baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2432659-A (GB)
Title: Face detection in digital images
Inventor: MAOR RON
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2005-11-28
Abstract: A method of detecting a face in a digital image comprises generating a map from the image, the map having a plurality of elements each corresponding to a pixel of the image, and searching the map for regions of elements corresponding to regions of pixels in the image exhibiting characteristics of a face. The map may have elements corresponding only to a small proportion of the pixels in the original image. Validation of regions exhibiting the characteristics of a face may include matching against templates. Once the location and size of a face has been identified it may be passed to the control system of a camera to enable the camera to focus on that face and/or select a suitable photograph exposure to optimise the exposure of that face.
Patent GB-2434677-A (GB)
Title: A security aparatus having a detection and validation means
Inventor: GENNARD DEREK
IPC: G08B19/00
Filed: 2006-01-31
Abstract: Security apparatus (10) is provided for monitoring and/or controlling the access of personnel to a defined location. The apparatus (10) includes detector means (eg PIR, RFID reader, barcode) (11) which are arranged to provide a first signal (34) to a controller (22), the first signal (34) being associated with a person being detected at detection location, and validation means (17) (eg ID-tag PIN, security guard) which are arranged to provide a second signal (36) to the controller (22), the second signal (36) being associated with a person being present at the detection location. The controller (22) includes comparison means (80) for comparing the first signal (34) with the second signal (36) and is arranged to provide an output signal (38) which is dependent on the comparison.
Patent GB-2437114-A (GB)
Title: Resin impregnated coils and support structure for NMR type electromagnet and a method for its manufacture
Inventor: CALVERT SIMON JAMES
IPC: H01F41/00
Filed: 2006-04-13
Abstract: A method of making an electromagnet comprises providing a collapsible mould which encompasses wire wound coils 20, which are wound into defined positions, and at least part of their supporting structure 22. The said coils 20 and said support structure 22 are then impregnated with a thermosetting resin which is allowed to harden to form a single piece structure which is then removed from the mould. The collapsible mould may be disassembled into sections which may be removed from the inside of the structure formed. The mould may include an outer member which combines with the inner mould to form an enclosed moulding cavity containing the said coils and support structure. The resin impregnation may be performed in a vacuum. The coils 20 may be formed from superconducting wire. The resin covered coil and support structure may be mechanically connected to another like structure to provide different coil configurations. The support structure 22 may be aluminium tubular staves which can be combined with a cryogenic cooling system to cool the coils 20. Also claimed is an electromagnet structure which comprises a support structure associated with wire wound coils where the said coils and support structure are impregnated by a thermosetting resin to form a monolithic structure. This structure may include aluminium tubular stave supports which are arranged parallel to the axis of the said coils. A cheap, compact and efficient electromagnet may be provided.
Patent GB-2427714-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and Method For Controlling A Cryocooler by adjusting Cooler Gas Flow Oscillating Frequency
Inventor: LEGALL EDWIN L
IPC: G05D13/62
Filed: 2006-06-26
Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a variable cooling capacity cryocooler (116) for a superconducting magnetic resonance imaging device (100) having a liquid cryogen pressure vessel (106) to provide cryogenic temperatures to a magnet assembly, a vacuum vessel (104,106, 126) surrounding the pressure vessel (106) and a radiation shield (104) spaced from the cryogen pressure vessel (106), and a pressure sensor positioned (112) inside the cryogen pressure vessel (106) pressure boundary for sensing pressure variations. A controller (130) for varying the heat removal rate of the cryocooler (116) based on the pressure variations in the cryogen pressure vessel (106) and where the cooling capacity of the cryocooler (116) is adjusted by modifying the speed of the electric power drive (DC or AC motors) or by changing the mechanical transmission ratio between the constant speed (132) electric power drive and the cryocooler (116) displacer/piston to adjust the cooler oscillating frequency of the gas flow. The invention can be adapted to magnets or non magnets systems using Stirling, Gifford-McMahon ("GM") and Pulse Tube ("PT") cooler systems (124, 128). The system can extend component end of life and provide a controllable constant pressure improving image quality for superconducting MRI magnets (100).
Patent GB-2440572-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for controlling a clock and frequency source at a receiver
Inventor: WEEDON ROBERT JOHN
IPC: G01S5/06
Filed: 2006-08-01
Abstract: A means is provided for controlling the local clock and frequency source at a receiver. A signal is received at the receiver from an external source at a first and second time. The Accumulated Doppler Range (ADR) of the signal is determined at the different time intervals. A range from the external source to the receiver is calculated and the signal frequency is determined. Using the range, frequency and respective Accumulated Doppler Ranges, the clock bias at the respective times is determined. The drift of a local clock is then calculated from the respective clock biases and the clock may then be corrected. The external signal may be provided by a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). The arrangement is particularly suited to a multilateration system.
Patent GB-2443170-A (GB)
Title: Work piece holding system
Inventor: MCNEELA FELIM PATRICK
IPC: B23P15/00
Filed: 2006-10-27
Abstract: The invention provides a work piece holding system comprising a block 2 and a work piece 3 for use in the manufacture of injection moulds. The system has a locating means 5 for locating the block and work piece relative to one another as required. The locating means is slideably engageable between the work piece and the block and is provided at the centre of the block and work piece. The locating means is configured to enable the rotation of the work piece relative to the block to enable an accurate alignment of the two. Preferably the locating means is a dowel 7 provided in one of the work piece or block, which is provided in a steel insert 6 in the block.
Patent GB-2433050-A (GB)
Title: Hand-held machine tool with viewing window
Inventor: PAPP GABOR
IPC: B27C1/10
Filed: 2006-12-05
Abstract: A hand-held machine tool comprises a housing 10 with at least one housing part (16, fig 1), and a guide duct 14 for conducting shavings and/or abrasive particles away from an operating region 11 of the hand-held machine tool. The guide duct is at least partially formed by the housing part, and is designed as a viewing window. The tool may be a planing machine.
Patent GB-2434034-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor device and method of making semiconductor device comprising multiple stacked hybrid orientation layers
Inventor: WAITE ANDREW MICHAEL
IPC: H01L21/84
Filed: 2007-04-20
Abstract: A semiconductor device comprising a substrate 18 having a first crystal orientation is provided. A first insulating layer 14 overlies the substrate 18 and a plurality of silicon layers overlie the first insulating layer 14. A first silicon layer 42 comprises silicon having a second crystal orientation and a crystal plane. A second silicon layer 25 comprises silicon having the second crystal orientation and a crystal plane that is substantially orthogonal to the crystal plane of the first silicon layer 42. Because holes have higher mobility in the (110) plane, semiconductor device performance can be enhanced by the selection of silicon layers with certain crystal plane orientations. In addition, a method of forming a semiconductor device is provided. A silicon-on-insulator structure comprising a first silicon substrate 18 having a first crystal orientation with a first insulating layer 14 formed thereon and a first silicon layer 19 having a second crystal orientation and a crystal plane overlying the first insulating layer 14 is bonded to a second silicon substrate 20. The second silicon substrate 20 has the second crystal orientation and a crystal plane and a second insulating layer 24 formed thereon. The second silicon substrate 20 comprises a line of defects 22 created by implanting hydrogen ion into the second silicon substrate 20. The crystal plane of the second silicon substrate 20 is oriented substantially orthogonal to the crystal plane of the first silicon layer 19. The second silicon substrate 20 is split and removed alonf the line of defects 22 leaving behind the second insulating layer 24 and a second silicon layer 25 on the silicon-on-insulator structure. A plurality of devices with different crystal orientations can be subsequently formed on a single, planar silicon-on-insulator structure by selectively etching the silicon-on-insulator structure down to silicon layers of different crystal orientations, growing selective epitaxial silicon layers in the etched regions, and subsequently planarizing the silicon-on-insulator structure by chemical-mechanical polishing.
Patent GB-2438075-A (GB)
Title: Bearing arrangement for an axle mount of an articulated vehicle
Inventor: GUILFORD WERNER
IPC: F16C23/04
Filed: 2007-05-09
Abstract: A bearing arrangement for an axle mount , such as a trailer, in an articulated vehicle comprises a hinge pin 12 and a ring 14 rotatably mounted on an outer surface of the hinge pin 12. The hinge pin 12 has a spherical convex surface on which a spherical concave surface of the ring 14 can ride. The ring is preferably fractured to allow easy removal and includes at least one lubrication conduit 22. In a method for articulably mounting an axle to a vehicle, a ring 14 having a spherical concave surface is assembled around a hinge pin 12 having a spherical convex surface such that the spherical concave surface and the spherical convex surface engage. A split housing 20 is assembled around the outer surfaces of the ring.
Patent GB-2449886-A (GB)
Title: Transit and display package and blank
Inventor: CHERRIE JAMES RAE
IPC: B65D5/42
Filed: 2007-06-06
Abstract: A transit and display retail ready package 2 and a blank for assembly into such a package is disclosed. The blank has a tubular structure comprising four panels separated from adjacent panels by fold lines that can be formed into the package 2, the assembled package 2 having a base 5, a top 7 and four side faces including display faces 4 and non-display faces 6, wherein a line of weakness 50 extends from the top to the bottom of a display face 4 and allows separation of a removable section 13, 23, 24, 44 from a retained base section 12, 22. The removable portion also extends partially into the base at 15 (and 35, Fig. 1). The base is formed with interlocking flaps and is preferably of a crash lock type.
Patent GB-2440615-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for extrusion of profiled helical tubes
Inventor: SHEPHERD MICHAEL
IPC: B29C48/12
Filed: 2007-07-11
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of forming and an apparatus for forming a profiled helical tube (100) using a rotating or non-rotating profile die (102) which may have a helical extrusion gap. The extruded tube itself may be rotated by a haul-off mechanism.
Patent GB-2442842-A (GB)
Title: Golf club head
Inventor: HIRUTA MASAOMI
IPC: A63B102/32
Filed: 2007-09-19
Abstract: A golf club head 1 has a face part 2, a crown part 3, a sole part 4, a 5 side part 5, and a hosel part 6, a thick part 10 of the crown 3 is provided near the central portion in the toe-heel direction of the rear portion of the crown part 3. Preferably the distance a between a foremost portion 10f of the thick part 10 and the foremost portion of the crown part 3 can be 20 to 80% of the total length L of the crown part 3. A golf club head capable of increasing carry on average even if being used by an amateur golfer who is prone to hit a ball by varied hit points of clubface. The head may be formed of titanium or a titanium alloy.
Patent GB-2445051-A (GB)
Title: Wheelbarrow with deployable wheel
Inventor: SMITHER BRYAN
IPC: B62B1/20
Filed: 2007-10-04
Abstract: A wheelbarrow 28 comprising a support frame 12, a first wheel 16 attached to a forward portion of the support frame 12, the first wheel 16 in free rotation in a first vertical plane, and an undercarriage 24 pivotally attached to the support frame 12, the undercarriage 24 comprising a second wheel 26 in free rotation in the first vertical plane, the undercarriage 24 being capable of pivotal movement about an axis 126. The undercarriage is 26 guided in pivotal movement by one or more undercarriage guide rails 20.
Patent GB-2447720-A (GB)
Title: Sheet of labels
Inventor: PATTISON DANIEL
IPC: B31D1/02
Filed: 2008-01-11
Abstract: Provided is an array of labels 18a,b,c on a backing sheet 14, with an intermediate adhesive layer 16. The location of a label 18a within the array is related to a location at which the label 18a will be deployed in relation to the location of a number of products on shelving. The label may contain information ABC identifying individual products.
Patent GB-2442677-A (GB)
Title: Method of suppressing distortion of a working laser beam of a laser link processing system
Inventor: HEMENWAY DAVID M
IPC: H01L21/027
Filed: 2006-07-11
Abstract: A method of suppressing distortion of a working laser beam (12') directed for incidence on a target specimen (14) presented for processing by a laser link processing system (100) uses a spatial filter (102) to remove stray light-induced distortion from the working laser beam.
Patent GB-2457269-A (GB)
Title: A press for compressing tortilla
Inventor: JACKSON ROBERT FREDERICK
IPC: A23P10/00
Filed: 2008-02-07
Abstract: The invention relates to a tortilla press (10) to compress uncooked dough into the required shape for a tortilla. The press (10) includes a platen (14) having a downwardly facing planar surface, heating elements to heat the surface and a planar support surface (13) (comprising a conveyor belt 11) on which dough portions are deposited. The platen (14) is mounted to be moveable between a raised position allowing the dough portions to lie between the platen (14) and the support surface (13), and a lowered position in which the beatable surface is adjacent the support surface (13), for the dough portions to be compressed. A plurality of raising means (hydraulic cylinders 19), act in synchronous fashion to move the platen (14) between the raised and lowered position to ensure that the downwardly directed surface of the platen 14 remains horizontal. The distance between this surface and the belt 11 should remain constant.. The distance by which each cylinder 19 moves the platen 14 can be individually set. The motions of belt 11 and the horizontal motion of the platen 14 are synchronised to ensure that they move at the same speed. To improve the conformation of the downwardly facing planar surface a plurality of continuously adjustable pressure elements (62) are provided.
Patent GB-2449517-A (GB)
Title: Vision based navigation and guidance system
Inventor: GANGULI SUBHABRATA
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 2008-03-07
Abstract: A method of controlling an autonomous vehicle with a vision-based navigation and guidance system includes capturing image frames 501 at a predetermined frame rate, detecting image points that define an edge 506 in each image frame, dynamically predicting 510 the location of image points that define an edge in a subsequent image frame and using the prediction of the location of image points that define an edge to narrow the search area for the edge in the subsequent image frame. Offset distances   W  X between determined edges in sequential image frames are measured and the vehicle is controlled based at least in part on the measured offset distances.
Patent GB-2448802-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring the body fluid state or fluid balance of a person
Inventor: EGER MARCUS
IPC: A41D13/002
Filed: 2008-04-09
Abstract: An article of clothing such as a fireman's protective jacket is provided with ventilation channels. A first temperature sensor 6 and a first moisture sensor 11 measure the temperature and moisture content of the inlet air flow 7 into the article of clothing. A second temperature sensor 17 and a second moisture sensor 12 measure the temperature and moisture content of the outlet air flow 10 from the article of clothing. A pressure sensor 13 also senses the inlet air flow. A fan 5 or a compressed air source forces cooling or ventilating air into the article of clothing. A measuring and evaluation unit 13 is connected to the sensors and the ventilator and determines the body fluid state of the person and will emit an alarm at a threshold value. The device and method are said to avoid excessive dehydration when working in adverse environments.
Patent GB-2449741-A (GB)
Title: Working Machine Capable of Performing Multiple Working Operations
Inventor: MCKEE MICHAEL
IPC: E02F3/96
Filed: 2008-05-13
Abstract: A working machine (10) includes a body (11) mounting a prime mover (12) and a first working arm (16) extending beyond a first end (18) of the body (11) and carrying a first working implement (22) at its outermost end. A superstructure (25) rotatable relative to the body (11) about a first generally upright axis (B) is provided towards a second end (24) of the body (11) opposite the first end (18). The superstructure (25) provides a mounting (26) for a second working arm (27) which is rotatable about a second generally upright axis (D). In use, the second working arm (27) carries a second working implement (32) at its outermost end (30). The superstructure (25) also mounts an operator's cab (9) which provides an operator position (32) including a seat (34) and controls (35). The operator's cab (9) is rotatable about a third generally upright axis (E) relative to the superstructure (25).
Patent GB-2446096-A (GB)
Title: Accoustically controlled reaction device
Inventor: HOOD LEROY E
IPC: A61K9/22
Filed: 2006-11-09
Abstract: Embodiments of a system including a remotely controlled reaction device and associated controller are described. Methods of use and control of the device are also disclosed. According to various embodiments, a reaction device is placed in an environment in order to perform a chemical reaction in an environment. Exemplary environments include a body of an organism, a body of water, or an enclosed volume of a fluid. In selected embodiments, an acoustic control signal may be used.
Patent GB-2450996-A (GB)
Title: Compostable bags with eyelets
Inventor: WALSH GARRETT
IPC: B65D33/14
Filed: 2008-07-10
Abstract: A compostable bag 1 comprises a main body 2 and a mouth, the mouth having a plurality of eyelets 4. The eyelets 4 may be in a plurality of protrusions 3 leading from the bag mouth and these are preferably symmetrically arranged. Each protrusion 3 may have at least two eyelets 4 and might be arranged with smooth edges to give the bag mouth a wave-like edge configuration. The bag material may comprise a polyactic acid polymer preferably with pores in the size range of 0.1 to 0.5žm. There may be a tear off strip on the bag for tying the mouth after filling and this strip may be on a side opposed to a seal or along the mouth of the bag or connected to the bag body at a tear line. A support means for the bag may be provided which preferably engages the eyelets. There is also a claim for a compostable bag 1 with a mouth and a tear off strip for tying the bag mouth when filled.
Patent GB-2462601-A (GB)
Title: A collar shaping device
Inventor: CORNISH ANDREW PAUL
IPC: A41B3/06
Filed: 2008-08-12
Abstract: A collar shaping device 10 for a garment having a collar. The device comprises an elongate deformable body 12 for concealment beneath a collar and a plurality of space support elements 14 which extend laterally from the body and which, in use, support the collar. The body 12 may be bent by hand into a curved form to set the shape of the collar. The body may be lengthened by adding an extension (118, fig 3), and may terminate in an adornment (120 fig 3).
Patent GB-2461606-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner
Inventor: HONG SEUNG GEE
IPC: A47L5/32
Filed: 2009-04-14
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner which is convertible between an upright mode of use and a cylinder orcanister mode of use comprises a first suction channel 41 and a second suction channel 42, which are selectively opened and closed. A first valve (111, fig 5A) and a second valve (112, fig 5A) are positioned to selectively open and close the first suction channel 41 and second suction channel 42 the valves (111, 112, fig 5A) being respectively rotated from the upstream portion of a flow to the downstream portion of the flow, that is in the direction of the flow of air, and thus close either the first channel 41 or the second channel 42. The arrangement can be such that the valves (111, 112, fig 5A) are moved depending on the position of the main body of the cleaner. The first suction channel 41 being open and the second suction channel 42 being closed when the body is tilted and the second suction channel 42 being opened and the first suction channel closed 41 when the body is upright.
Patent GB-2456992-A (GB)
Title: Thermomastographic apparatus for differentiation for detecting breast pathology in women and use of the thermomastographic apparatus for differentiation
Inventor: STEPIEN JACEK
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2007-12-21
Abstract: A thermomastographic apparatus for differentiation diagnostics for detecting breast pathology in women contains thermosensitive liquid crystals deposited on a flexible, transparent base plate of organic polymer as a foil, comprising simultaneously a carrier and a screen. The apparatus comprises two thermographic matrices, each comprising two test plates for simultaneous examination of both breasts, wherein the first matrix is used for detecting pathophysiological changes of hypothermal expression, and the second matrix is used for detecting pathophysiological changes of hyperthermal expression, in relation to physiological human temperature of 36,6{C, and wherein each test plate is U-shaped and contains at least one monomolecular, continuous layer comprised of a homogenized mixture of liquid crystals exhibiting a thermooptical effect and sealed with elastomer. The apparatus is used for detecting and differentiating between abnormal distributions of superficial temperature of mammary glands in women mapping pathological changes, in particular for detecting changes such as cysts (cystis), fibrotic changes (degeneratio fibro-cystica), inflammatory processes (mastitis), adenous type proliferation (adenoma), carcinous type proliferation (carcinoma), in particular as a test for screening assays.
Patent GB-2464585-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for anaerobic digestion and collection of products
Inventor: STEPHENS JAMES
IPC: C12M1/00
Filed: 2009-09-03
Abstract: A bioreactor is disclosed comprising a first plurality of bacteria, wherein the first plurality of bacteria comprises aquatic anaerobic bacteria, and a second plurality of bacteria, wherein the second plurality of bacteria comprises ruminant anaerobic bacteria. The output of the bioreactor can include ammonia, volatile fatty acids, and methane. Bioreactors comprising acidogenic and acetogenic bacteria, and methods of collecting products from cellulose-containing material using anaerobic bacteria are also claimed. The systems and methods can provide ways of harnessing the potential of biomass feedstock to generate products including green crude, biogas, electricity, heat, fatty acids, biodiesel, ammonia, and chemical products.