baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2388991-A (GB)
Title: Image enhancement filter selection based on pixel classification and user input sharpening and smoothing parameters
Inventor: GONDEK JAY STEPHEN
IPC: H04N1/46
Filed: 2003-04-28
Abstract: Provided is a method and apparatus of processing an image using filters. The method and apparatus receives an input pixel and a pixel window associated with the input pixel from the image (500), classifies the input pixel using the pixel window into a range of classes identifying pixels suitable for various degrees of smoothing and sharpening operations (508-536), receives parameter independently set for sharpening and smoothing the image (502), and selects a filter for processing the input pixel based upon the pixel classification and the parameter settings for sharpness and smoothness (506). The parameter settings for sharpening and smoothing are described as received via a user interface allowing a user to control desired amounts of smoothing or sharpening.
Patent GB-2402733-A (GB)
Title: Flexible radiator pipe
Inventor: AXE GEOFFREY FRANCIS
IPC: F24D19/02
Filed: 2003-06-09
Abstract: A flexible pipe connected to both the inlet and outlet of a domestic radiator enables the radiator to be removed from walls without the need for disconnecting and draining of a heating system to enable decorating behind the radiator, i.e. painting and removing or hanging of wallpaper. The flexible pipes may be reinforced to withstand the same water pressure as standard copper pipe. The flexible hoses may be tucked behind the radiator so that they would not be seen from the front. The radiator when removed from its brackets may be laid flat on the floor, supported on furniture or placed on a stand.
Patent GB-2393337-A (GB)
Title: Fly-wheel-based regenerative energy management system
Inventor: STEVENSON RANDY C
IPC: B60L50/30
Filed: 2003-07-07
Abstract: A regenerative energy management system 10 has a flywheel assembly 12 with an integrated motor-generator which is coupled to a drivetrain motor-generator 16. The coupling between the flywheel assembly 12 and the drivetrain motor-generator 16 includes a system controller 14 having integrated voltage control and inverters. The flywheel 12 avoids the use of expensive bearings, vacuum systems, cooling systems, and other such support subsystems found in other high technology flywheels. The integration of the flywheel-motor-generator system saves valuable space within the vehicle, reduces the number of bearings necessary for operation, and simplifies the coupling of the flywheel motor generator to the flywheel. The system controller 14 has integrated inverters and voltage control that determine the direction and flow of current between the flywheel assembly 12 and the driveline motor-generator 16.
Patent GB-2404296-A (GB)
Title: Data content identification using watermarks as distinct codes
Inventor: PELLY JASON CHARLES
IPC: H04N7/24
Filed: 2003-07-23
Abstract: A method of detecting a version of input data content in which the data content is arranged as two or more segments according to a segmentation pattern; and versions of the data content are identifiable by corresponding identification data patterns by which at least some of the segments have respective identification data; comprises the steps of detecting identification data in respect of each segment of the input data content; comparing the detected identification data with identification data patterns corresponding to different versions of the data content; and detecting that the input data content comprises at least a contribution from a certain version of the data content if a sum of matches obtained between the detected identification data and the identification data pattern for that version exceeds a threshold number.
Patent GB-2389494-A (GB)
Title: Distortion pre-corrector for communication apparatus
Inventor: BEECH BRIAN HERBERT
IPC: H04L27/36
Filed: 2002-03-13
Abstract: A pre-corrector for producing non-linear distortion in a signal channel containing a root Nyquist bandpass filter (52, 57) in transmission and reception portions of the channel has plural cascaded groups of stages (78a, 70b). Each group has a series connection of a static pre-distorting section (48a, 48b) configured to represent an inverse function of magnitude and phase distortion estimated to occur in the channel, and a dynamic pre-distortion section (40a, 40b) including a forward model (42) configured to represent magnitude and phase distortion in the channel. Each successive stage group is connected to receive output from a preceding stage group so that distortion in the channel is successively reduced towards zero with each successive stage group.
Patent GB-2389610-A (GB)
Title: Method for controlling fluid flow into an oil and/or gas production well
Inventor: DALING ROELOF
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 2002-02-19
Abstract: Inflow of fluid from an oil and/or gas bearing formation into an oil and/or gas production well is cyclically moved up and down along the length of an inflow region of the well by cyclically changing the opening of one or more control valves.
Patent GB-2393488-A (GB)
Title: Wheel nut indicator mount
Inventor: BRAWLEY PETER
IPC: F16B1/00
Filed: 2003-09-18
Abstract: A wheel nut indicator mount (1) has a body (2) with a socket (5) for engagement with a wheel nut (6) and supports a wheel nut indicator (7) in a desired orientation of the body displaced axially outwardly of the wheel nut. Preferably, two or more of the mounts can be stacked together to enable the wheel nut indicator to be used when a step ring is fitted to the vehicle wheel. The mount is closed at the outer end to protect against dust. The closed outer end has a removable end cap to make it easier to grip the mount for removing the mount.
Patent GB-2399766-A (GB)
Title: Lottery-type game
Inventor: THOMAS ARTHUR EDWARD
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2003-12-10
Abstract: A gaming machine allows the playing of a lottery game involving a group of individual main games each of which results in a win in dependence upon the number of matches between the symbols selected by a player and a randomly-selected set of symbols. In addition, there are bonus games which are won in dependence upon the correspondence between the bonus game sets of an individual player (each formed by symbols in corresponding positions within the sequences of his main game sets) and randomly-selected bonus game sets (each formed by symbols at corresponding positions within the different randomly-selected main game sets).
Patent GB-2395049-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for activating a non-contact switch fire alarm pull station
Inventor: RIGHT ROBERT W
IPC: G08B25/12
Filed: 2003-05-01
Abstract: A method and apparatus for activating a fire-alarm pull station (Fig. 1). The pull stations includes a non-contact switch (28) located within a housing (22), a movable actuation device (24) linked to the non-contact switch (28) wherein the device moves between an activation and non-activation position and an actuator protector linked to the non-contact switch (28) to aid in preventing improper activation of the non-contact switch.
Patent GB-2401309-A (GB)
Title: Suction cleaner with improved suction head air flow
Inventor: NAM HYEUN SIK
IPC: A47L5/30
Filed: 2003-12-23
Abstract: A cleaner having a brush 20 includes a suction motor 12 mounted in a main body 10, and generating a suction force; a filter (14,Fig 5) for collecting dust or filth sucked by the suction force generated at the suction motor; a suction head 18 connected with the filter by a suction pipe 26, and having an inlet 24 through which dust and filth on a floor are sucked; and a brush 20 rotatably mounted at an inside of the suction head. The inlet is partitioned off into a first section M and a second section L by a belt cover 40 for protecting a belt 36 winding around the brush, and a flow passage unit (56, Fig 7) is formed at the brush so that air can flow between the first and second sections. Accordingly, air can flow smoothly at a portion, which is blocked by the belt cover, and thus cleaning performance can be improved.
Patent GB-2410394-A (GB)
Title: Service disruption time determination in packet switched networks
Inventor: PATON COLIN RICHARD
IPC: H04L69/40
Filed: 2004-01-22
Abstract: The present invention provides an accurate and automatic technique that can take packet delay into account. A source unit (102) attached to one point of a packet-switched network under test (104) generates a stream of test packets and transmits the stream of test packets to an analysis unit (106) attached to another point in the network (104). A service disruption is detected by detecting anomalous packet(s), and a service disruption time is measured by determining the time between the last packet before the disruption, and the first packet after service restoration after careful qualification of service restoration. Measurement of service disruption periods are useful in automatic protection switching (APS) networks.
Patent GB-2398475-A (GB)
Title: An insert for a shoe, boot, or sandal
Inventor: BANN KEVIN
IPC: A43B13/18
Filed: 2004-01-23
Abstract: An insert 2, 8, or 9, comprises a plurality of longitudinally spaced transverse bars on both the sole 4 and the insert. The bars on the insert or sole are arranged to bear on the thin areas between the bars on either the sole 4a or insert, respectively, thus conferring a greater cushioning effect to the sole. The bars on the sole and insert may both face upwards or both face downwards (as shown in the figure). In an alternative where the bars face downwards the bars of the sole may also provide grip for the shoe. A further alternative has upstanding circular section projections provided on a mounting surface of the sole which engage generally circular section areas of reduced thickness to provide cushioning.
Patent GB-2393964-A (GB)
Title: Films,fibers and articles of chemically modified polyethylene oxide compositions with improved environmental stability and method of making same
Inventor: TOPOLKARAEV VASILY ARAMOVICH
IPC: C08J5/18
Filed: 2002-07-03
Abstract: Novel breathable environmentally stable, water weakenable films, fibers, and articles useful for disposable applications and methods for making them are disclosed. The films, fibers and articles are manufactured from novel polymer blends and demonstrate improved stability and enhanced strength when exposed to environmental conditions of increased humidity and elevated temperature. The breathable, environmentally stable, water weakenable films, fibers, and articles manufactured from the novel polymer blends are particularly useful for the manufacture of disposable products.
Patent GB-2411668-A (GB)
Title: Filter element with a bypass
Inventor: BENAMAR ZINEB
IPC: E21B21/00
Filed: 2004-03-04
Abstract: A filter element has a first flow path adapted to restrict the passage of particles there through and a second flow path that is constantly open. Preferably, the filter element has multiple small openings 36 and at least one large opening 38 so that, when none of the openings are plugged, the probability of solid particles carried by a flow of fluid becoming trapped in the region of the first openings is higher than that of the particles passing through the second openings. The filter, in tubular form 40, can be used in a drill string to remove particles from drilling mud that operates a downhole tool 18 such as a stabiliser. Should the small perforations become blocked, mud can still reach the stabiliser via the bypass openings. The filter works with flow either radially outwards or radially inwards through the filter element.
Patent GB-2398418-A (GB)
Title: Activation of vehicle protection devices controlled by regularly monitoring objects and events
Inventor: BORAN CANICE PATRICK
IPC: B60R21/0134
Filed: 2002-08-27
Abstract: A method of activating protection devices (such as seatbelt pretensioners 20 and airbags 22, 26, 30) in a motor vehicle 10 involves monitoring for objects in the environment of the vehicle 10 and for impact events involving the vehicle 10 at regular intervals of time. An activation plan is formulated based upon the evaluated datasets relating to the monitored objects and impact events, and the protection devices are activated in accordance with the activation plan. Therefore, activation decisions are made based on evaluation of data relating to both impact events (such as location, angle or severity of impact) and the surrounding environment (such as range and azimuth of an object relative to the vehicle 10).
Patent GB-2396388-A (GB)
Title: Pilot stream turbine
Inventor: LIGUERY IBRAHIM OMRAN
IPC: F01D1/34
Filed: 2002-11-20
Abstract: Horizontal Blades2 360{ Around the Rotor and Horizontal Nozzles4 360{ Around the Blades, Aligned with the same Angle (3) and (5) Opposite to each other and with reference to the Axis of their Shaft (1) leading to the building of Turbines (Mechanical Generating Tools) with the Highest Torque possible and with the best Angle in the Direction of Rotation (7), and as a result of this we will have New Generation of A Very Efficient Turbines.
Patent GB-2402262-A (GB)
Title: Mass Spectrometer
Inventor: POWELL ELIOT BRIAN
IPC: H01J49/40
Filed: 2004-04-29
Abstract: An acceleration stage of a Time of Flight mass analyser is disclosed comprising a pusher electrode E1 and a puller electrode E3. A static electrode E2 is arranged between the pusher electrode E1 and the puller electrode E3. At the same time that voltage pulses are applied to the pusher and puller electrode E1,E3 a voltage pulse is also applied to the static electrode E2 to compensate for an induced voltage pickup on the static electrode E2 due to capacitive coupling effects.
Patent GB-2414053-A (GB)
Title: Brake light checking device
Inventor: STEEL PAUL
IPC: B60T17/22
Filed: 2004-05-14
Abstract: A motor vehicle brake light checking device includes a housing unit containing a spring for pressing down the brake pedal and holding down the brake pedal to allow the functioning of the brake light to be checked by one person. Cushioning means may be provided to hold the device in position. The device is preferably fitted between the driver's seat and the brake pedal.
Patent GB-2398640-A (GB)
Title: A packer for downhole measurements
Inventor: GOODE PETER A
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 2002-11-08
Abstract: A packer (16) for use in a borehole (10) with a casing (14) comprises a tubular member with sealing elements (22, 24) to form a sealed region between the seals, the tubular member and the well casing. A puncture device (26) on the packer is used to pierce the casing to establish communication wit a region (11) outside the casing (14). A sensor positioned inside the casing indicates a characteristic associated wit the region outside the casing. The puncture device may be a punch or explosive device and the sensor means may perform resistivity, pressure, gamma ray, gravity/force or NMR measurements. The packer is useful for measurements during well production.
Patent GB-2410911-A (GB)
Title: Cyclonic dust-collecting apparatus
Inventor: OH JANG-KEUN
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 2004-06-29
Abstract: Cyclonic dust-collecting apparatus for use in (and used in) a vacuum cleaner comprises a first cyclone (20). Disposed around the outside of the first cyclone are a plurality of second cyclones (30) in parallel. A dust-collecting unit (13) is detachably connected to the first and second cyclones and collects dust from the first cyclone separately to dust separated by the second cyclones. An inlet-outlet cover (12) is installed on the upper portions of the first and second cyclones such that air flowing from the first cyclone's outlet (25) is guided towards the second cyclones' inlets (43). The first cyclone outlet may further be provided with a grille (27) and a shielding member (27e, fig. 5) to enhance separation in the first stage.
Patent GB-2419535-A (GB)
Title: Baby comforter with a number of teats
Inventor: JORDAN LINDA PATRICIA
IPC: A61J17/00
Filed: 2004-10-27
Abstract: A comforter 11 comprises a number of teats 12 extending oppositely from a base 13. The base 13 may be prismatic, tetrahedron, or cube shaped. The teats 12 may be multicoloured and comprise a bactericidal or fungicidal material.
Patent GB-2420101-A (GB)
Title: Tyre inflation apparatus and method
Inventor: BAKER-COURTENAY JOHN
IPC: F16K17/02
Filed: 2004-11-16
Abstract: A method and apparatus for inflating a pneumatic tyre in which the valve core is held away from its seat in the valve during inflation and re-seated in the valve once inflation is achieved. The removal of the valve core from the flow of air leaves the air passage unrestricted during inflation. The apparatus comprises a bifurcated adapter in which the core is held sealingly in a portion aligned with the valve, while the tyre is inflated through a branch, and core seating means to seat the core first in the adapter and, after inflation, in the valve.
Patent GB-2421996-A (GB)
Title: Steam power source
Inventor: HOSKEN PHILIP MORRACK
IPC: F01K25/00
Filed: 2004-12-08
Abstract: A self propelled vehicle 100 for the carriage of passengers or goods is driven by a high pressure steam powered reciprocating engine 103. The engine burns bio ethanol fuel which may be supplied via a fuel tank 101 and a reactor chamber 102. The engine may drive a fly wheel 104, transfer box 106, and road wheels 105 via a conventional differential unit. Expended steam used in the engine may be returned though a condenser to the steam generator to complete a Rankine cycle.
Patent GB-2408618-A (GB)
Title: Games machine
Inventor: CROMPTON GORDON JAMES
IPC: A63F9/30
Filed: 2003-10-01
Abstract: An electronic games machine includes a credit system (26, 28) for registering one or more credits and a free play indicator on a control panel (14). The control panel also includes one or more controls. The control system (28) is arranged to detect a predetermined input or sequence of inputs on the credit system and/or controls, and to respond by determining whether to offer a free play. Thus, a free play may be awarded without reaching any particular state or score or result in the game. The invention may for example be applied to a games machine of the type known as a crane grabber having a crane (10) and a claw (12) for grabbing prizes.
Patent GB-2445584-A (GB)
Title: Database backup and retrieval using transaction records and a replicated data store
Inventor: KAPUR RAJESH
IPC: G06F12/16
Filed: 2005-07-28
Abstract: A method for preserving access to document data within a system in a separate location, wherein said document data is stored in a system filestore associated with a system database, the system database containing reference data to point to the document data within the system filestore, in case of disaster to the primary system such as, earthquake, the secondary system can be used, the method comprising steps of: ```creating a replicated server containing the system database and filestore; ```determining that a insert, update, delete command has been issued within the primary production system database upon its system tables excepting those containing reference information that uniquely identifies the production system database from its replica on the network fabric; ```transferring and recording the commands above to the database system tables of the replica based on time of earliest recorded data; ```transferring recorded document data to secondary filestore using incremental filestore backup transfers.
Patent GB-2417634-A (GB)
Title: Audio recording and reproducing apparatus with camera and sliding display
Inventor: MATSUMOTO RYOTA
IPC: G10L19/00
Filed: 2005-08-24
Abstract: A recording and reproducing device comprises an approximately rectangular shaped main body 2, audio input and output portions, an image capture portion 6, preferably rotatably supported, and a monitor 7 slidable along the longitudinal length of the main body 2 via a guide groove (25, fig. 5). An urging member, preferably including coil springs (42a, b, fig. 6), is provided to urge the monitor 7 in a longitudinal direction, the direction depending upon whether the monitor is in a position where only a portion of its display area is facing outside the device or whether it has been slid so that the whole display area is facing outside the device.
Patent GB-2418367-A (GB)
Title: Device for generating an alarm in an apparatus for the metering of volatile anaesthetic
Inventor: BUNKE CLAUS
IPC: A61M16/00
Filed: 2005-09-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for generating an alarm in an apparatus for the metering of volatile anaesthetic, which is designed in such a way that an alarm is always generated when the operating voltage is interrupted and a subassembly determining the metering of at least one anaesthetic is not in a stipulated operational state.
Patent GB-2416560-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for increasing drilling capacity and removing cuttings when drilling with coiled tubing
Inventor: EPPINK JAY M
IPC: E21B21/06
Filed: 2004-03-26
Abstract: An assembly for drilling a deviated borehole includes a bottom hole assembly (300) connected to a string of coiled tubing (150) and includes a bit (210) driven by a downhole motor (205) powered by drilling fluids. A surface pump (132) pumps the drilling fluids downhole through a cross valve (400) to provide a first path directing drilling fluids down the coiled tubing flowbore and a second path directing drilling fluids down the annulus. The bottom hole assembly (300) has a downhole valve (304) allowing flow between the flowbore and the annulus. A first flow passageway (404) directs drilling fluids down the coiled tubing flow bore and then up the annulus and a second flow passageway directs drilling fluids down the annulus and the up the flowbore. The bottom hole assembly (300) includes a subsurface pump (712) capable of pumping drilling fluids from the second fluid passageway to the surface. The bottom hole assembly (300) includes an electric motor (716) to rotate the subsurface pump and the motor is provided with power conduits (728) embedded in a wall of the coiled tubing. Another subsurface pump (812) may be provided, such that the subsurface pumps pump drilling fluid with cuttings to the surface and/or pump clean drilling fluids into the downhole motor to aid drilling.
Patent GB-2431972-A (GB)
Title: Screw head drive formation
Inventor: PALMER ROBERT STEPHEN
IPC: F16B23/00
Filed: 2005-11-03
Abstract: A screw having a head with a drive formation comprising two diametrically opposed quadrant lands. The lands are separated by a recess to allow a tool such as a flat head screwdriver to be inserted between the lands.
Patent GB-2420225-A (GB)
Title: Integrated waveguide
Inventor: CATRYSSE PETER B
IPC: H01L31/0232
Filed: 2005-11-15
Abstract: An integrated waveguide is part of a pixel of an active pixel image sensor (APS). It comprises a dielectric structure (84) configured to receive a first electromagnetic field distribution (122) via a first surface (82), and a second surface which the electromagnetic field distribution reaches. The second surface includes a photodetector (46). The waveguide further includes at least one metallic element (124) disposed in the dielectric structure between the first and second surfaces, the metallic element being structured and positioned to effect the passage of the electromagnetic field distribution (120) through the dielectric structure to optimise the amount of electromagnetic field distribution reaching the second surface and being incident upon the photodetector.
Patent GB-2422309-A (GB)
Title: Hair dryer with two fans
Inventor: LABIRIO MAURO
IPC: A45D20/10
Filed: 2006-01-11
Abstract: A hair dryer comprises a generally tubular body containing a heater 6 and a motor 8 and having a hot air outlet 5 characterised in that it further comprises first 10 and second 12 fans installed in series and driven by the motor. The tubular body may have a constriction 13 immediately upstream of the second fan so as to produce an increase in the pressure of the air leaving the hot air outlet without substantially increasing the overall size of the hair dryer when compared to conventional devices with a single fan and no constriction.