baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2405999-A (GB)
Title: Power supply with heat dissipating means
Inventor: TSAI ERIC
IPC: G06F1/26
Filed: 2003-09-15
Abstract: A power supply having a base 1 and a cover 2 comprises at least one fan 21 located on the interior of the cover and a fan 13 located inside the rear of the base. The cover fan blows air through the power supply and over the electrical circuitry 12, while the rear fan 13 blows air out of the power supply (see Fig 5). A further fan 14 may be provided at the front of the base 1, which blows air into the power supply. The power supply may supply power to a computer mainframe via receptacle 16.
Patent GB-2394345-A (GB)
Title: Computer motherboard for telecommunication apparatus
Inventor: WOODYARD PETER RICHARD
IPC: H04M1/72424
Filed: 2000-11-21
Abstract: A computer motherboard is incorporated into a computer which includes telecommunication apparatus programmed to dial a predetermined number and make a call via a cellular telephone network to the predetermined number. The telecommunication apparatus has incorporated therein a detector to form a combined detector-transceiver for placement in a position in which the detector is adapted to respond to a change in a defined condition and produce a change in an electrical circuit or generate an electrical signal, and the telecommunication apparatus responds to the change in the circuit or generated signal to establish the call via the cellular network to the predetermined telephone customer. The telecommunication apparatus transmits at least one alarm message when the dialled number answers. Means is provided for storing data and the detector output is adapted to store information in a permanent or semi-permanent manner.
Patent GB-2395816-A (GB)
Title: Converting a testcase for a processor to run on a second processor by comparing the testcase cache presets to the second processor cache entries
Inventor: THOMPSON RYAN CLARENCE
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2003-11-04
Abstract: A testcase designed to run on a first member of a processor family is converted to run on a second member of the processor family by the disclosed method. The processors both have a cache. The testcase uses a plurality of locations within the cache. The method comprises the steps of reading the cache presets from the testcase, to produce a table of the cache usage, then comparing the cache presets to the cache entires available in the second processor and displaying a table of cache usage. The method may comprise examining the memory usage of the testcase, predicting cache usage associated with the memory usage and adding the cache usage to the cache usage table. The method may comprise the step of comparing the table of cache usage to cache available in a predetermined standard partition of the second processor and determining whether the tabulated cache usage fits the partition. The method may comprise the step determining whether the tabulated cache usage fits an alternative partition.
Patent GB-2393871-A (GB)
Title: Synchronisation of multiple radars operating in the same frequency band
Inventor: BARRICK DONALD E
IPC: G01S13/87
Filed: 2002-07-22
Abstract: A means for synchronisation of multiple radar stations is disclosed wherein common timing signals may be used to allow the radar stations to operate simultaneously and share the same frequency. A number N of radar stations are assigned a number from 0 to N. Consecutive sweep modulation start times are numbered from 0 to N wherein each numbered sweep time corresponds to a radar station having the same number. Signals are transmitted and received from the radar station as ordered by the corresponding sweep time. A sweep modulation order may be determined that provides the lowest total time between a sweep start time for a first radar station and a sweep start time for a Nth radar station in order to maximise usage of the available bandwidth. The plurality of consecutive sweep modulation start times may be dictated by GPS signals 130. The consecutive sweep modulation start times may also be dictated by the relative site geometries of each station.
Patent GB-2409739-A (GB)
Title: Method of processing a three dimensional computer model of an object
Inventor: HURLEY PETER DAVID
IPC: G01B21/20
Filed: 2004-01-05
Abstract: A method of processing a three dimensional computer model of an object wherein the three dimensional model of the object is made up of a plurality of two dimensional slices of surface co-ordinate data points, and each slice is made up of a plurality of portions, each portion containing two surface co-ordinate data points and the each portion being of the same size; the method comprising: for each slice, fitting a curve to the data points in the slice, then partitioning the slice into a plurality of portions, so that the width of each portion is a non-zero integer multiple of the width of the portion in that slice which has the smallest width, and in each portion selecting two points on curve to act as data points for that portion. Preferably the computer model is of a human head.
Patent GB-2410067-A (GB)
Title: Freewheel with wedge-shaped portions and depressions
Inventor: SWIETLIK GEORGE
IPC: F16D41/066
Filed: 2004-01-15
Abstract: A freewheel having a first race 4 formed on a driving member, a second race 6 formed on a driven member and a locking element 12 interposed between the first and second races 4, 6. One of the races 4 has a wedge-shaped portion 8 upon which a locking element moves, and the other race 6 has a depression 14 formed in a surface thereof, the depression 14 being shaped to receive at least a portion of the locking element 12 when the locking element 12 is in an engaged position. The driven member is able to rotate freely when the locking element 12 is in a disengaged position, and the driving and driven members are engaged when the locking element 12 is in an engaged position in which the locking element 12 is jammed into the depression 14 by the wedge-shaped portion 8.
Patent GB-2411102-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible food tray with trough
Inventor: CARPENTER JOHN
IPC: A47G23/06
Filed: 2004-02-19
Abstract: A tray (1) comprises a panel provided with a trough at its centre. In use the trough is disposed between a seated user's legs. Preferably the tray (1) is divided by a first fold line (4) which extends from the centre (5) of a first side (6) to the centre (7) of a second side (8). The fold line (4) has a centre section (22) which defines the bottom of the trough. The tray may be folded in the opposite direction at fold lines (9, 12) at each side of, and parallel to, the first fold line. The trough may be gripped by the user to maintain the tray (1) in place on the lap, and may also be filled with food. The tray (1) may also be formed with side walls, and a bib portion (32, figure 4 and 5). The tray (1) may collapse into a compact configuration for storage, and may be stored in a sandwich pack.
Patent GB-2398858-A (GB)
Title: Fluid flow controller
Inventor: WHEATER CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: G05D16/18
Filed: 2004-02-26
Abstract: A flow controller 1 for fluid flow has an inlet 5 for connection to a source 2 of pressurised fluid, an outlet 6 for connection to a device 3to be supplied with fluid, and a flow restrictor 4 between the inlet and the outlet. A first pressure-responsive valve 7 controls fluid flow between the inlet 5 and the flow restrictor 4 and a second pressure-responsive valve 9 controls flow between the restrictor 4 and the outlet 6. The valves 7,9 operate in response to inlet or outlet pressure and opposing control pressure, which may be supplied from a different source 10 from the fluid whose flow is being controlled. As the valves 7,9 control the pressure on both sides of the flow restrictor, flow through it can be controlled precisely.
Patent GB-2412060-A (GB)
Title: Angular adjustment device for motorised wheelchair seat
Inventor: LIN SAMUEL
IPC: A61G5/10
Filed: 2004-03-18
Abstract: A motorised wheelchair / invalid carriage (1 fig 1) has a seat (13 fig 1) affixed to an adjusting device (2 fig 1), the adjusting device being affixed to a column member / seat post (12). The adjusting device has a base (3) mounted on the upper end of the column. A seat plate (6) is pivotally connected to the base and is connected to the bottom surface of seat (13 fig 1). An adjusting unit (4 and 5) is located on the base and is used to alter the angle of the seat plate with respect to the base. Actuation of the adjusting unit may be via a handwheel (45) connected to a captive threaded leadscrew (44). The leadscrew may thus engage with nut (52) part of a sliding linkage (5) connected to pivoting links (62). Rotation of handwheel may thus cause the nut and hence sliding linkage to move in a longitudinal direction causing the links to rise or fall and hence the seat base to pivot about a horizontal axis. A locking means may be provided.
Patent GB-2401351-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible frame for a stroller
Inventor: CHENG HUANG-YI
IPC: B62B7/08
Filed: 2004-03-22
Abstract: A collapsible frame for a stroller, pushchair or the like comprises, a front wheel frame 1, a rear wheel frame 2, an arm rest 7, handle 5, and first and second linkages 3, 8 that are pivotally connected with one another. The lower end of the handle is latched with a coupling dock 4 and may be released by means of mechanism 6 (see figures 3 and 4). When the handle is released the second linkage 8 drives the first linkage to move downwards (figure 2) thereby moving the front wheel frame and the rear wheel frame towards each other.
Patent GB-2413861-A (GB)
Title: Controlling power to satellite electric propulsion system during eclipses.
Inventor: MILLIGAN DAVID JOHN
IPC: B64G1/42
Filed: 2004-05-06
Abstract: A control loop / algorithm is implemented on an electrically propelled spacecraft to estimate the remaining capacity in an energy storage device at a given time and automatically change the power utilisation of the electric propulsion system based on the estimate. Typically, this would be used to allow safe and efficient EP thrusting through eclipses on battery power, estimating and controlling the capacity of the batteries at the end of the eclipse. Also described is a power subsystem design trade off to allow thrusting through a subset of expected eclipses in orbit raising missions. The increased utilisation of the electric propulsion system allows for faster, and more efficient orbit raising. The faster orbit raising reduces radiation damage to spacecraft performing orbit changes through radiation belts. The gains produced could be used to increase the payload, reduce the launch mass, extend the lifetime, or any combination of the three.
Patent GB-2417191-A (GB)
Title: A releasable retainer for a slide structure
Inventor: WANG CHUN-CHIANG
IPC: A47B88/493
Filed: 2004-08-19
Abstract: A slide structure is constructed in a two track arrangement having a fixed track 2 and a mobile track 1 with a slide aid 3 between them. A sliding retainer 4 is attached to the mobile track by means of bolts 5,6. The bolts pass through apertures 41,42 in the sliding retainer providing a slide channel and a guide channel respectively. The retainer is biased by an elastic member connecting between the retainer and a hook 11 on the mobile track. The retainer has upstanding edges 43,44 with an angled protrusion 45 extending from edge 44. This protrusion cooperates with a retainer plate 81 of a fixed retainer 8 that is attached to the fixed track. As the slide structure is extended the sliding retainer is moved by contact with the fixed retainer until the two tracks are fully extended whereupon the sliding retainer slots in behind the fixed retainer to prevent a closing action until such time as an initial elastic force is overcome (figs 4-7) causing further cooperation between sliding and fixed retainers.
Patent GB-2418542-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable phase shifter
Inventor: JOHNSTON PHILIP
IPC: H01P1/18
Filed: 2004-09-23
Abstract: An adjustable phase shifter comprises two printed circuit boards 11 and 21 which are mutually slidable. A stripe of material 13 is provided on the pcb 11 to act as a glide surface. The material 13 comprises a lubricant such as Teflon ¹ and a photo-resist (or solder resist).
Patent GB-2420051-A (GB)
Title: Radio Proximity Sensor
Inventor: HOPTROFF RICHARD
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2004-11-04
Abstract: This invention relates to devices for proximity detection and tracking of people (and other objects) as they move around. It is a detector which reads the unique ID codes of radio communication devices such as Bluetooth, WiFi and cellphone radios within range and conveys these codes, or some other codes derived from them, to a computing device.
Patent GB-2413418-A (GB)
Title: Selective generation of trace elements
Inventor: SWAINE ANDREW BROOKFIELD
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2002-12-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to the generation of trace elements within a data processing apparatus having one or more components whose behaviour is to be traced. A trace module is disclosed which is operable to trace changes in a subset of architectural state of a data processing apparatus with which the trace module is coupled. The trace module comprises a trace generation unit operable to receive input signals from one or more components of the data processing apparatus indicative of a change in the subset of architectural state and to generate from one or more of the input signals a number of trace elements indicative of the change so as to enable a recipient of the trace elements to subsequently reconstruct the subset of architectural state. The trace module also comprises a table maintained by the trace generation unit to identify architectural state derivable from previously generated trace elements, the trace generation unit referencing the table in order to determine which trace elements to generate during the trace generation. By providing a table which identifies architectural state which is derivable from previously generated trace elements, the number of trace elements that need to be generated is significantly reduced. This reduction is achieved because the table provides a record of the architectural state which has already been provided to the recipient. Knowing the architectural state which has already been provided to the recipient enables the trace generation unit to determine whether changes in architectural state can be derived by the recipient. Accordingly, the trace generation unit can refer to the table and only those trace elements relating to changes in architectural state which are not derivable by the recipient need be generated. Hence, if the trace generation unit determines that the recipient is able to derive architectural state then no trace elements relating to those changes need be generated.
Patent GB-2415363-A (GB)
Title: Surface cleaning apparatus utilising Hall Effect device
Inventor: COATES DONALD A
IPC: A47L11/34
Filed: 2002-05-21
Abstract: The claims relate to an appliance with one or more operational features, the appliance having a Hall Effect sensor, a control circuit connected to said one or more operational features to control said feature based on at least one signal, and a handle portion capable of relative linear movement relative to the Hall Effect sensor such that such relative movement caused the Hall Effect sensor to generate at least one signal provided to the control circuit. In the embodiments the appliance is a surface cleaning apparatus, especially of the wet floor cleaning type, and the operational feature is a pump which controls the supply of cleaning fluid to the surface to be cleaned. Alternatively in the s\me type of apparatus the operational feature is a wheel driven by an electric motor which is controlled by said signals generated by the Hall Effect sensor.
Patent GB-2423299-A (GB)
Title: Oil/water separator for use in drainage systems
Inventor: CARR WILLIAM ANTHONY
IPC: B01D17/02
Filed: 2006-02-17
Abstract: An oil/water separator includes an ingress (21,221) for an oil/water mixture and a coalescing means (16,116) through which the oil/water mixture passes to reach an oil retention chamber (17,217). Preferably, the coalescing means (16,116) is an open cell foam, such as reticulated polyurethane foam, and is provided in an annular configuration (16). In a preferred embodiment, the oil/water separator comprises a means for generating an oil/water mixture vortex positioned upstream of the coalescing means (16,116).
Patent GB-2420689-A (GB)
Title: Jump shoes
Inventor: RYOO HYUN WOOK
IPC: A43B7/14
Filed: 2003-12-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to jump shoes, at which a coil spring (40) is installed, wherein a flexible blocking member (50) is installed to fully enclose around the middle layer (20) and the bottom layer (30), a connecting band (60) is fixed to the bottom layer (30) to discharge both ends of the connecting band (60) through a discharging hole (502) formed at both sides of the blocking member (50), and fastening means such as a Velcro tape (70a) or a buckle band (70b) is formed at the both ends of the connecting band (60) to fasten she both ends of the fastening band (60), thereby providing a jumping function by resilient force of the coil spring, or suppressing the jumping function.
Patent GB-2434073-A (GB)
Title: Device for correcting a lateral imbalance of a hoof
Inventor: O'GORMAN PJ
IPC: A61F5/01
Filed: 2006-05-26
Abstract: A device for correcting a deformed hoof comprises a wedge-shaped ring that raises one heel higher than the other, the part between the heels may be removed to so that the ring conforms more closely to the shape of the hoof. The device may be in the form of a horseshoe or the device can be fitted between the hoof and a horseshoe. The device may be used to correct lateral imbalance of the hoof.
Patent GB-2440512-A (GB)
Title: Walking aid
Inventor: FOOTE BRIAN
IPC: A61H3/00
Filed: 2006-08-02
Abstract: A walking aid comprises a frame having first and second pairs of legs 10,12 and 20,22 which are arranged to be relatively pivotable. By application of pressure to a suitable positioned handle 30, the aid can be made to advance forwards with minimal effort required by the user.
Patent GB-2441795-A (GB)
Title: Tubular support system for a superconducting magnet
Inventor: MANN NICHOLAS
IPC: F17C13/08
Filed: 2006-09-15
Abstract: A superconducting magnet support arrangement or a method of assembling such a magnet and support arrangement comprises a superconductive magnet coils 24 located within an outer vacuum container 28. A support structure 30 bears the weight of the magnet against a support surface 34. The support structure 30 comprises at least one substantially tubular support element 30A, 30B positioned between the magnet and the support surface 34 and a weight transmitting complementary interface 32 is formed between the cryogenic vessel 36 containing the magnet and the tubular support element 30A. A thermal shield 26 may also be supported by the tubular support 30 via a flange 38. The support surface 34 may form part of the outer vacuum container 28 and be arranged at the floor end of the support element 30B where the tubular element 30 has a vertical axis and the magnet coils 24 have a horizontal axis. The complementary surface 32 may be within a re-entrant portion of the cryogen vessel 36. The outer vacuum container 28 may be formed in parts which can be assembled round and attached to the tubular support element 30. The tubular support element 30 may have a non-circular cross-section which may be tapered and include a diameter which is larger than that of the cryogenic vessel.
Patent GB-2442062-A (GB)
Title: Fluid disruption and storage apparatus
Inventor: RITCHIE CHARLES BUCHAN
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2006-09-21
Abstract: A fluid disruption and storage apparatus comprises a first chamber for receiving a fluid 22 and a second chamber (24) which is adapted to receive fluid from the first chamber. The second chamber has a variable volume. On displacement of fluid from the first chamber to the second chamber, the volume of the second chamber is varied. The chambers may be connected by narrow bore 26 (aiding cell disruption). The volume of the second chamber may be varied by a moveable seal 32. The seal may be a piston and may comprise a needle valve 34. The needle valve may block the bore. The device may allow disruption of cells (e.g. blood) in an air-free environment.
Patent GB-2433946-A (GB)
Title: Layer system comprising two pyrochlore phases
Inventor: KAISER AXEL
IPC: C23C28/00
Filed: 2007-01-05
Abstract: A thermal barrier layer system 1 has an outer ceramic layer 13 on a superalloy substrate 4. The outer ceramic layer includes a mixture of two pyrochlore phases of the general empirical formula AxByOz, wherein x   —  2, y   —  2 and z   —  7. Gadolinium zirconate (Gd2Zr2O7) and gadolinium hafnate (Gd2Hf2O7) are given as examples of possible pyrochlore phases. The layer system can also include an inner ceramic layer 10 preferably made form YSZ and a metallic bonding layer 7 preferably NiCoCrAlX.
Patent GB-2434362-A (GB)
Title: Vent cap for oil tanks
Inventor: BERTANI ALBERTO
IPC: B65D51/16
Filed: 2007-01-19
Abstract: The invention concerns a vent cap for oil tanks of machines and motor equipment, comprising a cup (1), equipped with means of engagement (4) with the seat of the tank filler, and a lid (12) mounted on the cup and which snaps thereon. Between the cup (1) and the lid (12) there is a gap allowing the vapour 'outflow from the tank to the outer environment or viceversa. According to the invention, said lid (12) comprises two cylindrical diaphragms (12b, 12c), concentric to the cap axis and which, in cooperation with the cup (1), form labyrinth means for the flow of vapours and air. Cup (1) also carries a guide (7) supporting a level rod (8), consisting of a central, cylindrical main body (7b), wherefrom ribs (7a) for anchoring to the cup (1) depart. Guide (7) extends, at the top, into two flexible flaps (7c), provided with means of engagement (10) of the rod (8).
Patent GB-2435618-A (GB)
Title: Breast cup
Inventor: KAMPF CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A61M/
Filed: 2004-08-05
Abstract: Conventional systems use a vacuum source as negative pressure to induce the expression of breast milk and can result in the elongation/distention of the breast nipple in an axial direction that is uncomfortable and inefficiently expresses breast milk. The invention provides a breast cup for placing a breast in fluid communication with first and second containers each having openings with different diameters. The breast cup has a funnel for receiving the breast and a housing having a base connected to the funnel. The base has a circumferential wall, a flange extending inwardly from said circumferential wall to define an opening, first threads, and second threads. The first and second threads are concentrically disposed along said base and selectively engage with first and second containers respectively.
Patent GB-2450752-A (GB)
Title: Motorcycle warning system activated by unintentional reaction of a rider to a perceived hazard
Inventor: CLEWS RICHARD ALAN
IPC: B60Q1/52
Filed: 2007-07-06
Abstract: A motorcycle warning system 1 having a warning mechanism 14 activated by an unintentional reaction of a rider 22 responding to a perceived hazard. The motorcycle warning system 1 comprises a detector 4 that sends activating signals to the warning mechanism 14. The activating signals may be electrical or electromagnetic for wireless actuation. Preferably, the detector 4 of the warning system 1 monitors the reaction of a leg of the rider 22 (e.g. closure of an inner thigh 6 or knee towards the motorcycle 2), or an arm or hand of the rider 22 (e.g. an inward (32 fig. 4), upward or rearward movement of the hand (26 fig.4)) resulting in the activation of a horn 14 or a headlamp (14 fig.4). Alternatively, other detectors may detect an unintentional vocal reaction of the rider and/or the rider's physiological reactions to the perceived hazard. The warning system 1 may be permanently or removably mounted to the motorcycle 2.