baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2403112-A (GB)
Title: Channel estimation using an error-check on a portion of payload data
Inventor: FITTON MICHAEL PHILIP
IPC: H04L1/00
Filed: 2002-08-16
Abstract: This invention is generally concerned with the reception of high rate digital data, and more particularly with methods and apparatus for improved channel estimation in high rate digital data communications systems, particularly packet data communications systems. A method of determining an estimated channel response of a data link of a packet data communications system is described. The method comprises determining an initial estimate of said channel response; receiving and decoding at least a portion of payload data of a data packet of the system, applying an error check to said portion of payload data to determine whether said portion of payload data has been received correctly; and determining an updated channel estimate using said portion of payload data when said error check determines that said portion of payload data has been correctly received.
Patent GB-2406708-A (GB)
Title: Water storage and cooling apparatus
Inventor: SCOTT MICHAEL JAMES
IPC: C02F1/00
Filed: 2004-10-04
Abstract: A water treatment and storage vessel has a reservoir 50 for untreated water, a filter 51 and a main vessel 2 for receiving and storing treated water. A Peltier-effect device 25 is located on or in a side wall of the vessel 2 for removing heat from the water. The cold side of the Peltier is connected to a heat sink 15 within the vessel 2, and the hot side is connected to a heat dissipater 20. The heat sink 15 comprises a number of fins defining channels to improve the circulation of water within the vessel 2. The handle 10 and base section 13b are provided with slots 35, 36 which cause air to be drawn through the passageways 7, 8, thus improving heat loss from the heat dissipater 20. Also disclosed is a liquid cooling vessel having a thermoelectric cooler on or in a side wall of the vessel so as to encourage circulation of the liquid. A sprout allows liquid to be drawn from the bottom of the vessel.
Patent GB-2419265-A (GB)
Title: Processing of stereo audio signals
Inventor: MAGRATH ANTHONY JAMES
IPC: H04S1/00
Filed: 2004-10-18
Abstract: Equalisation and spatial image enhancement of stereo input signals Li, Ri is achieved with minimal filter content, saving hardware and power consumption. Sum and difference signals AS, AD, are produced from the input signals. These are individually processed by equalisers C1, C2, scaled manually S1, S2, then respectively added to and subtracted from the processed sum and difference signals to produce outputs L0, R0 free of crosstalk.
Patent GB-2420252-A (GB)
Title: Communication channel release after period of non-use (hang time) where period (hang time) is variable
Inventor: YOUNG MALCOLM J
IPC: H04W84/08
Filed: 2004-11-15
Abstract: A method of operation in a message trunked mode of a trunked communication system (100) comprising a plurality of user terminals (MS 3, MS 5, MS 7) and a controller (17), including the following steps carried out by the controller: <SL> <LI>(i) allocating a communication channel when a first one (MS 3) of the user terminals has requested initiation of a call; <LI>(ii) applying a hang time upon detection that a participant in a call has finished communicating (e.g. speaking) and keeping the channel allocated to the call during the hang time; <LI>(iii) determining if one of the user terminals participating in the call requests during the hang time to continue (e.g. to continue a conversation in) the call; and <LI>(iv) clearing the communication channel if no call continuation request from one of the participating user terminals has been detected and/or granted when the hang time has expired; wherein the controller (17) is operable to apply variable hang times during operation of the system. </SL> Also described are a system and controller for operation of the method.
Patent GB-2423473-A (GB)
Title: Soothing strip for placement between the buttocks
Inventor: SINNOTT JAMES PATRICK
IPC: A61F13/14
Filed: 2005-02-23
Abstract: A device for soothing sore or chapped skin between the buttocks. Preferably the device comprises a strip 1 of absorbent material open along one side 3 for inserting the fingertips to aid placement. The strip 1 may be kept in place by body pressure and may be comfortable, discrete, disposable, portable and prevent chafing. Ointments may be applied to the skin beforehand.
Patent GB-2412474-A (GB)
Title: Universal gaming engine
Inventor: NGUYEN BINH T
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2005-03-15
Abstract: Apparatuses and systems including a gaming machine 100 having one or more major components that are removable and interchangeable with other similar major components for a gaming machine 100 are disclosed. Such a gaming machine has at least a master gaming controller 137, one or more major components, and a universal gaming engine 140. At least one major component, such as a top box 111 or main cabinet 112, contains a plurality of peripheral devices 150-156 and a universal communication interface, is adapted to be removable from the gaming machine 100, and is interchangeable with other similar major components. The universal gaming engine contains at least one dedicated processing unit 143, such as a CPU, at least one associated storage device 144, and its own universal communication interface. This universal gaming engine 140 is also adapted to control a substantial portion of the plurality of peripheral devices 150-156 on the removable and interchangeable major component of the gaming machine 100.
Patent GB-2408228-A (GB)
Title: Linkage mechanism providing a virtual pivot axis for razor apparatus with pivotal head
Inventor: ROYLE TERRENCE
IPC: B26B21/22
Filed: 2003-10-01
Abstract: A linkage mechanism for a razor having a head (1) carrying at least one razor blade mounted for a large extent of rocking about a virtual axis while being packaged within a slender handle envelope. The virtual pivot axis remains nearly static during pivoting. The linkage mechanism is attached to a handle (2) and has five links, which include a pair of spaced support arms (4, 5) pivoted to the cartridge (1) at first and second pivot axes (11, 12), the first and second pivot axes being spaced apart by a first distance; a first transverse link member (6) pivoted on the body (2) for rotation about a third axis (17) and being pivoted on each of the support arms (4,5), at fourth and fifth pivot axes (15,16) spaced apart by a second distance less than the first distance; and second and third transverse link members (7,9) pivoted on the handle (2) at respective first ends thereof and being pivoted on respective second ends thereof to respective first ends thereof and being pivoted on respective second ends thereof to respective ones of the support arms (4, 5) at sixth and seventh pivot axes (13, 14) spaced apart by a third distance, said first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh axes being mutually parallel.
Patent GB-2414900-A (GB)
Title: Mobile communication system
Inventor: HASEBA YUKIO
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2005-04-19
Abstract: A mobile communication system includes base stations 1 which communicates general services to mobile stations 21-23 within an overall area 100. The area 100 is defined by the coverage of a non-directional antenna 11 located at the base station 1. Within the area 100, a smaller exclusive area 111 is defined by a second directional antenna 12 at the base station 1. Thus a mobile 25 within the area 111 can be provided with services exclusive to that area, e.g. broadband data services. The area 11, could be, for example, an apartment house 51, in which the owner can provide broadband services to customers. Alternatively the area could be a commercial site, where specific content can be provided to mobiles within the site. In another embodiment, the exclusive area could be where communication traffic can increase greatly at particular times, e.g. at the end of a sports event or at a railway station. Thus the exclusive area can be activated at the required time. In this embodiment, the overall area can be reduced in size, to avoid overloading the base station, with complementary expansion of adjacent general cells.
Patent GB-2411028-A (GB)
Title: Automated evaluation of overly repetitive word use in an essay
Inventor: BURSTEIN JILL
IPC: G06F40/00
Filed: 2005-05-13
Abstract: To automatically evaluate an essay for overly repetitive word usage, a word is identified in the essay and at least one feature associated with the word is determined. In addition, a probability of the word being used in an overly repetitive manner is determined by mapping the feature to a model. The model having been generated by a machine learning application based on at least one evaluated essay. Furthermore, the essay is annotated to indicate the word is used in an overly repetitive manner in response to the probability exceeding a threshold probability.
Patent GB-2415810-A (GB)
Title: System for portable franking services
Inventor: MATTERN JAMES MICHAEL
IPC: G07B17/00
Filed: 2005-06-30
Abstract: A system 100 for providing portable franking services includes one or more portable franking devices 110, a network 120, and a postage meter 115 connected to the one or more portable franking devices through the network. The postage meter includes a communication port for detecting the portable franking device and for loading fund information into the portable franking device. The system may also include one or more postal infrastructure data centers 130, where the meter establishes a connection with one of the postal infrastructure data centers depending on the location of the meter 115.
Patent GB-2416187-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle handle-operated switch assembly with handle dampening
Inventor: SCHMIDT ROBERT MARK
IPC: B60R25/24
Filed: 2005-07-08
Abstract: A mechanical handle switch assembly (14) ("switch assembly") is provided for actuating a vehicle-based system (12) eg. for passive entry. The switch assembly (14) includes a door handle (28), which is coupled to a vehicle door (26) and utilized for actuation by a user. This door handle (28) is movable a predetermined travel distance, which includes a switch-triggering distance for actuating the vehicle-based system (12) and an unlatching distance for unlatching the vehicle door (26). The door handle (28) is coupled to a drive train mechanism (34) and utilized for actuating the drive train mechanism (34). The drive train mechanism (34) is operatively coupled to a switch device (18) for actuating the vehicle-based system (12). The switch assembly (14) further includes a dampening mechanism (56) for slowing movement of the door handle (28) and increasing available processing time for the vehicle-based system (12). A door unlocking action can be effected before the handle moves to an unlatching position.
Patent GB-2417931-A (GB)
Title: Tyre monitoring assembly
Inventor: ULESKI MICHAEL A
IPC: G01M17/02
Filed: 2005-09-06
Abstract: A tire monitoring assembly (20) is employed with a wheel and tire assembly (22) having a wheel rim (24), with the wheel rim (24) including a mounting hole (38) having an anti-rotation feature (40). The tire monitoring assembly (20) includes a mounting stud (42) having a head (44) and a shank (54) extending from the head (44), with the head (44) including a flange portion (46) and an anti-rotation portion (48) adapted to operatively engage the anti-rotation feature (40) of the wheel rim (24), and with the shank (54) including a threaded end (56) spaced from the head (44). A grommet (62) is made of an elastomeric material and has an inner sealing portion (64), an outer sealing portion (66), spaced from the inner sealing portion (64), and a main body (68) extending between the inner sealing portion (64) and the outer sealing portion (66) and adapted to be located in the mounting hole (38), with the outer sealing portion (66) enclosing the flange portion (46). An assembly housing (72) includes a stud hole (80) for receiving the shank (54) there through and a mount adapted for maintaining contact with the wheel rim (24), and a retainer (84) is employed for engaging a portion of the shank (54) extending through the stud hole (80) to thereby secure the assembly housing (72) to the stud (42).
Patent GB-2418294-A (GB)
Title: Pdp having additional thin layers in the electrode pad
Inventor: KIM SEAK KI
IPC: H01J17/04
Filed: 2004-05-19
Abstract: A plasma display panel is disclosed. The plasma display panel having an additional thin layer between each electrode and a glass substrate in an electrode pad region minimizes migration of the electrode which results from a potential difference between the electrodes while the PDP is driven.
Patent GB-2433234-A (GB)
Title: A mounting arrangement for an airbag
Inventor: GROLEAU LAURENT
IPC: B60R21/203
Filed: 2005-12-08
Abstract: A mounting arrangement for mounting an air-bag module (33) to a hub (1) of a steering wheel. The hub (1) being provided with apertures (8,9) and cutaway sections (16,17) and a spring (32). The spring (32) being moveable from a release position in which parts of the spring (32) do not extend across the apertures (8,9) or the cutaway sections (16,17) to a locking position in which parts of the spring extend across the apertures (8,9) and the cutaway sections (16,17). The spring (32) is initially deformed and is held in the release position against blocking elements (22,23). The air-bag module (33) is provided with hooks (50-53) which are positioned on the air-bag module (33) to correspond to the positions of the apertures (8,9) and the cutaway sections (16,17) on the hub (1). The air-bag module (33) is provided with an actuation member (66) which, when the hooks (48,49) are inserted into the apertures (8,9), engages part of the spring (32) to urge the spring (32) out of engagement with the blocking elements (22,23). When the spring (32) is moved out of engagement with the blocking elements (22,23) the spring moves from the release position to the locking position and parts of the spring (32) extend into recesses (58a,59a,66,67) in the hooks (50-53) to lock the hooks (50-53) in position relative to the hub (1).
Patent GB-2433253-A (GB)
Title: Anti drink spiking lid
Inventor: DINES DAWN
IPC: B65D43/02
Filed: 2005-12-17
Abstract: An anti drink spiking lid comprises a flat recessed central circular body 102 with a raised outer section 103 onto which is added a thin flexible section 104 with a flexible but reinforced ridge 106, which allows the lid to engage a lip of containers of various sizes and thicknesses and prevent noxious substances such as 'date rape' drugs being placed inside the container.
Patent GB-2420067-A (GB)
Title: Edible novelty products
Inventor: WITKOWSKI DANIEL D
IPC: A23L7/109
Filed: 2004-06-09
Abstract: The present invention, in various embodiments, may combines a toy, and/or a game of skill, and/or chance, and/or a craft activity, and/or a novelty entertainment or amusement, or any combination thereof with food or consumable product. The edible novelty products of the invention may include, e.g., linking articles, puzzle pieces, words, gas-producing compositions, etc. The edible novelty products of the present invention may preferably include a container for the edible articles. The container may be in the form of a can, bottle, pouch, bag, box, etc. The container may preferably be sealed to retain product freshness, etc. until use.
Patent GB-2421026-A (GB)
Title: Aqueous ink for mimeograph printing and method for mimeograph printing
Inventor: HAYASHI YOSHIHIRO
IPC: C09D11/107
Filed: 2004-07-30
Abstract: An aqueous ink for mimeograph printing, which comprises a water-soluble polymer based on an unsaturated carboxylic acid and triethylene glycol. Preferably, the ink further contains   b  -thiodiglycol as an optional component.
Patent GB-2430081-A (GB)
Title: Integrated multiband antennas for computing devices
Inventor: GAUCHER BRIAN PAUL
IPC: H01Q5/10
Filed: 2005-02-23
Abstract: Multiband antennas are provided that can be embedded in computing devices such as portable laptop computers and cellular phones, for example, to provide efficient wireless communication in multiple frequency bands. Exemplary embodiments include monopole multiband antennas, dipole multiband antennas, and inverted-F antennas, having one or more coupled and/or branch radiating elements, for providing multiband operation in two or more frequency bands. For example, an exemplary multiband antenna (100) includes a ground element (101), a monopole radiator (102) connected to the ground element (101) and having a feed tab (103) extending therefrom, a coupled radiator (104) connected to the ground element (101) and a branch radiator (105) that is connected to the monopole radiator (102). The antenna elements can be formed from thin sheet metal, such as copper or brass. The antenna (100) can be fed using a coaxial cable, for example, wherein a center conductor is electrically connected to feed element (103) via a solder connection and wherein in the outer conductor (ground) of the coaxial cable is electrically connected to the ground element (101) via a solder connection.
Patent GB-2449835-A (GB)
Title: Solenoid-operated valve
Inventor: COSGROVE PATRICK JOSEPH
IPC: F16K31/06
Filed: 2006-09-15
Abstract: A solenoid-operated valve comprises an inlet valve member 8 which closes in response to fluid pressure at an inlet port A. A venting valve member 16 is disposed relative to the inlet valve member 8 so that closure of either valve member lifts the other. The valve includes at least one coil 28, 29 within which is a tubular assembly that forms a chamber with an operating space for the venting valve member 16 and contains an armature 20 for striking a rear part of the venting valve member 16 when the coil is energized. The chamber includes a flux tube 32 which provides a path for magnetic flux in parallel with the armature 20, the flux tube 32 terminating before a region where the armature 20 strikes the rear part of the venting valve member 16. A non-magnetic ring 33 surrounds this region so that the density of the magnetic flux is increased in this region to increase the force with which the armature 20 can strike the rear part of the venting valve member 16.
Patent GB-2443403-A (GB)
Title: Page turner and bookmark
Inventor: GILBERT DOREEN
IPC: B42D9/04
Filed: 2006-10-31
Abstract: A dual purpose page-turner-over bookmark includes a firm long finger-spatula styled bookmark 1 with a rubber tip 2. This gives a clean and simple turn-over-page action, being hand held 3 to grip the page with the rubber tip 2 to turn over the pages 4. The device may also be used to keep in between pages to mark the page required.
Patent GB-2444127-A (GB)
Title: Support Structure For An Expanding Down-hole Apparatus
Inventor: NUTLEY KIM
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 2007-05-31
Abstract: A support structure 70 comprises cylindrical portion 72, defining a bore 74, and a radially expanding portion 76 comprised of a plurality of leaves 78 circumferentially distributed around the cylindrical portion in inner layer 80 and outer layer 82. The leaves are provided with grooves 83 which form a weakness where the leaves may fold. A flexible lining 71 of multi-ply plastics layers 73 is disposed within the inner surface of the structure. The support structure covers and protects the longitudinally peripheral edges of a swellable member (14, figures 3 and 4). In one embodiment of the invention, a downhole apparatus is expanded by exposing the swellable member to at least one predetermined fluid, and the support structure abuts the swellable material in its expanded form. The device may be applied to a well packer, a hanging member, an anchor or a centralizing apparatus.
Patent GB-2444138-A (GB)
Title: Scanning apparatus
Inventor: RIEGL JOHANNES
IPC: G01S17/89
Filed: 2007-10-19
Abstract: A scanning apparatus for use in a scanning optical system comprises a laser transmitter 12 to produce a transmitter beam. This transmitter beam is deviated by a beam scanner 3, e.g. a tillable mirror, to produce a pattern of a scanning beam 4. There are bearings 6, 8 which define first A1 and second A2 axes of rotation perpendicular to each other and intersecting each other in an intersecting point for allowing the beam scanner 3 to scan. In front of the beam scanner 3 is a window 2 of transparent material in the shape of a spherical cap so as to define a central axis A3 and a central point. The central axis A3 intersects the intersecting point of the two other axes A1, A2, and this common intersecting point coincides preferably with the central point of the sphere of the window 2.
Patent GB-2446059-A (GB)
Title: Measuring load on a spring
Inventor: SCHAFFER JONATHAN MICHAEL
IPC: G01B7/02
Filed: 2008-01-23
Abstract: The displacement of a spring 6 or load applied to spring 6 is sensed by an electric circuit 7 measuring a change in inductance L. The electric circuit 7 comprises a Colpitts oscillator circuit. Pulses produced at a resonant frequency are counted as an indication of the spring's 6 inductance (fig 8). Spring 6 can comprise a helical, coaxial double (21, 22, fig. 5), flat or coach spring (28, 29, fig. 6). Embodiments of the invention include sensing the weight of someone on a trampoline (fig.8) or the height a person jumps (fig. 7), the load on a spring balance (50, fig, 13) or strain gauge, the direction a platform (54, fig. 15) or joystick (62, fig 16) moves, the load a crane lifts (fig. 14) or the actions of a punch ball (34, fig. 9) or punch bag (37, fig. 9).
Patent GB-2446970-A (GB)
Title: A method of communication and a wireless device and system
Inventor: MORAN DOV
IPC: H04W4/029
Filed: 2005-02-03
Abstract: A method of communication by a user of a first wireless communication device together with a wireless communication device and system for the same. The method comprises the steps of: (a) defining a contact list that includes at least one contact name, (b) defining a neighbourhood of the first wireless device, said defining being effected at the first wireless device; (c) calling at least one other wireless device in a background mode; (d) receiving at least one indication of at least one geographical location of the at least one other wireless device, in reply to said calling; and (e) indicating which of said at least one contact name is associated with a respective other wireless device located within said neighbourhood.
Patent GB-2460890-A (GB)
Title: Stretchable identity band
Inventor: MCGLYNN PAUL
IPC: A44C5/00
Filed: 2008-06-17
Abstract: A Band 10 comprises a first protective portion 12 housing an electronic tag (16, fig 2) and a second portion 14 forming a band to be worn by a person. The tag (16) is preferably a RFID tag and the band is made of a stretchable so that it may be placed on the wrist of a user without requiring a buckle or clasp, the band material may be an elastomeric material such as silicon rubber and the protective portion may be made of metal or nylon.
Patent GB-2452429-A (GB)
Title: Infrared laser wafer scribing using short pulses
Inventor: O'BRIEN JAMES N
IPC: B23K26/06
Filed: 2008-11-24
Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for scribing wafers (300) to efficiently ablate passivation and/or encapsulation layers (302, 304) while reducing or eliminating chipping and cracking in the passivation and/or encapsulation layers (302, 304). Short laser pulses are used to provide high peak powers and reduce the ablation threshold. In one embodiment, the scribing is performed by a q-switched CO2 laser.
Patent GB-2466622-A (GB)
Title: Alpha2-Adrenoceptor Ligands
Inventor: HERNANDO MARIA ISABEL ROZAS
IPC: A61K31/155
Filed: 2008-12-23
Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of formulae (I) to (V) (wherein variables are described in claims 1 6) which may be ligands of the α2-Adrenoceptor (α2-AR). The compounds may be useful in the treatment of α2-AR associated disorders (e.g. neurological conditions, depression, schizophrenia, analgesia, glaucoma, hypertension). The compounds comprise a guanidine, hydroxyguanidine, 2-aminoimidazole, amidine or isourea moiety.