baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2349214-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for the in-process detection of workpieces
Inventor: ALLEN ROBERT F
IPC: G05B19/401
Filed: 1997-07-16
Abstract: A processor circuit 826 for processing a control signal 820 associated with a reflected signal 816 produced in response to an interrogation signal 814 directed at an area 824 of a processing element 126 utilized in a workpiece processing system such as chemical mechanical planarisation (CMP) said processor circuit comprising: an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) configured to sample said control signal to thereby produce a number of control signal samples and to convert said control signal samples into a corresponding number of digital words; means for monitoring each of said digital words to determine if a current digital word is indicative of a current control signal sample having an electrical characteristic between a predetermined range; and means for producing an output 828 indicative of the presence of an extraneous material proximate said area 824 when a predetermined number of consecutive ones of said digital words are indicative of control signal 820 samples having said electrical characteristic between said predetermined range.
Patent GB-2366247-A (GB)
Title: Mousemat with a pull-out writing board
Inventor: TIM DYLAN LAM KANG
IPC: G06F3/039
Filed: 2000-08-23
Abstract: A mousemat includes a pull-out writing board. The mousemat has top A and bottom B panels which define a slot into which the writing board slides. The writing board can be of a pressure sensitive "magic" type in which pressure applied by a writing rod F causes a transparent plastic sheet D to adhere locally to a waxy base panel E forming a visible image. A transverse eraser strap C is provided between the sheet D and base E to separate the sheets and erase any writing when the board is pushed into the mat. The writing rod F can be provided in a holder S.
Patent GB-2352318-A (GB)
Title: Drum tuning method and apparatus
Inventor: LOMBARDI DONALD G
IPC: G10D13/02
Filed: 1998-05-19
Abstract: The method of enabling optimum tuning of a drum having a shell, a head and adjustable tuning members, that includes suspending the drum shell to vibrate when struck; striking the suspended shell to vibrate at a characteristic acoustic frequency; sensing the acoustic frequency and converting the sensed acoustic frequency to a labelling value; and using the value to label the drum to indicate the frequency; whereby a drum user may tune the drum by adjusting the members to cause the drum to resonate at or near the frequency when the head is stuck.
Patent GB-2356436-A (GB)
Title: Anti-rotation clip
Inventor: DUTTON COLIN GEORGE
IPC: F16B39/10
Filed: 2000-11-21
Abstract: An anti-rotation clip (20) is adapted to be attached to a fastener or connector assembly (10). The anti-rotation clip (20) includes a spring band (22, see figure 1b) to radially grip a hexagonal part (14) which is rotatable relative to a body (12), and a pair of tang members (28, see figure 1b) extending from the spring band to engage a pair of grooves (18) to prevent the hexagonal parts (14) from rotation relative to the body (12). Two or more such spring bands may be joined, so that they are coaxial, for gripping more than one hexagonal part.
Patent GB-2358707-A (GB)
Title: Constant-potential coulometric ammonia gas sensor
Inventor: IMAYA HIROSHI
IPC: G01N27/49
Filed: 2000-11-23
Abstract: The sensor comprises a cell 1 having a window 3 sealed with a gas- permeable diaphragm 5 of PTFE holding a working electrode 4 of platinum oxide or ruthenium oxide attached to the inner surface thereof. The cell contains an electrolyte solution of either 0.5 - 2.0 molar lithium chloride or 0.5 - 1.0 molar potassium chloride, a counter electrode 9 of silver wire and optionally a reference electrode 10 also of silver wire. The working electrode 4 is maintained at a constant potential relative to the counter electrode 9, and the current flow between these electrodes is a measure of ammonia concentration.
Patent GB-2355575-A (GB)
Title: The copy protection of digital audio compact discs
Inventor: EDWARDS ROGER
IPC: G11B20/00
Filed: 2000-05-25
Abstract: Digital audio compact discs (CD-DA) which carry audio can be played and read by CD-ROM drives. Thus the data on the CD-DA may be read into a computer by way of its ROM drive and copied onto another disc. The increasing availability of recorders able to write to CD's poses an enormous threat to the music industry. To copy protect a digital audio compact disc (6), where control data useable by a data reader is encoded on the disc, selected control data is rendered incorrect and/or inaccurate. The incorrect data is either inaccessible to, or not generally read by, an audio player such that a legitimate audio CD which has been copy protected can be played normally on an audio player. However, the incorrect data renders the CD unplayable by a data reader.
Patent GB-2372399-A (GB)
Title: Network monitoring
Inventor: HOGG IAIN
IPC: H04L12/26
Filed: 2001-02-16
Abstract: A method of monitoring a network of devices comprising defining at least two types of device, and monitoring the different types of device using different monitoring procedures, either interrogating said devices at different intervals or interrogating said devices using different protocols. The defined types of device comprise core devices and edge devices.
Patent GB-2372473-A (GB)
Title: A method of soldering
Inventor: LODGE KEVIN JOSEPH
IPC: B23K35/14
Filed: 2001-02-24
Abstract: In a method of soldering the surfaces of a component 11 to a substrate 12, a solder preform 15 is located in the gap between the surfaces. The solder is heated and an over pressure applied to move the surfaces together whilst the solder is molten. Abutments 17, which can comprise a second, higher melting point, solder forming part of the preform, are positioned between the surfaces to limit the spacing between them. A trapped void 18 is decreased in volume as the pressure is applied. The method is particularly applicable to monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMIC) and reduces void areas in joints.
Patent GB-2364460-A (GB)
Title: Web-based video conference system for remote fault diagnosis
Inventor: THOMPSON KEITH
IPC: H04N7/15
Filed: 2001-04-30
Abstract: A system 10 for video conferencing or troubleshooting comprises a web server 12 coupled to a video source. The video source is mounted on a mobile assembly 26 and comprises a computer 40 that sends video signals from a video camera 32 to a local area network 22. A further computer 18 (figure 1) contains a web server and processes the video signals to places them on a website in a predetermined format. The mobile housing may be easily positioned to enable distant users to view the video signals on the web site at a remote location. Users may also be simultaneously in communication over a telephone network 54 using telephones 50, 52.
Patent GB-2379037-A (GB)
Title: The sale of pharmaceutical products under the control of a pharmacist
Inventor: MUHAMMAD TARIQ NAZIR
IPC: G16H70/40
Filed: 2001-06-11
Abstract: A method is disclosed of enabling a pharmacist to control and supervise a proposed sale of a restricted pharmaceutical product (RPP), by a sales assistant to a customer, where the pharmacist is sited at a location remote from the sales assistant's point of sale. The method includes the steps of: the sale assistant using a computer terminal to transmit data about the proposed RPP sale over a data link to a computer terminal of the pharmacist as a request for the pharmacist's authorisation to make the sale; the pharmacist viewing and assessing the data about the sale; the pharmacist, as necessary, requesting via his computer and data link further information on which to base a decision to allow the sale; and the pharmacist making a decision on the information about the proposed product sale and either transmitting to the sales assistant's terminal authorisation for the sale to go ahead or transmitting a signal which blocks the sale and prevents the customer from being permitted to have the RPP.
Patent GB-2379336-A (GB)
Title: Stator for a brushless direct current motor
Inventor: HORNG ALEX
IPC: H02K29/03
Filed: 2001-08-30
Abstract: A stator (fig.5) for a brushless direct current motor comprises an insulated coil set 1 formed as a ring having a central hole 12, and two pole plates 4 mounted on the end faces of the coil 1. Each pole plate 4 is formed with pole faces 41 which encompass the outer periphery of the coil 1, and magnetically conducting rings 42 which pass through the central hole 12. The inner rings 42 are coupled by a member 5. An annular permanent magnet rotor (not shown) surrounds the staggered pole faces 41. In another embodiment (fig.3), pole plates 2 are formed with pole faces 21 which meet in a staggered manner in the central hole 23, and with magnetically conducting plates 22 which encompass the coil 1. The outer plates 22 are coupled by a member 5. In this embodiment, a rotor magnet (not shown) is positioned in the central hole 23. In a further embodiment (fig.7), two sets of pole pieces may be mounted at each end face of an insulated coil 63.
Patent GB-2382665-A (GB)
Title: Rimless spectacle frame with nose bridge and arms attached with adhesive
Inventor: CORKE ROY
IPC: G02C1/02
Filed: 2001-11-07
Abstract: A rimless spectacle frame consists of a nose bridge 12 having a lug 14 located at each end adapted to adhere with each inner edge of a pair of spectacle lenses 10 by use of an adhesive and a pair of side arms 16 each having a lug 18 located at one end adapted to adhere with each outer edge of the pair of spectacle lenses by use of an adhesive such as a two-part epoxy resin An intermediate mounting means 24 may also be used with slotted apertures 26 for attaching the arms and nose bridge.
Patent GB-2381801-A (GB)
Title: Gazebo
Inventor: DAVIS NICOLA JANE
IPC: E04H15/00
Filed: 2001-11-08
Abstract: A gazebo comprising base parts (3), an upper frame part (1) and poles (2) which, in use, screw fit into the base and frame parts. A cover (1, Figure 1) is also provided which includes windows (2, Figure 1) made from clear plastics material, where the windows are capable of being rolled up, preferably at least one side wall of the gazebo is at least partially attached to a main part of the cover so that in use, the or each side wall may be unzipped from the main part and held in an open position by tie means (4, 5, Figure 1). A lantern may also be included to provide lighting in the gazebo.
Patent GB-2370819-A (GB)
Title: Power steering system
Inventor: KAWASHIMA KAZUHITO
IPC: B66F9/06
Filed: 2001-12-21
Abstract: A power steering system includes a vehicle speed detector 1, a steering wheel turning speed detector 11 and a controller 2 which controls a drive device 15 for a steering motor 14. The controller 2 determines the ratio of the steering wheel speed to the target steering mechanism turning speed taking into account the vehicle speed. If the vehicle speed is low, the ratio is calculated so that the steering mechanism's speed of movement is greater than it would be at higher vehicle speeds. The system also calculates the difference between the target turning speed and the actual steering mechanism turning speed as measured by a sensor 12. The system may also be configured to take the angles of the steering wheel and steering mechanism into account.
Patent GB-2383826-A (GB)
Title: Determining brake wear with an indicator probe received in a guide opening
Inventor: MILLER MICHAEL HAROLD
IPC: F16D66/02
Filed: 2002-01-02
Abstract: Determining whether brake 10 wear has exceeded a predetermined maximum in a brake 10 including at least one first brake part 15a, 15b, 15c, 15d which is moveable into engagement with at least one second brake part 18a, 18b, 18c, 18d, 18e which is rotatable with a member 12 to be braked, and an actuator eg. piston 20 to move the first brake part into engagement with the second brake part and an indicator element 25 being movable with the actuator 20 and the first and second brake parts. The actuator 20 and indicator element 25 are housed in a housing 14 which includes a guide eg. opening 30 adapted to receive an indicator probe 31 , the guide 30 being positioned to correspond to a position beyond which the indicator element 25 will move when brake wear has exceeded a predetermined maximum, the method including moving the indicator probe 31 in the guide means 30 towards the indicator element 25 and determining whether the indicator probe 31 engages the indicator element 25. The indicator element may be a surface or recess, and the probe may be inserted into the guide or permanently received in the guide. This is particularly where visual access to brake parts is impaired, such as those immersed in oil.
Patent GB-2372752-A (GB)
Title: Culture of microorganisms for the synthesis of a polyunsaturated fatty acid
Inventor: RATLEDGE COLIN
IPC: C12N1/12
Filed: 2000-07-13
Abstract: <I>C. cohnii</I> is cultured in a suitable growth medium with acetic acid/acetate as the main carbon source. The acetate is provided, and replenished, by adding acetic acid to the growth medium in response to an increase in pH resulting from the utilisation of acetic acid/acetate by the <I>C. cohnii</I>. The <I>C. cohnii</I> produces relatively high levels of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). A stationary phase is not essential for satisfactory DHA production.
Patent GB-2386889-A (GB)
Title: Preparing a molecular sieve adsorbent by silver ion-exchange
Inventor: JINCE SEBASTIAN
IPC: C01B21/04
Filed: 2002-03-25
Abstract: A crystalline molecular sieve adsorbent for selectively adsorbing nitrogen and argon from a gaseous mixture containing oxygen is prepared by: refluxing Zeolite A with an aq silver salt at 30-90{C for 4-8 hrs, filtering and washing the residue with water until free from silver ions and drying under reduced pressure to obtain an adsorbent of the composition: (Ag2O)x(M2/nO)y(Al2O3)6(SiO2)12.wH2O. where M may be Na, Ca, K, or Li.
Patent GB-2390237-A (GB)
Title: power distribution system with delayed output
Inventor: OLSON IRENA
IPC: H01R13/66
Filed: 2002-06-25
Abstract: A power distribution system, operable to receive incoming mains power and distribute the power to components of a number of work terminals in a vicinity, the power distribution system comprising: a power input terminal 2 for receiving incoming power; a plurality of output terminals 3a-3d, and timing means T, configured such that, following conmencement of the supply of incoming power to the power distribution system, power is supplied to the components or to the groups of the components in a staggered fashion, delays between the supply of power to the components or to the groups of components being sufficient to reduce the likelihood of a power surge. An embodiment is also disclosed comprising: a power input terminal; a single output terminal; and a delay unit to delay the supply of power to the output terminal following commencement of supply to the input terminal.
Patent GB-2390597-A (GB)
Title: Cladding handling apparatus
Inventor: CUMMINGS Paul
IPC: B66F11/04
Filed: 2002-07-08
Abstract: Sheet cladding handling apparatus, for use on an aerial lift (10 Fig 1) having a work platform (12), comprises two spaced apart sheet handling devices (41) each comprising a support 42, a head 43 slidably mounted on the support, an arm 45 connected by a pivot 47 to said head for movement between horizontal and vertical conditions, an abutment means 49 on the head 43 adjacent the pivot 47 and a actuator 51 operable between the head 43 and arm 45. Sheet cladding (80) supported on two spaced arms 45 can be raised from a horizontal condition to a vertical condition, and is displaceable relative to the platform(11) by movement of the two heads 43.
Patent GB-2390733-A (GB)
Title: Navigation and communication aid for the blind
Inventor: ASADY BABACK
IPC: G09B21/00
Filed: 2002-07-08
Abstract: A navigation and communication aid for use by blind people comprises a processor unit 1 for controlling external devices, evaluating distances to nearby objects and obstacles, where the information from the range finder 2 communicates the information to the processor and or computer and user. An air pressure unit 3, which may be a fan produces an air flow at various pressures controlled by the processor unit through a series of electromechanical valves 4 to a set of tubes 5 to a user interface 7. A set of pressure sensors 6 within the connecting tubes provide feedback to the processor unit and the user interface in which a number of holes allow air at various intensities, duration and frequency convey information to the user. The processor allows the input and output of data to and from the user to be via a keyboard, audible and or visual commands.
Patent GB-2393356-A (GB)
Title: Remote patient monitoring system
Inventor: HAYTON PAUL MICHAEL
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2002-09-18
Abstract: A telemedicine system for monitoring chronic conditions such as asthma or diabetes includes an electronic measurement device such as an electronic peak expiratory flow meter or an electronic blood glucose meter, connected to a GPRS cellular telephone. The cellular telephone automatically receives, formats and transmits the data on acquisition by the medical device to a remote server. The server may acknowledge the data and make the data available to a clinician. The server may also analyse the data and provide automatic alerts to the patient and/or clinician in the event of the data causing concern. The formatting and transmission of the data from the telephone to the server occurs in real time as the measurements are taken and is invisible to the patient.
Patent GB-2382260-A (GB)
Title: Network intrusion detection system and method
Inventor: GALES GEORGE S
IPC: G06F21/55
Filed: 2002-10-22
Abstract: A network intrusion detection system (10) comprises a processor (32) and a memory (34) accessible by the processor (32). The system (10) also comprises a monitor application (40) stored in the memory (34) and executable by the processor (32). The monitor application (40) is adapted to monitor network activity associated with a network node (16). The system (10) also comprises a profile application (42) stored in the memory (34) and executable by the processor (32). The profile application (42) is adapted to automatically generate an activity profile (54) associated with the network node (16) using the monitored network activity. The system (10) further comprises a recognition engine (44) stored in the memory (34) and executable by the processor (32). The recognition engine (44) is adapted to compare a network event to the activity profile (54) to determine whether the network event is authorized for the network node (16). The recognition engine 44 also compares the network event to information contained in an event library 70 to determine whether the network event constitutes authorised or acceptable network usage.
Patent GB-2384734-A (GB)
Title: Micromachining holes in a coated workpiece
Inventor: BULL MARTIN JOHN
IPC: B23K26/38
Filed: 2003-02-11
Abstract: The invention provides a process and apparatus for the drilling of air holes in a workpiece to which a thermal barrier coating has been applied, comprising:<BR> ```mounting on the same support platform of a machining tool a laser head and, at a predetermined offset from the laser head, an EDM head;<BR> ```using the laser to ablate, under microprocessor control, the thermal barrier coating and any underlying bond coats over at least one site of an air hole to be drilled through a wall of the workpiece;<BR> ```moving the support platform laterally by the amount of the predetermined offset; and<BR> ```using the EDM head, under the same microprocessor control, to create the air hole through the wall of the workpiece beneath the or each surface-ablated site.
Patent GB-2382796-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for use in forming carton blanks
Inventor: WALSH JOSEPH
IPC: B26D7/18
Filed: 1999-09-30
Abstract: Individual carton blanks (4) are formed from lamination of continuous strip (6) of a relatively rigid material and relatively flexible fluid impervious material (42) and in some instances from spaced apart continuous strips (102). All cut and fold lines are formed in strip (6). Then all are conveyed into nip (64) between rotating laminating rollers (60, 62) where all are secured together by an adhesive.
Patent GB-2390555-A (GB)
Title: Co-axial pull cord and magnetically controlled flywheel assembly for rowing exercisers
Inventor: LIOU JIANN-BANG
IPC: A63B69/06
Filed: 2003-05-07
Abstract: A rowing exerciser includes a receiving member 20 for receiving a coil spring 26 therein and a tube 40 extends from a side of the receiving member. A roll of pull cord 60 is mounted to the tube. A magnetically controlled flywheel 80 has an insertion 82 extending centrally from a side of the flywheel and securely inserted in the tube. A separation board is located between the flywheel and the roll of pull cord. A shaft extends through the insertion of the flywheel, the separation board, the tube and is connected to the frame 100. The receiving member 20 and pull cord 60 may be used without the flywheel 80 (see Figures 6 and 8).
Patent GB-2403103-A (GB)
Title: Multi-user detection and decoding
Inventor: GRANT ALEXANDER
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 2003-06-16
Abstract: An iterative multi-user detector and decoder includes a joint multi-user detector (DET) and separate soft demodulators (SDEM1-K), decoders (DEC1-K) and modulators (SM1-K) which provide updated estimates to the detector (DET) for the next iteration, through an estimated multi-user channel (EMA) which uses channel parameters estimated by a channel estimator (CE). The decoders (DEC1-K) use a weak decoding algorithm during initial iterations and a strong decoding algorithm during subsequent iterations of the detecting and decoding process, thereby avoiding convergence bottlenecks that would occur if strong decoding were used for all iterations.
Patent GB-2404847-A (GB)
Title: Gutter cleaner
Inventor: SKINNER George
IPC: E04D13/076
Filed: 2003-07-19
Abstract: A gutter cleaner for cleaning raised gutters comprises a tool 20 with a head 26 for inserting in the gutter and preferably profiled to match the internal profile of the gutter. The head is attached to an elongate support 22 so that the gutter can be cleaned form ground level, and is preferably pivotally attached to negotiate overhanging tiles. Other embodiments are described where for example the head is in the form of scoop with an open end and a closed end, for gathering up debris in the gutter. A method of cleaning a gutter using the tool is also claimed.
Patent GB-2401118-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for winding rope-dyed indigo yarn for knitting
Inventor: BILGIC MAHMUT
IPC: D02H5/00
Filed: 2003-08-20
Abstract: Rope-dyed indigo yarns 2 are wound on bobbins for knitting by the steps of first separating the yarns into smaller groups which are wound simultaneously on sections 4 on a beam 5, then unwinding the yarns from each section 4 and winding them individually on reels 20 and finally unwinding the yarns from the reels 20 and winding them on bobbins (50, Fig 11) ready for knitting. A device 13 detects broken yarns. Fans 18 remove dirt. A weight 28 applies tension when unwinding from the section 4. A pivoting yarn guide frame is mounted in front of the reels 20.
Patent GB-2397815-A (GB)
Title: Tool cases having snap fitting tool trays
Inventor: HALLEE KRISTOFOR M
IPC: B25H3/00
Filed: 2003-12-17
Abstract: A tool case for the storage of drill bits and similarly shaped tools includes two housing members (14, 16) that are hingedly attached and which open and close, with respect to one another, and tool trays (100) on the inside of the case that retain drill bits and similarly shaped tools. The tool trays (100) disposed within the two housing members (14, 16) are removably attached to inner cavities (48) in the housing members by snapping male protrusions (106) located on the tray into corresponding female recesses located on the inner surface of the cavities (48). The case may have a split-rail latch for holding it closed and an elastomeric material at least partially around its outer periphery.