baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2354901-A (GB)
Title: Colour image capturing device
Inventor: MOTTA RICARDO J
IPC: H04N9/07
Filed: 2000-07-26
Abstract: A colour image capturing device comprises an image sensor onto which light is directed by focussing optics (16, figure 3). An array of colour filter elements (20, figure 3) are located in a predetermined pattern adjacent the image sensor elements to determine the wavelength of light reaching each element. A light shifting means, such as a mirror (80), prism or other optical element, ensures that a portion of the light otherwise falling only upon a single sensor element is divided between at least two adjacent elements. This arrangement achieves an averaging effect which helps to reduce colour defects such as bleeding, edge fringing and blurring.
Patent GB-2355122-A (GB)
Title: Non-real-time video broadcasting
Inventor: PASKINS ADRIAN CHARLES
IPC: H04N7/24
Filed: 2000-07-31
Abstract: A broadcast signal includes digital television data and a data service, wherein the data service itself includes television data and is broadcast in non-real time. At the receiver a processor extracts portions of the data service and stores them for subsequent processing to real time. Specifically envisaged is the transmission of video data which has been compressed to the maximum amount as a whole block with little regard for the time required for decompression. Portions of the data service may be continuously replaced or updated and additionally broadcasting all of the current data portions to enable a user to obtain all portions soon after connection. This may be achieved with a separate dedicated channel or by using an expanded bandwidth (Newsflash Service Full Update) at a time of low demand (early morning) for the digital television data (conventional services).
Patent GB-2365328-A (GB)
Title: Headrest fitting system for accessories
Inventor: NASH DENNIS
IPC: B60R7/04
Filed: 2000-08-03
Abstract: A device adapted for attachment to a headrest of a vehicle, the device comprising an elongate member 4 carrying a pair of fixing members 6 adjustable longitudinally of the elongate member, the fixing members comprising means 9, 10 to engage support means 2, 3 for the headrest, whereby the elongate member may be attached to the headrest generally parallel thereto, the elongate member further comprising means whereby an accessory holder may be attached thereto. The fixing members 6 are slidable along the member 4 to a position where notches 9 engage headrest support legs 2, 3. They are fixed in place by tightening screws 8. An accessory holder may then simply be slid over a straight portion of the elongate member. Alternatively, any convenient form of releasable fastening may be used for temporarily attaching the holder to the elongate member.
Patent GB-2353168-A (GB)
Title: Digital watermarking and banknotes
Inventor: RHOADS GEOFFREY B
IPC: G07D7/12
Filed: 1999-04-14
Abstract: Machine readable data is digitally watermarked into banknotes (16). Such watermarking can be optically sensed (13) and detected by various devices (11). In response, such devices (11) can intervene to prevent banknote reproduction. This arrangement addresses various problems, e.g., the use of digital image editing tools to circumvent other banknote anti-copy systems.
Patent GB-2367778-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic member and tool mounting arrangement
Inventor: HSIEH CHIH-CHING
IPC: B25B11/00
Filed: 2000-10-10
Abstract: A magnetic member and tool means mounting arrangement includes a tool means, which can be a ratchet socket wrench, box end wrench, pliers, screwdriver, combination wrench, hammer, etc., and at least one magnetic member 11 respectively fastened to a respective groove or slot on the tool means and disposed in flush with the outside wall of the tool means for magnetically attracting iron items.
Patent GB-2358700-A (GB)
Title: Grille for an air inlet for ventilating a building
Inventor: JARDINIER PIERRE CHARLES
IPC: E06B9/52
Filed: 2000-11-06
Abstract: A grille designed to permit the entry of air into a building is designed to be mounted inside the air inlet and comprises a circular body (6) at least partially elastically deformable, with an exterior diameter corresponding to the interior diameter of the air inlet, the body being equipped with a perforated part (9) forming the grille, and being extended, on the side intended to be turned towards the interior of the building, by a grasping handle (10).
Patent GB-2374124-A (GB)
Title: Cooling fan control system for a pitch adjustable variable flow rate fan
Inventor: ELMER ARTHUR ERNEST HENRY
IPC: F04D29/36
Filed: 2000-12-20
Abstract: A fan rotor 12 having a hub 16 and plurality of pitch adjustable blades 20, a fluid operated actuator 40 controlled by an electrical actuator 66. The fan control may utilise a solenoid 66 mounted coaxial with the fan hub 16 with windings 80 fixed against rotation, a tapered or profiled plunger 70 as the electrical actuator arranged to provide a variable force, and receiving a PWM signal modulated by one or more parameters. The fluid operated actuator may be a piston 40 which is spring biased 48, connected to the moveable fan blades 20, using fluid pressure generated from an internal gear pump mounted within the fan hub in an epicyclical relationship having a sun 58 and planet 56 gear. The piston 40 displacement may be linearly dependent on the electrical actuator force. Instead of blade control other arrangements may be used such as a viscous clutch included in the rotor drive train.
Patent GB-2373043-A (GB)
Title: Fuel injector for a dual fuel turbine engine
Inventor: KELSALL GREGORY JOHN
IPC: F23R3/14
Filed: 2001-03-09
Abstract: A fuel injector (1) for a combustor of a gas turbine engine operable on first (G) and second (L) fluid fuels, in which fuel orifices (4<U>a</U>, 4<U>b</U>) for injecting the first fuel into the combustor are exposed to combustion products during operation of the engine on the second fuel. A downstream portion of a fuel manifold (3) is divided into a radially outer annular fuel supply passage (8) for supplying a radially outer set (4a) of the fuel orifices and a radially inner annular fuel supply passage (9) for supplying a radially inner set (4b) of the fuel orifices. There is also an annular air passage (11) for admission of compressed air into the combustor, this passage being defined between an external wall (13) of the fuel manifold and an outer shroud member (10) surrounding the fuel injector. Disposed upstream of the dividing wall (7) is a first set of air purge holes (14) provided in the external manifold wall (13) to permit fluid connection between the air passage (11) and the annular fuel manifold (3). A second set of air purge holes (15) is provided in the external manifold wall (13) downstream of the first set of purge holes (14) to permit direct fluid connection between the air passage (11) and the radially outer annular fuel supply passage (8). In this way, pressure in both the radially inner (9) and radially outer (8) annular fuel supply passages is maintained greater than that in the combustion zone (2) during operation of the engine on the second fuel, so preventing ingress of hot combustion products through both the radially inner and outer sets of fuel orifices.
Patent GB-2373121-A (GB)
Title: Frame rate controller
Inventor: BROWNLOW MICHAEL JAMES
IPC: G02F1/133
Filed: 2001-03-10
Abstract: The frame refresh rate of an active matrix liquid crystal display (AMLCD) is controlled by a frame rate controller (<B>20</B>). The controller includes a first circuit, such as a preloadable synchronous counter (<B>21</B>), which supplies an enable signal (<B>FE</B>) for each Nth frame (N being an integer greater than zero) of a data signal (e.g. video). The enable signal controls a gate (<B>26</B>) so that the active matrix is refreshed every Nth frame of data. The value of N which best suits the data signal can be chosen. This allows infrequent refreshing for simple data (e.g. text) and frequent refreshing for a more complex signal (e.g. full colour motion video). Refreshing the display less frequently where possible leads to a reduction in power consumption.
Patent GB-2362018-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive learning and pattern recognition
Inventor: RIMOUX NORBERT
IPC: G06V30/194
Filed: 2001-05-01
Abstract: A method for adaptive learning and pattern recognition that detects and learns significant patterns and pattern semantic in a noisy environment. A predation method of reinforcement and deletion uses stimulus and context activities and the learned semantics knowledge is used to evaluate the semantic context of the pattern.
Patent GB-2376861-A (GB)
Title: Automatically-orientating electronic map
Inventor: HENNELLY MARTIN JOHN
IPC: H04W64/00
Filed: 2001-06-19
Abstract: An apparatus for displaying an electronic map comprises a positioning system, means to access map databases, an electronic compass, a processor and a display screen. The electronic map is displayed on the display screen such that north on the map is always aligned with true (geographic or magnetic) north.
Patent GB-2376910-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for superplastically forming a workpiece
Inventor: SPENCE PETER JULIAN
IPC: B21D26/055
Filed: 2001-06-30
Abstract: A method of superplastically forming a workpiece comprises placing the workpiece (16) in a die (14) and heating the workpiece (16) to a temperature at which the workpiece (16) is superplastically formable. Pressure is applied to the workpiece (16) to superplastically form the workpiece (16) to the shape of the die (14). The temperature of the workpiece (16) is measured and is analysed to determine the measured temperature distribution of the workpiece (16) at stages in the superplastic forming process. A database of desired temperature distributions of the workpiece (16) at different stages in the superplastic forming process is kept. The measured temperature distribution of the workpiece (16) at each stage in the superplastic forming process is compared with the desired temperature distribution of the workpiece (16) at the stage in the superplastic forming process and heating means and/or cooling means (36,38,40,46,48,58,60,66,68,94,96) are controlled such that the temperature distribution of the workpiece (16) is adjusted to more closely match the desired temperature distribution of the workpiece (16) to control the thickness of the workpiece (16).
Patent GB-2378044-A (GB)
Title: Transformer enclosure with a chimney cooling arrangement
Inventor: BUDDHA MARK
IPC: H01F27/02
Filed: 2001-07-27
Abstract: An enclosure, suitable for a transformer, has heat extracted by a convection air current. The enclosure may be formed from wall, base and lid parts. The wall part 1 may include a chimney-type compartment 4. Natural air heat convection in the chimney-type compartment 4 may draw cooling air through slots 7 and under the base part. A slot is formed in the said base part such that it allows air flow up through the said compartment 4 and out at slots 7. The said wall part 1 and the chimney-type compartment 4 may be formed by multiple folds in a rectangular sheet of material. The enclosure may provide a sealed transformer housing, which prevents the ingress of foreign objects or moisture. The enclosure also has air convection cooling. The enclosure may include industrial type outlet sockets, a thermal cut-out device and a power-on indicator. The arrangement may be applied to electricity distribution transformers used on building sites.
Patent GB-2363277-A (GB)
Title: Service rate change method and apparatus
Inventor: GIAMMARESSI TOM
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2000-03-30
Abstract: A method (200) and apparatus (100) for allocating bandwidth within a bandwidth constrained interactive information distribution system. If a requested information stream may be provided to a requesting subsciber (106) at an appropriate bandwidth level (i.e., appropriate bitrate providing full quality), a minimal bandwidth level (i.e., a reduced bitrate providing minimally acceptable quality) or not at all. Each information stream and any ancillary streams may be stored twice by the system, once at an appropriate encoded bitrate (114-A) and once at a minimal encoded bitrate (114-M).
Patent GB-2371854-A (GB)
Title: Simulated solid fuel bed for an electric fireplace.
Inventor: BURGIS JOHN
IPC: F24C7/00
Filed: 2001-12-03
Abstract: A simulated hot bed, which may be used in an electric stove for example, has a base 10 which may include a printed circuit board, above which a number of simulated heat-emitting elements 11 are arranged to simulate logs, coals, peat blocks, fir cones, stones etc. LEDs 14 are arranged in rows and angled rearwardly to illuminate light-coloured areas of the elements 11. The LEDs are operated by an electronic controller 23 such that some are permanently illuminated whilst other flicker to simulate flickering flames. Other LEDs may vary smoothly in intensity to simulate the varying glow of hot elements. Expanded mica 15 can be placed on the base 10 between the elements 10 to simulate ash.
Patent GB-2370995-A (GB)
Title: Golf ball covers made by reaction injection moulding
Inventor: SIMONUTTI FRANK M
IPC: C08G18/10
Filed: 2001-12-20
Abstract: Golf ball products are made by reaction injection molding (RIM) fast curing thermoset polyurethane compounds. A polyurethane prepolymer and a curing agent are mixed and injected, preferably at low temperature and pressure, into a closed mold 62 where the reaction mixture gels. The mold is opened and the golf ball product is removed within 10-60 seconds after the injection step. Preferably mixing chambers 64 and an overflow chamber 66 are provided. Optionally the golf ball product may be a golf ball cover.
Patent GB-2385581-A (GB)
Title: A stabilising bar for a paper roll
Inventor: MOLLOY DAVID
IPC: A47K10/38
Filed: 2002-02-22
Abstract: A stabiliser for a paper roll comprises a bar, inserted into the core of a paper roll or the like when the roll is mounted in a holder such that the bar prevents inadvertent unwinding (overrun). The bar may be provided with finials to retain the bar in position, the finials being articulated so as to allow the bar to be moved into position.
Patent GB-2387103-A (GB)
Title: Modesty garment
Inventor: CUMMINGS CHRISTINE
IPC: A47K7/02
Filed: 2002-04-05
Abstract: A modesty garment (10) comprises a sheet of non-woven fabric with a central head aperture (20) by which the sheet may be placed over, and draped from, the shoulders of a wearer to cover the front and back of the wearer's torso. The fabric is wettable by water and skin cleansing products and able to be rubbed against a wearer's skin to effect washing without exposing the wearer's body. To maximise use of the fabric and ensure that a garment sheet has not been previously used, the head aperture may be left filled with the fabric as a pad (230, Fig 4) removed only at time of use to create the aperture and provide a separate wash cloth. The garment sheet and removable wash cloth region may be marked as a pair and the garment sheet may be provided as a roll (320, Fig 5) form which each is torn for use.
Patent GB-2372660-A (GB)
Title: Data transformation for explicit transmission of control information
Inventor: KONDO TETSUJIRO
IPC: H04N19/895
Filed: 2000-11-01
Abstract: System and method for explicitly transmitting a block attribute in the data of a block. In one embodiment, a current block of data is randomized in accordance with an ID value from the current block and from at least one temporally adjacent block of data. The ID of the current block is selected (205) such that when combined with determined bits of the data results in the value of the block attribute (210). During a decoding process, the block attribute is retrieved by accessing the determined bits of the data (220). In one embodiment, the data is then decoded (225) by generating possible candidate decodings and evaluating the candidate decodings based upon confidence metrics.
Patent GB-2391433-A (GB)
Title: Re-allocating bandwidth between wireless LAN access points
Inventor: HADDAD WASSIM
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 2002-07-31
Abstract: In a wireless local area network (WLAN) having a plurality of access points, each using the same wireless technology for data communication with users, e.g IEEE 802.11b, a method of allocating bandwidths comprises monitoring bandwidth usage by each of the access points and re-allocating bandwidth from a low bandwidth usage access point to a high bandwidth usage access point. For example, in the hot spot of figure 1, direct-sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) is used and splits the total bandwidth into three equal sub-bandwidth channels, which are allocated to access points A, B and C respectively. Control means M monitors the bandwidth consumption in each area and when the number of users in range of access point A increases substantially and the number of users in range of access point B decreases substantially, the second sub-bandwidth channel is re-allocated from access point B to access point A. Access point C may be reconfigured to expand its range to cover the users previously covered by access point B. In the hot spot of figure 2, frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) is used and a number of FHSS bandwidth channels (fn) are allocated to each access point (X, Y, Z). Control means (N) similarly re-allocates bandwidth channels (fn) from a high bandwidth usage channel to a low bandwidth usage channel.
Patent GB-2379837-A (GB)
Title: Method for simulated wap push
Inventor: LINDSKOG HELENA
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2001-05-08
Abstract: A method for processing a request from a mobile terminal requiring a processing time exceeding a request timeout period is disclosed. A request for a selected action is received at a WAP server from a mobile terminal. The request is processed for the selected action. While the request is being processed, an indication is provided to the mobile terminal that the request is being processed. Upon completion of the request, the mobile terminal is notified of completion of processing of the requested action.
Patent GB-2398432-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connector comprising branching means
Inventor: WATERWORTH JOHN JAMES
IPC: H01R43/16
Filed: 2002-12-20
Abstract: An adaptor comprises two sets of terminals 6 and 13 one set of which allow connection to piece of electrical apparatus and the other of which accepts connection to terminals on another piece of apparatus. A cable 21 is connected to the first set of contact terminals. The two sets of terminals may be formed integrally. The adaptor may be used to provide a branch junction for power supplies for personal computer power input or output to peripherals such as monitors.
Patent GB-2381004-A (GB)
Title: A method of sorting cells
Inventor: SEIDEL GEORGE
IPC: A61D19/02
Filed: 1998-12-31
Abstract: A method of sorting cells comprising the steps of: <SL> <LI>a. establishing a cell source which supplies cells to be sorted; <LI>b. chemically coordinating a sheath fluid to create a sheath fluid environment for said cells which is coordinated with both a pre-sort and a post-sort cell fluid environment; <LI>c. sensing a property of said cells; <LI>d. discriminating between cells having a desired characteristic; and <LI>e. collecting cells having the desired characteristic. </SL> Preferably the cells are sperm cells and the sheath fluid comprises sodium citrate or hepes.
Patent GB-2397510-A (GB)
Title: Cartridge and machine for the preparation of beverages
Inventor: HALLIDAY ANDREW
IPC: A47J31/36
Filed: 2003-01-24
Abstract: A beverage is prepared using a cartridge containing one or more beverage ingredients. Each cartridge carries a code comprising a plurality of data bits which barcode is read by a beverage preparation machine upon insertion of the cartridge in the machine. The information contained in the barcode is used by the beverage preparation machine to select from its memory the operational parameters required to prepare a particular beverage. The operational parameters include water temperature, water flow rate, time period etc. Beverages prepared include coffee, tea, cocoa, soup, fruit juice, or milk/dairy based products.
Patent GB-2392597-A (GB)
Title: Teletext data separation apparatus
Inventor: MATSUMOTO SEIJI
IPC: H04N7/025
Filed: 2003-02-19
Abstract: A teletext data separation apparatus has a slice level generating circuit (200) including a slice timing control circuit (140), a control register (111), an adder (211) and a divider (221). The slice timing control circuit generates a timing signal for sampling. The control register carries out ON/OFF control of the slice timing control circuit. The control register sets by its register value the number of the sampling points of the adder and divider. By varying the register value in response to the reception state of the received video signal, the number of the sampling points can be increased from the specified 16 points, for example. This makes it possible for teletext data separation apparatus to generate an appropriate slice level that enables the teletext data to be separated reliably even in conditions where noise or distortion occurs in the video signal because of the effect of a weak electric field or ghost.
Patent GB-2389315-A (GB)
Title: Nasal inhaler with regulated gas stream
Inventor: DJUPESLAND PER GISLE
IPC: A61M16/06
Filed: 2003-04-04
Abstract: A nasal delivery device for delivering substance to a nasal airway of a subject, comprising: a nosepiece 15 for fitting to a nostril of a subject; a chamber 13 fluidly connected to the nosepiece 15 and including a flow regulator 19 for generating a regulated gas stream within the chamber 19 along a flow axis in a flow direction towards the nosepiece 15, wherein the flow regulator 19 accelerates the gas flow provided; and a delivery unit 29 for delivering at least one aerosol spray into the gas stream.
Patent GB-2389038-A (GB)
Title: Rack system with movable racks and an anti-toppling safety device
Inventor: YOKOTA TETSURO
IPC: E05B65/463
Filed: 2003-05-12
Abstract: A rack system comprises: a rack frame; at least one extendable rack 40 which is supported and guided by a guide apparatus 10; an extendable anti-toppling safety device 60 which is provided in a lower part of the frame; and a clutch link 70 for operatively connecting the anti-toppling device 60 to the at least one movable rack 40. The clutch link 70 causes the anti-toppling safety device 60 to extend from the frame when a movable rack is extended thereby providing extra stability and allowing unbalanced loads to be accommodated. An engagement apparatus 80 may be provided which allows the rack to be extended/retracted in a stepwise manner. The engagement apparatus includes a shaft 81 mounted on the clutch link 70 and a pair of cam members 82,85 that are mounted on the shaft 81 and which engage a guide 90. A locking means 95 may be provided which allows only one movable rack 40 to be extended at a time. The locking means 95 comprises a pivotally mounted arm 99 which co-operates with the engagement means 80 to lock or release a latch 57 mounted on each movable rack 40.
Patent GB-2401647-A (GB)
Title: Swivel joint and playground attraction comprising such a joint
Inventor: YATES ANDREW
IPC: A63G9/12
Filed: 2003-05-12
Abstract: A swivel joint (40) comprises first and second members rotatably connected to one another; the first member (46) comprising a body and two flanges (50, 86, 88) extending radially from a longitudinal axis of the body; and the second member (68) being located between and retained connected to the first member (46) by said two flanges (50, 86, 88). One of said flanges (86, 88) is secured to the body (46) by means of a releasable connection which constrains relative movement between the body and said one flange so that said one flange (86, 88) is releasable from the body (46) only in a generally radial direction from the longitudinal axis of the body (46). The joint is particularly applicable to a swing.