baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2437390-A (GB)
Title: Calculating a displacement field particularly for use in time-lapse seismic surveying
Inventor: AARRE VICTOR
IPC: G01V1/28
Filed: 2007-04-13
Abstract: A method for calculating a displacement field includes (a) selecting 220,225 a first trace from a first seismic data set and a second trace from a second seismic data set; (b) extracting 240,245 one or more features of the same types from the first trace and the second trace; (c) matching 250 the extracted features from the first trace with the extracted features from the second trace; and (d) calculating 265 a displacement field using one or more of the matching features of the first trace and the second trace. The time shifts between the matched features in the first and second traces are determined and a linear interpolation is applied to construct a displacement field. The displacement field may be used to align a monitor survey to a baseline survey so that a better difference image can be achieved, or for aligning NMO corrected data before stacking. A Needleman-Wunsch algorithm may be used to match the features in the first and second traces.
Patent GB-2448495-A (GB)
Title: Portable security alarm
Inventor: MCAULEY COLIN GEORGE
IPC: A45C13/18
Filed: 2007-04-17
Abstract: A portable battery operated electronic security device comprises a bracelet 1 with a number of wires 2 extending there from, each wire terminating in a karabiner type clip 3. A current flows from the bracelet through the wires such that if the current is disrupted, i.e. by a wire being cut, the alarm is sounded. The wires may be made from high visibility, strengthened metal and the karabiners may have combination type locks (Figure 5).
Patent GB-2449637-A (GB)
Title: Toilet brush
Inventor: DAVIS JOHN PHILLIP
IPC: A46B11/00
Filed: 2007-05-26
Abstract: The toilet brush comprises a brush proper 1 provided with bristles and a handle 2 integral with or coupled to the brush proper so that a user may hold the handle to use the brush to clean the interior of a lavatory bowl without getting their hand wet. The brush proper has a cage 7 adapted to serve as a container for a toilet block. The block is exposed to water and dissolves and only when the brush is being used to clean the interior of the toilet bowl. The cage may define a cylindrical container for the block and may be provided with an opening 10, at one axial end 15 of the cage, closed by a plurality of fingers 16 past which a block may be pushed on loading, but which serve to resist removal of the loaded block. A loading device comprising a plunger, or piston, may be used to load the block axially into the cage to prevent the user contacting the block. Alternatively the bristle holder and head may be separated from the brush, the replacement block inserted and the bristle holder replaced or the block may be permanently held in the cage with the intention of disposing of the brush once the block is used.
Patent GB-2435183-A (GB)
Title: Variation of conductive cross section or material to enchance performance and reduce material comsumption of electronic assemblies
Inventor: FEIN MICHAEL
IPC: H01Q9/16
Filed: 2007-06-04
Abstract: An RFID antenna (14) is fabricated according to varying current density requirements of different regions (56, 60, 64, 68) of the antenna. A method such as computer modeling is used to determine the current densities of the antenna regions. In one aspect of the invention, a conductive material is printed to a substrate at varying thickness according to current density requirements of particular antenna regions. In another aspect of the invention, materials of different conductivity are printed to the substrate according to the current density requirements. A material of higher conductivity is printed at an antenna region that requires high current density, and a material of lower conductivity is printed at antenna region that requires lower current density.
Patent GB-2435387-A (GB)
Title: Firelighter
Inventor: VERNON FREDRICK MICHAEL JOSEPH
IPC: C10L11/04
Filed: 2007-06-27
Abstract: A firelighter composition comprises a mixture of a liquid hydrocarbon and lignite. The liquid hydrocarbon preferably comprises kerosene. The kerosene and lignite may be dispersed in a solid matrix of an aqueous cured resin, to form a solidified emulsion. The resin is preferably an acid cured urea formaldehyde resin. The lignite may be substituted by a peat and lignite mixture.
Patent GB-2452340-A (GB)
Title: Hair iron with insulated grip portions
Inventor: OVEREND PAUL
IPC: A45D1/14
Filed: 2007-09-03
Abstract: An electric hair iron comprises at least one jaw 3 carrying a heating element 7. The heating element is located towards a first end 11 of the jaw and the jaw comprises insulation provided at the first end of the jaw to thermally insulate a finger grip section 31 of the jaw from a heating element of the iron. The insulation may be provided in the tip portion of the at least one jaw.
Patent GB-2441644-A (GB)
Title: Portable positioning and navigation system
Inventor: PHAM THANH Q
IPC: H04W64/00
Filed: 2007-09-04
Abstract: A navigation system to aid in the navigation through an unknown area such as a building. The navigation system includes a plurality of radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, at least one portal terminal and at least one navigation device. The plurality of RFID tags are positioned throughout an area to be traversed. The portal terminal is located near an entrance to the area to be traversed. The portal terminal is adapted to upload a map of the area to be traversed. The map includes the location of each RFID tag. The navigation device is adapted to download the map from the portal terminal, The navigational device is further adapted to display its location in the area to be traversed based at least on the detection of one or more of the plurality of RFID tags. In one embodiment the navigation device includes an inertia measurement unit (IMU) to help the user navigate through blind spots in the coverage of the RFID tags.
Patent GB-2452726-A (GB)
Title: Flood defence system
Inventor: WALCH RICHARD JEFFERY
IPC: E02B3/10
Filed: 2007-09-12
Abstract: A flood defence system 10 for a building 14 comprises an elongate channel member 20 adapted to be fastened to the exterior of the building 14 and a waterproof barrier including waterproof fabric 12 for wrapping around the building. An elongate flexible member 18 may be attached to the waterproof fabric in a waterproof connection and is adapted to be received and retained in the channel member 20 to form a substantially waterproof joint. The channel member 20 and waterproof barrier can be fitted around an entire building. A valve (36, Figs 3 and 4) may be provided to prevent backflow through the drains into the building.
Patent GB-2442113-A (GB)
Title: A device for removing impurities from a liquid
Inventor: PRITCHARD MICHAEL
IPC: B01D29/00
Filed: 2006-09-25
Abstract: A device for removing impurities from a liquid, the device comprises a fluid path and a pump. The fluid path is defined by a liquid reservoir 10, a filter 20, and an output. The pump pressurises the liquid reservoir such that when the output is in an open position, a pressure differential induces a flow of liquid along the fluid path through the filter to the outlet. The pump comprises a non-return valve 48 through which air may be pumped into the liquid reservoir, and a piston shaft 46 through which a piston head 44 may be moved such that air is pumped through the non-return valve. The piston shaft is substantially surrounded by the filter. Advantageously the liquid reservoir 10 is a container such as a flexible bottle. The filter may be a cartridge in the form of a hollow cylinder of the semi-permeable membrane type. Preferably the output is a flow restrictor such as a nozzle 50 containing a spout 52 having an open position to allow filtered liquid to exit the device. The device may be pressurised by use of a piston pump 40 or by a user squeezing the container. Advantageously the device provides a portable means of purifying water.
Patent GB-2452973-A (GB)
Title: Insert for adjusting the pocket width on a pool or snooker table
Inventor: MORRIS DAVID
IPC: A63D15/00
Filed: 2007-09-24
Abstract: An insert 5, 30 for altering the width of a pool or snooker table pocket 25 comprises a resilient body having a front face 6, rear face (7, fig. 1B), upper edge 8, lower edge 9, and a leading edge 11 formed at an angle to the table playing surface 20. The rear face has means, e.g. double sided adhesive tape (not shown), for releasably attaching the insert to the pocket jaws 27, 28. The upper 8 and lower 9 edges may be generally parallel, and separated by a distance no greater than the height of the cushion 22, 23 adjacent the pocket jaws. The thickness between the front 6 and rear 7 faces may be uniform, in the range 4-12 mm. An upper outer corner 16 may have an internal angle less than 90 degrees, with a lower outer corner 17 having an internal angle greater than 90 degrees. The front face 6 may be chamfered or rounded 18 at the upper outer corner 16. The leading 11 and/or upper edge 8 may be chamfered or angled. The body may be U-shaped and adapted to extend around the rear of the pocket between the jaws, with each end of the body defining an equivalent but opposite leading edge (not shown). Twelve inserts may be provided for adjusting the width of each pocket on a standard six pocket table.
Patent GB-2442329-A (GB)
Title: A surveillance camera with distance and focal length adjustable lenses
Inventor: LIN SUNG-KEN
IPC: G02B7/10
Filed: 2007-09-25
Abstract: A surveillance camera has a housing, a photographic lens installed in the housing, and an adjustment mechanism connected to the photographic lens. The photographic lens has a first adjustable lens 113 for adjusting distance, and a second adjustable lens 114 for adjusting focal length. A distance adjustment ring 111 is coupled to the first adjustable lens 113, and a focal length adjustment ring 112 is coupled to the second adjustable lens 114. The adjustment mechanism has a support 20, a first adjustment screw 23A, and a second adjustment screw 23B. A first adjustment ring 24 installed on the distance adjustment ring 111 of the photographic lens has teeth 242 corresponding to threading 231 of the first adjustment screw 23A, and a second adjustment ring 25 installed on the focal length adjustment ring 112 of the photographic lens has teeth corresponding to threading of the second adjustment screw 23B. The screws may be driven by handles (26, figure 3) engaging in cavities at the ends of the screws.
Patent GB-2446279-A (GB)
Title: Circuit protector status transmission
Inventor: DARR MATTHEW
IPC: H01H71/04
Filed: 2008-01-30
Abstract: A circuit protector 108 can interrupt a current path between supply 102 and load 106 and has a status element 110 to monitor the current path operating state and a transmitter 114 to communicate that state over a cellular communications network. The circuit breaker may comprise a fuse (fig 3, 302) to which monitoring modules (fig 3, 304) are clipped. Status element 110 may transmit a voice message, or a data message including the location, identification, and codes indicating environmental conditions. An overview and response dispatch system 118 can receive communication via link 116 and alert and summon maintenance personnel (fig 2) while identifying the location of an operated circuit protector.
Patent GB-2443366-A (GB)
Title: Use of papilla mapping to determine a friction-ridge surface
Inventor: SCHNEIDER JOHN K
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2006-08-17
Abstract: A method of creating a friction-ridge image is disclosed (figure 4). An energy transducer is aimed at a body part having skin (10). Th transducer is used to obtain information about the papillae beneath an outer surface of the skin. The information about the papillae is used to obtain information about valleys between the papillae (60), and a friction-ridge image having friction-ridge valleys that correspond with the valleys between the papillae is created (70).
Patent GB-2458469-A (GB)
Title: Projector and means for secure mounting thereof
Inventor: STEVENS PHILIP ANDREW
IPC: E05B73/00
Filed: 2008-03-18
Abstract: A projector 1 incorporates a walled aperture 2 passing through its centre. A mounting pole 3 comprising a steel tube is threaded first through a platform plate 4 and then through the aperture 2. A stop 3a prevents the platform plate 4 from slipping off the pole 3. A cushioned layer 4a is provided on an upper surface of the platform plate which faces the projector 1. A stabilising plate 5, with cushioned layer 5a, is threaded onto the pole sandwiching the projector between the plates 4, 5 and grub screws 6 fix the plate 5 in position. The pole 3 can be attached via a universal joint to a pole 11 extending from a ceiling 12. A security cable 15 can extend from a ceiling mounting 17 to projector brackets 14 and be secured by a padlock 16. An anti-cutting ring 7 is provided.
Patent GB-2444877-A (GB)
Title: Ball-and-socket joint
Inventor: JACOB WERNER
IPC: F16D3/223
Filed: 2006-10-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a ball-and socket joint (1) which is embodied as a counter path joint and which comprises an inner hub (4), wherein first outer grooves (16) and second outer grooves (17) are arranged in an alternating and distributed manner about the inner external hub axis (9) on the external surface. An annular-shaped cage (5), which is guided on the inner hub (4), is arranged between the inner hub and the external hub. Insertion surfaces (24, 25), which extend from the output-side end, which have an undercut free design and which extend in the direction of the output side end, are provided.
Patent GB-2445885-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic drive bypass system for paintball loader
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER JAMES T
IPC: F41F1/00
Filed: 2008-04-11
Abstract: A drive system for a regulating the rotation of a drive system or agitator in a paintball loader is disclosed. It is designed to regulate the rotation of a feeder, especially during a jam or when projectiles in a hopper become misaligned. This allows a user to quickly and effectively clear a jam and resume or continue rapid fire without damaging projectiles, the loader or the paintball marker.
Patent GB-2450605-A (GB)
Title: Continuous emissions monitoring system with a humidified calibration system
Inventor: HOLT MARK
IPC: G01N1/22
Filed: 2008-06-17
Abstract: A continuous emissions monitoring system (CEMS) that is in fluid communication with a flue stack 22 conducting exhaust gas from a combustion source comprises: an analyzer 20 for measuring concentrations of an analyte (e.g. mercury) present in the exhaust gas; a probe 40 that acquires a sample of exhaust gas from the flue stack; a calibration checking system 100 that includes a source 102 that provides a flow of calibration material (the calibration material being the same as the analyte); a humidifier 104 that humidifies the flow of calibration material; a supply system 260 that provides a supply of liquid 106 to the humidifier. The moisture from the humidifier may act to cleanse removed analyte from the probe 40 and thereby enable an accurate measurement. The system may be used to monitor mercury emissions from e.g. coal fired power plants.
Patent GB-2466215-A (GB)
Title: Wet recyclable material processing
Inventor: SNR MARTIN SHEAHAN
IPC: B03B5/56
Filed: 2008-12-12
Abstract: A solids or wet separating trommel 40 has three sets of differently sized apertures, a first set in the region of 60mm or less, a second set in the region of 180mm or less, and a third set in the region of 180mm of more for the graded separation of wastes of different sizes. The trommel 40 may be employed specifically in the separation of pre-shredded household waste sacks, and their contents, possibly as part of a broader, multi-step separation process, which may employ other separation techniques. This broader system may also feature an inclined conveyor 32 which raise the waste up as it enters the system.
Patent GB-2456265-A (GB)
Title: Stick-on security ring for a hand held device
Inventor: MYERS GREGORY
IPC: A45C13/20
Filed: 2007-05-23
Abstract: A button provides an adhesive flat bottom surface for attachment to a cell phone or similar hand held device. A leash extends from the button and terminates with a finger ring. When the device is held in a hand with one finger secured in the ring, the device is secured in the hand so that it is less likely to fall. The ring may be an extension of the leash, both a part of an elastic cord loop where the leash is secured within the button and the ring extends away from the button- The leash may be retractable.
Patent GB-2471327-A (GB)
Title: Fence panel water tank
Inventor: TAVENDER PETER
IPC: E03B3/03
Filed: 2009-06-26
Abstract: The invention relates to a water tank constructed to look like a common garden fence and is designed to harvest rainwater. The tank comprises a hollow body formed in a slim rectangular shape with appropriately shaped ends so as to locate the tank between "H" section concrete fence posts 1 without fixings or screws. Rainwater is preferably directed via a filler 6 to the tanks. A filter may also be fitted at the filler to keep out debris. Each tank may be interconnected via outlets 7 and hoses 8 which may be connected to an irrigation system. The tank may be secured to a wall (3 figure 2) by lugs 10. The water tank may be manufactured in such a way that its cosmetic appearance is that of a common fence panel. A lid may be incorporated in the top of the tank for inspection and cleaning purposes.
Patent GB-2458622-A (GB)
Title: Locking mechanism
Inventor: CAMPBELL ALASDAIR
IPC: E05B15/02
Filed: 2009-08-07
Abstract: A locking mechanism having a resilient member allowing opening of the locked mechanism when forces applied to it exceed a threshold. The mechanism comprises a latch member and a keeper, movable relative to one another between a first locked configuration, in which the latch member engages the keeper and is adapted to restrict opening of the locking mechanism, and second open configuration, in which the latch member does not engage the keeper, and opening of the locking mechanism is permitted, wherein one of the latch member and the keeper is inherently resilient and is adapted to deform in response to forces above a threshold when the latch member engages the keeper in the first locked configuration, whereby said deformation permits the latch member to disengage from the keeper and allows the locking mechanism to open while the latch member is in the first locked configuration. This permits the locking mechanism to be opened repeatedly, in the locked condition, without causing damage to the lock, or to any door or door surround to which it is fitted.
Patent GB-2463976-A (GB)
Title: An anchor locked in response to tidal flow
Inventor: KINGSTON WILLIAM
IPC: B63B21/26
Filed: 2009-09-16
Abstract: An anchor for use with gear in a tideway is formed from two mating parts 1 and 2, one part 2 permanently fixed to the seabed and the other part 1 removable when required. The two parts are positively locked together during periods of tidal flow and unlocked during the tidal change period. This allows the parts to be separated at the tidal null points to allow the recovery of devices attached to the other part. The two parts may also be sealed together when locked together. A locking means may be actuated by movement of a component 7 in the tidal stream, by means of a timer, or in response to a remote signal.
Patent GB-2461204-A (GB)
Title: An ion trap with radially dependent axial ejection
Inventor: GREEN MARTIN
IPC: H01J49/42
Filed: 2008-07-14
Abstract: A mass spectrometer is disclosed comprising a quadrupole rod set ion trap 2 and 3 wherein a radially dependent DC potential barrier is created at the exit of the ion trap 4 and 5, said potential decreasing with increasing radius in one radial direction (see Figure 3). Ions within the ion trap are mass selectively excited in a radial direction until they experience a potential field which no longer confines the ions axially within the ion trap, but which instead acts to extract the ions and hence causes the ions to be ejected axially from the ion trap. Alternatively, or additionally, the linear quadrupole ion trap is provided with axially segmented vane electrodes (6 and 7 in Figures 4 and 5) disposed between the main rod electrodes 2 and 3, to which transient DC voltages are applied (see Figure 6 and 7) such that radially excited ions are urged through the ion trap, while ions located upon the central longitudinal axis experience no net force.
Patent GB-2475898-A (GB)
Title: A Collapsible barrier
Inventor: CARROLL NICHOLAS JOHN
IPC: B63B17/04
Filed: 2009-12-04
Abstract: A collapsible barrier (1) comprises a base member (2), a plurality of support members (3, 4), and a hand rail (5). When erected the plurality of support members (3, 4) run perpendicular to the channel member (2) and the hand rail (5). When collapsed the support members (3) are orientated parallel to and received within the base member (2). At least one of the support members (3) is pivotally connected to the base member, another (4) is detachably connected. The hand rail is separable into two portions, one connected (5b), preferably pivotally, to the pivoted support member, the second (5a) connected to the detachable support member. The base member is preferably a channel. A curved connecting means (7) preferably pivotally joins hand rail to support member. When collapsed, the detached portion of handrail may be connected to the opposite end of the remaining handrail, to provide a complete handrail length. Additional barrier elements such as sheet, net, mesh, cable or chain may be provided.
Patent GB-2475918-A (GB)
Title: Stackable receptacle
Inventor: AKERMAN JASON RICHARD
IPC: A47G19/22
Filed: 2009-12-07
Abstract: The receptacle 10 comprises a base 11 and a side wall (12, Fig 1) which extends from the base and which terminates at an open periphery 12a of the receptacle. The base comprises means 13 for receiving at least a portion of an open periphery of a further receptacle such that several such receptacles to be carried single-handedly by locating one or more receptacles upon the open periphery of the receptacle that is held. The receptacle may be a drinks receptacle. The means may be at least one channel formed within the base of the receptacle. There may be three channels which are angularly distributed about the base, the channels may extend along an arcuate path, and at least one of the channels may extend out through a side of the base at each end of the channel (Fig 4). A device may be included which is detachably coupled to both the base of the receptacle and to the means for receiving at least a portion of an open periphery of a further receptacle.
Patent GB-2468553-A (GB)
Title: A system and method to determine brake pedal sensor failure
Inventor: CAHILL ERIC DANIEL
IPC: B60T8/17
Filed: 2009-12-17
Abstract: A brake pedal sensor and/or a brake pedal may be failed if brake pedal sensor readings unlikely to be generated as a result of human input are detected. This can be achieved via a control system 10 in which upon occurrence of at least one of certain predetermined conditions 102, the brake pedal sensor system 16 takes brake pedal displacement measurements for each brake pedal via the brake pedal sensor(s) 104 using a brake pedal sensor test algorithm. The control system 12 determines whether the brake pedal measurement indicates that the brake pedal sensor has failed 106. If the sensor has failed, then there is an error or other problem with the brake pedal sensor(s) or is otherwise not functioning properly. If the brake pedal sensor(s) has not failed, then the brake pedal sensor(s) are considered to be functioning properly and, upon the occurrence of at least one of the predetermined conditions 102, the process is repeated.