baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2370193-A (GB)
Title: Intelligent optimisation in a cellular telecommunications network
Inventor: STEPHENS PAUL
IPC: H04L1/00
Filed: 2000-12-15
Abstract: Optimisation data is obtained from UMTS uplink or soft handoff by associating link metrics with an identifier. A cellular radio system (10) may operate to acquire mobile radio network optimisation for a GSM environment through the utilisation of a dual-technology subscriber unit (36) configured to swap between a UMTS air-interface mode and a slotted GSM-type mode. In the GSM mode, system performance data, i.e. measurement metrics (306), such as RX_Lev and BER, are accumulated for a serving cell and BA list neighbours (12-18) and this GSM system performance data is communicated (214) to a serving OMC (38) through a BSS and MSC (32, 34). Contemporaneously with the acquisition of GSM performance data, a UMTS call (50-54) to serving Node Bs operating in soft handover allows a serving MSC (34) or OMC (38) to identify (302-304) accurately the location of the subscriber unit (36) through a triangulation process. A time reference derived from soft handover of a high bit rate data sequence allows multi-path resolution in the UMTS domain, with an absolute propagation path therefore derivable from the time reference. Correlation (308), at an OMC level, of an identity of the subscriber unit (36) associates the subscriber location with the GSM system performance data thereby allowing a processor (40) in the OMC (38) to assess accurately cellular network performance with a view to initiating, as required, radio network optimisation of the GSM system. The need for costly drive testing of a GSM-type system is therefore obviated, thereby advantageously allowing radio network reconfiguration at either the will of the service operator or dynamically.
Patent GB-2374204-A (GB)
Title: Electronic module
Inventor: NORRIS MARK
IPC: G06K19/077
Filed: 2001-04-03
Abstract: A PC card (1), which can be positioned within a PC, comprises a casing (2), electronic circuitry mounted within the casing, and connection means for electrically connecting the electronic circuitry to electronic circuit means within the host device. An aperture (2b) is positioned in a wall at the front end (2a) end of the casing (2). The aperture (2b) is sized to receive a SIM card (4), and the electronic circuitry within the PC card is arranged to make contact with contact means formed on the SIM card. The PC card module facilitates insertion and removal of the SIM card when the PC card is mounted with the PC host device.
Patent GB-2377010-A (GB)
Title: Indicator light
Inventor: JONES GEOFFREY JAMES
IPC: F21S9/03
Filed: 2001-06-26
Abstract: A battery powered indicator light that may be recharged using a solar cell. The light may have a light sensitive switch to activate the lamp upon detecting darkness.
Patent GB-2368569-A (GB)
Title: Box of folded tissues
Inventor: KANE DAVID
IPC: A47K10/42
Filed: 2001-07-06
Abstract: In a box containing stacks of tissues, each tissue has been individually folded double three successive times before placing in a stack. The box has an opening, which may be closeable by a hinged flap, to allow individual removal of the tissues.
Patent GB-2365604-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for isochronous data transport over an asynchronous bus
Inventor: GARNEY JOHN I
IPC: G06F13/36
Filed: 2000-05-09
Abstract: : A method includes setting a contention scheme for an asynchronous bus such that the contention delay of isochronous transactions on the asynchronous bus is bounded. A first device is coupled to the asynchronous bus to receive an isochronous transaction from an isochronous device and output the isochronous transaction to the asynchronous bus. A second device is coupled to the asynchronous bus to receive the isochronous transaction from the asynchronous bus and output the isochronous transaction to a third device.
Patent GB-2382473-A (GB)
Title: Cable tap unit
Inventor: CHAPMAN PAUL
IPC: H01R13/646
Filed: 2001-11-21
Abstract: There is provided a cable tap unit comprising a base unit (10) with an input (12) for a signal from a cable network, groups (14) of signal outputs, and receptor recesses (26, 28 30) positioned in the base unit in a signal path between the input and the group of outputs, wherein directional coupler modules (34, 36, 38) are received by and detachable from the receptor recesses (26, 28, 30) such that the signal transmission characteristics of the path are selectable as required by choice of directional coupler modules. The directional coupler modules are separable from and insertable into the base unit independent of the group of signal outputs, so that the signal levels of the outputs can be selected as required by an engineer according to need. As the directional couplers are relatively small and inexpensive components, this ensures that the value and volume of items that an engineer needs to carry with him to provide the necessary variations in signal output required is substantially reduced. The base unit (10) can also be provided with a detachable module (55, 58, 60) which carries at least one group of signal outputs. In this way, the at least one group of signal outputs can be readily replaced without needing to replace the base unit.
Patent GB-2394004-A (GB)
Title: Lubricant-cooled gas compressor
Inventor: COKER TERRENCE EDWARD
IPC: F04C29/00
Filed: 2001-12-07
Abstract: A lubricant cooled gas compressor 10 adapted to discharge a mixture of gas and lubricant having a separator 13 for separating the lubricant from the gas and a return means 16 to return the lubricant to the compressor. A temperature sensitive means is provided to vary the return flow of lubricant to the compressor such that the return flow of lubricant is restricted when the temperature of the lubricant falls and is increased when the temperature of the lubricant rises. The means for varying the flow may be a thermostatically controlled restrictor valve 22 having an axially slideable sleeve and having a temperature sensitive element incorporating wax which increases in volume as it liquifies in response to an increase in temperature.
Patent GB-2393184-A (GB)
Title: A process for recycling refrigeration equipment
Inventor: CLARK ANTHONY JAMES
IPC: B29B17/04
Filed: 2001-12-28
Abstract: A process whereby discarded refrigeration equipment is cut into sheet material which can then be used in a variety of applications such as underfloor insulation or a combined loft boarding and insulation. It may also be made into insulation boards.
Patent GB-2385696-A (GB)
Title: Driver monitoring system detecting pulse, pressure or temperature of the driver
Inventor: MACDONALD HARRY DUNCAN
IPC: B60K28/06
Filed: 2002-02-21
Abstract: Vehicle driver monitoring system having sensors 2 fixed to a steering wheel 1 for monitoring bodily functions of a driver and creating a signal which may cause an audible alarm, a display of status or stop the vehicle automatically. The monitoring system may be externally fitted onto an existing steering wheel. In another embodiment, the monitoring system may be fixed to the body of the driver and communicate with the output means via wireless link.
Patent GB-2382021-A (GB)
Title: Interlocking joint wine rack
Inventor: KAO I-FENG
IPC: A47B47/00
Filed: 2002-05-08
Abstract: A wine rack comprises spaced posts 1a whose ends 11,12 bear at least 6 annularly arranged holes 13 into which connecting rods 3 are releasably inserted to form a lattice of prismatic bottle receiving spaces 3. The holes 13 are equally spaced at angles which are a multiple of 15{ and there may be 6, 8, 12 or 24 such holes at each post end. The rods 2 may be of equal or differing lengths.
Patent GB-2383130-A (GB)
Title: Drug testing apparatus
Inventor: CAMPBELL JAMES GORDON
IPC: G01N33/543
Filed: 2002-07-26
Abstract: A test device is provided for testing for the presence of drugs within drinks, in particular drugs which are used in drug rape. The device may be in the form of a beer mat 54 which allows a user to dab a small amount of drink directly onto the beer mat, thus providing a quick indication of whether a drug is present in the drink. Preferably the device tests for beuzodiazepines including Rohypnol and gamma hydroxy butyrate (GHB). The device may also test for other drugs such as ecstasy. The device comprises an antibody capable of binding the substance being tested for.
Patent GB-2391729-A (GB)
Title: Fan speed controller
Inventor: LAI VINCENT
IPC: H02P29/00
Filed: 2002-08-08
Abstract: The speed of a fan used to cool another piece of equipment, such as a computer, is controlled by adjusting the amount of power fed to the fan. The speed of the fan is adjusted synchronously along with the load power of the equipment that it is cooling, such that the fan is supplied with more power and rotates more quickly if the equipment that it is cooling is operating at a high power, vice versa. The controller for the fan detects a power signal from the equipment being cooled and converts this signal into a voltage signal, which is then compared with a reference voltage. The result of this comparison is used to control the power fed to the fan by directing the current through a combination of two transistors and a resistor.
Patent GB-2385092-A (GB)
Title: Interlocking device for the folding roof of a motor vehicle having a covertible or soft top design
Inventor: DIETL RUDOLF
IPC: B60J7/185
Filed: 2003-01-27
Abstract: An interlocking device for the folding roof of a motor vehicle has a locking hook (4) which is pivotally mounted on the front frame part (1) of the folding roof. The hook (4) can be moved by means of a multiple connecting rod means and can be interlocked in latch engagement on a vehicle-mounted abutment (8). The multiple connecting rod means, which is preferably a four-bar mechanism arrangement (6, 12, 14, 15), contains the locking hook (4) and is self-locking in the closed position. The mechanism being power/electrically driven and including a slidable push rod (16) and in an alternative embodiment a gear wheel (24) and mesuing quadrant (21) to operate the lever (11-fig 3).
Patent GB-2398171-A (GB)
Title: Antenna and mounting apparatus for an antenna
Inventor: LOADER GRAHAM MICHAEL
IPC: H01Q1/18
Filed: 2003-02-04
Abstract: Apparatus for mounting a directional antenna upon a support structure is disclosed. The purpose of the apparatus is keep the antenna pointing in a fixed direction when it is mounted on a movable support, such as a boat (10) at anchor. The apparatus comprises a controller (32) and a rotator (22) upon which an antenna (20) can be mounted. The rotator (22) is operable by the controller to rotate the antenna to a preferred alignment direction. A sensor (36) provides to the controller a direction signal indicative of an alignment direction of the support structure. The controller is responsive to the direction signal to cause the rotator to rotate an antenna mounted on it to attempt to maintain its alignment direction constant upon rotation of the support structure.
Patent GB-2384259-A (GB)
Title: Polycrystalline diamond cutters having modified residual stresses
Inventor: BUTCHER TRENT N
IPC: B22F7/06
Filed: 1999-12-24
Abstract: A method of constructing a polycrystalline diamond compact cutter includes a carbide substrate secured to a polycrystalline diamond table. The method comprises:<BR> ```providing a carbide substrate comprised of one binder constituent and<BR> ```one carbide constituent;<BR> ```performing one of selectively limiting an initial thickness of the carbide substrate of the polycrystalline diamond compact cutter and selectively reducing an initial thickness of the carbide substrate so as to result in the carbide substrate exhibiting a final thickness;<BR> ```selectively varying one of the one carbide constituent and the one binder constituent of the carbide substrate of the polycrystalline diamond compact cutter;<BR> ```annealing a polycrystalline diamond table and the carbide substrate while securing the polycrystalline diamond table to the carbide substrate; and<BR> ```annealing the secured polycrystalline diamond table and carbide substrate to form a polycrystalline diamond compact cutter comprising a carbide substrate modified to exhibit at least a reduced level of residual tensile stress as compared to a carbide substrate of a conventional polycrystalline diamond compact cutter in an immediately post-fabricated state.
Patent GB-2401406-A (GB)
Title: Hydroelectric power generator with underground turbine hall fed from bore hole
Inventor: STEVENSON JAMES FREEL
IPC: E02B9/06
Filed: 2003-05-08
Abstract: A hydroelectric power generator comprises an underground turbine hall with turbine/generator S07, which is fed by water from a water source above via a drilled bore hole. The system includes valves S02, S04 between the water source, cased bore hole S03 and turbine feed line S05, as well as regulator S06 and surface access tunnel for the turbine hall. Power is fed to the national grid via substation S10.
Patent GB-2392023-A (GB)
Title: Series connected oled structure and fabrication method
Inventor: FOUST DONALD FRANKLIN
IPC: G09F9/33
Filed: 2003-06-04
Abstract: A light emitting device comprises a plurality of organic light emitting diode (OLED) modules (38). The OLED modules (38) are arranged into a series group (36) where the individual OLED modules (38) are electrically connected in series. The device (10) is configured to be coupled to a power supply (32). A display (60) is also provided. The display (60) includes a plurality of OLED modules (38) arranged to depict a shape selected from the group consisting of at least one letter, at least one number, at least one image, and a combination thereof.
Patent GB-2392825-A (GB)
Title: Frying apparatus with submerging device
Inventor: MCNAMEE RONAN
IPC: A47J37/12
Filed: 2003-07-02
Abstract: A frying apparatus (1) for frying a food product comprises a container (20, fig 1) and at least one conveying device (201, 202, 203, 204) and corresponding at least one submerging device (301, 302, 303, 304). The submerging device is adapted to be moved between an out-of-use mode in which it is in a raised position and an in-use mode in which it is in a lowered position and is operative to hold the food product down on the conveyor belt. In use, oil at a pre-determined elevated temperature is held in the container and the conveying device for carrying the food product is located underneath the surface of the liquid with food product carried on the conveying device being held down under the surface of the liquid by the submerging device thereby preventing the food product from floating to the surface of the liquid, ensuring effective and consistent cooking of the food product.
Patent GB-2403871-A (GB)
Title: Wind-up mobile phone
Inventor: MOSS DAVID
IPC: H04M1/21
Filed: 2003-07-09
Abstract: A mobile communication terminal is provided with a spring and winding mechanism, whereby the spring drives a generator to provide electrical power in the absence of a battery.
Patent GB-2403932-A (GB)
Title: Mathematical aid for drawing a Galosian grid
Inventor: RICHARDS PAUL
IPC: B43L13/00
Filed: 2003-07-15
Abstract: A mathematical aid comprising a template 200 for drawing a Galosian grid (100, Fig.1). A Galosian grid comprises a scheme for setting up a multiplication problem. The template 200 may comprise a plate with slots 202 provided therein.
Patent GB-2405958-A (GB)
Title: Code obfuscation and controlling a processor by emulation
Inventor: STIEMENS ALAN WALTER
IPC: G06F21/14
Filed: 2003-08-20
Abstract: An individual security program (28) is randomly chosen by way of a respective key (32) and is then packaged with a games program (20) to provide an executable program file (34) which is applied to a storage media, such as an optical disc (30). Whenever the security program (28) is running the object code it produces is obfuscated to make it difficult to overcome the protection by identifying and removing the security program. The obfuscated object code is produced by substituting a variable in source code with a function of the variable. When the source code is compiled to produce the object code, the function causes the variable to be presented in the compiled object code as a series of operations. Also disclosed is controlling a processor by translating instructions into a reduced instruction set and applying to a virtual processor.
Patent GB-2391734-A (GB)
Title: Mine detector and inspection apparatus
Inventor: INOUE YOSHITAKA
IPC: F41H11/12
Filed: 1999-10-20
Abstract: A mine detector is provided for detecting buried land mines safely and promptly. A sensor head 12 is connected to a detector body 1 through hinges 11-1 to 11-4 and arms 12-1 to 12-3. The sensor head 12 includes a transmitting and receiving means for emitting electromagnetic impulses to the ground within a range of detection of land mines. When the transmitting and receiving means receives electromagnetic waves reflected from a land mine, information on the three dimensional structure of the land mine buried under the ground is generated on the basis of the time of arrival of the reflected wave, the level of the reflected wave, and the x and y co-ordinates of the transmitting and receiving means, and the information is displayed on a display 1. The transmitting and receiving means may further comprise a means for generating at least three light beams (L1 to L3,Fig 40), and a light receiving means (203,Fig 40) may be provided for receiving the three light beams and outputting signals corresponding to positions at which the light beams are received. The detector may also be used for inspecting steel rods and bars for concrete reinforcement.
Patent GB-2398951-A (GB)
Title: Storage of slices of video frames
Inventor: PARK HYUN-SANG
IPC: H04N19/513
Filed: 2004-01-14
Abstract: A data storage unit of an image compression device for compressing motion picture frame. The data storage unit comprises: a previous frame field having a plurality of slices; a decoded frame field having a plurality of slices; and a current frame field having a plurality of slices, wherein the previous frame field stores a previously decoded image and the decoded frame field stores a currently decoded image, wherein the number of slices of the previous frame field is greater than the number of slices of the decoded frame field and the current frame field.
Patent GB-2396042-A (GB)
Title: Improved Graphical Indicators
Inventor: TSAI YAO-HUNG
IPC: G06F3/042
Filed: 2002-11-27
Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for producing graphical indicators and interactive systems for utilizing the graphical indicators. On the surface of an object, visually negligible graphical indicators are provided. The graphical indicators and main information, i.e. text or pictures, co-exist on the surface of object. The graphical indicators do not interfere with the main information when the perception of human eyes are concerned. With the graphical indicators, further information other than the main information on the surface of object are carried. In addition to the main information on the surface of object, one is able to obtain additional information through an auxiliary electronic device or trigger an interactive operation. The indicator comprises a header portion which distinguishing each graphical indicator from its neighbours, and determines it orientation and a content portion.
Patent GB-2395673-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning water filter using brush, scraper, spray, reverse flow or ultrasound
Inventor: BENENSON JR JAMES
IPC: B01D35/12
Filed: 2002-05-31
Abstract: A water filter for use in a desalination plant has a cylindrical screen 36. A brush 62, scraper or other particulate removing means running the length of the screen is disposed between two confining walls 64A, 64B also running the length of the screen to form a chamber 50. A partition 200 with apertures 212 divides the chamber into two dislodge chambers 50A, 50B and a drain chamber 50C in communication with a drain. During cleaning, the screen is rotated in direction 161 against the brush to liberate screened particulates and a limited amount of water into the dislodge chambers 50A, 50B, through the apertures 212, into the drain chamber 50C and out to the drain. The brush or scraper may be augmented or replaced by a spray (151, Figs 9, 10). The screen 36 is made of wedge wire, wire cloth or perforated metal, and traps particulates as small as 25 microns. Two such filters in parallel are used in series with filters of different porosity, a cyclone separator and a reverse osmosis membrane (Fig 1). Alternative methods of cleaning the screen using reverse flow of clean water and/or an ultrasonic generator are disclosed (Figs 14-18).
Patent GB-2411615-A (GB)
Title: Multicoloured three-dimensional candy and method of manufacturing the same
Inventor: HUANG CHENG-CHING
IPC: A23P1/10
Filed: 2004-03-05
Abstract: A method for manufacturing a multicolored three-dimensional candy has the steps of heating materials (10), mixing pigment with the heated materials (11), injecting the mixed materials into a mold (12), adding a supplementary material to the mold (13), cooling to form a product (14) and releasing the product from the mold (15). Since the materials are divided in parts injected into different areas of the mold, the multicolored three-dimensional candy manufactured by the method has different areas (20) with different depths, contours, shapes and colors. The appearance of the candy can attract customers to buy it. A multi-coloured three dimensional candy having an upper layer provided with areas 20 with different depths, contours, shapes and colours and multiple gaps 21 between adjacent areas 20, and a lower layer 22 bonded to the upper layer is also disclosed (figure 2).
Patent GB-2411838-A (GB)
Title: Peak flow measurement device
Inventor: NEWTON DOUGLAS PAUL
IPC: A61B5/20
Filed: 2004-03-10
Abstract: A peak flow measurement device comprises a hollow body 1 having an inlet 8 for receiving fluid and an outlet 3, wherein the inlet 8 and outlet 3 are spaced apart from each other, the cross-sectional area of the body 1 being greater than the cross-sectional area of the outlet 3 and wherein in use the device is oriented such that the inlet 8 is above the outlet 3 and the measured peak flow is proportional to the maximum height of fluid within the body 1. The device can be used for measuring urine flow.
Patent GB-2406135-A (GB)
Title: Locking clip for holding a side-lock iron bar on a curtain slat of a roller shutter door
Inventor: NGAMTANAKIJA AKADECH
IPC: E06B9/86
Filed: 2004-03-18
Abstract: The clip includes a head section 1 which is a flat plate and is sloped 4 round the edges thereof. The head section, which may have a circular, rectangular or oblong shape, is larger than a body section of the clip. The body section, which is under the head section, includes a hole 2 into which a side-lock iron bar of a roller shutter door maybe inserted in use. Each side of the two sides of the hole has a bar 3 which protrudes upwardly and the top end of the bar is slightly spaced from the lower head of the head section 1. The clip may be formed of aluminium or a polymer plastic.
Patent GB-2399977-A (GB)
Title: Floating loudspeaker structure
Inventor: HAMADA KAZUHIKO
IPC: H04R1/00
Filed: 2004-03-19
Abstract: A loudspeaker unit support structure comprises a loudspeaker cabinet <B>20</B> having an opening in which the front side of a loudspeaker unit is located, an anchor <B>31</B> connected to the back of the loudspeaker, a support <B>32</B> for the anchor, a positioning member <B>33</B> for the support, and cushioning <B>34</B> fitted between the support and positioning member. The anchor may comprise two parts (<B>31a</B>, <B>31b</B>) coupled together, and there may be multiple supports radially arranged from the anchor. Multiple loudspeaker unit support structures may be arranged within the same cabinet (Fig 3). Two loudspeaker units may be arranged back to back and signals can be supplied in phase or antiphase to each loudspeaker (Fig 4).