baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2415051-A (GB)
Title: Garment with adjustably attached physiological sensors
Inventor: HERVIEUX PAUL
IPC: A61B5/336
Filed: 2005-06-10
Abstract: A plurality of physiological sensors 17, 18 for measuring biopotentials of a body is integrated into a holding device such as a band 14, and the holding device 14 is adjustably attached to an item of clothing 35 (e.g. shirt, hat, headband, belt). The position of the holding device 14 on the garment 35 is adjustable both horizontally and vertically in order to position the sensors 17, 18 on the body. Horizontal adjustment involves changing the circumference of the band 14 using draw strings 63, 64 for example. Vertical adjustment is performed by attaching the band 14 to a pair of a number of vertically spaced popper studs 71, 77, 78, 74. At least one of the sensors 17, 18 used is a capacitive sensor and thus needs no direct physical contact with the skin of the garment wearer. The sensor may be held in a sensor carrier (85, figures 7 and 8) attached to the holding band. Inserts 101, 105-107 (e.g. foam, inflatable) may be attached to the band 14 to ensure the sensors 17, 18 are pressed against the body (figures 9-11). The wearable garment sensing system may be used to measure biopotentials for EEG, ECG, EOG and EMG.
Patent GB-2412896-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to printed edible products
Inventor: COYLE PAUL PATRICK
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 2001-01-16
Abstract: A paper guide (10) directs an edible substrate beneath a print head using rollers (11) disposed on either side of the guide (10) and an axle (12), where edible ink is used to apply an image. By producing the substrate so that an edible portion is inset from the longitudinal edges accidental contact with the rollers is avoided. The axle (12) is biased against the rollers (11) and the substrate to maintain progress of the substrate beneath a print head without the need for rollers coming into contact with the edible portion.
Patent GB-2427321-A (GB)
Title: Fabricating a polymer-based capacitive ultrasonic transducer (CMUT)
Inventor: CHANG MING-WEI
IPC: B81C1/00
Filed: 2005-09-21
Abstract: A method of fabricating a polymer-based capacitive ultrasonic transducer or CMUT comprises the steps of: (a) providing a substrate; (b) forming a first conductor on the substrate; (c) coating a sacrificial layer on the substrate while covering the first conductor by the same; (d) etching the sacrificial layer for forming an island while maintaining the island to contact with the first conductor; (e) coating a first polymer-based material on the substrate while covering the island by the same; (f) forming a second conductor on the first polymer-based material; (g) forming a via hole on the first polymer-based material while enabling the via hole to be channeled to the island; and (h) utilizing the via hole to etch and remove the island for forming a cavity. This process is said to overcome problems due to high processing temperatures, high residual stresses, high cost, different thermal expansion coefficients and Lamb wave effects.
Patent GB-2431813-A (GB)
Title: Headphone audio system automatically switched ON/OFF by motion
Inventor: JOHNSON ELEANOR
IPC: H04R5/033
Filed: 2005-10-28
Abstract: An audio system comprises at least one pair of wireless headphones 1 having an active operating mode and an inactive operating mode, the at least one pair of headphones comprising a solid-state audio player, a rechargeable battery, means for connecting to a computer, means for charging the battery, and a motion sensor, wherein the motion sensor detects movement of the headphones and causes headphones to be put into inactive mode when no motion is detected for a certain period of time and causes headphones to be put back into active mode when motion is detected. The system may be used for story-telling in a classroom.
Patent GB-2418664-A (GB)
Title: Bottle security device
Inventor: BELDEN DENNIS D JR
IPC: B65D50/06
Filed: 2004-02-23
Abstract: A bottle security device comprises an outer member (312) defining a cavity (365) and having a sidewall (358) and an inner member (Fig 2, 314) which is movable between locked and unlocked positions. The inner member includes a sidewall (Fig 2, 329) having a plurality of locking fingers (326) adapted to fit around at least a portion of a bottle neck (Fig 1, 316) and lockably engage the neck when the inner member (314) is in the locked position. A portion of the inner member is disposed in the outer member cavity (365). A plurality of rigid splines (368) extend upwardly inside the outer member cavity, are connected to the outer member sidewall (358) and extend toward the inner member sidewall (329).
Patent GB-2437125-A (GB)
Title: Phase plug with openings of variable size
Inventor: DODD MARK
IPC: H04R1/30
Filed: 2006-04-13
Abstract: A phase plug 3 comprises a body having an input side for receiving acoustic waves from a diaphragm 1 and an output side for transmitting the acoustic waves, the body including a plurality of channels 7 extending from the input side to the output side. The input side comprises an input surface with a plurality of openings 31a-31c constituting entrances to the channels, the input surface being substantially part of a sphere or an ellipsoid in shape. The areas of the openings vary with radial position on the input surface, measured from a central axis X-X of the plug. The variation in areas may be a trigonometric function (cosine is suggested) of the angle subtended at the centre of the sphere or focus of the ellipsoid between the central axis and the radial position. The openings may be in the form of slots with varying widths W.
Patent GB-2439295-A (GB)
Title: Method and vessel for laying reeled articles at sea
Inventor: POSE JEAN-BAPTISTE
IPC: B63B35/03
Filed: 2006-06-21
Abstract: A pipe laying vessel (100, Fig 1) has the form of a semi-submersible lift ship, having a submersible load deck (104, Fig 1)). The ship is ballasted temporally to a depth where a reel-carrying barge 220 can be floated over the load deck, and then de-ballasted to carry the barge and its load to a working location. Pipe handling apparatus (120, Fig 1) is positioned to receive a prefabricated pipeline (206, Fig 2) from the reel carried on the barge. Auxiliary barges 230 may be provided for termination modules 242, such as tees. Two reel barges 200 and 220 may be provided to permit continuous laying and re-stocking without return to base. Both barges may be carried on the load deck in a different orientation, for transit between operating regions. The combination is self contained and not limited to any particular region for deployment.
Patent GB-2439971-A (GB)
Title: Case Structure for a Lithium secondary battery
Inventor: WU DONALD PI HSIANG
IPC: H01M50/179
Filed: 2006-07-08
Abstract: A case structure for a lithium secondary battery comprises a plurality of threaded holes 231 formed in the annular flange of the case, and the cap 30 is correspondingly formed with a plurality of inserting holes. The cap is fitted at the open ends of the case in such a manner that the inserting holes of the cap are aligned with the threaded holes of the case. Therefore, the case can be hermetically sealed by the cap without using laser welding or complicated precision operation, substantially saving the production cost. Furthermore, the structural design of the present invention allows the battery interior components to be replaced or repaired easily by unscrewing the cap without breaking the battery.
Patent GB-2427275-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for generating acoustic signals for lwd shear velocity measurement
Inventor: HANSEN TOBY
IPC: G01V1/40
Filed: 2005-01-14
Abstract: An acoustic logging apparatus comprises a drill collar conveyed on a drilling tubular in a borehole within a formation. At least one transmitter is disposed in the drill collar. The transmitter includes at least one magnetostrictive actuator cooperatively coupled by a flexure ring to a piston for converting a magnetostrictive actuator displacement into a related piston displacement for transmitting an acoustic signal in the formation.
Patent GB-2432753-A (GB)
Title: Handling calls to automatically ensure the privacy of communications with contacts designated secret.
Inventor: CLARK ANDRE DOMINIQUE
IPC: H04Q7/32
Filed: 2006-11-07
Abstract: Overriding the normal operating system of a mobile phone to ensure that the sending and receiving of calls and messages to and from some contacts is automatically rendered undetectable in normal use. When a call or message is received the ringing, beeps and flashes are inhibited and the device does not log both the received and sent calls relating to contacts designated secret by the user.
Patent GB-2431678-A (GB)
Title: Variable density drilling mud
Inventor: POLIZZOTTI RICHARD S
IPC: C09K8/16
Filed: 2005-06-09
Abstract: One embodiment of the invention is a variable density drilling mud comprising compressible particulate material in the drilling mud wherein the density of the drilling mud changes in response to pressure changes at depth. A second embodiment is a method for varying drilling mud density. The method comprises estimating the pore pressure and fracture gradient, and choosing a drilling mud with compressible materials wherein the effective mud weight of the drilling mud remains between the pore pressure and the fracture gradient in at least one interval of the well bore. A third embodiment is an apparatus for drilling a wellbore.
Patent GB-2447507-A (GB)
Title: A method of engaging a clutch in an agricultural machine
Inventor: OSSELAERE GUY H J
IPC: F16D48/06
Filed: 2007-03-16
Abstract: A method of coupling a load to a power source by means of a clutch, the method comprising a pre-fill first step of initially rapidly increasing pressure in an actuator 20 to bring pressure plates 40 into contact with the clutch plates 50. In a second step the pressure is gradually increased during a second time interval so that the pressure and clutch plates 40,50 start to rotate together. During the second step while the pressure is increasing the pressure is decreased at regular short intervals causing pressure dips. By creating the pressure dips while engaging the plates 40,50 an overall maximum torque is reduced. In a final third step after the second time interval the pressure is levelled off maintain the engagement of the pressure plates 40 with the clutch plates 50 to allow the load to be driven by the power source. The load may be a header of a combine/forage harvester and a safety clutch may be placed between the clutch and the header.
Patent GB-2433947-A (GB)
Title: Solvent recovery system and process
Inventor: SNOAD HOWARD
IPC: B27K5/00
Filed: 2005-10-12
Abstract: This invention relates to a solvent recovery system and process from timber. Preferably, although not exclusively, the present invention relates to exposing the timber to a reduced pressure and a source of radio frequency energy. Advantageously the preferred embodiments of the present invention may have a number of advantages over the prior art which may include: " lower cost of production; " increased speed of operation; " lower environmental impact; and " more environmentally friendly product.
Patent GB-2438074-A (GB)
Title: Control strategy for avoiding tip-in noise in a powershift transmission
Inventor: JIANG HONG
IPC: B60W30/18
Filed: 2007-05-09
Abstract: A control strategy for avoiding tip-in noise in a powershift transmission comprises a method and system for controlling the transmission while the vehicle is coasting. Displacement of an accelerator pedal is monitored to identify a tip-out and a tip-in, and clutch slip is monitored. A first input clutch is maintained in a stroked state following a tip-out and while clutch slip is less than a reference magnitude of clutch slip. When clutch slip exceeds the reference magnitude, a torque capacity of the first clutch is controlled in response to a driver demand torque. Engine torque is used to control clutch slip to the desired clutch slip and to produce a desired engine speed corresponding to the desired clutch slip. The powershift transmission comprises the first input clutch which connects a selected gear via a first input shaft to the power source and a second input clutch for connecting an alternate gear and a second input shaft to the power source.
Patent GB-2450313-A (GB)
Title: Ring oscillator clock
Inventor: SHAKED UDI
IPC: G04F5/04
Filed: 2007-05-22
Abstract: An semiconductor integrated circuit comprises a ring oscillator 102 that produces periodic pulses. A controller uses the pulses as clock pulses to determine time. The ring oscillator may be calibrated by pulses from a crystal clock. The semiconductor integrated circuit may have a timing circuit such as resonant crystal. The circuit may be used in a mobile phone 100 or a television signal receiver.
Patent GB-2435778-A (GB)
Title: Improved anchor arm for seismic logging tool
Inventor: KANAYAMA KASUMASA
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 2005-12-14
Abstract: A technique is described for releasing a borehole seismic acquisition tool from a stuck position within a borehole. The borehole seismic acquisition tool includes a tool body having at least one sensor package. The borehole seismic acquisition tool further includes an anchoring arm, and anchoring arm linkage adapted to connect the anchoring arm to the tool body. The anchoring arm linkage includes a weakpoint mechanism adapted to break in response to a minimum threshold amount of breaking force being applied upon the weakpoint mechanism. The breaking of the weakpoint mechanism results in a release of the borehole seismic acquisition tool from the stuck position. According to a specific embodiment, rotation of the cam against the borehole wall surface may be caused by a pulling force applied to a top portion of the borehole seismic acquisition tool.
Patent GB-2451244-A (GB)
Title: Working machine
Inventor: NORTH ALEXANDER
IPC: B60G17/019
Filed: 2007-07-21
Abstract: A working machine includes a body and an axle 18 which is mounted so as to be moveable relative to the body, the axle 18 carrying at or towards each end, a ground engaging wheel by means of which the machine can travel over the ground, the machine including a speed sensor (39, Fig 1) sensitive to the machine ground speed, and there being a hydraulic control system 42 including at least one control actuator 55, 56 connected between the body and the axle 18 for controlling movement of the axle 18 relative to the body, and the hydraulic system 42 further including at least one control valve 58, 59 which is operable to restrict fluid flow occurring as a result of the control actuator 55, 56 extending or retracting in response to axle 18 movements relative to the body, depending upon the signal provided by the speed sensor 39.
Patent GB-2452532-A (GB)
Title: Air induction nozzle
Inventor: BICKERS DAVE EDWARD
IPC: B05B7/00
Filed: 2007-09-07
Abstract: An air induction nozzle has a fluid discharge passage 6 and one or more air induction passages 2 permitting the entrainment of air into a fluid stream in passage 6. The nozzle is dismountable into two parts 3,5 along a plane broadly perpendicular to the direction of the fluid discharge passage 6. The nozzle may also feature a retaining ring 4.
Patent GB-2438799-A (GB)
Title: A method of manufacturing an airway device
Inventor: NASIR MUHAMMED ASLAM
IPC: B29C45/14
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: The airway device comprises an airway tube and a non-iflatable laryngeal cuff that is pre-formed such that the face region is a snug fit over the laryngeal inlet of a patient. A first method of manufacturing the device comprises the steps of providing and airway tube and a mould shaped to form the laryngeal cuff, inserting the airway tube into a mould, introducing plastic into the mould and allowing the plastic to solidify before removing the airway device from the mould. The plastic may be introduced into the mould in two steps; a first plastic of one hardness is introduced followed by a plastic of a second hardness to produce a device with regions of different hardness. Another method for forming the airway device comprises the steps of providing a mould, introducing plastic into the mould and allowing it to solidify to form the laryngeal cuff and then providing an airway tube that is attached to the laryngeal cuff. The laryngeal cuff may be formed in a two step process.
Patent GB-2448563-A (GB)
Title: Radio Network controller and transport network control method for performing relocation
Inventor: NOMA SATOSHI
IPC: H04W36/08
Filed: 2007-10-25
Abstract: A transport network resource utilizing apparatus such as a radio network controller (RNC) includes a setting unit, a communication unit and a management unit. The setting unit stores a first call including first call information when acting as a drift RNC. When the communication unit receives an SRNS relocation request, the management unit generates a new call different from the first call, and new call information and adds the new call information to the new call. The first call information comprises information identifying an lur interface and lub interface. The new call information comprises information identifying an lu interface and lub interface. The management does not delete the first call information so that in the event of failure of the relocation procedure, it is possible to return to the original state. Embodiments also describe the apparatus including a C-plane device and T-plane device separated from each other.
Patent GB-2455733-A (GB)
Title: Filter for a smoking article
Inventor: RICHARDSON JOHN
IPC: A24B15/28
Filed: 2007-12-19
Abstract: A filter (2) for a smoking article such as a cigarette comprises a plug of filter material (4) and a wrapping (5) held by adhesive to the periphery of the filter material. The adhesive contains a tobacco flavourant and may be applied in stripes (6). It may be naturally coloured or contain a colouring additive such as charcoal so as to provide a castellated, semi-circular or other distinctive pattern around the perimeter of the end face (13) of the filter. A rod of tobacco may be attached to the filter by a tipping paper by means of adhesive containing flavourant. The flavourant may be menthol, liquorice or caramel but many others are mentioned.
Patent GB-2441484-A (GB)
Title: Cab structure of construction machine
Inventor: TSUKAMOTO DAISUKE
IPC: B62D25/04
Filed: 2006-07-13
Abstract: A cab structure of a construction machine formed of a plurality of column members and capable of securing the rigidity of a cab. A cab structural body (20) comprises a right rear column member (32b) of such a length that is shorter than the other column member (a left rear column member (32a)) and does not reach the level of a floor panel (27) (a joining panel (27a)) to form a recessed space (40) on the rear side of the cab (10). A first rear panel part (41) and a plate material (42) as reinforcement members for reinforcing the portion of the right rear column member (32b) between the lower end thereof and the position thereof at the height of the floor panel (27) are joined to the right rear column member (32b).
Patent GB-2457012-A (GB)
Title: Cyclonic separation system
Inventor: SARSHAR MIR MAHMOOD
IPC: B04C3/00
Filed: 2008-01-22
Abstract: A cyclonic separation system, such as for mixed fluids such as oil and water, has a uni-axial cyclone 2, and one or more reverse flow cyclones 4, 6 in series. The use of the two different types of cyclone in series, may provide for better separation of fluids such as oil and water.
Patent GB-2457471-A (GB)
Title: An impact test joint for a crash test dummy and coupling mechanism therefor
Inventor: MANNING JAMES
IPC: G09B23/30
Filed: 2008-02-14
Abstract: A coupling mechanism 210 for coupling a connecting element 220 to a joint components 110,120 of an impact test joint 100 for a crash test dummy comprises a regulator element 230 including an aperture 240 within which a part of the connecting element 220 is received; and a restrictive element 250 arranged to be received within the aperture 240 of the regulator element 230, and form an interference fit therewith. The restrictive element 250 is further arranged to couple with the part of the connecting element 220 received within the aperture of the regulator element 230 such that movement of the connecting element 220 relative to the regulator element 230 is resisted. When subject to an impact the test joint 100 is force to bend (as shown in figure 3) with joint parts 110 and 120 pivoting about element 260, this pivoting, if the forces are large enough, overcomes the friction of the interference fit of the restrictive element 250 within the aperture of the regulator element 230 allowing the restrictive element 250 to move through the aperture 240. Thus the stiffness and resistance of, for example, a human knee can be reproduced.
Patent GB-2448958-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle mounting bracket for vehicle entertainment system
Inventor: MITCHELL CIARAN
IPC: B60N2/818
Filed: 2007-04-27
Abstract: An entertainment apparatus 20 releasably mounted to a console 1 includes a coupling member 21 slidably receivable in a slot formed in the console 1 for support of said entertainment apparatus 20. An internal end wall of the slot and a distal end of the coupling member 21 have interfitting electrical connections for connection of the entertainment apparatus 20. The entertainment apparatus 20 may form part of an entertainment system for a rear passenger of a vehicle, namely a passenger seated in a seat confronting the back of a more forwardly located seat. The console 1 is coupled to the back of the more forwardly located seat by headrest retaining clips that hold the posts of a height adjustable headrest for the seat at a height selected position. The coupling member 21 may be hinged to the back of the entertainment apparatus.
Patent GB-2446094-A (GB)
Title: Fault resilient boot in multi-processor systems
Inventor: KUMAR MOHAN J
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2006-12-18
Abstract: In some embodiments a boot progress of a System Boot Strap Processor in a multi-processor system is monitored and a boot processor failure is detected using an Application Processor. If the boot processor failure is detected at least a portion of the system is reinitialized (and/or the system is rebooted). Other embodiments are described and claimed.
Patent GB-2461519-A (GB)
Title: Check arm with flow restrictor
Inventor: DEAN NIGEL
IPC: B60J5/04
Filed: 2008-07-01
Abstract: A check arm 42 has a flow restrictor formed to restrict the flow of water along the check arm. The check arm 42 may form part of a check mechanism within a vehicle door system comprising a door 16 formed from a plurality of panels 18, 20 which define a door cavity 22, one of the panels 20 having an aperture 44 therein at a hinged end of the door. The check mechanism may comprise a 5 check arm housing 40 mounted within the door cavity 22. The check arm 42 may movable through the check arm housing 40 to allow opening and closing of the door 16. The check arm 42 may comprise a pivotal mounting 52 at one end and a stop 54 at the other end. The flow restrictor may form a recess 56 which may extend around the arm or a ridge 157.
Patent GB-2448442-A (GB)
Title: Treatment agent adsorbed on a water-insoluble adsorbent
Inventor: GUPTA DOGIPARTI VENKATA SATYANARAYANA
IPC: C09K8/518
Filed: 2008-07-14
Abstract: A composite for treating an oil or gas well includes a water-insoluble adsorbent having a surface area of 1-100 m<2>/g and a well treatment agent adsorbed onto the water-insoluble adsorbent in a weight ratio of said agent to said adsorbent of 9:1 to 1:9. The composite is capable of having a lifetime, from a single treatment, of at least six months. Various treatment agents are claimed such as inhibitors of corrosion, scale, paraffin, salt and gas hydrates, oxygen scavengers, biocides, foaming agents, emulsion breakers and surfactants. Various water-insoluble adsorbents are also claimed.