baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2501079-A (GB)
Title: Dry powder paint binder
Inventor: HARLING STUART ROSS RHIND
IPC: C09D7/80
Filed: 2012-04-10
Abstract: A method of forming a dry powder paint binder from milk or plant proteins and other natural materials comprises a shearing operation to produce consistent, homogeneous and uniform particles. The binder may be mixed with pigments and mineral fillers (such as kaolin, magnesium silicate and calcium carbonate) to form a dry powder paint. Other ingredients may include preservatives (such as zinc oxide and potassium sorbate), fungicides, antifoaming agents (such as silica sand), cellulosic thickeners, polysaccharide dispersants, and activators (such as calcium hydroxide, ammonium carbonate, and borax). The dry powder paint may contain 15-30% binder, 50-70% filler, 0.5-20% pigment, 1-10% activator, 0.5-2% preservative, and 0.05-1% dispersant. In a preferred method, the shearing operation uses a high speed horizontal blade for a period of 30-300 seconds to produce particles of 60-80 microns. Further methods of forming the binder and the dry powder paint as well as a liquid paint containing same are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2491958-A (GB)
Title: Steel sheet with a tensile strength of at least 1180 MPa
Inventor: MIZUTA SAE
IPC: C21D9/46
Filed: 2012-06-12
Abstract: A steel sheet comprising (by weight): 0.10-0.30 % C, 1.40-3.0 % Si, 0.5-3.0 Mn, 0.005-0.20 % Al, 0-0.1 % P, 0.005 % S, 0-0.01 % N, 0-0.1 % O, 0-1.0 Cr, 0-1.0 % Mo, 0-0.15 % Ti, 0-0.15 % Nb, 0-0.15 % V, 0-1.0 % Cu, 0-1.0 % Ni, 0-0.005 % B, 0-0.01 % Ca, 0-0.01 % Mg, 0-0.01 % REM, with the balance being iron and impurities, wherein the steel comprises (by volume): 5-35 % ferrite, at least 60 % in total of bainitic ferrite and/or tempered martensite, 6 % or less of mixed fresh martensite and retained austenite and at least 5 % of retained austenite. The microstructure can be obtained by soaking the sheet at a temperature in the range Ac1+20 0C â   Ac3, cooling at an average rate of at least 5 0CsecÂ temperature in the range 100-400 0C and holding the cooled sheet at a temperature in the range 200-500 0C for at least 100 seconds or by soaking the sheet at a temperature of at least Ac3, cooling at an average rate of 50 0Csec-1 or less to a temperature in the range 100-400 0C and holding the cooled sheet at a temperature in the range 200-500 0C for at least 100 seconds. .
Patent GB-2491277-A (GB)
Title: Control of measurement report messages in a wireless device
Inventor: KUBOTA KEIICHI
IPC: H04W24/10
Filed: 2012-06-28
Abstract: If a wireless device determines (300) that wireless transmissions to a network are not possible, then the wireless device suspends (310) passing of measurement report messages to a lower layer of the wireless device for transmission to the network. Whilst passing of measurement report messages to the lower layer of the wireless device is suspended, the wireless device buffers (320) a predetermined number of measurement report messages. Any new reports are stored in the buffer overwriting previous reports. When transmission to the network can be resumed, other uplink messages of higher priority than the measurement reports can be transmitted quickly since there are few pending measurement reports for transmission. In the embodiment measurement reports are not sent from the RRC layer to the data link layer or physical layer if an â  out of syncâ   condition occurs. On re-sync RRC response messages for a Cell Update Confirm message can be transmitted to the network first.
Patent GB-2505725-A (GB)
Title: Processing Prediction Information for Encoding or Decoding at Least Part of an Image
Inventor: LEANNEC FABRICE LE
IPC: H04N19/30
Filed: 2012-09-28
Abstract: Prediction information for at least part of an image of an enhancement layer (1200) of video data is processed, the data including the enhancement layer and a base layer (1201) of lower quality, where the enhancement layer is composed of processing blocks (1205) and the base layer is composed of elementary units. Prediction information is derived for the processing blocks of the enhancement layer from prediction information of one or more spatially corresponding elementary units of the base layer. A prediction image is constructed corresponding to the enhancement image, the prediction image being composed of prediction units, each processing block of the enhancement layer corresponding spatially to at least one prediction unit of the prediction image. Each prediction unit is predicted by applying a prediction mode using the prediction information derived from the base layer. The base mode prediction image is used as an intermediate step between the base layer and the enhancement layer coding. An enhancement coding unit may therefore spatially overlap several coding units of the base layer, which may have been encoded by different modes. The decoupling of the base mode prediction type is different from the base mode previously specified by the H.264/SVC standard.
Patent GB-2506593-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive post-filtering of reconstructed image data in a video encoder
Inventor: LASSERRE SEBASTIEN
IPC: H04N19/33
Filed: 2012-09-28
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of encoding image data in which adaptive post-filtering is applied to a reconstructed image. The reconstructed (or rough) image is obtained by first encoding pixel values in an original image into coefficients (such as in a Discrete Cosine Transform, DCT encoder) and then subjecting the coded image data to an inverse transform to obtain the rough decoded image. This rough decoded image is then processed through an adaptive post filter that is adjustable depending on an input parameter derived based on values of the original image. In one embodiment the post filtering is adjustable as a function of an input parameter that depends on a frame merit. The post filter may be a de-blocking filter (DBF), a sample adaptive offset filter (SAO) or an adaptive loop filter (ALF) and the input parameter may be a rate-distortion slope or a quantisation parameter. The filter parameters may be added to the encoded bit-stream to be used by an adaptive post-filter in a HEVC (High Efficiency Video Coding) decoder.
Patent GB-2507326-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable hinge with floating plate movable in two axes relative to a fixing plate
Inventor: MAO AMANDA
IPC: E05D7/00
Filed: 2012-10-26
Abstract: The hinge comprises a fixed plate 8, an adjustable plate 10 and a pivot member 12. The adjustable plate comprises a fixing plate 14, a floating plate 16 movable relative to the fixing plate in two axes and a first adjustment means comprising a first eccentric cam 34 rotatable in a first slot 30 to position the floating plate in a first axis. A second adjustment means positions the floating plate in a second axis and may comprise a cam 36. The eccentric cams may apply a force to move the floating plate transversely or longitudinally relative to the fixing plate. Each of the slots may include two bearing and saddle surfaces, the latter comprising guide surfaces. The bearing surfaces may include undercuts to locate the cam in first or second positions. The eccentric cams may comprise a regular polygon location surface and may be resiliently biased to the second position.
Patent GB-2511815-A (GB)
Title: Oral hygiene product
Inventor: BOOTH CHRISTOPHER EDGERLEY
IPC: A61C17/00
Filed: 2013-03-14
Abstract: An oral hygiene swab 10 for a patient comprises a stem 12 formed of a first relatively rigid material and a head portion 14 formed of a second relatively softer material that is over-moulded onto the stem. The second material of the head portion 14 is shaped to provide outwardly protruding cleaning formations 32, 36 that contact patient's mouth in use. The cleaning formations 32 may comprise a plurality of walls that are upstanding with respect to a longitudinal axis of the stem 12 and may extend circumferentially around said stem 12. The head portion 14 may also provide an additional set of cleaning formations 36 at the distal end of the cleaning head 14. This further set of cleaning formations 36 may comprise a further plurality of walls. The head 14 and stem 23 may have a hollow interior and the swab may be a suction swab. A method of manufacturing an oral hygiene swab is also provided where a stem of a first rigid material is moulded and a head of a second relatively softer material is overmoulded onto the stem, where the second material is shaped to provide cleaning formations.
Patent GB-2502867-A (GB)
Title: Cushioning fabric
Inventor: ANAND SUBHASH CHANDER
IPC: A61G7/057
Filed: 2013-04-04
Abstract: A cushioning fabric comprises a combination of at least two different 3D fabrics: (i) 5mm to 8mm thick knitted spacer fabric with compression resistance from 25 to 100 kpa (at 40% compression stress value according to EN ISO 3386-1:1997); and (ii) 9mm to 15mm thick knitted spacer fabric with compression resistance in the range from 25mm to 100kpa. The cushion fabric may further comprise a 3d knitted cover fabric which is 2 to 7mm thick and has a compression resistance of10-50kpa. At least two of the layers of fabric may be held together by stitching or adhesive. The fabric may be used for mattresses or wheel-chair cushions to prevent pressure sores on an immobile patient.
Patent GB-2498142-A (GB)
Title: Data distribution device, data distribution system, client device, data distribution method, data reception method, program and recording medium
Inventor: FURUICHI SANEHIRO
IPC: G06F21/10
Filed: 2011-07-01
Abstract: Provided is means for preventing information leakage from a data distribution destination. A data distribution server (20) of the present invention includes: a database (130) which stores access control implementation modules (132 to 138), which implement, upon a client, an access control mechanism which controls access to a resource by a process according to an imparted policy corresponding to the environment of the client and a deployment unit for deployment into a storage area in which distributed data included in a distributed package is protected; a database (120), which stores distributed data (124) and a security policy (122) specified for the distributed data (124); an environment detection unit (144) for detecting the environment of a client (30B) which requests receipt of the distributed data; and a transmission unit (150) for transmitting a distributed package (160) which includes distributed data (162), a security policy (164), and an access control-implemented module (166) corresponding to the environment of the client (30B).
Patent GB-2502437-A (GB)
Title: Laminated, leak-resistant chemical processors, methods of making, and methods of operating
Inventor: TONKOVICH ANNA LEE
IPC: B01J19/00
Filed: 2011-10-18
Abstract: The invention provides methods of making laminated devices (especially microchannel devices) in which plates are assembled and welded together. Unlike conventional microchannel devices, the inventive laminated devices can be made without brazing or diffusion bonding; thus providing significant advantages for manufacturing. Features such as expansion joints and external welded supports are also described. Laminated devices and methods of conducting unit operations in laminated devices are also described.
Patent GB-2514149-A (GB)
Title: A fluid movement device
Inventor: JOYNSON GRAEME
IPC: F26B21/00
Filed: 2013-05-15
Abstract: A fluid movement device for drying adjacent surfaces comprises an inlet 1 for propelled fluid, a body used to direct the fluids past the surfaces and an outlet 2 for movement of the fluids from the body. The device may further comprise an internal chamber with a plurality of outlet vents and the body may have feet 6 to elevate the chamber from the surface. A plurality of devices may be capable of being connected at the inlets. The body may comprise a series of fingers to provide a constant supply of drying air across the surface. The device may be of modular construction and may have mutual interlocking male and female parts on opposing faces and may interlock vertically or horizontally. Ducting 3 may be provided to connect and direct fluids onwards from the inlets. The ducting may be rigid or flexible. The inlets may be provided with caps 4.
Patent GB-2518384-A (GB)
Title: A method and a portable rescue device for locating avalanche victims
Inventor: CABALL MARTI MANOSAS
IPC: G01V3/10
Filed: 2013-09-19
Abstract: A method and a portable rescue device for locating avalanche victims comprises searching, with a portable electromagnetic signal receiver (Rx), an electromagnetic signal emitted by a portable electromagnetic signal transmitter (Tx); a first tracking step for measuring and following the magnetic field of the electromagnetic signal emitted by the portable electromagnetic signal transmitter and a second tracking step comprising determining the location of the portable electromagnetic signal transmitter by estimating the spatial position thereof from output signals provided by a plurality of magnetic vector sensors (S1-S5) of the portable electromagnetic signal receiver (Rx), arranged forming an array, by exploiting their spatial diversity.
Patent GB-2507877-A (GB)
Title: Ink jet print head having ramp portion and product sensors
Inventor: PLUMMER MARC SIMON
IPC: B41J11/00
Filed: 2012-09-12
Abstract: A print head 1 for an ink jet printer has a product ramp 73 attached to one side. A front face 75 guides products (3, Fig.1) on a conveyor (5, Fig.1) so as to pass in front of the print face (9, Fig.2A). The product ramp 73 carries first sensors 77a, 77b to detect the presence of products (3, Fig.1), in order to trigger a print operation by the printer. A second sensor 79 allows the speed of movement of the products 3 to be measured. The second sensor 79a, 79b may be on the ramp 73 or may be elsewhere such as on the print head 1 or on a second ramp (73a, Fig.7).
Patent GB-2521410-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for encoding or decoding blocks of pixel
Inventor: LAROCHE GUILLAUME
IPC: H04N19/93
Filed: 2013-12-18
Abstract: Processing a current block of pixels of an image using a palette coding mode in which a current palette 2003 is predicted from a palette predictor 2001. The current colour palette comprises a set of colour values associated to palette indices, and the palette coding mode involves predicting the pixels of a block by a set of palette indices. Preferably the palette predictor may be a previously processed predictor, such as that associated to the previous block, or an adjacent processed block. Alternatively, the palette predictor is derived from the values of previously processed pixels adjacent to the current block. The current palette may be an ordered table of colour values, with each entry being predicted from the previous entry in the palette. The palette may be derived from the palette predictor plus a residual corresponding to the difference between the current and predictor palette entries. In the embodiment videos are encoded according to HEVC RExt range extension and the palette indices representing the pixels are run length encoded.
Patent GB-2511906-A (GB)
Title: Route control device, route control method and route control program
Inventor: YAMASHITA YUKO
IPC: B61L27/00
Filed: 2013-12-23
Abstract: Railway route control device (100, Fig.2), comprising processor 102 and storage device 101, outputs control information to a ground device (203, Fig.2) that controls track circuits, point and signals etc (204-206, Fig.2). Prediction calculation unit 113 forecasts arrival and departure time of each train at each timetabled station based on timetable information 107 and train-on track-information 106. Order determination unit 112 identifies potential conflict between trains approaching a block section based on the forecast times, timetable information and train-on-track information. It calculates an effect on a subsequent traffic control of a train passing order and determines the passing order for which the effect satisfies a predetermined condition (e.g. reduced or minimised delays). Information generation unit 111 then generates route control information that controls routes of the conflicting trains according to the determined passing order and outputs this to the ground device.
Patent GB-2506789-A (GB)
Title: Seismic geophysical surveying using a fibre optic distributed sensing apparatus
Inventor: LEWIS ANDREW
IPC: G01V1/02
Filed: 2012-07-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for use in geophysical surveying. Geophysical surveying typically involves stimulating an area of interest with a seismic source (204)and detecting the response in a sensor array. The application describes a fibre optic distributed sensing apparatus having a source(112)of electromagnetic radiation for repeatedly launching interrogating electromagnetic radiation into an optic fibre(104) deployed in said of area interest,a sampling detector (116) for sampling radiation back- scattered from the fibre; and a processor(108)arranged to process the back-scattered radiation to provide, for each of a plurality of longitudinal sensing portions of optic fibre, an indication of any incident acoustic signals affecting that sensing portion. The sampling detector is arranged to acquire a plurality of diversity samples for each said longitudinal sensing portion. The processor is configured process the diversity samples in diversity channels to determine a measurement signal indicative of any acoustic disturbance; correlate the measurement signal from each channel with a signal indicative of the seismic stimulus applied; and combine the correlated measurement signals to provide an overall measurement signal for the longitudinal sensing portion. The processor may apply a quality metric to the correlated data before performing the combination based on the quality metric. By correlating the individual diversity channels with the stimulus signal prior to performing the analysis of the measurement signal for a particular longitudinal section of optic fibre, the signal to noise ratio can be improved.
Patent GB-2511415-A (GB)
Title: Method of providing broadband connection
Inventor: SHEPHERDSON IAN
IPC: H02G9/10
Filed: 2014-01-13
Abstract: The application is concerned with providing a broadband connection to a subscriber at a remote location 10 such as a farmhouse or hamlet. A new branch fibre 14 is laid between an existing main fibre 12 and copper wiring 11 which connects the subscriber to an existing network. The main fibre runs along the side of a main road 13. The copper wiring is cut at the point where it is met by the branch fibre and a junction point 16 is located within a waterproof underground chamber. The underground chamber houses an opto-electric converter, which may include a DSLAM. The junction point must be sufficiently close to the subscriber location 10 to permit satisfactory broadband communication over the legacy copper drop cable 11a, e.g. less than 3Km from the subscriber. The branch fibre is preferably buried in the ground alongside a minor road. A single junction point may be connected to multiple sets of copper wiring, each serving a different subscriber.
Patent GB-2510495-A (GB)
Title: Auto-focus image system
Inventor: TAY HIOK NAM
IPC: G03B13/36
Filed: 2010-05-27
Abstract: An auto focus image system that includes a pixel array coupled to a focus signal generator. The pixel array captures an image that has at least one edge with a width. The focus signal generator may generate a focus signal that is a function of the edge width and/or statistics of edge widths. A processor receives the focus signal and/or the statistics of edge widths and adjusts a focus position of a focus lens. The edge width can be determined by various techniques including the use of gradients. A histogram of edge widths may be used to determine whether a particular image is focused or unfocused. A histogram with a large population of thin edge widths is indicative of a focused image.
Patent GB-2522487-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for measuring the depth of utility poles
Inventor: HUGHES KENNETH MOSS
IPC: G01B5/18
Filed: 2014-04-07
Abstract: Apparatus and a method for measuring the depth to which a pole (42) has been sunk are disclosed. The apparatus comprises an outer sleeve (10) having a hollow interior, configured with a pointed end portion (20) to be driven into ground (40) adjacent to the 10 place at which a pole (42) has been sunk. The outer sleeve (10) has a closable aperturethat, when opened, connects its interior to its exterior. A measuring pole (14) of known length that can be manipulated through the aperture to engage a lower end of the pole whereby the length of the measuring pole that projects above the ground can be measured to determine the depth. The measuring pole (14) may have an end portion 15 (36) that extends at right angles to its length to engage with a lower end surface of thepole (42).
Patent GB-2515170-A (GB)
Title: Horticultural preparation or formulation
Inventor: TEBB-ROGER JONATHAN
IPC: C05G3/70
Filed: 2014-04-22
Abstract: A combination, dual effect nutrient and pest deterrent formulation for certain plant categories with ancillary effect against plant damage from certain pests, and applied by direct contact with plant tissue, such as foliage or stems, exposed above ground level, comprising a balanced combination of calcium chloride, sodium lignosulphate and an inert wetting agent; one variant formulation being effective against whitefly, another variant formulation effective against molluscs, such as slugs and snails, comprises a combination of 50 per cent by volume calcium chloride, itself of a 16 percent by volume solution concentration; 25 per cent by volume sodium lignosulphate; 25 percent by volume water; additional 0.5m1 per litre inert wetting agent added to the final mix. This formulation can be used with a proprietary wetting agent, such as an alcohol based with ethylene oxide surfactant designated UN65. A ready to use direct dosage format can be contrived based upon the foregoing.
Patent GB-2510754-A (GB)
Title: Delayed release hydrocortisone composition
Inventor: HUATAN HIEP
IPC: A61K9/28
Filed: 2013-02-12
Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for oral administration comprises: a core comprising hydrocortisone and a carrier, contacting the core is a layer comprising a delayed release polymer wherein the delayed release polymer is a pH sensitive enteric polymer and is a mixture of poly(methacrylic acid/methyl methacrylate) in a ratio of 1:1 and poly(methacrylic acid/methyl methacrylate) in a ratio of 1:2 to delay the release of hydrocortisone from the core. Preferably the ratio of the two polymers is 1:4 and forms about 6-7% w/w of the composition. The hydrocortisone may be present in or on the carrier together with a binding agent such as povidone which is preferably present at a concentration of between 0.5-4% w/w of the composition. The enteric polymer layer may comprise a plasticiser such a dibutyl sebacate which is preferably between 0.5-1.0% w/w of the composition. The hydrocortisone may be substituted for cortisone acetate. Preferably the composition is for use in the treatment of adrenal insufficiency, inflammatory conditions and depression.
Patent GB-2510087-A (GB)
Title: Low-pressure liquid leakage prevention device
Inventor: CHAE HONG GI
IPC: B63B43/16
Filed: 2011-10-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to a low-pressure liquid leakage prevention device. The low-pressure liquid leakage prevention device includes: a flexible plate formed of thin spring steel; a ground plate coupled to the front side of the plate and formed of an elastic material having superior cushioning properties such as EVA; a packing coupling groove concentrically formed with respect to the center of the front surface of the ground plate; a packing fixed to the packing coupling groove; a magnet coupling groove formed in the ground plate between the packing coupling grooves; and a magnet coupled to the magnet coupling groove. Also, the low-pressure liquid leakage prevention device includes a relief valve for preventing excessive pressure from building when a ship rolls due to bad weather.