baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2366027-A (GB)
Title: Computerised address learning system for mail pieces
Inventor: LEE RAYMOND
IPC: E21B33/035
Filed: 2001-01-26
Abstract: A computerized system and method for learning a delivery point of a first mail piece by using unmatched and/or unused data from at least one other mail piece is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of: (a) capturing a text string from said other mail piece using capture means; (b) comparing said text string to a first set of preexisting data in an address database to determine a match for said other mail piece according to a first set of predetermined rules; (c) separating the matched and used data from the unmatched and unused data for said other mail piece determined by step (b); and (d)correlating said unmatched and/or unused data from said other mail piece to a second set of preexisting data relating to said first mail piece according to a second set of predetermined rules, wherein upon the presentation of a third mail piece to the capture means with the same intended delivery point as the first mail piece and having similar unmatched and/or unused data as the at least one other mail piece, the correct point of delivery for the third mail piece can be automatically determined.
Patent GB-2364310-A (GB)
Title: G protein coupled receptor AXOR 41
Inventor: ELSHOURBAGY NABIL
IPC: A61P5/00
Filed: 2001-04-11
Abstract: AXOR41 polypeptides and polynucleotides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing AXOR41 polypeptides and polynucleotides in diagnostic assays. The peptides may be of interest in treatment of a variety of diseases.
Patent GB-2374378-A (GB)
Title: Detachable ladder platform
Inventor: GLEDHILL GEORGE
IPC: E06C7/16
Filed: 2001-04-11
Abstract: A foot support for a ladder which provides the user with greater comfort, balance and safety. The body (fig 2, A1) of the foot support is formed as a single piece. It is inserted between the side rails from the outward face of the ladder, such that the foot support projects inwardly between the ladder and its supporting structure. The body locates onto the rung immediately below (fig 2, A2) while slide guides (fig 2, A3) are provided to locate the body to both side rails of the ladder. Two securing devices (fig 2, A4) are provided on the vertical sides of the body to secure the foot support behind the rear of the ladder side rails.
Patent GB-2377689-A (GB)
Title: Interlocking Dolly.
Inventor: BARBET RAPHAEL
IPC: B60D1/00
Filed: 2001-05-17
Abstract: A rectangular dolly 10 has a platform 12 and wheels 14,16. An arrangement for connecting dollies together is provided in part by formations on the first side 18 of the dolly, these interfit with features on the second side 20 of an identical dolly. When together, a channel 24 engages a similar channel (56 Fig 2) on the other dolly, in a hooked arrangement. Surfaces 30, 32 face downwardly and rest against corresponding upwardly directed faces (60, 62 Fig 2), on the other dolly to prevent one dolly riding up, relative to the other. A manually operated latch arrangement 38 retains the dollies alongside each other.
Patent GB-2366170-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for reducing radiant noise energy
Inventor: SUZUKI MITSUO
IPC: H01R13/7197
Filed: 2001-05-17
Abstract: An Electromagnetic Interference suppression apparatus allows common mode noise energy in signal lines to be reduced without attenuating a normal mode signal. A communication circuit has an earth terminal 3E connected to a housing 10 via a common mode impedance. At least one common mode choke 80, 81 with at least two coils is provided in the housing. One coil connects a signal terminal 8H,8J to a signal transmission wire 3H,3J; the other coil connects the earth terminal to the quasi ground surface 20 of the housing. The common mode choke causes a common mode radiant noise generated by the common mode impedance to be removed from the signal transmission wire without affecting a normal mode signal flowing through the signal wire. The communication circuit may have more than one transmission wire. In alternative embodiments ferrite beads with a plurality of holes may be used instead of the common mode chokes. Alternatively, the transmission wire may be connected to the inverting terminal of an operational amplifier and the earth terminal connected to the positive terminal through a resistor which provides a reference voltage.
Patent GB-2376927-A (GB)
Title: Locking mechanism for a folding handlebar
Inventor: LOVEGROVE ROSS NIGEL
IPC: B62K15/00
Filed: 2001-06-26
Abstract: The lock 70 maintains a pair of foldable handlebars 2 in an operating position for a bicycle. The lock consists of a spigot 72 attached to a first handlebar 50 and a sleeve 74 attached to a second handlebar 40. The spigot is received in the sleeve and fastened by a lock nut 76. The lock nut is mounted on the spigot and retained by an annular lip 78 that engages with a corresponding lip (77, figure 4) on the interior of the lock nut. The sleeve has a threaded portion that mates with the thread on the interior surface of the lock nut to enable the fastening of the two handlebars. The handlebars are foldable via pivots 30 and 32 when the lock nut and sleeve are released. A latch 80 is communicable with a notch in the thread of the spigot to prevent the lock nut being unwound from the sleeve when the handlebars are in an operating position.
Patent GB-2376335-A (GB)
Title: Address recognition using an automatic speech recogniser
Inventor: HOROWITZ DAVID
IPC: G10L15/193
Filed: 2001-06-28
Abstract: A spoken language interface can recognise addresses of users by reference to their postcodes. A static grammar of postcodes is formed and an n-best list formed from a user utterance 100. A dynamic grammar of street names is formed from the n-best list and the user is then asked for the street name. A second n-best list is formed and matched with the first 102. If there is only single match, the user is asked to confirm the result 110. If there are multiple matches, the match with the highest confidence is selected and the user is asked to confirm 108,110. If there are no matches, or the user denies a suggested result, a recovery process is entered in which the user is asked for the area code and then the town name 116,118. N-best lists are created for both of these and matched. If there is not a single match the user is passed to a human operator 126. If there is, the result is matched with the original postcode and street lists 120. If there is still a single match the user is asked to confirm 122. If there are no matches, or a denial, a human operator takes over 126. If there are multiple matches, the sector code is asked for and matched with the multiple matches 128. A single return is checked with the user 130, any other result causes the user to be transferred to a human operator 126.
Patent GB-2377351-A (GB)
Title: Turbo codes
Inventor: KIM MIN-GOO
IPC: H03M13/27
Filed: 2002-02-18
Abstract: An apparatus generates quasi-complementary turbo codes in a communication system. The apparatus includes a turbo encoder, an interleaver for interleaving symbols output from the turbo encoder according to a give rule, and a code generator for generating the quasi-complementary turbo codes by puncturing and repeating the interleaved symbols from the interleaver. Further, an apparatus decodes quasi-complementary turbo codes in the communication system. The decoding apparatus includes a code decoder for generating code symbols according to a code rate transmitted through depuncturing sub-codes of quasi-complementary turbo codes transmitted from a transmitter and soft combining the sub-codes, a deinterleaver for deinterleaving the symbols output from the code decoder, and a turbo decoder for decoding an output of the deinterleaver.
Patent GB-2386933-A (GB)
Title: A tee connector for tapping into live pipes
Inventor: REES ALAN FREDRICK
IPC: F16L41/06
Filed: 2002-02-27
Abstract: A tee connector for tapping into live pipes comprises a crossbar A formed as a half pipe section, and two C-shaped clips B that with the aid of screws, in use, fixes the tee connector to pipe work. Preferably the connector also includes an extra internally threaded pipe which straddles the T junction of the connector. This pipe may contain a serrated end cutter C which can be rotated on the internal thread so that it moves downwardly cutting a section out of the live pipe. Continued downward movement of the cutter C clamps the cut out portion of the live pipe in a sump area (F, fig 2) away from the flow of water so that the water contained within the live pipe can flow freely through a bore hole G that runs through the cutter C. An O-ring D may be fitted in the half pipe section so that leaking of water is prevented.
Patent GB-2381190-A (GB)
Title: Sofa bed
Inventor: DOWLING DAVID JOHN
IPC: A47C17/23
Filed: 2002-03-12
Abstract: The frame of a sofa bed is entirely enclosed in a filling material 20. The seat comprises upper 1 and lower 2 portions, the former pivoted to and overlying the latter in the chair configuration., and a pivotally adjustable back 3. The arms 6 of the seat upper portion act as legs in the bed configuration. Since the frames are pivoted inside the filling, their folding is facilitated by a short central link 8 between the two main seat frame members.
Patent GB-2391818-A (GB)
Title: A pitch mark repair tool
Inventor: SEABY DAVID ALLEN
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 2002-08-17
Abstract: A pitch mark repair tool comprises a plurality of tines 1 attached to a shaft such as a golf club. The tines protrude through a substantially flat plate 2 with a slightly curved edge 4. The plate may be used to level the turf after being raised by the tines. Preferably the tines may be splayed slightly and set in a semicircle. The shaft is of sufficient length to avoid stooping or bending and may be stored in a golf bag, using the clip provided.
Patent GB-2392583-A (GB)
Title: Providing an access key for a wireless data network to a wireless node
Inventor: WILLIAMSON MATTHEW MURRAY
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2002-08-31
Abstract: A first wireless data network such as a WLAN 50 installed in a building 48 extends beyond the boundary of the building and can potentially be accessed by an unauthorised eavesdropper E from outside the building. An authorised wireless node N within the building therefore receives network access control information from a second network of more limited coverage area which does not extend outside the building. The second network transmits an access key to the node N via radio or infra-red transmission. The node N then accesses the WLAN 50 using the received access key. The second network may be installed at doorways or may use the lighting system within the building.
Patent GB-2383864-A (GB)
Title: Method for the efficient provision and management of education topics
Inventor: DOOLEY ADRIAN JOHN
IPC: G09B7/00
Filed: 2002-11-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the provision of educational and/or instructional qualifications to students and allows the qualification syllabus to be compared and provided in an efficient manner. The method allows the provider to assess and compare the topics in each qualification syllabus, identify and group those topics which are common to the compared syllabi and then generate groupings for those remaining topics. This prevents duplication in topics and is of benefit to the student and provider.
Patent GB-2380033-A (GB)
Title: Method for collection and collation of data
Inventor: REEVES BRUCE HSSBROUCK DICKSON
IPC: G07C13/00
Filed: 2001-10-26
Abstract: The invention provides a method of collecting and collating data including the steps of: a) providing each user with an option or question paper where each option or question has a unique transmittable signal or code; b) assigning each user with a unique transmittable signal or code; c) assigning each user a specified address for receiving information to be transmitted by the user by any telecommunications means, or any other means for the transmitting and/or receiving of any signal or code; d) instructing the user to connect to the said specified address and enter the user signal or code, and signal or code or signals or codes for the selected options or questions (the data); e) receiving the entered user data; and f) processing and/or collating some or all of the user data. A computerised data processor is preferably used for receiving and processing the data. The method is particularly suitable for conducting an election, and the preferred telecommunication means is the telephone. Preferably voter identity checks and checks for multiple voting are provided for.
Patent GB-2380537-A (GB)
Title: Safety baton
Inventor: TODD GEOFFREY ROBERT
IPC: F41B15/02
Filed: 2001-07-17
Abstract: Baton (1) includes two handles (14, 16), a first body portion (2) and a second body portion (3) which telescopically slides between a retracted and an expanded configuration. Retaining device (6) holds body portion (3) within body portion (2) when baton (1) is in the retracted configuration. First handle (14) is oriented perpendicular to body portion (2) and is mounted on collar (15) for rotation around body portion (2). Second handle (16) is moveable between a first position wherein handle (16) is aligned with the outer end of body portion (3), and a second position wherein handle (16) is spaced from the outer end of body portion (3) and is arranged perpendicular to second body portion (3). Baton (1) is telescopically expanded by pulling handle (16) away from body portion (2) until the pulling force exceeds the retaining force provided by retaining device (6).
Patent GB-2398264-A (GB)
Title: Pivoted spanner handle with lock
Inventor: CHANG HSUEH CHIN
IPC: B25B13/48
Filed: 2003-02-12
Abstract: The handle comprises a spanner body 1 pivotally connected to a lengthening bar 2, and a component 3 that can hold the body and bar at any position. The bar can rotate about the joint so as to extend the body or merge with it. Preferably the holding component comprises slotted cups 31, steel balls 32, elastic components 33 and positioning pins 34.
Patent GB-2383814-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for accessing underwater cables or pipes
Inventor: WALLACE GRAHAM PETER
IPC: H02G1/10
Filed: 2001-09-07
Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for accessing a cable or pipe (9) buried underwater in a layer of material (10). The method comprises urging a tool (1) through the layer of material (10) by fluidising the material adjacent the tool (1) such that the tool may be positioned at or adjacent the position of the buried cable or pipe.
Patent GB-2383139-A (GB)
Title: An optical feedthrough
Inventor: CENS FABIEN
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 2001-09-20
Abstract: The invention relates to an optical feedthrough including an optical fiber (11) and a protective tube (10) surrounding said fiber. In the invention, a seal (6) extends inside the annular space between the protective tube and the optical fiber, the length of said seal being greater than 50 mm.
Patent GB-2407545-A (GB)
Title: Method for retrieving lost energy in a moving vehicle
Inventor: AMERI HOSSEIN
IPC: B60T13/58
Filed: 2003-11-01
Abstract: A method for retrieving lost energy in a vehicle may comprise an electrical, hydraulic or pneumatic generator B for storing energy. On the average a motor car has a weight of virtually 1000 kg. When it is moving at 100 km/h, it has a "motion energy" of about 3836 kWs or 1 hph. To attain this situation, how much fuel is consumed, here, is not important. However it is considerable. The existing energy will disappear if the car is to be stopped. Prevention of dissipation of this energy is the concern of this invention. A generator B is installed on the vehicle axis. During vehicle deceleration, the generator B will change the "motion energy" to "saved energy". Engine fuel consumption and engine frazzle will be decreased, the clutch system will be automated and the brake booster mechanism will be optimised as secondary consequences of the proposal.
Patent GB-2397618-A (GB)
Title: Alternative actuating assemblies for closure latch
Inventor: LANE CHRISTOPHER
IPC: E05B13/00
Filed: 2003-12-11
Abstract: A latch assembly kit includes a latching subassembly for mounting on a movable closure and first 19 and second 19' actuating assemblies for effecting release of the latch assembly from a strike element. The actuating assemblies are selectively mountable on one side of the closure to provide alternative modes of operation. Assembly 19 (shown) comprises a handle 244 pivoted at one end and having a projection 254 at the other. When the handle is lifted the projection 254 engages a latch release member 60 at 258. The latch release member 60 has a portion 168 which can be engaged by part 164 of a lever 158 pivoted at 162. Assembly 19 can be replaced by assembly 19' (not shown) comprising a pushbutton element which bears against surface 302 of the lever 158. A further actuating assembly is mounted on the other side of the closure and comprises a lever 144 which also engages the lever 158. The latching mechanism comprises a pair of forked bolts retained by a single locking element directly connected to the release member 60.
Patent GB-2393853-A (GB)
Title: Low melting point polymer alignment
Inventor: SIRRINGHAUS HENNING
IPC: B05D1/20
Filed: 2002-07-09
Abstract: A method for forming an aligned layer of a polymer, the method comprising: depositing a film of the polymer from solution in a solvent onto a substrate; and bringing the polymer into alignment by annealing the film at a temperature below the melting temperature of the polymer in isotropic bulk, and cooling the film.
Patent GB-2398866-A (GB)
Title: A sensor with a D-shaped optical waveguide portion
Inventor: KERSEY ALAN D
IPC: G01K11/32
Filed: 2004-01-12
Abstract: An optical sensor 300 for sensing a measurand. The sensor comprises an optical waveguide with a D-shaped portion 10 having a D-shaped cross-section. The property of the D-shaped portion changes in response to a measurand which may be a strain, heat, electric field, magnetic field, or a response to a chemical. A layer 302 may be disposed on the flat surface of the D-shaped portion wherein the layer is sensitive to the measurand. The layer may strain the D-shaped portion in response to a change in the measurand or the refractive index of the layer may change in response to the measurand. A strain may also cause a change of polarisation of light propagating the waveguide. The sensor may be formed of two D-shaped portions (510, 511, fig. 5) and a thickness-changing layer (501, fig. 5) disposed between them. The D-shaped portions may have plurality of cores (612, 613, 614, 615 fig. 6).
Patent GB-2397453-A (GB)
Title: Microwave sensor
Inventor: TSUJI MASATOSHI
IPC: G01S13/38
Filed: 2002-10-21
Abstract: A trigger level for which to the distance to a detected object is related to the signal level of the microwave reflected from the object is set in advance. Only when the reflected microwave having a signal level over the trigger level is received, an object detection signal is generated assuming that the detected object is an object to be determined as a detection object having a size larger than a predetermined size.
Patent GB-2404264-A (GB)
Title: System for monitoring resource utilization and application performance
Inventor: ROMERO FRANCISCO J
IPC: G06F9/46
Filed: 2004-07-07
Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for monitoring application performance. In one embodiment, the system comprises resource data (104) including information on a plurality of resources, the resources including a plurality of computers, application data (110) including one or more application profiles (112, 114, 116), each application profile having a performance profile and a resource profile, the resource profile including resource utilization information. The system further comprises policy data (108) including one or more application performance policies and one or more resource utilization policies, and a monitoring agent (102) to monitor the application data for compliance with the policy data.
Patent GB-2417687-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for delivering therapeutic fluids comprising an ink-jet type head.
Inventor: SIMMONS GUY
IPC: A61M37/00
Filed: 2004-09-03
Abstract: The device for the administration for the delivery internal or sub-dermal therapeutic fluids to a human body comprising at least an ink-jet printing type head for the delivery of a pattern of liquid droplets in combination with a fluid supply system and means for controlling the supply and operation of the head. The jet pattern can be controlled in the x-y axes. Means for controlling the target along a "z" axis are provided in the form of a spacer and the focus of fluid may be controlled via an electromagnetic field system. Preferably, at least two heads are arranged so that the jets are emitted in a converging spray pattern directed to the same location, which is convenient for delivering binary components of a therapeutic compound which is unstable.
Patent GB-2407410-A (GB)
Title: Enrolling for access to obfuscated application programs
Inventor: DE JONG EDUARD K
IPC: G06F9/32
Filed: 2004-09-21
Abstract: Enrolling for access to obfuscated programs involves sending an enrolment request 365 to an application program provider 315, the request including a target device identifier (ID) specifying a user device 305 configured to execute obfuscated application programs. In response, the user device receives a secret 370 based on the target ID and uses the secret to access obfuscated application programs received from the program provider 380. The obfuscation technique employed by the program provider may be based on the target ID. The user device may comprise a Java Card (RTM) technology-enabled device including a Virtual Machine and a smart card, with the device ID comprising a Virtual Machine ID. The secret may be used to encrypt an obfuscator descriptor 385, the descriptor indicating an obfuscation method applied to an application program. Detail is given on the obfuscation and de-obfuscation methods employed (see e.g. figures 6A-6D, 11 and 12).
Patent GB-2405048-A (GB)
Title: Using stepper motor pulses to sense scan carriage position.
Inventor: HAAS WILLIAM ROBERT
IPC: H04N1/047
Filed: 2003-07-16
Abstract: A stepper motor 401 coupled 106 to an image scanner carriage 101 is used to drive the carriage during low speed, higher resolution document scans; for greater speed, lower resolution scans, the motor 401 is disengaged by shorting the motor coils and allowing the carriage to be driven by a biased drive such as spring spool 110. When high speed scans are performed by biased spring drive - which is loaded during low speed scans by the motor - the rotor of the stepper drive rotates to provide current pulses that are detected by sensors 402 to determine the displacement of the scan carriage 101 during image rastering.
Patent GB-2421187-A (GB)
Title: Intramedullary bone support
IPC: A61B17/72
Filed: 2004-12-14
Abstract: A bone support comprising an elongate rod 10 insertable into the medullar cavity of a Bone transversing a fracture site, the support having four or more protrusions 30 at one end of the rod, which are engageable with the bone. The proximal end of the bone support can be locked with the help of a screw into the bone through aperture 42 and the distal end of the bone support does not need locking as it attaches to the bone cortex. Its main advantage is that it increases rotational stability of the healing bone as there are five points of contact at distal end between bone and the rod and also reduces the Operative time as distal locking is not needed, if therefore results in less Radiation exposure to the Operating Surgeon and the patient. It can be used for any long bone and can be tailored according to individual patient requirements.