baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2370878-A (GB)
Title: Seismic signal processing method and apparatus for generating a cube of variance values
Inventor: VAN BEMMEL PETER P
IPC: G01V1/34
Filed: 2000-03-02
Abstract: A work station computer system (54) and its associated method and program storage device (58) stores a novel software package known as "Variance Cube". The computer system is responsive to a plurality of seismic signals (42) propagating through a cubic volume of an earth formation (44) for generating a cube, representing the cubic volume of earth, where the cube includes a plurality of seismic data samples (42) and each seismic data sample has a corresponding variance value (60) assigned thereto. The computer system also generates time slice map (60) representing one or more slices through the cube, each map including a plurality of valiance values representing geologic features, and each variance value defined as the degree to which an amplitude of each seismic data sample in the cube at a particular reflection time varies about an average amplitude.
Patent GB-2379600-A (GB)
Title: A garment hanger with moveable arms
Inventor: LANGFORD IVOR BARRIE
IPC: A47G25/40
Filed: 2001-08-31
Abstract: A garment hanger comprising a support means in the form of a hook 15 and two arms 11 and 12 which, in an operative position, extend laterally outwardly, generally in opposite directions, from the region of said support means, wherein relative displacement between the arms from their operative position is possible so that their free ends lie closer to one another, and there is spring means 23 for returning the arms to their operative position. The arms and spring means may be integrally moulded from a plastics material.
Patent GB-2373027-A (GB)
Title: Combined cycle power plant
Inventor: OTO CHIKAKO
IPC: F02C6/18
Filed: 2001-11-16
Abstract: A combined cycle power plant generally comprises a gas turbine power facility 33, a heat recovery steam generator (known as a HRSG) 37, a steam turbine power facility 23, and a boiler 26. The power generation plant further comprises a system for introducing steam, which is generated in the HRSG 37 and the boiler 26, to the steam turbine of the steam turbine power facility though steam lines 27, 39, which extend from the existing boiler 26 and HRSG 37 and are then joined together, and a line, which is arranged on a downstream side of a condenser 28 provided in the steam turbine power facility and branches off into feedwater lines 31 and 38, and supplying condensed water condensed by the condenser 28 into the HRSG 37 and the boiler 26. The plant may include reheating, superheating, economizing, deaerating, and associated feedwater pumping equipment. Steam may be generated independently by either the existing boiler or the HRSG or by their combined operation.
Patent GB-2385197-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor laser with monitor photodetector arrangement
Inventor: TEO KIAN HIN VICTOR
IPC: H01S5/022
Filed: 2002-02-07
Abstract: There is provided a semiconductor device for aligning a laser (1) with a passive monitor photodetector (2) for quantitative measurements. The semiconductor device comprises: a semiconductor laser (1); a photodetector (2); and a light turning structure (3) bonded on a first substrate. The light turning structure (3) is arranged to deflect light from the back facet of the laser (1) onto the photodetector (2). The light turning structure (3) comprises an etched cavity (4) formed in a separate substrate (6) bonded to the first substrate. Light from the laser may be guided along a groove (7). A reflecting mirror may be provided in the path of the light exiting the laser (1). Where the separate substrate (6) is transparent to the characeristic wavelength of the laser (1), the photodetector (2) may be formed on the underside of the separate substrate (6).
Patent GB-2379281-A (GB)
Title: Projection apparatus with reflecting device
Inventor: CHA YONG-DOK
IPC: G03B21/00
Filed: 2002-03-28
Abstract: A projection apparatus includes a light source (31) which generates light beams and an optical projection system (39) which projects the light beams generated by the light source (31) onto a screen (40). It also includes a reflection device (37) which may be a digital micromirror device (DMD) using MEMS technology and which is positioned between the light source (31) and the optical projection system (39). Also included is an optical illumination system (35) which is positioned in an optical path between the light source (31) and the reflection device (37) and is tilted or offset with respect to the optical axis of the light source (31) to bend light beams generated by the light source (31) so that they enter the reflection device with a predetermined angle. Since the optical paths of the optical projection system (39) and the optical illumination system (35) are separated from each other by installing lenses (35a-d & 36 b & d in Figs 3-6) in the optical illumination system (35), it is possible to manufacture the projection apparatus through simple assembly and improve optical efficiency and contrast ratio.
Patent GB-2374367-A (GB)
Title: Method for running two tubing strings into a multilateral well
Inventor: BROOKS ROBERT T
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 1999-01-29
Abstract: A method of running first and second tubing strings into a well (10) involves positioning an assembly (36) in a first wellbore so that a deflection surface (47) formed on the assembly (36) faces towards a second wellbore. A passageway (54) runs through the assembly (36). When the tubing strings are run simultaneously into the wellbore, the first string is sealingly (53) engaged with the passageway (54) and the second string is deflected into the second wellbore. A locator may also be engaged with the assembly (36) when the strings are run into the well.
Patent GB-2392582-A (GB)
Title: Implementation of streaming in a umts network which enables utran to enhance the experience of users and save resources
Inventor: DANEEL JEROME
IPC: H04L47/80
Filed: 2002-08-30
Abstract: The present idea specifies the requirements on, in the case of a UMTS network, the UTRAN to make this method work efficiently. A terminal transmits a request for a link to be established including a request for a first bit rate and a second bit rate higher than the first. A link is established with the terminal allocating at least the first bit rate if sufficient resources are available in the network and a bit rate higher than the first but not exceeding the second is allocated to the link for an initial time period only if sufficient resources are available.
Patent GB-2379677-A (GB)
Title: Stackable roof tiles with hanging nib(s)
Inventor: FIFIELD JOHN ALFRED
IPC: E04D1/16
Filed: 2002-09-05
Abstract: Flat roof tiles are stackable such that lower surface regions 54 of each tile contact the upper surface 32 of the tile below in the stack, preventing the hanging nib(s) 50 contacting the upper surface 32 of tile below. Lower surface 54 may consists of a plurality of ribs, the tile may be made of concrete by extrusion and may have ventilation holes between its upper and lower surfaces and complementary interlocking means on its side edges. A pack or a method of forming a pack of cambered roof tiles involving reversing the orientation of a second row of stacked tiles is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2387895-A (GB)
Title: A combined washer and dryer having a ventilation device
Inventor: HONG KYUNG-SEOP
IPC: D06F58/20
Filed: 2002-09-24
Abstract: A combined washer and dryer has a ventilation device 50 operable between two conditions so that external air may either be introduced or prevented from entering the combined washer and dryer. The combined washer and dryer comprises a case 11 housing a tub 21, a rotatable drum 31, a detergent container 30 in communication with a water supply 38, a drain tube 27 in communication with a pump 29, a blower 41 for circulating air through a duct 32 via a heater 43 and the drum 31, an air tube 39, and a condensing tube 35 which communicates with the ventilation device 50. The ventilation device 50 comprises a container 51 which holds water which is supplied through a tube 37, a bulkhead 55 having a drain hole 59 and a supply opening 57, and a ventilation tube 61 which communicates external air into the container 51 and hence into the combined washer and dryer only when the drying process has finished and when the water in the container 51 has drained through drain hole 59. The water which leaves the container 51 is used in the drying process to condense and dehumidify the circulated air containing water vapour.
Patent GB-2381969-A (GB)
Title: A reflection type microwave FET oscillator with an impedance converting circuit between the resonant circuit and the FET
Inventor: FUJIDAI MASANORI
IPC: H03B5/18
Filed: 2002-10-03
Abstract: An impedance-converting circuit 8,9,10 is interposed between the FET and the resonant circuit to alter the impedance presented by the resonant circuit, thereby increasing the amplitude of the reflection coefficient of the transistor and ensuring that oscillation occurs. The impedance-converting circuit 8,9,10 may comprise the bonding wire inductance 10, capacitive stubs 9 and an inductive length of microstrip 8. Alternatively, the inductance 10 and the stubs 9 may be formed on the surface of the FET die (figure 8). The capacitive stubs 9 may be omitted (figure 9). The resonant circuit may comprise a length of microstrip coupled to a dielectric resonator. The FET may be in common-drain or common-gate configuration. The output may be microwave or millimetric. The oscillator may be used in a communications transceiver or in radar.
Patent GB-2383655-A (GB)
Title: Method of searching electronic mail in a mobile phone
Inventor: WAKABAYASHI SATORU
IPC: H04M1/72436
Filed: 2002-11-06
Abstract: A method of searching for an e-mail (electronic mail) is provided which is capable of performing a search on all pieces of e-mail for a specified character string or a graphical character (icon) in a portable cellular phone within a short time and in a reliable manner. The method employed in the portable cellular phone having a function of transmitting and receiving e-mail includes steps of storing transmitted and received e-mail in an e-mail storing area (2), of having an e-mail searching block (1) perform a search around the e-mail storing area (2) for at least one desired e-mail by a specified character string or a specified graphical color representing the graphical character contained in the e-mail and of displaying one line containing the specified character string or the graphical character existing in detected e-mail on a screen of a displaying device (3) and displaying, when any one line is selected from various pieces of one line being displayed, a whole content in the e-mail containing the one line on the screen of the displaying device (3).
Patent GB-2398454-A (GB)
Title: Housing for an RFID module
Inventor: RATCLIFFE ANTHONY BROTHERTON
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2002-12-20
Abstract: An RFID tag is disclosed comprising water-resistant housing means encapsulating an RFID module and means for supporting the housing in proximity to a user's wrist. The housing has a volume of no greater than about 2cm<3> and a mass of no greater than about 5 grams. The housing may be supported by a strap, which may include a self-locking mechanism, or by another means, such as adhesive.
Patent GB-2386765-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic engine
Inventor: NEWMAN MARK ANDREW
IPC: H02K53/00
Filed: 2003-01-20
Abstract: A magnetic engine includes a housing 6 and a dynamo 4 or alternator. The engine may include a ring magnet 1, a ring of magnets 2, a magnetic shield 3, magnetic bearings 5, superconductors and electromagnet coils. The components may be latched together and the housing may include a vacuum. A magnetic gearing arrangement (fig 2) is also disclosed, as is a rotary solenoid arrangement (fig 9). Also disclosed are explanations of the engine's operation, and of gravitons, gravity, superconductors, magnetic materials and magnetic fields.
Patent GB-2397752-A (GB)
Title: Toothbrush holder
Inventor: LESTNER ALISON MICHELLE
IPC: A46B5/00
Filed: 2003-01-28
Abstract: A toothbrush holder/handle 8 having a head section 10, a body section 12 and a base 14 is made of a soft, compressible material, for example, polyurethane foam rubber. The toothbrush holder/handle 8 is shown in the form of a human figure. The head section 10 defines an elongate cavity which extends through more than 30% of the body section of the toothbrush holder/handle. The handle of a toothbrush 16 may be accommodated in the cavity.
Patent GB-2398720-A (GB)
Title: Lifting unit for the lower links of a tractor
Inventor: GIRSTENBREI ERICH
IPC: A01B63/10
Filed: 2003-02-27
Abstract: A hitch 1 comprises a pair of spaced apart lower links 2,3, each lower link having respective first and second ends, wherein the first end is pivotally attached to a lower link mount 6 and wherein the second end 4,5 is free and includes an attachment member. The assembly further comprises a pair of spaced apart lift actuators 11,12 and a pair of spaced apart assist actuators 15,16, wherein one of the lift actuators and one of the assist actuators are each associated with the first lower link 2 and the other lift actuator and assist actuator are each associated with the second lower link 3. The lift actuator 11 associated with the first lower link 2 is hydraulically connected in series with the assist actuator 16 associated with the second lower link, and the lift actuator 12 associated with the second lower link 3 is hydraulically connected in series with the assist actuator 15 associated with the first lower link.
Patent GB-2399874-A (GB)
Title: A hinged gas fire closure plate
Inventor: CHARMER ROBERT ALAN
IPC: F24B1/192
Filed: 2003-03-22
Abstract: A gas fire closure plate 14 for closing a fire opening 12 in a wall comprises a first generally planar part 20 adapted to be retained in a single position, partially covering the opening 12, and a second generally planar part 22 adapted to be movable between a first position in which it, together with the first part 20, substantially covers the opening 12 and a second position in which it does not cover the opening 12 and allows access to the opening 12. The second closure part 22 may be the lower part in use, extending the whole width of the closure plate 14 and between a quarter and three quarters of its height. The closure plate 14 may have a width of between 400 and 500mm, a height between 600 and 750mm and a thickness of between 0.5 and 1.5mm. The first part 20 may include an opening 16 for a flue spigot and the closure plate 14 may include additional openings for the control of airflow or running of cables though the opening 12. The first and second parts 20,22 may be removably hinged together via tangs (30, figure 5) and slots (32, figure 5) or via foil sealing tape. The closure plate may be sealed in place with foil sealing tape 34.
Patent GB-2401272-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for enhancing user interest in static digital images
Inventor: FROHLICH DAVID MARK
IPC: G09G5/00
Filed: 2003-04-30
Abstract: A method of producing video data from a static digital image, comprising: receiving input from a user indicating sequentially, in real time, a plurality of regions in the static image; processing the user input to determine the visual content of each of a sequence of video frames; and generating output data representative of the sequence of video frames; wherein the sequence and composition of the video frames are determined such that: the visual content of the video frames is taken from the static digital image; for a region of the static image indicated by the user, a video frame is composed such that the said region occupies a substantial part of the video frame; and the sequence of video frames shows the regions indicated by the user in sequential correspondence, and substantially temporal correspondence, with the sequence of regions indicated by the user. Also provided is a method of creating a digital image having accompanying audio, comprising: receiving input from a user indicating a region in a first digital image; receiving audio from the user; cropping the first image to the region indicated by the user, thereby creating a second image comprising the indicated region from the first image; and associating the audio with the second image.
Patent GB-2393082-A (GB)
Title: Previewing e-mails on portable terminal equipment
Inventor: KATAYAMA HIDEYUKI
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 2003-08-26
Abstract: An e-mail prepared on a portable terminal such as a cellular phone or PDA is previewed by replacing each character in a character string with one or more dots. This allows the email to be viewed on a small display in a format in which it will appear on a receiving terminal, for example a PC. Alternatively a predetermined part of the email can be previewed in a format in which it will appear on a receiving terminal. Different parts of the email can then be viewed by scrolling through the display.
Patent GB-2397420-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring usage of media data with non-program data elimination
Inventor: KOLESSAR RONALD S
IPC: H04N17/00
Filed: 2002-09-19
Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring usage of media data using a monitoring device (12), processor (14), storage device (16) and a communication device (18) at user locations in which the presence or absence of media data in monitored data. Where media is present, it is separated from the monitored data and used to produce data representing usage of media data.
Patent GB-2409889-A (GB)
Title: A method for noise reduction between juxtaposed components
Inventor: TALBOT KEVIN TREVOR
IPC: B60R11/02
Filed: 2004-01-07
Abstract: A method for noise reduction between juxtaposed components, in particular an interior trim panel in a motor vehicle and its support, the method comprising steps of applying a coating containing a micro-encapsulated adhesive to one of the surfaces of the trim and mechanically fastening the trim panel to its support. The arrangement is such that in use of the assembly a vibration of the trim or its support causes the surfaces to rub together thereby releasing the encapsulated adhesive and causing selective adhesion between the surfaces.
Patent GB-2400030-A (GB)
Title: A quilt restraining assembly
Inventor: HILL JOHN CHARLES
IPC: A47C21/02
Filed: 2004-03-30
Abstract: A bed cover restraining assembly for restraining a bed cover 12 in relation to a bed 10 comprises one or more bed cover supports 20 adapted to be coupled to the bed and releasably attached to one or more corresponding points on the bed cover such that the horizontal position of the bed cover relative to the bed is subject to restraint, without restricting the freedom of an occupant or occupants of the bed.
Patent GB-2412914-A (GB)
Title: Delivery system for an active agent
Inventor: EASON MICHAEL DOUGLAS
IPC: C11D17/04
Filed: 2004-04-08
Abstract: A delivery system comprises an active agent encapsulated by a polymer film with a surfactant on the outside of the film, wherein the film comprises a backbone derived from a water-soluble polymer and a derivatising group(s) derived from a parent material having a ClogP of 0.5-6. In another aspect, a delivery system is disclosed in which an active agent is encapsulated by a film comprising a hydrophobically-modified polyol, wherein a surfactant is on the outside of the film. The polyol is typically polyvinyl alcohol, which may be hydrophobically-modified by groups having 3-22 carbons, especially acetal groups derived from benzaldehyde or butyraldehyde. The surfactant may be adsorbed onto the outer surface of the film and may be nonionic or cationic. The delivery system may be used to deliver a cosmetic agent to the human body or a treatment agent to a hard surface or textile.
Patent GB-2408434-A (GB)
Title: Personal area network security domains (PSDs)
Inventor: CHANDRASIRI PUBUDU
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2004-04-22
Abstract: A Personal Area Network Security Domain (PSD) 50 is formed between PDA 52, mobile terminal 54, PC 56 and printer 58. The PSD 50 allows the sharing of resources between the devices within the PSD. If the devices within the PSD 50 are located remotely from one another, communication between those devices will be performed via mobile or cellular telephone network 66 and the Internet 68. For each set or association of similarly located devices within the PSD 50, one of those devices will be a gateway device. The gateway device is a device that is configured to communicate with an external communications medium (mobile network 66 or the Internet 68). Data transmissions to other devices within the PSD are channelled through the relevant gateway. In another embodiment resources are shared between the two separate PSDs (of which may or may not be remotely located with respect to one another) by means of data exchanges between the respective gateway devices of the two PSDs.
Patent GB-2414521-A (GB)
Title: Securing annulus filler to compressor rotor disc
Inventor: BUTT DAVID CHARLES
IPC: F01D5/02
Filed: 2004-05-28
Abstract: An annulus filler 26, for providing a radially inner airflow surface for air being drawn through a compressor rotor assembly 17, is secured to a rotor disc 18 by a securing arrangement in which the filler is biased into a condition in which the securing arrangement retains the annulus filler on the disc but is movable against the bias to allow the annulus filler to be removed from the disc. Bias may be provided by a resilient leg 52 and retention may be by hook members 36,42 engaging respectively a recesses 38, and a formation 44, which may be formed in an air seal 46. In an alternative arrangement a hook member (66 fig. 3) on a radially inwardly extending arm (68 fig. 3) engages a complimentary formation (72 fig. 3) on the rotor disc.
Patent GB-2403379-A (GB)
Title: Time based paging in a cellular communication network
Inventor: AGHVAMI ABDOL HAMID
IPC: H04W68/00
Filed: 2002-12-23
Abstract: A method of searching for a mobile node in a cellular communication network, which method comprises the steps of: (1) identifying a position of said mobile node at a first time in the cellular communication network; (2) when communication with said mobile node is desired at a second time later than said first time, searching firstly a first group of cells of the cellular communication network where the mobile node is more likely to reside, said first group of cells being determined on the basis of the time difference between said first and second times, and wherein said first group of cells are further from said first position the greater said time difference.
Patent GB-2401137-A (GB)
Title: Coupling an expandable tubular member to a preexisting structure
Inventor: COOK ROBERT LANCE
IPC: B21D39/04
Filed: 2001-06-12
Abstract: An expandable tubular member 1435 is coupled to a wellbore casing 1400 by anchoring a packer 1450 to the wellbore casing 1400 so as to maintain an expansion cone 1440 in a stationary position. The tubular member 1435 is then lowered towards the stationary expansion cone 1440. As the lower end of the tubular member 1435 impacts the expansion cone 1440 it is radially expanded into contact with the wellbore casing 1400. The packer 1450 is then decoupled from the wellbore casing 1400 after which the expansion cone 1440 is axially displaced by applying an axial force to a first support member 1420. The axial displacement of the expansion cone 1440 radially expands the expandable tubular member 1435 into intimate contact with the walls of the wellbore casing 1400.