baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2385761-A (GB)
Title: Echo cancellation in an audio communication unit
Inventor: SHAHAF MARK
IPC: H04M9/08
Filed: 2002-02-25
Abstract: An audio communication unit includes an audio processing function (110, 210) operably coupled to a receiver and an audio input (130), the audio processing function (210) including an estimation filter (212) to generate substantially a replica of an echo signal (230) received at the audio input (130). The replica of the echo signal (230) is subtracted from the audio signal and echo signal (260) thereby allowing substantially only the user's audio signal (265) to be transmitted to a receiving communication unit. The audio processing function (210) includes a weight function unit (510, 550) that determines a convergence vector for at least one polynomial coefficient of the estimation filter (212) based on the at least one polynomial coefficient and an echo path impulse response, in order to generate the replica of the echo signal (230). The adaptation of filter polynomial coefficients, based on the coefficient (preferably filter tap value) and a typical impulse response improves the acoustic echo cancellation in a vehicle or other noisy environment, by reducing the residual echo transmitted over a communication path.
Patent GB-2388695-A (GB)
Title: Targeting offers of goods or services to mobile users
Inventor: SEARLE MARK
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2002-04-25
Abstract: Mediation between suppliers and mobile users enables Just in Time eCommerce deals via wireless communication networks. End users can activate the system through the mobile phone by sending an SMS message or by email without prior registration, giving a mediator permission to send them selected offers, A supply chain process is specifically defined for last minute deals, to enable standardised offers using a template, and enable tracking, managing and updating of offers. Users can respond to the mediator for more information, or to the suppliers existing call centre to accept an offer. Costs and inconvenience of unwanted messages are minimised by good targeting of users based on permissions specifying type of goods/service, location, and time.
Patent GB-2379782-A (GB)
Title: Printer selection system and method
Inventor: DUNLAP DOUGLAS GERALD
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2002-05-17
Abstract: A system and method of selecting a printer from a plurality of printers (16, Fig. 2) to fulfill a print job of a user includes providing a printer selection system controller (20, Fig. 2) having a printing capability of the printers (26, Fig. 2) registered therewith. The user specifies the print job attributes (e.g. number of copies, print medium size and type, and printing quality) of the requested print job via a user interface (Fig. 5). The printer selection system controller compares the print request with the printing capability of the printers to determine which of the printers have the printing capability to fulfill the print job. The printer selection system controller compiles a list of at least one printer which has the printing capability to fulfill the print job, and presents the list to the user, for selection therefrom.
Patent GB-2390024-A (GB)
Title: Electro-surgical system with protection against unwanted low impedance conduction paths between electrodes.
Inventor: FLEMING ALISTAIR IAN
IPC: A61B18/12
Filed: 2002-06-27
Abstract: An electro-surgical system comprises a rf generator 60 (10 fig 1) producing a rf signal carried by leads 60c to a surgical instrument (12, fig 1) having two adjacent electrodes 62 (2,3 fig 1) which are connected to the patient load 64. The electrodes are separated by an insulating spacer (4 fig 1) which may separate the electrodes by a distance of 0.25mm to 3.0mm. A control system 72 monitors a characteristic of the output 60C of the generator or the signal at the electrodes, such as the voltage 68 or current 80 at the electrodes or the impedance measured across the electrodes. The rf signal is interrupted 68A, so that the power is substantially zero, preferably for a fixed period of time, 68b, 70 such as 5 seconds, if analysis of the characteristic indicates the onset of a 'flare-out' condition where a second, low impedance conduction path has formed between the electrodes, possibly due to debris adhered to the instrument. The indication of 'flare-out' can be the changeability of the characteristic such as the rate of change of the impedance, or sudden large changes in the voltage or current, or possibly an increase in the number or amplitude of high frequency components of the current or voltage.
Patent GB-2390490-A (GB)
Title: Trunking and coupling means therefor
Inventor: THOMPSON RICHARD JOHN
IPC: H02G3/06
Filed: 2002-07-03
Abstract: A coupling 30 for coupling a first section of trunking 32 to a second section of trunking 34, has a body 36. The body 36 has first and second elongate members 38 and 40, and defines first surface 42 and second surface 44. The first surface 42 is adapted to engage a first flange 46 on first trunking section 32 and the second surface 44 is adapted to engage a second flange 48 on second trunking section 34. A third surface 50 of body 36 connects the first and second surfaces 42 and 44 and provides a substantially continuous surface with external surfaces 52, 54 and 56 of first trunking section 32 and external surfaces 58, 60 and 62 of second trunking section 34.
Patent GB-2383877-A (GB)
Title: Secure remote printing via a communication network
Inventor: FISCHER TODD
IPC: G06F21/60
Filed: 2002-10-04
Abstract: A secure printing system includes a remote print system (100) that is configured to provide a user with an encryption key. The remote printing system also is configured to receive information encrypted using the encryption key, decrypt the information with a corresponding decryption key, and enable the information, once decrypted, to be printed. The system is suitable for portable computing environments.
Patent GB-2382347-A (GB)
Title: Haemoglobin conjugates
Inventor: PANZERI EZIO
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 2002-10-24
Abstract: A conjugate of haemoglobin and a nucleic acid cross-linking agent. The nucleotide crosslinking agent is preferably a psoralen, isopsoralen, acridine, haloethylamine, haloethylsuiphide, epoxide or azaridine compound. The conjugates are used to treat bacterial or viral, especially retroviral, infection.
Patent GB-2378419-A (GB)
Title: Heat sensitive stencil
Inventor: MORI TOMIYA
IPC: B41N1/24
Filed: 2001-08-08
Abstract: A heat-sensitive stencil including a thermoplastic resin film on which a porous resin layer, a water soluble resin layer and a fibrous porous layer are formed in succession. A thin resin layer may be disposed between the thermoplastic resin film and the porous resin layer.
Patent GB-2386549-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable seat
Inventor: FREIJY NIZAR
IPC: B60N2/30
Filed: 2003-02-28
Abstract: A seat assembly (14) for a vehicle (10) includes a seat bottom (20) and seat back (22) which are movable to provide access to a third row seat (18). The seat bottom (20) is movable between a seating position, wherein the seat bottom (20) is in a generally horizontal position for supporting an occupant seated on the seat assembly (14), and a forward position. In the forward position, the seat bottom (20) is in a generally vertical position such that a rear edge (20a) of the seat bottom (20) is positioned above a front edge (20b) of the seat bottom (20). The seat assembly (14) also includes a seat back (22) movable between a seating position, wherein the seat back (22) is in a generally vertical position for supporting an occupant seated on the seat assembly (14), and a second position. In the second position, the seat back (22) is positioned upwardly and forwardly relative to the seating position of the seat back (22). Alternatively, the seat back may fold to lie horizontal and form a load surface (figure 5, not shown).
Patent GB-2399266-A (GB)
Title: Recoil-able bite indicator
Inventor: LOCKE MARTIN DAVID
IPC: A01K97/12
Filed: 2003-03-14
Abstract: Apparatus 40 for attaching a visual bite indicator 42 to a support (Fig 1, 6) for a fishing rod (Fig 1, 8), which apparatus 40 comprises first attachment means 44 for attaching the apparatus 40 to the visual bite indicator 42, second attachment means 46 for attaching the apparatus 40 to the support (Fig 1, 6), a housing 48, connector means 50 which extends from the housing 48, a recoil device 52 in the housing 48 for automatically recoiling the connector means 50, and locking means 54 for preventing operation of the recoil device 52 during use of the apparatus 40 when the connector means 50 has to extend between the housing 48 and the visual bite indicator 42 on the fishing rod (Fig 1, 8). When the indicator is not in use, the recoil means recoils the connector means thus avoiding tangling.
Patent GB-2389638-A (GB)
Title: Knob coupling allowing misalignment
Inventor: MERE SHADI
IPC: H01H19/14
Filed: 2003-04-09
Abstract: A control panel comprises a circuit board carrying a rotary position encoder having a rotating shaft 15 with a first rotation axis and a cover having an aperture. Knob 22 is rotationally received in the aperture with a second rotation axis. The knob has an open interior space 24 and a radial guiding rib 25 projecting into the interior space. A guide part 20 rotates with the rotating shaft and has a guide groove 23 slidably engaging the radial guiding rib whereby the radial guiding rib drives rotation of the rotating shaft in response to manual rotation of the knob. The radial guiding rib radially shifts in position within the guide groove in response to misalignment between the knob and shaft axes. The guide part may have more than one groove and alignment ramps and may be integral or separate from the shaft. The knob may also have an alignment rib 26.
Patent GB-2386114-A (GB)
Title: Particle dispense rate regulator
Inventor: MACMICHAEL BRUCE
IPC: G01G13/06
Filed: 2001-11-30
Abstract: A particle dispense (100) and method of regulating the rate of dispensing of particles (10) is disclosed in which particles (10) are dispensed through a plurality of apertures (120) having a variable effective area defined as the total area of apertures through which particles can be dispensed at any given time. The effective area is varied (121) so as to provide a high dispense rate initially and a lower dispense rate later on in she dispense cycle. In this way, relatively larger quantities of particles can be dispensed accurately and in a reasonable amount of time.
Patent GB-2402379-A (GB)
Title: Graphics-bearing covering for part of a container
Inventor: BAILEY GEOFFREY TERENCE
IPC: B65D23/08
Filed: 2003-06-02
Abstract: A planar covering for a container displays a graphic representation in distorted proportion. Following the application of the planar covering over a container 101, the graphic representation 202 appears in normal proportion. The covering is applied to a portion of the container having a non-uniform cross-section, e.g. a spherical bulge as shown. It may be applied by shrink wrapping.
Patent GB-2392737-A (GB)
Title: Two part clipped together spectacles assembly
Inventor: MEDANA GUIDO
IPC: G02C5/00
Filed: 2003-07-17
Abstract: A spectacles assembly has a bow-shaped frame 2 with bow 2, and arms 20, 21, and a support clip or saddle-clip 21a to support a frontal lens holder 1. The frontal lens holder 1 is made out of profiled material, and the material goes around at least a part of the outer edge of the lens. The frontal closed-ring lens holder 1 has a connection bridge (Fig 5, 10) between the peripheral support of the lenses and the bridge is hooked by a the clip 22A, which is formed monolithically by the bow 2. Lenses can therefore be gripped by the frame and a spectacles assembly formed without the use of screws. Nose pads (Fig 5, 3 and 4) may also be applied to the frame by welding or other means.
Patent GB-2404226-A (GB)
Title: Accelerating a turbine from rest
Inventor: FLAXINGTON DAVID
IPC: F02C6/12
Filed: 2003-07-21
Abstract: A method of accelerating a turbine 1 from rest, the turbine comprising an intake housing 5, having steps of introducing fuel, preferably via an injector 55, and air, preferably via an intake 75, into the housing to form an air/fuel mixture to be ignited, preferably by spark ignition 70, to accelerate the turbine wheel 10. The fuel may be gaseous, preferably propane. The turbine may drive a gas boost compressor for compressing gaseous fuel supplied to a gas turbine engine (fig. 2), or a turbocharger. The turbine may also be part of a gas turbine engine. There is preferably a shaft 15 extending through the housing on which the turbine is mounted, and fuel injection may be controlled by valve 62.
Patent GB-2391134-A (GB)
Title: Communication system architecture for voice first collaboration
Inventor: THOMPSON GRAHAM
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 1999-12-23
Abstract: A collaborative computer telephony system, comprising a communication network; a plurality of integrated computer telephony devices connected to the network and identified by unique IP addresses, at least two of the integrated computer telephony devices supporting collaboration application programs; an input device on at least one of the integrated computer telephony devices; and a collaborate control program associated with each of the integrated computer telephony devices for detecting commonly supported ones of the collaboration application programs and in response activating the input device a communication session is initiated. Also disclosed is an indicator which is activated for indicating a collaborative session is set up.
Patent GB-2407070-A (GB)
Title: Seat belt adjuster
Inventor: PALMER IAIN
IPC: B60R22/02
Filed: 2003-10-14
Abstract: A seat belt adjuster is provided for holding the shoulder strap <B>16</B> and the seat belt portion <B>18</B> (i.e. the seat belt section extending downwards after the top loop <B>17</B>) of a motor vehicle seat belt to prevent the seat belt from rubbing across the face or neck of the occupant. The adjuster is a single component with no moving parts. A frame made of a suitable resilient material having a front edge, a rear edge, a bottom portion, two side edges and a top section, forms a channel for containing the relevant portions of the seat belt. The seat belt is inserted into the frame through certain gaps or slots. The frame provides a channel through which the seat belt has relatively free movement along its length.
Patent GB-2407921-A (GB)
Title: Electricity generating unit
Inventor: MARTIN RICHARD
IPC: H02K9/197
Filed: 2003-11-04
Abstract: There is disclosed an electricity generating unit and an electricity generating assembly comprising a plurality of such electricity generating units. In one embodiment, an electricity generating unit (10) is disclosed which is adapted to operate on a hazardous drive fluid, in particular natural gas (16). The electricity generating unit (10) comprises a fluid actuated driver (12), and a generator (14) coupled to the driver (12) and adapted to be driven by the driver (12) to generate electricity wherein, in use, at least part of the generator (14) is adapted to be exposed to the drive fluid (16) used to actuate the driver (12).
Patent GB-2396439-A (GB)
Title: Communication of process control information to a wireless communication device
Inventor: NIXON MARK
IPC: G05B19/00
Filed: 2003-11-25
Abstract: Systems and methods of transmitting process control information to a portable communication device associate a resource link with the process control information and transmit the process control information and the resource link to the portable communication device. A session identifier is associated with the process control information and the session identifier and the resource link are transmitted to the portable communication device. A message and the resource link associated with the process control information are provided at the portable communication device. A user selects the resource link to initiate a communication link between the portable communication device and a wireless communication service. The portable communication device may receive one of video information, audio information, still image information, and software application information in response to initiation of the communication link between the wireless communication service and the portable communication device.
Patent GB-2416980-A (GB)
Title: Snackfood comprising morsels of cooked pastry and having low moisture content
Inventor: OPENSHAW DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: A23L7/10
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: A snack food comprises morsels of cooked (e.g. deep fried) spring roll pastry having a moisture content of less than 7 % by weight. The morsels may be in the shape of a "samosa", triangular, square, rectangular, circular or oval. In one embodiment the morsels comprise a single layer of the cooked spring roll pastry and, in another, a plurality of layers. The snack food may incorporate a filling, and/or may be provided with a flavouring and/or flavoured coating. Also provided is a method of producing a snack food, comprising the following steps; preparing a batter 5 by mixing e.g. wheat flour and water, feeding the batter 5 to a heated surface to form a pastry sheet 3, cutting the pastry sheet into morsels and then cooking the morsels. Preferably the morsels are cooked in a deep fat fryer 9.
Patent GB-2406093-A (GB)
Title: Heat resistant reflector with a rare-earth-element-containing silica glass body
Inventor: MIYATA MOTOYUKI
IPC: F21Y101/00
Filed: 2004-08-16
Abstract: A reflector 2, and projector display incorporating the reflector (fig. 3), which comprises a main body 17 holding a light source 1, and a reflective layer 18 provided on an internal surface of the main body, where the main body is made of glass comprising SiO2 as a major ingredient and at least one rare-earth element selected from the group consisting of Sc, Y, La, Pr, Nd, Pm, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, and Lu. The glass may have a thermal expansion coefficient less than 40 x 10-7/{C and a transition temperature greater than 500 {C. Also disclosed is a projector display where the front glass is made of glass comprising SiO2 as a major ingredient and at least one rare-earth element selected from the group consisting of Sc, Y, La, Pr, Nd, Pm, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, and Lu.
Patent GB-2403675-A (GB)
Title: Flow through felt dispenser
Inventor: WRIGHT DOUGLAS G
IPC: B05C1/02
Filed: 2002-10-30
Abstract: A flow through felt liquid dispensing apparatus 10 for applying liquids to a receiving surface. The dispensing apparatus may include one or more dispensing heads 14a, 14b each including a dispensing gun and an articulated rub block 100. The articulated rub block 100 includes a recess or galley just behind the felt so as to provide a puddle of liquid material for soaking through the felt during a dispensing operation. The apparatus may be tilted so as to present only one dispensing head at a time to the receiving surface. The galley has a geometry to improve the bead profile of the liquid material dispensed onto the surface. Liquid material is dispensed by relative lateral movement between the apparatus and the receiving surface.
Patent GB-2420554-A (GB)
Title: Depletion device for bag in box containing viscous liquid
Inventor: SMITH DEREK JOHN
IPC: B65D77/06
Filed: 2004-11-26
Abstract: A depletion device (10) of a bag-in-box container for viscous ink comprises an elongate tube (10b) for extending into the bag. The tube is preferably cylindrical and has a plurality of holes (14) in its side wall. The holes (14) are arranged in columns so as to define longitudinal ribs (12) in the side wall of the tube. Holes in adjacent columns are offset relative to one another. The depletion device maximises the amount of ink that can be extracted from the bag by preventing the collapsing bag closing off the depletion device.
Patent GB-2411221-A (GB)
Title: Gripping mechanism for a detonating cord
Inventor: MARKEL DANIEL C
IPC: F42D1/04
Filed: 2005-02-03
Abstract: An apparatus is provided for increasing the reliability of explosive transfer from one explosive element to another explosive element in the presence of external pressures such as those present in a wellbore. The apparatus comprises a detonating cord 110 ballistically coupled to a detonator 204 in a sealed housing 208 whilst a portion of the detonating cord 110 is exposed to pressure external to the detonator assembly 104. A gripping mechanism 230 grips the surface of the detonating cord 110 to maintain its position along a longitudinal axis of the cord despite the presence of the external pressure acting on the detonating cord 110. The gripping mechanism 230 may comprise a boot formed of an elastic material having a grip tube 226 and a crimping shell 232 located therein, whereby both the grip tube 226 and the crimping shell 232 may include an inner bore through which the detonating cord 110 passes.
Patent GB-2406723-A (GB)
Title: Connector
Inventor: MCLEISH GRAHAM JOHN
IPC: H01R24/38
Filed: 2003-07-16
Abstract: An electrical connector (100) comprising a male (120) and female (150) part, each part (120, 150) having a magnet (135, 165) adapted to attract the parts (120, 150) together to make a connection. The parts (120, 150) can connect at any relative rotational orientation and preferred embodiments prevent offset connection between the magnets (135, 165) or parts (120, 150). The connector (100) is particularly suited for use in out of reach locations, for example to easily and safely replace light bulbs into sockets suspended from a ceiling.
Patent GB-2411222-A (GB)
Title: Integrated detonator for use with an explosive device
Inventor: BROOKS JAMES E
IPC: H05K1/16
Filed: 2005-02-17
Abstract: A detonator assembly is provided for use in oilfield operations to detonate an explosive downhole. The detonator assembly includes a capacitor 808, an initiator EFI, a transformer 810 and an addressable chip 812 mechanically and electrically connected to form the integrated detonator unit. The assembly may further comprise a capacitor discharge unit having a charging resistor, a bleeder resistor and an integrated micro-switch adapted to couple charge from the capacitor to the initiator when activated. The initiator may comprise a semiconductor bridge, an exploding bridge wire or an exploding foil initiator. The addressable chip 812 may be adapted to identify and selectively charge one or more initiators from a set of initiators. In another embodiment, a jet cutter is disclosed comprising a detonator assembly embedded in a first explosive material wherein the detonator comprises an initiator and a capacitor, and a second explosive material proximate to the initiator.
Patent GB-2424414-A (GB)
Title: Sharps disposal system and container
Inventor: HENSHAW STUART
IPC: A61M5/00
Filed: 2005-03-22
Abstract: A moulded plastic safety sharps container 10 capable of becoming unopenable after closure, comprises a pouch portion 12 and a lid 26. The top opening 14 of the pouch portion has peripheral first and second lip flanges 16, 18 and a closure shoulder 20 beneath the second flange. An extension of the shoulder has an integrally formed clip 22 from which extends a living hinge 24 that supports the lid. The lid has catch 30 comprising catch elements 32, 34 that correspond and engage with the lip flanges, as well as a base 28 that abuts against the shoulder 20 the lid is fully closed on the pouch. Abutment of shoulder 20 and base 28 prevents to a great extent the use of tools to force the catch and the flanges out of engagement. The container can be provided with a window (60, Fig.4), and also with an optical code, such as a bar code (52, fig.3), or a readable chip (54, Fig.4), to improve traceability. A plurality of these containers can be stored on a carriage strip (80, Fig.5), comprising apertures defined by bridges 84, wherein the clips 22 of the containers can be snugly fitted.