baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2389219-A (GB)
Title: User interface, system and method for automatically labelling phonic symbols to speech signals for correcting pronunciation
Inventor: LIN YI-JING
IPC: G10L25/00
Filed: 2003-02-21
Abstract: A user interface 200, a system and a method are provided to automatically compare the speech signal of a language learner 220 against that of a language teacher 210. The system labels the input speech with phonic symbols 216 and identifies the portions where the difference is significant. The system then gives grades and suggestions to the learners for improvement. The comparisons and suggestions include articulation correctness, timing, pitch, intensity, etc.. The method comprises three major stages. In the first stage, a phoneme-feature database is established which contains the statistical data of phonemes. In the second stage, the speech signals of a language learner and a language teacher are labelled with phonic symbols that represent phonemes. In the third stage, the corresponding sections in the student and teacher's speech signals are identified and compared. Grades and suggestions for improvement are given. The user interface for automatically labelling phonic symbols comprises, for each of the two sound signals, a waveform graph, an intensity variation graph obtained by analysing the sound signal, a pitch variation graph and a plurality of pronunciation intervals, wherein each interval comprises a plurality of neighbouring frames attributed to the same phonic cluster and a phonic symbol labelling area. A system is also disclosed which comprises an input device, an electronic phonetic dictionary, an audio cutter as well as the phoneme feature database and phonic symbol labelling device.
Patent GB-2388075-A (GB)
Title: Keyboard having additional keys for input of internet domain names, web-site or e-mail addresses
Inventor: ALI SHAH AMIR MOBEEN
IPC: G06F3/023
Filed: 2003-04-24
Abstract: A keyboard 10 for a computer or key pad for an input terminal is provided with one or more keys in a zone 15 which are adapted to input selected character strings forming frequently used standard format elements of internet domain names, web-site or e-mail addresses to enable such elements to be input at a single key stroke. Selected keys may be user definable to enable inputting of frequently used domain names. The keys may be provided on a separate keypad which can be plugged into a main keyboard or directly into a monitor or microprocessor. Further, the keys could be provided as input buttons on a modified mouse.
Patent GB-2392494-A (GB)
Title: Light scattering particle counter with a strip laser diode
Inventor: WAGNER GREGG A
IPC: G01N15/14
Filed: 2003-08-04
Abstract: A sensor for optically detecting a particle suspended in a flowing fluid comprises a sample chamber 102 with a fluid inlet assembly 126 and outlet assembly 130, a strip laser diode 105, a beam shaping system 113, an optical detector producing an electrical signal characteristic of the light scattered by the particle (not shown) and an output device communicating with the optical detector (not shown). The particle detector may be a non in-situ device and may also be a volumetric particle counter. The beam shaping system may comprise a lens, and the lens may consist of an aspheric collimating lens 109, an achromatic spherical lens 111 and a cylinder lens 116. There are three further independent claims directed towards laser based optical particle detectors and an independent method claim.
Patent GB-2405640-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for ultrasonic microbial disruption
Inventor: MCDONNELL MARTIN BERNARD
IPC: C12M1/42
Filed: 2003-09-08
Abstract: Apparatus for microbial disruption, comprises a cylindrical transducer having a heat-conducting, solid transmission layer disposed along at least a part of the inner longitudinal surface thereof, said transmission layer or said transducer and transmission layer defining a channel for receipt of a liquid sample, and means capable of delivering an alternating potential to said transducer at a frequency and voltage exciting resonance and inducing cavitation in said liquid sample.
Patent GB-2392939-A (GB)
Title: Impact downhole tool
Inventor: SUSMAN HECTOR FILLIPUS ALEXAND
IPC: E21B31/113
Filed: 2002-05-20
Abstract: There is disclosed a downhole tool for generating a longitudinal mechanical load. In one embodiment, a downhole hammer (10) is disclosed which is activated by applying a load on the hammer and supplying pressurised fluid to the hammer The hammer includes a shuttle valve (14) and a piston (16) that are moveable between first and further positions, seal faces (18, 20) of the shuttle valve (14) and piston (16) being released when the valve and the piston are in their respective further positions, to allow fluid flow through the tool. When the seal is released, the piston (16) impacts a remainder of the tool to generate a mechanical load. The mechanical load is cyclical by repeated movements of the shuttle valve (14) and piston (16).
Patent GB-2409234-A (GB)
Title: A clamp allowing angular adjustment of coupled elongate members
Inventor: EARNSHAW JOHN MICHAEL
IPC: A45B23/00
Filed: 2003-12-19
Abstract: A clamp 10 for holding two elongate members 23a, 23b so that they extend at a preset angle from each other, comprising: two clamp portions 12, 14 each having co-operating engaging surfaces 16a, 16b, each clamp portion having an axial bore 18a, 18b extending perpendicularly to the engaging surfaces and a receiving portion for holding one of the elongate members; a stem or rod 19, passing through the bore of the clamp portions and attached at one end to a lever or handle 20 for rotating the stem in the bore, and a cam acting between the stem and at least one of the clamp portions so that the clamp portions can be moved from a position in which the engaging surfaces are not engaged to a position in which the engaging surfaces co-operatively engage by rotating the lever by approximately 90{. An umbrella assembly 40 comprising an umbrella head and a pole 42 for supporting the umbrella head, the umbrella head having a runner slidably mounted on a shaft portion of the umbrella head and stretchers extending radially from the said runner to the ribs, and a clamp 10, 10', 10'' for releasably attaching the umbrella head to the pole.
Patent GB-2409687-A (GB)
Title: Storage units for incorporation into fence
Inventor: BUTCHER IAN CLIVE
IPC: E04H17/16
Filed: 2003-12-30
Abstract: Weather-proof storage units with a fence-like appearance, which provide discreet, safe storage for garden equipment and other outdoor materials. The units are especially useful in small gardens, roof terraces and other restricted outdoor spaces.
Patent GB-2410145-A (GB)
Title: Method of accessing additional service via a television decoder
Inventor: FELLOWS PAUL
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 2004-01-16
Abstract: A method of accessing services using a television decoder comprising the steps providing and internal channel number to the decoder, the decoder obtaining service location associated with the internal channel number and then accessing the service at the obtained location. The service location may be a URL and the internal channel numbers and the service location may be stored in a look up table. The services provided may include web-pages, on-demand movies or games and the internal channel numbers may have a three digit format allowing services to be grouped appropriately.
Patent GB-2409978-A (GB)
Title: Fistula Connector
Inventor: PRIEST PETER ANDREW
IPC: A61M39/12
Filed: 2004-01-19
Abstract: A connector 1 for connecting a drainage bag around a fistula of a subject, comprising an elongate flexible tubular member 3 having an inlet aperture 5 for receiving waste material from a fistula and an outlet aperture 7 for engagement with a drainage bag through which waste material travels before entering the drainage bag. There is also described a drainage appliance incorporating such a connector. The elongate flexible member 3 may be ribbed 9 or corrugated and the inlet and outlet apertures may also have a flange 11,13.
Patent GB-2395324-A (GB)
Title: Management system
Inventor: WILD SIMON
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2002-08-22
Abstract: A management system and corresponding management method are described which operate by defining a system or process as a number of discreet elements; defining relationships between the elements; changing the other elements according to the defined relationships when a change is made to an element of the system or process, or a further element is added; and storing the previous version of an element when an element is changed. A history of changes is maintained which allows the history of operation of the system or process to be statically analysed.
Patent GB-2411147-A (GB)
Title: Saw mounting jig
Inventor: LEVESLEY SIMON
IPC: B27B5/08
Filed: 2004-02-19
Abstract: A saw mounting jig 1 comprises a carrier 4 for a saw and a presenter 3 for adjustment relative to a base 2. The base 2 has a lateral slot 5 engaged by a stub 9 of the presenter 3 whereby the presenter 3 can pivot about the stub 9. The presenter 3 has a first presenter slot 7 and a second presenter slot 8 the first presenter slot 7 including an arcuate or angular section 19 and the second presenter slot 8 including at least a pivot section. Spaced mountings 12,14 between the carrier 4 and the presenter 3 may slide respectively in the first presenter slot 7 and the second presenter slot 8 to variably present the carrier 4 relative to the base 2.
Patent GB-2401892-A (GB)
Title: Expansion apparatus for use in a wellbore
Inventor: SIBLEY LARRY D
IPC: E21B43/08
Filed: 2003-01-23
Abstract: A method and apparatus for setting a liner (200) in a wellbore and then expanding a screen (213) in the wellbore in a single trip are disclosed. A liner and expandable screen is provided with a slip assembly (210) to fix the liner in the wellbore. An expansion tool (105) and work sting is run into the wellbore in the liner. After the liner is set, the expansion tool is used to expand the screen. In an embodiment, an annular area (360) between the expansion tool and work string is utilized in order to set the slips (238). Thereafter, cup packers used in forming the annulus are lifted from the liner prior to expanding the screen.
Patent GB-2410039-A (GB)
Title: Timber wall with insulation panel
Inventor: ROBERTSHAW STUART HARRY
IPC: E04C2/24
Filed: 2005-01-17
Abstract: A method of producing a structural unit which comprises taking a timber wall leaf 12 and bonding thereto an outer leaf of fibre reinforced composite plastics material 3 having thermal insulation properties. A structural unit comprising a timber wall leaf 12 and bonded thereto an outer leaf of fibre reinforced composite plastics material 3 having thermal insulation properties. A building system and a building relating to the structural unit.
Patent GB-2411902-A (GB)
Title: Filtering molten metal
Inventor: COURTENAY JOHN HENRY
IPC: C22B21/06
Filed: 2005-02-17
Abstract: Molten metal is passed through a porous filter 8, with a filter cake formation agent being added to the metal. A grain refiner R is added to the filtered metal and then mixed either mechanically or by modifying the flow of the of the filtered metal. During filtering filter cake F is formed on the filter 8 without significant change in the metallostatic head above the filter 8. Also apparatus comprising primary and secondary compartments 1 and 2. The primary compartment 1 can receive an inflow of molten metal, includes a porous filter 8 which can support a filter cake F and has means 7 for introducing filter cake controlling agent. The secondary compartment 2 receives filtered liquid metal from the first compartment 2 and has an inlet 11 for grain refiner R. The filtered metal is mixed with the grain refiner R and at least some particulate material is separated from the grain refined and filtered metal by means other than filtration, e.g. by means of baffle plates 9 and 10.
Patent GB-2415196-A (GB)
Title: Polyester resin container with triazine UV absorber
Inventor: TOBITA ETSUO
IPC: C08J5/00
Filed: 2005-05-03
Abstract: A container comprises a resin composition containing 100 parts by weight of a polyester resin and 0.01 to 10 parts by weight of a triazine ultraviolet absorber represented by formula (I): <EMI ID=1.1 HE=54 WI=72 LX=694 LY=789 TI=CF> <PC>wherein R1 represents a straight or branched C1-17 alkyl group having an optional alicyclic group in the middle or at the terminal of the alkyl chain and R2, R2', R3, and R3' each represent hydrogen or methyl. Preferably, the polyester resin is polyethylene terephthalate. A colouring whibter may also be provided , such as a phosphorus-containing antitoxinant. The container may be in the form of a blown bottle or a heat-sterilised food container.
Patent GB-2414282-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical seal
Inventor: OSKOUEI EASA TAHERI
IPC: F16J15/34
Filed: 2005-05-10
Abstract: A mechanical seal assembly wherein at least one of the rotary 10 and stationary 11 seal faces comprises means 6a for minimising the leaking of fluid beyond the seal faces by impeding the flow of fluid when in use. The means may be a groove 6a that produces turbulence/eddy-currents 55. Various forms of grooves are disclosed.
Patent GB-2428401-A (GB)
Title: Automated saw bench
Inventor: BRIDGMAN TERENCE GEORGE
IPC: B25H1/06
Filed: 2005-07-18
Abstract: An automated saw bench comprises a rigid frame fitted with a dedicated cutting unit, wherein the control of the unit can be operated from a main control box (13, fig 7) or hand held device (14, fig 7). The complete unit can folded from a central pivot point 2 to enable ease of stowage (see fig 2). The workpiece can be clamped in position with clamps 9 prior to cutting and its position set accurately using a laser sight (10, fig 8) fitted to a dedicated cutting head (12, fig 8). The cutting head may be operated via a rack drive system (24, fig 8). Pivoting arms 7 may be provided, fitted within sliding pivot guides 8, which support the clamps.
Patent GB-2428478-A (GB)
Title: Parking guidance device for large vehicles
Inventor: LI SHIH-HSIUNG
IPC: G01S15/86
Filed: 2005-07-22
Abstract: A parking guidance device for large vehicles has a horizontal bar, a data collection assembly 10 and a console unit 60. The data collection assembly 10 comprises a radio transmitter 50 and the console unit 60 comprises a radio receiver 65 for wireless transmission of distance data from the data collection assembly 10 to the console unit 60. The horizontal bar is hollow and is mounted on the rear bumper, and houses the data collection assembly 10. The data collection assembly 10 uses multiple ultrasonic transmitter and detector modules 30 and an optional video camera module 40. The console unit 60 mounted in a driver compartment receives data from the data collection assembly 10 and processes the data to provide warnings to a user. The wireless parking guidance device enables the amount of external wiring to be notably reduced, such that only a power cable is needed for electrical connection from the power supply of the console unit 60 to the data collection assembly 10.
Patent GB-2417654-A (GB)
Title: Providing access to stored data by multiple home consumer appliances which support different data communication technologies
Inventor: BONTEMPI RAYMOND
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2005-08-25
Abstract: An arrangement for providing access to data at a consumer location, for example the home of a user of multiple consumer appliances for services such as video-on-demand or interactive television. An apparatus has a quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM) interface (such as a QAM modulator) and a packet data interface (such as an Internet Protocol (IP) adapter), and receives data from a broadband communication system. The data is stored on a data recording medium, and first and second remote consumer devices (such as set-top-boxes) make requests for access to the stored data. When the request for access to the stored data is on behalf of the first remote consumer device, the stored data is transmitted from the data recording medium to the first remote consumer device via the QAM interface. When the request for access to the stored data is on behalf of the second remote consumer device, the stored data is transmitted from the data recording medium to the second remote consumer device via the packet data interface.
Patent GB-2415356-A (GB)
Title: Coating process
Inventor: PETERSON RAY LOUIS
IPC: A23P20/15
Filed: 2001-12-03
Abstract: A process for coating a plurality of particles in an apparatus comprising a bed having an outer wall and an irregular bottom comprises the steps of: <SL> <LI>a) displacing said bed at a predetermined frequency vertically and horizontally to produce a particle flow in the x, y and z directions, wherein said particle flow in the x and y planes for a majority of said particles is in a dominant direction; <LI>b) applying an adhesive coating material to said particles; and <LI>c) applying a granular coating material after said application of said adhesive coating material, wherein said granular coating material adheres to said adhesive coating material. </SL> The process is particularly useful for coating pieces of confectionery with a sugar shell.
Patent GB-2430890-A (GB)
Title: Swing performance analysis device
Inventor: KIMBER PETER
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2005-10-06
Abstract: A swing performance analysis device (10) is described. The device (10) includes a sole single axis accelerometer securable to an entity (60, 70) to be swung to measure centripetal acceleration. The accelerometer is arranged to communicate with a processor (30). The processor (30) is arranged to accept one or more parameters on the swing to be analysed and measurement data on the swing from the accelerometer, the processor being operative to determine the radius of curvature of the swing calculate in dependence on the one or more parameters and to determine one or more attributes on the swing in dependence on the radius and measurement data.
Patent GB-2419820-A (GB)
Title: Tooth whitening apparatus and methods
Inventor: GRANT ANTONY
IPC: A61C9/00
Filed: 2005-10-21
Abstract: A tooth whitening apparatus comprises a tray 10 for receiving in use an amount of a light-transmitting tooth whitening composition 12 such that the tray may be positioned relative to a user's teeth such that at least a major portion of the exposed regions of the teeth may be immersed in use in said composition 12 at one time. A light source 16 is provided for introducing into the tooth whitening composition 12 light to propagate around said tray 10 and to be incident on the immersed surfaces of said tooth at least partially due to internal reflection at the interface of said tooth whitening composition 12 with the internal tray surface. The tooth whitening composition 12 may carry a reflective or light absorbant coat on film 14 to shield the gum area.
Patent GB-2431739-A (GB)
Title: Switch current sensing circuit
Inventor: DEARN DAVID
IPC: G05F1/565
Filed: 2005-10-27
Abstract: A current sensing circuit detects the current through a main switch 100 such as a MOSFET switch in a switching regulator. The circuit comprises: a mirror switch 105 that is similar to the main switch 100 but of smaller aspect ratio, a difference amplifier 125 that ensures that the currents in two legs are equal and to derive from the mirror switch 105 a current Isense that is the current in the main switch divided by a ratio, a current source to produce a quiescent current in the difference amplifier and a compensatory device to compensate for the quiescent current so that the circuit can sense a main switch 100 current that is less than the quiescent current multiplied by the ratio. The compensatory device may comprise a switch 150 that is similar to mirror switch 105 and, being driven by a similar gate-source voltage, will have a similar on-state resistance. To eliminate a random manufacturing offset of the differential amplifier the compensatory device may comprise a further switch (fig 4, 160) in series. More than one sense current may be provided by deriving Isense from a current mirror (fig 4b, 1810,181. To eliminate recovery time of difference amplifier 125 dummy switches (fig 5, 135a, 140a, 135b, 140b) may operate such that the amplifier senses the supply when the main switch 100 is off.
Patent GB-2434789-A (GB)
Title: Carrier bag with transparent section
Inventor: LONGSTAFFE MICHAEL J
IPC: B65D30/20
Filed: 2006-02-01
Abstract: A disposable carrier bag 10 comprises thin, flexible sheet materials folded and seamed to form a collapsible envelope having side panels (20), 22; end panels 24, (26); and a bottom panel. The materials comprise (i) opaque material (paper, as preferred) forming at least some of the aforementioned panels and (ii) see-through material (as preferred, transparent plastics film) forming at least a portion of at least one of the aforementioned panels 24, allowing inspection of contents. The bag may carry takeaway food items, beverage containers being received in a minor compartment defined within the envelope by an internal partition 80 while containers for food dishes can be stacked in the envelope's major compartment.
Patent GB-2435709-A (GB)
Title: Gaming machine with multiple selectable reel sets
Inventor: MULLERS FRANS
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2006-02-23
Abstract: A gaming machine system comprises a number of machines (13-15) that are individually actuable by a game stake value to provide an award in response to a predetermined winning symbol combination. The symbol combinations are displayed by a number of separate symbol selecting units (1-3) each having a control unit (11). The units (1-3) are connected to the machines (13-15) and each unit (1-3) may be associated with a particular machine (13-15) as a "default" unit unless it is overridden by use of a unit selection means. The unit selection means may be operable by a player or by the machines (13-15) on a random, pseudo-random or predictable basis.
Patent GB-2435014-A (GB)
Title: A buoyant life survival aid
Inventor: MANNES HARALD
IPC: B63B35/81
Filed: 2006-02-14
Abstract: A buoyant life survival aid comprises at least two buoyant objects, such as conventional marine fenders, bound together to form an apparatus that can be used to support a person in distress in the water. The invention adapts the use of standard marine fenders, which would always be present on a vessel for use as a life saving aid, thus reducing the need for traditional life saving apparatus and freeing up valuable storage space on the vessel. Also disclosed are a fun water tow chair or bed and a drag along life survival aid formed from marine fenders bound together.
Patent GB-2436369-A (GB)
Title: Swimming goggles with buckles
Inventor: CHIANG HERMAN
IPC: A63B33/00
Filed: 2006-03-17
Abstract: Swimming goggles 1 have a left frame 2, a right frame 3, lenses 4 received in the left frame and the right frame, and a strap device 5. The strap device 5 includes buckles 50 respectively assembled on the left frame and the right frame, and a head strap (51, Fig 9) extending through the buckles and defining a plurality of stop-grooves therein. Each buckle includes a connecting base 52, a peg 53 locking with the connecting base, and a pressing member 54. The connecting base defines an opening 521 therein, a guiding post 522 being formed on a side of the opening for movably receiving the head strap. An engaging wall 524 is formed on the connecting base, and an engaging arm 525 is formed on the engaging wall for assembling to the left frame and the right frame. A block (543, Fig 2) is formed on the pressing member 54 and extends through the opening when assembled.