baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2468555-A (GB)
Title: Determining an attribute of a layer based on the change in slope of a source wavelet reflected from the boundaries of the layer
Inventor: PIERLE THOMAS ANDREW
IPC: G01V1/30
Filed: 2010-01-04
Abstract: Seismic data is received 102 which is indicative of a signal, which is produced by the interaction of reflection interfaces with a source wavelet. The reflection interfaces are associated with boundaries of a geological layer. The seismic data is processed 104 to determine at least one slope change in the source wavelet caused by the interaction. An attribute of the layer is determined 106 based at least in part on the determined slope change(s). The attribute may be the thickness of the layer. The timing change or the magnitude change in the slope of the source wavelet may be determined. The source wavelet may be a Ricker wavelet. The method can determine the thickness of a thin bedding layer which is less than one quarter of the wavelength of the source wavelet.
Patent GB-2479129-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for isolating a section of pipeline during repair of leak or rupture
Inventor: DAVIDSON PAUL
IPC: F16L55/134
Filed: 2010-03-29
Abstract: Apparatus 10 arranged to isolate a section of pipeline 1 from a fluid 2 being conveyed by the pipeline 1 during repair of a leak 3, the apparatus 10 comprises: an elongate body section 20; a pair of collar sections 30, provided at opposed ends of the body section 20; a circumferential recess 31 provided in each collar section 30; a distensible seal 40 provided in each circumferential recess 31; and means 50, operably coupled to each distensible seal 40, for distending the seal so as to cause it to contact an interior surface of the pipeline. The elongate body 20 may be flexible or corrugated. The distensible seal 40 may comprise a hollow annulus made from nitrile rubber or may be a plurality of ribs. The means 50 for distending the seal 40 may be a pressurised gas or pressurised foam which is released by means of a release cord. The fluid 2 may be oil, water, a solvent or gas. Also disclosed is a corresponding method comprising transporting the apparatus 10 in the pipeline 1 using a pig.
Patent GB-2468418-A (GB)
Title: Method for reinforcing composite structures
Inventor: WOOD JEFFREY H
IPC: B29C65/48
Filed: 2008-08-21
Abstract: A method for creating a structural joint for an aircraft. A first composite component (402) and a second composite component (404) are co-joined to form the structural joint for the aircraft. A hole (628) through the first composite component and the second composite component is created. A composite shear pin (626) is placed through the hole. A composite collar (622) is bonded to the composite shear pin with an adhesive.
Patent GB-2471934-A (GB)
Title: Multi-sectional roller mill
Inventor: DIXON GRAHAM
IPC: B02C4/28
Filed: 2007-10-05
Abstract: A multi-sectional roller mill 1 comprises at least two mill sections 2, 2' each comprising an outer wall. The outer wall of each mill section 2, 2' comprises at least three wall elements 10, 11, 12 wherein one of the wall elements 11 includes a rolling surface 23 for engagement of rollers 20 thereon. The rollers 20 of each mill section 2, 2' and a wall element 11 of each mill section 2, 2' are adapted to provide a lead-in to an interface between a rolling surface of the roller 20 and a rolling surface 23 of the wall element 11. A leading edge 21 of the wall element 11 and a leading edge 22 of the rollers 20 may be chamfered to form a "v" shape which provides the lead-in to guide material to be milled to the interface between the surface of the rollers 20 and the inner surface 23 of the wall element 11. The rolling surface of the roller 20 and a rolling surface 23 of the wall element 11 may be hardened.
Patent GB-2482486-A (GB)
Title: Hybridisation device
Inventor: SLATER SHANE
IPC: H02J7/34
Filed: 2010-08-02
Abstract: A hybridisation device for combining the power outputs of two power sources 2, 12 in order to supply power to a load 8. The first power source 2 has a relatively low maximum output power and/or voltage (such as a fuel cell) and the second power source 12 has a relatively high maximum output power and/or voltage (such as a battery cell). A bus 6 supplies power to the load 8. The first power source circuit 26 includes a dc-dc converter circuit 4 for controlling the voltage and/or current output from the first power source 2 to the bus 6. The second power source circuit connected to the bus 6 in parallel with the first power source circuit, supplying additional power to the bus 6 from the second power source 12. The second power source circuit is arranged to connect the output voltage of the second power source 12 to the bus 6 without intervening voltage control. The efficiency of the device is improved because of the direct connection of the second power source 12 to the bus 6.
Patent GB-2482680-A (GB)
Title: A method for determining the presence or absence of an element in a sample
Inventor: BROUGHTON JENNIFER
IPC: G01N23/227
Filed: 2010-08-09
Abstract: The method comprises receiving data generated from the sample and obtaining stored data relating to the element, the stored data comprising at least one mandatory reference data point and at least one optional reference data point. A relationship between the stored data and the received data is determined and the presence of the element in the sample is determined if the mandatory reference data point has a predetermined relationship with the received data. The determination is independent of a relationship between the optional reference data point and the received data generated from the sample. The method may produce a measure of the confidence that an element is present in the sample.Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â  The method may also make use of parameters of an apparatus. The data may be spectral data indicating the elemental composition of the data, and the data points may be peaks in the spectral data.
Patent GB-2482699-A (GB)
Title: Calibrating gas specific gravity meter
Inventor: WHEELER SIMON PATRICK HUNTER
IPC: G01N9/00
Filed: 2010-08-11
Abstract: The invention describes a method of establishing a temperature correction for a Ni-Span C cylinder incorporated in a gas specific gravity sensor, the cylinder is characterised in that during manufacture validation points of time period versus temperature have been established to determine if the cylinder is fit for use. The method of the present invention is characterised in that these validation points are used to derive a temperature correction curve where the curve may be a polynomial curve that is at least cubic in order. During operation of the device a measurement of temperature may be taken and applied to establish a correction factor in real time. The correction of temperature effects is particular relevant at gas pressures below around 8 bar.
Patent GB-2470325-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing an assembly of a first flexible sheet and a second flexible sheet by mechanical means
Inventor: EISENKOLB GUSTAAF JOSEPHUS
IPC: B26D1/04
Filed: 2009-03-11
Abstract: A method for manufacturing an assembly of a first flexible sheet and a second flexible sheet (5, 7) by mechanical means, wherein a longitudinal edge of the first flexible sheet (7) is folded over for forming a hem (18) therein, characterised in that said first flexible sheet and said second flexible sheet (5, 7) are mechanically cut to mutually different lengths, with the width of the hem (18) being determined by the difference in length between the first flexible sheet and the second flexible sheet (5, 7).
Patent GB-2486203-A (GB)
Title: Transition metal oxide doped interface by deposition and drying of precursor
Inventor: KUGLER THOMAS
IPC: C09K11/06
Filed: 2010-12-06
Abstract: A process for the preparation of a device comprising a transition metal oxide doped interface between an anode and a semiconducting hole transport layer. The process is suitable for devices such as organic LEDs (OLEDs), Organic Photovoltaics (OPVs) and thin film transistors (TFTs). The process comprising the steps of depositing a solution comprising a precursor for a metal oxide layer the anode, drying and optionally annealing the deposited solution to form a solid layer precursor, depositing a solution of said semiconducting hole transport layer material onto the solid layer, and optionally annealing thermally the resulting product to give the desired device having transition metal oxide at the interface between said anode and said semiconducting hole transport layer; together with a device obtainable by the process according to the invention. Suitable transition metal oxides include molybdenum trioxide, tungsten trioxide and vanadium pentoxide. Suitable material for the anode is indium tin oxide. The process has the advantage that the precursor formulation involves deposition by spin-coating, dip-coating or doctor-blading. Figure 2 shows the I-V characteristic the device.
Patent GB-2488320-A (GB)
Title: Revolving arm baby walker
Inventor: STRANG KAY
IPC: A47D13/04
Filed: 2011-02-22
Abstract: A baby walker comprises a stationary base and a revolving arm for supporting a baby. The baby walker is preferably formed from a flat stationary base with upstanding shaft, three water-filled ballast rings which are stacked over the shaft, a revolving arm for supporting a baby, and a cap secured to the top of the shaft to keep the rings and arm in place. Ball bearings or other devices may be added to allow the baby supporting arm to revolve smoothly about the upstanding central shaft. The support arm can include an electronic sound and light module that is activated when the arm rotates. The product allows infants to practice walking in a safe and controlled manner and can be transported easily when the rings are empty.
Patent GB-2479456-A (GB)
Title: Calibrating a magnetic sensor in a mobile device using a field model
Inventor: CHOWDHARY MAHESH
IPC: G01C17/38
Filed: 2011-04-07
Abstract: A magnetic sensor, e.g. a magnetic compass in a mobile telephone handset, is calibrated by fitting measured data to an ellipsoid and comparing with reference magnetic field data e.g. from a model. The location of the sensor is determined e.g. from a GPS signal and the values of the Earth's field at that location are obtained from a reference field model e.g. the International Geomagnetic Reference Field. The calibration process can use the normal motion of the handset to obtain measurement data from the three orthogonal axes of sensor rather than a separate calibration motion. The calibration process can be repeated automatically if the position of the device is too far from the point of last calibration. Hard iron effect, soft iron effect and scale factors can be corrected by comparison to a sphere represented by magnetic field data from the model at the sensor's location.
Patent GB-2481126-A (GB)
Title: Multi panel wall system with reinforced panel joints
Inventor: CAROLAN JAMES
IPC: E04B1/61
Filed: 2011-06-08
Abstract: A facade / wall system comprises a number of modules. Each module comprises a plurality of insulating panels 1 which have connection means on opposite sides thereof for interengaging the panels 1 together at joints 2 between the panels 1. Reinforcing elements in the form of top hat sections 3 bridge the joints 2 between adjacent panels 1. The top hat reinforcement elements used to interconnect adjacent panels in a module ensure that the composite panels act together as monolithic structure that creates a diaphragm whilst providing a surface to which cladding can be fixed and also providing a cavity between the panels and the cladding attached to the modules. They stiffen the panels and thereby enhance resistance to deflection. The reinforced panels create a wall that distributes its own self weight, as a diaphragm, to the points of no deflection, at the building columns. The modules are pre-fabricated and readily craned into position on site, allowing the building to be rendered weather resistant by mounting the modules in place from the inside of the building. The system is cost effective and relatively easy and 15 quick to install.
Patent GB-2480782-A (GB)
Title: Histology tissue embedding apparatus with drainage means
Inventor: GOERNER PETER
IPC: G01N1/36
Filed: 2010-09-24
Abstract: A histology tissue embedding apparatus comprises a removable embedding medium waste receptacle (5, fig 9) which, in use, collects excess embedding medium from the working surface of the equipment during the normal embedding process. The apparatus also includes drainage means, such as a drainage nozzle 52 and an enlarged container 54, via which embedding medium is drainable from a reservoir of the apparatus.
Patent GB-2485279-A (GB)
Title: Universal refill for use with different types of emanation device
Inventor: BARLOW LOUISE M
IPC: A01M1/20
Filed: 2011-11-07
Abstract: A universal refill 30 contains a volatile liquid for use with at least two different types of emanation device 20. The universal refill comprises a housing 32, at least one reservoir in the housing for holding the volatile liquid, and at least two valves 36, 37 in the housing in communication with the reservoir, each of the valves being configured to be automatically resealable when not being held open. Each type of emanation device emanates the volatile liquid from the universal refill via a different mechanism, and comprises a chassis configured to receive and releasably retain the universal refill. Such an arrangement allows a single type of refill to be used in a plurality of different emanation devices. Examples of suitable emanation methods include spraying, evaporation using electrical means, evaporation by passive (non-electrical) means, pumping, blowing, wicking, capillary action and gravity feed. A window 34 may be provided in the housing of the refill.
Patent GB-2484837-A (GB)
Title: Stabilizers for vinyl ether resist formulations for imprint lithography
Inventor: FURUKAWA TAIICHI
IPC: G03F7/027
Filed: 2010-07-23
Abstract: Coating compositions suitable for UV imprint lithographic applications include at least one vinyl ether crosslinker having at least two vinyl ether groups; at least one diluent comprising a monofunctional vinyl ether compound; at least one photoacid generator soluble in a selected one or both of the at least one monofunctional vinyl ether compound and the at least one vinyl ether crosslinker having the at least two vinyl ether groups; and at least one stabilizer comprising an ester compound selectively substituted with a substituent at an ester position or an alpha and the ester positions. Also disclosed are imprint processes.
Patent GB-2496661-A (GB)
Title: Rotatable Pipe Cutter With Tool Biased Into Engagement with Pipe
Inventor: SHEPHERD BENJAMIN ROLAND WALTER FERMOR
IPC: B23B5/16
Filed: 2011-11-18
Abstract: A pipe cutter 10 comprises a frame 32a, 32b and cutting means rotatable with respect to the frame and having a cutting tool biased into engagement with the pipe to cut it. The cutting means may have an annular tool carrier ring 80 located in an annular channel or cavity in the frame 32a, 32b with toothed gear 82 engaging driven worm gear 62 for rotation. The worm gear may be driven electrically e.g. by a power drill. The tool may be a steel cutting blade mounted on a pivoting shoe or holder with a constant radial bias by a spring (Figure 7). Limiters (106, 108, Figure 7) may set the minimum and maximum depth of the cut. The frame may have front and rear annular portions (30, 32, Figure 1), each having two hinged halves opening to receive the pipe held closed by lock 36. Screws or adjustments in the frame may, in use, contact the pipe to centre the pipe in the frame. The cutter may cut through the pipe, strip an outer layer from the pipe surface or perform a partial, bevelled or chamfered cut.
Patent GB-2488011-A (GB)
Title: Windshield wiper with several wiper lips and an integrated wiping water duct
Inventor: KEMPFER FABIAN
IPC: B60S1/04
Filed: 2012-01-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to a windshield wiper arrangement for a motor vehicle with at least one movably mounted wiper arm 11 on which at least one flexible wiper lip 12,14 is arranged, which has an integrated fluid-conducting duct 18 for acting upon a vehicle pane 21 with a washing fluid 20. The at least one wiper lip 12,14 and the duct 18 may be connected in a single piece, and the duct 18 may have several outlets 16 or nozzles with differing spacing or size for the washing fluid 20. There may be two wiper lips 12,14 which are arranged parallel to each other on both sides of the duct 18. A spoiler 22 may face away from the pane 21 which is to be cleaned.
Patent GB-2499575-A (GB)
Title: Electrically powered vehicle
Inventor: VUKICEVIC ZIVOJIN
IPC: B62K3/12
Filed: 2012-02-02
Abstract: An electrical scooter, as a single unit has a front seat 2 and a back seat 3 behind the front seat 2. The back seat 3 may be employed to carry another person, or luggage. The back seat 3 can be manufactured separately and may include a battery 15. Feet rests 16 for the person sitting on the back seat 3 may be attached either to the back seat 3 or to the back wheel axle 8. A motor 10 and battery 12 may be mounted on a floor section of the frame. The scooter may be laterally attached to a second scooter, forming a four wheeled four seat vehicle. Alternatively, a single seat, side car may be attached to the side of the scooter to form a three seat three-wheeled vehicle.
Patent GB-2499595-A (GB)
Title: Infant EEG electrode system
Inventor: ROCHE JAMES
IPC: A61B5/0476
Filed: 2012-02-21
Abstract: The present invention provides an electroencephalogram electrode system 10 for use in neonatal brain monitoring, comprising a deformable substrate 12 shaped and dimensioned to conform to a head H of an infant, and further comprising an array of electrodes 14 provided about the lobes 16 of the substrate and capable of making electrical contact with the head when the substrate is positioned thereon. The substrate preferably has four lobes, arranged according to the International 10/20 System. These may have apertures to allow simultaneous temperature regulation of the brain. There may also be a template 24 with straps 26, 28 to engage or align with the ears and/or nose respectively, to locate the positions of the electrodes. The electrodes may have micropins 32 extending from a skin contacting surface 30 (figure 5), and which connect to an electrical terminal 50 via a conductive gel 52 (figure 7).
Patent GB-2486156-A (GB)
Title: Substrate cooling device, sputtering device, and method for producing an electronic device
Inventor: ENDO TETSUYA
IPC: C23C14/54
Filed: 2010-10-05
Abstract: Disclosed is a substrate cooling device comprising: a substrate holding base having a recess which forms a space between a mounting part on which a substrate can be mounted and the substrate which is mounted on the mounting part; a holding member which produces a pressing force with the substrate holding base in order to secure the substrate on the substrate holding base; a refrigeration machine which is connected to the substrate holding base; a cooling gas introduction passage having a cooling gas introduction hole which is provided in the substrate holding base and opens at the recessed surface of the recess, said cooling gas introduction passage connecting the space inside the recess and a cooling gas supply source by way of the cooling gas introduction hole; and a cooling gas discharge passage having a cooling gas discharge hole which is provided in the substrate holding base independently of the cooling gas introduction hole and opens at the recessed surface of the recess, said cooling gas discharge passage connecting the space inside the recess and an exhaust device by way of the cooling gas discharge hole.
Patent GB-2490421-A (GB)
Title: Flat panel light
Inventor: ZIMMERMAN JOSEPH J
IPC: F21V15/01
Filed: 2012-04-27
Abstract: A light for attachment to mining equipment comprises a base 10 and a plurality of PC boards 20 coupled to the base. Each of the PC boards includes spaced apart LEDs 25. A heat sink 35 is in thermodynamic communication with the PC boards 20, and a clear potting material 40 encases the PC boards. A clear cover 15 is sealingly attached to the base 10 and overlies the PC boards, the heat sink, and the potting material.
Patent GB-2501723-A (GB)
Title: Power supply having input capacitor stage
Inventor: SANPING LONG
IPC: H02M3/156
Filed: 2012-04-30
Abstract: A power supply is arranged to convert a three-phase AC voltage into a DC voltage. The AC input voltage 10 is followed by a capacitor stage 12, where each phase is connected via a series capacitor to a respective input of a rectifier and filter. A latching circuit 18 is connects an output of the rectifier to a switched inductive voltage converter 20 arranged to receive a first voltage at its input and covert that first voltage into a second voltage. The latching circuit is arranged to disconnect the switched inductive voltage converter from the rectifier when the voltage at the rectifier output does not exceed a predetermined threshold. Alternatively a delay device may be provided (see fig. 9), arranged to present an enable signal after a time period has elapsed following connection of an AC input to the capacitor stage. The delay device may be arranged disconnect the switched inductive voltage converter from the rectifier when the voltage at the rectifier output does not exceed a predetermined threshold.
Patent GB-2499861-A (GB)
Title: An expandable container
Inventor: COOPER HELEN MARGARET
IPC: B65D1/02
Filed: 2012-08-15
Abstract: Packaging containing an amount of a consumable (28) (e.g. an at least partially dehydrated foodstuff), the packaging comprising: a container (2) comprising an opening (10); and a closure (30) (e.g. an airtight seal) closing the opening (10); wherein the container (2) and the closure (30) define a cavity having a first volume; the consumable (28) is located in the cavity; the container (2) is expandable such that the container (2) may be expanded (e.g. due to the elasticity of the container) to be able to contain a second volume; and the second volume is greater than the first volume. The consumable (28) may be to be combined with an amount of liquid, and the second volume may be greater than or equal to a volume occupied by the combination of the amount of the consumable (28) and the amount of the liquid. The container has elastic side walls having sufficient elasticity to return to its original position unaided.
Patent GB-2494509-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle having a sensor system preventing full opening of a vehicle boot upon detection of an obstacle
Inventor: BROSSEIT KARSTEN
IPC: B60J5/10
Filed: 2012-08-24
Abstract: A motor vehicle3 having a boot lid 2, pivotable about a horizontal axis 1 and a sensor 8, 12, operating in a contactless manner. On an approach to an obstacle 13 present in the pivoting range of the boot lid 2 actuates a device that prevents or interrupts the pivoting of the boot lid 2 should an obstacle be detected. Preferably the sensor 8, 12 is a parking sensor 12 or the sensor 8 may be attached to the boot lid 2 at an end 10 distal to the horizontal pivot 1. The sensor 8 may be integrated into a rear bumper. The sensor 8, 12 may be a distance sensor or may be a camera. The system may also trigger an audio or visual alert to a driver. A minimum required distance may be stored and the boot lid 2 only pivoted if the minimum distance between the vehicle and an object be greater than the stored minimum distance. The system may be connected to a central locking system and should a stored minimum distance between the vehicle and the obstacle not be met the boot may be prevented from being unlocked.