baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2391345-A (GB)
Title: Enabling access to data files in a computer system on-board a passenger vehicle
Inventor: CASTLE ROBERT JOHN
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2002-07-31
Abstract: A computer system 7, 9, on-board a passenger vehicle, e.g. an aircraft 1, is accessible by means of workstations provided in the passenger seats 5. Data files are transferred to the system from a personal computer via a portable disk or a check-in computer terminal 13 external to the vehicle. The files may be encrypted. Secure access to the files in the system, e.g. for workgroup use, is enabled by a password, and/or by identification information added to the files and designating selected workstations, e.g. by reference to seat numbers.
Patent GB-2383207-A (GB)
Title: Oscillator module and electronic apparatus using the same
Inventor: HAYAFUJI HISAO
IPC: H05K1/02
Filed: 2002-11-13
Abstract: An oscillator module has a plurality of side-face ground terminals, a DC voltage input section formed on the circuit board, and a high frequency oscillating circuit section formed on the circuit board. In the oscillator, the ground of the DC voltage input section and the ground of the high-frequency oscillating circuit section are connected to different side-face ground terminals. The aim is to reduce oscillation signal frequency drift and improve high-frequency noise performance.
Patent GB-2383675-A (GB)
Title: Method for driving a plasma display panel
Inventor: AKIBA YUTAKA
IPC: G09G3/292
Filed: 2002-12-24
Abstract: The present invention provides a driving method which enables an improvement in emission efficiency and achievement of a higher degree of brightness when employing the address while display driving scheme. The essence of the present invention is as follows: Taking the 3-bit 8-gradation display as an example, a first H period (one horizontal scan period) of each of subfields is divided into 3 regions (first region, second region, and third region in the order of time), and, in each of the lines, an address period (address pulse P A  and scan pulse P AY ) of the subfield SF1 is set in its first region, an address period of subfield SF2 is set in its second region, and an address period of the subfield SF3 is set in its third region. The regions other than those in which the address period is set are used as the sustain period, and a time length of each of sustain pulses P S  is set to 1/3 of the length of the H period. A reset period achieved by a reset pulse P R  and a priming period achieved by a priming pulse P P  are set in the region where the address period is set.
Patent GB-2396297-A (GB)
Title: A cosmetic or dermopharmaceutical composition comprising an enzyme which is insoluble in an aqueous medium, as well as its uses
Inventor: BONNET ISABELLE
IPC: A61K8/19
Filed: 2003-04-29
Abstract: A cosmetic or dermopharmaceutical composition, as well as these uses. A cosmetic or dermopharmaceutical composition, notably an anti-wrinkle cosmetic or dermopharmaceutical composition, comprising an enzyme which is insoluble in an aqueous medium, in admixture with at least one cosmetically or dermopharmaceutically acceptable excipient. This composition is mainly used for limiting reactions of irritation and/or of allergy during topical use.
Patent GB-2392564-A (GB)
Title: Ion machine
Inventor: GILL ALLAN
IPC: H02N11/00
Filed: 2003-05-07
Abstract: An ion machine which may act as a heat exchanger includes a rotating structure 9 which includes wings 2 which rotate around an axle 7. The machine includes a track (39, fig 3) along which a part 6 of the machine travels. The track may include one or more chambers (60, fig 2). The forward and reverse rotation of the structure is alleged to produce ions and related gravitational ionic magnetic fields.
Patent GB-2392024-A (GB)
Title: Power transfer between devices
Inventor: CHENG LILY KA LAI
IPC: H02J7/02
Filed: 2003-06-06
Abstract: There is disclosed a system and method of power transfer, including at least first and second devices, each device having a power storage component and a power exchange component. The power exchange component of the first device is dynamically configurable so as selectively to receive power wirelessly from the power storage and exchange components of at least the second device and to direct the received power to the power storage component of the first device, and to transmit power wirelessly from the power storage component of the first device to the power exchange and power storage components of at least the second device. In this way, the first device may charge or power the second device and vice versa. For example, where the first device is a mobile telephone and the second device is a games console, a person carrying both devices may use one to power the other should the power supply of one of the devices run low.
Patent GB-2390769-A (GB)
Title: A compact dual-band DRO using a shared multimode dielectric resonator
Inventor: KURISU TORU
IPC: H03B5/18
Filed: 2003-07-09
Abstract: A compact local oscillator circuit for use in receiving signals from broadcasting satellites and communications satellites comprises two FET stripline oscillators sharing a common dielectric resonator 1 mounted between respective coupling lines 21b,21c. Each oscillator excites a distinct and separate mode in the resonator. One mode may be of TE01 type and the other of TM01 type. Unwanted modes may be eliminated by cutouts, holes or slots in the resonator. The resonator may be circular or square. The output frequencies may be 10.678 GHz and 11.200 GHz.
Patent GB-2390900-A (GB)
Title: Large dynamic range detection system
Inventor: STATON KENNETH L
IPC: G01J1/42
Filed: 2000-05-08
Abstract: A large dynamic range light detection system includes an asymmetric beam splitter for directing a larger fraction of incident light to one photomultiplier and a smaller fraction of the incident light to another photomultiplier. Preferably the light is split in to 90% and 10 % fractions and the photomultiplier receiving the larger fraction is operated in photon counting mode and the photomultiplier receiving the smaller fraction is operated in integrating mode. The beam splitter may be uncoated glass and fast modulators attenuate incident light on the photomultipliers.
Patent GB-2407067-A (GB)
Title: Automatically inflatable buoyancy aid for an aviator
Inventor: OLIVER PAUL
IPC: B63C9/02
Filed: 2003-10-13
Abstract: A survival system includes a life jacket (11) that is carried on a flying suit (10) and includes a gas source (12) and an actuating mechanism (13) that are connected to a personal survival pack (22, fig 3) by a flexible non extensible member such as a lanyard (19). When an aviator (20, fig 3) wearing the system leaves an aircraft, from example in an ejection seat (21, fig 3), and deploys a parachute (23, fig 4A), the personal safety pack separates from the aviator and extends the member (19) with the tension in the member (19) causing inflation of the life jacket (11). Thus, the life jacket (11) is reliably inflated prior to the aviator reaching water.
Patent GB-2395317-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for migration of managed application state for a java based application
Inventor: SHARMA RAHUL
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-04-23
Abstract: An invention for migrating managed application state for a Java based application is disclosed. A first Java module is executed on afirst server. The first Java module includes a first entity bean and a first state object in communication with the first entity bean. The first state object stores a state of the first entity bean. The first state object is replicated to a state server or stored in-memory and made capable of migration by replicated state manager. Then, a second Java module is started on a second server as part of the module migration by replicated state manager. Then, a second Java module is started on asecond server as part of the module migration by a control module. The second Java module includes a second state object that is populated with state by either recovering from replica of first state object stored on the state server or by getting transferred state of an in-memory copy of first state object managed on first server.
Patent GB-2410019-A (GB)
Title: A box folded from a blank
Inventor: MONK ROBERT
IPC: B65D5/44
Filed: 2004-01-16
Abstract: A box suitable for packaging a product such as sachets during transportation comprises a closed structure formed from a folded blank (1) which is separable into a tray part (110) and a lid part (120) along breakable lines of weakness (14a, 14b). The tray part (110) is suitable for displaying the product e.g. for retail. The box is strengthened by top side flaps (7a, 7b) whose bottom edges (12, 13) abut the base (2) of the box (100) and the top edge (16) of the bottom side flaps (3a, 3b).
Patent GB-2396460-A (GB)
Title: An information transmission system
Inventor: MAYELL MICHAEL EDWARD JOHN
IPC: H04M3/487
Filed: 2002-09-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of transmitting information using an information transmission system adapted to transmit information to a plurality of subscribers from preferably one content provider. The system is adapted to receive at least one electronic transmission of source information from a content provider where this source information incorporates a plurality of subscriber details and content information. The system employed can then initiate a telephone call to each of the plurality of subscribers detailed to deliver a portion of the content information supplied. Preferably the invention described may also be employed within an inspirational message provisioned service, where the content provider can deliver an inspirational message to a plurality of subscribers using a telecommunication network.
Patent GB-2397369-A (GB)
Title: Beverage dispenser with integral ice maker
Inventor: TEAGUE MERRITT T
IPC: F25C5/00
Filed: 2002-10-18
Abstract: A dispenser (100) for soft-drinks and ice has an integral ice maker (100). The compressor (118) and condenser (116) for the ice making refrigeration system are located remotely from the ice making apparatus. Thus, the dispenser with an integral ice maker does not emit noise and heat from the compressor and condenser in the customer service areas where ice and soft drinks are dispensed. Refrigerant vapor is drawn from a receiver (229) and is used for defrosting in the harvest portion of the ice making cycle. The dispenser also has an internal heat exchanger (165) for cooling carbonated water and syrup prior to dispensing a soft drink. There is also an ice maker and dispenser, having a refrigeration system in which ice-making components and an ice dispenser are located near a customer-service area, while the hot and noisy refrigeration components are located remotely.
Patent GB-2402412-A (GB)
Title: Slip system
Inventor: ZIMMERMAN PATRICK J
IPC: E21B33/1295
Filed: 2004-06-02
Abstract: A slip system 100 comprises a plurality of slips 110 and a cone body 140. Each slip 110 has a first end defining a slip body 112 and a second end defining a tail 114, the tail 114 having a progressively greater width, which may be considered a dovetail configuration. The cone body 140 has a plurality of bevelled surfaces 142 configured to slidably receive the slip body 112 when the slip system 100 is activated. Also disclosed is a tubular slip ring 130 having a plurality of pockets 132 to receive the tails 114 of the slips 110. The edges of the tails 114 of the slips 110 and the edges 131 of the pockets 132 of the slip ring 130 may be bevelled.
Patent GB-2414912-A (GB)
Title: Use of garlic extract for sytematic treatment of growing crops
Inventor: STRUTH HUGH
IPC: A01N65/00
Filed: 2004-06-11
Abstract: A method of treatment of growing plants comprises applying garlic extract to the root region of the plant. The garlic extract is mixed with water and nutrient feed and is distributed by means of an irrigation system supplying a multiplicity of plants from a single bulk supply of irrigation liquid. The garlic extract may be present in the irrigation water in a ratio of between 1:10,000 and 1:60,000.
Patent GB-2413887-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for providing visual communication between road vehicles
Inventor: ZUBERI KHALID MASUD
IPC: G09F21/04
Filed: 2004-07-30
Abstract: Apparatus for providing visual communication between first 4 and second 6 vehicles comprises a first sign device 8 for the first vehicle and a second sign device 14 for the second vehicle. The first sign device displays a first message 12 in normal form for viewing by the driver of the second vehicle when following the first vehicle. The second sign device bears a second message 18 which is displayed in mirror image form so that it can be viewed normally by the driver of the first vehicle when looking though a rear view mirror of the first vehicle. Each device may be attached to a respective windscreen by means of suckers. The messages may be formed by LEDs.
Patent GB-2416878-A (GB)
Title: Resource management method
Inventor: BALLETTE MARCO
IPC: G06F9/50
Filed: 2004-08-06
Abstract: A method for enabling the sharing of resources for the processing of tasks in a virtual organisation. The method includes the steps of storing resource information in a memory, monitoring the stored information and processing at least part of the stored resource information to calculate a resource matrix to determine how a task submitted to the virtual organisation will be processed. The invention is of particular use in mobile grids.
Patent GB-2404918-A (GB)
Title: An encoded carrier
Inventor: NORMAN CARL EDWARD
IPC: C12M1/34
Filed: 2004-08-06
Abstract: An encoded carrier comprising a code region having a code and a reaction region separate from said code region, said reaction region having a variation in its refractive index or dielectric constant in a direction generally parallel to the surface of the reaction region. The variation in refractive index may be provided by a diffraction grating.
Patent GB-2410079-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for accelerated unit cooldown utilising liquid carbon dioxide
Inventor: INGHAM BRADLEY C
IPC: F17C13/02
Filed: 2004-12-15
Abstract: A system for the accelerated cool down of at least one unit 40 comprises a pipeline 16 connected to the unit 40 having at least one access valve (33, figure 3) wherein the pipeline 16 routes a flow of system gas to the unit 40, a sparger 18 inserted into the access valve (33, figure 3), wherein the sparger 18 comprises at least one nozzle (110, figure 11) positioned within the pipeline 16, a source of liquid carbon dioxide 10 capable of being delivered into the pipeline 16 via the sparger 18 such that the liquid carbon dioxide is evenly distributed in the flow of system gas prior to entry into the unit 40 and at least one temperature gauge (31, 32, figure 3) in contact between the access valve (33, figure 3) and the unit 40. The sparger 18 may comprise a flow meter and a plurality of nozzles (120, 130, figures 12 and 13). There may be a pump 12 provided on an injection skid 14 for pumping the liquid carbon dioxide. There may be a pressure indicator (24, figure 2) provided. The nozzle (110, figure 11) may be positioned either with or against the flow of system gas. There may be a plurality of units 40 connected in series with each unit 40 having an associated sparger 18. The unit 40 may comprise a reaction vessel, boiler or furnace.
Patent GB-2422074-A (GB)
Title: Reduced-State BCJR algorithm with improved state selection using signal information subsequent to the time of the state being assessed
Inventor: PIECHOCKI ROBERT JAN
IPC: H03M13/45
Filed: 2005-01-10
Abstract: The BCJR algorithm is utilised to decode trellises of data but is computationally expensive, and therefore unsuitable for practical application to MIMO and other complex systems. Reduced-State algorithms M-BCJR and T-BCJR are available that discard some states to simplify the computation. However the selection of states is normally based only upon the forward recursion probabilities alpha, and non optimal performance can result in some circumstances. The invention selects states based on a fixed lag smoothed density of the states, which considers the received signal over a number of symbol periods before and after the state being assessed. The number of later periods can equal the channel impulse response period but can be reduced to trade off performance against complexity. The calculation of the fixed lag smoothed probability distribution can be simplified with a Gaussian approximation technique.
Patent GB-2412710-A (GB)
Title: Belt tensioning pulley tiltable w.r.t. belt run plane
Inventor: HALL KEITH GORDON
IPC: F16H7/24
Filed: 2005-03-09
Abstract: A method of fitting a drive belt 15 to a drive belt system and a pulley assembly for performing the method, the belt system including a drive pulley 11, and at least one driven pulley 12 ,13,14 preferably including an idler pulley 14, with the belt run around said pulleys being substantially planar, wherein in said method one pulley 14 is part of a pivotable pulley assembly 20, the pivotable pulley 14 is tilted relative to the plane of the belt run, the belt 15 is fitted around the pulleys 11,12,13, 14 without stretching the belt, and the tilted pulley assembly 21 is then moved to lie substantially in the plane of the belt run to tension the belt. Pulley 14 may be part of an internal combustion engine. The pulley 14 may tilt about an axis 45 normal to the one about which it rotates.
Patent GB-2424556-A (GB)
Title: Packet fragment deciphering with cipher state storage
Inventor: LOUGHRAN KEVIN
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2005-03-23
Abstract: The deciphering of fragmented enciphered IP packets, e.g. IPSec packets, is performed without requiring reassembly of the fragments, fragmented packets. When a first frame is deciphered a characteristic poly-tuple is saved against the state of the cipher, particularly an output vector. When the next frame comes in, the cipher would continue on from that previously saved state after a look-up of the poly-tuple. Each frame would then be sent on, deciphered, but still representing a fragment of the original packet. The poly-tuple employed for the look-up includes the identity and protocol fields from the IP header and at least one of the source IP address and the destination IP address. The deciphering process may commence with the combination of input data with an initialising vector and proceed by combining input data with a vector fed back from the output of the deciphering engine. The saved cipher state is employed as the initialising vector for the next frame. Entries in the cache or buffer storing the cipher state may be searched using a hash of the poly-tuple.
Patent GB-2408712-A (GB)
Title: Mold for casting and method of surface treatment thereof
Inventor: KOYAMA HIROAKI
IPC: C23C8/26
Filed: 2003-10-28
Abstract: A method of the surface treatment of a mold for casting, which comprises subjecting a cavity surface of a fixed mold (12) made by the use of a SCM420 material to first shot peening, a sulfurizing-nitriding treatment and second shot peening. The resulting cavity surface of the fixed mold (12) exhibits a high hardness of 700 or higher in terms of Vickers hardness due to the presence of a sulfurized and nitrided layer (32), and further has a compression residual stress of more than 1200 MPa and a largest height (Ry), which is a surface roughness value defined by JIS standard, of 8 žm or less.
Patent GB-2420838-A (GB)
Title: Pipe having helically wound reinforcing layer
Inventor: BOOTH JOHN PETER
IPC: F16L9/04
Filed: 2005-07-04
Abstract: A tubular body 10 comprises an inner hollow core 12 and an outer casing 14 comprising mechanically inter-engaging helically wound material having a higher yield strength than the core material. The inner surface of the outer casing is preferably in continuous contact with the inner core so that it may exert a compressive force on the core after the core has been plastically deformed by the application of an internal pressure. The outer casing may preferably comprise martensite, and the inner core stainless steel. Also claimed is a tubular body where the outer casing comprises strips of helically wound overlapping material, and methods for producing the tubular bodies.
Patent GB-2428696-A (GB)
Title: Sound insulating stud wall batten and acoustic wall system
Inventor: FAIRNINGTON IAIN MCGREGOR
IPC: E04B2/74
Filed: 2005-07-14
Abstract: A wall batten 4 for supporting a wall panel comprises a resilient layer 12 sandwiched between first 8 and second 10 rigid elements, in use the first batten element is attached to a base wall 2, the second to an internal lining panel 6. The rigid elements are preferably wooden and may comprise soft or hard wood, plywood or MDF. The resilient layer may comprise one or two foam layers, preferably closed cell polyethylene, bonded with adhesive to the first and second elements and to each other. It may comprise different thickness and density layers such as 6mm 33kg/m<3> with 4mm 25kg/m<3> foam. The first rigid element is preferably 18mm 750kg/m<3> MDF, the second is preferably 25mm 600kg/m<3> plywood. The wall batten preferably has a total depth of 53mm. Holes 16 may be provided through the second element to allow securing of the first element. The first and second elements may have different widths and may each have angled sides. A wall system 1 is also provided, wherein the inner wall is preferably plasterboard and the battens may be installed vertically or horizontally at 600mm intervals. A helmholtz absorber panel may be fastened the first elements of adjacent battens to further deaden noise.
Patent GB-2432181-A (GB)
Title: Pole cover
Inventor: WATT ROBERT
IPC: E04G5/00
Filed: 2005-11-09
Abstract: A cover for a scaffolding pole comprises an elongate sleeve <B>2</B> having a bore for receiving a tubular scaffolding member <B>12.</B> The sleeve <B>2</B> has an opening along its length to enable it to be placed around the tubular scaffolding member <B>12.</B> Cushioning <B>8</B> is located within the bore and is configured to cushion the scaffolding member <B>12</B> in use. The sleeve <B>2</B> may be hinged and may be rigid. The sleeve <B>2</B> may be resilient or rigid when bent around an axis orthogonal to its length but otherwise flexible. The sleeve <B>2</B> may have a circular cross section. The cushioning <B>8</B> may be arranged in spaced apart regions of the bore. The edges of the sleeve <B>2</B> at the sides of the opening may be rounded or may have complementary formations to enable the edges to fit together. A strip of edging material, which may have an H-shaped cross section may be provided. A protective edging strip <B>20</B> may be provided around the rim of an end of the elongate sleeve <B>2.</B> The opening of the sleeve may be held closed in use by spaced apart closures which may comprise straps and strap retaining means. A cap <B>22</B> may be configured to fit on an end of the sleeve <B>22</B> in use and may have a hole through which a scaffolding member <B>12</B> can pass.
Patent GB-2432351-A (GB)
Title: Multiple wall containers
Inventor: ROBERTS SIMON CHARLES
IPC: B65D23/02
Filed: 2005-11-22
Abstract: A container comprises an outermost wall (1) and at least one innermost wall (2), the outermost wall, in use, tending to react with the usual contents of the container so that the contents degrade and the innermost wall which, in use, lies adjacent the contents of the container being inert to the contents. The walls (1,2) are preferably of high density polyethylene, the outermost wall (1) incorporating agents such as a pigment, dye, ultra-violet inhibitor, anti-static agent or metallic filler which may react with the container contents. The container preferably takes the form of a bottle for containing a cyanoacrylate based adhesive.