baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2345510-A (GB)
Title: Bottomhole drilling assembly having a pressure modulation valve assembly
Inventor: FINCHER ROGER W
IPC: E21B21/10
Filed: 1998-08-20
Abstract: A bottomhole drilling assembly comprises a drillstring pressure modulation valve assembly having a spring 22 which bears against a compensation piston 76 at one end and on the other end against a modulating ram needle 27. The pressure modulation valve assembly (A, figure Ib) is situated between a pressure responsive thruster (34, figure 1a) and a fluid-operated drilling motor (50, figure 1c) attached to a drill bit (40, figure 1c). The thruster is responsive to internal pressure differences between itself and the annulus. The thruster acts by telescoping to add to the weight on bit (WOE) thus advancing drilling. Changes in conditions during drilling cause a pressure drop to occur through the drilling motor which increases pressure in the thruster . This causes positive feedback which advances the drill further and may stall the bit or motor. The modulation valve compensates for such changes to minimise the effect of such changes on the operation of the thruster. Piston 76 can be preloaded, with fluid flowing, before drilling commences. Spring-loaded needle 27 reacts to any pressure changes by varying the pressure difference at orifice 31.
Patent GB-2358945-A (GB)
Title: Fog signal attachment means
Inventor: KIRBY SUSAN JANE
IPC: B61L5/20
Filed: 2000-04-07
Abstract: A fog signal device comprises a body 2 containing explosive and magnetic attachment means 6 for holding the body 2 onto a railway rail 3. A disc shaped fog signal body 2 is attached to a railway rail 3 by a first layer 6 and a second layer 8. The first layer 6 is an annular shape and is made from an anisotropic magnetic material. The second layer 8 is a circular disc shape and is also made from an anisotropic magnetic material. The first layer 6 is placed on top of the second layer 8 the layers are naturally attracted by the magnetic properties of the respective layers. An additional adhesive may be placed between the contacting surfaces to provide a better bond between the layers. When the two layers 6,8 are placed together a circular recess is formed. The fog signal body 2 is placed in the recess and comprises a metal casing which is attracted to the magnetic device 1.
Patent GB-2362972-A (GB)
Title: An internet based searchable database for up to date financial executive summaries with links to full documents
Inventor: THORNE JOHN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2000-06-02
Abstract: Summaries (abstracts) of documents are produced, either manually or automatically and stored on a summary server. The summaries may relate to more than one document. The summary server is searched and results are displayed in the format of summaries together with links to their respective full documents. The full documents are stored on a separate server or servers. These servers may be password protected so that only specified users have access to particular full documents. This database system can be realised on the internet (www).
Patent GB-2364743-A (GB)
Title: Hinge for a toilet seat and cover
Inventor: LIN FU-LUNG
IPC: A47K13/12
Filed: 2000-07-14
Abstract: A hinge for a toilet seat 42 and cover 43 which allows easy adjustment of the position of a mounting bracket 10 has a pivoting assembly 20 whose arms 27,28 for attachment to the seat and cover are pivotable with respect to a base 26 which is fixed to a cylindrical member 22 with a through hole passed through by a bolt 24 screwed into a hole 12 in the bracket. The underside of the bracket is formed with two blind holes 14 into one of which a stud 32 is selectively to attach the bracket to the toilet bowl 41.
Patent GB-2366352-A (GB)
Title: Valve
Inventor: JOHNSON MARTIN STANLEY
IPC: F16K1/36
Filed: 2000-08-22
Abstract: A valve comprises a housing (14) having a passageway (17) in which a stem portion (20) of a closure member (19) is a sliding fit to open and close the valve. A spiral groove (25) is formed in the housing wall (18) or stem 20 to define a flow channel for through flow of fluid. Movement of the closure member (19) increases or restricts the flow of fluid by varying the length or size of the flow-channel. In additional embodiments the spiral groove (25) may be of variable cross-section (Figures 3A-6B) which increases/decreases in the downstream direction, perhaps stepped. The spiral groove (25) may be of circular, triangular or square cross-section (Figures 15A-17B). Alternatively, the groove (25) may be partly in the passageway wall (18) and the stem portion (20). There may be more than one spiral groove, commencing and ending at different positions, and of different areas. The valve may be used in beverage dispensers and manufactured of plastics, ceramics or metal.
Patent GB-2353727-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for removing solvent residues
Inventor: MURPHY FREDERICK THOMAS
IPC: B01D11/00
Filed: 2000-08-24
Abstract: In biomass extraction apparatuses there is a need for improvements in the efficiency of recovery of solvent, such as R-134a, from spent biomass. An apparatus (10') for extracting biomass includes an extractor (11), evaporator (12), compressor (13) and condenser (14) connected in series by pipework (17) to define a closed loop extraction circuit. A transfer line (18) selectively supplies hot solvent vapour from the outlet side of the compressor (13) to the interior of the extractor (11), where the solvent vapour heats the biomass. This causes stripping of solvent from the biomass. The transfer line (18) includes control elements (19,20) for controlling the flow of solvent vapour.
Patent GB-2355270-A (GB)
Title: Rhodococcus opacus mutant and its use in the preparation of cis-dihydrodiols
Inventor: CHARTRAIN MICHEL M
IPC: C12P7/22
Filed: 2000-08-31
Abstract: A culture of <I>Rhodococcus opacus</I> MA 7249 (PTA-184) or a mutant stain thereof is claimed. A process for preparing a cis-dihydrodiol of formula I or II which comprises fermenting a mixture containing substrate III or IV with toluene-induced <I>Rhodococcus opacus</I> MA 7249 is also claimed. Preferably the process further comprises recovering the cis-dihydrodiol from the fermentation mixture. The substrate may consist of 1,2-dihydronaphthalene, biphenyl, chlorobenzene or styrene. More preferably the process may prepare (1S,2R)-cis-1,2-dihydroxy-3-methylcyclohexa-3,5-diene.
Patent GB-2368454-A (GB)
Title: A chip carrier for a high frequency electronic device
Inventor: OGGIONI STEFANO
IPC: H01L23/66
Filed: 2000-10-24
Abstract: A chip carrier (110) for a high-frequency electronic device (100) has a circuitised substrate (115) with a plurality of conductive layers (210a-210d) insulated from each other. The conductive layers are arranged in a sequence. A first one of the conductive layers (210a) has a plurality of signal tracks (104s) each one ending with a contact area (145s) for transmitting a high-frequency signal. A reference structure (215g,225g,140ch,140cl) is connectable to a reference voltage for shielding the signal tracks. The reference structure includes at least one reference track (215g) formed in a second one of the conductive layers (210b) adjacent to the first conductive layer and at least one further reference track (225g) is formed in one of the conductive layers (210d) different from the first and second conductive layer. A portion of each signal track excluding the contact area is superimposed in plan view to a corresponding reference track and the contact area of each signal track is superimposed in plan view to a corresponding further reference track without interposition of any other of the conductive layers (210a-210c).
Patent GB-2354307-A (GB)
Title: Dosing apparatus and method
Inventor: GOODWIN JAMES
IPC: B65B1/36
Filed: 1997-11-06
Abstract: A valve 16 reciprocates with a constant stroke in the former tube 2 of a form-fill apparatus to dispense doses of filling material from the tube by ejecting the material through an outlet nozzle 8. The size of the doses is adjustable by the valve 16 being adjustably positionable relative to the former tube 2 to vary the mean position of reciprocation of the valve relative to the tube. This is preferably accomplished by mounting the reciprocating drive in a frame (64, figure 6) movably (V) on a support (66). Preferably a pair of drives are provided on support (66) to balance out transverse forces.
Patent GB-2370945-A (GB)
Title: Mobile for accumulating credit from advertising
Inventor: LOCKHART PETER
IPC: H04N7/16
Filed: 2001-01-06
Abstract: A mobile radio system associated with an interactive television or internet terminal, receives and accumulates points. The credit token may be downloaded from a television during an advert for the brand. The tv, internet link may be pay per view such that credit tokens top up the viewers mobile phone. The user may need to press a function key to enable transfer of coupon, which is available for a short period, identified by a visual or audio signal. The data transmission may be a short range radio, optical, audio or hard wired link.
Patent GB-2375022-A (GB)
Title: Configuration of LAN hosts
Inventor: JOHNSON NICHOLAS D
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2001-04-24
Abstract: A Local Area Network is disclosed in which host specific configuration information, and in particular VSI, can be distributed. A network server is disclosed that is capable of supplying both network configuration information, including IP addresses, and VSI. This is used in addition to existing network servers. A relay agent is also supplied that is configured to add VSI to the network configuration information supplied by an existing network server. A network server is also disclosed that provides VSI only in response to DHCP INFORM requests.
Patent GB-2373989-A (GB)
Title: Composition for preserving fruit
Inventor: MORRIS STEPHEN
IPC: A23B7/154
Filed: 2001-05-03
Abstract: A composition to maintain the organoleptic quality and prevent discolouration of fresh fruit comprising, in isolated form, a combination of a sulphur-containing amino acid or a physiologically acceptable salt or derivative thereof with a physiologically acceptable calcium ion donor, and pectinmethylesterase. The composition is especially suitable for use with bananas and avocados. The amino acid is preferably cysteine.
Patent GB-2366703-A (GB)
Title: Communications accessory also able to connect via cellular phoe.
Inventor: SATO RYOHEI
IPC: H04M1/72412
Filed: 2001-05-17
Abstract: The channel quality of non-voice communications connection with a unit is monitored, and when the quality deteriorates, transfer of transmission to a mobile phone. The accessory may be a videophone or musical unit with an infrared or radio connection. The accessory may include expressing (display) means for information transferred by the sub-communication connection.
Patent GB-2365500-A (GB)
Title: A clutch with friction linings provided on a pressure plate and flywheel
Inventor: DIEMER MATTHIAS
IPC: F16D69/00
Filed: 2001-07-17
Abstract: A friction clutch comprises a flywheel 14 attached to a housing 16 having a pressure plate 18 which is arranged so as to be axially movably but non-rotatable relative to the housing 16. Diaphragm spring 20 urges the pressure plate in the direction of the flywheel 14 so as to engage a ceramic clutch disc 30 via friction linings 34 which are attached to flywheel 14 and the pressure plate 18. Friction linings 34 mounted in the flywheel 14 and pressure plate 18 reduces the inertia of the clutch disc 30 while increasing the inertia of the flywheel 14 and pressure plate 18. An elastic resilient element, eg disc spring (56, fig 3) or rubber material (72, fig 4), provides cushioning for the friction linings 34 which are circular in section and are inserted in circular recesses 42, 44 provided in succession in a peripheral direction but staggered with respect to one another in a radial direction.
Patent GB-2379471-A (GB)
Title: Method of trimming the head of a cast-in-situ pile
Inventor: MERRITT ROBERT ARTHUR
IPC: E02D9/00
Filed: 2001-08-20
Abstract: A method for breaking a pile, diaphragm wall, or a barrette foundation element, through a horizontal plane involves casting concrete to above the height of said plane and, while the concrete remains wet, applying tubing (19) from the top of the foundation element towards said plane. The tubing (19) is essentially horizontally disposed and fastened to a support/thrust member (10) having shaft (11, 12) which, in use, extend upwardly and are exposed above the wet concrete so that it can be determined when the tubing (19) is in the correct place. The pile is then broken through said horizontal plane by use of splitting wedges.
Patent GB-2371367-A (GB)
Title: Asymmetric zonal shim coils for Magnetic Resonance
Inventor: FORBES LARRY K
IPC: A61B5/055
Filed: 2001-08-29
Abstract: Asymmetric zonal shim coils and shim sets for magnetic resonance applications are provided. Also provided are Fourier-based methods for designing such coils as well as symmetric coils.
Patent GB-2380548-A (GB)
Title: Vibration sensor
Inventor: WEI JUNG-TSUNG
IPC: H01H35/14
Filed: 2001-10-05
Abstract: A vibration sensor includes a hollow casing 2 having a plurality of protrusions 11 extending from its inner periphery. A ball 13 contacts at least three of the protrusions. The casing can be spherical, toroidal (Fig. 12), cubic (Fig. 14) or cylindrical (Figs 6, 10). The protrusions can be conical, pyramidal, rounded, elongate ribs or hoops or a combination of these. The ball rolls when vibration is encountered and contacts a different combination of protrusions. This is sensed e.g. to activate a warning device.
Patent GB-2370375-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for automatically reducing machine noise based on location
Inventor: DERRY THOMAS L
IPC: E02F9/20
Filed: 2001-10-12
Abstract: A work machine 10 includes a control unit 32 for determining the location of a work machine 10 from a location determining device 24 and reading the desired noise level for the location from a memory device 30. The control unit 32 places the work machine 10 in a normal mode of operation if the desired noise level exceeds a threshold noise level and places the work machine 10 in a reduced mode of operation if the desired noise level falls below the threshold level.
Patent GB-2381377-A (GB)
Title: Thermoelectric power generation device
Inventor: KON IRV
IPC: H01L35/32
Filed: 2001-10-23
Abstract: A Seebeck effect power generation device comprises a heat conductive base 11 which is heated by a heat source 12, a plurality of thermoelectric modules 14 separated by insulating layers 16 (eg high density foam) and a heat sink 13. The base 11 may be in contact with an engine block or cylinder head of an internal combustion engine, may have heat conveyed to it by a heat pipe, or may be heated by solar energy. The heat sink 13 may have fins which are cooled by an air flow. The thermoelectric modules 14 comprise banks of thermocouples (eg bismuth-telluride, bismuth-antimony, silicon-germanium) and the modules 14 may be connected in series or parallel to form an array having positive and negative electrical connections 17. The device may be used to charge a battery.
Patent GB-2384211-A (GB)
Title: A steering wheel arrangement
Inventor: AHMAN MATS
IPC: B60R21/2165
Filed: 2002-01-16
Abstract: A steering wheel arrangement comprises a steering wheel having a rim and a frame 10 adapted to be connected to a steering column, and an air-bag cover 7 mounted on the steering wheel, the cover 7 and the steering wheel have co-operating retaining formations of at least one projecting element 32, 33 received, by urging the resiliently biased cover 7, within at least one recess 34, 35 or allows a floating movement of the cover 7 when moved against the bias. Preferably the projecting elements are present on the cover and the recesses which may be triangular, are present in retaining elements mounted on the steering wheel. Downward movement of the cover 7 establishes electrical contact between contacts 28, 29 and projections 14, 15 which complete a horn circuit. Advantageously the total mass moved in order to activate the horn is reduced.
Patent GB-2372941-A (GB)
Title: Automatic and manual tap system
Inventor: STUART-SMITH JAMES BRUCE PHILI
IPC: E03C1/23
Filed: 2002-02-04
Abstract: A tap system comprises a spout 5, an electronically operated valve 6 to control the flow of water from a supply source 9 to the spout 5, means to control the valve and a hand operated mechanical tap valve 8 providing a parallel flow path from the said supply 9 to the said spout 5, so that the manual and automatic control can be used independently of each other. The control means may be an infra red sensor or via control switches 7. The system may control individual hot and cold water taps of a single mixer tap system. A pop up waste system, comprises a waste aperture, plug and mechanical cranked lever system to move the plug from a plugged to unplugged position by moving knob (12, Fig 3). The plug can also be unplugged by activating a motorised motor (14, Fig 3) by remote control to move the cranked lever system.
Patent GB-2386547-A (GB)
Title: Paint tin handle and brush support
Inventor: JONES GREGORY GRANVILLE
IPC: B44D3/14
Filed: 2002-02-13
Abstract: A paint container fitted with a handle device which can be used for carrying the tin and supporting a paint brush. A dimple on the can and a raised locating lug added to the handle enables the handle to be retained in a vertical position. The handle is fitted with a holder which is able to support a paint brush. Whilst in this vertical position, the brush is held over the top of the can, allowing excess paint to drip into the can. The handle may be lowered when painting is in progress. The device may be made of a plastic material.
Patent GB-2372106-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for accurate temperature and pressure measurement
Inventor: CURRAN CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: E21B47/06
Filed: 2000-11-01
Abstract: A method and an apparatus (10) for accurate temperature and pressure measurement in production processes is described. In designing the pressure probe, novel features are described which include minimization of the thermal mass of the thermal probe (40), thermal isolation (45) and (55) of the thermal probe from its surroundings, and generating turbulence in the vicinity of the thermal probe where it comes in contact with the fluid flow. Embodiments disclosed for the pressure sensor include a recessed position where fluid pressure transients are minimized, and a surface mounted pressure sensor that is useful where the pressure sensor of the first embodiment is likely to get clogged due to fluid composition.
Patent GB-2386176-A (GB)
Title: Computer controlled refrigerator with media interface and display
Inventor: ROH YOUNG HOON
IPC: F25D29/00
Filed: 2002-06-07
Abstract: A refrigerator has a microcomputer (11 fig 2) for controlling refrigerating and freezing environments, a display unit (12 fig 2), and a media controller 20 which can connect to an external network. The media controller 20 and microcomputer are installed on a single board. The display unit displays refrigerator operating state information. The refrigerator may include an interface module 30 between the media controller 20 and microcomputer. The media controller may include a camera input, microphone input, an Ethernet controller 27, a parallel port 21b, and/or serial ports 21a and 21c. Other input devices may include a keyboard, a mouse, and a touch pad. Interfaces between camera and microphone devices and the media controller 30 may include video and/or audio codec modules 25 and 26, respectively.
Patent GB-2380084-A (GB)
Title: Synchronous processing system and method for converting motion-picture information
Inventor: HAYAKAWA YUUICHI
IPC: H04N21/233
Filed: 2002-07-18
Abstract: A synchronous processing system and method synchronizes a picture portion and an audio portion of motion-picture information. The system includes a controller, an accumulation device, and an information processing means. The information processing means, under control of the controller, separates motion-picture information received from a first terminal into picture information and audio information, affixes synchronous information to the separated picture information and audio information, transmits resulting synchronized picture information and synchronized audio information to the accumulation device, receives synchronized picture information and synchronized audio information from the accumulation device, removes the synchronous information, regenerates motion-picture information from the picture information and audio information after removal of the synchronous information, and transmits the regenerated motion-picture information to a second terminal.
Patent GB-2381587-A (GB)
Title: Determining contact force of a work tool
Inventor: KOCH ROGER D
IPC: E02F3/84
Filed: 2002-08-05
Abstract: A method and apparatus (100) for determining a force of a work tool (104) as the work tool (104) contacts a surface (106). The method and apparatus (100) includes determining at least one non-contact force exerted on the work tool (104), determining a calibration factor as a function of the at least one non-contact force, determining a contact being made between the work tool (104) and the surface (106), and determining the contact force of the work tool (104) with the surface (106) as a function of the contact being made and the calibration factor.
Patent GB-2380905-A (GB)
Title: Non intrusive advertising of local products via a wireless communication device informs user of location of advert on internet server.
Inventor: REILLY PAUL
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-08-16
Abstract: Disclosed is a wireless communication device adapted to receive a radio frequency signal containing a uniform resource identifier (URI) specifying a location of content on a server of an Internet content provider. The device is operable to transmit the URI to the server via a mobile telephone network and receive content transmitted by the server in response to reception of the URI, and to generate a GUI of which a frame includes a selectable image element representative of the Internet content provider. Also disclosed is a computer program executable by such a wireless communication device to cause the device, in response to reception of a URI, to generate a GUI of which a frame includes a selectable element representative of an Internet content provider. Consequently users are able to choose to look in more detail at goods and services which are of interest to them.
Patent GB-2392067-A (GB)
Title: Channel estimation and training sequence determination
Inventor: FITTON MICHAEL PHILIP
IPC: H04B7/005
Filed: 2002-08-16
Abstract: This invention is generally concerned with the reception of high rate digital data, and more particularly with methods and apparatus for improved channel estimation in high rate digital data communications systems, particularly packet data communications systems such as the Bluetooth (RTM) system. A channel estimator for a packet data communications receiver is described. The channel estimator comprises an input to receive data for symbols of a data packet transmitted over a channel to said receiver; a memory (406) to store the received symbol data; a training sequence determiner (408, 410) to determine a training sequence using one or more variable data portions or fields of the data packet; and an adaptive filter (200) coupled to the memory and to the training sequence determiner and configured to use the received symbol data and the training sequence to determine an estimate of a response of the channel.