baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2384638-A (GB)
Title: Replacing inter-blocks with intra-blocks in enhancement layers of scalable video
Inventor: DOLBEAR CATHERINE MARY
IPC: H04N7/50
Filed: 2002-01-24
Abstract: A method for improving a quality of a scalable video sequence communicated over an error-prone network (500). The video sequence includes at least one base layer and at least one enhancement layer comprising a number of inter-coded macroblocks. The method includes the step of replacing (560) at least one inter-coded macroblock with an intra-coded macroblock in one or more enhancement layers of the video sequence. The macroblocks may be replaced periodically or when a PSNR metric exceeds a threshold value.
Patent GB-2373392-A (GB)
Title: Image recording and voice monitoring for vehicle
Inventor: KIM KI-SUN
IPC: G10L17/26
Filed: 2002-01-25
Abstract: An image recording system is installed in a vehicle to enable the driver to have a greater awareness of surrounding events, whilst driving. A number of digital cameras 10 are disposed about the vehicle to capture images in the vicinity of the vehicle. A memory is provided such that these images may be recorded and accessible thereafter for a predetermined period. A monitor (20, figure 7) is located on the vehicle dashboard to enable the driver to observe images captured by the cameras. These are displayed in a split screen format. Furthermore the system comprises a voice monitoring means which compares detected audio signals with stored voice signals to determine whether the vehicle is under threat of break-in etc. If a threat is detected an audible alarm is sounded.
Patent GB-2373300-A (GB)
Title: Dry method for the manufacturing of asbestos free sealant for fuel injection pump
Inventor: HEDGE VISHWANATH VISHNU
IPC: C09K3/10
Filed: 2000-11-03
Abstract: This invention relates to Asbestos Free Sealant material suitable for the use of Fuel injection pumps, to enhance the sealing effect in all critical points.
Patent GB-2388091-A (GB)
Title: Rear vision system for a motorcycle
Inventor: RICHARDSON BRENDAN ARTHUR ALLA
IPC: B62J27/00
Filed: 2002-05-03
Abstract: A system for providing a motorcyclist with a real time, wide angle view of the road behind the rider without the need for rear view mirrors or the necessity to physically look behind. The system comprises a rear facing image capture device 2, such as a camera, mounted to the rear of the motorcycle and linked to an image display unit 1 located in front of the rider. Power is supplied via the motorcycle's electrical system or by an independent power source. The system may be used in both light and dark conditions and can be fitted to existing motorcycles or new motorcycles during production.
Patent GB-2390243-A (GB)
Title: Two-stage interferometric optical regenerator
Inventor: WEBB RODERICK PETER
IPC: H04B10/299
Filed: 2002-06-28
Abstract: There is provided a two-stage optical regenerator for regenerating a data signal comprising a series of optical pulses. Each stage of the optical regenerator comprises a modulator for modulating a reference signal with an input signal, and an interferometer for causing the modulated reference signal to interfere with another version of the modulated reference signal delayed by less than one bit period of the data signal to regenerate the input signal. The input signal of the modulator of the first stage of the regenerator comprises the data signal, and the input signal of the modulator of the second stage of the regenerator comprises the output from the first stage of the regenerator. Relative phase offsets are induced at the outputs of the two interferometers of the regenerator to obtain either minimum transmission from each of the interferometers by the maximum power levels of the respective input signals transmitted therethrough, or maximum transmission from the interferometer of the first stage by the maximum power level of the data signal, and minimum transmission from the interferometer of the second stage by the minimum power level of the output from the first stage of the regenerator.
Patent GB-2392196-A (GB)
Title: Glazing frame with oppositely facing rebates and mullion joined to frame by seperate connector
Inventor: BOOTH BRIAN PAUL
IPC: E06B3/964
Filed: 2002-08-23
Abstract: A thermally insulating glazing frame comprises two sections 2,4 separated by a mullion 6. The rails of the two sections 2,4 are joined together and to the mullion 6 by a separate connector 14, defining two openings with oppositely facing rebates. One section can therefore accommodate an internally glazed fixed light and the other can accommodate an outwardly opening wing. The connectors 14 may be die cast aluminium and may be powder coated to match the colour of the frame 2,4,6.
Patent GB-2381196-A (GB)
Title: Antimicrobial agent
Inventor: ELSSER DIETER
IPC: A23K1/00
Filed: 2001-09-27
Abstract: The present invention provides an antimicrobial composition for use against a micro-organism selected for <I>Listeria</I>, <I>Salmonella</I>, <I>Bacillus</I>, <I>Saccharomyces</I>, <I>Pseudomonas</I>, <I>Clostridium</I>, <I>Lactobacillus</I>, <I>Brochothrix</I>, <I>Micrococcus</I>, <I>Yersinia</I>, <I>Enterobacter</I> and <I>Zygosaccharomyces</I>, said composition comprising a cyclic compound having Formula (I), or a derivative thereof, wherein R<SP>1</SP> and R<SP>2</SP> are independently selected from -OH, =O, and OR', wherein R' is H or -COR'', and R'' is C 1-10 alkyl; wherein R<SP>3</SP> is a substituent comprising an -OH group; wherein R<SP>4</SP> and R<SP>5</SP> are each independently selected from a hydrocarbyl group, H, OH or =O, or represent a bond with an adjacent atom on the ring of the cyclic compound. The invention further relates to a process for preventing and/or inhibiting the growth of, and/or killing, micro-organisms in a material, and the use of a cyclic compound having Formula (I).
Patent GB-2382530-A (GB)
Title: Biodegradable microbicidal vaginal barrier device
Inventor: NEURATH ALEXANDER ROBERT
IPC: A61P31/18
Filed: 2001-10-10
Abstract: An intravaginal bio-erodible microbicidal barrier device. The device comprises (a) at least one micronized compound selected from the group consisting of cellulose acetate phthalate and hydroxypropylmethylcellulose phthalate, and (b) at least one water soluble or water dispersible cellulose compound selected from the group consisting of hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, methylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, hydroxyethylmethylcellulose, hydroxyethylethylcellulose and hydroxypropylethylcellulose. The device is prepared by a combination of foaming, freezing and freeze-drying processes.
Patent GB-2382910-A (GB)
Title: Security and energy control system
Inventor: BISKUP SR JAMES H
IPC: G08B13/22
Filed: 2001-08-06
Abstract: A presence detection and control system (2) outputs an identification code related to an individual, a motion signal in response to detecting motion in a field of view and/or a temperature signal related to an ambient temperature. A main control device (4) generates at least one wireless control signal based on the ID code, the motion signal and/or the temperature signal. A smart outlet (6) or a phone interrupter/dialer (8) can receive at least one wireless control signal. If the smart outlet (6) is responsive to the one wireless control signal, it connects an enegry source to an energy consumption device (60, 62 or 64. If the phone interrupter/dialer (8) is responsive to the one wireless control signal, it conveys a message to a conductive communication line. This message is received by a central controller (90) which can log the message and/or a time the message was received.
Patent GB-2385360-A (GB)
Title: Coupling a tubular member to a wellbore casing
Inventor: COOK ROBERT LANCE
IPC: E21B33/14
Filed: 2000-02-23
Abstract: A tubular member is coupled to a wellbore casing by apparatus including a manifold coupled to a support member for controlling the flow of fluids within the apparatus; a radial expansion assembly movably coupled to the support member for radially expanding the tubular member; and a collet assembly 625 for releasably coupling the tubular member to the support member.
Patent GB-2401826-A (GB)
Title: A multi-layered decorative sticker
Inventor: JEAN CARD AND GIFT CO LTD
IPC: G09F3/10
Filed: 2003-05-21
Abstract: A decorative sticker with multiple layers of combinable parts has a base part 10 and an adhering part 30 attached to the bottom of the base part 10 and having a layer of adhesive for attachment to the article to be decorated. It has at least one further part 21 which is combined with the base part to construct a three-dimensional configuration to provide decorative effect. Further parts 21, 22, 23 may be added. The sticker may also be used to attach an article to a surface (figure 4).
Patent GB-2404687-A (GB)
Title: Door assembly for a shower enclosure
Inventor: GOODING ROBERT
IPC: E05D15/58
Filed: 2003-07-09
Abstract: An inwardly-opening shower door, of the type in which the door pivot slides on or in a guide track at the shower entrance and the door is also supported by a radius arm extending from a position intermediate the width of the door to the corner of the entrance opposite the pivot rest position when the door is closed, in which an eccentric adjusting element 30 is interposed between first 20 and second 21 parts of a connection element (5, 7, figure 1) of the sliding pivot. Rotation of the element 30 displaces the first part with respect to the second part in a vertical direction.
Patent GB-2406334-A (GB)
Title: Water treatment apparatus programmable pass key
Inventor: UNDERWOOD LEE
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2003-09-26
Abstract: A water treatment apparatus programmable pass key comprising a data carrier programmed with one or more predetermined codes, each code relating to an operation in or of the water treatment apparatus. The water treatment apparatus may have multiple access points and be accessible from more than one location. The pass key may include a memory capacity and an ability to read/interrogate the apparatus, or the pass key may be time coded. The invention prevents untrained users from carrying out any significant resetting or re-operation of the water treatment apparatus.
Patent GB-2398288-A (GB)
Title: Fire and smoke doorway screen apparatus for elevator
Inventor: HASHIMOTO TOMIHIKO
IPC: A62C2/10
Filed: 2003-12-09
Abstract: A fire and smoke prevention screen apparatus is installed in an elevator doorway, for protection against fire and smoke. A head frame 3 of a jamb 1 installed in the elevator doorway is formed to contain a winding drum 11 therein and have in a lower surface a slit 14 to allow a screen 12 wound on the winding drum to be vertically pulled down to the elevator doorway. Each of side frames 4L has a guide groove 15 formed to guide an end of a bottom rail 13, attached to the screen, along a vertical direction of the side frame. The system allows the fire and smoke prevention screen apparatus to be installed in parallel with the installation of the jamb The brake system is located within the winding drum which has its speed of rotation controlled by a governor 50 [Fig.8] and a planetary gear train 24 [FIG.4]. The screen is tensioned by a coil spring 81 [Fig 3] and the weight of the bottom rail 13, once it is deployed.
Patent GB-2398001-A (GB)
Title: Bed side rail with a transparent plastics cover
Inventor: MINCHIN GERALD WILLIAM SHILTON
IPC: A47C21/08
Filed: 2004-01-22
Abstract: A bed side rail (10) comprises a pair of spaced substantially horizontal members, resiliently deformable covers (11 and 12) fitted over the substantially horizontal members and a sheet (16) of flexible, transparent, fire-retardant plastics material extending between the substantially horizontal members. The cover enables an occupant of the bed to have a horizontal field of view and to allow a person, e.g. a carer, to obtain a clear view of the occupant. The transparent plastics material is preferably polyvinylchloride (PVC).
Patent GB-2399625-A (GB)
Title: A flame effect electric fire
Inventor: FOWLIE DOUGLAS
IPC: F24C7/00
Filed: 2004-02-11
Abstract: A simulated fuel bed 3 for use with an electric fire 1 comprises a plurality of fuel-like pieces 4, characterised by the pieces 4 being naturally occurring rock or crystal which is in individual translucent pieces. The pieces 4 may be rock salt. The pieces 4 may be of non-uniform shape and able to diffuse light. The pieces 4 may be at least partially coated in opaque heat resistant spray paint. An electric fire 1 featuring the simulated fuel bed 3 may comprise means for simulating a flame effect, the means comprising a plurality of ribbons 2, a means for blowing air through the ribbons 2 and a light source 9. There may be provided a screen 6 in front of the ribbons 2 provided with a film 5, the film 5 operative to diffuse light. The screen 6 may be translucent. The film 5 may be able to reflect light and have a scratch resistant coating. The film 5 may be laminated or sprayed on to the screen 6. There may be a reflecting means 7 provided behind the ribbons.
Patent GB-2400175-A (GB)
Title: A navigation device
Inventor: NEEF EDWIN
IPC: G06F3/0488
Filed: 2004-02-26
Abstract: Navigation software is integrated with other kinds of software running on the same device so that capabilities of the navigation software can be made available from within the other applications. Those applications can export street, city or postcode format address data to the navigation software. The address data can then be converted to a coordinate system based address by the navigation software, which can then automatically be set as the destination address used by the navigation software in calculating the route and/or automatically marked on a map generated and displayed by the navigation software. The applications include a contacts list, a browser which includes a destination address or a messaging application which includes presence data. The presence data providing an address which may be used as a destination address. The device further includes reverse geocoding capability to enable address data to be derived from geocoded data.
Patent GB-2411851-A (GB)
Title: Process for upgrading FCC product with additional reactor
Inventor: LOMAS DAVID ALFRED
IPC: B01J8/26
Filed: 2004-03-10
Abstract: A process is disclosed for taking a cut from an FCC reactor 10 product and reacting it in a separate reactor 50 to upgrade the product quality. Cracking or reformulating reactions in the separate reactor give reductions in olefins and reformulating hydrogen-transfer reactions convert undesirable olefins to isoparaffins and aromatics without reducing octane value. Catalyst particles from the FCC reactor may be cycled to the separate reactor. This process has also been found to substantially diminish concentrations of nitrogen and sulfur compounds fed to the separate reactor.
Patent GB-2404545-A (GB)
Title: Text-to-speech system for generating announcements
Inventor: WHIKEHART JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: H04H20/00
Filed: 2004-04-26
Abstract: The system includes a receiver 14, e.g. digital radio, satellite radio, MP3, to receive transmission information and a text-to-speech (TTS) converter 12 to create an audio message including some of the received information e.g. artist's name or song title. The TTS converter selects one of a plurality of predefined templates from a memory 20 and inserts the received information into the selected template, using an audio summer 17. The created text message is thus converted to a spoken announcement and fed to an audio output 18. The template selection may be random, based on a counter to select in order, or based on the transmission announcement, such as the artist's name. An interface 16, such as a keyboard allows a user to input personal templates.
Patent GB-2399646-A (GB)
Title: Sensor array for wellbore
Inventor: ROBBINS CARL A
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2001-05-14
Abstract: Conditions in a wellbore (200) are detected and monitored using an array in the borehole, the array comprising a series of data accumulation hubs (212), connected together by high speed communication backbone (220) for routing a limited number of data and power cables. Each hub (212) is connected to arrays (216) of sensor pods (218) which contain the actual sensor elements and minimal, if any, interface electronics. The data from the individual sensors are accumulated in the hubs, buffered, and conditioned for transmission to the surface data acquisition system through the high speed metal backbone comprising multiple paths of transmission for redundancy in the event of failure.
Patent GB-2405526-A (GB)
Title: Electron-ion fragmentation reactions in multipolar radiofrequency fields
Inventor: ZUBAREV ROMAN
IPC: H01J49/42
Filed: 2004-08-19
Abstract: Device and method for performing electron-ion fragmentation reactions comprising a multi-electrode structure, a generator for delivering radiofrequency voltages to the multi-electrode structure to form an electric multipolar radio frequency field for confining ions in a spatially limited region for a period of time, an ion source for providing ions, ion acceleration means for delivering ions into the electric radiofrequency field, means for superimposing a magnetic field on the electric radiofrequency field, and means for providing electrons with energies below 20 electronvolts into a spatially limited region for reacting with the ions.
Patent GB-2418192-A (GB)
Title: Packaging of duvets
Inventor: COTTON MARK
IPC: B65D85/07
Filed: 2004-09-15
Abstract: There is disclosed a method of packaging a duvet wherein the duvet is first folded in a concertina manner in a first direction, and then folded again in a concertina manner is a second direction perpendicular to the first, and the folded duvet is then compressed and seal wrapped in plastics sheeting so as to form an oblong package with six sides, at least the largest two of which are substantially flat. The package thus obtained is easy to stack for storage, transportation and display on shelves, and is economical.
Patent GB-2426359-A (GB)
Title: Authenticated searching of data
Inventor: DOWDS MARK
IPC: G06F1/00
Filed: 2005-05-18
Abstract: A device or "dongle" 32 is provided for coupling to a Windows(RTM)-based PC 23. The dongle 32 includes a subscriber identity module (SIM) 15, such as the type used in GSM or UMTS cellular or mobile telecommunications networks. A search engine 40 is accessed by the PC 23 by means of a client application 38 on the PC. The search engine 40 generates a list of search results in response to search criteria in a known manner. Further, the search engine is able to return search results relating to data for which there is restricted access (for example, encrypted data). Such data is identified with a tag which may, for example, indicate which users or entities are able to access that data. A user's dongle 32 authenticates that user with the network 3 using an authentication arrangement similar to that employed for authenticating users of a GSM or UMTS mobile telecommunications network. The authenticated identity of the user is communicated to the search engine. The search engine then includes in the search results tagged data items for which the tag indicates that the authenticated user has permission to view. Tagged data items that the authenticated user does not have permission to view are not returned in the search results. Therefore, the user not entitled to view data is not distracted by search results corresponding to data that the user is unable to access. The network 3 may include a key store 51 which stores keys that allow encrypted data items identified by the search engine 40 to be decrypted.
Patent GB-2426709-A (GB)
Title: Lancet
Inventor: MARSHALL JERRY
IPC: A61B5/15
Filed: 2005-05-31
Abstract: Disclosed is a lancet comprising a needle; a body for holding the needle; and a cap for shielding at least the tip of the needle; at least one of the body and the cap being moulded, wherein the body and the cap are bonded together during moulding of the body or the cap, and wherein, at the interface between the body and the cap, the bonding force per area unit is less than within both the body and the cap. This enables the cap to be easily pulled off rather than twisted off. Also disclosed is a lancet comprising: a needle; a body for holding the needle; and a cap for shielding at least the tip of the needle, wherein the body has a first engagement formation and the cap has a second engagement formation, wherein the engagement formations are formed such that, once the cap has been removed from the remainder of the lancet, the engagement formations can be made to engage with each other so that the cap is carried by the body. If a stack of such lancets is provided the cap of the first lancet can be carried by the body of the next lancet and so on.
Patent GB-2427429-A (GB)
Title: Operating device for a window covering
Inventor: MCCORMICK GREGORY R
IPC: E06B9/76
Filed: 2005-06-21
Abstract: An operating device 10 for a window covering, comprising a telescopically extendable and retractable handle 12 and means for converting linear telescopic movement of the handle to rotational movement for moving the window covering. Preferably, the movement converting means includes a rack and pinion mechanism 22, 30 supported by a support member 14 of the operating device 10, one end of a rack 22 element of the rack and pinion mechanism being attached to a distal part of the telescopic handle 12, and a pinion gear 30 being provided on the support member 14 and drivable by the rack element 22.
Patent GB-2413508-A (GB)
Title: Siloxane-Immobilized particulate stationary phases for chromatographic separations and extractions
Inventor: PLUMB ROBERT
IPC: B01J20/282
Filed: 2004-02-10
Abstract: Chromatography and solid phase extraction devices having immobilized stationary phases are disclosed. An exemplary device of the Invention includes a column or cartridge packed with a mixture of a particulate stationary phase material and a polymeric network of Cross-linked poly(diorganosiloxane), e.g., poly(dimethylsiloxane). The Invention also provides methods of making and using such devices.
Patent GB-2415075-A (GB)
Title: Cargo lock and monitoring apparatus and process
Inventor: HALL LARRY L
IPC: G08B13/06
Filed: 2004-02-23
Abstract: A security apparatus is disclosed which provides for a cargo asset monitoring and tracking capability. The security apparatus may contain a physical locking function which provides a physical deterrent to an attached item such as a shipping drum. A microcontroller is provided within the security apparatus which monitors and coordinates locking/unlocking functions of the security apparatus, monitors an associated sensor to detect alarm conditions, monitors information from an RF transceiver with respect to proximity alerts and monitors information from one or more sensors incorporated within the security apparatus, the sensors providing information which may indicate tampering or damage to the cargo. The security apparatus is able to provide an audible alarm as well as communicate with a remote monitoring station upon detection of an alarm condition. A tracking system and process of monitoring and controlling the security apparatus from a remote location are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2432306-A (GB)
Title: Fastening plate for seat or table leg mounting
Inventor: YANG MENG-CHEN
IPC: F16B12/42
Filed: 2005-11-16
Abstract: A supporting leg unit includes: two U-shaped rods (30, 40) each of which includes a base section (31, 41) with two opposite ends and a central portion (310, 410) disposed between the ends, and two opposing arm sections (32, 42) extending transversely from the ends of the base section. The central portions of the base sections of the U-shaped rods cross each other. A fastening plate (50) is formed with two grooves (51) that cross each other and that receive the central portions of the base sections of the rods therein. A plurality of fastening means (53) may be provided to affix the supporting unit to the base of a table or a chair.