baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2389759-A (GB)
Title: A signal processing system and method
Inventor: JONES MARCUS RICHARD
IPC: H04R3/00
Filed: 2002-06-12
Abstract: A sound transmission system 1 comprises a microphone 3, an amplifier 5, a low-pass filter 7, an ADC 9, a digital signal processor (DSP) 11, a digital interface 13, a buffer 15, and a transport medium interface 17. The low-pass filter 7 removes unwanted out-of band signals, and the ADC 9 converts the filtered analogue signal to digital form. The DSP 11 receives the digital data from the ADC 9 and performs gain and filtering operations in the digital domain. The digital interface 13 operates on the data and places it on the buffer 15 where the data is stored prior to being transmitted over some channel via the transport medium interface. By powering down one or more particular components of the sound transmission system 1, most notably the ADC 9, the DSP 11 and the digital interface 13, when the received signal falls below a predetermined level, power consumption is reduced. The system can be used in logging or measurement of analogue signals or digital data, e.g. as part of an audio headset device, hearing aid, PDA, mobile phone, dictation machine, minidisc recorder or MP3 reorder.
Patent GB-2377434-A (GB)
Title: Making glass beads
Inventor: HERZBACH LARS CHRISTIAN
IPC: C03B19/10
Filed: 2002-06-20
Abstract: A method of producing glass beads comprises plasticising the ends of glass fibres or rods by heating in a gas or plasma burner or in a laser beam, separating the plasticised glass fragments, spraying them though a nozzle and cooling them to form glass beads as a result of minimising the surface tension. The glass fragments may be cooled by passing though a long air passage or by collection in an oil bath.
Patent GB-2377717-A (GB)
Title: Polymeric cable protector
Inventor: ARIF SERENA
IPC: E21B17/02
Filed: 2002-06-28
Abstract: A polymeric cable protector has a cylindrical body (10) formed from two portions (90, 100) which are hinged together. The internal surface of the protector has a number of channels (80), through which cables can run. The outer surface (30) includes a series of ribs (40) and flutes (50) which may run longitudinally or in a spiral. The body (10) is tapered near its ends (60). A second embodiment (fig 8) is in the form of two end caps (180, fig 8) connected by steel rods (190, fig 8). A third embodiment (fig 14) has a corrugated body (250, fig 14) to enable it to expand and therefore be of use with expandable tubing.
Patent GB-2382182-A (GB)
Title: A game involving predicting the outcome of sporting events
Inventor: STALLWOOD JOHN
IPC: G06Q50/00
Filed: 2002-07-26
Abstract: A method of awarding points in a competition in which participants place tips on an outcome for each of a plurality of events, the method comprising the steps of: determining the potential points to be awarded for a correct tip for each outcome of the plurality of events, with the potential points being higher for a less-probable outcome and lower for a more-probable outcome; providing each participant with a plurality of tips to place that exceed the number of said events, and requiring that each participant place at least one tip on each event; and awarding each participant points for each correct tip for each of said events in accordance with the potential points to be awarded for a correct tip of the outcome of each of said events. A competition system in which participants place tips on an outcome for each of a plurality of events, the system comprising: point means for determining the potential points to be awarded for a correct tip for each outcome of the plurality of events, and arranged such that the potential points are higher for a less-probable outcome and lower for a more-probable outcome; tip means arranged to provide each participant with a plurality of tips to place that exceed the number of said events and to receive said tips from each participant, said tip means arranged to require that each participant place at least one tip on each event; and award means arranged to award each participant points for each correct tip for each of said events in accordance with the potential points to be awarded for a correct tip of the outcome of each of said events.
Patent GB-2378195-A (GB)
Title: Double skinned metal roof incorporating triple layered roof light
Inventor: VICKERS STEPHEN ROBERT
IPC: E04D3/06
Filed: 2002-08-02
Abstract: A roof comprises inner and outer metal skins (4, 6) with insulation (10) between the skins, inner and outer translucent panels (13, 16) mounted on the inner and outer skins respectively and a core panel (14) located between the inner and outer panels with a support means for supporting the core panel in a spaced apart relationship from the inner panel. Preferably the support means is in the form of a primary corrugation (22) at the centre of the core panel, which in use rests on the crest of a corrugation (24) on the inner panel, but is sized to provide a minimum spacing should the primary corrugation rest in a trough on the inner panel. The core panel may further include auxiliary corrugations either side of the primary corrugation.
Patent GB-2381594-A (GB)
Title: Hermetically sealed optic fibre block preparation
Inventor: BATSFORD STEVEN GRAHAM
IPC: G02B6/36
Filed: 2002-08-07
Abstract: An optic fibre block is prepared by providing two blocks 8,14 for receiving and holding between respective joining surfaces thereof one or more optic fibres; providing at the joining surfaces a relatively low melting point glass layer 12 having a lower melting point than the optic fibres; then sandwiching the one or more optic fibres between the joining surfaces of the blocks; and reflowing the low melting point glass layer so as to hermetically secure the two blocks together. The intermediate portion 2 of a fibre ribbon may be stripped of its cladding 4 to expose bore silica fibres 6. The block may be soldered in the wall of a package 20 using e.g. a closed slot 22.
Patent GB-2392377-A (GB)
Title: Toothpaste dispensing toothbrush with a built in pump
Inventor: GRUNDY GARY PAUL
IPC: A46B7/04
Filed: 2002-08-31
Abstract: A toothbrush with a handle 1 attached to a brush head 7 by a neck 6. The body forming the handle receives a removable bottle or container 2 which is filled with a tooth cleaning agent. This dentifrice is drawn from the bottle by the action of the suck and pump valve 11 through tube 10 and via supply channel 5 to the head of the brush. The toothpaste then passes through a one way valve 8 and onto the bristles 9. The pump is activated by pressing button 4 on the handle. The level of toothpaste in the body of the brush may be monitored through a window 3. The valves in the brush head may be a simple rubber device or a pressure operated "spring and peg" type valve. The brush head may be detachable, and may be of varying shapes.
Patent GB-2393101-A (GB)
Title: Drinking vessel with electrical heating element
Inventor: LUCY CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A47J36/24
Filed: 2002-09-19
Abstract: A cylindrical drinking vessel with an electrical heating element (g) has heat retaining properties and is sealable with a lid (b). A battery (and/or external) power source is used to heat the liquid contents, turn on a power on/off indicator (c), temperature (d) and power remaining (f) indicators. The base (e) holds the batteries and optional ingredients for various refreshments and also has a socket for an external power source (g). The device will preferably be made of a lightwieght metal or plastic and there may be a collapsible version (figure 4) which can be compacted (figure 5) for easy transportation and 'sprung' open as needed. A handle may also be added. Operation may be controlled by means of a rotary disc in the lid (figures 3.1 to 3.4).
Patent GB-2394658-A (GB)
Title: Oral anti-cancer composition
Inventor: BAGULEY BRUCE CHARLES
IPC: A61K31/352
Filed: 2002-11-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of the compounds of formula I <SL> <LI>where (a) R4 and R5 with the C atoms to which they are attached form a 6-membered aromatic ring having substituents -B-COOH (where B is a hydrocarbyl link) and R3 and R1, R2 and R3 are standard substituents <LI>or (b) each of R4 and R5 is H or optionally substituent phenyl with the proviso only one is H, R1 is H, alkyl or alkoxy and R2 is B-COOH as above. </SL> A preferred compound is 5,6-dimethylxanthenone-4-acetic acid (DMXAA). The compounds are for the treatment of cancer, wherein the compounds are administered gastrointestinally, preferably orally. More particularly, the invention is concerned with the use of such compositions, wherein the compound is delivered to the site of action in the patient to be treated in two or more doses.
Patent GB-2396012-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring respiration by detecting diaphragm position using ultrasound
Inventor: BRABRAND KNUT
IPC: A61B8/08
Filed: 2002-12-03
Abstract: A respiration monitor comprises a transducer array 5 having a plurality of individual transducer elements 7 that span at least part of the region of diaphragm movement of a patient. A patient 1 having a lung 2 and an abdomen 3 being separated therefrom by a diaphragm 4 is fitted with an ultrasound transducer array 5 over the lung sinus 6 prior to being given a CT or MRI scan. Each individual transducer element emits an ultrasound pulse and then detects its echo. Because air has a much higher acoustic impedance than tissue, the reflection of the ultrasound beam is much more pronounced when the lung is insonated. By measuring the strength of the receiving signal, it is possible to determine the position of the patient's diaphragm. When a biopsy is being performed, a patient can hold his breath such that his diaphragm is in the same position as when a scan was taken. During radiotherapy, a radiation beam may be controlled according to the diaphragm position.
Patent GB-2397480-A (GB)
Title: Communication of a high resolution image to a low resolution display device
Inventor: MOORES JAMES
IPC: G06T3/40
Filed: 2003-01-15
Abstract: An image 200 is generated at a first resolution and if the first resolution exceeds a predetermined resolution, an image 210 at a second, lower, resolution is produced for transfer to a client. The invention is directed towards viewing of computer files on PDA's, mobile phones, etc. Images of the computer files are produced at a first resolution which is much higher than the resolution capabilities of such mobile devices. The images are then generated at a lower resolution which is capable of display on such mobile devices prior to transmission to said device. Dependent claims detail how the image may be viewed on the mobile device at higher resolution by selection of a portion of the low resolution image using a viewport, the corresponding portion 220 of the higher resolution image ten being transmitted at the higher resolution for display on the mobile device. An independent claim is also provided to a client arranged to receive an image of a file at a first resolution, and to further receive portions of a second image of the file, said second image having a higher resolution than the first resolution.
Patent GB-2381240-A (GB)
Title: Fibre tracking management sytem for inkjet printheads
Inventor: MARTIN WARREN S
IPC: B41J2/165
Filed: 2000-04-20
Abstract: A fiber tracking management system controls fibers clinging to an inkjet printhead (64, 66) in an inkjet printing mechanism, to stop these fibers from trailing across freshly printed wet ink and leaving unsightly fiber tracks. The system includes a sled (70) which supports a fiber crushing member (100) that contacts the printhead when the sled is in the servicing position and crushes fibers (125) dangling from the printhead against the printhead. The printhead carriage has a datum which extends over the printzone and collects fibers from a wiper (80, 82) following printhead wiping. The system also has a fiber remover which removes fibers deposited along the exterior surface of the datum. The fiber remover may be a clutch actuator (145) or other mechanism which plucks the fibers off the carriage, or a compressible pad which smashes the fibers and scrubs ink residue from the datum. A method of controlling fibers clinging to an inkjet printhead is also provided.
Patent GB-2386992-A (GB)
Title: Bidding strategy in multiple on-line auctions using probabilistic belief models
Inventor: BYDE ANDREW ROBERT
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2003-02-25
Abstract: A method of determining a bidding strategy for purchasing a plurality of goods from a plurality of different types of on-line auctions is described. The method comprises: accessing probabilistic belief models for each of the plurality of different types of auctions; considering combinations of bids in each specific auction type for the plurality of different types of auctions; removing each possible bid of the combination of bids which fails to meet a predefined constraint of that type of auction for the plurality of different types of auctions, by use of the probabilistic belief models; estimating the expected benefit of each possible combination of bids across different types of auctions by use of the probabilistic belief models; and selecting the combination of bids across different types of auction which provides the highest expected benefit, for use as the bidding strategy.
Patent GB-2399886-A (GB)
Title: Identifying degenerative brain disease using EEG or EMG measurements
Inventor: BOWDITCH ANDREW PAUL
IPC: A61B5/374
Filed: 2003-03-26
Abstract: Early detection of degenerative brain disorders in humans and animals (e.g. BSE, scrapie, CJD) is carried out using EEG or EMG measurements. A sensor device 1 removably attached to a test subject measures the brain or muscular electrical activity of the subject, and wirelessly transmits the measured data to a processor 2. The measured data is compared with reference data taken from diseased subjects in order to determine if the test subject is infected with a degenerative brain disease. Processing may include frequency analysis and use of Fast Fourier Transform (FFT). Alternatively the data comparison and preclinical indication of disease may be carried out by a human operator by inspection of a visual representation of the data.
Patent GB-2382993-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for treating female urinary incontinence
Inventor: BROWNING JAMES
IPC: A61B17/04
Filed: 2001-10-12
Abstract: The present invention provides a surgical implant and method for supporting the urethra (118), the implant comprising: a suburethral support (10) suspended between two soft tissue anchors (30) that do not penetrate the lower abdominal wall and are attached at either side of the suburethral support (10). The soft tissue anchors (30) retain each anchor in soft tissue, suspending each side of the suburethral support (10). The suburethral support (10) passes under the urethra (118) to support the urethra (118). The implant has uses including treating urinary incontinence and uterovaginal prolapse.
Patent GB-2385634-A (GB)
Title: Anti-theft  device for office equipment
Inventor: GALANT STEVE N
IPC: E05B73/00
Filed: 2000-10-27
Abstract: An anti-theft device (10, 80, 90, 200, 400) for securing a computer or office equipment component to a work surface. The device (10, 80, 90, 200, 400) is adjustable for use with different sizes of components, and includes a base (11, 91, 202, 402) which may have first and second sections (214, 216, 404, 406) that can be moved relative to each other. First and second arms (14, 15, 92, 232, 234) extend from the base (11, 91, 202, 402) to receive the equipment component to be secured therebetween. The device includes a generally U-shaped clamping member (16, 94, 204) having an intermediate restraining member (20, 96, 336) for engaging the office equipment component and first and second parallel arms (22, 23, 98, 232, 234) extending from the restraining member (20, 96, 336). The first and second parallel arms (22, 23, 98, 232, 234) of the clamping member (16, 94, 204) are telescopically engaged with the first and second arms (14, 15, 92, 232, 234), respectively, of the base (11, 91, 202, 402). Locking means (46, 100, 252) associated with the first parallel arms permit the restraining bar to be selectively locked into one of a number of possible positions relative to the base (11, 91, 202, 402), wherein the equipment component can be clamped between the base (11, 91, 202, 402) and the restraining member (20, 96, 336). The widths of the base (11, 911, 202, 402) and clamping member (16, 94, 204) may be adjustable to correspond to the width of the equipment component, and the length of the base (11, 91, 202, 402) may be adjustable to correspond to the length of the component.
Patent GB-2386228-A (GB)
Title: Electronic system for collecting and communicating clinical order information in an acute care setting
Inventor: DVORAK CARL DAVID
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2001-12-20
Abstract: A system for providing users with decision support tools and features triggered by opening an order entry activity for a patient or by selection of orders within a graphical user interface. The system may be adapted to operate in conjuction with an integrated medical record system.
Patent GB-2393778-A (GB)
Title: A heat deflector plate when used in a radiator guard
Inventor: TITTENSOR ALAN DENNIS WILLIAM
IPC: F24D19/06
Filed: 2003-08-06
Abstract: A box shaped radiator guard 2 encloses a radiator and comprises a front panel 4 having removable panels 20, 22 with a matrix of openings 24, side panels 6, 8, a top panel 10 also having a matrix of openings and an optional base panel 12. Top panel 10 does not extend fully to the rear of the guard 2 such that a chimney 30 is provided between a rear surface of the top panel 10 and a wall. Top panel 10 has a deflector plate 36 secured to the rear surface of the top panel 10 and may be integrally formed with the top panel 10. Deflector plate 36 comprises a first part 38 within the guard 2 and extends from the rear surface of the top panel 10 downwardly and towards a rear surface 28 of front panel 4 and has a lower portion 42 provided with a plurality of openings 44, and a second part 40 extending downwardly and away from front panel 4. Deflector plate 3 does not have to contact rear surface 28.
Patent GB-2409952-A (GB)
Title: Alerting user equipment to modifications in mobile telecommunications system information
Inventor: WATERS DESMOND
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2004-01-12
Abstract: A method of alerting user equipment to a modification to a system information block in a mobile telecommunication system in which a generic paging message is provided to signal a modification to the system information block. The method comprises determining whether the modification is specific to a particular service and, if the modification is specific to a particular service, sending a paging message associated with the particular service only to user equipment configured for the service in place of a generic paging message. The service may be an MBMS service and the paging message may be an MBMS paging message whilst the generic message replaced may be an IE BCCH modification information PagingType1 message.
Patent GB-2410463-A (GB)
Title: A method of making an inkjet printhead
Inventor: KEENAN PHILIP
IPC: B41J2/16
Filed: 2004-01-29
Abstract: A hardwearing inkjet printhead comprises a substrate 10 having an ink ejection circuit 12 and a patterned glass frit planarization layer 22 on its surface. A ceramic body 28 has a substantially flat surface 28B intimately bonded to the planarization layer. The ceramic body and planarization layer together define at least one ink ejection chamber 18 and associated ink ejection nozzle 38 with the nozzle and at least the major part of the height of the chamber formed in the ceramic body.
Patent GB-2397335-A (GB)
Title: Hinge assembly for flat panel display appliance
Inventor: CHO GYU-YEOL
IPC: E05F1/12
Filed: 2002-10-21
Abstract: Disclosed is a hinge assembly capable of adjusting a tilting angle of a display in a display appliance. The hinge assembly includes a movable plate fixed to a rear side of the display and having a through-hole, a stationary plate coupled to a stand for the display appliance and having a through-hole, a hinge shaft passing through the through-holes of the movable and stationary plates having a head portion, a coupling member fixed to one end of the hinge shaft, a first washer disposed between the head portion of the hinge shaft and the movable plate, a second washer disposed between the movable and stationary plates, a third washer disposed between the stationary plate and the coupling member, and an elastic washer disposed between the head portion of the hinge shaft and the coupling member for applying compressive elasticity to the hinge shaft in an axial direction.
Patent GB-2408625-A (GB)
Title: Saving and restoring data stored in a disk array
Inventor: SHIMADA AKINOBU
IPC: G06F3/06
Filed: 2004-04-13
Abstract: Data stored as logical devices (LDEV) 18 in a disc array 17 that can be accessed by a host computer 1 is moved between different kinds of storage device 5, 16H and 16L according to the content of an access attribute management table T3 and a migration management table T2 which is stored in a control memory 13. When the host 1 sets "write inhibit" or "read/write inhibit" access limitation for an LDEV 18 a control program moves the LDEV 18 from a first device 16H to a lower speed or performance device such as 16L or an external device 5. The device to which the LDEV 18 is moved may chosen according to the level of access control limitation that is applied to the LDEV 18. When the access limitation is released the moved LDEV 18 is restored by moving it back to the first storage device 16H. Disk array 17 may be organised as a redundant array of independent discs - RAID and storage devices may differ in performance and reliability and may comprise semiconductor memories, hard disc drives or flexible disc drives.
Patent GB-2398146-A (GB)
Title: Directory request caching in distributed computer systems
Inventor: DULOUTRE SYLVAIN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2001-11-01
Abstract: The invention concerns a directory server component, for use with a request query (420) adapted to receive an input request from a client (100) and to retrieve corresponding result data from a database (302). This directory server component comprises a cache manager (240) for storing sets of data, each set of data comprising request identifying data and corresponding result data. This directory server component also comprises a request manger (410), responding to an input request, for searching request identifying data that match the input request, and subsequently for deciding whether result data in the sets of data will be at least partially used to answer the request.
Patent GB-2414546-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for scanning a human face
Inventor: HURLEY PETER DAVID
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2004-05-29
Abstract: A human face 1 is scanned by moving two light sources 3, 3' relative to the face to produce a plane of light 4, 4'. Reflections from the face are collected by camera 2 via mirrors 5, 5' and 6. The reflections collected from each position of the light sources form a two dimensional 'slice' and these slices from consecutive light source positions may be used to build up a three dimensional surface geometry of the face. Certain facial features will appear occluded and the size and/or shape of the occluded areas can be compared against previously obtained data for use in facial recognition.