baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2370167-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to phase locked loops
Inventor: HARWOOD MICHAEL STEPHEN
IPC: H03L7/18
Filed: 2000-12-18
Abstract: A phase locked loop (PLL) comprising an input, an output, a charge generator 2, a low pass filter 3, an oscillator 4 and a frequency divider 5. The frequency divider 5 has an input coupled to the output of the PLL and an output coupled to an input of the charge generator 2. The frequency at the output of the frequency divider 5 is equal to the frequency at the input of the frequency divider divided by a selectable divider ratio N. The PLL has a damping factor z and a bandwidth to compare frequency ratio   l  <SB>3</SB>/  l  <SB>ref</SB>. The low pass filter 3 has a first selectable capacitor 11,12,13, Fig.3 for integrating the charge produced by the charge generator 2. The capacitance of that first capacitor is arranged to be proportional to the divider ratio N so that the damping factor z and the bandwidth to compare frequency ratio   l  <SB>3</SB>/  l  <SB>ref</SB> are substantially independent of the divider ratio N.
Patent GB-2373309-A (GB)
Title: A mouse pad with movable forearm support
Inventor: LUCK ROY
IPC: G06F3/039
Filed: 2001-02-07
Abstract: A device has a mouse pad 12 on a flat base 10 with a movable forearm support 20 pivotally attached to a mount 22 on the base. The support 20 is generally oval in plan view, dished in crossection, and has a slideway (24, fig 6) on the bottom in which a bracket 26 may slide. In use the support 20 tilts and slides forwardly and rearwardly (fig 7), but the support 20 is constrained against sliding or tilting sideways as a user moves an arm resting on the support to operate a computer mouse, thus reducing the risk of strain. A later-filed claim indicates that the pad 12 is removable from a recess in the base 10.
Patent GB-2362038-A (GB)
Title: Wiring substrate, method of producing the same and electronic device using the same
Inventor: YOSHIDA NORIO
IPC: H05K1/03
Filed: 2001-02-19
Abstract: A ceramic multilayer substrate (12) comprises a substrate of laminated ceramic green sheets with wiring patterns and conductive vias (3a) formed therein. The upper surface (9) of the substrate has surface wiring patterns (4) provided which connect with vias (3a). Line shaped insulation patterns (8) are formed over the surface wiring patterns (4) to form soldering land electrodes (7) to which various semiconductor devices may be electrically connected to. The insulating patterns (8) have a low solder wetting property which enable high precision, fine soldering lands to be formed.
Patent GB-2373492-A (GB)
Title: Containers for beverages
Inventor: FORD YEE FU IP
IPC: B65D23/08
Filed: 2001-03-21
Abstract: Containers, such as disposable bottles (1) for carbonated beverages, comprise side-walls (5) that are compressible to reduce the volume of the container, and a locking arrangement (15) adapted to hold the container (5) in the desired degree of compression. The containers preferably have corrugated side-walls (5) that compress to reduce the height of the container. The locking arrangement preferably comprises one or more straps (11) connecting the base and the top region of the container (5) and a lock or locks (15) on the top region for holding the strap(s) in tension. The containers allow the volume of the bottle to be reduced as the beverage is poured out so that the air space above the fluid level in the bottle is minimised and the loss of carbonation is reduced to a minimum. A ring around the bottle may have apertures (21) for guiding the straps (11) and a handle (17) may be attached to upper ends of the straps (11), the locks comprising tangs for engaging teeth on the strap. The locks may be releasable to allow the container to return to its uncompressed state.
Patent GB-2360537-A (GB)
Title: Roller reaming tool with thrust bearing
Inventor: EDGLEY GRAHAM
IPC: E21B10/30
Filed: 2001-03-22
Abstract: A roller reaming tool for mounting on a tool string comprises an elongate body 13 having a plurality of recesses positioned circumferentially around the body 13, each recess housing a roller reamer unit 1. The roller reamer units each comprise a reaming roller 2 rotatably mounted on a shaft 3, the latter being held stationary by retaining blocks 5 and 6. Each reaming roller 2 co-operates with a thrust bearing 11 in a shoulder of a respective upper retaining block 5.
Patent GB-2358528-A (GB)
Title: Dual-hinged door for an electrical power distribution busway
Inventor: FAULKNER NATHAN H
IPC: E05D15/50
Filed: 1999-10-01
Abstract: A busway and a door assembly for use with the busway are described. The door assembly provides access to the conductive busbars through openings in the busway housing. The door assembly includes an insulator plate having openings therethrough for access to the busbars. The insulator plate includes two hinge grooves disposed on opposite edges of the insulator plate. Additionally, the door assembly includes a dual-hinged door which includes a pair of hinge rods adapted for engagement with the hinge grooves. By pivotally rotating on the first hinge rod within the first hinge groove, the door may be opened to a first position. Conversely, by pivotally rotating on the second hinge rod within the second hinge groove, the door may be opered in a second direction. Once in either position, the door cannot be removed front the insulator plate. Additionally, insulator stabs extend front the insulator plate and are disposed between the busbars to prevent arcing between the exposed areas of the busbars.
Patent GB-2364058-A (GB)
Title: AXOR79, a G-protein coupled receptor
Inventor: ELLIS CATHERINE E
IPC: A61P25/00
Filed: 2001-05-03
Abstract: A polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 2 or a polynucleotide of SEQ ID NO: 1, variants, and fragments thereof are claimed. The encoded protein is identified as a seven transmembrane or G-protein coupled receptor (AXOR79). No function for the sequences other than that of a receptor is disclosed, although the receptor has homology to a rat taste receptor. Antibodies, vectors and expression systems for the sequences are also claimed and assays, diagnostic kits etc are disclosed in the description.
Patent GB-2375475-A (GB)
Title: Key holder having moveable blade cover
Inventor: OWOLABI LARRY
IPC: A45C11/32
Filed: 2001-05-15
Abstract: A key holder comprising a base which holds the non lock-engaging end (bow) of a key 10 and a cover 4 which pivots from a first, closed position in which it covers the lock-engaging end (blade) of the key to a second, open position in which the blade of the key is not covered, the cover being biassed towards the first, closed position. The base may comprise two halves 2,19 between which the bow of the key is held, the halves being fastened together by screws 1, and the pivoting mechanism of the cover may comprise a rod 8 passing through a spring support 5 connected to the base, with springs 6 attached to the spring support which bias the cover into the closed position. A cushion (11, fig. 6) may be attached by a spring (15, fig. 6) to the interior of each half of the base such that when the key holder is assembled, the bow of the key is tightly clamped between the halves 2,19 of the base.
Patent GB-2376397-A (GB)
Title: Virtual or augmented reality
Inventor: CHEATLE STEPHEN PHILIP
IPC: G06F3/01
Filed: 2001-06-04
Abstract: A portable head mounted display, HMD, (<B>10</B>) displays a virtual or augmented reality operating area e.g. for use in game playing. Two cameras (<B>12, 14</B>) placed on the HMD comprise a stereo vision depth sensing system to recognise and determine the distance to obstacles in the user's field of view. Real obstacles in the display may be 'cloaked' by forming virtual object around them. The user can therefore move around the physical environment, using only the displayed reality as a guide without fear of colliding onto real objects.
Patent GB-2364340-A (GB)
Title: Drill bit with reaming teeth and mud flow ramp
Inventor: SINGH AMARDEEP
IPC: E21B10/18
Filed: 2001-06-06
Abstract: A downhole drill bit 200 has at least one leg 208. Cutters 260 are mounted directly onto the leg(s) and one or more of these cutters may extend to the borehole gauge diameter. The legs carry rolling cones 210 with cutters 212 that may or may not extend to the gauge diameter. Cutters may be mounted on more than one leg and are vertically staggered with respect to those on the other legs, resulting in a smooth cut surface. The cutters may be of polycrystalline diamond and be disposed lower than the top of the rolling cones. Wear resistant inserts 270 protect the bit body. Also disclosed is a mud flow ramp 225 for directing drilling fluids upwards, being formed by a leg with a portion 220 at an angle to the drill bit. The ramp and bit body define a junk slot, with a greater sectional area at its top than at its bottom, and the ramp has a second part at a different angle to the first (figure 7).
Patent GB-2376644-A (GB)
Title: Micro-reactor with separable electrodes on support members
Inventor: MCCREEDY THOMAS
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2001-06-18
Abstract: A micro-reactor type device comprises a passage, carried in the top surface 26 of a plate 10 which further features an aperture 20. A reservoir 28 communicates via an opening with the passage. A separable electrode 42 is carried by a support member 34, such that when the electrode 42 is inserted into the reservoir opening, the support member 34 is accommodated within the aperture 20 such that substantially no part of the support 34 protrudes into the reservoir opening. Also disclosed is a device as above, with two apertures 20, 22, reservoirs 28, 30, electrodes 42,44 and support members 34, 36 but not necessarily featuring the non-protrusion feature described directly above. The reservoir 28 may be carried in a separate secondary plate 12. The electrode 42 and support 34 may be carried on a detachable tertiary plate 14. The system may feature a three reservoir 28, and electrode 42 arrangement with the passage being provided in a T-formation for fluid communication between the reservoirs 28. The electrodes 42 may function to provide the electrophoretic transport of fluids around the device.
Patent GB-2381642-A (GB)
Title: Body shaped chakra mat emitting light and music
Inventor: ASHMAN DAVE
IPC: G09F7/12
Filed: 2001-10-06
Abstract: An aid for alleviating stress-related symptoms comprises three differently sized PVC or fabric two-dimensional body images 1 bonded together in layers with the smallest image as the uppermost layer, and seven illuminating units 2 having associated pre-recorded musical rhythm units. The illuminating units 2 may comprise push light switches bearing chakra inspired designs located at the seven chakra points, each having an electronic pre-recorded music unit. The overall posture and colour of the chakra self-healing aid may be variable whilst the shapes of the two-dimensional body images always match one another. The self-healing aid may be powered by mains electricity via a power point located in the foot area or by batteries, and may have adhesive means on the rear, e.g. Velcro (RTM) hook and loop fasteners or peel-off adhesive stickers, for mounting to a wall or door. The light switches may be centrally linked by a wiring spine, and the self healing aid may have an associated chakra booklet. In use, activation of the light switch at any chakra point causes the chakra point to illuminate and the associated musical rhythm to play for a period of time.
Patent GB-2369402-A (GB)
Title: A fastener for attaching tags or labels or binding articles together
Inventor: MORRISH MARK PETER
IPC: B65D63/10
Filed: 2001-11-26
Abstract: A catch having a male part 2 with a tapered head 8 which has a hollow portion 10 and at least one resilient wall 11 so that on engagement with a female part 4 having an aperture 20 with a restriction 21, the head deforms in order for the head 8 to pass the restriction 21, and then returns to its previous shape to form a secure connection. The male part 2 and female part 4 may be formed in a single mould having a single parting plane.
Patent GB-2388044-A (GB)
Title: Network-Based Game System and Method
Inventor: SQUIBBS ROBERT FRANCIS
IPC: A63F13/12
Filed: 2002-02-07
Abstract: A network-based game system is provided that includes a game processing subsystem (30) for providing a virtual game environment (40) in which player-controlled virtual game entities (50,51) can move. Players communicate with the game processing subsystem (30) via connectivity subsystems (20-22), such as wireless and wired LANs, that each permit access by multiple players. The processing subsystem (30) associates each connectivity subsystem (20-22) with a respective particular location (41-43) in the game environment (40). Each such particular location (41;43) has at least one special game-play significance for a virtual game entity (50;51) associated with a player communicating with the processing subsystem (40) via the corresponding connectivity subsystem (20;22); for example, the game entity may only be allowed to enter and leave the game at this location.
Patent GB-2369188-A (GB)
Title: Measurement-while-drilling assembley using gyroscopic devices and methods of bias removal
Inventor: ESTES ROBERT ALAN
IPC: E21B47/022
Filed: 1998-12-04
Abstract: This invention provides a measurement-while-drilling (MWD) downhole assembly for use in drilling boreholes which utilizes gyroscopes, magnetometers and accelerometers for determining the borehole inclination and azimuth during the drilling of the borehole. The downhole assembly includes at least one gyroscope that is rotatably mounted in a tool housing to provide signals relating to the earth's rotation. A device in the tool can rotate the gyroscope and other sensors on the tool at any desired degree. A processor in the tool combines measurements from the sensors taken at a plurality of positions at the same depth to determine the systematic bias in the sensors before further processing. Accelerometers in the MWD tool provide gravity measurements from which the toolface and inclination are determined. The unbiased gyroscopic measurements are used in conjunction with the tool face and inclination measurements to determine the azimuth and tool face with respect to true north. Three axially spaced apart magnetometers may be used to correct for local magnetic disturbances. Additionally, when measurements are made with magnetic, accelerometer and gyrospic measurements along three different axes, the unbiased measurements may be combined to provide an improved determination of the tool orientation. The sensor is rotated a pre determined angle by a stepper motor.
Patent GB-2388164-A (GB)
Title: Intermediate booster pumping station
Inventor: OCEAN TECHNOLOGIES LTD
IPC: E21B43/01
Filed: 2002-02-28
Abstract: An intermediate booster station is used to pump well fluid along a sub-sea pipeline to an onshore location. The intermediate booster station comprises a watertight base 1, from which protrudes a telescopic shaft 2. The shaft 2 extends above sea level and has a wind turbine 3 attached at the top. A water turbine 4 may also be attached as shown. The base I is connected to a sub-sea pipeline 5 routed from a wellhead 6 to an onshore location 7. A booster pump 8 is located in the base 1. The booster station is located to receive the well fluid under well pressure and the booster pump then pumps the well fluid to the shore. The turbine(s) 3, (4) provide(s) power to electricity generating equipment housed in or on the structure which in turn powers the booster pump. In the event of the turbines not producing enough power to operate the booster pump then excess well fluid can be stored in a storage facility until normal operation can resume.
Patent GB-2388795-A (GB)
Title: Exercise device
Inventor: EVANS HAROLD RONALD
IPC: A63B21/055
Filed: 2002-05-25
Abstract: A portable device for exercising the abdomen and back comprises an upstanding guide track on which is mounted a sliding carriage with handles which lie alongside the track. The handles enable a user to guide the carriage up and down the track against resistance in either direction preferably provided by a tensioned tape disposed along the face of the track. In a preferred embodiment the track may be supported by a foot rest, with the degree of resistance regulated by an elastic cord.
Patent GB-2381342-A (GB)
Title: System for the secure interaction of clients and providers via a secure agent
Inventor: PEARSON SIANI LYNNE
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2002-06-12
Abstract: Apparatus and method for enabling clients 512 to interact securely with a service 502 or market via an agent 508 in a separate logically protected environment 506. The service or market is run in its own logically protected environment 504. There may be communication interfaces defined only between the agent and the client and between the agent and the service. Also there could be means to verify to a client that the agent and the electronic service are operating in a trusted environment. Also the computing platform that the system runs on could be compartmented, providing separate compartments for each logically protected computing environment.
Patent GB-2379696-A (GB)
Title: Composite cutting element with arcuate table to substrate interfaces
Inventor: CHAVES ARTHUR A
IPC: E21B10/567
Filed: 1999-06-16
Abstract: A cutting element of a drill bit for drilling subterranean formations including a superhard table formed on an end face of a cylindrical supporting substrate, there being an interface between the table and the end face of the substrate defined by at least one annular surface with an arcuate topography when taken in radial cross section longitudinally parallel to the centre line, the substrate table interface being sufficient to accommodate resultant loading of the cutting edge of the cutter throughout a variety of angles with vectors normal to the surface at a variety of angles such that at least one normal vector is aligned substantially parallel to the resultant loading on the cutting edge. A number of different shapes to the end face are disclosed.
Patent GB-2397677-A (GB)
Title: Customer identification using an identification key that is unique to a customer and an organization
Inventor: KOISTINEN MARTIN
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2003-01-23
Abstract: A security system in which a customer is uniquely identified to an organization using an identification key that is valid only for that organization. Different organizations thus have no common customer identifiers to correlate their personal information records, and so customer privacy is enhanced. The same unique identifier for a customer is preferably generated each time the individual interacts with a given organization. An Identifier Generation Application (IGA) is preferably embedded into a customer identification card (e.g. smart card). A single, secure unique value called an Identity Generation Key (IGK) is also stored on the card. When the card is inserted into a terminal of the organization, the organization requests a customer identifier by providing an Organization Unique Identifier (OUI). The IGA then generates a value using the OUI and the IGK (e.g. using a hashing function) and returns it to the organization. This same value will be computed and returned when presented with the same organization and cardholder.
Patent GB-2380736-A (GB)
Title: Blend compositions of an unmodified polyvinyl alcohol and a filler
Inventor: SCHERTZ DAVID MICHAEL
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2001-08-01
Abstract: This invention relates, in general, to blend compositions of an unmodified polyvinyl alcohol and a filler and thermoplastic film and fiber structures comprising these blend compositions. More specifically, this invention relates to substantially water-free films and fibers comprising unmodified polyvinyl alcohol and a filler.
Patent GB-2386719-A (GB)
Title: Preview function in a digital data preservation system
Inventor: ABHYANKAR VISHWAS G
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 2003-01-25
Abstract: A digital preservation system (10) for accepting a digital data record as input, for providing a preview of the digital data record on a display screen (80), for writing the data record in human-readable form onto a preservation-quality medium (210), for storage of the medium (210), and for retrieval of the data record from the medium (210). The digital preservation system (10) preserves a data record in human-readable form, along with an associated metadata record, allowing the human-readable preserved data record to be readable in the distant future, independent of specific reading hardware. The preview function allows an operator to specify storage and retrieval characteristics for the data record.
Patent GB-2387833-A (GB)
Title: A mobile access system and method of access thereof
Inventor: CONSTANTINIS DANIEL ALEXANDER
IPC: E04G3/24
Filed: 2003-04-15
Abstract: A mobile access system to enable personnel to gain access to an elevated position at a workface or within an enclosed site for example in marine environments such as the enclosed cargo tanks of a vessel, comprising a platform 15 which is demountable from individual components and may be assembled within the tank and suspended on cables 18 and 20 the latter being attached to the tank roof at generally horizontally spaced positions thereon so that the platform 15 is movable along the cables 20 as required. A flexible protective enclosure 30 may surround the platform 15 to provide a protective and an enclosed working environment which can be maintained at a constant pressure in excess of ambient air pressure thus allowing hot work to be performed and ensuring that undesirable residues can be contained, collected and disposed of. The whole assembly may be introduced in component form through a small opening in the tank roof and assembled and manoeuvred therein as required. A method of gaining personnel access to a elevated position at a workface or within an enclosed site, is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2406223-A (GB)
Title: A balanced rotor assembly
Inventor: CROSSLEY PETER LEE
IPC: F04D29/66
Filed: 2003-09-30
Abstract: A rotor assembly 1 for an electric machine such as a motor comprises a rotor 3 on a shaft 2 having a bearing 7, 8 at each end portion, the bearings being arranged to rotatably support the rotor and shaft. The assembly further comprises a balancing member 40, from which material may be removed for balancing the rotor assembly. The balancing member is located in a predetermined position and orientation with respect to the rotor. The balancing member includes an encoder disk 42, arranged to permit the position of the rotor with respect to a stator 13 to be determined. The provision of a balancing member having an integral encoder disk facilitates the manufacture of the rotor assembly. As the balancing member is located in a predetermined position, the encoder automatically assumes a predetermined position and hence the position of the rotor can be determined with certainty.
Patent GB-2407338-A (GB)
Title: Support system for a grille element
Inventor: ANDERSON SIMON CHARLES
IPC: E02D29/12
Filed: 2003-10-10
Abstract: The support system, primarily for supporting a safety grille or the like in a manhole shaft, channel etc., comprises an elongate hollow support element 212 comprising a peripheral wall 302 with a predetermined cross-section and a channel that is formed within a wall for receiving the support element, the channel being dimensioned to receive, in use, the support element. The predetermined cross-section is preferably the same as that of the channel. The channel may be arranged, in use, to support the support element in a position having an upward incline and the support element is preferably tubular. A coupling plate 304 is preferably coupled to the support element for providing sites to connect the coupling plate to the grille element or instead the coupling plate may be integrally formed with the support element. The channel preferably has a depth sufficient to permit a portion of the support element to extend beyond the channel for coupling with the grille element. Also claimed is a support element and a method for supporting a cover for an aperture of a civil structure.