baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2366528-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for homogenizing drill fluid in an open-loop process
Inventor: ADAMS BEN A
IPC: B01F13/10
Filed: 2000-06-08
Abstract: A drilling fluid homogenizer and method of homogenizing drilling fluid which produce a non-clogging homogenized drilling fluid at a high throughput, in an open-loop process. The non-clogging homogenized drilling fluid is capable of being created at high rate so that the non-clogging homogenized drilling fluid is available on demand to eliminate halting of drilling operations. The drilling fluid homogenizer is coupled in series with the closed-loop designed drilling fluid system and is adapted to homogenize water-based drilling fluid and other drilling fluid types, such as, synthetic drilling fluid during drilling operations on demand.
Patent GB-2385159-A (GB)
Title: Classification of access objects for content provision to a mobile
Inventor: REILLY PAUL
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-02-07
Abstract: Content data provided to the mobile is classified and an access object may be created so that the content may be later accessed, where the access objects with similar classifications are associated together as a group. The access object may be the content or a hyperlink and may be stored by the pda in a hierarchical tree with like favourite bookmarks, and displayed in a pre-determined section of the mobile screen. The content may be wml web pages delivered via WAP, and organised into files and sub-menus such as news, sport.
Patent GB-2386838-A (GB)
Title: The use of common salt (sodium chloride) for the destruction of ragwort
Inventor: ROGERS DIANE JEAN
IPC: A01N59/08
Filed: 2002-03-26
Abstract: Common salt (sodium chloride) may be used to destroy ragwort, a plant which can cause death to many animals. The compound can be simply and safely applied and so causes no risk to human or animal occupants of the land treated. It can be used at any time during the growth of the plant but is best applied at the 'rosette' stage of the plant in Spring, before the plant has grown into a tall stalk and before it has the chance to flower and seed. Preferably, a 15ml scoop of common salt is applied to the centre of each plant in the rosette stage. It can also used when the plant has developed into a flower, by applying it to the base of the plant around the stem of the flower.
Patent GB-2377033-A (GB)
Title: X-ray film development device
Inventor: TANAKA HIROYUKI
IPC: G03B42/08
Filed: 2002-06-17
Abstract: An X-ray film development device 1 for performing development, fixing, rinsing, and drying processes while transporting an exposed X-ray film is disclosed. A rinsing unit 17 is provided with a light source 21, for illuminating the X-ray film during transportation, and a reading unit 23, for receiving the passing light and reading an image recorded on the X-ray film. The image signal from the reading unit 23 is processed by a display device (CRT, LCD). The film image can be passed to a doctor or a patient, without the need to wait until the film has passed through the drying process.
Patent GB-2390785-A (GB)
Title: Hierarchical Information Service
Inventor: PAILA TONI
IPC: H04W4/00
Filed: 2002-07-12
Abstract: A system transmits and receives information relating to specific topics of interest to a user. Data is transmitted from a terrestrial digital video broadcast (DVB-T) using internet protocol (IP) session announcement signals including audio, video or web page information. The IP session announcement is made using a session description protocol (SDP) which is part of a session announcement protocol (SAP) message. Each IP SAP includes information identifying the quantity of announcement data and timeout value. The quantity data tells the receiver how many messages at a lower level it needs to receive, while a timeout informs the receiver how long it can wait before receiving the same messages again. After receiving a message, the receiver may sleep, or receive an announcement message from another channel. The receiver may be a mobile telephone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a sound reproduction device or a wireless local area network (WLAN) module and include an interface indicates to the user hierarchal information is available and is selectable by the user.
Patent GB-2390966-A (GB)
Title: An animal/pet feeder
Inventor: NEOPHITOU ANDREAS
IPC: A01K5/01
Filed: 2002-07-18
Abstract: An animal feeder comprises a removable bowl 4 encased in an outer shell. The shell is made up of a bottom 2 and a lid 6. The bottom section is fitted with a ramp 1. In use, the ramp is pressed down by an approaching pet causing the shell to rock forward toward the pet and the lid to rock back to uncover the bowl. When the pet steps off the ramp the shell rocks back causing the lid to close. The lid is fixed to the shell at the pivot point 9 by a flexible tape material glued to each surface. The ramp is similarly attached to the shell at point 7. The device may be made to a size suitable for horses. The feeder may be made from metal, plastic, wood or cardboard. It could be mass produced from cardboard making it suitable for disposable use.
Patent GB-2381148-A (GB)
Title: Correction of telecine images using plural correction parameters applied at the same time
Inventor: BRETT STEPHEN DAVID
IPC: H04N9/11
Filed: 2002-09-09
Abstract: A method of scanning cinematographic film to produce digital images corresponding to images on frames of the film is provided, comprising the steps of:<BR> ```scanning the film and storing the digital images obtained;<BR> ```defining a first set of appearance attribute corrections to be applied to the images;<BR> ```storing a first set of appearance attribute correction parameters corresponding to the first set of appearance attribute corrections;<BR> ```defining at least one further set of appearance attribute corrections to be applied to the corrected images;<BR> ```storing a set of appearance attribute correction parameters corresponding to the or each of the further sets of appearance attribute corrections; and<BR> ```applying each of the stored sets of appearance attribute correction parameters to the stored images at one time. By generating a single look-up table based on all sets of correction parameters, the invention aims to reduce the data loss each time the image passes through a look up table of correction values. Independent claims are also included for storing a description of an object in an image obtained from telecine scanning such that the shape of the object can be accurately reproduced in an image obtained by scanning the film at a second, higher resolution, and for applying a time code to images produced by scanning a film wherein the images are corrected using appearance attribute correction parameters based on the time code.
Patent GB-2385135-A (GB)
Title: Portable device for electrical impedance measurements
Inventor: BRUCE PETER GEORGE
IPC: A61B5/053
Filed: 2002-09-16
Abstract: A portable test device for measuring properties of a non-medical or non-dental system comprises; an electrical signal generator, electrode means for applying the signal to the system under test, signal receiving means and signal processing means to provide data indicative of the system. Typically, the device is used for electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) measurements, also known as AC impedance spectroscopy. The device may be used in NDT applications such as corrosion or wear measurement and material characterisation.
Patent GB-2377114-A (GB)
Title: Generalized text localization in images
Inventor: LIENHART RAINER W
IPC: G06V30/10
Filed: 2001-02-23
Abstract: In some embodiments, the invention includes a method for locating text in digital images. The method includes scaling a digital image into images of multiple resolutions and classifying whether pixels in the multiple resolutions are part of a text region. The method also includes integrating scales to create a scale integration saliency map and using the saliency map to create initial text bounding boxes through expanding the boxes from rectangles of pixels including at least one pixel to include groups of at least one pixel adjacent to the rectangles, wherein the groups have a particular relationship to a first threshold. The initial text bounding boxes are consolidated. In other embodiments, a method includes classifying whether pixels are part of text region, creating initial text bounding boxes, and consolidating the initial text bounding boxes, wherein the consolidating includes creating horizontal projection profiles having adaptive thresholds and vertical projection profiles having adaptive thresholds.
Patent GB-2382541-A (GB)
Title: Grinding system with coolant subsystem
Inventor: KOPMANIS MICHAEL A
IPC: B24B55/02
Filed: 2002-10-16
Abstract: A grinding system with a coolant subsystem including a grinding tool 10 having a grinding surface 12 adapted to grind a part 14 a nozzle 16 adapted to supply a coolant material, and an arm 20 coupled to the nozzle 16 and to the grinding tool 10 and adapted to allow placement of the nozzle 16 in multiple positions. Each of the positions of the nozzle, 16 is preferably substantially tangent to the grinding surface of the grinding tool, which optimizes the transfer of excess heat from the grinding tool and the part.
Patent GB-2386876-A (GB)
Title: Vapour recovery system for a tanker
Inventor: STOBART ALLAN WILLIAM
IPC: G01F23/02
Filed: 2000-09-12
Abstract: A vapour recovery system for a tanker (figure 1) comprising one or more storage tanks 105,107,109 or compartments in series one behind the other on a wheeled chassis (3), and comprising a vent pipe 155 for each tank or compartment. Each vent pipe communicates with its associated storage tank and with a common manifold 151 having provisions for connecting to a vapour recovery tank. The manifold is disposed displaced from the top of the one or more storage tanks. In one embodiment where the tanks are mounted flexibly to the chassis, there is a flexible connection between the or each vent pipe and the common manifold. In another embodiment the manifold is divided into a section for each tank with a flexible connection 153 between each section. In a further embodiment the vent pipe passes through the tank, where if the tank is horizontally symmetric the vent pipe comprises a pair of pipes 155,157 disposed substantially parallel to the volumetric centre line 121 of the tank.
Patent GB-2399361-A (GB)
Title: Downhole bypass valve
Inventor: MCGARIAN BRUCE
IPC: E21B21/10
Filed: 2003-03-13
Abstract: A bypass valve has a piston 22 slidably biassed by a spring 50 in a sleeve 20 which is in a casing 4. Holes 12, ports 32 and holes 40 can be aligned to allow flow from bore 42 to the annulus. This form is known. The invention puts a secondary closing means in each vent hole 12. The closing means comprises a ball 80, a ball seat 82 and a perforated cup 84. When the valve is mounted vertically the ball 80 moves off the seat so that flow both ways through the vent is possible. When there is sufficient pressure from the annulus to the interior of the valve the ball is forced into the seat so that flow is stopped. Two other forms of the secondary valve are disclosed in figs 4 and 7. The valve is described as being part of a downhole assembly that is used for cleaning a wellbore.
Patent GB-2388127-A (GB)
Title: Support structure for a poly tunnel
Inventor: CORBETT THOMAS ROBERT
IPC: A01G9/14
Filed: 2003-04-30
Abstract: A poly tunnel support structure includes an end frame comprising a pair of uprights <B>20</B> and a cross member <B>22</B>, each upright <B>20</B> being secured at its lower end to a base member <B>26</B>, with a diagonal strut <B>28</B> interconnecting the base member <B>26</B> and the upright <B>20</B>. An additional support can also be provided between the base member <B>26</B> and diagonal strut <B>28</B>. Also provided is a system including a plurality of end frames located side-by-side with a drive shaft extending along the cross member of each of the end frames, the drive shafts being connected to one another such that a single power source can be used to drive all of the drive shafts, the drive shafts being used to drive equipment to assist in environmental control and facilitate the partial mechanisation of operations associated with crops being grown, the drive shaft may drive machinery such as harvesting rigs or devices for opening vents.
Patent GB-2395427-A (GB)
Title: Arm rest with an electrical interface, for a seat
Inventor: SCHERR JOHANNES
IPC: A47C7/72
Filed: 2003-06-27
Abstract: An arm rest (6) for a seat (1), is provided on its top face (11) with a surface (12) which may be used as a working or support surface. At least one electrical interface (14) is provided in the arm rest preferably, on a front-face end region (16) and a cover element (15) is provided to cover or uncover the electrical interface (14).
Patent GB-2392087-A (GB)
Title: Air bag lifting device for a seat or chair
Inventor: VAUGHAN ROSS
IPC: A61G5/14
Filed: 2003-06-27
Abstract: An air assisted lifting device suitable for assisting the elderly, invalids or those recuperating from surgery to rise from a seated position to a standing position comprises a rigid base (2) connected by a hinge (4) to a rigid seat (3). A closed air bag (5) is interposed between and is secured to the base (2) and seat (3). By inflating the bag (5) the seat may be raised from a substantially horizontal position to the position shown in the drawing to assist a seated person to rise to a standing position. A cushion (17) may be provided on the seat (3). The device may be used in reverse to assist a user in moving from a standing position to a seated position. A suitable inflation pump and control gear is provided to admit air to and remove air from the bag (5) via a tube (12). The base may be a plastic moulding. Flanges (9, 10 Fig 1) may be provided to locate and hold the air bag within its' frame.
Patent GB-2393044-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connectors having resilient cantilever contacts
Inventor: ASHMAN JOHN J
IPC: H01R24/84
Filed: 2003-07-22
Abstract: A hermaphroditic or non-gender specific electrical connector is provided having at least two portions which press or mate together in forming the connector. A first connection unit 21 and a substantially identical second connection unit 25 are joined. Elongated cantilever-type conductive contacts 30a, 41b are provided for connection with a counterpart second set of elongated cantilever-type conductive contacts 30b Solder portions or solder balls 22a,22c may be provided for interconnection of the elongated contacts with external circuit board traces or the like. Solder balls 22a,22c also serve to hold the first end of cantilevered contacts in place within the opposed insulative bases that are adapted to mate to each other. The connector may be provided in a two part co-planar array. Opposing contacts bear against each other in resilient electrical communication in a manner that minimizes the total amount of displacement required within the insulative housing.
Patent GB-2396508-A (GB)
Title: Detachable television receiver module.
Inventor: CHOI NAM SU
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2003-07-29
Abstract: A television receiving module 100 comprises a television tuner 110, controlled by processor such as microprocessor 130, running using firmware stored in a memory 120 to select an incoming TV signal. TV receiver 100 is detachable or removable, being coupled to a display or computer monitor (see Figures 5A and 5B) via a connector 100C. The connector has plural terminals providing both external power from the display or monitor to the receiver unit and also transmitting both analogue and digital A/V signals received to the display. A display or TV monitor device (Figure 7) for use with the receiver comprises appropriate control, TV and audio signal processing circuitry, and also a user key input unit. The display or monitor may have a power circuit (Figure 8) adapted to supply various different voltages to the attached TV receiver module, as necessary. The display may be an LCD, plasma or computer monitor. The device allows conversion of a computer monitor to allow TV signals to viewed.
Patent GB-2394790-A (GB)
Title: A lens barrel having linear guide mechanism
Inventor: NOMURA HIROSHI
IPC: G02B7/08
Filed: 2003-08-27
Abstract: A linear guide mechanism for guiding rings supporting components of a lens barrel along an optical axis has an outer ring (12) supporting a first imaging component (LG1). An inner ring (8) is positioned radially inwardly of the outer ring for supporting a second imaging component. A first guide ring (13) is configured to linearly guide the outer ring (12) without rotation. A second guide ring (10) is also configured to linearly guide the inner ring (8) without rotation. A linear guide ring (14) has at least one guide portion (14f and 14g, fig 4) located on an inner peripheral surface of the linear guide ring where at least one guide portion is engageable with the first (13) and second guide rings (10). The outer ring (12) and the inner ring (8) are independently guidable via the respective first (13) and second guide rings (10) and are movable linearly along said optical axis without rotating.
Patent GB-2407309-A (GB)
Title: Easy-open plastic bags
Inventor: GAUTAM RAMMAN KUMAR
IPC: B65D33/00
Filed: 2003-10-21
Abstract: The plastic bag (a) has two tabs or lips (b) which are extensions of the plastic on either side, which are used to pull open the bag. The lips on the bag may be given a different colour than the rest of the plastic bag to make them stand out and be more visible.
Patent GB-2408461-A (GB)
Title: Target for ball games in water
Inventor: NEWTON GEOFFREY
IPC: A63B67/06
Filed: 2003-11-26
Abstract: Apparatus providing a target for ball games in water comprises a container such as bag 20, a preferably retractable tether 30 and a floatation device which in its compressed state fits within the container and in an expanded state defines the periphery of a target area. The container is filled with ballast once the floatation device is removed for use, Fig 3 (not shown); the tether may be associated with a spring reel 40 and removable from the floatation device which may be attachable with a rubber sucker 90 to the side of a pool, Fig 4 (not shown). The floatation device may be made of a compressible foam, but preferably is inflatable, eg into the shape of a ring 80 with a central opening 120, for use with ball 130 which can also be inflatable and stored in the container when not in use.
Patent GB-2393066-A (GB)
Title: Camera and/or fingerprint recognition device located on sliding portion of portable communication device
Inventor: MIZUTA MASATOMO
IPC: H04M1/02
Filed: 2002-10-03
Abstract: A portable communication device (mobile phone) has a first unit with a display 101 and a second unit 200 with a keypad 201. The first and second units are slidably coupled and can slide between an extended and a retracted state (fig 1A, 1B). An optical device in the form of a camera 104 and/or a fingerprint sensor 105 is provided on a surface 100B of one of the two slidable units which is concealed when the device is in the retracted state. Thus the optical device is protected from dirt and damage when the device is retracted, but made operable when the device is extended.
Patent GB-2400238-A (GB)
Title: Slosh suppressor and heat sink
Inventor: ZUREK LAWRENCE A
IPC: G01D11/24
Filed: 2004-02-04
Abstract: A slosh suppressor prevents damage to electronic components and wire bonds of a circuit module 40 contained in a circuit chamber 30 formed by the housing 22 of a sensor module 20. The circuit module is positioned within the circuit chamber and has a silicon gel layer 66 positioned thereon for protecting the circuit module from the environment. A housing cover 50 is structured to engage the sensor housing and close the circuit chamber. The housing cover has a projection 56 extending into the circuit chamber and engaging the silicon gel layer 66 to reduce vibration in the silicon gel layer and protect the circuit module.
Patent GB-2400216-A (GB)
Title: Supplier evaluation system
Inventor: APONTE AMANDA
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2004-04-01
Abstract: A "scorecard" based system is provided for evaluation of suppliers or vendors. The system can be used as part of an RFP process. A scorecard or matrix file is created that includes a plurality of descriptive items relative to potential suppliers. The descriptive items can be questions, characteristics, or the like, and can have item weights and be organized into a plurality of categories having category weights. Electronic copies of the scorecard can be distributed and each item for each supplier can be assigned a raw numerical score and a confidence level. Responses based on the scorecard matrix are collected electronically and consolidated by the software tool to produce reports that facilitate the evaluation of potential suppliers.
Patent GB-2413690-A (GB)
Title: A two-part compact fluoresecent lamp
Inventor: KUANG ZHENG FANG
IPC: H01J5/60
Filed: 2004-05-19
Abstract: A compact fluorescent lamp comprises a separate ballast 1 and tube 2 releasably connected together by a connecting device 3. The connecting device 3 comprises a ring 4 which can be turned by hand to lock ballast 1 and tube 2 together or to release the tube 2 from the ballast 1 to allow replacement. Various connecting devices 3 are described, including one (fig 1) which is a sliding fit on a projecting part 6 of the ballast 1 and which connects to the tube 2 by means of a bayonet fitting 7, another (fig 2) which has a bayonet fitting (7) and a projecting part (6) which engages the tube (2), another (fig 3) which has a projecting part (6) which engages the tube (2) and a bayonet fitting (7) on the ballast (1), and another (fig 4) which has an internally notched ring which can lock protruding parts (54) on the ballast (1) in groves (641) of the tube (2). The tube (2) may be pressed against the ballast (1) may be resiliently pressed together.
Patent GB-2399889-A (GB)
Title: Method for loading test vectors into scan chains
Inventor: SIM GYOO-CHAN
IPC: G01R31/3185
Filed: 2002-07-17
Abstract: A circuit under test has multiple scan chains 10/11/12, 20/21/22 etc each having an input SDI connected to a common input terminal 30. Each scan chain has a separate clock signal SCK1, SCK2 etc. To load test vectors into the scan chains through common input 30, the first bits of multiple scan vectors are transmitted to inputs SDI, and the different clock times of clocks SCK1, SCK2 etc ensure that only the first bit of the appropriate test vector is loaded into the appropriate scan chain (see figure 2, not shown). The second bits of the test vectors are then transmitted and selectively clocked in the same way. The process is repeated until all the bits of the test vectors have been broadcast to the corresponding scan chains.
Patent GB-2415600-A (GB)
Title: A fastening device
Inventor: WATTS MARK
IPC: A43C7/00
Filed: 2004-06-02
Abstract: A device for securing a lace 2 in a predetermined position relative to an opening 10, 11 in an article of footwear comprising a flexible resilient planar material 12 having an opening 15, or slit 13, 14, through which the lace 2 is able to pass, the opening or slit being dimensioned relative to the cross-sectional dimension of the lace 2 that the said material grips the lace 2. The material 12 may be an aramide-based fabric or a polymer impregnated with glass or carbon fibres.