baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2363098-A (GB)
Title: A support assembly for a vehicle dashboard
Inventor: MILLS MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: B62D25/08
Filed: 2000-06-07
Abstract: A support assembly for a vehicle dashboard (10) comprises a support beam (11) having end faces (12). As seen from the end faces (12) , in cross-section the support beam (11) has five side faces, a forward face (13), upper face (14), lower face (15), upper rearward face (16), and lower rearward face (17). The upper face (14), lower face (15), upper rearward face (16) and lower rearward face (17) are each provided with a corresponding groove (14a, 15a, 16a, 17a). The grooves (14a, 15a, 16a, 17a) are disposed peripherally of the support beam (11) and each groove (14a, 15a, 16a, 17a) extends longitudinally of the support beam (11) to support at least one dashboard module in a selected one of a plurality of positions.
Patent GB-2358750-A (GB)
Title: Speed trap detection and warning; speed limit display
Inventor: ROCK TIMOTHY MICHAEL
IPC: G08G1/052
Filed: 2000-07-13
Abstract: A speed trap detection and warning system for a vehicle 9 comprises a GPS or receiver which calculates the location speed and heading of the vehicle 9, a memory storing data defining the location of a number of speed traps 5,6, the operating direction of each and the speed limit at each, and a processor which compares the calculated data with the stored data, and alerts the driver if the vehicle is within a predetermined distance of a speed trap which is operational for the vehicle's direction of travel and the vehicle's speed is greater than the road speed limit. Alternatively the system calculates the location and speed of a vehicle 9, compares the calculated data with stored data defining the locations of roads and their speed limits and alerts the driver if the vehicle's speed exceeds the speed limit for the road on which it is travelling. Some processing may be done at a base station using communication by a cellular phone network.
Patent GB-2365286-A (GB)
Title: A method of data communications using an auxiliary channel
Inventor: APPLETON IAN KENNETH
IPC: H04L49/901
Filed: 2000-07-27
Abstract: A PC card modem 1 is connected to a PC 3 by means of a physical port connection 5. Software stored on the PC controls the operation of the modem by means of transferring operational data to and/or from registers of the modem. To facilitate this, two data communications channels 25, 29 are created between the modem and the PC, these channels being configured for use in the modem's operational phase. A COM port data channel is used to transfer conventional operational data, whilst a so-called "auxiliary channel" is used to transfer other forms of data, such as status and configuration data. By configuring the auxiliary channel to be independent of the COM port channel, auxiliary data is transferred independently of the operational data, providing an overall increase in throughput. The auxiliary channel uses a different data transfer protocol, such as an asynchronous data transfer protocol.
Patent GB-2351854-A (GB)
Title: Ditribution cable module
Inventor: CURRY RICHARD WYNN
IPC: G01F1/34
Filed: 1999-06-23
Abstract: A distribution cable module comprises: a front housing 14 having apertures 16; a circuit board 18 having at least one array of contacts 19 on one surface and connector jacks 17 on the other, the jacks being received in the apertures 16 of the front housing 14; a rear housing 21 defining an area for containing the circuit board; a latching system on the housings retaining them together; and locks for the latches.
Patent GB-2369652-A (GB)
Title: I.c engine intake manifold
Inventor: ALEWIJNSE RIK OSMOND
IPC: F02M35/104
Filed: 2000-11-29
Abstract: The invention provides an intake manifold comprising an elongate plenum chamber (1), a plenum entry pipe (2) connected to the chamber (1), and a plurality of runners (5) extending from the chamber (1), the runners (5) being spaced in the direction of elongation of the plenum chamber. When viewed along the direction of elongation of the plenum chamber (1), at least one runner (5) curves across the plenum entry pipe (2). A throttle valve (4) is provided in the plenum entry pipe (2) and is positioned such that when viewed along the direction of elongation of the plenum chamber (1), the throttle valve (4) is on the same side of the at least one runner (5) as the plenum chamber (1). The invention allows the runners to be less curved for a given package space and runner length.
Patent GB-2365579-A (GB)
Title: Knowledge-Based Engineering Design of an HVAC Air-Handling Assembly for a Climate Control System
Inventor: LIOU SHUH-YUAN
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2001-01-26
Abstract: A method of knowledge-based engineering design of a HVAC air-handling assembly for a climate control system on a vehicle including the steps of defining a parameter for a model of the HVAC air-handling assembly design using a knowledge-based engineering library stored in a memory of a computer system and generating a model of the HVAC air-handling assembly based upon the parameter. The method also includes the steps of comparing the model of the HVAC air-handling assembly to a predetermined criteria from the knowledge-based engineering library, and varying the parameter so that the model of the HVAC air-handling assembly meets the predetermined criteria.
Patent GB-2362357-A (GB)
Title: Silo platform for fish farming
Inventor: VANGEN KNUT
IPC: A01K61/00
Filed: 1999-08-23
Abstract: Catamaran Silo Platform (10) for use in floating position by fish farming, having an anchored primary float (12) which is connected to at least one secondary float (14), being divided in several individual chambers or silos (22) as well as for storing fish feed as for other intended purposes.
Patent GB-2372376-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor Laser
Inventor: BORLEY STEVEN JAMES
IPC: H01S5/40
Filed: 2001-02-15
Abstract: A semiconductor laser has one or more regions for example, a gain region, a phase region, a front grating region, and a rear grating region to which a respective electrical current is applied to control the operation of the laser. Means for example, a heat balancing region is associated with the or each region which has substantially the same electrical and thermal characteristics as its associated region and which is in thermal communication with the associated region. In operation, the total input electrical power applied to each region and the associated means it substantially constant. Preferably, the temperature stabilised device is a four section tuneable laser fabricated using either buried ridge, or surface ridge architectures.
Patent GB-2374749-A (GB)
Title: Image data processing
Inventor: THERIAULT ERIC YVES
IPC: G11B27/30
Filed: 2001-04-20
Abstract: A first image processing system, a second image processing system, a first storage system and a second storage system communicate over a high bandwidth switch. The switch connects the first processing system to the first storage system and also connects the second processing system to the second storage system. At the first image processing system, first location data is read to identify the location of frames on the first frame storage system. Similarly, at the second image processing system second location data is read to identify the location frames on the second frame storage system. In response to control commands issued to the switch, the first image processing system is disconnected from the first storage system and reconnected to the second storage system. Similarly, the second processing system is disconnected from the second storage system and reconnected to the first storage system. In response to the reconnection operations, the second location data is read at the first image processing system and the first location data is read at the second processing system. In this way, immediate and automatic access to the reconnected storage systems is achieved.
Patent GB-2361884-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in laser cut saw blades
Inventor: IZARD NOWELL WILLIAM
IPC: B23D65/00
Filed: 2001-05-01
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a tungsten carbide tipped circular saw blade (S) is characterised by pressing a rib pattern (R) into the body of the blade (S), the rib pattern strengthening the blade body and avoiding warping, particularly in thin blades, eg less than 1 mm thick. The saw blade may be laser cut prior to pressing to form the rib pattern.
Patent GB-2362623-A (GB)
Title: Rotary slider assembly for a hydraulic control arrangement
Inventor: JOHANSEN Claus
IPC: B62D5/083
Filed: 2001-05-22
Abstract: A rotary slider assembly for a power steering hydraulic control arrangement having an outer rotary slider and an inner rotary slider (1) that is arranged in the outer rotary slider, has in its surface tank grooves (R), which, at least in predetermined rotated positions, are connected with a low pressure connection, and has in its wall at least one through-opening (2) in register, at least partly, with a respective tank groove (R). In a rotary slider assembly of this kind, it is desired to provide further opportunity for avoiding jamming between the inner and the outer rotary slider. For that purpose, surface recesses are made at the remaining tank grooves (R) to serve as balancing areas (5).
Patent GB-2369534-A (GB)
Title: Construction of an identification token
Inventor: PURTON WILLIAM WESTMORE
IPC: G06K19/04
Filed: 2001-07-10
Abstract: An identification token 5 is provided with a read/write electronic chip 8 and antenna (10) located beneath a label 9. The chip operates in the 12-15MHz frequency range. The identification token is easy to fabricate and requires less power to operate. It has application as a gaming token for a casino environment or a medallion for use in monitoring patrons at sporting venues.
Patent GB-2371360-A (GB)
Title: Multiple parameter fiber optic probe
Inventor: HJELME DAG ROAR
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2001-09-07
Abstract: A body compatible fiber optic sensor probe is arranged to simultaneously measure different parameters within the body. The parameters may include temperature, pressure and biological or chemical properties which may diffuse through a gel membrane. In a first embodiment the parameters may be determined by mechanical strain applied to the optical fiber which may contain one or more Fiber Bragg Grating. A plurality of said gratings may be disposed at axially spaced locations along a fiber. Other embodiments include side by side arrangements of fibres arranged to determine parameters through birefringence. In such an arrangement the optical fibers may be surrounded by a liquid and a sheath.
Patent GB-2363635-A (GB)
Title: Method of introducing additives in steelmaking
Inventor: BRAY STEPHEN DAVID
IPC: C21C7/072
Filed: 2000-09-18
Abstract: The additives, in particulate solid form, are conveyed pneumatically in a divergent stream from a pneumatic gun to impinge upon the molten iron and mix therewith. The gun is spaced above a surface of molten iron such that the pneumatically conveyed stream including the additive has a central axis which is either horizontal (or at an acute angle to the horizontal). The gun is preferably adjustable for adjustment of the stream angle, and the steam may be either added to pouring metal or to cover a surface of the molten iron.
Patent GB-2380915-A (GB)
Title: Generating two-dimensional turbo codes, with sub-codes at a plurality of different coding rates, there being at least two sub-codes with the same coding rate
Inventor: KIM MIN-GOO
IPC: H04L1/18
Filed: 2002-02-07
Abstract: The output of a turbo coder is punctured to produce a sub-code with a lower coding rate than the output of the turbo coder. A puncturing matrix defines which elements of the output of the turbo coder are to be retained in the sub-code. A set of sub-codes is produced in this manner, each sub-code of the set having the same coding rate, but being generated using a different puncturing matrix to any other sub-code. A plurality of different sets of sub-codes are produced, the sub-codes of each set having a different coding rate to the sub-codes of any other set. A first sub-code is sent initially, and an ARQ signal may be returned to indicate that a second sub-code is required. The second sub-code may have the same coding rate as the first sub-code, or a different coding rate to the first sub-code. Subsequent sub-codes may be required. The second sub-code is code combined with the first sub-code at the receiver. The collection of sub-codes produced at the transmitter is referred to in the application as a two-dimensional quasi-complimentary turbo code (QCTC). In one embodiment the order of sub-codes within a set is permuted to ensure a uniform distribution of puncturing. In another embodiment, low rate sub-codes are generated at the transmitter by concatenating a plurality of higher rate sub-codes.
Patent GB-2376139-A (GB)
Title: Arcing Section capable of carrying lightning current
Inventor: MEPPELINK JAN
IPC: H01T4/16
Filed: 2002-02-21
Abstract: In order to create an arcing section capable of carrying lightning current with several arcing sections connected in series, the arcing section consisting of n arcing part-sections (FS), whose arc drop voltage is brought to a level of n times the arc drop voltage of one arcing part-section by the series connection of the arcing part-sections (FS), and the arcing part-sections (FS), with the exception of the first arcing section (FS1) to operate in the event of a lightning strike, being wired with capacitances, so that the arcing part-sections (FS) break down successively, the second and every other arcing section (FS2 - FSN) being connected directly to a common reference potential via the capacitances, in such a way that it only fires in the event of an overvoltage due to lightning, it is proposed that the sizing of the control capacitors is carried out in accordance with the following formula:<BR> (n-1) x CE = k x CL x where n is the number of capacitors, CE each control <EMI ID=2.1 HE=12 WI=6 LX=1036 LY=1680 TI=UI> <PC>capacitor, k a safety factor 1, CL the capacitance of the conductor from the arcing<BR> section to the source of the overvoltage, <EMI ID=2.2 HE=5 WI=5 LX=1419 LY=1961 TI=UI> <PC>the peak value of the overvoltage and U<SB>s</SB> the protection level of the arcing section.
Patent GB-2375654-A (GB)
Title: High throughput of laser desorption mass spectra in TOF mass spectrometers
Inventor: HOLLE ARMIN
IPC: H01J49/16
Filed: 2002-02-28
Abstract: A time-of-flight mass spectrometer for acquiring spectra of either primary or daughter ions, using matrix assisted laser desorption and ionization (MALDI), with delayed ion acceleration, generation of daughter ions through post source decay (PSD) or collisionally induced decomposition (CID), selection of the precursor and daughter ions by a parent ion selector, and post-acceleration of the ions before they reach the reflector. All periodic voltage-pulse sequences used in the mass spectrometer are run continuously at a fixed base frequency, independently of whether a spectrum is being measured in the relevant period, in order to avoid any disturbance of the electrical and thermal equilibrium, and also by appropriate forming of the acceleration voltage pulse, their voltages and delay times may be made independent of the mass of the precursor ions. The problem with the ignition delay of the laser after triggering is solved by switching the output of the clock pulse.
Patent GB-2377440-A (GB)
Title: Method for preparation of (S)-(+)- and (R)-(-)-10,11-dihydro-10-hydroxy-5H-dibenz/b,f/azepine-5-carboxamide
Inventor: LEARMONTH DAVID ALEXANDER
IPC: C07B53/00
Filed: 2002-05-10
Abstract: An efficient and high-yielding method for the preparation of optically pure (S)-(+)-10,11-dihydro-10-hydroxy-5H-dibenz/b,f/azepine-5-carboxamide and (R)-(-)-10,11-dihydro-10-hydroxy-5H-dibenz/b,f/azepine-5-carboxamide by resolution of racemic (Ò)-10,11-dihydro-10-hydroxy-5H-dibenz/b,f/azepine-5-carboxamide using a tartaric acid anhydride.
Patent GB-2390858-A (GB)
Title: Watertight car / vehicle cover to protect against flood
Inventor: WYE ANDREW
IPC: B60J11/00
Filed: 2002-07-15
Abstract: A watertight car cover that protects the vehicle from ground level upwards in cases of rising water e.g. flooding. The cover is sealed by means of waterproof zips 2 that open to allow the vehicle to be driven or pushed in and out of the cover. The cover 1 is made from uniform gauge reinforced PVC, the base 5 of the cover is made from heavier gauge reinforced PVC. Where the zips converge at a point on the roof they are protected from rain ingress by a PVC flap 3. There is a non-return valve 4 at the peak of the cover to allow trapped air to escape. The zips 2 have leads 6 attached to facilitate ease of use. The cover can be supplied in a range of colours.
Patent GB-2380195-A (GB)
Title: Control of gene expression
Inventor: HOLMES DAVID
IPC: C12N15/63
Filed: 2002-07-19
Abstract: A method of suppressing the expression of a selected gene in a eukaryotic cell comprising introducing into the cell (a) a polypeptide comprising a nucleic acid binding portion and a modifying portion comprising a polypeptide of peptidomimetic capapable of modulating covalent modification of nucleic acid or chromatin, or (b) a polynucleotide encoding such a polypeptide. The protein may also comprise a ligand binding portion, and binding of the ligand may modulate binding to nucleic acid. The invention also relates to proteins comprising a nucleic acid binding portion, a modifying portion and a ligand binding portion, wherein the ligand binding and nucleic acid binding portions are derived from different proteins. Preferred fusion proteins utilise the chromatin modifying domain of promyelocytic leukaemia zinc finger (PLZF) fused to the DNA- and/or ligand-binding domains of the oestrogen or androgen receptors. They may be used for the treatment of, for example, breast or prostate cancer.
Patent GB-2385240-A (GB)
Title: Selecting transmission method based on message density
Inventor: VOLLMER VASCO
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2002-12-12
Abstract: A communication system for a vehicle monitors the message density and selects a transmission method which is signalled to other vehicles within transmission range. The message density may be determined by counting the number of messages which are received per unit time by other vehicles. Thus, the vehicles may switch from a saturated ALOHA method to a more efficient system such as reservation ALHOA, TDMA, FDMA or CDMA. A pre-determined time slot may be used to signal that the vehicle should switch systems.
Patent GB-2399672-A (GB)
Title: Communicating vehicle arrival times to a user.
Inventor: HILL ROGER
IPC: G08G1/123
Filed: 2003-03-17
Abstract: A system for communicating vehicle arrival times to users comprises a plurality of vehicles (3) equipped with location transmitters (12), a base station (8) and a means for receiving a user request as directed by published instructions. In use the vehicles, such as a bus, ferry, train or train, transmit a current location, preferably using GPS, to a base station. The base station calculates the predicted arrival time at a vehicle stop (2). A user can issue a request for information, either from the stop or using a personal telecommunications device, following the instructions (6) which may be displayed at the stop. Preferably, the information will be indexed by the number of the stop or by a unique telephone number obtained from the published instructions associated with the stop. The base station will transmit the information to the user by interrogating the vehicle location data. The information may be transmitted to a telecommunications device (7) as a text message or email or in response to a request from a web page. The message received by the user may be a synthesised voice message. The information may indicate the arrival time of the vehicle or as an elapsed time. The information may also display advertising.
Patent GB-2385932-A (GB)
Title: Thin film metal hydride hydrogen sensor
Inventor: ZINK JENNIFER J
IPC: H01M8/04
Filed: 2001-10-11
Abstract: A sensor for determining the presence of hydrogen and for measuring the amount of hydrogen present in the vicinity of the sensor. The sensor comprises a metal hydride hydrogen-absorbent material AB5 (1) which selectively absorbs hydrogen and expands upon such absorption. This expansion depends on the amount of hydrogen absorbed and the expansion is detected and measured either by measurement of a change in capacitance between the hydrogen-absorbent material (1) and an electrode (2) of the sensor or by the change in tunnel current flowing through the sensor. A method for determining the presence of hydrogen and for measuring the amount of hydrogen present using the metal hydride hydrogen-absorbent material AB5-based sensor.
Patent GB-2403941-A (GB)
Title: Tape Cutter
Inventor: HILL ROGER
IPC: B65H35/00
Filed: 2003-07-14
Abstract: The tape cutter 1 has a thumb piece 2 and a cutter blade 3. The thumb piece has ribs 4 on its outer surface extending in the circumferential direction of a roll R of tape to which the cutter is fitted and a transverse underside ridge 5 for bearing against the roll. Side flanges 6 extend inwards at both side edges of the thumb piece and connect the latter to a cutter bar 7, with a tape outlet gap 8 between them 2,7. The underside 9 of the cutter bar is curved for bearing against the roll, with this curvature being continued around past the gap to the blade 3, which is metallic and set in a groove 10 in the cutter bar. The blade is directed away from the roll. The ends 11 of the flanges remote from the blade are not connected directly to the thumb piece, with gaps 12 therebetween. This allows the device to be moulded, typically of polypropylene, with resilience in the ends 11 and surface roughness 14 to grip the tape roll R. In use, the end of the tape T is fed from under the cutter bar and up through the outlet gap 8, with the user's thumb on the thumb piece and one or more of his finger(s) of the same hand extending through the core to the reel. The desired length of tape can be pulled out. Then the device is gripped onto the reel between thumb and finger(s). With the other hand gripping the tape, this is pulled round against the blade and severed. Usually, the end of the tape will remain against the curve of the cutter bar. If it moves across the outlet gap, the ribs 4 ensure that the tape can be readily lifted from the thumb piece.
Patent GB-2404286-A (GB)
Title: Mechanically operated beam scanner
Inventor: BARBER PHILIP ALEXANDER
IPC: G01S17/931
Filed: 2003-07-23
Abstract: A beam scanning apparatus comprises a beam reflector <B>1</B> having flexible portion <B>2</B>, means for mounting an end of the flexible portion to a mounting point <B>4</B>, and an actuator <B>5</B> for inducing a pivoting motion about the mounting point. The flexible portion may be made of spring steel and the actuator may be electro-mechanical. The actuator <B>5</B> and a position sensor <B>6</B> may be positioned at the free end of the reflector. There may be an electrical feedback link <B>7</B> between the position sensor and the actuator to control the pivoting motion. The apparatus may be used for automotive radar applications and the beam may be a microwave, laser or other electromagnetic beam.