baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2363553-A (GB)
Title: Channel estimation for a CDMA system using pre-defined symbols in addition to pilot symbols
Inventor: CAVANDER HANS
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 1999-12-16
Abstract: Systems and methods for improved channel estimation for a WCDMA system. In a RAKE receiver, predefined pilot symbols and a Transmitter Power Control (TPC) symbol are received in a time slot and correlated to determine the transmitted predefined pilot symbols and the transmitted TPC symbol. The correlated predefined pilot symbols and the correlated TPC symbol are compared to the transmitted predefined pilot symbols and TPC symbol. Based upon the difference between the received version and correlated version of the symbols an estimation of channel impairments can be calculated. Based upon the estimation the received data symbols may be more accurately correlated to their correct values.
Patent GB-2373113-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to fast frequency-hopping synthesisers
Inventor: DOMOKOS JOHN
IPC: H03L7/189
Filed: 2001-08-24
Abstract: A low noise fast frequency-hopping local oscillator for use in a base station for a mobile telephone network, in which a low noise hopping frequency is provided by a combination of a fast direct digital synthesis (DDS) circuit feeding a frequency divider, followed by a vector modulator and phase lock led loop acting together to translate the hopping frequency from a relatively low frequency range to the required RF frequency range for mobile telephone communications.
Patent GB-2370564-A (GB)
Title: A Packing Carton and Protective Insert
Inventor: GLOVER ANDREW
IPC: B65D5/50
Filed: 2001-11-16
Abstract: A packing carton comprises an outer generally parallelepipedic case (3) and an inner layer (1,2), the outer case and inner layer both formed from stiff but foldable board material, wherein portions of the inner layer act as spacers maintaining a space between the outer case (3) and the inner layer (1,2). This space preferably extends around the inside of the four sides of the outer case which are intended to be vertical, and may also extend inside a base of the outer case and/or inside a lid thereof. Thus, an impact absorbing buffer or "crumple zone" is provided so that a can and its contents can be protected from impacts. A set of blanks for forming the carton, comprising two slotted inner blanks (1,2) and an outer blank (3) is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2391315-A (GB)
Title: Detection apparatus and detectable component
Inventor: MAPLESTON DAVID BERNARD
IPC: G01V3/08
Filed: 2002-07-26
Abstract: A detection system comprises a detection apparatus (2) for detecting relative movement of a magnetic element detectable component (3). The apparatus comprises an oscillator coupled to a detection component which has an impedance that varies with magnetic field when an oscillating signal is applied to it. The detection component may exhibit giant magneto impedance (GMI). A sensor detects impedance variations of the detection component resulting from movement of the magnetic element (3) relative to the detection apparatus (2) and an output indicates such impedance changes. The detection system may be used in a toy or game, in a flowmeter, level indicator, or for tagging applications where relative movement is to be sensed.
Patent GB-2378113-A (GB)
Title: Bait Stop
Inventor: PRESTON DAVID
IPC: A01K97/04
Filed: 2002-08-01
Abstract: A bait stop comprising first and second regions disposed to either side of an intermediate region, where the first and second regions have relatively large circumferential dimensions compared to the intermediate region, and an engagement region. Preferably the bait stop has a conical shape with its base (36) being the first region, and one or more ribs or fins (38) between the base and the apex (34) of the cone providing the second region. The engagement region may be a tapering internal bore (38) running through the cone. Preferably, the bait stop is formed of a resiliantly deformable material. Also claimed is a baiting needle (24, fig. 7) for use with the bait stop, and a baiting kit comprising a bating needle and one or more bait stops.
Patent GB-2382935-A (GB)
Title: Switching power supply unit with overcurrent protection
Inventor: MATSUMOTO TADAHIKO
IPC: H02J1/10
Filed: 2002-12-03
Abstract: A switching power supply unit 1 producing a regulated output voltage includes an overcurrent protection circuit 12 which performs an overcurrent protection operation by latching and stopping the switching operation of a main switch 8 during an overcurrent state. A latch-stop release signal output circuit section outputs a signal, only in a predetermined latch-stop release period, for releasing the latch stop after a set waiting time has elapsed from the latch stop. This arrangement can perform a hiccup-mode overcurrent protection operation at the time of overcurrent. Switching power supply circuits 1,2 are connected in parallel and interconnected by simultaneous starting connections 6. Switching controllers for the main switches are connected to match hiccup mode restart timings. Monitor 10 turns off the main switch 8 if the input voltage 3 falls below a preset level.
Patent GB-2396525-A (GB)
Title: A communication system and method of idle state support therefor
Inventor: MCDONALD PAUL
IPC: H04W52/02
Filed: 2002-12-17
Abstract: The invention relates to support of communication units (219, 221) in a communication system. One or more idle state communication units (219, 221) enter a quiescent state of reduced idle state functionality. The quiescent state communication units (219, 221) communicate with a supporting communication unit (217) over a short range air interface, typically, bluetooth (RTM) (223, 225). The supporting communication unit (217) communicates with the fixed network of the communication system through a serving base station (109). The supporting communication unit (217) supports the quiescent state communication units (219, 221) by communicating with the fixed network to perform idle state management functionality associated with the quiescent state communication unit (219, 221). Specifically, the supporting communication unit (217) communicates with a proxy processor (307), which performs a suitable interface to the communication system. The invention is particularly applicable to GSM and UMTS communication networks.
Patent GB-2393903-A (GB)
Title: Rotary clotes line cover.
Inventor: CRAIG JOHN
IPC: D06F57/04
Filed: 2003-01-16
Abstract: A waterproof cover (1) is provided to place over the top and sides of an outdoor rotary clothes line. The cover may be releasably attached to the arms of the rotary clothes line using quick release fittings. The cover may be supported on a framework of flexible poles (2). The cover may be made from plastic or a waterproofed canvas material. A plurality of zip fastenings (3) provides access to the clothes line allowing garments to be hung or removed. The unzipped portions of the cover may be held in the open position by toggles(4).
Patent GB-2380985-A (GB)
Title: Rowing apparatus
Inventor: LAUGHTON CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B63H16/06
Filed: 2001-08-03
Abstract: Rowing apparatus (1) of the type in which at least one handle (63, 68) gripped in use by a user follows a generally arcuate path about generally upright axis between forward and rearward positions, characterised in that there are provided means (75, 76) for reducing the transverse displacement of the handle (63, 68) upon movement between its forward and its rearward positions.
Patent GB-2382193-A (GB)
Title: Method, system, and program for invoking stored procedures and accessing stored procedure data
Inventor: CONVENT BERNHARD
IPC: G06F9/46
Filed: 2001-08-01
Abstract: Provided is a method, system, and program for enabling access to data. A call is received from a client to invoke a remote interface method. A remote interface implementation accesses parameters from the received call in response to the invocation of the remote interface method. A stored procedure call is generated with the accessed parameters as input parameters of the stored procedure. The stored procedure call is transferred to a stored procedure named by the call to execute. Output from the stored procedure is received and inserted into a data object that is returned to the client.
Patent GB-2399093-A (GB)
Title: Heat treatment of vehicle body panels using cooling contact plate
Inventor: MIKONYA HARRY
IPC: C21D1/30
Filed: 2003-03-03
Abstract: A device for stress relieving of body panels 7,8 after their assembly to a rail vehicle carriage 1 is disclosed. The device comprises a supporting structure 10 and a pair of contact plate 20,24 supported from the supporting structure on opposite sides of the carriage longitudinal axis, the contact plates being moveable to bring them into symmetrical engagement with body panels on opposing sides of the carriage, and being arranged to conform to the outer contour of the carriage. The symmetrical application ensures that asymmetric forces on the carriage during heat treatment are reduced. The contact plates 20,24 are provided with grooves (65; figures 4 and 5) which allow the plates to bend sufficiently to match the complex contours of modern rail carriages. Further contact plates 30,34,37,39 for the sloping roof panels 7 and undercut lower panels may also be provided.
Patent GB-2389363-A (GB)
Title: Promoter and expression vector for Rhodococcus
Inventor: RODRIGUEZ FRANCESCO
IPC: C10L9/00
Filed: 2003-05-16
Abstract: The invention provides a constitutive promoter of Rhodococcus, and vectors comprising this promoter. It is used in an Rhodococcus/E. coli shuttle vector which also comprises a multiple cloning site after the promoter, the genes rep and para which encode proteins involved in the replication and maintenance of the vector in Rhodococcus, a genetic marker selected from an antibiotic resistance gene or a cadmium resistance gene (from the cad operon), and the replication origin of E. coli. Preferably, the vector is used to express the genes of the sox operon (soxA, soxB and soxC) from the constitutive promoter. Bacteria selected from Rhodococcus, Gordona and Nocardia may be transformed with this vector and used for the removal of organic sulphur from fossil fuels.
Patent GB-2406776-A (GB)
Title: Cattle crush
Inventor: MCFERN JOHN ALEXANDER
IPC: A01K1/06
Filed: 2003-06-26
Abstract: A cattle handling pen to fit into a race or through passage for driving animals. It comprises a frame with both a rear entry opening and a front self-locking head gate 1 that opens up for an exit gate. The head gate is formed from two vertical bars which are adjustable and form a head restraint for the animal. At the rear of the unit are gates 3 which close off the rear of the crush to hold the next animal back, leaving a safety area to accommodate the stockman. On either side of the crush or crate are two full height doors 2 which are attached by means of retractable locking bolts, which allow for the doors to be hinged from either side or be removed completely. Fitted along each side of the crush are a series of pivoted hanging devices which lock a bar which pushes through behind the animal to stop it backing up. The bar can be pushed forward under the no return hangers which drop down behind the bar.
Patent GB-2404926-A (GB)
Title: Calender nip adjustment mechanism
Inventor: HEAL STANLEY JOHN
IPC: D21F7/06
Filed: 2003-08-09
Abstract: To set and adjust a nip gap between a pair of rolls 12, 14 in a calender, a screw jack device 30 is mounted between the bearing blocks 16, 18 mounting the rolls 12, 14 at each side thereof. A spindle 36 is threadedly engaged with a wheel nut 32 held captive in a housing 34, and a worm shaft 38 is used to rotate the nut 32 to raise and lower the spindle 36. Contact mode or gap mode operation of the nip is possible, as is calibration to a nip gap display on a position indicator 50.
Patent GB-2392298-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for destroying stored information on a disc
Inventor: SLADE MARTIN ELLIOTT
IPC: G11B23/50
Filed: 2003-08-20
Abstract: Apparatus for destroying data on a disc 4, such as an optical disk, which comprises a body 10, a means 16 to prevent the disc 4 rotating and a destroyer 18 which destroys information by a radial cutting action when moved over the disc surface. Means 16 to prevent rotation may grip disc 4 by friction, and may comprise foam such as foam rubber. Destroyer 18 has a gripping portion 8, which may be an upstanding knob, and may have a replaceable abrasive pad 28. Furthermore destroyer 18 may rotate relative to the body 10 when the gripping portion is held in a user's hand and moved over the surface of disc 4, and rotation may be caused by friction, or by ribs 26 on the inside of body 10 and ribs 24 on the outside of destroyer 18. Body 10 may be circular and destructor 18 may be stored in chamber 32 when nit in use. Rotation prevention means 16 may have a recess (figs 5 and 6, 30) to accommodate mini discs.
Patent GB-2408021-A (GB)
Title: Electricity meter security seal
Inventor: BOND WILLIAM
IPC: G09F3/03
Filed: 2003-11-11
Abstract: The security sealing device protects a meter, such as an electricity supply meter, from being opened for the purpose of tampering with the meter mechanism or fraudulently abstracting the electricity. The security sealing device 10 has a screw 20 to secure together two members. The screw 20 has a rigid elongate element 50 to be fitted into a bore in each of the two members to be secured together and a head 40 having means for effecting rotation of the screw by a tool such as a screwdriver. A second separate part 30 has a recess 92 for receiving screw head 40 and a lateral outer wall 80 having at least two openings 90 facing each other. A sealing wire may be passed through these openings and each of its ends joined by a ferrule. The screw cannot be withdrawn without breaking the wire.
Patent GB-2408417-A (GB)
Title: Selective turn on of mobile device RF module
Inventor: AFKIR MOHAMED
IPC: H04B1/16
Filed: 2003-11-21
Abstract: A mobile station for use in a mobile communication system, the mobile station including a display for displaying information to a user and controller means for controlling operation of the display wherein the controller means is operable to select one of two modes in which the display is operated, namely a first mode in which a RF portion of the mobile station is not activated and a second mode in which a RF portion of the mobile station is activated. When the RF portion is not activated the advantages include : faster turn on time (as the device does not attempt to register) and better battery conservation.
Patent GB-2409748-A (GB)
Title: Process to deliver mail to a central locker bank when the recipient is not at the delivery address to receive the mail
Inventor: TURNER DANIEL ROBERT
IPC: G07F17/12
Filed: 2003-12-30
Abstract: A process allows mail (1) which was delivered unsuccessfully to a delivery address (3) to be placed in a locker bank (20) and retrieved later by the addressee. A pair of coded labels (4) is provided, one of which having a delivery code (5) is attached to the mail and the other, having a collection code (6) is attached to a card (7) which is left at the delivery address. The delivery code is input into the locker bank which receives the item and opens the locker again when the corresponding collection code is entered by the addressee.
Patent GB-2405332-A (GB)
Title: Sunshade with built-in radio
Inventor: TUNG BENSON
IPC: H04B1/06
Filed: 2004-03-08
Abstract: A sunshade 1 comprises a central shaft 13 with a rib mounting member 11 at its top. A plurality of ribs 14 are pivotally attached to the rib mounting member and also pivotally connected to stretchers 15 that are connected to a slide runner 12. The sunshade includes a radio device 10 which comprises a radio module 2 and a power module 3. The radio module 2 comprises two casing halves 21 that are mounted to the shaft 13 of the sunshade. One of the casing halves accommodates a load speaker 215 and a circuit board 214. A control panel 213 is formed between the two casing halves and covers a control plate 217 that extends into a hole 131 within the shaft 13. Wires 219 connect the radio module to the power module and run within the shaft 13. The power module may include a photoelectric plate (32 fig 3) and at least one solar battery (34 fig 3) forming a solar energy device. The power module may include a battery unit (412 fig 9) that is accommodated within a housing located inside that shaft 13 and below the radio module.
Patent GB-2400689-A (GB)
Title: A fuel injection control system for an engine
Inventor: SONG GANY
IPC: F02D13/02
Filed: 2004-04-13
Abstract: An electronic valve actuation system and control method is described. The valve timing is changed between early and late intake valve closing depending on engine operating conditions. Further, valve timing is adjusted to control engine airflow or engine torque. Finally, air-fuel ratio is adjusted based on feedback from an exhaust gas oxygen sensor as well as an estimate of air, fuel, and residual exhausted from cylinders operating with late valve closing.
Patent GB-2413273-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seat lockable in pivoted position
Inventor: LIU CHIEN-LIANG
IPC: B60R25/01
Filed: 2004-04-21
Abstract: A burglarproof vehicular driver seat includes a seat (11) and a backrest (12) pivotable and positionable relative to the seat. The backrest includes a positioning hole (17) in a side thereof. A lock-mounting seat (18) is mounted beside the backrest. A lock (2) is mounted in the lock-mounting seat and includes a lock core (22) and a locking member (23). The locking member is releasably engageable in the positioning hole under control of the lock core. The backrest is fixed and thus not pivotable relative to the seat when the locking member is engaged in the positioning hole of the backrest. The seat can be pivoted to a position close to the steering wheel (16) and then locked in place by the locking member to provide a burglarproof effect. The seat may include a gear (14) mounted to the side of the backrest (12), a control member (130) being partially mounted to a side of the seat and including a ratchet that is releasably engaged with the gear (14) for positioning the backrest relative to the seat. The positioning hole (17) may then be defined in the gear (14).
Patent GB-2401638-A (GB)
Title: Plastically deforming and radially expanding a tubular member
Inventor: COOK ROBERT LANCE
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2001-09-27
Abstract: A wellbore 1300 includes an outer tubular member 1305 and an inner tubular member 1310. The tubular members, 1305 and 1310, are plastically deformed and radially expanded to form a casing whose burst and collapse strength can be precisely controlled by varying the number, thickness, and/or material properties of the tubular members, 1305 and 1310.
Patent GB-2417907-A (GB)
Title: Air exclusion device for baby feeding bottle
Inventor: DESHPANDE ANAND DHONDO
IPC: A61J9/04
Filed: 2004-09-08
Abstract: A device for an infant's feeding bottle for use in the reduction of colic comprising: a bung or stopper B with distal and proximate ends, and a plurality of grooves 6 around the outer circumference of the stopper B connecting said distal and proximate ends.
Patent GB-2419527-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutical composition containing botulinum neurotoxin
Inventor: PICKETT ANDY
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2004-10-28
Abstract: The invention relates to a solid or liquid pharmaceutical composition comprising: <SL> <LI>(a) a botulinum toxin, and <LI>(b) a surfactant </SL> According to a particular variant of the invention, the pharmaceutical composition comprises botulinum toxin type A2 which not only has a biological activity similar to that of the other botulinum neurotoxins, but also can have the advantage of a selective action on inhibition of pain-related (i.e. nociceptive) nerve cell function compared to other known botulinum toxins. Since botulinum toxin type A2 can have less side-effects with respect to neighbouring striated muscles, it may be preferred over botulinum neurotoxins of other serotypes for any pain-related therapeutic use known for botulinum toxin type A1.
Patent GB-2408166-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring system
Inventor: ROCHE FRANK
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2004-11-17
Abstract: A media controller 1 is connected to up to eight cameras 2, microphones 3, and sensors 4. The controller 1 communicates wirelessly via GSM with remote computers 5 and mobile devices 6 via a mobile network 7. The controller 1 has a very low power consumption as it is most of the time in an idle state. It is activated to enter an active state by the sensors 4. The sensors 4 are of the type used in the alarm industry to detect proximity, such as IR and magnetic sensors. Inputs from the sensors 4 cause the controller 1 to raise events which cause the controller to activate. An example is an IR sensor sensing a person at an illegal dump site. Upon being activated, the controller 1 starts recording an image stream from at least one camera and transmits some frames to a subscribed PC via a wireless network.
Patent GB-2410686-A (GB)
Title: Product for orally administering a substance
Inventor: HASIRCI BILLY SEVKI
IPC: A23K20/195
Filed: 2005-01-25
Abstract: A product for orally administering one or more substances to an animal or human comprises two separate parts 10, 20 arranged and/or adapted to fit together to enclose the substance(s). In one embodiment, the separate parts 10, 20 comprised of a biscuit material, and the parts fit together to enclose and conceal the substance(s). The substance(s) may have therapeutic or pesticidal properties.
Patent GB-2410893-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable mattress/bed
Inventor: LAU VINCENT W S
IPC: B60C29/00
Filed: 2005-02-10
Abstract: An inflatable mattress/bed includes an inflatable main chamber 12 having a top panel 24, a top cover 16 attached to the top panel of the main chamber to define a sealed chamber 34 between the top cover and the top panel, and padding 14 provided in the sealed chamber. The padding provides a solid cushion between the person and the main chamber, so that when a person sleeps on the bed, the person actually lays on the padding and not the top panel of the main chamber, thereby increasing the level of comfort and simulating the feeling of sleeping on a regular bed. An inflatable perimeter tube may also be provided between the top panel of the main chamber and the top cover to assist in inflation and deployment of the bed.
Patent GB-2407849-A (GB)
Title: Seal assembly with accumulator ring
Inventor: TAYLOR WILLIAM M
IPC: F16J15/16
Filed: 2003-07-10
Abstract: A seal assembly (1) with an accumulator ring (24) for protecting a seal (20) from explosive decompression is disclosed. The accumulator ring (24) and the seal (20) are contained within a seal gland. The seal (20) is made of a material that is susceptible to damage from explosive decompression. When exposed to a high-pressure fluid environment, the accumulator ring (24) fills with a quantity of high-pressure fluid, either by permeation if it is solid or by permeation and/or vents (26) and/or channels leading to a void if it is hollow. During an explosive decompression event, the accumulator ring (24) expands to fill the remaining volume of the seal gland. Then, the accumulator ring (24) exerts an axial compressive or supporting force on the seal (20) for a sufficient amount of time to allow the seal (20) to expel fluid contained in it and minimize the effects of explosive decompression thereto.
Patent GB-2409268-A (GB)
Title: X-ray inspection and material discrimination
Inventor: RUSHBROOKE JOHN GORDO
IPC: G01V5/00
Filed: 2000-08-03
Abstract: An X-ray material discrimination detector includes a relatively thin front scintillation crystal 10, optical signals from which are read out from opposite sides by photodiodes or optical fibres 20, 22. The output signals from the two opposite sides of the crystal are added together in order to reduce asymmetry. The detector may include a relatively thick rear crystal 12, optical signals from the rear crystal also being read out from opposite sides as well as from different depths within the crystal.