baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2385217-A (GB)
Title: Overvoltage protection for a vehicle
Inventor: TOPP RAINER
IPC: H02H9/04
Filed: 2002-10-04
Abstract: The present invention provides a voltage supply device (1), in particular for a vehicle electrical system, with a protective function for protecting electronic components against overvoltages, to which device a network voltage can be fed from an electrical voltage source (2), with a first and a second output connection (7, 8); with at least one voltage limiting device (3) connected to the electrical voltage source (2) and to the output connections (7, 8), for limiting overvoltages of the network voltage; with a controllable absorber device (4) connected to the output connections (7, 8) for receiving an absorber current; and with an electronic monitoring device (5) that is connected to the voltage source (2) and to the absorber device (4), for measuring voltage values supplied by the voltage source (2) and for generating a control signal for the absorber device (4) based on the measured voltage values. The voltage limiting device (3) may be a zener diode or a power transistor, for example, and the absorber device may be a current sink.
Patent GB-2398352-A (GB)
Title: Engine starter
Inventor: MARSH FRANK
IPC: F02N99/00
Filed: 2003-02-12
Abstract: A powered mechanical engine starter unit which draws the starter cord 1 of a normally hand started internal combustion engine a predetermined distance and at the required speed to replace the muscular effort otherwise needed. The starter cord is pulled by a hook 2 drawn by a chain sliding along a slotted tube 6. The chain is powered by a geared electric motor through a sprocket. The cycle of pull and return of the starter cord is regulated for speed, distance and repetition by a secondary gear train and trigger control.
Patent GB-2389480-A (GB)
Title: Telephone communication with silent response feature
Inventor: TUCKER ROGER CECIL FERRY
IPC: H04M1/72433
Filed: 2003-06-03
Abstract: A telephone call may be received or made by the user of telephony-enabled apparatus (20) in circumstances, such as during a meeting, where spoken responses by the user to what the other party to the call has said are unacceptable. A telephony method and arrangement are disclosed which permits a user to use silent input to the telephony-enabled apparatus (20) in order to generate a response to the other party to the call. Response generation is facilitated by enabling the user to effect a selection from the content of the other party's input, or from options derived from that input, with this selection then being used in forming the response.
Patent GB-2390919-A (GB)
Title: Generating random circuit design tests using a genetic algorithm
Inventor: SMITH ZACHARY STEVEN
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2003-07-07
Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for automatically generating test instructions for use in testing a microprocessor design (110). A configuration file (108) includes a plurality of knobs which specify a probability distribution of a plurality of microprocessor instructions. A random code generator (112) takes the configuration file (108) as an input and generates test instructions which are distributed according to the probability distribution specified by the knobs. The test instructions are executed on the microprocessor design (110). The microprocessor behaviors that are exercised by the test instructions are measured and a fitness value (206) is assigned to the configuration file (108) using a fitness function. The configuration file (108) and its fitness value (206) are added to a pool of configuration files (210). A configuration file synthesizer (222) uses a genetic algorithm to synthesize a new configuration file (224) from the pool of existing configuration files (210). This process may be repeated to generate configuration files which increasingly exercise microprocessor behaviors which are of interest.
Patent GB-2391201-A (GB)
Title: Automatic loading of an inkjet cartridge into an inkjet printer using a shuttle carrier which moves to transfer a loaded cartridge to a printer carriage
Inventor: BELON JUAN B
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 2001-04-02
Abstract: A shuttle system (100) transfers an ink-jet pen (30) between a carriage (200) and a shuttle access location on a printer front panel. When a pen load button is pushed, the shuttle will move to an access position. In the access position, the shuttle will open a door (60) and come beyond the front face of the printer. This allows the user to drop the pen(s) into place on the shuttle. Then when the button is pushed again, the pen shuttle will transfer the pens back into the printer, with the door closing, and automatically loads the pen(s) into the printer carriage (200) without manual user intervention. The pen shuttle will then move to a rest position for normal printer operation. If the pen load button is pressed again, the pen shuttle moves back to the carriage and unloads the pen(s) automatically. The pen shuttle again opens the access door and presents the pens to the user. The shuttle has pen wipers (320A-320D) and capping structures (342A) mounted for movement with the shuttle, allowing for pen service functions to be performed without the need for an additional service station.
Patent GB-2409986-A (GB)
Title: Interactive exercise mat
Inventor: GREENWAY DEAN RONALD
IPC: A63F13/00
Filed: 2004-01-16
Abstract: An interactive exercise mat comprises a mat with air pockets on a hard rubber base. Pressure on the mat is detected by gauges connected to the air pockets. The amount of pressure exerted is measured and translated into information which may be displayed on a television or video game. The information may be used to allow access to television broadcasts as a reward when sufficient exercise has been performed.
Patent GB-2411354-A (GB)
Title: Use of Scutellaria for the treatment of viral infections
Inventor: ZHONG SHOUMING
IPC: A61P11/00
Filed: 2004-02-27
Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising Scutellaria having antiviral activity against Coronavirus, particularly against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). Preferably, the Scutellaria spp is selected from S. baicalensis , S. amoena, S. barbata, S. discolour, S. hypericifolia, S. inbica, S. likiangensis, S. orthocalyx, S. rehderiana, S. scssiliflora and S. viscidula. The Scutellaria may be a botanical raw material, botanical drug substance or botanical ingredient. Preferably, the extract is standardised and is an ethanolic and/or lyophilised extract. In another aspect, extracts of one or more of Scutellaria, Lonicera, Forsythia, Rabdosia for the treatment of SARS. In another aspect, the use of one or more of baicalin, baicalein, chlorogenic acid, forsythiaside, caffeic acid and phillyrin for the treatment of SARS.
Patent GB-2412997-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for hands-free speech recognition using a microphone array
Inventor: DEDIEU STEPHANE
IPC: G10L21/0216
Filed: 2004-04-07
Abstract: A method is provided for improving hands-free speech recognition accuracy IN a microphone array. The microphone array generates and streams multiple output signals for application to the speech recognition engine. Speech recognition is performed on the multiple output signals in connection with which multiple level of confidence values are generated, indicative of the likelihood of correctly recognized speech in each of the multiple output signals. The level of confidence values are compared and in response speech recognition with the highest level of confidence value is selected. The method can use a beam former algorithm for combining the outputs from the microphones or select a subset of output signals based on the spatial localization or combine the levels of confidence values with spatial likelihood estimators related to localization functionality.
Patent GB-2400427-A (GB)
Title: Connecting block
Inventor: THORPE DENNIS HAROLD
IPC: E04B1/00
Filed: 2004-04-08
Abstract: A connecting block (10) comprises a first connecting arm and a second connecting arm. The first and second connecting arms are formed at a pre-determined angle relative to one another, and each have a projection (18,19) at one end thereof that is closely received within one end of a hollow beam (20) with which that connecting arm is to be engaged. Each connecting arm has an external surface profile that matches that of the hollow beam (20) with which that connecting arm is to be engaged.
Patent GB-2402853-A (GB)
Title: Identifier-based RSA cryptographic method and system
Inventor: CHEN LIQUN
IPC: H04L9/30
Filed: 2004-06-09
Abstract: An RSA cryptographic method and system is provided in which a sender 10 encrypts a message (m) using a public modulus (n) and an encryption exponent (e) that is a function of a sender-chosen string (STR) i.e. identifier-based RSA encryption. Particularly the encryption exponent, e is defined to be z(2(#(sender-chosen string))+1), wherein # is a hash function and z is an odd integer greater than or equal to 3. This function is such that the values of e generated by it will not be coprime. The public modulus, n, is defined as a product of two distinct random primes: p and q wherein p=(2p'+1) and q=(2q'+1) wherein p' and q' are Sophie Germain primes. In a preferred embodiment, a recipient 20 receives the encrypted message and subjects it to a modulo-n blinding operation. The resultant blinded encrypted message is then made available to a trusted authority 50 which decrypts it using a decryption exponent (d) based on the sender-chosen string (STR) and private data associated with the public modulus; however, the blinding applied to the message prevents the trusted authority 50 from reading the message. The decrypted, but still blinded, message is passed back to the recipient 20 who cancels the blinding to recover the message.
Patent GB-2404088-A (GB)
Title: Antenna and amplifier impedance matching
Inventor: CULLING DENNIS ANTHONY
IPC: H03F1/56
Filed: 2004-06-11
Abstract: A radio frequency network portion comprises an inductive and capacitive (LC) arrangement suitable for being located between an amplifier 2 and an antenna 6. The said network portion is designed such that when the impedance of the antenna 6 increases from it normal operating impedance, due the proximity of a metal object or the like, the effective impedance seen by an amplifier 2 decreases. A Cartesian loop feedback arrangement may be used to improve the linearity of the amplifier 2. The network potion may be designed to provide a high pass filter or low pass filter as well as impedance matching between the antenna 6 and the amplifier 2. A resistor R1 may be connected within the network portion to put a limit on the minimum effective impedance presented to the amplifier. The network portion may be used in a mobile digital transmitter arrangement where the amplifier 2 involves linear amplification of a signal which includes an amplitude modulated element. The network may be used in a Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA). The network portion provides a cheap and reliable mobile digital transmitter which is easy to design and manufacture.
Patent GB-2406089-A (GB)
Title: Partition structure for a carton
Inventor: KELSO CLIFFORD WHITE
IPC: B65D5/495
Filed: 2004-08-27
Abstract: A carton comprises four sides (17, 17, 18, 18), top and bottom end faces, and a two or more piece insert (2,3) for creating compartments within the carton. A first insert piece (2) includes a cut-away portion (5) and a second insert piece (3) includes a tab portion (8) engageable with the cut-away portion (5) to prevent, or at least restrict, relative displacement of the first and second pieces of the insert (2,3) in a direction normal to the end faces. One of the insert pieces is fixed to one of the sides of the carton so that as the carton is opened into a substantially rectangular configuration from a flat-packed configuration the insert becomes opened up such that the carton is divided with substantially rectangular compartments when viewed from its top end face. The tab portion may alternatively have a triangular shape.
Patent GB-2413100-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner filter assembly
Inventor: JEONG JOO-SEOK
IPC: A47L9/12
Filed: 2004-09-16
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner filter assembly 220 comprises a filter body 222 for filtering dust and a filter housing 221 for supporting the filter body. The filter body has a corrugated form having alternate ridges 222a and grooves 222b. The apices, or corners, in the grooves are blocked or shaped so as to prevent adhesion of dust therein. The corners may be rounded or a triangular blocking member 227a quarter the height of the groove may be inserted into the apex of each groove. This allows easy detachment of dust when cleaning the filter body and prevents dust from getting stuck in the apices of the grooves.
Patent GB-2419916-A (GB)
Title: Cleat assembly including a V-shaped groove having ridged grip walls wherein entry of an elongate member to the grip walls is controlled by a gate member(s)
Inventor: WALKER SARAH LUCY
IPC: F16G11/10
Filed: 2004-11-04
Abstract: A cleat assembly comprises two wall-defining members 12,14 between which an elongate member (e.g. a rope) to be gripped can be inserted between a base 16 and bridge portion 20. Each wall-defining member defines at least one ridge 30 (32,Fig.2) which grip the elongate member. A gate (40,42,Fig.3) controls entry of elongate members between the ridges. The gate is movable to a condition in which an elongate member is permitted to enter between the ridges by a pressing force applied via the elongate member.
Patent GB-2409726-A (GB)
Title: Combining NMR, density and dielectric measurements for determining resevoir fluid volumes
Inventor: FREEDMAN ROBERT
IPC: G01R33/44
Filed: 2003-07-28
Abstract: A method for evaluating a volume of formation fluids comprises acquiring a nuclear magnetic resonance measurement, acquiring a dielectric measurement, and acquiring a bulk density measurement. The method further involves solving a set of linear response equations representing a reservoir fluid model to determine fractional fluid volumes from the three measurements.
Patent GB-2409012-A (GB)
Title: Anchor fastener
Inventor: HOY KEVIN DOUGLAS
IPC: F16B37/04
Filed: 2004-12-03
Abstract: A fastener 1 (e.g. a nut) is anchored in a cavity 5 in a slab 2 by a plug-element 8. The fastener 1 has a flanged base 4 which fits within a recess in the plug-element 8 to hold the fastener 1 against turning. The plug element 8 is retained in the cavity 5 by adhesive.
Patent GB-2426824-A (GB)
Title: Body tissue impedance measuring probe with wireless transmitter
Inventor: BROWN BRIAN HILTON
IPC: G01N33/483
Filed: 2005-06-03
Abstract: A probe 16 for measuring the electrical impedance of human or animal body tissue comprises a housing 18 and at least two electrodes 20 mounted on the surface of the housing 18. Contained within the housing 18 are: a current source coupled to the electrodes, a controller to control the current source to drive a current between the electrodes, a voltmeter to measure potential difference between the electrodes, and a communication circuit for wirelessly transmitting the measured potential difference to a remote device. The probe may also include a processor to calculate tissue impedance from the measured potential difference, in which case the communication circuit transmits the calculated impedance. Wireless telemetry may be via an optical or radio frequency (RF) connection, for example using an infra red transmitter 22. The transmission of data without the use of a wired connection improves measurement accuracy due to the removal of the parasitic capacitances arising from cable connections. The probe may be used for cancer screening. A method of measuring impedance is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2417107-A (GB)
Title: Computer apparatus with added functionality
Inventor: RAM PRANIL
IPC: G06F3/039
Filed: 2005-06-08
Abstract: A computer apparatus such as a mouse, keyboard, or PC headset with additional devices disposed within the apparatus enclosure, which can enhance the functionality of such computer apparatus. In the preferred embodiment, the additional devices are disposed within or along the length of a mouse apparatus. The additional devices typically function independently of the mouse apparatus. However, the additional components may share one or more wired or wireless paths to a host PC and to other devices, or to a network. The additional devices either integrated within the mouse enclosure or removable from the mouse enclosure, include a wireless adapter (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (RTM), 3G, GSM, etc...), RAM, ROM, a mini hard drive, a GPS receiver module, a flash memory, flash memory drive reader, a USB Hub, a Trackpoint (TM) device, a keyboard or keypad, a fingerprint reader, or a SIM card reader. Also disclosed, are software controls for mapping the mouse velocity to a cursor velocity and for controlling the function and settings of the Trackpoint device. Further disclosed is a method for assigning the mouse apparatus' data output to a specific device connected to a wired or wireless network.
Patent GB-2430351-A (GB)
Title: Trashcan with sliding lid
Inventor: LIN TSONG-YOW
IPC: B65F1/16
Filed: 2005-09-27
Abstract: The trashcan set includes a can 10 and at least one lid 20. The can includes two parallel connection portions 12 and an opening 11 between the connection portions. The lid includes two parallel connection portions 21 put movably on the connection portions of the can so that the lid can close and open the opening, by sliding of slides 32 on the lid along rails 31 on the can, preferably with rollers (33, Figure 6) therebetween. The rails 31 may be carried by a collar (40, Figure 9) fitted on the mouth of the can. The lid may be retained in closed position by magnetic positioning means 22,23. The can may have two slidable lids opening in opposite directions, Figures 12 to 15.
Patent GB-2431459-A (GB)
Title: Shotgun holster
Inventor: WEILER KIM
IPC: F41C33/00
Filed: 2005-10-20
Abstract: A holster 10 for a broken breech-loading shotgun 12 comprises a channel 14 that is generally U-shaped as viewed along the channel and that bends through an angle of about 30 to 50 degrees when viewed from the side such that the broken shotgun can be placed in and supported by the channel with its stock 48 projecting rearwardly and with the fore-end 46 and barrel(s) 44 projecting forwardly. At least one strap 16, 18 is attached to the channel and extends upwardly to form a loop that can be worn over a shot's shoulder 40 such that the holster is positioned to the side of the shot's waist. The holster can therefore be used to carry the broken gun at the side of the shot's waist. The weight is borne by the shot's shoulder rather than around the shot's waist. The centre of gravity of a typical broken shotgun is usually below or below and very slightly in front of the cross-pin, and the holster therefore stably supports the gun both in front of and behind its centre of gravity. The sides of the channel prevent the gun falling sideways from the holster.
Patent GB-2434025-A (GB)
Title: Recording video from a buffer starting at a point before the current time
Inventor: KUO CHUNG-SONG
IPC: H04N5/781
Filed: 2006-01-18
Abstract: In a signal pickup method of a video/audio recording and playing system, a recording length (X) and a tracing-back length (Y) are preset 302. An external signal is received and storing into a buffer 305 of the video/audio recording and playing system. A designated section of the external signal is automatically picked up from the buffer according to the recording length and the tracing-back length in response to a triggering operation 306 of a user. The system can include a hard disc for recording the video and for providing a circular buffer (50) using a time shift function. The system is also applicable to a computer system having a application program and capable of playing a TV program where the user interface (40) has virtual buttons.
Patent GB-2428447-A (GB)
Title: Water saving system
Inventor: COCKER JOHN
IPC: E03C1/122
Filed: 2006-05-12
Abstract: A water saving system wherein water from a sanitary appliance such as a sink (5C,5D), bath (5A,5B), or shower (9) is passed to a container (1) and then, suitably, to a cistern (10A, 10B) used for flushing a toilet. A series of automatic or manually-operated valves is used to control the flow of water through the system.
Patent GB-2440381-A (GB)
Title: An internet protocol multimedia subsystem network element for reducing signalling overhead
Inventor: BORDER ASHLEY
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2006-07-27
Abstract: An Internet Protocol multimedia Subsystem, IMS, (109) comprises a network element (115), such as a Session Border Controller, which implements a Back to Back User Agent (B2BUA). The B2BUA is arranged to support a communication from a remote station (101) supported over a radio air interface. The remote station (101) implements a User Agent Client (UAC) (111) which can transmit Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) session negotiation requests intended for a User Agent Server (UAS) (113) of a called party (103) of the communication. The B2BUA receives the SIP session negotiation requests and evaluates a negotiation frequency criterion. Only the SIP session negotiation requests for which the negotiation frequency criterion is met are forwarded to the UAS 113), all other requests are filtered. The invention allows a substantial reduction in signalling overhead through the network, e.g. originating from frequent requests for a change of voice codecs of a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) communication due to changes in the radio propagation environment for the remote station (101).
Patent GB-2441965-A (GB)
Title: Anti theft vehicle seat lockable adjacent steering wheel
Inventor: SINGH JATENDER
IPC: B60R25/01
Filed: 2006-09-19
Abstract: A motor vehicle seat (3) may slide on a pair of slide rails (4, 5) that may extend underneath a steering wheel (2). The seat may move from a first in use position, Fig 2A to a second position Fig 2B where the seat back may be inclined forward and may be adjacent to the steering wheel. In the second position the steering wheel prevents the vehicle from being driven. The seat may be locked in position via one or more bolts (6A, 7A) that may engage in recesses (4A, 5A) in the tracks (4, 5). The bolts may be electrically actuated via solenoids (6,7). The seat may be driven along the tracks via an actuator which may be an electric motor (9) through a worm and wheel gearbox (not shown). A control panel (10) may be fitted to the side of the seat backrest to operate the actuator. Seat movement and locking may be initiated via the control panel (10) or by a key switch, a card reader or a key pad code panel using a PIN number, see figures 5A-5C. It is preferred that at least two of these security means are used at the same time.
Patent GB-2431399-A (GB)
Title: Chromatographic stationary phase with differing silyl groups attached
Inventor: BROSKE ALAN D
IPC: B01J20/32
Filed: 2006-10-10
Abstract: A chromatographic stationary phase is disclosed which comprises a solid support, such as silica, alumina, zirconia, titania, chromia or tin oxide, which has covalently bonded through an oxygen atom thereto, two different silyl moieties. Each silyl moiety comprises at least two (C1-C6)alkyl groups attached to the silicon atom. The remaining groups are selected from substituted (C3-C40) hydrocarbyl, unsubstituted (C6-C40) hydrocarbyl and (C2-C5) alkylene OC(=O)NRaRb where Ra is substituted or unsubstituted (C4-C20) alkyl or substituted or unsubstituted (C1-C4) alkylene (C6-C10) aryl and Rb is H or (C1-C5) alkyl. By combining two different active moieties on the same solid support, the activity of the chromatographic stationary phase can be tailored to a particular application.