baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2417586-A (GB)
Title: A processor array with pairs of horizontal and vertical buses and with row redundancy
Inventor: DAVISON MICHAEL
IPC: G06F11/20
Filed: 2002-07-19
Abstract: A processor array has rows of processing elements in which all rows are the same. Pairs of horizontal buses (32, 36, figure 1) carrying data in opposite directions are provided between the rows and pairs of vertical buses 41, 42 carrying data in opposite directions are provided between some but not all of the columns. Switches 55 are provided at the intersections of vertical and horizontal buses, each switch including a memory device indicating which data is to be switched and a controller. Also disclosed is a redundancy system such that when a processing element is found faulty no functionality is assigned to that processing element. A redundant row or processing elements is used instead of the row with the faulty element. The replacement can either be performed by switching from a faulty row to a redundant row or by switching a first (faulty) row's functionality to an adjacent row, then switching this second row, and so on until the redundant row is used.
Patent GB-2420676-A (GB)
Title: TCP/IP transport interface for ISDN telephone
Inventor: PELTZ MARSHALL
IPC: H04Q11/04
Filed: 2005-11-09
Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for operating a data protocol telephone that is used in a call for exchanging voice information between a first party human user of the data protocol telephone and a second human party to the call at least partially through the Internet. The method includes the steps of translating a set of control instructions exchanged over a first path between a controller of the data protocol telephone and the data protocol telephone, where said exchanged control instructions are translated between an Internet packet format readable by the controller and a set of repeating frame protocols readable by the data protocol telephone and transcoding the translated control instructions on the first Internet path and the voice information exchanged on a second Internet path, where the second Internet path is different than the first Internet path, said translated control instructions and exchanged voice information being transcoded between a single time division multiplexed repeating frame of the data protocol telephone and a packet format of the Internet. Invention allows Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) telephone substations to be use in an Internet Protocol (IP) based Automatic Call Distributor (ACD) environment.
Patent GB-2416865-A (GB)
Title: Intelligent information dashboard system and method
Inventor: LY SIDNEY
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2004-05-06
Abstract: An intelligent information dashboard system is provided. The system collects, manages, and presents data and information to allow decision making from real-time information based on data from any number of sources. Three functional layers combine to create the intelligent information dashboard system. The top layer is a software application for designing and displaying the information. The middle layer is a data management layer for data propagation and aggregation. The bottom layer, the intelligent dashboard agent, is for data collection and processing. Because the intelligent information dashboard system includes functional layers, it can easily and quickly be adapted to present different information in any business application as desired or needed. In one example, the top layer of the intelligent information dashboard system is a web-based dashboard module for presentation of the information collected by intelligent dashboard agents and managed by a dashboard management layer.
Patent GB-2419644-A (GB)
Title: System and method for thermal management using distributed synthetic jet actuators
Inventor: GLEEZER ARI
IPC: F04B45/047
Filed: 2004-07-07
Abstract: One embodiment of the device comprises a device for thermal management. More particularly, one embodiment comprises a synthetic jet actuator (60) and a tube (61). The synthetic jet actuator (60), though not required, typically comprises a housing (47) defining an internal chamber (45) and having an orifice (46) in a wall (44) of the housing (47). The synthetic jet actuator (60) typically also comprises a flexible diaphragm (42) forming a portion of the housing (47). The tube (61) of this exemplary embodiment typically comprises a proximal end (64) and a distal end (65), the proximal end (64) being positioned adjacent to the synthetic jet actuator (60). In this embodiment, operation of the synthetic jet actuator (60) causes a synthetic jet stream (52) to form at the distal end (65) of the tube (61).
Patent GB-2424011-A (GB)
Title: A method of obtaining fluid from a multizone well
Inventor: BURGE PHILIP
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 2006-03-06
Abstract: A method of obtaining fluid, typically hydrocarbons, from a first production zone 31 and a second production zone 32, the method comprising: (a) providing a first pump 35 or valve to produce or control flow of fluid from the first production zone; (b) in a well, providing a first well connector proximate to, and in fluid communication with, the first production zone; (c) connecting the first device to the first well connector; (d) providing a second pump 37 or valve to produce or control flow of fluid from the second production zone; (e) in the well, providing a second well connector proximate to, and in fluid communication with, the second production zone; (f) connecting the second device to the second well connector; (g) producing fluids from the first and second production zones through the well connectors. Certain embodiments allow the devices to be retrieved from the well and access to the well below the pumps is also afforded. Also an apparatus and a releasable device for use in related methods.
Patent GB-2435685-A (GB)
Title: Neon effect light emitting diode string light
Inventor: FAN BEN
IPC: F21V5/00
Filed: 2006-03-04
Abstract: A light string includes a printed circuit board <B>2</B> made of a soft material and having multiple axial holes <B>3a</B>, <B>3b</B>, <B>3c</B>, <B>3d</B>, two connection wires <B>1a</B>, <B>1b</B>, and multiple LEDs <B>4a</B>, <B>4b</B> in the axial holes and connected to the connection wires. A scattering body <B>8</B> is formed on top of the printed circuit board and the LEDs for scattering light beams from the LEDs, a cladding <B>9</B> encloses the scattering body <B>8</B> and the core <B>2</B>. A stopper <B>15</B> is provided at one end of the string and a plug <B>14</B>, connected to the wires <B>1a</B>, <B>1b</B> at the other. Due to the addition of the scattering body <B>8</B> and the cladding <B>9</B>, the light beams from the LED'S are refracted and scattered to present a soft and continuous lighting effect. Also disclosed is an AC/DC converter and the scattering body being formed integrally with the cladding or taking the form of an air filled passage.
Patent GB-2436320-A (GB)
Title: Deep water remote drilled anchoring system
Inventor: ARMSTRONG JOHN RICHARD CAREW
IPC: E02D27/52
Filed: 2006-03-13
Abstract: This invention relates to a vessel or equipment anchor device that is lowered to the seabed and under remote instruction from the surface or other control facility drills and fixes the device in place. The device comprises a load-carrying frame 1 with attachment point for the equipment to be anchored and a tether cable 2 for lowering it to the seabed, drill bits 16 that also serve to attach the frame to the underlying seabed, and a removable arm-mounted drill arrangement 12,13,14,15 for inserting the bits, powered and controlled from the surface. The device may also comprise a system for ensuring that the frame is suitably level. A grouting system 17, for grouting the drill bits in place in the seabed may also be provided. A power supply 11 may be provided to supply hydraulic power to operate a slew motor 9 of a drill arm 6 and a drill motor 12 of the drill arrangement.
Patent GB-2432510-A (GB)
Title: Attachable louvre/vertical blind holder
Inventor: HOWARTH DAVID IAN
IPC: A47H19/00
Filed: 2006-03-21
Abstract: The attachable louvre/vertical holder consists of two parts, a "u" shaped holder and a bracket attachment. The holder alone can be screw or adhesive fixed to the inside of a window structure to hold back blinds. Alternatively, the holder can be clipped into the bracket attachment which is screw or adhesive mounted at 90 degrees to the window to hold blinds that hang beside the window.
Patent GB-2422278-A (GB)
Title: OFDM synchronisation using the correlation of an identification marker and a circular-shifted signal
Inventor: MEHTA MEHUL
IPC: H04L27/26
Filed: 2002-12-03
Abstract: A method of synchronising an Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexed (OFDM) IEEE 802.11a data packet at a receiver is disclosed. The 802.11a data packet has a series of short training sequence (STS) symbols as a preamble. Cross-correlation at the receiver of the STS in the 802.11a packet PLCP preamble with the modified reference STS, that is circular shifted by eight samples, results in a main correlation peak but with reduced pre- and post-lobes. To locate the cross-correlation peak, a running second derivative of the cross-correlation function is performed. Peak selection employs a running comparison of the position and magnitude of all peaks in the intermediate neighbourhood of the local peaks. Following selection of a peak from within the cross-correlation function of the first STS in the PLCP preamble, both the position and magnitude of the first STS is compared to those of the second STS. Based on the two independent calculations, the start of the OFDM frame is estimated.
Patent GB-2440386-A (GB)
Title: Scanner authentication
Inventor: COWBURN RUSSELL PAUL
IPC: G06V10/10
Filed: 2006-06-12
Abstract: A method of creating a signature for an article such as a sheet of paper comprises: illuminating 12 regions of the article with illumination at a non normal angle relative to detection means 20. The method detects signals indicative of the roughness of the surface of the article and may be used to generate a unique signature. The scanning means may comprise a standard flatbed scanner or photocopier arranged to measure at high contrast. The detection means may be used for authenticating articles against databases of signatures.
Patent GB-2439592-A (GB)
Title: Folding stand for a clarinet
Inventor: JONES JOHN ASHTON
IPC: G10G5/00
Filed: 2006-06-29
Abstract: An adjustable folding stand for supporting a clarinet while it is being played is stabilised by means of a pivotable horizontal stabiliser 4 placed under the left foot of the user. The bell of the clarinet is supported either internally by means of a hook member 5a which penetrates into the bell or externally by an element 5b which cradles the bell. When folded, the stand measures 45 cm in length and 12 cm in circumference. Its use allows pupils of the clarinet to concentrate on developing necessary techniques, such as embouchure, posture and right-hand position.
Patent GB-2431123-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for removing and treating gasses emanating from boreholes on landfill sites
Inventor: ELLISON GEOFFREY KEVIN
IPC: B09B1/00
Filed: 2006-09-08
Abstract: Apparatus for removing landfill gasses emanating from a borehole 2 in a landfill site during a drilling operation and upon removal of a drill string, comprising landfill gas intake means 3 for location at ground/surface level around or partly around 1 the top of a borehole and drill string when located therein enabling drawing-in of landfill gas at the top of the borehole whilst permitting drilling operations to take place; ducting means 4 leading from the intake means to vent or discharge means 15 enabling discharge of the gasses remote from the boreholes; gas displacement means (such as a fan or blower) 5 in the ducting means for drawing landfill gas and/or air into said intake means and said ducting means and for venting the landfill gas and/or air to atmosphere. Treatment means 7 may also be provided for treating the gas prior to venting.
Patent GB-2426304-A (GB)
Title: Brake disc
Inventor: SIMMONDS JONATHAN JAMES
IPC: F16D65/12
Filed: 2005-02-04
Abstract: A brake disc (9) has an inner hub portion (10) and an outer disc portion (11). The outer disc portion is mounted to the hub portion by means of a plurality of circumferentially spaced strap means (12) such that the outer disc portion is able to move axially relative to the hub portion. The axial movement of the outer disc portion relative to the hub portion during normal use is limited to a maximum of 1mm or less either side of a central free running or neutral position. In certain embodiments, the axial movement of the outer disc portion relative to the hub portion during normal usage is limited to a maximum of 0.75 mm or 0.5mm either side of a central free running or neutral position. The axial movement of the outer disc portion relative to the hub portion during normal usage may be determined by the spring rate of the strap means and/or my means of physical stops which may be adjustable. Each strap means comprises a plurality of individual planar strap members one on top of each other to form a laminated strap.
Patent GB-2442447-A (GB)
Title: Improved Riveting Apparatus
Inventor: KING RICHARD PAUL
IPC: B21J15/04
Filed: 2006-10-03
Abstract: A riveting tool for placing a blind breakstem rivet, the tool comprising: a body; a nose casing securable to the body, the nose casing having a nose tip; a jaw housing 7inside the nose casing, the jaw housing containing jaws for gripping and pulling a rivet stem in use, the jaw housing having an end which incorporates an aperture through which the jaws are urged towards the nose tip by resilient biasing means; and adjustment means by which the distance from the end of the jaw housing to the inside of the nose tip 9 may be adjusted. Preferably the adjustment means are provided by a thread on the nose casing, engageable with a corresponding thread on the body, thereby enabling adjustment of the distance from the end of the jaw housing to the inside of the nose tip. Also provided is a nose casing for a riveting tool, the nose casing having a nose tip or being configured to receive a nose tip, the nose casing incorporating adjustment means by which the distance from the inside of the nose tip to the end of the jaw housing of a riveting tool may be adjusted, and a method for altering the jaw separation distance of a riveting tool prior to gripping a rivet stem.
Patent GB-2430885-A (GB)
Title: Saliva soluble base, coated, texturised, monofilament dental tape
Inventor: BROWN DALE G
IPC: A61K9/70
Filed: 2006-10-05
Abstract: Disclosed is a saliva soluble base, coated, texturised, monofilament dental tape having a biofilm-responsive particulate abrasive overcoating imbedded in the base coating. Various values of perceived abrasiveness are possible and the particulate abrasive has an incidental release factor of at least 85% by weight.
Patent GB-2431264-A (GB)
Title: A system for remotely controlling a vehicle function
Inventor: TANG TOM Q
IPC: H04Q9/12
Filed: 2006-10-10
Abstract: A system (10) and method for remotely controlling a function, in particular a vehicle function, includes a transmitter (12) and a receiver (14) in which the transmitter (12) transmits (102) a first signal portion (52) at a first frequency deviation level and transmits a second signal portion (54) at a second frequency deviation level when a range-limited function is requested. The system (10) and method thereby allows one or more functions, in particular vehicle functions, to be executed or inhibited based on frequency deviation and/or receiver sensitivity characteristics rather than by calculating the strength or power of a signal from the transmitter. This there by avoids the complexities associated with determining the power of a signal.
Patent GB-2441139-A (GB)
Title: Wallboard marking device indicating position of wall fixture
Inventor: RICHARDS STEPHEN
IPC: H02G3/12
Filed: 2006-11-17
Abstract: A device is disclosed for use in marking the position of a rail-mounted fixture, such as a pattress box, or of a recess in a wall, on to the underside of a board to be fitted to it. The device is intended particularly, but not exclusively, for use in dry-lining of walls, in which context a means is needed to transfer the positions of pattress boxes etc. to the plasterboard used for dry-lining so that a suitable aperture can be cut in the plasterboard to provide access to the pattress box beneath. The device is a body 12, formed e.g. as a plate, which is adapted to be located and mounted by the fixture or recess, e.g. by virtue of provision of a locating dowel 16 and sprung locating device 18. The body carries at least one marker, which may be formed as a sharpened projection 14a-d, positioned such that by mounting the body on the fixture 24 or recess and then presenting the board 30 to it, one or more marks representing the position can be made upon the underside of the board. Also claimed is a an electrical back box (pattress) having at least one integral marker 60 projecting from the front of the box to leave indicator marks on a wall board to indicate the position of the electrical back box.
Patent GB-2433144-A (GB)
Title: Nonlinear model calibration
Inventor: FERNANDEZ ANDREW D
IPC: G01R31/319
Filed: 2006-12-08
Abstract: In a system for calibrating non-linear behaviour using attenuated stimuli and response, which allows for calibration with an unknown stimulus, the device 203 under test is stimulated 302 with a signal and then 304 an attenuated version of the same signal, so that non-linear differences between response can be attributed to the devices rather than the signal source. Alternatively, or in conjunction with attenuation of the stimulus, the output of the device at different response amplitudes can be selectively attenuated such that the receiver measures approximately the same amplitude. This allows non-linear differences between measurements to be attributed to the device rather than the receiver. Two or more different signal sources can also be used, where responses are measured for each signal individually and then for at least one linear combination of signals.
Patent GB-2445978-A (GB)
Title: Charger for different types of battery
Inventor: CHANG I-CHANG
IPC: H01M50/569
Filed: 2007-01-29
Abstract: A battery charger comprises a main body C, contacts D6 and retaining means C3, E. The contacts D6 can slide to meet up with the terminals of a battery to be charged. A detection circuit C2 detects the polarity of the battery. Thus the charger can charge different types of battery.
Patent GB-2447919-A (GB)
Title: A continuous inkjet printer having air recirculated back to a gutter
Inventor: HILL ANTHONY
IPC: B41J2/02
Filed: 2007-03-27
Abstract: A continuous ink jet printer has a line 69a for venting at least some of the air that has been sucked along the gutter line 17, and a line 69b for recirculating back to the gutter (15, Fig.1) at least some of the air that has been sucked down the gutter line 17. The remainder of the air is vented to the atmosphere. Preferably the relative proportions of vented air and recirculated air can be varied, so as to reduce solvent loss during normal operation but allow increased solvent loss if the ink is over-dilute. Preferably the air recirculated to the gutter (15, Fig.1) is connected directly into the flow path from the gutter orifice to the source of gutter suction, without opening into the space containing the ink jet. This reduces the tendency of solvent in the recirculated air condense on the printhead electrodes.
Patent GB-2438077-A (GB)
Title: Insulated bag
Inventor: COLLINS MICHAEL ANDREW
IPC: B31B39/00
Filed: 2007-05-10
Abstract: An insulated shipment package comprises a tubular bag 1 that encloses the outside and inside of insulation material 3 and is sealed closed using a closure device 2 attached to the bag. The package is made by inserting the insulating liner 3 into the lower interior portion of the bag 1 and then folding the upper portion of the bag inside out into the interior of the liner to substantially cover its inside surface. The bag mouth may optionally be sealed and pierced before being folded in. The closure device 2 may be adhesive tape protected by a removable backing. The package may be used to ship contents 4 such as food with a cooling medium 5 if required.
Patent GB-2452310-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for constructing a floor with enhanced acoustic performance
Inventor: SMITH SEAN ROBERT
IPC: E04B1/82
Filed: 2007-08-31
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of constructing a floor to wall interface 10 with enhanced acoustic performance using pre-lined building elements. The pre-lined building element 16 comprises a precast concrete slab upon which is bonded a layer 26 of acoustic damping and isolating material, preferably in the form of bitumous aluminite. The slab is pre-lined with the material and brought to the construction site. The slab is then positioned on a wall 12 from which further walls 34 are located on the pre-lined building element 16 to provide a floor to wall interface 10. A covering 36 in the form of a screed or poured concrete is then placed over the exposed liner so as to contact the wall. A later embodiment relates to a pre-lined building element for use in constructing a floor to wall interface.
Patent GB-2445056-A (GB)
Title: A golf club head
Inventor: JERTSON MARTY R
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 2007-10-26
Abstract: A golf club head (100) comprising a hollow body (110) of a first metal material having a heel end (135), a toe end (130), a skirt (155), a sole (145), a crown (140), an opening having at least one edge curved in an concave or non linear manner relative to the skirt, a cup face (120) of a second metal material having a surface to impact a ball and being configured with a concave or non-linear edge relative to the surface joining the hollow body at the opening. A brazed joint is coupled to the hollow body and the cup face.
Patent GB-2454506-A (GB)
Title: Mounting means for tap
Inventor: ILLINGWORTH PAUL
IPC: E03C1/042
Filed: 2007-11-09
Abstract: A tap or similar fluid control means is provided with a body portion 10, a base portion 16 and a retaining portion 20. The retaining portion 20 is initially temporarily secured to an underside of a supporting surface 18 adjacent a bore through the surface. The base portion 16 is disposed above the surface and is secured to the retaining portion by means of fixing means such as a bolt 34.
Patent GB-2444155-A (GB)
Title: Router guide jig with removable stop
Inventor: GRISLEY KENNETH M
IPC: B27F1/12
Filed: 2007-11-20
Abstract: A router guide jig 10 comprising a guide 16 to guide a router to cut joint members on each of two workpieces 26, 28 temporarily secured relative to the guide, and at least one stop removably positionable relative to the guide to limit movement of the router relative to the guide transverse to the width of the workpieces. Preferably, the at least one stop comprises a rod 12 removably positionable in a hole in the guide. A plurality of guides may be movably positionable on a guide holder to vary the widths or spacings of the joints formed. A spacer 32 may be provided for positioning between a registration surface (42, fig 4) and one of the workpieces, to offset the workpieces from each other by the width of the spacer. The spacer may have a number of different spacer widths for offsetting the workpieces by different amounts.