baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2433371-A (GB)
Title: Parallel error diffusion processing for hologram image data
Inventor: BUCKLEY EDWARD
IPC: H04N5/21
Filed: 2006-11-15
Abstract: The invention relates to data processing hardware for generating holograms, in particular for image display applications. We describe a hardware error diffusion calculation system for performing an error diffusion quantisation of a hologram. The system comprises address and data buses for a first, hologram memory block 610 storing data representing pixels of said hologram; for a second, error memory block 608 storing an error matrix representing errors in quantising said hologram; for a third, diffusion weights memory block 606 storing a set of diffusion weights for said error diffusion calculation; and a plurality of error diffusion processor blocks 602 a-h each coupled to said address and data buses, each being configured for sequential processing of a spatial region of said hologram. A said processor block includes a pixel address generator to generate a sequence of pixel addresses for a said spatial region for processing by the processor block and an error diffusion calculation block coupled to said pixel address generator and to said address and data buses to perform an error diffusion calculation for a pixel of said hologram identified by a said pixel address. Spatial regions processed by said processor blocks overlap and each of said processor blocks has a different start pixel address such that said processor blocks are able to perform error diffusion calculations with respective error diffusion calculation blocks on different pixels of the hologram in parallel. The error diffusion quantization process may be performed concurrently with hologram data generation by pipelining a first system generating hologram data and a second system quantizing the hologram data using error diffusion as per the invention.
Patent GB-2443850-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic teaching aid
Inventor: FOSTER FRANK
IPC: G09B1/08
Filed: 2006-11-16
Abstract: A teaching aid 1 comprises a display board 2, a support box 3 and at least one tile 4. The display board 2 comprises a plurality of rigid panels 5, 6, 7 which are hinged along their long edges to form a flexible board. Each panel 5, 6, 7 has two faces, each face being magnetic or magnetically permeable. The tiles 4 are magnetic or magnetically permeable for selectively attaching to the faces of the panels 5, 6, 7. The support box 3 comprises a receptacle 11 having a base 15 and four sidewalls 16. At least one supporting element 12, 13, 14 is provided inside the receptacle to support the display board 2 inside the receptacle 11 to be upstanding with respect to the base 15. The support box 3 may be able to support the display board 2 in a plurality of different configurations. The tiles 4 can be used to play educational games for teaching children basic facts such as number.
Patent GB-2444077-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic isolator for an acoustic well logging tool
Inventor: BOTTING PHILIP
IPC: G01V1/52
Filed: 2006-11-23
Abstract: An acoustic isolator for an acoustic well logging tool comprises an isolator body 16, a mass, a resilient portion 10 and a movement limiter 18. The resilient portion 10 may be integral with the isolator body 16 and take the form of apertures 12 and slots 14 formed in the body 16. The mass may be located within the body 16 but alternatively may be formed integrally with the body. The movement limiter 18 may be formed by slots 20 provided in the isolator body which produce a pair of interlocking lobes 22. When the isolation section is subjected to tension, compression, torsion or bending loads above a certain level the interlocking lobes 22 will meet preventing further deformation. A plurality of such isolators may be provided in between transmitter and receiver sections of the acoustic logging tool.
Patent GB-2444112-A (GB)
Title: Agglomerate composition
Inventor: REDL ANDREAS
IPC: C08J3/12
Filed: 2006-11-24
Abstract: The invention relates to an agglomerate composition, comprising a liquid and a protein powder, at least one of the two ingredients being thermo-reactive, and the composition not being cross-linked due to a thermo-reaction (i.e. not having a thermal history). The molecular size distribution of the composition is essentially the same as the molecular size distribution of the ingredients. The invention further relates to a process for preparing an agglomerate protein composition comprising a powder and a liquid, at least one of the two ingredients being thermo-reactive, wherein the ingredients are mixed in a mixing device wherein the mixing leads to an even distribution of the liquid in the powder, and the mixture is subsequently subjected to an ageing process in an ageing device wherein the ageing particles do no come into contact with each other. In an embodiment, the protein is wheat gluten and the liquid is a glycerol plasticizer.
Patent GB-2429940-A (GB)
Title: Reduced sized micro-fluid jet nozzle structure
Inventor: MAHER COLIN GEOFFREY
IPC: B05B1/08
Filed: 2005-06-29
Abstract: A nozzle plate structure having nozzle bores therein in flow communication with corresponding fluid chambers. The nozzle bores have an overall nozzle bore length dimension and each of the nozzle bores includes two or more exit bores in fluid flow communication with each of the nozzle bores. Each of the exit bores having a length dimension ranging from about 5 to about 100 percent of the overall nozzle bore length dimension.
Patent GB-2431129-A (GB)
Title: Etching with electrostatically attracted ions
Inventor: VOSS CURTIS
IPC: B81C1/00
Filed: 2007-02-20
Abstract: A technique comprises directing a plasma having at least first and second gasses at a substrate (202). The substrate (202) is at least partially covered with at least the first (206) and second layers (204). Ions of the first gas are electrostatically attracted towards the substrate (202). The second gas selectively etches the first layer (206) relative to the second layer (204).
Patent GB-2435541-A (GB)
Title: Lithium metal dispersion in electrodes
Inventor: GAO YUAN
IPC: H01M4/58
Filed: 2004-07-29
Abstract: There is described a method for prelithiating a host material, comprising: combining the host material with a lithium metal powder to form a mixture; and manipulating the mixture to promote lithiation of the host material. Also disclosed are electrodes, methods of making same, rechargeable lithium cells and batteries.
Patent GB-2448140-A (GB)
Title: Label with coupon in liner
Inventor: KENDALL IAN GEORGE
IPC: B31D1/02
Filed: 2007-04-03
Abstract: Liner material 12 carries an adhesive label 14. The liner material includes a first, outer portion 26 and a second, inner portion 28 which are separated by a cut 30 and are individually releasable from the label 14. The outer portion 26 can be removed in order to attach the self-adhesive label 14 10 to an article. The label 14 can subsequently be peeled from the article to reveal the inner portion 28, which may be printed to serve as a redeemable coupon or voucher.
Patent GB-2436037-A (GB)
Title: Fast T1 measurement of an earth formation by using driven equilibrium
Inventor: BLANZ MARTIN
IPC: G01V3/32
Filed: 2007-06-18
Abstract: An amplitude of an echo signal in a driven equilibrium (DE) pulse group is used for determination of a longitudinal relaxation time T1 of an earth formation. DE pulse groups followed by a CPMG sequence can be used for estimating both T1 and a transverse relaxation time T2 within one fast measurement.
Patent GB-2452719-A (GB)
Title: Nestable cups for beverage dispensing
Inventor: NICHOLLS DARREN
IPC: A47G19/23
Filed: 2007-09-11
Abstract: A paper cup comprises a tapered tubular side wall 2 having first and second indentations 8, 9 (eg annular) therein at different distances from the base of the cup such that, on nesting of plural such cups, the first indentation of a cup engages with the second indentation of another cup to resist relative axial movement of those cups. The bases of the cups are spaced forming a chamber to accommodate beverage concentrate 18 in an insert 13. The insert 13 and a third annular indentation 10 further resist telescoping of the stacked cups. The cup may be formed from an arcuate paper blank which is embossed with the indentations, bent into a tapered tubular shape and secured, and closed by a base.
Patent GB-2442356-A (GB)
Title: Generating Schedules to Execute Functions in a Process Control System
Inventor: ENVER ALPER T
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 2007-10-01
Abstract: A system is disclosed for generating schedules 700 to execute functions in a process control system (100, figure 1) that controls a plurality of field devices (112a-c, figure 1). A first interface is configured to identify a first function that is associated with a process control routine. The system also includes a sub-schedule 710 generator configured to generate a first sub-schedule associated with a first time period. The first sub-schedule indicates a first execution time at which the first function is to be executed. The system includes a schedule generator configured to form a schedule associated with a second time period based on two instances of the first sub-schedule. The schedule indicates the first execution time and a second execution time at which the first function is to be executed.
Patent GB-2442879-A (GB)
Title: Shock absorbing vehicle bumper
Inventor: WHEALS JONATHAN C
IPC: B60R19/26
Filed: 2007-10-15
Abstract: A vehicle bumper arrangement (10) comprises a bumper element (12) and a force absorption device (16) positioned between the bumper element (12) and a structure (14) of the vehicle. The bumper element (12) is movable in the direction of the structure (14) of the vehicle in response to an external force (22, 86) applied thereto The force absorption device (16) is configurable to provide a differing magnitudes of resistive force to the applied external force (22, 86). In one embodiment the force absorption device (16, 416, 516, 616, 716) is configured so as to be able to provide multiple discrete values of resistive force, one of which values is selected prior to, or shortly after, movement of the bumper element (12) in the direction of the vehicle structure (14). In an alternative embodiment the force absorption device (216', 216'',216''',316) is configured so as to be able to provide an infinitely variable range of resistive force magnitudes between defined upper and lower limits, one of which magnitudes is selected prior to, or shortly after, movement of the bumper element (12) in the direction of the vehicle structure (14). The resistive force may be generated using frictional means, a hydraulic system or by selectively loading crushable elements.
Patent GB-2440294-A (GB)
Title: Portable Display Device Viewable In At Least Two Directions
Inventor: YOSHIOKA SHOJI
IPC: G02F1/133
Filed: 2007-10-31
Abstract: A portable display device, e.g. a mobile telephone (100), has a display section (50) for displaying a left screen in the left direction and a right screen in the right direction in a first display area. A viewer can view the left screen when viewing the display (50) from the left side and the right screen when viewing the display (50) from the fight side. Furthermore, the mobile telephone (100) can detect a change of the direction of the display section (50) and switches the display screen. Consequently, when the viewer returns the holding state for viewing the fight screen to the previous state and views the screen from the left side, he/she can view the next left screen. Also, screen data is displayed in a second, different display area so it can be viewed from all directions.
Patent GB-2441079-A (GB)
Title: Lateral control system
Inventor: MURRAY DOUGLAS J
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 2006-04-21
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a lateral monitoring and/or control system. The system includes at least one splitter (12) having a lateral bore (18) and a main bore (14), at least one control line at the splitter and at least one of a choke module, monitoring module, flow venturi module and a control module disposed in operable communication with the lateral bore and outside of the main bore. Further disclosed herein is a method for controlling and/or monitoring of a multi-lateral well system. The method includes installing one or more splitter in a borehole, installing at least one control line to communicate remotely with each of the one or more splitters selectively communicating with one or more of at least one of a monitoring module, control module, choke module and flow venturi module.
Patent GB-2455116-A (GB)
Title: Base structure of a baby mesh bed
Inventor: CHENG PAO-HSIEN
IPC: A47D7/00
Filed: 2007-11-29
Abstract: A baby mesh bed or playpen includes a main body and a base member 2; the main body has upright rods each having a foot member; the main body has connecting rods 13, which are each pivoted at a first end to a foot member and arc pivoted to the base member 2 at a second end thereof; two of the connecting rods 13 are on a same diagonal line of a bottom of the main body and has a fastening component 23 secured on the second end; the base member is equipped with a stopping piece 25, which will prevent rotation of the fastening components 23 when the main body is in an expanded configuration. A handle 26 may be pivoted on the base member 2 to depress the stopping piece 25 against the spring 24 for the connecting rods 13 to be pivoted relative to the base member to fold the bed [see also fig 7].
Patent GB-2446705-A (GB)
Title: Coating applicator
Inventor: LUTGEN JOSEPH LEON
IPC: B05C17/00
Filed: 2008-02-11
Abstract: A coating applicator comprising a disposable substrate 104 removably mounted to a reusable frame 122, where the frame includes an actuator 146 repositionable between an engaging position and a disengaging position, where the engaging position is operative to maintain the substrate in mounting engagement with the frame, where the disengaging position is operative to discontinue the substrate in mounting engagement with the frame, and where the substrate includes a receptor for retaining a coating composition for application such as a pad or carpet comprising upstanding fibres. The applicator may include a guide having a straight edge, the guide being positionable between an edging position and a withdrawn position. A handle 124 may be rotatable to discrete positions with respect to the frame. The substrate may include a force regulator to inhibit transferring a force above a predetermined force from the frame to the substrate.
Patent GB-2457442-A (GB)
Title: A rain protecting device foldable into a pocket
Inventor: EMOND WES LEE
IPC: A45B11/02
Filed: 2008-02-12
Abstract: A rain protecting device comprises a sheet of water-proof material which is supported by two spaced apart rods. The whole device is foldable into a pocket which may be situated at the front of a wearer's body. The rods may be retractable and slide out of the top of the pocket. An outer spring-loaded hoop may open out when the device is removed from the pocket to provide a framed support. The bottom of the pocket may have a drainage plug which can be removed to allow water which builds up in the pocket to be removed.
Patent GB-2442189-A (GB)
Title: Bone plates with movable locking elements
Inventor: HUEBNER RANDALL JOSEPH
IPC: A61B17/80
Filed: 2006-07-13
Abstract: System, including methods, apparatus, and kits, for fixing bones with bone plates having movable locking elements.
Patent GB-2448222-A (GB)
Title: System and method for ticket selection and transactions
Inventor: GEISLER DAN
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2008-04-01
Abstract: A system and a method for selecting tickets online by a user according to one or more parameters is disclosed. The user may also able to purchase the tickets online as well. According to preferred embodiments of the present invention, the user may search online for a ticket according to a plurality of parameters, including but not limited to, price, dates/times, exact show, type of show and/or type of seat. The user is able to view available tickets through the secondary market, preferably simultaneously with tickets in the primary market and more preferably while also viewing one or more discounts. The original and current ticket prices of a ticket in the secondary market may be indicated to the user. The user may also view at least the available tickets on one or more seating charts and/or maps, which are preferably interactive. The user may also optionally interact with a theatre community.
Patent GB-2451746-A (GB)
Title: Vibration damping auxiliary handle
Inventor: EICHER ROSWITHA
IPC: B24B23/00
Filed: 2008-08-04
Abstract: An auxiliary handle 10a comprises a damping unit 16a with a rotating unit 18a, which has at least one rotating element 20a, capable of movement about at least one axis 30a. The unit may have additional rotating elements 22a, 24a capable of rotating about an axis different from the first 32a, 34a. The elements may be formed from an absorption mass element and may be arranged with a varying mass direction along the axial direction of the handle. The rotating elements may also be capable of oscillation in at least one direction (36c, 38c fig 4), and may be rotated by a drive unit (52b fig 3). The rotating unit has at least one bearing element (48b fig 3) which may be formed from an absorption mass element or a damping liquid, and may be rotatable about at least one axis (34b fig 3) which differs from that of the rotating element.
Patent GB-2463017-A (GB)
Title: Anti-electromagnetic interference material arrangement
Inventor: CHANG JIN-HONG
IPC: H01Q17/00
Filed: 2008-08-27
Abstract: An anti-electromagnetic interference (EMI), material arrangement comprising a plurality of electrically conducting elongated particles 10, which are irregularly distributed within a substrate 30, forming a web of electrically conducting paths, so that incoming electromagnetic waves are attenuated. Optionally, spherical particles 10B are added. Furthermore, optionally, spherical absorbing particles are added to dissipate energy of electromagnetic waves. The material can be used as a casing, a plate or tube, or a coating on construction materials such as metal, wood or cement.
Patent GB-2464925-A (GB)
Title: Computer mouse that converts a motion signal for left and right hand orientation
Inventor: BOWDEN STEPHEN ANTHONY
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 2008-10-28
Abstract: A computer mouse that when held in a right hand of a user is held in a different orientation (e.g. by 90° or 180°) than when held in a left hand, has a circuit for converting a motion signal from the mouse to adjust for the change in orientation. The circuit may respond to a LH/RH switch (28, fig 2); a four position switch; which of a pair of sockets (38, fig 1) a cable is plugged into; or proximity detectors (40, fig 1; 42, fig 3) detecting a users palm. Alternatively the mouse can generate a signal indicating which hand it is in and a computer program can convert the motion signal. The mouse has and optical sensor, buttons 32, 34 operated by index and middle fingers, and a thumb operated joystick 30.
Patent GB-2455212-A (GB)
Title: Error detection in processor status register files
Inventor: GERWIG GUENTER
IPC: G06F11/10
Filed: 2008-12-19
Abstract: When a central processing unit (CPU) writes processor status to a register file 22, an error correction code is generated 20,21 from the word write selection 12,13, the register file write selection 10, the register file write address 11 and the write data 14,15. The error correction code is stored with the data in the register file. When the data is read back, an error correction code is generated from the word read selection, the register file read selection, the register file read address and the read data. This is compared with the value which was stored when the data was written. Any difference signifies an error. The processor status may be stored in the register file as two separate words with separate error correction codes. In this case, the high and low words are selected using the word write selection and the word read selection.
Patent GB-2458060-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic separation for shakers
Inventor: BURKHARD ALAN WAYNE
IPC: B01D33/54
Filed: 2007-12-21
Abstract: A vibratory separator including a skid having a skid magnet and a basket having a basket magnet disposed on the basket, wherein the skid magnet and the basket magnets are arranged to magnetically interact. Also, a method for operating a vibratory separator that includes supplying a current to a skid electromagnet disposed on a skid of the vibratory separator, and interacting the skid electromagnet with a basket magnet disposed on a basket of the vibratory separator, and interacting the skid electromagnet with a basket magnet disposed on a basket of the vibratory separator.
Patent GB-2473618-A (GB)
Title: Self adherent water vapour permeable membrane comprising an adhesive composition
Inventor: LOEHNER BEATRIX
IPC: C09J7/30
Filed: 2009-09-17
Abstract: A self adherent, water vapour permeable membrane, for use in a building envelope, comprises a water vapour permeable membrane 1 and an adhesive composition 2 on at least one surface of the water vapour permeable membrane, wherein the adhesive composition comprises a hydrophobic adhesive polymer and hydrophilic microparticles. The hydrophobic adhesive polymer may be a pressure sensitive adhesive. Preferably, the hydrophilic particles may be polymeric and can be formed from water soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer(s). A method for manufacturing a self adherent, water vapour permeable membrane is also claimed. The use of the self adherent water vapour permeable membrane in buildings for preventing the ingress of water and allowing the transmission of water vapour from the interior of the building to the exterior is also claimed. The membrane can be adhered to surfaces within a building envelope, which typically may be sheathing in wall applications, sarking board in roof applications or rafters.
Patent GB-2474050-A (GB)
Title: Roller support and removal
Inventor: HORNE ROB
IPC: B65G39/00
Filed: 2009-10-02
Abstract: A roller removing apparatus 1 features a member 3,5 for partially enclosing the roller; attachment means 11,12 at both ends of the member 3,5 and an adjustable clamping means (29, fig.4) provided along the length of the member 3,5. The member 3,5 can be weight-bearingly clamped to the roller, and is divided into two removably attachable parts, which may address issues of limited access to the roller.
Patent GB-2474857-A (GB)
Title: Load support element for vehicle roof rack
Inventor: ROAST COLIN GEOFFREY
IPC: B60R9/04
Filed: 2009-10-28
Abstract: A load support element 101 for location upon a vehicle roof 102 has an apex 106 substantially centrally thereof, and configured to support an item 104 to be transported. When located for use, the load support element extends in a support direction. The load support element has a base and is configured to present a support surface 107 having a profile along the support direction that slopes downwardly from outer upper points to an intermediate lower point, with reference to the base. The load support element is configured to direct the weight of a supported item towards sides of the vehicle 108, 109 as indicated by arrows 110, 111. The load support element 101 may be provided by component parts. A roof rack may comprise a plurality of load support elements 101.