baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2433810-A (GB)
Title: Remote program production
Inventor: BUCHANAN WILLIAM
IPC: G11B27/10
Filed: 2007-03-28
Abstract: A method of compiling an audio/video work from a plurality of pieces of editable material via a computer network comprising a central server and one or more remote stations, the method comprising storing as said pieces of editable material together with information unique to each piece of material and timing information; providing data representing said material and information to a user at a remote location via the computer network according to requests received from the user; selecting editable material or portions of said editable material and noting the information associated with the selected material or portions of said material; and forwarding the noted information to the central server where the noted information is stored for further use.
Patent GB-2448868-A (GB)
Title: Waterproof material on galvanised steel
Inventor: DUNSTERVILLE BRIAN
IPC: B32B1/08
Filed: 2007-04-19
Abstract: A water proof material is applied to a zinc layer on carbon steel. Preferably the water barrier layer comprises a fabric impregnated with a material having a specific softening point, or atatic polypropylene in mineral oil. Preferably the laminate also includes a layer of calcium silicate, mineral wool, asbestos fibre, cork, cellular glass or polyurethane foam insulation material, and an outer barrier layer. Preferably the water barrier material adjacent to the zinc is applied by helically winding a double layer flexible tape. Preferably the steel pipe is cleaned and roughened before it is coated with a zinc suspension. Prevents corrosion under insulation of oil pipelines.
Patent GB-2449127-A (GB)
Title: Hinge lockable by fastening with components in hinge leaves
Inventor: DERHAM MICHAEL
IPC: E05D11/10
Filed: 2007-05-11
Abstract: A hinge has two hinge leaves 24, 26 and a fastening for locking the two leaves together to block hinge action. The fastening may have components in both hinge leaves and can be released to allow the hinge to open. The fastening may be a screw 34 which is held captive in one leaf and can screw into a socket on the other leaf to hold the hinge closed. The hinge leaves can be attached to their respective components by inserts 30, 32, one of which holds the screw and the other of which holds the screw threaded socket. The inserts may have screwdriver accessible sockets. The hinge may be used for connecting a staff bead 18 to the frame of a sash window 10. The staff bead 18 may provide a vertical surface to guide the movement of the window sash 10 or may be swung out of its way to allow the window to be removed for cleaning or maintenance.
Patent GB-2451058-A (GB)
Title: Disposable particulate collector for electrostatic precipitators
Inventor: AMESS COLIN LAWRENCE
IPC: B03C3/10
Filed: 2007-05-15
Abstract: An electrostatic collector comprises a disposable roll of flexible conductive material 3 provided between a supporting shaft 7 and a take-up shaft 8. A winding mechanism 9 is provided to advance the material onto the take-up shaft and a high voltage charging means maintains the conductive material at a high voltage. In use, in an electrostatic precipitator, when the conductive material becomes covered in particulates, the winding mechanism rolls the material to expose a clean length and when all the material has been wound onto the take-up shaft, the cartridge may be replaced.
Patent GB-2440451-A (GB)
Title: Longitudinal velocity determination for an automotivevehicle
Inventor: XU LI
IPC: B60R21/0132
Filed: 2006-06-07
Abstract: A method of controlling a system of a vehicle comprising: generating a plurality of vehicle speed signals 20 and generating vehicle speed in response to the plurality of wheel speed signals; generating a lateral acceleration signal 32; generating a yaw rate signal 28; generating longitudinal acceleration signal 36; determining a stability index 62 in response to the yaw rate signal 28; determining a reference longitudinal velocity 58 in response to the longitudinal acceleration signal 36, the yaw rate signal 28, a pitch attitude and vehicle speed from the plurality of wheel speed sensors 20; determining a second longitudinal velocity in response to the longitudinal acceleration signal 36, the yaw rate signal 28, a lateral velocity, a pitch attitude; determining an output longitudinal velocity from either the reference longitudinal velocity, the second longitudinal velocity in response to the stability index 62; and controlling a vehicle system 46, 48, 50, 52, 54 in response to the output longitudinal velocity.
Patent GB-2441444-A (GB)
Title: Soluble speckle granule
Inventor: ANDRADE PAULO CESAR PUELLE
IPC: C11D3/12
Filed: 2006-03-13
Abstract: Use of a soluble speckle granule in a particulate laundry detergent composition, characterised in that the granule comprises a clay mineral carrier material and a mica pigment. Preferably the granule further comprises sodium tripolyphosphate and it may be provided with a water-soluble polymer coating.
Patent GB-2444645-A (GB)
Title: Energy absorbing structure for aircraft
Inventor: COMPANY THE BOEING
IPC: B64C1/00
Filed: 2007-12-06
Abstract: An energy absorbing floor structure for an aircraft comprises a floor 23 supported by at least one floor beam 24 and at least one support element 32 extending transverse to the floor beam and a fuselage frame 36 with a plurality of energy absorbing structural members 40 extending between the floor beam and the fuselage frame and being attached to the floor beam, fuselage frame and support element, each of the structural members having flanges that engage with the at least one support element. An energy absorbing structural member for such a structure comprises an elongated body fabricated from carbon fibre and adapted such that its compression strength is progressively less from a first end to a second end. In use, the energy absorbing structure uses laminated stanchions having ply drop-offs to produce stable, progressive crushing of the stanchions during a wheels-up crash landing. Integrally formed flanges on the stanchions allow direct mounting of the stanchions on the structural members of the aircraft, without the need for specialized fittings.
Patent GB-2456872-A (GB)
Title: Floating tidal turbine with profiled channel to accelerate flow
Inventor: HAYWARD MARTIN
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 2008-01-30
Abstract: A tidal flow turbine comprises a large vessel with twin hulls shaped internally to produce a strong flow of water over turbines 1 when moored in a tidal stream. The vessel is attached to a mooring 3 so it can rise and fall with the ebb and flow of the tide. It has an onboard autohelm system to determine the direction of swing as the tide turns. Wind turbines 5 may be mounted on the deck, and the vessel may house transformers 2. The water turbine may be protected from waterborne debris by means of a grille 4 at the bow.
Patent GB-2457050-A (GB)
Title: Free standing frame
Inventor: YOUNG RONALD ALEXANDER SCOT
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 2008-01-31
Abstract: A free standing frame 10 includes first and second parts 11, 12 each having an in use, upper end 11c, 12c and a lower end 11d, 12d, the first and second parts 11, 12 being connected together to permit the parts to be moved from a first, fully closed condition in which the lower ends 11d, 12d of the first and second parts 11, 12 are close together and a second fully open condition in which the lower ends 11d, 12d of the first and second parts 11, 12 are spaced apart to enable the frame to be supported on a support surface 14. The frame 10 includes a retaining device 18 to retain the first and second parts 11, 12 in the fully open condition, the retaining device 18 including a first formation 18a provided on the first part 11 and a second formation 18b provided on the second part 12, one of the formations 18b, 18a including a cam surface 21 and a stop surface 22, and the other of the formations 18a including a cam follower 20, arranged so that as the first and second parts 11, 12 are moved to the fully open condition, the cam follower 20 moves along the cam surface 21 until, when the first and second parts 11, 12 are fully open, the cam follower 20 engages the stop surface 22.
Patent GB-2457059-A (GB)
Title: Means for sampling in analogue to digital converters
Inventor: CHANDLER STEPHEN ANTHONY GERARD
IPC: H03M1/12
Filed: 2008-01-31
Abstract: A means for increasing the sampling rate of analogue to digital converters comprises using a number of clocked sampling circuits 113 in parallel, but staggering the sampling instants such that the each sampler samples the same signal 125 as the others but at a different time but before the output of the previous sampler has reached its final value. This is achieved using clocking means 124 to generate pulse streams of the same frequency but delayed with respect to each other. The sampling means may be incorporated in a sigma delta, flash or pipeline ADC.
Patent GB-2445886-A (GB)
Title: A method, a system and an apparatus for delivering media layers
Inventor: DAVIDSON YANIV
IPC: G06F15/16
Filed: 2008-04-15
Abstract: A system for facilitating access to multiple layer media items over communication network. The system comprises a media database which is used for storing multiple layer media items as independently accessible channels. The system further comprises plurality of subscriber applications which are connecting via a communication network, e.g. The Internet, to the media database. Users can use the subscriber application to access to each channel of the multiple layer media items independently.
Patent GB-2463285-A (GB)
Title: Cone shaped privacy shield for use when entering a PIN number or security code
Inventor: MARSHALL ALEX
IPC: G07F7/10
Filed: 2008-09-09
Abstract: The cone includes a curved entry hole C on the rear for portable devices such as a point of sale terminal, a curved hand access hole B on the front and a small viewing aperture A at the top. The cone is used for blocking the view of an individual's hand when keying their PIN number or security code into the keypad of a portable device, ATM or cash point. If using a portable terminal the device is placed under the curved entry hole C on the back of the cone and covers the front section of the device around the curved hand entry hole B. The user then places their hand through the hand access hole B on the front and views the keypad through the aperture A at the top of the cone. If using a keypad on a flat surface such as those found at cash dispensers, the cone is placed on the surface around the keypad and the rear access point C can be covered with the user's other free hand. The cone is made from a translucent material.
Patent GB-2463694-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for preheating and welding
Inventor: GRAHAM PAUL
IPC: B23K28/02
Filed: 2008-09-23
Abstract: A method for preheating a pipe for welding an article to it, and an apparatus for performing the method are disclosed. The method comprises positioning the article, such as a split-tee fitting (10, figure 1), on the pipe (12, figure 1). A movable induction heating appliance 30 is then used to heat part of the weld region to an upper threshold temperature, prior to welding that part of the weld region during a time in which the pipe cools from the upper threshold temperature to not less than a lower threshold temperature. The preheating and welding steps are repeated at another part of the weld region until the entire weld region has been welded. The movable induction heating appliance 30 comprises a power supply 32 and an induction coil 36 operatively connected to the power supply, in which the induction coil has a profile that approximates to the shape of an outer surface of the pipe to be welded. Further heating coils (14, figure 1) mounted on the pipe close to the welding region may also be provided. Temperature sensors (24, figure 1), 40 may be provided on the pipe and/or the movable induction heating appliance to monitor temperatures in order to establish optimum preheating and welding times. The method avoids the hazard of using oxy-propane torches to the heat the pipe with a consequent increase in speed of welding and reduction in danger.
Patent GB-2454557-A (GB)
Title: Generating mixed light colours
Inventor: STEFFEN ECKHARD
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2008-10-06
Abstract: Generating mixed light colours using individually pulse width modulated light sources 11, where the brightness of colours can be changed by varying the successive periodic duty ratios of the current flowing to the light source. A lower constant current intensity is made available to the light sources, while simultaneously lengthening the current flow time span (duty ratio) within the period P. The total current time integral that arises corresponds to the current time integral of the predetermined duty ratio for the period. The current dependent drift of the colour locus of the light source is compensated for by changing the driving of different coloured light sources.
Patent GB-2465793-A (GB)
Title: Estimating camera angle using extrapolated corner locations from a calibration pattern
Inventor: WITT SARAH ELIZABETH
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2008-11-28
Abstract: An image processing system includes a camera, and a calibration pattern surface comprising plural alternately coloured, or black and white, elements, such as a checkerboard or chessboard pattern (Figures 4, 12a/b, etc), providing corners where more than two elements adjoin. The corner locations define first and second groups of lines, orthogonal to each other. An image processor detects from a camera video signal at least some of the corner locations, identifies the groups of lines of the pattern, extrapolates the lines from each group determine the presence and location of intersection points, and estimates from the intersection points one or more of estimated roll, pitch and yaw angle values of the camera relative to the calibration surface. The identification of plural potential corner locations comprises: defining an area of the scene as viewed by the camera centred around each potential corner location, and analyzing the colour (or monochrome, black and white nature) of points lying on a periphery of each area, thereby estimating a likelihood that a corner is located at each potential corner location.
Patent GB-2455641-A (GB)
Title: Gas sensor
Inventor: CUI JUN
IPC: G01N27/12
Filed: 2008-12-10
Abstract: A gas sensor (100) includes a gas sensing layer (118) including at least one chemical compound with the general formula M  a  0  b  N  q  , wherein M is at least one chemical element selected from the group consisting of W, Ti, Ta, Sr, Mo, and combinations thereof, and   a  ,   b  ,   q  are self-consistent, said gas sensing layer (118) being capable of detecting at least one gas selected from the group consisting of NOx, SO2, O2, H2O, CO, H2, and NH3, at least one electrode (112) positioned within an adhesion (114) layer composed of a material from the group consisting of Ti, Cr, and combinations thereof, and a response modification layer (116) composed of a material from the group consisting of Mg, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Co, Ni, Zn, Nb, Ru, Rh, Pd, Ta, W, Re, Pt, and combinations thereof. The electrode (112) is in communication with the gas sensing layer (118). A method of fabricating the gas sensor is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2466050-A (GB)
Title: Initiation of a telecommunications device
Inventor: JAHAGIRDAR HARSH
IPC: H04M1/72403
Filed: 2008-12-10
Abstract: To reduce memory space for storing applications only one copy, of otherwise duplicate coding, may be provided in a telecommunications device. To ensure that certain telephony functions are enabled relatively quickly on start-up of the device the invention provides a method of initialising telephony functionality and then initialising multimedia functionality in two sequential phases. In the first phase a voice processing component is initialized. Other multimedia components are initialized in the second phase.
Patent GB-2467736-A (GB)
Title: Driver Control Aid For Vehicle Hybrid Systems
Inventor: ANDREWS PAUL
IPC: B60W50/08
Filed: 2009-02-11
Abstract: A vehicle hybrid system that allows the driver to manually control the power flow to and from the hybrid's energy storage 7 device by controls 11, 12 operated from the steering wheel area 10. The hybrid drive system typically consists of a combustion engine 1, an energy conversion and transfer device 2 and a power transmission device 3. The transfer device 2 converts vehicle motion into energy that is then stored in an energy store 7. On demand the stored energy is used to help provide motion to the vehicle by providing power through the transfer device 2. This invention allows the driver, by means of manual control 11, 12, to over-ride the automatic energy flow control strategies embedded within the vehicle hybrid architecture and make decisions as to when and at what rate to load the generator to regenerate energy into the store, and when and at what rate to deploy this energy to power the vehicle.
Patent GB-2458011-A (GB)
Title: Wireless workover communication with automatic override
Inventor: VOSS ROBERT K
IPC: E21B33/035
Filed: 2009-02-26
Abstract: A subsea system for producing hydrocarbons includes a subsea wellhead assembly 7 connected to a wellbore 5, a production umbilical termination 30 and an associated umbilical 36 extending to a control facility. The production umbilical communicates with the wellhead assembly during regular operation of the well, preferably via a subsea control module 26 on the wellhead. As appropriate, a workover umbilical termination 31 or remotely operated vehicle (ROV) (50, fig 2) communicate wirelessly with the wellhead assembly. The commands from the workover umbilical termination or ROV override commands from the production umbilical so as to control the wellhead during workover operation. The wireless signals may be RF, infrared, electromagnetic or acoustic in nature.
Patent GB-2468503-A (GB)
Title: A dressing comprising an electrospun scaffold and a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Inventor: MACNEIL SHEILA
IPC: A61F13/00
Filed: 2009-03-11
Abstract: The invention relates to a wound dressing comprising an electrospun scaffold. The scaffold comprises a biodegradable polymer or co-polymer and a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). The biodegradable polymer or co-polymer is preferably biocompatible. One such co-polymer is a polyp(D,L-lactic-co-glycolide. The NSAID may be a propionic NSAID such as [2-(4-isobutylphenyl)propionic acid] (ibuprofen) or it may be acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin). Preferably, the scaffold comprises between 5-30% by weight of NSAID. The polymer or co-polymer may be capable of each dissolving in a common solvent. Also disclosed is a method of forming an electrospun scaffold and a method of treating a wound using the dressing.
Patent GB-2460154-A (GB)
Title: Biomass processing
Inventor: HORNUNG ANDREAS
IPC: C10B53/00
Filed: 2009-05-13
Abstract: A biomass processing system is disclosed, with an algae biomass growth container and a pyrolysis reactor for pyrolysis processing of the algae biomass. A conveying apparatus links the pyrolysis reactor and the biomass growth container for conveying at least part of at least one of the pyrolysis products from the reactor to the biomass growth container for promoting algae biomass growth. The pyrolysis product is a nutrient-rich aqueous phase produced directly or indirectly through pyrolysis processing to the biomass growth container, e.g. an aqueous phase derived from the vapour products of the pyrolysis, or a char wash obtained by washing the char product of the pyrolysis.
Patent GB-2472420-A (GB)
Title: Photodetector with reflection means for improving quantum efficiency
Inventor: RAMSDEN DAVID
IPC: H01J40/02
Filed: 2009-08-05
Abstract: A photodetector for detecting photons from a source and generating a corresponding output signal is described. The photodetector comprises a photocathode 26, an anode 28, and a reflecting surface 28A. The photocathode 26 is arranged to receive photons from the source and generate photo-electrons e1 therefrom. The anode 28 is arranged to receive photoelectrons e1 generated at the photocathode 26 and is coupled to a detectioncircuit/ amplifier 30 configured to generate an output signal O indicative of the photoelectrons received at the anode. The reflecting surface is arranged so as to reflect photons which have passed through the photocathode 26 without interaction back towards the photocathode 26 to provide the photons with another opportunity to interact with the photocathode 26, thus enhancing the overall effective quantum efficiency of the detector. The reflector may be specular or diffuse. The detector may find application where a conventional photomultiplier tube might otherwise be used, but may be more compact and require a less specialised power supply.
Patent GB-2474226-A (GB)
Title: Motorised wheelbarrow
Inventor: ROWLANDS TERRY CHARLES
IPC: B60K1/04
Filed: 2009-08-25
Abstract: A motorised wheelbarrow 10 comprises two front wheels 163, 164 mounted to front aide means and two back wheels 161, 162 mounted to a back axle. An electric motor (12 see fig 4) drives the wheelbarrow 10. A battery (14 see fig 1) is carried by the wheelbarrow 10 to power the motor (12), and exerts substantially its whole weight in the region of the front axle means, with all four wheels driven by the single electric motor (12), that drives the rear two wheels 161, 162 directly and these wheels in turn drive the other two wheels 163, 164 via a jockey wheel 18. When empty, more than half of the wheelbarrow's weight is distributed on its front aide means. A hopper 28 is provided such that its load will be substantially on the front edge means. Handles (301, 302 see fig 4) allow the rear wheels 161, 162 to be lifted off the ground, the motor (12) being mounted towards the rear of the wheelbarrow. The battery (14) may comprise two batteries in series to make a series pat with more than one such pair being in parallel. A brake operates automatically upon interruption of power supply to the motor, and with a pivotal mount for the hopper 28 such that on sudden braking the hopper 28 will tend to pivotally tilt or overturn to eject its load forwards.
Patent GB-2473478-A (GB)
Title: Knitted compression bandage with electrodes
Inventor: LAY EDWARD
IPC: A61B5/296
Filed: 2009-09-11
Abstract: A knitted compression sleeve 2 for compressing a body part of a user, comprising at least two electrodes 6, 8 located on an internal side of the sleeve, conductive pathways 10 integrally formed with the sleeve 2, a conductive pathway being in electrical connection with each electrode. The electrodes are positioned such that, in use, they are able to stimulate a muscle, or are able to detect electrical activity within a muscle. The electrodes 6, 8 may be integral or may be formed with a pocket (14, see figure 3) into which is inserted a compressible element (16, fig. 3). Apertures (18, fig. 3) may also be provided to apply conductive gel. On the exterior of the bandage, indicators 12 may show the position of each electrode. The knitted sleeve may be planar and secured into a tube around the person's body part, or may be tubular with openings 5.
Patent GB-2474482-A (GB)
Title: Daily antibiotic cycling
Inventor: GLUECK BRUNO ANTHONY
IPC: A61K31/00
Filed: 2009-10-15
Abstract: Two or more antibiotics are used to treat a single infection by administering them sequentially on alternate days. Tablet packaging and the use of coloured tablets to aid the cycling of the antimicrobial drugs is also disclosed.