baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2356114-A (GB)
Title: Method for displaying a three dimensional object scene
Inventor: CHELSTOWSKI ILIESE CLAIRE
IPC: G06T13/20
Filed: 2000-06-26
Abstract: A method for displaying a three-dimensional scene in which some objects are blurred because of motion comprises the steps of categorising the objects in a scene into two sets, a first set containing objects to be blurred and a second set containing objects not to be blurred. The first set of objects is rendered directly to a first buffer, the render time period is then divided into a plurality of time slices and for each time slice each object in the second set is rendered to the first buffer, a scene is accumulated from the first buffer to an accumulation buffer to be displayed. Thus, static objects (non-blurred) are rendered only once and moving objects (blurred) are rendered over a series of time slices. Preferably the categorising step includes determining if a motion vector is associated with an object.
Patent GB-2361715-A (GB)
Title: Out of balance detection
Inventor: HARRISON MATTHEW DAMIEN
IPC: D06F33/48
Filed: 2000-07-04
Abstract: An appliance, such as a washing machine 10, comprises a drum 50 which is rotatable about an axis 85. Two vibration sensors 100, 110 are spaced axially apart about the drum 50 and sense vibration of the drum 50. The sensed vibrations are indicative of the size and position of an out of balance load within the drum 50. A controller 160 receives and processes vibration signals sent by the sensors 100, 110 and controls the rotational speed of the drum 50 accordingly to avoid an out of balance condition. The sensors may be piezoelectric shock sensors and the controller may be a micro-controller with memory capability. The appliance may comprises two relatively rotatable drum portions.
Patent GB-2354937-A (GB)
Title: Stands on which advertising material can be displayed
Inventor: PETZOLD VALERIE FLORENCE
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 2000-08-25
Abstract: A display stand 10 comprises a first frame 12 and a second frame 14, the first frame comprising a square section cross bar 16 and a pair of legs 18.1, 18.2. Each of the legs has a square section sleeve 24 at the upper end thereof, the cross bar being slidable in the sleeves. When thumb screws 28 on the sleeves are loosened, the legs are movable along the cross bar, to vary the spacing between the legs. The second frame has square section tubular members 38, 40 which are arranged in the form of a cross. The cross bar can be slid into either one of the members 38, 40. The second frame further has means for receiving a board with advertising material on it. The display stand thus enables the board to be held in a number of different orientations.
Patent GB-2366526-A (GB)
Title: Pond aerator or oxygenator with entrainment of air using water pressure
Inventor: TSAI TSUNG-HSIN
IPC: C02F7/00
Filed: 2000-09-06
Abstract: An aerator or oxygenator for a pond comprises submerged venturi-type ejectors 4 through which water is fed under pressure to entrain air sucked in via pipes 5 from an inlet 6 floating on the pond surface. The ejectors 4 are fed with water via pipes 3 from a common supply line 16 and pump 1, the pump drawing in water via filtered inlet 15. The ejectors 4 include a venturi constriction (41, Fig 3). The floating inlets 6 include an air filter (66, Fig 5) within a decorative feature (691, Fig 5) eg a duck.
Patent GB-2353842-A (GB)
Title: Vibrator holding device
Inventor: SATO NORIYOSHI
IPC: H05K3/30
Filed: 1997-08-28
Abstract: A vibrator holding device comprises a flexible printed circuit board 116 connected to an electrically conductive motor case 101 of a vibration motor 100, a cushion 125 elastically held by a frame 130 holding the motor and an electrically conductive shield case 131 electrically connected to ground.
Patent GB-2358125-A (GB)
Title: Device for winding power cord on the side of an up-right vacuum cleaner
Inventor: PARK JOUNG-SOO
IPC: A47L9/26
Filed: 2001-01-15
Abstract: A device for winding a power cord of an up-right vacuum cleaner on a fixed cord hanger 600 and a rotary cord hanger 500 is disclosed. The device for winding the power cord includes a rotary member 100 inserted from the front side of the main body 200 and a power cord holder 400 inserted from the rear side of the main body 200. The power cord holder 400 is coupled to the rotary member such that a rotation of the rotary member 100 turns the power cord holder 400 and winds the power cord 300, guiding the cord in a circumference direction. The power cord holder has a cord fastening section 430 having a cord fastening groove 431 that holds the cord whilst it is wound around hangers 500 and 600. A rotary hanger 500 is engaged on an upper part within a radius of the power cord holder to smoothly wind the power cord 300 as the power cord holder 400 passes and so as to be repositioned in order to retain the wound power cord 300 after the passing of the cord holder. A fixed cord hanger 600 is positioned on a lower part inside the radius of the power cord holder 400 for winding the power cord 300 while passing the power cord holder 400. Therefore, the device for winding provides excellent sanitation by allowing for direct hand contact with the power cord to be avoided.
Patent GB-2371838-A (GB)
Title: Hydrodynamic thrust bearing arrangement
Inventor: NEW NIGEL HENRY
IPC: F16C37/00
Filed: 2001-02-02
Abstract: A hydrodynamic thrust bearing arrangement 10 for supporting a rotating machine shaft 12 against axial thrust forces comprises a collar 22 carried by the shaft with axially spaced, axially facing faces 24, 26, one of which, say 24, bears against an array of bearing pads 34<SB>L</SB> by way of an intervening lubricant film. The bearing pads may be faced with a polymer or other material which, as a poor conductor of heat from the lubricant film, may permit the lubricant to overheat and the film to break down. To avoid this, the collar is made from a metal having a thermal conductivity greater than 150 W m<SP>-1 o</SP>k<SP>-1</SP> and with such collar thickness to withstand the bending stresses of the axial thrust forces, and the un-loaded face 26 is in contact with a coolant, typically the lubricant, such that heat is conducted from the hydrodynamic film. Copper or aluminium alloys may be used, and although require greater thickness than the traditional steel collar for the same lending stiffness, more than compensate by the simplicity of transferring heat out of the collar.
Patent GB-2371986-A (GB)
Title: Sterilisation process
Inventor: PROTIC JACQUES
IPC: A61L2/14
Filed: 2001-02-09
Abstract: Sterilisation is carried out without using a vacuum. The sterilisation chamber or area to be sterilised is subjected to an aldehyde in a gaseous state, then gas plasma is introduced or generated within the chamber. The aldehyde may be formalin. Ozone may also be added to increase the sterilisation effect and to remove any residual formalin. The process provides improved sterilisation of medical apparatus.
Patent GB-2358352-A (GB)
Title: Bacterial extract as oral adjuvant
Inventor: PORTER WILLIAM LESLIE
IPC: A61K35/74
Filed: 1999-10-19
Abstract: A killed bacterial preparation for oral administration to humans or animals, especially to enhance immune stimulation, more particularly comprising a lipid of controlled particle size such that the components of the bacterial cells are made available to immune sensitive areas of the body.
Patent GB-2363314-A (GB)
Title: Safety headlights
Inventor: GARFORTH-BLES REBECCA LOUISE
IPC: A42B3/04
Filed: 2001-05-25
Abstract: A safety hat or helmet comprises: a hard hat or cap with a light system or a strap on device with a light system. The light system has a front light for illuminating the way ahead and side and rear lights and/or reflectors.
Patent GB-2376442-A (GB)
Title: Self-elevating platform with a detachable accommodation module
Inventor: WHITBREAD PETER
IPC: B63B29/02
Filed: 2001-06-15
Abstract: A self-propelling, self-elevating offshore platform 1 has a detachable accommodation module 5 for accommodating personnel. A plurality of the detachable modules may be provided which can be stacked side by side and connected together in the centre of the platform deck. The modules may be of the same dimensions as conventional marine containers and may be adapted for transport by helicopter and land use as well as offshore use. The platform may be provided with four pneumatically or hydraulically retractable legs 3, two helidecks 7 and either one or two hulls 2.
Patent GB-2369540-A (GB)
Title: Conversion between sequential data/control format and simultaneous data/control format
Inventor: BIZET STEPHANE
IPC: G06F5/00
Filed: 2001-08-21
Abstract: Transfer and formatting of data between two computer systems, namely a first system where the useful data are transmitted sequentially in packets with control data inserted and a second system where useful data and control data are accepted simultaneously. A device according to the invention has means 31 of reading data transmitted by the first system, a first memory 32 for storing such data, means for identifying control data 33<U>a</U>, means for producing other control data 33<U>b</U> and transmission means 37 for transmitting to the second system useful data and said other control data, simultaneously.
Patent GB-2363743-A (GB)
Title: Controlled deliveries and depositions of pharmaceutical and other aerosolized masses
Inventor: SHOFNER II F MICHAEL
IPC: B05B12/08
Filed: 2000-03-30
Abstract: A system (1) for the precisely and accurately controlled delivery and collection of aerosolized masses. The system (1) includes an aerosol generator (100), an upstream electro-optional aerosol mass concentration sensor (200) past which aerosols are transported at a known upstream volumetric flow rate, a deposition zone (300) within which aerosols are collected on or within a media, and a downstream electro-optical aerosol mass concentration sensor (201) past which aerosols uncollected in the deposition zone (300) are transported at a known downstream volumetric flow rate. The net mass of aerosols collected in the deposition zone (300) is determined by integrating over time the product of mass concentration measured by the upstream electro-optical sensor (200) and the upstream volumetric flow rate minus the product of mass concentration measured by the downstream electro-optical sensor (201) and the downstream volumetric flow rate. The aerosol generator (100) includes a metering pocket into which powder is loaded, and a fluidizing jet which produces an expansive bolus that is directed into a mixing chamber. The deposition zone (300) collects aerosols by filtration, impaction or electrostatic attraction.
Patent GB-2365185-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for trading
Inventor: FRASER STUART A
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2000-04-27
Abstract: The present invention is systems and methods for trading. In accordance with these systems and methods, a plurality of trader work stations that are connected to a central server may be provided. Through the work stations and central server, the systems and methods may perform participant qualification, instrument creation, bid/offer entry and response, when hit and take, workup, price retention, price improvement, request for market, bid/off restoration, price generation, position conversion, marking to market, and delivery functions.
Patent GB-2382777-A (GB)
Title: Referencing marker for use in computer assisted surgery
Inventor: KWONG WYMAN
IPC: A61F2/34
Filed: 2001-12-07
Abstract: A referencing marker 10 for use in computer-assisted orthopaedic surgery using computer-controlled automation (robotics). Preferably used in knee and ankle joint replacement surgery. The referencing marker may be designed using computer-aided drawing (CAD). It may comprise a base 6 which is a negative mould of the contour and geometry of all/part of the joint surface, a reference appendage 8 fixed in relation to the base which is used by the referencing apparatus of the robot to determine its position in relation to the joint, and a body 7 (which may have linear holes 12) to rigidly connect the base and reference appendage. May serve as a fiducial marker or guide for placement of fiducial pins. Computer-assisted manufacturing (CAM) may utilise the CAD design to produce a solid body. May also be used on the acetabulum of the hip joint, or glenoid of the shoulder joint.
Patent GB-2368865-A (GB)
Title: Two-step radial expansion
Inventor: BRISCO DAVID PAUL
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2000-07-07
Abstract: A two-step radial expansion process. A first tubular member (6530) is radially expanded into contact with the interior surface of a second tubular member (6550). Both tubular members are then radially expanded.
Patent GB-2387366-A (GB)
Title: Industrial truck having cast frame
Inventor: WARNER BARRY MICHAEL
IPC: B66F9/075
Filed: 2002-04-10
Abstract: An industrial truck, preferably a fork lift truck with a retractable fork, has a frame and a lifting structure. At least one frame part (1) is produced by casting. A lifting structure of the industrial truck is fastened to the cast frame part (1). A rigid connection, preferably a screw connection, is preferably provided in order to fasten the lifting structure to the cast frame part (1). The industrial truck may have two wheel arms (3) which are connected rigidly to the lifting structure, preferably integrally. Preferably, the cast frame part is used as a counterweight and made of cast steel or spheroidal graphite cast iron and all the other truck parts are mounted thereon, preferably by threaded connections.
Patent GB-2388968-A (GB)
Title: Fused power adaptor
Inventor: KING GRAHAM FRANK
IPC: H01R13/68
Filed: 2002-05-22
Abstract: A power adaptor for a vehicle has two power outlets 2, 7 and a fuse housing 8 for a fuse to protect both outlets. The fuse (not shown) may be a spade fuse. Outlet 2 may have a cover 1. The adaptor may have a flat mounting surface 3 and a curved mounting surface 4 to facilitate mounting to a corresponding surface.
Patent GB-2380429-A (GB)
Title: A method and system for controlling an engine coupled to an exhaust system.
Inventor: LEWIS DONALD JAMES
IPC: F01N3/20
Filed: 2002-06-05
Abstract: A method and system for controlling an engine 13 coupled to an exhaust system 49, comprises determining an amount of oxidants stored in an emission control device 52 forming part of the exhaust system and adjusting the fuel injection 11 of the engine so that the amount of stored oxidants approaches a calculated oxidant set point based on an error between the set-point and the amount of stored oxidants so as to prevent NO x  and hydrocarbon breakthrough. The emission control device may comprise a catalyst which may include a number of catalyst bricks. The oxidant set-point may be further determined on the basis of the amount of oxidant storage capacity in a defined portion of the catalyst and may also be a variable value that is at least partly determined on the basis of at least one engine operating parameter. The at least one engine operating parameter may be engine load, which may be ascertained by measuring an induction air mass into the engine, engine speed, vehicle speed or a combination thereof. The oxidant set point may be determined on the basis of at least one parameter indicative of future engine operating conditions, such as throttle position.
Patent GB-2389978-A (GB)
Title: Event-triggered security monitoring apparatus
Inventor: LAMBERT RAYMOND JOSEPH
IPC: G08B15/00
Filed: 2002-06-17
Abstract: Security monitoring apparatus comprising: a remotely-locatable device 10,12,14 comprising a camera, 16 sensing means 18 and transmitting means, the remotely-locatable device 10,12,14 being operable on the detection of an event by the sensing means, to transmit digital image data captured by the camera; and a server 24 connected to a digital communication network 22 and and in communication with receiving means, the receiving means being operable to receive digital image data transmitted by the remotely-locatable device, and the server being configured to transmit the digital image data to a monitoring workstation 26 in communication with the network. The invention also provides a method of security monitoring comprising the steps of: detecting an event using sensing means;operating a camera to capture image data in response to the detection by the sensing means; transmitting said image data to a server; and sending said image data from said server to a monitoring workstation via a data communication network. The invention further provides a remotely-locatable security monitoring device and a server.
Patent GB-2377637-A (GB)
Title: Paroxetine methanesulphonate composition
Inventor: JACEWICZ VICTOR WITOLD
IPC: A61K31/443
Filed: 1999-04-23
Abstract: Parmaceutical compositions contain paroxetine methanesulphonate together with sodium starch glycollate. The composition is a tablet or capsule.
Patent GB-2380836-A (GB)
Title: Fault-tolerant memory system having parity groups
Inventor: WALTON JOHN K
IPC: G06F11/10
Filed: 2002-07-24
Abstract: A memory system includes a semiconductor memory that is configured to include a multiplicity of memory segments 220A - 226N. The memory segments are grouped into groups. Each of the groups includes N memory segments, where N is an integer, comprising N-1 data segments and a parity segment. Also, in each group of memory segments, the parity segment stores a data value P that may be calculated by a logical exclusive-or of respective data values stored in the data segments in the group. The N segments of a group may be distributed among memory boards such that none of the boards has more than one segment from that group.
Patent GB-2392440-A (GB)
Title: Programmable dispenser
Inventor: CLARKE KEVIN
IPC: A61L9/14
Filed: 2002-08-30
Abstract: A dispensing apparatus 100 comprises a source of material 108 to be dispensed, a nozzle 110 for dispensing an amount of material, and a programmable controller arranged to actuate the nozzle 110 periodically in accordance with the program; the controller being programmable with at least one time at which a dispensing pattern will be carried out resulting in a temporarily higher dispensing rate. The temporarily higher rate can be achieved by reducing the time interval between dispensing events. A preferred arrangement is for there to be several dispensing events within a short period of time, such as 3 events with a 2 minute separation. The 'background' program can continue notwithstanding the temporary dispensing pattern, or it can be suspended to resume when the temporary pattern ceases. There will preferably be several such times in each daily operating period. A preferred number is 1, 2 or 3 but higher numbers can be provided. Use of the facilities in which such dispensers are installed is not constant through the working day; existing dispensers allow times of day, operating days etc to be programmed, to try and minimise operation whilst the premises are empty, but this does not address the variation in usage level through the day. Simple examples include heavy use at the start of the working day, lunchtime, and the end of the working day. Thus, by allowing the user to program the device with periods of higher frequency dispensing, the dosing of material can be more accurately matched to usage. Thus, the material to be dispensed can be used more efficiently since there is no need to choose between wasteful dosing at low-usage times and inadequate dosing at high-usage times.
Patent GB-2384112-A (GB)
Title: Glass bulb for cathode ray tube and nathode ray tube
Inventor: MURAKAMI TOSHIHIDE
IPC: C03B23/217
Filed: 2002-09-24
Abstract: The present invention relates to a glass bulb for a cathode ray tube. The bulb of the present invention comprises a face portion 2, skirt portion 6, a funnel portion 11 including a neck portion 10 and a sealing portion 34 between the skirt 6 and funnel 11 adjoining portions, wherein the distance H from the centre of the inner surface of said face portion 2 to a point where the reference line 20 of the funnel crosses the bulb's central axis 41, and the diagonal length of said face portion 2 satisfies D/H >= 3.3. Also, in the sealing portion 8 which has a substantially rectangular cross section in the direction perpendicular to the bulb's central axis 41, a bent portion 21 bending towards the bulb's central axis 41 is provided at least on a long side of the sealing portion 8. This is all in order to strengthen the bulb structure without having to increase the weight of the tube.
Patent GB-2382602-A (GB)
Title: Flexible hose with thrusters for horizontal well drilling
Inventor: MAZOROW HENRY BERNARD
IPC: E21B7/06
Filed: 2001-04-04
Abstract: A flexible hose assembly (10) for horizontal well drilling is provided. The flexible hose assembly (10) has a number of spaced thruster couplings (12) along its length to impart drilling force to a nozzle blaster (24) at an end of the flexible hose (11). The thruster couplings (12) have rearwardly oriented holes (18) which impart a forward drilling force upon the exit of high pressure water through the holes (18). A method of horizontal well drilling using the above-described flexible hose is also provided. The method is particularly useful for shallow wells, such as 50-2000 feet.
Patent GB-2390358-A (GB)
Title: A bottle pourer
Inventor: CARTER DAVID PETER
IPC: G01F23/26
Filed: 2003-01-22
Abstract: A pourer 1 for dispensing a measured volume of liquid from a bottle has a connector 5 with an opening 6 connectable to the bottle. The opening 6 leads to a measuring chamber 2 containing a valve in the form of a lightweight ball 10 arranged to float on the surface of liquid in the measuring chamber 2. The measuring chamber 2 is connected to a dispensing chamber 3 via a valve in the form of a ball 14 biased by gravity to a closed position when the bottle is inverted to transfer liquid into the measuring chamber 2. The ball 10 closes an opening 9 when a measured volume of liquid has been transferred to the measuring chamber 2. The ball 14 is biased by gravity to an open position when the bottle is returned to an upright position to allow the measured volume of liquid to transfer from the measuring chamber 2 to the dispensing chamber 3. The measured volume of liquid is dispensed from the dispensing chamber 3 when the bottle is next inverted. At the same time, a measured volume of liquid is transferred from the bottle to the measuring chamber 2 and is transferred to the dispensing chamber 3 when the bottle is returned to the upright position ready for the next dispense.
Patent GB-2381242-A (GB)
Title: Printer with vacuum assisted holddown and ribbed and corrugated belt for media  transport
Inventor: WOTTON GEOFF
IPC: B41J11/00
Filed: 2000-09-28
Abstract: A belt-type support for moving print media such as paper through a printer includes a flexible belt that is supported in a manner such that friction is minimized and such that the paper that is supported on the belt is advanced precisely through the print zone of the printer. The support is provided in conjunction with a uniform distribution of vacuum pressure to the paper carried by the belt. In one preferred embodiment, there is provided a rigid, flat platen for supporting a uniformly porous belt. The transport belt has on its media supporting surface, a number of ribbed and corrugated projections are positioned at intervals over the length and width of the belt. The corrugations serve to provide vacuum channels to assist in media holdown.
Patent GB-2400249-A (GB)
Title: Adjusting the bias of an RF power amplifier in a mobile communications system
Inventor: PURSCHKE HAGEN ROGER
IPC: H03F1/30
Filed: 2003-03-31
Abstract: An RF power amplifier circuit for use in an RF communication station operable in a RF communication system using a time slot signalling procedure comprises: <SL> <LI>(a) an RF power amplifier; <LI>(b) a measurement circuit for deriving a bias voltage for adjusting a bias of the RF power amplifier; and characterised by: <LI>(c) control means for activating the measurement circuit at one or more pre-defined slots in the time slot signalling procedure. </SL> An RF transmitter incorporating the amplifier circuit and a terminal, e.g. a fixed or mobile station, incorporating the transmitter are also described.