baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2412656-A (GB)
Title: Method and plant for the purification of produced water
Inventor: GOKSOYR HANS
IPC: E21B43/34
Filed: 2004-02-04
Abstract: A method and a system for removing dispersed and dissolved hydrocarbons from produced water in connection with the extraction of oil and gas from geological formations beneath the sea bed or the ground. The produced water first undergoes mechanical or electromechanical treatment in a sub-process "A" to remove the dispersed hydrocarbons from the water and is subsequently treated in a sub-process "B" by stripping with a circulating inert gas in one or more stages (1, 2) to remove the dissolved hydrocarbons. The inert gas consists expediently of N2 containing 02 and the subsequent removal of the hydrocarbons is carried out in a catalytic converter (5) by catalytic combustion of the stripped hydrocarbons.
Patent GB-2413583-A (GB)
Title: Self-orienting selectable locating collet and method for location within a wellbore
Inventor: PENDLETON BRYAN P
IPC: E21B47/024
Filed: 2004-01-28
Abstract: Self orienting selectable collet is provided with at least one deflectable finger, an orientation key positioned at the deflectable finger and a collet profile disposed at an outside dimension of the collet. A method of using said collet comprises the steps of installing in a liner at least two orientation profiles having selective matching profiles, running a collet having a deflectable orientation key and a collet profile thereon complementary to one of the at least two orientation profile matching profiles and orienting the collet by driving the key against said orientation profile and engaging the matching profile where complementary to the collet profile.
Patent GB-2430329-A (GB)
Title: Digital broadcast signal repeater systems
Inventor: SELLARS MARTIN ROSCOE
IPC: H04B7/155
Filed: 2005-08-26
Abstract: This invention relates to digital broadcast repeater systems and methods including rf (Radio Frequency) repeater modules, and in particular to adaptable/adaptive digital broadcast repeater systems and methods. The techniques described are particularly useful for digital video broadcasting (DVB), but also for application in other digital broadcasting such as digital audio broadcasting (DAB). A digital broadcast signal repeater system, the system comprising: an rf input; a system rack to carry a plurality of digital broadcast repeater modules; (1,2) a set of digital broadcast repeater modules, the modules including: at least one regenerative repeater module; at least one non-regenerative repeater module; each said module having a common set of connections, said common set of connections including at least a power supply connection, an rf input, an rf output, and a control connection, said control connections being couplable together to define a control bus for said modules, said system if input being configured to provide an rf input to each said module; a common rf output configured to receive an rf output from each said module; and a controller (3) coupled to said control bus for controlling said set of digital broadcast repeater modules. A regenerative repeater module has a COFDM demodulator and modulator coupled by a bus for clock and data signals.
Patent GB-2422295-A (GB)
Title: Automatic coffee brewing apparatus
Inventor: WANG DONG-LEI
IPC: A47J31/60
Filed: 2005-12-05
Abstract: This invention provides for a coffee brewing apparatus and its control method, which comprises a control circuit and a water loop comprising a water reservoir 17, a pump 18, a control valve 19, a boiler 1, a brewing assembly, a three-way connector 8 and a connecting hose 7. When coffee is to be brewed, hot water flows top-down through the brewing chamber cover 2, the upper filter 3, the coffee grounds, the lower filter 4, the brewing chamber 5, the first port of the three-way connector, the second port of the three-way connector and the connecting hose; the brewed coffee finally flows out from said connecting hose. This coffee brewing apparatus has additional functions of automatic residue discharge, automatic water discharge and automatic cleaning.
Patent GB-2421733-A (GB)
Title: Aqueous amino resin dispersions and thermosetting water-based paint compositions
Inventor: KATO ATSUYA
IPC: C08L61/28
Filed: 2005-12-15
Abstract: An aqueous amino resin dispersion is formed by dispersing hydrophobic amino resin in aqueous medium, using a polyester resin having specific hydroxyl value of 10-200 mgKOH/g, acid value of 10-150 mgKOH/g, and number-average molecular weight of 1,000-10,000 as a dispersion stabilizer, said polyester resin being prepared by reacting polyhydric alcohol, polycarboxylic acid and/or polycarboxylic anhydride and monoepoxide compound having a long chain hydrocarbon group. Thermosetting water-based paint compositions comprising the aqueous amino resin dispersion and multi-layered coating film-forming methods using the water-based paint compositions are disclosed. The polyhydric alcohol is preferably at least partially dimethylol propanoic acid or dimethylol butanoic acid; the monoepoxide is preferably a glycidyl ester. The amino resin is ideally a condensation product of melamine and formaldehyde (methanol). The thermosetting composition may further include a film-forming resin with an acid value of 5-200 mgKOH/g, a hydroxyl value of 5-200 mgKOH/g and a number average molecular weight of 500-100,000. For preference this film-forming resin is an acrylic resin or a polyester resin.
Patent GB-2422565-A (GB)
Title: Polishing head for optical lenses
Inventor: KUEBLER CHRISTOPH
IPC: B24B13/00
Filed: 2006-01-27
Abstract: A polishing head for working a surface (14) of an optical lens (16) comprises a polishing tool (12) rotating about a first axis (18) and contacting the lens surface (14) in an essentially point-shaped area (22) located outside the first axis (18). The polishing tool (12), further, rotates about a second axis (64) being inclined relative to the first axis by an angle (  a  ) and intersecting the area (22) as well as the first axis (18). The polishing tool (12) together with a drive motor (44) for the rotation of the polishing tool (12) about the first axis (18) configure a common first drive unit (42). The first drive unit (42) is connected to a carrier (60) in a manner to be swivelled about a first swivelling axis (58; 58*). The carrier (60) is connected to a second drive unit (66) for a rotation of the carrier (60) about the second axis (64). Further, a force member is provided between the carrier (60) and the first drive unit (42) for swivelling the first drive unit (42) about the first swivelling axis (58; 58*).
Patent GB-2423684-A (GB)
Title: Image processing by volume rendering
Inventor: MATSUMOTO KAZUHIKO
IPC: A61B5/055
Filed: 2006-02-07
Abstract: A threshold value T which is a little larger than voxel values of a target tissue such as bloodstream is determined. Next, a virtual ray is projected, and voxel values on the virtual ray are obtained as an array A1 (original array). Then, an array A2 (replaced array) is generated by the voxel values of the array A1 which are equal to or larger than the threshold value T are flipped-over at the threshold value T. Then, a part of the data on the array A2, e.g., flipped-over data corresponding to the center part of the calcified region is excluded. Next, a maximum value M2 on the array A2 is obtained, and a value M1 on the array A1 corresponding to the value M2 is obtained. Then, the value M1 is employed as a pixel value for the virtual ray.
Patent GB-2427221-A (GB)
Title: Controlling a well fluid using built-in redundancy
Inventor: DOUGLAS NEIL IRWIN
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2003-12-09
Abstract: In apparatus for controlling a fluid well comprising a control device (D), such as a choke, for location downhole is operable selectively by first and second drive means (2, 3). First and second control channels (Ch A, Ch B) for control signals for the first and second drive means are provided, the apparatus further comprising first and second means (DEM 1A, DEM 1B) for routing control signals from the first and second channels respectively to the first and second drive means, the routing means being cross-connected so that, in the event of a fault, control signals from the second channel (Ch B) are routed via the first routing means (DEM 1A) to the second drive means (3) and/or control signals from the first channel (Ch A) are routed via the second routing means (DEM 1B) to the first drive means (2).
Patent GB-2427885-A (GB)
Title: Radial expansion and plastic deformation tool
Inventor: SHUSTER MARK
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2004-03-15
Abstract: An apparatus for radially expanding and plastically deforming a tubular member, comprises, a tubular support member 102 defining a first passage 102a; a tubular expansion cone 104 defining a second passage 104a coupled to the tubular support member 102; a fluid driven motor 106 coupled to the tubular expansion cone 108 comprising an inlet; and a rotary expansion device 108 coupled to the output shaft 106a of the fluid driven motor 106; wherein the first passage is operably coupled to the second passage 102a: and wherein the second passage 104a is operably coupled to the inlet of the fluid driven motor 106.
Patent GB-2431683-A (GB)
Title: Fixing mechanism for securing a cover plate relative to a hole
Inventor: RADCLIFFE JEFFREY MARK
IPC: E02D29/14
Filed: 2006-08-03
Abstract: The fixing mechanism, primarily for use with cover plates to cover trenches, road works etc., comprises a coupling mechanism 32 for securing the mechanism to the underside of the cover plate 18 and at least two legs 22 pivotally connected to the coupling mechanism which are movable between a stowed and a deployed position. A collar 30 is threaded on a screw-threaded shaft 34 that is rotatably connected to the coupling mechanism with a number of struts 28 connecting the collar to respective legs so that rotation of the shaft moves the collar and the struts to extend or retract the legs. The coupling mechanism preferably releasably connects the fixing mechanism to the cover plate and may comprise male and female connectors which, once engaged, are locked in place with a locking pin or spring-biased pins. Alternatively the fixing mechanism may comprise a square or rectangular tube which is received in a channel socket in a friction fit. The shaft is preferably rotatable from above the cover plate and the legs preferably include feet with grip formations. The feet, struts or legs may be resiliently deformable.
Patent GB-2442208-A (GB)
Title: A snooker, pool or billiards cue including a spirit level
Inventor: LACEY STUART
IPC: A63D15/08
Filed: 2006-09-28
Abstract: A cue or a section of a cue 1 including a tilt monitoring device 2. Optionally the tilt monitoring device is located in the front of the butt section or the shaft of a three piece cue. Preferably the tilt monitoring device is a spirit level.
Patent GB-2432856-A (GB)
Title: Security device
Inventor: PENDLEBURY LEONARD MALCOLM
IPC: E05G1/024
Filed: 2006-11-29
Abstract: The invention relates to a security device in the form of an elongate element and comprises a plurality of blocks 14a-c of friction material mounted inside an elongate hollow element 12, such as a box section steel housing, in a parallel array. Spring means 16 located between the blocks hold them in compression. Such elements 12 may be mounted to or built into the walls of security enclosures, buildings or safes to deter thieves from cutting through the elements 12 with cutting or grinding equipment. If a thieve cuts into any one of the blocks of friction material 14, the equipment will cease to operate due to the compressive force under which the blocks are held. The blocks 14a-c are arranged with associated spring means 16a-c in parallel rows with the respective blocks and springs of each row offset, so that the springs 16a-c of any one row overlap the location of the friction material blocks 14a-c of the adjacent row. Wherever a cutting tool penetrates it will always encounter a friction block, even in cases when it first encounters a spring. The blocks 14a-c may be enveloped in non-friction material 18 to ensure that parallel blocks can slide relative to each other.
Patent GB-2447446-A (GB)
Title: Suction activated valve
Inventor: REAY GAVIN
IPC: F16K25/02
Filed: 2007-03-10
Abstract: A valve system comprises a flexible sealing member 1 that can open in one or more locations 3, 4. The sealing member is opened by applying a pressure differential at only one location. When not in use the valve stays in a closed position. The valve system can form a portion of a valve seal or a fully enclosed perimeter of valve seal. In use fluid flows out of openings 5, 3 and is replaced by fluid flowing into openings 4, 6.
Patent GB-2436105-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for detaching portions of glass rods
Inventor: STANGL ALBERT
IPC: C03B33/06
Filed: 2007-03-14
Abstract: The invention is based on the object of improving the detachment of portions of a glass rod to the extent that a very planar, uniform fracture surface is produced. An apparatus (and method of use) is disclosed for detaching portions of glass rods which comprises a device for the parallel holding and lateral fixing of a number of glass rods 3, a scoring wheel holder with a scoring wheel 5 rotatably mounted with its axis of rotation parallel to the axis of the glass rods, at least one pressing spring 9 for pressing the scoring wheel and the glass rods against one another, a device for guiding the glass rods and the scoring wheel past one another in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the glass rods, a holddown means 15 for pressing against the glass rods, a breaking bar 11 and a breaking beam 13, the breaking bar being arranged on the opposite side of the glass rods to the holddown means and the breaking beam, and between the two. Also disclosed are glass rod portions formed with a defined limit of tolerance.
Patent GB-2436991-A (GB)
Title: Power generation from downhole vibrations
Inventor: WETZEL RODNEY J
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2005-10-06
Abstract: A system usable with a well includes a downhole component such as a pump 152 located in the well to receive power and perform a downhole function in response to the received power. A power generator located downhole in proximity to the downhole component 152 responds to vibrational energy from the downhole component 152 and generates at least some of the power received by the downhole component 152.
Patent GB-2457225-A (GB)
Title: Water deflection device for buildings
Inventor: ROSE EDWARD MORTIMORE
IPC: E04H9/14
Filed: 2007-12-06
Abstract: The invention relates to a weather deflection device for buildings, sidewalks, bridges, sea shores and beaches, especially for protecting against hurricanes. The device comprises a main body having an arcuate shape, an inlet 6 for wind or water, at least three rotatable outlet nozzles 4b to deflect the wind or water outwards in three distinct directions and a skirt 3a and (3b figure 3) mounted at the inlet 6 to the device. At least one faceplate 7 is pivotly mounted inside the main body and is resiliently connected to a compression spring (7a figure 2). The three nozzles 4b are mounted on the top of the device and have their own inlets from a venturi shaped area (9 figure 2) within the body. The device is fastened to a building as a single unit or preferably as several units. As the wind or water enters the inlet 6 of the device the wind or water travels inwards forcing the faceplate (9 figure 2) against the compression spring (7a figure 2) thereby altering the cross section area of the cavity (9 figure 2) and altering the venturi effect of the device. The velocity of the wind or water is altered and exits out through the rotatable nozzles 4b at the top, preferably in the direction of the incoming wind or water.
Patent GB-2453395-A (GB)
Title: Organic aggregate based masonry unit production machine
Inventor: JONES CHRISTOPHER AIDAN
IPC: B28B3/00
Filed: 2008-01-22
Abstract: The invention relates to a machine for the production of organic aggregate based masonry units. The machine comprises a mould box 3, in which a mixture comprising an organic aggregate and a binder material is filled in use. A compressive member 4 is applied through an opening provided in the mould box 3 to compress the mixture within the mould box 3 by at least 15% and form the masonry units. A feed cart 5 moves from a delivery position to a position above the box 3 to deposit the mixture into the box 3. Combination of movement of cart 5 and vibration due to a vibrating table helps the mixture into the box 3. A cylindrical component 6, which may be rotatable, serves to smooth and suppress the mixture in the mould box 3. A delivery system may comprise a reservoir, hopper etc with a movable floor which is able to drag or drop out the mixture into the cart in a controlled manner.
Patent GB-2460074-A (GB)
Title: Breast feeding support table
Inventor: WILSON KRISTIE MARIE
IPC: A47B23/00
Filed: 2008-05-15
Abstract: A breast feeding support table for breastfeeding or bottle feeding a baby in comfort which may be used be used in the home (fig 1), in a wheelchair (fig 2), or in hospital (fig 3), has base legs 9 and grip 12, clip-on pad 13. In one embodiment (fig 2) the base of the legs is removed to leave holes 11, and in fig 3 the leg bases are replaced by two solid flaps. Each design of the support table consists of poles 9,1,6 and a washable fabric top surface material 2,5,3,4 and 7, including folding mechanisms 8 and adjustments 10, so the device is able to fold down and adjust to the mother's preferred preference.
Patent GB-2449204-A (GB)
Title: Modular fluid storage apparatus
Inventor: ARMSTRONG DAMONE
IPC: B65D88/02
Filed: 2007-03-01
Abstract: A modular fluid storage apparatus comprises a plurality of chambers each having at least one inlet and at least one outlet and connection means for fluidly connecting one chamber to another.
Patent GB-2466440-A (GB)
Title: Website directory providing temporary phone numbers
Inventor: BARRINGTON-BROWN JAMES EDWARD
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2008-12-18
Abstract: A website based directory which provides proxy non-geographic telephone numbers for a set allocated to the directory service, which a user can ring to be connected to ordinary geographic and permanent telephone numbers. The temporary numbers may be dynamically overlaid so that they are allocated to a particular search query result for a period of time, so that frequent searches, do not produce conflicting reference numbers, yet the total number of phone numbers needed by the directory database will be small in order to allocate a track to calls made through the website. The available non-geographic numbers may be re-used in sequence so that oldest numbers are used first. A follow-up call to the searched company number may be made to try to solicit further advertising business. Calls may be transferred to different telephone lines at different times of day and message taking or caller IDs provided.
Patent GB-2467763-A (GB)
Title: Tuneable radio frequency surface
Inventor: SANZ-IZQUIERDO BENITO
IPC: H01Q15/00
Filed: 2009-02-13
Abstract: An electronically tuneable radio frequency surface provides a shield for selectively permitting or denying access by an RFID reader to an RFID tag. The surface comprises: a conductive sheet 130 with at least one opening 140 and a biasing circuit 150. The biasing circuit 150 includes first and second conductors, separated from the conductive sheet 130 by a dielectric 145, such that they may be electrically isolated from the conductive sheet 130 and arranged at mutually opposing sides of the opening 140 where each conductor is capacitively coupled to the conductive sheet 130 at the respective side of the opening 140. The biasing circuit 150 also comprises one or more electrical control elements 160 bridging a gap formed between the first and second conductors which corresponds to the opening 140. The control elements 160 can be at least one of: a diode, varacator diode and a MEMS switch, controlled by a bias voltage applied between the first and second conductors. Each element 160 can be in a first or second state, such that the surface exhibits a frequency transmission characteristic with respect to incident electromagnetic radiation which is dependent upon which state said elements are in. Alternatively, elements 160 can be independently controllable to provide more than two states each with difference frequency transmission characteristics.
Patent GB-2469846-A (GB)
Title: Hinge assembly comprising a damper
Inventor: PECAR DAVID
IPC: E05F5/02
Filed: 2009-04-29
Abstract: A hinge assembly comprising a toggle type hinge 10 and a damper assembly 14 comprising a linear damping device arranged with its axis parallel to the rotational axis of the hinge and mounted between the cup flange 12 of the hinge and a holder 15; a means for converting rotational movement of the hinge into linear movement of the damping device is provided which comprises a camming surface and a cam follower 23, 24, one of which is provided on the damper assembly and the other of which is provided on the holder and/or the hinge cup flange. The camming surface may be a helical track and the follower may be a pin guided in the cam track; the camming surface may have a variable pitch. The hinge flange may include a radiused groove 26 for locating and guiding axial movement of the damping device which may be a piston and cylinder type damper. The rotational to linear converting means may include a protruding member 22 for engaging the arm of the hinge; the actuating means 22 may be integral with a sleeve of the piston cylinder damping device.
Patent GB-2459993-A (GB)
Title: Control of a downhole oil/water separation system
Inventor: FIELDER LANCE
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 2008-01-31
Abstract: A flow control system for use with an electric submersible pump 14 and downhole oil water separator 16 disposed in a wellbore comprises a controllable valve 24 disposed in a water outlet 22 of the separator, and at least one of a pressure sensor and a flowmeter 20 operatively coupled to the water outlet. A controller 36 in signal communication with the at least one of the pressure sensor and flowmeter and in operative communication with the valve is arranged to operate the valve to maintain at least one of a selected pressure and a selected flow rate through the water outlet.
Patent GB-2474452-A (GB)
Title: Chin-up bar
Inventor: SPENCE TOM
IPC: A63B21/16
Filed: 2009-10-14
Abstract: A chin up bar assembly with removable and interchangeable bars 1. The interchangeable bars 1 are releasably connectable to the assembly by being slotted in and out of each other. The bars may be releasably secured to the assembly by the use of ball spring plunges. The assembly includes foldable members 4 and can open out allowing the user to hook the member 4 under the top of a door frame whilst resting member 3 against the door frame sides so that the assembly is held in a position ready for use.
Patent GB-2466343-A (GB)
Title: Method for constructing prototype vectors in real time for a neural process.
Inventor: PICHLER ALEXANDER
IPC: G06K9/62
Filed: 2009-11-13
Abstract: Method for processing of a digital image to provide input data to wired or simulated neural processes, comprising real time pixel-by pixel reading of the image and construction of prototype vectors during said reading based on the read pixel values. The method further comprises the reading of said image through a displacing region of interest ROI (moving window) via horizontal and vertical offsets and generating an intermediate vector preliminarily to the construction of the prototype vector. Constructing the prototype vectors as the image is read achieves higher efficiency by avoiding subsequent manipulation of the same data, with better use of memory space, and reduces latencies in computation time. The invention is intended for image processes operations, such as temporal filtering, in global environmental perception and movement analysis.