baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2429598-A (GB)
Title: Colour correction of an image signal using histograms of hue and saturation
Inventor: AOKI HIROSHI
IPC: H04N9/68
Filed: 2005-02-23
Abstract: The invention provides a technique for correcting the saturation of an image signal. A characteristic detector detects a hue histogram of an input image signal showing the distribution of frequencies in each of plural hues in a given period of time. A colour correction unit corrects the saturation of the image signal by using the detected hue histogram. A controller may be used to judge the frequencies in each of plural hues in the hue histogram, and the saturation correction may be performed by increasing the saturation of a hue that is judged to have frequencies higher than a first threshold, and decreasing the saturation of a hue that is judged to have frequencies equal to or lower than a second threshold. The saturation correction may be performed by plotting a saturation histogram for each specified hue and adjusting the amplitudes within the saturation histograms.
Patent GB-2431435-A (GB)
Title: A turbine engine assembly comprising a contra-rotating fan assembly discharging air directly into the high pressure compressor
Inventor: ORLANDO ROBERT JOSEPH
IPC: F02K3/072
Filed: 2006-10-16
Abstract: A turbine engine assembly 10 comprises a core gas turbine engine 12 including a high-pressure compressor 26, a combustor 28, and a high pressure turbine 30, and a counter-rotating fan assembly 16 coupled to said core gas turbine engine such that air discharged from said contra-rotating fan assembly is channelled directly into an inlet 22 of said high-pressure compressor (HPC). Ideally the high pressure turbine 30 is connected to the high pressure compressor 26. A low pressure turbine 14 may be coupled to one fan 50 to rotate it in one direction, while a gearbox 100 (see figure 2) connects the low pressure turbine (LPT) to the second fan 52 such that it rotates in the opposite direction. The gearbox may enable the fans to rotate at different speeds. A method of assembly is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2431018-A (GB)
Title: Rotation control device, rotation control method, and construction machine
Inventor: MORINAGA JUN
IPC: H02P29/20
Filed: 2005-05-13
Abstract: In an electrically rotated shovel (construction machine) (1), when ground pressure in the direction opposite the direction instructed by a lever is applied to a rotating body (4), control system changing means (150) of a rotation control device (100) greatly changes a torque output of an electric motor (5) for driving the rotating body (4). As a result, the shovel can excellently cope with the applied ground pressure, and the rotating body can be prevented from continuously rotating in the opposite direction. As a consequence, even if ground pressure becomes high, there is no fear of the pressure affecting work, and in addition, even if the rotating boy is rotated on a slope, the rotation body is prevented from being greatly returned by the weight of a boom and an arm.
Patent GB-2438035-A (GB)
Title: Luminescent signage component
Inventor: TO IVAN
IPC: G09F13/20
Filed: 2007-04-05
Abstract: A luminescent signage component (10) which includes a body (20) having at least one cavity (26). Luminescent epoxy (28) fills the at least one cavity (26). The luminescent epoxy (28) in the cavity (26) emits a luminescent glow (32) in the event of a power failure.
Patent GB-2453323-A (GB)
Title: Flexible backlight arrangement and display
Inventor: MONTGOMERY DAVID JAMES
IPC: G02B6/00
Filed: 2007-10-01
Abstract: A light output arrangement comprises a bendable light-outputting layer 51, e.g. a light-guide, and a bendable light-directing layer 50, e.g. a lens array. The layers are fixed together, preferably at a mid-point, so as to prevent relative lateral movement but otherwise are constrained to bend in conformance with each other, preferably maintaining a constant spacing. The light-directing layer comprises a plurality of structures, for example lenses 81, which may cooperate with light extraction features 80 in the light guide so as to direct light output from the light-directing layer in substantially the same direction, 82, 83, irrespective of bending of the layers.
Patent GB-2442649-A (GB)
Title: Laundry cleaning delivery system
Inventor: JANKURA AKOS
IPC: C11D17/00
Filed: 2006-07-10
Abstract: A laundry cleaning delivery system that dispenses cleaning liquid into laundry machines is disclosed. A cleaning solution is impregnated into a sheet that has a fabric substrate sufficient to contain the correct amount of cleaning solution to clean a particular load of laundry. The fabric substrate comprises hydraulically entangled nonwoven fibrous material periodically perforated to create sheets of a desired size and roll count and wound into rolls that are placed into resealable containers. The active ingredients of the cleaning solution comprise amyl acetate and alcohol etoxylate. Also, methods of using and manufacturing a laundry cleaning delivery system are disclosed herein.
Patent GB-2442658-A (GB)
Title: Jackpot system
Inventor: SPENCER NEIL PHILLIP
IPC: A63F1/00
Filed: 2008-01-22
Abstract: This invention relates to the awarding of prizes for games, such as for example, table games like card games. In one form the present invention is suitable for use in the game of Blackjack and provides a system for awarding a game prize, comprising: determining a tally corresponding to each game completed at two or more locations at which games are played; and awarding the prize to a second game upon the completion of a first game which causes the tally to reach a predetermined number. Alternatively, the present invention provides a system for awarding a game prize, comprising: determining a tally of predetermined results produced by the play of a game; and awarding the prize to a second game when a predetermined result associated with a first game causes the tally to reach a predetermined number.
Patent GB-2456828-A (GB)
Title: Emulsion of maleic anhydride grafted propylene based elastomer
Inventor: MAY PAUL CORNELLE DE
IPC: C08F255/04
Filed: 2008-01-28
Abstract: A water-based emulsion comprising water diluent and emulsified therein particles comprising a maleic anhydride functionalised grafted propylene based elastomer having an isotactic triad fraction as determined by NMR from 40-99% and a heat fusion as determined by DSC of less than 70 J/g. Also disclosed is a water-based emulsion comprising water diluent and emulsified therein from 5-70 wt% of particles comprising a maleic anhydride functionalised grafted propylene based elastomer having a Melt Flow Rate of 20-400 g/10min (1.2 Kg @ 190{C), a polypropylene content of 65-95 mol% and a balance of ethylene derived units, an isotactic triad fraction as determined by NMR from 40-99% and a heat fusion as determined by DSC of less than 70 J/g and a melting point less than 105{C and 0.2-1.5 wt% based on the total weight of the grafted polymer of maleic anhydride derived units; and use of the water-based emulsions as surface coating.
Patent GB-2450400-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid vehicle propulsion system with braking response
Inventor: SOLIMAN IHAB S
IPC: B60L50/16
Filed: 2008-06-10
Abstract: A hybrid propulsion system for a passenger vehicle is provided having a control system 180 configured to control operation of first and second motor 140 and 120 to each provide vehicle braking torque, the transmission state being adjusted in response to an amount of braking torque provided by the first motor 140 and an amount of braking torque provided by the second motor 120. Two machines provide driveline braking torque, because one motor may be insufficient to provide sufficient braking torque. In an alternative mode, engine braking may be provided to augment braking by one of the motors. Electric motor control for braking is typically controlled in response to an operating condition and may be provided whilst adjusting a state of the transmission 130. The relative levels of electrical energy provided by the motors 120, 140 may also be varied. The system improves efficiency in the capture of kinetic energy.
Patent GB-2450975-A (GB)
Title: Yellow radiation-curing ink, based on blend of acetoacetanilide-based monoazo and disazo dyes, for use in flexographic and lithographic printing
Inventor: CHISHOLM GREIG
IPC: C09B67/22
Filed: 2008-07-02
Abstract: A radiation curing yellow ink suitable for flexographic and lithographic printing comprises: <UL ST="  $  "> <LI>5-25% (by weight based on total weight of ink) of a pigment of formula (I): <EMI ID=1.1 HE=28 WI=82 LX=657 LY=725 TI=CF> <LI>0.5-2.5% of a pigment of formula (II): <EMI ID=1.2 HE=22 WI=68 LX=732 LY=1091 TI=CF> <LI>60-90% of an acrylic binder (optionally including reactive diluents and non-reactive resins); and <LI>1-20% of a photoinitiator (optionally including a sensitizer); wherein: <DL TSIZE=14> <DT>A1, A2 and A3<DD>are independently: <EMI ID=1.3 HE=59 WI=130 LX=555 LY=1632 TI=CF> <DT>R1<DD>is H or Cl; and <DT>M<DD>is Be, Mg, Ca, Sr or Ba. </DL> Also provided are (i) a precursor millbase comprising pigments (I) and (II) and acrylic binder (optionally with reactive diluents and non-reactive resins), (ii) a precursor blend comprising pigments (I) and (II), and (iii) a polychrome ink set comprising the yellow ink above in combination with cyan/blue, magenta/red and black inks.
Patent GB-2463052-A (GB)
Title: High pressure expanding hydraulic cylinder without sliding seals
Inventor: BAILEY RALPH-PETER STEVEN
IPC: B66F3/35
Filed: 2008-09-01
Abstract: An axially extendable and compressible cylinder able to withstand high pressure differentials comprising a frusto-conical spiral wound laminate of alternate reinforcing 3 and elastomer 4 layers, where the axial deformation is enabled by shear in the elastomer layers 4 and the hoop strength necessary to withstand the pressure is provided by the reinforcing layer 3. The elastomeric layer 4 may be formed using injection moulding or casting; and the reinforcing member 3 may be made from a winding of a composite pre-preg or from flat sheet metal. A radial elastomeric limited angle journal (figure 6) is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2453216-A (GB)
Title: System for shortening or reducing the slack in a cable by bending the cable around movable members.
Inventor: HOWARD PETE
IPC: F16G11/12
Filed: 2008-09-08
Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus 10 for reducing the slack in a cable by moving a member 110A that deforms the cable to reduce the measured length A-B of the cable. The deforming member is coupled to a actuator 120A that translates the member. The cable may go through guide channels 130 at the bottom or top of the apparatus. The apparatus may have several deforming members each their own actuator. The actuator may be a threaded rod or a piston and the deforming member may be a arcuate member such as a roller attached via a bearing. The diameter of the roller should be greater than the minimum bending radius of the cable. The actuators may be controlled by a processor or by hand tools attached to adjusters 122 at the ends of the actuators. The cable by may be twisted about its longitudinal axis after the length has been reduced. The apparatus is designed to be used to provide equal spacing for sensors on a cable down a well or borehole.
Patent GB-2464520-A (GB)
Title: Frame-mounted lock comprising electromechanical control
Inventor: PHILLIPS MARK
IPC: E05B47/00
Filed: 2008-10-20
Abstract: A door or window security apparatus comprises a lock 301 mounted at a door or window frame 101 in use, the lock comprising a bolt 302 extendable between disengaged and engaged positions. An electromechanical control is mounted at the frame and mechanically connected to the lock to provide a motive force to the bolt when operated in a first mode and to cause electronic actuation of the bolt when operated in a second mode. The electromechanical control may comprise a rotatable handle 207 which causes electronic actuation when rotated to a first angle, and causes mechanical actuation when rotated beyond the first angle. A wireless controller may be coupled to the lock and configured to cause electronic actuation of the actuator. The wireless controller may be responsive to a proximity sensor, a radio frequency signal, or a switch mounted in the door, which may comprise a handle 209. The arrangement provides a mechanical override for the lock in the event of electronic system failure.
Patent GB-2454360-A (GB)
Title: A power supply system including a resonant mass-elastic piston and cylinder IC engine
Inventor: DUNNE JULIAN FRANCIS
IPC: F01C9/00
Filed: 2008-10-31
Abstract: A power supply system comprises an internal combustion engine 10 and an electric motor generator arrangement that is coupled to the internal combustion engine 10. The internal combustion engine 10 has a piston-cylinder assembly in which a toroidal section-shaped piston 22 and cylinder 20 are each arranged to rotate, in use, about a common axis A with respect to a stator arrangement 30, 32 of the associated motor-generator arrangement so as to generate an electric output. The piston 22 and cylinder 20 are arranged with springs 24, 25 to form a mass-elastic system capable of resonance and further arranged such that combustion in the combustion chamber 21 formed between the cylinder 20 and piston 22 can cause the piston 22 and cylinder 20 to oscillate relative to each other about their common rotational axis A. Overall rotation may form an energy store for a vehicle hybrid transmission.
Patent GB-2465744-A (GB)
Title: Rapier loom drive mechanism
Inventor: GRIFFITH JOHN DALTON
IPC: D03D47/27
Filed: 2008-11-04
Abstract: A drive mechanism for a rapier (48, figure 4) and beat-up reed 24 comprises a linkage reciprocally driven by drive shaft 1. The linkage includes first 20 and second (40) reciprocally driven outputs. The first output drives the reed between beat-up and retracted positions. The second output reciprocates the rapier in synchronism with reed. Preferably main drive link 6 reciprocates about first pivot 13 and reed link 9 reciprocates about second pivot 7 to between reed beat-up and retraction. Preferably rapier link 10 is pivoted at third pivot 8 on the main drive link to reciprocate in synchronism with the reed link 9 between rapier insertion and retraction. The first output is preferably a crank arm 20 pivoting on a reed shaft 21 and pivotally connected to the reed link at a fourth pivot 11 to cause reciprocal movement of the crank arm when the reed is reciprocated. Preferably the second output comprises a linearly reciprocal drive member (40) connected to the rapier link 10 by a fifth pivot 12. Drive member (40) is preferably clamped to a timing belt trained about idler (43, 44, 45) and drive (46) pulleys to insert and retract a tape rapier wound about a sprocket (47).
Patent GB-2455394-A (GB)
Title: Magnesium alloy member with a coating and a method for making the same
Inventor: LI NAI-YI
IPC: B29C45/14
Filed: 2008-11-04
Abstract: An exemplary magnesium alloy member 20 superior in corrosion resistance includes a magnesium alloy base 21, and at least one resin coating layer 23, 25 formed at at least one portion of the magnesium alloy base. The coating layer includes a foam layer 23 and a rigid polyethylene layer 25. The end portion of the base 21 is placed in a cavity 32 of a mould 30 and a molten mixture of polyethylene pellets and a foaming agent is injected into the mould to coat the portion of the base 21. The coated portion is placed in a cavity of another mould and a molten feed of polyethylene pellets is injected into this cavity to form the rigid layer 25. The alloy member 20 may be fastened to a metallic sheet 29. In another embodiment (figure 3 - not shown), a magnesium alloy member (40), used as an oil pan for an engine of an automobile, has a hat-shaped magnesium alloy base (41), which is coated with a foam layer (43) and a polyurethane rigid layer (45) through injection moulding (figure 4 - not shown).
Patent GB-2452646-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible container with bail arm support facilitating stacking
Inventor: APPS WILLIAM P
IPC: B65D6/18
Filed: 2006-10-30
Abstract: A collapsible container 10 includes a plurality of walls 14, 18 collapsible onto the base 12. At least one wall 18 has a support 20 pivotably mounted to an upper end portion thereof. The support 20 is pivotable between a support position where it is partially supported on an adjacent wall 14 and a second position in which it extends upwardly above the upper edge of the wall 18. The support 20 and the wall 18 are moveable to the collapsed position when the support 20 is in the second position. The base 12 may include at least one channel 34 formed therein for receiving at least a portion of the support structure 20 when the adjacent wall 14 is in the collapsed position. The at least one channel 34 is preferably located in an opposing pair of upstanding base portions 32.
Patent GB-2451794-A (GB)
Title: Coiled service lines
Inventor: YATES BRIAN
IPC: H01R13/56
Filed: 2007-05-23
Abstract: A flexible protective sleeve (20) is stretched along a coiled service line (22) that is coupled between two components of an articulated vehicle, such as an articulated lorry, rigid truck/trailer combination, multiple trailers or any machinery having coiled service lines. At each end, the sleeve (20) has a cuff portion (12) which defines one or more V-shaped notches (24) separated by a corresponding number of open-ended seams (14) locating an attachment means (25). The V-shaped notches (24) are drawn together by the constriction of the attachment means (25) which also serves to connect the ends of the protective 10 sleeve (20) either to end portions of the service line (22) or an adjacent end connector (27). The flexible protective sleeve (20) defines a tensioned helical web (26) between the coils of the service line (22) thereby preventing intercalation with the coils of an adjacent coiled service line. By preventing intercalation, entanglement with adjacent coiled service lines is also prevented.
Patent GB-2454834-A (GB)
Title: Top filling tubing
Inventor: CHURCHILL ANDREW PHILIP
IPC: E21B17/00
Filed: 2007-06-11
Abstract: A method of top-filling a drill pipe string comprises injecting fluid into the upper end of the string. Apparatus for use in top-filling a drill pipe string comprises an injector adapted to co-operate with the upper end of a drill pipe string, whereby fluid may be pumped through the injector and into the string.
Patent GB-2453081-A (GB)
Title: Adhesive mounting products and articles provided with mounting adhesive
Inventor: HOVEN CLIFTON AUBREY VAN DER
IPC: C09J7/20
Filed: 2007-06-07
Abstract: An adhesive mounting product is provided of the type comprising a patch (2, 17, 21) of mounting adhesive on a carrier (1 , 21 ) therefor. Positioned adjacent, and recessed relative to the adhesive package is a generally non-adhesive contact surface (6) of a guide element (5, 10, 18, 22) that is adapted to give way under pressure to enable the adhesive patch to contact a surface with which the guide element is in contact. Preferably, the parch (2) of mounting adhesive has two opposite edges with the adhesive patch being positioned centrally of, and recessed relative to, a pair of contact surfaces (6) of a guide element (5) positioned adjacent each of said opposite edges. The guide elements are preferably made of a material selected from a compressible material, an optionally resilient, foam material, a collapsible frangible or crushable material, and an element (10) that is integral with the carrier and connected thereto by way of an integral frangible web (12) of material.
Patent GB-2458743-A (GB)
Title: Composite insulation panel for buildings, having at least four layers
Inventor: CAROLAN JAMES
IPC: B32B5/20
Filed: 2009-01-16
Abstract: The panel comprises foam 5 sandwiched between two sheets 3, 4. A film 20 is applied to the exposed surface of at least one of the sheets. Preferably the polymeric film is bonded to the metallic sheet, before they are profiled. The foam is preferably formed in-situ between the sheets. The panel is for roofing, flooring or walling.
Patent GB-2467351-A (GB)
Title: Measurement report triggering in user equipment
Inventor: VELDE HIMKE VAN DER
IPC: H04B17/00
Filed: 2009-01-30
Abstract: User equipment (UE) for use in a cellular wireless communications network where the UE is adapted to make measurements of signals received from a serving cell of the network and from neighbouring cells, wherein the UE comprises memory means storing information defining a plurality of conditions for triggering the UE to send a measurement report to the network and the UE is operated to send a measurement report for reception by the network upon determining that a condition is met, wherein each of said plurality of conditions is defined by a respective plurality of parameters and/or variables comprising: a result of a measurement of a signal received from a serving cell; a threshold parameter; and at least one offset value associated with a serving cell or a serving frequency. 3GPP TS 36.331 v8.4.0 defines measurement reporting events and criteria for triggering measurement upon entering and leaving these events (see Table 1) and the benefit of the invention is that the inclusion of a frequency specific offset of the serving frequency and/or a cell specific offset of the serving cell in the trigger conditions of certain events (see Table 2) means that an event may continue without having to reconfigure a threshold, for example, when an intra-frequency handover has occurred (see Figures 4 & 5).
Patent GB-2467373-A (GB)
Title: Composition and method for determining the water content present in oil
Inventor: LUNT STUART LUCAS
IPC: G01N7/18
Filed: 2009-01-30
Abstract: A composition for determining the water content present in a liquid substance, such as oil, comprises 75% to 90% by weight petroleum jelly, 5% to 24% by weight base oil having a kinematic viscosity at 40°C of equal to or less than 100 centiStokes, and 1% to 9% by weight alkali or alkaline earth metal hydride. The method involves agitating the composition and a test sample in a gas tight chamber 4, and measuring the amount of gas evolved during the ensuing reaction. The hydride is preferably calcium hydride.
Patent GB-2469619-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible play pen with strengthening rods
Inventor: CHEN OWEN
IPC: A47D13/06
Filed: 2009-04-15
Abstract: A playpen includes a top frame 1 including four corner connectors 14, and four foldable articulations 10 mounted between the corner connectors 14 respectively. Each of the foldable articulations 10 includes a mounting seat 16 disposed between any two of the corner connectors 14, two main rods 12 each having a first end pivotally connected with the mounting seat 16 and a second end pivotally connected with the respective corner connector 14, and two auxiliary strengthening rods 13 each having a first end pivotally connected with the mounting seat 16 and a second end pivotally connected with the respective corner connector 14. Thus, each of the main rods 12, the respective auxiliary rods 13, the mounting seat 16 of each of the foldable articulations 10 and the respective corner connector 14 form a substantially parallelogram or trapezium linkage to reinforce the structural strength of the top frame 1.
Patent GB-2457398-A (GB)
Title: Sensor node of wireless sensor networks and operating method thereof
Inventor: DOH YOONMEE
IPC: G01D3/02
Filed: 2007-12-05
Abstract: A sensor node of a wireless sensor network includes a first sensor node module for generating and processing, when it is activated, a first sensing signal to detect occurrence of an event based on the first sensing signal; and a second sensor node module for generating and processing a second sensing signal, when it is activated, to monitor state transition of the event based on the second sensing signal. Further, when the occurrence of the event is detected, the first sensor node module is inactivated and the second sensor node module is activated.