baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2387189-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for performing a portion of casing in a reservoir
Inventor: BAKKE STIG
IPC: E21B43/112
Filed: 2001-06-22
Abstract: In connection with a method and a tool for preparing a well for the production of hydrocarbons, it is aimed at perforating a casing portion (26) and working surrounding sediment (80) in a channel-forming manner. For this purpose the tool comprises a drilling means for drilling transverse holes through the casing wall when the tool (10), which is arranged to be raised/lowered and rotated about its longitudinal axis, shared by the casing (26), is placed in a fixed position within the well, through which transverse hole (40) and into surrounding sediment a jetting hose means (42, 42a) is arranged to jet/dig its way in a channel-forming manner. The drilling and jetting hose means also have inactive stand-by positions protectively retracted within the tool housing (10a), from and into which they may successively be pushed forward into active working positions and again be withdrawn, as a channel (44) is completed in the sediment (80).
Patent GB-2386943-A (GB)
Title: Photographic light diffusion apparatus
Inventor: ASTILL GARY JAMES
IPC: G03B15/06
Filed: 2003-02-17
Abstract: Photographic light diffusion apparatus (softbox) comprises three or more panels (1,2,3,4) connected at major edges thereof so as to form a generally pyramidal enclosure having an apex (5) that is adapted to be mounted on a photographic lamp, and a base that is adapted to receive a light-modifying screen. Each panel (1,2,3,4) comprises a sheet of flexible material that is supported in tension by a flexible resilient hoop. The enclosure can therefore be very rapidly and easily collapsed and re-erected.
Patent GB-2401238-A (GB)
Title: Distortion correction in transferring data from a storage medium with multiple heads
Inventor: HODKINSON ALLAN
IPC: G11B20/10
Filed: 2003-04-28
Abstract: An apparatus for use in transferring data from a storage medium 33 such as a magnetic tape having an associated property, for example its coercivity, comprises at least two data transfer elements 32, each producing a respective data transfer signal having a distortion characteristic dependent upon the output of the storage medium 33. A transfer signal processing apparatus 102 is arranged to determine an appropriate compensation value to apply to the data transfer signal for one of the transfer elements which at least partially compensates for the distortion in the signal. An access circuit 104 is arranged to access stored compensation information which relates to the compensation characteristics of each of the data transfer elements over a range of storage media, and a reference apparatus 103 is arranged to reference the accessed information with the compensation value determined for the one element to establish an appropriate compensation value for the other elements. The system may compensate or linearise amplitude asymmetry in magnetoresistive heads.
Patent GB-2402111-A (GB)
Title: Air bag with two chambers sealed by a strap
Inventor: SVENBRANT EMMA
IPC: B60R21/26
Filed: 2003-05-27
Abstract: An air bag 1 has an inflatable region forming two chambers 3,4 divided by a seam 5. The seam extends towards a back part of the air bag. A gas generator unit 14,15 is located between the end of the seam and the back part of the air bag. A strap passes through an aperture 8 formed in a terminal part of the seam to draw the terminal part of the seam to the gas generator unit thus effectively sealing the two chambers. In an alternative embodiment the strap may be formed of two parts (30 figure 3) which are secured to the air bag and which partially embrace the gas generator unit. The strap may be provided with apertures (33,34) to engage with studs (16,17 figure 4) on the rear of the gas generator unit. The chambers 3,4 may be inflated to different pressures. Also disclosed is a method of fabricating such an air bag.
Patent GB-2390617-A (GB)
Title: Flushing mechanism for toilet tank
Inventor: OURY JEAN-CLAUDE
IPC: E03D1/34
Filed: 2002-01-22
Abstract: The invention concerns a flushing mechanism for toilet tank comprising an overflow tube (1) provided with a sealing valve (3, 4) co-operating with a discharge orifice (5') including a first floater (30) mounted on a height-adjusting screw (31) and a second floater (40) mounted pivoting about a fixed pin (41). The invention is characterised in that the adjusting screw (31) is articulated (33) on a lever (34) articulated about a fixed pin (35), the lever (34) is provided with a snug (36) co-operating with a first locking cam (37) and the second floater (40) is provided with a snug (42) co-operating with a second locking cam (43). The invention is applicable to double-volume flushing systems.
Patent GB-2393616-A (GB)
Title: Terminal device lock system
Inventor: KAWASAKI HARUO
IPC: G06F21/34
Filed: 2003-09-10
Abstract: A terminal-associated device 100 is combined with a terminal device, e.g. a cellular phone, that is to be protected against unauthorized use, and a key device 200 is carried by the user. The terminal-associated device 100 has a memory 123 for storing information of the key device. The key device has a radio unit 210 for performing short-range radio communications with a radio unit 110 in the terminal-associated device, which requests a connection to the key device. When the user who is carrying the key device moves away from the terminal device combined with the terminal-associated device until the terminal-associated device and the key device are no longer capable of connecting to each other based on the short-range radio communication technique such as Bluetooth (RTM), radio LAN, or the like, the terminal-associated device 100 locks the terminal device against use. Similarly, when the key device is moved back into range, the terminal device in unlocked.
Patent GB-2407808-A (GB)
Title: Lifting framework for an industrial truck
Inventor: WARNER BARRY MICHAEL
IPC: B66F9/08
Filed: 2003-11-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a lifting framework for an industrial truck, having a guide mast 10 and at least one extendible mast 11. The extendible mast 11 is guided on the guide mast by means of rollers (3) such that it can be moved in the vertical direction between a bottom end position and a top end position. According to the invention, a means is provided for bracing the extendible mast 11 with the guide mast 10, this means taking effect at least when the extendible mast 11 is located in the top end position, so as to prevent the extendible mast 11 from inclining in the lateral direction. In one embodiment of the invention, the bracing means is provided by bracing the extendible mast against a stop means, where hydraulic cylinders provide the force required to both extend the mast and brace it against the stops. In another embodiment the bracing means is formed by the two columns of the extendible mast being coupled together by a scissor mechanism.
Patent GB-2411771-A (GB)
Title: Electronic apparatus heat dissipation.
Inventor: YANG HSIANG-HSI
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2004-02-27
Abstract: An electronic apparatus comprises a housing 10, a circuit board 11 and a heatsink device 12 mounted between the housing and the circuit board. The heatsink device comprises a 'heatsink plate' 121 and a 'heat conductive plate' 120. The lower surface of the 'heatsink plate' rests on the surface of the housing, while the 'heat conductive plate' is located between the 'heatsink plate' and the circuit board. The 'heat conductive plate' is made of an electrically non-conductive material such as heat conductive rubber, while the 'heatsink plate' is made of a metallic material such as silver, copper or aluminium. First and second heatsink materials 15, 14 may also be provided, located between the 'heatsink plate' and the housing, and between the 'heatsink plate' and the 'heat conductive plate' respectively. These materials may be a 'heatsink paste'.
Patent GB-2413270-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seat assembly
Inventor: CALLEGARI STEWART
IPC: B60N2/90
Filed: 2004-04-19
Abstract: A seat assembly 10 for a vehicle comprises a seat back 22 that includes a movable seat back portion 28 which can be moved between a closed position [Figure 1] in which the seat back portion defines a part of the back rest surface, and an opened position in which the seat back portion 28 defines an armrest, wherein the seat back portion also defines a storage volume 30 for luggage. Preferably a storage vessel or container 32, or a netted bag, is detachably mounted within the storage volume 30. A closure member e.g. a hinged lid or a pair of flaps 36, may be provided to prevent access to the storage volume. In a second aspect of the invention a seat assembly is provided in which a supplementary seat section, located adjacent a seat member, can be move to a raised position adjacent the existing seat back. In the raised position the supplementary seat section provides a resting surface for the occupant of the seat [Figures 9 and 10].
Patent GB-2415445-A (GB)
Title: Logging plug with internal seal
Inventor: SACHDEVA SANDEEP
IPC: E21B33/10
Filed: 2004-06-22
Abstract: A logging plug (10 fig. 1) has a body with a bore therein, the bore being provided to pass coiled tubing or other suspension means therethrough. A sealing mechanism 20 is located on the surface of the bore for sealing against the coiled tubing (or other means), and this seal assembly 20 comprises at least one cap seal 23, 27, and at least one ring seal 21, 25, 29. In a preferred embodiment, the cap seal comprises at least one o-ring 23A, 27A, and at least one cap ring 23B, 27B. The plug may feature a single cap seal mounted between two ring seals, or may feature other numbers of seals. A vee ring seal (24 fig. 1) may also be positioned on the exterior of the plug. The plug may be deployed in bypass tubing (12 fig. 1) for conducting well logging or other intervention means.
Patent GB-2415992-A (GB)
Title: Device retaining cable by deformation of cable
Inventor: FRANKLIN PHILIP CLIVE
IPC: F16G11/06
Filed: 2004-07-08
Abstract: A device suitable for retaining a cable 12 comprising a housing 10, a bore 11, a channel 15 and a chamber 18 opening into the bore, wherein a member 14 is insertable into the channel 15 to deform a cable into the chamber. The channel 15 has a nominal diameter; the opening of the chamber 18 may extend a greater distance along the bore 11 than said nominal diameter. The member 14 used to deform the cable may be a screw. An end of the member 14 may be deformable to be non-removable from the device. The invention is particularly for use in securing a throttle cable of a light aircraft to the carburettor. The housing may be provided with a pair of spaced apart openings 16, 16', which may be used to fix the housing 10 to another item such as the actuator of a carburettor.
Patent GB-2404632-A (GB)
Title: Use of digital pen with person or location identifying tags
Inventor: TOBIN JENNEFER MARGARET
IPC: G06V30/10
Filed: 2004-07-28
Abstract: A digital pen 1 is used with or contains an identity tag reader which reads tags to identify locations, individuals, users or items to each of which a written data record relates. Each location or individual is marked with a contact or barcoded identity tag (20, figure 2A), the identity and location of which are recorded in a database. The digital pen and its associated tag reader read the tag and store and upload its identity along with the penstroke data records 2, providing a verifiable indication that the data record was created at the tag location. The data records may require to be written within a defined time period after reading the tag. Forms on digital paper may be used with the pen to create hospital, maintenance, inspection and other records. The tag reader may also read and upload data from a tag which identifies the user.
Patent GB-2417527-A (GB)
Title: Airflow and electricity generating system
Inventor: STOPFORD GARY
IPC: F03D11/04
Filed: 2004-08-31
Abstract: A system for creating an airflow though a barrier and for generating electricity from the airflow comprises: a barrier with a horizontal channel through it. A turbine is placed in the channel for generating electricity, whereby the sun heats air at one side of the channel causing an increase in pressure at one side of the tunnel. The heating of the air is enhanced by covering the end of the channel with vented glass or plastic.
Patent GB-2406906-A (GB)
Title: Detecting foreign plastics materials amongst fibre material from their effect on polarised light
Inventor: ENGELS GUIDO
IPC: D01G15/94
Filed: 2004-10-06
Abstract: A detection apparatus for detecting foreign objects of plastics material 44 in or amongst fiber material (e.g. cotton) 43 comprising: a source of polarised light 41; a transport arrangement 40 for transporting the fibre material that is irradiated by the source, and a detector (e.g. a line-scan camera) 46 to receive the light from the fiber material. The plastics foreign materials 44 may be detected when they rotate the polarisation vector of the polarised light, or when they show an anisotropic behaviour to the light. Incident polarisation light may be linearly, circularly or elliptically polarised light. The light source and the detector may be both on the same side of the fibre flock (as shown in figs. 7-8), or they may be located on opposite sides of the fibre flock. The transporting arrangement may be a belt conveyor, or a transparent channel through which the fibre material may be conveyed pneumatically. A depolarisation device such as an analyser 45 may be incorporated in the apparatus.
Patent GB-2409904-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle on-board diagnostic system
Inventor: SMEDLEY VINCENT ARTHUR
IPC: B61L15/00
Filed: 2003-09-15
Abstract: A diagnostic apparatus and method for monitoring a system including a plurality of monitored components. The diagnostic apparatus includes sensors for generating measured data relating to the operation of the monitored components and sensors for generating environmental data relating to the current operating environment of the system. Data processing means receives the measured and environmental data and correlates at least a portion of the data to generate condition data relating to the condition of the system. Data transmission means transfers at least a portion of the condition data to an external data processing system.
Patent GB-2425724-A (GB)
Title: Suction member release mechanism for bath lift
Inventor: ROSSER GARY
IPC: A47K3/12
Filed: 2005-04-22
Abstract: A bath lift 1 has a seat 8 moveable between raised and lowered positions. It is attached to the floor of a bath by at least one suction member 6 and incorporates a mechanism for its release. This includes a linkage connected to the suction member and a user operable portion, or actuator, located in the upper portion of the lifting assembly. Preferably two linkages are provided and are preferably vertical elongate members. Two upstanding guide posts 7 may mount the seat, with the linkages possibly extending in or adjacent to the posts. Pushing the actuator may cause upward or downward displacement of the linkages leading to displacement of the suction members. The linkages preferably include pivoting means for translating downward movement of the linkage into upward movement of the suction member. The actuator may include an upper portion of the elongate member of the linkage, preferably including a lever. Preferably a chassis 5 supports the seat and the suction member is mounted thereon. In use, actuation by a user relieves the suction by displacement of a suction member, thus allowing the lift to be removed from the bath safely.
Patent GB-2410660-A (GB)
Title: Flexible delegation
Inventor: KALOGRIDIS GEORGIOS
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2002-10-14
Abstract: This invention generally relates to methods, systems and computer program code for flexible but secure delegation, particularly where a chain of accountability is required in a system where trust is delegated. A method of delegating from a first data processing entity to a second delegation protocol entity, the method comprising: sending a message from said first to said second entity, the message including at least: a delegation token; a signature of a combination of said delegation token and a secret key; and an encrypted version of said secret key.
Patent GB-2426575-A (GB)
Title: Photon detector using controlled sequences of reset and discharge of a capacitor to sense photons
Inventor: MATHEWSON ALAN
IPC: H01L27/144
Filed: 2005-05-27
Abstract: An apparatus 1 comprising: a sensor element 5 that comprises a photon detector such as an avalanche photodiode APD 8; a capacitance 2 for applying a potential difference across the detector; and a switching circuitry 6 that connects the sensor element 5 to a voltage (or bias) source 4 during a refresh period (or reset or recharge period) to charge the capacitance 2 to achieve a predetermined potential difference across the detector above a threshold value. The switching circuitry 6 then isolates the sensing element 5 from the voltage (or bias) source 4 during a sensing period in which the capacitance 2 maintains a potential difference across the detector 8 above the threshold value. The detection of a photon causes some of the charge on capacitance 2 to discharge through the detector 8. A control circuit 12 controls the switching circuitry to initiate the refresh and sensing period in alternating sequences. The threshold value may be required to achieve Geiger mode operation of the photodiode 8, or it may be a breakdown voltage of the photodiode. The switching circuitry 6 may depend on a timing signal such as a clock signal which may initiate successive refresh periods in predetermined intervals. The apparatus may comprise a photon counter. An array of cell10 may be arranged to form an array sensor (10, fig. 2).
Patent GB-2411364-A (GB)
Title: Gaming device with word guessing features
Inventor: HUGHS-BAIRD ANDREA C
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2003-12-11
Abstract: A gaming device having a game which displays an award distributor and a sequence of groups to a player A processor causes the award distributor (100) to indicate an award (104). Furthermore, the gaming device enables the player to pick one of the groups in the sequence (110). The processor reveals at least one element associated with the picked group in the sequence. A multiplier provided to the player changes based on the number of elements revealed in the sequence. The processor provides an activation award to the player, which equals the indicated award multiplied by the multiplier. The player continues to play the game until all of the groups are picked in the sequence. In another embodiment, at least one risk symbol is associated with the award distributor wherein the risk symbols modify one or more game components in the game.
Patent GB-2415256-A (GB)
Title: Determining the looseness of a joint by imparting and measuring vibrations
Inventor: OAG JAMIE
IPC: G01N29/12
Filed: 2005-06-14
Abstract: An apparatus for assessing the join between two mechanically cooperating subsea components (eg a stud 14 and line of a stud link mooring chain 9) comprises an exciting means (eg motorised hammer 25, acoustic source, magnetic source, projectile) for effecting propagation of a signal in one of the components and a receiving means (eg accelerometer (16), hydrophone 15, laser interferometer, strain gauge) for receiving a signal induced in at least one of the components. The received signal is processed to determine whether the components are joined in a loose or not loose condition. Alternatively the system may comprise a magnetic flux loss system, an eddy current system, a nuclear magnetic resonance system or an x-ray system.
Patent GB-2429869-A (GB)
Title: Party identifiers in a multi-telephony service environment
Inventor: MAIRS CHRIS
IPC: H04M1/57
Filed: 2005-09-02
Abstract: The invention provides methods and apparatus for processing telephone calls in a packet-based telephony service. A store of telephone party identifiers is maintained for multi-service users having access to the packet-based telephony service and an alternate telephony service. Incoming signalling information for telephone calls in the packet-based telephony service is monitored and outgoing signalling information may be altered with reference to the store. An alteration may involve replacing telephony party identification data associated with one telephony service for telephony party identification data associated with another telephony service. The invention allows a multi-service user to be consistently identified by other telephony users by a single telephony party identifier instead of one telephony party identifier for each service they subscribe to. Further, a multi-service user can be identified at the call destination by a single telephony party identifier, irrespective of which telephony service is used to make the call. Invention may be used in a Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) application employing Session Initiation Protocol (SIP).
Patent GB-2430602-A (GB)
Title: A method of baking and icing a cake
Inventor: O'DWYER MORGAN
IPC: A21D15/02
Filed: 2005-09-29
Abstract: A method of baking and icing a cake comprises mixing ingredients in a mixer; delivering a measure volume of the mixture into a casing within a baking tray; baking the ingredients in an oven; removing the baking tray containing a cooked cake; removing the cooked cake in its casing from the baking tray; cooling the cooked cake; placing the cooked cake and its casing in a container having a lid, leaving the lid open; delivering the cake to an icing station; delivering heated icing in a fluid state onto the cake to flow across the cake and against the interior of the casing, thus covering the exposed surface of the cake; delivering the cake to a cooling chamber; cooling the icing rapidly; closing the lid; sealing the lid; and packing the casing for delivery. The icing may be cooled rapidly by directing a stream of cold air onto the exposed surface of the icing and the air in the cooling chamber maybe cooled to a temperature between 3 and 7{C. The icing may be heated to a temperature in excess of 40{C. The mixing of the ingredients may be carried out at a relatively high speed using a relatively smaller mixer blade and the mixing may take place at a speed between 750 and 850 revs per minute.
Patent GB-2415156-A (GB)
Title: Tube finning machine and method
Inventor: PIERCE DAVID BLAND
IPC: B21D53/08
Filed: 2004-04-01
Abstract: This invention relates to a tube finning machine (10) and to a method of use thereof. Typically, the finned tubes will be for use in heat exchangers. In the present invention, the machine (10) has tensioning means (32, 44) for applying tension to the tubes (16) during the finning process, tension in the tubes reducing the likelihood that the tubes will buckle or deform during the process. Also, the invention discloses the use of a solid material introduced between the fins (22) to support the fins during the finning process, the solid material being removed after completion of the process. The solid material can be a granular material, or it can be a continuous material introduced (and removed) in its liquid state.
Patent GB-2432296-A (GB)
Title: Protective headgear with self-release closing member
Inventor: BUSH JANE
IPC: A42B3/12
Filed: 2005-10-26
Abstract: A protective headgear <B>2</B> comprises a skull-protecting shell <B>4</B> and a retention assembly <B>6</B>, the retention assembly <B>6</B> having a closing member <B>14</B> which self-releases under a predetermined force. The closing member <B>14</B> may comprise a releasable buckle and may be located at the side of the wearer's head. The closing member <B>14</B> may self-release when subjected to a force of less than 27.5 Newtons. The headgear <B>2</B> may comprise impact and cushioning pads which are located on an interior surface of the shell. The cushioning pads may be removable. The retention assembly <B>6</B> may be attached to the shell <B>4</B> with ratchet fastener rivets <B>32</B> which may be formed from nylon and may be received in countersunk holes in the shell <B>4</B>. The shell <B>4</B> may have an outer layer of relatively dense material and an inner layer of less dense material.