baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2377530-A (GB)
Title: Method of ordering prefetched data
Inventor: YOO CHANG-SIK
IPC: G11C11/417
Filed: 2002-04-10
Abstract: A memory device is adapted for prefetching data. The memory device has a memory cell array, with local sense amplifiers for receiving data bits prefetched from the memory cell array. The memory device also includes a serializer, and data paths that connect the local sense amplifiers to the serializer. Crossover connections are interposed between stages of the data paths. These transfer data bits between the data paths. Preferably they do that as part of being gates between the stages, which are in turn controlled by a clock. This way ordering is distributed within the data paths, and thus does not limit how fast the clock may become. In addition, the space used remains at a fundamental minimum.
Patent GB-2376491-A (GB)
Title: System and method for monitoring the deployment of subsea equipment
Inventor: DAVIDSON KENNETH C
IPC: E21B47/09
Filed: 2002-06-14
Abstract: A system and method usable in a subsea well which comprises a tubular string 22 extending from a surface platform 20 toward the sea floor with at least one sensor 64 located near the lower end 82 for monitoring the deployment of equipment. The equipment monitored includes a tubing hanger and a production tubing. The sensors include a pressure sensor, an acoustic sensor, a video camera, a resistivity sensor, a gyroscope, an accelerometer, a strain gauge, a mechanical switch and a magnetic switch. The system may also comprises a telemetry system for transmitting raw or processed data from the sensor/s to the surface.
Patent GB-2377410-A (GB)
Title: Squeegee head with means for both filling and wiping a mask plate
Inventor: ABE SEIKO
IPC: H05K3/34
Filed: 2002-07-09
Abstract: Method for printing a screen through a patterned mask plate 12 using a squeegee head which both fills and wipes the mask plate comprises providing a squeegee head that has an internal space 35 in which paste is accommodated, using a filling blade 38 provided on the squeegee head to fill the paste into patterned apertures in the mask plate 12, and using a wiper blade 39 also provided on the squeegee head for wiping excess paste from the upper surface of the mask plate 12, wherein the filling blade 38 is formed at an acute angle   a    relative to the mask within the internal space 35, and the wiping blade 39 is formed at an obtuse angle   b   relative to the mask within the internal space 35. An apparatus for carrying out the method is also disclosed. Preferably the squeegee head moves in a reciprocating manner across the mask plate 12. In an alternative embodiment, the paste accommodated within the internal space 35 is subjected to a first pressure when the squeegee head is in a waiting position, and is subjected to a second pressure, lower than the first, whilst the squeegee head is sliding across the mask plate for printing.
Patent GB-2376237-A (GB)
Title: Human genome-derived single exon nucleic acid probes useful for analysis of gene expression in human lung
Inventor: PENN SHARRON GAYNOR
IPC: G16B45/00
Filed: 2001-01-30
Abstract: A single exon nucleic acid microarray comprising a plurality of single exon nucleic acid probes for measuring gene expression in a sample derived from human lung is described. Also described are single exon nucleic acid probes expressed in the lung and their use in methods for detecting gene expression.
Patent GB-2393584-A (GB)
Title: Gas-cooled generator
Inventor: THIOT DENIS
IPC: H02K9/08
Filed: 2002-09-26
Abstract: Gaseous coolant, preferably helium, flows from coolers 12 past the winding overhangs 7 of the stator 3, then through cooling channels in the rotor 1, then into the rotor/stator gap 4, then through cooling ducts in the stator core 6 into a coolant receiving region 11, and then through the coolers 12. The coolant flow is preferably caused solely by the rotor auto-ventilation effect; fan assistance is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2395094-A (GB)
Title: Determining a symbol synch time in an OFDM receiver
Inventor: ATUNGSIRI SAMUEL ASANGBENG
IPC: H04J11/00
Filed: 2002-10-28
Abstract: A receiver for determining a symbol synch time for recovering data from a symbol of signal samples generated in accordance with orthogonal frequency division multiplexing. The symbol includes a guard period, which carries data repeated from a data bearing part of the symbol and pilot carrier signals. The receiver comprises a pilot assisted tracker, a guard adapted matched filter and a symbol time adjustment estimator operable to determine an adjustment to the symbol synch time using the pilot assisted tracker and the guard adapted filter. The symbol time adjustment estimator includes a channel impulse response profile store and a signal processor, the signal processor being operable to maintain a representation of the impulse response of the channel. The signal processor utilises the channel impulse response profile to generate an offset which reduces the effects of inter symbol interference caused by channel impulse response components which are outside the guard interval with respect to a main path through which the symbol is received.
Patent GB-2388263-A (GB)
Title: Variable gain circuit
Inventor: KIMURA KATSUJI
IPC: H03G7/00
Filed: 2002-12-09
Abstract: A variable gain circuit 100 that may have its gain exponentially varied is disclosed. The circuit 100 includes first and second transconductance circuits 11, 12. It is disclosed that each transconductance circuit may be an operational transconductance amplifier (OTA), and may be realised with a simple differential pair. Implementations using bipolar transistors and FETs are disclosed. The transconductance of the first and second transconductance circuits 11, 12 may be proportional to a drive current 21, 22 of the circuit, or to the square root of the drive current of the circuit. The first transconductance circuit 11 may have a drive current of Io(1+x) and the second circuit 12 may have a drive current of Io(1-x), where Io is a substantially constant current and -1<X<1, giving a voltage gain with an approximately exponential characteristic. Or, the first transconductance circuit 11 may have a drive current of Io 1 + tanh(x/a)  and the second circuit 12 may have a drive current of Io 1 - tanh(x/a) , where -1<X<1 and a is a constant. The resulting variable gain amplifier (fig 15) has a voltage gain with an exponential characteristic based on the identity e<x> = 1 +tanh(x/2) / 1 -tanh(x/2)  The variable gain circuit may have essentially no temperature dependence.
Patent GB-2396443-A (GB)
Title: A bidding strategy for the simultaneous purchasing and selling of goods and services in auctions
Inventor: PREIST CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2002-12-17
Abstract: A method of determining a bidding strategy for the simultaneous purchase of at least one individual service component (34) from one or more forward English auctions (22a,22b), and the provision of a composite service (36) requested by a reverse English auction (20), is described. The method comprises: identifying forward auctions (22a,22b) selling the at least one individual service component (34); identifying a reverse auction (20) requesting a composite service (36) comprising the at least one service component (34); determining a plurality of possible combinations of the identified forward (22a,22b) and reverse auctions (20); estimating the expected benefit of bidding in each of the plurality of possible combination of auctions (20,22a,22b) by use of likelihood models (44), wherein each likelihood model (44) establishes the likelihood of a particular bid succeeding in a given auction; and selecting the combination of auctions to increase the expected benefit for use as the bidding strategy. The likelihood models are base on an algorithm.
Patent GB-2397213-A (GB)
Title: An indicator glove
Inventor: HOLLIDAY GARY WILLIAM
IPC: A41D19/015
Filed: 2002-12-20
Abstract: A glove with an integrated lamp that is turned on via two switching contacts (Fig 5) located on separate digits of the glove which when pressed together complete a circuit and turn the lamp on. The lamp may flash and serve as an indicator allowing bike riders to indicate which direction they intend to turn. The glove may have a circuit board (Fig 3) with batteries and bulbs or led lights with a reflector cover (Fig 2). The lights may also be located on a finger, the back of the hand or palm of the hand. The glove may be made for example from PVC or leather.
Patent GB-2398085-A (GB)
Title: Glass block wall building system
Inventor: MCERLEAN JAMES
IPC: E04C1/42
Filed: 2003-02-07
Abstract: A system for building and locking together glass building blocks comprises injection moulded mitred sections <B>8</B>. Four sections <B>8</B> are secured around each block via male <B>5</B> and female <B>6</B> snap lock connectors. The blocks can then be connected to one another by male interlocking legs <B>1</B> and female extended slots <B>2</B>, these allow for the blocks to be built in a staggered configuration (figure 5b) or one on top of another (figure 5a). Strengthening rods may be placed in channel <B>9</B>, which are necessary for areas of blocks larger than 3m<2>. A grouting stop <B>10</B> is also provided, predetermining the amount of finishing grout used.
Patent GB-2383225-A (GB)
Title: Telephone handset sterilizer apparatus
Inventor: ROBERTS JON L
IPC: A61L2/20
Filed: 2000-01-10
Abstract: A sterilizer for suppressing germs on a telephone handset having an earpiece and a mouthpiece comprises a telephone handset cradle; a telephone handset cover hingedly attached to the telephone cradle and positioned to cover the telephone handset when the telephone handset cover is closed over the telephone handset when the telephone handset is in the on-hook position; a sterilizer switch biased to an off position, positioned to engage the telephone handset cover when the telephone handset cover is closed over the telephone handset; a timed power circuit connected to the sterilizer switch for providing timed application of power; a first ultraviolet (UV) source mounted within the telephone handset cover and connected to the timed power circuit for receiving the timed application of power, the first UV source being positioned to illuminate the telephone handset when the telephone handset cover is closed over the telephone handset; and a power supply connected to the timed power circuit. When the sterilizer switch is switched to an on position upon engaging the telephone handset cover when the telephone handset cover is closed over the telephone handset, the timed power circuit is caused to provide the timed application of power to the first UV source. When the telephone handset cover is not closed over the telephone handset, no power is supplied to the first UV source.
Patent GB-2401397-A (GB)
Title: Pump with resilient support part to take up manufacturing tolerances
Inventor: WERSON MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: F04C2/16
Filed: 2003-05-08
Abstract: A pump assembly includes a frame 18, which supports a pump housing 16 in which is mounted a rotating pumping member 14. A resilient support part 26 is provided between the frame 18 and the housing 16 and / or the pumping member 14, and permits relative movement between the frame and the housing / pumping member. The limited movement allowed by the resilient member 26 allows misalignment of the pumping member 14 with respect to the pump housing 16 to be accommodated, to take up manufacturing tolerances. The resilient part 26 may also reduce the transmission of vibration and noise to the frame, and may provide a sealing function.
Patent GB-2387514-A (GB)
Title: Communication apparatus,communication method,communication program,and recording medium
Inventor: HAKAMATA KOJI
IPC: H04M1/00
Filed: 2002-05-16
Abstract: A communication apparatus, a communication method, a communication program, and a recording medium for a user to accurately decide whether a data group to be communicated can be transmitted/received, thereby improving user-friendliness and eliminating lowering of use efficiency of the communication line. To achieve the aforementioned object, a cell remaining capacity detection block (106) detects the remaining cell capacity. According to the remaining cell capacity detected, a transmission/reception enabled/disabled decision block (107) calculates an operation enabled time (R1) until the capacity ends up and operation of a communication apparatus (100) stops. According to the operation enabled time (R1), a data amount (R3) which can be transmitted/received by the communication apparatus (100) until the capacity of the cell (104) ends up is calculated and the transmission/reception-enabled data amount (R3) is notified by an operation state notification block (109).
Patent GB-2391381-A (GB)
Title: Frequency modulated laser apparatus and method
Inventor: HAYES ROBERT R
IPC: H01S3/16
Filed: 2002-04-01
Abstract: A frequency modulated laser comprises a laser cavity (410) in which the gain section of the laser cavity (410) is imbedded within a phase modulation section of the cavity. The laser cavity further comprises electrically-sensitive material, so that an electric field applied across the laser cavity (410) changes the index of refraction with the laser cavity (410) according to the magnitude of the change in the electric field. Uniformly and simultaneously changing the index of refraction along the laser cavity length modulates the frequency of the laser light (430) produced within the laser cavity (410). The upper bound of the frequency modulation is limited by the propagation time for the electric field to cross the laser cavity.
Patent GB-2391605-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic valve
Inventor: CHAPMAN LEONARD T
IPC: B66F11/04
Filed: 2002-04-04
Abstract: An improved hydraulic valve (100) for a camera dolly (10) includes a valve pin (102) having an extension (106) within a valve housing to reduce vibration and noise and to reduce hydraulic closing forces. The valve pin (102) is resiliently supported by e.g., rubber o-rings at both ends. Valve performance is improved as reducing hydraulic forces on the valve pin (102) results in smooth valve operation, especially when opening the valve under heavy loading.
Patent GB-2394647-A (GB)
Title: Curtain hanging system
Inventor: MCMENEMY ANDREW LESLIE
IPC: A47H1/02
Filed: 2003-10-22
Abstract: A curtain hanging system comprises a track constituted by a pair of spaced parallel rails 1 and a set of runners 2. The runners 2 comprise rollers 3 arranged to ride on a lower rail 1a and between the two rails. The rails 1 are circular in cross-section, the rollers 3 being waisted to correspond. The rails may be hollow as shown, or solid, as appropriate. The rollers 3 are so shaped, and the rails 1 are so spaced, that the rollers 3 may be removed from between the rails 1 only by distortion of the track or at an end thereof. The rollers 3 are arranged to rotate on axles constituted by shanks 4 of pins 5 which are adapted to pass through the rollers 3 and through a curtain 6. Clip means 7 such as a snap-lock washer or a removable spring clip are provided for retaining the curtain 6 on the pins 5. Optional header tape support members 8 for engagement with a curtain header tape 9 are securable onto a pin shank by the clip means.
Patent GB-2408599-A (GB)
Title: Multi-objective genetic optimization method
Inventor: TODD STEPHEN JAMES
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2003-11-29
Abstract: A multi-objective optimisation method. The method comprises a population of objects for each objective utilising an optimisation process 108, 110 and determining a measure for the variation in values of each gene within each population. A crossbreed 114 between objects from different ones of the populations is performed, wherein a selection of gene values for the child object 112 is weighted based on the measures for the variations in the values of each gene within the respective populations.
Patent GB-2409716-A (GB)
Title: A steering wheel with heat pipes and a plastic thermally insulating hub
Inventor: DODARD JEROME
IPC: B62D1/06
Filed: 2003-12-31
Abstract: A steering wheel frame 1 has a rim 2 supported by highly thermally conductive spokes 9-12 mounted on a plastic hub 16 with low thermal conductivity. The rim 2 and spokes 9-12 may be heat pipes. The hub 16 is moulded onto the spokes 9-12, and a heat transfer unit 28 is mounted on a side of the hub 16 remote from the rim 2. The spokes 9-12 pass through the hub 16 and engage the heat transfer unit 28. Thus the ends of the spokes 9-12 can be heated or cooled to rapidly change the temperature of the rim 2 to a comfortable temperature for use, without unnecessary heating or cooling of the hub 16. The hub may have a honeycomb form, and the heat transfer unit may be a heater or heat exchanger. Metal projections 29-32 of the heat transfer unit may have cold air blown on them during cooling.
Patent GB-2393152-A (GB)
Title: Buoyancy element and module
Inventor: GIBSON ROBERT
IPC: E21B17/01
Filed: 2002-09-16
Abstract: A buoyancy element (200) is disclosed which comprises a moulded body of plastics-composite material incorporating reinforcement (202) comprising at least one elongate flexible member or filament, embedded in the body and adapted to retain fragments of the buoyancy module together following structural failure of the module.
Patent GB-2403955-A (GB)
Title: Organic thin film manufacturing method and apparatus
Inventor: MATSUKAZE NORIYUKI
IPC: H01L51/56
Filed: 2004-02-19
Abstract: An organic thin film manufacturing method and apparatus, characterised by feeding an organic material in a vapour state into a vapour deposition apparatus installed in a vacuum chamber 10 from a material introducing part 20 installed outside the vapour deposition apparatus, thus forming a thin film of the organic material on at least one substrate disposed inside the vapour deposition apparatus, wherein the material introducing part has a structure such that the pressure thereinside can be set independently of that inside the vapour deposition apparatus, and has an exhauster 13b independent to that of the vapour deposition apparatus. An organic electroluminescent device (organic EL device) can be formed using said method/apparatus. A first electrode is formed on a substrate followed by an organic layer and finally a second electrode.
Patent GB-2412978-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for compressing and decompressing hierarchical data structures
Inventor: PERRY RUSSELL
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2004-04-07
Abstract: A method is provided of compressing a hierarchical data structure in which the structure and the data content are separated and compressed separately. Data tags in the structure are replaced with symbols from a dictionary. The structure is rearranged into a table of occurrences of items of the structure or content against a YPath and a ZPath of each item. The YPaths and ZPaths are rearranged and compressed so as to exploit patterns in the Y and ZPaths. The occurrences of items are compressed by dividing the table into a plurality of regions outside of which plurality of regions the table is empty, and compressing the regions using a binary image compression method. The data content is rearranged to form groups of associated data items, such that each group may be compressed separately using different compression methods and may exploit similarities between data items within a group. There is also provided a method of decompressing a compressed hierarchical data structure which has been compressed using the compression method.
Patent GB-2401997-A (GB)
Title: Cooling system for modular field windings of a generator
Inventor: WANG YU
IPC: H02K9/08
Filed: 2004-04-08
Abstract: Modular field windings 14 located about poles 18 comprise multiple coils (24) separated by axially spaced spacers 26, the spacers and coils defining radially directed openings (28) in the rotor have flow directing elements (30) disposed in the openings to define flow passages between the elements and coils. The passages may be parallel or may taper in a radially outwardly direction so as to maintain constant or increased flow velocity of cooling gas. Dimples 38 may space the elements from the coils and the elements may have various groove patterns on the coils facing surface (figs 6-9)
Patent GB-2404935-A (GB)
Title: Releasable auger tooth with shock absorbance
Inventor: RAYNER ALISTER GORDON
IPC: E02F9/28
Filed: 2004-05-05
Abstract: An excavating tooth assembly (10) includes a holder element (12) having a U-shaped recess (26) and a tooth (14) which has both a slot (38) shaped to fit in said recess (26) and a channel (42) for receiving a shock absorbing element (16, fig 7), or possibly a wedging element. The tooth (14) and holder (12) are realeasably engaged.
Patent GB-2414024-A (GB)
Title: Flemish bond bricks
Inventor: MOORE BARRIE PETER
IPC: E04B2/12
Filed: 2004-05-12
Abstract: A boot or "L" shaped brick has opposing faces of different lengths. The longer face is the same length as a standard brick stretcher face and the shorter face if the same length as a standard brick header face. A diagonal face is provided between the header face and the stretcher face and may be stepped to the header and stretcher faces. A spacer bead may be provided on the diagonal face. The bricks can be laid with the "stretcher" and "header" faces alternating along the face of the wall in paired units with the diagonal faces abutting each other. The brick may have voids formed in it.
Patent GB-2399996-A (GB)
Title: Distributed message transmission system and method
Inventor: WOOD IAN
IPC: H04M17/00
Filed: 2002-05-03
Abstract: Systems and methods of transferring at least one message, such as an SMS message, between components in a telecommunications network, such as a mobile telecommunications network is described. The message is received from a first component in the telecommunications network and the message payload is parsed to determine destination information for the message. The message is then routed to a second component in the telecommunications network based on the destination information determined, wherein the message is transferred between the components in the telecommunications network without passing through a Short Message Service Centre (SMSC) of the telecommunications network. This may reduce the load on the SMSC of the telecommunications network.
Patent GB-2415862-A (GB)
Title: A method and system for operating an ambience listening mode in a wireless communication system
Inventor: CHERNIAK MICHAEL
IPC: H04W8/24
Filed: 2004-07-01
Abstract: A TETRA system comprises a monitoring communication unit (107) performing an ambience listening service for a monitored communication unit (101). The monitored communication unit (101) comprises a transmitter (109) for transmitting the ambience listening mode transmissions to the monitoring communication unit (107) which comprises a receiver (117) for receiving these. In addition, the monitoring communication unit (107) comprises a command controller (119, 121) which determines and transmits transmission parameter commands to the monitored communication unit (101) where they are received by a receiver (113). The monitored communication unit (101) comprises a transmission controller (115) which sets at least one transmission parameter of the ambience listening mode transmissions in response to the transmission parameter commands. The monitoring communication unit (107) may accordingly control aspects of the transmission from the monitored communication unit (101) and may in particular reduce the transmit power or the transmit time thereby reducing power consumption, heating and interference.
Patent GB-2416786-A (GB)
Title: Soil spike for supporting a rotary clothes dryer
Inventor: GRECO TONY
IPC: E04H12/22
Filed: 2004-07-29
Abstract: A soil spike comprises a hollow tube tapering to a point at one end, preferably at an angle of 70 degrees, the external surface of the or the tapered part being threaded to facilitate insertion into the ground. The lower end of the spike may include drainage holes and the upper portion of the tube may include means for securing a post to the spike, such as a bayonet fitting.