baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2416279-A (GB)
Title: A cellular communication system, a communication unit and a method of call initiation therefor
Inventor: SCHWARZ GOTTLIEB
IPC: H04M1/2757
Filed: 2004-07-16
Abstract: In a cellular communication system (100), a first communication unit (101) comprises an association memory (115) storing dynamic associations between user identifiers and communication unit identifiers. A user interface (111) may receive a target user identifier. The user interface (111) is coupled to an association controller (113) which determines a target communication unit identifier as a communication unit identifier associated with a user identifier matching the target user identifier. A transmission controller (117) then proceeds to initiate communication to a second communication unit (109) using the target communication unit identifier. The invention facilitates the use of user identifier addressing in a communication system based on communication unit identifier addressing. The association memory (115) is updated by the first communication unit (101) receiving association messages comprising association information from other communication units. The association messages may be transmitted and generated in response to association request messages transmitted from the first communication unit (101).
Patent GB-2406412-A (GB)
Title: Voice guidance output in descending priority order
Inventor: KOTANI MASAKI
IPC: B41J29/42
Filed: 2004-09-20
Abstract: An image forming device such as a printer or facsimile machine is provided with a speech output system for providing voice guidance to aid a user in rectifying a fault when one occurs. Voice data to be output from the system as guidance is stored associated with attributes such as a priority order, volume, emphasis time, volume, interval and speed. When a number of voice guidance is to be output by the system the priority attribute is used to determine the order in which messages are relayed to the user.
Patent GB-2418717-A (GB)
Title: Pipe having grooved outer layer
Inventor: JENKINS PETER DAVID
IPC: H02G3/04
Filed: 2004-09-29
Abstract: A linear member 10 having a first layer 30 and a second layer 40 surrounding the first, the second layer comprising a series of annular grooves 60, the first layer comprising a first material and the second layer comprising a second material, the second material being stronger than the first material. Preferably, the first layer is arranged around a plastic optical fibre (20',fig.2), and the first member may have an annular cross section to create a cylindrical cavity 20. The radial thickness of the first layer may be twice the thickness of the second layer. Also claimed is a method of producing a linear member, comprising the steps of forming a first layer, forming a second layer around the first, and forming a series of annular grooves on the outer surface of the outer layer.
Patent GB-2409851-A (GB)
Title: Work Platform
Inventor: CUNNIFFE NIGEL JAMES
IPC: E04G1/36
Filed: 2004-10-01
Abstract: A work platform 10 for performing work operations on a work object 5 such as the upper surface of an aircraft fuselage, railway carriage, ship deck or the like, includes an upper surface 15 for supporting a worker and for storage of work tools and materials. Included on work surface 15 is an opening/material transfer section 19, also having access means 11 in the form of a safety mesh/barrier 48. Cushion means 65, in the form of at least one flexible and gas filled compartment or bag 66 stabilises the platform when in use and prevents damage to the underlying work object. An external safety barrier 20 is provided around the periphery of the platform (comprising frame 10, upright posts 45 and rails 49), which is itself supported by cable suspension means 31, 32, 33. A lifting means 70 is provided above transfer section 19 so as to assist in the transfer of materials to/from the platform. An associated method of performing work operations utilising the platform is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2403867-A (GB)
Title: Transducer
Inventor: HARRIS NEIL
IPC: H04R7/04
Filed: 2003-04-30
Abstract: An electromechanical force transducer having an intended operative frequency range comprises a resonant element (10) having a periphery and having a frequency distribution of modes in the operative frequency range, characterised by support means (16) coupled to the periphery of the resonant element, the support means (16) having a substantially restraining nature in relation to bending wave vibration of the resonant element (10). The transducers may be mounted to an acoustic radiator (12) in a loudspeaker via coupling means (14) to excite the acoustic radiator to produce an acoustic output.
Patent GB-2407741-A (GB)
Title: Determining the frequency of periodic jitter using psuedo-random sampling
Inventor: VISS MARLIN
IPC: G01R29/26
Filed: 2004-10-08
Abstract: A method and system characterize jitter of an applied signal, the characterization including acquiring (24) a set of pseudo-randomly timed samples at a designated position on the signal, assigning (26) a jitter value to each of the pseudo-randomly timed samples in the acquired set, and selecting (28) a frequency from an array of frequencies based on a correlation of the assigned jitter values with the frequencies in the array. The periodic jitter associated with the signal is designated to have the frequency within the array of frequencies that has the highest correlation to the assigned jitter values. The invention is suitable for use with under-sampling, i.e. the sample rate may be considerably less than the bit rate of the signal under test. The array of frequencies may be produced by acquiring uniform samples of the signal at a second designated position and transforming the samples to produce a frequency spectrum.
Patent GB-2403118-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for showing a presentation to a local and a remote audience
Inventor: COLE JAMES R
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 2003-04-17
Abstract: A system for showing a presentation to a local and remote audience, comprises a display device (130) for presenting an information frame to the local audience. A frame capture device (140) is coupled to the display device (130) for capturing an image of the information frame presented to the local audience. The system also comprises a transmission device (160) coupled to the display device for transmitting the image of the information frame to a remote audience member (180).
Patent GB-2407592-A (GB)
Title: Construction industry pod having thin floor connected to frame
Inventor: O CALLAGHAN PATRICK DONAL
IPC: E04B1/348
Filed: 2004-10-22
Abstract: A pod has a floor, walls, ceiling, installed fittings and connectors for connection to building services. The floor comprises a thin plate 10/31 secured to a frame. The plate may be metallic and is preferably 6mm thick mild steel. The floor preferably further comprises a covering such as tiles 32 secured with flexible grout 34 and adhesive 33. The under surface of the plate may be exposed, and may comprise 2mm ridges 50 in a checked pattern. The frame may have box-section members (4, 11, figure 1) comprising internal members cantilevered and welded to peripheral members. The internal members are preferably hidden under fittings. A method of manufacturing preferably incorporates heating of the plate by a burner. The plate may comprise a plurality of plates stitch welded together. Installation of the pod may include the step of applying curable liquid such as expanding foam between the pod and the ground.
Patent GB-2409310-A (GB)
Title: Avoiding name collision for ACPI control methods
Inventor: WEI DONG
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2004-12-10
Abstract: Name collision between Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) control methods are avoided by associating a unique first argument with an ACPI reserved method, while ensuring that use of the same identifier for different specific control methods is prevented. The first argument is preferably automatically generated, preferably 128 bits long and preferably locally, regionally and globally unique. A second argument may identify a version of the specific control method associated with the first argument and is preferably 32 bits long. A third argument may identify one or more functions associated with the first argument. A fourth argument may identify the number of parameter values to be passed to the specific control method identified by the first, second and third arguments.
Patent GB-2409708-A (GB)
Title: Mounting a blade with a variable angle of attack
Inventor: FOREST JEAN-JACQUES
IPC: F16C19/49
Filed: 2005-01-06
Abstract: The root of a variable angle-of-attack blade is mounted in a chamber 5 of a hub 2 by means of at least first and second bearings R1,R2, which are O-mounted, at least the first bearing R1 being of the conical roller type and having rollers 12. A detachable flange 40 is configured to block an axial displacement of the rollers 12 towards an outer side 11 of the hub 2. The bearings R1,R2 may be preloaded by means of screws 50 that pass through bores 48 and 49 in the flange 40 and a bearing cup 18 respectively, and are screwed into the rim of a strut 25. In an alternative preloading arrangement screws pass through bores in the flange and are screwed into the bearing cup, a strut (which may be in the form of a sleeve) being disposed coaxially between the cup and a shoulder of the hub.
Patent GB-2421993-A (GB)
Title: Connecting device
Inventor: SEAMAN PETER
IPC: F16B7/18
Filed: 2005-01-07
Abstract: A connecting device for connecting a pair of collinear tension elongated elements (106, 107) comprises a first connecting member (203), a second connecting member (204) and a connecting means (205) . The first connecting member (203) has a bore defining an internal thread (207) having a first sense, the bore being configured to receive a threaded end of a first elongated element (106) . The second connecting member (204) has a bore defining an internal thread (208) having a second sense, the bore being configured to receive a threaded end of a first elongated element (107). The connecting means (205) is configured to connect the first connecting member (203) to the second connecting member (204) and having a spigot (210, 211) defining an external thread (212, 213) which mates with the internal threads of the first and second connecting members (203, 204) to join the first and second connecting members (203, 204) to each other.
Patent GB-2423437-A (GB)
Title: Estimating channel response in a diversity communications system
Inventor: COON JUSTIN
IPC: H04B7/02
Filed: 2005-02-16
Abstract: In a MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) communication system (i.e. frequency, time, or space diversity system), a channel response varies over time and is therefore estimated and transmitted to mobile devices. Typically, this is done by transmitting training messages to the receiver. However, these messages constitute redundant information and must be transmitted often which causes a reduction in throughput. Therefore, the training sequence is superimposed onto transmit data to form a composite message, which is then sent to the receiving device. Data received at the device is then: (i) equalised to remove distortion; (ii) transmit data is estimated; (iii) from step (ii) an estimate of the training sequence is derived; (iv) from comparison with the estimate of the training sequence and the original training sequence the channel response is estimated.
Patent GB-2410270-A (GB)
Title: Expandable sand screen with an expandable base pipe and a pleated filter layer
Inventor: JOHNSON CRAIG D
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2003-10-14
Abstract: In an expandable filtration device 40, a filter 48 has a pleated filter layer in which filter material is folded back on itself to provide for expansion of a base pipe 42. The pleated filter layer may be used in combination with a base filter layer 50, and may comprise laminated layers, or have primary woven sections (98, fig 8) between which is a woven filter section (100, fig 8) having a flexible zone which may be made pliable by rolling or pressing, or which may be of a different material such as thin perforated sheet, weak metal wire cloth, or polymer sheet. A pair of rollers 120 used to reduce friction between pleats 124 during expansion may be hollow to receive a control line. The device may be enclosed within shroud sections 62,64.
Patent GB-2409270-A (GB)
Title: X-ray inspection and material discrimination
Inventor: RUSHBROOKE JOHN GORDO
IPC: G01V5/00
Filed: 2000-08-03
Abstract: An X-ray inspection or material discrimination system includes a detector which comprises a relatively thin front scintillation crystal 10 and a relatively thick rear scintillation crystal 12, optical signals generated in the rear crystal being read out by a plurality of photodiodes or optical fibres 24, 26, 28, 30 which sample at different depths in the crystal, signals from the different sampling devices being added together to represent a high energy X-ray component.
Patent GB-2412866-A (GB)
Title: Amino-benzophenone UV filter formulations for the prevention of tanning
Inventor: BASCHONG WERNER
IPC: A61Q17/04
Filed: 2005-03-21
Abstract: Ultraviolet filter compounds of formula 1: <EMI ID=1.1 HE=26 WI=54 LX=789 LY=687 TI=CF> <PC>wherein R1 and R2 are hydrogen, C1-20alkyl, C2-20alkenyl, C3-10cycloalkyl, C3-10cycloalkenyl, R1 and R2 together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form a 5- or 6-membered ring; R3 and R4 are C1-20alkyl, C2-20alkenyl, C3-10cycloalkyl, C3-10cycloalkenyl, C1-12alkoxy, C1-20alkoxycarbonyl, C1-12alkylamino, C1-12 dialkylamino, aryl, heteroaryl, all optionally substituted with substituents which confer solubility in water, chosen from nitrile, carboxylate, sulfonate or ammonium radicals; X is hydrogen, C(O)OR5 or C(O)NR6R7; R5, R6 and R7 are hydrogen, C1-20alkyl, C2-20alkenyl, C3-10cycloalkyl, C3-10cycloalkenyl, (Y-O)o-Z-aryl; Y is -(CH2)2-, -(CH2)3-, -(CH2)4-, -CH(CH3)-CH2-; Z is -CH2-CH3, -CH2-CH2-CH3, -CH2-CH2-CH2-CH3, -CH(CH3)-CH3; m is 0-3, n is 0-4, o is 1-20; for the prevention of the tanning of human skin, and their use in cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations. A preferred compound features X as C(O)OR5 and R5 as C6H13. Formulations may also comprise for example antioxidants, pigment regulating agents, skin lightening agents, such as kojic acid, arbutin, quercitin, aloesin, azelain acid, guaiol and ellagic acid, anti-wrinkling agents, skin firming agents and anti-skin lifting agents.
Patent GB-2425904-A (GB)
Title: Optical network fault test apparatus which modifies a received test signal using a passive optical device to generate a response signal
Inventor: GOETZER MARTIN
IPC: H04B10/00
Filed: 2005-05-03
Abstract: An optical test termination device (100) for use in optical network comprising a passive optical element (102) and a first optical coupler (104) and a second optical coupler (106) for coupling the optical test termination device (100) to an optical fiber (108, 110, 202). The passive optical element (102) comprises an input for receiving a test signal from the network and an output for outputting a response signal towards the network, wherein in response to the test signal the passive optical element (102) is operable to output the response signal, wherein said response signal differs from said test signal. The passive optical components preferably comprise an optical delay line and an optically controlled optical switch, arranged to produce a response signal of shorter duration than the test signal. Alternatively the response signal could have a different wavelength or a different intensity from the test signal.
Patent GB-2442725-A (GB)
Title: Water-softening mixture
Inventor: NAIK APPAYA RAGHUNATH
IPC: C02F1/42
Filed: 2004-07-03
Abstract: A water softening mixture based on alkali carbonate and finely divided calcite. The mixture is for use to soften wash water first before laundering fabrics using a separate cleaning product based on anionic active.
Patent GB-2415821-A (GB)
Title: LCD and driving method to compensate for resistance differences in a signal line
Inventor: KIM PAN YOUL
IPC: G09G3/36
Filed: 2005-06-28
Abstract: A liquid crystal display device (300) includes an integrated circuit (66), a signal line (76), an inspection line (99) and a signal generator (90). The integrated circuit (66) drives a liquid crystal display panel (51). The signal line (76) applies a driving signal to the integrated circuit (66). The inspection line (99) detects the driving signal inputted to the integrated circuit (66). The signal generator (90) supplies a compensation signal corresponding to the detected driving signal from the inspection line (99), to compensate for resistance differences in signal line (76) that can lead to a reduction in display quality.
Patent GB-2425267-A (GB)
Title: Game machine
Inventor: OKUAKI MASATO
IPC: A63F13/33
Filed: 2005-02-09
Abstract: There is provided a game machine capable of increasing an interest for a center game. The game machine includes a plurality of stations (40), a station control device (110) for controlling an individual game executed in each of the stations (40), and a center game control device (100) for controlling the center game executed commonly between the plurality of stations (40). At least one particular route (304) formed by a combination of squares (305a, 305b, ... ) is shared by a plurality of game machines and the position of a piece (306) to be arranged on the route (304) is also shared by the game machines. Giving of a reward associated with the position of the piece (306) on the particular route (304) is controlled so as to be fought with the other game machines (1) sharing the particular route (304).
Patent GB-2430427-A (GB)
Title: Cable reel with a releasably engagable action
Inventor: CHANG WEN-HAN
IPC: B65H75/48
Filed: 2005-09-26
Abstract: A cable reel with a releasably engagable action which can be used to hold the cable in various positions comprises a reel 3 having a slot 35 in a bottom section thereof, a spring 5 to rewind the cable upon the reel, a cover 6 and a pivotally-mounted positioning shaft 71 located between cover and the reel so as to releasably engage with the cover and the slot.
Patent GB-2420746-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seat with airbag and flexible cover panel
Inventor: TRACHT MICHAEL L
IPC: B60R21/207
Filed: 2005-12-01
Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly 10 has a back panel 28 which is configured to flex to create a gap 74 through which an airbag 44 is deployed. The back panel has a side portion with a free end 68 which is proximate to, but detached from, a trim member 10. The free end of the back panel may overlap the trim member, and compress the underlying cushion 20. The cushion may also be compressed by the airbag as it expands. A hinge portion (80 figure 5) may be integrally formed with the back panel, about which the side portion may flex. The hinge may be formed on either side of a substrate layer of the back panel (see figures 7A and 7B), said substrate (72') having an outer covering (70').
Patent GB-2418727-A (GB)
Title: A Cooler Structure for use in Surface Cooling
Inventor: DAVIES CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F24V30/00
Filed: 2002-08-02
Abstract: A cooling structure (1 fig 1) for use in cooling a surface has a backing panel 2 and includes a cooling medium in heat transfer relationship with the backing panel. The cooling structure may have a removable or partially displaceable portion 15 within its periphery through which the surface is accessed, and the surface may be bounded by the cooling medium. The cooling medium may cover between 60% and 80% of the backing panel, which may be liquid impermeable and comprise a flexible plastics material. The cooling medium may be contained within pockets 12,15,18 that include hydrated material, which may be an absorbent polymer in granular 30, particulate, or gel form. The pockets may include a liquid permeable top sheet material 3 defined by weld seams (4a-c and 5 fig 1). The cooler structure may include suction mounting means 25 for securing to the surface, and the surface may be a windscreen. The cooler structure may be used in a windscreen repair process, and the structure may be positioned over a windscreen flaw and the flaw accessed via the removable or partially displaceable portion, which may include a thermometer 51. The backing panel may be PVC and the top sheet may be non-woven polyester.
Patent GB-2433849-A (GB)
Title: Audio enhancement in a telecommunications terminal for a noisy environment
Inventor: AVAYU ITZHAK
IPC: G10L21/02
Filed: 2005-12-29
Abstract: A telecommunications terminal (100, fig.1) such as a mobile telephone, a speaker phone, a portable radio or a vehicle radio may have to operate in a noisy environment such as an airport, a railway station, a bust street or a noisy factory. In the present invention, the terminal includes a microphone (111, fig.1) and a loudspeaker (110, fig.1). The terminal also includes a noise energy estimator (117, fig.1) for estimating audio noise energy received by the microphone and an adaptive enhancement filter (108, fig.1) for applying to the received signal in a selected audio frequency band a gain which is greater than the gain applied to audio frequencies outside the selected band, the gain applied being a function of the audio noise energy input. In the enhancement filter (108, fig.1) the audio channel is split into two branches, including a bandpass filtered branch (204 fig.2) for frequencies of e.g. 2 - 3 kHz. The gain applied to the bandpass filtered branch varies in accordance with the measured ambient noise. The overall gain may be kept substantially constant. The system does not significantly increase the overall audio power and avoids distortion.
Patent GB-2441014-A (GB)
Title: Polymorphic form of 6-(3-cyclobuty1-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[d]azepin-7-yloxy)-N-methyl-nicotinamide hydrochloride for use in therapy
Inventor: BORRETT GARY THOMAS
IPC: A61P25/28
Filed: 2006-09-14
Abstract: A polymorphic form of 6-(3-cyclobutyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[d]azepin-7-yloxy)-N-methyl-nicotinamide hydrochloride is characterised by one or both of the following: <UL ST="  Ò  "> <LI>an X-ray powder diffraction spectrum comprising peaks at 5% or greater relative intensity of {2  r  = 4.6 and 9.2 (corresponding to lattice spacings of 19.2 Ñ and 9.6 Ñ respectively) <LI>an onset of melting in the range 233-240{C, as measured by DSC. </UL> The polymorph may be prepared by treating a solution of the free base, 6-(3-cyclobutyl-2,3,4,5-tetrahydro-1H-benzo[d]azepin-7-yloxy)-N-methyl-nicotinamide, in methanol with one equivalent of a chloride source (such as acetyl chloride or HCl), followed by crystallisation with at least 1.5 volumes of ethyl acetate. The polymorph may be used in medicine to treat neurological, psychiatric, sleep and gastrointestinal disorders, pain, epilepsy and obesity.
Patent GB-2446000-A (GB)
Title: Identifying target purchased items at a checkout
Inventor: MARSH ANTHONY
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2006-12-15
Abstract: An apparatus such as a checkout terminal comprises an input device such as a bar code scanner or RFID tag reader 21 to identify purchased items. The apparatus has a storage element which includes a store of one or more target identifiers, the or each target identifier corresponding to a target item and, when at least one of the one or more items matches one or more of the stored identifiers, 23, provides a reward 29 such as a voucher, a discount or a prize. The target identifiers may be pre-selected or selected randomly.
Patent GB-2444752-A (GB)
Title: Locking a power supply module in place whilst in use
Inventor: AZOULAY OREN
IPC: H01R13/44
Filed: 2006-12-15
Abstract: An electrical supply module for fitting in a container housing equipment to be powered receives mains power from a connector 400. The module is held in place by a mechanical catch 109 which allows the module to be released by hand from the container. The connector has a projection 411 which interferes with the catch, so when the connector is plugged in the catch is prevented from being operated to release the module.