baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2445688-A (GB)
Title: System and method for reliable content access using a cellular/wireless device with imaging capabilities
Inventor: LEV ZVI HAIM
IPC: G06K7/10
Filed: 2006-08-30
Abstract: A system and method for reliable content access using a cellular/wireless device with imaging capabilities, to use part of a printed or displayed medium for identifying and using a reference to access information, services, or content related to the reference, including capturing an image of the reference with an imaging device, sending the image via a communications network to a processing center, pre-processing to identify relevant frames within the image and to perform general purpose enhancement operations, detecting the most relevant frame within the image, and frame properties, applying geometric, illumination, and focus correction on the relevant frame, using color, aspect ration, and frame color, to perform a coarse recognition and thereby limit the number of possible identifications of a reference within the relevant frame, and using specific techniques of rescaling, histogram equalization, block labeling, edge operation, and normalized cross correlation, to identify the reference within the image.
Patent GB-2461256-A (GB)
Title: Threshold plate
Inventor: STALKER IAN GEOFFREY
IPC: E06B1/70
Filed: 2008-06-18
Abstract: A threshold plate 1 for a door, the plate comprising an upper surface 2, a lower surface 3 and a floor engaging member 4. The threshold plate has an adhesive guide 5 on its lower surface 3 to allow the user to apply the adhesive in the correct place on the threshold plate. The floor engaging member 4 may extend along the threshold plate. The adhesive guide 5 may be a channel formed from two side members, preferably parallel, the side members may be the lower surface and the floor engaging member. There may be a gap between the lowest edge of the adhesive guide and the floor, which may be approximately 1mm. A method of securing the threshold plate to the floor is also claimed.
Patent GB-2460885-A (GB)
Title: Tri-folded disposable absorbent article, packaged absorbent article, and array of packaged absorbent articles with substantially continuously distributed abso
Inventor: HUNDORF HARALD HERMANN
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2008-06-13
Abstract: A tri-folded disposable absorbent article comprising a substantially cellulose free absorbent core located in a chassis between a topsheet and a backsheet and comprising absorbent particulate polymer material. An array of absorbent article packages comprising disposable absorbent articles comprising a substantially cellulose free absorbent core is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2455421-A (GB)
Title: Storage, distribution and supply of locally generated electricity
Inventor: WITHINGTON DAVID BRUCE
IPC: H02J3/00
Filed: 2008-12-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of controlling storage, distribution and supply of locally generated (e.g. by solar panels or wind turbine) in a localised electricity network such as a home ring circuit which is also connected to a nationalised electricity network such as a national grid. An electricity generating apparatus 18, 20 supplies a source of direct current electricity to the localised electricity network and to a means for storing electricity, such as batteries 12. The method concerns storing electricity generated by the electricity generating apparatus in the storage means, selectively distributing stored electricity from the storage means to the home ring circuit and selectively connecting portions of the home ring circuit to the national grid dependent upon the time of day i.e. whether electricity is supplied at a peak or off peak rate. The storage means may also be charged from the national grid during off peak periods. Also disclosed are power units having appliances connected where the power units are controlled to switch appliances on or off according to the rate offered by the national electricity network. A further method comprises determining whether a loss of supply from a national grid has occurred, and if so, isolating the local network from the national grid and drawing power from a storage means.
Patent GB-2466255-A (GB)
Title: Integrated circuit package having integral antenna
Inventor: GAYNOR MICHAEL
IPC: H01L21/48
Filed: 2008-12-17
Abstract: A communications integrated circuit embedded in an electrically non-conductive mould material and is coupled to an antenna on the exterior of the mould package. The moulded material includes a patterned groove in which an electrically conductive track 10 is provided for an antenna. There is further provided at least one capacitive, inductive or galvanic component electrically connecting between parts of the at least the conductive track. The conductive track can be configured as an antenna, and the capacitive, inductive or galvanic component is used to adjust tuning and other characteristics of the antenna to provide a system-in-package (SIP) type communication device. The SIP device may be used in transmitting or receiving modes for mobile telephone, mobile television, or RFID tag applications.
Patent GB-2457162-A (GB)
Title: Electromechanical parking brake having a redundant subsystem for applying a second parking brake in the event of failure
Inventor: JACKSON JONATHAN LESLIE CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B60T7/10
Filed: 2009-02-05
Abstract: An electromechanical parking brake system for a heavy vehicle braked by air-actuated service brakes, the system comprising an EPB-ECU 172a and a first electromechanical parking brake actuator controlled 176a and b by the EPB-ECU 172a, the system further comprising a redundant sub-system for applying a second parking brake 168c and d in the event of a failure in the EPB-ECU 172a or electromechanical parking brake actuator 176a and b. An electromechanical parking brake system having a test mode in which the controller signals release of the brake on the trailer and maintains or applies a parking brake on the tractor unit so a vehicle user can determine whether the tractor unit parking brake is alone capable of holding the tractor and trailer; is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2469083-A (GB)
Title: Laparoscopic surgical apparatus with ball joint ports
Inventor: MAIN DAVID
IPC: A61B17/34
Filed: 2009-04-01
Abstract: An apparatus suitable for laparoscopic surgery, which allows simultaneous use of surgical instruments, through a single incision. The apparatus comprises a first part 4 having an outer surface for engaging the incision, and for holding the incision open. The inner surface of the first part 4 defines a passageway from the proximal to the distal ends. The apparatus also comprises a second part (6, fig 1) attached to the proximal end of the first part 4 for sealing the proximal end of the first part 4 and comprising at least two ports 10 for receiving a surgical instrument. At least one of the ports 10 comprises a ball joint 34 to allow articulation of the port relative to the second part. The use of a ball joint allows the orientation of the port within the surgical instrument, allowing it to be moved easily relative to the apparatus. The apparatus also includes a trocar (12, fig 3) for engagement with the first part 4.
Patent GB-2462203-A (GB)
Title: Portable display device for signalling to a vehicle, e.g. bus, driver particularly adapted for visually impaired user
Inventor: NUNDU MARIAM NIA
IPC: G09B21/00
Filed: 2009-07-31
Abstract: A portable electronic device for signaling to a vehicle driver, in particular for signaling to a bus driver to stop, comprises a visual display 102 and a manual input means suitable for use by the visually impaired 105. The manual input means is preferably a membrane keyboard where each key is embossed with the appropriate Braille character. A socket 109 may be provided to receive a stick such as a white stick used by the blind. The display may also be used to summon a taxi. The device is preferably powered by a rechargeable battery, and it may be adapted to provide a non-visual alert, e.g. by way of a speaker 108, when the battery is fully charged. Alternatively the device may be configured to output a sound having a frequency which is inversely proportional to the charge remaining in the battery. A method of signaling to a bus driver comprises the steps of inputting a bus identifier into a device using manual input means suitable for use by the visually impaired and displaying the identifier on a visual display.
Patent GB-2474019-A (GB)
Title: Laser illuminator having an optical fibre and beam diverger
Inventor: GALBRAITH PHILIP
IPC: G02B5/02
Filed: 2009-09-30
Abstract: A long range laser illuminator 1 is suitable for providing illumination for camera systems at ranges up to approximately 20km. The illuminator incorporates a laser module 2, and a diverger 3 that allows for a compact, low F-number, optical arrangement that improves eye safety by reducing the power density across a primary optical element, such as a spherical or parabolic mirror 6. The diverger may be located at an end of an optical fibre feed 4, or between a pair of optical fibres. The diverger may incorporate a diffuser (30), such as a "top hat" diffuser. The optical fibre feeds may be highly multi-mode, to provide for an even illumination. The illuminator incorporates means for altering a focus of the output light beam 12, to allow an illuminated spot size to be altered. The illuminator is particularly suitable for use at night, where it may be used alongside a camera system.
Patent GB-2466546-A (GB)
Title: Test wand for monitoring signal strength in a wireless alarm system
Inventor: KELLY GERARD
IPC: G08B29/00
Filed: 2009-10-23
Abstract: A test wand is provided for use with an alarm system of the kind comprising a central control unit (10,fig.1) and a plurality of remote sensors (12,14,18,22,fig.1) in two-way RF communication with the control unit. The test wand comprises a handheld housing 30 having an antenna (36,fig.3) and RF transmit/receive circuitry (38,fig.3) operable under manual control to cause the antenna to transmit a test signal to, and receive a response signal from the control unit (10,fig.1). The response signal indicates the strength of the test signal as received at the control unit. The test wand has LEDs and/or a loudspeaker (40,fig.3) for indicating to a user the strength of the test signal received at the control unit. The test wand may further include a means to select the characteristics of the test signal to correspond to transmission characteristics of different types of sensors.
Patent GB-273045-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to apparatus for the hydrogenation of liquids
IPC: B01J8/02
Filed: 1926-04-16
Abstract: 273,045. Schueler, G. R. April 16, 1926. Catalysts, activating electrolytically; electrodes.-In apparatus for the catalytic hydrogenation of liquids, in which a metallic catalyst is packed in one or more cages in a container to which the liquid to be treated and the hydrogenating gas are supplied, the cages are traversed by a perforated tube, or by a plurality of connected perforated tubes, which carry peripherally a number of wire coils, preferably of nickel. These coils facilitate electrical connection between the tube and the catalyst, so that the tube may form an electric terminal during anodic activation. As shown, the catalyst D is packed in cages C, C<1>, C<2> traversed by a perforated tube E made in three portions connected by collars E<1>. The tube E carries a number of wire coils H.
Patent GB-225455-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to tramway trolley poles
IPC: B60L5/04
Filed: 1924-04-23
Abstract: 225,455. Henderson, M. Jan. 15, 1924, [Convention date]. Releasing-devices for collectors.-In a trolly-pole the tension rods 10 are detachably fixed to the sliding crosshead 8 by nuts 13, one nut on each rod having a conical projection to seat in a recess at the end of the slots 14 in the cross-head so that when the trolly '' jumps " the wire the pole is released from tension by this disengaging of the tension rods from the cross-head immediately the cross-head strikes the stop nut 27. A pair of bell-crank levers 16, which may be separate from or integral with a stirrup piece, is pivoted on the fulcrum pin 11 of the pole and a distance piece holds together the upper ends of the arms of the levers. A pair of resetting-pins 30 are fixed to and project from the short arms 29 of the levers. A pair of recoil rods 19 are pivoted at one end to the bell-crank levers and at the other end to a knuckle joint 33 near the crosshead, the rods being continued through the holes 21 in the crosshead and nutted on the outer ends to facilitate adjustment for transferring the weight of the falling pole to the spring. A recoil buffer 26 hangs from a bracket 23 secured to the tension rods so that when the latter are released from the tension of the spring the buffer falls on the stop nut and then falls between the crosshead and the stop nut when the spring is compressed by the falling pole.
Patent GB-117924-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sealing Closures for Receptacles.
Inventor: HADDAN ALFRED JOHN HENRY
IPC: B65D43/02
Filed: 1917-07-12
Abstract: 117,924. Haddan, A. J. H., (Anchor Cap & Closure Corporation). July 12, 1917. Capsule closures.-Relates to sealing-closures for glass containers &c. and of the kind described in Specifications 14867/05 and 5926/15, in which a cap comprising an annular beading of folded or bent metal encloses a gasket which is displaced laterally under compression against the side wall of the container. The annular ring 18, Fig. 3, now comprises a portion of the metal of the cap folded upon itself with the sides thereof substantially parallel and practically free of gasket material, the skirt portion 17 serving as a metal backing or support for the greater portion of the gasket 9. Figs. 2 and 3 show the cap and gasket before and after the sealing operation, respectively. The chuck or upper die 14 may have a vertical wall 15 and an inclined face 16, which is substantially parallel to the inclined surface 11 of the anvil die 10. By bending up a portion of the ring 18 opposite an opening or recess 20, Fig. 5, in the lower edge of the skirt 17, the gasket can be forced downwardly by means of the thumb &c. into a loop 21, and then be removed.
Patent GB-947409-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in methods of hardening concrete and shuttering for carrying the method into effect
IPC: E04G9/10
Filed: 1961-03-20
Abstract: Concrete is cast in shuttering which is heated so as to raise the temperature of the concrete to between 50 DEG  and 85 DEG  C.  The surface of the concrete is covered with a heat-insulating plastic cover to reduce heat loss and evaporation.
Patent GB-1342173-A (GB)
Title: Process for forming photographic images by high speed diffusion transfer process
IPC: G03C8/06
Filed: 1971-04-20
Abstract: 1342173 Photographic diffusion transfer FUJI PHOTO FILM CO Ltd 20 April 1971 [20 April 19701 10165/71 Heading G2C A photographic silver salt diffusion transfer process comprises developing a silver halide emulsion bearing a latent image in contact with an image-receiving element using a developing composition comprising (a) a smaller molar proportion of a highly active developing agent and (b) a larger molar proportion of phenol and/or at least one water-soluble nuclear substituted phenol which does not comply with Kendall's law (i.e. does not contain an ortho or para hydroxy, amino or substituted amino group). Preferably (a) is up to 0À2 mol. 1<SP>-1</SP>. of p-aminophenol or N-methyl-p-aminophenol, and (b) is at least 0À3 mole. 1<SP>-1</SP> of phenol or phenol substituted by 1-3 CH 3  groups, alkyl, CH 3 O hydroxyphenyl, Cl,  hydroxymethyl, aminoethyl, CN, nitroso, CO 2 H or acetyl.
Patent GB-826580-A (GB)
Title: Improved means for detachably securing leads to electrical connectors
IPC: H01R4/48
Filed: 1957-03-28
Abstract: 826,580. Two-part couplings. WAGOKLEMMENWERK G.m.b.H. March 28, 1957 [April 12, 1956], No. 10174/57. Class 38 (1). In a connector of the type wherein leads are clamped to a fixed contact 2 by movable clamps 4 embracing the contact and spring- pressed towards it, the leads 6 are provided with flat-blade-ended terminals 8 which are gripped between the clamps and the contact 2. The blades 8 may be offset from the central axis of the terminal, whereby two terminals may be clamped back-to-back in the connector (Figs. 2-4, not shown), and they may be provided with teeth interlocking with apertures or teeth in or on the contact 2 or clamping members (Figs. 5-8, not shown). Specification 727,380 is referred to.
Patent GB-590956-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the production of liver products
IPC: A61K31/00
Filed: 1945-04-23
Abstract: A solution of a liver extract is treated with activated alumina so as to adsorb inactive substances present without adsorbing the haemopoietic principle to any substantial extent, and the alumina is thereafter separated, e.g., by decantation, filtration or centrifugation.  Or the solution may perfused through a column of the adsorbent, which may be diluted with an inert granular material such as sand.  Aqueous solutions, or water-alcohol solutions containing up to 50 per cent. alcohol, may be employed, at a pH between one and eight.  The alumina may be recovered by treatment with say five per cent. sodium carbonate solution, followed by washing with water.
Patent GB-178308-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in folding boxes or receptacles
IPC: B65D5/60
Filed: 1921-04-07
Abstract: 178,308. Drysdale, H. April 7, 1921. Folding boxes; lined boxes. - The ends of a collapsable tubular carton, having the usual end folding flaps, are provided with lining material attached wholly to some of the flaps and partly to the others and forming an uncut continuation of the body part so that, when the flaps are turned in to close the carton, the lining material is interfolded with the flaps in a predetermined manner so as to form a substantially powdertight and airtight closure. As shown the lining material 8, Fig. 2, is attached at each end wholly to the flaps 3 and partly, by triangular patches 2 of adhesive, Fig. 1, to the flaps 1; the lining is folded upon itself at 7 as the flaps 3 are turned dcwn, the flaps 1 being subsequently turned down to complete the closure. The lining is attached to the body of the cartons by adhesive 4, 6 and may extend completely through the carton or only to the extent indicated by the line 5-5 at each end thereof.
Patent GB-631757-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to a method of preparing triacylmelamines
Filed: 1947-04-18
Abstract: A triacylmelamine of the formula <FORM:0631757/IV (b)/1> where R is alkyl or alkenyl with 4 to 17 carbon atoms is prepared by heating melamine and a saturated or ethylenic unsaturated acid anhydride having from 10 to 36 carbon atoms in the molecule.  The anhydride is preferably used in excess at a reaction temperature of 160-200 DEG C., and the mixture is stirred during the reaction. The product is isolated by dilution of the reaction mixture with a solvent, e.g. alcohol and it may be recrystallized.  The following are prepared: N,N1,N11-tri-n-valerylisovaleryl-, caproyl-, oenanthyl-, caprylyl-, pelargonyl-, lauryl-, stearyl- and oleyl-melamines.
Patent GB-577519-A (GB)
Title: Emergency landing runway for airplanes
IPC: B64F1/36
Filed: 1944-05-30
Abstract: 577,519. Emergency runways. BURTON, G. May 30, 1944, No. 10405. [Class 107] [Also in Group XXXIII] An emergency landing runway for aircraft comprises a skeleton frame filled flush with roadsurfacing material above which extend traction rollers 24 protected by downwardly-diverging pairs of plates 22 and journalled between longitudinal stringers 19 and the side walls 11 of the frame. The rollers have spirally grooved surfaces. The end walls 12 of the frame are provided with downwardly inclined flanges 15 forming ramps, whilst the end and side walls 12, 11 carry U-shaped anchoring rails 17, 18. The flanges and rails may be welded together and they are embedded in surrounding road-surface material 16. The pockets 23 beneath the rollers 24 and plates 22 are drained by pipes 26. The frame may have angular extensions at each corner for bolting to adjoining frames.
Patent GB-1134776-A (GB)
Title: Variable focal length objectives of high relative aperture
IPC: G02B15/14
Filed: 1967-03-06
Abstract: 1,134,776. Zoom lenses. JOS. SCHNEIDER & CO., OPTISCHE WERKE. March 6, 1967 [April 5, 1966], No.10430/67. Heading G2J. A zoom lens has a fixed front positive group I, a movable negative group II, a movable negative group III, fixed positive group IV and fixed positive basic group V wherein:- (a) the focal length of group IV is less than 75 per cent of that of group I and the focal length of group III is greater by at least 10 per cent than the focal length of group II; (b) the focal length of group I is less than four times that of group V; (c) group I consists of three positive single lenses L2, L3, L4 in front of which, at a distance less than 25 per cent of the focal length of group I is a negative lens L1; (d) group II consists of a negative meniscus L5 and a negative cemented component L6-L8; (e) group III is a negative meniscus formed of two lenses L9, L10 of opposite power; (f) group IV consists of two positive singlets L11, L12; (g) group V consists of a positive lens L13, a biconcave cemented component L14, L15, with a converging cemented surface r25 and two positive lenses L16, L17; and (h) between the first four groups and the fifth group, the ray path is convergent. Optical data are provided for the example shown.
Patent GB-1183185-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Controlling the Temperature of a Living Body
Inventor: SMIRNOV JURY DMITRIEVICH
IPC: A61F7/12
Filed: 1967-03-06
Abstract: 1,183,185. Apparatus for heating or cooling a body. SPETSIALNOE KONSTRUKTORSKOE BYURO POLUPROVODNIKOVYKH PRIBOROV. 6 March, 1967, No. 10433/67. Heading A5R. [Also in Divisions G3 and H1] Apparatus for heating or cooling a body comprises a semiconductor thermoelectric heatexchanger 8 which utilises the Peltier effect to heat or cool a heat transfer fluid in chamber 7, the fluid being circulated therefrom to a heat-exchanger 4 where it transfers heat to or absorbs heat from blood which is circulated thereto from the body. The semiconductor thermoelectric heat-exchanger may comprise a battery of interconnected p- and n-type semiconductor thermoelectric couples, see Fig. 3 (not shown). Automatic control systems may be provided to control the temperature of the heat transfer fluid, and hence the body at a desired value.
Patent GB-498917-A (GB)
Title: Process for sterol synthesis
IPC: C07J75/00
Filed: 1937-04-13
Abstract: 3-Chloro-D 5.6-dehydroandrosterone is prepared from cholesteryl chloride by oxidation with an agent capable of removing the side chain at position 17: the nuclear double bond being protected by halogen during the oxidation process.  In an example an ethereal solution of cholesteryl chloride is treated with an acetic acid solution of bromine to give 3-chloro-5 : 6-dibromo-cholestane.  This is then oxidized in glacial acetic acid solution with chromic oxide to give 3-chloro-5 : 6-dibromo-dehydroandrosterone.  There is also obtained as a by-product of the oxidation 3-chloro-5:6-dibromo-dehydrocholanic acid.  These compounds on debromination with zinc dust yield respectively 3-chloro-D 5.6-dehydroandrosterone, and 3-chloro-5 : 6-dehydrocholanic acid. The dehydroandrosterone is purified by means of its semicarbazone.
Patent GB-105633-A (GB)
IPC: G01F23/02
Abstract: 105,633. Trist, A. R. April 26, 1916. Gauge-glasses. - Apparatus for supplying coloured liquid to a gauge glass to facilitate the reading comprises a liquid-containing vessel c mounted on top of the glass 'by means of a plug a and a swivelling arm b, and a condensed-steam pipe i in communication with the bottom of the vessel, so that the head of water in the pipe forces liquid out of the vessel through a tube d. A pipe h leads steam from the top of the gauge to the condensed-steam pipe. A valve j regulates the quantity of water entering the vessel. Heat-radiating gills may be fitted on the vessel and on the pipes i, h. Packing f, l is placed in front of the outlet from the vessel and in the condensed-steam pipe to prevent circulation of steam through the apparatus.