baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2413721-A (GB)
Title: Moving picture coding method
Inventor: JEON BYEONG MOON
IPC: H04N19/94
Filed: 2003-01-07
Abstract: A method for calculating direct mode motion vectors of a B (Bi-predictive) picture in a moving picture coding system extracts the direct mode motion vectors of the B picture. When a list 1 reference picture for direct mode temporally precedes or follows the B picture, any one of motion vectors of a co-located block in the list 1 reference picture is determined as a motion vector for derivation of the direct mode motion vectors regardless of modes (a list 0 mode and/or a list 1 mode) of the motion vectors of the co-located block. The determined motion vector is scaled to derive a list 0 motion vector MVF and a list 1 motion vector MVB. Further, a reference picture pointed by the determined motion vector is determined as a list 0 reference picture for direct mode.
Patent GB-2429442-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for parking a vehicle
Inventor: TIMMINS JOHN ANDREW
IPC: B60S13/02
Filed: 2005-08-25
Abstract: An apparatus (10) for parking a vehicle in a parking space (14) includes at least one carrier (28) engageable with the vehicle. The carrier (28) is moveable from a first position exterior to the parking space (14) to a second position within the parking space (14) thereby to park the vehicle in the parking space (14).
Patent GB-2420558-A (GB)
Title: Rotary drum dispenser for bag in box container
Inventor: STEPHENSON JOHN
IPC: B65D77/06
Filed: 2005-11-11
Abstract: A rotary storage and dispenser drum (30, 50) holds a fan-fold or wedge stack 20 of collapsed flat-pack pre-assembled Bag-in-Box (BIB) packaging (10), or BIB cartons 14 in corresponding alignment and orientation, and configured as a cassette or magazine 20 for storage in a circumferential array, preparatory to erection and fill, upon displacement and discharge.
Patent GB-2418624-A (GB)
Title: Golf swing training device and method
Inventor: LEADBETTER DAVID
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2004-05-20
Abstract: A golf swing training aid includes a shaft (12) having two sliding elements (30, 32) which are moved from initially coupled positions on the shaft to impact positions during the backswing and downswing make distinctive sounds at impact positions to aid in setting the club and hinging the shaft when executing the backswing and lagging of the club during the downswing. Grip protrusions are biased against webs of the fingers for enhanced power generated during the swing.
Patent GB-2431477-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display panel and method for fabricating color filter substrate
Inventor: LI YU-ZHI
IPC: G02F1/1335
Filed: 2006-05-03
Abstract: A liquid crystal display panel (200) comprising a first substrate (210), a second substrate (220), and a liquid crystal layer (230) is provided. A plurality of first pixel regions (P10), second pixel regions (P20) and third pixel regions (P30) are defined on the second substrate (220). A first alignment protrusion structure (222r) is disposed in the first pixel regions (P10), a second alignment protrusion structure (222g) is disposed in the second pixel regions (P20), and a third alignment protrusion structure (222b) is disposed in the third pixel regions (P30). Wherein, the heights of the first, second and third alignment protrusion structures (222r, 222g, 222b) are different. The liquid crystal layer (230) is disposed between the first substrate (210) and the second substrate (220).
Patent GB-2437372-A (GB)
Title: Image subtraction of illumination artifacts
Inventor: BALDWIN LEO
IPC: G06V10/145
Filed: 2004-12-06
Abstract: A method of removing an artifact resulting from an in-line illumination device of an imaging system from an object image. It includes obtaining a first image of the artifact using a first artifact illumination level and imaging the object using the imaging system wherein the illumination device is using an object illumination level. An artifact image is independent of the object and has pixel values related to the illumination level. Thus, the artifact can be removed by subtracting respective pixel values of an artifact image from respective values of the object image on a pixel address-by-pixel address basis. Various illumination levels can be used to create more than one artifact image. The artifact image for the subtraction can be one of the images taken or can be a scaled image where an artifact image is scaled to the object illumination level.
Patent GB-2431125-A (GB)
Title: Nozzle with trapezoidal outlet
Inventor: FOLEY JOHN
IPC: B05C17/005
Filed: 2006-09-27
Abstract: A nozzle has a trapezoidal outlet. This may provide an improved fluid finish, due to the particular shape imparted to a profile of fluid, such as mastic, whilst exiting through the nozzle. The nozzle may be attached via a circular profiled inlet 12, to an existing conical nozzle (22, fig.8) of a sealant gun. The nozzle may be provided with breakable lines of weakness 15, such that an initial size of trapezoidal outlet may be chosen by a user. Also disclosed is a nozzle with outlet first and second sides 16c, 16d of dissimilar length.
Patent GB-2432754-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for remote discovery of client and access point settings in a wireless lan
Inventor: NARAYANASWAMI CHANDRASEKHAR
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2006-11-14
Abstract: In a wireless communication network having an access point and a wireless client which transitions between "active" and "sleep" modes, there is an arrangement using packet probing techniques to remotely determine wireless client and access point configurations. Examples of such configurations include the times when the client device wakes up to receive beacons from the wireless access point, intervals between successive beacons and a time out interval for staying in active mode. The probing techniques include sending packets to the client device, over the wireless LAN, at intervals calculated using data publicly available on the wireless LAN technology in use and results of previous packet probing measurements. Wireless traffic for the client is scheduled using the determined configuration parameters.
Patent GB-2444231-A (GB)
Title: Brush with retractable bristles for removal of tangled hair strands
Inventor: WANG HUO-PIA
IPC: A46B7/00
Filed: 2006-11-30
Abstract: A brush having a brush body 2, a plurality of bristles 41, an operating member 5, and a biasing member 6. The brush body includes an upper wall 21 and a lower wall 22 aligned along a transverse direction X. The lower wall is movable relative to the upper wall and is provided with a guiding member 23 that extends upward through the upper wall. The bristles are mounted on a bristle-mounting surface 212 of the upper wall and are extendible through bristle-extension apertures 223 in the lower wall. The operating member is connected to the guiding member and moves the lower wall relative to the upper wall between upper and lower positions when pressed down. The biasing member restores the lower wall from the lower position to the upper position.
Patent GB-2438505-A (GB)
Title: GPS gyro calibration
Inventor: O'BRIEN KEVIN M
IPC: G01S19/02
Filed: 2007-05-21
Abstract: GPS gyro calibration methods and systems 100 are described. In an embodiment, a ground station 108 can receive antenna position data 144 for a spot beam antenna 112 from a global positioning system (GPS) platform 102 where the antenna position data indicates a boresight direction 124 of the spot beam antenna 112. GPS-enabled receiver(s) 106 can receive scan signals 142 transmitted via the spot beam antenna 112 of the GPS platform 102, and the GPS-enabled receivers 106 can determine signal power measurements 146 for each of the scan signals 142. The ground station 108 can receive the signal power measurements 146 from the GPS-enabled receiver(s) 106 and estimate a pointing error of the spot beam antenna 112 based on the signal power measurements 146 and the antenna position data 144 received from the GPS platform 102. The ground station 108 can then determine gyro calibration parameters 148 from the estimated pointing error and communicate the gyro calibration parameters 148 to the GPS platform 102 to calibrate for gyro drift errors.
Patent GB-2450092-A (GB)
Title: Receptacle apparatus for a self-luminous light source
Inventor: WILLIAMS FREDERICK DOUGLAS
IPC: C09K11/04
Filed: 2007-06-11
Abstract: A receptacle apparatus 200 for a self-luminous light source comprises a retaining portion 300 and a base portion 302. The retaining portion 300 extends to the base portion 302 and are arranged to provide a diffusion volume between a first level of the retaining portion 300 and a second level of the base portion 302.
Patent GB-2450908-A (GB)
Title: Window blind with photovoltaic cells
Inventor: PAYNE GILLIAN SHIRLEY
IPC: E06B9/264
Filed: 2007-07-12
Abstract: A window blind with slats manufactured from plastic, metal or wood. The slat may be covered with a reflecting paint or a heat absorbing paint. Or at least one of the slats may have a photovoltaic material attached to one side thereof, and the blind is attached to a battery, radiator, fan or to transfer heat from one part to the building to another. The blinds may have automatic opening and closing mechanisms and the slats may rotate about a spindle to allow movement.
Patent GB-2451293-A (GB)
Title: Hammer drill with slidably mounted handle
Inventor: SEEBAUER RALF
IPC: B25D17/04
Filed: 2007-07-27
Abstract: A hammer drill comprises a body (2, fig 1), in which is mounted a motor (48, fig 1) and a hammer mechanism (46, fig 1). A tool holder (8, fig 1) is mounted on the front (10, fig 1) of the body, and a handle 102 is moveably connected to the rear 100 of the body. The handle is capable of moving towards or away from the body, and comprises a centre grip section and two end connection sections 106. Each end connection section is attached to an end of the centre grip section, and is slidably mounted on an arm 104 which projects from the body. A movement control mechanism controls the movement of the handle relative to the body, and a damping mechanism is provided, which reduces the vibration transferred from the body to the handle. The movement control mechanism is mounted inside the rear handle and connects between the arms and the handle, and ensures that the two end connection sections move towards or away from the body in unison to prevent angular movement of the centre grip relative to the body.
Patent GB-2454863-A (GB)
Title: A pyrotechnic cassette
Inventor: GREGG Richard
IPC: F41J9/16
Filed: 2007-10-12
Abstract: A cassette 2 adapted to fit into a substantially rigid housing 6 forming a shooting target 1; the cassette containing a pyrotechnic 4. Preferably the cassette is made from paper, card or metal foil and is disc shaped to fit into an annular rim in the housing. Optionally the pyrotechnic may be aluminium flash powder or black powder and the housing may contain ignition means. The ignition means can take the form of a disc shaped primer comprising red phosphorous and sodium chlorate. Optionally, the target may be a radio controlled plane.
Patent GB-2459876-A (GB)
Title: Freestanding support for an infant car seat
Inventor: WARD ANGELA
IPC: A47D1/00
Filed: 2008-05-08
Abstract: A freestanding support 1 for a universal infant car seat 50 comprises a base portion 11 and a mount portion 20 which is supported by the base portion and is arranged to receive the infant car seat 50. The mount portion 20 has at least one formation, e.g. upstanding blades 21,22,23, configured to engage a complementary formation of the infant car seat, e.g. the recesses typically provided on the underside of the seat. The support 1 allows the infant car seat to be supported at least 20cm above the ground thus making it suitable for use in restaurants etc. The mount portion may be detachably connected to the base by a snap fit connection. A strap may be provided to secure the infant seat to the support.
Patent GB-2460248-A (GB)
Title: A device for determining the clearance between a surface and a movable member
Inventor: SUCKLING MARTIN STEWART
IPC: F01D5/00
Filed: 2008-05-21
Abstract: The device comprises a first element 8, a second element 9 movable relative to the first element, a means for fastening the device 7 to a member 5, and an urging or biasing arrangement. During the relative motion of the member 5 and the surface, the first element 8 is held in a fixed position relative to the member 5 and the second element 9 slides over the surface. As the clearance between the member 5 and the surface varies, the second element 9 moves relative to the first element 8, and a sensor measures the distance between the first and second elements. The sensor may function by detecting changes in capacitance or inductance. The device may be used to measure the clearance or gap between the rotor blades and the casing in a turbomachine.
Patent GB-2449592-A (GB)
Title: Air intake porting for a two stroke engine
Inventor: CHRISMAN BRUCE A
IPC: F02B25/00
Filed: 2007-03-01
Abstract: A two stroke engine of a particular configuration can have its power output increased by running bigger pistons and using ports in the piston skirt through which to conduct compressed air within the skirt through short passages in the cylinder housing that conduct the air from within the skirt to above the piston. As a result a larger piston can be used for the same spacing and opening size in the block to save the need to redesign the block and the crankshaft. A position adjuster for the piston moves it axially without rotation of the piston ports out of alignment with inlet ports in the housing. The piston rod is held in the crosshead using a flat to prevent rotation while an adjuster nut that is turned creates axial movement in the piston rod with a lock nut securing the final piston position.
Patent GB-2466946-A (GB)
Title: Thin-film radiation detector
Inventor: DRIESSEN EDUARD FRANS CLEMENS
IPC: G01J1/04
Filed: 2009-01-14
Abstract: A method of operating a thin-film radiation detector such as a superconducting single photon detector (SSPD) comprises the steps of selecting a first polarization state of an incident beam of radiation; and directing the resulting first polarized beam of radiation at the thin-film detector surface such that the beam axis is oblique to the plane of the detector surface and the first polarized beam has an s-polarization state relative to the absorption surface of the detector. The thin-film radiation detector comprises an absorbing thin film material 3 defining the detector surface disposed between a substrate 2 and a second material 12 such as air. Coupling optics 4 includes a polarizer 6 and prism 7. The angle of incidence of beam 8 is close to the critical angle for total internal reflection. The absorbing thin film may comprise a meander of superconducting material (Fig-2). The detector may comprise a two-stage detector for capturing both polarization states of incident light on two thin-film detectors (Fig.9).
Patent GB-2454144-A (GB)
Title: Dosing device
Inventor: JOHNSON NEIL
IPC: F24D19/00
Filed: 2007-09-19
Abstract: A dosing device for introducing a first fluid into a central heating system adapted to run on a second fluid, comprising: a container adapted to hold the first fluid therein; an inlet and an outlet; and a first conduit extending into an interior of the container, and connected to, and in fluid communication with, the outlet.
Patent GB-2468320-A (GB)
Title: Tilting Fan
Inventor: GAMMACK PETER DAVID
IPC: F04D25/08
Filed: 2009-03-04
Abstract: A fan assembly 10 comprises an air outlet 14 mounted on a stand, the stand comprising a base 40 and a body 42 tiltable relative to the base 40, the fan assembly 10 having a centre of gravity CG located such that when the base 40 is on a substantially horizontal support surface, the projection of the centre of gravity CG on the support surface is within the footprint of the base 40 when the body 42 is in a fully tilted position. The centre of gravity CG of the fan assembly 10 may be located within the body 42. The outlet 14 may comprise a nozzle having a mouth for emitting an airflow, the nozzle extending about an opening through which air is drawn by the airflow emitted from the mouth.
Patent GB-2462167-A (GB)
Title: Slip-resistant floor covering including clear coated particles
Inventor: PEACE RICHARD
IPC: C09D7/62
Filed: 2006-09-04
Abstract: The slip-resistant floor covering includes particles 213 on the upper surface of a plastic layer 207. The inorganic particles 213 are coated with a transparent material. Preferably the clear plastic layer 207 is cured after the particles 213 have been applied. Preferably an adhesion or tinted coating is applied to the quartz, glass or aluminium oxide particles 213. Preferably the floor includes a design layer 217 on a see through base layer 203. Preferably the plastic layer 207 comprises a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastisol or plasticised acrylic.
Patent GB-2472612-A (GB)
Title: Cable guide
Inventor: BERESFORD NICHOLAS CARL
IPC: H02G3/22
Filed: 2009-08-12
Abstract: The cable guide is a plastic tube 1 mm thick with a smooth inner which will allows a cable or wire to run smoothly through when placed through a cavity wall. It comes in pre moulded lengths from 100mm to 2m, the main one being 315mm which will fit a standard cavity wall. The guide also comes in various internal dimensions, 6mm, 8mm, 12mm going up to 24mm. The guide will allow a certain amount of flexibility. It may be installed using one hand while standing on a ladder or scaffolding. The outer skin of the guide has moulded grips 2mm high spaced 8mm apart which allows the tube to grip the inner of the wall on both sides of the cavity, there are 4 grips per section. Both ends of the guide remain open, this will allow for a plug to be inserted so they may be re-used. These caps will also be supplied with holes in, so when a cable is fed through it leaves a tidy finish both sides of the wall. The caps may be different colours.
Patent GB-877399-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to shoe lasts
IPC: A43D3/02
Filed: 1960-03-22
Abstract: 877,399. Lasts. HEITMAN, C. H. March 22, 1960, No. 10076/60. Class 17(1) A shoe last includes a forepart 22 provided with a face 23, 24, of which the transverse wall 23 extends substantially normal to the tread surface of the last, a toe section 30 provided with a face 23a, 24a which is complementary to and which fits against the face 23, 24, aligned slots 26, 31 that extend longitudinally inside the forepart and toe sections, and means for holding the toe section and forepart tightly together comprising a bowed connecting link 36 secured at the ends to the forepart and the toe section respectively and being of a bowed configuration to effect a tightening action between the forepart and toe section. As shown, Fig. 2, in attaching the toe section 30 to the forepart 22 the link 36 is attached to the toe section by means of a pin 41 and the surfaces 23a 24a are subsequently covered with adhesive. The distance between the eyes 37, 38 of the link is less than the distance between the holes 27, 33 so that when the pin 44 Fig. 3 is inserted into the transverse hole and forced through the eye 37, the link is stretched and the tightening effect between the faces 23, 23a, 24, 24a of the glued joint is produced. Alternatively the spring is attached to the forepart initially, and the pins inserted into the holes in reverse order. Dowels may be provided in holes drilled longitudinally of the toe section and forepart. The toe section may be changed by removing the pins, breaking the glued joint and attaching a new toe section by the method described.
Patent GB-1214891-A (GB)
Title: Improved process for preparing thyrocalcitonin
Inventor: GRINNAN EDWARD LEONARD
Filed: 1968-03-01
Abstract: 1,214,891. Thyrocalcitonin. ELI LILLY & CO. 1 March, 1968 [2 March, 1967], No. 10112/68. Heading A5B. Thyrocalcitonin having a significant serumcalcium-lowering activity in rats at a dose level of 5γ per kilo of rat body weight is prepared by extracting mammalian thyroid tissue with an acidic mixture of from 25 to 85 percent by volume of a water miscible organic solvent and water, e.g. acidic aqueousethanol, at a pH below 4, preferentially precipitating inactive proteinaceous materials from the extract by the addition of 1 to 3 volumes of watermiscible organic solvent per volume of extract or by adjusting the pH of the extract to about 6.5, separating the precipitated inactive proteinaceous material from the extract, precipitating thyroalcitonin from the extract by the addition of 5 to 10 volumes of a watermiscible organic solvent per volume of extract, and finally separating and purifying the thyrocalcitonin thus precipitated. The water-miscible solvent may be dioxane, dimethylformamide, acetone, methanol, isopropanol or ethanol and the acid may comprise hydrochloric, phosphoric, formic, acetic or sulphuric acid. The thyrocalcitonin may be purified by gel filtration or chromatography over a polydextran, optionally followed by lyophilization.
Patent GB-1377025-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for fixing thermoplastic powder images
IPC: G03G15/20
Filed: 1972-03-03
Abstract: 1377025 Fixing thermoplastic powder images FUJI PHOTO FILM CO 3 March 1972 [11 March 1971] 10150/72 Heading G2H A thermoplastic powder image 10 on a support 9 is fixed by moving the support substantially vertically past a heating station wherein heated air rising from heating elements 1 is collected by a blower means 3, and is directed downwardly and on to the support at a position 15 below the heating elements. Any escaping heat is removed by a fan 6. A shutter 7 is movable to a position 8 during preheating or periods when the support is not in motion, to conserve heat and to protect the support. A shield 14 protects other parts of the apparatus from heat transmitted through the support. A reflector 2 is provided behind the heating elements. The image 10 may be formed by an electro-photographic process.
Patent GB-802253-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in tire bead construction
IPC: B60C15/04
Filed: 1956-04-04
Abstract: 802,253. Tyre bead cores. FIRESTONE TIRE & RUBBER CO. April 4, 1956 [April 13, 1955], No. 10278/56. Classes 144 (1) and 144 (2). A tyre bead core 10 is formed by a spiral winding of rubberized parallel-wire ribbon or braid wound flat upon itself, the inner end portion 16 of the ribbon being brought out from the radially inner surface of the core and laid either diagonally along the side of the core, Fig. 3, or extended still further to lie on the radially outer surface of the core, Fig. 2, thereby leaving the core inner surface free from ends. The ribbon shown comprises rubber-embedded parallel wires 5-9 and the core is. wound on a former ring 18, Figs. 4a and 5, having a winding surface 19 wider than the ribbon with a locating flange 23 at one edge. The winding surface 19 includes a slot 20 in which the starting end portion 16 of the ribbon is located, laterally offset from the position occupied by the core during winding, ready to be laid in the desired position on completion of the winding.
Patent GB-956069-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to nuclear magnetic resonance magnets
Inventor: HARRISON JOHN
IPC: G01R33/383
Filed: 1962-03-17
Abstract: 956,069. Permanent magnets. SWIFT LEVICK & SONS Ltd. March 13, 1963 [March 17, 1962], No. 10312/62. Heading H1P. The polepieces for a nuclear magnetic resonance magnet comprise a body of soft iron which is recessed to receive an insert of material capable of higher saturation than soft iron. The magnet assembly 4 comprising segments of permanent magnet material has a tiltable polepiece A which consists of a soft iron body 6 and a circular insert 10 of cobalt iron which has a higher saturation than soft iron. The insert fits tightly into the recess 9 and the taper on body 6 extends into the face of the insert. The polepieces are spaced from the magnet assembly 4 by air gap 8 and polepiece A can be adjusted so that pole faces 13 are exactly parallel; the wedge adjustment disclosed in Specification 946,430 may be used to do this. A cobalt-iron composed of Co 49%, Fe 49%, Va 2% may be used for the insert, its saturation intensity being 24,000 gauss.