baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2417970-A (GB)
Title: Thermal processes for subsurface formations
Inventor: WELLINGTON SCOTT LEE
IPC: E21B43/24
Filed: 2004-04-24
Abstract: A process may include providing heat from one or more heaters to at least a portion of a subsurface formation. Heat may transfer from one or more heaters to a part of a formation. In some embodiments, heat from the one or more heat sources may pyrolyze at least some hydrocarbons in a part of a subsurface formation. Hydrocarbons and/or other products may be produced from a subsurface formation. Certain embodiments describe apparatus, methods, and/or processes used in treating a subsurface or hydrocarbon containing formation.
Patent GB-2425402-A (GB)
Title: Method for fabricating thin film transistor of liquid crystal display device
Inventor: OH KUM-MI
IPC: H01L21/336
Filed: 2005-11-04
Abstract: A method for fabricating a thin film transistor for an LCD device is presented that uses six mask processes. Portions of a semiconductor layer (130) formed on a substrate 120 are doped with first and second impurities in different regions. A conductive layer (145) is deposited and the conductive and semiconductor layers (145, 130) patterned together by diffraction exposure using a diffraction pattern mask (150) to define source and drain regions 155a, 155b and an activate region. Ashing is performed and portions of the conductive layer (145) removed to form the source, drain and channel. A gate insulating layer 170 is formed on the substrate (120) and gates are formed on the gate insulating layer 170. A passivation film 190 is formed on the substrate 120 and a pixel contact hole 193 exposing one of the drains 155b is etched. A pixel electrode 195 is then deposited such that the pixel electrode 195 is connected to the drain 155b through the pixel contact hole 193.
Patent GB-2424528-A (GB)
Title: Reflector array for a microwave imaging system
Inventor: BAHARAV IZHAK
IPC: G01V3/12
Filed: 2005-11-24
Abstract: An antenna array 50 is disclosed for a microwave imaging system 10 including a plurality of reflecting antenna elements 80, each capable of being programmed with respective phase shifts in a first pattern to direct a first beam of microwave radiation towards a first target, and each capable of being programmed with respective phase shifts in a second pattern to direct a second beam of microwave radiation towards a second target. To capture a microwave image of an object 150, the antenna elements 80 are programmed with respective phase shifts in an interleaved pattern including a portion of the first pattern and a portion of the second pattern.
Patent GB-2424653-A (GB)
Title: A method of reducing atmospheric contamination
Inventor: OWEN DAVID MALCOLM
IPC: D06F35/00
Filed: 2006-03-30
Abstract: A method of reducing atmospheric contamination by solvent or other volatile substances in the removal of solvent or other voltatile substances from wipes or like cloths by washing, comprises first immersing the wipes in cold water to reduce emissions of volatile materials, with or without the aid of surfactant to emulsify the solvents into the water phase, and washing, such as by counter-current washing, the wipes to remove the solvent content.
Patent GB-2426908-A (GB)
Title: Plant watering systems
Inventor: TODD ROGER KEITH
IPC: A01G25/16
Filed: 2006-06-08
Abstract: A plant watering system comprising a sensor (20) buried in the soil (32) in the root region of a plant (40), the sensor (20) passing a low voltage current through the soil (32) to measure the moisture content of the soil (32) and with the sensor (20) being switched on and off in a pulse like manner. The detected moisture level is processed by the system and water supplied to the plant when said moisture level is below a predetermined moisture level for that particular plant or group of plants (40). The systems predetermined moisture level may be adjusted to account for different plants within the system and to stimulate different growth cycles of the plant. The sensor (20) may also determine when said predetermined moisture has been reached and then terminate said supply. The electric current stimulates plant growth and the intermittent operation of the sensor helps prevent corrosion of the sensor and reduces power consumption. The sensor (20) may comprise a pair of spaced of electrodes and the moisture reading may be taken once the sensor has been fully energised.
Patent GB-2440928-A (GB)
Title: Load-carrying device for vehicles
Inventor: MATTHEWS DAVID MICHAEL
IPC: B60R9/042
Filed: 2006-08-19
Abstract: A load-carrying device for a vehicle, comprising a support means 14 adapted to be secured to the vehicle to overlie at least part of a roof 12 thereof; and a load-carrying structure 26-42 adapted to be slidingly engaged with the support means 14 in track formations and secured in a load-carrying position relative thereto.
Patent GB-2428795-A (GB)
Title: Cross-species microarrays
Inventor: MAYS SEAN TOBIAS
IPC: G16B25/10
Filed: 2005-03-24
Abstract: A method for the identification of one or more oligonucleotides on a microarray derived from a first species which can be used to analyse a corresponding nucleotide sequence from a second species, or a distinct variety of the first species, the method comprising applying genomic DNA from the second species, or distinct variety of the first species, to the microarray derived from the first species and identifying/selecting oligonucleotides on the microarray which hybridise to the genomic DNA.
Patent GB-2430835-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic chain creation and segmentation of the packet-forwarding plane
Inventor: GOEL RAJIV
IPC: G06F15/173
Filed: 2005-04-06
Abstract: A method is disclosed for dynamically creating encapsulation and decapsulation chains and segmenting the packet-forwarding plane. A distributed router may comprise multiple cards, each exposing a subset of the router's physical interfaces. Some physical interfaces may be configured to send/receive only certain types and destinations of data packets. Some cards might not expose any physical interfaces configured to send/receive a particular type and destination of packet, making encapsulation and/or decapsulation chains for virtual interfaces that process data packets of the particular type useless on those cards. Therefore, instead of always creating both encapsulation and decapsulation chains for a virtual interface on a card, an aspect of the method dynamically determines which of the encapsulation and decapsulation chains are useful for a virtual interface on that card, and creates only those chains that are useful on that card. Thus, the packet-forwarding plane is segmented into independent encapsulation and decapsulation segments.
Patent GB-2440549-A (GB)
Title: Wireless mouse with a receiver receptacle plugged by a rubber cover
Inventor: YEN HONG-CHE
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 2006-11-22
Abstract: A wireless mouse includes a housing 20, a receptacle 23 therein for accommodating a wireless signal receiver 22, and a flexible rubbery cover 21 that can be plugged into the entrance 23' of the receptacle to close the receptacle. Posts 221 with bulges 212 engage indentation 201 in the bottom of receptacle 23. The cover 21 can be deformed for removal from the entrance 23', by a user placing a finger in a recess 202 proximate entrance 23'.
Patent GB-2433145-A (GB)
Title: Predictive modeling using a committee of models
Inventor: SUBBU RAJESH VENKAT
IPC: G05B13/04
Filed: 2006-12-08
Abstract: Methods and systems for predictive modeling of a control process are described. In one embodiment, the method is a method for controlling a process using a committee of predictive models (12). The process has a plurality of control settings and at least one probe data representative of state of the process. The method includes the steps of providing probe data to each model (18) in the model committee so that each model generates a respective output, aggregating the model outputs, and generating a predictive output based on the aggregation.
Patent GB-2444709-A (GB)
Title: Device and methods for the desalination of brackish water
Inventor: LITHERLAND DONALD
IPC: B01D61/08
Filed: 2006-12-17
Abstract: The device comprises a reverse osmosis cell 12 containing a semi-permeable membrane 14, an outlet 16 for the desalinated water 18, and an inlet 20 for the brackish water 10. The inlet is an open inlet leading directly to said membrane, that is without the use of a pump. A method of desalinating sea water for use on board a moving sea-going vessel comprises the use of the device, the inlet of said device being positioned towards the direction of movement of said vessel wherein the relative movement of the water past the vessel provides the necessary pressure to drive the reverse osmosis. Further, the relative movement may be provided by seawater under tidal flow or river water. With no moving parts or pump, the device is simpler to construct and less prone to breakdown.
Patent GB-2445795-A (GB)
Title: A material formed from recycled asphalt and construction material and pulverised fuel ash
Inventor: FORDYCE DEREK
IPC: C04B18/02
Filed: 2007-01-18
Abstract: A hydraulically bound material for a roadway is made from separated components of: (a) recycled asphalt (asphalt arisings); (b) crushed brick and block, (c) crushed concrete arisings, and (d) additional hydraulic binder containing pulverised fuel ash. The mixture has an asphalt arisings content in the range 10% to 30%, the additional hydraulic binder content in the range 3% to 10% and either the crushed concrete content or the crushed brick and block in the range 30% to 50%. The material is mixed with moisture, from 6% to 14%, and compacted to form a roadway. The hydraulic binder may also comprise ferrocrete.
Patent GB-2446803-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle door with rotatable handle
Inventor: FLEMING STEPHEN DAVID
IPC: E05B1/00
Filed: 2007-02-21
Abstract: A motor vehicle door comprises a handle 31 rotatably connected to a slide member 32 slidingly connected to the door to permit the handle to rotate relative to the door as the door is opened. The axis of rotation Z of the handle may be perpendicular to the slide axis S of the slide member. The slide member may be connected to a door latch by a cable 40, such that the door latch is released when the slide member is slid relative to the door. The handle may be rotatably supported by a rod 37 supported by two arms 33, 34. Alternatively, the handle (131, Fig. 5) may be supported by a rod (137, Fig. 5) connected to the slide member (132, Fig. 5) at one end.
Patent GB-2433134-A (GB)
Title: Fault detection system and method based on weighted principal component analysis
Inventor: PURDY MATTHEW
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 2005-10-12
Abstract: A method and a system for performing a dynamic weighting technique for performing fault detection. The method comprises processing a workpiece (105) and performing a fault detection analysis relating to the processing of the workpiece (105). The method further comprises determining a relationship of a parameter relating to the fault detection analysis to a detected fault and adjusting a weighting associated with the parameter based upon the relationship of the parameter to the detected fault.
Patent GB-2451813-A (GB)
Title: Cooling wraps for knees or ankles
Inventor: MOKA SOMTOCHUKWU-EZE
IPC: A61F7/02
Filed: 2007-08-11
Abstract: A wrap for knees or ankles comprise means to attach the wrap and pockets for holding ice packs or panels. The pockets have an opening <B>5</B> into which the ice packs are inserted. The wraps may be held in place by means of zips <B>8</B> and buckles <B>7</B> with elastic means <B>6</B> to provide added grip. The wrap for an ankle may also comprise a sole piece which allows a user to walk.
Patent GB-2442829-A (GB)
Title: Retrofit ventilation for glazed assembly
Inventor: MOLESWORTH RICHARD
IPC: E06B7/02
Filed: 2004-10-01
Abstract: Glazed assembly having more than one elongate glazing component, each with a ventilation channel, the glazing components being arranged such that air can flow through the ventilation channels of two or more of the glazing components in turn, each glazing component having an air inlet and an air outlet, arranged to allow air to flow through the ventilation channels in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the elongate glazing components and the ventilation channels being open to air flow at at least one of the longitudinal ends of the glazing components, wherein the glazing components have been retro-fitted to external surfaces of existing glazing components in the assembly, and further wherein each ventilation channel is open to air flow, between the channel and the interior of the assembly, along the entire length of at least one face and/or edge.
Patent GB-2452779-A (GB)
Title: Carbon fibre reinforced brake discs
Inventor: JOHNSON KEVIN
IPC: F16D69/02
Filed: 2007-09-17
Abstract: The frictional properties of carbon fibre-reinforced brake discs, in particular ceramic discs such as siliconised carbon-carbon fibre composites, are enhanced by machining the friction faces to an average roughness Ra not exceeding 2.5 pm, preferably not exceeding 2.0 pm, and preferably also to a material roughness ratio Rmr of at least 90% when measured 10 pm below a datum line 5% below the highest peak. The enhanced frictional properties may comprise one or both of increased friction levels and reduced wear.
Patent GB-2453124-A (GB)
Title: Moulding and sealing a fluid bag formed by two sheets
Inventor: CHEN HUI-MEI
IPC: A61F2/12
Filed: 2007-09-26
Abstract: A method of enveloping a fluid 90, to make a product which is normally a silicone bag, Features the pouring of a fluid 90 into a concavity of a bottom sheet 91, mounted on a moulding press 41. The bottom sheet 91 and a second sheet 92 are bought together in a vacuum chamber and sealed together by upper and lower heated plates 41,42. Also disclosed is a corresponding apparatus for carrying out the method. The apparatus may feature various parameter controls for the heating of the moulding plates, and parameters of the vacuum in the vacuum chamber.
Patent GB-2454941-A (GB)
Title: Protection of a building from degradation by pests
Inventor: NICHOLS PAUL IAN
IPC: A01M1/20
Filed: 2007-11-26
Abstract: An apparatus 1 for protecting a building 3 from degradation by pests 5, such as termites, comprises a monitor 7 to acquire environmental condition information in the vicinity of the building, and a treatment controller 9 to control the administration of a treatment agent 15 based on the environmental condition information, wherein the amount of treatment agent reduces the pest population but remains below a safety threshold for habitation of the building. The treatment agent may comprise ozone and the treatment controller may comprise an ozoniser, such as an ultraviolet lamp 13. The treatment agent may be administered in a pulse-like manner. The environmental condition information may be temperature, pressure, or humidity, which may be acquired by using a thermometer, barometer, or humidity sensor, respectively. A method of protecting a building from attack by pests is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2444417-A (GB)
Title: Remote detector and method and use of a remote detector
Inventor: SEPPAE HEIKKI
IPC: G06K/
Filed: 2006-05-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a remote detector or sensor system. The system comprise a reading device (5), which is able to transmit and receive information wirelessly by means of electromagnetic radiation, and at least one remote detector or sensor (1, 32), which is able to communicate wirelessly with the reading device (5). According to the invention, the remote detector or sensor (1, 32) is connected permanently to an energy-consumption measuring or an energy consuming device and is arranged to transmit energy information wirelessly to a reading device (4).
Patent GB-2456003-A (GB)
Title: Motorcycle with articulated front wheel assembly
Inventor: DAVIES GLEN MERRICK
IPC: B62K11/00
Filed: 2007-12-31
Abstract: The front wheel assembly 2 is mounted on a bogey which is joined to a main frame of the motorcycle by a bearing 1 which is integral with the frame. An axle passes through the bearing, and is attached to a rear stanchion of the bogey. When the motorcycle leans into a corner, the axle is able to rotate in the bearing 1, and the front wheel assembly 2 stays upright. Thus, the front wheel can be fitted with a wide, flat-profiled tyre. The contact area is much greater, and the grip during cornering and braking will be greater than on a conventional motorcycle, promoting safe and secure handling.
Patent GB-2448793-A (GB)
Title: Controlling operation of a compressor to avoid surge, flutter or stall conditions
Inventor: FLUCKER STEVEN SCOTT
IPC: F04D27/02
Filed: 2008-02-07
Abstract: A compressor or fan is controlled to avoid stall, surge or flutter. The control system includes a look-up table from which is retrieved a margin-adjusted limiting value of a control parameter of the compressor, using inputs representing inlet guide vane angle (IGV), non-dimensional speed of the compressor (N/R NIT), vehicle Mach number (Mn) and inlet geometry (IG). A variable stall, surge or flutter safety margin about a nominal limiting value of a control parameter is pre-established to reflect threats to the working, stall, flutter and surge lines, for example as a result of measurement inaccuracies, and from this the margin-adjusted limiting value is derived. An actual value of the control parameter is determined in real time, and the actual value is compared with the margin-adjusted limiting value. An output signal indicating stall, surge or flutter risk is generated if the actual value falls within the stall, surge or flutter safety margin. The controlled parameter may be an effective nozzle area, a geometric nozzle area, the fan static pressure ratio, corrected torque or an exit flow function.
Patent GB-2448416-A (GB)
Title: A bin
Inventor: JEFFERSON IAN
IPC: A24F19/14
Filed: 2008-04-10
Abstract: A bin for the disposal of cigarette waste or the like, comprises a housing 10, 110 defining a chamber 11, 111 and a container 14, 114 received in the chamber for retention of discarded waste, the housing defining at least one aperture 28, 128 through which waste can be discarded for receipt ixt said container. The bin farther comprises a downwardly-extending funnel 30, 130 disposed within the housing below the aperture, the funnel defining an opening 31, 131 and being configured to guide waste via said opening onto a lower downwardly-inclined waste guide 18, 118 configured to guide waste into the container, said lower waste guide being disposed in or adjacent to an opening of the container. The funnel and lower waste guide are configured so as to restrict the ingress of oxygen via the aperture into the container and the egress of smoke from burning waste retained within the container to the aperture such that said smoke is recirculated within the bin chamber and thereby helps to extinguish the burning waste.
Patent GB-2460230-A (GB)
Title: Belt buckle hooks
Inventor: OMOSIGHO OGBEMUDIA
IPC: A44B11/22
Filed: 2008-05-20
Abstract: A hook 3 is solidly attached to a buckle head and has a free end 2 to engage a strap. When the strap is anchored onto the hook it makes a minimum of 180 degrees rotation within the hook.
Patent GB-2446742-A (GB)
Title: Tubing shoe with nose blades and reamer
Inventor: BAIN JAMES
IPC: E21B10/26
Filed: 2005-02-24
Abstract: A tubing shoe 110 for use on a work string within a wellbore includes a cylindrical body 112 having a nose portion 114 with a rounded head and a reaming portion 122 located behind the nose portion including a number of raised reaming members 26. The nose portion has a number of blades 70 extending from the head towards the body. The blades may include a cutting surface to assist the shoe in breaking through shale and clay stone bridges. The reaming members may be teardrop shaped and may funnel and grind approaching debris. A non-aggressive stabiliser 154 in the form of helically arranged flutes may also be located on the shoe.
Patent GB-2449971-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus on a spinning preparation machine, having at least two driven drafting systems
Inventor: HOESEL FRITZ
IPC: D01H5/00
Filed: 2008-05-30
Abstract: Apparatus on a spinning preparation machine, (e.g. a draw frame, flat card, combing machine or the like, in particular a double-head draw frame), comprises at least two driven drafting systems 1a, 1b. The drafting comprises having force-transmitting elements 10, 17 connected to at least one motor 2, 3 via couplings 8, 9, 12, 13 for driving drafting rollers of the drafting system. The rotational speed of the motor can be reduced for the engagement and disengagement of the couplings. In this way one drafting system can be shut-down for inspection, maintenance or repair while the other remains running. The couplings may be activated in a pulsed manner for engagement or disengagement, and the pulse times may be variable in dependence on the speed/s of the motor/s. The couplings may be electromechanically, pneumatically or hydraulically operated.
Patent GB-2457742-A (GB)
Title: Cladding a building with solar collection devices
Inventor: BERRY MARTYN JOHN CHARLES
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 2008-07-01
Abstract: The cladding of a building with solar collection devices is shown. Conventional cladding panels (105) are laid out to determine a first width for said panels. Solar panel sub-assemblies are constructed having a second width in which a solar panel sub-assembly includes at least one solar panel (106) and at least two spanning brackets (301, 302). Each of the spanning brackets (301, 302) includes bolt holes (303-306), to facilitate attachment of the solar panel (106) in an approved solar panel style configuration. Substantially vertical cladding rails (502-504) are attached to a background structure such that the distance between the rails is determined by the first width (107) and the second width (108). Panels (105, 106) are secured by the rails such that an edge of a first panel meets an edge of a second panel at the position of the cladding rail (502-504). The solar panel (106) sub-assembles are attached by hooks (312,313) extending from the spanning brackets (301, 302).
Patent GB-2454578-A (GB)
Title: An airbag system
Inventor: RICK ULRICH
IPC: B60R21/205
Filed: 2008-11-06
Abstract: A restraint system 3 for a vehicle provided with a dashboard with a minimised projection into a front vehicle occupant's space, the restraint system 3 comprising at least one airbag module 7 having an airbag 9 provided with at least one chamber. The airbag module (7, figure 3) is fastenable to a vehicle body structure forming the front vehicle interior. The vehicle body structure onto which the airbag module (7) is fastened may be the windshield crossbeam (6). The restraint system 3 may be provided with a first and second lateral airbag extension the first lateral airbag extension 13 for cushioning in relation to one or more A-columns and a second lateral airbag extension 16 for cushioning in relation to a central consol. The restraint system 3 may be provided with an upper airbag 10 for cushioning in relation to a front roof frame structure. The restraint system 3 may be provided with a leg airbag 14 for cushioning leg/foot extremities. There may be provided a separate airbag module (8) from which deploys the airbag 14. The airbag 9 may comprise a plurality of chambers so as to envelope the entire front contour of a vehicle occupant.
Patent GB-2450853-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic clutch
Inventor: MOSHENROSE PAUL A
IPC: F16D27/01
Filed: 2007-04-23
Abstract: A magnetic clutch (100) is provided according to an embodiment of the invention. The magnetic clutch (100) includes a shaft (101) including a flange (102), a magnetic clutch hub (107) installed on the shaft (101), with the magnetic clutch hub (107) being magnetically responsive, and an actuator member (108) that magnetically operates on the magnetic clutch hub (107) and causes the magnetic clutch hub (107) to frictionally contact the flange (102) of the shaft (101). The contact transfers rotational power between the magnetic clutch hub (107) and the shaft (101).