baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2313680-A (GB)
Title: Calibrating gain of disk drive servo control system
Inventor: CHOI SOO-IL
IPC: G11B5/55
Filed: 1997-05-30
Abstract: The system has an actuator which drives a reading and/or writing head. Under predetermined power input conditions (eg. full power) the velocity of the actuator is measured when the apparatus is in a pre-operational state to provide a reference velocity. A track seek operation is then performed, and the actuator velocity is measured with the same power input conditions to provide a measured velocity. The latter step may be repeated a number of times and the results averaged. A gain parameter is then determined from the (average) measured velocity and the reference velocity, and is used to calibrate the gain of the actuator driving system.
Patent GB-2314948-A (GB)
Title: Secure transfer of applications and/or data onto a chipcard
Inventor: HAENEL WALTER
IPC: G06F21/60
Filed: 1997-06-14
Abstract: Secure loading of different applications onto a chipcard (IC card) which has already been issued. The chipcard has a memory with a file structure comprising a plurality of subdomains. A terminal sends at least one command to the chipcard which can be a CREATE_FILE command, shown, to create new files and new file directories in the existing file structure, or a command to read and/or write data to the memory. The use of the command is limited to particular subdomains by means of an identifier allocated to the command, where the identifier comprises identification data containing information on the file directories in which the command can be used. Alternatively, if several commands are to be certified for a particular subdomain, an identifier can be allocated to the subdomain (fig. 3). Security codes such as cryptographic keys or passwords can similarly be limited to particular subdomains.
Patent GB-2329055-A (GB)
Title: SIM card reader for a mobile telecommunication device
Inventor: WEBB IAN STUART
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 1997-09-02
Abstract: A mobile telecommunication device includes a printed circuit board (14) with a through hole in it. A SIM card reading device (10) having a flat lamina-shaped body (11) and a plurality of contacts is mounted in the through hole in the printed circuit board with its contacts connected to terminal pads on the printed circuit board.
Patent GB-2331116-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle door seal with reflective finish
Inventor: REEVE ANDREW JOHN
IPC: B60J10/04
Filed: 1997-09-04
Abstract: A door seal, for use on a lorry body, comprises a channel 21, 51 consisting of a base 22, 52 and first 23, 53 and second 24, 54 opposing channel walls, the channel being adapted to fit around the edge of a lorry body door with the first channel wall outermost, the outermost surface of the channel base incorporating one or more flexible sealing strips 26, 27, 56, 57 adapted to form a substantially water-tight seal between a vehicle body door and a vehicle body. In one embodiment, the first channel wall 23 is at least 5 cm in height and is adapted to incorporate a reflective finish 30. In another embodiment, the combination of first channel wall 53 and sealing strip 56 extends over at least 5cm and is adapted to incorporate a reflective finish 60. Also disclosed is a seal suitable for a vehicle curtain in which a flexible plastic strip has a rigid plastic infill strip adapted to incorporate a reflective finish.
Patent GB-2325064-A (GB)
Title: Server system communicating with a PDA (personal digital assistant)
Inventor: PARK HEE-YOUNG
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 1998-03-04
Abstract: A server system (200) for generating and storing files to be distributed to a plurality of users, via a data transceiver (230), includes: a data portion (204) for storing all files; a selector (201) for selecting files to be downloaded to a user's PDA (240) from among the files provided by the data portion, according to the command of the user; a file storage portion (203) for storing the files selected; and a controller (202) for classifying the files selected, storing the files by user in different directories of the file storage portion, and when a user wishes, downloading only files stored in the user directory to the user's PDA. Therefore, when the PDA user wants to generate a new file or change an existing file, files are selectively downloaded from the server system, and files which are unnecessary for the user are deleted from the PDA, thereby efficiently using the limited PDA memory.
Patent GB-2332203-A (GB)
Title: Flame retardant styrenic resin composition
Inventor: SU WEN-YI
IPC: C08K5/523
Filed: 1998-04-24
Abstract: A styrenic resin composition comprises 100 parts by weight of a base resin which includes 1 to 55 parts by weight of a styrenic resin and 45 to 98 parts by weight of a polycarbonate resin (D), 1 to 30 parts by weight of an aromatic polyphosphate (E), 0.02 to 2.0 parts by weight of a polyfluoroalkylene resin (F) and 0.05 to 5.0 parts by weight of a low molecular weight maleic anhydride copolymer (G) which is composed of from 30 to 65 weight percent of maleic anhydride and 70 to 35 weight percent of an ethylenic monomer and which has a weight average molecular weight of 800-25,000. The styrenic resin comprises from 1 to 30 parts by weight of a graft copolymer (A) which is obtainable by bulk or solution polymerization and has a weight average particle size of 0.5-10 Ám; 1 to 25 parts by weight of a graft copolymer (B) which is obtainable by emulsion polymerization and has a weight average particle size of 0.05-0.8 Ám; and 0 to 53 parts by weight of a styrenic copolymer (C).
Patent GB-2323896-A (GB)
Title: Turbine blade interface with end-block
Inventor: HALLER BRIAN ROBERT
IPC: F01D5/14
Filed: 1995-08-11
Abstract: A turbine or the like has a ring of blades 23 each mounted between end blocks 21, 22 and each having a fillet between a surface of the blade and a surface of an end block, the fillet radius r F  being in the range 0.15 to 0.3 of a throat dimension t between adjacent blades 23, 29, preferably between 0.2 and 0.25 and more preferably 0.23. The fillets may be machined between integral end-blocks and blades. The throat dimension may be a mean value of the throat dimension between adjacent blades at the root and tip, or the throat dimensions at the tip and root may both be used, one for each fillet. The fillets may be extended downstream of the blade trailing edge to merge with their respective walls (figs 8b and 8c). The turbine may be a steam turbine.
Patent GB-2330170-A (GB)
Title: Intermodal tank container with damping device and stiffener
Inventor: JOY PATRICK FRANCIS
IPC: B65D88/12
Filed: 1998-06-17
Abstract: An intermodal tank container comprises a vessel (2) secured to a a pair of end frames (4) by collars (5). The securing collar (5) is supported unequally against vertical forces by a stiffener (6) fitted at an angle to the collar centre line. Vertical upeard forces are resisted to a lesser degree than vertically downward forces and cyclic loads are thereby dampened. The resistance to static and inertial vertical shear loads, and torsional loads are also improved.
Patent GB-2324095-A (GB)
Title: Compositions and processes for treating subterranean formations
Inventor: AHMED IQBAL
IPC: C07D233/61
Filed: 1996-11-13
Abstract: Compositions and processes for using the compositions for applications in a subterranean formation are provided. The compositions include a composition which comprises a nitrogen-containing olefinic compound; a composition comprises a water-soluble polymer prepared from the nitrogen-containing olefinic compound and optionally an olefinic comonomer; a composition which comprises the water-soluble polymer, a cross-linking agent, and a liquid; and a composition which comprises a clay, the water-soluble polymer, and a liquid. These compositions can be used as or in compositions for enhanced oil recovery, drilling fluids, workover fluids, completion fluids, or combinations of any two or more thereof.
Patent GB-2341403-A (GB)
Title: Acoustically damped interlockable floor joist support
Inventor: GROBORZ RICHARD VINCENT
IPC: E04B5/14
Filed: 1998-09-11
Abstract: An acoustically damped support cradle 28 is disclosed for use in mounting floating floor joists or beams relative to a floor, wall or ceiling, for example, a concrete floor. The cradle 28 consists of a base 30 from which upstand first and second walls 32, 34 defining a channel 40 for receiving, for example, a flooring joist. The base includes a rigid upper layer 36 and a lower layer 38 of acoustic damping material, for example, rubber. The cradle 28 is configured so that it can be interlocked with one or more other similar or identical cradles to form compound cradle assemblies. Support assemblies are described for joining two or three joists relative to each other.
Patent GB-2327281-A (GB)
Title: Mirror assembly
Inventor: TEMPEST MICHAEL CLINTON
IPC: G02B26/08
Filed: 1997-04-03
Abstract: A rotatable mirror assembly is described comprising a spherical housing (1) rotatable about an axis (A). The housing contains a mirror (2) bonded in the rear end of the housing. The housing at the front of the mirror (2) has a flange (3) while a second enlarged flange (4) is formed at the rear of the mirror (2). The front of the mirror (2) has a sloping end face (5) at an angle of 45 of the rotary axis (A) which faces toward an opening (6) in the side of the housing (1). The opening (6) in a first embodiment is closed by an optically flat sapphire window (7) bonded into the opening (6) and in a second embodiment has a curved lens (16, 17) mounted in the aperture. The improved assemblies reduce noise generation of high speed rotating mirrors and prevent the deposit of small particles of dust on the mirror surface.
Patent GB-2343210-A (GB)
Title: Signage arrangement for reduced wind loading
Inventor: EVANS THOMAS JOHN
IPC: E01F13/02
Filed: 1998-10-30
Abstract: A sign comprising a length of flexible material (2) carrying a signage indicium. The flexible sheet material includes an arrangement of spaced apertures or holes (3) along it's length which has the advantage of reducing wind loading effects. The signage indicium (4-6) may be preprinted on the sheet or indicum panels can be removably mounted on the sheet and may comprise an LED panel. The sheet material may be sufficiently flexible to be wound into a roll for storage. The sign arrangement can also comprise a de-mountable support post and base.
Patent GB-2343630-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable protection enclosure
Inventor: ROUND IAN DAVID
IPC: A62B31/00
Filed: 1998-11-12
Abstract: An enclosure offering protection against noxious fumes, has a body 10 made of a flexible lightweight material. An entry point 13 has a sealable opening. Two foot holes 12 with elasticated seals are provided at the base of the enclosure. A compressed air device 14 is used to inflate the enclosure and provide a breathable atmosphere. Internal air pressure is controlled via a one way pressure release valve 15.
Patent GB-2344743-A (GB)
Title: Barbecue hood
Inventor: MANNINGHAM STEPHEN
IPC: A47J37/07
Filed: 1998-12-18
Abstract: The invention provides a hood adapted to be mounted on a standard barbecue or a wide range of barbecue apparatus, wherein the hood comprises a dome of fine mesh and one or more motor driven fans arranged inside the hood which enables the barbecue to be ignited more easily and to reach the desired cooking temperatures sooner.
Patent GB-2331301-A (GB)
Title: Galanin
Inventor: WYNICK DAVID
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 1997-07-24
Abstract: This invention relates to galanin and its uses. In particular, the invention provides a knockout mouse which lacks a functional galanin gene. The mouse may be used to investigate the effects of galanin. It has also been unexpectedly discovered that galanin antagonists may be used in the management of pain, particularly painful neuropathies, the suppression of pain, in the suppression of lactation, in the treatment of prolactinoma and in anaesthesia. Additionally, the use of galanin agonists may be used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, in improving memory and cognition and in the treatment of nerve damage, such as the promotion of nerve regeneration.
Patent GB-2334741-A (GB)
Title: Modular sash window frames
Inventor: LOMAX DAVID JOHN
IPC: E06B3/68
Filed: 1999-02-05
Abstract: A frame 1 adapted to receive a sash type window arrangement. The frame 1 comprises a compartment defined by modular parts 3,4,16. The compartment may contain counter-balances 2 for the sashes. Also disclosed are a glazing bead with a plurality of cut-outs (figure 8), and a glazing bar and bead assembly using glazing tape which is not of "double-sided" type (figure 9).
Patent GB-2346708-A (GB)
Title: Mounting for mask and method of developing mask therein
Inventor: MARTIN BRIAN
IPC: G03F7/16
Filed: 1999-02-11
Abstract: A mounting 1 is provided for a mask plate for use during puddle development of the plate. The mounting comprises a body 1, for example of plastics material. A recess 2 is formed in a surface of the body 1 of a shape and size matching that of the mask plate. The mask plate can be inserted into the recess 2 and then developed by the puddle development technique.
Patent GB-2330680-A (GB)
Title: Retail checkout divider
Inventor: KESSLER WILLIAM
IPC: G09F23/06
Filed: 1999-02-18
Abstract: A divider 10 for separating items on a retail checkout conveyor belt produces a display and/or a sound in response to acceleration of the belt, ie on stepwise movement of the belt. In one embodiment, the entire divider rocks about a convex base 15 to draw attention to a display 19 inserted within the transparent cover 16 of the divider, weight 20 adding momentum to the rocking action, Fig 12 (not shown). In alternative embodiments, only part of the divider rocks, for example by arranging for a panel suspended within the divider to swing with a pendulum motion; there could additionally or alternatively be a light or a sound generator operated by a motion sensor.
Patent GB-2347908-A (GB)
Title: Steering knuckle and suspension module
Inventor: ANNEQUIN THIERRY
IPC: B60G15/07
Filed: 1999-03-15
Abstract: A module (10) for a motor vehicle comprises a suspension strut (12) and a steering knuckle (14). The suspension strut includes an outer tubular housing (16) for a hydraulic damper (24) and a spring seat (18). The housing (16), spring seat (18) and steering knuckle are formed as an integral one-piece assembly.
Patent GB-2335416-A (GB)
Title: Coverable container
Inventor: FEESE JOCHEN
IPC: B60N2/75
Filed: 1999-03-17
Abstract: A coverable container suitable as a centre console between the front seats of a motor vehicle, has a box-shaped, upwardly open housing 10, with a flap 11. The flap 11, which can be swivelled about a swivel pin 12 fixed to the housing 10 is designed as an armrest and is intended for covering the housing opening. There is a latching arrangement 17 which is effective between the housing 10 and flap 11 and is intended for locking the flap 11 in swivelling positions, which change the height of the armrest, on the housing. The latching arrangement 17, consists of a latching strip 18 and latching member 20. The latching member 20 has a latching boft which is guided in a longitudinally displaceable manner on the flap 11, and the latching strip 18 is arranged on a housing wall 103 of the housing 10, which housing wall extends transversely to the displacement direction of the latching bolt 20. The latching strip 18 has latching positions comprising latching holes. There may be a manually operable push-button key coupled to the latching boft via a kinematic arrangement so that the latching bolt can be moved in and out of the latching holes. The kinematic arrangement may have a two-armed reversing lever mounted so as to the swivelled about a swivel pin (26, Figure 3). The reversing lever may be connected to a locking mechanism which locks the reversing lever (25, Figure 3) in a swivelling position. The locking arrangement may have a heart-shaped latching connecting link (33, Figure 6).
Patent GB-2335160-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for obtaining individual web sections from a web of sheet material
Inventor: SEAWARD DAVID ROBERT
IPC: B31B1/74
Filed: 1997-11-26
Abstract: A method is disclosed of forming a bag having a bottom seal from a web of sealable sheet material which is formed into a tube (12) by sealing opposite longitudinal edge portions of the sheet material one to another. The method comprises feeding the tube (12) in flattened form further along a feed path to a severing station (10), severing the flattened tube (12) in passage through the severing station (10) into individual flattened bag lengths (36) by passage between a rotary knife (26) and a counter blade (26'), feeding the individual flattened bag lengths (36) longitudinally along the feed path to a sealing station (11), and applying pressure, and possibly also heat, to opposite faces of an end portion of each flattened bag length (36) as it passes through the sealing station (11) by means of blocks (31) for a predetermined time which is longer than the period between severing that bag length (36) from the flattened tube (12) and severing the next bag length (36) from the flattened tube (12) while continuing to feed the flattened bag length (36) longitudinally along the feed path thereby to form a bottom sea (41) for the bag. Preferably the flattened tube (12) is formed with gussets (14, 15). The blocks (31) can be heated if the web is made of a heat sealable material. The heater bars (38, 39) for the gussets (14, 15) can be mounted on a different, more lightly spring loaded, mounting block from that for the heater bar (37) which forms the transverse bottom seal (41). By using rollers (24, 25) and making blocks (31) move slightly faster than the speed of the flattened tube (12) prior to severance of the bag length (36) it can be ensured that the bag lengths (36) are positively severed from the flattened tube (12) despite possible wear of, or damage to, the cutter blades (26, 26'). Registration of the printing on the web (12) so that the blocks (31) contact the web (12) in appropriate position to form the bottom seal (41) can be achieved, when the desired registration is disturbed, by temporarily varying the feed speed of the web (12) with respect to the speed of rotation of the rotary knife (26) so as to vary temporarily the lengths of the bag lengths (36) severed from the tube (12) until the desired registration is re-established.
Patent GB-2353436-A (GB)
Title: Tag interrogation system
Inventor: MELDRUM SIMON
IPC: G06K7/00
Filed: 1999-07-14
Abstract: In a method for determining which of a plurality of identification devices having identification numbers within a predefined range are present within the transmission range of an interrogation device, an interrogation signal is broadcast from the interrogation device defining a range of identification numbers, a response signal is transmitted from each identification device which receives the interrogation signal and which has an identification number within the range defined by the interrogation signal and, depending upon the defined range of identification numbers and whether or not a response signal is received, a further range of interrogation signals is broadcast from the interrogation device defining a smaller range of the identification numbers. The process is repeated until all the tag identities are obtained.
Patent GB-2352814-A (GB)
Title: Pressure monitor system using saw devices
Inventor: VILE DAVID DANIEL GEORGE
IPC: G01L17/00
Filed: 1999-07-28
Abstract: A pressure monitoring system comprises a first chamber (11) and a second chamber (12) separated by a diaphragm. The diaphragm carries respective SAW devices on the respective sides thereof, the SAW devices having different resonant frequencies. Variations in pressure within the second chamber (12) relative to the pressure within the first chamber (11) will cause deflection of the diaphragm and the resulting changes in resonant frequency of the SAW devices can be analysed to indicate the pressure differential between the chambers. As illustrated, the pressure measuring device is incorporated within a valve assembly for a vehicle tyre. When the vehicle tyre is inflated the inflation pressure is trapped within the first chamber (11) as a reference. Any subsequent loss of pressure from the second chamber (12), e.g. as a result of a puncture, will cause deflection of the diaphragm and a corresponding output from the SAW devices. The SAW devices may use a metal core (24) of the valve as an aerial and the vehicle wheel as a ground plane, connection to the ground plane being effected by means of a ring (25) which is electrically connected to the SAW devices.
Patent GB-2356111-A (GB)
Title: Protocol address allocation for network devices
Inventor: BUSE CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: H04L29/12
Filed: 1999-11-03
Abstract: A proxy on a packet based network sends out an interrogation frame (ARE_YOU_THERE?) to other devices on a network. These respond with another frame (I_AM_HERE) which includes the protocol (eg. IP) address of the device. If the proxy receives a response with an invalid address it determines an address by means of a dynamic host communication protocol (DHCP) request, automatic private IP addressing or manual address allocation as appropriate (Fig. 3). This process may include testing for conflict with existing addresses by means of address resolution protocol (ARP) or ICMP echo request. The proxy then transmits a further frame (YOU_ARE) to the device which includes the determined address. Upon receipt of this frame the network device stores the address and then confirms it with a reply frame (I_AM_HERE) including the address. The system may be utilised to assign Internet Protocol addresses to devices that cannot request their own addresses direct from a DHCP server.
Patent GB-2357572-A (GB)
Title: Camouflage system for aircraft involving profection of images onto top and undercarriage of plane
Inventor: STRINGER HUGO
IPC: F41H3/00
Filed: 1999-11-06
Abstract: An aeroplane (e.g. a fighter or fighter bomber) is camouflaged by projecting images onto the surface of the plane. The entire surface of the plane excluding the cockpit is covered by a non-reflective screen. Camera A2 projects a live image of the sky above the aircraft filmed by camera A1 onto the underside of the aircraft, and camera A1 projects a ground view or cloud image below the aircraft filmed by camera A2 onto the top surface of the aircraft, thus camouflaging the plane. The lenses of cameras A1 and A2 are shaped so the projected images have the same shape as the top and underside of the aircraft, respectively. Cameras A1 and A2 are mounted on retractable pontoons or holders which can be activated by the pilot, enabling retraction when camouflaging is not required.
Patent GB-2345213-A (GB)
Title: Half-duplex infra-red transceiver that deactivates its receiver when transmitting
Inventor: IWATA SHINICHIRO
IPC: H04B1/40
Filed: 1999-11-18
Abstract: A data communication apparatus operable in half-duplex includes a transceiver, a detector for detecting an operation phase which is one of the send phase and the receive phase, and a controller controlling the transceiver such that the receiver is stopped functioning during the send phase. Preferably the transceiver is optical and operates in accordance with Standard IrDA (Infra red Data Association) protocals. Deactivating the receiver in this way saves power.
Patent GB-2348071-A (GB)
Title: Watermarking
Inventor: WERNER OLIVER HARTWIG
IPC: H04N1/32
Filed: 1999-12-22
Abstract: A watermarking system and method is proposed for still or moving pictures in which a watermark is embedded robustly and simply into DC-values, but without causing unacceptable visible picture degradation. The watermark is secure and can be readily detected, and the method can be used to convey additional data. Also disclosed is a method for watermarking a sequence of pictures in which the visibility of artifacts is reduced. The watermark data is combined with the image data on the basis of an estimate of the visibility of the watermark at the particular area of the image were embedding is to take place.