baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2376590-A (GB)
Title: Radiation shield for a radiotelephone
Inventor: EDGINTON BENJAMIN
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 2001-03-06
Abstract: The frequencies at which mobile phones operate are considered to be hazardous because the antenna must be held close to the head in order to listen to the speaker. By the addition of the ground-planes 1 and 2 the RF radiation is deflected away from the operator's head. The speaker 3 is also relocated to the top of the ground-plane in order to put the antenna further away from the operator's head and eyes. The combination of these improvements allow the operator to use a mobile phone without being exposed to R.F. electromagnetic radiation from the antenna. The ground planes may be added in kit-form to an existing radiotelephone, or they may be attached to or moulded into the casing during manufacture.
Patent GB-2373794-A (GB)
Title: Manual stitching device
Inventor: BAILEY DAVID MARK DUNSTAN
IPC: D05B97/04
Filed: 2001-03-27
Abstract: A stitching device suitable for use with tough materials or in inaccessible locations comprises a handle 1 with a projecting stem terminating in a sharpened point with a thread-catching recess located near the point, the point being inserted in use through a substrate to catch a thread on the other side and draw a loop of the thread back through the substrate for subsequently forming a stitch. The stem 2 may be detachable and/or foldingly mounted on the handle 1.
Patent GB-2378370-A (GB)
Title: Method of watermarking data
Inventor: TUCKER ROGER CECIL FERRY
IPC: H04H20/31
Filed: 2001-07-31
Abstract: A method for inserting a watermark into a signal such as an audio signal 9 comprises substituting a noise-like signal portion with a replacement noise-like signal portion, and the replacement noise-like signal portion is modulated with watermark data. In a preferred embodiment Perceptual Noise Substitution is used by an analyser 5 to locate those portions of the audio signal which are noise-like and which may be replaced by synthetic noise modulated at 7 with watermark data. The key used to generate the synthetic noise at 8 is subsequently used to demodulate the signal including the watermark data. Replacement of signal portions having other random attributes is also envisaged. The method results in a signal having a synthetic noise signal portion which is modulated by watermark data but which is perceived merely as a noisy signal portion and not as watermark data carrying. Furthermore, watermarks incorporated by the inventive method may be adapted to be robust to various audio compression schemes.
Patent GB-2379115-A (GB)
Title: Introducing test signals into a data signal
Inventor: TAPSON DANIEL WARREN
IPC: G06T5/10
Filed: 2001-08-21
Abstract: Introducing test signals into at least first and second frequency bands of the image respectively, the test signals having a predetermined relationship with each other, which can be used to determine non-linear distortion. The apparatus comprises an image dividing processor operable to generate data representative of selected parts of the image, a transform detection processor operable to generate at least one parameter representative of a linear transformation applied to each of the parts of the image, and a non-linear transform processor operable to estimate parameters of a non-linear transformation representative of the non-linear distortion applied to the image from the linear transform parameters of at least two parts of the image. Non-linear distortion of an image can be evaluated in terms of the parameters of a linear transform determined for parts of the image from a detectable relative frequency change between the test signals recovered from the first and second bands of the image. The data processing apparatus provides a facility for determining parameters of a non-linear transform representative of the distortion applied to the image as a whole. The distortion is therefore evaluated by generating linear transform parameters for different parts of the image and then determining the non-linear transform parameters in accordance with a predetermined relationship with the linear transform parameters.
Patent GB-2381427-A (GB)
Title: Spanning tree in peer to peer networks
Inventor: HAMADI YOUSSEF
IPC: H04L45/122
Filed: 2001-10-27
Abstract: A network of peer to peer connected computers operates according to a known Gnutella protocol. A spanning tree connectivity is implemented within the network, provided that the connectivity provided by a messaging component, operating to asynchronously and simultaneously to send a plurality of messages between host computers, in which each host computer maintains an indication of its own cost and connections with other acquaintance computers in the network, resulting in each computer operating a spanning tree to connect to one or a plurality of acquaintance computers. The spanning tree connectivity, once established, can be utilized to efficiently carry file query messages for file querying of computers within the network.
Patent GB-2381418-A (GB)
Title: Multiple SIM mobile communications terminal
Inventor: NAM TAE HYUN
IPC: H04W88/06
Filed: 2001-10-29
Abstract: A mobile communications terminal has two or more receiver circuits 130, 230 and is adapted to receive two or more SIMs (Subscriber Identity Modules) 102, 202 for simultaneously providing services or applications from different service providers or different subscriptions with the same service provider. The mobile terminal may also have more than one transmitter circuit. The terminal may share two receiver circuits between a greater number of subscriptions using an algorithm for assigning priorities to each subscription. The mobile terminal allows simultaneous use of call functions (voice or data), short message functions, registration functions (cell re-selection, PLMN selection, location updates) and supplementary service functions of different subscriptions.
Patent GB-2371247-A (GB)
Title: Impactor nozzle plate
Inventor: MARPLE VIRGIL A
IPC: G01N15/02
Filed: 2001-12-04
Abstract: An orifice plate (22) used in an impactor (10) has a plurality of projections (38) which extend outwardly from a surface of the plate (22). The orifice plate (22) is mounted adjacent a surface, the projections (38) supporting the orifice plate (22) spaced from the surface when deflected under differential pressure.
Patent GB-2370497-A (GB)
Title: Leg and stretcher coupling unit for a desk
Inventor: LEE ALEX
IPC: A47B13/02
Filed: 2001-12-13
Abstract: A desk includes a desk top 3, a plurality of legs 1, a plurality of stretchers 2, and a coupling unit including a plurality of first and second linkages (10, 20). Each of the first linkages 10 includes a cylindrical part 130 formed with a plurality of alternately disposed first engaging grooves 132 and engaging ridges 131. Each of the engaging ridges 131 is defined by a ridge-confining wall 1311 that has a C-shaped cross-section. Each of the second linkages 20 is in the form of a clamp that has two opposing clamp arms 21. The clamp arms 21 have two opposing curved ends 212 which are inserted into two adjacent ones of the first engaging grooves 132, and which have inner faces 2121 substantially conform to and abut tightly against the ridge-confining wall 1311 of a respective one of the engaging ridges 131 so as to secure the stretchers 2 to the legs 1.
Patent GB-2379559-A (GB)
Title: Dielectric filter with through-holes branching into two legs
Inventor: KURODA KATSUHITO
IPC: H01P7/04
Filed: 2002-05-28
Abstract: A dielectric block 1 includes a plurality of plated through holes 2a-c each having an inner conductor 4a-c formed thereon to form respective plated through holes. At least one of the plated through holes 2b branches into at least two legs 2b',2b'' at the short circuit side thereof so that the at least two legs 2b'2b'' are close to the short circuit side of the plated through holes 2b adjacent thereto. This allows the resonators formed of the plated through holes to be strongly inductively coupled with each other.
Patent GB-2390975-A (GB)
Title: Modular flooring system
Inventor: FRANCE PAUL
IPC: A47L23/24
Filed: 2002-07-20
Abstract: A modular flooring system comprises interconnected wiper strips and scraper bars. A scraper bar 6 has an I-beam component 16 and two lateral beam portions 20 and 30 which connect to adjacent wiper strips. The lateral beam portions provide additional support to the I-beam and enable greater loads to be carried. The scraper bar has multiple fibs 8 on the upper and lower surfaces and is symmetrical allowing the flooring system to be reversed. The I-beam and lateral beam portions are extruded.
Patent GB-2388398-A (GB)
Title: Corner assembly for sealing or guiding strips
Inventor: SCHUBERT ERICH
IPC: B60J10/00
Filed: 2002-07-24
Abstract: A sealing or guiding assembly accommodates a sharp corner using two sealing strips which meet at the corner. A generally triangular corner support 80, 82 is welded or preferably snap fitted to a curved frame 20 to define the sharp corner 18. A separate flap of flexible material 120, with a similar shape to the support, is attached to the sealing strips by means of fasteners 202, which may be hooked or interference fit, and may be integrally moulded with the flap 120, bridging the corner. The flap 120 may cover the corner piece 82, at least in part, and may be at least partially concealed by the strips.
Patent GB-2391755-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for cell selection in mobile communcation system.
Inventor: VILLIER ERIC
IPC: H04W48/20
Filed: 2002-08-10
Abstract: A system for cell selection in a cellular communication system (200) having a plurality of base stations (201,203) supporting user equipment (201). A radio characteristics processor (225) determines radio characteristics associated with a user equipment (201) and all base stations (201,203) of the neighbour list. Specifically the transmit power required for the signals of the user equipment (201) to be received at each of the base stations (201, 203) at a given signal to interference ratio is calculated. A cell selector (229) selects a serving cell using a selection criterion associated with uplink conditions in the communication system, and specifically the cell for which the calculated user equipment transmit power is the lowest. The invention is suitable for cellular communication systems such as GSM or UMTS.
Patent GB-2394077-A (GB)
Title: Consumption meter
Inventor: KEECH RAY
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2002-10-07
Abstract: A meter for monitoring consumption of a resource, such as water or other fluids, and corresponding methods of configuring and operating the meter are disclosed. The meter includes processing and memory means for determining and storing a supplier measure of consumption of the resource and a communication link for enabling a supplier to access the stored supplier measure. The supplier access is controlled by a first access control means which prevents unauthorised access to the stored data. The meter further comprises a consumer data memory for storing consumer data including a consumer measure of consumption and second access control means. The second access control means enable a consumer to access the stored consumer data without permitting the consumer to modify the stored supplier measure of consumption.
Patent GB-2390421-A (GB)
Title: Active infrared sensor with pulse modulator varying the duty ratio of transmitted pulses
Inventor: IWASAWA MASASHI
IPC: G01J1/42
Filed: 2003-01-29
Abstract: An active infrared sensor is equipped with an optical transmitter (2) for transmitting an infrared signal (figures 2-8) toward a protected area. The active infrared sensor is characterised in that the infrared signal transmitted from the optical transmitter (2) is produced by repeated alteration between infrared output period(s) and infrared non-output period(s). The sensor is equipped with a transmitted pulse modulator (23) capable of causing optical output of the infrared signal or signals transmitted from the optical transmitter to be made variable as a result of adjustment of the ratio between infrared pulse ON and OFF times during the infrared output period or periods. The pulse modulator (23) makes variable the optical output by varying the number / width of the infrared pulses during infrared output period(s), and or by varying the duration of the infrared output period(s). The sensor is used in conjunction with a receiver in a security system, any intruder interrupting the signal between the transmitter and the receiver (3).
Patent GB-2386760-A (GB)
Title: Converter structure for use in universal LNB
Inventor: SUGA HIROYUKI
IPC: H01Q13/02
Filed: 2003-03-18
Abstract: A converter main body is formed from composite material wherein reinforcing material comprising carbon fiber is combined with plastic material comprising ABS resin in an amount that is 30 wt % thereof. The coefficient of linear expansion of that composite material is made to be less than or equal to the coefficient of liner expansion of aluminum die cast alloy.
Patent GB-2400879-A (GB)
Title: Railway track maintenance
Inventor: COOPER JAMES
IPC: E01B37/00
Filed: 2003-04-23
Abstract: To maintain at its optimum position a railway track (2) having rails (4), <SL> <LI>i) the position of a rail (4) relative to its pre-determined optimum position is measured, <LI>ii) a shim (14) based on the measurement of the relative position of the rail (4) is selected, <LI>iii) the rail (4) is lifted <LI>iv) the shim (10) is placed beneath the rail (4), <LI>v) the rail (4) is lowered, whereby the rail (4) is located substantially at the optimum position. Preferably, the shim comprises steel. The optimum position of the rail (4) may correspond to a substantially horizontal track, or to a cambered track. </SL> The shim (14) is inserted between the rail (4) and its cross-tie (6), and a different-sized clip may be required between them.
Patent GB-2403398-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to display apparatus
Inventor: WRIGHT RICHARD GRANVILLE
IPC: A47F7/14
Filed: 2003-06-24
Abstract: A display apparatus for displaying greeting cards comprises a display tray 1 having a front wall 10, a back wall 20 and a support portion 30 arranged between the front and back walls, wherein there is a smooth transition between the back wall and the support portion. The support portion reduces the tendency for the cards contained in the display tray to slump forward under gravity. In another embodiment there is a curved support frame (100 figure 4) to which the display tray may be secured by a releasable coupling means 50 which may be an interference fit joint. The support frame comprises a plurality of mounting portions (102 figure 4) arranged to receive the display trays in a range of configurations. The support frame may have a storage space behind which is accessible through a flap which is hinged (106 figure 7) at the lower edge of the frame.
Patent GB-2391366-A (GB)
Title: Buffer network for correcting fluctuations in a parallel/serial interface
Inventor: MANN GREGORY J
IPC: G06F13/38
Filed: 2002-02-15
Abstract: An elastic-type first-in-first-out (FIFO) buffer network for an input/output interface to enable higher link layer clock frequencies given fixed transmit clock frequencies of these "parallel-serial" high speed link interfaces. The network is particularly applicable to interface components used in InfiniBand type hardware.
Patent GB-2398103-A (GB)
Title: Keep for use with a locking device
Inventor: HUMPHREYS FRANK
IPC: E05B17/00
Filed: 2004-01-09
Abstract: A keep 10 for use in conjunction with a lock or latch of a door is described. The keep has a body 14 adapted to be attached to a door frame and has at least one first aperture 16 and at least one second aperture 18 each adapted to engage at least one locking means 34 of at least one door hingedly attached to said frame. The first aperture is positioned 16 such that the door is retained in a first position relative to said frame and the second aperture 18 is positioned such that said door is retained in a second position relative to said frame. The first aperture is provided with access means 20 to said first aperture such that an object can cause said locking means to disengage from said first aperture thereby allowing said door to move relative to said frame. There is also disclosure of means to prevent removal of the operating spindle 32 of the locking means 34.
Patent GB-2399627-A (GB)
Title: Ophthalmologic apparatus for dry eye evaluation
Inventor: MIHASHI TOSHIFUMI
IPC: A61B3/10
Filed: 2004-01-19
Abstract: An ophthalmologic apparatus is used to evaluate the condition of an eye 100, specifically dry eye, by measuring the curvature of the cornea. The apparatus illuminates 30 the surface of the cornea with a structured light pattern 31. Light reflected from the cornea is detected 41 and converted into an electrical signal 7. The apparatus includes an electrical system for calculating the corneal shape from the electrical signal 7 at multiple times in a defined period. The condition of a dry eye is determined by comparing temporal changes in the corneal shape. Dry eye condition can also be determined by illuminating 11 the retina of the eye 100 with a second optical system 10 and measuring high order wavefront aberrations in the light reflected by the retina.
Patent GB-2410565-A (GB)
Title: A measuring unit for a wheel alignment apparatus
Inventor: JACKSON THOMAS
IPC: G01B11/275
Filed: 2004-02-02
Abstract: A measuring unit 10 for a wheel alignment apparatus comprising a hanger 11 having a pair of hooks 22, 24 shaped to engage an upper portion of a vehicle wheel, corresponding first and second elongate members 28, 30 which extend downwardly from the hooks 22, 24, and a support member 26 slidably connected to a slidable portion of the elongate members 28, 30. The support member 26 has a clamp 12 for clamping the support member 26 at different positions along the elongate members 28, 30 to raise or lower the support member 26, and spacer means 18 for spacing the support member 26 from the clamp 12.
Patent GB-2395916-A (GB)
Title: Spot-the-difference games playing apparatus with image mixing
Inventor: MUZAFFAR SAJ
IPC: A63F13/12
Filed: 2001-02-17
Abstract: A games playing apparatus and method wherein an image processor is used with two similar input images to generate a mixed output image for use in a spot-the-difference game or competition. The apparatus allows the user to select identified areas of difference between the images and generates an output signal with such information. Preferably, the apparatus is arranged to transfer selectively features from at least one of the similar images to generate the mixed image. The transferring method should be able to vary the features to be selected, perhaps on the basis of previous transfers. The apparatus preferably has a receiver 6 to receive the two input images and the output signal may be a scoring signal that is transmitted to a remote location, and may contain a time measuring element to record the time taken by the player to identify the differences. The player preferably receives prizes as a result of correctly identifying to differences, and a predetermined payout ratio may be maintained.
Patent GB-2411218-A (GB)
Title: Steam structure for an electric coffee maker
Inventor: HSU TONY
IPC: F16K15/14
Filed: 2004-02-18
Abstract: A steam structure for an electric coffee maker includes a throttle valve (1), a steam pipe (2), an enclosing valve (3), a valve seat (4) and a backflow pipe (5), wherein the steam pipe is connected to one side of the throttle valve. The throttle valve is connected to the valve seat at the bottom thereof, and the valve seat then is connected to the backflow pipe. The enclosing valve is placed in the valve seat. The enclosing valve is made of flexible material and includes a valve (31), a thin film (32) surrounding the valve, and a skirt (33) with holes (331) thereon. The outer edge of the skirt is in touch with the valve seat. The outer diameter of the valve corresponds to the inner diameter of the backflow pipe. When the skirt is pressed downward by the valve due to the steam pressure, the valve encloses the backflow pipe.
Patent GB-2400163-A (GB)
Title: Pyrotechnic device for in-situ disposal of unfired ordnance
Inventor: KOCH ERNST-CHRISTIAN
IPC: F42B33/06
Filed: 2004-02-20
Abstract: A pyrotechnic device 7 is disclosed for in-situ disposal of unfired ordnance containing an explosive charge in a casing. The method of disposal involves melting or burning the casing of the ordnance firstly by means of a first gas jet 9 generated by a first pyrotechnic propelling charge 3. The casing 10 is then perforated by means of a second gas jet 11 which is rich in oxidising substances, generated by a second pyrotechnic propelling charge 4. The explosive charge is thereby brought to deflagration or to combustion.
Patent GB-2414554-A (GB)
Title: Navigation ruler
Inventor: NICHOLLS JULIAN
IPC: G01C21/20
Filed: 2004-05-25
Abstract: The ruler includes markings to measure distance when used in conjunction with a map. The markings consist of distance markings along a top length of both sides of the ruler. The distance markings may be in nautical miles, statute miles, or kilometres. The markings also consist of compass bearing lines radiating from a top left-hand corner of the ruler, again on both sides of the ruler. The bearing lines decrease numerically from 90 degrees to 0 degrees in 5 degree intervals with the same scale used on both sides of the ruler. Each side of the ruler may be used with a different scale map. The ruler may be made of paper, card, plastics, metal, or composite material. Although designed for aviation navigation, the ruler could alternatively be used for maritime or land navigation if different scales are used.
Patent GB-2415272-A (GB)
Title: Computer-based gambling
Inventor: MCGOVERN KEVIN
IPC: G06Q50/00
Filed: 2004-06-18
Abstract: A computer-based gaming apparatus enables a user to place an overall bet on a series of events each having a separate probability of a particular outcome. The apparatus includes a processor adapted to: determine the set of possible outcomes of the series of events; determine a total payout (W) associated with each one of the possible outcomes and a probability (P) of that outcome; determine cumulative probabilities (Pcum) for selected payouts (W); and determine a total payout value associated with at least one selected cumulative probability; generate at least one betting option for a user, based on the total payout value associated with the at least one selected cumulative probability at offered odds associated with the selected cumulative probability. The apparatus further comprises means for receiving an acceptance of said at least one betting option by a user; means for receiving or generating an outcome for each event in the series of events; and means for determining whether the set of received or generated outcomes for the series of events results in a win or a lose.
Patent GB-2404915-A (GB)
Title: Packaging for stackable bottles
Inventor: RIGNEY PATRICK
IPC: B65D81/02
Filed: 2004-08-05
Abstract: A package for a number of bottles (a-c), eg of different beverages, which are stackable in a partly nested configuration comprises a tray (3) having recesses to accommodate the bottles with a portion of at least one bottle extending into an adjacent recess. The tray (3) is received in an outer casing (2), preferably of folded transparent material.