baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2465888-A (GB)
Title: Locating a physiological feature in image data using an intensity projection line
Inventor: KADIR TIMOR
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2009-12-01
Abstract: A physiological or anatomical feature of interest in image data of a subject is located by generating an intensity projection line 204, 208, such as a 1-D maximum intensity projection, along a specified axis of an image volume of the image data. The projection line is compared to at least one predetermined reference projection line for that specified axis, and the comparison is used to delineate an estimated feature region, containing the feature of interest, within the image volume. Intensity projection lines may be generated along each of three orthogonal axes of the image volume and compared to reference projection lines from a plurality of training images. Boundary limits 206, 210 can be associated with a closest matching reference projection line from the test dataset. The method provides a fast and robust way to automatically delineate a feature region in an image, such as a left ventricle in PET or SPECT images.
Patent GB-2476108-A (GB)
Title: Supplying stored exhaust gases to an i.c. engine cylinder when starting the engine
Inventor: MAFRICI GIOVANNI
IPC: F02M25/07
Filed: 2009-12-14
Abstract: A method for operating an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle comprises storing exhaust gas while the engine is working and supplying the stored exhaust gas into at least an engine cylinder 13 during a subsequent start phase of the engine 10. The engine may have an EGR system 60 including an EGR storage tank 70 with a one-way entry valve 72 and an injection port 73 for each engine cylinder 13. Each injection port 73 may have an on-off control valve 74 and may connect with an intake port 16 having a swirl valve 33. The volume of the tank 70 may be 1.2 times engine displacement. The control valves 74 are closed while the engine is running and when the engine is stopped so that EGR gases accumulate and remain in the pressure tank 70. The valves 74 are opened on restarting the engine, ie when the EGR system is empty, to reduce NOx emissions at startup, especially in an engine with a stop-start (SandS) system.
Patent GB-2476266-A (GB)
Title: Sensor for determining the location of a disturbance comprising a signal conduit which when disturbed creates a signal that propagates to either end
Inventor: BRIDGEN ADAM
IPC: G01H11/02
Filed: 2009-12-17
Abstract: A sensing apparatus 10 is provided with a signal conduit 12 which has two ends 15. The conduit 12 is operable to create a signal 14 when disturbed between the ends 15, the signal 14 thereafter propagating from the position of the disturbance 16 to each of the ends 15. Further the apparatus 10 has analyser means 18 which is operable to detect the signal 14 as received at each of the ends 15. The analyser means 18 is operable to find the maximal correlation of the signal 14 as received at each of the ends 15, and to determine the position of the disturbance 16 from the maximal correlation. In another aspect, a method is provided for using the apparatus. The signal conduit may include an electrical conductor movable, when disturbed, in a magnetic field to create an electrical signal propagating along the conductor to both ends.
Patent GB-2478109-A (GB)
Title: A unit-dose container for administering liquid medicament to the buccal cavity
Inventor: MARCH GRAHAM ALAN
IPC: A61J7/00
Filed: 2009-12-22
Abstract: A unit-dose container for administering liquid medicament to the buccal cavity of a patient comprises a chamber16, a squeezable region, sealing means20, and a dispensing tube12in fluid communication with the chamber16, the dispensing tube comprising a dispensing feature14and having a length of 1 to 12cm. The container may hold between 0.5ml to 2ml of medicament. The dispensing tube12may be constant in cross-section of various shapes or it may be broader at the end18that contacts the chamber16. The container may be provided with a fill line22or an information tab24.
Patent GB-1380852-A (GB)
Title: Device for the manufacture of multiple pane assemblies
IPC: B32B17/10
Filed: 1973-03-01
Abstract: 1380852 Multiple glazing assemblies SAINTGOBAIN INDUSTRIES 1 March 1973 [2 March 1972] 10021/73 Heading C1M A device for making multiple glazing assemblies includes conveyer rollers G, G 1 , G 2  for transporting the sheets in face-to-face relationship while separated by a removable spacing member past a nozzle 8 arranged to inject thermoplastic material upwardly into the space between the sheets adjacent the periphery thereof, a heating device 9 for heating the sheets prior to the injection of material, and an isolable support 10 arranged to support the injected material between the sheets while the material solidifies. The heating device preferably comprises a copper or brass plate heated by an electric resistance heater. The plate may be perforated by a suction duct for extracting smoke and vapours released by the molten material. Alternatively a similar orifice may be provided in the support member. The isolable support may be covered with a layer which does not adhere to the material, for example a silicone resin or polytetrafluoroethylene layer. Alternatively means 22, 23 may be provided for interposing a protective band (e.g. of aluminium) between the support member and injected material, the band adhering to the material. The device is provided with means for rotating the sheets within their planes about a corner thereof.
Patent GB-541159-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to electric lampholders
IPC: H01R33/22
Filed: 1940-06-10
Abstract: 541,159. Lamp-holders. WARD & GOLDSTONE, Ltd., and GOLDSTONE, S. June 10, 1940, No. 10072. [Class 38 (i)] A holder for a miniature screw cap bulb comprises a non-screwed socket b slotted longitudinally at c to allow a resilient contact j to protrude into engagement with an inserted lamp. The contact consists of an L-shaped strip secured to the annular base by a terminal screw m and having a V- shaped portion k that engages and retains the screw cap of the lamp. The centre contact is the head of a screw i set in a strip g the other end of which is secured by a terminal screw h. The socket may be metal lined.
Patent GB-434743-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to inking mechanism for use with intaglio printing machines
IPC: B41F9/06
Filed: 1934-04-03
Abstract: 434,743. Printing-machines. LOUGEE, F. G., 109, Borough Road, London. April 3, 1934, No. 10114. [Class 100 (ii)] Inking-apparatus.-To prevent excessive evaporation of the volatile constituent of the ink in rotary intaglio printing - machines, a trough 2 of small capacity is supplied with ink at such a rate that it overflows a longitudinal edge 3 of the trough on to the printing cylinder 1. The supply of ink may be controlled by a valve 7. The printing surface moves past the edge 3 in an upward direction, and the trough is arranged below the horizontal plane through the axis of the cylinder. The doctor blade 6 is inclined downwardly from its scraping edge which is arranged substantially in the horizontal plane of the cylinder axis.
Patent GB-162646-A (GB)
Title: Combustible gas and method and apparatus for generating and burning the same
IPC: F23D11/44
Filed: 1921-04-06
Abstract: 162,646. Biddison, S. April 29, 1920, [Convention date]. Feed-water, supplying and controlling.-In a combined gas-generator and burner wherein oil is vaporized by mixing with steam, steam is generated in a. boiler 2 to which water is supplied from a supply-pipe 10 by means of a float chamber 3 and a safety device comprising a non-return valve 9 and by-pass 14.
Patent GB-1417066-A (GB)
Title: Tachogenerators
IPC: G01P3/46
Filed: 1973-03-01
Abstract: 1417066 Selecting largest signal J BYRNE 1 March 1973 [6 March 1972] 10147/73 Heading H3T [Also in Division G1] A six-phase A.C. voltage system whose waveform is substantially rectangular is fed via operational amplifiers A1-A6 and a diode D2 to a common line 7, whereby the highest rectified phase voltage appears on line 7. Feedback through resistors R2 minimizes the forward voltage drop of the diodes D2, and an additional feedback path R3, D3 prevents the voltage on line 7 from saturating the five amplifiers which are connected to non-conducting diodes D2.
Patent GB-546927-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the moulding of concrete blocks
IPC: B28B7/00
Filed: 1941-04-15
Abstract: 546,927. Moulding concrete blocks. OATLEY, A. E., and BOWDEN, G. E. April 15, 1941, No. 10154. Divided out of 539,210, [Group X]. [Class 87 (ii)] [Also in Group X] In the production of moulded concrete blocks, each with channels in one face, the blocks are formed with the channels in their undersurfaces upon pallets x which form the bottom of the mould, each channel being formed by a pair of mandrels t, which, sliding on the pallet, are inserted into the mould from opposite sides thereof and meet within the mould. The mandrels enter the mould through holes u in the mould ends m, and are preferably of unequal lengths so that they meet not at the centre of the channels. The ends of the mandrels are bevelled at v so as to form ribs h which support reinforcing rods in the channels. The sides of the mould are hinged on the base k, and the (loose) ends m are held in place by cramps n on slides o to which the mandrels are connected. The slides are reciprocated by means of handles q and links s. Fig. 7 shows a wall made by connecting the laid blocks with concrete. Specification 539,210, [Group X], is referred to.
Patent GB-827516-A (GB)
Title: Polymerization of butene-1
IPC: C08F10/14
Filed: 1957-03-28
Abstract: A catalyst used in the polymerization of butene-1 is produced by mixing titanium tetrachloride with an aluminium trialkyl and an aluminium dialkyl halide in the presence of an inert diluent and in proportions such that the molar ratio of Al to Ti is within the range 1.5 to 4 : 1.ALSO:Butene-1, freed from catalyst poisons, is polymerized with a catalyst produced by mixing titanium tetrachloride with an aluminium trialkyl and an aluminium dialkyl halide in the presence of an inert diluent and in proportions such that the molar ratio of Al to Ti is within the range 1.5 to 4:1.  The diluent, which is also used in the polymerization, may be pentane, hexane, heptane, octane, nonane or decane.  The butene, and optionally the diluent, may be purified by the use of aluminium trialkyls or activated silica, but butane may be present in the feed stream if desired. After reaction the catalyst may be destroyed and removed by the use of acetone or isopropyl or butyl alcohol.  Fractionation of the polymers produced may be effected with hydrocarbons such as heptane. In an example the butene is added intermittently.  The polybutenes find application as lubricating oil and grease additives.
Patent GB-1307994-A (GB)
Title: Time delay fuse mechanism
IPC: F42C15/22
Filed: 1970-03-03
Abstract: 1307994 Projectile fuses GENERAL ELECTRIC CO 3 March 1970 [5 March 1969] 10201/70 Heading F3A A safety fuze for a projectile comprises a clip 40 holding an unbalanced rotor in a safety position, the clip setting back owing to inertia on firing the projectile and expanding under the action of centrifugal force into a groove 342. The rotor, thereby released, rotates into the armed position and is retained therein by the action of "forward creep" and complementary chordal surfaces on the rotor and the wall defining its housing.
Patent GB-1085783-A (GB)
Title: Flaw detection in magnetic material
Inventor: RUSHFORTH SAMUEL CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G01N27/90
Filed: 1964-03-11
Abstract: 1,085,783. Detecting flaws in magnetic material. ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES Ltd. Feb.22, 1965 [March 11, 1964], No. 10295/64. Heading G1N. Flaws, such as cracks, in a magnetic material (e.g. flat plates) produce a difference in permeability of the material body in two mutually normal directions, and in a method of testing the body, polepieces 5 (as shown), of opposite polarity, forming part of a magnetic circuit of a permanent magnet 4 in a flaw detector, are rotated adjacent a region of the body surface, the region together with air gaps between the ends of the poles and material surface completing the magnetic circuit. If there are no flaws in the region the flux in the circuit will be constant. The presence of flaws will however cause the magnitude of the flux to change cyclically and thereby a voltage will be induced in a coil 6 on the permanent magnet. The magnet assembly, including coil 6, is fixed to an elongate non-magnetic member 1 which is coupled to driving means (not shown) and is rotatable within a stationary member 2. A second coil 7 on a ferro-magnetic core 8 is also fixed to the member I and is electrically connected to coil 6 and inductively coupled to a coil 9 on the member 2, the coil 9 being in an indicating circuit (not shown). The coils 7, 9 are magnetically screened from the permanent magnet field and from flux induced in the material under test. Alternatively a constant amplitude h. f. signal may be applied to the coil 9 and variation of the current therein as the polepieces are rotated can be detected. In the presence of a flaw the coil 6 acts as a varying impedance load and the current in coil 9 would be modulated at a frequency proportional to the speed of rotation of the magnet assembly.
Patent GB-1452205-A (GB)
Title: Process of preparing cephalosporanic acid esters derivatives
IPC: C07D/
Filed: 1974-03-07
Abstract: 1452205 Cephalosporanic acid ester derivatives YAMANOUCHI PHARMACEUTICAL CO Ltd 7 March 1974 [14 March 1973] 10298/74 Heading C2C #<SP>3</SP>-Cephalosporanic acid ester derivatives of the Formula (I) wherein R<SP>1</SP> and R<SP>2</SP>, which may be the same or different, each represents a univalent group other than a hydrogen atom or R<SP>1</SP> and R<SP>2</SP> may together denote a divalent group, and R<SP>3</SP> denotes an organic ester group which can be released under mild conditions, are obtained by reacting a sulphoxide ester of the Formula (II) with SOX 2  or PX 3 , wherein X represents a halogen atom. An intermediate, benzhydryl 3-hydroxy-3- methyl - 7 - (2,2 - dimethyl - 3 - nitroso - 4- phenyl-5-oxo-1-imidazolidinyl) cephem-4-carboxylate sulphoxide is obtained by oxidation of the corresponding compound, not containing a sulphoxide group, with perbenzoic acid.
Patent GB-637061-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in means for locking or securing the joints of hinged or pivoted-together parts
IPC: E05D5/02
Filed: 1948-04-14
Abstract: 637,061. Hinges &c. HARRIS & SHELDON, Ltd., and MAYCOCK, W. A. April 14, 1948, No. 10309. [Class 65 (ii)] [Also in Group XIV] The pivoted joint between the members 1, 10 may be locked by adjusting the screw 19 to open and lift the split ring 21 to bind against the wall of the conical recess 18 and the abutting face of the member 1. The wall of the recess and the ring may be serrated. The ring may be replaced by balls. The member 10 is secured on a splined pin 14 with an extension 11 pivoted in a member 2 to which it may be locked by a screw 12. A spring washer 16 introduces friction to resist movement of the member 2 on the pin 11. The parts described constitute a universal joint which may be locked in any position. The device is used as a bracket to support a shelf 6 (see Group XIV).
Patent GB-1033438-A (GB)
Title: A tunnel diode memory
IPC: G11C11/38
Filed: 1965-03-11
Abstract: 1,033,438. Tunnel diode pulse circuits. NATIONAL CASH REGISTER CO. March 11, 1965 [April 6, 1964], No. 10363/65. Heading H3T. [Also in Division G4] In a tunnel diode 3-dimensional matrix memory each storage cell includes a tunnel diode and series resistor in one branch circuit, there being a parallel branch containing a further resistor, Fig. 1 (not shown), depicts a single memory cell consisting of a tunnel diode 20 and series resistor 21 connected to one end of an ontrut transformer 29, there being a resistor 22 connected in parallel with the tunnel diode and resistor 21, the resistor 22 being connected to the other end of the transformer 29. The value of the resistor 22 is equal to the resistance which the tunnel diode 20 and resistor 21 present to read pulse RP when the tunnel diode is in its " 0 " state, thereby ensuring that if the tunnel diode is in its " 0 " state, the application of a read pulse RP, tending to switch the tunnel diode to its " 0 " state, causes the small unwanted currents in the two circuit branches to cancel out since they are fed to opposite ends of the transformer 29. To achieve a similar cancellation when the tunnel diode 20 is in its " 1 " state, the resistance which the combination 20, 21 presents to the digit half-write pulse DPI or to the digit half-write pulse WP is arranged to be the same whether the tunnel diode is in its " 0 " or " 1 " state. Driving circuit.-The 64 word lines of the matrix are driven by selecting one of 64 linear transformers T1-T64 (Fig. 5, not shown), which are arranged in an 8 x 8 matrix. Each transformer primary is in series with a backward diode 24, and is selected by applying a positive pulse to the associated row wire and a negative pulse to the associated column wire. The selected transformer thus produces a positive read pulse RP followed, during its recovery time, by a negative write pulse WP.
Patent GB-454546-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to shut-off valves
IPC: F16K3/24
Filed: 1936-04-08
Abstract: 454,546. Valve closure members. BUCKHAM, F., Bridge Wharf, Chalk Farm Road, London. April 8, 1936, No. 10375. [Class 135] In a stop valve having a shut-off piston provided with an expansible sealing-ring 32 located between piston members 29, 38 loose on the valve spindle 23, the longitudinal movement of the spindle to move the piston from the shut-off to the open position is also utilized to impart relative axial movement to the piston members 29, 38 whereby the sealing- ring is expanded in both end positions of the piston. The shut-off piston comprises a head having a nose piece 30 and a reduced portion 29 embraced by the sealing-ring 32, which is of resilient material such as compressed fibre. A pressure-cap 38 surmounts the end face of the ring 32. The piston head 29 and the cap 38 are capable of movement relative to the threaded valve-actuating spindle 23, a reduced portion 23<a> of which has two fixed collars 34, 35 between which the spindle is engaged by two radially slotted thrust plates 36, 39 secured by screws to the head 29 and cap 38 respectively. In closing the valve, the nose 30 is arrested by a ledge 31 in the valve casing, the ring 32, which then occupies the throat 12, being expanded into sealing engagement therewith by the cap 38 pressed inwardly by the spindle 23 acting through the collar 35 and the plate 39. When the valve is opened, the pressure on the cap 38 and hence on the ring 32 is immediately relieved and remains so relieved until the plate 39 abuts a rib 43 under the cover 19, whereupon the collar 34 acts on the head 29 through the thrust plate 36 to expand the sealing-ring against the throat 22 and so seal off the chamber 20 containing the stuffing box 27, from the controlled fluid. The cap 38 has a vertical slot engaged by a radial screw in the plate 36 to prevent it rotating relative to the head 29. The passage 16 in which the shut-off piston travels is shown inclined to the main fluid passage, but it may be perpendicular thereto. The throats 12, 22 may be separate rings of gunmetal or other substantially non-corrodible alloy, or they may be integral with the valve casing. The leading edge 44 of the piston part 29 scrapes any deposit from the throat 12.
Patent GB-199534-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in pressure regulating or reducing valves
IPC: G05D16/10
Filed: 1922-04-12
Abstract: 199,534. Dawson, A. April 12, 1922. Pressure-regulating valves.-A piston actuated reducing-valve has the valve member mounted on a balancing piston smaller in diameter than actuating piston. The valve member 10 is carried by a piston 8 having ports 11 to allow outlet pressure to act on both sides and connected by a rod 9 to a larger piston 20. This piston is loaded by a spring 21 provided with an adjustable abutment 22 held by a screw 23 having an indicator 24 co-operating with a fixed scale 25. A port 26 is provided to admit atmospheric pressure to the back of the piston and to serve as a drain.
Patent GB-1108531-A (GB)
Title: Method of making multiple compartment thermally insulated cabinets
IPC: B29C41/04
Filed: 1966-03-10
Abstract: 1,108,531. Refrigerator cabinets; rotational casting. GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION. 10 March, 1966 [26 March, 1965], No. 10541/66. Heading B5A. [Also in Division F4] Multiple - compartment, thermally - insulated (e.g. refrigerator) cabinets are made by rotational casting of plastics material in the hollow walls of a heated mould (155, Fig. 2) so as to coat the surfaces thereof forming a continuous, hollow-walled, multiple-compartment structure (149) and filling the space therein, preferably while still in the mould, with a foamed plastics resin. The cabinet may comprise several compartments (54, 42) having communicating passages (62),-formed by inserts between the mould walls. The foam resin may be fed to the interior through holes punched in the coated plastics structure (Fig. 5, not shown). The mould may be heated by infra-red heaters, the outer surfaces being coated with lamp black or other i/r absorbent material where increased wall thickness is desired or being highly polished or coated with aluminium paint where decreased wall thickness is desired.
Patent GB-105830-A (GB)
IPC: C01G1/12
Abstract: 105,830. Griffith, C. O. June 28, 1916. Metallic sulphides, obtaining; preparing surfaces.-Sulphide of zinc, antimony, iron, lead, copper, cadmium, silver, arsenic, mercury, &c. is prepared by the use of electrodes both of the same metal, the cathode being coated wholly or in part with sulphur. A suitable electrolyte contains chloride of ammonium or sodium or of the electrode metal, or a mixture. The temperature of the electrolyte may be 50-70‹ C. The cathode may be coated by repeated contact with molten rock sulphur in an earthenware crucible or other vessel; or a cast block of sulphur may be dipped in molten sulphur and applied to the electrode. The sulphide is deposited in the cell.
Patent GB-770880-A (GB)
Title: Travelling wave tube
IPC: H01J23/50
Filed: 1955-04-13
Abstract: 770,880. Travelling-wave tubes. SPERRY CORPORATION. April 13, 1955 [May 4, 1954], No. 10638/55. Class 39(1). [Also in Group XL(b)] The input and output coaxial lines 48, 70 of a travelling-wave tube extend parallel to the helix 44, and are coupled to the ends of the helix through strip-aboveground transmission lines 64, 58, Fig. 3, matched to the coaxial lines. Matched coupling to the helix is achieved by horn members 32, 38 and helical strips 54, 76 as described in Specification 770,881. Strip 64 connects inner conductor 52 of input line 48 with helical strip 54, and plate 58 connects the horn member 32 with the outer conductor 50. Annular discs 90, 92 provide shielding between the ends of the helix. The horn members 32, 38 and the discs 90, 92 form a unitary structure. For ease of assembly the discs 90, 92 are provided with spring fingers 94, 96. The helix 44 is supported by three ceramic rods 46, Fig. 3, extending into holes in the horn members. The tube has internal pole-pieces 14, 20.
Patent GB-1032486-A (GB)
Title: Photographic camera
IPC: G03B17/02
Filed: 1965-03-12
Abstract: 1,032,486. Photographic camera. AGFA A. G. March 12, 1965 [March 28, 1964], No. 10654/65. Heading G2A The upper housing of a photographic camera is formed from an inverted profile member, punched from a metal sheet and bent into shape, and fits between raised side walks which are made in one piece with the remainder of the camera housing from plastic materials. Screws in the base of the profile member engage threaded bores on the raised side walls. The profile member is provided with apertures to accommodate a viewfinder lens, a photo-electric element for an exposure meter or parts of a range meter or means for reflecting field limit marks, a film winder wheel, an exposure counter and a view finder shoe.