baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2383917-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for transmission and display of a compressed digitized image
Inventor: SIROHEY SAAD A
IPC: H04N19/593
Filed: 2002-11-21
Abstract: The present technique selectively handles image data, which is decomposed into a plurality of resolution levels. The image data may be retrieved in order of progressively higher resolution levels for display in a viewport, which may have a viewport resolution that is higher or lower than a desired one of the resolution levels. Initially, the image data may be displayed in the viewport at a relatively lower one of the plurality of resolution levels. As a user desires higher resolution displays of all or part of the image, one or more of the progressively higher resolution levels may be retrieved and scaled to fit the viewport. Accordingly, the present technique handles the data more efficiently by accessing the image data in blocks corresponding to the plurality of resolution levels, rather than accessing the entirety of the image data. A scaling threshold also can be used to signal the need for a next higher level of the plurality of resolution levels.
Patent GB-2396109-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent multilayer hydrogel wound dressings
Inventor: MUNRO HUGH SEMPLE
IPC: A61L15/42
Filed: 2002-12-12
Abstract: A wound dressing comprises an absorbent hydrogel composition comprising a foam portion which comprises a flexible plasticised hydrophilic polymer matrix having an internal cellular structure, and a continuous portion which comprises a flexible plasticised hydrophilic polymer matrix having relatively continuous internal structure. The continuous portion of the hydrogel composition includes apertures providing fluid flow communication through the continuous portion between an external surface of the continuous portion and the foam portion whereby the foam portion can take up external water or other fluid into the cellular structure through the apertures of the continuous portion. The continuous portion of the hydrogel composition may be tacky to the skin, allowing its use as a bioadhesive. Also claimed is a hydrogel composition for the preparation of a dressing for the treatment of wounds and burns.
Patent GB-2388068-A (GB)
Title: Coating and cladding of fibre reinforced materials
Inventor: HOWARD JOHN
IPC: B32B27/00
Filed: 2003-02-17
Abstract: There is described a method of cladding a substrate which comprises applying an uncured polymer 1 to a surface of a mould, applying a scrim material 2 to the polymer 1, curing the uncured polymer 1, applying a composite material 4 to the scrim material 2 and removing the mould. A second binder coat of polymer 3 may be applied before the application of the scrim material (figure 1). There is also described a fibre reinforced material comprising a composite substrate bonded to a first surface of a scrim material an opposing second surface of the scrim material being coated with a polymer. The scrim material 5 may be laid into a moulding board 6, which is attached and sealed to the mould itself. Polymer 7 is injected into the mould cavity 8 wherefrom air is allowed to vent at 9. The board 6 is removed and a composite material 10 is directly applied over the surface of the scrim material 5 (figure 2).
Patent GB-2382224-A (GB)
Title: Method for producing a substrate arrangement
Inventor: ZAKEL ELKE
IPC: H01L21/68
Filed: 2002-06-26
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a substrate arrangement, having the following steps: preparing a substrate and contacting the connecting surfaces of the substrate to internal contacts in a wiring system, applying contact material to external contacts defining an external connecting surface arrangement, said contacts being associated with the wiring system, in order to form base contact humps (31), applying connecting material to the base contact humps in order to form contact hump tops which are connected to the base contact humps, said connecting material being applied in the form of moulded parts (35). The formation of the contact hump tops occurs by at least partially melting the connecting material moulded parts as a result of laser energy which is impinged thereon.
Patent GB-2382565-A (GB)
Title: Center-pull sheet material dispenser
Inventor: PAUKOV LADISLAV
IPC: A47K10/38
Filed: 2001-11-09
Abstract: The invention consists of a paper towel dispenser for dispensing individual sheets of paper towels from a roll of paper having regularly spaced apart lines of partial severance. The dispenser is comprised of a housing and a housing door which can be pivotally opened to allow a roll of sheet material to be inserted into the dispenser. The dispenser has a funnel-shaped exit to allow the end of the roll to protrude in order to be grasped by the user. A paper towel tearing member is located adjacent to the exit aperture of said funnel and the opening of this member is adjustable in order to vary the size of the opening of the dispenser. This adjustment of the exit size creates an adjustment in the position at which the sheet tears away from the roll to allow the use of different types of sheet material in a single dispenser.
Patent GB-2400313-A (GB)
Title: Back support
Inventor: MEW JOHN R C
IPC: A47C7/42
Filed: 2003-04-09
Abstract: A back support device for use in the alleviation, prevention and treatment of back pain. The back support is to be positioned between the pelvis of a user seated on a surface and an opposed support. It comprises a support component having a front section and a rear section, wherein each section is is formed from a material having a different density. The back support also has two deformable/flexible legs for varying the height of the support component, such that the support can be rested on the surface on which the user sits, and be positioned in line with the user's pelvis. Suitably, the back support is made from foamed plastics or rubber materials.
Patent GB-2402288-A (GB)
Title: Deriving a progressive scan image from an interlaced image
Inventor: FAZZINI PAOLO GIUSEPPE
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2003-05-01
Abstract: Deriving a progressive scan image from an interlaced image by obtaining for each pixel to be inserted in the field from the interlaced image, a difference value derived from each pair of a set of symmetrically opposed pixels with respect to the pixel to reconstructed and from adjacent lines to that pixel. It is determined which pair of pixels has the lowest difference value associated with it and the average value of this pair is selected as the value of the pixel to be inserted.
Patent GB-2388508-A (GB)
Title: Graphics engine converting commands to spatial information, discarding commands following use, and device and memory incorporating the graphics engine
Inventor: KOSELJ METOD
IPC: G06T11/40
Filed: 2003-05-09
Abstract: A graphics engine receives vector graphics commands and renders image data for display pixels in dependence upon the received commands. The engine includes control circuitry or logic to read in one command at a time, convert the command to spatial image information and then discard the original command. An electrical device incorporating the engine and a memory integrated circuit having an embedded graphics engine are also provided.
Patent GB-2387233-A (GB)
Title: Method for well logging using nuclear magnetic resonance and device for carrying out said method
Inventor: MITYUSHIN EVGENY MIKHAILOVICH
IPC: G01R33/20
Filed: 2001-12-20
Abstract: The invention relates to methods for prospecting wells using nuclear magnetic resonance. The inventive method consists in generating a static magnetic field near a well with the aid of a magnet which is made of a conductive rear-earth material in the form of an elongated parallelepiped which is magnetised in a direction perpendicular to a large side surface and longitudinal axis thereof. The width of the magnet is of at least twice as large as the narrow side of said parallelepiped. A radio-frequency coil is arranged on a frame whose diameter is equal to or higher than a diagonal of the cross-section of a magnet arranged inside the frame. The coil elements are arranged on planes which are parallel to the longitudinal axis of the magnet and vertical with respect to the smaller side thereof arranged in symmetrical sectors which are opposite to the large side surface of the magnet. A compensating unit is arranged along the large side surfaces of the magnet parallel to the longitudinal axis thereof.
Patent GB-2389062-A (GB)
Title: Fischer-tropsch catalyst with low surface area alumina, its preparation and use thereof
Inventor: ERI SIGRID
IPC: C10G2/00
Filed: 2001-12-11
Abstract: A catalyst for use in a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis reaction which comprises cobalt supported on alumina. The alumina support has a specific surface area of less than 50m<2>/g or is at least 10%   a  -alumina.
Patent GB-2408578-A (GB)
Title: Communications channel payment card for utility meter
Inventor: COWBURN JOHN
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2003-11-25
Abstract: A utility meter system with a communications channel prepayment card 132 which enables the utility meter to communicate with a controller via an wireless communication link. The communications channel prepayment key 132 has an antenna 134 which is powered by the meter. When the system is running in post payment mode the payment key is used to transfer meter readings to the utility provider. When the system is running in prepayment mode the prepayment key has a battery and a timer and the key transmits a signal to the controller at a preset time with credit and meter identity information. This is preferably only done when the credit has gone below a preset level. Upon receipt of the low credit level signal the controller determines prices of further credit units from various utility companies and purchases the credit units automatically subject to the satisfaction of certain preconditions or upon manual confirmation.
Patent GB-2406500-A (GB)
Title: Chopping board
Inventor: LUI TO YAN
IPC: A47J47/00
Filed: 2003-12-03
Abstract: A chopping board (10) comprises a planar body (100) having opposite first and second surfaces (110 and 120), and a base (200) for supporting the body (100) and having upper and lower sides (210 and 220). The upper side (210) includes a raised peripheral portion (212) that extends substantially around the base (200) and defines a recess (214) for locating the body (100) on the base (200). The planar body may be reversible. The base may include a drain hole (216) which may be closed by a stopper (219) or connected to a pipe (218). The lower side of the base may include at least one frictional member which may be in the form of pads or in the form of a grid for frictionally gripping a worktop surface. At least one of the surfaces of the planar body may include a representation (300) (figures 5 to 7) of the top of food intended for chopping on the body.
Patent GB-2409469-A (GB)
Title: A flat wall frame comprising perimetral frame members
Inventor: BARRETT STEVEN JOHN
IPC: E04B1/348
Filed: 2003-12-15
Abstract: A generally flat wall frame W comprises perimetral sides H, V, adjacent sides being joined together at the ends to form corners, each side comprising generally parallel lengths L of cold formed metal section, which are joined by intervening brace members 3, whereby the frame W has mechanical strength. A plurality of wall frames W may be joined together to form a box-like module having walls, ceiling, floor and so on.
Patent GB-2396892-A (GB)
Title: Reciprocable air pump
Inventor: RICHARDS STEPHEN
IPC: F04B25/00
Filed: 2002-12-09
Abstract: A multi-stage, reciprocable hand operable air pump (1) comprises a first and inner static cylinder (4): a piston (5) reciprocable within the inner cylinder (4) and carried by a piston rod (6) extending to a handle (3), a second and outer reciprocable cylinder (20) co-axially surrounds the inner cylinder (4) and has one closed end connected to the handle (3). A first annular chamber (22) is defined for receipt of a charge of air at atmospheric pressure upon reciprocation in a first direction, and for effecting a first compression upon reciprocation in the opposite direction. A static tube (23) is located co-axially between the inner static cylinder (4) and the reciprocable cylinder (20), to define an annular air admittance and transfer passage.
Patent GB-2415635-A (GB)
Title: Pivoting golf tee
Inventor: SHORE DEREK MONTIETH
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 2004-06-28
Abstract: A golf tee comprises a generally rectangular stem 2, and a spike 9 which, in use, is disposed at an angle to the stem. Stem 2 and spike 9 are attached by way of a pivot pin 10 which passes trough the upper end 8 of the spike, and through a vertically elongated aperture 3 in the stem such that the height of stem 2 may be adjusted relative to spike 9, and stem 2 may pivot relative to spike 9. The upper end of spike 9 comprises spaced, opposed members 8 having slots which engage with serrations or ridges 4 provided on stem 2, such that spike 9 grips stem 2 when stem 2 has been positioned at a desired height. When spike 9 is inserted into the ground, stem 2 is free to pivot when struck by a club thus minimising resistance to the passage of the club head, and preventing displacement of the tee by the club.
Patent GB-2416092-A (GB)
Title: A cellular communication system, network element and method of operation therefor.
Inventor: KILDEGAARD THOMAS C
IPC: H04W4/18
Filed: 2004-07-07
Abstract: A base station (101) for a cellular communication system, such as a TETRA communication system, is coupled to a fixed network (107) and receives text strings for transmission to remote units (103, 105). The base station comprises a receive processor (111) which receives a first text string encoded in a first encoding format. The receive processor (111) is coupled to a conversion processor (113) which converts the first text string to a second text string at least partially encoded in a second encoding format. The first encoding format may be an UTF-8 or UTF-16 text encoding format and the second encoding format may be an ASCII text encoding format. The conversion processor (113) is coupled to a transceiver (115) which transmits the second text string to the remote units (103, 105). The invention allows units using different text encoding formats to interwork and is particularly suitable for facilitating an upgrade of the text encoding format used in a cellular communication system.
Patent GB-2416239-A (GB)
Title: Document with coded indexes
Inventor: CHEN LI-MING
IPC: G06K7/12
Filed: 2004-08-26
Abstract: A document is constructed by printing plural pixels which are divided into plural areas, each area having plural indexes to represent an area code corresponding to the area, the indexes being readable by an optical reader system wherein the indexes are mixed with the plural pixels for being printed on the document. The pixels may have different optical reflection features to the pixels. The document may be printed using a colour transfer step which performs an RGB to YMCK conversion. The optical reader system may comprise a filter, which allows light with a certain wavelength to pass through, a sensor and a decoder. Each of the indexes may comprise a centre dot with direction dots distributed at a first distance from the centre dot and another set of dots distributed at a second distance from the centre dot.
Patent GB-2419104-A (GB)
Title: Stapler having rotatable arm
Inventor: RAKHRA BALRAJ SINGH
IPC: B25C5/00
Filed: 2005-01-31
Abstract: A stapler having a stapling containing arm 6 and a base 8a1, where the stapling containing arm is rotatable through 90{ relative to the base, so that staples can be affixed to a workpiece either transversely to or parallel to the longitudinal axis 9a of the base. Staples can be added to the stapling containing arm at any of its rotatable positions. Preferably the stapler also comprises an intermediary arm 3a1 which is hinged to and sprung against the base, and is also rotatably connected to the stapling containing arm. The base may have a closure plate 7a with two sets of staple closing impressions 7b, to correspond to the two extreme positions of the staple containing arm. The base and intermediary arm are preferably extendable.
Patent GB-2423436-A (GB)
Title: Media proxy load balance management
Inventor: BADMAN GUY
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2005-02-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of, computer software for and apparatus for improved management of media proxy (MP) resources. More particularly, but not exclusively, the present invention enables, in a carrier hosted solution, intelligent selection of media proxies to balance load across the carrier network. According to the present invention, MPs signal information back to the call agents that control them. Preferably, the signalling is added to keep alive messages such as Media Gateway Control Protocol (MGCP) Restart in Progress (RSIP) messages.
Patent GB-2423798-A (GB)
Title: Piping bag
Inventor: CHAPMAN CHRIS
IPC: A23P10/00
Filed: 2005-03-05
Abstract: A piping bag comprises two compartments allowing two ingredients to be piped as one. The piping bag may have a nozzle split into two halves such that when each half is placed in its respective compartment they meet at the bottom of the piping bag to form a complete nozzle. The nozzle halves may be joined together by using magnetic backing sheets, a wedge and band fitting over the halves, clip or hook and peg. The piping bag may be made from canvass or plastic and may be reusable or disposable. The nozzles may be formed from plastic or metal and may have smooth or serrated ends.
Patent GB-2424345-A (GB)
Title: Transmission of mobile device receive mode command from a base station
Inventor: BAILEY RICHARD JAMES
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 2005-03-18
Abstract: A base transceiver station analyses power control commands received from a mobile device and derives samples indicative of a receive strength. A frequency domain generator then generates a frequency domain representation of a reception condition at the mobile device by performing a Fourier transform on a collection of the signal strength samples within a predetermined time window. A command is then sent from the base station to the mobile device detailing which of a variety of receive modes is most appropriate for the signal conditions. The variety of receive modes may be varying receiver/antenna diversity set ups.
Patent GB-2424842-A (GB)
Title: A gaming apparatus with gps and method for playing a game
Inventor: PRODGER MATHEW
IPC: G01S5/14
Filed: 2005-04-07
Abstract: The gaming device (10, 20) have a global positioning satellite receiver and the ability to receive and send game data wireless to a server (40) or communicate wireless with another gaming device (10, 20). The gaming device (10, 20) is adapted to receive game data which includes the location of the flags to be reached and the sequence in which the flags are to be reached. The gaming device (10, 20) is adapted to display the location of the gaming device (10, 20), and to provide an indication when the gaming device (10, 20) has arrived at the location of a flag to be reached and to display the next location of a flag to be reached. Furthermore the gaming device (10,20) comprises a mini game, which prompts the user to play when the flag is reached. The gaming device (10, 20) is able to switch between a slave and master mode.
Patent GB-2425406-A (GB)
Title: A high frequency antenna integrated in a vehicle
Inventor: BREDEN RICHARD
IPC: H01Q1/12
Filed: 2005-04-20
Abstract: An antenna comprises first and second antenna elements 64, 66 mounted on a dielectric sheet 62 with a signal connection 70 to the first element 64 and the second element 66 having a connection 72, proximate to that of the first element, which includes a connection to a proximate vehicle-body ground 54. The first and second connections 70, 72 are connected via a balanced transmission line 60 to signal feed means 50. The signal feed means 50 may be an unbalanced transmission line such as a coaxial cable or a signal amplifier. The balanced transmission line 60 may be a twin wire or twin printed conductive line or a twisted wire pair signal feed with a length of about one-half of the centre operational wavelength of the antenna. The first and second elements 64, 66 may be of about the same length and the first element 64 may be arranged to extend in a direction normal to that of the edge of the dielectric sheet 62. The dielectric sheet 62 may be a glass window of a vehicle. The antenna may operate at GHz frequencies.
Patent GB-2428426-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing arrangement which avoids contamination of articles
Inventor: STOLLERY JONATHAN WILLIAM
IPC: A61B19/02
Filed: 2005-07-09
Abstract: A dispensing arrangement for an article 20 which may be contaminated before use upon handling and/or removal, the arrangement comprising a plurality of containers 21 presented in a stack, sides of adjacent containers being in close approximation to each other and portions of adjacent containers defining an enclosure (25, fig 3) for a product in use, external parts of the containers being handleable to allow removal from a base of the stack to allow access to the enclosure without contact within the container and/or with other containers. The article 20 may be a disposable tongue depressor or a flat pen (see figure 5a).
Patent GB-2417035-A (GB)
Title: Displaying medium comprising liquid crystals dispersed in a hardened hydrophilic polymer
Inventor: KOKEGUCHI NORIYUKI
IPC: G02F1/1334
Filed: 2005-07-22
Abstract: A displaying medium which has a memorizing ability and is superior in the stability under a severe condition or to folding is provided by a displaying medium comprising a substrate and a constituting layer provided on the substrate, in which the constituting layer contains a binder and a liquid crystal (LC) composition dispersed in the binder, and the binder contains a hydrophilic polymer hardened by a hardening treatment. In one embodiment the hydrophilic polymer is either gelatine or polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), or a derivative thereof. In one embodiment the hardener is a vinylsulphone represented by the following general formula L-(SO2-X)m, where L is an m-valent linking group, X is a -CH2=CH2 group or a - CH2CH2Y group, where Y is a group releasable in a form of HY, and m is an integer of 2 to 10. In an embodiment the LC composition contains plural liquid crystal compositions.
Patent GB-2416577-A (GB)
Title: Transition fittings
Inventor: MUCKLE DEREK
IPC: F16L33/22
Filed: 2002-06-05
Abstract: An insertion tool for introducing an insert 11 into an expandable pipe liner, the tool comprising a conical array of prongs 19 adapted to expand an expandable pipe liner that is positioned over them and an insert carrier 16 which can receive an annular insert, the insert being within the conical array and axially movable through the array. Movement of the insert carrier and insert towards the apex of the array forces the prongs apart, expanding the liner and positioning the insert within it. The tool may have three or four prongs, which are preferably serrated to grip the surface of the liner. Also claimed is a method for introducing an insert into an expandable liner, and a transition fitting for an expandable liner.
Patent GB-2421820-A (GB)
Title: A computerised trading system
Inventor: LEIBOWITZ STEVE
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2005-12-05
Abstract: A computerized trading system for facilitating transactions of financial instruments between a plurality of traders. The computerized trading system includes a user interface, a matching engine, and a trade restrictor. The trade restrictor may be configured to detect bids and offers deviating from an expected price range, from an expected time delay or having exceeded a certain volume, and to restrict booking of the bids and offers meeting these criteria. For example, bids and offers resulting a an inverted market may be cancelled or adjusted. The inverted market occurs when a new or existing bid is higher than a best offer, or a new or existing offer is lower than a best bid. The price range criteria can also be set using statistical ranges calculated based on current bids and offers, or bids and offers that have been supplied by the same trader of the bids and offers being restricted.