baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2447667-A (GB)
Title: Isoprenoid compounds, their isolation and use
Inventor: ROLAND STEVEN JOHN
IPC: A61K9/127
Filed: 2007-03-20
Abstract: There is provided an isoprenoid according to the general formula (I): <EMI ID=1.1 HE=57 WI=130 LX=444 LY=603 TI=CF> <PC>wherein R1 and R2 are independently selected from H and alkyl; and R3, R4, R5 and R6 are independently selected from groups of the general formula (II) and (III): <EMI ID=1.2 HE=41 WI=57 LX=772 LY=1409 TI=CF> <PC>wherein R7 and R8 each represent a group of general formula CO   G  R9, in which each R9 is independently selected from H, OH, alkyl and alkoxy groups, or R7 and/or R8 present in R3 and R4 and/or in R5 and R6 combine to form a group of general formula (IV) <EMI ID=1.3 HE=31 WI=44 LX=837 LY=2171 TI=CF> <PC>Wherein R10 is selected from OH and alkoxy; or salts thereof. Also shown is a liposome comprising an isoprenoid lipid and a pharmaceurtically active component.
Patent GB-2448522-A (GB)
Title: Gas adsorption air filtering fan
Inventor: TWEEDIE ROBERT LAWRENCE
IPC: A62B18/04
Filed: 2007-04-18
Abstract: A gas adsorption air filter comprising an impeller fan rotatable about a central axis and having a plurality of filter blades 4 which extend from a central scaffold 2 which is adapted for mechanical connection to a motor and which contain an adsorbent material 9, which is at least partially exposed. Rotation of the filter blades 4 draws air across the blades allowing gas adsorption to occur. The gas adsorption air filter can be integrated into respirators, air purifiers and air deodorizers.
Patent GB-2441369-A (GB)
Title: Piezoelectric loudspeaker with shock absorber and sprung clamping terminals
Inventor: YANG SU-PEI
IPC: H04R17/00
Filed: 2007-04-24
Abstract: A piezoelectric speaker comprises a cabinet 1, one or more piezoelectric vibrarors 2 vertically mounted inside the cabinet at different elevations and each having two eyed lugs 211 respectively coupled to respective rods 114 in the cabinet, a shock absorber 3 coupled to the piezoelectric material of the piezoelectric vibrators 2, two conducting terminals 4, 5 accommodated inside the cabinet and clamped on the piezoelectric vibrators, and two clamps 6 fastened to the conducting terminals to secure a respective signal line (7, Fig 2). A locating rod (1192, Fig 17) may be included to aid alignment of the cabinet parts.
Patent GB-2436975-A (GB)
Title: A phase interpolator using triangular switching signals
Inventor: SIMPSON SUSAN
IPC: H03K5/13
Filed: 2007-04-25
Abstract: A phase interpolator for providing a clock signal with a desired phase comprises a set of differential amplifiers driven by respective complementary triangular input waveforms. The variable current sources allow interpolation between the input clock phases by providing an interpolator output in the low impedance loads which is a weighted sum of the input signals. The triangular waveforms are generated by buffers driving integrating loads. This provides effective mark-space ratio correction. The current mirrors in the current sources provide good voltage headroom and isolate switching noise.
Patent GB-2435348-A (GB)
Title: Pattern lock system for particle-beam exposure apparatus
Inventor: STENGL GERHARD
IPC: H01J37/317
Filed: 2005-11-15
Abstract: In a pattern-lock system of particle-beam apparatus wherein the imaging of the pattern is done by means of at least two consecutive projector stages of the projecting system, reference marks are imaged upon registering means to determine the position of the particle-beam, at the location of an intermediary image of the reference marks produced by a non-final projector stage, with the registering means being positioned at locations of nominal positions of an intermediary imaging plane. Furthermore, to produce a scanning movement over the registering means the reference beamlets are shifted laterally by means of deflector means provided in the pattern defining means in dependence of a time-dependent electric voltage.
Patent GB-2436258-A (GB)
Title: Device for orientation of the rotor head for helicopters
Inventor: MAILLARD PIERRE
IPC: B64C39/02
Filed: 2006-01-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for orientation of the rotor head (12) of a helicopter, said head being mobile with relation to the fuselage (1), by means of a joint (16) the movements of which are controlled by at least three rams (17, 18 and 19). The device provides a large degree of redundancy in control and permits the detection of gusts of wind. The invention is of application to piloted and unpiloted helicopters.
Patent GB-2441862-A (GB)
Title: Bayonet reducer with cut-off valve
Inventor: HANSELL KENNETH
IPC: F16L37/248
Filed: 2007-09-03
Abstract: An adaptor 30 connects the inlet bayonet 41 of a gas-operated appliance to a gas supply 18 where an existing first bayonet fitting 20 of a different size is in place. The adaptor 30 has a body 34 with a first end connector 38 for connection to the first bayonet fitting 20 at the gas inlet pipe 18, and a second end connector 40 for connection to a second and smaller bayonet fitting of the appliance pipe 32. The adaptor has a valve 46, 48 which is only opened when fittings have been connected to both ends of the adaptor 30, allowing the two different bayonet fittings 20, 41 to be safely coupled together.
Patent GB-2453964-A (GB)
Title: Video camera with a pivot portion and an interface with a slot of an electronic device
Inventor: HAN MING-CHUN
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2007-10-23
Abstract: A multi-media device 1, capable of taking video images and generating or receiving audio signals, comprises: media body 11 including video camera 11a; support member 12 including a pivot portion 12a connected to the media body 11; and interface 13 having a communication protocol and a mechanical connection. Video camera 11a is electronically connected with a second interface (22) of electronic device 2 via interface 13. Electronic device 2 includes a slot 21 shaped and sized to accommodate multi-media device 1 and interface (22) may be a PCMCIA interface. Pivot portion 12a allows rotation about axes 100, 200 to adjust the direction of camera 11a. Media body 11 may include light source 11b, speaker (11c) and microphone (11d). Alternatively, interface 13 may be located at a rear end of support member 12 and include connection member (13a) and extension cord (13b). Support member 12 may be a hollow rectangular frame (fig. 8).
Patent GB-2443944-A (GB)
Title: Luggage with a flexibly attached handle
Inventor: LEE PAUL TEE HUI
IPC: A45C7/00
Filed: 2006-08-31
Abstract: An item of wheeled luggage comprises a luggage receptacle having an outer wall that faces the ground so as to form a bottom wall, with a plurality of support wheels 32 located at one end of the bottom wall, a retractable steering assembly 102,103 located on the bottom wall spaced from the support wheels and a handle 100 located at one end of the luggage receptacle for pulling and steering the item of wheeled luggage. The handle is flexibly attached to the case and the case is supported such that it is at an angle to the ground.
Patent GB-2445832-A (GB)
Title: Composition comprising organic UV absorbing agent with enhanced oil/film solubility
Inventor: ACKER STEPHANIE
IPC: A61K8/49
Filed: 2007-12-20
Abstract: A composition comprising (a) an organic UV absorbing agent of formula (1) where A1, R1 and R2 are defined therein, (b) N,N-dimethylcapramide and (c) a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and water. The addition of N,N-dimethylcapramide to the composition enhances oil solubility of the organic UV absorbing agent and aids distribution of the organic UV absorbing agent in the hydro-lipidic layer of the formulation when applied to the skin. Cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions comprising the said agents may be prepared.
Patent GB-2441729-A (GB)
Title: Decompression technique for generating software image
Inventor: GOODRICH STEVEN
IPC: G06F9/45
Filed: 2008-01-18
Abstract: An improved compression and decompression technique to maximize the utilization of low capacity data storage while minimizing the decompression time. In one embodiment, software files comprising a file header and a plurality of records are compressed to generate a compressed file header and a single record that contains a compressed image of the original plurality of records. Upon execution, the record is decompressed and portions of the compressed images corresponding to destination addresses are decompressed to allow a decompressor to directly place the decompressed records in the desired destination. In another embodiment of the invention, software files comprising a file header and a plurality of records are individually compressed to generate a compressed file header and a plurality of compressed records. Upon execution, the file header and portions of the individual records corresponding to destination address are decompressed to allow a decompressor to directly place the individual records into the desired destination. The various embodiments of the present invention can be used to compress and decompress software images stored in low-capacity nonvolatile storage devices including, but not limited to compact flash memory cards and low-capacity hard drives. Since the individual records are directly decompressed to the desired memory locations, execution time is decreased thereby providing improved performance.
Patent GB-2450581-A (GB)
Title: Thermal switch calibration apparatus and method
Inventor: SJOGREN ALLEN ERIC
IPC: G01M99/00
Filed: 2008-04-21
Abstract: An apparatus and method for testing thermal switches is disclosed including modulating the temperature of a receiver in thermal contact with a thermal switch at a first rate within a range containing the nominal switch temperature of the thermal switch. A first temperature at which the switch changes state is recorded. The temperature is then modulated at a second rate and a second temperature at which the switch again changes state is recorded. The temperature may be modulated at a third rate slower than the second rate to determine a third temperature. The first, second, and third switch temperatures are then processed and output to an operator. The first, second, and third rates may be determined according to an exponentially decreasing function.
Patent GB-2446332-A (GB)
Title: System and method for monitoring evolution over time of temporal content
Inventor: SAVONA ANTONIO
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2008-05-20
Abstract: A method and a system to receive temporal content from many sources over a transmission line, store the temporal content in at least one storage device, extract entity content from the temporal content, analyze entity occurrences to determine temporal content trends, receive a search query from a user, and render personalized temporal content to the user based on the temporal content trends.
Patent GB-2453821-A (GB)
Title: Holding material for catalytic converter, comprising inorganic fibres and viscoelastic layer
Inventor: TOMOSUE NOBUYA
IPC: F01N3/28
Filed: 2008-08-07
Abstract: The holding material 13 is wound around the catalyst carrier 12 and housed within a metal casing 11. The holding material includes an inorganic (e.g., glass, alumina or mullite) fibre substrate and a viscoelastic layer formed at least on a casing side surface of the inorganic fiber substrate. The viscoelastic layer has a Young's modulus (25{C)   &  0.3 MPa. Preferably, a smooth polymeric (e.g., CMC, PVA, PEO or polyacrylamide) layer is formed on the viscoelastic material. The viscoelastic material preferably comprises a (e.g., natural, butyl, nitrile, silicone or SBR) rubber and tackifier (e.g., rosin, terpene or petroleum resin), or a resin (e.g., acrylic or vinyl ether) having a glass transition temperature (Tg) 25{C. The catalytic converter removes particulates, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides from the exhaust gas discharged from an internal combustion engine.
Patent GB-2463025-A (GB)
Title: Method of and apparatus for acquiring an image
Inventor: MONTGOMERY DAVID JAMES
IPC: G06V10/145
Filed: 2008-08-28
Abstract: An apparatus for acquiring an image comprises a display 60, such as an LCD and backlight, for illuminating the object and a photo sensor array 61 detects light reflected from the object. A display controller 62 causes the display to illuminate the object with light in a pattern derived from a previously acquired image of the object so illuminating the object with an image of itself. The display/sensor may be a single unit comprising an array of sensors adjacent to a group of colour display pixels that form white light. A first image may be captured using uniform white light and images may be captured until sufficient quality or resolution is achieved. Signal processing (figs 7 & 8) may be used to scale the image for noise reduction or contrast enhancement purposes.
Patent GB-2450436-A (GB)
Title: A method of evaluating a fluid from a subterranean formation
Inventor: ZAZOVSKY ALEXANDER F
IPC: E21B49/10
Filed: 2006-08-24
Abstract: A technique for contamination monitoring when evaluating a fluid from a subterranean formation drawn into a downhole tool positioned in a wellbore and penetrating the formation. The method involves drawing fluid from the formation into an evaluation flowline (302), drawing fluid from the formation into a cleanup flowline (304), generating a combined flowline from the evaluation and cleanup flowlines (306), determining a virgin fluid break through property (Pmf) and a virgin fluid property (Pvf) for the combined flowline, measuring at least one fluid property of one of the evaluation fiowline, the cleanup flowline and/or the combined flowline and determining a contamination level for the at least one fluid property from the virgin fluid breakthrough property (Pmf), the virgin fluid property (Pvf) and the measured fluid property (Pd).
Patent GB-2466503-A (GB)
Title: Personnel protection equipment
Inventor: MARSHALL BEN
IPC: B63C9/00
Filed: 2008-12-24
Abstract: A personnel protection device comprises a handheld portable radio adapted to be worn externally on the user's clothing and to be releasably attached thereto. The radio is housed in a spark-resistant and substantially waterproof casing and incorporates means 19, 21 to detect, and to warn the user as to the presence of, odourless hazardous gases in the environment. It also incorporates means to transmit the user's positional location to a position tracking station throughout the time that the radio is in use and accompanying the user. The device may have visual alarm strobes 12, 13 and audio alarm speakers 15, 16 which may assist in finding the user when the alarm is triggered. The device may also include a display 18 for displaying warning messages, a communications speaker 14 and microphone 22 for audio communications; and may further include a man overboard sensor 23. The device may use the Global Positioning System (GPS) in order to determine its location and may transmit an alarm activating signal to the position tracking station supervisor when the user's alarm is triggered.
Patent GB-2468172-A (GB)
Title: Nail file
Inventor: WILSON ABRAHAM
IPC: A45D29/04
Filed: 2009-03-11
Abstract: A nail file comprises an elongate body with a v-shaped slot at one end, and further comprises a hole or slot in the main body of the file, the hole or slot in the main body of the file preferably having raised edges. The hole may be provided at one end of the file so that it may be used as a key fob or key ring holder.
Patent GB-2458378-A (GB)
Title: Brake control circuit to determine brake command validity
Inventor: CAHILL ERIC DANIEL
IPC: B60T8/17
Filed: 2009-03-17
Abstract: A brake control circuit for determining if a brake command from a brake pedal 10 is valid, the brake control circuit including at least two independent channels 12a and 12b configured to receive data indicative of brake pedal deflection for the brake pedal 10, and logic circuitry operatively coupled to the at least two independent channels. The logic circuitry is configured to generate a valid brake flag when the respective channels receive data that are within a predetermined range of one another, and an invalid brake flag when the respective channels receive data that are not within a predetermined range of one another.
Patent GB-2459769-A (GB)
Title: Personalised fluid assessment
Inventor: MESSERGES JOANNE LYNN
IPC: A61B5/02
Filed: 2009-05-05
Abstract: A system and method of monitoring the fluid status of a patient. The system 10 includes a patient monitor 12 that receives blood pressure data 18. A first fluid model 20 receives the blood pressure data 18, and a personalized fluid model 30 is derived from the application of the blood pressure data 18 to the first fluid model 20. An estimation of the patient's fluid status 28 may be derived from the personalized fluid model 30. The method includes the steps of measuring a first blood pressure value, creating a personalized fluid model, measuring a second blood pressure value, applying the second blood pressure value to the personalized fluid model and deriving an estimation of the fluid status 38 (blood volume) of the patient. Additional patient specific information 22, 34 can also be added to the fluid model 20 through personalization constant updater 32 to create the personalized fluid model 30.
Patent GB-2465443-A (GB)
Title: A railway system, a railway carriage and a railway siding
Inventor: ASHLEY-SMITH ANDREW
IPC: B61D1/00
Filed: 2009-06-19
Abstract: A railway system 10 includes a plurality of special carriages 12 and a plurality of special sidings 14. Each special carriage 12 includes a living area 64, a bathroom 36 and a kitchen area 62. Each special siding includes living facilities including a source 124 of potable water and a waste deposit resource 126. These are coupled via respective connectors 136, 138 in a common female coupling 11 mounted on a concrete platform alongside the railway track. The coupling has a further electrical connector 134. The coupling 11 mates with a male coupling on the carriage, the connectors 134-138 coupling with respective connectors for a carriage waste outlet, water supply and electrics. The carriage 12 also has (a) bedroom(s) 26, 54 and a car/ bicycle/ motorcycle storage room 20.
Patent GB-2472081-A (GB)
Title: Determining signal speeds in a medium
Inventor: LINNETT LAURIE
IPC: G01N29/024
Filed: 2009-07-24
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for determining the speed of a signal species, such as an acoustic, optical or other electromagnetic signal, in a multilayered medium is described. The multilayer medium, generally, has a first 110 and second layer 120 (e.g. oil and water), whereby first and second signals are transmitted across particular distances in the medium such that a second distance differs from a first distance, and whereby the time of flight of each signal can be used in order to determine the speed of the signals species in one or both of the first and second layer. The speed of sound can be determined in oil and water, or the like, to evaluate physical properties of the mediums.
Patent GB-2473247-A (GB)
Title: Aligning camera images using transforms based on image characteristics in overlapping fields of view
Inventor: WITT SARAH ELIZABETH
IPC: H04N13/00
Filed: 2009-09-04
Abstract: A method of aligning a first (e.g. left) camera image 401 with at least a segment of an image captured with a second (right) camera 402, the images having an overlapping fields of view (FOV), comprises: determining, in the first and second images, an image characteristic value at a position within the overlapping field of view; determining the position difference between corresponding image characteristic values in the overlapping FOV in the first image and in the second image; and applying a transform to the first image, adjusting the orientation of the first image relative to the second image. The images are aligned when the difference in position between corresponding image characteristic values is a predetermined amount. A user display 400 with section 410 may display waveforms or graphs 415, 417 and a Vectorscope 420; thus, overlapping image characteristics, e.g. colour (RGB) components and luminance, may be displayed, aiding alignment of image portions. Roll and lens distortion, and colour, correction may be performed. The method, and a corresponding independently-claimed apparatus, is applicable to three dimensional (3D), stereoscopic image processing (stereo disparity mapping), including in high definition (HDTV) systems.
Patent GB-747564-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to movement control mechanism
Inventor: TURTLE RUPERT CLIFFORD
IPC: E05F11/06
Filed: 1953-04-13
Abstract: 747,564. Door-operating mechanism. ARENS CONTROLS, Ltd. April 9; 1954 [April 13, 1953; April 13, 1953], Nos. 10022/53 and 10023/53. Class 65 (1). [Also in Groups X and XXIV] Mechanism for moving a bar 16 longitudinally and also angularly about an axis 25 is particularly applicable to the operation of pivoted windows, louvres, doors, dampers or the like and comprises a carriage 14 supporting the bar 16 for sliding movement and being itself mounted for pivotal movement about the axis of a rotatable driving element 9 for the bar 16. As shown, the element 9 is supported on a casing 3 secured to the fixed frame 1 of a pivoted window 20 and is operated by cables 31, 32 from a remotely positioned handle 36. The bar 16 is secured to a plate 21 pivotally connected at 25 to an arm 22 pivoted at 26 to the movable window 20. The driving element 9 comprises a pulley coupled by a cable 17 to the ends of bar 16 whereby rotation of the pulley effects longitudinal sliding of the bar 16. Alternatively, the element 9 could be a toothed wheel and engage with rack teeth on the bar 16. If the pulley 9 is rotated clockwise the bar 16 is moved to the right to open the window 20 from the closed position shown, angular movement of the bar and carriage 14 being prevented by an abutment on the plate 21, engaging the arm 22. Anti-clockwise rotation of pulley 9 will then reverse the movement of bar 16 until the window is closed and the mechanism is again in the position shown. If the anticlockwise rotation of pulley 9 is continued the bar 16 and carriage 14 will rotate bodily about the axis thereof, which now coincides with the axis 25, to move in the direction indicated by the arrow into a position alongside the frame 1. The pulley 9 and carriage 14 is mounted so as to allow for a certain amount of rocking movement to accommodate the arcuate movement of the window and may be mounted together with the supporting casing 3 on the movable window instead of the frame, the arm 22 then being mounted on the frame. The actuating cables 31 and 32 may be extended as at 31, 32' to operate other windows simultaneously from the single operating handle 36. Windows pivoting about bottom central or vertical pivots may be similarly actuated.