baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2406253-A (GB)
Title: Image rendering in 3D computer graphics using visibility data
Inventor: HONG QI HE
IPC: G06T15/04
Filed: 2003-09-18
Abstract: An image of a 3D computer model is rendered using texture data from a camera image and also texture data from one or more texture maps storing texture data for all polygons in the computer model. The image to be used for rendering is selected from images showing different views. Rendering is performed in two passes. First, texture data from the texture map is rendered onto the computer model polygons. Second, image data from the selected image is rendered onto polygons visible both in the selected image and the image being generated. The texture data from the selected image is combined with the texture data from the first pass for each polygon in accordance with a weighting dependent upon the visibility of the polygon in the selected image and also the image being generated.
Patent GB-2407455-A (GB)
Title: Reducing the impact of interference on a control channel
Inventor: ZADOK DANNY
IPC: H04K3/00
Filed: 2003-10-22
Abstract: In a digital wireless communication system, a first control channel is replicated 104 into a plurality of control channels when jamming or interference on the first control channel is detected 102. Wireless communication units operating on the first control channel switch 118 to different replicated control channels. Information about the available replicated control channels may be transmitted 106 over a broadcast control channel and stored 108 in a memory of each communication unit. When the interference on the first control channel disappears, all the communication units may switch back to the first control channel so that the replicated control channels may be closed 124. Hence, the effect of interference may be minimised by distributing communication units over different control channels because jamming of all control channels is difficult and jamming of one channel affects fewer of the communication units.
Patent GB-2409926-A (GB)
Title: Ion beam monitoring arrangement
Inventor: MURRELL ADRIAN JOHN
IPC: H01L21/425
Filed: 2004-01-06
Abstract: This invention relates to an ion beam monitoring arrangement for use in an ion implanter where it is desirable to monitor the flux and/or a cross-sectional profile of the ion beam used for implantation. It is often desirable to measure the flux and/or cross-sectional profile of an ion beam in an ion implanter in order to improve control of ion implantation of a semiconductor wafer. The present invention describes adapting the wafer holder 36 to allow such beam profiling to be performed. The substrate holder 36, with use of additional pieces 60, may be used progressively to occlude the ion beam 28 from a downstream flux monitor or a flux monitor (68,Fig 9) may be located on the wafer holder that is provided with a slit entrance aperture (70).
Patent GB-2398978-A (GB)
Title: PPPoE client which experiences abnormal disconnection, terminates an open pre-disconnection session before starting new session, upon reconnection
Inventor: KIM JIN-WON
IPC: H04L12/64
Filed: 2004-02-11
Abstract: A point to point protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) system wherein a client which has experienced an abnormal disconnection due to a fault attempts a reconnection. The client initiates the discovery process with a PPPoE Active Discovery Initiation packet (PADI) transmitted to a server, it assesses the returned packet to determine if it is a PPPoE Active Discovery Offer (PADO) packet. If it is discovery continues as normal. If the packet is not a PADO packet the client extracts session information from it and inserts it into a PPPoE Active Discovery Termination (PADT) packet to terminate the open session. Once a corresponding PADT is received from the server discovery recommences with a new PADI. The system allows rapid resumption of communication after a fault, even when the pre-fault session has not been terminated by timeout.
Patent GB-2411475-A (GB)
Title: Self calibrating position detection
Inventor: HUDMAN FREDERICK MARK
IPC: G01D5/249
Filed: 2004-02-24
Abstract: A position detecting system 10 particularly suited to machine tool applications comprises a plurality of position sensing devices D1, D3, D3... each generating information about the position of an element along or relative to an axis, and a plurality of environmental condition sensors S1, S2, S3... (e.g. temperature, humidity, workpiece hardness). A communications network 12 links the sensors so that each position sensor receives information generated by the other sensors. Each position detector adjusts its output to take into account measurements made by the other position sensors and the environmental sensors. Thus the position sensors continuously self calibrate and correct the changes in position along other axes in order to provide high precision position measurement. The position sensing devices may be inductive position detectors D having a train of magnetic balls 20 and magnetic markers 22. A method of position detection is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2411813-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming rain clouds
Inventor: BRODSKI STANISLAV
IPC: A01G15/00
Filed: 2004-03-09
Abstract: Method of forming rain cloud 5 comprising special rockets for forming a tornado of small power, the rockets launching from land, from high layers of atmosphere, or preferably from under water. A special ship or platform 1 is situated in a zone of water area 2 where rockets are launched to form tornados 3, 4. Each tornado lifts some water and warm air from the Earth's surface, sprays them into high layers of the atmosphere, triggering off condensation of moisture from surrounding air thus forming a dense rain cloud 5. This cycle continues until the rain cloud acquires designed area, shape, movement and it starts raining in the desired area. The method can be used during protracted periods of droughts, air stagnations and heightened air temperature. Size of the rain cloud is determined by adjustment of the positions from which the rockets are launched, the quantity of rockets, the time interval between each rocket launch, and the direction and speed of surrounding natural wind.
Patent GB-2396727-A (GB)
Title: Conversational dealing system
Inventor: HORSFALL PETER RICHARD
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2002-10-21
Abstract: In a duplex chat conversational trading system, trader terminals monitor for new incoming messages from the time a trader starts to input a new message to the time it is sent. If an incoming message is detected, sending of the message is inhibited and the trader is alerted to the new incoming message whereupon he can confirm his message, modify it or resend it. Messages are exchanged via a chat server which assigns a unique reference number to each message. Where a message received at the server is sent in reply to an earlier message it carries the reference of the earlier message. The server compares this reference to the most recent reference it has logged and notifies the parties of a crossover if the reference are not the same.
Patent GB-2402891-A (GB)
Title: A device for enriching air with oxygen
Inventor: MECKES RUEDIGER
IPC: B64D13/00
Filed: 2004-05-19
Abstract: A device for enriching air with oxygen in an aircraft comprises a turbine 110, a water separator 150, two parallel arranged sieve beds 200 for alternate adsorption and desorption of nitrogen, a flow transfer means 210 between the beds, a throughput sensor 250, an oxygen sensor 260 and a change-over valve 270. During the "readiness" phase, which occurs shortly after the start of the enrichment process, the concentration of oxygen in the product gas, measured by the oxygen sensor 260, is below a desired threshold. During the "readiness" phase the change-over valve creates a flow connection to a vent channel 320 to vent the air to the surroundings. Once the product gas oxygen concentration exceeds the threshold the oxygen is diverted by the change-over valve 270 to the aircraft cabin via a consumer line 310. The device further comprises a throttle 280 in the vent channel and the vent channel 320 is a common outlet for the water separator 150, change-over device and regeneration rinse gases. The oxygen measurement apparatus may further be arranged to measure a product of the product gas flow and the oxygen concentration.
Patent GB-2400955-A (GB)
Title: Encoded multi-key index data stream structure
Inventor: SHIN HYOSEOP
IPC: H04N21/8405
Filed: 2003-06-27
Abstract: Disclosed is an index data stream structure for digital contents metadata containing an encoded multi-key for digital contents metadata defined in the TV-Anytime forum (that is, TVA metadata), thereby allowing a receiver receiving the digital contents metadata to locate the metadata meeting a plurality of conditions, that is, composite conditions, in a prompt and efficient manner, by providing an encoded multi-key of the digital contents metadata. The present invention provides a method of accessing an encoded multi-key indexing in order to provide functions for an efficient location and an access relative to the TVA metadata fragment, thereby allowing the receiver receiving the TVA metadata to search for composite conditions for the TVA metadata in an efficient manner.
Patent GB-2406241-A (GB)
Title: Controlling communication between a network and subscriber equipment
Inventor: DONNELLY RORY JOSEPH
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 2004-09-21
Abstract: The blocking security device includes a filter (104) and means for connecting the filter (104) between the telecommunications network (100) and the subscriber equipment (102) . The filter (104) is capable of blocking the passage of signals within a predetermined frequency range. Selectable by-pass means (106), when selected, allow the passage of signals within the frequency range. The blocking security device can be used to control broadband connection to the Internet and/or other services. The blocking security device can be used within a larger telecoms security monitoring system, whereby a remote monitoring means monitors communications over a communications line and generates a 'de-activation' signal to be sent to blocking security device should internet connections be made to certain disallowed websites.
Patent GB-2419632-A (GB)
Title: Trigger linkage for controlling rock climbing cam device
Inventor: WALTERS JOHN ARTHUR
IPC: A63B29/02
Filed: 2004-10-26
Abstract: A trigger linkage for controlling cam devices used for safety protection in rock climbing. The linkage, connecting sprung opposed cam pairs A to a control trigger bar D, operating by articulation, thereby obviating the need for flexing of linkage members and avoiding stresses and any linkage failure resulting therefrom, whilst satisfying operational requirements of the device in use. The linkage comprising three interconnected rigid wires, of which paired wires 1 pivotally connect at one end to corresponding paired cams A, and one wire 2 pivotally connects at one end to trigger bar D, all three wires being formed into closed hooks at their other ends, the latter being brought together as an articulated joint in which the overlaid aligned hooked ends of cam wires 1 are joined orthogonally by the hooked end of trigger bar wire 2, the resulting linkage providing precise in-phase manipulation of paired cams A.
Patent GB-2409003-A (GB)
Title: Bearing and shaft arrangement in microturbine and generator combination.
Inventor: OLSEN ANDREW J
IPC: H02K7/18
Filed: 2004-10-28
Abstract: A microturbine engine comprises a turbine 35 and compressor 45 including respective housings with a turbine 57 and compressor 56 rotors coupled by a tie rod arrangement and cantilever mounted in first 110 and 215 second high-speed bearings. A generator 20 having a housing 120 and rotor is supported for low-speed rotation by low-speed bearings. The engine also includes a planetary reduction gearbox 60 having a housing 140 connected to the turbine and generator housings, a pinion gear 160, and a low-speed ring gear 135 connected to the generator rotor and at least partially supported by the low-speed bearings. A quill shaft 175 is connected through shear bolts to the turbine rotor via a flexible diaphragm within a catcher such that the pinion and high speed bearings support the turbine rotor and the shaft for high-speed rotation. Minimises vibration and the number of high speed bearings.
Patent GB-2415718-A (GB)
Title: Combined formation coring and formation sample collection tool
Inventor: REID LENNOX
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2005-06-08
Abstract: An apparatus of coring and sampling a formation includes a wireline assembly 101 incorporating a coring tool 103 for taking solid samples and a formation testing tool 102 for taking liquid samples. The formation testing tool 102 is operatively connected to the coring tool 103 possibly by a field joint 104 and in some embodiments the coring tool (808, fig 8A) includes a flowline (812, fig 8A) for formation sensing. The coring tool 103 may be capable of operating with low power consumption.
Patent GB-2428880-A (GB)
Title: White Light LED
Inventor: WU CHING-HUEI
IPC: H01L33/50
Filed: 2005-07-27
Abstract: A white light LED (light emitting diode) is disclosed. The white light LED comprises: a bracing frame 10; at least an UV (or a blue light) chip 20 mounted on the bracing frame 10; and a flat thin film 30 stacked on the UV chip 20 and formed by mixing a main agent and a solute uniformly for having uniform thickness and homogenized fluorescent powder, thereby forming the uniform white light free of photochromic difference or halation by passing the UV light emitted from the UV chip 20 through the thin film 30.
Patent GB-2428708-A (GB)
Title: Wellbore tubing hanger allowing completion equipment to be rotationally oriented
Inventor: MCCANN RICHARD
IPC: E21B17/046
Filed: 2005-07-30
Abstract: A rotary union 30 comprises a tubing hanger 44 and a lower sub 46 that can be axially coupled to the tubing hanger 44. The hanger 44 has a wider flange which is received within an enlarged bore end 54 of the lower sub 46. A screwthreaded lock ring 72 abuts against a shoulder 62 of the flange to hold the sub 46 in place. Dowel pins 90 project into recesses 92,96 to rotationally orientate the hanger 44 and the lower sub 46. There may be more recesses than pins which can be placed at 30 degree intervals.
Patent GB-2430170-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming a turbine nozzle guide vane
Inventor: SIMMS MARK JOHN
IPC: B21D53/78
Filed: 2005-09-15
Abstract: A method of forming a turbine nozzle guide vane 2 for a gas turbine engine, the guide vane 2 comprising an internal cavity 14 and having internal features 16, comprises investment casting metal around a core member 30 that defines the internal cavity 14 and internal features 16 of the guide vane, removing the core member 30, and machining the guide vane 2. The process of investment casting around the core member 30 includes the step of casting at least one feature 40 external to the guide vane 2. The external feature 40 is used as a reference point to indicate the location of the internal features 16 of the guide vane 2 during the machining of the guide vane 2.
Patent GB-2420390-A (GB)
Title: Faucet quck install nut
Inventor: RHODES STEPHEN MILES
IPC: E03C1/04
Filed: 2005-11-16
Abstract: A faucet assembly comprises a threaded water inlet and a mounting nut (26). The mounting nut (26) includes first and second segments (40, 42) which define a threaded internal bore (28) and which are connected by a hinge portion (32). The segments (40, 42) are moveable with respect to each other to allow the nut (26) to slide over a water fitting. The threaded internal bore (28) engages with the threaded water inlet.
Patent GB-2418523-A (GB)
Title: Percussion instrument
Inventor: LEDGAR MATTHEW
IPC: G10D15/00
Filed: 2004-05-12
Abstract: A compound percussion instrument comprises a first percussive instrument such as a tambourine (1). The tambourine (1) has a frame (2) having a rim (3). A plurality of jingles (6) is mounted to the rim (3). A second percussive instrument includes a hammer and an anvil. The hammer or anvil may be a temple block (7) and the other of the hammer or anvil may be a fixed or movable striker (11, 14). A trigger (13) is mounted to a handle (5) of the tambourine (1). Actuation of the trigger (13) causes the hammer to strike the anvil to sound a musical note from the second percussive instrument. The compound percussion instrument may be played with a single hand and allows two different musical sounds to be obtained.
Patent GB-2423268-A (GB)
Title: Drill Chuck
Inventor: BAUMANN OTTO
IPC: B25D17/08
Filed: 2006-02-20
Abstract: A drill chuck for a hand held power tool is described. The power tool may be a rotary or chisel hammer tool. The drill chuck comprises a chuck body 10 with an adaptor part 11 that is attached to the chuck body 10. Guide receivers 13 are located in the chuck body 10 oblique to a chuck axis. Clamping jaws 14 are also placed in the chuck body 10, longitudinally displaceably guided with a clamping sleeve coaxial to the chuck axis for adjusting the clamping jaws 14 and a retaining sleeve 15. The chuck body and the adaptor are combined in a one-piece component 26.
Patent GB-2435452-A (GB)
Title: Wheel cover for pushchair
Inventor: FOWLSTON DEBRA
IPC: B62B9/16
Filed: 2006-02-28
Abstract: The cover is for fitting over a single wheel or two wheels on the same axis; thus, for a thee wheel pushchair, a set of covers comprises a single wheel cover and a two-wheel cover, each having end panels and a single/multiple panel length. Each cover has an elasticated top opening and comprises a waterproof washable material.
Patent GB-2438372-A (GB)
Title: A procedure for cosmetic treatment of skin by sliding a tool over the skin
Inventor: LINZELL GEOFFREY ROBERT
IPC: A61H7/00
Filed: 2006-05-25
Abstract: A cosmetic procedure for improving bodily appearance comprises sliding a non-aggressive surface against mammalian skin to develop friction there between sufficient to laterally exercise nearby cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues and induce hypertrophy therein. The sliding may be performed in the presence of a fluid film. The procedure may be used on the human face. The non-aggressive surface may comprise a friction body having a friction face which is rough and stiffer than skin and flexible. The friction face may be an array of flexibly interconnected friction elements which may be made from polymers. The friction body <B>62</B> may be a sheet or pad constructed with film, foam or a non-woven web. The friction body <B>62</B> may be held on a tool <B>60</B> which is hand held. The procedure may comprise use of a tool for sliding the friction face against the skin consisting of a tool body <B>60</B> containing a stack of shaped friction bodies <B>62</B>, the tool having means <B>61</B> for releasing the friction bodies <B>62</B> one at a time.
Patent GB-2428814-A (GB)
Title: A load transfer adaptive traction control system
Inventor: FODOR MICHAEL GLENN
IPC: B60K28/16
Filed: 2006-06-28
Abstract: A method of controlling a vehicle is disclosed that includes determining a dynamic normal load 64 for a vehicle wheel. A requested torque signal 70 from a traction control system is modifiedin response to the dynamic normal load to form a modified requested torque. The engine forming part of a drivetrain is controlled in response to the modified requested torque 78. The controlling may be performed using the ratio of the dynamic normal load and the steady state normal load to form the modified requested torque 68.
Patent GB-2438166-A (GB)
Title: Carrier matrix with pharmaceutical active component and recognition part
Inventor: CHAPMAN THOMAS BRIAN
IPC: A61K9/16
Filed: 2007-02-27
Abstract: A pharmaceutical product consisting of a carrier matrix, a pharmaceutically active component carried in, on or by the carrier matrix, and a discrete self-supporting body is carried in, on or by the carrier matrix, where at least a part of the discrete self-supporting body is routinely incapable of visual recognition and is rendered capable of sensory recognition instrumentally. Where the pharmaceutical product is a controlled drug for treating an addiction and where the sensory recognition can be light reflective, luminous, luminescent, chemiluminescent, electrochemiluminescent, fluorescent, phosphorscent, UV light reflective, magnetic, magnetic field distorting or radio frequency reflective. Or the instrument for recognition of the kit can be a magnifying instrument.
Patent GB-2448707-A (GB)
Title: Discharge valve assembly
Inventor: BAILEY DAVID
IPC: F16K21/00
Filed: 2007-04-24
Abstract: A discharge valve assembly has a valve housing 10, an inlet 12, an outlet 14 and a flow passage 11 extending between the inlet and the outlet. A shut-off valve 24 is mounted on the housing 10 adjacent the inlet 12, and a flow control valve 110 is mounted on the housing 10 adjacent the outlet 14. The shut-off valve 24 is displaceable in the upstream direction to an open position via a pivoting arm 36. Actuating means (48, Fig. 1) is located externally of the valve body and is connected to a shaft 46 located externally of the flow passage 11 for pivoting the arm 36. The arm 36 is connected to the valve closure member 22 only on its downstream side and extends through an aperture 40 in the wall of the flow passage located downstream of the valve seat 28.
Patent GB-2439650-A (GB)
Title: Snoop filter that maintains data coherency information for caches in a multi-processor system by storing the exclusive ownership state of the data
Inventor: GILBERT JEFFREY
IPC: G06F12/08
Filed: 2007-06-29
Abstract: Disclosed is a snoop filter that stores only entries that have an exclusive state, ie that are exclusively owned by a processor, and updates an entry if a request changes the ownership of a line associated with the entry. The coherency engine operating the snoop filter may have a sequencing rule that decouples a read request from a write request. The entry may be removed when a read request is received and changing the ownership of a line if a processor write results in a hit. The coherency engine may allocate a new entry in the filter to a processor and send a invalidating message to all processors with tracked lines, if the processor issues a write request that result in a miss. The coherency engine may send an invalidating message to a current owner of a line if a request is a hit. The coherency engine may have a Goto_S unit to change an exclusive stage of a line.
Patent GB-2445929-A (GB)
Title: Moulding material for fibre-reinforced composite moulding
Inventor: JONES DANIEL THOMAS
IPC: B29C65/00
Filed: 2007-10-19
Abstract: A moulding material 100 comprises at least one dry fibrous reinforcement layer 102, 103 having a surface resin material 106 conjoined to a first surface thereof and a structural resin material 101 conjoined to a second surface thereof wherein the structural resin material is provided with a recess 107 which is free from resin and is located at the edge of the structural resin layer, the dry fibrous reinforcement layer providing a venting structure to allow entrapped air to pass out during processing. The moulding material may be assembled into a composite comprising a continuous array of the materials 100, 200 such that the peripheral edge of each moulding material contacts an adjacent moulding material, overlap occurring with an elongate edge of one moulding material being received in the stepped recess of an adjacent moulding material. The composite can be used as a surface coating for large components such as wind turbines blades, marine craft hulls, ray-domes, bridges and architectural mouldings.