baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2400540-A (GB)
Title: Packaging of a heated hair styling device
Inventor: MOONEY PATRICK JOHN
IPC: A45C11/26
Filed: 2004-03-12
Abstract: A heated hair styling device is packaged by wrapping inside a flexible heat resistant mat. The mat may be made of a fibrous material of which the fibres are capable of withstanding a temperature in excess of 225{C, wherein air spaces between the fibres give the material a sufficiently low thermal conductivity to permit a styling device having a temperature in excess of 200{C to be supported on the mat for more than at least 10 minutes while resting on a surface capable of withstanding a temperature of about 70{C without damage to the surfaces. The mat may comprise a pocket 14 or bag.
Patent GB-2421881-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive modulation and coding in a personal area network
Inventor: CHOI HOKYU
IPC: H04L1/20
Filed: 2004-12-29
Abstract: A method of minimising the effect of a dynamically varying communication channel between a transmitting device and a receiving device in a personal area network using adaptive modulation and coding, the method comprising the steps of: transmitting data to the receiving device over the communication channel using a pre-determined first modulation and coding scheme; receiving the transmitted data at the receiver; determining the quality of the communication channel based on the received data; transmitting the channel quality information to the transmitter; determining at the transmitter, a second modulation and coding scheme associated with the channel quality information received; and transmitting further data using the second modulation and coding scheme.
Patent GB-2423641-A (GB)
Title: Rotary and linear electromagnetic reciprocating machine
Inventor: CLARKE NORMAN
IPC: H02K7/06
Filed: 2005-02-23
Abstract: An electromagnetic reciprocating machine comprises elongate magnetically permeable members 2 located about a common axis and generally extending in an axial direction. The permeable members 2 include slots into which conductive windings 4 may be located. The machine also has magnetic poles 6N, 6S symmetrically disposed about the common axis in a heteropolar arrangement. The machine is arranged such that during operation the relative position of magnetic poles 6N, 6S to windings 4 changes by axial movement followed by rotational movement sequentially or rotational movement followed by axial movement sequentially. The machine may operate as a motor or a generator using or supplying direct current without commutation or alternating current. A quadrilateral arrangement of permeable members 2 may be employed, where the said members may be aligned or angled relative to the direction of the common axis. Ring, arc or straight members 1 may be located between adjacent ends of the permeable members 2. These members 1 may be made from magnetically permeable or non-permeable material.
Patent GB-2424641-A (GB)
Title: Lipstick container with additional storage compartment
Inventor: STEWARD VIKKI
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2005-03-31
Abstract: The lipstick container or dispenser comprises an oblong tube having openings at both ends with threads formed thereon "d". On one end is attached a container suitable for storing a tampon "e", and on the other end is attached a lip brush "b" comprising a threaded top "a" screwed thereon. Another embodiment shows a lipstick with a lipstick cap attached thereon.
Patent GB-2415048-A (GB)
Title: Trailer tyre pressure monitoring
Inventor: MODAWELL CALVIN
IPC: B60C23/04
Filed: 2005-05-31
Abstract: A trailer tyre monitoring system 10 and method is employed with a trailer 12 having tyres 16, 18 being towed by a vehicle 14. The monitoring system 10 has tire sensor assemblies 20, 26 each mounted in a respective one of the tyres 16,18. Each tyre sensor assembly 20, 26 includes a sensor apparatus 22, 30 that monitors tyre parameters (e.g. pressure, temperature) and a wireless transmitter 24, 32. The wireless transmitter 24,32 communicates measure tyre parameter data to a relay unit 34. The relay unit may be mounted on the trailer or towards the back of the vehicle, and includes a relay receiver 36 and a wireless relay transmitter 40. Data is sent from the relay transmitter 40 to an in-vehicle receiver 48, 148, 248. Tyre parameters are indicated on an indicator 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, 156, 164, 264, 276 inside the vehicle, and an alarm may be generated if, for example, pressure falls below a predetermined threshold. The in-vehicle receiver may be a portable hand-held unit (that is removable from the vehicle), or built into the car stereo system or vehicle control module.
Patent GB-2427818-A (GB)
Title: Rotary knife
Inventor: WALTERS KEITH
IPC: B02C18/36
Filed: 2005-07-04
Abstract: A rotary knife for use in a cutting apparatus such as an industrial food processor comprises a central hub 118 adapted to be mounted with respect to a rotational driveshaft, and a plurality of blades 146 extending outwards from the hub, each blade having respective channels 156 extending across a surface of the blade in a direction substantially parallel to the axis of rotation. The blade may be a concave arc and may be of V-shaped profile. The rotary knife may be mounted between two discs 112, 114 in a cutting apparatus.
Patent GB-2415430-A (GB)
Title: Phthalazinone derivatives
Inventor: MARTIN NIALL MORRISON BARR
IPC: C07D409/14
Filed: 2004-03-12
Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I): wherein A and B together represent an optionally substituted, fused aromatic ring; X can be NR<X> or CR<X>R<Y>; if X NR<X> then n is 1 or 2 and if X = CR<X>R<Y> then n is 1; R<X> is selected from the group consisting of H, optionally substituted C1-20 alkyl, C5-20 aryl, C3-20 heterocyclyl, amido, thioamido, ester, acyl, and sulfonyl groups; R<Y> is selected from H, hydroxy, amino; or R<X> and R<Y> may together form a spiro-C3-7 cycloalkyl or heterocyclyl group; R<C1> and R<C2> are both hydrogen, or when X is CR<X> R<Y>, R<C1>, R<C2>, R<X> and R<Y>, together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached, may form an optionally substituted fused aromatic ring; and R<1> is selected from H and halo.
Patent GB-2434683-A (GB)
Title: Anti pickpocket alarm
Inventor: LOVE DEREK JOHN
IPC: A41D1/00
Filed: 2006-01-27
Abstract: A pickpocket alarm is fitted to the opening of a pocket, for example in an item of clothing or hand luggage, and alerts the owner of unauthorised access to the item in question. The alarm may comprise a magnetic actuator 1 attached to the fastening, such as a zip or button, of the opening. A reed switch sensor 2 may be attached to the lining of the clothing or hand luggage, close to the normal resting place of the magnetic actuator 1. If a pickpocket attempts to access the opening then the magnetic actuator 1 is pulled away from the reed switch sensor 2, causing an audible alarm 3 to be activated. A control unit 4 may be operated by the owner to cancel or override the audible alarm 3.
Patent GB-2437068-A (GB)
Title: Hot air staking apparatus
Inventor: CRITCHLEY RICHARD IVOR
IPC: B29C65/60
Filed: 2006-04-10
Abstract: A hot air staking apparatus 1 for assembling a thermo-plastic part with another part includes an air input 12 for receiving air from a blower 11. A heater 7 heats the blown air, and a manifold system 6 directs the heated air onto one or more predetermined portions of a thermo-plastic part to heat it/them. A former 9 then deforms the heated predetermined portion to assemble the thermo-plastic part with the other part. A controller (14) is coupled to the blower 11 for variably controlling the blower 11 to adjust the amount of air blown into the air input and for controlling the heater 7 to heat the air to the desired temperature. Since both the blower and the heater can be continuously adjusted, the energy used can be minimised. A later embodiment relates to a hot air staking method using the above apparatus.
Patent GB-2425733-A (GB)
Title: Amusement device
Inventor: STELZER JAMES R
IPC: A63F9/24
Filed: 2006-05-03
Abstract: An amusement device that awards prizes has a display and an input device. The amusement device includes a memory that stores at least one electronic game and a system control program. The at least one electronic game has a plurality of play scenarios and is at least partially skill-based. The amusement device also includes a controller operatively coupled to the memory, the input device and the display. The controller controls the display based upon the system control program retrieved from the memory and based upon inputs from the input device. The controller is configured to permit the user to selectively retrieve from the memory and play the at least one electronic game and determine at least one of an optimum series of requisite moves that will result in an optimal achievable score for a particular play scenario selected from a plurality of play scenarios. Prizes may be awarded based on player performance compared to optimal play even though the player may not be able to win the game.
Patent GB-2429359-A (GB)
Title: HDMI transmission systems for delivering image signals and packetized audio and auxiliary data
Inventor: MIN BYUNG-HO
IPC: H04J3/00
Filed: 2006-07-07
Abstract: A method of transferring audio and/or auxiliary data in a video frame comprises packetizing the audio and/or auxiliary data, determining whether a current pixel is in a position suitable for transmission of the packetized data based on video formation information (e.g. by determining if sufficient time remains in a horizontal line of the video frame), and outputting the packetized data if it is determined that the pixel is in a suitable position. The transmission system may include a register set block that may be configured to store video formation information and/or a transmission enable signal; a data packet block that may be configured to generate a first signal, packetize the audio and/or auxiliary data in response to the transmission enable signal, and output packet data in response to a control signal; and a control signal generator that may be configured to output the control signal in response to the video formation information and the first signal. The transmission system may operate in accordance with a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) standard.
Patent GB-2428812-A (GB)
Title: Swimming goggles with adjustable bridge
Inventor: SEYNHAEVE JEAN MARC
IPC: A63B33/00
Filed: 2006-07-21
Abstract: A pair of swimming goggles has two ocular assemblies 2 connected by a bridging element 3, and the means to adjust the separation of the ocular elements. The bridging element 2 is composed, symmetrically in relation to a median plane, of a central body 3a and, laterally on either side of this, a lower stalk 3b and an upper stalk 3c which are flexible and attached to an ocular assembly. Each of the two ocular assemblies has first temporary locking resources in the form of an apertures shoulder 12 or a stud (29, Figure 17). At least one of the stalks is fitted with second temporary locking resources in the form of ridges 14 or holes (31, figure 17), designed to fit into or onto the first temporary locking resources so that the temporary locking of the said stalk on a face of the ocular assembly 2 is achieved at a distance from the central body 3a chosen by the user.
Patent GB-2444284-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for selection of information and web page generation
Inventor: MOTTE YANN EMMANUEL
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2006-09-18
Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating new web pages using pre-existing web pages as a template, and a method and apparatus for selection of information from a database or index based on user-allocated ratings, where the selected information may be used to provide content for a web site or for broadcast on TV, radio or other media. For the web page creation, each web page may be provided with a "remix" button, which a user can click on to create an editable copy of the web page. The user may subsequently edit individual components of the web page to customize it. A ranking system for web pages, modules, content and users may be implemented, and may be used to automatically select highly rated content. The automatic selection may also use meta data such as "tags" specifying the subject matter of the web site, and meta data relating to the particular user who is viewing the web site. The automatic selection process may use "tag clouds" comprising groups of related tags, in order to improve the search and matching process. The selected content may include advertising material or any other web site content, such as news feeds, blogs, pictures, etc. Where advertising material is selected for display, the selection criteria may take into account the user allocated ratings of each advert, as well as the price that advertisers are willing to pay in order to have the advert displayed.
Patent GB-2431180-A (GB)
Title: Borehole generator
Inventor: BANKSTON BILLY
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2006-10-11
Abstract: A system for generating current in a borehole comprises a stator (104) which is coupled to the side of the borehole (160) and movable by means of wheels (156), and a rotor (104) housed within the stator and rotated by power supplied, e.g. from a mud motor or a rotary table. The current (I) generated is used to supply transducers (164) and to charge backup batteries which may then be used to supply power when the apparatus is not being rotated.
Patent GB-2432240-A (GB)
Title: Controlling power consumption in a communication system
Inventor: WENG CHI-SHUN
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2006-11-09
Abstract: A communication system 100 includes an analogue circuit and a digital circuit. In the first embodiment, an estimate is made of the transmission distance between the system and another system. The estimate may be made by a length estimation circuit 160. In the second embodiment, an index of the quality of a received signal is calculated. The index may be the signal to noise ratio. The power consumption of either the digital or the analogue circuit is adjusted based on the estimate or the index. The system may enable or disable a Viterbi decoder 146 or a tap in an echo canceller 124 based on the estimate or the index. The system may adjust the transmission power or a reference voltage or current based on the estimate or the index. The system may adjust the power consumption based on a comparison of the estimate or index with a threshold.
Patent GB-2444538-A (GB)
Title: Wireless communication system having a wireless access point and backhaul connection
Inventor: FOX ANDREW
IPC: H04M1/725
Filed: 2006-12-06
Abstract: An access point allows access from at least one user device, which may be a wireless device or a wired local area network device. The access point has radio frequency transceiver circuitry for communicating over a wireless link with a base station selected from a plurality of available base stations, and an antenna, having an adjustable preferred direction for transmission and reception of radio frequency signals. Control circuitry selects a preferred direction for the antenna such that the access point can establish a wireless link with one of said base stations, based on a data rate that is available over the wireless link.
Patent GB-2432704-A (GB)
Title: A system and method for report level confidence
Inventor: CARUS ALWIN B
IPC: G10L15/26
Filed: 2005-07-28
Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for Report Confidence Modeling (RCM) including automatic adaptive classification of ASR output documents to determine the most efficient document edit workflow to convert dictation into finished output. The RCM (30) according to the present invention may include a mechanism to predict recognition accuracy (35) of a document generated by an ASR engine (25). Predicted accuracy of the document allows an ASR application to sort recognized documents based on their estimated accuracy or quality and route them appropriately for further processing, editing (60) and/or formatting.
Patent GB-2442615-A (GB)
Title: Modified release compositions comprising a fluorocytidine derivative for the treatment of cancer
Inventor: JENKINS SCOTT
IPC: A61K9/14
Filed: 2006-04-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a multiparticulate modified release composition comprising a fluorocytidine derivative, preferably capecitabine, and a modified release component comprising a modified release coating, a modified release matrix material, or both. Following oral delivery, the composition in operation delivers the fluorocytidine derivative in a pulsatile manner at about six to about twelve hours after administration.
Patent GB-2455070-A (GB)
Title: Message based sports result prediction game
Inventor: WOOLLEY DAVID JOHN LLEWELLYN
IPC: A63F9/18
Filed: 2007-11-16
Abstract: A game system 1 comprises a processor 2, a communications network 4 and a number of communications units 5,6,7. The processor 2 receives sporting event data 8 in the form of football or soccer fixtures, and randomly selects one or more fixtures to form sets of fixtures. The processor sends a set of fixtures to each of the communications units 5,6,7 via the network 4, such that players may predict the results and send their prediction(s) back to the processor via the network. The processor compares the predicted result(s) with the actual result(s) of the fixture(s), scores players accordingly and stores the player score data 15,16,17. The communications units 5,6,7 may comprise mobile telephones, and the sets of fixtures and predictions may be sent via email or SMS text messages. The processor may allow a period of time within which predicted results are receivable, and may create a predetermined result, e.g. 0-0, for a player if a prediction is not received within that time. Scores may be communicated to players via the communications units, and scores may be based on factors such as predicting the correct scores and overall fixture outcome. A computer program causing a processor to operate in the required manner is also claimed.
Patent GB-2446486-A (GB)
Title: Signal processing apparatus
Inventor: TAKAHASHI FUMINORI
IPC: G06T5/00
Filed: 2006-06-14
Abstract: A realizable circuit process system wherein the apparatus scale can be prevented from being enlarged for reconstructing signals. This signal processing apparatus has a signal processing part. The signal processing part uses data (G) of information of factors, which cause signals to vary, to generate comparison data (Io') from data (Io) of an arbitrary signal. Thereafter, the signal processing part compares data (Img') of an original signal to be processed with the comparison data (Io'), and then distributes resultant difference data (  w  ) to the data (Io) of the arbitrary signal by use of the data (G) of the variation factor information, thereby generating reconstructed data (Io+n). Thereafter, the signal processing part uses the reconstructed data (Io+n) in place of the arbitrary signal data (Io) to repeat a similar process, thereby generating reconstructed data (Io+n) that is approximate to the original signal as before variation (before degradation or the like).
Patent GB-2458277-A (GB)
Title: A Sporting Net System
Inventor: MCGINNITY DAVID STUART
IPC: A63B71/02
Filed: 2008-03-11
Abstract: A sporting net system includes at least one net (3); at least one post (10) and a line (1) that, in use, is connected to a said post and supports at least part of the net above a ground surface and at least one tensioning line (124) that, provides tension to the net supported by the net-supporting line, and at least one low-friction arrangement (120) connected to the post that allows the at least one tensioning line to be adjusted. Preferably the low friction arrangement includes at least one pulley wheel.
Patent GB-2461497-A (GB)
Title: A method of forming an article by a rapid prototyping process by dividing a 3 dimensional computer aided design software file into sub files
Inventor: ILLSTON TREVOR JOHN
IPC: B29C67/00
Filed: 2008-04-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of forming an article in a layer wise rapid prototype manufacturing process from a 3 dimensional computer aided design (3d cad) file which represents the article. The method comprises dividing the file into sub files in dependence of the size or other characteristics of features of the article to be created; applying selected independence on a characteristic feature to each sub file and manufacturing the article in accordance with the sub files. The article is preferably formed from a metal or polymer power which is sintered, melted or otherwise fused together to form a solid object by the application of a point heat source such as a laser or electron beam. Splitting the files enables different processing strategies to be applied to each file. The files may be overlapped to form features simultaneously such as plate 12 and stud 13, and thereby achieve a satisfactory joining of the two parts. The process characteristic may be a laser beam offset.
Patent GB-2448430-A (GB)
Title: Synergistic binder composition, method for making same and tablets of an active and said binder having advantageous hardness and friability
Inventor: HALDAR RAMA
IPC: A61K8/81
Filed: 2006-09-28
Abstract: Tablets of a pharmaceutical, nutritional or vitamin active compound or composition, e.g. a poorly compressible drug are made by direct compression using a synergistic binder composition of co-processed (a) copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone (VP) and vinyl acetate (VA) and (b) microcrystalline cellulose (MCC), in a wt. ratio of(a):(b) of 1-30:99-70, which is spray dried to provide a readily compressible excipient binder powder for such active. The tablets obtained herein have advantageous hardness and friability at an acceptable compression force.
Patent GB-2462430-A (GB)
Title: Cable retention unit
Inventor: ELLIS PHILLIP THOMAS
IPC: H02G9/04
Filed: 2008-08-05
Abstract: A cable retention unit is designed to assist in the prevention of cable theft from the rail industry and to assist in improving the cable maintenance activity. The cable retention unit formed from a pair of rubber faced plates between which a cable may be positioned. The rubber faced plates grip and hold the outer surface of the cable and preventing the cable from being pulled out of the retention unit in a direction along which the cable lies in the trunk. Cables are placed into, and removed from, the retention unit in a direction orthogonal to the direction along which the cable lies. A side trap is also located at each end to prevent the cable moving in outward directions. The unit is covered by a security cover, which once removed gives access to the cable inside. The unit can hold up to 3 cables of either the same or differing sizes.
Patent GB-2452391-A (GB)
Title: A composite insulated panel
Inventor: CARALAN JAMES
IPC: B32B15/08
Filed: 2008-08-26
Abstract: An insulated panel 1 comprises a generally flat external facing 2, a profiled internal decking sheet 3 preferably of steel material, and an insulating core 4 between the external facing 2 and internal sheet 3. The core 4 is a foam material, preferably polyurethane or polyisocyanurate which fills the space between the facing 2, and the sheet 3. The internal sheet 3 has profiled joint-forming portions for connecting adjacent panels. One side edge of the insulating core 4 has a first step 23 which defines a projecting part 20 and the opposite side edge has a step 24 which defines a recess part 21. The projecting and recess parts 20, 21 inter-engage during assembly of adjacent panels. The panel 1 may be used for a flat or low pitch roofing system. The outer flat facing 2 may comprise a weather membrane or may have a prebonded weather membrane such as a plastics membrane, for example of polyvinylchloride. In this case the PVC membrane is heat sealed at the panel joint when assembled on site. The outer facing 2 may alternatively comprise a pre-bonded bitchumen type membrane to which a further bitchumen type membrane may be applied on site. The outer facing 2 may also not have a pre-bonded weather membrane. In this case, a weather membrane such as a PVC membrane which may also be applied on site.