baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2385763-A (GB)
Title: Colour processing with edge/detail enhancement
Inventor: CALDER KEITH ROBERT
IPC: H04N1/64
Filed: 2002-02-22
Abstract: A compression and de-compression arrangement is provided for a display device having a display memory and a display. The arrangement includes a colour processor which reduces the colour samples by processing a pair of pixels to produce first and second luminance values and forming first and second output chrominance values from the pair of pixels. The first and second output chrominance values are formed by calculating for each pixel the corresponding U and V chrominance values and forming the first and second chrominance values (U, V) from the average of the values for each pixel. The image processing apparatus of the system receives the group of colour component signal samples from the display memory and generates first and second output pixels, each comprising three colour component values (R, G, B), from each group. The image processing apparatus includes a detail detection processor, which detects whether either of the pixels represented by each group of signal samples represents white or black and the other does not. This may be representative of one of the pixels being part of a text character or detail. Accordingly, in order to improve the likelihood of preserving the text and detail in the reproduced image, the de-compressing processor is arranged to assign the chrominance values (U1, V1) of one of the pixels to zero. The other chrominance value (U2, V2) of the other pixel is assigned the value of twice the value of the first and second input chrominance values respectively.
Patent GB-2387359-A (GB)
Title: Control system for lift axles
Inventor: PICKLES CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B60G17/04
Filed: 2002-03-27
Abstract: A load carrying road vehicle has a main axle (3) and an adjustable supplementary axle (7) which are mounted beneath the vehicle chassis (1) via respective air springs (4, 8). There is also a pneumatic lifting device (9) for the adjustable axle (7). A Programmable Logic Controller (16) is connected to pressure and speed transducers (12, 13, 15) and also to solenoid control valves (10, 11) between the air springs (8) of the adjustable axle (7) and the lifting device (9). The adjustable axle (7) can be lifted and dropped e.g. in dependence on load carried by the vehicle or road speed. When it is dropped pressure is adjusted in the air springs (8) of the adjustable axle (7) to maintain a desired relationship with the pressure in the air springs (4) of the main axle (3).
Patent GB-2387308-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for the protection of plantations against frost damage
Inventor: NAMOR MELHM SALIM SALOMON
IPC: A01G13/06
Filed: 2002-04-10
Abstract: Apparatus for discharging thermal fog comprising a heating device incorporating a combustion chamber (2) and an outlet flue for discharging combustion gases from the combustion chamber, and a steam generating chamber (7) in heat exchange relationship with said combustion chamber and having a steam discharge outlet (13), whereby said combustion gases and said steam can, in use, be discharged in a mixture in a generally horizontal direction.
Patent GB-2382262-A (GB)
Title: Telecommunications system with access to audio recordings
Inventor: WILSON JEFFREY
IPC: H04M3/487
Filed: 2002-11-06
Abstract: A telecommunication services apparatus and method for providing to users of a telecommunications system access to selected audio recordings, comprising: an audio store 4 for storing audio recordings; selecting means allowing selection of only one of the stored audio recordings whereby an identifier for the selected audio recording is stored in a data store 2; and reproduction means for receiving a telephone call from a user and for reproducing the selected audio recording from the audio store on the basis of the respective stored identifier. The selecting means may be operable via a web site on the internet, via a telephone voice call with interactive voice response or upon receipt of a mobile telephone text message. The user would be charged according to the particular type of content and duration of use, via his telephone bill.
Patent GB-2397372-A (GB)
Title: Electroluminescent position indicators for helmets
Inventor: SHERRING PAUL DAVID
IPC: A42B3/04
Filed: 2003-01-15
Abstract: A position indicator 10 for a helmet 1 for example for a cyclist or a diver, comprises a partly translucent 12 housing 11 containing one or more electroluminescent strips together with a power supply, which preferably includes a low voltage inverter with a transformer output. The indicator is releasably attached to the helmet eg by magnets 30 and may detach in the event of an accident so as not to impair the normal function of the helmet. The housing forms an illuminated band extending along the side of the helmet; the front and rear ends of the indicator may be distinguished from each other. A position indicator system comprises two indicators arranged symmetrically on either side of the helmet, so as to indicate the orientation of the wearer.
Patent GB-2385783-A (GB)
Title: Child car seat with e.g.vertically adjustable two piece backrest having locking members
Inventor: WILLIAMS BRUCE
IPC: B60N2/75
Filed: 2003-02-03
Abstract: An adjustable child seat includes a backrest (100) and a seat base (200) and may be used with or without the backrest. The child seat includes adjustable arm rests (250). The height of the backrest and the depth of the seat base are also adjustable. The connection between the backrest and the seat base is configured to prevent unintentional separation but allows simple and intuitive separation when desired. A belt guide (450) operating in either a seat belt locking mode or a seat belt free mode is also provided. A series of latches and notches (160 and 130 Fig 3) or tabs and notches (145 and 140 Fig 7) serve to lock the two halves of the backrest in a desired position. A handle (150 Fig 3) may be used to disengage the latch from the notch. Cup holders may be provided (300) these may be partially retracted under the seat base. The backrest may be pivotally connected using a plurality of hooks (125 Fig 9) about a bar (225 Fig 9). At least one curved surface of a hook opposes the curved surface of another hook.
Patent GB-2384818-A (GB)
Title: Cable retainer
Inventor: SYMONS RUPERT JONATHAN
IPC: F16L3/04
Filed: 2001-10-24
Abstract: A clip for the retention of electrical cables within an electrical trunking (16) having first and second inner walls (7, 8) and a removable lid section. The clip comprises a first engaging portion (1) for engaging a first inner trunking wall, a second engaging portion (2) for engaging a second trunking inner wall, said first and second engaging portions being joined by a resiliently flexible member (3).
Patent GB-2406182-A (GB)
Title: Utilising graphical means to identify the possible suitability of drugs for a range of diseases
Inventor: HOPKINS ANDREW
IPC: G16B45/00
Filed: 2003-09-16
Abstract: A pharmaceutical knowledge base is provided that contains multiple information items stored in at least one computer. Pharmaceutical knowledge is represented in a multi-dimensional coordinate space having at least first, second and third axes, where the first axis pertains to diseases, the second axis pertains to targets, and the third axis pertains to drug compounds. Pharmaceutical knowledge may be mapped into the multi-dimensional coordinate space by assigning each information item one or more locations in the space, dependent upon the data contained within the information item. This mapping may then be used to reveal hitherto unappreciated connections between the axes, such as the potential use of a particular compound or target for treating a certain disease.
Patent GB-2407231-A (GB)
Title: A method of controlling services on a mobile phone network (geran) to avoid using up radio resources
Inventor: EDWIN DIANA CLARE
IPC: H04W68/00
Filed: 2003-10-06
Abstract: A method of controlling services on a mobile phone network comprises causing a network controller to broadcast a message to all users within a cell on a network requesting a response from users having a specific attribute. Each mobile station which responds to the broadcast sends only an initial message of a standard network contention access procedure directly to the network controller; such that the number of responses may be processed by the network controller without any mobile station identifier being provided to the network controller.
Patent GB-2407587-A (GB)
Title: Toilet ventilation system
Inventor: GREEN PAUL CLIFFORD
IPC: E03D9/052
Filed: 2003-10-31
Abstract: A toilet ventilation system comprises a flexible duct <B>4</B> which is fitted under the rim <B>2</B> of an existing toilet. The duct <B>4</B> may be removed for cleaning, inspection and maintenance. In use, air is drawn out of the toilet bowl <B>1</B> by an extractor fan <B>8</B> via air duct sections <B>4</B> and <B>6</B> and then either passed over a fragrant element or vented to the outside atmosphere.
Patent GB-2397472-A (GB)
Title: Sharing mutual resources between two devices via a communications medium
Inventor: ROGALSKI GARY
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 2003-12-16
Abstract: An embodiment of a system and method for sharing mutual resources between two non-identical devices via a communications medium has a cordless telephone handset 140 and/or base station 320, sharing mutual resources with an external device 300, e.g. a portable computing device, PDA, desktop computer, computer server, etc. By sharing mutual resources via a communications medium, which can be wired, wireless, optical, etc., the devices are able to transmit controlling commands to each other and access all shared functionality, including hardware, software and processing power. For example, with a PDA coupled to the cordless telephone and sharing mutual resources, the PDA can for example, share its phonebook information with the cordless telephone, instruct the phone to dial a number, activate a speakerphone function or remotely answer the telephone and similarly the cordless phone can use the computing power of the PDA, e.g. for computing intensive functions such as a voice recognition algorithm. Tasks can be managed according to the computing capability and availability of the respective devices.
Patent GB-2408053-A (GB)
Title: Creating tufts for a loom
Inventor: BENNETT NEALE
IPC: D03D39/08
Filed: 2004-02-11
Abstract: A method of creating tufts for a loom, comprises the steps of supplying a plurality of yarns Y from respective yarn holders 1, moving the yarn holder across yarn receiving sites 32 of yarn collector 30, inserting a yarn at a selected yarn receiving site and holding it in place and withdrawing the yarn holder to draw off a length of yarn which is then cut using blade 52 to leave a tuft (T, Fig 2F). The apparatus is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2411297-A (GB)
Title: Electrical adaptor with dummy earth pin
Inventor: TONG GABRIEL YUI LUNG
IPC: H01R13/443
Filed: 2004-02-18
Abstract: The present invention provides an electrical adaptor comprising a first unit 2 comprising two male electrically conductive pins 18 for electrical connection to a mains electricity socket and female socket means 17 electrically connected to the male electrically conductive pins and a second unit 3 having a single male non-conductive pin 5; wherein a portion 7 of the second unit is elastically deformable to permit the second unit to be clipped to the first unit; such that when the first unit is clipped to the second unit the two male electrically conductive pins of the first unit and the single male non-conductive pin of the second unit are held parallel to one another and in proper axial alignment such that the pins can be inserted into an electricity socket requiring three pins, the two male electrically conductive pins of the first unit being electrically connected to the socket.
Patent GB-2411473-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for filtering irregularly sampled data
Inventor: FERBER RALF
IPC: G01V1/00
Filed: 2004-02-27
Abstract: A method and apparatus for filtering data acquired at a plurality of discrete data points is described, using the steps of defining a filter having defined filter values at defined filter points at least partially not coincident with the data points and using the defined filter values at the defined filter points to determine filter values at the data points, thereby correcting the filter to have filter values at filter points coinciding with the data points and filtering the data using the corrected filter. The method and apparatus specifically relates to a process for multi-dimensional filtering of irregularly sampled seismic data.
Patent GB-2396644-A (GB)
Title: Coupling an expandable tubular member to a preexisting structure
Inventor: COOK ROBERT LANCE
IPC: B21D39/08
Filed: 2001-06-12
Abstract: A tubular member 140 is anchored to a wellbore casing 100 by pressurising an expandable element 150. An expansion cone 130 having lubricating grooves and passages is then axially displaced by applying an axial force to a support member 125. The axial pressure may be enhanced by injecting a pressurized fluid into the annular space between support members 120,125. Various other anchoring devices are disclosed.
Patent GB-2412068-A (GB)
Title: Electro-stimulating massage confiner
Inventor: YU TSUNG-I
IPC: A41D1/00
Filed: 2004-03-18
Abstract: An electro-stimulating massage confiner wholly or partially made by a flexible conducting fiber material is shaped to fit body portions, such as in a glove or a sock form. The massage confiner may consist of a single-polar conducting area or a pair or more than a pair of bipolar conducting areas 11. Each of the conducting area is provided with a conducting button 12 for connecting a controller 2 that can send out pulsating electric signals at low or middle frequencies, thereby urging an electro-stimulating massage effect over a selected body portion, such as a hand or a foot.
Patent GB-2409817-A (GB)
Title: Fitted cap for use in helmet
Inventor: DAMPNEY IAN
IPC: F16L11/02
Filed: 2004-04-26
Abstract: A fitted cap 10 is provided for use within a protective helmet 2. The cap has an exterior surface designed to fit in an environmental protection hood. The cap may have separate crown 12 and brow portions 14 and outer shell 8. Also disclosed is the hood per se which may be worn under or over the helmet, a respiratory mask, mask to helmet fittings and air supply systems.
Patent GB-2414722-A (GB)
Title: A security labelling system
Inventor: LE DUC TERENCE PAUL
IPC: G09F3/02
Filed: 2004-06-03
Abstract: A label having an underside marked with fluorescent ink (5B) and an adhesive (6) for securing the underside of the label to the article (7) so that the ink cannot be removed without damaging the article. The label includes an opaque cover sheet (1) carrying a warning message (2). This sheet protects the ink (5B) from exposure to light until removed following loss or theft of the article. The ink (5B) is on the surface of a transparent sheet (5) which is adhered to the cover sheet (1) by a contact adhesive (4) less strong than the adhesive (6). The message (2) may be covered by a clear synthetic plastics layer (3).
Patent GB-2400489-A (GB)
Title: Mass spectrometer
Inventor: BATEMAN ROBERT HAROLD
IPC: H01J49/06
Filed: 2003-08-05
Abstract: A mass spectrometer is disclosed comprising an ion trap 3 wherein ions which have been temporally separated according to their mass to charge ratio or ion mobility enter the ion trap 3. Once at least some of the ions have entered the ion trap 3 one or more ion trapping regions are created along the length of the ion trap 3 in order to fractionate the ions. The axial trapping region(s) are translated along the ion trap 3 with a velocity which is progressively reduced to less than or equal to 50 m/s, e.g. zero.
Patent GB-2401907-A (GB)
Title: Equipment security device
Inventor: GALANT STEVE N
IPC: E05B73/00
Filed: 2003-03-04
Abstract: A security device for securing an equipment component such as a laptop computer, the security device including a first securing member including a first restraining member for engaging a first portion of the component, and an elongate arm extending from the first restraining member; and a second securing member including a second restraining member opposing the first restraining member for engaging a portion of the component that is spaced apart from the first portion, and a releasable locking device for engaging the arm to prevent movement of the first and second restraining members away from each other when in an engagement position; the first and second restraining members each including a first pair of spaced apart opposed engagement members for restraining movement of the component in a first plane, and a second pair of spaced apart opposed engagement members for restraining movement of the component in a second plane.
Patent GB-2419773-A (GB)
Title: Transmission of a previously stored emergency message from a mobile device
Inventor: CARDOSO JOSE
IPC: H04W4/90
Filed: 2004-10-26
Abstract: The present invention provides for a mobile radio communications device (10) and related system (20), including means for storing an emergency message within the device, and means for initiating transmission of said stored emergency message, either by way of a manually activated switch or menu function, or by receipt of an activation signal from a remote device. Location and/or personal information can be sent with the emergency message to assist a person responding to the message. The message can automatically be sent upon detection of a car crash (for example).
Patent GB-2421281-A (GB)
Title: Starting and anti-icing in a gas turbine engine
Inventor: JONES EMLYN
IPC: F02C7/277
Filed: 2004-12-16
Abstract: A gas turbine engine 10 includes an air intake 42 having a hollow annular wall 44 defining an annular cavity 46. The gas turbine engine 10 includes a thermal anti-icing arrangement 48, associated with the air intake 42, and a starter arrangement 50. A circumferentially extending air transfer duct 52 is located within the cavity 46 defined by the wall 44 of the air intake 42, and has a first operating condition in which the duct 52 is operable to transfer air to the starter arrangement 50, and a second operating condition in which the duct 52 is operable to transfer air to the thermal anti-icing arrangement 48. The air transfer duct 52 may be located between a forward bulkhead 60 and a rear bulkhead 62. The air intake 42 may be removeably mounted on the engine 10 by releaseable attachment means.
Patent GB-2422440-A (GB)
Title: Stepwise variable three group zoom lens system
Inventor: CHANG KUO-WEN
IPC: G02B15/00
Filed: 2005-01-24
Abstract: A stepwise variable zoom lens system 100 for creating an image of a scene on an image sensor 200 includes a first lens unit 110 which has a positive refracting power, an aperture 120, a second lens unit 130 which has a positive refracting power, and a third lens unit 140 which has a negative refracting power. Each of the first, the second and the third lens units is constructed from a single block. The third lens unit is fixed. The first and the second lens units are selectively positioned in a first position and a second position, and the position is changed from one to the other by moving the first and the second lens units in opposite direction. Both surfaces of lens 131 maybe aspheric. The flat surface of lens 141 may have a multiple coating as infrared cut off filter. Aperture 120 may also move during stepwise zooming.
Patent GB-2406576-A (GB)
Title: High damage tolerant Al-Cu alloy
Inventor: BENEDICTUS RINZE
IPC: C22C21/16
Filed: 2003-08-19
Abstract: Disclosed is a high damage tolerant Al-Cu alloy rolled product of the AA2000 series having a high toughness and an improved fatigue crack growth resistance, including the following composition (in weight percent) Cu 3.8- 4.7, Mg 1.0-1.6, Zr 0.06-0.18. Cr<0.15, Mn>0-50, Fe  &  0.15, Si  &  0.15, the balance essentially aluminium and incidental elements and impurities, wherein the product comprises Mn-containing dispersoids and Zr-containing dispersoids. There is also disclosed a method for producing a rolled high damage tolerant Al-Cu alloy product having a high toughness and an improved fatigue crack growth resistance, and applications of that product as a structural member of an aircraft.
Patent GB-2413528-A (GB)
Title: Windowed security substrate with security features viewable in reflected and transmitted light
Inventor: WINCHCOMBE JOHN PHILIP
IPC: B42D15/10
Filed: 2005-04-28
Abstract: A security substrate comprises an elongate security device 10 or patch 15, which security device has a series of first regions exposed at a series of windows 11 formed in at least a first surface of the substrate and a series of second regions covered by the substrate at bridges 13 formed between the windows in the first surface of the substrate. Each of the first regions is provided with a first security feature which is of the same appearance in each region and is visible in each window when the first surface of the substrate is viewed in reflected light. The second regions are provided with a second security feature which is of the same appearance in each second region but is different from the first security feature and is not visible when the first surface of the substrate is viewed in reflected light, but is visible when the first surface of the substrate is viewed in transmitted light.
Patent GB-2414276-A (GB)
Title: Compression pulse starting of a free piston internal combustion engine
Inventor: PENG LIXIN
IPC: F02N99/00
Filed: 2005-05-17
Abstract: A method for starting a free piston engine eg with a pair of interconnected pistons 18, 20 uses an actuator, such as a hydraulic or pneumatic pump-motor or an electric linear alternator-starter to move the pistons to a position where the air inlet ports are opened, ensuring that air is present in the cylinder in a space where fuel will be admitted and combustion will occur, and then to apply a periodic force to the piston(s) to cyclically increase the pressure of the air charge. This strategy compresses, with a minimum actuator capacity, such air to a state that the pressure and temperature satisfy the ignition requirements. The air stores kinetic energy of the moving pistons that partially form the air spring force of the opposite cylinder and partially from the actuator. Accumulation, cycle by cycle, of this stored energy accelerates the piston motion, increases the piston displacement, and increases the compression ratio. The cylinder pressure and temperature increase cycle by cycle until the fuel ignition conditions are satisfied. When piston displacement reaches a sufficient magnitude, fuel is admitted to the air charge, preferably by injection. The actuator continues to increase piston displacement and the compression pressure of the air-fuel mixture in the cylinder until combustion of that mixture in the first cylinder occurs. Fuel is then admitted to the second cylinder while continuing cyclic displacement of the pistons, and combustion of the fuel-air mixture in the second cylinder occurs.
Patent GB-2419262-A (GB)
Title: Authentication Method and System
Inventor: PINKAS BINYAMIN
IPC: H04L9/08
Filed: 2005-07-29
Abstract: An authentication system and method for anonymous authentication of a data processing system from a group of data processing systems by a service provider are disclosed. A group key (110) is assigned to each data processing system (100) of the group of data processing systems. A service provider (120) is arranged to provide an encrypted authenticator (140) that is decryptable using the group key (110) to one of the data processing systems (100) to be authenticated and positively authenticate the data processing system upon receipt of data associated with the decrypted authenticator (130). Upon revocation of authentication rights of one of the data processing systems of the group, a new group key is distributed to the other data processing systems of the group using broadcast encryption.