baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2408600-A (GB)
Title: Multi processor device in which the output from a processor is sent to the directly to the local memory of a target processor
Inventor: MINOWA NOBUYIKI
IPC: G06F15/16
Filed: 2004-03-29
Abstract: A multi processor device has one or more first processors that have local memories. One or more second processors write and/or read information directly to/from the local memory of a selected target first processor. The device may have a memory address map on which the memory addresses of the first local memories, for each of the first processors are stored. The second processor may have local memory and an address map of the memory address of the second local memories. The device may have a relay device which receives the write information from the second processor and transfers it to the first processor. The relay device may comprise a memory. The relay device may comprise a plurality of transmitting parts which are connected to one of the first processors. The relay may be set up such that the write information is sent when the target transmitting device is not in a busy state. The relay device may if the amount of information to be sent exceeds a given threshold notify the second processor so that the second processor can reduce the frequency with which the write information is issued and/or sent the information directly to the target.
Patent GB-2414248-A (GB)
Title: Portable and adaptable sun shelter and wind screen
IPC: E04H15/00
Filed: 2004-05-22
Abstract: A portable and adaptable sun shelter and wind screen which uses the same components, i.e. groundsheet I, roof K, poles A and ropes E to construct variations of either a sun shelter (Fig 5) or a wind screen (Fig 8). The roof K has channels in it to receive poles A in the wind screen configuration, the poles A have stops to prevent roof K from sliding down in the sun shelter configuration, and various possible arrangements of the device are shown in Figs 6 and 9.
Patent GB-2418391-A (GB)
Title: Forming grooves on a tube
Inventor: JENKINS PETER DAVID
IPC: B29C59/04
Filed: 2004-09-27
Abstract: An apparatus for forming grooves 18 in the exterior surface of a plastics tube 10, the apparatus comprising two opposed rollers 132, 134 that form the grooves 18 within the tube 10 and two opposed positioning means 142, 144 that hold the tube in position relative to the roller 132,134. The rollers 132,134 and positioning means 142, 144 are arranged around an aperture 122 through which an extruded tube 10 may pass for the formation of the grooves.
Patent GB-2406963-A (GB)
Title: Storage unit with a memory accessed by wireless communication.
Inventor: TOPHAM ANDREW
IPC: G11B17/22
Filed: 2004-10-06
Abstract: A storage magazine 1 comprises a plurality of storage locations 2 and a machine readable information unit 4 whose memory can be read using wireless communication, possibly by a radio frequency transponder. Magazine 1 may be used to store digital storage devices such as tape cartridges which may each have their own memory 5 that can also be accessed by wireless means. Cassette memory 5 and magazine information unit 4 may communicate content and inventory data, with each other and with the reader of a mobile robotic library picker which transfers cartridges between magazine 1 and a drive.
Patent GB-2420313-A (GB)
Title: Geomembranes
Inventor: BRAY KENNETH ANTHONY
IPC: B32B27/06
Filed: 2004-11-17
Abstract: Geomembranes (3a), which are impermeable polymer sheets that are used in contact with soil or rock as part of civil engineering operations to act as a barrier to passage of water and water-borne contaminants, are laminated together with a sub-layer (3b) which is adapted to be electrically conductive whereby integrity of the geomembrane may be monitored electrically. The sub-layer may be a geotextile having a coating of carbon black. The geomembrane may contain sensors (6) and a monitoring device (8) such as a meter, display or alarm may be integrally coupled or assembled to the laminate to monitor continuously the condition sensed by the sensors.
Patent GB-2421223-A (GB)
Title: Air-bag inflator assembly with gas deflector
Inventor: KNOBLICH JORG
IPC: B60R21/26
Filed: 2004-12-20
Abstract: A safety device for a motor vehicle which incorporates a housing (1) which is of a plastics material. The housing (1) defines a plate (2) that has a central aperture (3). An inflator (5) is mounted to the plate (2), so that part of the inflator (5) extends through the aperture (3). The throat (11) of an air-bag (10) is also mounted to the plate (2), so that the throat (11) is fixed to the plate (2) around the central aperture (3). As the housing (1) is of plastic, the plate (2) is relatively thick compared to a conventional metal housing which means that when the inflator (5) is mounted to the plate (2) outlet apertures (9) of the inflator (5) are positioned adjacent the part of the throat (11) of the air-bag (10) which is attached to the plate (2). A deflector (16) is formed integrally with the plate (2), and the deflector (16) provides an upstanding wall which immediately surrounds the aperture (3) in the plate (2). The deflector (16) deflects gas passing out from the outlet apertures (9) away from the part of the throat (11) of the air-bag 10 which is attached to the plate (2).
Patent GB-2424789-A (GB)
Title: Communication assistance system responsive to user identification data
Inventor: TOFTS CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 2005-03-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to a communication system comprising means to process identification data associated with a communication; and means, responsive to identification data, to access a database to invoke at least one voice application arranged for providing assistance in relation to a respective fault;; the database having been configured to comprise the at least one voice application in response to the respective fault. Identification data may comprise Calling Line Identification (caller ID, CLID) if the communication is over the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) or may comprise an Internet Protocol (IP) address if the communication is conducted over the internet. The invention is applicable in a call centre environment whereby voice menu options presented to a caller can be dynamically tailored to meet a caller's requirements.
Patent GB-2419517-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner nozzle brush assembly
Inventor: LEE DONG-YUN
IPC: A47L9/04
Filed: 2005-04-01
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner nozzle brush assembly has a brush supporter 300 dividing an inner space of the assembly into a plurality of inner sections 330, 340, at least one passage 350, fluidly communicating between the sections 330, 340. This may be such as to such as to transmit suction force, and allow the passage of debris between the sections, from 340 to 330. With the belt 250 not being right at the edge of the brush, this permits brushing, and suction via the fluid communication passage 350, to go right up to the edge of the width of the cleaner.
Patent GB-2409466-A (GB)
Title: A process for the production of niobium and/or tantalum powder with large surface area
Inventor: TAGUSAGAWA SOLON YASUHIKO
IPC: B22F9/24
Filed: 2003-08-27
Abstract: The present invention refers to a process for production of a powder of niobium and/or tantalum having high purity, large specific surface area, controlled contents of oxygen and nitrogen, and a morphology that is adequate for use in the manufacture of capacitors, characterized by including one sole step of reduction of a controlled layer of niobium and/or tantalum oxide (NbxOy, and/or TaxOy, where x =1 to 2 and y = 1 to 5) deliberately formed over particles of metallic niobium and/or tantalum and/or hydrides thereof of adequate purity, by alkali metals or earth alkali metals and/or hydrides thereof in a bath of molten salts followed by a step of dissolution of the salt in an aqueous solution for recovery of the niobium and/or tantalum powder. These particles produced using the said process have a small size, large surface area and a sponge-like morphology, being thereby adequate for the production of capacitors.
Patent GB-2426011-A (GB)
Title: Insulating and fastener aligning foot cover for roof support bracket
Inventor: CAREY FRANCIS BRYAN
IPC: E04D13/16
Filed: 2005-05-13
Abstract: An insulating and fastener aligning cover 6 for the foot 3 of a bracket 1 for supporting a roof support bar via its head 2 comprises a sole portion 13 adapted to be disposed between foot 3 and an underlying support structure, and a fastener alignment tongue portion 8 spaced from but connected to sole portion 13 by hinge means 9 and having apertures for receiving and aligning fasteners 4 prior to being driven in.. As shown in Figure 3, as the fasteners, e.g. screws, are driven in to the underlying structure, e.g. an existing root cover 6 collapses about hinges 9, which may be living hinges, whilst maintaining fastener alignment.
Patent GB-2426234-A (GB)
Title: Filling of valve bags
Inventor: HARRISON FREDERICK
IPC: B65D81/32
Filed: 2005-05-17
Abstract: A dispensing system comprising: a partially or completely collapsed container 1, such as a flexible pouch, for containing an individual portion of a liquid food or beverage, wherein the container comprises an inlet 6 and a seal 11 that substantially seals the inlet; and a liquid dispensing mechanism adapted to release the seal on the inlet and to inject a liquid into the container through the inlet to produce said individual portion of a liquid food or beverage inside the container. Also provided is a method of making a container holding an individual portion of a liquid food or beverage product, comprising the steps of: providing a partially or completely collapsed container having a substantially rigid, sealed inlet; clamping the container in a liquid dispensing mechanism; and injecting a liquid into the container through the inlet by means of the liquid dispensing mechanism. The container 1 may have an X-cut septum (12) beneath the seal 11 to reseal the inlet 6 after the injector tube 8 of the liquid dispensing mechanism is removed.
Patent GB-2426913-A (GB)
Title: Pairing garments in the laundry
Inventor: MACE MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A41B11/00
Filed: 2005-06-08
Abstract: Garments such as socks or mittens are paired during washing by passing one of them through a loop 10 on the other. In another arrangement each garment is provided with a strap and the straps are attached to each other to fasten the garments together.
Patent GB-2411654-A (GB)
Title: Process for the preparation of metal acetylacetonates
Inventor: CHOUDHARY BOYAPATI MANORANJAN
IPC: C07C49/14
Filed: 2002-12-23
Abstract: The present invention provides an improved, economical and environmmentally benign process for metal complexes of acetylacetone having the general formula, M(acac)n wherein M is a metal cation selected from the group consisting of Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Al, Ca, Mg, Mo, Ru, Re, U, Th, Ce, Na, K, Rb, Cs, V, Cr, and Mn etc., n is an integer which corresponds to the electrovalence of M, are obtained by reacting the corresponding metal hydroxide, metal hydrated oxide or metal oxide with a stoichiometric amount of acetylacetone and separating the product.
Patent GB-2428097-A (GB)
Title: Error signal averaging circuit
Inventor: ABOULHOUDA SAMIR
IPC: G01R19/04
Filed: 2005-07-07
Abstract: An averaging circuit 210 comprises a rectifier 300 having an input 304,306 for receiving an error signal, coupled to an integrator 338,340 that provides an averaged representation of the error signal at output 214. The error input 304, 306 may be differential, and rectifier 300 may comprise a differential pair 314,316 deriving a half wave rectified signal from the tail 324. A second differential pair 328,330 operating in common mode may provide a reference level signal at output 216. Integrator 338,340 may be a filter and, with rectifier 300 may be arranged to provide an approximation of a mean square error signal. The data rate may exceed 1Gbit/s and be similar to the transition frequency of rectifier switching devices 314,316. The averaging circuit 210 may be used to feed a digital signal processor (fig 1, 118) in a channel equalizer loop (fig 1, 100) for equalising a fibre optic transmitted data channel. Digital signal processor (fig 1, 118) may use the averaged error signal to set tap coefficients of an analogue filter (fig 1, 106).
Patent GB-2416268-A (GB)
Title: Communicating access information for reduced rate calls
Inventor: SAMARATNE MILES
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 2005-08-12
Abstract: A user of a first communications device dials the access number (eg telephone number) of a call provision unit and may be required to enter a security code such as a PIN number. Following input of a valid PIN, the user dials the access number of a second communications device and the call provision unit establishes a connection between the first and second communications devices. If the connection exceeds a predetermined time, the call provision unit communicates (eg by interrupting the call) access information to the user comprising a new access code and/or PIN which may be used to make a subsequent call at a reduced rate. May be used with phonecards associated with premium rate services which provide international calls at a slightly discounted rate for a first period of time and then provide the caller with the option to make subsequent calls at a more heavily discounted rate. The new PIN may be added to a list of issued, valid security codes and may subsequently be removed from that list following expiry of predetermined time period or following its use by the first communications device.
Patent GB-2420183-A (GB)
Title: A method for reducing unwanted light
Inventor: EVANS PATRICK
IPC: G02F1/1335
Filed: 2005-11-11
Abstract: A light source 5 for a computer or television display 7, for example an LCD backlight, is arranged so as to be capable of being switched on or off by a control system 4. This switching is synchronised with a vision shuttering system 2 which is made alternately either transparent or opaque, and is done at a rapid rate at which human vision perceives a continuous rather than intermittent view. The light source is controlled so as to be on when the shuttering system is transparent, and off when it is opaque. The effective ratio, averaged over time, between light from the synchronised light source and light from other sources (e.g. glare from reflected sunlight), can thus be improved without increasing the (average) light power which the light is required to generate. Shuttering systems include, for example, LCD shutter glasses or goggles.
Patent GB-2418689-A (GB)
Title: Expandable wellbore junction and drifting device
Inventor: STEELE DAVID J
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2003-04-28
Abstract: An expandable wellbore junction system, comprising: a wellbore junction assembly 32 including an expandable wellbore junction 12 having multiple intersecting tubular legs, an orienting latch profile 54 attached to the wellbore junction and drifting apparatus. The drifting apparatus comprises an outwardly extending gripping structure 50 an extension device 44 and a deflection device (60 fig 7), releasably attached to the drifting apparatus.
Patent GB-2424151-A (GB)
Title: Managing in-band connection of devices to a wireless network using out-of-band wireless communications
Inventor: PIRZADA FAHD B
IPC: H04W12/04
Filed: 2006-03-09
Abstract: A method of managing in-band connection of information handling systems, configured as wireless devices, comprises using out-of band wireless communication in one or a combination of the following ways: managing in-band wireless connection of the devices based in part on one or more wireless device profiles; performing device configuration management or device profile configuration management. The out-of-band wireless communication may comprise radio frequency identification (RFID) tags connected to each wireless device and a tag reader to obtain authorisation information from the RFID tags such as individual addresses. The information may be compared with a profile of the device in question, preferably stored in a profile manager, and connection to the wireless network is allowed if the information matches that stored in the profile manager. The RFID tags may have a shorter communication range than the in-band wireless communication so that connection to the wireless network is allowed only if the device is within a certain proximity to the network.
Patent GB-2422546-A (GB)
Title: Bovine germicide application device
Inventor: HAKES DENNIS LEE
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2004-11-02
Abstract: A method and device for applying germicide solutions to a cattle teat or other item in a way that reduces the amount of waste that typically accompanies this process. The present invention provides a method for cleaning a teat which comprises the steps of dipping a teat into a quantity of a pre-selected germicidal solution so as to coat that teat, wiping excess material from that teat, collecting the removed excess material from the teat. The present invention also provides an improved germicide applicator for use in the invented method.
Patent GB-2427795-A (GB)
Title: Providing an aggregated summary of correlated call detail records in a mobile network
Inventor: CONNELLY STEPHEN PHILIP
IPC: H04W4/24
Filed: 2006-05-11
Abstract: A method and system 200 for monitoring a mobile network 100 comprises generating 210 call detail records (CDRs) of information transactions in the network, correlating dissimilar detail records from one or more monitoring points according to one or more common attributes of the records and aggregating 220 at least a portion of the records into a single group. The aggregated detail records may then either be represented on a visual display 230 in response to user input or delivered to a user by, for example, an email or instant message. The user may be able to determine the common attributes used to correlate the records and these may include call type, start time, success status, failure reason or a combination of these.
Patent GB-2428260-A (GB)
Title: Vertical installation of an elongated process unit
Inventor: HILDITCH MICHAEL
IPC: E21B43/013
Filed: 2004-11-10
Abstract: This invention relates to a method for installation of an elongate process unit (4) on the seabed, said process unit (4) to be handled comprising a first process unit end and a second process unit end. A method of retrieving an elongate process unit (4) from the seabed is also provided. Further, this invention relates to a receptor apparatus for use in a process unit handling operation, such as a process unit installation or retrieval operation.
Patent GB-2438635-A (GB)
Title: Rocket launcher alignment tool
Inventor: RUTHERFORD MARK SIMON
IPC: F41G11/00
Filed: 2006-05-30
Abstract: The Rocket Launcher Alignment Tool comprising of two tubes 1 and a platform 3 which slides into a rocket launcher providing a platform in which to place an inclinometer. The readings on the inclinometer are then used to adjust the aircraft to launcher mounting system, to within 0.1 degree of the desired position in pitch and roll.
Patent GB-2428989-A (GB)
Title: Ink jet printer with extend nozzle plate and method
Inventor: LAURER JOHNATHON HAROLD
IPC: B41J2/14
Filed: 2005-03-09
Abstract: The invention provides a micro-fluid ejection head (40) for a micro-fluid ejection device and a method for making a micro-fluid ejection head. The micro-fluid ejection head (40) includes a semiconductor substrate (44) containing fluid ejection devices (49) electrically connected to contact pads (58) on a surface thereof. A TAB circuit (62) including lead beams (60) is electrically connected to the contact pads (58) on the semiconductor substrate surface. A nozzle plate structure (46) is provided and installed relative to the TAB circuit (60) so as to substantially cover the lead beams (60) and contact pads (58) in order to protect the lead beams and contact pads from exposure to fluid ejected by the micro-fluid ejection device. The micro-fluid ejection head (40) is effective to reduce contact between electrical components and the fluid without the use of a separate encapsulant material.
Patent GB-2443255-A (GB)
Title: Articles formed from aggregate in epoxy resin
Inventor: HUMPHRIES CALVIN
IPC: B29C39/10
Filed: 2006-10-25
Abstract: A suitable size/shape mould is filled with a mixture of solvent free and clear epoxy resin and coloured aggregate. The mixture may be stirred and then allowed to harden to produce moulded product which has a transparent surface, through which the coated aggregate is smooth and clearly visible. The aggregate will be set tightly within the resin with no gaps and will appear as a block of whichever colour aggregate is used. The hardened product may be buffed and polished. The product can have awide range of uses but will be particularly useful for surfaces such as floors, walls and work-surfaces.
Patent GB-2429995-A (GB)
Title: Method for signalling a downhole device in a flowing well
Inventor: BUYERS MARK
IPC: E21B47/06
Filed: 2005-05-11
Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the operation of a flowing or producing well utilising: a downhole located pressure monitoring device which is operative to monitor a characteristic pressure profile of the flowing well, and to respond when a significant deviation to the pressure profile is introduced into the well as a control signal to the monitoring device; and an actuator which is initiated into operation to control any required operation of the well when the monitoring device responds to the control signal.
Patent GB-2434046-A (GB)
Title: Filtering signals
Inventor: BARFORD LEE ALTON
IPC: H03H17/06
Filed: 2006-12-08
Abstract: In a time-synchronised system, such as a measurement system or control system, a Finite Impulse Response ("FIR") filter 100 uses an approximation of the time integral of the desired filter impulse response to derive output data from input data collected at non-uniform intervals, and processes time-synchronised measurements taken at uneven intervals. The system comprises a controller 102, e.g. a digital signal processor, which is capable of receiving input data 124, 126 collected at non-uniform intervals from measurement devices 108, 110, connected to a system 106 under test, and a FIR filter 100 with an impulse response implemented by the controller, an approximation of the integral I(k) of the impulse response in the time domain being derived and used in the generation of filtered data from the input data.
Patent GB-2445005-A (GB)
Title: Concatenated code receiver erases inner codewords and corrects them with outer codes to create candidates for correlation with received signal
Inventor: TOMLINSON MARTIN
IPC: H03M13/29
Filed: 2006-12-19
Abstract: A concatenated codeword is created by encoding data with inner and outer codes orthogonally such that one code can correct some errors that the other cannot. The invention detects a received signal vector to produce a set of inner codewords. It is possible to erase a subset of these codewords and then correct the erasure using the outer code. The system identifies subsets of codewords which can be erased and corrected in this fashion, and then erases and corrects them in turn from the original vector to produces a set of candidate concatenated codewords. The system may do this for all possible subsets or for a limited number of subsets selected on the basis of inner codeword reliability. These concatenated codeword candidates are then correlated with the received symbol vector, and the one with the highest correlation value is selected as the most likely received codeword.