baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2409899-A (GB)
Title: Determining a digital filter for noise attenuation in seismic signals
Inventor: OZBEK ALI
IPC: G01V1/36
Filed: 2004-01-09
Abstract: A method for determining a coherent noise filter for seismic signals includes an iterative process in which a filter obtained from the previous iteration is transformed into a transform domain (eg wavenumber, frequency-wavenumber domain), constrained to a predetermined tolerance in the transform domain, inverse transformed with the applied constraints into a sample domain (eg spatial, temporal-spatial domain), and constrained to a predetermined response outside a finite region in the sample domain. The filter is thus obtained by the method of alternating projections onto convex sets (APOCS). The filter is a 2D or 3D zero-phase finite impulse response filter (FIR) and may be used with seismic data recorded at a staggered layout of receivers, particularly from a single sensor survey.
Patent GB-2398310-A (GB)
Title: Viscoelastic fracturing fluid
Inventor: GUPTA D V SATYANARAYANA
IPC: C09K8/74
Filed: 2004-01-15
Abstract: A viscoelastic fracturing fluid is formed from water, inorganic acid and a C10 to C24 alkyl trialkyl quaternary ammonium aromatic salt such as quaternary ammonium salicylate or phthalate. An anionic surfactant, corrosion inhibitors and foaming agents may also be present in the viscoelastic fluid.
Patent GB-2410813-A (GB)
Title: Interactive multi media touch screen terminal system
Inventor: CLAY HEATH ANTHONY
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2004-02-04
Abstract: A system comprises touch screen terminals connected to each other to facilitate an interactive link and an exchange of information between 2 or more parties. The terminals are connected to a computer system to allow information that is exchanged on the terminals to be analysed. The computer system is utilised to update, revise and amend the information contained on the terminals in a quick and efficient manner. The terminals are operated by touching an option on a menu displayed on the terminal. Options may include a request for information, television, Internet, games, ordering food and drinks etc. Once an option is selected the facility requested is either activated i.e. the television is switched on or further detailed information is displayed on the screen, in cases such as ordering food, until sufficient information is provided to allow the user to make their particular selection. An order summary screen may then be displayed which allows the user to check the selections they have made prior to transmitting their order to the provider. The provider may acknowledge the order and transmits a message back to the user confirming that the goods or services requested will be provided within a specified period of time. The system may facilitate the user paying a bill for goods or services ordered.
Patent GB-2397317-A (GB)
Title: A rotary drag bit with cutter posts of particulate abrasive material
Inventor: RICHERT VOLKER
IPC: E21B10/54
Filed: 2000-11-29
Abstract: A rotary drag bit (Fig. 1, 10) for drilling subterranean formations which comprises a bit body (Fig. 1, 12) having a face (Fig. 1, 16) extending from a centreline to a gage, optionally a plurality of blades 18 and a plurality of cutting structures 24 which consist of discrete posts protruding upwardly from the face or blades and comprise a particulate abrasive material and whose outermost end includes a formation engagement surface 26 which is parallel to a portion of the face or blade 30 to which the post is mounted. The particulate abrasive material may be synthetic or natural diamond grit. The bit body may be a matrix bit body. The cutting structures and blades may be integral with the bit body. The blades may extend radially-linearly, spirally or in serpentine-fashion over the bit face.
Patent GB-2399666-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for root cause analysis of structured and instructured data
Inventor: CHEN MICHAEL H
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2002-11-07
Abstract: A system includes a real process (101), which can be a portion of a service processes, sales marketing, manufacturing processes, and any other processes required to support a business. The real process often has information that is derived from the process directly or indirectly. The real process often has information that is derived from the process directly or indirectly. The real process often includes structured and unstructured information, which are difficult to filter and/or understand. The information is often stored in databases (103), (105), (107) and (109).
Patent GB-2403318-A (GB)
Title: Synchronised formative learning system, method, and computer program
Inventor: MCGRATH ADRIAN HYLTON
IPC: G09B5/14
Filed: 2002-12-20
Abstract: The invention provides a method of learner-directed education comprising the steps of storing in computer memory one or more pedagogies representing topics to be mastered by a learner one or more of the pedagogies comprising one or more pedagogy items relating to sub-topics of the pedagogy; for one or more of the pedagogy items, storing in computer memory a plurality of instructional approaches to the pedagogy item, the instructional approaches comprising one or more locally stored media items and/or one or more links to remote media items; maintaining in computer memory a learner profile for each learner; providing the learner with a learning interface to the one or more pedagogies stored in computer memory; updating the learner profile for a learner based on the interaction of the learner with the one or more media items; and displaying to the learner an indication of their mastery of pedagogical items as the learner profile for that learner is updated. The invention also provides a related system and computer program for learner-directed education.
Patent GB-2416664-A (GB)
Title: Natural foot therapy pad
Inventor: BADER JOANNA
IPC: A43B7/00
Filed: 2004-07-31
Abstract: A natural foot therapy pad provided in pairs and infused with therapeutic plant essences which aid the body naturally detox and replenish various bodily systems upon contact with the soles of the feet. Preferably the foot pad comprises porous latex foam to cushion the feet and a skin-contacting surface of smooth perforated cotton cloth. The foot pad may be infused with various plant essences having different healing properties which may be absorbed via the soles of the feet. The foot pad may also strengthen the body's defences against infection and viruses.
Patent GB-2420649-A (GB)
Title: Thermometer based clothing indicator
Inventor: HASAN ERSIN
IPC: G09F19/00
Filed: 2004-11-30
Abstract: A clothing indicator consists of a thermometer (1) with images of different attire (2) printed onto its surface. The printed surface of the thermometer may be stuck onto the exterior surface of a window (fig 2, ref 5) by virtue of being provided with a layer of adhesive. The temperature detected outside is indicated to a user on the inside by the thermometer (1). The printed images (2) are arranged such that the "ideal" clothing to be worn, for the detected temperature, is indicated to the user.
Patent GB-2410626-A (GB)
Title: High capacity fuse and arc resistant end caps
Inventor: BROWN RUSSEL
IPC: H01H85/20
Filed: 2005-01-25
Abstract: A fuse end cap (100) includes an end wall (102) having a bottom surface and a boss (108) extending away from the end wall and defining an exterior cavity in the bottom surface. At least a portion of the boss has a greater thickness than a remainder of the end wall. The end wall resists electrical arcing in a high capacity fuse without the aid of any reinforcing filler material in the cavity. Fuse element (156) connects the end caps. The end caps may be made by a deep drawn extrusion process. Conductive washers may be connected to the end caps and fuse elements. The end cap thickness may vary from the base to the side wall via a transitional area see Fig 8.
Patent GB-2417034-A (GB)
Title: Polishing composition
Inventor: NISHIMOTO KAZUHIKO
IPC: B24B37/04
Filed: 2005-07-14
Abstract: A polishing composition containing an abrasive and water, wherein the polishing composition has a pH of from 0.1 to 7, and satisfies the following conditions: (1) that the number of polishing particles having sizes of 0.56 m or more and less than 1 m is 500,000 or less per 1 cm<3> of the polishing composition; and (2) that the ratio of polishing particles having sizes of 1 m or more is 0.001% by weight or less to the entire polishing particles in the polishing composition. The polishing composition is suitable for polishing substrates for precision parts including, for example, recording disk substrates, such as magnetic disks, optical disks, and opto-magnetic disks, photomask substrates, optical lenses, optical mirrors, optical prisms and semiconductor substrates, and the like.
Patent GB-2430684-A (GB)
Title: Tunnelling device
Inventor: DOHERTY JOHN PHILLIP
IPC: E21D9/08
Filed: 2005-10-03
Abstract: A tunnelling device comprises a hollow body 12 having a longitudinal axis 31 and a cutter blade 14 mounted to a forward end of the body and rotatable about said axis, the hollow body having a frusto-conical fore 16 portion and a substantially cylindrical rear portion 18, the cutter blade 14 having a first portion 24 with a length substantially equal to the outer radius of the cylindrical rear portion and a second portion 26 having a length less than the outer radius of the cylindrical rear portion of the body. The tunnelling device may be steered by rotating the cutter blade 14 such that the longer portion 24 is moved to a desired rotational position, oscillating the cutter blade through an arc such that the longer portion thereof excavates a hollow and operating a jacking device to cause the tunnelling device to turn in the direction of the hollow.
Patent GB-2431973-A (GB)
Title: Building framework assemblies with locating means
Inventor: SIMMONS GARY
IPC: E04B1/24
Filed: 2005-11-03
Abstract: A building framework assembly including first and second framework members (10, 40) and locating means. The locating means is arranged to guide the framework members (10, 40) to a connected position, and is capable of retaining the framework members (10, 40) in position relative to each other.
Patent GB-2432044-A (GB)
Title: Patterning of electronic devices by brush painting onto surface energy modified substrates
Inventor: LI SHUNPU
IPC: H01L51/40
Filed: 2005-11-04
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for fabricating an electronic device, comprising creating a surface energy pattern on a substrate and brush painting a first fluid onto the substrate to form a pattern of fluid corresponding to the surface energy pattern on the substrate. The surface energy pattern can comprise a material philic or phobic to the fluid. This can be accomplished by soft contact printing a self assembled monolayer, SAM. Also disclosed is a thin film transistor comprising a conductive layer, a layer of insulator formed on the conductive layer, a pattern of conductive material and a first SAM formed on the layer of insulator, a second SAM formed on the conductive material, and a semiconductor layer formed on the first SAM and the second SAM. Further disclosed is a brush painting apparatus comprising an ink-absorbent brush head, an ink container connected to the brush head by an ink flow path and a conveyor belt, wherein a surface of the conveyor belt faces the brush head.
Patent GB-2420397-A (GB)
Title: Camshaft with cam segment radially movable relative to inner shaft
Inventor: LECHNER MARTIN
IPC: F01L1/34
Filed: 2005-11-11
Abstract: A camshaft comprises inner 3 and outer 2 concentrically arranged shafts, and has at least one cam 6 which can be rotated relative to the outer shaft 2, but is rotationally fixed to the inner shaft 3. The connection is such that relative radial movement is allowed between the cam and the inner shaft, which allows the camshaft to be assembled from fully machined parts that will not need post machining. The cam comprises a cam segment 6 with a 'tongue' 9 which cooperates with a groove 8 in base part 5, forming a tongue and groove connection. A fixing pin 10 is fixed to cam segment 6, and is a sliding fit in the inner shaft 3. Alternatively pin 10 may be fixed to the inner shaft 3 and slidable in cam segment 6. Resilient means such as a spring may be provided to urge the cam segment 6 radially inwards to minimise bearing play during operation of the camshaft (figures 4-13).
Patent GB-2417784-A (GB)
Title: Time-domain data integration of multiple gradient,multiple te echo trains
Inventor: CHEN SONGHUA
IPC: G01V3/32
Filed: 2004-05-05
Abstract: When NMR spin echo measurements are obtained with one or more of (i) different echo intervals, (ii) different static field gradients, (iii) different polarization times, or (iv) noise levels due to fluid diffusivity, the spin echo measurements cannot be simply combined. However, by applying a correction factor, such a combination is possible, giving an improved interpretation of the formation properties.
Patent GB-2434488-A (GB)
Title: Superconducting magnet with arrangements to reduce stray magnetic fields
Inventor: GILGRASS GRAHAM
IPC: G01R33/42
Filed: 2006-01-18
Abstract: A superconductive magnet comprises a magnet assembly about an axis 10 where, in use, radially inner components have a lower circumferential electrical conductance than radially outer components. The components may be tubular thermal shields 2, 3 and/or coil formers 1, 4. A thermal shield bore tube 2 located radially inward of a superconducting coil 7 may incorporate axial slits or slots. Alternatively, an inner tubular thermal shield 2 may be made from a material with a lower conductivity to that of an outer tubular thermal shield 3. Various grades of aluminium alloys such as Al 1200, Al 6082, Al 6982, Al 5083, LM25 and LM27 may be used to provide components with different electrical conductance values. The magnet may include a stainless steel helium enclosure 8, a vacuum vessel 6 and shield coils 5. The superconductive magnet may provide integrated field burst protection for the stray magnetic fields associated with the quenching of a superconducting magnet.
Patent GB-2438841-A (GB)
Title: Fixture having heating means
Inventor: CLARK DANIEL
IPC: B23K37/04
Filed: 2006-06-06
Abstract: A substrate 33 is clamped into a fixture 32 and material is deposited thereon to form a complex article 40. A series of recesses (36, Fig 3) are provided in the surface of the fixture 32 to allow argon gas to circulate beneath the substrate 33 and prevent stagnant air-rich pockets forming beneath the substrate 33. Heaters 41 are embedded in the fixture 32 and are located in the recesses. The heaters 41 are used to maintain the fixture 32 and associated clamping material at an elevated temperature more suitable for material deposition. Elevating the temperature of the fixture 32 prevents it acting as a heat sink and helps to establish process uniformity.
Patent GB-2439272-A (GB)
Title: Chopping boards
Inventor: LYONS MARK
IPC: A47J47/00
Filed: 2006-06-20
Abstract: A chopping board (1) has means adapted to be deployed from the chopping board and having bag attachment means (2) for removably attaching a bag (11) adapted to receive waste material from the board. Two arms slidable in channels or grooves provided in an under-frame 6 carry hooks to receive handles of the bag. The under-frame also has hooks 5 for the handles. The arms may have ratchet teeth 9 engageable with a detent to locate the arms in any suitable deployed position.
Patent GB-2434693-A (GB)
Title: MIM capacitor
Inventor: YOSHINAGA CHIKASHI
IPC: H01L21/02
Filed: 2007-01-17
Abstract: The upper and lower matrix-type capacitor electrodes (102, 103) have openings (121,122) with insulating material embedded in the openings. The electrodes are fabricated using a damascene process and the embedded insulating material reduces dishing of the capacitor plate electrodes during chemical mechanical polishing.
Patent GB-2440425-A (GB)
Title: Single sign-on system which translates authentication tokens
Inventor: BALAZS ALEX G
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2007-07-06
Abstract: The system of the invention receives a command-execution request from a first application, which specifies a command to execute on a second application. Subsequently, the system verifies a first authentication-token included within the command-execution request. Next, the system translates the first authentication-token into a form associated with the second application to produce a second authentication-token. The system then modifies the command-execution request by replacing the first authentication-token with the second-authentication-token to create a modified command-execution request. Then, the system sends the modified command-execution request to the second application. The token translation may be performed using a single sign-on session bridge (190, Fig. 1). The authentication tokens could be cookies, digital certificates, username / password pairs, cryptographic keys or biometric identifiers.
Patent GB-2452505-A (GB)
Title: Optical external modulator and method of modulating a light beam
Inventor: HAXHA SHYQYRI
IPC: G02F1/225
Filed: 2007-09-05
Abstract: An optical external modulator, includes an optical channel waveguide circuit having an optical input 2 and output 3, at least a first junction 5, where a waveguide channel 4 splits into multiple outgoing waveguide channels 6,7 forming arms of an interferometer, at least sections 13,16 of two of the multiple outgoing waveguide channels adjacent the first junction defining a plane in which they lie, and at least a second junction 8, where the incoming waveguide channels and the optical beams recombine before the optical output, The second junction is positioned at a transverse distance from the plane of the input and first junction. The waveguide channels fold around the periphery of a substrate, allowing the device to have a smaller footprint but maintain the waveguide length.
Patent GB-2453356-A (GB)
Title: Assay device comprising control analytes to confirm assay completion
Inventor: HOMRIG JAMES
IPC: G01N33/543
Filed: 2007-10-03
Abstract: A lateral-flow type assay device for the determination of the presence and/or amount of a species in a liquid sample, the assay device comprising one or more reagents for providing an analyte of interest in a detectable form. The resulting labeled analyte is subsequently detected in a detection zone. The assay device further comprises a control analyte, typically similar to the analyte of interest, which is capable of interacting with the one or more reagents to provide a detectable control antigen. The labeled control antigen is detected at a downstream control zone to confirm that a test assay has been performed correctly. The assay device may comprise an extraction zone containing reagents for the extraction of the analyte of interest from a sample. The device may be used to detect a Group A Streptococcus species in a sample, and the control analyte may include a Group B Streptococcus species.
Patent GB-2443513-A (GB)
Title: Laser Processing
Inventor: SASAKI YOSHINARI
IPC: B23K26/00
Filed: 2007-10-11
Abstract: Disclosed is a laser processing device. The laser processing device includes a laser beam source irradiating a laser beam, and a laser processing head. The laser processing head includes a transmitting window 9 through which the laser beam passes, an aperture 20 formed in a bottom of the laser head and allowing the laser beam to pass through via the transmitting window, an introducing hole introducing a gas into the laser processing head, and an exhausting hole discharging a gas in the laser processing head to outside. The laser processing head further includes a air hole introducing the gas to the periphery of the laser irradiating area, an air hole allowing to discharge the ambient gas of the laser irradiating area, and a masking shield 41, 42 having an opening placed between the transmitting window and the aperture, and an aerating portion 44 communicated with the introducing hole and exhausting hole.
Patent GB-2459123-A (GB)
Title: Fastening device for use with a boat hook
Inventor: STONE ROBERT ANTHONY
IPC: B63B21/54
Filed: 2008-04-11
Abstract: A fastening device 20 comprises a body 22 which defines a socket for receiving the end of a boat hook 10 or other elongate member, and a hook portion 21 having a gate 27 which is opened by an actuator (29, Fig 2) which is moved, by the insertion of the boat hook or other elongate member into the body. Once the device has been fastened to an object 41, the boat hook or other elongate member 10 can then be withdrawn from the socket, thereby leaving the fastening device 20 and line 30 attached to the object 41, as the gate is resiliently biased to a closed position. An assembly comprising the fastening device, a rope or line attached to the fastening device and a boat hook or other elongate member is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2459462-A (GB)
Title: Variable stator vane journal
Inventor: JONES GARETH
IPC: F01D5/08
Filed: 2008-04-23
Abstract: A variable stator vane 6 comprises a blade portion 14 and a journal 18 at one end for supporting the vane in a support structure, the journal having a circumferential recess 28 and a passage extending from the recess to the face 32 of the journal directed towards the blade portion 14, whereby heated air admitted to the recess is discharged towards the aerofoil. The aperture / nozzle 34 of the passage on the journal face is located outside the blade, and is preferably situated adjacent the pressure side of the aerofoil. Ideally carbon sealing rings are provided on opposite sides of the circumferential groove 28. Preferably the vane is a variable inlet stator vane. The blade journal / spindle 20 would ideally be located in bearings. The heated air may be supplied from the compressor stage of the gas turbine engine, and serves to prevent icing.
Patent GB-2459714-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft landing gear steering system
Inventor: HUMPHREY RICHARD
IPC: B62D3/02
Filed: 2008-05-02
Abstract: The invention relates generally to an aircraft landing gear steering system 110, (210, 310 see figs 2 and 3) comprising a turning member 118, (218, 318 see figs 2 and 3) that is operably coupled to a landing gear leg 116, (216, 316 see figs 2 and 3) through a harmonic drive mechanism (260, 360 see figs 2 and 3). The landing gear steering system 110 may be electrically driven. The system typically comprises a flex spline (239 see fig 2), for providing a low gear ratio. The system may also comprise a steering drive disengagement clutch. Additionally, the landing gear system 110 has various advantages, including the provision of a safe failure mode should the harmonic drive mechanism fail.
Patent GB-2461270-A (GB)
Title: Optical code reader
Inventor: WILLIAMS CHRIS
IPC: B07C3/14
Filed: 2008-06-24
Abstract: A system for capturing an image of an optical code located at a region of interest in a document. The system comprises a means for supporting the document, a source of light 17 arranged to illuminate the document, a mount 12 for supporting an imaging device 11 at a position spaced from the document, a trigger for activating the imaging device, and a means 14 for automatically moving the mount and operating the trigger in dependence upon at least one coordinate identifying the region of interest, the coordinate being contained in document parameters. The imaging device may be a camera. The coordinates may comprise x and y coordinates of the region of interest. The source of light 17 illuminates the two opposite side margins and a region joining the margins. The light source 17 may comprise three separate arrays, which are preferably LEDs.
Patent GB-2461954-A (GB)
Title: Method of spooling a bi-metallic pipe
Inventor: HOWARD BRETT PATRICK
IPC: F16L1/12
Filed: 2008-07-24
Abstract: A method of spooling a marine pipeline comprising a plurality of bi-metallic pipe sections onto a reel comprising at least the steps of: filling a first pipe section with a fluid; spooling the first pipe section onto the reel; filling a second pipe section with a fluid; joining the first pipe section with the second pipe section wherein at least one of the first and second pipe sections maintains the fluid therein; and spooling the second pipe section onto the reel.