baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2399427-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for and method of summarising text
Inventor: HU JIAWEI
IPC: G06F17/28
Filed: 2003-03-12
Abstract: Apparatus for identifying topics of document data has: ```a word ranker (171) for ranking words that are present in or representative of the content of the document data; ```a co-occurrence ranker (172) for ranking co-occurrences of words that are present in or representative of the content of the document data; ```a phrase ranker (170) for ranking phrases in the document data; ```a word selector (174) for selecting the highest ranking words; ```a co-occurrence identifier (176) for identifying which of the highest ranking co-occurrences contain at least one of the highest ranking words; ```a phrase identifier (177) for identifying the phrases containing at least one word from the identified co-occurrences; ```a phrase selector (178) for selecting the highest ranking one or ones of the identified phrases as the topic or topics of the document data; and ```an output device (40) for outputting data relating to the selected topics.
Patent GB-2387740-A (GB)
Title: Electronic mail address validation
Inventor: HENRY STEVEN G
IPC: H04L12/58
Filed: 2003-04-07
Abstract: A transmitter device (102) receives (602) an email address (410) selected by a user. The transmitter device (102) retrieves a validation status (612) of the email address (410) from a resource (112) on an interconnecting network (110). The transmitter device (102) sends (618) message data to the email address (410) if the retrieved validation status indicates the validity of the email address (410).
Patent GB-2401177-A (GB)
Title: Acquiring seismic data while tripping out a drill string from a wellbore
Inventor: JACKSON JAMES C
IPC: G01V1/46
Filed: 2003-05-02
Abstract: An autonomous seismic receiver 158 is inserted down the fluid passage in the drillstring 120 until it reaches a landing sub 150 near the drill bit 155. As the drillstring is tripped out, it is stopped at various predetermined locations of interest 105b, 105n and the receiver 158 receives seismic signals 160 from a seismic source 170 near the surface. The detected signals are stored in the receiver. At the end of the tripping procedure, the receiver 158 is retrieved from the sub 150 and stored data is transmitted to a processor 118. The data is used to provide an improved seismic map of the downhole formation and obviates the need for a wireline checkshot measurement for depth calibration purposes.
Patent GB-2402605-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning device especially for toilets with handle and disposable heads and housing therefor
Inventor: BEALIEU FABRICE
IPC: A47K11/10
Filed: 2003-06-11
Abstract: A cleaning assembly comprises a cleaning article and a housing for stowing the cleaning article, wherein the cleaning article has a handle 2 and a cleaning head 4, the cleaning head being releasably located at the distal end of the handle, wherein the housing 48 contains an upright stack of replacement cleaning heads. The cleaning heads are of compact, preferably lozenge form, and are degraded by water. After use a cleaning head is released into the waste water and a replacement cleaning head is engaged from the stack. The housing 48 preferably has a compartment 49 for storing the handle, separated from the stack of heads. The heads may be remotely attachable and detachable from the handle by means of engaging elements 8 operated by means 14 at the distal end of the handle. The engaging elements may be prongs 8 which penetrate the cleaning head, or may be in the form of grippers. The head may include cleaning agent.
Patent GB-2409028-A (GB)
Title: Face detection
Inventor: HAYNES SIMON DOMINIC
IPC: G06V10/772
Filed: 2003-12-11
Abstract: Face detection apparatus for detecting faces in a test image comprises means for comparing blocks of a test window of the image with reference data indicative of the presence of a face to generate index figures indicative of a degree of similarity between a region and the reference data; means for storing probability data corresponding to possible values of the index figure and the block position; means operable, in respect of a current block, for accessing a probability value from the storing means in dependence on that block's position within the test window and the index figure generated in respect of that block; and means for combining the probability values corresponding to blocks in a test window to generate a result indicative of the probability of that test window containing a face; in which the probability values in the storing means are ordered by block position then by index figure.
Patent GB-2396837-A (GB)
Title: Workpiece finishing apparatus
Inventor: DUFFY THOMAS
IPC: B24B47/22
Filed: 2003-12-12
Abstract: A finishing table (figure 1, 1) comprising an upper workpiece receiving surface (figure 1, 5) supported on legs 6. The surface (figure 1, 5) has a transversely extending aperture 8 therein, and a plurality of finishing tools is mounted in the table (figure 1, 1). The tools (figure 1, 10,11,12)13 may be a grinding tool (figure 1, 10) abrading tool (figure 1, 11), a polisher (figure 1, 12) and a buffing tool 13, which can be arranged side-by-side below aperture 8. The each of the tools (figure 1, 10,11,12)13 is independently movable through the aperture 8 from a lowered, retracted position below the workpiece receiving surface (figure 1, 5) to a raised, operative workpiece engaging position. The tools (figure 1, 10,11,12) 13 can be moved via a mounting plate 20. A control panel (figure 1, 40) may also be provided to control the tool drives.
Patent GB-2411154-A (GB)
Title: Theatrical arrangement of tiers of seats in a motor coach
Inventor: PATEL NAVINCHANDRA AMBALAL
IPC: B60N2/24
Filed: 2004-02-19
Abstract: A motor coach 1 comprises a driver's seat and an array of passenger seats 9 arranged in successively raised tiers along a stepped or sloped deck 6. A tiered portion of the deck 6 can extend substantially along the full length of the motor coach, or can lead into a further horizontal upper deck portion 8 at the rear, with a lower deck 21 below accessed from the upper deck 2 via a spiral staircase 40. Luggage compartments 15 are provided below the tiered deck portion 6. The roof 10 of the coach is sloped above the tiered deck portion 6 forming a wedge shape to the motor coach, and is formed with a high proportion of glass or is open, to permit passengers seated in the motor coach an uninterrupted forwards view through a wide angle.
Patent GB-2413021-A (GB)
Title: Navigation aid
Inventor: FAULK MATTHEW
IPC: G01C21/36
Filed: 2004-04-05
Abstract: A mobile device or mobile client device is operable to monitor its position using a positioning device such as a global positioning device (GPS) and to display an visual representation of a landmark (in the correct orientation) in response to a determination that the device has entered or exited a geographical zone associated with the landmark. The visual representation aids navigation of a user traversing a route to a geographical destination. An itinerary including the route to be traversed as well as one or more geographical zones and visual representations of landmarks may be automatically prepared by the device or at a server using information inputted by the user regarding the destination and a starting point such as a present geographical position of the device as determined by the positioning device.
Patent GB-2402332-A (GB)
Title: Scraping device for use in hair removal
Inventor: BOSSARD ISABELLE
IPC: A45D27/44
Filed: 2004-04-19
Abstract: A device for use in removing a depilatory composition from a users skin comprises a handle portion 4 attached to a head portion 2 at a hinge 6. The head 2 has a leading edge region 8 terminating in a leading edge 10. The leading edge may be provided with an elastomeric fin (28, fig 3). The handle has a waisted shape with a thicker distal end 16, a narrowed waist 18 and a wider proximal region 20. The region 20 is provided with a textured portion 22 to aid in gripping with a users fingers. The hinge 6 allows articulation of the head with respect to the handle when pressure is applied to the device while in contact with skin. The device is ordinarily made in a one-part polyolefin moulding but may be fabricated with an open concave moulding (figs 4 and 5) to reduce the quantity of material used.
Patent GB-2403481-A (GB)
Title: Removal of catalyst from Fischer-Tropsch product by degassing and filtration
Inventor: BELMONTE GIUSEPPE
IPC: C07C27/06
Filed: 2004-05-13
Abstract: The process disclosed comprises feeding synthesis gas and a supported cobalt catalyst in suspension into a Fischer-Tropsch reactor through inlet 1. Light synthesis products and unreacted syngas are discharged from the reactor through outlet 2 and condensed at C1. A heavy product liquid hydrocarbon phase is discharged from the reactor via outlet 11 . Said product is degassed at D, and the liquid is separated from the solid at zone F1. The resulting liquid undergoes micro or ultra filtration in zone F2 to remove further particles. The treated heavy liquid product may be further treated or discharged. The separated solid catalyst is recycled to the reactor. The separation and filtration device is periodically washed with light hydrocarbon concentrate.
Patent GB-2414387-A (GB)
Title: Table with decorative illuminated translucent insert
Inventor: DE ALWIS MARC
IPC: A47B13/12
Filed: 2004-05-25
Abstract: A table which comprises a panel 10 formed with at least one aperture in which an insert 14 of translucent material is disposed, the insert providing a decorative effect when illuminated from below. The insert may be any shape, such as circular, square, rectangular, and made from agate, alternate minerals or synthetic materials.
Patent GB-2405736-A (GB)
Title: Gaming machine having a high-low game
Inventor: HUGHS-BAIRD ANDREA C
IPC: A63F13/00
Filed: 2004-09-01
Abstract: In a gaming machine the game generates a target number or set of symbols having component numbers or symbols (106, 114, 128 etc). The machine also generates a prediction number or symbol, e.g. by the simulated shaking of a die 102, which will either match the next component of the target or not. If it does not match then the player chooses one of a subset 132, 134, 136 of the symbols within which the correct component is to be found and given an award if this is correct. The awards can be modified by bonus multipliers as shown in a "BONUS WIN" table.
Patent GB-2406561-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing closure with stop wall for positive alignment on container
Inventor: JOHNSON JOSEPH E
IPC: B65D47/08
Filed: 2004-09-20
Abstract: A dispensing closure 10, including a horizontal deck (fig 1,18) an aperture 20 through the deck, and a collar 22 depending below the aperture in the deck, is snapped over an annular bead 58 on the neck 56 of a molded plastic bottle 50. A stop wall 42,44, comprising a pair of ribs 42,44 mounted for pivotal movement, is formed in the interior of the body of the closure; a gap (fig 2,40) is centrally located between the ribs. A radially projecting lug 60, which is triangular when viewed in side elevation, is formed on the sloping collar 22 of the container; a dovetailed segment is defined at the free end of the lug. The collar on the closure has interrupted beads (fig 6,26), so that the dispensing closure is secured to the container by snapping the interrupted beads (26) over the annular bead 58 on the neck of the container. The ribs of the stop wall 42,44, flex pivotally outwardly when contacting the outer end of the lug 60. The dispensing closure is rotated relative to the container, in either the clockwise or counterclockwise direction, so that the dovetailed segment of the lug projects into the central aperture in the stop wall; the free ends of the ribs engage the dovetailed segment and lock the closure into proper alignment with the container.
Patent GB-2408580-A (GB)
Title: NMR well logging
Inventor: TAHERIAN REZA
IPC: G01V3/32
Filed: 2003-07-29
Abstract: An NMR measurement apparatus comprises multiple coils situated along the length of a magnet. A primary coil is energized to cause an oscillating magnetic field in a portion of earth formation surrounding a borehole. Secondary coils having smaller dimensions than the primary coil are operated to receive spin echoes from depths of investigation associated with the secondary coils. A distance sufficient to minimize electrical coupling separates the coils. The separation distance can be reduced by selecting a secondary coil with orthogonal polarization to the primary coil. Alternatively, a cross coil configuration can be implemented where the orthogonal secondary coil at least partially overlaps the primary coil, thereby reducing the overall length necessary for the polarizing magnet.
Patent GB-2410030-A (GB)
Title: Polishing composition and polishing method
Inventor: RADER W SCOTT
IPC: B24B1/00
Filed: 2004-12-22
Abstract: A polishing composition includes alumina, colloidal silica, citric acid, an organic acid other than citric acid, an oxidizing agent, and water. When the polishing composition is used in polishing the surface of a substrate for a magnetic disk, the substrate is polished at a high rate, and the substrate of polished substrate has reduced surface defects. The second organic acid is preferably selected from succinic acid, maleic acid, malic acid, malonic acid, itaconic acid or iminodiacetic acid.
Patent GB-2410703-A (GB)
Title: Variable flow chromatography system
Inventor: HUGHES CHRIS
IPC: B01J20/281
Filed: 2005-02-04
Abstract: A mass spectrometer and a liquid chromatography system for a mass spectrometer is disclosed. In a peak parking mode of operation solvent from A and B solvent pumps 9,10 is immediately diverted to waste reducing the backpressure on an analytical column 21. Analyte of interest is then allowed to be released from the column 21 at a slower rate by passing fluid from a separate pump 1 through the column 21.
Patent GB-2435287-A (GB)
Title: Wooden door
Inventor: LECK PETER
IPC: E06B3/74
Filed: 2005-03-03
Abstract: A wooden door comprises a main section 2 and a plurality of substantially horizontal ledges. The ledges are fixed to the main section and have a wood grain 10 extending substantially horizontally. At least one of the ledges extends across a major portion of the door width, terminating in a hinge attachment region comprising additional ledge section 6 having a grain extending in a different direction 14 to the gain of the main portion of the ledge, preferably at right angles. Preferably or alternatively to the grain direction feature, deformable layer (24, figure 3) is provided between the main and additional ledge sections, which is able to accommodate differential expansion between the ledge sections. Preferably, deformable layer (24) is synthetic rubber or foam. The additional and main sections may be joined by a biscuit 22 or tongue and groove joint. The width of the additional section is preferably large enough to accommodate screws for a butt hinge, and is from 10 and up to less than 25 percent of the width of the door. An additional ledge portion is preferably provided at both ends of all ledges of the door.
Patent GB-2415099-A (GB)
Title: Solid-state relay with current and voltage zero-crossing detectors
Inventor: KUGELMAN MICHAEL M
IPC: H03K17/13
Filed: 2005-05-10
Abstract: A solid-state relay is coupled to first   D  A and second   D  B phase busses of an AC power source and switches power from the first   D  A and second   D  B phase busses to a load 14 including a reactive or resistive component. The solid state relay has first FET-1 and second FET-2 power semiconductor switches connected in a series circuit configuration and coupled to the first   D  A and second   D  B phase busses for switching power from the first   D  A and second   D  B phase busses to the load 14. Each of the first FET-1 and second FET-2 power semiconductor switches is controllably operative in conductive and non-conductive states. First D1 and second D2 power diodes are coupled respectively across the first FET-1 and second FET-2 power semiconductor switches. A control circuit 12 monitors a voltage across the first   D  A and second   D  B phase busses and a current of the load 14, and for controls the first FET-1 and second FET-2 switches to a conductive state based on the monitored voltage and to a non-conductive state based on the monitored load current.
Patent GB-2414533-A (GB)
Title: A fluid-filled engine mount that is pneumatically switchable
Inventor: TANAKA EIJI
IPC: F16F13/26
Filed: 2005-05-20
Abstract: A fluid-filled engine mount comprising: a rubber elastic body 16 connecting a first mounting member 12 and a second mounting member 14; a pressure receiving chamber 34 partially defined by the rubber elastic body 16; an equilibrium chamber 36 partially defined by a flexible layer 30; a partition member 28 including a divider block 38 which separates the pressure receiving chamber 34 from the equilibrium chamber 36, the divider block including first and second orifice passages 100, 102 providing fluid communication between the pressure receiving chamber 34 and the equilibrium chamber 36 which are respectively tuned to a low and medium frequency ranges; a valve member 132 for opening/closing the second orifice passage 102 is and operated by a pneumatic actuator 136; a movable partition member 64 including a rigid centre movable plate portion 68 and a readily deformable outer peripheral rubber film portion 74 which is fluid-tightly supported by the second mount portion 14; and an intermediate equilibrium chamber 72 formed opposing the pressure receiving chamber 34 with the movable partition member 64 interposed therebetween.
Patent GB-2411153-A (GB)
Title: Satellite system for shallow diving
Inventor: KASTER FERNANDO GUILHERME CAST
IPC: B63C11/00
Filed: 2003-11-05
Abstract: The present invention refers to a shallow diving system in open sea that consists of a main vessel (2) provided with dynamic positioning system (DP) and with the equipments to monitor diving operations, and give assistance and orientation to the divers (6). The main vessel (2) operates with support vessels (3), and together they set the divers (6) and support team at the work location (4), at a safe distance from the main vessel propulsion system, to perform the job on the offshore units(1). These vessels for supporting diving operation, act like satellites of the main vessel, linked to it by means of a umbilical line (5).
Patent GB-2427011-A (GB)
Title: Insulation for ducting having channels
Inventor: DEVINE MIKE
IPC: F16L59/08
Filed: 2005-06-06
Abstract: A layered insulating structure for insulating a duct 5, comprising a first layer 10 of thermally insulating material; a second vapour barrier layer 20 secured to the first layer; and at least one channel 15 being formed on the structure. The channels are preferably formed in the first layer, with the second layer following the contours of the channels. The structure preferably has a first number of parallel channels, and a second number of channels running perpendicularly to the first. The channels enable fluid to pass through, reducing the risk of water accumulating. The structure may be provided with a vent (25, fig.3) Also claimed is a duct having at least one insulating slab, the slab having at least one channel on its outward facing side.
Patent GB-2427850-A (GB)
Title: Binding machine for closing wire comb binding elements
Inventor: BADHAM GARY
IPC: B42B5/10
Filed: 2005-07-01
Abstract: The binder binds pages of a document together using a wire comb. It has a comb closing mechanism with a channel 32 having two side walls 20b, 22b and a base (figure 3, 34). At least one of the side walls 22b is moveable by a rack 24 and gear 26 mechanism to reduce the width of the channel. The base 34 of the channel is moveable between a first position close to the lower edges of the channel side walls and a second position spaced from and below their lower edges. It is biased towards the first position by a spring. A partly bound document, with the open part of the comb downwards, is placed into channel 32. The comb deforms when the side walls move towards each other. Its vertical dimension increases, forcing the base to move downwards increasing the depth of the channel. The motion of one side wall towards the other is limited to match the comb size by a mechanism connected to a dial (figure 3, 38). The binder also includes a punch to punch a line of holes in a document.
Patent GB-2434649-A (GB)
Title: Signal analyser
Inventor: SIMPSON MARTIN PAUL
IPC: G01R23/16
Filed: 2006-01-28
Abstract: A method of processing a signal comprises receiving a signal, filtering the signal with a plurality of band pass filters, each band pass filter having a Q factor of at least 1/  !  2, and extracting data from the output of the filters. The extracted data can comprise amplitude peaks of the sinusoidal outputs of the filters. The method advantageously further comprises executing a curve fitting procedure, the output of which procedure comprises curve data defining a curve that at least approximates to a portion of the extracted data. The method can further comprise varying the Q factor of at least one band pass filter as the signal is filtered.
Patent GB-2423168-A (GB)
Title: Managing software updates in multiple virtual machines
Inventor: ABLES TIMOTHY
IPC: G06F9/46
Filed: 2006-02-09
Abstract: Virtual machines of a virtual data center generate runtime instances with a software image, hardware configuration, management configuration and user/service configuration. Virtual data center resource use is monitored by reference to the management configuration of runtime instances, such as for environmental controls like power, cooling and balancing, or for policy limitations on users, software or hardware. Users or services generate runtime instances of stored virtual machines by reference to the user/service configuration, such as pricing or priority. In one example embodiment, the virtual machine software image comprises an application system preparation file that populates a read only application image common to plural virtual machines. Information unique to each virtual machine with respect to the application is maintained in the user/service configuration of the virtual machine and version information is maintained in the management configuration of the virtual machine. Updates to the application across each virtual machine are performed by updating the read only image or any of its configuration information for hardware configuration, management configuration or user/service configuration.
Patent GB-2436431-A (GB)
Title: An animal asphyxiation device
Inventor: MORRISH IVOR
IPC: A22B3/08
Filed: 2006-03-21
Abstract: An animal asphyxiation device 5 comprising a housing 10 for containing an animal and a gas distribution means 28 arranged inside the housing to allow even distribution of gas throughout the housing. The device can contain a single animal or a module containing more than one animal. The device can be used to humanly cull large numbers of poultry in the event of a bird flu epidemic.
Patent GB-2426772-A (GB)
Title: Surge reduction tool having a ported flapper
Inventor: ADAMS RICHARD W
IPC: E21B34/14
Filed: 2006-05-26
Abstract: The circulation tool (10) for use downhole in a well includes a housing (22) having one or more bypass ports (52) for circulation between a bore (33) in the housing and an annulus surrounding the housing. Sleeve (50) is axially movable within the housing, and axially spaced seals (36, 56) seal between the sleeve and the housing when the sleeve is in the closed position. A flapper (84) is pivotally mounted to the sleeve, and includes a seat about a central bore (85) in the flapper for engagement with the plug. A stop (40) prevents pivoting of the flapper to an open position until the sleeve has moved axially and the seals seal between the sleeve and the housing.