baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2325602-A (GB)
Title: Synchronisaton of frame buffer swapping among conmputer graphics pipelines in a multi-pipeline display system
Inventor: ALCORN BYRON A
IPC: G06T15/00
Filed: 1998-05-07
Abstract: Synchronization of frame buffer swapping among computer graphics pipelines (A, B, C) in a multi-pipeline display system (200): The pipelines (A, B, C) are arranged in a closed daisy chain loop. One pipeline (A) is configured as master; the others (B, C) are configured as slaves. The master (A) swaps its frame buffers and propagates a master swap signal through the daisy chain. As each slave (B, C) recognizes the signal, it swaps its own buffers. Each slave propagates a feedback signal back to the master (A) to indicate whether the slave is ready to swap its buffers again. The master (A) waits until the feedback signal indicates that all slaves (B, C) are ready to swap their buffers before the master (A) will swap its own buffers a second time. The process repeats when the master (A) swaps its buffers a second time. A first synchronization control system (202) is coupled to a first pipeline (A) and has a first daisy chain input (214) and a first daisy chain output (216). A second synchronization control system (206) is coupled to a second pipeline (B) and has a second daisy chain input (218) and a second daisy chain output (220). The first synchronization control system (202) asserts the first daisy chain output (216) when the first pipeline (A) swaps its buffers and unasserts the first daisy chain output (216) when the first pipeline (A) is ready to swap its buffers again. The first synchronization control system (202) indicates, when the first daisy chain input (214) is asserted, to the first pipeline (A) that it should not swap its buffers. The second synchronization control system (206) indicates, when the second daisy chain input (218) transitions from unasserted to asserted, to the second pipeline (B) that it should swap its buffers. The second synchronization control system (206) asserts the second daisy chain output (220) whenever either the second pipeline (B) is not ready to swap its frame buffers, or the second daisy chain input (218) is asserted.
Patent GB-2322617-A (GB)
Title: Pallet with flexible tensile reinforcement and method for making the same
Inventor: JORDAN RICHARD ALAN
IPC: B65D19/00
Filed: 1996-11-20
Abstract: A reinforced pallet (20) and method for making the same are disclosed. The pallet (20) includes a body (28) having a pair of laterally spaced apart edge portions (56) with a central span (60) extending therebetween. A flexible tensile member (26) extends between the edge portions (56) and generally beneath the central span (60). The tensile member (26) may be in the form of a mesh affixed between upper and lower decks (22, 24) of the pallet (20). When the edge portions (56) of the pallet (20) are simply supported and a load is placed atop the pallet (20), the central span (60) of the pallet (20) will vertically deflect in response to the load. The central span (60) will bear upon the tensile member (26) with the tensile member providing support against deflection. A method for retrofitting a pallet (200) includes adding a tensile member (210) to the pallet (200) to reduce the amount of deflection of the pallet (200) when simply supported in response to a load placed atop the pallet (200).
Patent GB-2325890-A (GB)
Title: Printing plate
Inventor: WATKISS PHILIP JOHN
IPC: G03F7/00
Filed: 1998-06-03
Abstract: A method for preparing a lithographic printing plate which involves providing a plate precursor comprising a grained and anodised aluminium substrate coated with a metallic layer, preferably a silver layer, imagewise exposing this precursor by means of a high intensity laser beam to remove the metallic layer in the exposed areas and treating the exposed surface of the plate with a chemical composition in order to enhance the oleophilic character of image areas and the hydrophilic character of non-image areas. The method provides press ready plates showing high image quality, good press properties and high durability on press, whilst eliminating the requirement of the use of intermediate film and developer chemistry. The composition preferably comprises an enzyme, an oleophilic agent such as mercapto compound or a cationic surfactant, and a desensitiser such as gum arabic, dextrin or a carbohydrate.
Patent GB-2324634-A (GB)
Title: Multiple aperture data reader for multi-mode operation
Inventor: TAMBURRINI THOMAS E
IPC: G06K7/10
Filed: 1997-01-31
Abstract: A data reader (500) and method for data reading, such as a bar code scanner, wherein the scan pattern generating optics and other features are optimized for different modes of operation. In a preferred embodiment, different patterns (512, 516) are projected from different apertures (508, 514) in the scanner housing, one scan pattern optimized for handheld operation and the other optimized for fixed operation. Other optimizable features include the presence or absence of an aiming beam, which may be generated from the same laser source as the scan pattern or from another source, and enabling or disabling decoding of the signal received during a portion of a facet wheel (250) rotation. Decoding may be disabled while the scan lines for handheld use are generated unless a switch or trigger is actuated.
Patent GB-2326409-A (GB)
Title: Antiarrhythmic 5-Phenylbenzodiazepinone Compounds
Inventor: CHOI WOO-BAEG
IPC: C07D243/24
Filed: 1998-06-09
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a 5 step process for preparing compounds of the formula which show utility as Class III antiarrhythmic agents.
Patent GB-2342248-A (GB)
Title: Internet communication
Inventor: TANG CHIH-TIEN
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 1998-10-02
Abstract: A non-computer processing system using internet to transceive voice, graph and word for instant voice communication and fax transmission comprises a signal processing unit 11, a signal memory unit 13 connected with the signal processing unit, an identification data input unit 15 connected with the signal processing unit for entering data and instructions to control the action of the signal processing unit for entering the data to be transmitted, a signal conversion unit 19 connected with the signal processing unit for connecting the system with the internet and for transceiving the signals, and a received data output unit 21 connected with the signal processing unit for outputting the data stored in the signal memory unit.
Patent GB-2343373-A (GB)
Title: Detachable foot support for beds
Inventor: MCROBERTS MILLIE ELIZABETH
IPC: A47C20/02
Filed: 1998-11-05
Abstract: A foot support to prevent a patient slipping down a bed comprises a solid wedge shaped body with a covering 1 and straps 2 by which the body is secured to the bed.
Patent GB-2336083-A (GB)
Title: Computer method and system for object management
Inventor: GANDHI RAJEEV HIRALAL
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 1999-01-25
Abstract: A method and system are provided for the management of graphical objects displayed within a graphic interface of a computer at a local network site linked to a remote network site. Initially a list is compiled of pre-instantiated graphical objects which may be displayed within the graphic interface at the local network site. A link is then invoked from the local network site to a remote network site containing object data, such that upon successful invocation of the link, object data may be generated from data maintained at the remote network site and thereafter displayed within the graphic interface at the local network site. Next, a determination is made whether corresponding object data is contained within the list of pre-instantiated graphical objects, in response to invoking the link. The corresponding object data is then retrieved from the list of pre-instantiated graphical objects in lieu of generating the object data from the remote network site, if the corresponding object data is identified within the list of preinstantiated graphical objects. The corresponding object data is finally displayed within the graphic interface at the local network site, in response to retrieving the corresponding object data from the list of pre-instantiated graphical objects. In this manner, overall performance in retrieving graphical objects from a remote network site is improved.
Patent GB-2334160-A (GB)
Title: Power saving in a power supply
Inventor: HONG EUI SUNG
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 1999-02-05
Abstract: A power saving circuit of a power factor corrector/adjusting type, includes a rectifying and smoothing part 12 for rectifying an AC power into a DC voltage, a transformer T1 connected to an output terminal of the rectifying and smoothing part for boosting the DC voltage, field effect transistors Q11, Q12 each connected to the rectifying and smoothing part and a ground terminal of the transformer for switching the DC voltage, and a voltage cutting off part 17 connected to a gate terminal of the field effect transistor Q11 and a rectified voltage output terminal of the transformer for cutting off the power factor correction transistor Q11 by means of a switch, such as a photo coupler PD1, PT1 on reception of a control signal in a display power management (DPM) mode. This reduces power consumption in the primary winding of the transformer in a DPM mode of a monitor and allows the circuit to be produced at a low cost because no additional server power is required for the DPM mode.
Patent GB-2349763-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for generating an image database
Inventor: ROWE SIMON MICHEAL
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 1999-03-05
Abstract: Apparatus for generating a database structure has a memory (3) for storing data and a processor (2) operable to generate in the memory a database structure comprising: an image data file (D) having a plurality of image data storage areas (T<SB>1</SB>, T<SB>0</SB>, T<SB>n</SB>) each arranged to store a respective different item of image data; a participants data file (Fig. 2b) arranged to store data identifying participants shown in image data stored in the image data file; and a quantized viewing parameter file having a plurality of viewing data storage areas each associated with a respective different one of the image data storage areas and being arranged to store data relating to the direction in which a participant shown in an item of image data stored in the corresponding image data storage area is looking.
Patent GB-2349584-A (GB)
Title: A dartboard
Inventor: PARTON DENIS
IPC: F41J3/00
Filed: 1999-03-11
Abstract: A dartboard comprises a disc 35, having two flat surfaces (36, Figure 2) and (37). There are 18 outer circular target symbols 1 to 18,and 16 inner circular target symbols 19 to 34. The target symbols substitute or represent playing cards in standard pack,or can be used in numerical game sequences.
Patent GB-2336306-A (GB)
Title: A child entertainment device with flexible support legs
Inventor: BELLOWS WILLIAM
IPC: A63G13/04
Filed: 1996-11-08
Abstract: An improved child entertainment device includes a base (102), supporting legs (108), and a child support structure (128). The support legs (108) include a rigid section (112) and a flexible section (114), the flexible section (114) being located proximate to the base (102) to maximize the up and down and side to side range of motion available to the child. The entertainment achieved by the child is therefore increased.
Patent GB-2350376-A (GB)
Title: Method of closing an access opening
Inventor: HARRIS PHILIP
IPC: E04B5/48
Filed: 1999-05-28
Abstract: A method of closing an access opening (5 or 13) to at least one passage (2, 3, or 4) within a building element (1), in which the access opening (5 or 13) is formed by removing a core (7 or 14) from the building element (1), the method including inserting a support member (8 or 16) into the access opening (5 or 13), and inserting a core (7 or 14) from the building element (1) removed to form the or another access opening into the access opening (5 or 13).
Patent GB-2352224-A (GB)
Title: Material handling vehicle
Inventor: BROWN DAVID JOHN
IPC: E02F9/16
Filed: 1999-05-29
Abstract: A material handling vehicle including a structure 11, a turret 14 rotatably mounted on the structure, an arm 16 an an and an operator's cab 15 provided on the turret, wherein the operator's cab has a first working operating position and a second driving operating position, the first operating position comprising first control means for operation of at least the arm and the second operating position comprising second control means for driving a vehicle. Preferably, both sets of controls are conventional and the seat rotates to face them. Preferably, the arm is mounted from a king post which is fitted forwardly of the cab and to one side of the turret so as to allow slewing and pivoting motion of the arm. Preferably the arm is stored for driving, as shown.
Patent GB-2344637-A (GB)
Title: Manually operated cursor control device with slide bars and gear racks
Inventor: YEH FU-KUO
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 1999-06-21
Abstract: A finger-controlled device for pushing slide bars includes two sets of data carriers (1, 2), two slide bars (4, 5) and a finger-controlled section (6). Each data carrier (1, 2) corresponds to a sensor (31, 32) for reading 0, 1 signals. Each data carrier has a central shaft (11, 21) disposed with a gear (12, 22). A face of each slide bar is formed with a rack (41, 51) facing the central shaft (11, 21) for meshing with the gears (12, 22). The finger-controlled section (6) has an interior chamber (61) for receiving the data carriers (1, 2), sensors (31, 32) and slide bars (4, 5). Four side walls of the chamber (61) are formed with through holes (62, 63) for the slide bars (4, 5) to pass therethrough. The finger-controlled section (6) restrains the slide bars (4, 5) to move relative to and across each other. In operation, the slide bars (4, 5) are moved relative to each other, whereby the data carriers (1, 2) are rotated by a fixed number of rotations for use in absolute coordinate input alignment. The slide bars (4, 5) can be widened and thickened to have greater bending strength.
Patent GB-2343937-A (GB)
Title: Centrifugal inertial propulsion system
Inventor: BIRD DEREK EDWARD
IPC: F03G3/00
Filed: 1999-07-14
Abstract: An axis <U>a</U> is pivotable about a centre of action <U>P</U> and the masses <U>e</U> may be moveable around a common centre <U>x.</U> The axis <U>a</U> is adapted to slide in controlled fashion across the pivot <U>P</U> in either direction <U>y</U> as required. The figure marked "map" illustrates the position of one mass element <U>e</U> or <U>e1</U> as it progresses through one cycle. The mass element <U>e</U> or <U>e1</U> approaches <U>P</U> axially between positions 1-6 as the axis rotates. Positions 1-2, <U>T,</U> denote the "thrust" sector which denotes a phase of enhanced axial transit toward <U>P.</U> Whichever mass element <U>e</U> or <U>e1</U> is in anti-phase at this time will experience an equal and opposite axial movement away from <U>P.</U> It is stated that, as one element mass approaches <U>P</U> in one half part so whichever element is orbiting the other half part moves axially away from <U>P,</U> thus effectively decreasing its angular velocity in this area. These two actions yield an imbalance to give a linear uni-directional force. As one element mass slows down, due to a reduction in radius of action at axial approach, then the other will speed up as it moves out, thus angular momentum is conserved. Other embodiments are disclosed showing, for example, two counter rotating axles each having four mass carrying axles mounted thereon (diagram 2a); and, a system comprising a pivoting, in addition to a rotating, mass array (diagram 3, 3a and 3b).
Patent GB-2342999-A (GB)
Title: Reducing distortions of values measured by a gas sensor
Inventor: CHEMISKY ERIC
IPC: G01N33/00
Filed: 1999-07-26
Abstract: A gas sensor 1 comprises a sensing element 11 and a heating element 12. The heating element 12 is supplied with a pulse width modulated (PWM) alternating voltage with controlled voltage pulses of opposite polarity. During the durations of the voltage pulses, t1, t2, the measured sensor currents Im1, Im2 and associated charges Q1, Q2 are determined. The ratio of durations t1:t2 is adjusted so that the differential value Q1-Q2 is minimized. This suppresses unipolar leakage currents in the sensor element. An H-bridge circuit (figure 2) may be used to generate an alternating voltage with continuously varying pulse durations as part of an open or closed control loop.
Patent GB-2354990-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft or train personal hygiene cabins
Inventor: SCHILLING WOLFGANG
IPC: B64D11/02
Filed: 1999-09-28
Abstract: An aircraft or train for transporting passengers has cabins separated optically from a passenger compartment, at least one cabin having a lockable door or access 6. The cabin has a tapping device connected to a fresh water reservoir which may have thermally insulated walls; a collecting device for waste water (which may be a washbasin 1) connected to a line for carrying waste water away; and a lighting device. The cabin further has materials and utensils for applying cosmetics and containers 2 for their reception; a connection 4 for electrical appliances 3 (such as shavers and hair-dryers) connected to an electric power supply such as a battery, accumulator or fuel cell; and a stool, couch or reclining seat. The cabin may be surrounded by walls 7 and may be divided into subcabins by partition elements 5. Alternatively, the materials and utensils by be stored in a central room serving a number of cabins.
Patent GB-2357131-A (GB)
Title: Valve actuating mechanism
Inventor: LANCEFIELD TIMOTHEY MARK
IPC: F01L1/053
Filed: 1999-12-09
Abstract: A valve actuating mechanism comprises a valve 12, a camshaft having a fixed profile cam 22, a valve lifting rocking cam 24 pivotable about a fixed axis and having a contoured surface 32 that acts to open and close the valve 12 as the rocking cam 24 pivots about its fixed axis, and a cam following rocker 26. The rocker 26 comprises a cam follower 46 in contact with the fixed profile cam 22 and coupled to the rocking cam 24 (preferably by a shoe 50) to cause the rocking cam 24 to pivot about the fixed pivot axis with rotation of the camshaft. The rocker is pivotable about a second axis that is movable relative to the fixed pivot axis of the rocking cam 24 to allow the valve lift, phase and duration of the valve event to be varied in dependence upon the position of the pivot axis of the rocker 26.
Patent GB-191412158-A (GB)
IPC: H01J61/56
Abstract: 12,158. Lederer, A. May 19, 1913, [Convention date]. Vacuum tubes.-Lamps containing one or more rare gases such as neon, helium, argon, or krypton are designed to take unidirectional current from an alternating- current of moderate pressure. One form of lamp has one electrode c of alkali metal and an anode b of platinum, tungsten, carbon, or other conductive material coated with metal compounds, particularly substances such as lime conductive when hot. The inner conductor mav be a wire which is heated by passage of current through it at starting. In another form, the anode is a bell much larger than the cathode. Increased electric pressure may be applied at starting.
Patent IL-61864-A (IL)
Title: Immunoassay methods,kits and reagents using water-dispersible hydrophobic dyes as labels
IPC: G01N33/543
Filed: 1981-01-06
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the qualitative and/or quantitative determination of an immunochemically reactive component, in which one or more labelled components are used, that are obtained by direct or indirect coupling of such a component or components to particles of an aqueous dispersion of a hydrophobic dye or pigment, or of polymer nuclei coated with such a dye or pigment. 
<??>During the reaction or after an adequate reaction time the nature and/or the quantity of the dye is determined in the test medium, or optionally after a separation of the bound and free labelled components in one of the fractions by methods known by themselves.
Patent IL-62806-A (IL)
Title: Substituted phenyl ethers,their manufacture and pharmaceutical compositions containing them
IPC: C07D209/12
Filed: 1981-05-06
Abstract: The invention relates to novel substituted phenyl ethers of the formula    <IMAGE>  (I)  in which Ar represents a mono- or bi-cyclic carbocyclic aryl radical, or a mono- or bi-cyclic heterocyclic aryl radical bonded to a phenylene radical by way of a ring carbon atom, Ph represents a phenylene radical, n has the value 0 to 1 and alk represents alkylene having from 2 to 5 carbon atoms, the nitrogen atom and the oxygen atom or, if n is 0, the aromatic radical being separated from each other by at least two carbon atoms in the unbranched chain, and R1 and R2 each represents, independently of the other, hydrogen or lower alkyl, or together represent lower alkylene, oxa-lower alkylene, thia-lower alkylene, aza-lower alkylene or N-lower alkyl-aza-lower alkylene, and salts thereof, especially pharmaceutically acceptable non-toxic acid addition salts. Such compounds possess, on the one hand, blocking properties towards  beta -adrenergic receptors and can therefore be used as  beta -receptor-blockers with or without cardioselectivity for the treatment of Angina pectoris, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and heart rhythm disorders and also as blood-pressure-reducing agents. On the other hand, such compounds possess  beta -receptor-stimulating properties and can therefore be used as positively inotropically active agents, especially as cardiotonics, for the treatment of heart muscle insufficiency.
Patent IL-74200-A (IL)
Title: Polyfunctional phenolic reaction product,process for its preparation and its use
IPC: C08G14/00
Filed: 1985-01-30
Abstract: A polyfunctional reaction product having functional phenolic OH groups is made available by reacting a phenol and an alkoxylated amine-aldehyde condensation product in the presence of a solvent and of an acid catalyst. This method makes it possible to prepare a polyfunctional phenolic reaction product which is soluble in organic solvents at a low ratio of phenolic OH groups to alkoxy groups without gelling. The reaction product is particularly useful as a curing agent for epoxy resins.
Patent IL-74351-A (IL)
Title: 4-(cyclic amino)carbonyl isoxazole derivatives,process for their preparation and medicaments containing these compounds
IPC: C07D261/18
Filed: 1985-02-15
Abstract: 4-Isoxazolecarboxylic acid amides of the general formula I    <IMAGE> (I)  in which R denotes hydrogen, alkyl with up to 4 carbon atoms or halogenoalkyl with up to 2 carbon atoms and W denotes a direct bond, CH2, CH-CH3, CH-C2H5, CHOH, O or S, processes for their preparation, medicaments which contain these compounds and the use of the compounds for the treatment of pain and/or fever.
Patent IL-77396-A (IL)
Title: Pharmaceutical compositions containing bicyclic heteroarylpiperazine derivatives,certain such novel compounds and their preparation
IPC: C07D307/79
Filed: 1985-12-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a group of new bicyclic heter- oarylpiperazine derivatives which can be used as starting materials for the preparation of other compounds. Moreover, some of the compounds have interesting blood-pressure lowering activity.The compounds can be prepared according to methods known for the preparation of analogous compounds.
Patent IL-83302-A (IL)
Title: 14,17beta-ethano-14 beta-estratrienes and estratetraenes,processes for their production and pharmaceutical preparations containing them
IPC: C07J53/00
Filed: 1987-07-23
Abstract: 14,17 beta -ethano-14 beta -estratriene and estratetraene of Formula I   <IMAGE> (I)  wherein R1 is a hydrogen atom, a methyl or an acyl group of a monocarboxyclic acid of 1-12 carbon atoms, R2 is a hydrogen atom or an acyl group of a monocarboxylic acid of 1-12 carbon atoms, R3 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, and  <IMAGE> is a single or double C-C-bond show strong estrogenic activity.