baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2382512-A (GB)
Title: MRI in guided radiotherapy and position verification
Inventor: LAGENDIJK JAN JACOB WOUTER
IPC: A61B5/055
Filed: 2001-07-20
Abstract: A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system 21 is integrated with a linear accelerator 22 in order to provide target position verification in radiotherapy. The MRI device and the accelerator may share the same isocentre, and the apparatus may include active magnetic shielding. The apparatus can be of open (figure 1) or closed (figure 2) configuration. The linear accelerator may include an X-ray gun for the production of X-rays for irradiation therapy.
Patent GB-2368044-A (GB)
Title: Edge to edge printing method and apparatus for printer
Inventor: CHRISTIANSEN ROBERT D
IPC: B41J11/46
Filed: 2001-10-10
Abstract: A method is provided for aligning a print mechanism, such as a laser print engine or an ink jet print head, to a page so as to enable the print mechanism to print text and images close to the page edge. This is done by use of calibration marks (240) printed on to the page (200) by the print engine (210). The page (200) is then passed through an optical scanner (290) which detects and reads the calibration marks (240) on the page to see if they are aligned correctly. The optical scanner may then adjust the print engine (210) via the controller (220) and the stepper motor (270) to its correctly aligned position. In another embodiment a printer user may manually adjust the position of the print engine (210) by use of the printer control panel (250) via the controller (220) and the stepper motor (270) as before.
Patent GB-2364631-A (GB)
Title: Backpack with abdominal support sytem
Inventor: CUMMINGS SCOTT
IPC: A45F3/02
Filed: 2000-04-19
Abstract: A backpack (10) or back borne load carrier system with abdominal support (34), providing both internal and external modes of back borne load support to increase an individual's load bearing capacity. An abdominal support pad (34) and pelvic belt system (30) is attached to a conventional backpack or equivalent load carrier system equipped with shoulder straps (20), to cause a portion of the load weight that would otherwise be supported directly by the shoulders and spinal column to be transferred to the pelvic region for additional external support, and the abdominal trunk region for additional internal support through enhancement of the natural hydraulic muscle action of the abdomen in support of the loaded spinal column.
Patent GB-2369757-A (GB)
Title: Reduced hardware network adapter and communication method
Inventor: CONLEY MICHAEL R
IPC: H04L12/413
Filed: 2000-08-30
Abstract: The present invention provides a network interface adapter for connecting a client computer to a computer network that includes a reduced hardware media access controller (MAC) coupled through a physical interface (PHY) to the network physical link. A significant portion of the MAC functionality is implemented as software within the processor of the host client computer. The hardware portion of the preferred MAC implementation provides memory for buffering communications between the PHY and the client computer. The preferred hardware aspects of a MAC in accordance with the present invention also includes a register interface for register-driven communications between the hardware portion of the MAC and the software portions of the MAC implemented within the client computer. By implementing most of the MAC functionality in software within the host computer, the preferred MAC provides lower cost, lower power consumption, and generally greater flexibility.
Patent GB-2386846-A (GB)
Title: Tensioning the laminates of a fluid device using a rim
Inventor: BARTH PHILIP W
IPC: B01J19/00
Filed: 2002-03-25
Abstract: A method of manufacturing of a fluid handling system 100 comprises forming a trench 140 in a first flexible sheet 116, laminating a second flexible sheet 118 to a rim 150, and laminating the first sheet 116 to the second sheet 118 to form a composite laminated sheet in tensile stress on the rim 150. The trench 140 is effectively converted to a covered capillary 140 during the manufacturing process. The trench 140 forming step may be provided by laser ablation. The sheets 116, 118, may be made of polymeric materials. A device formed by the method may comprise components suitable for depositing materials in a pattern on a solid support, such as a fluid reservoir 104 and liquid ejection device 110. Also disclosed is a fluid handling system comprising a fluid reservoir 104, first and second flexible sheets, 116, 118, a capillary 140 and fluid expelling means 110.
Patent GB-2388525-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for peeling citrus fruit
Inventor: GREWAL SIMON SURINDER PAL
IPC: A23N7/00
Filed: 2002-05-10
Abstract: Citrus fruit is peeled by; scoring the skin and/or albedo (pith) without piercing the flesh; submerging the scored fruit in a liquid under vacuum; subjecting the thus submerged fruit to elevated pressure; removing the peel and albedo and preparing the fruit for storage and/or consumption. The liquid may comprise an enzyme solution and the final preparation stage may include treatment with an acid solution to deactivate any enzyme on the fruit surface, treatment with a basic solution to neutralise the acid, rinsing and brushing to remove albedo. The cutting means for the first step may comprise a plurality of pairs of holding surfaces, to support, rotate and then release the fruit and a plurality of depth controlled cutters to latitudinally slit the fruit. The peeling step may comprise the step of pressing the fruit though a series of apertures in for example silicone rubber membranes. The final preparation step may further include the segmentation of the fruit by rolling and applying cyclically varying pressure thereto.
Patent GB-2380990-A (GB)
Title: Drinks machine with capsule piercing spike
Inventor: SANTILLO ALAN JOHN
IPC: A47J31/40
Filed: 2002-05-15
Abstract: An automated drinks machine for preparing drink from concentrate (e.g. coffee granules) stored in a capsule 43 having upper and lower surfaces includes a capsule support 41 and a capsule piercing spike. The spike is movable between a standby position within a support member and a capsule engaging position in which it pierces the upper and lower capsule surfaces whereupon water 49 is supplied through shaft orifices 29 to flush concentrate into a receptacle 45 via a flannel and filter. The spike may have a conical or pyramidal tip 23, larger than its supporting shaft 25 with cutting edges and fins (24 Fig. 5) extending along the shaft to hold the capsule bottom hole 51 open to ensure flow. After dispensing the spike assembly is pivoted about its upper end until the capsule is above a used capsule box, the spike withdrawn and the capsule released. The capsule may be of plastics.
Patent GB-2375144-A (GB)
Title: Free piston engine system with direct drive hydraulic output
Inventor: BAILEY BRETT
IPC: F01B11/08
Filed: 2001-11-21
Abstract: A free piston engine system (10), particularly suitable for use in a motorized vehicle, is provided with at least one hydraulic pump (14), each pump (14) having a first fluid port (18) and a second fluid port (20). A free piston internal combustion engine (12) includes a combustion cylinder (26) and a hydraulic cylinder (28). A low pressure accumulator (48) is fluidly coupled with the hydraulic cylinder (28).
Patent GB-2391898-A (GB)
Title: Locks resisting unauthorised use
Inventor: WALKER ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: E05B63/00
Filed: 2002-08-08
Abstract: A lock comprises a casing 10 with spaced first and second side plates 11,14 including respective registering keyholes. A key cam 31 is rotatably mounted on inwardly projecting portions 29,30 of the first and second side plates and so the ends of the key cam are not accessible from the outside of the casing. In addition, the locking mechanism within the casing includes a bolt 22 extendible from and retractable into the casing by operation of the lock mechanism. The surfaces of the bolt that extend from the casing are provided with hardened plates 58 to prevent the bolt being cut. When a eurocylinder lock is used the throw of the bolt is increased by the use of an intermediate drive transfer member arranged between a locking member and the bolt. The locking member is rotatable about an axis to one side of the linear path of the bolt and the drive transfer member is movable by the locking member along an arcuate path having a radius greater than the radius of rotation of the locking member. Thus, in this way, the limited rotational movement of the locking member is translated into greater linear movement of the bolt.
Patent GB-2381691-A (GB)
Title: Langevin ultrasonic transducer with compliant compressive loading
Inventor: BROMFIELD GEORGE
IPC: B06B1/06
Filed: 2002-09-27
Abstract: A compliant pre-compression system for a piezoelectric sandwich transducer device comprises a pultruded tube or rod 4 made from a composite material including a matrix (eg plastic, epoxy resin) and fibres (eg glass fibre) within the matrix aligned in the direction of the pre-compression force. The pre-compression system significantly maintains the pre-load when the transducer stack 1 compacts under high power operation, thus improving performance. The device is used especially as a surgical instrument, but also as a sonar device, in ultrasonic welding, or in cleaning. The device may be assembled with an adhesive which yields during sterilisation, making it impossible to use the device more than once.
Patent GB-2384949-A (GB)
Title: Cellular telephones with built-in GPS for location monitoring
Inventor: HIROKAWA YOHEI
IPC: H04W4/90
Filed: 2002-12-04
Abstract: A portable terminal device 1 with built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) comprises a radio telephone part 14 for wirelessly transmitting and receiving latitude and longitude information and a GPS radio part 12 for receiving data from GPS satellites. Also device 1 has a storage unit 15 for storing the data received by the radio telephone part 14 and a map information part 13 for storing map information. Device 1 also comprises a control unit 11 for setting a designated movement range for another portable device 1 with built-in GPS on the map held in the map information part 13 which is then sent to another portable device 1. Data is received concerning the position of the another portable device 1 which is computed by itself. The another portable device 1 may send position information when it deviates from the allowed movement range. A display part 16 may display the locations of the portable device 1 and the another portable device 1 on the same map. Map data may be downloaded from an external source. Also, a destination location for the another portable device 1 may be set. In a separate invention, a maximum velocity limit may be specified rather than a movement range.
Patent GB-2380031-A (GB)
Title: Non-volatile cache integrated with mass storage device
Inventor: COULSON RICHARD L
IPC: G06F12/0866
Filed: 2001-06-01
Abstract: Apparatus and methods relating to a non-volatile mass storage device including a non-volatile cache.
Patent GB-2386315-A (GB)
Title: Jewellery organiser
Inventor: GREINER LORI
IPC: A47F7/02
Filed: 2003-02-05
Abstract: A jewellery organiser has a plurality of compartments for storing items of jewellery of various configurations. It has a top section 9 including a pair of pivoting doors 12 that are rotatably connected to the organiser frame by hinges 27. Each door forming cabinet units that house earring stands 22 that are slidably mounted in grooves or tracks 24. A hinged lid 20 covers the cabinet units. A middle section 11 has a pair of pivoted front doors 14 that expose a plurality of drawers 36. A bottom section 13 provides a base for the organiser and may house a plurality of drawers and may include legs 18.
Patent GB-2389764-A (GB)
Title: Generation of a computer model using parametric surfaces and polygonal meshes
Inventor: RUSSELL RAYMOND MACDONALD
IPC: G06T17/20
Filed: 2003-04-09
Abstract: A method of producing a control data set capable of controlling a machine tool. Processing means generate a parametric surface indicative of the shape of an object and mesh indicative of a shape of a relief, the relief comprising height contours and the mesh having at least one edge. The processor performs one of the following: project the mesh onto the surface; wrap the mesh on to the surface; intersect the mesh with the surface, so as to preserve the height contours of the relief relative to one another. The processor determines a trim boundary of the surface, the trim boundary having at least one edge, by performing one of the following: projecting the mesh into the surface; wrapping the mesh onto the surface; or intersecting the mesh with the surface, using the processor such that at least one edge of the mesh and at least one edge of the trim boundary are contiguous. Also disclosed is producing a computer model using a memory where the memory stores a first parameter relating to a trim boundary of a parametric surface and a second parameter relating to an outer edge of a polygonal mesh, where the two parameters have approximately the same value.
Patent GB-2400333-A (GB)
Title: Funnel with mouth and neck caps
Inventor: ETCHELLS ANTHONY JAMES
IPC: B67C11/02
Filed: 2003-04-10
Abstract: A funnel comprises removable mouth and neck caps such that the funnel might be stored without cleaning, such that remains do not leak from the funnel. Engagement may be via screw threads 1,2. The funnel may be made from plastic, nylon, metal or a combination of these materials.
Patent GB-2400762-A (GB)
Title: Amplifier arrangement and distributed audio system
Inventor: PRIVETT STEPHEN
IPC: H03F3/217
Filed: 2003-04-15
Abstract: The invention relates to a distributed audio system, and an amplifier arrangement therefor, which is configured so that the remotely powered switching amplifier and power supply arrangement reduces heat dissipation and increase the efficiency when powered over, particularly but not exclusively, small gauge structured wiring cables.
Patent GB-2389476-A (GB)
Title: Mobile telephone terminal combining image and input manuscript information
Inventor: FUKAGAWA YOSHIMI
IPC: H04M1/72445
Filed: 2003-05-13
Abstract: In a mobile telephone terminal, even if no displaying circuit corresponding to the file format of manuscript input information is provided, the manuscript input information can be displayed and an image including the manuscript input information can be transmitted to a destination without requiring much processing time. An image input circuit 11 acquires an image photographed by a camera 2. A displaying circuit 12 displays an image selected by a displayed image selecting circuit 17 on an LCD 3. A manuscript input circuit 14 acquires manuscript information input from a pointing device 5. An image/manuscript synthesizing circuit 15 combines an image acquired by the image input circuit 11 and manuscript information acquired by the manuscript input circuit 14. The format of the manuscript information may be converted to the same format as the image information during the combining process.
Patent GB-2392736-A (GB)
Title: Light channel communication system for a vehicle
Inventor: HANSON DONALD S
IPC: G02B6/10
Filed: 2003-07-09
Abstract: A light channel communication component 12 for a vehicle interior member 10 comprises an integral polymeric body being a signal-conductive integral medium for transmitting light signals therethrough. The integral polymeric body has a predetermined index of refraction through which the light signals are transmitted. The integral polymeric body further includes a structure of the vehicle interior member to support a shape of the vehicle interior member. Transmitting end 16, receiving end 18, transmitter 20 and receiver 22 are shown. The component (112, Fig 6) may have a channel portion (124, Fig 6) and a support portion (126, Fig 6) formed about the channel portion, the support portion having a lower refractive index than that of the channel portion.
Patent GB-2393316-A (GB)
Title: Input device, game machine, electronic drum and program
Inventor: KIYONO TSUTOMU
IPC: A63F13/814
Filed: 2003-08-06
Abstract: A high-precision input device which has less delay in signal transmission and can pick up a plurality of input signals is provided. This input device includes a planar first input area (30) in a predetermined region and a second input area (32) annularly formed around the periphery of the first input area (30). The input device outputs different signals when beating inputs are applied to the first and second input areas (30 and 32). The first input area (32) includes a sheet-like first input sensor (36) which is formed over the almost entire surface of the first input area. This first input sensor (36) is divided into left-side and fight-side first input sensors (36a and 36b). The second input area (32) includes a plurality of second input sensors (38) which are annularly arranged in the second input area (32). The plurality of second input sensors (38) are connected to a conductive section (40). The conductive section (40) is connected to a plurality of bypass members (42) provided for the one or more second input sensors (38) so that the input device is provided with a plurality of paths for transmitting signals from each of the second input sensors (38). A game machine is also disclosed, wherein the game is started in response to a beating input applied to the input sensors. A further embodiment relates to a simulated percussion instrument, such as an electronic drum.
Patent GB-2392464-A (GB)
Title: Profiled recess for instrumented expandable components
Inventor: CAMERON JOHN ALASDAIR MACDONAL
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2002-09-24
Abstract: The present invention provides a recess (10) within an expandable downhole tubular (20), such as an expandable sand screen. The recess resides within the wall, such as the outer shroud (26) of an expandable sand screen (20). The recess serves as a housing for instrumentation lines, fibre optics, control lines, or downhole instrumentation (62). By placing the lines and instrumentation within a wall of the expandable downhole tool, the tool can be expanded into the wall of a wellbore (48) without leaving a channel outside of the tool through which formation fluids might vertically migrate. The recess is useful in both cased hole and open hole completions. In one embodiment, the recess serves as a housing for an encapsulation (10') which itself may house instrumentation lines, control lines, and downhole instrumentation.
Patent GB-2393333-A (GB)
Title: Mounting device for heat sink and cover
Inventor: HORNG ALEX
IPC: H01L23/467
Filed: 2000-04-18
Abstract: A number of posts 52 are formed on the underside of a cover 5 of a heat sink 4. The posts 52 are located and secured to the heat sink 4 by screws 46 extending through holes 41. At least two of the posts extend through engaging members 55 that have an engaging peg 552 extending therefrom. Each engaging peg has a snap fastener 553 for engaging with an associated positioning hole 31 of a circuit board. A spring 54 may be sleeved around each post 52 or each engaging peg 552, to provide the fastener 553 with a reliable snapping effect.
Patent GB-2392758-A (GB)
Title: Optional attribute generator for customized java programming environments
Inventor: SOKOLOV STEPAN
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2002-06-20
Abstract: Techniques for customization of Java runtime environments are disclosed. The techniques can be used to provide Java runtime environments that are specifically tailored for various Java applications. Accordingly, for a particular Java application, an optimized runtime environment can be created. One or more optional attributes which represent the desired runtime customizations are generated. As will be appreciated, the optional attributes can be generated in the attribute table in the class file. The optional attributes can then be parsed and appropriate features can be loaded into the virtual machine. In this way, Java runtime environments can be customized based on a particular Java application requirement. Moreover, customizations can be automated using a runtime performance manager that interacts with various other components that operate to first generate and then load optional attributes into the Java runtime environment.
Patent GB-2410322-A (GB)
Title: Thermally insulating paperboard tube arrangement
Inventor: MARX JONATHAN
IPC: B65D81/38
Filed: 2004-01-21
Abstract: A thermal insulating device has an outer paperboard tube 2, an inner paperboard tube 3 located within the outer paperboard tube, and separating means 4,5, which together define a uniform cavity 6 for an insulating air-gap between the inner and outer paperboard tubes. The device includes means to support an insulated item, such that the item may be lifted by manually grasping and lifting the outer paperboard tube. The support means may be a base 7 mounted on an inwardly rolled bead 8 formed at the base of the outer paperboard tube. At least one of the paperboard tubes may be formed from spiral wound paperboard, and at least one of the tubes may be provided with rolled beads at both ends which define the separating means. The tubes may be joined by welding and/or use of an adhesive or a sealant, and the device may also include a cap. The paperboard tubes may also include foil layers to improve the thermal efficiency, and the insulated item may be a wine bottle.
Patent GB-2398899-A (GB)
Title: Method of risk analysis of a business
Inventor: MINTY ALAN MICHAEL
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2004-02-26
Abstract: There is disclosed a Risk Balance sheet method which presents rationalised statistical information on predicted future performance of business activities, or predicted decision outcomes. The Risk Balance sheet method of this invention process identifies potential outcomes of business activities or decisions. In the method, a risk model is applied, to quantify the likelihood and value of the possible outcomes. The model accounts for possible combinations of key business conditions, represented as probability distributions. The Risk Balance sheet method produces risk and return data that can be graphically represented as a Risk Profile. Alternatively, the data can be summarised textually as a Risk Balance sheet method in a format that is similar to a traditional accounting balance sheet. The Risk Balance sheet method enables prospective returns to be assessed in relation to the risks that must be incurred to seek them. The Risk Balance sheet method summarises risk and return data as key Metrics, which are discrete quantitative measures that can be compared with criteria that define risk tolerability.