baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2394450-A (GB)
Title: Bed and seating arrangement in a motorised caravan
Inventor: TROSSELL STEVEN PAUL
IPC: B60P3/39
Filed: 2002-10-23
Abstract: A first aspect of the invention provides a motorised caravan having a main body 10 connected to a cab area 11, and a bed (17 figure 3a) mounted above seats 12,13 for the driver and passenger, where said bed is movable between a first lower position (figure 3b) in which it provides a horizontal surface for sleeping on, and a second, upper position (figure 3a) which facilitates access from the main body to the cab area. The ends and front of the bed may be provided with a shroud which covers the joins between the bed and cab area when the bed is in its upper position. A second aspect provides an L-shaped seating arrangement (figure 6) in the main body of the caravan, where a portion (22) of the leg (23) of the L may be removed (figure 7) so that substantially the entire length of the arm (24) may be used as forward facing seating.
Patent GB-2396275-A (GB)
Title: support of plural chip rates in different timeslots in a cdma wireless telecommunications system
Inventor: BEALE MARTIN
IPC: H04W88/08
Filed: 2002-12-09
Abstract: In a CDMA system (100 figure 1), two chip rates (code rates or spreading factors) in a TDD cell are supported by transmitting signals in the system in a frame (400) having a plurality of timeslots, operating at least a first one (0-8) of the plurality of timeslots in the frame at a lower chip rate, and operating at least a second one (9-14) of the plurality of timeslots in the frame at a higher chip rate. This provides backwards compatibility of a network including higher chip rate functionality with existing lower chip rate user equipment and allows greater network capacity during the transition phase from a low chip rate network to a high chip rate network. It also allows a network operator with a high chip rate network to provide service to roaming users from low chip rate networks.
Patent GB-2399719-A (GB)
Title: Transmission of data with forward error correction information
Inventor: AALTONEN JANNE
IPC: H04L1/18
Filed: 2003-03-18
Abstract: A method of transmitting content data to one or more receiving devices (5a, 5b) over a first communication channel (7) and transmitting recovery information associated with the content data over a second communication channel (9). The recovery information may be transmitted as a response to a request from the receiving device.
Patent GB-2392864-A (GB)
Title: Welding torch
Inventor: SAMLER GARY R
IPC: B23K9/28
Filed: 2003-09-04
Abstract: A welding torch member 40 for securing an electrode 24 to a welding torch (14, fig 2) is provided. The welding torch member 40 is adapted to capture the electrode 24 and to enable gas to flow through it. The welding torch member 40 comprises a first portion 42, 44 and a second portion 48. The first portion 42,44 is adapted to secure the welding torch member 40 to the welding torch (14, fig 2). The second portion 48 is adapted to be compressed onto the electrode 24. The welding torch (14, fig 2) may have a second welding torch member (34, fig 4) to compress the second portion 48 onto the electrode (24). A power source may be used to provide power to the electrode 24 through the welding torch member 40. The welding torch member 40 includes at least one gas flow path 57, which preferably has a screen 59 at each respective outlet to improve the gas flow at each gas outlet 58. The welding torch member 40 is preferably used to capture a tungsten electrode 24 in a TIG welding system.
Patent GB-2410904-A (GB)
Title: Golf organiser kit
Inventor: THOMAS DAVID
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 2004-02-13
Abstract: A golf organiser kit 10 for arranging and conducting a golf competition for a plurality of players. The kit comprises an organiser's check list including instructions for preparing and conducting the event. Further provided is a player itinerary to arrange and/or display details of the event such as the course and order of play to be followed (all generally indicated 19) and a writing implement 21. Also provided is at least one target marker 14 adapted to be inserted into the ground where desired which may be written on by the writing implement, and at least one tee reminder card that can be placed beside any chosen tee to indicate a particular objective to be carried out on that hole. The pack also includes a result recording sheet 20, a results announcement sheet, a handicap allowance chart and at least one prize certificate to be awarded to a player.
Patent GB-2396616-A (GB)
Title: RNA interference mediated inhibition of gene expression using short interfering nucleic acid (SINA)
Inventor: MCSWIGGEN JAMES
IPC: A61P13/08
Filed: 2003-02-20
Abstract: The present invention concerns methods and reagents useful in modulating gene expression in a variety of applications, including use in therapeutic, diagnostic, target validation, and genomic discovery applications. Specifically, the invention relates to small nucleic acid molecules, such as short interfering nucleic acid (siNA), short interfering RNA (siRNA), double-stranded RNA (dsRNA), micro-RNA (miRNA), and short hairpin RNA (shRNA) molecules capable of mediating RNA interference (RNAi) against target nucleic acid sequences. The small nucleic acid molecules are useful in the treatment of any disease or condition that responds to modulation of gene expression or activity in a cell, tissue, or organism.
Patent GB-2405940-A (GB)
Title: split-shield gradient coil
Inventor: EVANS CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: G01R33/421
Filed: 2004-06-18
Abstract: An imaging system is provided comprising a primary gradient coil assembly and a shield coil assembly. The shield coil assembly may be connected in series to the primary gradient coil assembly. The shield coil assembly (80) comprises a first gradient shield coil (82) and a second gradient shield coil (84). The second gradient shield coil (84) is connected in parallel to said first gradient shield coil (82). The two coils are wound in the same plane, the second wound in the spaces between the windings of the first coil.
Patent GB-2405978-A (GB)
Title: A method of preparing a document so that it can be authenticated
Inventor: HILTON DAVID
IPC: G07D7/00
Filed: 2004-09-13
Abstract: A key for cryptographic purposes is encoded onto a document in the form of a graphic This permits the decryption of data without the need for online key retrieval. Typical usage occurs when a check is issued and the payee and amount at least are hashed or encrypted using the key decoded from the graphic, the hashed value being added to the check, possibly on the MICR line. At POS or a bank teller the key is decoded from the graphic, the check data is rehashed and compared with the hash value on the MICR line. The key encoded within the graphic may also be a PIN.
Patent GB-2419786-A (GB)
Title: Multiple list link adaption
Inventor: SKRAPARLIS DIMITRIOS
IPC: H04J99/00
Filed: 2004-10-27
Abstract: A wireless network (WLAN) Multiple In Multiple Out (MIMO) channel (15, fig. 2) is adaptively modified using double lists (a1, a2, b1, b2 etc.) of transmission parameters. A transmission is sent under a particular mode according to a certain space time code (eg. Almouti, BLAST) and using a certain modulation (eg. 16 QAM, 64-QAM) or coding (eg. 2/3, 3/4) rate, and an acknowledgment (ACK) packet awaited. Different codes (bases) or rates are tried in order to achieve the fastest code and rate which meets the error requirements, and base and rate transmission parameters can be changed independent of each other thus providing a "2D" adaptation network of up-rating and down-rating paths. Prior systems incorporate only "1D" single lists (fig. 1) which varies the transmission mode less flexibly. The system requires only a very simple feedback mechanism, thus reducing overhead in the communication of the channel quality.
Patent GB-2448482-A (GB)
Title: Self-contained electronic apparatus with pseudo-random number generator
Inventor: PARRY JOHN
IPC: E05B39/04
Filed: 2004-11-30
Abstract: A self contained electronic apparatus comprises an internal power supply 9 and a display window 7 to display a pseudo-random number or quasi pseudo-random number, the number being generated when a first internal electronic beam is broken. The number is illuminated for a predetermined length of time then ceases to be illuminated, and may be re-illuminated when a second internal electronic beam is broken. The apparatus is also arranged to illuminate a warning when the internal power supply is reducing. The apparatus may be a security seal comprising a flexible cable 3 with an end 2 which is received in a socket 4 in a housing 1. The cable end may be released using a release button 5, and when re-inserted into the socket may pass between sensors 11 to break the first beam, thus generating the number. The second beam may be broken by a user placing a finger between sensors 11, thus re-illuminating the number. Any change in the displayed number will indicate that the seal has been tampered with. The security seal may be used to lock a container, such as an airline trolley (14, Fig. 4).
Patent GB-2426333-A (GB)
Title: Sensor device for the measurement of concentration in liquid mixtures
Inventor: TURPIN MARK CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B32B7/02
Filed: 2005-01-20
Abstract: This invention is a low cost, potentially disposable, means to permit the evaluation of the concentration of a particular liquid dispersed in a mixture of liquids. The invention comprises a cross-linked, branched or entangled polymer selected such that the polymer absorbs and is swollen by the target liquid but is inert to the other liquids in the mixture. The swelling of the cross-linked, branched or entangled polymer is measured either directly or by bonding the polymer to an inert substrate such that the swelling phenomenon exhibits as bending or other measurable movement.
Patent GB-2422344-A (GB)
Title: Rapid prototyping using infrared sintering
Inventor: WIMPENNEY DAVID IAN
IPC: B29C39/12
Filed: 2005-01-24
Abstract: The method provides a rapid prototyping method for constructing freeform three-dimensional objects by successive layer-by-layer deposition of powder material. Each layer is created by the successive steps of: (a) providing a layer of powder material that is intrinsically transparent to infrared radiation of a particular wavelength; (b) selectively depositing an infrared-sensitive agent over selected areas of the surface of the powder layer; (c) exposing the layer of the powder material to infrared radiation of a wavelength absorbed by the infrared-sensitive material; and (d) controlling the duration of the infrared exposure to establish sintering or the commencement of sintering of the powder material over which the infrared-sensitive material has been deposited. The unsintered powder may be removed. The infrared sintering may if desired be augmented by further microwave sintering or exposure of the built object to induction heating. Better definition of the shape of the object can be established by using a laser beam to traverse the edge or edges of each layer as the object is built, to improve the resolution of that edge or those edges. Preferably each layer is compressed before sintering.
Patent GB-2422547-A (GB)
Title: Crutch support strap
Inventor: BIRNIE RICHARD
IPC: A41F15/00
Filed: 2005-01-26
Abstract: A crutch support strap comprising an adjustable shoulder strap and an adjustable waist strap to assist in carrying a crutch when using stairs. Preferably the support strap keeps the crutch out of the way enabling the user to grip the banister. A zip-up storage pouch may be provided to store the support strap when not in use. The pouch may be made from soft waterproof material to provide comfort when carrying the crutch on the users back. The straps may be made from woven webbing with buckle fasteners having slide adjusters. Both strap and pouch may be cleaned if necessary. To carry a crutch the user slips it through loops provided on the pouch and secures it with a further strap having hook and loop tape. The shoulder and waist straps fasten around the body.
Patent GB-2406763-A (GB)
Title: Method, system and apparatus for monitoring and controlling data transfer in communication networks
Inventor: SMIDT JEFFREY
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2003-07-03
Abstract: A method of monitoring and controlling data transfer between user terminals (4) coupled to a first communication network (7) and a second communication network (10) via a gateway (6) and a firewall (8) includes the user terminals (4) sending access requests to the gateway (6), the gateway (6) reading each access request, modifying access rules in the firewall (8) to permit access for each user terminal requesting access based on an authenticated IP address of each user terminal and monitoring simultaneously at the firewall (8) the transfer of data between each user terminal (4) and the second communication network (10). Bandwidth allocation to the terminals may be dynamically controlled on a global or local basis.
Patent GB-2424155-A (GB)
Title: Remote in ear monitoring system where individual mixes for different musicians are multiplexed on to a common digital wireless channel
Inventor: THOMAS HOWARD
IPC: H04R1/10
Filed: 2005-03-10
Abstract: Current remote in ear monitors (R-IEM) for stage performers and musicians utilise analogue radio channels with each musician being assigned their own frequency channel on which they receive their own particular mix. The invention proposes digitising the music mixes in an ADC and then multiplexing them on to a common digital wireless channel. A direct sequence spread spectrum protocol such as Wi-Fi is suggested. Each musician's R-IEM would then demultiplex and extract their mix from the common wireless signal and convert it through a DAC for playback in earphones. The overall transmission path would be low latency. The resolution of the ADC can be varied to allow a trade off between the number of musicians and the bit rate and quality of each of their mixes.
Patent GB-2425756-A (GB)
Title: Text or graphic censoring device
Inventor: TRADEWELL JOHN DAVID
IPC: B43L19/00
Filed: 2005-05-03
Abstract: A portable discrete text or graphic censoring device which can be used to render sections of text or graphics illegible without external assistance to prevent recognition by unauthorised or undesirable persons or systems. The device comprises a holder 2, nib 3 and abrading surface 4. Preferably the component parts are shaped, sized or orientated for specialised applications and may include additional fittings. The surface may be abraded by blades, wires, grains, teeth or protrusions 4 either integral with or attached to the device. A substance held in a reservoir 6 or separate container may be applied to the surface simultaneously with abrasion or separately. The substance may be ink-like to degrade or render illegible the text or graphics. The degree of abrasion may be manually controlled. The component parts may be joined together permanently or temporarily and renewed or replenished as required.
Patent GB-2415310-A (GB)
Title: Target tracking device for laser designated bombs or rockets
Inventor: BARENZ JOACHIM
IPC: F41G7/22
Filed: 2005-05-20
Abstract: A target tracking device 2 for a flight vehicle 10 is disclosed comprising a position sensitive photodiode 4 with at least two signal outputs (A1,A2,A3,A4,Fig 2) which are respectively connected to a readout electronics 6. A control unit 8 is connected to both the readout electronics 6, and an optical lens unit 12 for imaging an illuminated point 16 of an object scene 14 on the photodiode 4. The readout electronics 6 further comprises an integration element for integrating a signal of the photodiode 4. The tracking device 2 is particularly suited for use with a target marking laser 18 having a very short pulse duration.
Patent GB-2426495-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle for moving along a bifurcated channel of a transportation system
Inventor: JOYNSON CHARLES ANDREW
IPC: B61B13/10
Filed: 2005-05-25
Abstract: A vehicle (2) for moving along a bifurcated channel comprises a guiding unit (4) having a propelled body unit (6) and a directional controller (10) attached to front (8) of the body unit (6). The directional controller (10) is displaceable relative to the body unit (6) between a first and a second position eg by rotating. Upon engagement of the directional controller (10) in one of its positions with a wall of the channel the guiding unit (4) is physically guided along one track of the bifurcation. The vehicle (2) can comprise carrying wheels (12), and the guiding unit (4) can comprise other guiding elements, such as guiding wheels (56 for laterally stabilisation.
Patent GB-2414694-A (GB)
Title: Method of applying protective layer forming material
Inventor: NAGASE BANSEI
IPC: B05D1/28
Filed: 2004-03-26
Abstract: A method of applying a protective layer forming material, wherein when a roller (48) is rolled against the curved portion of a vehicle (14) to apply the protective layer forming material thereonto, the roller (48) is rolled at a lower speed less than a speed when the protective layer forming material is applied by rolling the roller against the generally flat portion thereof. When the roller (48) is rolled against the portion of the vehicle (14) having recessed and projected grooves (504) in the vehicle (14) to apply the protective layer forming material, the axis (C2) of the roller (48) is positioned generally horizontal to the extending direction of the grooves (504), and the roller (48) is moved in a direction generally orthoganal to the extending direction of the grooves (504) and rolled against the generally flat portion at a low speed less than a speed when the protective layer forming material is applied.
Patent GB-2421808-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic driving control device and hydraulic shovel with the control device
Inventor: SAWADA HIROSHI
IPC: F02D29/02
Filed: 2004-08-06
Abstract: A hydraulic driving control device capable of stably operating an engine at a target output torque point, preventing working speed at light load from being lowered, and reducing fuel consumption, and a hydraulic shovel with the control device. An engine control device (23) controls the output of the engine (16) so that the output characteristics of the engine (16) become equal horsepower characteristics or generally equal horsepower characteristics in specified engine rotational speed ranges (N2 to N6) including an engine rotational speed (N3) corresponding to a matching point (M3). A hydraulic pump absorbing torque control device (27) controls the absorbing torque of a hydraulic pump (17) by the absorbing torque of the hydraulic pump (17) according to an increase and a decrease in the engine rotational speed so that the output torque (T3) of the engine (16) corresponding to the matching point (M3) matches the absorbing torque of the hydraulic pump (17).
Patent GB-2439737-A (GB)
Title: Rainwater collection device
Inventor: WIGLEY VICTOR JOSEPH
IPC: E03B3/03
Filed: 2006-07-01
Abstract: Arrangements whereby the pressure of the head of rainwater from building roof gutter level is captured to facilitate pressurised distribution of retained rainwater. High-level water tanks are disclosed that form complimentary architectural adjuncts to abutting buildings that do not impede pedestrian circulation around the building. Air tight low level and below ground level rainwater storage tanks fed by a water tight downpipe with water head and pressure retained by means of a non return pressure valve are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2426593-A (GB)
Title: A method and flow meter for determining the flow rates of a multiphase liquid
Inventor: WEE ARNSTEIN
IPC: G01N33/28
Filed: 2004-12-09
Abstract: A method for determining the flow rates and/or composition of a fluid comprising a multi-component mixture of a gas and at least one liquid in a pipe comprises the following steps: electromagnetic loss and phase measurements are performed in at least two directions of the pipe; the degree of annular flow is determined based on the measurements of step a; the permittivity of the flow mixture is calculated based on the results from steps a and b, including corrections for the degree of annular flow; the mixture density is measured and compensated for the degree of annular flow; the temperature and pressure are obtained; the velocity of liquid and gas are determined, and based on the knowledge of densities and permittivities of the components of the fluid mixture, and the result from the above steps a-f, the volume and mass flow rates of the gas and liquid or liquids of the fluid mixture are calculated. A flow meter for performing the method is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2426939-A (GB)
Title: Deformable Photoelastic Device
Inventor: SAHA PAMELA
IPC: G09F19/12
Filed: 2005-01-25
Abstract: A toy, art object, decoration, ornament, entertainment device, advertising device, paperweight, or other device is made of a soft deformable plastic material in shapes of prisms, lenses, wedges, cubes, pyramids, as well as other forms that display the changing stress patterns formed by deformations of the photoelastic material. Magnets embedded in the material apply forces that create new patterns. Polarizing films within, or covering the clear plastic enhance the viewing effects. External forces, such as manual manipulation, springs, strings, elastic bands, clamps and other devices are used to create interesting optical effects. The viewing effects increase the entertainment and aesthetic value of the devices.
Patent GB-2440153-A (GB)
Title: I.c. engine valve guide
Inventor: ANDREW M SENIOR
IPC: F01L3/08
Filed: 2006-07-20
Abstract: A valve guide 10 for a valve of an internal combustion engine has an elongated body member 11 having a bore 14 extended longitudinally therethrough for receiving a valve stem. The bore 14 is provided with at least one, eg four, straight grooves 15 extending over a major portion of the length of the body member 15 leaving an end portion 17 with a continuous uninterrupted surface. The number and width of the grooves may be such that the surface area contact between the valve stem and the valve guide 10 is reduced by 25% to 75%. The grooves in the valve guide 10 enable viscous friction resistance of oil along the valve stem to be reduced when the oil is not at its working temperature.
Patent GB-2457006-A (GB)
Title: Device communication without revealing mobile station international ISDN number (MSISDN)
Inventor: THOMPSON PETER
IPC: H04L45/74
Filed: 2006-09-18
Abstract: A communication method for use with a telecommunications system is disclosed. The telecommunications system comprises a network core 3 and a plurality of subscriber devices A, B registered with the network core 3. The core 3 enables communications to be routed to the devices by a respective ID allocated to each device. The method enables special communications to be routed to respective devices in a group of the devices by addressing the devices with a respective special identifier. The method further includes maintaining a store 224 of the special identifier of each device in the group and a corresponding value derived from the ID. The method enables the special identifier of a device in the group to be obtained from the store 224 by providing the store with the corresponding value derived from that device's ID. Communications such as instant messaging can operate between said devices via a third party communications system without revealing a devices Mobile Station International ISDN number (MSISDN) to the third party.