baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2366936-A (GB)
Title: Key telephone system
Inventor: WAKABAYASHI TAMOTSU
IPC: H04M3/38
Filed: 2000-08-22
Abstract: A key telephone system comprising:<BR> ```interface means having a line interface function of transmitting digital data to an ISDN network via a U point or via S and T points of an ISDN line and an extension interface function of transmitting digital data to an ISDN terminal, for selectively setting one of the functions; and<BR> ```control means for setting said interface means to implement one of said line interface function and said extension interface function in accordance with line setting information.
Patent GB-2384932-A (GB)
Title: Video conferencing system that provides higher quality images for most active speaker
Inventor: LALLET ARTHUR
IPC: H04N7/24
Filed: 2002-01-30
Abstract: A method of relaying video images in a multimedia videoconference includes the step of transmitting layered video images by a number of user equipment wherein said layered video images include a base layer (552, 562, 572, 582) and one or more enhancement layers (555, 565, 575, 585). The transmitted layered video images are received at a multipoint control unit (520), where a number of base layer video images of a number of active speakers (535) and one or more enhancement layers (540) of a most active speaker are selected. The multipoint control unit (520) transmits the base layer video images, and one or more enhancement layers (540) of the most active speaker, to one or more of the plurality of multimedia user equipment (550, 560, 570, 580). Also disclosed is a telephone including a number of displays allowing a most active speaker to be displayed on a screen at higher quality while other speakers are displayed on separate screens at lower quality.
Patent GB-2385507-A (GB)
Title: Insulated liquid dispenser with spray attachment
Inventor: CRAWFORD JOHNATHAN MATTHEW DAV
IPC: A01K13/00
Filed: 2002-02-18
Abstract: A portable washing device incorporating an insulated container. Water is discharged through an outlet fitted with a spray head attachment by the action of a pump. The pump may be a hand pump, an electric air pump or an electric water pump. The device may be powered by a 12 volt rechargeable battery or by the power supply from a car. In use, the device which is filled with warm water, may be used to clean animals and pets, such as dogs, after exercising and walking in wet conditions.
Patent GB-2384820-A (GB)
Title: Security device for garage doors
Inventor: STEPHENSON REGINALD JOSEPH
IPC: E05B17/00
Filed: 2002-04-12
Abstract: A security device for securing up and over type garage doors the security device comprising a square base plate having a threaded hole through its centre and a countersunk screw hole at each of the four corners, a steel block having a threaded shaft corresponding to the central hole in the base plate protruding from the block and a hole drilled through the block and a shutter lock with a shackle corresponding to the hole in the steel block. In use five holes are drilled in concrete immediately in front of the garage door to be secured corresponding to the holes in the square base, the square base is secured to the concrete by security screws and rawl plugs through the four corner holes, the threaded shaft of the steel block is screwed into the middle hole of the square base plate and down into the central hole in the concrete, the shutter lock is then passed through the hole in the steel block and locked. The security device may also comprise a weather seal including a solid rubber plug with a metal disc backing which in use is placed in the centre hole of the base when the steel block is removed.
Patent GB-2378445-A (GB)
Title: Method of mRNA purification
Inventor: CONRAD RICHARD C
IPC: C12N15/10
Filed: 2002-05-02
Abstract: A method of purifying poly(A) RNA from a sample comprising incubating a composition comprising the sample with a poly(dT) or poly(U) nucleic acid molecule and an isostabilising agent,under conditions that allow the poly(A) mRNA to hybridize with the poly(dT) oligonucleotide, and isolating the poly(dT) or poly(U) nucleic acid and the polyadenylated RNA. The isostabilising agent is tetramethylammonium chloride, (TMAC), or tetraethylammonium chloride, (TEAC).
Patent GB-2388852-A (GB)
Title: Membrane for lining an internal surface of an external wall
Inventor: FOULKES RAYMOND PETER
IPC: E02D31/02
Filed: 2002-05-22
Abstract: A membrane (3) having a plurality of closed hollow protuberances (17) spaced over one of its sides, the membrane being arranged, in use, so that the protuberances are adjacent an external wall (1). Preferably the membrane comprises a plastics layer (18, Figure 5) into which the protuberances are embossed and a planar reflective foil layer (19, Figure 5) which closes the protuberances. Fixing elements (23) having an enlarged head (24), to which a cladding layer (14) can be attached, may be used to secure the membrane to the wall. Preferably the membrane is used to line walls which are below ground, such as in a basement.
Patent GB-2377824-A (GB)
Title: Elliptical resonators and radio frequency filter formed therefrom
Inventor: LANCASTER MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: H01P7/06
Filed: 2001-03-16
Abstract: A resonator for use in a radio frequency filter including a substantially planar resonant portion that is substantially elliptical in plan. The resonant portion is mounted on a dielectric substrate. The resonator is configured to operate in at least a mode in which resonance occurs with a radial current and with substantially no current along the edge of the resonant portion. A filter comprising a plurality of the resonators is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2394644-A (GB)
Title: Kneepad
Inventor: TRUMAN PETER
IPC: A41D13/06
Filed: 2002-10-30
Abstract: A kneepad comprises a felt layer 3, a waterproofed felt layer 4 and a rubber layer 5. The kneepad is secured to the wearer's leg using felt straps 1 having at their free ends 'hook and loop' fastening tape 2.
Patent GB-2399777-A (GB)
Title: Abradable seals for gas turbine engines
Inventor: SHIPTON MARK HENRY
IPC: C23C4/02
Filed: 2002-11-01
Abstract: An abradable coating on, for example, a casing 2 of a gas turbine engine, comprises a first region 8 containing abrasive material and a second region 10 without the abrasive material. In normal operation, rotor blade tips penetrate the second layer 10 to form a seal between the rotor and the casing. If major incursions of the blade tips into the coating occur, the blade tips will be abraded by the abrasive material in the first layer 8, so preventing the blade tips from contacting a bondcoat 4 or the casing 2. This avoids the generation of extreme temperatures, which, in the case of titanium alloy components, could cause a titanium fire.
Patent GB-2378026-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for serving a web page to a client device based on printed publications and publisher controlled links
Inventor: BENGTSON MICHAEL B
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2001-05-01
Abstract: The system described herein generates a search index and a hyperlink database associated with a plurality of printed publications from different publishers. The search index includes a plurality of words and/or phrases from the printed publications. The search index is preferably based on print data received from the associated publisher. The hyperlink database logically associates publication hit specifications with network addresses. A publication hit specification identifies a portion of the print data. For example, a publication hit specification may be a data record identifying a book by International Serial Book Number (ISBN), one or more pages in the book by page number, and one or more words in the book by the text of the word(s). Preferably, the network address points to a web page. The hyperlink database is based on network addresses received from an administrator authorized by the publisher (e.g., a person given a password by the content creator and/or copyright owner). Subsequently, the system is able to direct client devices to specific web pages in response to search queries received from client devices by correlating the received queries to network addresses using the search index and the hyperlink database.
Patent GB-2382014-A (GB)
Title: Illumination of Plants
Inventor: ALLEN JOHN WALTER
IPC: A01G7/04
Filed: 2002-11-14
Abstract: A method is described for illuminating a horticultural growing environment without interfering with plant development, comprising illuminating the environment with light having a peak wavelength in the range 510-535 nm. Also described is an associated apparatus, comprising at least one cluster of LED's having a spectral peak centred in the range 510-535 NM. Preferably, the radiation intensity is not more than 15mWm<SP>-2</SP> at the plant. There is also a monitoring system comprising an LED light source with a peak wavelength in the range of 510-535 NM, at least one CCTV camera which is sensitive to the above wavelength range, and a way of activating the light source in response to movement, time, date or demand from an operator. A method is also described for promoting the flowering of a plant, by illuminating the plant with light having a peak wavelength in the range of 605-645 NM as a supplement to the light the plant is normally exposed to. There is also a method of promoting root growth of plant cuttings, by illuminating the cuttings with red light at a first illumination intensity and blue light at a second illumination intensity, as a supplement to the light the cutting is normally exposed to.
Patent GB-2387624-A (GB)
Title: A double-sided sliding thrust bearing
Inventor: IWATA HIDEKI
IPC: F16C33/20
Filed: 2003-02-18
Abstract: A double-sided sliding thrust bearing adapted to be in sliding contact with a counterpart on each face comprises a plate-shaped base member 2 and a sliding layer 10 of thermosetting resin-containing material and having a thickness not less that 30 m, anchored to both faces of the base member 2. The anchoring of the sliding layer 10 to each face of the base member 2 can either be brought about by providing a concave portion 3 on each face of the base member 2, by providing a plurality of through holes 4 in the base member 2 at equal intervals concentrically about a centre of the base member 2, or by providing a porous layer 15 on both faces of the base member 2. The sliding layer 10 is preferably provided by compression moulding, transfer moulding or injection moulding. The thrust bearing may be used as a swash plate (figure 4, 29) in a piston pump.
Patent GB-2390126-A (GB)
Title: Air conditioning block fitting coupling assembly
Inventor: SCHROEDER FRED GEORG
IPC: F16L41/08
Filed: 2003-03-21
Abstract: A block or "peanut" fitting 10 for coupling male and female tubing segments 18,28 having a pair of seals provided by o-rings 34,40, one of the seals being a radial seal and the other seal being an axial seal, wherein the fitting 10 militates against leakage during operation of the air conditioning system upon failure of one of the pair of seals. The male tube 18 has a radially outwardly extending annular flange 30 and an annular groove 36. The female tube 28 has a flared end 44 for receiving the male tube 18, first o-ring 34 is disposed between the flange 30 and the flared end 44, and second o-ring is disposed within the groove 36. Fastening means for securely holding the male and female fitting blocks 12,14 together, is provided by a stud 22 and nut 50. A male tube 18 may also be coupled to a component block (fig.9, 122).
Patent GB-2385638-A (GB)
Title: A Scroll compressor
Inventor: SANO FUMIAKI
IPC: F04C23/00
Filed: 2002-06-24
Abstract: A scroll compressor with a fixed scroll 1, an orbiting scroll 2, a motor with a rotor 8 and stator 9 and main shaft 4, having a compliant frame 3 with a thrust bearing 3a and a main bearing 3b and a guide frame 5, further characterised by a reamer pin 7 and a reamer hole 5d and/or 3f in at least one of the guide frame and the compliant frame, for preventing rotation of the compliant frame, wherein the space between the reamer pin and the reamer hole is longer than the space between the contact surface of the guide frame and the contact surface of the compliant frame.
Patent GB-2388760-A (GB)
Title: Calculating soft bit reliability in an OFDM system with QAM symbols using a linear function of the modulus of the channel state estimate
Inventor: TOSATO FILIPPO
IPC: H04L27/26
Filed: 2003-05-16
Abstract: A scheme for simplifying the computational complexity of calculating log likelihood ratios (LLR) for soft output demapping is provided. The scheme can be implemented inside a receiver in an OFDM system using multi-level modulation whereby calculation of LLR ratios is accomplished using only multiplication of the channel state modulus by dK (which represents the half distance between partition boundaries in a QAM constellation). <EMI ID=2.1 HE=53 WI=112 LX=586 LY=1216 TI=MF> Where Gch(i)= Gch(i) <ej  d  ch>(<i>) = channel state modulus.
Patent GB-2387304-A (GB)
Title: Decoding coded TFCI bits for DCH and coded TFCI bits for DSCH using zero padding
Inventor: HWANG SUNG-OH
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 2002-06-27
Abstract: The present application discloses a receiver for extracting k Transport Format Combination Indicator (TFCI) bits from 3k+1 coded TFCI bits for Dedicated Channel (DCH), and for extracting 10-k TFCI bits from 3(10-k) +1 coded TFCI bits for Downlink Shared Channel (DSCH), where k is an integer between 1 and 9 inclusive. The method involves using mask patterns associated with the value of k to zero pad the 3k+1 and 3(10-k)+1 bit streams to produce two 32-bit streams, and then decoding each of the 32-bit streams. The receiver of the present application is complementary to the transmitter of GB 2379368. In an alternative embodiment there may be 3k coded TFCI bits for DCH and 3(10-k)+2 coded TFCI bits for DSCH.
Patent GB-2406017-A (GB)
Title: Location specific service request method
Inventor: GROSS ULRICH
IPC: H04W4/02
Filed: 2003-09-09
Abstract: The invention relates to provision of information in a cellular communication system. A subscriber unit (101) comprises a search parameter processor (109) which is operable to receive a user input from a keyboard (111) and determine a search parameter in response thereto. The search parameter processor (109) controls a transmitter (107) to repeatedly transmit the search parameter to base stations (103, 105). The base stations (103, 105) comprise a search processor (121) which searches an information store (123) and determines one or more items in response to the search parameter and a location of the subscriber unit (101). Information related to the item(s) is transmitted to the subscriber unit (101) by a transmitter (125) of the base station (103,105). The user may thus be provided with customised information which may be automatically updated due to the repeated transmissions of the search parameter. The item(s) may for example relate to products or services provided in the area in which the subscriber unit (101) is currently located.
Patent GB-2392860-A (GB)
Title: Pipe flaring apparatus
Inventor: BUCHANAN NIGEL ALEXANDER
IPC: B21D41/02
Filed: 2003-09-16
Abstract: A pipe flaring apparatus for use in flaring the end of a pipe preferably comprises a housing, a three jaw clamping chuck 3 in the housing which clamps the pipe 11 as the chuck 3 is propelled along an inclined surface 10a of a chuck clamp 10 also in the housing by the operation of an outer piston 4 slidable in the housing by mechanical or hydraulic means. An inner piston 5 also mounted in the housing and preferably within the outer piston propels the required flaring tool 6 inwardly compressing pipe end (Fig 4, 11a) between the clamping chuck die (Fig 2, 3a) and a pipe flaring tool forming face (Fig 1, 6b) to form an appropriate flare (Fig 4, 11b) on the pipe end (Fig 4, 11a). When the inner and outer pistons 4, 5 are deactivated resilient members preferably in the form of helical compression springs 8a,8b disengage the flaring head tool 6 and the clamping chuck 3 from the flared pipe (Fig 4, 11a). The pipe 11 can easily be withdrawn through the chuck 3 and chuck clamp 10.
Patent GB-2412628-A (GB)
Title: Table coverings
Inventor: CROCKER PAUL
IPC: C09J7/29
Filed: 2004-06-09
Abstract: A covering, particularly for tables, comprises a layer of semi-permanent adhesive (2) on a clear polymer carrier layer (3) bearing a printed display layer (4). The covering may additionally comprise a substrate (1) of release paper to assist in applying the covering. The covering may also comprise a second layer (3a) of polymer film attached by a second layer (2a) together with a further release layer (5). The covering can be used semi-permanently to cover tables in restaurants and bars for example, enabling the cover to be removed after a selected period. The cover may be used to present advertising material and may permit the table top to be visible through non-printed regions of the covering.
Patent GB-2415204-A (GB)
Title: Toilet ventilation apparatus
Inventor: BELCHER ROBERT ALLAN CARRUTHER
IPC: E03D9/05
Filed: 2004-06-19
Abstract: Toilet ventilation apparatus comprising a hollow body (11) providing an internal chamber and having an opening (13) at one end to provide an air inlet to the internal chamber, means for mounting the hollow body onto a w.c., pan below the year of a pan seat with said opening directed forwardly of the w.c., and conduit means (28) for connection between the chamber and an extractor fan, characterised in that the chamber has a plurality of exit apertures for noxious air collected by the chamber, one or more blanking members (24) to close one or more of the exit apertures not in use, and in that the conduit means comprises a conduit element selectively connectable to any one of the exit apertures conveying noxious air from the chamber towards said extractor fan.
Patent GB-2416156-A (GB)
Title: A condiment sachet and means for its manufacture
Inventor: WHOLEY JASON
IPC: B31B23/00
Filed: 2004-07-13
Abstract: A flexible container or sachet (1) comprises a body defining a condiment cavity the body being formed by at least one flexible sheet (3,4) and a support frame element (5), which includes at one end a frangible portion (7) able to be folded over a score line (6) to open a dispensing outlet (9) thereby allowing the contents of the cavity to be discharged under manual pressure on the major surfaces of said at least one flexible sheet (3,4). An apparatus and method for forming and filling condiment sachets and the like is described. Sachet blanks and a web of frame insert elements for presenting to the apparatus of the invention are also disclosed. Fracture of the frangible portion is accompanied by tearing of the flexible sheet material at the score line (6). The frame elements and flexible sheets may be formed of an identical recyclable plastics.
Patent GB-2416332-A (GB)
Title: Cycle inner tube
Inventor: SADLER WILLIAM DESMOND
IPC: B60C5/10
Filed: 2004-07-17
Abstract: The inner tube is in the form of a rubber sausage that is molded into a circular shape with overlapping ends. It can be manufactured to fit any wheel size. The internal pressures, when inflated and the external pressure of the restraining outer tyre enable the inner tube to maintain its shape and support. The main advantage of the inner tube is that it can be replaced without any need to remove the wheel from its mounting. This greatly eases and speeds up the replacement of a faulty inner tube.
Patent GB-2416511-A (GB)
Title: Press for the manufacturing of composite wooden structures
Inventor: DAWES BEN
IPC: B27F7/15
Filed: 2004-07-23
Abstract: A press for applying pressure to nail plates to join pieces of timber to form composite timber structures, the press comprising support means (1) for supporting the timber to be jointed, and a series of rollers or tracks (11) for progressively pressing the nail plates into the timber when there is relative movement between the plates and the rollers or tracks. Such presses enable composite wooden structures to be assembled using nail plates without the need for initial hammering the plates into the wood before pressing them into the wood using the press.
Patent GB-2405654-A (GB)
Title: Downhole drilling fluid comminuting tool
Inventor: KRUEGER SVEN
IPC: E21B21/08
Filed: 2004-09-02
Abstract: A comminuting tool (600, 700) is provided in a wellbore to crush particles entrained in returning drilling fluid so that the particles are small enough to pass through another tool on their way back to the wellhead. The comminuting tool will have rotating cutting heads (608, 610) interacting with cutting faces (622, 648). The cutting or crushing can be performed in two stages in a first chamber 602 and a second chamber 604. An alternative crushing action can be performed by frustoconical cutting rotors (710, 712). A further alternative is that the comminuting can be by the action of a sonic, thermal, chemical or electrical energy field. The intention is that this apparatus can be used upstream of a pump which is then used to control pressure differentials in the wellbore.
Patent GB-2401066-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to pelvic floor muscle exercisers & indicators
Inventor: KAROL MIHAL JOZEF
IPC: A63B21/06
Filed: 2003-04-22
Abstract: A PFM exerciser kit (20) comprising a first PFM exerciser (22) and a second PFM exerciser (24), each PFM exerciser (22, 24) comprising a head (4) for insertion into a user's vagina and a tail (6) extending from the head (4), the first PFM exerciser (22) being heavier than the second PFM exerciser (24) and the first PFM exerciser (22) having a smaller head (4) than the second PFM exerciser (24) and/or a more gradually tapered region from the head (4) to the tail (6).
Patent GB-2418310-A (GB)
Title: Large-scale multi- camera tracking
Inventor: LOW COLIN ANDREW
IPC: G06V20/00
Filed: 2004-09-18
Abstract: A method of tracking a plurality of targets comprises: capturing a plurality of images of a plurality of targets (12a-c) with a plurality of cameras (10a-c); generating a target observation for each target (12a-c), said target observation including at least a visual signature (eg colour) of the target (12a-c) and a time value; partitioning (classifying/sorting) target observations according to similarities in their visual signatures; and producing primary (preliminary estimates of possible) tracks from the partioned target observations. Partitioning significantly reduces the computational burden. The method is applicable to tracking people in a city centre, underground railway, airport terminal or other large area in which many people are present. Using cameras with non-overlapping fields of view.
Patent GB-2410372-A (GB)
Title: DRAM capacitors
Inventor: PARK BYUNG-JUN
IPC: H01L21/02
Filed: 2003-06-24
Abstract: The storage electrode of a DRAM semiconductor device comprises a series of fins 261 which are supported by an insulating member 245. The supporting member extends in a perpendicular direction to the direction in which the fins extend and prevents the storage electrode from bending or falling and making contact with an adjacent storage electrode.
Patent GB-2423449-A (GB)
Title: Signal strength indicator for digital systems which use guard intervals, such as OFDM
Inventor: ELLIOTT JOHN EDWARD
IPC: H04L27/26
Filed: 2005-02-21
Abstract: Prior art digital receivers have a synchroniser which correlates received signals with delayed versions of themselves in order to detect the position of guard intervals. The present invention deduces from the correlator output of such a synchroniser the signal strength of a received signal. The user is provided with an indication of signal strength or an indication of whether a received signal is analogue or digital. The invention has application to the Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) system. Preferably the output of the correlator is integrated to produce a waveform representation of the power of the received signal, a peak detector is used to find the maximum value of this waveform and the signal strength estimate is based on the detected maximum value.