baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2391130-A (GB)
Title: Using a plurality of motion corrected images to improve pixel value estimation in a final combined image
Inventor: WENSTRAND JOHN S
IPC: G06T7/20
Filed: 2003-07-16
Abstract: An image having higher resolution and/or better color is generated from multiple images (210, 220, 230) of a subject taken by a handheld imaging device. The motion of the device, even when a user holds the device steady, gives the images perspectives that differ by an amount ranging from a fraction of a pixel to a few pixels, and the differences are used to create a better image. An image shifted by a non-integer number of pixels relative to another image provides information about portions of the subject that are between the pixels of the other image and usable for increasing resolution. Images shifted relative to each other by an integral number of pixels have aligned pixels that may provide different color information for the same portion of the subject when the aligned pixels correspond sensor elements having different color filters.
Patent GB-2394472-A (GB)
Title: Production of acetic acid by iridium-catalysed carbonylation of methanol and/or derivative thereof using a bis-phosphonate promoter
Inventor: GALLAGHER SARAH KATE
IPC: C07C51/12
Filed: 2003-07-16
Abstract: A process for the production of acetic acid by the iridium catalysed carbonylation of methanol and/or a reactive derivative thereof in the substantial absence of a conventional metal promoter such as ruthenium, osmium and rhenium wherein the water concentration in the liquid reaction composition is at or below that at which the maximum in the graph of carbonylation rate versus water concentration occurs and wherein the liquid reaction composition also comprises as promoter a bis-phosphonate compound having the formula I :- <EMI ID=1.1 HE=28 WI=58 LX=298 LY=1487 TI=CF> <PC>wherein R<1>, R<2>, R<3>, R<4> are independently hydrogen or an organic functional group; Y is an optionally substituted C1-C10 alkylene or C6-C10 aryl group. In particular, the reaction is carbonylation of methyl acetate and the bis-phosphonate compound is bis-1,2-dimethoxyphosphoryl benzene (dmpb).
Patent GB-2405085-A (GB)
Title: Child safety seat with a position adjusting mechanism
Inventor: CHEN SHUN-MIN
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 2003-08-22
Abstract: A child safety chair includes a base 1 and a seat unit 2 mounted slidably on the base 1. A locking unit 5 includes a pair of interlocking members 51, each of which is secured to the base 1 and each of which defines a series of engaging grooves 510, and a latch 52 that is movably connected to the seat unit 2 and that engages a selected pair of the engaging grooves 510. Each of the engaging grooves 510 is defined by a groove-defining wall that has a front sliding face 510'. A releasing member 4 is connected to the seat unit 2 and is formed with a slot 420 for passage of the latch 52 therethrough. The slot 420 is defined by a slot-defining wall that has a pushing face 421. The releasing member 4 is operable to move the pushing face 421 frontwardly in such a manner so as to push the latch 52 to slide upwardly and disengage from the selected pair of the engaging grooves 510.
Patent GB-2395450-A (GB)
Title: Ionomer coating on steel
Inventor: IMAHORI MASASHI
IPC: B05D7/14
Filed: 2003-10-31
Abstract: A resin film is formed on the surface of a hot dip galvanized steel sheet by applying emulsion of a polyolefin copolymer resin molecular-associated by ion cluster to the steel sheet surface. The resin film contains, in terms of solids content, 10 to 55 mass % of silica particles, 1 to 8 mass % of a crosslinking agent, and 1 to 8 mass % of tannic acid and/or ammonium vanadate. The resin-coated hot dip galvanized steel sheet is capable of exhibiting well-balanced superior characteristics in weldability, corrosion resistance, and machinability. Used for machine parts, electric products and automobiles.
Patent GB-2410129-A (GB)
Title: Limit switch actuator
Inventor: BICK STUART
IPC: H01H35/38
Filed: 2004-01-15
Abstract: A limit switch activator for use wit a pneumatic or hydraulic piston and cylinder unit provides a signal when the piston cylinder unit reaches an end of travel position. The actuator comprise body 11, an electrical limit switch 12 housed within the body and a plunger assembly 13. The plunger assembly 13 comprises a spring loaded plunger 15, 16 and a threaded bush 14 in which the plunger is mounted to project from opposite ends of the bush. The bush is threadably engagable with a head of the piston and cylinder unit and the body 11 is securable independently of the plunger assembly to the head of the piston and cylinder unit by bolts passing through bores 19 in the body 11. The body has an opening in one face for receiving one end of the plunger assembly. The other end of the plunger assembly extends into the head of the piston and cylinder unit.
Patent GB-2400232-A (GB)
Title: FBAR mass loading area under top electrode
Inventor: HULA DAVID W
IPC: H03H3/04
Filed: 2004-03-03
Abstract: The method produces a Film Bulk Acoustic Resonator (FBAR) structure. A piezoelectric layer 300 <WC 1>is prov<WC 1><WC 1>ided and a series of manufacturing steps are performed to deposit one or more thin mass-load layers 302 <WC 1>above the piezoelectric layer <WC 1>300. <WC 1>Further, an electrode material 306<WC 1> is deposited on the thin mass-load layer 302 after portions of the thin mass-load layer 302 have been removed. The electrode material 306 includes a non-mass-loaded region positioned above the piezoelectric layer <WC 1>300 <WC 1>and a mass-loaded region positioned above the mass-load layer <WC 1>302.
Patent GB-2396464-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for providing interactive assistance on purchase decision-making
Inventor: LUTNICK HOWARD W
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2002-08-21
Abstract: Systems and methods (10) for providing interactive assistance on purchase decision-making are provided. These systems and methods (10) are preferably adapted to enable a purchase decision to be made by preferably interactively assisting the purchase decision-making process (19) until a final purchase selection is made or indicated.
Patent GB-2400472-A (GB)
Title: Mobile telephone system providing a web site created using a mobile phone
Inventor: NAKANAGA ISAO
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-10-14
Abstract: A mobile telephone system provides a dedicated web area to a mobile telephone set 10 with a browsing function. The mobile telephone system has a web server 42 which includes the web area, and a homepage (HP) - forming auxiliary server 41 which builds a HP directory file based on information input from the mobile telephone set, and uploads the HP directory file to the web area of the web server. The system may include a mail server which accepts mail having data for building or updating the homepage. The system may include a database of homepage material and phone type such that homepage material is transmitted to the server depending on phone type. A URL searching server may provide the URL of a homepage corresponding to an ID (telephone number). When a user purchases a new browser phone, an HP information conversion server converts a HP directory file into a format compatible with the new phone.
Patent GB-2415785-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic surveying
Inventor: MILNE JAMES
IPC: G01V3/12
Filed: 2004-07-02
Abstract: A submersible electromagnetic (EM) field generator (5) for seafloor electromagnetic surveying comprises an AC to DC converter (18) operable to generate a DC output from an AC input and a switching module (19) operable to generate a waveform driving signal by selectively switching the DC output. The EM field generator also comprises an antenna (20) that is operable to generate an EM field in response to the waveform driving signal. This design approach of using a switched DC source allows square or rectangular wave EM signals to be generated which have sharp transition characteristics and which are substantially independent of the AC input characteristics.
Patent GB-2402989-A (GB)
Title: Sealing sleeve member parts disposed on pipe
Inventor: C NADARAJAH NAGENDRAN A L
IPC: F16L55/175
Filed: 2003-09-16
Abstract: A pipe sleeve comprises (a) a pair of half-shells 22 surrounding the pipe 20, each half-shell having an integral flange body 32 comprising a semi circular collar 34 with a plurality of bores 36 and a semi-circular lip 42 or recess; (b) a pair of terminator bodies 45, each comprising a semi-circular collar 46 with a plurality of bores 48 and a semi-circular recess 54 or lip; and (c) two semi-circular graphite bodies forming a sealing ring 56 located in each recess 54. Each flange body 32 is secured to a corresponding terminator body 45 using nuts and bolts 58 located in the bores 36,48 on each collar 34,46, and each graphite body 56 is sealed between a complementary lip 42 and recess 54 pair. The pair of flange bodies 32 and the pair of terminator bodies 45 are also secured together, via integrally formed flange portions 38,44 and 50,52 respectively, having a respective aperture 40 and 53 for receiving nuts and bolts (not shown).
Patent GB-2418574-A (GB)
Title: Translating multicast packets to unicast packets and then converting these unicast packets to multicast packets, by rewriting addresses
Inventor: EDWARDS MARK
IPC: H04L12/18
Filed: 2004-09-22
Abstract: A communication network comprising a first sub-network (101) and a second sub-network (103) each supporting separate multicast domains. A first interface network element (111) comprises a multicast receiver (201) for receiving multicast data packets. A transmit translation processor (203) generates unicast data packets by replacing a multicast address of the multicast data packets by a unicast address. A unicast transmitter (207) forwards the unicast data packets to a second interface network element (113) over a unicast communication link (119). The second interface network element (113) comprises a unicast receiver and a receive translation processor (303) which generates multicast data packets by replacing a unicast address of the unicast data packets by a multicast address. The multicast data packets are then fed to the second sub-network (103). The invention allows multicast communication between different multicast domains and through unicast communication links.
Patent GB-2422356-A (GB)
Title: Man overboard recovery hoist
Inventor: STEVEN GUY ROBERT SAVILE
IPC: B63C9/26
Filed: 2005-01-20
Abstract: A horizontal drum (1), equipped with a winding handle and ratchet, is supported on two legs (2), configured as an 'A'. A rope wound onto the drum raises a single block and spring hook assembly (10). The tail of the rope, returning from the block, is lead to a cam cleat (11), mounted on a horizontal cross beam (5). The beam is fixed between the legs, close below the drum. A pendant attached to the horizontal bar is lead to a convenient strong point on the vessel, adjusted so as to maintain the required angle of the hoist. In use, the assembly is steadied by means of a handle extending to the rear from the horizontal bar. Sections of the hoist can be parted for stowage.
Patent GB-2417345-A (GB)
Title: Automated trading system
Inventor: SCHOEN JOHN EDWARD
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2005-07-29
Abstract: An anonymous trading system is configured to receive a price stream from a bank or other institution. The price stream is converted into a quote stream and input into the trading system via an automated trading interface. The quote stream has its own deal code. The deal code credit limits are set so that the only parties that have credit with the deal code are other deal codes of the same institution. At least one of these deal codes represents a prime broker bank and prime broker customers therefore have access to the institution's price stream to the exclusion of other parties trading on the system. A distributor distributes the quotes from the trading system to the prime broker customers' traders, to prime broker customer automated trading interfaces, and to prime broker customer deal feed systems for logging of deal tickets and communication of those deal tickets to back office systems.
Patent GB-2429021-A (GB)
Title: Closure for service shaft during construction of building
Inventor: DAVIDSON ADRIAN
IPC: E04G21/32
Filed: 2005-08-10
Abstract: A closure assembly 1 for a service shaft during construction of a building, to prevent workmen falling into the shaft, comprises a cover 2, 3, 4 mounted to a frame 5, 6, fixed to the inner periphery of the shaft. As shown, the frame 5 may comprise a P-section member fixed at 32 to fixings 31, and attached to an angle member 35 standing on a structural I- beam 37, the arrangement forming permanent shuttering for concrete 40 of floor 30, in which fixings 31 become embedded. Movable cross members 7, 8 may support edges of covers 2, 3, and 4. The covers may include removable sacrificial panels (Fig 4, not shown) which can later be removed so that services may pass through the covers, which remain in place.
Patent GB-2431450-A (GB)
Title: A suspension strut for a motor vehicle
Inventor: EATON KARL
IPC: F16F7/104
Filed: 2005-10-19
Abstract: A suspension strut 11 for a motor vehicle comprises a cylindrical body 16 connected to an unsprung mass of the vehicle and a piston rod 17 connected to a sprung mass of the vehicle. The strut 11 also comprises a dynamic mass absorber 20 which is tuned to damp the natural frequency of the unsprung mass. The dynamic mass absorber 20 comprises a sealed housing 21 in which a suspended ring mass 22 which defines an upper chamber 29 and a lower chamber 30 within the housing 21 is attached around the cylindrical body of the strut 11. The ring mass 22 is held in a suspended state by a number of springs 24 arranged in the upper chamber 29 and lower chamber 30 and a gas which is able to move from one chamber to the other chamber by means of communication ports 31 so as to damp the natural frequency of the unsprung mass.
Patent GB-2416889-A (GB)
Title: Decaying digitally-stored media files using a cropping algorithm
Inventor: CHALSTROM ROBERT E
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2003-07-16
Abstract: A method for managing digitally-stored media files, such as image files, audio files, video files and other multimedia files, comprises maintaining a decay function having at least a cropping algorithm and periodically applying the decay function to at least a portion of the digitally-stored media files. The decay function could also degrade the resolution or use a compression algorithm. The periodic application of the decay function could be dependent upon the media files reaching a specified age or could be dependent on the availability of a storage resource falling below a specified threshold. The rate of decay used could be specified and controlled using a graphical user interface (GUI). Also disclosed is a method for allowing a backup set of data files to be maintained so that if a user decides that if a decayed file in the main data set needs to be restored, then the relevant file in the backup data set can be selected.
Patent GB-2426171-A (GB)
Title: Radio decoding optimised to function with a digital audio player/recorder to produce an optimised handheld audio system
Inventor: MAY MARCUS W
IPC: H04R5/04
Filed: 2005-11-25
Abstract: A handheld audio system includes a radio signal decoder integrated circuit (IC) and a digital audio processing integrated circuit. The radio signal decoder integrated circuit produces a digital left channel signal and a digital right channel signal from a received radio signal in accordance with an enable signal and also produces a system clock. The digital audio processing integrated circuit includes a DC-to-DC converter and a processing module. The DC-to-DC converter is operably coupled to produce at least one power supply voltage based on the system clock. The processing module is operably coupled to produce the enable signal when the at least one power supply voltage has reached a desired level and to produce audio signals for audio playback from at least one of the digital left and right channel signals and a stored digital audio file.
Patent GB-2426070-A (GB)
Title: A parallel rule comprising two rulers linked by at least two equal-length cross-arms
Inventor: YOUNG DAVID JOHN
IPC: G01C21/20
Filed: 2006-01-23
Abstract: A parallel rule comprising two rulers 1, 2 linked by at least two equal-length cross-arms 4, the cross-arms 4 being of asymmetrical shape such that the cross-arms 4 interfere to the minimum extent with the holes or knobs 3 which are used to move the rulers 1, 2. The device is of particular utility as a compact parallel rule or plotter suitable for small plotting tables.
Patent GB-2434539-A (GB)
Title: Implanted pain relieving nerve stimulator with insertion wire acting as temporary power cable
Inventor: GOROSZENIUK TEODOR
IPC: A61N1/05
Filed: 2006-01-25
Abstract: A percutaneous stimulating device 10 comprises a self-contained permanent or long-term unit for neuromodulation in the management of chronic pain and for cosmetic applications in accordance with the invention. It comprises a stimulating zone 12 with one or more electrodes 14, and an integral control unit 16 electrically connected by means of suitable wires 18 to the stimulating zone. The control unit 16 is arranged to supply an electrical stimulating signal to the electrode(s) 14. The device is inserted into a patient though a stimulating needle by means of an insertion wire which may be used to pass a stimulating current to the device to locate it accurately. The stimulating needle and the insertion wire are subsequently withdrawn.
Patent GB-2420958-A (GB)
Title: Foodstuff coated with one or more molten polyols
Inventor: JOHNSTON ANDREW GORDON
IPC: A23L1/09
Filed: 2003-07-23
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a coated foodstuff having a fragile core and a hard coating around the core comprises forming the fragile core, melting a coating material consisting substantially of one or more polyols, applying the molten coating material around the fragile core and solidifying the molten coating material to form a crystalline coating around the fragile core. The coating material may comprise erythritol or mannitol and in addition may comprise xylitol, sorbitol, maltitol, lactitol, isomaltulose or isomalt. The fragile core may be a soft fondant, marshmallow or expanded or aerated confectionery product. Also claimed is a coated foodstuff having a fragile core and a hard coating consisting substantially of one or more crystalline polyols, wherein the coating is a solidified melt.
Patent GB-2435318-A (GB)
Title: Current leads for cryogenically cooled equipment
Inventor: STAUTNER WOLFGANG ERNST
IPC: F17C13/00
Filed: 2006-02-17
Abstract: A cryostat is cooled by a pulse tube refrigerator 30 and contains electrically powered equipment 10, where an electrical conductor 64 is provided to the electrically powered equipment, the electrical conductor being in thermal and mechanical contact with one or more of the tubes of the pulse tube refrigerator. The electrical conductor may be provided with an electrically insulating, thermally conductive layer interposed between the conductor and the corresponding tube(s). Preferably, when electrical current conduction is not required, the conductor is arranged to be brought out of connection with the tube(s). The conductor may comprise two half-cylindrical metal sheets, such as brass, which are electrically insulated from the material of the tube(s), either by a self-adhesive polyimide film lining or by an epoxy resin filled with glass and/or aluminium oxide lining. Preferably, a flow of cryogen gas, such as helium, is provided to cool the outer surface of the conductor. The electrical conductor may alternatively comprise a hollow expanding electrically conductive member with conformal surfaces. In a second aspect, the electrical conductor is coaxially arranged with respect to an individual pulse or regenerator tube of the pulse tube refrigerator, and isolated therefrom by a vacuum region.
Patent GB-2435296-A (GB)
Title: Elevation adjustment structure for a display device
Inventor: CHEN WEN-CHUN
IPC: F16M11/04
Filed: 2006-02-20
Abstract: An adjusting structure is located between a bracing frame and a monitor for height adjustment by using slide-type mechanisms. The adjusting structure comprises a fixing base 1, a slide base 2, and a slide means 3, wherein several trenches 12 are formed on the fixing base 1 for holding the bracing frame 4. Two insertion trenches 13 are oppositely formed on both sides of the fixing base 1 for holding the slide base 2. The slide means 3 is coupled with the monitor. When the user holds the both sides of the monitor, he can exactly hook and hold a braking shaft 33 by hands so as to release ratches 34 from a stop device 35 such that the slide means 3, which is coupled with the monitor, can be inserted into the slide base 2 so as to engage the ratches with the racks 21. As a result, the adjusting structure can be rapidly, accurately, and finely shifted to a proper height.
Patent GB-2430022-A (GB)
Title: A device having seal coatings for receiving and discharging fluid
Inventor: CIOLKOSZ THEODORE D
IPC: F16L13/12
Filed: 2005-03-02
Abstract: The present invention features devices and methods for holding fluids at high pressures and a device for receiving and discharging fluids. The device comprises a first housing having at least one side wall. The side wall has an interior surface defining at least one chamber and has at least one end cap abutment surface for receiving an end cap. The end cap has a first housing abutment surface which receives the end cap abutment surface positioning the end cap on the first housing for enclosing the chamber. At least one of the first housing abutment surface and the end cap abutment has a first seal coating. The first seal coating comprises a deformable plastic adhering to the abutment surface. The device further comprises compression means to compress the end cap and deform the seal coating.
Patent GB-2429107-A (GB)
Title: Displays, drivers and related methods
Inventor: ROUTLEY PAUL RICHARD
IPC: G09G3/32
Filed: 2005-04-11
Abstract: This invention generally relates to electronic displays, in particular organic light emitting diode (OLED) -based displays, and to techniques for compensating for variations in display element brightness such as those caused by ageing. A method of compensating for variations in brightness of an OLED display element of a passive OLED display device, the display device having a plurality of said OLED display elements mounted on a substrate, the method comprising: driving a said display element to emit light; detecting a brightness said emitted light after waveguiding by said substrate; and compensating for a variation in said display element brightness responsive to said detecting.
Patent GB-2437541-A (GB)
Title: Transmitting multi-row chain
Inventor: TAMIYA ATSUHIRO
IPC: F16G13/02
Filed: 2007-01-03
Abstract: A transmitting multi-row chain has inner link units (110), each comprising a pair of right and left inner plates (111) into which a pair of front and rear bushes (112) is press-fitted. The inner link units are connected in rows to each other in large numbers in the longitudinal direction of the chain by connecting pins (140) and the rows are disposed in parallel with each other through intermediate plates (120) in a width direction of the chain. The connecting pins (140) are press-fitted into outer plates (130) disposed on the outermost sides in the width direction of the chain and are loosely fitted into pin holes of the intermediate plates (120). The intermediate plates (120) are each formed in a plate height dimension smaller than the plate height dimension of each of the inner plate (111) and the outer plate (130). The ends of the intermediate links (120) are semi-circular with a bulge in the plate-shearing direction.