baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2437575-A (GB)
Title: Audience-specific image display
Inventor: PHELAN ANDREW PETER
IPC: H04N21/431
Filed: 2006-04-27
Abstract: A method of varying displayed image data involves the display of time-division multiplexed images upon an electronic billboard/sign at a televised venue, such as a sports stadium. A primary image is displayed for local viewing, multiplexed with short bursts of alternative image data lasting 1-2 milliseconds and therefore imperceptible to the eye. Venue camera circuitry may be synchronised with the display to capture the alternative image data for display in other regions. The alternative image data may comprise, for example, blue screen shots to allow chroma-key techniques to be used to replace the displayed image with advertising images. Radio beacons may be located on corners of the electronic billboard to enable the camera systems to accurately calculate the regions within a captured image which may be replaced with alternative image data. Furthermore, synchronised shutter glasses may be worn by a local viewer to selectively view the alternative images.
Patent GB-2423171-A (GB)
Title: Lane to lane deskewing via non-data symbol processing for a serial point to point link
Inventor: RENAUD LYONEL
IPC: G06F13/38
Filed: 2004-12-22
Abstract: Multiple symbol sequences that have been transmitted in parallel using the same transmit clock over a serial point to point link are received. Each symbol sequence includes an instance of a first, non-data symbol. The multiple symbol sequences are buffered and the number of times an instance of a second, non-data symbol that occurs in one of the symbol sequences is changed. A first deskew process is performed, followed by a second deskew process. The first deskew process aligns an instance of the first non-data symbol in every one of the buffered symbol sequences. The second deskew process equalizes the number of instances of the second non-data symbol that follow an instance of the first non-data symbol in every one of the symbol sequences. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
Patent GB-2439377-A (GB)
Title: Methods of identifying modulators of and modulating GPCR cellular distribution and medical uses thereof
Inventor: EMANS NEIL
IPC: A61K31/40
Filed: 2006-06-09
Abstract: A method for identifying a compound that modifies the distribution of a G protein coupled receptor (GPCR) in a cell comprising taking a cell population which expresses a GPCR, incubating said cells with a candidate compound and a GPCR ligand, determining the distribution of the GPCR and comparing said distribution to that of a cell population incubated only with the ligand to determine if the compound alters GPCR distribution. Alternatively claimed are a method of modulating GPCR distribution in a cell comprising administering an inhibitor of PKC or PKA and the medical uses of such modulators. The modulators may include protein kinase C inhibitors such as RO 31 8220, Go 6976, palmitoyl DL carnitine chloride, protein kinase A inhibitors such as KT 5720, H-89 or erbstatin A. The disease conditions may include slowed aortal vasoconstriction, increased relaxation, endothelin related pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Patent GB-2427470-A (GB)
Title: Detection of nucleic acids
Inventor: HIGSON SEAMUS PATRICK JOHN
IPC: G01N33/543
Filed: 2005-02-25
Abstract: A single stranded nucleic acid is deposited on an electrode whose resistivity or impedance is monitored. When the electrode is placed in a solution containing complementary nucleic acid, its resistivity and impedance change.
Patent GB-2430270-A (GB)
Title: A driver circuit
Inventor: MATSUMOTO NAOKI
IPC: H03K19/0175
Filed: 2004-03-09
Abstract: A driver circuit for outputting an output signal corresponding to an input signal given to the driver circuit, includes a voltage generating unit (40) for outputting a basic output voltage corresponding to the input signal, a first buffer circuit (100) for outputting an output voltage corresponding to the basic output voltage outputted by the voltage generating unit, a second buffer circuit (70), of which power consumption is larger than the first buffer circuit, for generating and outputting a voltage corresponding to the output voltage as the output signal, a simulating circuit (20) including a simulating buffer circuit for generating simulated voltage corresponding to the basic output voltage outputted by the voltage generating unit, the simulating buffer circuit having substantially the same characteristic as that of the first buffer circuit, and controlling unit (12) for controlling the basic output voltage outputted by the voltage generating unit based on the simulated voltage.
Patent GB-2429733-A (GB)
Title: Tool trap assembly and method
Inventor: SMITH MAX H
IPC: E21B23/00
Filed: 2005-05-03
Abstract: An apparatus (100) and a method to prevent undesired objects (not shown) when communication conduit (not shown) is disposed therethrough. The apparatus (100) and method include a flapper assembly (150) to selectively open and close when objects (not shown) larger than the communications conduit (not shown) are desired to pass therethrough.
Patent GB-2444914-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Agricultural Balers
Inventor: VERHAEGHE DIDIER O M
IPC: A01F15/08
Filed: 2006-12-19
Abstract: A square baler 10 has a baling chamber 16 and a bale chute 20 arranged at the discharge end of the baling chamber 16. The bale chute 20 comprises a rear portion 26 that is pivotable about a horizontal axis to allow each bale to be lowered onto the ground without the bale toppling onto its end as it leaves the chute. In the invention, means are provided for weighing each bale while the whole of its weight is supported by the rear portion 26 of the bale chute.
Patent GB-2445386-A (GB)
Title: Digital camera with flip down sensor
Inventor: WESTON TERENCE EDWARD
IPC: H04N5/225
Filed: 2007-01-02
Abstract: A digital camera 101 having a single axis straight through light path 103 to the viewfinder 105 has a hinged sensor 104 that is held clear of the light path until an image is captured when it drops down into the light path. The sensor may be held in an intermediate position not normal to the axis so that converging verticals may be corrected, or it may slide into position.
Patent GB-2450338-A (GB)
Title: Device for physical fitness assessment
Inventor: IBRAHIM DOGAN
IPC: A63B5/00
Filed: 2007-06-19
Abstract: Device for physical fitness assessment, allowing measure of physical fitness power of individuals, includes a light source (Fig. 1), light dependent resistors (Fig. 2), a microcontroller (Fig. 3), a buzzer (Fig. 4), and a liquid crystal display (Fig. 5). Microcontroller counts both the number of vertical jumps of examinee between light source and light dependent resistors and total flight time of the test person. Power of physical fitness results from equation below, commonly used for 60 seconds power assessment sportman's performance (Bosco et al, 1983): ```9.8*60*T ```P= ```4*n*(60-7'1) where, P is power in W/Kg, Tf is flight time in 60 seconds, and n is number of vertical jumps in 60 seconds.
Patent GB-2453175-A (GB)
Title: Computer based mathematical learning system.
Inventor: EVENSON RICHARD
IPC: G09B7/02
Filed: 2007-09-29
Abstract: A device for learning mathematics or another mathematics related subject comprises an input box displayed on a screen for inputting an answer to a question and a keypad displayed on the screen having character selection keys and mathematical function selection keys. The functions selection keys include at least one function selected from the group consisting of squared, cubed, power n, 10 to power n (x10n); square root, less than or equal and more than or equal to. Feedback for an incorrect answer includes information on why the answer is incorrect. A user's success rate may be stored and feedback may be provided based on the user's success rate. Different modes may be selectable dependant on choices made regarding age, topic and degree of skill. Questions are created based upon characters and mathematical functions related to a particular mode. Questions may be associated with one of a plurality of topics and the number of questions attempted by a user in a particular topic may be stored. Feedback may then be given based on the user's coverage of the full range of topics.
Patent GB-2454005-A (GB)
Title: A liquid detecting apparatus for detecting a level of a liquid in addition to the presence of a liquid
Inventor: MAXWELL JENNY
IPC: G01F23/24
Filed: 2007-10-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid detecting apparatus 10 for monitoring for the ingress of liquid into a region being monitored. The liquid detecting apparatus 10 comprises a control unit 12, a plurality of liquid level sensors 14(1)-14(n), and a transmitter 16. The control unit 12 comprises a processor 18, a read-only-memory (ROM) 20 and a random-access-memory (RAM) 22. Each of the plurality of liquid level sensors 14(1)-14(n), transmitter 16, ROM 20 and RAM 22 are electronically coupled to the processor 18 to enable data transfer between the processor 18 and these elements. The plurality of liquid level sensors 14(1)-14(n) are each coupled to the processor by way of a corresponding multi-cored connecting cable 24(1)-24(n). The processor 18 is arranged to determine the level of the liquid in the region based upon which one or more of the plurality of liquid level sensors 14(1)-14(n) is in contact with the liquid; and the transmitter 16 is coupled to the processor 18 and arranged to transmit at least one data signal indicative of the liquid level determined by said processing means to a remote location.
Patent GB-2441074-A (GB)
Title: Improved Nozzle Bore for PDC Bits.
Inventor: LARSEN JAMES L
IPC: E21B10/60
Filed: 2006-08-29
Abstract: A PDC (Polycrystalline Diamond Compact) drill bit has a fluid plenum 504 connecting a fluid inlet to at least one fluid orifice 502, a ledge 506 formed between a bottom of the fluid plenum 504 and the at least one fluid orifice 502 including at least one relief region 701, wherein the fluid orifice entrance area is at least 20% larger than the nozzle entrance area. The relief region 701 is formed at an angle of between 20 and 360 degrees as determined by rotating clockwise about a fluid orifice axis 502 from a datum plane 601. There may be more than one relief region present (1101, 1301, fig 13) and the relief region may be of a swept configuration (1601, fig 16). A method to improve a polycrystalline diamond compact drill bit body design by determining flow change angles from a fluid plenum into a fluid orifice and modelling a relief region on a ledge to optimize fluid into the fluid orifice is also included.
Patent GB-2445254-A (GB)
Title: Correction of non-uniformity of response in sensor arrays
Inventor: CAIRNDUFF BRUCE
IPC: H04N5/365
Filed: 2007-12-20
Abstract: A microbolometer comprises an array of sensor elements or 'pixels' each individually responsive to generate an output indicative of the intensity of infrared radiation incident thereupon. In practice there are significant non-uniformities in the response of each pixel and further processing of the outputs must take place to generate an accurate image. These non-uniformities are dealt with by means of individual correction factors to be applied to the outputs of each pixel in the image. Commonly, the correction used provides a constant offset (1pt) and a linear gain correction (2pt). As the optimal values of these corrections drifts over time it is still necessary to provide further correction. In the present invention this is achieved by calculating one or more common scalar correction parameters that when applied to all of the individual correction factors before they are used to correct the output of the sensor elements will minimise the differences between the corrected outputs of adjacent sensor elements in the array when summed over a particular selection of sensor elements in the array.
Patent GB-2457088-A (GB)
Title: Temperature control system for a building
Inventor: THOMSON ANDREW
IPC: E04B2/28
Filed: 2008-02-04
Abstract: A temperature control system for a building 10 comprises passing air through at least one passage 12 between two panels/surfaces 14, 16 associated with the building 10 with the air being arranged to absorb heat to either take away heat or to provide heat for the building 10. Passage 12 may be between glazing panes or a surface of the building and a cladding sheet, which may be glass. Building 10 may be a conservatory and the passage 12 provided by double glazing windows and/or the roof. Located in the ridge 58 of the building 10 may be a circular roof ridge member 30 provided with a rotary air flow diverter 42 having three vanes 44 for diverting heated air away from or into the building 10 via apertures 40A - 40C. Diverter 42 may be rotated by a hand operated lever or by an electric motor. Air flow through passage 12 may be forced by a variable speed fan. A valve 70 may control air entering the passage 12 from inside or outside (fig 7) the building 10. One or more vents 72 may be provided for pressure equalisation.
Patent GB-2458915-A (GB)
Title: Floating roof
Inventor: GOODALL PETER ROBERT
IPC: B64B1/00
Filed: 2008-04-01
Abstract: A floating roof 200 is partly filled with lighter than air gases, such as helium. This enables the roof to be moved to a desired point or venue 400. The roof may be transparent. The roof may be tethered in position with cables 300 or include rotating blades 100 to maintain position. The rotating blades may also generate electricity. The temporary floating roof provides an alternative to building a fixed roof, and may avoid problems with growth of grass or humidity.
Patent GB-2449162-A (GB)
Title: A Method of Operating an Internal Combustion Engine
Inventor: GRESENS BRADLEY DANE
IPC: F01N3/10
Filed: 2008-04-30
Abstract: A method of operating an internal combustion engine 10 having a reductant delivery and storage system is disclosed in which the method comprises coordinating a physical condition associated with a reductant storage device 74 (such as reductant level or pressure) with a characteristic (such as the temperature or quantity) of a fluid stored in the reductant storage device 74 to determine the availability and make-up of the stored fluid. The engine operation is adjusted based upon the coordination of the physical condition associated with the reductant storage device 74 with the characteristic of the stored fluid.
Patent GB-2449563-A (GB)
Title: Carburettor
Inventor: OMARSSON KRISJAN BJOERN
IPC: F02M7/18
Filed: 2008-05-23
Abstract: A carburettor includes a primary air passage 19, an adjustable throttle valve 8 situated within the primary air passage, a fuel supply nozzle 28 communicating with the primary air passage 19 and connected to a fuel metering valve 23 for varying the amount of fuel discharged through the nozzle. The fuel metering valve 23 comprises an elongate sleeve 32 or bore movably accommodating an elongate valve member 33. The sleeve 32 and valve member 33 define a fuel inlet space 35. A fuel inlet 37 communicates with the fuel inlet space. A fuel outlet 39 passes through the wall of the sleeve 32 and communicates with the fuel supply nozzle 28. A portion of the outer surface of the valve member 33 is so profiled that the valve member 33 is movable relative to the sleeve 32 such that the area of communication between the fuel inlet space 35 and the outlet 39 varies progressively between a maximum and a minimum value.
Patent GB-2460888-A (GB)
Title: Heating system comprising a boiler and a heat pump
Inventor: LEE MATTHEW
IPC: F24D11/02
Filed: 2008-06-10
Abstract: A heating system comprises a water cylinder 16 with a heat exchange coil 14 located within it, a boiler unit 10 and a heat pump 30. The boiler unit is arranged to supply heated fluid through a heat exchange coil circuit 12 connected to the heat exchange coil to heat the water within the water cylinder, and to a heating circuit 20, 24, which may incorporate a series of radiators 22 or may be in the form of an underfloor heating system. The heat pump unit has an input side 32 and an output side 34, where the output side is connected to output heat energy to the heat exchange coil circuit and/or the heating circuit. Preferably, the input side of the heat pump is either supplied with fluid heated by the water within the water cylinder or supplied with water heated by the boiler unit. The input side of the heat pump may be connected to a return side of the heating circuit or connected to an extension to a solar circuit.
Patent GB-2451571-A (GB)
Title: Determining the direction of a tilt joint of a bottom hole assembly
Inventor: DOWNTON GEOFF
IPC: E21B7/06
Filed: 2008-07-29
Abstract: Exhaust pressure from at least one actuator (34,36 figure 2) which can tilt a tiltable joint 6 of a bottom hole assembly 4 can be utilized to determine the direction 26 tiltable joint 6 is pointing (e.g., orientation, angular displacement, and/or inclination and azimuth). In one embodiment, a known exhaust pressure can be correlated to a known orientation and/or angular displacement, and the measured exhaust pressure can be compared to the known exhaust pressure to determine the orientation and/or angular displacement. In another embodiment, the flow rate of fluid exhausted from an actuator (34,36 figure 2) can be derived from the exhaust pressure. The exhaust flow rate can then be used to calculate the state of actuation, which can allow determination of the angular displacement of the tiltable joint 6. Orientation and/or angular displacement with respect to the bottom hole assembly 4 can be resolved into an inclination and azimuth with respect to a formation 14.
Patent GB-2462490-A (GB)
Title: Attaching cladding to a roof using a clip having a hook
Inventor: KENYON PETER
IPC: E04D3/02
Filed: 2008-08-13
Abstract: The method comprises locating clips 7 so that they hook under edges of one or more of the existing roofing panels 5, and securing the clips to battens 1 so as to clamp the battens against the roof. Cladding panels 33 are then mounted to the battens. The clip may be substantially C-shaped with two portions (13,9) set at 90 degrees and 45 degrees, respectively, to a mutually connecting element (11). Also provided are cladding assemblies, roof structures, drilling jigs and a clip kit.
Patent GB-2462880-A (GB)
Title: Horizontal axis cross flow turbine
Inventor: RODERICK ALLISTER MCDONALD GALBRAITH
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 2008-08-28
Abstract: A transverse axis underwater turbine 10 has its axis 26 perpendicular to the tidal or current flow direction. The rotation axis 26 may be horizontal, vertical or inclined, for example parallel to the sea or river bed. End supports 12, 14 may comprise a tripod structure with three legs 30. The turbine may drive a generator or pump.
Patent GB-2450062-A (GB)
Title: Racquet frame
Inventor: SHENG TSENG YI
IPC: A63B49/02
Filed: 2007-05-10
Abstract: A racquet frame (10) comprises a head portion (20) in the form of a split ring having two tips (24) between which the gap (22) in the split ring is defined, a connecting member (30) having two ends sleeved onto the two tips (24) of the head portion (20); a handle (50); and means (44) for connecting the handle (50) to the head portion (20).
Patent GB-2468920-A (GB)
Title: Subsea cooler for cooling a fluid flowing in a subsea flow line
Inventor: KANSTAD STIG K RE
IPC: E21B36/00
Filed: 2009-03-27
Abstract: A subsea cooler 10 comprises an inlet 11 and an outlet 13 that can be connected to a subsea flow line, at least one distributing manifold 16 arranged in fluid communication with the inlet, and at least one collecting manifold 20 arranged in fluid communication with the outlet, and at least one cooling pipe 22 extending between the distributing manifold and the collecting manifold. The subsea cooler further comprises at least two cooling sections 30, 32, where each cooling section includes at least one cooling pipe arranged to exchange heat with the surrounding sea water. The subsea cooler is provided with at least one valve device for controlling the flow of fluid through the cooling sections. A control unit may be provided for regulating the valve device. Preferably, the subsea cooler comprises a bypass line so that fluid can bypass the cooling sections. In a second aspect, a subsea compressor system (40, fig.8) comprising a subsea cooler is disclosed. In further aspects, methods for removing wax, hydrates, sand or debris, which have accumulated in the subsea cooler, are disclosed.
Patent GB-2457176-A (GB)
Title: Animal handling apparatus
Inventor: BROWN MARK
IPC: A01K1/06
Filed: 2009-03-31
Abstract: Animal handling apparatus comprising a cage (2) with restraining means wherein the restraining means comprises a flexible member (78), such as a net, arranged to restrain an animal in three dimensions when in use. A handler may thereby have access to the animal whilst it is constrained with less risk of movement by the animal and thus less risk of injury to the animal and the handler. The flexible member may be lowered onto or raised from under the animal by means of a chain drive (38) that can be operated by two handles (40) positioned on the outside of the cage.
Patent GB-2469073-A (GB)
Title: Balloon Assisted Occlusion of Aneurysms
Inventor: RANGI PERMJIT
IPC: A61F2/958
Filed: 2009-03-31
Abstract: A catheter system 400 and related methods for percutaneous treatment of an aneurysm 320 comprising an outlet (412) for deploying an occluding agent such as a wire (302) or embolic coil; and a primary deflector 406b for deflecting the occluding agent. A second deflector 404b may be provided to cooperate with the first deflector. One or both of the deflectors may comprise controllably expandable balloons and guide or deflect the occluding agent into the aneurysm. This system is suitable for bifurcated aneurysms associated with the head and brain.
Patent GB-2473867-A (GB)
Title: Low flow rate pressure pulse telemetry
Inventor: MCGARIAN BRUCE
IPC: E21B47/18
Filed: 2009-09-28
Abstract: A downhole valve 19 and conduit 16 allows pressure within a region 13 of a sectional tubular string 1 to vent through the outer wall 11 to the return annulus 17. This causes a negative pressure pulse which is detected by a surface sensor. The flow rate through the string is less than 30 gallons/minute [113 litres/minute] during communication. Ideally there is no flow of fluid through the drill string during communication. A measured downhole parameter should be encoded into the negative pressure pulse. The duration of the pulse, or the length of time between two pulses may be representative of the magnitude of the sensed parameter. Independent claims relates to a similar arrangements but with a flow restrictor (fig 3) rather than a pressure vent, to create a positive rather than negative pressure pulse. The independent claims may involve a faster flow rate. The signalling my prompt the start of drilling.
Patent GB-2464382-A (GB)
Title: Rendering smooth curves including determining on which side of a curve a position lies
Inventor: NYSTAD JORN
IPC: G06T11/20
Filed: 2009-10-06
Abstract: A smooth curve is represented in a graphics texture by setting the texels that are inside the curve 1 to a value greater than a predetermined threshold value and the texels that are outside the curve 1 to a value less than the threshold value (or vice-versa). The texture value returned for a sampled position, e.g. within a primitive, can thus be used to determine whether the sampled position should be treated as being inside the curve 1 or not. The texture is optimized for sampling using bi-linear filtering. The shape to be rendered may be split into two or more separate shapes and each rendered separately.