baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2395922-A (GB)
Title: Creating layers in thin-film structures
Inventor: WAITE MICHAEL STUART
IPC: C09D11/00
Filed: 2003-09-24
Abstract: A layer of a material is created in a thin-film structure by coating a substrate 14 in one pass with an ink having a major, fugitive component 13 and at least one minor, non-fugitive component 12 and treating the ink to expel the major component 13 to leave the layer 15 of material. The layer 15 may be an electrically insulating layer having a thickness in the range 0.5 to 10 micrometres, with the ink containing non-fugitive colloidal ceramic nanoparticles having a size in the range 10 to 100 nanometres. The layer 15 may be a process control layer, such as an etch stop layer or barrier layer. The layer 15 may be an optically emissive layer or a layer of predetermined electrical conductivity.
Patent GB-2400399-A (GB)
Title: Support platform for a roof seaming machine
Inventor: MCCLURE RICHARD RAY
IPC: E04D15/04
Filed: 2003-12-01
Abstract: A support platform 50 comprises a frame 10 adapted to rest on the root wherein the frame 10 includes a pair of support members 11 each having engagement means and a platform 50 connected to the frame 10 by a hinge. The platform 50 is for supporting a roof seaming machine at an edge of a metal roof. The support members 11 may include arms 12. The frame 10 may further comprise a pair of vertical columns extending upward from opposite ends of the arms 12 and a handle 34 may be connected between the columns. The engagement means preferably comprise a channel member 16 having a slot 18 through which a portion of a roof seam may protrude to allow the assembly to be clamped (P, figure 2) to the roof. The platform 50 is preferably allowed to pivot upward freely, but has it's downward motion restricted by wire cables 58 which extend between platform 50 and columns. The hinge may comprise a knuckle 28 attached to each arm 12. The platform 50 is shaped so as to allow a roof seaming machine to seam a roof without interference from the platform itself, ie, the platform does not connect to the seam to be joined, but to the two either side of it.
Patent GB-2411358-A (GB)
Title: Current and voltage control for electronic microbicidal devices
Inventor: COPUS JONATHAN HUGH LAMBERT
IPC: A61L2/24
Filed: 2004-02-25
Abstract: The output current of an electronic microbicidal device is used to control its voltage-generating circuitry in such a way as to maintain a constant output current despite a varying load resistance. In one manifestation of the circuitry the magnitude of the current flowing in the output circuit of the said device is used to control a transconductance amplifier 13 which determines the operation of a pulse-width control circuit 8 to modify the signal from an oscillator 7 before it is fed to a drive element 9 which controls a switching element 10 feeding a voltage multiplier 11 connected to an ion-emitting element 1. This ion-emitting element is approximated to a conductive surface 5 which is connected to the opposite pole of the voltage generator from that to which the ion-emitting element is connected and the current flowing in the output circuit thus formed is sensed by a current-sensing element 12 whose output controls the transconductance amplifier 13 in such a way as to maintain as far as possible a constant current n the output circuit. A voltage limiter 14 modifies the behaviour of the transconductance amplifier 13 in such a way as to limit the width of the pulses emerging from the pulse-width control circuit 8 and thus the output voltage of the voltage generator.
Patent GB-2395903-A (GB)
Title: Treatment and diagnosis of insulin resistant states
Inventor: DEALMEIDA VENITA I
IPC: C07K16/46
Filed: 2002-10-15
Abstract: Dickkopf-5 (Dkk-5) protein is administered in effective amounts to treat disorders involving insulin resistance, such as non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) or obesity. Also provided is a method of diagnosing insulin resistance and related disorders using Dkk-5 as a measure, and kits for diagnosis and treatment, as well as hybridomas producing antibodies to Dkk-5 and preparations comprising Dkk-5.
Patent GB-2414614-A (GB)
Title: Image processing to determine most dissimilar images
Inventor: PORTER ROBERT MARK STEFAN
IPC: G06V10/772
Filed: 2004-05-28
Abstract: An image processing method for selecting a subset of n (where n is two or more) images representative of a test set of images comprises the step of: ```detecting a degree of similarity between images in the test set of images, so that the subset of images comprises those n images having substantially the lowest similarity with other images in the set. The method is for use in a system which detects a series of images of the same object, such as a face, in an image and can track the face and/or compare it with a number of stored faces. Storing the most dissimilar of the images of the same object enables a higher probability of recognising a face than if only one image is stored. The system may be a videoconferencing or surveillance system. Also described are methods for: enhancing an image by combining each pixel with the lowest value from a surrounding region; comparing a test region of an image with reference regions for recognition; and associating an identifier with each of two tracked objects, determining if they are similar in appearance, counting the number of images in which both occur and if the number is below a threshold, changing the identifier of one to the other.
Patent GB-2402773-A (GB)
Title: Method of overflow recovery of I2C packets on an I2C router
Inventor: LARSON THANE M
IPC: H04L13/08
Filed: 2004-06-08
Abstract: A method of recovering overflowed data at a first I2C source port buffer on an I2C router having a second I2C source port buffer and a destination port I2C bus. The method comprises: requesting resend of said overflowed data to the first I2C source port buffer; receiving the overflowed data at the first I2C source port buffer; capturing the destination port I2C bus and transmitting all data from the first I2C source port buffer to the destination port I2C bus. Capturing the destination port consists of either hold it busy until all the data has been transfered, or sending a series of 0's to it.
Patent GB-2405056-A (GB)
Title: Routing protocol for ad hoc networks
Inventor: YAU PO-WAH
IPC: H04L12/701
Filed: 2004-07-22
Abstract: A routing method for an ad hoc network is disclosed, the network comprising two or more nodes (A, B, C, D, E, F), and the method comprising: sending a message from a start node (A) to a finish node (F) via one or more intermediate nodes (B, C, D, E); each of the start node (A) and intermediate nodes (B, C, D, E) receiving an acknowledgement signal (AckB, AckC, AckD, AckE, AckF) from a one-hop neighbouring node when the one-hop neighbouring node receives the message from the start node (A;F) or intermediate nodes (B, C, D, E) and, in the case of the one-hop neighbouring node not being the finish node (F), the start node and intermediate nodes receiving an acknowledgement signal (AckC, AckD, AckE, AckF) from a two-hop neighbouring node when the two-hop neighbouring node receives the message from the one-hop neighbouring node.
Patent GB-2400707-A (GB)
Title: Providing an unencrypted index of encrypted content to a search engine
Inventor: LAMBERT MARTIN RICHARD
IPC: G06F21/10
Filed: 2001-05-23
Abstract: In a Digital Rights Management (DRM) system, an unencrypted index of the content of encrypted material is provided to a search engine in order to enable encrypted material to be included in a search. The index may be produced prior to encryption of the content, and may include e.g. keywords descriptive of the content and an indication of the location of the content. The index may be produced either by the content publisher or a third party DRM "bureau", which may also provide the search engine facility. The index may be protected by e.g. signatures to prevent tampering.
Patent GB-2407451-A (GB)
Title: Automatically analysing network events using matrices
Inventor: IZZO MATTHEW
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2004-10-14
Abstract: Automatically analyzing network events using matrices. A focal event or object (502) is chosen, then the method comprises, optionally filtering events (504), generating and populating an object topology matrix 200 or an event topology matrix 400 (506), evaluating event vectors, analyzing the matrix according to one of several protocols (508), optionally displaying the results on a user interface (510), and optionally applying rules or policies to the analysis (512).
Patent GB-2408746-A (GB)
Title: Blended naphtha and process for production thereof
Inventor: O'REAR DENNIS J
IPC: C10G2/00
Filed: 2004-01-23
Abstract: A blended naphtha comprises: <SL> <LI>a) an olefinic naphtha comprising 10-80 wt % olefins, 20-90 wt % non-olefins, wherein the non-olefins comprise > 50 wt % paraffins; and <LI>b) a naphtha selected from hydrotreated or hydrocracked Fischer-Tropsch naphtha, <LI>hydrotreated or hydrocracked petroleum naphtha or mixtures thereof. </SL> Also disclosed is a process for producing a blended naphtha from the components above, wherein the blend comprises < 10ppm sulphur, and has an acid number < 1.5. A further disclosure relates to a process for producing blended naphtha comprising, <SL> <LI>i) converting hydrocarbon asset gas to syngas; <LI>ii) converting said syngas to hydrocarbons in a Fischer-Tropsch reactor; <LI>iii) isolating an olefinic naphtha having a composition as in (a) above; <LI>iv) mixing the olefinic naphtha with a naphtha selected from the group as in (b) above. </SL>
Patent GB-2413578-A (GB)
Title: Communicating with a subsurface assembly
Inventor: FINKE MICHAEL DEWAYNE
IPC: H04H60/31
Filed: 2002-02-13
Abstract: A method or system for achieving communication between a surface system and a downhole assembly is characterised by transmitting, receiving and decoding a series of pressure pulses within a fluid without interrupting the pumping of the fluid. The apparatus may comprise a surface transmitter 6 for generating pressure pulses, a control system 90 and a downhole receiver 21 for receiving and decoding pulses. A bypass valve 7 may be opened and closed to create a series of pressure pulses to be transmitted. An algorithm may allow for filtering and decoding the downlink signals. The algorithm may determine the time intervals between pulse peaks and decode the intervals into an instruction. The algorithm may also include error checking for verifying that the instruction was properly received downhole. The system may use preprogrammed lookup tables. Simultaneous bi-directional communication may be achieved, possibly by transmitting and receiving uplink and downlink pulses within different frequency bands. Computer commands to downlink signals may be transmitted locally or from a location remote from the drilling site.
Patent GB-2428980-A (GB)
Title: Virtual scratch card
Inventor: JONES DAVID
IPC: A63F3/06
Filed: 2005-08-12
Abstract: A computer generated virtual scratch card playable on a computer screen using a finger or other object to rub away a virtual (computer generated) film or overlay covering a graphical element seen to be below the overlay thereby revealing the character or symbol beneath. Thereby mimicking a real scratch card made from paper or cardboard. The input device may be in the form of a touch screen.
Patent GB-2432064-A (GB)
Title: Trigger for video feature detection
Inventor: PILU MAURIZIO
IPC: G06K9/46
Filed: 2005-10-31
Abstract: Detectors capable of accurately detecting and tracking moving features of such as faces within a video stream are sometimes too slow to be run in real-time. The present invention rapidly scans video footage in real-time to generate a series of pre-emptive triggers indicating the frames and locations within the frames deserving of further investigation by a sub real-time detector. The triggers are generated by looking for peaks 10 in a time variant measure such as the amount of facial symmetry within a frame or portion of a frame.
Patent GB-2419886-A (GB)
Title: Novel nanocomposites and their application as monolith columns
Inventor: O'GARA JOHN E
IPC: B01D15/20
Filed: 2004-05-03
Abstract: Novel materials for chromatographic separations, processes for their preparation, and separation devices containing the chromatographic materials. In particular, hybrid inorganic/organic monolith materials comprising a polymerized scaffolding nanocomposite (PSN), wherein the nanocomposite contains a scaffolding functionality capable of chemically interacting with a surface of a second material are described. The hybrid inorganic/organic materials have enhanced wall adhesion and increased resistance to shrinkage as compared to prior art monolith materials. The improved adhesion of the monoliths enable the preparation of capillary columns with an internal diameter (I.D.)   /  50žm.
Patent GB-2432774-A (GB)
Title: A stocking having pad retaining means and a releasable strap
Inventor: NICHOLS DENNIS
IPC: A41B11/00
Filed: 2005-11-30
Abstract: A stocking for wearing over a foot and leg portion of a user comprises a body 1 formed from a body material, wherein the body is provided with a patch 4, 5 formed from a second material which is more porous and/or less dense and/or less absorbent and/or thinner than the body material, a releasable strap 2, 3 for securing the stocking in a wearing position in use and means 6, 7, 8 for retaining a protective pad.
Patent GB-2418304-A (GB)
Title: System and method for transmitting electric power into a bore
Inventor: COENEN JOSEF GUILLAUME CHRISTO
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2004-06-11
Abstract: A system for transmitting electric power into a bore hole, the system comprising an electric transmission line (7) extending through the bore hole between an electric power source (1) and a receiving station (3), wherein the receiving station includes frequency increasing means (10) for increasing the frequency of the electric current supplied through the electric transmission line, voltage converter means (11) for changing the voltage of the electric current supplied to it via the frequency increasing means, connecting means for supplying the frequency-increased electric current to the voltage converter means, and means for connecting an electric load to the receiving station.
Patent GB-2433885-A (GB)
Title: Shower with back flow prevention
Inventor: GIBBS RODERICK J
IPC: E03C1/10
Filed: 2006-01-07
Abstract: A shower assembly 10 comprises a water supply 12, an upstanding water supply pipe 16 in fluid communication with the water supply, an air break device 18, a shower head pipe 20 and a flexible shower hose 40 connected to the outlet of the head pipe 20. The air break device 18 comprises a water inlet and outlet and an air inlet formed between the inlet and the outlet. The water supply pipe receives water from the water supply at or near its lower end and supplies water to the water inlet of the air break device. The shower head pipe 20 receives water from the water outlet of the air break device. The water inlet of the air break device is arranged above the water outlet. The shower hose receives fluid from the shower head pipe under gravity alone.
Patent GB-2422578-A (GB)
Title: Input apparatus having screen with overlaying transparent embossed push buttons for the visually impaired
Inventor: TAKISIMA KAZUHIKO
IPC: G06F3/03
Filed: 2006-01-25
Abstract: An input apparatus including: a display screen 202 which visually displays information; a transparent input member 205, 405 which allows at least part of the displayed image to to pass and placed in a region of space in front of the display screen 202 and elastically displaces a specific region of the input member 205,405 toward the display screen 202 in response to being pressed by an operator where embosses 510,406 are formed on a surface of the input member 205,405 to represent characters or symbols; and a coordinate position detecting device which, being placed between the display screen 202 and the specific region of the input member, detects a coordinate position of the displacement of the specific region on the display screen. Allows sighted and blind-people to use the same device, for example an ATM. Coordiante position detecting may be pressure sensitive touch screen or by blocking of infra-red beams 245 by stem 242 of spring biased push button 228 or opaque coating 411 on resilient tip 405C of cantilevered button 405.
Patent GB-2424586-A (GB)
Title: Graft materials containing bioactive substances, and methods for their manufacture
Inventor: HILES MICHAEL C
IPC: A61K35/38
Filed: 2004-08-25
Abstract: Described are packaged, sterile medical graft products containing controlled levels of a growth factor such as Fibroblast Growth Factor-2 (FGF-2). Also described are methods of manufacturing medical graft products wherein processing, including sterilization, is controlled and monitored to provide medical graft products having modulated, known levels of a extracellular matrix factor, such as a growth factor, e.g. FGF-2. Preferred graft materials are extracellular matrix materials isolated from human or animal donors, particularly submucosa containing extracellular matrix materials. Further described are ECM compositions that are or are useful for preparing gels, and related methods for preparation and use.
Patent GB-2427197-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display device and method of fabricating the same
Inventor: PARK SU HYUN
IPC: C08J7/18
Filed: 2006-06-09
Abstract: A liquid crystal display device comprising first and second substrates; an alignment layer formed on at least one of the substrates; and a liquid crystal layer formed between the substrates, wherein the alignment layer is formed of a polymeric material having a polymer chain, such as polyimide, polyamic acid, polyamide, polynorbornene, polyamideimide, polyvinyl, polyolefin, polystyrene, polyacrylate, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyether, polyester, polythioether, polysulphone, polyethersulphone, polyetheretherketone (PEEK), polyurea, polyurethane, polybenzimidazol, polyacetal, polyvinylacetate and a photo-reaction group, such as a cinnamoyl based material, a chalcone based material, a coumarine based material and a maleimide based material, combined with the polymer main chain that generates a photo-dimerisation reaction by UV. Also disclosed is a method of fabricating the liquid crystal display device.
Patent GB-2431309-A (GB)
Title: A TV card for receiving digital, analogue and audio/visual signals with a common PCMCIA interface
Inventor: SHIH YU-CHIANG
IPC: H04N5/00
Filed: 2006-09-21
Abstract: A TV card 4 with a personal computer memory card international association (PCMCIA) 46 interface comprises a plurality of radio frequency receivers 41 and an audio/video signal receiver 44 for receiving a digital TV signal 1 (DVB-T, DVB-C, DVB-H, DVB-S, ATSC, ISDB-T, DMB-T), an analogue TV signal 2 and an audio/video signal 3, e.g. from a VCR, digital camera, DVD player or VCD player providing an S-Video or composite video signal. The digital and analogue TV signals are then demodulated in respective digital and analogue demodulators 42 and 43. All signals are then decoded in decoder 45, and transmitting to a host end 5, via PCMCIA interface 46, for playing simultaneously. Thus, without any additional PCMCIA TV card, the TV card with the PCMCIA interface is capable of receiving various types of TV signals, and additional PCMCIA slots in the host end (e.g. PC, laptop / notebook computer etc) may be avoided.
Patent GB-2443612-A (GB)
Title: Joint cutter
Inventor: BENTLEY WARREN
IPC: B28D7/00
Filed: 2006-11-09
Abstract: A joint cutter for cutting a joint in a hydraulically bound material such as paver laid concrete or roller compacted concrete. The joint cutter is configured to be attached to a vehicle such as a road roller. The joint cutter comprises a hardened steel disc or wheel 1 disposed on a pivoting arm to allow the disc to be positioned in two configurations. The first configuration allows the disc to be lowered in order to cut a joint in the hydraulically bound material and the second configuration allows the disc to be raised. Means such as a spray nozzle 9 are provided for applying de-bonding agent 11 to the disc. The de-bonding agent may be stored in a tank and pump means may be provided. The de-bonding agent may be bitumen. A method of cutting a joint using a joint cutting vehicle is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2439666-A (GB)
Title: Tree plug
Inventor: MARTIN DAVID GLEN
IPC: E21B33/043
Filed: 2006-03-07
Abstract: The invention relates to a tree plug for a tree of the type used in the oil and gas exploration and production industry. The invention also relates to a plug and to a lock adapted to be located in various types of downhole tubing, and to a method of plugging a tree bore. In one embodiment, a tree plug (16,17) for a tree (10) having a main tree bore (14) is disclosed, the tree plug having a plug body (22) , a number of locking members (24) mounted for radial movement relative to the plug body between retracted and extended positions, a radially expandable seal element (26) , and a mandrel (28). The mandrel is translated relative to the plug body to urge the locking-members to the extended position, and to exert an axial force on the seal element to radially expand the seal element, to thereby lock and seal the plug within the tree bore.
Patent GB-2442600-A (GB)
Title: Airflow terminal device
Inventor: MOILANEN TUOMAS
IPC: F24F13/06
Filed: 2007-10-02
Abstract: An airflow terminal device 10 through which air is supplied or air is removed from a room 'H' comprises a supply chamber 11 and an exhaust chamber 12 having a wall 13 between them (i.e. the chamber being separated by the wall), and the wall 13 having an opening 14 into which a replaceable nozzle 15 is fitted. The nozzle 15 may comprise of tube section 17 that extends into the supply chamber 11 and a collar section 16 that is connected to the wall 13 in a removable manner by fastening screws R1. The exhaust chamber 12 may be connected to the supply chamber by fastening screws E1. Nozzle 15 may have a circular or rectangular cross section. The air may be discharged into the room 'H' via a discharge surface 18, which may be a perforated surface, fixed louvers or a surface with separate nozzles.
Patent GB-2443940-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid electric vehicle engine start control
Inventor: YAMAZAKI MARK STEVEN
IPC: B60K6/48
Filed: 2007-11-13
Abstract: A control method and control system for a hybrid electric vehicle powertrain with a multiple-ratio transmission are disclosed in which engine start events are separated in time from transmission ratio shift events to effect a smooth transition from an electric drive state with a motor-generator 12 supplying torque and with the engine 10 off to a drive state in which the engine 10 delivers driving power. The vehicle is typically a parallel hybrid. A control algorithm may include prediction steps (116, 118 see fig 9) which take account of desired transmission input power, an engine on power threshold, estimated vehicle speed at a next ratio shift and an estimated vehicle acceleration.