baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2370205-A (GB)
Title: False-synchronisation detection for a pi/4-shift DQPSK demodulator
Inventor: NOBUSAWA HIDEAKI
IPC: H04L27/22
Filed: 1998-05-22
Abstract: A false-synchronization detection device includes an up-down counter which counts down a first predetermined number of clock signals when a sense of phase change at first and second halves of a symbol interval do not coincide, and counts up a second predetermined number of clock signals, different from the first predetermined number, when a sense of phase change at the first and second halves of the symbol interval coincide. When the count value falls as far as a predetermined value, this indicates false-synchronization of symbol timing. Additionally when the phase change at the first half of the current symbol is the same as that in the second half of the preceding symbol the count goes down, and when they are different it goes up. This prevents long strings of identical symbols from raising the count away from the predetermined value.
Patent GB-2387361-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft landing gear
Inventor: TOWNSEND PETER JOHN
IPC: B64C25/40
Filed: 2002-04-13
Abstract: A landing gear for an aircraft includes a member 14 driven by the airflow 12 past the aircraft and coupled to the landing wheels of the aircraft in order to rotate the wheels 10 prior to touchdown. The member may comprise a turbine having a cowling (20 in fig. 2) through which air is forced by the movement of the aircraft.
Patent GB-2380618-A (GB)
Title: Electric rotating machine with magnetic bearing
Inventor: KHOO STEVE WEE KEONG
IPC: F16C39/06
Filed: 2002-06-13
Abstract: An electrical rotating machine including a magnetic bearing and a single set of windings 3 capable of generating both rotational and levitating forces. The physical connection of the coils, within the phases of the machine, is such that separate inverters supply currents for generating rotational torque and lateral levitating force. Sensors are employed to provide feedback.
Patent GB-2377769-A (GB)
Title: Process and device for influencing the rapid heating of a catalytic converter
Inventor: RIES-MUELLER KLAUS
IPC: F01N3/24
Filed: 2002-06-14
Abstract: A motor vehicle with an I.C. engine 14 and an automatic transmission 10 used for rapidly heating up a catalyst 24. This is achieved by a power loss or the energy dissipated from within the automatic transmission. The automatic transmission is preferably a continuously variable transmission (CVT) type and includes an embracing part 12 or push belt used for the power transmission. By changing the tension/force of this belt, the power loss in the transmission can be varied. Alternatively hydraulic energy dissipation in the automatic transmission may be used to influence the catalyst operating temperature. A device 20 is used for controlling and/or regulating the operating temperature of the catalytic converter. This device may be an ECU. Temperature sensors 26, 28, 30 are preferably used to monitor the catalyst, engine and transmission hydraulics and be in communication with the device.
Patent GB-2379012-A (GB)
Title: Detecting a component in a plurality of samples
Inventor: DAVIDSON MITCHELL STUART
IPC: G01N1/26
Filed: 2002-07-30
Abstract: Device e.g. for detecting CO<SB>2</SB> released from multiple soil samples, comprises a first plate 10 with a plurality of wells 11 for containing the samples and a second plate 20 with a plurality of wells 21 containing a chemical indicator means where the first and second plates are connected and at least one well of each plate being in communication. Preferably communication between wells in each plate is provided by a gasket 30 with apertured pegs 32, 35 disposed between the plates 10, 20. The plates are typically microtitre type. The indicator means may be a gel containing an alkali. Also claimed is a means e.g. a third plate, to connect the first and second plates having a plurality of apertures , a method of connecting the plates and a multi well device with further fourth and fifth plates.
Patent GB-2380312-A (GB)
Title: Music listening system
Inventor: MCDONALD DONALD WILSON
IPC: H04H20/82
Filed: 2001-07-20
Abstract: A music listening system as many found in a music retail store is disclosed having a music listening station allowing multiple uses to listen to respective music selected by them. The music listening system has a means for storing a large volume of music in a memory and compiling an index to assist in the selection process.
Patent GB-2389143-A (GB)
Title: Equipment securing device
Inventor: LING RENNY TSE-HAW
IPC: H01R13/621
Filed: 2003-04-28
Abstract: A securing device (2), comprises at least one fastening device for engaging a screw hole (12); a lock mechanism to be switched between an unlocked state and a locked state, and for enveloping the at least one fastening device to assume the locked state, such that the at least one fastening device cannot be detached from the screw hole (12); and a cable (28), having an end fixed to the lock mechanism and another end to be connected to a fixture. A further securing device comprises a securing device (2) adapted for securing a connector (10), where a covering member (20) for covering the connector (10) is provided to the fastening device, such that when the fastening device engages screw holes (12) at an outer periphery of the connector housing (30), the covering member (20) covers the connector (10) such that the connector (10) cannot be used.
Patent GB-2403396-A (GB)
Title: Necktie
Inventor: BURDETT RICHARD WYNDHAM
IPC: A41D25/06
Filed: 2003-07-04
Abstract: A necktie constructed from two pieces of cloth X and Y that are joined together so that the X portion is the cloth for the front of the necktie and the Y portion is the cloth for the tail, neck and knot of the tie. The two pieces may carry different patterns, colours or effects so that once knotted the cloth on the front of the necktie may vary or be the same as the front of the knot. A knot point Z may be marked with discrete stitching on the Y portion of the necktie, to allow the wearer to align the tail of the tie with the knot point before tying the knot to allow the joining seam to be hidden behind or within the knot. A table may be provided to record the varying knot point Z distances for each knot depending on the type of knot and the weight of the cloth used to allow accurate tying of different knots. The tails of the necktie may also be made with variable tail lengths.
Patent GB-2400192-A (GB)
Title: Climate control device
Inventor: POPPLEMANN KLAUS-WERNER
IPC: F23N5/24
Filed: 2003-07-09
Abstract: A climate control device 6 for controlling operation of apparatus which influences the environment of a dwelling eg a central heating system (5, Fig 1), wherein the climate control device has a first mode of operation 10, N which causes the apparatus to seek to provide an environmental condition preselected by or for an inhabitant of that environment, and a second mode of operation 10, R for causing the apparatus to seek to provide an environmental condition lying in a range more restricted than the range of conditions which may be sought in the first mode of operation, and delay means 9 for causing the second mode of operation to be operative only when the controlled apparatus is due for inspection or maintenance, reset means 11 being provided to reset the delay means to allow operation in the first mode subsequent to an inspection or maintenance of the controlled apparatus. Preferably, the delay means is a timer or counter eg operably after 400 days to restrict fuel flow. Preferably the device 6 fits between a room thermostat 1 and a time control 2 for a central heating boiler (3).
Patent GB-2391902-A (GB)
Title: Karabiner with rollers to reduce rope drag
Inventor: HALL FREDERICK ALLAN
IPC: F16B45/02
Filed: 2003-07-22
Abstract: A karabiner (100) comprises a generally C-shaped body (42), with its free ends (44, 46) curved towards each other and forming a gap therebetween, a gate (50) for closing the gap, and a roller (108) mounted in a recess(102) at one end of the body to act as a runner for ropes and the like.
Patent GB-2404744-A (GB)
Title: Mobile retail units with weighing scales
Inventor: BYERLEY STEPHEN
IPC: G01G19/414
Filed: 2003-08-05
Abstract: A mobile retail unit 2, e.g a mobile checkout in a supermarket, provided with wheels 3, incorporates an electronic weighing scale 4 with an upper surface 10 lying flush with a counter 6. The scale includes levelling means, externally-accessible through screws 32 to ensure that the scale can be levelled wherever the unit is located. The scale is supported at three points ,at brackets 14, 16 and 18. A level may be included to assist in levelling.
Patent GB-2392206-A (GB)
Title: Hinge structure with rotary actuator
Inventor: KAWAMOTO MASANOBU
IPC: E05F1/12
Filed: 2002-03-20
Abstract: In a hinge structure suitable for a twofold mobile telephone, at the opening initial stage, the pushing action of an operation member is converted by a cam-cam follower mechanism into the rotational motion of a hinge. Therefore, an unexpected reaction due to the inertial force acting between two portions to be opened can be avoided to ensure a suitable opening action without any shock. Especially, the hinge is biased in an opening direction by a spring force, so that the hinge is usually kept in a closed state by bringing the clutch coupling into engagement That the hinge can be driven in the opening direction by the spring by pushing the operation member and releasing the clutch coupling.
Patent GB-2396026-A (GB)
Title: Process control system including control, graphic display and simulation modules
Inventor: BLEVINS TERRENCE L
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2003-10-22
Abstract: A process control system element, for use in a process plant having a user interface and process controllers, includes a control module, a graphic display module and a process simulation module. The control module executes on the process controllers to implement process control activities within the plant, the graphic display module produces a graphical depiction 35 of at least part of the plant on the user interface, and the process simulation module simulates the operation of physical devices being controlled by the control module and depicted by the graphic display module. The process simulation module also communicates data to the control module during operation. A simulation algorithm adapted to simulate process dynamics within the process plant may be included in the simulation module, which may also communicate with the graphic display module such that animations, within a graphical depiction, may be produced based on simulated parameters. A number of interconnected simulation elements maybe included in the simulation module to simulate the operation of different devices within the plant.
Patent GB-2396311-A (GB)
Title: Controlled release of additives in cooling system
Inventor: KELLY DENNIS
IPC: F01P11/06
Filed: 2002-08-16
Abstract: A container [1] for releasing a chemical additive into a coolant composition comprises a coolant-impermeable casing [3] having a hollow interior and an additive composition [7] comprising at least one coolant soluble additive. The additive is held within the container by at least one coolant permeable element [11] provided at or near an opening in the casing and is effective to provide for release of additives into the coolant composition. Methods of releasing additives into coolant compositions are provided.
Patent GB-2412453-A (GB)
Title: 6/3 Hamming Error Correction
Inventor: WAIN DAVID HOSTETTLER
IPC: H03M13/19
Filed: 2004-03-27
Abstract: A 6/3 hamming error correction technique has a hamming conversion table which converts all eight possible values of a three bit wibble into a corresponding six bit reference wobble. Each wobble reference value is at least three bits different from the other seven. A dehamming conversion table may be generated from the hamming conversion table whereby single bit errors (values which differ from the reference values by one bit) may be corrected back to the reference value and the single bit error corrected. Normally such a process would be automated by computer, converting a stream or packet of hammed data back into raw form. A periodic or packet checksum should be added to the raw data so that multiple bit errors may be detected.
Patent GB-2396862-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystalline compounds containing a biphenyl core
Inventor: GOODBY JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: C07D319/06
Filed: 2002-11-07
Abstract: A compound of formula (I) or as dimer thereof; where R<1> and R<2> are independently selected from optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl, a functional group or a group of sub-formula (i) where m is 0 or 1; p is an integer of from 1 to 12; R<7> is a group of formula -CqX2q+1 where q is an integer of from 1 to 12, and X is halogen such as fluoro or <7> a group of sub-formula (ii) where k is an integer of from 1 to 10, R<8>, R<10>, and R<12> and each R<9> and R<11> are independently selected from alkyl, alkenyl or aryl, such as lower alkyl and in particular methyl; provided that at least one of R<1> or R<2> is a group of sub-formula (i); R<3>, R<4>, R<5> and R<6> are independently selected from hydrogen or halogen, and in particular fluorine, n is 0 or 1, and A is a ring structure as specified. Compounds of formula (I) may have liquid crystal properties and/or be useful in liquid crystal devices.
Patent GB-2415991-A (GB)
Title: Door stopper
Inventor: NAIR MAHENDRAKUMAR PARAMESWARA
IPC: E05F5/02
Filed: 2004-07-08
Abstract: A door stopper unit attached to a door edge comprises a body 2, spring loaded moving means 1 and pad 4. The moving means is pressed downwards with a toe to press pad 4 against the floor. Pressing ratchet button 3 releases the pad. When the pad is replaced by a roller (6, Fig. 3) the door is immobilised with a light force. Means (7, Fig. 3) attached to the door handles may be used to raise the moving means 1. The unit may be mounted to the top of a door. In this instance the moving means engages a tapered locking means 9 mounted on the wall. Pulling the door handle 10 releases the moving means and frees the door. A stop pad 11 mounted on the door frame prevents the door from slamming. Where it is not possible to mount the locking means 9 to a wall, door stopper units may be attached to the top and bottom edges of a door (Fig. 7), the lower unit being provided with a roller that engages the floor.
Patent GB-2418484-A (GB)
Title: Signal conditioning circuitry
Inventor: JOHNS DAVID JAMES
IPC: G06F3/038
Filed: 2004-09-24
Abstract: Signal conditioning circuitry for an optical pointing device such as a mouse or trackball comprises means (e.g. a differentiator 34, 36) for determining the rate of change of a signal generated on periodic illumination of a photodetector 26, 28 and outputting a signal representative of said determined rate of change; and means (e.g. a Schmitt trigger 38, 40) for comparing the signal output by said determining means to a reference voltage.
Patent GB-2418892-A (GB)
Title: Cab for an agricultural vehicle
Inventor: VANDENDRIESSCHE JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: B62D49/00
Filed: 2004-10-06
Abstract: A cab 10 for an agricultural vehicle has a roof structure 22 formed of spaced inner and outer skins 22a and 22b, wherein the separation of the skins is greater at the front of the cab than at the rear. The reduction in the depth of the roof structure 22 at the rear allows the door height to be raised and the vertical visibility to be improved.
Patent GB-2409733-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display and fabrication method thereof
Inventor: LEE MIN JIC
IPC: G02F1/133
Filed: 2004-10-12
Abstract: An LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) includes a first panel XGA having a first resolution; a second panel VGA having a second resolution, the second resolution lower than the first resolution; and a compensation pattern (120) on an array substrate (200b) of the second panel for maintaining a cell gap. According to the present invention, though a color filter layer (210) of the second panel having the lower resolution has a lower thickness, than that of a color filter layer (215) of the first panel, a uniform cell gap can be maintained.
Patent GB-2403496-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for treating the borehole wall and expanding a screen
Inventor: GABRYSCH ALLEN DALE
IPC: E21B37/10
Filed: 2003-04-04
Abstract: A tool and method for treating an open hole just before expanding a screen (26) into position is described. The swage (16) is hydraulically driven and permits flow through it and out lateral ports (20) to impact the borehole wall. A cup seal assembly (22) below and a packer (14) up above insure that the fluid impacts the borehole wall with sufficient force to dislodge the mud cake. Another feature of the invention is that the surface treatment and screen expansion can be done in one trip. The pressurized fluid that drives the swage (16) also provides the fluid energy to prepare the borehole wall just before the screen (26) is expanded against it.
Patent GB-2417602-A (GB)
Title: Numeracy teaching aid for multiplying and dividing by ten
Inventor: EATON TANYA
IPC: G09B1/14
Filed: 2004-11-05
Abstract: A teaching aid for the assisting in teaching of numeracy concepts comprises a display panel 1 with a plurality of windows 3a-3e therein, the panel displaying in fixed positions adjacent the windows labels 2a-2e bearing the terms "hundredths", "tenths", "units", "tens", "hundreds" etc., a support 4 for receiving a variable sequence of digits and displaying the digits through the windows, and means for moving the support laterally with respect to the display panel in two opposite directions, so that individual digits forming the sequence are displayed through different windows in the panel and therefore adjacent to different labels. The individual digits may be placed on a backing plate and releasably retained on the support, may be written directly on the support using a wipe-clean marker pen, or may be disposed on a backing plate receivable in a recess 7 on the support. The labels may be disposed on backing sheets which are removably securable to the display panel. A decimal point 5 may be provided between two of the windows.
Patent GB-2411538-A (GB)
Title: Morphological processing of a video sequence
Inventor: BABONNEAU JEAN-YVES
IPC: H04N7/26
Filed: 2005-02-25
Abstract: A device for preprocessing prior to coding of a sequence of images, comprises means for estimation of motion, for each pixel of the current frame, between the current pixel and the corresponding pixel of the previous frame and of the previous frame of like parity. The device comprises: means (4, 7, 10, 13) for performing a morphological processing on the pixels of the current frame with the aid of a structuring element, and means (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24) for defining the pixels of the structuring element on which the said morphological processing is performed as a function of the motion estimation carried out on the current pixel. The morphological processing may comprise erosion and dilatation operations.
Patent GB-2426673-A (GB)
Title: Forming a ciphertext sequence using a plurality of initialisation values
Inventor: RUSSELL MARK JULIAN
IPC: H04L9/12
Filed: 2005-05-27
Abstract: An encoding data processing method executes a cryptographic method to form an encrypted ciphertext sequence of data symbols from an input plaintext sequence of data symbols. A plurality of functional units arranged in a pipeline perform the stages of the process in series. Each processing stage includes processing an input data quantity, and feeding the processed data quantity to a subsequent data processing unit in the pipeline. The encrypted ciphertext sequence is based on a combination of the processed data quantities output from a final one of the data processing units and the input plaintext sequence of data symbols, for example via an XOR procedure. The method includes an initialisation step where a series of two or more initialisation values are supplied sequentially to a first one of the data processing units, and a main processing step where a data quantity input to the first data processing unit is formed from an output of the final data processing unit, and this commences only after all of the initialisation values have been supplied to the first data processing unit during the initialisation step. The use of two or more initialisation values enables the elimination of any processing delay caused by the encryption algorithm having to wait for a data quantity to be fed back to the input of the encryption algorithm. Embodiments perform encryption in the output feedback mode (OFB) or cipher feedback mode (CFB).
Patent GB-2411629-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle article carrier having stowable crossbars
Inventor: AFTANAS JEFFERY M
IPC: B60R9/045
Filed: 2002-10-25
Abstract: A vehicle article carrier apparatus 100 for supporting articles on an outer body surface of a vehicle, the apparatus comprising: a first side rail 102a adapted to be fixedly secured to the outer body surface; a second side rail 102b adapted to be fixedly secured to the outer body surface; a first crossbar mount 112a movably coupled to said first side rail so as to be adjustably positionable at a desired point along said first side rail; a second crossbar mount 112a' coupled to said first side rail; a third crossbar mount 112b movably coupled to said second side rail so as to be adjustably positionable at a desired point along said second siderail; a first cross bar 104b pivotally coupled to said first crossbar mount at a first end thereof, and able to be releasably coupled to said second cross bar mount at a second end thereof , so as to be positioned over said first side rail, when said first crossbar is disposed in a stowed position; Said first crossbar being pivotal about said first end thereof to span between said first and second siderails, with said second end being releasably secured to said third crossbar mount when said crossbar is in an operative position; and wherein said second end of said first crossbar includes a translatable shroud 110a for engaging said second or third cross bar mounts.
Patent GB-2417086-A (GB)
Title: Method of processing marine magnetic gradient data and exploration methods using that data
Inventor: ZENG YI
IPC: G01V3/165
Filed: 2002-12-10
Abstract: A method of processing marine magnetic data is disclosed which comprises towing first and second magnetometers M1 and M2 behind a ship (10). Raw magnetic gradient data is obtained from the sensors and the trend of the gradient of the ship bias detected by the sensors determined. The method includes subtracting the trend from the raw magnetic gradient data to obtain corrected gradient data, and processing the corrected gradient data to provide a data output.
Patent GB-2417450-A (GB)
Title: Welding of pressure resistant liquid tank
Inventor: BUNKE CLAUS
IPC: B23K103/10
Filed: 2005-06-22
Abstract: A pressure resistant liquid tank consisting of several diecast parts 1,2 made from a first casting aluminium alloy, the diecast parts being joined by a closed weld seam welded with an electron beam using a second, wrought aluminium alloy. The second alloy preferably has a hydrogen content less than 0.2ml per 100g of wrought alloy, and may be present in the form of a welding frame 3. The tank may be the tank of an anaesthetic metering device, containing the liquid desflurane. The surfaces of the tank may be coated with an oxide coating deposited by an electrolytic oxidation process. Also claimed is a method of forming a pressure liquid resistant tank.