baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2442024-A (GB)
Title: Context sensitive user preference prediction
Inventor: LHUILLIER NICOLAS
IPC: H04N7/16
Filed: 2006-09-20
Abstract: A method for determining a user preference prediction comprises receiving a plurality of user preference indications with each user preference indication comprising content data and at least some of the plurality of user preference indications comprising context data. Each of the plurality of user preference indications are placed into at least one group (movies, cartoons etc.) in response to the content data, but without consideration of the context data. A context profile/signature for each of the plurality of groups is determined. A user preference prediction is determined for a certain context (e.g. now) by selecting a group in response to a comparison of the (certain) context and the context profiles/signatures of the plurality of groups. The user preference prediction is then determined in response to the selected group. The context data may comprise time or location data.
Patent GB-2442767-A (GB)
Title: A vertical cavity surface emitting optical device
Inventor: WIPIEJEWSKI TORSTEN
IPC: H01L27/15
Filed: 2006-10-10
Abstract: A vertical cavity surface emitting optical device has an optical confinement structure, for example, a top electrode 50, 55, or a mesa structure formed in the upper layers or, an ion implanted region. The optical confinement structures are specially shaped to provide an optical output that has a shape orthogonal to the beam axis of the optical device which shape is substantially non-circular, e.g. polygonal, so as to enable direct projection of predetermined, complex shapes and patterns of light in the form of letters, numbers, symbols, logos, trademarks and other information bearing patterns. The device may also comprise regions of different reflectivity within a Bragg reflector formed on the top side and or bottom side of the cavity (Figure8). The device may also include an external or integrated optical lens.
Patent GB-2441834-A (GB)
Title: Friction material compositions and additives technical field
Inventor: KHAN MOHAMED H
IPC: C08J5/14
Filed: 2005-07-29
Abstract: The claimed invention involves a novel composition of matter comprising a mixtuxe of Fe-Mo Intermetallic and copper oxide. A novel composition of matter of Fe-Mo Intermetallic, copper oxide and calcium carbonate is also claimed. The claimed invention also involves a novel friction lining additive comprising Fe-Mo Intermetallic and copper oxide for improved braking effectiveness, Fe-Mo Intermetallic, copper oxide and calcium carbonate may also be used as a friction lining additive according to the present invention. The claimed invention also includes a novel motor brush comprising Fe-Mo Intermetallic and copper oxide for improved wear. Fe-Mo Intermetallic, copper oxide and calcium carbonate may also be used as a motor brush additive according to the present invention.
Patent GB-2437824-A (GB)
Title: Logging tool with sleeve
Inventor: SORBIER ALICE
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 2007-04-27
Abstract: A logging tool 12 for use in a wellbore has sensor portion for making measurements. The tool has a sleeve 10 enclosing the sensor portion and made of a material that is transparent to the measurements being made. One or more structural elements 14 such as ribs, inserts, wear resistant pads or buttons and having physical characteristics different from the material comprising the sleeve are carried on the sleeve to enhance the mechanical properties of the sleeve. The sleeve may be manufactured from a non-metallic material such as a composite, plastic or ceramic. The structural elements are designed to protect the sleeve from wear during transportation through the wellbore. In one embodiment, the structural element may be a stand-off sleeve.
Patent GB-2438762-A (GB)
Title: Providing response signals to seismic vibrations received at a subterranean receiver
Inventor: JEFFRYES BENJAMIN
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2004-12-21
Abstract: A system and method is provided for communicating with a device 54 disposed in a wellbore 66. Seismic signals 72 are sent from a vibrator 71, including a baseplate 76 in contact with the ground 24, through the earth 26 and processed by a receiver 32 disposed in the wellbore 66. The receiver 32 is in communication with the device 54 and transfers data, such as command and control signals, to the device 54. Response signals may be transmitted to the surface to acknowledge receipt of the seismic signals 72 or a modified seismic signal, having an improved signal-to-noise ratio, may be communicated to a deeper location. In an alternative arrangement, a marine vibrator sends seismic signals through the ocean into the seabed strata and onto wellbore devices.
Patent GB-2443296-A (GB)
Title: A bi-modal capacitive position sensor with a fine adjustment mode triggered by moving displacement of a touching object along the sensing path
Inventor: PHILIPP HARALD
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 2007-10-09
Abstract: A capacitive position or touch sensor 10 having a sensing path 20 for setting a parameter. In a first operating mode, a parameter is set to an approximate, value 70 (Figure 3) and in a second mode the value 70 (Figure 4) is refined. In the first mode, a range of values is mapped onto the sensing path and touch 30 selects a value according to its position along the path. The second mode provides for fine adjustment, either by mapping a sub-range of the values onto the sensing path or by incremental adjustment of the parameter from the initial value, each unit of adjustment optionally being triggered by the object moving through a pre-determined threshold displacement. Switching into the second mode occurs by moving displacement of the object along the sensing path, preferably when the displacement exceeds a minimum threshold value.
Patent GB-2445828-A (GB)
Title: Laser distance finder
Inventor: YUZHONG ZHAO
IPC: G01S7/497
Filed: 2007-11-21
Abstract: A laser distance finder comprising a laser diode 4, a collimating lens, a receiving lens 9 and an optoelectronic detector 3. Reflective member 7 mounted on a shaft 71 can be rotated to a blocking or non-blocking position. Driving arm 72 is attached to the bottom of rotating shaft 71. Pin 73 projects from the driving arm 72 and is inserted into the recess part of teeth of a worm 6. Motor 8 drives the worm 6 causing pin 73 to move. As a result, the reflective member 7 rotates into or out of the collimated measuring beam 2. When the motor 8 is off the engagement between the worm's teeth and pin 73 acts as a self-locking mechanism. In the blocking position, beam 2 is reflected from element 11 to detector 3. This forms an internal optical path used for calibration.
Patent GB-2458286-A (GB)
Title: Adaptor for connecting a detector to a meter body
Inventor: WARD STUART
IPC: G01R1/02
Filed: 2008-03-12
Abstract: An adaptor is provided for a meter of the type comprising a meter body and a detector. The meter body is operative to process and display an analogue output signal generated by the detector indicative of a given input to the detector. The adaptor comprises electrical connection means operative to form electrical connections with the meter body and with the detector. The adaptor further comprises interface means operative to convert, in use, the analogue output signal from the detector into a standardised output signal for transmission to the meter body. The interface means can be operative to generate the standardised output.
Patent GB-2458497-A (GB)
Title: A method of determining the position of a clutch slave cylinder piston
Inventor: HALLERON IAN
IPC: F15B15/28
Filed: 2008-03-20
Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining the position of a slave cylinder piston 62 connected to a clutch 2 is disclosed in which the position of the slave cylinder piston 62 is measured using a position sensor 63 and the actual displacement of the slave cylinder piston 62 is determined by subtracting a zero value Z from the measured position. The apparatus and method thereby compensates for variations in slave cylinder piston 62 zero position due to clutch wear. The method also compares a current measurement of slave cylinder position with a stored value position and sets the stored value of position to the measured value if the measured value is less than the stored value and retains the stored value if the measured value is greater than the stored value. The apparatus comprises a hydraulic clutch actuation system including a master cylinder 51 controlled by an electronic controller 16 and a mechanical linkage 65 connecting the slave cylinder piston 62 to the clutch 2.
Patent GB-2462291-A (GB)
Title: Multiple toroidal core transformer with a conductive strip winding arrangement
Inventor: RICHARDSON ROBERT
IPC: H01F27/28
Filed: 2008-07-31
Abstract: A transformer 200 comprises a plurality of coaxially arranged closed toroidal magnetic circuits 42, with respective secondary windings which are connected in series. The magnetic circuits 42 are arranged within an enclosure 47. The primary winding means of the transformer comprises a plurality of turns where the turns are formed by conducting members 301 - 306 passing axially through the magnetic circuits 42, which are connect to conductive strip lines 321 — 326 passing along the walls 471 - 473 of the enclosure 47. The electrically conducting members 301 — 306 may be rod, strip or tube conductors. The conductive strip lines 321 — 326 may be formed in circuit boards located at the outer faces of the walls of the enclosure 47. The fourth wall of the enclosure 47 may be a circuit board 44 carrying rectifying components 45, 46. An insulating tube 41 may be arranged between the primary conductors 301- 306 and the magnetic circuits 42. A thin conductive sleeve with a slit may also be arranged as an electrostatic screen and a tube 34 used in a coolant system. The transformer 200 may have star connected secondary windings and used in a two pulse rectifier or three individual transformers may be arranged to form a three phase inverter system possibly to provide an input to a six pulse rectifier. The winding arrangements may provide an effective conductive skin depth at the operating frequency of the transformer.
Patent GB-2465572-A (GB)
Title: Switchable source hydraulic supply system
Inventor: BOZO BRUNO
IPC: E02F9/22
Filed: 2008-11-20
Abstract: A utility vehicle hydraulic supply system 10 comprises a fixed displacement pump 12 e.g. a gear pump and a variable displacement pump 14, e.g. a load sensing swash pump, and is operable between a first mode where the variable pump supplies a hydraulic circuit 20 which may include brake, steering and implement control circuits and a second mode where the fixed pump supplies the hydraulic circuit and the variable pump supplements the supply to the hydraulic circuit when the flow demanded is greater than the maximum flow which the fixed pump can supply. Mode switching is by solenoid 56 shifting a second, piloting directional valve 48 to apply or remove pilot pressure in a spring biased first directional valve 38 to control pressure balance 30, 32, 34, 36 across a regulator valve 20 which when open supplies fixed pump output to a filter and cooling circuit 26.
Patent GB-2455410-A (GB)
Title: Attenuating noise in marine seismic streamers by combining sensor outputs to form wavenumber filters and also using bandpass filters
Inventor: HEGNA STIAN
IPC: G01V1/36
Filed: 2008-12-01
Abstract: A system for attenuating noise in seismic signals detected in a marine seismic streamer 11 comprises seismic detectors 17 positioned in the streamer and interconnected to form a plurality of wavenumber filters, with each of the wavenumber filters attenuating signals within a range of wavenumbers. The output signals from the wavenumber filters are connected to a plurality of band-pass filters 18,19. The output signals of the band-pass filters are combined by summation means. The range of wavenumbers attenuated by the wavenumber filters and the passbands of the band-pass filters are selected so that signals within a selected frequency range of interest propagating along the cable within a selected velocity range are attenuated whilst signals within the selected frequency range of interest having a velocity range outside the selected velocity range are preserved. Mechanical noise, such as bulge waves, can be attenuated whilst seismic signals are preserved. The band-pass filters may be analogue or digital. As an alternative to using a band-pass filter, the detectors 17 may be chosen to have a specific frequency response.
Patent GB-2456864-A (GB)
Title: Automatic or semi-automatic use of profile for a set top box
Inventor: CAMPAGNA THERESA
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2008-12-29
Abstract: Utilization of stored of personalized information and communication preferences in a profile in a STB in a structured format or via cookies allows feature rich communications sessions. Providing advanced multimedia communications applications using personalized data resident in STBs could allow an entity to filter and target applications increasing utility in an open cable application platform. The personal information stored in the STB may convey communication preferences, alternate contact modalities, payment preferences, priority preferences, trusted contacts, personal information, as well as multimedia messaging etc. The user profile may be used automatically to filter, restrict, analyse, drive, target and speed up e-commerce, voice data and television driven transactions and provide an enhanced service to the type of user. The user preference history may be edited using the set too box which may use or link to a digital video recorder, Broadcom or multimedia home platform.
Patent GB-2456379-A (GB)
Title: Toy hovercraft.
Inventor: ICHIKAWA TAKASHI
IPC: A63H23/10
Filed: 2008-12-31
Abstract: A toy hovercraft comprises a single fan 12 which provides airflow to lift the hovercraft via ducting 114,112 and also to propel the hovercraft. The toy hovercraft is also provided with a motor 15 for driving the fan, a rechargeable battery 16 to power the motor, a base for supporting the fan, a skirt 14 arranged on a peripheral part of a bottom part of the base and formed to be expandable and contractable, a rudder 13 for controlling the direction of the hovercraft and a radio control receiver 17. The base includes a connection terminal 161 on an under surface thereof for connection to an external power source for charging the battery, and the skirt is formed to have an opening on an under surface thereof so as to allow the input terminal to be exposed downwardly. The external power source is preferably in the form of a battery pack (20, Fig. 2B) which has an output terminal 26 which connects with the input terminal of the hovercraft.
Patent GB-2456912-A (GB)
Title: Selecting a neighbouring base station to perform a requested operation
Inventor: KUBOTA KEIICHI
IPC: H04W36/08
Filed: 2009-01-29
Abstract: When a broadband wireless access (e.g. WiMAX) base station 21A is requested S202 by a terminal 10 to perform an addition, creation or change of a service flow, a resources examination requesting unit of the base station 21A inquires of a radio resources management node 22 whether the base station 21A has enough radio resources to perform the operation on the service flow requested by the terminal 10. When the base station 21A lacks the radio resources, a terminal notification unit of the base station 21A notifies S204 the terminal 10 of another base station 21B selected from among neighboring base stations by the radio resources management node 22 as a performer base station for performing the requested operation on the service flow. The radio resources management node 22 includes a resources examination responding unit that, when the requested target base station 21A lacks the radio resources, selects a base station 21B from among the neighboring base stations with enough radio resources to perform the requested operation on the service flow.
Patent GB-2468341-A (GB)
Title: Inline skate having toe rake or toe stop
Inventor: COOMBES KAREN
IPC: A63C17/06
Filed: 2009-03-05
Abstract: An inline skate includes a toe rake or toe pick comprising at least one function specific surface 11, 12, the surfaces 11, 12 are preferably for engaging the ground and are arranged at an obtuse angle to one another, the bottom surface has a narrowed profile to allow use of the skate when inclined and this surface is angled so that it completely engages the ground when only the skates front wheel contacts the ground. The toe rake may be adjustable and be of sufficient width to protect side rails 2, 6 from contacting the ground.
Patent GB-2468898-A (GB)
Title: Container for a crutch
Inventor: BUCKINGHAM SIMON JOHN
IPC: A61H3/02
Filed: 2009-03-26
Abstract: A container 1 is provided for a crutch 10 that has a series of height adjusting indexing holes 11. The container comprises a body 2 with a groove 3 to engage around a crutch shaft, and at least one inwardly directed projection 4 in the groove to engage in an indexing hole 11 of the shaft to prevent movement of the container on the shaft. The container may have a C-shaped internal cavity accessed via an open face 2A. The container may be constructed of a resilient material so as to clamp around the shaft.
Patent GB-2461365-A (GB)
Title: Heat pump control based on a determined dew point
Inventor: LESTER STEPHEN PATRICK
IPC: F24D3/18
Filed: 2009-04-29
Abstract: A control system 21 for a heat pump 3, where the control system comprises means for determining a dew point which may include a temperature sensor 23, a relative humidity sensor 25, and a processor for determining the dew point based on the measured temperature and relative humidity. Preferably, a wireless transmitter is provided for transmitting data derived from the sensors. A control signal generator is provided for generating a signal to control the heat pump based on the determined dew point. The present application also relates to a method of controlling a heat pump, and to a heat transfer system 1 comprising a control system for controlling a heat pump based on a determined dew point. The heat transfer system comprises a central heating system having at least one radiator 5, such as an underfloor heating system, where the heat pump extracts heat from a fluid circulated through the central heating system, In a further aspect, a heat transfer system is specified comprising at least one internal heat exchanger operable as a heat source, a heat pump, and an external heat exchanger (39, fig.2) operable as a heat source or a heat sink.
Patent GB-2473006-A (GB)
Title: Fixed and adjustable back massager device
Inventor: SMITH GARETH LEIGHTON
IPC: A61H7/00
Filed: 2009-08-26
Abstract: A fixed and adjustable back massager means includes a circular pole 3 which is vertically and securely fixed to the wall by wall mounting brackets 1 and 2. The adjustable back massaging element 4 can slide over the fixed circular pole 3 by loosening and tightening butterfly screws 5 and 6 as and when required, enabling the element 4 to move up and down the tubular pole 3 (see figs 2 and 3). The massaging element is also provided with gently downwardly curved hooks which, together with user movement, provide the massaging action. The device may be made of chrome, steel, brass or hard plastic, and may be permanently or non-permanently fixed to the wall.
Patent GB-279711-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to observation mirrors for motor and other road vehicles
IPC: B60R1/06
Filed: 1927-04-12
Abstract: 279,711. Harrison, S. C., and Harrison (Birmingham), Ltd. April 12, 1927. Look-out reflectors.- In an observation mirror for use on motor or other vehicles, the reflector b is held in place in a sheet metal frame or holder a by a resilient support formed from a single length of bent wire d, the reflector and support being placed within the dish-shaped holder before the flange of latter is bent over to form a supporting ledge c. For adjustment purposes, the back of the mirror is provided with a solid or hollow spherical knob e located within a partspherical recess in a bracket f formed by bending a metal strip of concave section on its inner or clamping side, the ball-joint so formed being tightened by a screw g.
Patent GB-551276-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in welding sheeting of gasholders and containers
IPC: B23K37/04
Filed: 1941-08-08
Abstract: 551,276. Uniting plates by fusion. UNITED GAS INDUSTRIES, Ltd., WILLEY & CO., Ltd., and JOHNSON, E. R. H. Aug. 8, 1941, No. 10097. [Class 83 (iv)] In a clamping device for use in the fusion butt-welding of the plates of tanks, gas holders and like containers of the kind in which clamping members on both sides of the plates are connected to each other by tie-members passing through the clearance between the edges of the plates, the clamping member at the side of the plates at which welding is effected is of channel section metal with the flanges towards the plates so as to bridge the edges thereof. The clamps consist of channel members 7, 8, having the flanges respectively projecting towards and away from the plates 5. The plates are secured between the members 7, 8 by bolts 11 passing therethrough, and through the clearance, the bolts being either flattened at 12 and slotted to receive cotters &c. 6 or the edges of the plates being recessed to provide enlarged clearances for round bolts. The base of the member 7 is provided with slots 9 through which welding is effected or the member 7 may be replaced by a number of bridge members similar to the parts 10 of the member 7. Asbestos or like sheets 16 may be placed between the work and the lower clamp. The clamps may be removed as welding advances or welding may first be effected at the spaces between the tiemembers and completed after removal thereof. The additional clearance may also be closed by welding. According to the Provisional Specification the clamping members may consist of slotted plates through which slotted tie-members pass, cotters being driven through the tie-members at each side of the plates, at one side only if the tie-members are shouldered.
Patent GB-856198-A (GB)
Title: Operating device for a pneumatic valve, in particular a blast valve for an electric circuit breaker
IPC: H01H33/32
Filed: 1959-03-24
Abstract: 856,198. Air-blast switches. ALLMANNA SVENSKA ELEKTRISKA A.B. March 24, 1959 [March 26, 1958], No. 10107/59. Class 38 (5). In an air-blast circuit-breaker, such as that of Specification 770,100, having a blast valve 4 opened when compressed-air is supplied through a pipe 9 to the lower face of a piston 2, the space above the piston 2 is connected to atmosphere through a channel 10 to ensure rapid operation of the valve. The channel 10 is closed as the piston reaches the end of its travel and remains closed as compressed-air through an aperture 11 in the piston 2 equalizes the pressure on both sides of the piston to permit the return of the piston 2 and the reclosing of the blast valve 4. The channel 10 is only re-opened as pressure in the space above the piston 2 falls on connecting the pipe 9 to atmosphere. In Fig. 1 the channel 10 is closed by a valve disc 13 which is axially movable on the piston-rod 3 and when moved up by the piston 2 against a seating 15 is retained there by the pressure in the space above the piston 2. In Fig. 2 (not shown), the piston 2, as it moves into its uppermost position, opens a port leading to a valve-operating member which closes an outlet valve in the channel 10.
Patent GB-1280370-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to electric discharge lamps
Inventor: RIGDEN SYDNEY ALFRED RICHARD
IPC: H01J61/22
Filed: 1970-03-03
Abstract: 1280370 Metal-vapour lamps GENERAL ELECTRIC CO Ltd 19 April 1971 [3 March 1970] 10116/70 Addition to 1192094 Heading H1D In a sodium vapour lamp as described in parent Specification having Cd and optionally Tl in the fitting, the Cd is replaced partially or completely by Zn and/or Pb. The lamp contains 15-1% Na to which may be added 85-99% Zn; 50% Zn and 35-49% Tl; or 50% Tl, 30% Cd and 5-19% Zn.