baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2421134-A (GB)
Title: Detection of payload data from a watermarked image by calculation of payload probability values
Inventor: TAPSON DANIEL WARREN
IPC: H04N1/32
Filed: 2004-12-09
Abstract: A water marking system provides an encoding data processing apparatus which generates a water marked image frame for conveying a payload data word by combining at least one image frame with a two-dimensional water mark pattern. The water mark pattern comprises a plurality of regions, each region of the pattern being associated with one of the symbols of the payload data word. Each region of the water mark pattern includes a two dimensional water mark block selected from a predetermined set of possible water mark blocks to represent the value of the payload data symbol associated with that region. The system also includes a detecting data processing apparatus for detecting the payload data from a received water marked image frame, which has been encoded, by the encoding apparatus. The detecting data processing apparatus comprises a block match prior probability calculator operable to correlate each region of the water marked image frame with each of the water mark blocks from the set of water marked blocks, to form for each region a set of probability surfaces. A payload probabilities calculator is operable to combine a distortion probability value for each region with each of the block match probability surfaces for each of the water mark blocks which may be present in the region. The payload probabilities calculator is operable to form for each region, for each of the possible values of the payload symbol a probability value that that region includes that symbol value. The payload probabilities calculator is operable to form from the probability values for each symbol value from each of the regions of the water mark frame a set of payload probability values representing the probability of each of the possible symbol values for each payload symbol, from which an estimate of the payload data can be generated from the payload probability values.
Patent GB-2424239-A (GB)
Title: Builder's Trestle
Inventor: MCLEAN JAMES
IPC: F16M11/00
Filed: 2005-03-18
Abstract: A builder's trestle (<B>102</B>) for supporting a platform (<B>101</B>) above the ground. The trestle includes a frame (<B>208</B>), a pair of foot members (<B>218</B>, <B>219</B>), and a platform support member (<B>200</B>). The frame (<B>208</B>) comprises a pair of parallel tubes (<B>209</B>, <B>210</B>) coupled together. The parallel tubes each have an open end and a closed end. The foot members (<B>218</B>, <B>219</B>) each have a sleeve portion (<B>220</B>, <B>221</B>) positioned around a respective one of the two parallel tubes. The foot members are detachably attached to the frame by attachment means (<B>401</B>, <B>302</B>), and rotation of the foot members is resisted by direction locking means (<B>401</B>, <B>304</B>). The platform support member (<B>200</B>) has a crossbar supported by a pair a parallel legs (<B>204</B>, <B>205</B>) such that the legs are a sliding fit within the bore of at least a portion of the parallel tubes to provide height adjustment of the crossbar. The attachment means are located at the closed ends of the parallel tubes.
Patent GB-2424571-A (GB)
Title: Rotatable mesh cleaning chamber with internal spray
Inventor: ROSS COLIN
IPC: B08B3/06
Filed: 2005-03-31
Abstract: A rotatable mesh cleaning chamber has at least part of an external wall which comprises an aperture up to the size of 1mm, or more generally, a mesh, and an internal spray mechanism. The device may find application in the cleaning of metals foils made from the pyrolysing of and cutting up of a lithium battery or the like.
Patent GB-2413769-A (GB)
Title: Ureteric stent
Inventor: YOUNG ANTONY JOHN
IPC: A61F2/04
Filed: 2005-04-06
Abstract: A uretic stent comprises a stent end 300, 500, 600 and a strand 350, 550, 650 attached to the stent end, the strand being of smaller diameter than the stent end. The stent may comprise a coiled proximal end 300 for retention in a kidney, a coiled distal end 320 for retention in the bladder and a straight intermediate part 310. A strand 350, figure 3, may connect the proximal end to the intermediate part and a strand 350' may connect the intermediate part to the distal end. Alternatively, figure 5, the distal end 320 and its strand 350' may be omitted. In a third alternative, figure 6, the stent may comprise the proximal end 600 and a strand 650, in which case the proximal end may be located in the kidney or in the bladder. The strand may take electrical signals to and from the stent. The stent may be provided with electrodes 330 and pressure transducers 340 and may be used to measure pressure in the kidney or bladder. The stent may be provided with holes 360 along its length.
Patent GB-2411270-A (GB)
Title: Recovery from loss of lock step
Inventor: SAFFORD KEVIN DAVID
IPC: G06F11/16
Filed: 2003-06-30
Abstract: An apparatus, operating on an advanced multi-core processor architecture, and a corresponding method, are used to enhance recovery from loss of lock step in a multi-processor computer system (100). The apparatus for recovery from loss of lock step includes multiple processor units (111, 113; 121, 123; 125, 127) operating in the computer system, each of the processor units having at least two processor units operating in lock step, and at least one idle processor unit operating in lock step; and a controller (130) coupled to the two processor units operating in lock step and the idle processor unit. The controller includes mechanisms for copying an architected state of each of the two lock step processor units to the idle processor unit.
Patent GB-2415974-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid threaded connection for expandable tubulars
Inventor: HASHEM GHAZI J
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2005-06-01
Abstract: The disclosed expandable hybrid threaded connection between segments of expandable tubulars allows the threaded tubular connection to withstand the stresses and deformations imposed on the connection by the tubular expansion process. The connection comprises at least two threaded segments, the first being a standard box 20 and pin 10 arrangement where the threads 14 on the pin 10 fully engage the mating threads 22 on the box 20 member, and the second segment has material removed from the stab flank of the pin threads 12 to reduce their width thus allowing a loose fit between the pin threads 12 and the second segment of the box threads. As the connection is expanded the loose fit between the threads of the second segment allows radial and axial movement between the threads without causing disengagement of the threaded connection while the threads of the first segment maintain the coupling strength and pressure integrity of the connection. Further disclosed are a sealing ring 35 in a groove within the first segment and a protective sleeve 55 on the external shoulder of the pin 10 member.
Patent GB-2413555-A (GB)
Title: Replication of nucleic acid arrays
Inventor: BOSSI ALESSANDRA
IPC: C12Q1/6837
Filed: 2004-01-29
Abstract: A method of producing arrays of nucleic acids corresponding to a first set of nucleic acids immobilised on a first solid support (master array) includes furnishing on said first set of nucleic acids a second set of nucleic acids, each nucleic acid of the second set having at least a portion which is complementary to at least a portion of respective nucleic acid of the first set and being hybridised to it thereby. This may involve contact with a solution containing a mixture of nucleic acids, or synthesis using the first nucleic acids as primers and templates. The second set of nucleic acids are immobilised to a second solid support, either before or while they are hybridised to the first set of nucleic acids. Separation of the first and second solid supports provides said first support bearing the master array and said second support bearing a complementary array.
Patent GB-2429608-A (GB)
Title: Prioritising data flows requiring handover in a mobile communication system
Inventor: HOLE DAVID
IPC: H04W36/28
Filed: 2005-09-27
Abstract: A method of handover in a mobile communication system comprises a first controller, e.g. a source base station subsystem (BSS) 3, setting a priority for each of two or more existing data flows from a mobile device 1 to a network 7. The multiple data flows may include both a circuit switched (CS) 5 data flow, such as a voice call, and a packet switched (PS) 6 data flow, such as a file download, which may occur in the dual transfer mode (DTM) of a GSM/EDGE radio access network (GERAN) 4. The first controller signals to a second controller the respective priorities for each data flow for which handover is requested. The first controller may indicate which of the existing data flows are critical so that, if the second controller can not allocate resources for all critical data flows, the handover is cancelled.
Patent GB-2420240-A (GB)
Title: Image encoding with dynamic buffer capacity level based compression adjustment.
Inventor: REID DONALD M
IPC: H04N7/26
Filed: 2005-10-24
Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer programs for encoding images are described. In one aspect, quantized frequency domain vectors 50 are sequentially generated from a sequence of blocks 32 of the image 34. Each quantized frequency domain vector includes a set of quantized forward transform coefficients 48 that are derived from a respective image block. For each successive quantized frequency domain vector a current input capacity level of a buffer 38 is determined and the quantized frequency domain vector is modified to increase compressibility when the current input capacity level is determined to be below a prescribed threshold. Modified and unmodified quantized frequency domain vectors 50 are encoded into a sequence of encoded image blocks 36. The sequence of encoded image blocks 36 is stored in the buffer 38.
Patent GB-2420291-A (GB)
Title: Push-fit umbilical security clip
Inventor: GOULD DEBORAH
IPC: G08B13/24
Filed: 2003-09-26
Abstract: An umbilical cord clip tag 1 for identification and tracking of new born babies in a hospital, has an electronic article surveillance unit and can be push fitted after securing the clip around the umbilical cord. The tag allows the identifying and tracking of new-born babies around a hospital. The tag may also contain RFID technology 5.
Patent GB-2425223-A (GB)
Title: Switching apparatus for connection to a five point overvoltage protection socket in an exchange
Inventor: KAUFHOLD FRANK GERWIN
IPC: H04M3/18
Filed: 2006-03-17
Abstract: Electrical switching apparatus 22 is provided, for connection to a five point overvoltage protector socket on a standard telecommunications exchange wiring block. A conventional five point overvoltage protector socket comprises a first pair of connection points 3,4 for connecting a customer circuit 5,6, a second pair of connection points 7,8 for connecting telecommunications exchange equipment 10, and an earth connector 11 adapted to receive an overvoltage protector module (12,22). The first pair of connection points 3,4 is normally connected to the second pair 7,8 via a conventional overvoltage protector module. The electrical switching apparatus 22 of the present invention provides a third pair of electrical connection points 14,15 for connecting further telecommunications equipment 20 and switching means 25 adapted to be varied between a first state in which the first pair of connection points 3,4 is electrically connected to the second pair of connection points 7,8, and a second state in which the first pair of connection points 3,4 is connected to the third pair of connection points 14,15.
Patent GB-2423874-A (GB)
Title: Modular-Conveyor-Belt-Based Apparatus And Method For The Distrubution Of Components Which Are Disposed In Strips
Inventor: POGU NICOLAS
IPC: H05K13/04
Filed: 2004-11-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a system (1, 6) for the distribution of components which are disposed in strips (8), using conveyor belts (12) in order to transfer said components (8) to a point at which they can be grabbed by the head of a pick-and-place machine. The system is equipped with one universal-base-forming portion (6) which preferably comprises an integrated common motor (4) and an interface mechanism comprising a gearing system (3) which can drive the belts (12) of one or more independent, detachable distributor modules (1). According to the invention, the belts (12) are adapted to the width of the components and are releasably, but solidly connected to the universal base (6) in accordance with the production requirements of the device in terms of surface mounting.
Patent GB-2434045-A (GB)
Title: Frequency Changer for Tuner
Inventor: ISAAC ALI
IPC: H03D7/16
Filed: 2006-07-18
Abstract: A frequency changer is provided for a radio frequency tuner. The frequency changer comprises a mixer 3 comprising a plurality of mixing stages 10a, 11a; 10b, 11b; 10c, 11c. Individual waveforms LO1, LO2 and LO3 are supplied to respective mixing stages 11a, 11b, 11c from local oscillator. The waveforms are of the same frequency but of different phases. Each mixing stage performs frequency conversion of the input frequency signal with its respective commutating signal and the frequency changed outputs of the mixing stages 11a, 11b, 11c are summed 22, 23 to form the output 21 of the mixer. The output signals of these mixing stages are supplied without relative phase shift to the summer. Improved harmonic mixing performance is achieved without degradation of the noise and intermodulation performance of the mixer.
Patent GB-2435844-A (GB)
Title: Laser processing apparatus, laser processing head and laser processing method
Inventor: ASO KOSEI
IPC: B23K26/142
Filed: 2006-08-31
Abstract: A laser processing apparatus is provided. The laser processing apparatus includes a laser processing head having a transmission window, an opening portion, an outlet hole 16, a first vent hole 18 and a second vent hole 17. The transmission window transmits laser light by which a processing object is irradiated. The opening portion passes the transmitted laser light to a bottom portion of the laser processing head. The outlet hole discharges an atmosphere in the vicinity of a laser light irradiation region of the processing object to the outside. The first vent hole directs gas into the vicinity of the laser light irradiation region. The second vent hole discharges the atmosphere in the vicinity of the laser light irradiation region. Debris generated from the processing object is discharged from the outlet hole and the second vent hole that are continuous with the opening portion provided at the bottom portion of the laser processing head.
Patent GB-2426964-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle sunblind
Inventor: TAQVI JONATHAN
IPC: B60J1/20
Filed: 2004-01-29
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a sunblind 10,30,40 for a window 37 of a vehicle is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of forming a rigid frame 11 having a closed-loop configuration; forming a panel of flexible material 12 which has a desired degree of opacity to sunlight; temporarily affixing the panel of flexible material 12 to the rigid frame 11, whilst in a tensioned state; securing the panel 12 to the rigid frame 11 such that the panel 12 extends over the interior of the rigid frame 11; and providing means14,16, 34a,34b,36 for fixing the rigid frame 11 to an interior surface of the vehicle such that the panel 12 occludes at least part of the window 37 to sunlight.
Patent GB-2436312-A (GB)
Title: Razor with integral blade wiper
Inventor: RICHARDS STEPHEN
IPC: B26B21/44
Filed: 2006-10-20
Abstract: A debris removal mechanism comprises at least one wiper 38 which is coupled to a housing 14 and a powered drive mechanism 40, 42, 44, carried by the housing 14. The wiper 38 is repeatedly moved past a razor blade 48, thus removing debris from it. At least one razor blade 48 is mounted upon the housing 14, which forms or is provided with a handle 12. Preferably the shaver includes a waste receptacle 30 and lubricant reservoir. Preferably the blades 48 are removable. Preferably the motor driven wiper 38 is rotatably coupled to the housing 14.
Patent GB-2431541-A (GB)
Title: Intubation assistance apparatus
Inventor: YOKOTA HIDETAKA
IPC: H04N5/225
Filed: 2006-10-24
Abstract: An intubation assistance apparatus (100) includes a main body (10) having an end portion; an intubation assistance instrument. (11) having an elongate insertion section (11C) for insertion into a target site or its vicinity of a patient through a mouth cavity of the patient, the insertion section being formed with a tube guide (15) for leading an intubation tube toward an observation site; and an imaging device (70) for taking an image of the observation site at an end portion of the insertion section. The main body includes a display (20) having a screen (21) for displaying the image taken by the imaging device, and the screen of the display is adapted to indicate a target mark (80) for adjusting or setting an advancing direction of the intubation tube to or towards the observation site displayed on the screen in the image displayed on the screen.
Patent GB-2444906-A (GB)
Title: UV protective mole patch
Inventor: OAKLEY PAUL
IPC: A61F13/02
Filed: 2006-12-20
Abstract: A mole dot or patch which protects the mole from 99.9% of UVA and UVB rays. Preferably the patch is adhesive and may be peeled off when desired. The patch may be made from thin, flexible, waterproof plastic with a skin friendly zinc oxide adhesive backing. The patches may be made in various sizes and colours and may be used when on a sunbed or in natural sunlight. The mole patch may protect a mole from harmful rays, therefore reducing the risk of skin cancer.
Patent GB-2445581-A (GB)
Title: Laser line device
Inventor: WHITE MATTHEW
IPC: G01C15/00
Filed: 2007-01-12
Abstract: A line generator for projecting a light line onto a surface, comprising a housing 2 having a centre of gravity lying on a central axis and including an aperture 3 located on the central axis for receiving a surface attachment device and defining a centre of rotation around which the housing can rotate, and a first light source 4, 5 or 6, for emitting a first light line from the housing at a predetermined angle to the central axis; wherein the centre of gravity is displaced from the centre of rotation such that when the generator is mounted on a surface attachment device attached to a surface, the body rotates around the centre of rotation until the central axis is substantially vertical with the centre of gravity lying below the centre of rotation, and the light source is operable to project a light line onto the surface at the predetermined angle.
Patent GB-2445947-A (GB)
Title: Wheelie bin lid securing device
Inventor: TAYLOR STEVEN COLIN
IPC: B65F1/16
Filed: 2007-01-23
Abstract: A wheelie bin lid securing device comprises an elastic member 1 attached in use to the bin handle 3 and having a hook member 2 to engage the bin body 4 to secure the lid in a closed position.
Patent GB-2448352-A (GB)
Title: Wiper blade for a screen printing machine
Inventor: TANG BOON HIANG
IPC: B41F15/44
Filed: 2007-04-12
Abstract: A wiper blade for use in a screen printing machine which comprises a blade element (25), typically of stainless steel, and a tetrahedral amorphous carbon (ta-C) coating (27) on the blade element (25).
Patent GB-2449888-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible structure for a folding bed
Inventor: MATHIAS RICHARD RHYS
IPC: A47C17/64
Filed: 2007-06-06
Abstract: A collapsible structure for a folding bed has a first substantially planar panel 10 and a second substantially planar panel 12 arranged in facing relation to the first panel 10. First and second support members 24, 28 are hingedly connected to the first panel 10 and to the second panel 12 and have a first main hinge 30 between their ends. A resilient member (22, figure 6) is connected between the first support member and the second support member for resisting relative movement of the first and second support members. The first panel 10 is movable relative to the second panel 12 in a direction substantially parallel to the plane of the second panel 12 between a first position and a second position.
Patent GB-2450553-A (GB)
Title: Service outlet box having movable mounting bracket
Inventor: DOHERTY THOMAS
IPC: H02G3/08
Filed: 2007-06-29
Abstract: A screed floor outlet box base assembly for a screed floor box having a movable fixing bracket 33 mounted thereon. The fixing bracket 33 is mounted on the base assembly so as to be moveable from a first position to a second position, the bracket 33 in the second position being suitable for attaching the base assembly to a structure to which the base assembly is to be fixed. The mounting bracket 33 may be a pivotal mounting lug. The first position may be used as a transport or storage position and ensure the mounting bracket is not damaged during storage of the floor box.
Patent GB-2450874-A (GB)
Title: Frame brace
Inventor: WALKER STEPHEN
IPC: E04C3/07
Filed: 2007-07-09
Abstract: The invention relates to a brace 14 for a frame (10 figure 1) for a wall is disclosed. The brace comprises a channel member having a face portion 14a, and a pair of flanges 14b, 14c extending from the face portion. At least one of the flanges comprises a region of weakness (17 figure 2a, 2b) to permit a portion of the flange to be reconfigured, enabling the brace to be secured to the frame. The braces provide increased strength to the frame and permit boarding such as plasterboard (15 figure 1) to be secured to the frame by screws or other fastening means (16 figure 1). The region of weakness is preferably a partial cut-away (17 figure 2a, 2b). The uncut region (19 figure 2a) must be cut to enable the flange portion to be bent to the desired position, thus creating a notch 20 through which a stud (11b figure 1) can pass. Later embodiments relate to a brace for a frame comprising a channel member and a pair of flanges extending from a face portion of said channel member, and comprising a notched region for receiving a support member.
Patent GB-2450931-A (GB)
Title: Ear-muffs incorporating a pump to control pressure within the ears
Inventor: PALMER MARK ANDREW
IPC: A61F11/06
Filed: 2007-07-13
Abstract: An ear device in comprises ear-pieces <B>8, 10</B> which encompass the ears <B>11</B>. The pressure is regulated inside the device by use of an air pump connected to the ear-pieces <B>8, 10</B> by means of tubing <B>5</B>. The ear-pieces form a tight seal <B>6</B> around the ear-pieces <B>8, 10</B>. The earpieces <B>8, 10</B> are connected via a band <B>7</B> that has enough force to push the ear-pieces <B>8, 10</B> against the ears <B>11</B>. The tubing <B>5</B> may be hidden inside the band <B>7</B>. The air pump may be either external <B>1</B>, or internal <B>4</B> to the earpieces. The ear device may have an inbuilt audio player or may be able to be connected to an external audio source. The device may be used on airplanes to prevent ear pain caused by pressure variations.
Patent GB-2452739-A (GB)
Title: Modular personal transport vehicle
Inventor: CARDY DAVID REGINALD
IPC: B62K5/02
Filed: 2007-09-13
Abstract: The vehicle is of unitary construction, comprising a moulded body, incorporating a tubular frame to the front wheel(s) and a transmission system to the rear wheel(s). The moulded body integrates load carrying ability, safety and a good level of weather protection and has a plurality of locations enabling attachment of modular items for providing various functions and requirements, e.g. a canopy, additional seating, a lidded storage cavity, a liftable rear trailer, sports or shopping items. The vehicle is pedal powered with optional power assistance and can have a dynamo powered from the drive. The seat, which is high-backed, can be unitary with the body or is adjustable by a balloon cushion. The front wheel can be removed and the vehicle attached to another such vehicle for tandem use.