baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2420423-A (GB)
Title: Method of configuring a distributed process control system
Inventor: SHEPARD RUSTY
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 2003-02-12
Abstract: A controller for use in controlling a plurality of devices within a process, the controller comprising a processor adapted to be programmed to execute one or more programming routines; a non-volatile memory coupled to the processor and adapted to store the one or more programming routines to be executed on the processor; a plurality of field device input/output ports communicatively connected to the processor; a configuration communication port connected to the processor and to the memory; and a second communication port adapted to be intermittently connected to a user interface to enable the user interface to view information stored within the memory or the processor; wherein the controller can operate as a stand-alone controller or as one of a plurality of controllers within a distributed process control system.
Patent GB-2422373-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of neurodegenerative conditions
Inventor: HARBIGE LAURENCE S
IPC: C07C67/14
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: A method is provided for treating a patient in need of therapy for a neurodegenerative disease comprising administering to that patient a therapeutically effective dose of a lipid glyceride comprising a glycerol moiety and a fatty acid moiety, the fatty acid moiety being selected from the group consisting of   q  -linolenic acid, dihomo-  q  -linolenic acid and arachidonic acid characterised in that the selected fatty acid moiety is attached to the glycerol moiety at its sn-2 position. Preferably the method is that wherein the lipid is administered for a duration and at a dose sufficient to maintain or elevate TGF-  b  1 levels in the patient to therapeutic levels.
Patent GB-2436585-A (GB)
Title: Gap cover insert
Inventor: HOULIHAN JOHN PAUL
IPC: E04G5/08
Filed: 2006-03-30
Abstract: A gap cover insert is provided for covering a gap between a pair of parallel boards. The insert comprises first and second parallel side walls <B>10</B> for fitting into the gap and a cover portion <B>7</B> arranged to cover the space between the side walls. The insert further comprises a pair of laterally extending walls <B>9, 13</B> extending from a first of the side walls <B>10</B> and away from the other side wall, the lateral walls <B>9, 13</B> being spaced to receive an edge of one of the boards therebetween. The laterally extending walls <B>9, 13</B> may have gripping means <B>17.</B> The cover portion <B>7</B> may have drainage holes therein and may have a non-slip surface. The other side wall may have a laterally extending flange <B>14</B> extending from it and away from the first side wall to overlie an edge of one of the boards in use. The cover portion <B>7</B> may be co-planar with the laterally extending flange <B>14</B> and with one of the laterally extending walls <B>13.</B>
Patent GB-2428270-A (GB)
Title: Grating fastener
Inventor: DURIG MARKUS
IPC: F16B5/06
Filed: 2006-05-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to a fastener (10) for gratings, comprising a first leg (11), at least one free end (13) of which has a hook-shaped configuration, and a second leg (12) which projects from the first leg (11) and includes a fastening section (20) which has a through-opening (23) for a fastening element (30) such as a nail or pin. To improve such fasteners (10), the fastening section (20) has a saddle-shaped configuration and includes a first foot section (21) which projects from the fastening section (20) in a direction oriented away from the first leg (11). The fastening section (20) also includes a second foot section (22) which adjoins the first leg (11), a maximum extension (D1) of the first foot section (21) in a direction normal to a plane (E) defined by the fastening section (20) being greater than a maximum extension (D2) of the second foot section (22) in a direction normal to the plane (E).
Patent GB-2428466-A (GB)
Title: Solar powered decorative light apparatus
Inventor: SHREEVE RUPERT CHARLES THOMAS
IPC: F21W131/109
Filed: 2006-06-27
Abstract: A solar powered light apparatus for use in the garden comprises a plurality of solar panels 60, at least one readily detachable and re-attachable light unit 30 and a base unit 50; the solar panels and the light unit are attached to the base unit 50 which allows current from the solar cells 60 to flow to the light unit 30. In one embodiment the light unit resembles a flower and the solar panels resemble leaves so that when the light unit is detached from the base unit, it simulates a flower being picked or plucked from the ground.
Patent GB-2428798-A (GB)
Title: Attenuation of coherent noise in seismic data prior to correlation with vibrator sweep signal
Inventor: LAAKE ANDREAS
IPC: G01V1/37
Filed: 2006-07-20
Abstract: A method of attenuating coherent noise in seismic data acquired using a swept frequency vibrator (vibroseis <RTM>) comprises attenuating the noise 512 prior to correlating 515 the data with the sweep pilot signal 503. A dynamic coherent noise filter is constructed by identifying the onset of the coherent noise, the extent of the coherent noise, the spatial extent of the coherent noise and the coherent noise wavelet. The method is particularly useful for reducing wind noise 509, but also for noise from machine operation, pipeline flow and flare burn-off.
Patent GB-2426595-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for estimating physical parameters of reservoirs using pressure transient fracture injection/falloff test analysis
Inventor: CRAIG DAVID P
IPC: E21B49/00
Filed: 2005-02-22
Abstract: A before-closure pressure-transient leakoff analysis for a fracture-injection/falloff test is used to mitigate the detrimental effects of pressure-dependent fluid properties on the evaluation of physical parameters of a reservoir. A fracture-injection/falloff test consists of an injection of liquid, gas, or a combination (foam, emulsion, etc.) containing desirable additives for compatibility with the formation at an injection pressure exceeding the formation fracture pressure followed by a shut-in period. The pressure falloff during the shut-in period is measured and analyzed to determine permeability and fracture-face resistance by preparing a specialized Cartesian graph from the shut-in data using adjusted pseudodata such as adjusted pseudopressure data and time as variables in a first method, and adjusted pseudopressure and adjusted pseudotime data as variables in a second method. This analysis allows the data on the graph to fall along a straight line with either constant or pressure-dependent fluid properties. The slope and the intercept of the straight line are respectively indicative of the permeability k and fracture-face resistance evaluations R0.
Patent GB-2435039-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for microwave reduction of organic compounds
Inventor: NOVAK JOHN FREDERICK
IPC: A62D3/178
Filed: 2007-02-01
Abstract: The invention relates to the utilization of high power density microwave energy to reduce organic material to carbon and their constituents, preferably primarily in a gaseous state. The organic material includes, but is not limited to, scrap tyres, plastics, asphalt roofing shingles, computer waste, medical waste, municipal solid waste, construction waste, shale oil, and PCB/PAH/HCB-laden materials. The process comprises the steps of feeding the organic material into a microwave applicator 12 and exposing the material to microwave energy fed from at least two linear polarized sources 18 in non-parallel alignment to each other (figure 4), and collecting the material. The at least two sources of microwave energy are preferably from a bifurcated waveguide assembly 30, whose outputs are perpendicular to each other and fed through a waveguide 32, 34 of proper impedance, such that the microwave sources are physically and electrically 90{ out of phase to each other. The microwave frequency is preferably between 894 and 1000 MHz, preferably approximately 915 MHz.
Patent GB-2447087-A (GB)
Title: Excavator bucket
Inventor: ORR ALLAN GEORGE
IPC: E02F3/40
Filed: 2007-03-02
Abstract: A purpose built bucket for a 360 degree excavator to handle and place concrete and other free flowing materials. The bucket comprises a semi-circular profile 2 and a tapered discharge 1. A crossbar 3 set within the bucket and a thicker base 4 may also be provided.
Patent GB-2449062-A (GB)
Title: Shower gel or foam
Inventor: WALSH RUSSELL ROBERT
IPC: A61K8/04
Filed: 2007-03-29
Abstract: Shower hair and body gel/foam that when showering protects the body's skin by applying a UV filter to protect from the harmful effects of the suns rays. A shower soap incorporating UV protection.
Patent GB-2433099-A (GB)
Title: Two-stage cylinder for automatic application and release of a hand brake of a railway vehicle
Inventor: SOMMERFELD HOWARD
IPC: B60T7/08
Filed: 2007-04-17
Abstract: An apparatus engageable with a hand brake assembly which will automatically apply at least one brake secured to a railway vehicle with such hand brake assembly. The apparatus of the invention comprises an operating mechanism having at least a portion thereof engageable with at least one gear of a gear assembly disposed in a housing member of the hand brake assembly for operating such gear assembly. The operating mechanism is a two stage pneumatic cylinder (300) having a primary portion (308) for initial phase of the brake application and a secondary portion (310) for the final brake application to apply high forces to comply with AAR requirements. A source of fluid pressure is connected to the operating mechanism for periodically supplying a predetermined pressure to such operating means. A control device is connected to the source of the fluid pressure for initiating the supply of such predetermined pressure to the operating mechanism. A further control device is connected to the source of the fluid pressure for regulating the supply of such predetermined pressure to the operating mechanism thereby causing an automatic application of such brake by the hand brake assembly.
Patent GB-2450128-A (GB)
Title: Conveying goods in a shopping complex
Inventor: SPIRO TREVOR
IPC: B65G1/137
Filed: 2007-06-13
Abstract: A method of operating a shopping complex 20 comprising a plurality of independent retail outlets 8, the method comprises operating a conveyor system 10 capable of conveying goods purchased in any one of the retail outlets to a plurality of designated locations 9a, 9b in the shopping complex; and in response to a purchase of goods at any one of the plurality of retail outlets 8 and at the request of the customer, conveying purchased goods using the conveyor system 10 to a designated 9a, 9b location in dependence upon the customer request.
Patent GB-2440034-A (GB)
Title: Beta-Diketones and their use against conditions modulated by the TRPV1 receptor
Inventor: REES DARYL
IPC: A23L33/00
Filed: 2007-07-05
Abstract: wherein X is a spacer group selected from -CH2-CH2- and -CH=CH-; R1, R2 are each independently H or substituent, or R1 and R2 together with the atoms to which they are attached form a ring; R3 is a carbon-linked substituent. The compounds are useful for the treatment of conditions modulated by the TRPV1 receptor.
Patent GB-2445214-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and methods to perform focused sampling of reservoir fluid
Inventor: NOLD RAYMOND V III
IPC: E21B49/08
Filed: 2007-08-07
Abstract: A probed sampler draws in fluid by means of a displacement unit assembly 202 having two displacement units 202 and 204 which are coupled to synchronously reciprocate. Displacement unit 204 is coupled to a guard flowline 214 via check valves 216-222. Displacement unit 206 is coupled to a sample flowline 224 via check valves 226-232. Displacement unit control 234 measures the pressures in the guard and flow sample lines via sensors 236 and 238 and modulates flow control valves 240 and 242, which form a fluid path between chambers 244 and 246 and 248 and 250, in order to vary the pumping ratio of the displacement units. In this way the contamination level of a formation fluid extracted via the sampling probe from the subterranean formation is reduced. The chambers 244, 246, 248 and 250 have different cross sectional areas.
Patent GB-2439000-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for radially expanding a wellbore casing using an expansion system
Inventor: BRISCO DAVID PAUL
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2006-03-21
Abstract: An apparatus and method for radially expanding a wellbore casing (115) using an expansion system (355). The expansion system (115) expands the casing (115) from a first diameter to a second, larger diameter.
Patent GB-2453172-A (GB)
Title: Display device with light emissive and light sensing function for use in a touch screen
Inventor: SMITH EUAN C
IPC: G02F1/133
Filed: 2007-09-28
Abstract: A passive matrix display comprising an array of diodes disposed between a plurality of anode lines 4 and a plurality of cathode lines 3, wherein at least some of the diodes are emissive diodes 1 which are orientated in a forward direction relative to the cathode and anode lines and others of the diodes are sensing diodes 2 orientated in a reverse direction relative to the cathode and anode lines. Preferably the emissive diodes have anode material adjacent to and in electrical connection with the anode lines and cathode material adjacent to and in electrical connection with the cathode lines the sensing diodes have anode material adjacent and connected to the cathode lines and cathode material adjacent and connected to the anode lines. An arrangement of drive circuitry for such a display is also disclosed. The invention provides a cheap and simple optoelectronic display device.
Patent GB-2458893-A (GB)
Title: Gate with hook bolt assembly
Inventor: PARKER STUART KENNETH
IPC: E05B65/00
Filed: 2008-03-31
Abstract: A hook bolt assembly with a plurality of hook bolts 140, the hook bolts coupled to a common drive bar 130, the hooks arranged to rotate between thrown and retracted positions by the drive bar and the drive bar having a pin 135. A rotating drive cam 110 is provided having a drive aperture within which is disposed the drive bar pin 135 such that the drive cam bears on the pin to drive the drive bar. Preferably two hooks are provided, both rotating in the same direction. There may be two drive cams 110 (210 Fig 6b) rotating independently, each with apertures that engage with the drive bar pin. The apertures in the drive cams are preferably sized such there is a lost motion between the pin and drive cam. A slide plate 170 may be provided to engage with a lock mechanism, the slide plate may be biased into a position that locks the movement of the drive cam. An extendable gate including the hook bolt assembly is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2445522-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic inspection reference standard for porous composite materials
Inventor: VACCARO CHRISTOPHER M
IPC: G01N29/30
Filed: 2006-10-20
Abstract: An ultrasonic inspection reference standard for composite materials having porosity includes a member, having at least one thickness and defined by a plurality of holes, that is manufactured from a fiber-free polymer resin. The ultrasonic inspection reference standard may have similar acoustic properties to prior art, porous, fiber- reinforced, composite reference standards. A photo- polymer resin reference standard, having at least one thickness and defined by a plurality of holes, may be created using a stereo lithography process. The polymer resin reference standard may replace porous, fiber- reinforced, composite reference standards. The ultrasonic inspection reference standards, manufactured from a polymer resin, may be used for ultrasonic inspection of porous, fiber-reinforced composite parts in the aircraft industry and in other non-aircraft applications.
Patent GB-2453616-A (GB)
Title: Steering joint on vacuum cleaner
Inventor: LEE BYUNG-JO
IPC: A47L5/00
Filed: 2008-07-04
Abstract: An upright vacuum cleaner has a universal joint 20, or ball type steering unit 20 provided between the body 10 of the cleaner and the nozzle unit 40 such that the centre of gravity of the body 10 shifts in the same direction that a user directs the cleaner from the handle 30. The steeling unit 20 may have outrigger wheels 25b mounted on arms 23b, with the arms 23b pivotally connected to an axle (28,fig.3) passing through the centre of the ball joint 21. The arms 23b may pivot in order to independently support the pitch of the cleaner body 10, during steering.
Patent GB-2461697-A (GB)
Title: Television with Audio Descriptor Mode Activated by Tactile Region
Inventor: DODD KEVIN CHARLES
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2008-07-07
Abstract: A television device operates in either of a normal mode and an audio descriptor mode and a user switches between the modes by activating a tactile region 36 on a user interface 30 in a predetermined way. The user interface 30 may be a touch screen or array of buttons on a remote control and the tactile region 36 may be provided on a central button 34. The tactile region may be a recess or bump or protrusion and may be a symbol or standard identifier so that it is easily identified by a blind or visually impaired person. The predetermined way of actuating the button 34 may include actuating it for a predetermined time, which may be standardised or set by the user but is preferably longer than 1 second, or number of times, the button 34 otherwise performing a standard function.
Patent GB-2448837-A (GB)
Title: CVT using a belt and driving method
Inventor: AN YOUNG SHIN
IPC: F16H9/10
Filed: 2007-02-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to a continuously variable transmission using a belt which comprises: a driving portion including a main cylinder having a space in which oil can be filled and operating as a pulley, a plurality of subsidiary cylinders disposed at a circumferential surface of the main cylinder and expanding in the radial direction due to the centrifugal force produced by the rotation of the driving shaft, the subsidiary cylinders each being formed with belt grooves at the distal end for seating belts thereon; a driven portion having a structure identical to that of the driving portion, and disposed at a position spaced apart from the driving portion by a predetermined distance; belts seated on the belt grooves formed at the subsidiary cylinders of the driving portion and the belt grooves formed at the subsidiary cylinders of the driven portion, for transmitting the power of the driving portion to the driven portion.
Patent GB-2449036-A (GB)
Title: Layered decoder and method for performing layered decoding
Inventor: PAVLOV DMITRI YURIEVICH
IPC: H03M13/11
Filed: 2006-03-31
Abstract: Embodiments of a decoder and method of decoding blocks of soft bits in a wireless receiver are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. In some embodiments, a memory is initialized with encoded input data and updated with sums of extrinsic reliabilities. Decoded output data is provided from the memory after a predetermined number of iterations.
Patent GB-2464663-A (GB)
Title: A method of producing a display item of metalwork
Inventor: ROWLEY JOHN DAVID
IPC: B23K26/08
Filed: 2008-09-22
Abstract: A method of producing a display item of metalwork from sheet metal, the method comprising the steps of (a) obtaining digital image file containing an image of a subject; (b) filtering the digital image file such that the resulting filtered image has increased contrast and enhanced edge definition; (c) deleting unwanted parts of the filtered image; (d) joining adjacent discrete portions of the filtered image together; (e) manipulating the filtered image such that the minimum line width is greater than a predetermined thickness to form a subsequent image; and (f) cutting the sheet metal in the form of the subsequent image.
Patent GB-2454408-A (GB)
Title: Inventory control system
Inventor: MARTIN WILLIAM WESLEY
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2007-09-07
Abstract: An inventory control system for monitoring the removal and replacement of inventory items. The system includes a camera system (12) and a data processing device (24) arranged to receive signals from the camera system (12), said data processing device (12) including image recognition means (32) for analysing the signals received from the camera system (12) to determine the presence and/or absence of the inventory items.
Patent GB-2462152-A (GB)
Title: Circuit board mounting in a housing
Inventor: REJMAN MARCIN
IPC: H05K1/02
Filed: 2009-02-27
Abstract: A lower housing part (21) and an upper housing part (22) are fixed together by a self tapping screw fastening element (42). A circuit board (29) is clamped between first and second support sections (32, 38) of the upper and lower housing parts. Resilient inserts (eg 43) may be provided between the circuit board and the housing support or between the support projection 34 and the circuit board to increase vibration resistance.
Patent GB-2458205-A (GB)
Title: Simplifying simulating of subterranean structures using grid sizes.
Inventor: ZANGL GEORG
IPC: E21B49/00
Filed: 2009-03-10
Abstract: To provide a simplified subterranean model of a subterranean structure, for identifying hydrocarbon (oil, gas) reservoirs, a first grid size for the simplified subterranean model is selected, where the first grid size is coarser than a second grid size associated with a detailed subterranean model. The simplified subterranean model is populated with subterranean properties according to the selected first grid size, where multiple realizations of the simplified subterranean model are provided for different sets of values of the subterranean properties. The realizations of the simulation are ranked based on comparison with with measured data associated with the subterranean structure, in order to ensure that processing times for the detailed simulations are managed. Data may be used as inputs to the simulation from detailed modelling, well trajectories, production history, core samples, bore hole log data, fault and fracture structure and porosity distribution. Sensitivity analysis, stochastic algorithms and uncertainty loops, may be carried out to fine tune history matching.
Patent GB-2460753-A (GB)
Title: System and method for recording golf shots
Inventor: REID MARTIN RICHARD DANE
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 2009-06-08
Abstract: A golf shot recording system comprises a tee camera unit 1 located near the tee for providing a video image of the golfer and the ball at the tee, and a green camera unit 21 located in the golf hole for providing a video image of the golf ball on the green. The system includes radio frequency means 22 for sending green camera images, means 11 for receiving and decoding the images, and a video encoder 12 for receiving tee camera images and the decoded green camera images. The green camera 21 is mounted on the pin 20 which locates in the golf hole, with the central axis of the field of vision of the camera 21 facing substantially downwardly along the axis of the pin 20. The system may include mechanical means for aligning the pin in the hole (see figure 3), such that the green camera is located at the correct height and orientation. The green and tee camera units 10, 21 may be powered by rechargeable batteries 17, 26 and/or solar power. The system may include means for recording, replaying and/or analysing the video images, e.g. in the club house (see figure 2), or via the internet.