baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2383506-A (GB)
Title: Trellis decoding in parallel where extra trellis sections are appended
Inventor: FISHER-JEFFES TIMOTHY
IPC: H03M13/41
Filed: 2001-12-21
Abstract: A trellis 30 representing a received signal sequence to be decoded using a Viterbi technique is divided into lengths 32-38 for processing in parallel. Where reliable metrics do not exist for the start (or end) of a length, the length is prefixed (or appended) with an extra section   w    of the trellis. As metrics are calculated (or trace-back is processed) through an extended length, the results become reliable by the end of the extra section   w  . A similar technique (Figure 7) is used to parallelise Log-MAP decoding.
Patent GB-2386460-A (GB)
Title: Portable illuminated sign
Inventor: MALES JAMES
IPC: G09F9/33
Filed: 2002-01-22
Abstract: A portable illuminated sign, comprises an acrylic panel 5 housed in a carry case which also houses a power supply (15 figure 1), which via a switch assembly (16 figure 1) supplies power to a printed circuit board (20 figure 1) on which is mounted an array of light emitting diodes (LED'S) (14 figure 1) which emit their light through the length of the acrylic panel. The acrylic panel may display either a permanent message that has been engraved on the panel or have vinyl decals on its surface; or alternatively a non-permanent message can be hand written using a marker pen 12. The circuit board can contain circuitry to advise the user when the power supply is near its discharge level, before switching the power supply off. The carry case may be configured to be hand held, or hung by an internal loop 13 or be self supporting.
Patent GB-2384652-A (GB)
Title: Communication using a multi-sectored directional antenna array
Inventor: HEPSAYDIR EROL
IPC: H04B7/04
Filed: 2002-01-29
Abstract: A mobile communication system comprising a multi sector directional antenna array (possibly a Location Monitoring Unit or LMU array) which is used to select an appropriate transmitter ID1, ID2, ID3, ID4, or transmitters (base station(s)) for communication with one or more mobile terminals within a restricted geographical area (e.g. within a building or vehicle e.g. a ferry). The specific transmitter selection may be performed by comparing received signal quality at the individual antennas using signals from multiple transmitters. The transmitter selection may be performed dynamically. Furthermore repeaters may be used to amplify the signals exchanged between the mobile terminal(s) and the antenna array.
Patent GB-2385766-A (GB)
Title: A nutritional supplement for animals
Inventor: HUBBARD KEITH JEFFREY
IPC: A23K1/16
Filed: 2002-02-15
Abstract: A treatment comprises:<BR> <BR> calcium in the range 120 - 160 g/kg<BR> phosphorus in the range 30 - 60 g/kg<BR> sodium in the range 40 - 80 g/kg<BR> methionine in the range 0.5 - 30 g/kg<BR> manganese in the range 450 - 750 mg/kg<BR> zinc in the range 300 - 500 mg/kg<BR> iodine in the range 400 - 600 mg/kg<BR> selenium in the range 10 - 30 mg/kg<BR> cobalt in the range 40 - 60 mg/kg<BR> nicotinic acid in the range 200 - 300mg/kg<BR> pantothenic acid in the range 60 - 100 mg/kg<BR> biotin in the range 15 - 20 mg/kg<BR> choline chloride in the range 1500 - 2500 mg/kg<BR> folic acid in the range 30 - 50 mg/kg<BR> <BR> and a vitamin mixture;<BR> <BR> wherein the calcium, phosphorus, sodium, manganese, zinc, iodine, selenium and cobalt are present as compounds of the elements and the range given relates only to the amount of the element present. The treatment may be given to animals as a nutritional supplement. Preferably, the treatment is combined with 0-10% wheatgerm and used as an additive to animal foodstuffs.
Patent GB-2375320-A (GB)
Title: A plunge router with computer controlled depth adjustment
Inventor: RYAN WILLIAM J
IPC: B27C5/02
Filed: 2002-03-28
Abstract: A plunge router comprises a depth adjusting assembly for controlling the depth of cut of a router bit 68. The depth adjusting assembly comprises a motor 80 for moving the router bit 68 in an axial direction, means 84 (and 96, Fig. 6) for generating position signals indicative of the axial position of the router bit 68, means 32-38 for an operator to enter input signals for controlling the cutting depth, computer processing means (86, Fig. 6) for generating motor control signals on the basis of the position and input signals and means 28 to display information relating to the router's operation. The motor 80 may be connected to a pinion gear (104, 120, Figs. 7, 9) that engages a rack (106, 114, Figs. 7, 9) which is connected either to the router base 44 or to the router bit drive shaft (110, Fig. 9). Alternatively, the motor may be connected to a screw 78 which engages a nut (76. Fig. 4) which is connected to the router base 44.
Patent GB-2375376-A (GB)
Title: A transport and mounting device for fitting a shaft seal
Inventor: GOERG ALEXANDER
IPC: B23P19/10
Filed: 2002-04-11
Abstract: A transport and mounting device 1 to fit a shaft seal 2, in particular a shaft seal with a sealing lip 3 pointing radially inwards, into a camshaft arrangement 4 for an internal combustion engine. To simplify assembly the device is characterised by a first pick-up area 5 for the shaft seal 2, a second pick-up area 6 for a signal transmitter wheel 7 and a feed area 8, 9 for feeding onto the camshaft arrangement 4 during assembly.
Patent GB-2384305-A (GB)
Title: Human position detection by capturing spectral contents of images representative of human skin
Inventor: KLOMARK MARCUS
IPC: B60R21/0134
Filed: 2002-05-29
Abstract: A camera arrangement (1) is mounted on a vehicle to detect a human (2) in images. The output of the camera provides a signal to a processor (4) which analyses the signal to identify any area or areas of the captured images which have a specific spectral content representative of human skin. This task may be done in H, S, V colour space (fig.. 2). The processor(4) then determines the position of such areas. The processor may be adapted to control or modify the actuation of one or more safety devices (5). It may also determine successive positions of such areas to determine movement of such areas. The camera may be directed towards a seat or a space in front of the vehicle and the safety device may be pedestrians protection device (35, fig. 10). The processor may use triangulation to determine the distance from the camera to the identified areas.
Patent GB-2389897-A (GB)
Title: Optical power monitoring devices
Inventor: HOPPER GEORGE FREDERICK
IPC: H04B10/077
Filed: 2002-06-21
Abstract: An optical power monitoring device is provided for monitoring the power of an optical signal supplied along a waveguide 2 substantially independently of the polarisation of the optical signal. At least one tap-off coupler 5, 10 is provided for purpose of monitoring the power of the optical signal with a view to providing respective signals of different optical modes within two intermediate waveguides 6, 14 incorporating respective attenuators 11 and 12. The optical mode signal in at least one of the waveguides 6, 14 is controlled by the attenuators in such a way that the sum of the mode signals detected by a single photodiode 7 produces an electrical output signal which is substantially independent of the polarisation of the optical signal monitored. Such an arrangement enables the desired low polarisation-dependence monitoring signal to be obtained using phototonics of relaxed specification, and in particular using only one monitoring photodiode.
Patent GB-2381988-A (GB)
Title: Slide type mobile phone
Inventor: MIZUTA MASATOMO
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 2002-10-03
Abstract: A portable communication device has a first unit 100 having a touch screen display 101 and a second unit 200 having a keypad 201. The device has a spring and a lock release button which opens the units from a retracted state to an extended state. The second unit 200 may comprise two housings which are hinged together. The device includes an extension detector, and the extent of functionality of the keypad 201 and the touch screen 101 depends on the state of extension. The device may also include a fingerprint authentication device and/or a camera. The camera may be mounted on an internal surface of the casing of the first unit which also has a transparent aperture on its opposite surface, the camera being operable when the keypad is extended.
Patent GB-2394500-A (GB)
Title: Shutter simulation blind with detachable side block elements
Inventor: NIEN MING
IPC: E06B9/28
Filed: 2003-01-13
Abstract: A blind assembly comprises two longitudinal side blocks 14 fixed at the sides of a window, each side block having a front shielding wall (18, Fig 3) facing the inside of the room in which the window is formed, where each side block comprises at least two detachable modules 141, 142 connected in a line. The assembly as shown in Fig 2 also comprises a head rail (12) and a bottom rail with a set of slats (24) between them, with at least two ladder tapes (32) in parallel which join the slats. Also included in the assembly is a tilt control mechanism (42) which comprises a control rod (46) to pivot the slats, and a lift lock (48, Fig 4). The ladder tapes may be concealed behind the shield walls of the side blocks. Further defined is a shutter assembly with two side blocks and a middle block (83c, Fig 10), also made from detachable block elements, with a blind unit positioned either side of the middle block.
Patent GB-2388170-A (GB)
Title: Flared ends conduit coupling
Inventor: LEHNHARDT GARY D
IPC: F16L21/06
Filed: 2003-03-07
Abstract: A coupling arrangement for permitting fluid-tight, pressurized fluid flow therethrough includes a pair of conduit members 12, 14 located in end-to-end alignment, each of the conduit members having a flared end 16,18. An encircling coupling unit 20, surrounds the ends of the conduit members 13,14 and has structure to tighten the coupling unit 10 around the flared ends 16, 18 of the conduit members 12, 14, the coupling unit 10 having inner lateral surfaces partially defining a coupling cavity. An encircling, deformable gasket 22 is disposed in the cavity of the coupling unit 10. The gasket 22 has exterior lateral surfaces spaced from the inner lateral surfaces of the coupling unit 10, and interior surfaces defining an annular recess therein. A rigid ring liner 24 is retained within the annular recess of the deformable gasket 22 to reinforce the gasket 22. The flared ends 16, 18 of the conduit members 12,14 are engaged in wedging and sealing relationship between the inner lateral surfaces of the coupling unit 10 and the exterior lateral surfaces of the deformable gasket 22.
Patent GB-2396293-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning apparatus for baby feeding bottles
Inventor: GARMSTON COLIN RAYMOND
IPC: A46B13/02
Filed: 2003-03-13
Abstract: A variable speed baby bottle washer comprises a base unit 1 in which there is sealed a 240 volt drive motor, and a upper, washing unit 2 comprising an open-topped container which is attachable to the base unit via mating twist locking formations on the base and upper units, the upper unit being provided with a rotatable cylindrical shaped brush 5, such that when the upper unit is mounted on the base unit the brush is connected with the drive motor, there also being provided a control button 6 on the base unit for imparting variable speed rotation to the brush.
Patent GB-2387411-A (GB)
Title: Locking mechanism and method of assembly
Inventor: COWPER BRIAN EDWARD
IPC: E05B63/00
Filed: 2003-04-08
Abstract: A locking mechanism forming part of a gate lock comprises a casing (13) having a main body part (12) in which a bolt (11) is slidable by key operation of a pin tumbler lock (25) including a rotatable plug (44) in a cylinder which is fixed in a bore (21) of an extension part (20) of the casing (13). A cam element (30), secured to an inner end of the plug (44), has a peg (40) thereof received in a transverse slot (43) in a longitudinal recess (42) in the bolt (11) so as to move the bolt between its extended and retracted positions. On assembly, the cam element (30) is received in a correspondingly shaped recess (26) at the inner end of the bore (21) and the bolt (11) then inserted into the main body part (12). Thereafter the cam element (30) is moved inwards out of the recess (26) to be partly received in said recess (42) in the bolt. Upon then being rotated 90{ to be out of alignment with said recess (26), the cam element (30) is secured to the inner end of the plug so as to be prevented from moving back into alignment with said recess (26).
Patent GB-2383543-A (GB)
Title: System of hysteroscopic insemination of mares
Inventor: MORRIS LEE H A
IPC: A61D19/02
Filed: 2001-01-24
Abstract: The present invention provides a method of producing a mammal through artificial insemination and is directed, in particular embodiments, to low spermatozoa numbers for insemination and the production of a mammal through the use of hysteroscopic insemination techniques. The present invention is particularly directed to embodiments potentially regarding fresh or preserved sperm, treated or processed sperm, sperm inserted under a surface in the vicinity of the uterotubal junction, hysteroscopic compatible media for the establishment of the insemination sample, hysteroscopic compatible volume for insemination, epididymal use of the hysteroscopic technique, bubble or froth insemination utilized in hysteroscopic insemination, and for sorted and frozen sperm utilized in hysteroscopic insemination. The disclosed embodiments may be directed at a mammal species, particularly equids, bovids, and swine, as well as animals produced in accordance with any of the disclosed embodiments of the present invention.
Patent GB-2384435-A (GB)
Title: Surgical cutting instrument
Inventor: MAZUR JOHN B
IPC: A61B17/16
Filed: 2001-01-26
Abstract: A surgical instrument (10) has a pair of opposed jaws (30,32) constructed and arranged to open and close relative to one another. Each jaw (30,32) has a proximal end (36,40) connected to part of the surgical instrument, an opposite jaw tip end (54,56). and a confronting surface arranged facing the opposite jaw. A perimeter (62,64) defines a boundary of the respective confronting surface (58,60) and jaw tip end for each jaw. At least a first cutting edge (70,72) portion is provided on a part of each jaw perimeter (62,64) whereby that part defines the jaw tip end (54,56). Each first cutting edge (70,72) portion is oriented extending toward the corresponding first cutting edge (70,72) portion of the opposite jaw. Each first cutting edge (70,72) portion is curved concavely inward toward the proximal end of the respective jaw.
Patent GB-2402032-A (GB)
Title: Releasable,decorative fascia for TV,monitor or VDU
Inventor: REES IAN PAUL
IPC: H04N5/64
Filed: 2003-05-23
Abstract: A television monitor 1 is provided with a releasable, decorative fascia 10. The fascia may be interchangeable to present a variety of different appearances, according to the user's choice. The fascia may carry its own decoration, or it may carry decorative articles such as ceramic tiles. The fascia may be attached to the monitor by a clip-on arrangement or by the use of hook-and-loop fastenings.
Patent GB-2402315-A (GB)
Title: Bird feeding apparatus
Inventor: NOCK ROBERT KENNETH
IPC: A01K39/012
Filed: 2003-06-04
Abstract: Bird feeding apparatus 10 comprising a main body 12 that provides access to bird food and a base member 16 having a plurality of shedding faces (18, fig. 2) which are inclined so that a bed of food particles in the main body 12 settling under gravity is shed towards feeding ports 14 located proximal the periphery of the base 16 where each shedding face (18, fig. 2) has at least two mutually inclined substantially flat surfaces (20, fig. 2) that together form a valley (22, fig. 2) the floor (28, fig. 2) of which descends as it approaches the periphery of the base. The shedding faces (18, fig. 2) may include additional side surfaces (24, fig. 2) and slots (34, fig. 2) may be present as drainage channels.
Patent GB-2390846-A (GB)
Title: A method of manufacturing a liquid dispersion of metal-containing particles
Inventor: WASMUND ERIC BAIN
IPC: C22B5/20
Filed: 2003-06-24
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a liquid dispersion of sub-micron sized metal-containing particles which comprises providing a bath 18 of a selected liquid 24, mixing a metal-containing fluid 12 with a carrier gas to form a metal-containing fluid mixture, the metal-containing fluid being capable of decomposing under predetermined conditions in the selected liquid to form submicron sized metal-containing particles, bubbling the metal-containing fluid mixture through the selected liquid and establishing the predetermined conditions in the bath to cause some of the metal-containing fluid to decompose within the selected liquid to form the submicron sized metal-containing particles dispersed in the selected liquid. The metal-containing fluid may be a carbonyl, halide or organo-metallic CVD precursor. The metal may be nickel, Ni, iron, Fe, cobalt, Co, chromium, Cr, molybdenum, Mo, tungsten, W, aluminium, Al, copper, Cu, gold, Au, silver, Ag, titanium, Ti, vanadium, V, zinc, Zn. The metal-containing fluid may be decomposed by heating the bath. The carrier gas may be argon, nitrogen, helium, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. The liquid may be decyl alcohol, low vapour pressure fluorocarbon, silicone oil, dodecane, alpha-terpineol, hexanol, paraffin, glycol, amines, molten salts, water, and liquid metal.
Patent GB-2405583-A (GB)
Title: Foot Dryer
Inventor: LANCER HAROLD ALLEN
IPC: A47K10/48
Filed: 2003-09-05
Abstract: A foot dryer comprises a footrest <B>40</B>, a blower <B>24</B>, liquid dispensers <B>26</B> for fungus or moisture inhibiting agents, and a casing <B>12, 14</B>. The footrest <B>40</B> is coupled to actuating mechanisms <B>34</B> to enable positioning of the footrest <B>40</B> to operate the liquid dispensers <B>26</B> and the footrest <B>40</B> can also be conected to a switch to operate the blower <B>24</B>. The blower <B>24</B> can have a heater (not shown) so that it can blow warmed air.
Patent GB-2409333-A (GB)
Title: Quantum well intermixing process for bandgap control in optoelectronic integrated circuits
Inventor: YANSON DAN ANDREYEVITCH
IPC: H01L33/00
Filed: 2003-12-10
Abstract: A first patterned capping layer including impurities is formed on a first region of a semiconductor substrate. Quantum wells in the first region are intermixed by diffusion of impurities from the first capping layer during a first anneal which causes a shift in the bandgap of the first semiconductor region. A second patterned capping layer is subsequently formed on a second region of the substrate. Quantum wells in the second region are intermixed by diffusion of impurities from the second capping layer during a second annealing process which causes a shift in the bandgap of the second semiconductor region. The second annealing process is conducted at a higher temperature than the first and also causes a further bandgap energy shift in the first region.
Patent GB-2410523-A (GB)
Title: Reinforced roller shutter
Inventor: PENDLEBURY LEONARD MALCOLM
IPC: E06B9/15
Filed: 2004-01-28
Abstract: A roller shutter (10, figure 1) is formed from hollow section laths 12 hinged 14 together side-by-side and retractable from an upper spindle (18, figure 1) between lateral guide tracks (17, figure 1). Alternate laths are reinforced by a steel bar 13, preferably of similar rectangular cross-section to the laths, which project into the guide tracks (17) and have means 15 on their ends, preferably welded washers, to retain the ends of the laths in the guide tracks. Non-reinforced laths may contain sound or thermal insulating material, abrasive granules, or dye or pigment suitable for dispersion if the lath is penetrated.
Patent GB-2400556-A (GB)
Title: Composition for autoimmune disorders
Inventor: MCEWEN SIMON
IPC: A61P37/00
Filed: 2004-04-07
Abstract: A therapeutic composition comprises an enzyme, preferably beta-glucuronidase, and an immunogen. The composition is for the treatment of autoimmune disorders, and in particular rheumatoid arthritis, using collagen as the immunogen. The preferred composition comprises beta-glucuronidase, collagen, protamine sulphate, 1,3 cyclohexane diol and chondroitin sulphate.
Patent GB-2397577-A (GB)
Title: Human angiomotin-like protein 1
Inventor: SHANNON MARK
IPC: C07K14/705
Filed: 2002-11-01
Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids that encode human angiomotin-like protein (AMPL1), including two isoforms, and fragments thereof, vectors for propagating and expressing AMLP1 nucleic acids, host cells comprising the nucleic acids and vectors of the present invention, proteins, protein fragments, and protein fusions of the novel AMLP1 isoforms, and antibodies thereto. The innvention further provides transgenic cells and non-human organisms comprising AMLP2 nucleic acids, and transgenic cells and non-human organisms with targeted disruption of the endogenous orthologue of the AMLP1 gene. The invention further provides pharmaceutical formulations of the nucleic acids, proteins, and antibodies of the present invention, and diagnostic, investigational, and therapeutic methods based on the AMLP1 nucleic acids, proteins, and antibodies of the present invention.
Patent GB-2414812-A (GB)
Title: Laser interferometer mirror assembly
Inventor: ZHANG TAO
IPC: G02B7/18
Filed: 2004-06-03
Abstract: A laser interferometer mirror assembly (1) comprises a glass base (2) and first and second orthogonal glass mirror blocks (3, 4) each mirror block being supported on an upper surface (5) of the glass base using a pair of feet (6, 7, 8, 9). The feet may be flat spacers. All components may be made of glass.
Patent GB-2398777-A (GB)
Title: Water treatment using ferrate
Inventor: JIANG JIAQIAN
IPC: C02F1/52
Filed: 2002-12-13
Abstract: A formulation for use in the treatment of water and wastewater to remove impurities and harmful micro-organisms comprises a ferrate [Fe(VI)] ion combined with at least one chemical species, preferably a polymerised aluminium species. The ferrate and polymerised aluminium may be combined in a molar ratio ferrate (as Fe) to Al of between 1:2 and 1:4. The composite chemical enables treatment to be carried out at close to neutral pH, typically in the range 6.0 to 8.0, with lower doses compared to the use of ferrate ion alone. In this way, the coagulating/disinfecting properties can be optimised for water treatment.
Patent GB-2406407-A (GB)
Title: Cross-triggering of processing devices
Inventor: AIRAUD CEDRIC
IPC: G06F9/48
Filed: 2004-07-13
Abstract: A data processing apparatus controls cross-triggering of diagnostic processes on a plurality of processing devices. The data processing apparatus comprises a routing module and one or more mapping modules. The routing module comprising a plurality of broadcast channels, one or more of said broadcast channels being operable to indicate the occurrence of a diagnostic event on one or more of the processing devises. Each broadcast channel is preferably associated with the occurrence of a given type of diagnostic event, e.g. breakpoint or watchpoint reached. Each mapping module is associated with a corresponding processing device and is operable to receive a signal indicating the occurrence of a diagnostic event on said corresponding processing device and to map said signal to one or more broadcast channels of the routing module. The mapping modules also retrieve, from one or more of the plurality of broadcast channels, diagnostic events signals originating from processing devices other than their corresponding processing device. The retrieved diagnostic event data are used to facilitate triggering of a diagnostic process on the associated processing device in dependence upon said retrieved diagnostic event data.