baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2365637-A (GB)
Title: Parallel counter and multiplication logic circuit
Inventor: RUMYNIN DMITRIY
IPC: G06F7/52
Filed: 2001-01-25
Abstract: A parallel counter comprises a plurality of binary inputs and a plurality of binary outputs. The binary code outputted to the outputs indicates the number of binary ones in the plurality of inputs. A logic circuit is connected between the inputs and outputs and generates each of the binary outputs as a symmetric function of the binary inputs. The logic circuit is divided into a plurality of logic units, wherein each unit is arranged to generate logic outputs as a symmetric function of the inputs to that unit. A logic circuit for multiplying two N bit binary numbers is also disclosed, comprising array generation logic for performing an AND operation between respective bits of the two numbers to form an array of binary values, and for further logically combining values to generate an array of a maximum depth below N bits. Array reduction logic is used to reduce the depth of the array to two binary numbers and addition logic is used for adding the binary values of the two binary numbers. The array reduction logic may include at least one of: at least one full adder, at least one half adder and at least one parallel counter. A method of designing a logic circuit is also claimed, including providing a library of logic module designs, each for performing a small symmetric function, and designing a logic circuit to perform a large symmetric function.
Patent GB-2374266-A (GB)
Title: Virtual user interface device
Inventor: BRINJES JONATHAN CHARLES
IPC: G06F3/0488
Filed: 2001-04-04
Abstract: There is a described a user interface device having first and second imaging means for forming first and second images of a three-dimensional zone from two different viewpoints, and image data generating means for generating image data corresponding to the first and second images. A processor determines the position of an object within the three-dimensional zone from the image data for the first and second images, associates the determined position with corresponding information and generates a data signal in accordance with the information corresponding to the determined position. In an embodiment, the user interface device is in the form of a virtual keyboard. In another embodiment, the user interface device is in the form of a tablet for handwriting recognition.
Patent GB-2364698-A (GB)
Title: Convertible sandwich container
Inventor: LISNEY KEVIN PAUL
IPC: B65D1/26
Filed: 2001-07-04
Abstract: A sandwich container 1 has a generally triangular shape, the container being capable of being opened along the two short sides of the triangle e.g. a hinge (8 Fig.1) located on the triangle long side, so that a rectangular tray will be formed. A tab (4, Fig.1) may be pulled to remove an adhesive strip running round both sides of the triangle and finger grips 9 may be provided, as may pairs of plug and socket fasteners 6, or areas of contact adhesive (13, Fig.4).
Patent GB-2366917-A (GB)
Title: Flexible printed circuit film
Inventor: YANG YOUNG TAE
IPC: G02F1/1345
Filed: 2001-07-05
Abstract: A flexible printed circuit film (FPC) (20) is capable of preventing a bonded pad (24) from being separated because of a force applied to a bonded part when the flexible printed circuit film (20) is engaged to a printed circuit board connector (28). In the film (20), a first pad (24) is provided at one end of a body adhesively connected to a first printed circuit board. A second pad (26) is provided at the other end of the body to be engaged to a connector (28) of a second printed circuit board. At least one recess (20a, 20b) is defined in the body of the flexible printed circuit film (20). The recessed film prevent the contact portion between pad (24) of the FPC film (20) and the pad of the printed circuit board from being separated due to a force applied upon engagement of pad (26) of the FPC film to the connector (28).
Patent GB-2377468-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for ballast replacement
Inventor: BAILEY IAN WALLACE REES
IPC: E01B27/10
Filed: 2001-07-11
Abstract: The apparatus comprises (a) means e.g. a flat rotary cutter 13 to cut an elongate trench 12 adjacent one rail of the track and extending in a direction substantially parallel to said rail; (b) means to remove ballast material from beneath one or more of the sleepers 11b e.g. a chain saw and to convey said ballast material to a collector means located in said trench; (c) collector means a bucket wheel 14 to collect said removed ballast material and to deposit it on a conveying means; (d) means e.g. belt or screw conveyor 15 to convey the deposited collected ballast material to a disposal means; and (e) means e.g. bottom discharge hoppers to replace the removed ballast with fresh ballast; wherein at least said means (b) and (c) are in operative association with each other.
Patent GB-2373200-A (GB)
Title: Water aeration and cleaning system
Inventor: BOOTH GRAHAM MERVYN
IPC: B05B15/06
Filed: 2001-07-18
Abstract: A device for attachment to a submersible pump, for use in aerating and cleaning water comprises an inlet pipe for attachment to a pump output, and at least one outlet nozzle. The outlet nozzle tapers towards the end such that the constriction increases the pressure of ejected water.
Patent GB-2378879-A (GB)
Title: Stored models used to reduce amount of data requiring transmission
Inventor: WILES CHARLES STEPHEN
IPC: G06T17/00
Filed: 2001-07-20
Abstract: Appearance models defining a basic form of an image, e.g. a face (<B>see fig. 4</B>), is stored in a receiving device (<B>13-1</B>). Appearance parameters defining specific features e.g. the face of a particular person speaking on a videophone, are received and used in combination with the stored models to generate an image. The amount of data requiring transmission is reduced as the basic structure of the image, e.g. the outline of a face, is already stored at the receiving device. Claims are also included for using received speech/text to generate appearance parameters, encoding audio and video data via a GSM telephone and network, and a network server for controlling a link between first and second telephones.
Patent GB-2370824-A (GB)
Title: Transfer apparatus using suction
Inventor: KURABE MIKI
IPC: B65G47/14
Filed: 2001-07-30
Abstract: A transfer apparatus 1 for chips (3, Fig. 2) comprises a transfer member 4 movably disposed on a base 2, the member having cavities 4a for receiving the chips and suction ducts 4b for chucking the chips. When suction is applied, the chips are chucked inside the cavities at a side opposite the base. A method of performing an operation on a chip-like component is also disclosed, which comprises (a) placing the component in a cavity of a transfer apparatus, the apparatus comprising a turntable and a base, (b) applying suction to the cavity so that the component is moved onto a side of the cavity opposite the base, thereby forming a gap between the component and the base, (c) moving the turntable relative to the base without the component touching the base, and (d) performing an operation on the component.
Patent GB-2381008-A (GB)
Title: Lavatory bidet
Inventor: SINGH AMARDEEP
IPC: E03D9/08
Filed: 2001-10-18
Abstract: A bidet attachment for a toilet comprises a tap 2 and a flexible hose 5 attached to a metal plate 7 which is secured under the toilet seat. The tap 2 is secured to the mains water 8 by a compression joint and a nut 4 is used to secure the hose 5 to the tap 2.
Patent GB-2369168-A (GB)
Title: Fastening structure including press-fit serrated bolt
Inventor: KAWATANI TERUYUKI
IPC: F16B35/04
Filed: 1999-04-07
Abstract: A fastening structure includes a bolt (5) having a larger outer diameter portion having a serration (7) and a smaller diameter portion having a thread. A mounting member has a bolt hole (3) into which the bolt (5) is press-fit. The bolt hole (3) includes a first enlarged tapered part, a centre small diameter part (11) and a second enlarged part. The serration (7) of the bolt (5) engages the centre small diameter part (11).
Patent GB-2377599-A (GB)
Title: Isolating an Ethernet bus within a network telephone system c hassis
Inventor: MCCORMACK MICHAEL S
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 2002-02-28
Abstract: A digital line card 26, is provided for use within a network telephone system chassis 10 having a slot for receiving the card. The chassis has an Ethernet bus 14 for receiving packets from the line card. The line card also has an interface 28 to a PSTN and an Ethernet interface 32 to a local network 18. Normally communications between the local network and the PSTN are routed via the Ethernet bus. However the Ethernet bus may be bypassed by activating a switch in the card. This might be appropriate in a card added to the chassis if the Ethernet bus had insufficient bandwidth to deal with the added card.
Patent GB-2387373-A (GB)
Title: Composite boom for a load handling machine
Inventor: WAY RICHARD FRANCIS
IPC: B66C23/70
Filed: 2002-04-12
Abstract: A boom (12) for a load handling machine (10), has a first section (22) which includes a mounting (20) by which the boom (12) is pivotally mounted on a body (11) of the machine (10), and a second telescoped section (24) which carries at or towards its outermost end, a load handling implement (27), the second boom section (24) being extendible and retractable by actuating mean (19) to move the load handling implement (27) carried by the (12) towards and away from the body (11) of the machine, characterised in that the first boom section (22) is made of metal and the second boom section (24) is made at least predominantly of a composite material. The composite boom can have bearing parts (30, 35, Figs 2 and 3) or wear pads (28). Alternatively, one or more sections can be made of spars (52-54, Fig 4) of composite material held by spacers (60). The composite material can be a resin and fibre matrix.
Patent GB-2372150-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming an alignment feature in or on a multi-layered semiconductor structure
Inventor: BOULIN DAVID M
IPC: H01J37/304
Filed: 2000-11-27
Abstract: A method of forming a multi-layered semiconductor structure having substrate (20) comprises the steps of forming an alignment feature (60) in or on substrate (20), and aligning lithography mask (140) using alignment feature (60) with a Scattering with Angular Limitation in Projection Electron-beam Lithography (SCALPEL) tool (100) having an electron beam source (110) for directing an electron beam toward semiconductor structure (10). The alignment feature (60) is detected as it backscatters a greater amount of electrons than the surrounding substrate (20). This information may then be used to align lithography mask (140). The alignment feature (60) may include shallow trench (22, Fig. 1) containing silicon dioxide (30) and a high atomic number material (50) selected from tungsten, tantalum, cobalt, titanium, or the silicides and nitrides of these metals. The alignment feature (60) may be formed in a polysilicon layer on a silicon dioxide layer.
Patent GB-2380062-A (GB)
Title: A method of fabricating a single layer capacitor
Inventor: NGUYEN HUONG
IPC: H01G13/00
Filed: 2002-07-02
Abstract: A method for fabricating a single layer capacitor 10, having perfect registration between the capacitive plates 14, 16, thus eliminating any significant amount of fringe capacitance and assuring a uniform fringe border 18 is disclosed. Said method comprises sputtering a dielectric layer of ceramic material 12; providing first and second endplates 14, 16 on opposing sides of the dielectric; dicing the assembly into a plurality of individual single layer capacitors; and tumbling the individual capacitors until the endplates 14, 16 are substantially inline with each other. Said tumbling removes the corners and edges of the endplates forming a visible border of ceramic 18. Further disclosed is a method of fabricating an array of single layer capacitors utilising the above method.
Patent GB-2376702-A (GB)
Title: Method for thermally protecting subsea installations, and apparatus for implementing such thermal protection
Inventor: QVAM HELGE ANDREAS
IPC: E21B36/00
Filed: 2001-02-09
Abstract: Method for protecting subsea installations against cooling which leads to hydrate formation, in particular during production halts. This is achieved by thermally isolating portions of the installation (1) against the surrounding water (2), and particularly by completely encompassing the subsea installation (1) by means of a cap (3) which seals against the surrounding water (2). The cap (3) comprises several elements of which each separately can be exposed to cooling and internal hydrate formation. The invention also comprises a thermally isolating apparatus, adapted for protecting subsea installations (1) against cooling, which involves a risk for hydrate formation. An apparatus (3,9) for implementing the method comprises a relatively tight-fitting cap (3) which encompasses at least two of the elements to be protected from cooling. Thus, the water inside the cap (3) is kept separately from the surrounding water (2) and evenly distribute the heat energy present under the cap (3) to all the elements encompassed by said cap.
Patent GB-2394008-A (GB)
Title: Oil sealed rotary vane compressor
Inventor: GOVIER DAVID
IPC: F04C29/02
Filed: 2002-10-10
Abstract: An oil sealed rotary vane compressor with an air end 13, comprising a rotor 25 within a stator 33, and a drive end (12) the air end further comprising a first separator in the form of a baffle 71, positioned around the stator, for separating oil from compressed air. The first separator may have a frustroconical shape and have openings or apertures at its top end to allow compressed air to escape. A second separator 69 may be provided above the first separator.
Patent GB-2395402-A (GB)
Title: Advertising different protocols on a broadcast channel
Inventor: HADDAD WASSIM
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2002-11-16
Abstract: Transmission of two or mote different network protocols on substantially the same frequency channel reduces the required bandwidth. This is particularly useful in areas, which may be larger than a single cell and are covered by more than one protocol, such as cellular telephone and SIP (Session Initiation Protocol.) The advert may contain location data, and may be transmitted according to the same transmission protocol. One network protocol advertisment may be encapsulated within the other.
Patent GB-2388893-A (GB)
Title: Internally oriented perforating apparatus
Inventor: FLINT GEORGE R
IPC: E21B43/116
Filed: 2002-11-27
Abstract: An internally oriented perforating apparatus and associated method of perforating provide increased reliability in orienting perforating charges to shoot in desired directions in a well. A perforating gun 30 includes a tubular gun carrier 36, multiple perforating charges 32, multiple charge mounting structures 34 and multiple rotating supports 38. The rotating supports 38 are attached between the charge mounting structures 34, or at least between the perforating charges 32.
Patent GB-2388428-A (GB)
Title: Reduction of false alarms in PCB inspection
Inventor: SHALOM DAN
IPC: G06V10/22
Filed: 2000-09-10
Abstract: A method for automatically optically inspecting an electrical circuit (12), comprising: acquiring at least one optical image of an electrical circuit (12); generating at least one first inspection image from the at least one image and determining regions of candidate defects (236) therefrom; generating at least one additional inspection image for regions surrounding candidate defects (236), said at least one additional inspection image at least partially including optical information not included in the at least one first inspection image; and determining whether the candidate defect (236) is a specious defect by inspecting the at least one additional inspection image.
Patent GB-2399525-A (GB)
Title: Dust collection unit
Inventor: ARICH KLAUS-DIETER
IPC: B23Q11/00
Filed: 2003-03-21
Abstract: A dust collection unit suitable for use with a hand held drilling and/or hammering tool comprising a shroud (34, Fig 3) which is adapted to extend around a tool or bit (24, Fig 1) of such a hammering and/or drilling tool so as to collect dust in an airflow passing through the shroud which dust is generated by such a tool or bit. A tube like extension sleeve 28 extends forwardly from the shroud, with respect to such a tool or bit. A slideable sleeve 54 is slideably mounted on the extension sleeve so as to move between a retracted position in which the forward rim of the extension sleeve is engageable with a surface to be worked and an extended position in which a forward rim of the slideable sleeve is engageable with a surface to be worked. The forward ends of the extension sleeve and the suitable sleeve are shaped differently so as to fit against a different shape of work surface eg. the extension sleeve can be tapered at its forward end to fit into a corner.
Patent GB-2399867-A (GB)
Title: A bush and a method of manufacturing a bush
Inventor: SHORE DAVID
IPC: F16C33/04
Filed: 2003-03-27
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a flanged bush comprises the steps of providing a blank having a surface to be lined and at least one spigot 2 upstanding from the surface 6, providing a liner having an aperture 7, locating the aperture 7 in the liner 5 around the spigot 2 such that the liner 5 lies on the surface 6 and stamping out the blank around the spigot 2 to provide a lined and flanged bush. The liner 5 may be spaced apart from the spigot 2 by a clearance gap 8. The blank is preferably stamped from the side of the blank provided with the liner 5, with the liner 5 itself preferably being bonded to the surface 6 prior to stamping. The stamping step preferably provides a mechanical bond 15 between the edge of the liner 5 and the edge of the flange 3. The blank may be a billet 10 machined from a bar of material. A plurality of bushes 1 may be formed from a single blank.
Patent GB-2402840-A (GB)
Title: Mobile with wireless key entry system
Inventor: WALKER GUY FRANK HOWARD
IPC: B60R25/04
Filed: 2003-06-10
Abstract: Accessing and operating motorised vehicles and electrically operated door locking mechanisms through handheld mobile communications devices, removing the need to carry separate keys to vehicles and properties. The mobile may use a rolling coded electronic key system with data encryption, and enables vehicle owners and property owners to transmit electronic keys via a handheld mobile communications device to other compatible handheld devices, thereby enabling other individuals to access vehicles and properties under the control of such owners, whilst retaining full control over the effective use of such electronic keys. The invention involves entry systems, cellular networks, biometric systems, data storage and wireless communications technologies. Executable computer code running on the network server controls the mobile phones key code.
Patent GB-2403870-A (GB)
Title: Mobile radio communications device and method of operation
Inventor: DOWNER DARIOUSH
IPC: H04W52/02
Filed: 2003-07-08
Abstract: Operation of a wireless radio device which is capable of communication in at least two radio access technologies (RAT), each of which has a different power consumption requirement, in which, after determining the power pack level of the device, a selection of one of the RAT is made, according to the power pack level. A threshold value, which is chosen to be above the level below which a RAT having a higher power requirement becomes unsuitable, may be used in selection. The threshold value may also account for high current-draw conditions. A false reporting of a RAT in order to force a network relocation, may also be employed. The operation may also include a switch to a RAT of lower power when the device is in stand-by mode. The device may also be powered-down if the threshold of the lower power RAT is reached. The monitored power-pack level may also be the voltage available at the battery.
Patent GB-2392888-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle instrument panel structure to support electronics packaging
Inventor: GLOVATSKY ANDREW ZACHARY
IPC: B62D25/14
Filed: 2003-08-08
Abstract: An automobile instrument panel (dashboard) assembly for the cockpit area of an automobile comprises: a cross-car beam 14 for supporting the assembly, where said beam defines a plurality of generally planar mounting sites 22 and at least one recess 21; and a substrate 16, populated by electronic components 32, 40 on both sides in the region of the recess. The substrate may be in communication with flat wire 17, and an instrument panel skin 18 may be removably positioned over both the substrate and the beam. Additional covers 19, 23 may be located over areas of the substrate having electronic components thereon. Also disclosed is a method of supporting an instrument panel using such an assembly.
Patent GB-2394507-A (GB)
Title: Window mounting
Inventor: STAFSET KARE
IPC: E05D15/46
Filed: 2002-08-19
Abstract: Device for swing fitting for windows, where the fitting comprises a frame-mounting (12) for fastening to a window frame, a rod (18) for fastening to a window trim and a number of intermediate arms (14, 16) between the frame-mounting and the rod (12 and 18), arranged to swing the window out from a shut position to an open position, and a releasable locking body (20) which is fitted to the frame-mounting (12) to make it possible to open the window from a limited opening to the open position. A locking body (20) is fitted to the frame-mounting (12) so that it can be rotated, and an outwardly extending section (22) of the lower part of the locking body is arranged to enter into engagement with a blocking body (31) such as a hook, on the rod (18).
Patent GB-2410130-A (GB)
Title: Planar phased array radio antenna for orbital angular momentum (OAM) vortex modes
Inventor: TRINDER JULIAN RICHARD
IPC: H01Q21/20
Filed: 2004-01-19
Abstract: The antenna is able to transmit and receive radio transmissions that have an orbital angular momentum (OAM) polarisation in addition to a spin or circular polarisation. The antenna comprises a circular array of circularly polarised elements whose phase is controlled such that the phase of each element changes sequentially about the array. For an array having m elements equally spaced, and a OAM charge of n, the phase of each element will differ from its neighbour by 2 n/m radians. The antenna elements are preferably cavity backed axial mode spiral antennas. Figure 1 shows the arrangement for a charge 3 OAM antenna.
Patent GB-2393725-A (GB)
Title: Methods for identifying substances interacting with pleckstrin homologydomains, and proteins containing mutated pleckstrin homology domains
Inventor: ALESSI DARIO
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 2002-07-16
Abstract: A method for selecting or designing a compound for modulating the activity of Tandem PH domain containing Protein (TAPP), the method comprising the step of using molecular modelling means to select or design a compound that is predicted to interact with the phosphoinositide binding domain of TAPP, wherein a three-dimensional structure of at least a part of the phos-. phoinoisitide binding domain of the TAPP is compared with a three-dimensional structure of a compound, and a compound that is predicted to interact with the said phosphoinositide binding domain is selected. A method of selecting of designing a compound that modulates the activity of a PH domain-containing polypeptide, the method comprising the step of using molecular modelling means to select or design a compound that is predicted to interact with a PH domain, wherein a three-dimensional structure of a polycarboxylate, for example citrate, is compared with a three-dimensional structure of a compound, and a compound that is predicted on the basis of the structure comparison to interact with the PH domain is selected. Residues of the phosphoinositide binding site of TAPP and DAPP that are involved in determining their phosphoinositide binding specificity are identified. Polypeptides mutated at these residues are useful, for example in compound screening assays.