baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2365646-A (GB)
Title: An image processor comprising an interpolator and an adaptable register store
Inventor: COMPTON MATTHEW PATRICK
IPC: G06T3/40
Filed: 2000-07-31
Abstract: An image processor is arranged in operation to generate an interpolated video signal from a received video signal representative of an image. The image processor comprises an adaptable register store coupled to a control processor which is operable to receive the video signal and to provide pixels of the received video signal, under control of the control processor, to an interpolator, the interpolator being coupled to the adaptable register store and is arranged in operation to generate the interpolated video signal by interpolating the pixels provided by the adaptable register store. The control processor controls in operation the adaptable register store to provide pixels to the interpolator to interpolate parts of the image in both vertical and horizontal directions. Performing diagonal interpolation can substantially reduce ringing effects and resolution loss on diagonal edges of an image. In order to interpolate a part or all of the image in both the vertical and a horizontal directions, the adaptable shift register may have a plurality of register elements, selected register elements being connected to the interpolator to provide the pixels of the received video signal for interpolation, each of the register elements being arranged to store a pixel of the received video signal and each being connected to a plurality of other register elements and configurable under control of the control processor to feed the pixel stored in the register element to one or other of the other shift registers in dependence upon a temporal reference.
Patent GB-2365519-A (GB)
Title: Air distribution apparatus for a vehicular air conditioning system
Inventor: NELSON MARK
IPC: B60H1/00
Filed: 2000-08-04
Abstract: Air distribution apparatus for a vehicular air conditioning system, includes adjacently arranged flow control elements, the flow control elements having respective open portions and respective closed portions, and being movable relative to a plurality of output zones. Air is directed through the open portions of the elements to permit varying air output configurations dependent upon the orientation of the open and closed portions of the flow control elements. The apparatus may include an inner cylindrical flow control element nested within an outer cylindrical flow control element the open portions being defined through respective circumferential walls.
Patent GB-2355341-A (GB)
Title: Portable telephone which compensates for change of antenna impedance
Inventor: KOUYAMA NAOYUKI
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 2000-09-07
Abstract: A portable telephone is provided, which will eliminate or suppress the change of antenna impedance due to approach or contact with a human body. The system does not need any special measures for recognising contact with a human body, thereby ensuring the desired antenna characteristics with a simple and low cost configuration. The portable telephone is comprised of: an antenna; a radio section for processing signals to and from the antenna; a control section for controlling the radio section; and an impedance matching subsystem which matches the impedances of the antenna and the radio section. The impedance values are switched according to the start and stop of the talking state of the telephone. Preferably, the control system comprises a reception signal processing circuit including an amplification circuit. The start and stop of the talking state is detected by the start and stop of the amplifier circuit.
Patent GB-2367656-A (GB)
Title: Self-repairing operating system for computer entities
Inventor: GOLD STEPHEN
IPC: G06F11/14
Filed: 2000-10-06
Abstract: A method of installing an operating system into a computer entity comprising at least one data storage device 204, a primary operating system 400 and a secondary operating system 401 capable of rebuilding the primary operating system. The method involves creating a back-up copy of the primary operating system 403 onto a back-up area 402 of the data storage device. The secondary operating system is used to operate the computer entity and to rebuild the primary operating system from the back-up copy in the back-up area upon failure of the primary operating system. The primary operating system may be erased prior to rebuilding from the back-up copy. The computer entity may also store configuration data in the data storage device, separate from the primary and secondary operating systems, to allow restoration of configuration settings when rebuilding the primary operating system. Configuration data may be checked prior to storage on, or restoration from, the data storage device. The recovery of the primary operating system may involve automatic rebooting of the computer entity into the secondary operating system and also may involve checking settings flags to determine whether the rebuild is to be performed with application data preserved or deleted. The storage of the operating systems may be on separate partitions of the data storage device.
Patent GB-2356855-A (GB)
Title: Box formed from a blank
Inventor: AHMED KARNAL
IPC: B31B50/25
Filed: 2000-11-02
Abstract: A box is formed from a blank comprising a reinforcing layer of corrugated, honeycomb or other material between first and second layers and having a pattern of cuts, preferably perforations, though the first and reinforcing layers extending in two substantially perpendicular directions to facilitate folding a box of required dimensions. A blank of appropriate dimensions may be cut from a roll of blank material and cut and folded to form the required box.
Patent GB-2369069-A (GB)
Title: Water treatment system
Inventor: SPRUCE FREDERICK
IPC: C02F1/32
Filed: 2000-11-03
Abstract: A water treatment system for the elimination of Cryptosporidium oocysts from water, comprises a filter bed made from four layers of particulate material such that, from the top layer to the bottom layer, the coarseness of the particles decreases while the density of the particulate material increases. The particle size and density of the material forming each layer may be such that the free fall settling rate of the particles decreases from the top layer downwards by at least 20% between each layer. Materials used include anthracite, glass, cinders and activated carbon; crushed flint, silica and quartz; garnet, alumina, stone, granite, brick and porcelain; magnetite and ilmenite. The water may be treated before being passed through the filter for example by flocculation or heat treatment. The water and / or the filter bed may also be treated to render species such as Cryptosporidium inactive or destroyed. The system also includes a mean for backwashing the filter in which the backwashing water may be heated before passage through the filter bed.
Patent GB-2358679-A (GB)
Title: Unidirectional clutch drive mechanism for a multi-part construction toy
Inventor: GLEIM ROBERT
IPC: F16D41/18
Filed: 2000-11-23
Abstract: An unidirectional clutch drive mechanism, for a multi-part construction toy, comprises a first drive element 16, having an eccentric opening 34, received within a second drive element 17. Each drive element 16, 17 has angularly orientated fixed drive teeth 31, 32 which positively engage as the drive element 16 moves eccentrically, with respect to its axis of rotation, when rotated via rod 10 in a driving direction. This eccentric movement of the drive element 16 is produced by drive lug 37 engaging a wall of the eccentric opening 34, thereby forcing the drive teeth 31, 32 into engagement. When the drive element 16 is rotated in the other direction the teeth 31, 32 are pulled out of engagement so that no drive is transmitted, if any contact does exist between the teeth they will merely slide over each other. If the drive element is not rotated gravity alone may cause the drive element 16 to drop into a position that the teeth 31, 32 will engage. The drive element 16 is attached to the rod 10 by a clip element 40 having a snap action on rod 10.
Patent GB-2362662-A (GB)
Title: Easily erectable folding greenhouse
Inventor: NASH LINDY
IPC: A01G9/16
Filed: 2001-04-02
Abstract: A greenhouse comprises front and rear frames 1 and 2 and intermediate portal frames 3, connected by centrally hinged connectors 4, 5, and having hinges at the ridge, eave and ground (Fig 5), so that for transportation the frames 1,2,3, can be mutually adjacent, as can wall pillars and roof rafters. At the erection site the frame is pulled out in concertina fashion, and door(s) and windows and rigid glazing can then be fitted to complete the greenhouse.
Patent GB-2362560-A (GB)
Title: Bras and bra fitting
Inventor: MCDONALD SUSAN
IPC: A41C3/00
Filed: 2001-05-25
Abstract: A bra comprises an under band 8 with a straight edge to which the lower edge of the cups 12 is attached and wings 9 with perpendicular edges 11 attached to the cups which have a generally square configuration. The parts may be releasably connected together and chosen from a range to enable a bra to be assembled which is the best fit for a wearer. A method of sizing is disclosed.
Patent GB-2363615-A (GB)
Title: Composite material with epitaxial carbon fibres in a metal matrix
Inventor: USHIJMA HITOSHI
IPC: B22D19/14
Filed: 2000-09-14
Abstract: A composite material comprises vapour-phase epitaxial carbon fibres in a metal matrix. The fibres may have a feather-like structure. The metal may be aluminium or an aluminium alloy and the composite material may be used as a heat sink. It may be made by dispersing the fibres in a solvent, removing the solvent to form a fibre layer, placing the fibre layer overlaid by metal and a filter in a pressure container, applying a vacuum to the container and heating the metal so that it melts and impregnates the fibre layer.
Patent GB-2370082-A (GB)
Title: Guide rail insert
Inventor: LISTER MICHAEL
IPC: F16L13/02
Filed: 2001-09-14
Abstract: A guide rail insert 1 for connecting guide rails used to enable submersible pumps to operate in wells comprises a tubular member which fits inside the ends the guide rails to be joined, and a collar 2 for abutting the ends of the guide rails. Preferably a raised area 3 is provided each side of the collar for gripping the guide rail, and a flat area 5 is also provided each side of the collar which can be lined up with any internal welds on the inside of the guide rail which would otherwise prevent the insert being positioned correctly. The insert may be made from mild steel, or stainless steel.
Patent GB-2371385-A (GB)
Title: Displaying data from a peripheral device on an Internet browser
Inventor: MICK JOHN ADAM
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2001-10-23
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for viewing data. The apparatus comprises an Internet browser (214), a peripheral device driver (218), and an Internet browser plug-in (216) configured to reconfigure data received from a peripheral device such as a scanner or digital camera via the peripheral device driver into a format suitable for viewing with the Internet browser. With this apparatus, data can be viewed by receiving a request for peripheral device input (300), receiving data from the peripheral device (302), processing data with an Internet browser plug-in (304), and displaying the data with an Internet browser GUI (306). Through utilization of the Internet browser, data from peripheral devices can be viewed with a minimum of necessary software. Accordingly, data can be viewed with computing devices having relatively small storage capacities such as a net PC, or a handheld device such as a PDA.
Patent GB-2384113-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid photovoltaic module
Inventor: KON IRV
IPC: H02S10/10
Filed: 2002-01-14
Abstract: A hybrid photovoltaic, temperature differential power generation module 10 includes a heat sink 16 , a thermocouple 14 thermally connected to the heat sink, and a photovoltaic device 11 connected to the thermocouple. The hybrid device may increase efficiency or decrease surface area requirements by providing a stacked arrangement. The module (10) may include ceramic plates 13, 15 and an aluminium temperature diffuser 12.
Patent GB-2374729-A (GB)
Title: Double-layer capacitor with activated carbon electrodes
Inventor: NAKAZAWA YUTAKA
IPC: H01G11/26
Filed: 2002-02-06
Abstract: An electric double-layer capacitor includes: a separator 4; a pair of electrodes 2 separated by the separator 4, the electrodes including activated carbon particles and a binder binding the activated carbon particles; and, a pair of collectors 1 separated by the pair of electrodes. The density of the electrodes is in the range of 1.4 g/cm<SP>3</SP> to 1.8 g/cm<SP>3</SP>. Also disclosed is an electrode per se having a density range as above.
Patent GB-2386836-A (GB)
Title: Anti-cancer combinations
Inventor: WANG LIANG-CHUAN STEVE
IPC: A61K31/352
Filed: 2002-03-22
Abstract: Method of modulating neoplastic growth comprises synergistically administering to a mammal, including humans, a compound of formula (I), including DMXAA, or its salt or ester, and either concomitantly or sequentially administering a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), e.g. diclofenac, salicylate, ibuprofen, celecoxib or rofecoxib, at an amount less than that required to substantially alter the plasma pharmacokinetics of compound (I) in the mammal: <EMI ID=1.1 HE=41 WI=44 LX=786 LY=782 TI=CF> <PC>where: R4 and R5 complete a 6-membered aromatic ring substituted by R3 and -(B)-COOH; (B) = linear / branched (un)substituted (ethylenically un)saturated 1-6C alkyl; R1-R3 = H, 1-6C alkyl, Halo, CF3, CN, NO2, NH2, O-alkyl, -N-CO-alkyl, -N-SO2-alkyl, -S-alkyl, -SO2-alkyl or -N-alkyl; or one of R4, R5 = H or phenyl; and the other is H or phenyl (optionally substituted); R1 = H or 1-6C alkyl or alkoxy; and R2 = -(B)-COOH.
Patent GB-2387150-A (GB)
Title: Tethered inflatable safety curtain
Inventor: ROBERTS TONY
IPC: B60R21/232
Filed: 2002-04-05
Abstract: A vehicle's interior safety curtain 1 is connected to two portions of cord 5 preferably fixed to a point on the curtain's bottom edge 4. The top edge 2 of the curtain 1 is preferably attached to a door frame. As the curtain 1 inflates, a slide member such as a ring 10 on the first cord portion draws the second portion upwards. Tension T1,T2 created in the cord 5 helps to control the deployed position of the curtain 1, reducing the risk of an occupant's head impacting a side window. The cord portions may be made from separate inextensible or elastic materials. Preferably, the first cord portion is anchored to a fixed point 7 and is guided by a pulley 8, and the second portion is releasably connected to a vehicle's "B" or "C" post by a clip (12) and may be guided by a lower pulley 11. In an alternative embodiment, the anchoring point 7 lies above the bottom edge 4 of the inflated curtain 1.
Patent GB-2387612-A (GB)
Title: A fluid flow switching device
Inventor: ALLEN ANTHONY
IPC: E21B21/10
Filed: 2002-04-17
Abstract: A fluid flow switching device for use in a drill string comprises a tubular member 1, adapted to be connected at each end to a respective section of the drill string so as to be continuous therewith and having a port 4 in the side thereof. A sleeve member 2 is axially slidable within the tubular member 1, between an upper position, in which a port 3 in the side thereof is aligned to port 4, and a lower position in which port 4 is obstructed by the sleeve member. A plurality of fingers are pivotally connected to the lower end of the sleeve member. Each finger defines one segment of a segmented circular closure member, which is closed when the finger members are pivoted radially inward to bring the segments together, and open when the fingers are pivoted radially apart. An annular opening surface 8 is positioned within the tubular member beneath the sleeve member, and diverges radially outward from its upper end to its lower end. When the said fingers of the closure member are slid axially along it, they are caused to open at the lower end and close at the upper end. The closure device is preferably biased to an open position, and is preferably actuated by a swivel piston.
Patent GB-2390808-A (GB)
Title: Pre-shave face mask
Inventor: CROSS MARK
IPC: A45D44/00
Filed: 2002-07-16
Abstract: The face mask has a moisture-absorbent towelling layer 14 for placement next to the skin and a heat-retentive outer layer 15. The mask is shaped to fit the face, with a front portion 2, two side portions 3 and 4 and a bottom portion 5. The front portion has a notch 6 in its upper periphery to fit around the nose and an opening 7 for the mouth. The heat-retentive layer includes a fluid heat-retentive material such as ethylene glycol which is held in separate cells formed by an envelope of flexible sheet material. Retaining straps 10a and 10b attached to the side portions may be secured around the rear of the head to hold the mask in place. Once pre-heated by immersion in water at 60{C it can be placed on a persons face to warm and moisten the skin causing skin pores and hair follicles to open which urges hairs to protrude from the skin to aid subsequent shaving.
Patent GB-2392997-A (GB)
Title: System and method for controlling the flow of data on a network
Inventor: CARRASCO JOHN JOSEPH
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2001-02-06
Abstract: A method for running tasks on a network, comprising: creating (200) at least one sub-group of data from a universe of data: identifying (202) the sub-group of data with a header, the header containing executable code; sending (204) the sub-group of data to an available processor; and performing (206) tasks with the available processor to obtain result data using the sub-group of data and instructions contained in the executable code in the header.
Patent GB-2392731-A (GB)
Title: A method for calculating the relative volumetric flow-rate of at least one of the phases of a multi-phase effluent flow
Inventor: MARCUS REMI
IPC: E21B47/10
Filed: 2002-09-03
Abstract: A method for calculating the relative volumetric flow-rate of at least one of the phases of a multi-phase effluent flowing in a well, the method comprising a first step of acquiring local volumetric fractions and/or velocities of the phases across the section of the well at a certain depth. The method further comprises: corrections of the volumetric fraction and/or velocity measurements in order to make them consistent with each other; selection of a suitable flow model which mathematically represents the effluent flow; interpolation of the local volumetric fraction and/or velocity measurements by the flow model to obtain a volumetric fraction and/or velocity profile; and calculation of the relative volumetric flow-rates by integration of the volumetric fraction and/or velocity profiles over the section of the well at the certain depth.
Patent GB-2393103-A (GB)
Title: Protective cover for filled refuse bags
Inventor: DIBB ALAN
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 2002-09-21
Abstract: A device for protecting waste disposal bags from damage by scavenging animals, comprising a collapsible cover made of a tear resistant material adapted to encompass at least one waste disposal bag and means for securing the said cover when it has been placed in position over a waste disposal bag, or bags. The cover may comprise a bag 101 of fabric such as a strong woven plastics material, with a drawstring to be tightened to secure the bag in position over the filled waste disposal bag(s). A cord 103 may be pulled to pull cords 102 which are attached about halfway along the bag 101, thus collapsing the bag 101 and retracting it into a housing 105 attachable to a wall by brackets 107. Alternatively the fabric of the cover may be carried by a plurality of hoops which are pivoted on a common axis.
Patent GB-2394598-A (GB)
Title: Reducing the number of stray charge carriers within an optical waveguide
Inventor: HOUSE ANDREW ALAN
IPC: H01S5/10
Filed: 2002-10-26
Abstract: An integrated optical device comprises a waveguide 2; a source 1 such as a variable optical attenuator (VOA) formed as a p-i-n diode laterally across the waveguide, which can cause stray charge carriers to be present within the waveguide 2; and a diode 3 comprising a p-i-n diode laterally across the waveguide, arranged to sweep the stray charge carriers out of the waveguide. An application is reduction of electrical cross-talk in an optical monitor (fig 2: 4). An array of waveguides, for example optical channel monitors, may each have associated sources and diodes.
Patent GB-2379485-A (GB)
Title: Plastics-based bearing material
Inventor: MCMEEKIN KENNETH MACLEOD
IPC: C10N20/06
Filed: 1999-07-28
Abstract: A layer of plastics based bearing material disposed on a substrate and comprising a matrix of PTFE having dispersed therein 2-10 vol% melt-processable fluro-polymer, 10-30 %vol inorganic particulate filler material, 0.5-5 % vol ceramic particulate material and wherein the particle size of the inorganic particulate filler material is 0.1-10m and (v) the particle size of the ceramic particulate material is less than 0.1m and whereby the layer is substantially porosity free and is 25-100m in thickness above the substrate. The melt-processable fluoro-polymer may be one or more of MFA, FEP or PFA, the melt-processable fluoro-polymer may be at least one of calcium/magnesium/strontium fluorides, metal oxides and/or metal hydroxides and the ceramic particulate filler includes at least one of alumina/silica/zirconia and/or diamond.
Patent GB-2386304-A (GB)
Title: A radio receiver
Inventor: LYONS PATRICK JOHN
IPC: B60R25/00
Filed: 2001-12-19
Abstract: A variable frequency radio receiver (1) for a remote keyless entry system for a motor vehicle outputs a valid type data signal through a gate circuit (16) to a signal analysing circuit (3) for further analysing to determine if the data signal insludes a unique code specific to an electronic control unit (2) which controls an alarm circuit, a vehicle immobiliser and a central locking system of the motor vehicle. The radio receiver (1) comprises a micro-controller (4) which operates a variable frequency voltage controlled oscillator (8) for outputting a staircase variable frenquency signal to a mixer (9) where it is mixed with a received signal, and the mixer (9) outputs the received signal at an intermediate frequency which is filtered by an intermadiate frequency filter (10). The signal is then passed on a line (11) through an attenuating circuit (12) comprising five resistors (R1 to R5) which are selectively connectable by switches (SW1 to SW5) between the line (11) and ground, for selectively attenuating the signal for removing noise therefrom. The attenuated signal is fed to an intermediate frequency amplifier (14) and in turn to a demodulating circuit (15) outputs the data signal to the gate circuit (16). The micro.controller (4) analyses the data signal from the demodulating circuit (15) and selects the appropriate value of resistance from the resistors R1 to R5 to be connected between the line (11) and ground to provide the appropriate level of attenuation for attenuating the signal so that the noise level in the signal has little or no effect on the data.
Patent GB-2392749-A (GB)
Title: A method for changing computer system memory density
Inventor: SCHUMACHER DEREK
IPC: G06F12/00
Filed: 2003-07-03
Abstract: A method for changing computer system memory density. It is determined (210) whether a memory (RAM) unit is scalable to provide a first memory density and a second memory density. Information is received (220) authorizing a change in the memory density. The firmware is updated (230) to indicate the change in memory density.