baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2438113-A (GB)
Title: Extreme ultraviolet mask with leaky absorber and method for its fabrication
Inventor: YAN PEI-YANG
IPC: G03F1/08
Filed: 2006-03-31
Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of forming a mask including: providing a substrate; forming a multilayer mirror for EUV light over the substrate; forming a leaky absorber for the EUV light over the multilayer mirror, and patterning the leaky absorber into a first region that is strongly reflective and a second region that is weakly reflective. The present invention further discloses an EUV mask including: a substrate; a multilayer mirror located over the substrate, the multilayer mirror having a first region and a second region; and a leaky absorber located over the second region of the multiplayer mirror, the leaky absorber shifting phase of incident light by 180 degrees.
Patent GB-2453803-A (GB)
Title: Positioning device for locating a vehicle component
Inventor: DUNCAN DOUG
IPC: B62D65/12
Filed: 2007-12-07
Abstract: A device for generating a force, includes a shock absorbing means. The device comprises a hydraulic jack 21, a load cell 29 and a lever 27 which is pivotally mounted. The jack and the load cell each engage with the lever at points lying to either side of the lever's pivot mount 28, and the lever is connectable to a force transmitting element 40. The load cell includes a biasing means, such as a spring 38, which exerts a force on the lever opposite to the force exerted thereon by the jack. In use, when an element which is being held in place by the device experiences a shock load, the shock absorbing means of the device dissipates the said shock load. The device may be used to securely hold a vehicle body on a production line (figure 2) so that when a rear axle (7) assembly is offered up to the floor pan there is no noticeable movement of the vehicle body. An engine may be installed in the vehicle at the same time as the rear axle.
Patent GB-2444853-A (GB)
Title: Production of regulatory T cells
Inventor: MERKENSCHLAGER MATTHIAS MICHAE
IPC: A61K35/12
Filed: 2007-12-13
Abstract: An in vitro method of inducing Foxp3 expression in a T cell, or generating a regulatory T cell (Treg), comprises stimulating a T cell, and inhibiting signalling via PI3K alpha or PI3K delta (phophatidyl-inositol-3-kinase alpha or delta) or m-TOR or Akt in said T cell, wherein said inhibition is commenced 10 to 22 hours after the stimulation step. Preferably the T cell is stimulated via the T-cell receptor, for example using anti-TCR, anti-CD3 and anti-CD28 antibodies. Preferred imhibitors include LY294002 (PI3K alpha and delta), wortmannin (PI3K alpha and delta), YM-024 (PI3K alpha and delta), PI-103 (P13K alpha), PIK90 (PI3K alpha and mTor), IC-87114 (PI3K delta), rapamycin (mTor) and Aktil/2 (Akt). The use of inhibitors of PI3K alpha and/or PI3K delta to generate Tregs or induce Foxp3 expression in a T cell is also disclosed, as are kits containing these inhibitors and a T cell activator. Inhibitors of PI3K alpha and/or PI3K delta may be used for the treatment of diseases related to a deficiency in Tregs, in particular for autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, type I diabetes, colitis or lymphoproliferative disorders such as B cell lymphoma.
Patent GB-2456300-A (GB)
Title: Flexible riser having optical fibre sensor for predicting and managing conditions of pipe
Inventor: MCCANN DOMINIC
IPC: E21B17/01
Filed: 2008-01-08
Abstract: A method and system for connecting one or more wells (22, fig 1) to a floating production system 38 includes a partially flexible pipeline 34 and a continuous optical fibre distributed sensor 36 installed with the pipeline. The sensor is capable of providing a distributed measurement of temperature, pressure, strain, vibration or a combination. The operation of the pipeline is managed using the data from the sensor, preferably by modelling the expected pipeline behaviour. The likelihood of hydrate or wax deposits may be determined, or the level of fatigue. The optical fibre may be embedded in the wall of the pipeline, fixed to the inner or outer wall or located in a conduit 30 in the pipeline.
Patent GB-2461600-A (GB)
Title: Lockable container and ground engaging anchor
Inventor: COPAS THOMAS CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A45F3/44
Filed: 2008-07-08
Abstract: A security device comprising a lockable container, at least one ground engaging anchor to be embedded into the ground and a releasable mechanism which connects the anchor to the container so that the container can be held in place on the ground, the releasable mechanism for the anchor being operable or accessible to disconnect the anchor only when the container is open. The ground engaging anchor may be an auger and there may be two augers for screwing into the ground. The container may be a dome shape having a flat bottom, to prevent it from being levered up, and consist of base 5 with hinged lid 2 with hinge pin being located within the container such that in the closed position it is concealed to prevent tampering. The base may have slotted apertures for the one or more anchors to allow for tolerance in the positional alignment of multiple anchors. The release mechanism for retaining the anchor in connection with the container may be a locking plate (6, 9, fig.5) for slidingly engaging a qroove on the shaft of the anchor.
Patent GB-2447203-A (GB)
Title: Enhanced state estimation based upon information credibility
Inventor: WANG JIN
IPC: G05B13/02
Filed: 2006-12-13
Abstract: A method, apparatus, and a system for performing an adaptive state estimation process for processing semiconductor wafers. A processing of a first workpiece is controlled using a process controller (305) and a processing tool (310). Manufacturing data relating to the processing of the first workpiece is acquired. Status data relating to the manufacturing data is acquired. The status data includes data relating to the source of the manufacturing data. A state of a process controller (305) or a processing tool (310) is determined based upon the status data and the manufacturing data.
Patent GB-2449007-A (GB)
Title: A multi-axis prosthetic ankle
Inventor: DODDROE JEFFREY L
IPC: A61F2/00
Filed: 2005-02-03
Abstract: A multi-axis prosthetic ankle for connection of a prosthetic lower leg to a prosthetic foot. In one embodiment, a prosthetic foot connection component is connected to a prosthetic lower leg connection component only by means of an elastomeric material, thereby allowing for multi-axis movement of the ankle without requiring direct contact between the two components. In other embodiments of the ankle, a prosthetic foot connection component may be mechanically connected to a prosthetic lower leg connection component. However, the design of the mechanical connection and the use of an elastomeric material casing allows for movement of the ankle without surface-to-surface sliding contact between the two components. Compression of the elastomeric material, as well as one or more mechanical stops may be used to control and limit movement of the ankle.
Patent GB-2463454-A (GB)
Title: Shield
Inventor: MARCH STEPHEN WILLIAM
IPC: F41H5/08
Filed: 2008-09-10
Abstract: A shield, suitable to be used as a personnel protective shield, has split resistant means (4, 5) to resist splitting of the shield and/or interlocking means (2, 3) which are adapted to interlock with an additional corresponding shield. The shield may be used to form a shield system consisting of two or more interconnected shields to provide a shield wall for use in riot situations.
Patent GB-2463873-A (GB)
Title: An energised seal
Inventor: TOYNBEE JOHN
IPC: F16J15/06
Filed: 2008-09-24
Abstract: A seal assembly 1 described comprises an elastomeric component 10 having a sealing surface 25 for providing a sealing function, and an energising band 30, the elastomeric component 10 including an aperture for the energising band, wherein the energising band is adapted to fit in the aperture of the elastomeric component 10. In use, an outer surface of the energising band applies a force to the elastomeric component 10, to deform the elastomeric component 10 to form a seal at the sealing surface 25. The energising band 30 includes non-metallic material.
Patent GB-2465026-A (GB)
Title: Christmas or party cracker
Inventor: EVES CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A63H37/00
Filed: 2008-11-08
Abstract: A Christmas or party cracker comprises a tubular construction in which two blanks (7, 8 figure 4) are assembled into each other to form at least three tubular arms providing means for at least three people to pull the cracker. Weakened areas 3 are provided along which the tubular arms are separated when the cracker is pulled. Three stickers 4 may used to cover up the weakened areas 3 created when the two blank parts 7 & 8 are assembled. Folding strips (6 & 2, figure 6) may be pushed radially towards the centre of the cracker and held together by decorative ties (5, figure 7).
Patent GB-2451999-A (GB)
Title: Fuel synthesis
Inventor: BUSTAMANTE HELIO
IPC: C25B3/25
Filed: 2007-08-08
Abstract: A method for the manufacture of a hydrocarbon using an electrolysis cell having first and second electrode compartments separated by a membrane across which ions can migrate, comprises forming ions from water in the first electrode compartment, and supplying CO2 to the second electrode compartment, where it can undergo reduction by the ions.
Patent GB-2466214-A (GB)
Title: A bushing and clock spring assembly for a movable turbine vane
Inventor: DAVIS BRAIN MICHAEL
IPC: F01D17/16
Filed: 2008-12-12
Abstract: An aerofoil assembly for a gas turbine engine comprises: (a) a turbine aerofoil 34 pivotally connected to an outer casing 28 of the turbine engine; (b) a bushing assembly 58 carried by the outer casing 28 and positioned over a trunnion 54 of the aerofoil 34 so as to transfer gas loads from the aerofoil 34 to the outer casing 28, the bushing assembly 58 comprises: (i) a bushing 60 having a first bore which receives the trunnion 54, the bushing 60 having a first electrical junction carried by an outer surface of the bushing 60, and a first conductor extending from the first electrical junction; (ii) a housing 62 which receives the bushing 60 for rotation therein, the housing 62 having a second electrical junction and a second conductor extending from the second electrical junction for electrical connection to an electrical power source; and (iii) a clock spring 90 electrically connected between the first electrical junction and the second electrical junction; and (c) a heating element 72 disposed on an outer surface of the aerofoil 34 and electrically connected to the second conductor via the bushing assembly 58.
Patent GB-2466675-A (GB)
Title: Reducing quantizer distortion with subtractive dithering
Inventor: VOS KOEN
IPC: G10L19/08
Filed: 2009-01-06
Abstract: A method, system and program for encoding and/or decoding a speech signal. The method comprises: generating a first signal representing a property of an input speech signal; transforming the first signal using a simulated random-noise signal, thus producing a second signal; quantizing the second signal based on a plurality of discrete representation levels, thus generating quantization values for transmission in an encoded speech signal, and also generating a third signal being a quantized version of the second signal; and performing an inverse of the transformation on the third signal, thus generating a quantized output signal, wherein the generation of the first signal is based on feedback of the quantized output signal. The method further comprises controlling the transformation in dependence on a property of the first signal so as to vary the magnitude of a noise effect created by the transformation relative to the representation levels. The transforming can be subtraction of a pseudo-random noise signal which has variable energy.
Patent GB-2453892-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for clamping a substrate
Inventor: WILLSHERE RICHARD
IPC: B41F15/34
Filed: 2007-06-27
Abstract: A stencil printer (10) for printing viscous material on a substrate includes a frame (12), a stencil (16) coupled to the frame, and a print head (18), coupled for the frame, to deposit and print viscous material over the stencil. The stencil printer further includes a substrate support (28) to support a substrate in a print position and a substrate clamping assembly (28) to clamp the substrate in the print position. In a certain embodiment, the substrate clamping assembly includes a pair of rail members (22, 24) coupled to the frame. The rail members are adapted to engage opposite edges of the substrate (26). The substrate clamping assembly further includes a pair of foils, one for each rail member, with each foil being releasably secured to the rail member (82) in a position so that the foil (80) overlies the substrate. The substrate clamping assembly also includes a pair of clamping member's (84), one for each rail member and foil, to releasably secure the foil in place on the rail member.
Patent GB-2456103-A (GB)
Title: Music artist search device and method
Inventor: PAMPALK ELIAS
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2007-10-05
Abstract: A music artist search device capable of automatically searching for an unknown music artist similar to one whom the user prefers while the user is actually playing and listening to a piece of music of the artist. Music artist similarity map storage means (13) determines similarities between music artists according to the characteristics of the music of each music artist and stores music artist similarity maps of the music artists created according to the similarity degrees. Similar artist selection display means (17) displays a music artist and a plurality of artists having high degrees of similarity on a display on the basis of the music artist similarity map. On receiving a play command, music piece data playing means (19) plays music piece data of the music artist corresponding to the selected artist on the display.
Patent GB-2472060-A (GB)
Title: FIFO queue coupling device for communication between systems using Posix pipe semantics
Inventor: BUENDGEN REINHARD
IPC: G06F9/46
Filed: 2009-07-23
Abstract: A coupling device for communication between operating systems in a cluster has a number of FIFO queues. The operating systems have an application programming interface which uses Posix pipe semantics to read from and write to the queues. The coupling device maintains the data structures and locks needed to represent Posix pipes. This allows the use of standard mount, open, write, read and close function calls to the operating system kernel to be used to access the FIFO queues on the coupling device. If one of the operating systems connected to the coupling device crashes, the device repairs the data structures associated with the queues. The operating systems may run on a single computer system or may be distributed across several computer systems.
Patent GB-2463352-A (GB)
Title: Finding a downhole window using an extendable dog
Inventor: SAYLOR JAMES E
IPC: E21B7/06
Filed: 2009-09-03
Abstract: An apparatus for finding a pre-existing downhole window includes a body having a deflector ramp 105, a cavity, and an extendable dog 108 disposed in the cavity. The dog 108 is mechanically moveable between a retracted position and an extended position into the preexisting window. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes an axially moveable sleeve 110 disposed adjacent the extendable dog 108. In certain embodiments, a fluid flow path extends through the running tool and the deflector to the window finding assembly. The tool may be coupled to a washout tool. In some embodiments, a shear bolt (130, fig 4A) removably couples the running tool to the deflector and includes 105 a fluid passage fluidicly coupling a flow line in the running tool to a flow line in the deflector.
Patent GB-2474832-A (GB)
Title: Corkscrew
Inventor: LIAO WU-CHANG
IPC: B67B7/02
Filed: 2009-09-29
Abstract: A corkscrew has a body (10), an extension housing (50), a corkscrew element (20) and at least one pushing lever (30). The body (10) is hollow and has a sleeve (11) and a stationary housing (15) to make the length of the body extendable. The corkscrew element (2) is mounted moveably in the body (1) and has a grip end (22), a screw end (23) and a toothed segment (21). The at least one puslung lever (3) is mounted pivotally on the sleeve (11). Each pushing lever (30) has a toothed end (311) engaging the toothed segment (21) on the corkscrew element (2). The corkscrew element can be moved upward several times with pivoting the at least one pushing lever and thereby extending the extension housing relative to the body to the body to provide a labor saving effect.
Patent GB-2474637-A (GB)
Title: Drying edible gelatin
Inventor: NATORSKI PIOTR
IPC: A23J3/06
Filed: 2009-10-19
Abstract: A method for producing edible gelatin comprises a step of drying thickened and sterilized gelatin liquid in a drying chamber, wherein the drying chamber is supplied with air from an air purifying chamber in which a saline solution is sprayed in a counter-flow with respect to the direction of air flow. This reduces the number of microorganisms in the air supplied to the drying chamber to not more than 10 UFC/m3. The saline solution typically comprises lithium chloride and may be a 38% solution of lithium chloride which is sprayed in a proportion of 1 litre of solution per 27 m3of air flowing through the air purifying chamber. In a preferred embodiment, the air in the air purifying chamber is heated to about 30C and the water content is reduced to about 6g/kg. Edible gelatin having a microorganism content of less than 103UFC/g is also disclosed.
Patent GB-567345-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to stapling of superposed sheets of material
IPC: B42B2/00
Filed: 1943-06-21
Abstract: 567,345. Stapling. WILLIAMS, W. P. (Standard Register Co.). June 21, 1943, No. 10000. [Class 89 (iii)] In order to permit relative freedom of movement of the sheets in an assembly of superposed sheets of material connected by a staple, the legs of the staple are of materially greater length than the thickness of the assembly so that it may assume positions inclined to the plane of the sheets, as shown in Fig. 2. This loose stapling may be performed in an apparatus where preformed staples are set, or in one wherein the extremity of a continuous wire fed forward at each operation is cut off and formed into a staple, by interposing a removable spacer member within the legs of the staple as shown at 14 in Fig. 10 during setting. The legs of the staple after being thrust through the assembly are inturned against rounded shoulders 15 of an anvil 11 and the inturned ends, more or less in abutment with one another, are then closed against the underside of the spacer 14 by a clenching plunger 17. In the setting process, that portion of the staple legs within the assembly are first drawn towards one another and then pushed apart so that the holes in the sheets are enlarged laterally. The invention enables accurate registry of matter imprinted on the sheets to be arranged while retaining the sheets in assembled relation, and is applicable particularly to marginally or terminally punched manifold assemblies of series connected detachable forms, for commercial writing and imprinting machines such as typewriters, tabulators, addressing and like machines.
Patent GB-1010962-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to latch mechanisms
Inventor: COLEMAN DAVID GEORGE
IPC: E05B65/19
Filed: 1961-03-20
Abstract: 1,010,962. Latch fastenings. WILMOT-BREEDEN Ltd. March 14, 1962 [March 20, 1961], No. 10012/61. Heading E2A. A latch mechanism comprises a base 12 formed with a fixed claw 13, a jaw 14 pivoted on the base and formed with a claw 15 which in a latching position of the jaw is arranged to grip a striker element 6 against the fixed claw, resilient means 16 biasing the jaw to an unlatching position in which the striker element during a latching operation engages the claw on the jaw and moves the latter to latching position, a pawl member 17 pivotally mounted on the jaw and having a portion urged into wedging contact with a complementary portion 20 on the base when the jaw is in the latching position, the co-action of said portions serving to hold the jaw in the latching position The resilient means is a spring and this is positioned between the jaw 14 and the pawl member 17 and during movement of the jaw to latching position the spring is extended to bias the jaw since one edge of the pawl member abuts against the portion 20 on the base. During movement of the jaw to its latching position the pawl member is moved so that eventually the end edge of the pawl member engages one side edge of the portion 20 with a wedging engagement. The jaw is moved to its unlatching position by an arm 28 which is connected to a locking device 26 operated by means of a key. When the arm 28 is turned by the key it comes into contact with the pawl member 17 and pivots it to disengage the wedging portions 19 and 20 to allow the jaw to turn to its unlatching position under the urge of the spring 16. Movement of the jaw to unlatching position is limited by a lug 22 struck up from the base. The striker element is a pin carried by a bracket. As shown the striker is mounted on the body of a vehicle and the latch mechanism on the boot lid.
Patent GB-541734-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to methods of and apparatus for drying material in fragmentary or like form
IPC: F26B17/10
Filed: 1940-06-07
Abstract: 541,734. Drying-apparatus. WOODHAMS, D. C. June 7, 1940, No. 10021. [Class 34 (ii)] Pulverulent or other loose material such as glue powder, soap flakes, starch or pigments is dried in a chamber 5 by an upward current of air which maintains the material in a fountain-like circulation through and around conical baffles 14. Material supplied to the chamber from a hopper 12 collects at the bottom where a channel for the air from a fan 8 is formed in the material by moving a rod 17 to and fro. The air passes around a flat baffle 16 to an outlet 19 leading to a cyclone separator 18, and the dried material is removed through a bottom aperture 22 covered by a slide 23. Additional air is supplied to the upper part of the chamber through a pipe 24 to give a swirling movement to the air stream. In a modification, the conical baffles are upwardly instead of downwardly directed, and in another modification a fan mounted on a vertical axis is substituted for one or more of the conical baffles. Specifications 28594/03, 28595/03 [both in Class 34] and U.S.A. Specifications 2,005,238, and 2,054,441 are referred to.
Patent GB-700252-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to divans or bedsteads convertible into settees or the like
IPC: A47C17/14
Filed: 1951-04-30
Abstract: 700,252. Bed-settees. ROWLEY, L. A. J., and ROWLEY GALLERY, Ltd. July 30, 1952 [April 30, 1951], No. 10107/51. Class 52(2) Bed-settees are provided with parts which, in the bed position, form head and foot ends and can be moved into alignment along one of the longitudinal sides to form a back rest in the settee position. As shown a frame 1, mounted on castors 2, is provided with parts 3, 4 each carried by members 5, 5a, 6, 6a parts of which extend below the frame 1 and are connected by a panel 7 the member 5, 5a being pivoted to the frame 1 by a pin and slot arrangement 9, 9a, 10, 10a so that it may be turned from an end position of the bed-settee to a side or backrest position. The members 5, 5a, 6, 6a may be provided with castors or skids 12, 12a and a locking arrangement may be provided. The locking arrangement shown comprises hinged flaps 15, 15b having tongues adapted to engage notches such as 19, 19a, 22a in the members 5, 5a, 6, 6a. The flaps 15, 15a may be raised to release the locking by means of the foot of the operator being inserted below the frame 1.