baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2404829-A (GB)
Title: Assigning users to an FDM channel in a combined FDM/CDMA system depending on the spreading factors of the new and existing users on the channel
Inventor: SOMA SHINTARO
IPC: H04J13/00
Filed: 2004-07-26
Abstract: The CDMA communication device of the present invention includes a spreading unit 110, radio transmitters 3001-300m, and a control device 200 that includes a setting unit and a determination unit 210. The spreading unit spreads and multiplexes user data of uses. The radio transmitters are provided correspondingly to each of a plurality of frequencies, and modulate with the corresponding frequencies the user data that are supplied from the spreading unit. The setting unit calculates a coefficient equal to the inverse of the spreading factor for each user and when a user is added to a channel this coefficient is added to a total for that channel. For a new user the setting unit determines the channel with the lowest coefficient total and assigns the user to that channel. In another embodiment line quality information, such as signal to interference ratio (SIR) may also be taken into account. The system avoids placing users with low spreading factors, and hence low interference immunity, on the same channel.
Patent GB-2423816-A (GB)
Title: High Temperature ATR Probe
Inventor: ETIENNE STEVEN
IPC: G01N21/35
Filed: 2005-03-01
Abstract: The invention provides an attenuated total reflection ATR probe 10, comprising an elongate body 15 with a head 100 at one end, which probe is adapted for use with hot sample fluids and has particular benefits when utilising infra-red radiation in the mid-infra-red region ("MIR") of the spectrum; generally accepted as extending over the wavelength range from 3-10žm. The ATR probe 10 comprises hollow waveguides 60, 70 disposed in a region of the body exposed to relatively high temperatures, and solid fibres 20, 30 disposed in a region of the body exposed to relatively low temperatures. The waveguides and the fibres are arranged to sequentially convey infra-red radiation to and/or from the probe head. The hollow waveguide preferably comprises a light pipe. Also provided is a diamond ATR head (200, Fig. 3) constructed and configured to be utilised at high temperatures, and which enhances the chemical resistance of the ATR probe as a whole to potentially corrosive materials comprised in the sample fluids.
Patent GB-2414941-A (GB)
Title: Method of operating an air fractionization installation for obtaining oxygen on board an aircraft
Inventor: RITTNER WOLFGANG
IPC: B01D53/30
Filed: 2005-05-31
Abstract: The method serves for operating an air fractionization installation (2) for obtaining oxygen on board an aircraft, with at least two molecular sieve chambers (4,6), wherein a part mass flow of the oxygen obtained in the respective adsorbing molecular sieve chamber is supplied for flushing a desorbing molecular sieve chamber. The quantity of the flushing oxygen led to the desorbing molecular sieve chamber is controlled in dependence on the oxygen concentration and on the mass flow of the product gas.
Patent GB-2418625-A (GB)
Title: A dice game
Inventor: MOORE DAVID JOHN
IPC: A63F9/04
Filed: 2005-06-28
Abstract: A dice game comprises a board and a set of dice. The board has depressions into which dice may be collected together during the game and a grid into which the dice may be place to form patterns. The dice have indicia on each face in the form or patterns, colours or pictures. Points are awarded according to the type and pattern of dice collected.
Patent GB-2417444-A (GB)
Title: A tool holder assembly
Inventor: STOLL ALEXANDER
IPC: B23B51/12
Filed: 2005-07-14
Abstract: A tool holder assembly 10 for a cutting tool 12 is disclosed. The tool holder assembly 10 includes a tool holder 14, an adjustment member 16 and a spring 18. The spring is configured to bias the adjustment member 16 to engage the cutting tool 12 to inhibit fluid leakage.
Patent GB-2417135-A (GB)
Title: Composite oxide having n-type thermoelectric characteristic
Inventor: FUNAHASHI RYOJI
IPC: H01L35/22
Filed: 2004-03-24
Abstract: A composite oxide having a negative Seebeck coefficient at 100{C or higher, which composite oxide has a composition represented by the general formula: Ln1-xMxNiOy(wherein Ln is a lanthanide element; M is at least one element selected from the group consisting of non-Ln rare earth elements, Na, K, Li, Zn, Pb, Ba, Ca, Al and Bi; and x and y are such that 0  &  x  &  0.8 and 2.7  &  y  &  3.3), or the general formula (Ln1-xMx)2NiOy (wherein Ln is a lanthanide element; M is at least one element selected from the group consisting of non-Ln rare earth elements, Na, K, Li, Zn, Pb, Ba, Ca, Al and Bi; and x and y are such that 0  &  x  &  0.8 and 3.6  &  y  &  4.4). This composite oxide is one having a negative Seebeck coefficient and a low electrical resistivity and excelling in heat resistance and chemical durability. This composite oxide can be effectively used as an n-type thermoelectric conversion material exposed to high-temperature air.
Patent GB-2426326-A (GB)
Title: Colour assessment apparatus
Inventor: HUNTER CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G01J3/46
Filed: 2005-11-11
Abstract: There is disclosed a colour assessment apparatus comprising a sample carrier, 7 magnifying optics 2 to capture light from defined locations of a sample located on the sample carrier, means for analyzing the light captured by the magnifying optics to measuring colour values of the defined locations of the sample, means for automatically displacing the optical means relative to the sample carrier in order to the apparatus to scan a succession of locations of the sample and to measure colour values of the sample for each location, memory means for storing a table of location information correlated with colour value information, means for inputting a colour value of a reference sample, and means for analysing the table so as to determine locations of any colour values from the sample that match the colour value of the reference sample.
Patent GB-2421446-A (GB)
Title: Table-tennis bat (pen-holding type)
Inventor: SIOW CHONG PEEN
IPC: A63B49/08
Filed: 2003-09-04
Abstract: The inventions published consist of "split-level-step" between bat handle and contact section. This said step provides the here newly invented concept of critical holding points (called as C.H.P.) for the thumb and last three fingers. These fingers can grip firmly onto the said step. This allows better swing of the bat, angle control, flexibility of bat manipulation and power. These C.H.P. also provide the proper gripping areas so that the finger deformation problem is less likely to happen. In addition, it is physically less straineuos for the wrist and fingers, so the better power and performance of the players can be maintained longer naturally through the games.
Patent GB-2433496-A (GB)
Title: Tamper evident drinking fitment
Inventor: MCGEOUGH PETER MICHAEL
IPC: B65D47/08
Filed: 2005-12-22
Abstract: A low-cost sportscap (2) has a nozzle (6) defining a drinking orifice. The nozzle is assembled from below into an outer shell (4) which is moulded as one piece and includes an overcap (16) and a base (14). A foil annulus (8) is used to seal a coupling part (50) of the nozzle to the outer shell (4) and also to provide a mechanism by means of which the closure can be assembled to a container neck (10). A primary ex-factory seal is created by a valve (42) inside the overcap engaging with the drinking orifice. This can be resealed by the user when the overcap (16) is attached to the base by hinge means (32). A hinge formation (32) may permanently connect the base (14) to the overcap (16). The overcap is connected to the base by a removable tamper band (18), the connection may be made by a frangible region along edges (34) and (36). A tab (38) may be provided to allow a user to grip the band (18). The foil annulus may be stamped out of a thin sheet of aluminium foil coated on each surface with a plastics coating, and may be welded by induction heat sealing to the nozzle, outer shell and container neck.
Patent GB-2422174-A (GB)
Title: Clamp comprising location surface and first and second clamp members
Inventor: DUBE JOSEPH CLAUDE RAYMOND
IPC: F16B2/12
Filed: 2006-01-10
Abstract: A clamp 430 comprises a location surface adapted to lie against an external surface of an object 12 to be engaged, and first and second clamp members 435, 436 adapted for movement relative to one another. The first and second clamp members 435, 436 are adapted to be brought into engagement with the object 12 such that the object 12 or part of the object 12 is captivated between the location surface and the first and second clamp members 435, 436. The first clamp member 435 may be mounted for linear movement relative to the second clamp member 436, and the second clamp member may be rotatably mounted relative to the location surface. Construction apparatus comprising one or more such clamps is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2434512-A (GB)
Title: Missed content item distribution
Inventor: LHUILLIER NICOLAS
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2006-01-20
Abstract: A content item distribution system comprises content item presentation devices (103, 105, 107) with receivers (201) for receiving content items from a broadcast transmitter (101) via a broadcast communication system. The devices comprise a recording controller (203) which can detect that a broadcast of a selected content item is ongoing. A processor (211) determines a missed part of the selected content item and in response a request transmitter (213) transmits a request to external sources using a different communication system than the broadcast communication system. A network receiver (217) receives the missed part of the content item via the different communication system and the recording controller (203) combines this with a remaining part received via the broadcast communication system to generate a complete content item.
Patent GB-2423206-A (GB)
Title: Multi-channel tuner
Inventor: COWLEY NICHOLAS PAUL
IPC: H04B1/00
Filed: 2006-02-09
Abstract: A tuner is provided for permitting independent reception of a plurality of channels from a multiple channel radio frequency input signal. A first analog converter (11) of the up-converter type block-converts the radio frequency band to an intermediate frequency band above the frequency of the highest channel in the input signal. Several second analog frequency converters (12, 13), such as quadrature ZIF down-converters, are independently controllable for independently selecting respective channels for reception from the intermediate frequency band at the output of the first converter (11). Each of the second converters (12, 13) converts the respective selected channel to the desired intermediate frequency. The interface between the first converter (11) and the second converters (12, 13) is voltage-driven (as opposed to being power-matched). The tuner of the invention avoids a restriction known in digital multi-channel demodulators in which channels chosen for simultaneous reception may not be separated in frequency by more than half the sampling rate of the ADC.
Patent GB-2437933-A (GB)
Title: Machining tool with internal fluid delivery system
Inventor: GVINIASHVILL VLADIMIR
IPC: B23Q11/10
Filed: 2006-05-09
Abstract: A rotary machining tool, comprises ```a rotatable hub (10) carrying a plurality of tool elements (14) around its outer periphery for machining a work-piece at a predetermined contact region of the tool. A plurality of passages (26) extend outwardly from an inner chamber (22) of the hub (10) at a non-orthogonal angle to the hub axis (12) so as to emerge at the outer periphery of the hub between respective pairs of adjacent tool elements (14). A nozzle (28) is disposed within the inner chamber (22) adjacent to the rotary path of the inner ends of the hub passages (26) and adapted to direct fluid lubricant into no more than two of the passages (26) at any time when the hub is rotated, such that the fluid lubricant is ejected between tool elements (14) substantially only at the predetermined contact region of the tool.
Patent GB-2427825-A (GB)
Title: Non-Invasive Spectroscopy Of Mammalian Tissues
Inventor: CRAWFORD GREGORY
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2005-01-28
Abstract: In the spectrometric device of this invention the objective lens and diffraction grating are replaced with a spectral imaging apparatus on electrically switchable color filter technology. The spectrometric device comprises wavelength filter means as the spectral imaging apparatus for transmitting or reflecting wavelengths of light, light intensity sensor means arranged and disposed to measure the intensity of the wavelengths transmitted or reflected by the wavelength filter means and generate an electrical signal from the wavelengths transmitted or reflected, output processing means connected to the light intensity sensor means to receive and process the output from the light intensity sensor means, and display means connected to the output processing means to display the output.
Patent GB-2440774-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring QoS and adjusting rates for delivery of data in Peer to Peer networks.
Inventor: TWISS ADAM
IPC: H04L12/26
Filed: 2006-08-11
Abstract: A network for the delivery of digital data is disclosed having at least one peer (102a) downloading the digital data from a plurality of data sources (102, 312), at least one data monitoring device (800) for monitoring at least one quality of service (QoS) parameter for the delivery of the digital data and at least one data delivery controller (810) for adjusting at least one of the rates for the delivery of the digital data from at least one of the plurality of data sources (102, 312). The monitoring device monitors QoS parameters for the delivery of data and the controller adjusts the rates for the delivery (e.g. turning on or off some connections so the peer receives more/less data, or changing the bandwidth of the connections between the peer and other peers or caches). This allows optimal delivery of the digital data. The QoS parameter may include the cost of data delivery, the rate (Mb/second) of data delivery and the error rate of the received data.
Patent GB-2446394-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing container for lipstick and the like
Inventor: BREESE REGINALD
IPC: A45D40/04
Filed: 2007-02-09
Abstract: The container comprises a drive sleeve 26 rotatable on a substantially tubular guide body 12, and a product carrier 14 received within the guide body. The product carrier engages the guide body and the drive sleeve via grooves formed so that rotation of the drive sleeve on the guide body causes the carrier to move along the guide body. At least one of the guide body, drive sleeve or carrier (the guide body as illustrated) is provided with a friction enhancing feature, comprising a resiliently flexible part 50 extending away from the component concerned in a direction along the axis of the guide body and flaring radially for resilient engagement with another component. The part 50 may be a skirt comprising axially extending fingers or leaves 54 overlying the guide body 12 and tapering from root (54a, Fig. 2) to tip (54c, Fig, 2).
Patent GB-2438191-A (GB)
Title: Disposable lid for a drinking cup
Inventor: WONG JOSEPH CHEUK MAU
IPC: A47G19/22
Filed: 2007-03-21
Abstract: A disposable lid for a drinking cup includes a cover portion 200 having a generally circular periphery (215, fig 2a) and a sliding member 300 that is configured to slidably fit into a trench (220, fig 2a) in the cover portion. The trench extends downwardly from and longitudinally along a top surface of the cover portion, and has an open end at the periphery (215) of the cover portion. The cover portion includes a drink opening 210 on a bottom surface of the trench and adjacent to the periphery and a guide slot (230, fig 2a) on the bottom surface of the trench. The sliding member includes a handle (310, fig 3a) extending upward from a top surface of the sliding member and a guide (320, fig 3c) extending downwardly from and longitudinally along a bottom surface of the sliding member so that the guide slidably fits into the guide slot on the bottom surface of the trench. The guide slot allows the sliding member to move between a first position and a second position via the guide, such that when the sliding member is in the first position, the sliding member covers the drink opening and when the sliding member is in the second position, the sliding member uncovers the drink opening. A second trench 230a may also be provided.
Patent GB-2443276-A (GB)
Title: Multiple module cooperation in data distribution systems
Inventor: TRICKER GRAHAM
IPC: H04W4/00
Filed: 2007-04-13
Abstract: A base station designed to send data simultaneously to users of wireless mobile units is able to service only a limited number of mobiles in a given time. The problem is solved by a base station that has a plurality of transceiver modules (1, 2 and 3), means (4) for selecting a module that is not in use and causing it to transmit an enquiry signal inviting mobiles in range to request information, and means (4) for selecting a module that is not in use and causing it to transmit the data to a mobile that has responded.
Patent GB-2449438-A (GB)
Title: Float valve
Inventor: MANSFIELD STUART GRAHAM
IPC: F16K17/36
Filed: 2007-05-21
Abstract: A float valve is mounted within the ullage of a liquid storage tank and is fitted to a lower end of a vapour vent line. The float valve includes a generally tubular vent body 11 having an opening arrangement 12 which allows vapour to escape from the tank into the vent line, and a float assembly 14 which undergoes damped upward movement in response to the liquid level within the tank exceeding a threshold level. The float assembly comprises a sleeve 15 and a float arrangement 17 separated from each other by an adjustable distance. This permits the volume of liquid required in the tank to make the float assembly move upward to be changed. The float valve may include a relief valve 30 or a plug (41, Fig. 7) with a bleed orifice to permit vapour to flow from the tank to the vent line in the event that the pressure within the tank exceeds a predetermined value.
Patent GB-2440075-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for implementing cooperative diversity using partial channel knowledge
Inventor: SANDHU SUMEET
IPC: H04B7/02
Filed: 2006-05-19
Abstract: Partial channel information is used to weight signals being transmitted by cooperating nodes within a cooperative diversity arrangement. In at least one embodiment, the phase of the complex conjugate of a channel coefficient between a cooperating node and a remote device is used to weight a transmit signal.
Patent GB-2455292-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the production of joints
Inventor: MORRAL XAVIER
IPC: B21D39/02
Filed: 2007-12-03
Abstract: Means for joining two surfaces comprise providing a heat activated sealant at the end of one of the surfaces and inserting the end into a C or U shaped cup in the end of the other surface and heating to cause the sealant to flow and join the surfaces. Preferably the sealant is foamable, the invention is particularly useful in the production of automobile hem flanges.
Patent GB-2445468-A (GB)
Title: Autoclave waste treatment
Inventor: GRIERSON JOHN DUNCAN
IPC: A61L2/07
Filed: 2008-01-03
Abstract: A municipal waste treatment process is disclosed in which waste is steamed in an autoclave 6, followed by separation and classification of different waste types, and in which a portion of a conveyor, and/or other classification equipment, features a hood with air suction to catch dust and volatile material. In a second municipal waste treatment process, waste is fed to two autoclaves 6 in an alternating fashion, followed by separation and classification of different waste types, and further features primary and secondary thermal fluid heating systems (fig.2), secondary heating systems heating one autoclave each. In a third municipal waste treatment process, waste is fed to with two autoclaves 6, with a thermal conduit, and at least one steam transfer connection between the autoclaves, and through a classification section with a screen and an air classification device.
Patent GB-2446300-A (GB)
Title: Graphical code
Inventor: PINCHEN STEPHEN PAUL
IPC: G06V30/224
Filed: 2008-02-01
Abstract: A machine readable code comprises at least a portion of a graphical indicium 14, the graphical indicium 14 comprising a random arrangement of spots. At least some of the spots comprising the graphical indicium may have a dimension of less than one micrometre. The spots comprising the graphical indicium may vary in size and/or shape. The graphical indicium may be applied by spraying. The portion of the graphical indicium comprising the code may be delimited by a boundary 18, the boundary maybe a temporary boundary which may be generated by a reading machine relative to a fixed trigger point only when the code is being read. Alternatively, the portion of the graphical indicium comprising the code may be delimited by a graphically represented boundary.
Patent GB-2447785-A (GB)
Title: Pile driving and gripping apparatus
Inventor: DEMAREST VINCENT MICHAEL
IPC: E02D7/02
Filed: 2008-03-20
Abstract: A pile driving device 5 comprising a yoke 40 selectively clampable at any position along the length of an elongate rigid pile or post 1, to be driven into the ground, a vibrator 70 or percussion device (91, fig.14) in contact with or forming part of the yoke 40, and a support, supporting the yoke 40 in use and operable to adjust the initial position of the pile or post 1. The support member also includes a frame 10 that is mountable to a vehicle such as an excavator. The invention therefore allows the entire pile driving apparatus to be smaller, in height, than the length of the pile to be driven.
Patent GB-2445332-A (GB)
Title: Fastener clearing system and method
Inventor: BENDER ROBERT E
IPC: B21J15/32
Filed: 2006-10-16
Abstract: Fastener clearing system and method for a fastener delivery system (10) are provided. With reference to figure 3 in one embodiment, a system (10) includes an extractor tool (44) having one or more vacuum generators (26) in fluid communication with a catcher (46) for retaining fasteners during transport. The vacuum generators (44) are selectively activated to draw fasteners (52) into the catcher (46) . A backflow port (60) is formed in the extractor tool (44) and introduces pressurized air into the catcher (46) to dislodge fasteners (52) that adhere to the catcher (46) after the vacuum generators (26) have been deactivated. The backflow port (60) may be formed in a fitting (62) positioned between vacuum generators (26) and securing the vacuum generators (26) to one another. The vacuum generators (26) and fitting (62) may define a common fluid channel opening into a fastener seat adapted to receive a portion of a fastener.
Patent GB-2460083-A (GB)
Title: Dog harness
Inventor: HEMMING ANN
IPC: A01K25/00
Filed: 2008-05-16
Abstract: A harness 10 for a dog comprises a strap 12 having a central portion 12a looped in use around the muzzle of the dog and two further portions 12b and 12c continuous with the looped portion extending in use around the dog's neck from a position under the dog's chin to behind the dog's ears. Means, preferably in the form of a second strap 14, are provided for attaching the harness to a leash such that tension in the leash acts to tighten the looped portion around the dog's muzzle and tightens the two further portions and around the dog's neck. The harness can also be attached to a separate collar via an additional tether 16.