baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2425934-A (GB)
Title: A device to pick up canine faeces
Inventor: BRUETON JOHN THEOPHILUS
IPC: A45B3/00
Filed: 2006-03-06
Abstract: A device to pick up canine faeces comprises two telescopic tubes 1A, 1B, where the inner telescopic tube 1B has claws 2 attached to the end of the tube. The device may be used with a disposable bag or membrane 7, which may be held within the device by the claws in preparation for deployment. To deploy the claws 2, the inner telescopic tube 1B is pushed downwards releasing the claws from the outer telescopic tube 1A, the user may then fully extend the bag 7 over the end of the device, and a sliding ring (4A, Fig 3), on the outer telescopic tube may hold the bag securely. To pick up the faeces, the claws are placed over the faeces and the inner telescopic tube drawn upwards, until the faeces is enclosed within the bag, the user may then release the bag from the claws for disposal. The device may be in the form of an extendable walking stick (Fig 4), where a further telescopic tube may be incorporated inside the inner telescopic tube (1C, Fig 4) of the device, which may be locked in an extended position. Preferably the device has a hinged ferrule foot 3 that slides along the outer tube 1A to allow the claws to be deployed from the device. The inner telescopic tube 1B may have a palm knob 5 and an optional handle 6 may be attached to the inner tube 1B. The device may have an adjustable wrist loop or waist belt clip 9 and/or a night-light.
Patent GB-2437595-A (GB)
Title: Vertical axis wind turbine
Inventor: COTTON RICHARD
IPC: F03D11/00
Filed: 2006-04-25
Abstract: A vertical axis wind turbine comprises multiple blades 1, and may be used to generate electricity using generator 8 connected to the blades by shaft 6 and gearbox 7. The wind turbine rotor may be supported on bearings 4 at its top and bottom ends, with top and bottom dampers 2, 3 being provided to reduce vibration and increase momentum.
Patent GB-2427226-A (GB)
Title: One trip perforating, cementing and sand management
Inventor: RICHARD BENNETT M
IPC: E21B33/12
Filed: 2005-03-01
Abstract: A method and apparatus for running a liner into a well bore, hanging the liner to a casing, perforating the liner, cementing the liner in, setting a liner packer, and establishing sand control, all in one trip.
Patent GB-2431268-A (GB)
Title: Method for remotely authenticating a user
Inventor: BUSCAYLET ANNE LISE
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2007-01-15
Abstract: The inventive method for remotely authenticating a user (2) by a provider (1) consists a) in transmitting an identifier (Id) from the user (2) to the provider (1), in determining a code (C) processing rule (R) by the supplier, wherein said code (C) is available to the user (2) and the provider (1), c) in transmitting the code (C) processing rule (R) from the provider (1) to the user (1), d) in processing the code (C) by the user (2) by means of the processing rule (R) in order to obtain first authentication data (A1), e) in transmitting said first authentication data (A1) from the user to the provider (1) and independently of the previous stages from c) to e), f) in processing said code (C) by the provider (1) by means of the processing rule (R) in such a way that second authentication data (A2) is obtainable and g) in comparing said first (A1) and second (A2) authentication data by the provider (1).
Patent GB-2431530-A (GB)
Title: Multi-channel tuner
Inventor: COWLEY NICHOLAS PAUL
IPC: H03D7/16
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-2446015-A (GB)
Title: Preventing the loss of data at the final stage of midi synthesis when it is desired to create a 3d effect
Inventor: CLEMOW RICHARD
IPC: G10H1/00
Filed: 2007-01-25
Abstract: A sound data processing circuit comprises an input, for receiving a plurality of channels of MIDI data, a plurality of pairs of 3D positioning filters, each pair of 3D positioning filters being connected to a respective one of the inputs such that both filters of the pair receive the MIDI data from the respective input a first mixer, for adding output signals from a first 3D positioning filter from each pair of 3D positioning filters to form a first stereo output signal and a second mixer for adding output signals from a second 3D positioning filter from each pair of 3D positioning filters to form a second stereo output signal. The invention aims to prevent the loss of data at the final stage of MIDI synthesis (the mixer) when it is desired to create a 3D effect to enhance the music.
Patent GB-2451682-A (GB)
Title: Interference detection and avoidance in a spectral band based on stored interference profile information
Inventor: LOPEZ RAFAEL ARCANGEL CEPEDA
IPC: H04B1/69
Filed: 2007-08-09
Abstract: Interference detection and avoidance, suitable for use on a received signal received across a spectral band and applicable in a wireless receiver, comprises monitoring for the existence of interference in one or more of a plurality of subbands of the spectral band, storing information defining an interference profile, and suppressing interference on the basis of such stored interference profile information. The claims disclose interference detection and suppression in a spectral band, based on stored interference profile information. The invention provides flexible and responsible operation within an extensive bandwidth such as UWB or cognitive radio where no established method of interference detection and avoidance is established.
Patent GB-2452744-A (GB)
Title: A device for attaching objects to scaffolding
Inventor: SPURLING NIGEL BRADLEY
IPC: E04G5/10
Filed: 2007-09-13
Abstract: A device for attaching objects such as ladders to scaffolding comprising a body 12 comprising an open-sided channel 13 to accommodate a portion of the object and an arm 16 moveably mounted to the body 12 to define a scaffolding pole-receiving aperture 20. Releasable locking means 24 secures the arm in a scaffolding pole-retaining position and the pole occludes at least a portion of the open side of the channel to securing the portion of the object within the channel. A hinge pin 22 is shown connecting the body to the arm but there could be a sliding connection. As shown the locking means 24 comprises a key-driven locking pin but a combination lock could be used. Pole-gripping means can be provided on the arm 16 and the side of the channel 13 can be cut away to accommodate a ladder rung.
Patent GB-2453588-A (GB)
Title: Discrete medication vessels held within blister pack
Inventor: NIVEN NORMAN
IPC: A61J1/03
Filed: 2007-10-12
Abstract: A system for discretely packaging liquid or solid medication, or other substances, comprising a tray 10 with individual compartments 12 each containing a removable pot 17 and a perforated sealed sheet 21 enabling individual pots to be removed from the tray 10 for dispensing of its contents. The system also includes a computer and printer with software to create printed matter for the sheet 21 representative of the contents of the individual pots 17. An outer container 24 may receive several such filled and sealed trays 10 and an information sheet 28. One or more windows 30 in the container 24 provide a visual display of the contents. The system enables safe, accurate and easy packaging and dispensing of medication or other substances.
Patent GB-2453938-A (GB)
Title: Controlling communication session within a virtual environment
Inventor: HARTMAN MICHAEL
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2007-10-22
Abstract: A method of representing communications sessions in a virtual environment, such as a game, employs a presentation entity which is provided at a location in the environment where it will be visible and/or audible from the observation point of a user with whom a communications session has been requested. The presentation entity, which can represent a character or an object in the environment, for example, presents information to the user from within the environment. Also disclosed is an automated inhabitant which can operated to interact with other inhabitants of such an environment, obtaining information which is passed to and used by a contact centre to queue contacts between such other inhabitants and contact centre agents.
Patent GB-2443355-A (GB)
Title: Cryptographic logic circuits and method of performing logic operations
Inventor: BAEK YOO-JIN
IPC: G06F21/02
Filed: 2006-01-13
Abstract: A cryptographic logic circuit, comprising: ```a first logic unit configured to execute at least one logic operation for a plurality of data pairs, the data pairs including random data and random masking data; and ```a second logic unit configured to execute a logic operation for the results of the first logic unit; ```wherein the first logic unit 101 includes: ```a first AND gate 102 configured to execute a first logic AND operation with first and second random masking data X', Y': ```a second AND gate 103 configured to execute a second logic AND operation with the first random masking data X' and second random data S; ```a third AND gate 104 configured to execute a logic third AND operation with first random data R and the second random masking data Y'; and ```a fourth AND gate 105 configured to execute a logic fourth AND operation with the first and second random data R, S; ```and wherein the second logic unit 107 includes: ```a first XOR gate 108 configured to execute a first logic XOR operation with the output of the first AND gate, the second AND gate, and the second random masking data; and ```a second XOR gate 109 configured to execute a second logic XOR operation with the output of the third AND gate, the fourth AND gate, and the second random masking data. The cryptographic logic circuit may be a cryptographic AND logic circuit comprising a random masking scheme and having security against a power analysis attack.
Patent GB-2456820-A (GB)
Title: System for painting a plurality of articles
Inventor: MULREADY PAUL
IPC: B05C9/14
Filed: 2008-01-25
Abstract: A system (200) for painting a plurality of articles (205) comprises a painting chamber (208) within which one or more articles (205) are painted. A curing chamber (212) is provided within which painted articles (205) are cured subsequent to their painting. A drive assisted conveying means (238) sequentially conveys individual articles (205) in a first orientation through the painting chamber (208). A second conveying means (224) which is independent of the drive assisted conveying means (228) conveys painted articles (205) into the curing chamber (212). The curing chamber (212) is configured to receive the painted articles (205) in a second different orientation to that of the first orientation and to provide for a batch curing of two or more articles (205). The system is more heat efficient and saves on floor space.
Patent GB-2442922-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for haptic sound
Inventor: AFSHAR SHAHRIAR S
IPC: H04R1/02
Filed: 2006-08-11
Abstract: Systems and methods for applying vibration to the human body. A vibration system includes a vibrator capable of converting an electrical signal into vibration. In one aspect, the vibrator is arranged on or about the human body on a pectoralis major muscle and spaced away from a sternum. In another aspect, the vibrator is arranged on or about the human body such that a first pattern of vibrations are generated on the body's surface. The first pattern of vibrations matches in relative amplitude a second pattern of vibrations generated on the body's surface when the body generates sound.
Patent GB-2459504-A (GB)
Title: Wireless communication unit and method for dc offset estimation and compensation
Inventor: MCNAMARA DARREN PHILLIP
IPC: H04L25/06
Filed: 2008-04-25
Abstract: A method for estimating at least one offset in a subcarrier that is subject to distortion in a multicarrier communication system. The method comprises receiving a plurality of subcarriers contain the subcarrier that is subject to the distortion and generating a plurality of first channel estimates for a respective plurality of received subcarriers that are not subject to the distortion. The method further comprises processing a number of the plurality of first channel estimates for the respective plurality of received subcarriers that are not subject to the distortion to generate a second channel estimate for the subcarrier that is subject to the distortion and estimating an offset associated with the subcarrier that is subject to the distortion. Estimation of the offset comprises receiving a known reference signal transmitted for the subcarrier that is subject to the distortion, multiplying the second channel estimate with the known reference signal to produce a first value and subtracting the first value from the received known reference signal to produce the estimated offset.
Patent GB-2448427-A (GB)
Title: Electromechanical push-to-close latch
Inventor: GARNEAU GREGORY GILBERT
IPC: E05B47/00
Filed: 2008-05-02
Abstract: An electromechanical push to close latch has a pawl 49 which slides in a housing and is biased by spring 99 to extend from the housing. An electric drive such as a motor 69 operates a cam 95 to retract the pawl 49 into the housing. The pawl is mounted in a housing portion 47 which can be mounted in different orientations with respect to main housing portion 45 so that the pawl can operate in different selectable directions while remaining in driving connection with the cam 95. For example fig. 7 shows the pawl 49 acting along the longitudinal axis of the housing and fig. 8 shows the housing portion 47 turned to one side through ninety degrees to provide a transversely extending pawl. An electronic circuit board 59 controls the operation of the electric motor 69 under the direction of an outside control signal and cam 95 engages onto a splined hub 91 of an output gear 81 and into a pawl cavity. Sensors 65, 67 detect the rotational position of gear 81.
Patent GB-2460643-A (GB)
Title: A securing device for dental drill guides
Inventor: ESPOSTI ALESSIO
IPC: A61C1/08
Filed: 2008-06-02
Abstract: A securing device 2 comprises a first or bone component 1 to be anchored into the jaw bone of the patient, and a second or guide component 8 that engages with the first component and locks the drill guide in position. The bone component 1 has a screw thread 3 to anchor it in the jaw bone, an external polygonal connection (4, figure 1) and a flexible ring 6 made from resilient material such as elastomer or rubber. The guide component 8 has a receiving feature 7 to accommodate the polygonal connection (4, figure 1) of the bone component 1, and an annular recess 15 into which the flexible ring 6 can snap. In use, the securing device 2 is screwed into the bone through the cylindrical tube (12, figure 4) of the drill guide (10, figure 4) until a flange 14 on the securing device 2 hits part of the tube indicating that the desired anchorage has been reached.
Patent GB-2452902-A (GB)
Title: Combination dental hand tool
Inventor: PAZ MONY
IPC: A61B1/06
Filed: 2007-08-06
Abstract: A hand-held, self-powered combination dental tool is capable of performing multiple concurrent functions including suction, retraction, and intra-oral lighting so that dental treatment can be carried out easily under good lighting. (A suction connection is required). Another lighting mode (blue to ultra-violet) also allows inspection of the oral cavity for lesions such as hyperplasia or neoplasia using local changes in tissue fluorescence as an indicator. Internal batteries are rechargeable. Measurements of tissue fluorescence can be made and reported using internal detection and digital measurement.
Patent GB-2467382-A (GB)
Title: Variable geometry turbine
Inventor: DENHOLM TIM
IPC: F01D17/14
Filed: 2009-02-03
Abstract: A variable geometry turbine has a plurality of vanes 23 pivotally disposed in an inlet 13 passageway. The vanes 23 are pivoted to adjust the effective cross-sectional area of the inlet 13 by an axially movable member 21 that has apertures for receipt of the vanes 23. The movable member 21 is displaceable over the vanes 23 in an axial direction so that edges of the apertures interact with surfaces of the vanes 23 during the axial displacement and effect pivoting movement of the vanes 23. Each vane 23 is pivotable between a first position in which the area of the inlet 13 is a minimum and a second position in which the area of the inlet 13 is a maximum. The vanes 23 may be twisted to effect their rotation on interaction with the apertures. The turbine may be part of an exhaust gas driven turbo-charger.
Patent GB-2457792-A (GB)
Title: Grab bar with seal and seal retaining means
Inventor: FORREST EARL DAVID
IPC: A47K3/00
Filed: 2009-02-13
Abstract: A grab bar or bath accessory 18 includes a at least one mounting surface 22, a groove 30 in said mounting surface 22 and a plurality of tabs or constrictions 36, on the side wall 34 (figure 3A) of said groove, to hold a seal 38. The seal 38 is preferably an o-ring. At least one mounting surface 22 may have an inner flange 26 and outer flange 28; said groove 30 is located in between said flanges. Said tabs may be mounted on the inner sidewall 32 (figure 3A) or the outer sidewall 34 (figure 3A).
Patent GB-2469030-A (GB)
Title: Buffering content to a predetermined threshold in an IPTV set top box
Inventor: LLOYD CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H04N5/00
Filed: 2009-03-30
Abstract: A set top box or other television device adapted to receive content over an Internet Protocol (IP) network connection; store the received content temporarily in a buffer until a pre-determined buffer fill threshold is reached and play out the received content when the threshold is reached whilst continuing to fill the buffer until play out is completed. For use in an IPTV set-top box.
Patent GB-2470023-A (GB)
Title: Gas cylinder retaining assembly
Inventor: TOWNSEND PAUL
IPC: A44B11/02
Filed: 2009-05-06
Abstract: An assembly 10 for retaining a gas-cylinder 1 on a harness for breathing apparatus comprises a strap 20, coupled to the harness back frame 102. A retaining portion of the strap 26 passes around the cylinder 1 and a tensioning device 30 tightens the retaining portion of the strap 26 around the cylinder 1. A free portion of the strap 28 extends from the tensioning device 30 to a retaining buckle 40. The retaining buckle comprises a positioning slot 42 through which the retaining portion of the strap 26 passes, a pivot member 44 located between the cylinder 1 and the retaining portion of the strap 26 and a retaining slot to receive the free end of the strap 46. The retaining buckle 40 is pivotable between at least a loading position in which the free end of the strap 46 can be inserted into the retaining slot, and a retaining position in which at least part of the free portion of the strap 46 is held between the retaining buckle 40 and the retaining portion of the strap 26. Preferably the retaining buckle 40 is shaped so that tension in the retaining portion of the strap maintains the buckle 40 in the retaining position.
Patent GB-2456711-A (GB)
Title: Method of imaging of seismic data involving a virtual source, methods of producng a hydrocarbon fluid, and a computer readable medium
Inventor: BAKULIN ANDREY VICTOROVICH
IPC: G01V1/30
Filed: 2007-11-16
Abstract: Method of imaging seismic data recorded using a set of seismic receivers positioned to receive seismic responses from a subsurface formation upon activating a seismic source. The seismic responses are direction-sensitive responses. A virtual signal received by receiver k from the virtual source at the position of receiver m is determined by processing involving cross correlating at least part of the responses of a receiver m with at least part of the responses of a seismic receiver k. Part of direction-sensitive responses or part of the virtual signal that contains a component of the wave field at receiver m traveling in a first direction and part of the direction-sensitive responses or part of the virtual signal that contains a component of the wave field at the receiver k traveling in a second direction may be removed.
Patent GB-2472026-A (GB)
Title: Signalling device
Inventor: DIAS TILAK
IPC: D02G3/12
Filed: 2009-07-21
Abstract: A signalling device comprises a semi-conductor chip 6 confined with the filaments 4 of a multi-filament yarn and conductive elements 8 extending from the chip in both directions along the yarn to form antena. The chip is in an enclosed capsule comprising filaments of the yarn and the filaments may have resin cured between them and the antena may be bound in the resin. The antena elements may be entrained in the yarn filaments and the yarn may extend beyond the antena in both directions. The chip may comprise multiple components one of which may be a light-emitting diode, a sound emitting device or a signal transmitter. The yarn may include conductive filaments connected to the chip. The yarn may be bent to form the shape of the antena. The chip may be mounted onto a conductive backing also confined within the multi-filaments. A series of filaments may be fed radially by drawing along a central axis, the chip and backing being delivered to the filaments at the axis at which point a resin is added and the composite moulded in a split tubular mould while the yarn is held stationary.
Patent GB-2472200-A (GB)
Title: Ball valve
Inventor: JAMIESON ALEXANDER STUART
IPC: F16K5/06
Filed: 2009-07-27
Abstract: A ball valve has a single valve seat that can be disposed upstream or downstream of the ball. On one side of the ball 7 there is a valve seat assembly 20 comprising a valve seat seal 22 defining a sealing surface 25 that seals against the valve ball 7 at an effective first diameter (D1, Fig. 4). On the other side of the ball there is a valve support 30 that has a beating 34 that defines a non-sealing beating surface 35, the valve support 30 being fixed, in use, against axial movement relative to the valve body 1. A second seal 27 is provided between the valve seat assembly 20 and the valve body 1 for sealing at an effective second diameter (D2, Fig. 4) that is outboard of the first diameter D1. The difference in diameters determines the force applied to the valve seat assembly 20 to seal against the ball 7 when the valve is closed.
Patent GB-2466696-A (GB)
Title: Fishing hook with integral bait attachment means
Inventor: CHRISTIE ANDREW
IPC: A01K83/06
Filed: 2009-12-04
Abstract: A fishing hook having a shank 16 leading to a bent portion 14 and then a barb or point 12. The hook further comprises a bait attachment 20 member integral with or directly connected to the shank. The attachment member has second sharp point 22 and also a retaining portion 26 which prevents bait becoming prematurely detached from said attachment member. The retaining portion may comprise a barb distal from the second sharp point or a corkscrew shaped member.