baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2405773-A (GB)
Title: Controlling provision of audio communication on a network
Inventor: SPAHL GERD
IPC: H04L12/64
Filed: 2003-09-02
Abstract: A method of controlling provision of audio communication on a network comprising at least two endpoints (1, 3), at least one acting as a source and at least one acting as a destination, comprises setting a maximum and a minimum packet size at the source; setting a maximum and a minimum packet size at the destination; setting a jitter buffer at the destination to an appropriate size for the chosen minimum packet size; and transmitting audio packets of a size greater than or equal to the minimum packet size set by the destination. In the VoIP system described voice packets of minimum size and thus maximum rate are transmitted to provide the highest quality of service QoS available under current network load conditions.
Patent GB-2409048-A (GB)
Title: Remote display of electrical power consumption
Inventor: ROBERTSON PETER STEVEN
IPC: G01R11/56
Filed: 2003-12-09
Abstract: Power consumption is monitored by measuring the electrical power passing through a power line 300 using an electrical measurement device 210 and transmitting the measurement signal to a data controller 220 where the signal is converted into a data stream representing power consumption. The data stream is then transmitted from the data controller 220 to a display controller 230 which converts the data stream into display signals received by a variety of display devices 310 to display power consumption statistics. Transmission may be wired, wireless or via mains signalling and the data controller may store data in order to provide a historical data set of power usage. One or more electrical measurement devices 210 may be used in order to monitor power usage by single appliances, circuit rings or to monitor total power consumption (e.g. in a domestic house - figure 1). The measurement device may replace a main fuse, be inserted into a fuse box or outlet socket, or include a socket to receive an appliance.
Patent GB-2397910-A (GB)
Title: Rapidly activating inactive components with restricted rights in a computer system
Inventor: CIRCENIS EDGAR I
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2004-01-02
Abstract: A method of activating a previously inactive component in a computer system (102) is disclosed. The method includes receiving a request (404) for activating the previously inactive component and ascertaining (406) whether there exists a first right for activating the previously inactive component. The method further includes activating (410) the previously inactive component in accordance with the first right if the first right exists. The method additionally includes ascertaining (408), if there is no first right for activating the previously inactive component, whether there exists a second right for activating the previously inactive component, the second right being more restricted than the first right. Furthermore, the method includes activating (410) the previously active component in accordance with the second right if the second right exists. Has particular application in Instant Capacity On Demand (ICOD) computer systems.
Patent GB-2395862-A (GB)
Title: Routing a telephone call by least cost carrier
Inventor: NHAISSI ELI
IPC: H04M17/00
Filed: 2000-10-23
Abstract: A method for routing a telephone call, comprising the steps of; storing an identification code for a calling party and a multiplicity of carrier codes in a database, each one of said multiplicity of carrier codes corresponding to a respective one of a multiplicity of carriers, said carrier codes being associated with said identification code in said database; answering a telephone call from said calling party; receiving said identification code and a destination telephone number via said telephone call; retrieving each carrier code associated with said identification code from said database; determining which one of said multiplicity of carriers identified by said retrieved carrier codes is the least-cost carrier for connecting said telephone call to a station identified by said destination telephone number; and routing said telephone call to said least-cost carrier.
Patent GB-2412114-A (GB)
Title: Vented teat
Inventor: SAMSON ILAN ZADIK
IPC: B65D51/16
Filed: 2004-03-19
Abstract: A teat 10 for a feeding bottle has a one-way valve 16 located remotely from the nipple 12 of the teat to allow air to enter the feeding bottle to replace liquid sucked out of the bottle through the nipple while preventing liquid from leaking from the bottle. The one-way valve 16 comprises an inwardly-oriented depression having opposed flexible side walls 16a and 16b meeting along an elongate slit ridge. At least one of the side walls 16a, 16b has a thickness less than 0.4 mm to make it supple.
Patent GB-2401053-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus to facilitate locking of intramedullary fixation devices using radiographic visualisation
Inventor: KHETRAPAL RAVI KUMAR
IPC: A61B17/17
Filed: 2004-04-01
Abstract: An apparatus to facilitate locking to a bone of a patient an intramedullary fixation device and comprises an intramedullary fixation device with apertures 2 to receive locking screws, a support means 1 locatable on or around a body member adjacent a bone fracture with an elongate radiolucent drill guide 4, extending outwardly from the support means. An aiming means 3 associated with the drill guide which contrasts radiologically with the support means and is alignable under radiographic visualisation with the apertures to direct the locking screw into correct engagement with a locking aperture of the device. The drill guide means may be a rigid radiolucent plastics material with a contrasting aiming means which may be a thin metal ring or other radiopaque material concentrically surrounding the end of the drill guide means or which may be mounted to the support means. The support means may be a sheet of malleable material which can be wrapped around a limb of a patient.
Patent GB-2413049-A (GB)
Title: Herbicide applicator
Inventor: TURNER GRAHAM PATRICK
IPC: A01M21/04
Filed: 2004-04-13
Abstract: The applicator comprises a cassette formed from a reservoir in fluid communication with a sponge. The cassette is attachable to a handle via a screw-threaded port which is in fluid communication with the reservoir and is also used to fill the reservoir. The port has a projecting pin to pierce the seal of a bottle when it is screwed onto the cassette such that herbicide can pass from the bottle into the reservoir. In use the applicator is dragged along a lawn edge and the herbicide is applied to the grass when it comes in contact with the sponge. The herbicide may be mixed with green dye.
Patent GB-2401013-A (GB)
Title: Cryptographic Method and Apparatus
Inventor: CHEN LIQUN
IPC: H04L9/08
Filed: 2004-04-22
Abstract: First data to be sent by a first party (20) to a second party (30) is encrypted using an encryption key string that is formed using at least a hash value of the first data, this hash value being either in clear or in an encrypted form enabling its recovery in clear by a trusted party (40). The encrypted first data and the encryption key string are made available to the second party (20) which forwards the encryption key string to the trusted party (40) with a request for the corresponding decryption key. The trusted party (40) carries out at least one check on the basis of data contained in the encryption key string and, if this at least one check is satisfactory, provides a decryption key to the second party. Where the encryption key string comprises the hash value of the first data in encrypted form, the trusted party (40) will typically decrypt the hash value and pass it to the second party (30) to enable the latter to check the integrity of the first data after decryption with the decryption key.
Patent GB-2401484-A (GB)
Title: Protective structure for battery chargers
Inventor: ZEILER JEFFREY M
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2004-05-07
Abstract: Physical protection for at least one battery charger 14 with a battery mounted on its exterior for charging is provided by a separate base 22 with a structure 78 which extends beyond the battery. The structure 78 suitably is formed of bars and provides a detachable handle for the battery charger(s), which is claimed as a distinct aspect. The application also describes and claims an arrangement in which two bases for battery charges can be joined together by their feet (Fig 72) and claims also a charger housing characterised by its relative dimensions.
Patent GB-2418568-A (GB)
Title: A method of estimating the cell location of a mobile terminal in a heterogeneous network environment
Inventor: AGHVAMI ABDOL HAMID
IPC: H04W68/00
Filed: 2004-09-27
Abstract: In a heterogeneous network environment comprising a first cellular network (12) and a second cellular network (11), a method of estimating the cell location of a mobile terminal (27) in said first cellular network (12), which method comprises the step of using said second cellular network (11) to provide said first cellular network (12) with cell location data representing an estimated location of said mobile terminal (27) in a cell or cells of said first cellular network (12) or said second cellular network (11).
Patent GB-2402789-A (GB)
Title: Process for determining optimal packaging and shipping of goods
Inventor: DAMJI SALIM
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2003-04-18
Abstract: A process for determining an optimal method and cost of packaging and shipping goods gathers data from sources including order information, product characteristics, packaging materials and specifications, labor rates, and shipping and transportation rates in order to determine an optimal configuration for packaging for a designated freight mode and time. The process determines the optimal method by considering any specifications or requirements for the order, lead times, available packaging materials and freight options, and then calculates the least total cost of material, labor, and freight combined. The process is designed to provide the cost of packaging and shipping information in real time, when a buyer and seller are deciding whether to consummate a transaction.
Patent GB-2403844-A (GB)
Title: Display device having a circuit protection function
Inventor: WATANABE TOSHIMITSU
IPC: G09G3/20
Filed: 2003-10-01
Abstract: To protect a high-voltage circuit in a field emission display, a configuration according to the present invention includes a high-voltage power supply circuit (7), a field emission display panel (1) to which a voltage is supplied from the high-voltage power supply circuit, a scan driver (2,3) for scanning the field emission display panel, and a current measuring circuit (9) for detecting a current flowing from the high-voltage power supply circuit to the field emission display panel. An output from the scan driver is controlled according to a value of the current detected by the current measuring circuit. An output signal from the current measuring circuit is used by an external circuit to drive the field emission display.
Patent GB-2405387-A (GB)
Title: Attachment means for attaching a wheelchair to a motorized apparatus
Inventor: SAWYER GEORGE S
IPC: A61G5/04
Filed: 2003-06-25
Abstract: A powered propulsion apparatus (21) that is attachable to and detachable from, a wide range of conventional wheelchairs (20) without modification of the propulsion apparatus (21) or the wheelchairs (20). The propulsion apparatus converts a conventional manually powered wheelchair (20) into a power driven wheelchair The clamping mechanism (24) that is adjustable to accommodate a wide range of wheelchair spacings and wheel sizes and accommodates an inexactitude of alignment between the clamps (24) and the wheelchair. The clamping mechanism secures the wheelchair to the propulsion apparatus without damage or stress to the wheelchair components.
Patent GB-2424256-A (GB)
Title: SCP assembly with spring mounted on camshaft rather than within phaser housing
Inventor: LAWRENCE NICHOLAS
IPC: F01L1/047
Filed: 2005-03-16
Abstract: A Single Camshaft Phaser (SCP) assembly comprises an inner shaft 12 and an outer tube 14. A spring 38 is housed in or on the camshaft, thereby saving space within the phaser housing 11. The spring 38 may be housed in a bearing sleeve 30 at an end of the camshaft, and may be retained by a plate 34 and circlip 36. Alternatively, one or more springs (238, figure 6) may act between adjacent cam lobes (figure 6).
Patent GB-2411989-A (GB)
Title: Providing a secure execution mode in a pre-boot environment
Inventor: BIGBEE BRYANT
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2003-10-20
Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention includes a method to establish a secure pre-boot environment in a computer system; and perform at least one secure operation in the secure environment. In one embodiment, the secure operation may be storage of a secret in the secure pre-boot environment.
Patent GB-2411887-A (GB)
Title: Lift retrofitting set
Inventor: RAIDA JENS
IPC: B66B11/00
Filed: 2002-11-05
Abstract: A retrofitting set for retrofitting a hydraulic elevator arranged in an elevator hoistway so as to form a traction sheave elevator comprises a counterweight (22) having a deflection sheave (56) and having a thickness that is less than the space between the elevator car (2) and hoistway wall (66), a traction sheave drive unit (30) to be mounted in the elevator hoistway, a deflection sheave (50) to be mounted to the car, a set of hoisting ropes (46), mounting means (38; 40; 42; 44) for attaching the ends of the hoisting ropes (46) at the top ofthe elevator hoistway. A hoistway head mounting unit (24) for such a retrofitting set comprises a main beam (26, 28) designed such it can be mounted on both ends thereof in the hoistway walls and such that the traction sheave drive (30) can be mounted suspended therebelow, and further comprises a transverse beam (32) mounted on the main beam (26, 28) transversely thereto and having at both ends thereof the mounting means (38, 40, 42, 44) for mounting the ends of the hoisting ropes (46).
Patent GB-2430993-A (GB)
Title: Butterfly valve with bypass system
Inventor: ROWE ELLIS PETER HUNTER
IPC: F16K1/22
Filed: 2005-10-10
Abstract: An exhaust brake butterfly valve 10, the valve 10 having a valve body 12 an inlet 26 an outlet 28, a conduit 13 between the inlet 26 and outlet 28, a butterfly element 14 mounted to a spindle 16 and a bypass arrangement (20 Figure 1) which permits limited fluid communication through the butterfly element when the butterfly element is in a closed position. The spindle 16 and the butterfly element 14 are positioned in the conduit 13 and movable between an open position where the inlet 26 is in communication with the outlet 28 and the closed position where communication is prevented. The bypass arrangement (20) may comprise a conduit 52 extending through the spindle and butterfly element. Preferably a control system operates the bypass arrangement to maintain a desired back pressure.
Patent GB-2419881-A (GB)
Title: Peptides for breast cancer treatment
Inventor: WILDE COLIN JAMES
IPC: C07K14/47
Filed: 2005-10-21
Abstract: Peptides derived from cows' milk, comprising the sequences RPKHPIKHQG, AVAVSQEAN or SEGVALDPAR, may be used to treat cancer, in particular breast cancer. The peptides act to reduce mammary cell number. The peptides may also be used to raise antibodies, and in assays for binding ligands which may provide therapeutic targets for breast cancer.
Patent GB-2421685-A (GB)
Title: A device and method for watering flowers.
Inventor: SUTHERLAND BRIAN
IPC: A47G7/04
Filed: 2005-12-01
Abstract: A watering device and method suitable for the display and sale of flowers. The device comprises at least one water tank and recirculating means. In a preferred embodiment the recirculating means comprises a pump or a propeller and the tanks are arranged at different heights. The device and method substantially prevents the stagnation of water thereby improving the lifetime of flowers located in the device.
Patent GB-2421128-A (GB)
Title: Electric blanket or pad.
Inventor: MORGANDI ARTURO
IPC: H02H5/04
Filed: 2005-12-06
Abstract: An electric blanket or pad 10 comprises a heating element 12 comprising an inner conductor 26, an outer conductor 30, an inner insulating layer 28 between the conductors and an outer insulating layer 32 encasing the outer conductor 30. The inner insulating layer 28 has a lower melting point than the outer insulating layer 32 and a third conductor provides a series connection between inner and outer conductors 26,30 at one end 12a of the heating element 12. The third conductor may comprise a region 22 of heating element with a single conductor (fig 3, 36) that may be wound around a support (fig 3, 34) such as polyester yarn. The dual element region 12 may be greater in length than single conductor region 22, and the resistance per unit length of each may be chosen in relation to each other. The elements may be laid out to achieve a uniform heat output per unit area, and the pitch between adjacent runs of the connecting element 22 may be smaller than that of the dual element region 12. The connecting element 22 may comprise a heating element with two conductors separated by an insulating layer and the ends of the two conductors may be shorted together. Heating elements are connected to a controller 18 via a two core cable 16.
Patent GB-2420922-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor integrated circuit device for communication
Inventor: UOZUMI TOSHIYA
IPC: H03L7/18
Filed: 2002-05-31
Abstract: A semiconductor integrated circuit device for communication is provided with a PLL circuit or the like formed therein, the PLL circuit which is capable of realizing the compensation of fluctuation due to temperature change, the inhibition of increase in the chip area and the ensurement of the performance margin, and which controls a VCO having multiple oscillation frequency bands. In the case where automatic calibration is performed by switching a switch to a side of a DC voltage source in the PLL circuit using a VCO having multiple oscillation bands, a tuning voltage (Vtune) of an RFVCO is fixed to a voltage value of a DC voltage source. However, since a temperature characteristic of canceling a VCO oscillation frequency is given to the DC voltage source, it is possible to minimize the influence on the band selection when a calibration table comes to no optimum one.
Patent GB-2421332-A (GB)
Title: Integrated electronic signatures for approval of process control and safety system software objects
Inventor: LAW GARY K
IPC: G05B19/42
Filed: 2004-01-16
Abstract: A software object approval system is integrated with a process control or safety system environment and, in particular, with a process control or safety system design environment to implement and manage electronic approval of new software objects created within the process control and safety system environment. The software object approval system electronically generates identification information representing a group of entities whose approval is needed prior to implementing a software object within the process control or safety system. The system may then send the software object to the entities and receive from each entity an electronic indication regarding approval of the software object. The approval system prevents the process control or safety system from implementing the software object until each entity within the group of entities approves the software object.
Patent GB-2440141-A (GB)
Title: Edging tiles
Inventor: VAUGHAN JONATHAN ROBERT PAUL
IPC: E01F3/00
Filed: 2006-07-13
Abstract: The present invention provides an edging tile 1 that can be assembled together with other interlocking tiles to form a planar base that can be used as a helicopter landing pad, roadway, taxiway or general hard standing, for example. The edging tile 1 comprises an interlocking portion 2a including coupling means 8, 10 to enable the edging tile to be connected to one or more of the other interlocking tiles and a sloping ramp portion 14 that in use defines an outer edge of the planar base. Later embodiments relate to a kit comprising a plurality of edging tiles and a plurality of interlocking dies that can be assembled together to form a planar base, and a planar base comprising a plurality of said edging tiles.
Patent GB-2440318-A (GB)
Title: Cyclone separator outlet arrangement and noise reduction means
Inventor: SMITH DAVID BENJAMIN
IPC: B04C5/103
Filed: 2006-07-27
Abstract: A cyclone separator, and an associated vacuum cleaner, having a cyclone chamber 15 for separating matter contained in the airflow, An inlet duct 14 for the flow of fluid extends tangentially into the upper end of the cyclone through the sidewall 10 thereof. The upper end of the cyclone chamber 15 is closed by an upper end wall 11 and a tubular outlet duct or so-called vortex finder 12 extends into the cyclone chamber 15 from the upper end wall 11. A cross member 13 extends across the upstream end of the vortex finder 12 between circumferentially-spaced wall portions 10 thereof. The cross member 13 mechanically stiffens the vortex finder 12 and helps to reduce noise-generating vibrations. The cross member also serves to disrupt the airflow at the inlet to the vortex finder, 12 thereby preventing any airflows which may induce resonance. The axial length of the member is no more than 10mm and the width less than 5mm.
Patent GB-2443821-A (GB)
Title: Portable Shelter
Inventor: SOUTHERN ANTHONY THOMAS
IPC: E04H15/20
Filed: 2006-09-08
Abstract: A portable shelter comprises a frame formed of a plurality of interconnected inflatable tubes 1, 4, 5, a coversheet 9 overlying the frame, and at least one valve (7, Figure 1) connected to the frame for controlling ingress of fluid into the interconnected tubes forming the frame, wherein the coversheet 9 or frame includes at least one receptacle such as a gutter pocket (12, Figure 4) or slips or ties for receiving or fastening a weight for anchoring the shelter. The frame may be filled with a liquid which may be released through nozzles into the interior of the shelter for washing or decontamination. The valve (7) may be provided on an upper part of the frame, or separate inflatable chambers provided, to allow for only partial erection of the frame.
Patent GB-2441779-A (GB)
Title: Controlling the burning of a bed of fuel
Inventor: HEMNELL PETER FRANCIS
IPC: F23L7/00
Filed: 2006-09-13
Abstract: A method of controlling the burning of a bed of fuel 7 comprises injecting air or oxygen directly into the fuel bed 7 through a hollow tube 3 that can be placed in and taken out of the fuel bed 7. The metal tube 3 may be provided with holes 9 at a flattened end 4. The tube 3 may be attached to a plastics housing 6 that contains an electric motor and fan 2 powered by a battery 5. The fan 2 draws in air through an adjustable intake at rear 1 of the housing 6 where the flow rate can be controlled. The air flows over the motor giving a cooling effect, and then down the tube 3 into the fire. The holes 9 are designed to allow a steady flow of air into the bed of fuel 7 to assist start up or to revive the fire, but with a reduced tendency to eject sparks and ash from the fire which could burn a person or start an unwanted fire. Different shaped tubes can be attached in order to cater for different devices such as barbeques, chimeneas, braziers, home fireplaces, bonfires etc.
Patent GB-2442986-A (GB)
Title: Download device
Inventor: CHANG AN-SHENG
IPC: G06F15/16
Filed: 2006-10-19
Abstract: A computer system is disclosed comprising a connection interface, a download device and at least one first computer device. The first computer device generates a script file. The download device, coupled to the first computer device via the connection interface, comprises a processing unit, a network interface and a storage unit. When the download device and the first computer device are disconnected, the processing unit is capable of finding and performing at least one corresponding download instruction according to the content of the script file. Downloaded data is then stored in the storage unit.