLAUS
IPC: B60R16/04
Filed: 2003-04-11
Abstract: A recreational vehicle such as a motorhome, caravan, aircraft or marine craft comprises an on-board current supply electrical network 12, and a fuel cell 5 in a direct current branch 13 of the network 12. The direct current branch 13 may be connected to a current supply network for a vehicle drive unit 8 via a cut-off switch 11, and may also supply an alternating current branch 14 via an inverter 15. The electrical capacity of the fuel cell 5 preferably exceeds that of a battery (4 see fig 1), which is preferably wired in parallel with the fuel cell 5. The fuel cell 5 enables the duration of autonomous operation to exceed that of the battery (4). It may also act in combination with the battery 4 to maintain a constant supply as the battery (4) partially discharges. Alternatively, a battery may not be present. The fuel cell 5 may be connected to an exchangeable fuel tank (6 see fig 1), both being positioned under the vehicle floor. Waste heat from the fuel cell 5 may be used in a duct (18 see fig 1) of an air heating arrangement. Waste gases are expelled via a hose (17 see figure 1).
Patent GB-2384262-A (GB)
Title: A method of fabricating an earth-boring drill bit
Inventor: FINDLEY SIDNEY L
IPC: E21B10/55
Filed: 1999-12-24
Abstract: A method of securing a substantially hollow bit crown 13 to a bit body which comprises bonding a material of the bit crown to a material of the bit body. The bit crown and bit body may be manufactured from particulate matrix material infiltrated with an infiltrant 76 such as copper alloys.
Patent GB-2401820-A (GB)
Title: Producing stackable booklets
Inventor: WATKISS CHRISTOPHER ROBIN
IPC: B42C1/00
Filed: 2003-05-21
Abstract: A stack of sheets 10 is stapled or stitched along an axis 11 and fed to a position from which it is folded along the axis 11 by a blade 13 to form a booklet having a curved spine. Blade 13 also positions the booklet between the clamping jaws 12 which have resiliently deformable silicone rubber inserts 22 so that it protrudes through the jaws by a distance 'X' (figure 4). Blade 13 has a longitudinal groove (28, figure 1) in its lower edge to receive the staple or stitch. A square back is formed on the spine of the clamped booklet by a roller 18. Alternatively, the folded stack is positioned by the blade 13 so that its spine lies above the lower edge of the jaws by distance 'Y' (figure 10). The spine is then shaped by clamping jaws 12 without he use of a roller.
Patent GB-2391079-A (GB)
Title: A method and system of adaptive learning for engine exhaust gas sensors
Inventor: SURNILLA GOPICHANDRA
IPC: F02D41/14
Filed: 2003-06-02
Abstract: A method for operating an engine 10 having a first and second group of cylinders. The engine can be operated in a first mode in which the first cylinder group operates with air and substantially no injected fuel and the second cylinder group operates by combusting air and fuel and a second mode in which both cylinder groups operate by combusting air and fuel. Adaptive learning of a sensor coupled to the engine is disabled when the engine is operated in the first mode and enabled when the engine is operated in the second mode.
Patent GB-2390226-A (GB)
Title: Antenna unit and radio communication terminal
Inventor: MUKOYAMA ATSUSHI
IPC: H01Q5/371
Filed: 2003-06-20
Abstract: An antenna unit comprises coil elements <B>1</B>, <B>2</B>, <B>12</B> and a case <B>5</B> arranged to house the coil elements which has at least one opening <B>8</B>, <B>11</B>. The opening is formed at positions where current flow is largest and may have a size in the range of 3 to 5 mm. The coil elements, which may be of different sizes, may be connected in parallel, the opening <B>11</B> being formed at the joint between them. Alternatively the opening may be positioned at a point <B>4</B> where power is supplied to the coil elements. A closure member such as a flap may be located adjacent the opening to be opened when better sensitivity is required. The case may be made of resin such as an ABC copolymer resin. The antenna may be part of a radio communication terminal such as a mobile communication terminal where IC s and other components are mounted and have multi-band communication.
Patent GB-2403125-A (GB)
Title: Plant protector
Inventor: BROWSE ROBERT GEORGE
IPC: A01G13/02
Filed: 2003-06-27
Abstract: The protector comprises a substrate (10) for lying on the soil surface and having a central opening (12) through which the plant may grow, for example in a pot (P), the top surface of the substrate being formed with projections (20) each having a face or facet which is directly radially-inwardly towards the central opening. In use the protector prevents the ingress of slugs and also reflects light onto the plant to enhance its growth.
Patent GB-2403991-A (GB)
Title: Securing spaced elements to one another
Inventor: SKELCHER MICHAEL DIRK
IPC: F16B5/02
Filed: 2003-07-16
Abstract: An assembly comprises two structural elements 12, 14 secured firmly to one another while a gap G is maintained between them. The assembly comprises a threaded through bore 18 in the first 14 of the two elements and an externally threaded annular bush 20 screwed into the through bore 18 and having one end 22 projecting from one of the opposed faces into contact with the other, so as to maintain the desired gap G. A bolt 28 passing through the annular bush 20 is used to secure the elements 12, 14 to one another. The end 22 of the bush 20 is tapered and is received within a recess 24 of complementary shape in the second element 12 in order to lock the bush in position.
Patent GB-2394224-A (GB)
Title: Zwitterionic water soluble quartenized imidazole compound as a corrosion inhibitor
Inventor: MEYER G RICHARD
IPC: C23F11/10
Filed: 1999-10-27
Abstract: A zwitterionic water soluble imidazole compound - 3-(2-(propylidine TOFA/DETA imidazolium)) propionate - is useful as a corrosion inhibitor of ferrous metals.
Patent GB-2408026-A (GB)
Title: Spring mechanism for pivotting member
Inventor: MUELLER HELMUT
IPC: E05D3/06
Filed: 2003-11-14
Abstract: A mechanism for controlling the movement of a member 8 supported by hinge means 14, spring means 50 being provided to bias the movement of said member 8. The member may be supported by two hinges at spaced locations, with means extending between the two hinges which includes said spring means 50. Alternatively the member may be supported on a second member by said hinge means 14, a pair of mutually pivoted levers 18A, 18B being provided, each of which are pivotally connected to the first and second members respectively, the spring means 50 biasing the levers about their mutual pivot so as to bias movement of the pivoted members. The spring means may be a tension spring 50, a torsion bar (122, fig 8) or compression spring unit (74, figure 5). The mechanism may be used to regulate the opening of a window pane in a vehicle tailgate.
Patent GB-2394859-A (GB)
Title: Operation of highway expansion apparatus for key telephone system
Inventor: LEE GAB-YOUNG
IPC: H04M9/02
Filed: 2002-12-23
Abstract: An operation method of a highway expansion apparatus for a key telephone system, comprising: determining a transmission switch by using an output port number of a highway; determining a reception switch by using an input port number of the highway; and transmitting the highway through a route of a selected reception and transmission switches.
Patent GB-2411333-A (GB)
Title: A two door box type animal trap
Inventor: HOPKINS JONATHAN
IPC: A01M23/18
Filed: 2004-02-24
Abstract: An animal trap which consists of a box type construction with two hinged doors or gates 4 and 8 fitted to each open end and fitted with springs 10 and 7. The doors are opened and the trap set, and maintained in that state by placing a piece of bait of suitable rigid structure in the bait holder 3. When the bait is removed the bait holder moves through hole 2 allowing rod 5 to travel freely. This releases the tension of spring 7 allowing door 4 to close. As gate 4 closes, stem 11 becomes detached from the free end of rod 9 releasing the tension in spring 10 and closing gate 8. A flexible cord attaches stem 6 to the trap to prevent loss. Then trap may be formed in two parts connected by a collar 12.
Patent GB-2412946-A (GB)
Title: A unison ring
Inventor: CLARK BRYNLEY
IPC: F04D29/56
Filed: 2004-04-06
Abstract: A unison ring (40, fig 1) is used via lever arms (25, fig 1) to vary the angle of a number of stator vanes (20, fig 1) in the compressor (10, fig 1) of a gas turbine engine. The ring (40, fig 1) is made up of two ring halves 45,55 which may have their ends tapered and serrated 258,248, the interconnection of which, allow for a more secure connection to be made, when the two halves are joined together. Bolts 285 are also used to strengthen the joint. Alternatively, the ends may have hooks (390, 395, fig 8) which interconnect to form a joint.
Patent GB-2413781-A (GB)
Title: An airbag venting arrangement
Inventor: ANDERSSON STEFAN
IPC: B60R21/16
Filed: 2004-05-05
Abstract: An airbag arrangement comprises an airbag, an aperture 9 and a gas generator. The gas generator is pivotally mounted 27 so that it is moveable between a closed position, in which at least part of the gas generator extends across the aperture, and an open position in which the aperture is open to permit venting of gas from the airbag. The gas generator may be configured so that pressure within the airbag creates a resultant torque urging the gas generator from the closed to open position. A releasable retainer 35, preferably comprising a frangible element, may be provided to hold the gas generator in the closed position; the retainer being released in response to a signal. In one embodiment an expandable element or spring, which is actuated in response to a signal, drives the gas generator from the closed to the open position.
Patent GB-2416070-A (GB)
Title: Tape drive apparatus
Inventor: TOPHAM ANDREW
IPC: G11B27/36
Filed: 2004-07-06
Abstract: The tape drive 100 has a data interface 128, such as a FibreChannel (FC) port, for coupling multiple host computers or requesters connected to the tape drive by a network 130. The tape drive can receive an interleaved sequence of commands 146, 148, 144 and 142 from the various host computers for data backup. The history of at least the command types is stored in a command log 120 of the tape drive. The computer ID can also be logged with the command type. This log can be for identification of potentially conflicting commands received from different host computers by using a rule base 126. An analysis application 136 can also be used to analyse the log and display information to a user.
Patent GB-2400877-A (GB)
Title: Drop in dart activated downhole vibration tool
Inventor: STOESZ CARL W
IPC: E21B31/00
Filed: 2003-01-29
Abstract: A downhole vibration tool consisting of a body assembly installed in a work string, and a drop-in dart valve assembly An open inner bore through the body assembly allow the performance of operations through the body assembly. To activate the vibration tool, the dart valve assembly is dropped into the work string and pumped downhole into engagement with the body assembly. Once the dart valve assembly is in place in the body assembly, continued pumping of fluid will cause the tool to begin to vibrate longitudinally. When the jarring operation is finished, the dart valve assembly can be released from the body assembly and retrieved, with a wireline or coiled tubing unit.
Patent GB-2404741-A (GB)
Title: Determining dip angles independent of mud type and borehole environment
Inventor: OMERAGIC DZEVAT
IPC: G01V3/18
Filed: 2004-07-15
Abstract: Means for characterising a formation with a logging instrument having a transmitter and receiver system disposed in a borehole comprises positioning the instrument within the borehole in the vicinity of a formation boundary of interest, measuring the azimuthal orientation of the logging instrument, transmitting electromagnetic energy into the formation and measuring response signals with the receiver system, and composing a symmetrised directional measurement using the measured signals. The relative azimuth of the boundary may be determined and used in the symmetrised directional measurement to determine the relative dip of the boundary. The determined directional measurement may be plotted as a function of depth and used to identify the position of the boundary in relation to the logging instrument.
Patent GB-2404543-A (GB)
Title: CRC code is combined with Walsh Code Allocation (WCA) identifier or/and terminal identifier to provide implicit transmission of identifiers
Inventor: YOU CHEOL WOO
IPC: H04L1/00
Filed: 2002-12-02
Abstract: An initial error detection code is calculated for information which is to be transmitted in a frame across a first channel of a wireless communication network using CDMA. In one embodiment the information may include a Walsh Code Allocation (WCA) identifier for a second channel. The error detection code is then combined with one or more identifiers, such as a terminal identifier for the terminal which is to receive the frame or/and a WCA identifier for the second channel if it was not already expressly included in the information to be transmitted. This produces a new error detection code. This method allows additional information (i.e. the identifiers) to be implicitly transmitted, without adding overhead. Preferably the frame is transmitted on a PDCCH control channel. The error detection codes may be generated using CRC. The combining operation may be performed using an Exclusive-OR operation, or by initialising CRC registers with identifier bits. Several different methods of generating the error codes are possible and the transmitter may select between or alternate between different methods.
Patent GB-2417180-A (GB)
Title: Pot handler and cane support
Inventor: HOLLYOAKE COLIN JOHN
IPC: A01G9/12
Filed: 2004-08-18
Abstract: A pot handler and cane support comprising a top plate 1 located on a plant pot 2 and releasably held in position by a retaining wire 6. This wire is connected to the drainage hole of the pot by an anchor clip. Attached to the top plate is a cane clamp which supports a cane 10. The cane is secured to the clamp by a tie 11. With the cane and device fitted the pot may be easily lifted and moved by grasping the cane.
Patent GB-2407294-A (GB)
Title: Method of making laryngeal masks
Inventor: COOK DANIEL JAMES
IPC: A61M16/04
Filed: 2004-10-21
Abstract: A method of making a laryngeal airway comprising an inflatable positioning shield 22 having a base 42 and an inflatable, hollow peripheral portion 40. The method includes introducing at least one molding material onto internal walls (56 Fig 2) of a mold (52 Fig 2), wherein the mold has a cavity (54 Fig 2) defined by internal walls that conform to the external wall of the laryngeal airway, and wherein only a sufficient amount of the molding material is introduced onto the internal walls of the mold that is necessary to create external walls of the laryngeal airway having a desired thickness and allowing the molding material to cure about the internal walls, thereby forming laryngeal mask. The base may have a respiratory tube 26 and be inserted into the mould prior to the introduction of the moulding material which may be polyvinylchloride. A later embodiment relates to a method of making a laryngeal airway with an inflatable positioning shield and a respiratory tube.
Patent GB-2423475-A (GB)
Title: An external male urinary incontinence control clamp
Inventor: JENKINS THOMAS JOHN
IPC: A61F2/00
Filed: 2005-02-26
Abstract: An external male urinary incontinence control device comprising two plastic plates 1, 3 which are manually compressed against the ventral and dorsal aspects of the penile shaft to exert comfortable pressure on the urethra and press on straps 5, 6 which are easily released with a pull tab 7. The inner surface of the lower plate 3 may be upwardly curved. The outer surface of the plates 1, 3 may be covered with strips of hook and loop tape 2, 4 and the inner surfaces of the straps 5, 6 may be formed from corresponding hook and loop tape. One strap 5 may form a hinge and the other strap 6 may be used for fastening the clamp. Preferably the straps 5, 6 are replaceable and the clamp may be soaked in antiseptic solution to maintain hygiene.
Patent GB-2423604-A (GB)
Title: Microprocessor architecture
Inventor: WILDMAN LEON DAVID
IPC: G06F9/38
Filed: 2005-02-25
Abstract: A microprocessor architecture comprises a plurality of processing elements arranged in a single instruction multiple data SIMD array, wherein each processing element includes a plurality of execution units, each of which is operable to process an instruction of a particular instruction type, a serial processor which includes a plurality of execution units, each of which is operable to process an instruction of a particular instruction type, and an instruction controller operable to receive a plurality of instructions, and to distribute received instructions to the execution units in dependence upon the instruction types of the received instruction. The execution units of the serial processor are operable to process respective instructions in parallel. One of execution units can be a register unit for storing data for the other execution units. The register unit is made up of a plurality of sets of registers each of which is associated with a processing thread. The registers are accessed by using a thread/register id.
Patent GB-2412458-A (GB)
Title: Project management software
Inventor: OOSHIMA NOBUHIRO
IPC: G06Q50/00
Filed: 2005-03-22
Abstract: A project template information management database 1 of a planning operation management support system includes: database groups from 20 to 23 saving setting information of planning operations performed in the past, names of process flows in the respective layers (task name), lead times (lead time) required for the respective process flows (task), and dependency relations between the process flows (task), as templates by the respective customers; a result database 15 storing trading results with customers in the past; and a calendar database 16 storing calendar information setting actual working days when workers in charge of the respective process flows carry on a work, and holidays. A client terminal 4 includes: an input device 35 inputting new project names, customer names, and delivery dates; and a CPU41 calling a corresponding customers template from the project template information management database 1 by inputting the customer name, the name of the new project, and the delivery date, creating a new project information, and displaying the Gantt chart on the screen.