baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2389912-A (GB)
Title: A method of sampling from a multiphase fluid mixture,and associated sampling apparatus
Inventor: GERMOND BAPTISTE
IPC: G01N1/10
Filed: 2002-04-12
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of sampling a fluid phase in a multiphase fluid mixture flowing in a pipe (7) under given pressure conditions (P), said method comprising the following steps; admitting the multiphase fluid mixture into a phase separator (9); separating the multiphase fluid mixture so as to isolate the fluid phase for sampling; pressurizing a sampling device (10) to the given pressure in the pipe (7); and recovering a sample of said fluid phase in said sampling device. According to the invention, the method further comprises a step of increasing the pressure in the phase separator (9) in successive stage until said pressure in the separator reaches the give pressure (P) in the pipe (7). The invention also provides a sampling apparatus for taking a fluid phase from a multiphase fluid mixture flowing in a pipe (7) under given pressure conditions (P), said apparatus comprising: a phase separator (9); admission means (11, 12a) for admitting the multiphase fluid mixture into said separator; and sampling means (10) for taking a sample of said fluid phase, said sampling means being connected to the phase separator. According to the invention, the apparatus further comprises closure means (8a, 8b, 8c) for increasing the pressure inside the separator (9) in successive stages.
Patent GB-2393065-A (GB)
Title: Method and system using a data-driven model for monocular face tracking
Inventor: GRZESZCZUK RADEK
IPC: H04N13/239
Filed: 2002-05-02
Abstract: A method and system using a data-driven model for monocular face tracking are disclosed, which provide a versatile system for tracking three-dimensional (3D) images, e.g., a face, using a single camera. For one method, stereo data based on input image sequences is obtained. A 3D model is built using the obtained stereo data. A monocular image sequence is tracked using the built 3D model. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) can be applied to the stereo data to learn, e.g., possible facial deformations, and to build a data-driven 3D model ("3D face model"). The 3D face model can be used to approximate a generic shape (e.g., facial pose) as a linear combination of shape basis vectors based on the PCA analysis.
Patent GB-2409564-A (GB)
Title: "Baby on board" sign for roof of vehicle.
Inventor: HUMPHRIES FRANCIS JOHN
IPC: G09F21/04
Filed: 2003-12-20
Abstract: A sign for a vehicle comprises a base 2, 5 provided with two attachment members 9, e.g. magnets, a light bulb 8, a battery compartment 6 and a switch 7, and a design 1 sealed to the top of the base. The sign advises that other motorists that there is a baby on board the vehicle to provide safety for the children in the car. The sign is preferably attached to the roof of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2412685-A (GB)
Title: Temporary traffic cordoning system
Inventor: HEWITT DAVID WINDSOR
IPC: E01F9/70
Filed: 2004-01-08
Abstract: The temporary traffic condoning system, primarily for use in place of traffic cones and the like, comprises an elongate flexible tread to which pop-up reflectors are secured so that they can move between a storage position where they are parallel alongside the tread and an in-use position where they extend up from the tread, with the tread and reflectors being designed so that they can be stored around a reel. One or more reels may be carried by a vehicle, which may be either specially adapted for the job or otherwise, such that the tread can be deployed as the vehicle moves along with the reflectors moving to the upright position as the tread is unwound from the reel. Similarly, deployed treads may be retrieved by a moving vehicle and rewound onto a reel.
Patent GB-2399656-A (GB)
Title: A method for controlling the actuation of a piezo-electric element in a fuel injector
Inventor: JOOS KLAUS
IPC: F02B75/12
Filed: 2004-03-09
Abstract: A piezo-electric element for actuating a fuel injector has a predetermined actuation stroke (Hsetpoint). The actuation stroke is converted to a charge quantity setpoint (QCsetpoint). The conversion may me achieved by reference to pre-stored values 60 and corrected to account for example temperature variations (T). The setpoint charge is compared 61 with the actual charge delivered (QCactual). A control signal (Son) is derived based on this comparison (for example via a PI controller 62). A further signal (idon) is derived to determine the average charge to be applied over the duration of the fuel injection event (ton) (for example QCsetpoint divided by the time ton). The further signal (idon) is then adjusted by the control signal (Son) to account for the variation between the setpoint charge and the actual charge. The corrected signal (idon) is then used to drive the actuator. A similar method is disclosed to control the setpoint charge of the piezo-electric element after the fuel injection event has been completed. The method accounts for 'influence quantities' on the piezo element, for example temperature variations, ageing effects and production tolerances.
Patent GB-2412979-A (GB)
Title: Computer access control based on user behaviour
Inventor: WILLIAMSON MATTHEW MURRAY
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-04-07
Abstract: Access to a data processor is controlled by a two stage process. Firstly it is determined whether an access request conforms to a predefined permission set 22. Depending on the outcome, the request is either denied or passes to a second stage where it is determined whether the request conforms to a set of parameters 23, the set of parameters being derived from previous requests (i.e. a model of previous user or software behaviour). If the request does not conform to the set of parameters it is deemed to be an abnormal request, and the data processor is controlled to temporarily delay the execution of the request and/or prompt the user for a password 25. Otherwise the request is allowed without delays or user entry. In this way a malicious user may be prevented or delayed from gaining access to the computer system, whereas the genuine user is merely slightly inconvenienced. The set of parameters is automatically updated in accordance with requests 26.
Patent GB-2402231-A (GB)
Title: Fibre optic cables for harsh environments
Inventor: DOWD EDWARD MICHAEL
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 2004-04-21
Abstract: An optic cable (350) comprises one or more optical fibers (108) disposed in an inner tube (354) and a corrosion resistant metal outer tube (104) disposed over the inner tube, where the inner and outer tubes make intermittent contact. In another embodiment, an optic cable (350) comprises one or more optical fibers disposed in a polymer tube having fins (352) extending therefrom. Alternatively the inner tube may be square. The inner tube may have a low hydrogen permeable coating and by filled by a viscous material, including a hydrogen absorbing or hydrogen scavenging material, disposed between the fibres and the inner tube. The cable may be used in down hole oil and gas well applications.
Patent GB-2401227-A (GB)
Title: Cache line flush instruction and method
Inventor: PALANCA SALVADOR
IPC: G06F12/0811
Filed: 2000-12-28
Abstract: A cache line flush instruction (CPFLUSH) micro-architectural implementation process and system allow a processor to flush a cache line associated with a linear memory address from all caches in a coherency domain. A cache controller receives a cache flush instruction having an associated memory address and performs a self snoop to flush the cache line corresponding to the memory address from its cache memory. The cache controller then generates a bus transaction regardless of whether the cache line was present in its cache memory and regardless of the state of the cache line if present. The bus transaction includes the memory address and causes other instances of the memory address in other caches of the coherency domain to be flushed or invalidated.
Patent GB-2402147-A (GB)
Title: Communication method for use with drill collar mounted sensor systems
Inventor: CHALITSIOS CONSTANTYN
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2002-12-12
Abstract: In a method for interrogating a data storage device disposed in a mandrel 300 which is disposed in a drill collar 130, an interrogation command signal is sent through an external device 312 clamped onto an exterior wall of the drill collar. The signal is electromagnetically transferred between the external clamp-on device and an exterior wall of the drill collar. The signal is then electromagnetically transferred between an interior wall of the drill collar and an exterior wall of the mandrel. The signal is then coupled to a processor in the mandrel to cause the processor to export data in the storage device. The data are then electromagnetically transferred between the exterior wall of the mandrel and the interior wall of the collar, and are then electromagnetically transferred between the exterior wall of the collar and the external clamp-on device.
Patent GB-2418357-A (GB)
Title: Water decomposable washing or skin treatment aid
Inventor: ACKROYD ROY ALFRED
IPC: A47K7/03
Filed: 2004-09-22
Abstract: A washing or skin treatment aid formed from a water soluble plastics film material which after coming into contact with water retains its physical structure for a sufficient period of time as to enable it to be used as a flannel or sponge for personal washing, but which thereafter dissolves in the water so that it will drain away with the washing water, leaving no structural bulk to be disposed of. A preferred material is polyvinyl acetate. At least the outer surface of the film material is corrugated, or ridged, or formed with upstanding nodes, to create a rough surface. The aid may be constructed from laminated sheets with the skin treatment compound and/or soap trapped between the layers. The aid may be constructed as a sachet subdivided internally into at least two pockets, different pockets containing different materials. The composition or thickness, or both, of the film making up the sachet walls can vary from one region to another.
Patent GB-2406677-A (GB)
Title: Managing power consumption and thermal load of rack-mounted processing equipment
Inventor: BRESNIKER KIRK M
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2004-10-01
Abstract: A rack equipment management system and method manages rack equipment, associated with information processing, based upon power consumption and heat dissipation policies. In one embodiment a rack equipment management system includes a rack equipment management policy data store 212, a management component 220, and a communication bus. The rack equipment management policy data store stores policy information related to rack equipment operations. The management component manages power consumption and thermal load of the rack equipment. The communication bus communicatively couples the rack equipment management policy data store and the management component. A policy review engine module investigates management plan objectives and policies associated with a triggering event.
Patent GB-2413860-A (GB)
Title: Reflex-type screen
Inventor: MARUTA HAJIME
IPC: G03B21/60
Filed: 2005-02-17
Abstract: A reflex-type screen 2 for reflecting a light projected obliquely from a projector to a front of the reflex-type screen 2, including a base material 5 made of material which absorbs light, a white resin layer 6 which is formed on a projector side inclined plane 3 on the base material 5 and reflects light and a transparent diffusing layer 8 which includes transparent binder resin and diffusing agent, and is formed to cover the white resin layer 6, and the base material 5 includes the projector side inclined plane 3 that is provided at an angle so that light from the projection enters the projector side inclined plane 3 and a non-projector side inclined plane 4 that is provided at an angle so that the light from the projection does not enter the non-projector side inclined plane 4, and the projector side inclined plane 3 and the non-projector side inclined plane 4 are located alternatively, so that the base material 5 is formed to be saw-toothed shape. The white resin layer 6 reflects the light from the projector to the front of the reflex-type screen 2, and the non-projector side inclined plane 4absorbs almost of incident light, and the transparent diffusing layer 8 diffuses light which is reflected by the white resin layer 6.
Patent GB-2412559-A (GB)
Title: A creep feeder
Inventor: VEITCH DEREK
IPC: A01K5/01
Filed: 2005-03-30
Abstract: A creep feeder 1 for foals has a moulded plastics body 2, which incorporates a feed reservoir 3 mounted on ground engaging support legs 4. A number of feeding troughs 6 receive feed from the reservoir 3. Each feeding trough 6 is mounted behind an access window 7 which is sized to allow through passage of a foals head for feeding at the trough 6 whilst at the same time preventing full grown horses from gaining access to the feed trough 6. Each feeding trough 6 is located between a pair of the support legs 4 thus forming separate feeding stations at each trough 6. The feed reservoir 3 may include separate compartments (5, fig.7) which are connected to a feed trough 6 via an outlet (16, fig. 7). An adjustable shutter panel (26, fig. 7) may be mounted across the access window 7 to adjust its size, and/or a closure flap (35, fig. 7) may be provided to close the access window 7. The legs 4 may be filled with water for increased stability.
Patent GB-2409331-A (GB)
Title: Passive thermal compensation for wavelength agile laser tuners
Inventor: TISUE J GILBERT
IPC: H01S5/14
Filed: 2003-09-26
Abstract: Passive thermal compensation for wavelength agile tuners provides high speed, accurate laser tuning over a wide range of wavelengths and temperatures. Thermal shims (104) and (106) closely coupled to agile tuning elements (100) perform wavelength offset corrections (73) in the rapidly changing thermal environment associated with high power pulse lasers. Sensor coupling mechanisms (114) compensate housing and tuning element for gain or band sensitivity thermal variations (62). Thermal injection from both wide temperature extreme ambient and tuned energy is accommodated. Improved thermal characteristics lead to a wider range of materials for higher performance and reduced metallurgical incompatibilities.
Patent GB-2425997-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle rack for a vehicle
Inventor: COOPER CHRISTOPHER JOHN TENNYS
IPC: B60R9/10
Filed: 2005-04-22
Abstract: A bicycle rack comprises cycle carrying supports 5 mounted to a head 1 that is pivotally coupled to an upright support member 20. The upright support member 20 is pivotally connected to a base 18,19 attached to a tow bar of the vehicle. The base 18,19 includes a manually operated locking mechanism 11,12,14,17 which enables the upright support 20 to be locked in one of several pivoted positions, including a lowered position in which the support member is substantially horizontal and a raised position in which the support is substantially vertical. A self levelling rod 2 connects the head 1 and the base 18,19 to keep the head 1 and cycle carrying supports 5 level as the upright support member pivots. The base 18,19 is able to swivel through 180 degrees when a locking pin 24 is removed. The cycle rack allows access to a rear boot space of the vehicle even when cycles are mounted on the rack.
Patent GB-2416856-A (GB)
Title: Target card for white balance setting
Inventor: HENRY SEAN
IPC: G03B7/02
Filed: 2005-04-29
Abstract: A target (10,20) is disclosed suitable for setting the exposure and white balance of a photographic digital camera. The target (10,20) comprises a target surface (12) that has a reflectance of 18% for all wavelengths of visible light. The target surface (12) is provided with a feature (16) upon which the camera is able to focus.
Patent GB-2413913-A (GB)
Title: Imaging apparatus
Inventor: IWASAWA YOSHITO
IPC: G03B17/17
Filed: 2005-05-05
Abstract: An imaging apparatus comprises a zoom lens system 20 including a plurality of groups GR1, GR2, GR3, GR4 and GR5, a colour separation system 21 separating light flux from the zoom lens system 20, and a plurality of imaging devices 30B, 30R, 30G converting the resultant images to electrical signals. The zoom system 20 includes at least one reflection member P1 configured to bend an optical axis by 90 degrees, which is preferably included in the first lens group GR1 which is fixed during zooming and has a positive refracting power. The system 20 may include five lens groups, groups two to five GR2, GR3, GR4, GR5 respectfully having negative, positive, negative and positive refracting powers. The direction of colour separation is performed within a plane perpendicular to a plane formed by the axis of light incident to the zoom system 20, and the axis for light reflected by the reflection member P1. Preferably, reflection member P1 satisfies the expression 0.2 < Tp/(Y' x S) < 1.5, Tp being reflection member thickness, Y' being the imaging device's diagonal length, and S indicating the number of imaging devices. Preferably, the reflection member P1 and colour separation optical system 21 satisfy the expression 0.6 < Tp/Tcp < 1.5, Tcp being the colour separation system's optical path length.
Patent GB-2427527-A (GB)
Title: Delivering content for concatenated consumption on a mobile device
Inventor: PAPAMILTIADIS KONSTANTINOS
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2005-06-21
Abstract: The invention provides a mobile device 9a with at least two content parts such as audio, video image or text content, from a source of content parts stored on a server 8 via a telecommunications network 3. Each content part is individually consumable and the two or more content parts are configured for concatenated consumption. For example, several video clips together with a Synchronised Multimedia Integration Language (SMIL) file may be sent to the mobile device via a Multimedia Message Service (MMS). Upon opening the received MMS message the SMIL file is executed and the video clips are played in succession. The user of the mobile device may provide an indication of their preferences to the server 8, e.g. football match highlights and/or the time of delivery. The content at the server may be tagged to allow identification of particular content. The content parts may be configured for concatenated consumption at the mobile device by combining SMIL files of received MMS messages into a new SMIL file (see figure 5).
Patent GB-2427547-A (GB)
Title: Assembly for providing a fluid supply
Inventor: BRASH ROBIN EDWARD
IPC: E03C1/06
Filed: 2005-06-29
Abstract: An assembly 10 for providing a fluid supply includes an inner conduit 14 which extends inside an outer conduit 12, and a fitting 15, the outer conduit 12 extending from a first end 17 at a first location 13 to a second end 19 at a second location 20 where the fitting 15 is disposed, the fitting 15 including a securing formation 31 by means of which the fitting 15 is securable to a support surface 16, a first receiving formation 33 for receiving the second end 19 of the outer conduit 12 and a second receiving formation 36 for receiving a termination 22 which has a port 25 where the fluid supply is established, the inner conduit 14 being secured to the termination 22 and in use conveying the fluid to the termination 22, and wherein a locking device 50 is provided to lock the termination 22 relative to the fitting 15 when the termination 22 is received by the second receiving formation 36. A method of providing the assembly is also included.
Patent GB-2416617-A (GB)
Title: A voice warning system for a vehicle
Inventor: CZUBAY JOHN
IPC: B60R16/00
Filed: 2005-07-20
Abstract: A warning system for a vehicle includes at least a first and a second power source. The warning system also includes a controller that is operable with the first and second power sources and is configured to determine an operating mode of the first and second power sources. The controller is also adapted to generate signals that correspond to the operating mode and operating limitations of the vehicle to effect an audible indication in the form of a voice message that includes a vehicle system limitation message for a vehicle operator.
Patent GB-2416940-A (GB)
Title: Tuner
Inventor: SAWYER DAVID
IPC: H03D7/18
Filed: 2005-07-25
Abstract: A single conversion tuner comprises an image reject downconverter and a plurality of tracking RF bandpass filters (2, 4) ahead of the downconverter for providing image rejection. The downconverter comprises first and second mixers (5a, 5b) which mix the signal from the filters (2, 4) with quadrature commutating signals from a commutating signal generator (9, 10, 12). The mixer outputs are filtered by first and second roofing filters (6a, 6b) and the filtered signals are summed in a summer amplifier (7). The roofing filters (6a, 6b) may be off-chip inductance/capacitance filters. The use of LC filters reduces power dissipation.
Patent GB-2433610-A (GB)
Title: Processor for use in replication of databases and system and method including the processor
Inventor: BJERRING LENNART HARTWICH
IPC: G06F11/14
Filed: 2005-12-21
Abstract: A processor (103) operable to manage synchronised replication of data held in a first database system with data in a second database system, the processor being operable to: <SL> <LI>(i) extract a first data package (X) from a database (1.1) of the first database system (101) for insertion in a database (2.1) of the second database system (102); <LI>(ii) extract a second data package (Y) from a database (1.2) of the first database system for insertion in a database (2.2) of the second database system; <LI>(iii) determine that synchronised replication of the second data package in the second database system depends on the prior synchronised replication of the first data package in the second database system; and <LI>(iv) complete the insertion of the first data package into the second database system before inserting the second data package into the second database system. </SL> The necessity for synchronised replication is detected using a program and information previously recorded by a replication and synchronisation manager.
Patent GB-2422675-A (GB)
Title: Flow meter with detachable coils
Inventor: KEESE DIETER
IPC: G01F1/58
Filed: 2006-02-01
Abstract: A magnetoinductive flow meter for measuring flow of a fluid through a measuring tube comprises at least two electric coils and an electrode arrangement. The coils (3a, 3b) are accommodated such that they are each sealed in housing parts (4a, 4b) in the form of hollow cylinder segments which may be mounted detachably on the measuring tube by being joined together so as to at least partially surround the measuring tube. Cavities (7a, 7b) may hold iron yoke pieces. The housing parts may be formed by casting a synthetic resin in a mould and they act to protect the coils mounted on the outside of the measuring tube.
Patent GB-2433064-A (GB)
Title: Food storage container
Inventor: STOTT RICHARD
IPC: B65D5/42
Filed: 2006-02-17
Abstract: The food storage container, in particular for sandwiches, has a body comprises two opposing walls 8, 10 that together with another pair of opposing walls 18, 20 form the main walls of the container. Flaps 24 extend from wall 20 and complementary flaps or wings 28 extend from wall 18, and in use, are arranged to overlap each other over adjacent wall 8, 10. The wings 28 have a dimension sufficient to extend substantially across the length of the adjacent wall 8, 10, and both the flap and the wings have complementary engagement means 32, 38 and, furthermore, engagement means 11 can also be provided on walls 8, 10. The walls 8, 10 may have lips 12 and the walls 18, 20 may have flanges 24, which interact with an optional closing lid 150, which may have a window 152. Arcuate score lines of partial depth (642, 643, Figs. 8a, 8b) may be located near the base of the container to assist opening. A further embodiment includes an upwardly extending display portion (772, Fig.11) formed from the same blank.