baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2410341-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for the development of a control process for an instrument
Inventor: ANDERSSON KARL
IPC: G05B19/042
Filed: 2004-01-23
Abstract: A method and apparatus for the development of a control process for an instrument 5 are disclosed. The method comprises a first step of selecting commands from a number of predefined commands, at least one of the selected commands being a purpose-linked command, and a second step of combining the selected commands to produce the control process. The apparatus comprises a first memory 25 for storing a number of control parameters for individual commands, a display device 20 for displaying information relating to the commands, a selection device 30 for selecting the commands and a processor 15 for combining the selected commands to produce a control process. The apparatus and method may be used to develop a control process for an instrument used in a laboratory to perform experiments, or in performing quality control on foodstuffs.
Patent GB-2411252-A (GB)
Title: Controlling a generator with varying speed
Inventor: XU LIE
IPC: H02P9/48
Filed: 2004-02-17
Abstract: A generator, such as a wind generator, is controlled by estimating the stator flux position from the rotor speed, comparing the active/reactive power of the generator with a desired power and selecting an inverter voltage vector according to the comparison and the flux position. The inverter voltage vector may be selected from a table. The rotor speed, the output voltage and the output current may be used to calculate rotor and/or stator flux. The power desired from the generator may be calculated from a torque reference, a power factor reference, or a stator flux reference which can be transformed to the rotor frame using the rotor speed.
Patent GB-2411999-A (GB)
Title: Authenticating re-presentable items
Inventor: CORRY JOHN JOSEPH
IPC: G07D7/00
Filed: 2004-04-28
Abstract: A system for authenticating re-presentable items, such as currency notes and passports, comprises applying to each item a unique code, reading the code on presentation, checking the code against a database, and at each check, altering the code for example by incrementing a counter.
Patent GB-2414613-A (GB)
Title: Modifying pixels in dependence on surrounding test region
Inventor: HAYNES SIMON DOMINIC
IPC: H04N5/21
Filed: 2004-05-28
Abstract: An image processing method for processing an input image comprising plural elements to generate an output image comprises the steps of, for each image element in at least a portion of the image, detecting an image property (preferably luminance) of image elements in a test region (preferably square) surrounding that image element, and modifying that image element in dependence on that property, in particular by averaging the image element's luminance with the minimum luminance across the test region. The method is for use in a system which detects an object, such as a face, in an image and can track the face and/or compare it with a number of stored faces. The system may be a videoconferencing or surveillance system. Also described are methods for: comparing a test region of an image with reference regions for recognition; comparing images in a set and selecting those which have least similarity with the others; and associating an identifier with each of two tracked objects, determining if they are similar in appearance, counting the number of images in which both occur and if the number is below a threshold, changing the identifier of one to the other.
Patent GB-2400969-A (GB)
Title: Write on interactive apparatus and method
Inventor: MARGGRAFF JAMES L
IPC: G09B7/02
Filed: 2003-02-06
Abstract: An interactive print media apparatus is disclosed. In one embodiment, it comprises a platform (700) comprising a surface, an electronic position location system, and a print medium (156) including a prescribed location. A user can write in the prescribed location.
Patent GB-2401321-A (GB)
Title: Can fixture
Inventor: BACON RAYMOND JOHN
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2003-03-17
Abstract: A dispenser (1) comprises a can (2) and a body (3). The can is an aluminium extrusion with a valve crimped into its mouth, the valve having an outlet spout (4). The crimped region (5) of the can surrounding the valve has a lesser diameter than the can has through the main part (6) of its length. The body has a mouthpiece (11) with a pivotal cover (12) drivingly connected to a cam (13). This bears on the underside of a junction member (14), into a socket (15) of which the spout 4 fits. A breath actuated dose release mechanism (16) is provided. The body has a tubular section (7) for receiving the necked down region (5) of the can. The tubular section and the main part of the can having the same external diameter. A printed paper label (21) coated with self-adhesive is wrapped around the joint between the body and the can to unite the can to the body in position such that when the cover is opened, a dose is dispensed by the cam (13) lifting the junction member and depressing the spout. In order to establish correct positioning of the can with respect to the body, prior to positioning of the label, a predetermined force (F) is applied to ensure that the spout is fully depressed. This causes the can to release into the release mechanism a dose, which will usually be a metered dose. Thus in this position of the can in the body, when the cover is opened in use, another dose will be released. With the force still applied the label is applied to the can and the body fixing their relative position.
Patent GB-2420238-A (GB)
Title: Optical correlation measurement for automotive applications
Inventor: MORCOM CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: G01S17/32
Filed: 2004-11-04
Abstract: An optical correlation arrangement is disclosed suitable for use in a vehicle range finding system. The arrangement comprises a digital signal source including at least one digital sequence adapted to generate one of a plurality of modulation sequences of different effective phase from the digital sequence by, adding a variable number of items to the digital sequence and determining the integration cycle period based on the sequence length plus the variable number and/or changing the digital sequence at intervals by restarting the digital sequence at a variable one of the items in the digital sequence.
Patent GB-2408216-A (GB)
Title: Snooker game practice aid
Inventor: JACKSON LEE ROY
IPC: A63D15/00
Filed: 2004-11-19
Abstract: A practice aid for the playing of billiards, pool or snooker comprises a channel track 3 supported so as to form an inclined ramp, a cue ball retainer 4 to prevent a ball rolling back down the track and a ball receiver such as a conventional pocket 6 at the upper end. The aid preferably includes a second retainer 7 in the form of an arch to hold a target ball initially in place. The aid can be utilised in competitive play or practice by incorporating a series of pivotable detents 9, each detent being mounted on a counterbalanced lever such that the target ball knocks the detent aside but on return to its original position, the lever acts as a stop, Fig 8 (not shown). A snooker game can be based upon assigning colours to each stop, the aim being to use the cue ball to propel the target ball far enough to activate detents such that the target ball is stopped at the appropriate detent lever, with an electronic display overlay showing eg a snooker game layout of balls, and separate scoring displays 19, 21 for each of two players.
Patent GB-2406642-A (GB)
Title: A method of feeding a non-human animal.
Inventor: HEATON PAUL RICHARD
IPC: A23K1/00
Filed: 2002-07-19
Abstract: A method of feeding a non-human animal comprising measuring a physiological marker of an animal, wherein said marker may be one or more markers of immune status; determining an age or life-stage classification for the animal in dependence upon said measurement; and supplying the animal with a diet which varies according to the life-stage classification.
Patent GB-2411907-A (GB)
Title: Spinning preparation machine, for example a tuft feeder, having a feed device
Inventor: RUEBENACH BERNHARD
IPC: D01G15/40
Filed: 2005-03-09
Abstract: A spinning preparation machine, for example a tuft feeder, having a feed device comprising at least one slow-speed feed roller 10 and a counter-element 14, for example a feed tray, with which fibre material can be supplied to a downstream transport device 1, has a driven transport element 18, for example a conveyor belt. In order to provide improved delivery from the feed device, or improved takeover by the downstream transport device, and to allow troublefree operation, for the purpose of determining setting values for the optimum speed of the transport element 18, a function between the measured values of the feed roller speed and the measured values of the transport speed is so determined that the fibre material lies on the moving surface of the transport element 18.
Patent GB-2425542-A (GB)
Title: A webbing belt
Inventor: TIELEMANS JAC
IPC: D02G3/44
Filed: 2005-04-26
Abstract: A webbing belt, e.g. for a seat belt, is formed from weft yarns and warp yarns, the weft yarns extending transversally from side to side of the belt and the warp yarns extending longitudinally of the belt, the weft yarns being formed from at least one monofilament thread the monofilament thread being provided in combination with at least one other thread. The other thread(s) may also be (a) monofilament(s) or (a) multifilament(s). Two or more monofilaments may be twisted together (Figs 2,3) or braided together (Fig 4). Alternatively, multifilaments may be braided (Fig 5) or wound (Fig 6) round a monofilament core.
Patent GB-2427343-A (GB)
Title: Sealed food grade capsule containing alcohol
Inventor: MEERZA ASAD
IPC: A23G3/00
Filed: 2005-06-15
Abstract: A sealed food grade capsule <B>3</B> contains alcohol <B>4</B>. The capsule 3 holds the alcohol <B>4</B> without leakage or degradation of the alcohol <B>4</B>. The capsule <B>3</B> can be situated inside a shell <B>6</B> of chewing gum or bubble gum. The capsule <B>3</B> may be made from beeswax.
Patent GB-2427679-A (GB)
Title: Heat pipe manufacturing method
Inventor: DING PEI-PEI
IPC: F28D15/02
Filed: 2005-06-28
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a heat pipe 3 comprises mounting a sucking disk 61 onto an opening 312 of a flat surface 311 of the heat pipe 3 so that a gas can be deaerated (fig 10) from a cavity 33 of the heat pipe 3 and also fill the cavity 33 with a working fluid 5. Opening 312 is then sealed to maintain air tightness and improve the quality of the heat pipe 3. Sucking disk 61 comprises a deformation part 611 having a through hole 612, which receives a pipe 62 for deaerating and filling the cavity 33. Prior to filling the cavity 33, the working fluid 5 may be vaporized (fig 13). Working fluid 5 may be water, methyl alcohol or other liquids. Sealing the opening 312 may comprise of compressing the heat pipe 3 in a perpendicular direction around the opening 312 by moving a first 71 and/or second 72 loading element (figs 12, 18 & 19), and soldering or spot welding the opening 312. Soldering techniques may include gas, supersonic or laser soldering. Opening 312 may be located in a projecting part (34, fig 15) of the heat pipe 3 and sealing may take place by clamping and clipping (fig 17) the projecting part (34) and soldering the clipped end. Alternatively, the projecting part may be melted using an excimer laser.
Patent GB-2445366-A (GB)
Title: Method for preserving access to deleted documents in a document management system
Inventor: KAPUR RAJESH
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2005-08-18
Abstract: A method for preserving access to deleted document data within a system, wherein said document data is stored in a system filestore associated with a system database containing reference data to point to the document data within the system filestore, the method comprising the steps of: ```determining that a delete command has been issued; ```recording the reference data prior to or after deleting of the reference data; ```inserting the recorded reference data in a set of access-preservation tables; and ```providing the set of access-preservation tables to point to the deleted document data within the filestore.
Patent GB-2420294-A (GB)
Title: A trajectory-based game
Inventor: BROSNAN WILLIAM R
IPC: A63F13/10
Filed: 2003-06-05
Abstract: A method of generating a trajectory-based game of chance on a gaming machine, the method comprising: ```receiving a wager for a trajectory-based game of chance; ```receiving a request to initiate the trajectory-based game of chance; ```determining a game outcome for the trajectory-based game of chance; ```after the game outcome has been determined, generating a trajectory of a three-dimensional (3-D) game object in a 3-D gaming environment that corresponds to the determined game outcome; and ```displaying as part of a game outcome presentation for the trajectory-based game of chance a sequence of two-dimensional images rendered from the 3-D gaming environment to a display screen on the gaming machine wherein the sequence of two-dimensional images comprise one or more two-dimensional images of the 3-D game object along its trajectory in the 3-D gaming environment.
Patent GB-2435535-A (GB)
Title: Separation alarm for monitoring the distance from a guardian to a child or pet.
Inventor: MERVIN LENNARD
IPC: G08B21/22
Filed: 2006-02-08
Abstract: The alarm system has a first host unit carried by a pet owner or a patent of a child, and a slave unit carrier by the child or pet to be monitored. The slave unit wirelessly transmits to the host unit. If the slave unit is beyond a pre-programmed distance an alarm is set of on the host. A button on the host may select between three distance ranges, preferably toggling through ranges of 5, 20 and 50 meters. Another button on the host may turn on an alarm on the slave unit. The host unit may have a compartment to store spare batteries.
Patent GB-2423901-A (GB)
Title: Broadcast communication network
Inventor: ECKERT MICHAEL
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2006-03-03
Abstract: A communication system having a broadcast communication network is provided, in which data are communicated by means of a broadcast communication network taking into account parameter values which are used to determine which data are intended to be communicated in each case to the client units situated in the service area of the broadcast communication network. The broadcast communication network may be one of a Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H), Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service (MBMS) or Broadcast Multicast Service (BCMCS). In one embodiment the parameters received at the broadcast server from the clients (user equipment/mobile subscribers) relate to content streams that the user wishes to receive or to capability information of the user's terminal or of presence information of the terminal in the broadcast service area. If a threshold number of clients are requesting the content and are able to process it then the content stream(s) are broadcast. If the number of clients is below the threshold, in a preferred embodiment, the content is distributed from the server over a mobile radio communication network (e.g. UMTS/EDGE/GSM/GPRS) instead of being broadcast to efficiently use the server's resources. The communication system may be configured in accordance with the OMA BCAST standard.
Patent GB-2427461-A (GB)
Title: Self-contained temperature-change container with spaced openings made by penetrators limiting mixing rate
Inventor: SCHREFF H JOSHUA
IPC: F24V30/00
Filed: 2004-07-01
Abstract: A container assembly heats or cools a product inside an inner container 5. An outer jacket 8 at least partially surrounds the inner container, with a first volume 38 and a second volume 40 between the jacket 8 and the container 5. A first temperature-change reagent is contained inside the first volume 38, and a second temperature-change reagent is held in the second volume 40, with a reagent separator or barrier 42 between the two. Penetrator spikes 53 moulded to a flexible jacket bottom 35 can be moved to penetrate the separator 42 to produce openings through which the two reagents can mix. The resulting pattern of spaced holes limits reagent flow, and thereby guards against a too vigorous reaction. Steel wool 55 inside the first volume 38 acts as a steam condenser.
Patent GB-2437514-A (GB)
Title: Display tray for supporting sachets
Inventor: WATKINS TREVOR
IPC: B65D5/02
Filed: 2006-04-26
Abstract: A container 100 and a blank for erecting into a container 100 comprises a tray section 102 separable from the main container 100 and suitable for displaying goods such as sachets; and a lid section 104 for enclosing the goods prior to display. The tray section 102 has an arcuate/ curved hinge line 26 formed across a wall 12 such that an upper part of the wall 28 can be hinged rearwardly about the hinge line. The upper part 28 of the wall 12 serves as a rear support for the goods to be displayed. Additionally, base flaps 54 may be formed at an end of the tray section 102 opposite the wall 12 so that the base flaps can be deflected into the tray section 102 for inclining goods in the tray.
Patent GB-2440926-A (GB)
Title: Storage container
Inventor: GUY STEPHEN
IPC: B60R7/02
Filed: 2006-08-15
Abstract: A container 2 for a vehicle located between a side panel 4 and the chassis of the vehicle. The container 2 may be attached to either the side panel or the chassis. An opening 6 in the panel can be formed with a lockable door for access to the container. Alternatively access may be gained by a hinged lid from inside the vehicle.
Patent GB-2444333-A (GB)
Title: Bio-degradable cockroach eradicator paste
Inventor: KHAN SHABIR IQBAL
IPC: A01N25/00
Filed: 2006-12-02
Abstract: The formula (paste) is a simple, bio-degradeable solution to pest (cockroach) eradication. It is a combination of household and commonly available products consisting of quantities of white potatoes; chico fruit powder; barley flour; neem powder; egg; and boric acid. A simple paste is formed using these products and the paste is used to block the holes used by cockroaches to gain access to domestic dwellings and commercial businesses. The paste's smell and taste attract the cockroach which will eat through the obstruction to gain access to previous feeding areas. The paste is lethal to cockroaches. In tests undertaken to this day the cockroach infestation was significantly reduced within a period of 21 days, with complete eradication being achieved within 60 days. There was no noticeable repeat infestation during observations over periods of 18 months.
Patent GB-2432006-A (GB)
Title: Aptitude testing
Inventor: SILBERSTEIN RICHARD BERNARD
IPC: A61B5/0484
Filed: 2004-08-18
Abstract: A method of assessing the cognitive aptitude of a subject to a predetermined task, the method including the steps of: (i) presenting to the subject a group of cognitive tasks; (ii) detecting brain response signals from the subject during presentation of the group of cognitive tasks; (iii) calculating SSVEP amplitude, phase and/or coherence responses from the brain response signals; and (iv) comparing the SSVEP responses to known SSVEP responses obtained from individuals with high and/or low aptitudes to the predetermined task in order to assess the subject's aptitude for the predetermined task.
Patent GB-2446833-A (GB)
Title: Voice help-calling system for a scooter
Inventor: HSU FU-LONG
IPC: G08B3/00
Filed: 2007-02-21
Abstract: A voice help-calling system for a scooter, e.g. as used by the aged or disabled, which comprises a help-calling switch 1, a CPU 2 connected with the electronic system of the scooter and a voice IC 4 connected with the help-calling switch 1 and the CPU 2. The voice IC 4 is recorded with help-calling sound effect in advance, and then connected to an audio amplifier 5, in turn, to a speaker 6. In this manner, the voice help-calling system is triggered in case of discomfort or distress of the user, or breakdown of the scooter to effectively catch the attention of a passerby for help. The voice IC 4 may additionally be connected to a hearing-aid earphone 7 so that a hearing disabled person can confirm the output of the help-calling sound effect.
Patent GB-2436701-A (GB)
Title: Electron multiplication gain calibration
Inventor: AKIYAMA IKUO
IPC: H04N5/335
Filed: 2007-03-21
Abstract: An electron multiplication gain calibration device, for stabilizing gain of an electron multiplying charge coupled device (CCD) imaging device 4, comprises a gain adjusting section 5 and control section 8. Gain adjusting section 5 is provided independently of gain adjustment 11 for the electron multiplying part of CCD 4, and sets a reference gain. Control section 8 calibrates the CCD gate voltage for a desired electron multiplication gain by comparing a video level amplified by the electron multiplication gain to a video level amplified by the reference gain. The control section sets an initial value of the gate voltage, which is supposed to provide the electron multiplication gain equal to the reference gain, and controls the gate voltage so that the video level amplified by the electron multiplication gain becomes equal to that amplified by the reference gain (i.e. without electron multiplication). Thus, the system compensates for drift or shift in the electron multiplication gain characteristic with time.
Patent GB-2447511-A (GB)
Title: Induction motor controller
Inventor: JIANG LIN
IPC: H02P21/13
Filed: 2007-03-30
Abstract: An adaptive induction motor controller is described comprising a plurality of high gain perturbation observers, each adapted to estimate a perturbation term. The perturbation terms model nonlinearities of the induction motor. The controller also comprises a feedback arrangement arranged to cancel out nonlinearities in said induction motor using said perturbation terms.
Patent GB-2439427-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for suspending and turning a tubular drill string
Inventor: PIETRAS BERND-GEORG
IPC: E21B19/00
Filed: 2004-03-05
Abstract: A method and apparatus for suspending and turning a tubular drill string comprises a top drive, a first gripping member capable of engaging an outside portion of the tubular string, a second gripping member adapted to be driven by the top drive, wherein the second gripping member comprises a body, one or more slips, and an actuator for engaging the slip(s) with an interior surface of the tubular string, and wherein the first gripping member is selectively moveable to couple and decouple from the second gripping member.
Patent GB-2439191-A (GB)
Title: Insulating panel with heat transfer means
Inventor: CAROLAN JAMES
IPC: E04C2/32
Filed: 2007-06-12
Abstract: A composite insulating panel <B>17</B> comprises a first sheet <B>2</B> and a second sheet <B>4</B> enclosing insulating foam between them and having heat collecting means within the panel for transfer of heat from one source to another. The first sheet may be a profiled outer sheet having a plurality of raised crowns 3 of generally trapezoidal form and the second sheet may be an inner liner sheet. There may be inner conduits <B>21</B> through which a heat transfer medium is circulated to extract heat from inside a building and outer conduits <B>8</B> for collection of solar heat <B>9</B>. The panel <B>17</B> may be used as part of a heating/cooling/ventilation system.