baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2387404-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for in-situ production well testing
Inventor: BAIRD JEFFERY D
IPC: E21B49/00
Filed: 2000-10-26
Abstract: An apparatus for in situ borehole testing having a drill string with drill pipe (17A) and drill bit (203). An upper sleeve (234A) and lower sleeve (234B) are telescopically couple together. A valve seat (336) is located in an interior passage and closes the interior passage when a valve member (330) is seated in the valve seat. A plurality of separate inflatable packers (211) are coupled to the lower sleeve (234B) and activated when the valve member is seated in the valve seat. A latching collet (219) having teeth positively interlocks with spline teeth (231A) affixed to the inner wall of the upper sleeve (234A). A hydraulic valve assembly (300) is attached to the lower sleeve and is activated by fluid in one of a plurality of separate fluid chambers (265 A, B, C) which communicate with and inflate the separate packers (211 A, B, C).
Patent GB-2384903-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for speech analysis
Inventor: CLAVBO BOERJE
IPC: G10L17/26
Filed: 2001-11-09
Abstract: A device and a method for speech analysis are provided, comprising measuring fundamental notes of a speech sequence to be analysed and identifying frequency intervals between at least some of said fundamental notes. An assessment is then made as to the frequency at which at least some of these thus identified intervals occur in the speech sequence to he analysed. Among other applications are speech training and diagnosis of pathological conditions.
Patent GB-2402237-A (GB)
Title: Database hierarchical data extraction using a generated SQL statement
Inventor: TAYLOR MICHAEL JOHN DAVID
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2003-05-29
Abstract: A method is provided for extracting hierarchical data from one or more tables in a database, comprising receiving user input identifying, one or more tables in the database that contain the hierarchical data and the hierarchical structure of the hierarchical data. A Structured Query Language (SQL) statement is then generated using the user input received.
Patent GB-2391578-A (GB)
Title: Mounting a window unit in a frame
Inventor: HUGHES ANTHONY LEE
IPC: E04B2/96
Filed: 2003-06-27
Abstract: A window unit <B>3</B> is mounted in a recess in a frame so that a part of the window unit <B>3</B> engages a surface of the recess. A clamping unit <B>6</B> is then secured to the frame so that the window unit <B>3</B> is clamped between the clamping unit <B>6</B> and the surface of the recess. When the window unit <B>3</B> is inserted into the frame a part <B>12</B> of the window unit <B>3</B> moves past a projection <B>5</B> on the frame and overlapping of the part <B>12</B> of the window unit <B>3</B> and the projection <B>5</B> on the frame resists movement of the window unit <B>3</B> out of the frame prior to the securing of the clamping unit <B>6</B>. The window unit <B>3</B> may comprise a glazing unit or a glazing unit mounted in a glazing retaining unit <B>9</B>. The part <B>12</B> of the window unit <B>3</B> may be a projection on the window unit <B>3</B>. The or one of the projections may be resiliently deformable and may be deformed during insertion of the window unit <B>3</B>, resuming its original shape once the window unit <B>3</B> is fully inserted in the frame. Multiple projections may be provided and the projections may be integral with the frame or window unit <B>3</B>. Also claimed is an apparatus assembled as described, a curtain walling system formed from such an apparatus and a kit of parts.
Patent GB-2405623-A (GB)
Title: Front wheel suspension and steering system for motorcycles and other vehicles
Inventor: SMART ROBIN EDWARD
IPC: B62K25/16
Filed: 2003-09-08
Abstract: The system comprises a sub-frame (3) for carrying the front wheel (5) and moveably attached to the motorcycle and c main frame (13) by two connections (7,9). The first connection (7) is a pivotal connection with an upper part of the frame (13) and is arranged to provide the pivot axis (15) for pivoting of the front wheel (5). The second connection (9) is an arcuate sliding connection with a lower part of the frame (13) with the arc of the connection being aligned on a circle whose centre lies on the pivot axis (15) of the front wheel (5). A swing arm (19) is pivoted at one end (21) to a lower pad of the sub-frame (3) and carries at the other end the axle (23) of the front wheel (5) and spring means (25) acts between the swing arm (19) and the sub-frame (3) for providing a spring action of the front wheel (5). Shock absorbers can be provided to act along the pivot axis. The arcuate sliding connection is a T-profile rail (27) sliding in or engaging with wheels, balls or rollers of a channel-section carrier (29).
Patent GB-2395201-A (GB)
Title: Broadband reflective film
Inventor: PARRI OWAIN LLYR
IPC: G02B5/08
Filed: 2003-09-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing a broadband reflective film comprising polymerised chiral liquid crystal material with high birefringence, to a reflective film obtainable by said process, to the use of the reflective film in optical, electrooptical, information storage, decorative and security applications, and to a liquid crystal display comprising the reflective film. The reflective film is characterised by the polymerisable liquid crystal (LC) material having a birefringence   W  n greater than or equal to 0.2. The polymerisable LC material may comprise mono-, di- or multireactive chiral and/or achiral mesogenic compounds.
Patent GB-2395350-A (GB)
Title: Single phase lock loop operates in either a data mode or a wobble mode
Inventor: VERBOOM JOHANNES J
IPC: H03L7/087
Filed: 2003-11-12
Abstract: An optical disc drive clock signal is synchronised with either read data or a wobble signal derived from a wobbled groove on an optical disc using a single phase locked loop. A voltage controlled oscillator 24 producing a clock signal 34 is controlled by the output of a multiplexor 18. Multiplexor 18 selects a phase error either derived from a read signal 11 in a data mode or derived from a wobble signal 15 in a wobble mode, when writing data. During a write operation modes can be switched to alternately read pre-recorded header information and write data. In wobble mode a phase/frequency detector 16 can enable either phase lock or frequency lock to enable a wide capture range. The system may also comprise a lead/lag filter 26, a lock detector (fig 9), a gain adjustment stage, a digital equaliser (fig 14, 70), a preamble phase detector (fig 15, 74), and a dropout detector (fig 13, 96).
Patent GB-2408644-A (GB)
Title: A monolithic CMOS audio amplifier with an output stage negative supply rail provided by a charge pump
Inventor: RICHARD PATRICK ETIENNE
IPC: H03F3/181
Filed: 2003-11-26
Abstract: A monolithic CMOS audio amplifier for an earthed load comprises an input stage 1 fed by a single positive supply 4 and an output stage 3 fed by 4 and by a negative supply 6 provided by charge pump CP. The effect of charge pump ripple is reduced by applying the generated negative voltage to the output stage only. Negative feedback around the amplifier further reduces the effect of ripple. No output coupling capacitor is required to feed a grounded speaker. The output stage may include NMOS devices possessing a triple-well structure.
Patent GB-2410804-A (GB)
Title: Image processor with light intensity modifying means
Inventor: MACINTOSH DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: H04N9/31
Filed: 2004-02-07
Abstract: An image processing system for receiving a electronic image has a means for determining the light intensity of individual or groups of picture elements (e.g. pixels) with the image. A determining means determines whether the picture element needs to be modified depending on the light intensity in respect to pre-determined thresholds or mapping tables. Modification is only necessary if the light intensity is at or near the extremes of the available range or greyscale. If modification is made the picture element is replaced and transmitted. The system may be used with an image display, an electronic viewfinder or a monitor display a recording and/or printing system.
Patent GB-2406066-A (GB)
Title: Cyclonic dust-separating apparatus
Inventor: OH JANG-KEUN
IPC: B04C5/26
Filed: 2004-06-17
Abstract: Cyclonic dust-collecting apparatus for use in (and used in) a vacuum cleaner comprises a first cyclone (111). Disposed around the outside of the first cyclone are a plurality of second cyclones (43) in parallel. A dust-collecting unit (165) is detachably connected to the first and second cyclones and collects dust form the first cyclone separately to dust separated by the second cyclones. An inlet-outlet cover (190) is installed on the upper portions of the first and second cyclones such that air flowing from the first cyclone's outlet (123) is guided towards the second cyclones' inlets (141). The dust-collecting apparatus has transparent wall sections such that a user may view the interior of each dust-collector. A handle (260) is also provided for ease of handling the dust-collecting unit. The first cyclone outlet may further be provided with a grille (131) and a shielding member (135) to enhance separation in the first stage.
Patent GB-2417525-A (GB)
Title: Caulking gun with push plate angle adjustment
Inventor: HUANG CHI-CHUAN
IPC: B05C17/01
Filed: 2004-08-24
Abstract: A caulking gun comprises a gun body 10 having a screw bore 13 which accepts a threaded portion 51 of an adjusting knob 50 so that the adjusting knob 50 is movable relative to the gun body 10. When wear enlarges locking hole 41 in push plate 40 the adjusting knob 50 is rotated so as to move away from the push plate 40 thereby increasing a tilt angle of the push plate 40 so that the enlarged locking hole 41 may again lock on push rod 30. An end 42 of the push plate 40 rests against a link 15 of a piston lever 14 so that when the lever 14 is pressed the link 15 urges the push plate 40 to move forward in an inclined manner thus moving the push rod 30. After the lever is released, the push plate is pushed by spring 33 to move backwards in a horizontal manner without moving the push rod 30.
Patent GB-2406038-A (GB)
Title: Appliances for extracting juice and pulp from plant products
Inventor: LE ROUZIC CLAUDE
IPC: A47J19/00
Filed: 2004-09-17
Abstract: A press for extracting juice and pulp from plant products, comprising a drive member (10), a chamber (20), a cylindrical screen (30) with an axis of symmetry X-X' arranged inside the chamber (20) and having a perforated radial wall (31), an opening (40) for the introduction of the plant products into the screen (30), and means for shredding the products introduced into the screen (30), the screen (30) being rotated about the axis X-X' by the drive member (10). According to the invention, the press comprises a blade (61) extending inside this screen (30) almost as far as the perforated radial wall (31) of the screen (30), the screen (30) being rotated relative to the blade (61). A brush may be attached removably to the blade or mounted in the screen in place of the blade for cleaning off residues after extraction. The appliance may be used for fruit having a soft flesh such as strawberries or blackberries or tomatoes.
Patent GB-2408079-A (GB)
Title: A cylinder head and gasket for an internal combustion engine
Inventor: SCHUEREN PETER
IPC: F16J15/06
Filed: 2004-10-20
Abstract: An internal combustion engine has a cylinder head 2 and a cylinder head cover 3, which are sealed with one another by means of a gasket 4. The cylinder head 2 has at least one cut-out 22 extending through the wall 21 of the cylinder head 2 at the joint surface facing the cylinder head cover 3. At a point incorporating a cut-out 22, the gasket 4 has a projection 43 which sealingly closes the cut-out 22, and at least one side-face projecting lip 44, 45 is provided on a side face of the projection 43 which engages laterally round an edge 23, 24 of the co-operating cut-out 22.
Patent GB-2410140-A (GB)
Title: A failsafe piezoelectric pilot valve actuator drive circuit for hydraulic mine equipment
Inventor: WAGNER HORST
IPC: H02N2/06
Filed: 2004-12-13
Abstract: A piezoelectric actuator 11 opens a pilot valve in response to a drive signal S applied to the element's terminals 13,14. Discharging resistors 21,31 are coupled across the piezoelectric actuator by PMOS transistors 22,32 to ensure rapid deactivation of the valve. The transistors, which may alternatively be depletion FETs or other transistors, conduct when the gate voltages Es fall. When the power supply to the circuit fails, the gate voltages Es will fall in consequence, turning on the transistors and ensuring rapid and failsafe de-energization of the valve (herein termed a "Totmann circuit function"). The signals Es may be derived from the drive signal S, so that the discharging circuits are automatically disabled when the drive signal is applied. Piezoelectric element reliability is improved by using multiple contacts.
Patent GB-2419090-A (GB)
Title: A nail clipper
Inventor: WONG WAI YIP
IPC: A45D29/04
Filed: 2005-03-10
Abstract: A nail clipper comprising a body 1, an upper cutting part 2, a lower cutting part 3 and a pressing piece 4. The body is of a box shape with a sliding locking piece 5 at the end furthest from the fixed lower cutting part. The locking piece has a pulling button 51 which protrudes from the body. The upper cutting part is movable connected to the same end of the body as the lower cutting part. The pressing piece is connected to the body through a pivot and connects with the upper cutting part, movement of the pressing piece causing the cutting parts to come together. The clipper may be fitted with a hanging piece 14, and may also have an emery board attached.
Patent GB-2424836-A (GB)
Title: Injection device with a bayonet fitting cap.
Inventor: BARROW-WILLIAMS TIMOTHY DONALD
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2005-04-06
Abstract: An injection device 110 is described having a housing 112 and a housing closure means 130. The injection device 110 houses a syringe 114 having a needle 118 which is sealed by a boot 117. The housing closure means 130 is arranged so that the boot 117 can be connected to the housing closure means 130 simply, but cannot be removed from the housing closure means 130. The housing 112 and housing closure means 130 are arranged so that upon rotation of the housing closure means 130, the housing closure means 130 member first rotates relative to the housing and then moves away from the housing and removal of the housing closure member 130 removes the boot 117 from the syringe.
Patent GB-2410776-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft wheel immobilizer
Inventor: FULCHER ROBERT A
IPC: B64F1/16
Filed: 2003-12-04
Abstract: The present invention is adapted to immobilize a vehicle by utilizing a pair of selectively interconnected chocks that are placed fore and aft of a tire. The chocks are preferably used to secure aircraft from unauthorized motion in airport parking areas.
Patent GB-2414317-A (GB)
Title: System and method for identification, detection and investigation of maleficent acts
Inventor: TORRES MICHAEL
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2003-09-30
Abstract: The invention relates to enterprise software for enabling organizations to apply business intelligence in an operational environment by integrating real-time transactional data with remote and disparate historical data to achieve true enterprise intelligence for maleficent activity detection, such as fraud and threat detection. It enables a workflow process comprising classification of data in remote disparate databases for identity verification, arbitration of fuzzy differences between data sets for detection of maleficent acts, and investigation of relationships between people, places and events using refined search techniques, analytical tools and visualization methods. The invention receives, verifies and classifies transaction datasets into predefined categories, enables detection and arbitration of ambiguities in the datasets, investigates high risk datasets, enables transaction datasets in a low risk category and disables transaction datasets in a high risk category. Remote similarity search agents are used to search disparate databases to ensure privacy of the information in the disparate databases.
Patent GB-2416846-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable mounting of tire monitoring assembly
Inventor: ULESKI MICHAEL A
IPC: B60C23/04
Filed: 2005-07-27
Abstract: A wheel and tire assembly having a wheel rim 24 with a mounting hole 38, and a tire monitoring assembly 20, which includes a sealing grommet 58 having an inner sealing ring 60, an outer sealing ring 62, and a main body 64. The inner sealing ring 60 is being pressed though the mounting hole 38. The assembly 20 also includes a fastener 42 having a head 44 and a shank 46. A mounting member 70 has a fastener through hole 74 that receives the shank 46 there though, a generally semi-spherical surface 72 extending about a first end of the fastener though hole 74, and a recess 76 extending about a second end of the fastener through hole 74 that receives the inner sealing ring 60. Also, the assembly includes a housing 82 having a semi-spherical recess 84 in surface contact with and slidable relative to the semi spherical surface 72 of the mounting member 70. A nut 94 engages threads 48 of the shank 46 and a curved surface on the housing 82 to thereby secure the housing 82 and the mounting member 70 to the fastener 42, while allowing for limited pivoting of the housing 82 relative to the mounting member 70 to allow for use on various wheel designs at locations other than the valve stem.
Patent GB-2430059-A (GB)
Title: Variable data printing
Inventor: GIANNETTI FABIO
IPC: G06F40/143
Filed: 2005-09-08
Abstract: A variable-data printing document template 500 has a layout of document portions, at least one of which has a shape which is variable. The document template defines multiple document versions 610,620,630 selectable in response to input selection data 640. There is provided a way of producing of variable-data publishing (VDP) documents for Digital Publishing (DP) that rely upon complex document designs containing copy-holes (document portions comprising variable content) which may be expressed according to a set of options, one of which being non-existence of the copy-hole.
Patent GB-2418826-A (GB)
Title: Reducing switching oscillation in a vehicle communication system
Inventor: TAMAI YASUHIRIO
IPC: B60R16/02
Filed: 2005-09-29
Abstract: A large number of ECU's (Electronic Control Units) are present in vehicles, which are interconnected. There is an inherent problem in switching circuits known as oscillation or ringing. When a switch is switched off at time t2, the output voltage drops to the off state. However, an oscillation also begins S2 wherin the voltage takes a long time to settle to the steady state off voltage. A diode is place across the output terminals effectively limiting the current flow in the reverse direction, and reducing the amplitude of the oscillation S1. The diode can be replaced with a Zener diode to further improve the result.
Patent GB-2433783-A (GB)
Title: Air column type liquid level sensor
Inventor: GOADBY DAVID VIVIAN
IPC: G01F23/16
Filed: 2005-12-20
Abstract: Apparatus 30 for detecting the liquid level 12 in a tank 14. The apparatus 4 includes an open ended tube 16 extending downwardly into the tank 14. A pressure sensor 24 is provided at the upper end of the tube 16 to measure the pressure of any trapped air 26 in the tube 16 to determine the liquid level in the tank 14. An alarm may be activated when the level reaches a pre-determined value and a temperature sensor 32 allows for thermal compensation.
Patent GB-2435035-A (GB)
Title: Closure device to prevent drink spiking
Inventor: SMITH ANDREW
IPC: B65D55/02
Filed: 2006-02-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to a closure device (1) for a bottle (2). The device (1) comprises first and second members (4, 5) movable from an open position to a closed position for securing the device (1) on a bottle (2). The first and second members (4, 5) define a surface (27) for receiving an adhesive label (3) to retain the first and second members (4, 5) in the closed position and to provide an indication of tampering. The application also relates to a method of attaching a closure device (1) to a bottle (2). The first and second member may be connected by a live hinge (29, 31, Fig 2), the label may be provided with indicia. The device can only be removed from the bottle by tearing the label (3).
Patent GB-2424694-A (GB)
Title: Portable floodlight with power tool battery pack recharging facility
Inventor: ZICK JONATHAN
IPC: F21V33/00
Filed: 2006-03-31
Abstract: A light 10 comprises a light body 14 and a housing 18 operable to support a removable power tool battery pack B. The light includes circuitry connectable between the light body, the battery pack, and a second power source such as an AC supply. Alternatively, the circuit may connect the light body to the battery pack, and the battery pack to the supply. The battery pack may serve to power the light in case of mains failure. The light is preferably a floodlight, and may include both LED and halogen light elements. The light may also include a handle 58 and may be folded open and closed, for portable use.
Patent GB-2438168-A (GB)
Title: Showerhead dildo/vibrator
Inventor: MOALLEMI OMID
IPC: A61H19/00
Filed: 2006-04-06
Abstract: A showerhead which will sexually stimulate a woman in the shower. Preferably the showerhead comprises a screw 2 for attachment to a universal shower hose fitting, jet nozzle 1 which may stimulate the clitoris, a handle 4 for insertion into the vagina and a hand grip 3. The jet stream may be varied and a vibration unit may also be provided in the handle. The showerhead may resemble a conventional showerhead unit.
Patent GB-2439931-A (GB)
Title: Darts practice apparatus
Inventor: AJADI REMMY
IPC: F41J3/00
Filed: 2006-07-11
Abstract: A guide or overlay for a conventional dart board or target comprises a sheet of material such as rubber. The sheet has areas cut out leaving parts of the board, such as the double or treble area exposed. In an alternative embodiment rings are placed over the double and treble areas. A variety of target patterns are included.
Patent GB-2442071-A (GB)
Title: Calibration of interleaved ADCs without interruption
Inventor: CRONSHAW PETER RICHARD
IPC: H03M1/10
Filed: 2006-10-25
Abstract: A method for continuous calibration of a plurality of interleaved ADC's comprises adding a calibration signal to a measurement signal, wherein the calibration signal is in a frequency band other than the frequency band occupied by the measurement signal. After conversion of the combined signal, by each of the ADC's, the calibration signal and measurement parts of the signal being processed separately 28,32 with the processed calibration signal providing information to enable an error(s) to be corrected. The calibration method equalizes the relative path gains up to and including the input of each ADC, minimizes the voltage offset of each ADC and optimizes the sample instant timing of each ADC for time interleaved operation.