baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2359232-A (GB)
Title: A computer graphics icon that provides a reference for the effects applied to an image
Inventor: BRETTLE DAVID STEWART
IPC: G06F3/0484
Filed: 2000-02-11
Abstract: A new design of digitally generated graphic is presented which is intended to help maintain the frame of reference when viewing digitally processed images. The intention is that the Digital Frame of Reference (DFOR) be included with all digitally processed images and processed using the same factors as were used on the image. An unprocessed DFOR can then be displayed adjacent to the processed DFOR in order to reintroduce a frame of reference and clearly illustrate 'what has happened to the image'. This would allow the viewer to perceive any artefacts that may have been introduced into the image by the processing. This is particularly important where the image requires interpretation by the viewer as in, for example, forensics and medical diagnosis. This paper presents a grey scale version of the DFOR that is suitable for applications such as medical imaging. The DFOR includes grey scale from 0 to the max bit depth in 0,30,70 90% steps on a 50% background, the full frequency range from 0 to the Nyquist frequency, high, medium and low contrast boundaries and linear/curvilinear features. The same method could be extended to any other digital image system and could be easily modified to include colour.
Patent GB-2350628-A (GB)
Title: Variable length/capacity elevator link
Inventor: MOSING DONALD E
IPC: E21B19/02
Filed: 2000-04-28
Abstract: A multi-sectional elevator link 40 comprises a shank 44 that may be releasably fixed to two looped end portions 14, 16, to allow for variations in required length or load-bearing capacity. The removable shank portion may engage the end portions by means of a thread 34 or a cross pin. A locking means 58 may be provided to prevent rotation of the link ends relative to the shank. The selection of a desired length shank, S, allows the effective length of the elevator link to be altered; the selection of various link ends in combination with various size shanks allows the tonnage capacity to be altered. An alternative embodiment includes the use of an adaptor (64, figure 5) inserted between each end portion and the shank, with the adaptor being attached to the shank by eg a thread, a retaining ring and groove, a cross bolt, or a ball and socket arrangement.
Patent GB-2351078-A (GB)
Title: Baffle mechanism for an I.S. glass moulding machine
Inventor: FENTON FRANK ALAN
IPC: C03B9/16
Filed: 2000-05-08
Abstract: An I. S. machine has a blank mold (57) which is open at the top and includes inner and outer annular top sealing surfaces (76, 56). Associated with the blank mold is a baffle including a body (50) having an inverted cup shaped portion (52) with a downwardly opening vertical cylindrical bore (70), an annular bottom sealing surface (54) for sealingly engaging the blank mold outer annular top sealing surface (56), and a top having a hole. A tubular sleeve (58) communicates with the hole and extends vertically upwardly from the top of the body. A piston (64) has a cylindrical head (66) including a top surface, a cylindrical sealing surface (68) and an annular bottom surface (78) having a plurality of radial notches across the bottom thereof. A tubular rod (62) extends vertically upwardly from the top surface for slidable displacement in the tubular sleeve (58), and a collar (74) is secured to the top of the rod. A spring (72) located between the collar and the cup shaped portion (52) urges the cylindrical head vertically upwardly to a position whereat the cylindrical head top surface engages the top of the cup shaped portion. The collar is pneumatically displaced vertically downwardly at a high pressure to bring the cup shaped portion annular surface (54) into sealing engagement with the blank mold outer annular sealing surface (56). The pressure is then reduced so that a predetermined distance (X) separates the cylindrical head annular bottom (78) surface and the blank mold inner annular sealing surface (56) so that settle air can be introduced into the mold, and then the pressure is again raised to the high pressure for parison formation. The pneumatic supply means may comprise an electrically controlled proportional valve which can set the pressure according to input.
Patent GB-2364738-A (GB)
Title: Scaffolding clamp
Inventor: JONES PETER JOHN
IPC: E04G7/14
Filed: 2000-07-11
Abstract: A scaffolding clamp comprises: a first sheet metal clamp member 10 which has an end region 10a of a 'U'-shaped section formed by a pair of substantially parallel leg regions 11a,11b extending from a central web region 13, and a closed slot 18 which extends across the web 13 and into the leg regions 11a,11b so as to define an arcuate recess 20 in the first end portion 10a; a second clamp 12 member pivotally connected to the first clamp member 10 so that the two clamp members are movable between relatively open and relatively closed positions; and a retaining bolt 22 for engaging the clamp members, the bolt having a 'T'-shaped head 24 pivotally engaged in the arcuate recess 20 of the first clamp member 10. The scaffold clamp may also comprise third and forth clamp members 15,17 to form a unit which may be rotatably connected to the first and second clamp members 10,12. The use of a slot in the sheet metal clamp member 10 reduces the level of machining or assembly operations required to manufacture the scaffold clamp.
Patent GB-2365912-A (GB)
Title: Storage tank and filtration unit for a grey water processing system
Inventor: ROBERTS TREVOR
IPC: C02F1/68
Filed: 2000-07-26
Abstract: A storage tank (fig 3) for a grey water processing system wherein the storage tank has an inflow (17) for water from the mains water system, the inflow being regulated by a regulating valve with associated water level dependent switching means, the inflow opening into a tube (18) that encompasses the inflow and valve (21) and directs the mains water therefrom downwardly through the tube, the tube opening into the tank toward the bottom of the tank and being provided with an air vent (27) to prevent siphoning back up the tube. A filtration unit (fig 2) for a grey water processing system wherein the filtration unit comprises a tank with a grey water inflow at the bottom of the tank, a filter (5) positioned thereabove with a pumping means (6) to pump it toward a separate storage tank whereby particulate matter filtered from the grey water by the filter is partitioned into the lower part of the filtration unit tank to gravitate to the floor of the tank away from the filter and pump.
Patent GB-2357281-A (GB)
Title: Fabrication of ceramic films
Inventor: WHATMORE ROGER W
IPC: C23C26/00
Filed: 2000-12-15
Abstract: In a method for fabricating thick ceramic films for both electrical and structural applications using a composite suspension of ceramic powder in an organo-metallic solution the suspension is deposited onto a substrate in one or more layers and one, or more layers of organo-metallic solution is optionally deposited on top of some or all of the layers of composite suspension to form a film. After each layer, the film is dried and fired. When the required thickness is achieved the film is sintered. A sintering aid is employed. The 'green' density of the film may also be increased prior to sintering by the use of uniaxial or isostatic pressure to reduce porosity. The production of lead zirconium titanate (PZT) films is described. Zirconium propoxide and titanium propoxide are used as the organo-metallic compounds and manganese acetate, antimony ethoxide and niobium ethoxide as dopants, with PbO and Cu<SB>2</SB>O as sintering aids.
Patent GB-2374168-A (GB)
Title: User account handling on aggregated group of multiple headless computer entities
Inventor: GOLD STEPHEN
IPC: G06F9/50
Filed: 2001-04-06
Abstract: A group of headless computer entities 200-205 is formed via a local area network connection by means of an aggregation service application, operated on a headless computer entity selected as a master entity, which propagates configuration settings for time zone, application settings, security settings and the like across individual slave computer entities within the group. A human operator can change configuration settings globally at group level via a user interface display on a conventional computer 207 having a user console, which interacts with the master headless computer entity via a web administration interface. Addition and subtraction of computer entities from a group are handled by an aggregation service application, and interlocks and error checking is applied throughout the group to ensure that no changes to a slave computer entity are made, unless those changes conform to global configuration settings enforced by the master headless computer entity.
Patent GB-2374228-A (GB)
Title: A collision warning device
Inventor: MORCOM JOHN
IPC: G01S17/931
Filed: 2001-04-30
Abstract: An image capture system captures a scene for display. Image analysis apparatus operates to determine the distance from the imaging device to objects of interest within the captured scene and modifies the image in response to the determined distance. The described embodiment is for a collision warning device for a vehicle wherein the distance between an imaging device and an object within the field of view of the device is determined and the image of the scene is modified in dependence with the determined distance prior to display for a user in order to give a visual collision warning device. The modification may be a change of colour of objects detected as being less than a predetermined distance from the vehicle for example. The imaging device may be a multiple region light detector for detecting light received from receiving optics, wherein different regions of the light detector can be actuated separately. Control electronics may be used to synchronise the timing and direction of illumination of the light source and the actuation of the light detector. The time of flight of light signals from the light source to the actuated portion of the detector for all illuminated directions may be measured to derive distances.
Patent GB-2375326-A (GB)
Title: a container with a vertically adjustable peripheral collar
Inventor: DUNCAN DAVID STEPHEN
IPC: A47F5/02
Filed: 2001-05-10
Abstract: A container comprising a hollow central column 17 with walls 3 and a spaced outer wall 4. Both the central column 17 and the outer wall 4 are fixed to and extend from a base surface (5, figure 2), forming an annular channel 15. An optional retaining face 11 with an upper edge 12 is fixed to the central column 17 at the opposite end to the base (5, figure 2). A vertically adjustable peripheral release collar 2 is fitted in sliding contact around the outside of the outer wall 4. The container may be completely or partially closed by moving the collar 2 from the position where it abuts the base (5, figure 2) to a position where it abuts the upper edge 12 where the collar can be held in position on the retaining face 11 by having a push fit, a detent mechanism, a screw thread engagement, a latch, a catch, or a bayonet fixing. If the container contains pens or other elongate items 107, moving the collar 2 from its closed position at the retaining edge 12 to its open position at the base (5, figure 2), allows the ends of the items, nearest the retaining edge 12, to splay or spread radially away from the central column.
Patent GB-2377084-A (GB)
Title: Heat dissipating disk rack
Inventor: WU WEN-KAO
IPC: G11B33/14
Filed: 2001-06-25
Abstract: A rack with high heat dissipation comprises a stationary rack (5) and a plurality of removable racks (2). The stationary rack (5) is made of extruded aluminium and its lateral walls are fitted with inner slide rails (51) and outer longitudinal ribs (252). Each of removable racks has longitudinal outer ribs (251) for sliding into the stationary rack along the sliding rails (51). An upright stand (53) is located at the front of the stationary rack with indicator lights (54). A cover body (3) with a cooling fan (33) is fixed to a rear face of the upright stand and can be swung open or closed. The stationary rack and the cooling fan can dissipate heat generated by hard disks in the removable racks (2) efficiently and the indicator lights (4) on the upright stand can signal the state of the hard disks. Pressing handles (24) allow easy insertion and removal of the racks (2) into the stationary rack (5).
Patent GB-2377337-A (GB)
Title: Buffering in packet-TDM systems
Inventor: FLOYD GEOFFREY EDWARD
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2001-07-06
Abstract: A TDM transmitter system for receiving packets of TDM data from a packet network and transmitting these on a TDM network, comprises:<BR> ```a packet receiver arranged to receive said packets from said packet network;<BR> ```a buffer memory for storing packets received by said receiver: and<BR> ```a TDM transmitter arranged to receive said packets from said memory buffer, convert these to TDM data for transmission on a TDM network, and transmit said TDM data on a TDM network;<BR> ```and is characterised in that transmission by the TDM transmitter of the TDM data corresponding to the first packet is delayed for a programmable number of TDM frame periods.
Patent GB-2380788-A (GB)
Title: A container for a portable stove with a windshield and stand.
Inventor: BRAKSPEAR NICHOLAS
IPC: A47J36/26
Filed: 2001-10-13
Abstract: A container for a camping stove, comprising a least one collapsable cylindrical wall section where the first wall section acts as a windshield, at least one wall section is a saucepan, a plurality of supporting legs attached to one of said cylindrical wall sections and a removable cylinder base that includes a central aperture for a burner to be disposed. The burner is suspended above the ground preferably by a tripod stand and the said base is adaptable for the various burner types.
Patent GB-2363586-A (GB)
Title: A venturi feed device and fluid mixing device
Inventor: ELLMERS PETER HOLMES
IPC: B01F5/04
Filed: 2000-04-17
Abstract: A venturi feed device (30) includes a bore (32, 32A) for flow of a first fluid. The bore (32, 32A) includes a constricted region (40) followed by a divergent region (46) downstream of the constricted region (40). One or maybe more openings (50) is provided in the divergent region (46), the openings being connectable to a source of a second fluid. The venturi feed device may include a projection (62) extending at least partially into the divergent region (46) so as to induce flow along the wall(s) (34) of the divergent region (46). The venturi feed device (30) may be provided in a fluid mixing device (10, 80) for mixing the first and second fluids. The venturi feed device (30) may be removably received within the fluid mixing device (10, 80). Furthermore, a washing assembly is provided in which the fluid mixing device (10, 80) is portable and connectable to respective sources of the first and second fluids. The assembly further includes a washing pad or mitt (100) through which the mixed first and second fluids are dispersed. The pad or mitt (100) is connected to the fluid mixing device (10, 80) by a length of conduit (108) sufficient to enable a user to hold the portable mixing device (10, 80) in one hand and the washing pad of mitt (100) in the other.
Patent GB-2384730-A (GB)
Title: A disposable liner
Inventor: YOUNG JAMES
IPC: B05C17/005
Filed: 2002-01-31
Abstract: A disposable liner 2 is shaped to enter the dispenser nozzle 1 of a mastic sealant container to allow the removal after use of the sealant left in the nozzle. The liner, when removed, leaves the dispenser tube clean for a subsequent operation. The remaining sealant can be used up and not left to harden in the dispenser nozzle.
Patent GB-2382245-A (GB)
Title: Polarization scrambling optical signals with forward error correction at a scrambling frequency higher than the natural frequency of the error correction
Inventor: NAKAJIMA ISAO
IPC: H04B10/2557
Filed: 2002-03-06
Abstract: An optical transmitting device includes a plurality of optical senders (2) for generating a plurality of optical signals to which forward error correction is applied, a scrambler (4) for polarization scrambling each of the optical signals output from the optical senders (2), and an optical multiplexer (12) for wavelength division multiplexing the optical signals to obtain WDM signal light. A scrambling frequency in the scrambler is set higher than a natural frequency in the forward error correction. Accordingly, high-quality transmission is allowed without interchannel crosstalk in WDM transmission.
Patent GB-2386748-A (GB)
Title: Coaxial output arrangement for a magnetron
Inventor: BRADY MICHAEL BARRY CLIVE
IPC: H01J23/40
Filed: 2002-03-16
Abstract: A magnetron 10 has a co-axial output13 which comprises a central conductor 14 and terminates in a probe 16. Power is transmitted from the magnetron 10, via the coaxial line 13, to a rectangular waveguide 17. The co-axial output 13 further comprises a plate member19 located in a predetermined position with respect to the central conductor 14. The plate member 19 has an aperture (22, figure 4) with an edge 20 arranged to overlap approximately half of the probe 16 in a spaced relationship (figure 4), such that the waveguide 17 and coaxial line 13 are arranged in an 'end-fire' configuration. This arrangement allows the coupling to be optimised as the distance between the end of the probe 16 and the plate member 19 is fixed. Additionally the arrangement may be provided with a tuning stub (23, figure 5) for tuning the magnetron output.
Patent GB-2386587-A (GB)
Title: Mechanics tool trolley
Inventor: LOUGHLIN PAUL DAMIEN
IPC: B25H3/06
Filed: 2002-03-22
Abstract: A trolley for use by a person working beneath a vehicle, possibly in a prone position, is provided comprising a shelf upon which tools may be located in use. The trolley may be provided with two shelves, both of which have spring clips for the location of tools so that the trolley may be loaded with tools before being wheeled beneath the vehicle. The upper of the two shelves may be reversible, the underside being provided with a seat. The trolley may also be provided with a handle and a lamp. An extension unit may also be provided so that the trolley may be used at a more elevated position, for example by a person working in a standing position beneath a vehicle raised up on hydraulic jacks.
Patent GB-2373221-A (GB)
Title: Seatbelt protraction and retraction control
Inventor: MIDORIKAWA YUKINORI
IPC: G01R31/00
Filed: 1998-12-16
Abstract: An automotive passenger restraint and protection apparatus for an automotive vehicle comprises a seatbelt and an electrically driven retraction and protraction means, preferably a motor. A controller is connected to the motor (see figure 16 for example) and is also connected to a seatbelt buckle detachment sensor and a seatbelt protraction detector. When the seatbelt buckle becomes detached, the controller retracts the seatbelt for a first period of time and then stops. Following this, the controller waits for a second period of time for a protraction of the seatbelt. If no protraction is detected, then preferably the retraction of the seatbelt is continued until complete. If a protraction was detected within the second time period, then protraction of the seatbelt is started, and retraction is not resumed.
Patent GB-2390351-A (GB)
Title: Fluid transfer apparatus
Inventor: DE BANN JACOB
IPC: B63B27/24
Filed: 2002-07-02
Abstract: Apparatus is described for transferring fluid between a first floating structure such as a floating production, storage and off-loading facility (FPSO)(1) and a second floating structure such as a CALM buoy (4) to which a tanker (7) may be moored. The apparatus includes at least one rigid underwater flow line (6) connected between the FPSO (1) and a submerged buoyant body (8) of adjustable buoyancy. One or more flexible flowlines (11) are connected between the submerged buoyant body (8) and the CALM buoy (4). The submerged buoyant body (8) is tethered to the seabed (3) by at least one anchor leg (12) which has a length greater than the depth of water in which the apparatus is located. The invention allows the submerged buoyant body (8) to be brought to the surface for inspection and maintenance without being untethered from the seabed. In addition, it allows larger diameter flowlines (6) to be used, increasing the flow rate of fluid and the pumping power required.
Patent GB-2394804-A (GB)
Title: Method of Processing Data from a Submission Interface
Inventor: PERRY RUSSELL
IPC: G06F40/143
Filed: 2002-10-31
Abstract: A web form is generated by applying a stylesheet to a set of rules which will subsequently be used to transform client selection data (202) submitted via the web form. Transformed client selection data is used to update a record of the client's state for the current session, and the record is identified for updating with the transformed client selection data either using a client identifier returned with the client selection data (202), or when the selection data (202) is returned via a different client, an identifier for the session record.
Patent GB-2397031-A (GB)
Title: A jet propelled amusement ride
Inventor: MCARDLE GEOFFREY ROBERT
IPC: A63G1/08
Filed: 2003-01-10
Abstract: An amusement ride comprises a base 4, a rotating post 1, a tilting beam 2, a suspension arm 6 and a vehicle 7. The vehicle, preferably an aeroplane, has an internal thrust motor 18. A joystick 19 in the vehicle enables a passenger to alter its height above the ground, and levers 26, 29 control the roll of the vehicle and retracts the wheels 27. A weight 11 counterbalances the movement of the vehicle; the weight may be replaced by a second vehicle. Lights inside and outside vehicle may be provided. Safety straps and a harness are included. The ride may be dismantled and packed in a box for storage or carriage.
Patent GB-2398039-A (GB)
Title: Stroller with adjustable backrest
Inventor: LAN RED
IPC: B62B7/08
Filed: 2003-02-04
Abstract: A stroller includes a seat frame 27, a backrest 3 with a supporting frame 30 pivoted to the seat frame, and a positioning unit 4 including a positioning seat (42 figure 7) formed with a first engaging member (61), a second engaging member (62) mounted movably on the supporting frame and movable between engaging and disengaging positions, and an urging member, such as a spring (63 figure 8), for urging the second engaging member to move to the engaging position. The second engaging member presses downwardly against the first engaging member under the action of the urging member. Two such mechanisms may be provide, one on each side of the stroller. The first engaging member may comprise a plate formed with a plurality of grooves (427), and the second engaging member may be a pin.