baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2448801-A (GB)
Title: Object detection using templates
Inventor: LI YAN
IPC: G06K9/68
Filed: 2008-04-04
Abstract: A subset of frequent templates from a pool having templates of varying degrees of complexity is selected. A feature selection algorithm is formulated to determine a most discriminative template from a pre-selected one of the subsets in the template pool, and a master map is generated from the algorithm. Also disclosed is images of different types of objects within a class being partitioned into region stacks. For each stack, the method: (a) applies a template to extract fragments having a predetermined size and one of a plurality of different spatial orientations, to generate extracted templates; (b) determines, from the extracted templates, a most frequent one having only a first number of fragments with a common spatial orientations; (c) records number of images having the determined most frequent extracted template; (d) repeats (b) and (c) with successively increasing number of fragments until number of recorded images falls below a threshold; and (e) selects as a master extracted template the template with the largest recorded number of fragments. The master extracted templates are combined into a map that is compared with background images to remove extracted templates matching segment in the background.
Patent GB-2449002-A (GB)
Title: Beverage container including electronic display means
Inventor: GRIFFITS JOHN PHILIP
IPC: B67D1/08
Filed: 2005-03-16
Abstract: A beverage container 155a includes at least one electronic, visual display means 160, 162, 163a, 164,165 displaying the level of contents, user name, alcohol content, mixing instructions, beverage temperature and/or cocktail name. The container may receive or send information, preferably wirelessly and more preferably from portable electronic means 150 such as a cellular phone (130 fig 1). A removable inner container 170 may be provided. The display means may be attached to the container internally, externally or on a stem, preferably by bonding.
Patent GB-2462661-A (GB)
Title: Telephone master socket with extension isolation switch
Inventor: ROBINS CARL
IPC: H01R13/70
Filed: 2008-08-16
Abstract: An extension faceplate of an NTE-5 master telephone socket includes an isolation switch 1 (figure 2) positioned between the extension mounting block (2, figure 3) and the 631A socket 4 (figure 1). The switch may be in the form of a button or rocker switch and is operable to disconnect the extensions from the master telephone socket without the need to dismantle the NTE-5 master socket. Facilitates testing of the main line by isolating slave extensions from the master socket.
Patent GB-2452610-A (GB)
Title: A pushchair which can be connected to a second pushchair
Inventor: NASEBY DONNA
IPC: B62B7/00
Filed: 2008-09-02
Abstract: A hand propelled load carrying vehicle, such as a pushchair (2, figure 1), is configured to receive a second pushchair such that both pushchairs may be combined to provide a double pushchair. The pushchair is provided with a wheel assembly (8, 8', 10, 10', figure 1) comprising at least two wheels (14, 14', 16, 16', figure 2a). A wheel 14, 14' can be released from the assembly to allow reception of a second pushchair via the corresponding wheel assembly in a similarly receptive condition, thereby connecting the pushchairs together. The wheel assembly may comprise a spindle onto which the wheel 14, 14' is mounted the spindle being releasably mounted to the wheel assembly and retained by a clip (18, 18', 20, 20', figure 2a). The wheel assembly may be provided with tubular members 22, 22' such that when connecting the first and second pushchairs tubular member 22 encloses tubular member 22' where there may be provided locking means by inserting a protrusion through aperture 38. The pushchair may be provided with a brake mechanism such that the first and second pushchair can only be connected when the brake mechanism is actuated. The handles of the pushchairs may be similarly connected together.
Patent GB-2454798-A (GB)
Title: Method of splicing pile cages, components therefor, and assembled pile cage
Inventor: RENDER STEPHEN
IPC: E02D5/28
Filed: 2008-11-14
Abstract: A method of splicing pile cages, a set of components therefore, an assembled pile cage, a method of splicing together two pile cages of a reinforced concrete pile. The method comprises assembling first (10) and second (12) pile cages, providing the first pile cage with a stop member (56) adjacent to its top end, providing the second pile cage with an adjustment member (50) of a similar length to the second pile cage providing a suspension member (30) and a lifting member (40) upon the respective pile cages, lowering the first pile cage into a pile hole, supporting the first pile cage with its upper end at the top of the pile hole, lifting the second pile cage above the first pile cage and substantially coaxial therewith, lowering the second pile cage relative to the first pile cage until a part of the cage bars of the second pile cage overlap a part of the cage bars of the first pile cage, moving the lifting member to a position in which it can engage the suspension member, lifting the first and second pile cages together with the lifting member engaging the suspension member and preventing separation of the first and second pile cages, lowering the first and second pile cages together into the pile hole until the assembled pile cage engages the bottom of the pile hole, and the adjustment member engages the stop member, comparing the actual length of the second pile cage which projects from the pile hole with the desired projecting length, and adjusting the projecting length by way of the adjustment member as necessary.
Patent GB-2468164-A (GB)
Title: Characterising of image geometry using derivatives
Inventor: SLABAUGH GREGORY GIBRAN
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2009-02-27
Abstract: A computer-implemented method of characterising points in a three-dimensional digital medical image comprises determining third order derivatives of the image at one or more points. At each of the one or more points, one or more invariant or semi-invariant features that characterise the local geometry at the point is determined using the third order derivatives. The invariant or semi-invariant measures can be used for the computer-aided detection of lesions, abnormalities and other anatomical structures of interest.
Patent GB-2468720-A (GB)
Title: Mechanism for detecting the separation of a component from a part
Inventor: SELWOOD ANDREW GEORGE
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2009-03-20
Abstract: A component 10 of a device, such as a keypad mechanism of a cash dispenser or ATM, is provided with a mechanism for detecting separation of the component from another part 16 of the device, for example a front panel 16 of the cash dispenser. The mechanism includes a member 64 moveable between first and second positions, and a biasing element 34 to bias the member resiliently to the first position. In use, the member 64 is forced into the second position by contact with the part 16. If the component 10 and the part 16 are separated, the member 64 is forced by the biasing element 34 from the second position to the first position. The mechanism also includes a signal transmitter to provide a warning signal when the member 64 moves to the first position. A shield 50 is provided to resist ingress of a drill bit to the member 64. Preferably, the shield 50 is of ceramic or other hard material and is shaped in the form of a tube which surrounds the member 64. The tube-shaped shield 50 may have a stepped cross-section with the biasing element 34 and signal transmitter disposed within the shield. The signal may cause sensitive data stored in the component 10 to be destroyed.
Patent GB-2463369-A (GB)
Title: Culture media and detection means for food microbiological analysis
Inventor: STIMSON WILLIAM H
IPC: C12N1/20
Filed: 2009-09-10
Abstract: A selective culture medium for bacterial microbiology analysis comprises a base broth and at least one growth inhibitor selected from brilliant green, nalidixic acid and lithium chloride. Preferably there is a growth promoter selected from sodium tetrathionate, ferric ammonium citrate and sodium citrate. Preferably the growth inhibitors are present at concentrations less than are usually used such that the 'health' of the bacteria to be selected is not compromised. Specifically, media comprising 0.05-0.25 mg per litre brilliant green or 1-3 mg per litre nalidixic acid or 1-3 g per litre lithium chloride are disclosed. The media are selective for Salmonella, Shigella and Listeria species. Preferably growth promoters are present at a concentration greater than is usually used. Methods for the liberation of bacterial lipopolysaccharides (LPS) using Tween (RTM) and for the affinity detection of LPS using an antibody to a core oligosaccharide epitope are claimed.
Patent GB-2460786-A (GB)
Title: Formation core sample holder assembly and testing method
Inventor: COENEN JOSEF GUILLAUME CHRISTOFFEL
IPC: G01N15/08
Filed: 2008-04-24
Abstract: A core sample holder assembly (1) for performing laboratory core flooding experiments with a core sample (2) taken from a hydrocarbon containing formation comprises : - a pressure chamber provided by a tubular hull (3) made of a carbon fiber composite material (3A) and an aluminum liner (3B), and a pair of disk-shaped flanges (4,5); - a flexible core sample holder sleeve (6) within the pressure chamber, which sleeve comprises a tubular steel sheet (6A) with a plastic inner lining(6B); - an opening (7) for injecting oil through one of the disk-shaped flanges (5) into an annular space (8) between the tubular hull (3) and the flexible sleeve (6); - pressure control means for maintaining the oil in the annular space (8) at a predetermined pressure; - an fluid injection port (9) for injecting a fluid through one of the disk-shaped flanges (4) into pores of a cylindrical core sample (2) within the flexible sleeve (6); - a fluid outlet port (10) arranged in the other disk- shaped flange (5) for discharge of pore and/or injected fluid from the pores of the core sample (2); and - means (12, 13) for monitoring the migration of injected and/or pore fluid through the pores of the core sample by transmitting electromagnetic (EM) radiation, such as X- Rays or CT scanning radiation, through the core sample (2) via the surrounding hull(3), oil and flexible sleeve(6).
Patent GB-2475102-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle windscreen with a liquid crystal light polarising layer
Inventor: SLEVIN PAUL
IPC: B60J3/04
Filed: 2009-11-09
Abstract: The invention comprises a vehicle windscreen (windshield) which has a liquid crystal layer incorporated into the structure of the screen so that incident light on the windscreen may be polarised, and thus the glare subjected on a driver reduced. The windscreen may comprise a laminated structure of inner and outer layers of glass 3 and a plastic layer 4. A liquid crystal layer 2 may have a transparent electrode film 1 located to either side. When an electric charge is applied to the films the potential affects the molecular alignment of the liquid crystal layer, thus causing a polarising effect on the incident light waves in either a vertical, or horizontal plane and consequent reduction of light transmission. A warning system can be provided to warn when ambient light levels are too low for the system to be used, or alternatively the system could be disabled until light levels have reached a sufficiently high level.
Patent GB-380012-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to pressure actuated regulators for controlling physical quantities
IPC: G05B6/05
Filed: 1932-04-07
Abstract: 380,012. Speed governors. ISELER, W., (trading as SCHUMANN & CO.), 89, Karl Heinestrasse, Leipsic, Germany. April 7, 1932, No. 10006. Convention date, April 30, 1931. [Class 57.] A regulator for velocity &c. is actuated by fluid pressure (water, oil, air or the like) under the control of an auxiliary device comprising a hollow piston 9 consisting of two parts connected together so as to leave a narrow annular gap 10 from which pressure medium flows in the form of a thin plate-shaped stream opposite a radial cutter 14 so that as the control member moves the flow is directed to one side or the other of an actuating piston 21 coupled to the main valve 4. The Figure shows the application of the invention to a pressure regulating valve. Pressure from the main conduit 1 is led through a pipe 3 to the chamber above a control diaphragm 8 of hardened steel coupled by a lever 30 to the control piston 9. The piston 9 has enlarged parts on each side of the gap co-operating with fixed flanges 17, 18 to form chambers 15, 16 connected by pipes 19, 22 with the chambers 20, 23 above and below the main piston 21. Oil from a pump 5 passes through a conduit 6 to a chamber 24 and thence through ports 13 in the piston to the gap. As the control piston is moved to direct the flow to one side or other of the main piston, flow is permitted between the edges 11, 17 or 12, 18 to the exhaust chamber 27 and thence by pipe 7 back to the pump. In a modification a relay valve is interposed between the control device and the main piston. And in a further modification the control device is mounted within the main valve coaxial with the valve spindle. The narrow annular gap may be replaced by bores, nozzles or slots, arranged in a ring, and the gap may be made stationary and the cutter movable. Two or more gaps may be arranged in the control member.
Patent GB-101401-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Horse-shoe Pads.
Inventor: WOOD THOMAS
IPC: A01L7/02
Filed: 1916-07-18
Abstract: 101,401. Wood, T., and Wood, M. July 18, 1916. Horseshoe pads.-Relates to horseshoe pads of the kind which comprise a base of leather &c. and one or more rubber blocks secured thereto by metal fastenings. According to the invention, the fastenings consist of spiked plates. The spikes d may be on one side of the plate c, as shown in Fig. 1, or on both sides, as shown in Fig. 4; or there may be spikes on one side and studs forming rivets f on the other side, as shown in Fig. 5. The plate may lie above the rubber block b or may be embedded therein, in which case the spikes are clinched over the leather base a. A covering of leather &c. i may be applied over the plate c or over the clinched ends of upwardly-directed spikes. The spiked plates may be cast, or the spikes may be stamped out from a sheet-metal plate, as shown in Fig. 10. One plate c may serve to secure a number of rubber blocks. The spikes may be serrated, roughened, or barbed, and cement may be applied to the plate and spikes.
Patent GB-1095346-A (GB)
IPC: B63C11/04
Filed: 1965-03-10
Abstract: 1,095,346. Protective suits. OCEAN SYSTEMS Inc. March 10, 1965 [March 10, 1964], No. 10074/65. Heading A3V. [Also in Division B7] A protective suit for use in environments at superatmospheric pressures e.g. a diving suit 10, Fig. 1 ,  is made of two layers of a flexible material 42, 44, Fig. 2c, which layers are separated from each other by foamed resilient material 40 having a plurality of interconnected spaces or voids 46 therein that are charged with a pressurized gas through a tubular member 48 to effect adequate thermal insulation of the wearer and substantially prevent compression of the material 40 at comparatively high pressures e.g. the pressure exterted by water at a depth of 400 ft. The source of the gas may be a respiratory system 22 to 28 that is connected to the member 48 by a flexible tube 50 and may contain a mixture of 97% helium and 3% oxygen. Alternatively, the gas may be helium, oxygen or carbon dioxide, that is provided by an independent source (54), Fig. 3 (not shown), which is connected by flexible tubing (60) to the material 40 in the central region of the suit to give compensation for the hydraulic gradient between the upper and lower ends of the suit. The member 48 may contain a valve; and an audible or visible alarm-indicator (not shown) may be provided to give the wearer warning when either of the layers 42, 44 is punctured, the indicator being actuated by the rate of flow of gas into the material 40 increasing. Electric heating- elements (not shown) may be embedded in the material 40. The material 40 and the materials 42, 44 may be rubber and neoprene, respectively.
Patent GB-749995-A (GB)
Title: Planetary power transmission device
IPC: F02N15/00
Filed: 1952-04-22
Abstract: 749,995. Turning gear. STRAWN, R. C. April 22, 1952, No. 10115/52. Class 7(5) [Also in Group XXIV] A gear wheel 22 on an engine flywheel is connected by a compound intermediate wheel 38, 36, 37 to two gears 28, 29 on the shaft 17 of a starter motor 12. In the driving position the axes of the wheels are coplaner but the intermediate wheel is arranged to planetate around the motor shaft 17 to initiate or interrupt the drive. A frame 15 carrying the motor 12 and the planetary frame 30 is urged by a spring 25 towards the wheel 22 against a stop determining correct meshing of the wheels 22, 38. Rotation of the frame 30 is restrained by spring loaded plungers 40, 41 carried by the frame 15 and normally engaging recesses 42, 43 in the frame 30 but movable over cam surfaces 46 or 47 upon overrunning or back firing of the engine or overloading of the gears. When overload or back fire causes disconnection of the gears 28, 38, the gear 38 may be retarded against rotation to ensure that the planetary frame 30 rotates and moves again into the driving position. Such retardation is provided by a spring pressed member 98 pivoted to the planetary frame and having projections engageable with the gears 36, 37. When the gear 38 is out of mesh withthe gear 22 cam means moves the retarder 98 to engage the gears 36, 37. A spiral spring 104 may have its outer end fixed to the planetary frame and its inner coils frictionally gripping a hub 106 on the frame 15. Thus when overload or a back fire occurs the planetary frame can rotate freely whereas the movement given to the frame 30 when the engine starts up is such as to tension the spring 104 so that its inner coils grip the frame 15. The plungers 40, 41 may be disengaged from their recesses manually, by power operated means, or, by speed responsive means. In a modification the motor 12 is non-movably mounted and drives the shaft 17 through a universal joint. The frame 15 may be mounted pivotally instead of slidably. As shown in Fig. 13 a plurality of intermediate wheels 37a, 38a ...37c, 38c, provide alternative drive ratios, separate restraining plungers at different radii being provided for the 'planetary frame 30a.
Patent GB-601216-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to gauging device
Filed: 1944-05-25
Abstract: 601,216. Gauges. JOHNSON, P. W., JOHNSON, S. G., and JOHNSON, C. V., (trading as JOHNSON GAGE CO.). May 25, 1944, Nos. 10163 and 10164. Convention dates, May 11, 1943, and Nov. 15, 1943. [Class 106 (ii)] In a screw gauge, comprising a pair of gauging members 14, 18 mounted on a frame or support for relative sliding movement and means 30 for indicating their relative position, the members have threaded concave gauging portions and a further gauging member 40 is provided for engaging at least one thread of a test part, while the latter is engaged by the pair of members, the further member being associated with an indicator 32 and constituting a pitch diameter gauge. The frame or support comprises a body part 4 and a part 8 having a rearwardly extending tongue 10 slidably engaging the part 4. These parts carry removable gauge blocks 14, 18. Screwed to the underside of the body is a plate 7 with a hand grip 6 and a slot for a trigger member 12 with an upper part 13 arranged in a slot in the tongue 10. The gauge blocks are normally held apart by a spring 20, separation being limited by a screw 24. Operation of the trigger compresses the spring 17 to close the gauge blocks on the screw being tested. The dial gauge 30 has a feeler 34 engaged by an abutment 9 on the tongue 10. The member 40 is slidably arranged in the block 18 and carries wires 48 which are urged into the spaces between the threads by a spring 42. The dial gauge 32 has a feeler 36 abutting the member 40.
Patent GB-1186272-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electrical Conduits Containing One or More Electrical Conductors.
IPC: H01R25/16
Filed: 1967-03-03
Abstract: 1,186,272. Two part couplings; conduits; distribution arrangements. PHILIPS ELECTRONIC & ASSOCIATED INDUSTRIES Ltd. 3 March, 1967 [8 March, 1966], No. 10211/67. Headings H2C and H2E. An electrical conduit 1, of insulating material, having walls 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 defining channels to accommodate electrical conductors 43, 24 &c., has apertures 21, Fig. 5, in its covers to admit plug pins which engage socket contacts 22, each secured to a conductor and held in position in its channel by lateral projections such as 28. The contacts 22 are made of two resilient metal strips 25 in engagement with one another to form the sockets 23, each contact being clamped into position on a conductor by means of a threaded bolt 30 passing through projection 28 and an associated nut which is prevented from rotating by a further projection. Contacts may alternatively be made from a single metal strip bent double. The position of the contacts along the length of the conduit can be determined by projections on the cover, which embrace them when the cover is in position. An earth contact comprises a member 34 having two contact strips 36 and being clamped to conductor 43 by bolt 40. The covers 2 of the conduit are detachably secured by means of snap connections near the longitudinal edges, such as a ridge 5 engaging a groove 6, the transverse edges of covers 2 being bridged by socket covers such as 3, which are fixed in position by screws 9. In an alternative arrangement one edge of the cover is integral with the conduit to form an elastic pivot, the other edge having a form of snap connection. A plurality of covers side by side may be used to cover the conduit.
Patent GB-292729-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in scoring apparatus for the game of bowls
IPC: A63D5/04
Filed: 1927-04-14
Abstract: 292,729. Jones, A. April 14, 1927. Scoring and marking apparatus.- A scoring-board for use in the game of bowls comprises a board 1 on which is mounted a number of dials 2, 3, 4, and relatively movable pointers 7, 7, 11, which serve to register the individual scores of the players and the number of " ends " played. The dials are provided with two rings of numbered divisions the dividing lines of the outer divisions of which are opposite the centre of the inner divisions so that the pointers clearly indicate to which ring they are directed. Dials may be provided on each side of the score-board the pointers being attached to the two ends of spindles passing through the board. A J score card 12 may be temporarily attached to the board for recording purposes.