baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2420626-A (GB)
Title: Method for bispectral picking of anelliptical nmo correction parameters
Inventor: SILIQI RISTO
IPC: G01V1/36
Filed: 2004-07-20
Abstract: Method of determining the velocity V and anellipticity   h  parameters for processing seismic traces in a common midpoint (CMP) gather comprising: -a preliminary step to define a plurality of nodes (dtn,   t  0) - for each node (dtn,   t  0) defined in the preliminary step, the following steps: - for static NMO correction of traces in the CMP gather as a function of the values of the said parameters dtn and   t  0 at the node considered, and calculation of the semblance function associated with the said NMO correction for the node considered; and - for each picked time t0, a step including determination of the maximum semblance node (dtn(t0),   t  0 (t0)) - and a final step to convert the dtn (t0) and   t  0(t0) parameters, so as to obtain the velocity (t0) and anellepticity   h  (t0) laws.
Patent GB-2436564-A (GB)
Title: Prediction of heterosis and other traits by transcriptome analysis
Inventor: BANCROFT IAN
IPC: C12N15/10
Filed: 2006-03-31
Abstract: Transcriptome-based prediction of heterosis or hybrid vigour and other complex phenotypic traits. Analysis of transcript abundance in predictive gene sets, for predicting magnitude of heterosis or other complex traits in plants and animals. Transcriptome-based screening and selection of individuals with desired traits and/or good hybrid vigour.
Patent GB-2437530-A (GB)
Title: Door closer having hydraulic damper comprising compressible foam accumulator
Inventor: REID ALISTER PETER
IPC: E05F3/10
Filed: 2006-04-03
Abstract: A door closer 2 comprises a housing 4 fitted within a door and a tensioning member 54 having a first end connected to a door frame and an opposite end connected to a hydraulic damper 30 mounted within a central bore 6 of the housing. A spring 38 is fitted within the bore 6 and acts as a biasing means to move the door to a closed position. The damper 30 includes an accumulator 90 having a compressible foam body within the hydraulic damper. Also disclosed is a tool 200 for holding the door at a position mid-way between the open and closed positions to allow fitting of door closer.
Patent GB-2422791-A (GB)
Title: Weightlifting Apparatus
Inventor: BLACKWELL ADAM MARTIN
IPC: A63B21/078
Filed: 2004-09-24
Abstract: Weightlifting apparatus includes first and second substantially horizontal spotting arms (30, 40) spaced apart for supporting the bar (102) of a barbell (100). The first and secondspotting anns (30, 40) are capable of vertical motion, preferably independently. The arms may be controlled to operate in an assistance mode in which the spotting arms engage the barbell to assist in lifting the barbell; and the spotting arms are arranged to allow the barbell to roll freely horizontally over the spotting arms when the spotting arms are in contact with the barbell in the assistance mode. This can prevent injury.
Patent GB-2437573-A (GB)
Title: Combiner circuit for Doherty amplifier
Inventor: LARSEN ANDERS STENSGAARD
IPC: H04B1/04
Filed: 2006-04-28
Abstract: A combiner circuit (300), for combining RF signals produced by a Doherty amplifier circuit (100), including a first channel (302), a second channel (304) and an output junction (319), the first channel including a first quarter wave transmission line (309) adapted to receive an RF signal continuously from a first amplifier of the amplifier circuit and to deliver an RF signal to the output junction, the second channel including a second quarter wave transmission line (315) adapted to receive from a second amplifier of the amplifier circuit an RF signal during a high power mode but not during a low power mode of the amplifier circuit and adapted to deliver an RF signal, when received, to the output junction; and a switching arrangement (313, 317) operable to isolate the second transmission line in the low power mode. Also described is an amplifier circuit (100) and an RF transmitter (500) including the combiner circuit.
Patent GB-2426656-A (GB)
Title: Medical imaging with region of interest tracking using imaging device movement
Inventor: JENSEN VERNON THOMAS
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2006-05-22
Abstract: A method of acquiring images with a medical imaging device, having a region of interest (ROI) location in which the imaged object is positioned, comprises: tracking the region of interest using tracking elements such as light emitting diode (LED), optical, ultrasound, acoustic, inertial or magnetic tracking means; capturing a first image; displaying a graphical representation, for example a crosshair, arrow, brackets, circle, square of masking frame on the image; moving the medical device and detecting movement of the ROI or area of interest using tracking; correlating movement of the ROI with a shift in the graphical representation or overlay, and shifting the graphical representation; and acquiring a second image. The graphical representation may be set or reset at an image centre. The medical device may be an X-ray C-arm, ultrasound device, positron / photon emission (SPECT or PET), or optical coherence / computed (OCT, CT) tomography system.
Patent GB-2427941-A (GB)
Title: An accurate positioner suitable for sequential agile tuning of pulse burst and CW lasers
Inventor: TISUE GILBERT J
IPC: G01B11/14
Filed: 2003-12-16
Abstract: A positioning system (51a) including a sensor (52), a drive sequencer (47a) and an actuator (56). The sensor (52) senses the actuator position and provides position signals to drive the sequencer (47a) which responsively computes and drives the actuator (56) in open loop moves containing dwell intervals of position. The actuator (56) positions a mirror (66) or other load means to reflect an optical beam as desired. Either preprogrammed or non-repeating sequencing of actuator (56) stopping positions can be synchronized with a laser. During dwell times, mirror position accuracy better than 10 microradians is suitable for tuning CO2 pulse burst or CW lasers.
Patent GB-2429002-A (GB)
Title: System and apparatus for flight deck module integration
Inventor: BANDY PAUL W
IPC: B64D43/00
Filed: 2006-08-02
Abstract: An integrated communication system in an aircraft is provided. The system includes a plurality of solid state flight deck modules in an integrated flight deck panel, wherein the solid state flight deck modules include a microcontroller for interfacing with at least one data bus controller via a local bus; and a light emitting diode (LED) module for controlling backlit illumination of the integrated flight deck panel. The controller sends information to plural solid state flight deck modules via local buses and uses a system bus to communicate with aircraft subsystems. The controller also uses a central power supply module to supply regulated power to the plural solid state flight deck modules. Furthermore, at least one solid state flight deck module includes an integrated panel brightness control module, master brightness control module and/or a master dim and test control module.
Patent GB-2442730-A (GB)
Title: Fence panel clamp
Inventor: POLLARD ANDREW
IPC: A47G7/04
Filed: 2006-10-10
Abstract: A fence panel clamp 10 comprises at least one expandable member 80 arranged to expand in a gap 300 between a fence panel 220 and a fence post 210. The clamp secures the panel to a channel of typically an H-section post, preventing the panel from rattling and from being slid out of the groove. The clamp may further comprise: a brace member 20; supporting arms (fig 1, 30,40); a retainer 140 that engages the panel; an expanding member 80: a lip 110; and a threaded bolt 132 to expand the clamp. Expanding member 80 may comprise differently arranged triangular portions (fig 1, 90: fig 6, 90 and fig 7, 90). An aperture (fig 1, 55) may be arranged in the form of a slot and can be used to attach objects such as lights, signs and flower baskets to the post.
Patent GB-2445748-A (GB)
Title: Coating composition
Inventor: SHEPHERD JOHN VICTOR
IPC: C08L25/04
Filed: 2007-01-18
Abstract: A coating composition for use on plastic sheet materials, such as polyolefins, for example high density polyethylene (HDPE) and polypropylene, comprises an aqueous dispersion that includes 10-95% by dry weight of a polymer binder, especially an acrylic polymer. having a minimum film forming temperature (MFFT) of at least 40{C and at least 1% by dry weight of a crosslinking agent, especially methylolmelamine condensates, aziridine, polycarbodiimide and urethane crosslinkers, capable of reacting with groups of the polymer binder. Also disclosed is a plastic sheet material comprising the coating composition and a method of treating a plastic sheet material, comprising applying the coating composition.
Patent GB-2439335-A (GB)
Title: Combined pressure reducer and manifold
Inventor: CALEFFI MARCO
IPC: F16K31/64
Filed: 2007-02-02
Abstract: A combined pressure reducer 11 and manifold has at least four outlets to reduce the space needed for an installation. The pressure reducer 11 has a hollow body 12 which is cast in one piece with the manifold. The manifold is connected to a safety valve 19, an expansion tank (not shown) via port 17, and to a boiler via port 14 which may be in line with the inlet 13. A further outlet 16 provides water for other requirements.
Patent GB-2437818-A (GB)
Title: Field emission apparatus
Inventor: LI YUN
IPC: H01J1/304
Filed: 2007-04-23
Abstract: By patterning a catalyst layer in a micrometer scale and growing nanotubes (203) on it, the emission area is formed by many small emitter islands. Each emitter island comprises finite nanotubes (203) in a nominal density. Due to the vast amount of gaps between emitter islands, relatively more nanotubes (203) are exposed to the edge region of the emitter, which effectively increases the average inter-spacing of nanotubes (203). The field shielding effect is significantly reduced this way.
Patent GB-2438296-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning apparatus
Inventor: LIN MING-HSIEN
IPC: A47L13/20
Filed: 2007-05-10
Abstract: A cleaning apparatus or mop comprises a main rod 1, a wringing tube 3, a bearing 4, a lock 5, and a cleaning rag assembly 6. The lock 5 has an upper end with an elastic holding assembly (50, fig 2) with insertion heads (52, fig 2) which respectively enter blocking holes (11, fig 2) of the main rod 1. Thereby the lock 5 is removably mounted at the lower end of said main rod 1 and can be dismounted therefrom, allowing the cleaning rug assembly 6 to be replaced. The wringing tube 3 can have an upper end with a unidirectional wheel 2 and an opening through which a lever assembly (7, fig 6) projects and engages with the unidirectional wheel 2, permitting the unidirectional wheel 2 to turn in one and only one direction, so that the cleaning rag 6 is wrung dry with minimal physical effort.
Patent GB-2435085-A (GB)
Title: Pipe with electrical connection for anode
Inventor: JEPSEN MORTEN BJERREEGAARD
IPC: F16L58/00
Filed: 2004-09-24
Abstract: The invention comprises a pipe having a load bearing tube 12 sensitive to hydrogen formation on its surface, a sleeve 14 over the outer face of the tube, a coating 18 over at least a portion of the sleeve, and an electrical connector 16 extending through the coating and attached to the sleeve, such that an electrical current can flow from the electrical connector through the sleeve to the load bearing tube. The sleeve 14 extends for 2 to 10 metres in a longitudinal direction, and is not sensitive to hydrogen formation on its surface, and there is at least 1 metre between the edge of the sleeve and the electrical connector 16. Preferably the sleeve 14 extends circumferentially around the tube 12. The various layers of the pipe may be formed from steel. The pipe preferably comprises means to attach sacrificial electrodes thereto. Also claimed is a method of manufacturing a pipe and a method of launching a series of pipes including at least one of the described pipes from a reel. The pipe can be used as an anode bank, and installed every 2 to 3 kilometres in a pipeline.
Patent GB-2447517-A (GB)
Title: Solid state memory with extensible capacity
Inventor: LU LI HUI
IPC: G06F3/06
Filed: 2007-05-30
Abstract: The invention provides a solid state disk (SSD) module 12 with extensible capacity by allowing more than one non-volatile memory module 10 to be added or replaced. This allows users to select memory modules freely as well as enlarge the capacity of the solid state disk. Non-volatile memory modules 10 include printed circuit board (15), a memory chip (14) (e.g. flash memory), and a first connector 16 (e.g. electrical pins). Solid state disk module 12 includes a printed circuit board 23 having at least one a slot 18 for inserting electrical pins 16 of memory modules 10. Solid state disk module 12 may also include control unit 20, having a control chip (24) and a frequency generator (26), and a system interface (22) which may include IDE RAID controller 28 and IDE to SATA conversion chip 30. Alternatively, solid state disk module 12 may include sockets 33 having first sliders 40 which engage with second sliders 38, e.g. sliding chutes, of non-volatile memory modules 10.
Patent GB-2445044-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display device with reduced number of data lines and method of manufacture
Inventor: PARK CHANG KEUN
IPC: G02F1/1362
Filed: 2007-07-11
Abstract: A liquid crystal display device includes a first and second data lines, DL1, DL2, first, second and third gate lines, GL1, GL2, GL3, at least three differently coloured sub-pixels arranged along one of the data lines and a driving integrated circuit, 130, for sequentially driving the first, second and third gate lines in a horizontal period, in which a first signal supplied to a first and third sub-pixel has a polarity opposite from a second signal supplied to a second sub-pixel. In a second embodiment (Figure 5) the sub-pixels are arranged in two sub-pixel cell units in the data line direction and the polarity of the signal is the same for every other two cell unit. The invention allows a reduced number of signal lines saving production cost and power consumption.
Patent GB-2436779-A (GB)
Title: Mass flow verifier with flow restrictor
Inventor: SHAJII ALI
IPC: G01L27/00
Filed: 2006-03-03
Abstract: A flow verifier for verifying measurement of a flow rate of a fluid by a device includes a flow restrictor that renders the flow rate verification substantially insensitive to elements upstream of the flow restrictor. The flow verifier includes a vessel that receives a flow of the fluid from the device, and a pressure sensor that measures pressure of the fluid within the vessel. An outlet valve regulates flow of the fluid out of the vessel. The flow restrictor is located adjacent to and upstream of the vessel, along a flow path of the fluid. The flow restrictor restricts the flow of the fluid so as to induce a shock in the flow path of the fluid, and sustains the shock during a time period sufficient to render the flow rate verification substantially insensitive to the elements upstream of the flow restrictor.
Patent GB-2452727-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible, stackable, cardboard container, with closure fastening means
Inventor: WOOD NICHOLAS BERNDT
IPC: B65D5/00
Filed: 2007-09-12
Abstract: A container is constructed from a card or card-like blank which defines a base 105, 106, 107, 108. Four side portions 101, 102, 103, 104 extend from the base. First 111, second 112, third 113 and fourth 114 foldable top portions extend from the side portions 101, 102, 103, 104. The first 111 and third 113 foldable top portions fold over to define a top 111, 113. The second 112 and fourth 114 foldable top portions fold inwards under the first 111 and third 113 top portions. Closure portions 115 extend from the foldable top portions 111, 112, 113, 114. A fastening device holds the closure portions in a closed configuration after material (such as biologically contaminated waste) has been inserted into the container when the closure portions were in an open configuration. Selected side portions are provided with additional folds 121, 123, 124, 125, etc, to provide a substantially folded configuration prior to the container being placed in its open configuration. The side portions 101, 102, 103, 104, may also be trapezoidal in shape to allow the stacking of like containers (see fig 5).
Patent GB-2457422-A (GB)
Title: Cooled cryostat radiation shield
Inventor: GOWLAND RICHARD
IPC: F17C13/00
Filed: 2007-10-16
Abstract: A cryostat comprising a cryogen vessel (see fig. 1, 12) retained within an outer vacuum container (OVC) (see fig. 1, 14), the cryogen vessel being provided with a vent path (see fig. 1, 20) allowing cryogen gas to escape from the cryogen vessel, the cryostat further comprising a thermal radiation shield 16 interposed between the cryogen vessel and the OVC. The vent path is arranged such that escaping cryogen gas is directed through a conduit 50 which forms an integral part of a thermal radiation shield 16. In one embodiment (see fig. 2) the conduit is a joining conduit comprising a bore and at least two flanges.
Patent GB-2445475-A (GB)
Title: Bubble generating assembly
Inventor: THAI DOUGLAS
IPC: A63H33/28
Filed: 2008-01-07
Abstract: A bubble generating assembly 20 comprises a housing 22 shaped as an animal and defining a mouth 40, with a stationary wiper member (104 figure 9) secured to a permanent location extending across a portion of the mouth. The assembly further includes a reservoir (32, figure 6) provided inside the housing and retaining bubble solution, a trigger mechanism (45), a plurality of bubble generating rings 90 positioned adjacent the mouth, a tubing (110) that couples the interior of the reservoir with the rings, and a link assembly (88) that couples the trigger mechanism and the rings in a manner in which actuation of the trigger mechanism causes the rings to be moved from a first position to a second position across the stationary wiper member.
Patent GB-2460447-A (GB)
Title: Buried post base
Inventor: HILL DAVID THOMAS
IPC: E01F9/677
Filed: 2008-05-30
Abstract: A post base comprises a body with a plurality of cellular open compartments and a hollow section projecting vertically from the base in use up to ground level. The cellular open compartments will be filled with excavated earth providing stability to laterally loaded, vertical elements. The base is preferably tapered, with the open compartments allowing the substrate within and surrounding the base to resist applied horizontal forces and overturning movements. The lightweight base is to be placed in an excavation, then the open compartments backfilled and compacted with the excavated material, thus negating the need for ballast such as granular fill or concrete, One compartment of the base will receive a vertical element such as a fence post or signpost, allowing the elements to be added once the base is buried in-situ. The base facilitates post replacement, without requirement for concrete.
Patent GB-2461258-A (GB)
Title: Multiplication teaching device
Inventor: ORTON MICHAEL DAVID
IPC: G09B19/02
Filed: 2008-06-23
Abstract: A multiplication teaching device that as well as displaying the numbers to be multiplied (displayed in windows E and C, see figure 6) and an answer to the multiplication (window K) also displays the multiplication sum's numeric constituents represented in the form of repeated equal groups of numbers (window D), which when added produce the multiplications sums answer. The device may comprise concentric tubes which have lateral and rotational movement about their central axis enabling a student or teacher to manually manipulate the device to obtain multiplication sum information.
Patent GB-2462327-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for a femtocell base station to identify its neighbour cells
Inventor: VOLLOCH YOAV
IPC: H04W36/00
Filed: 2008-08-06
Abstract: A communications apparatus(216) supporting a cell(500) comprises a processing resource arranged to solicit a response message, which may be a measurement report message, by sending a measurement request message, which may be a measurement control message, to UEs(202,514,522,530), the measurement request message identifying cells(540,510,516,526) to be measured and an associated measurement type. From the response message the processing resource determines if a cell is a neighbour cell and if so maintains the neighbour cell identity. UEs may be capable of communicating with another communications apparatus(502,508,516,524) which the communications apparatus is unable to monitor. The processing resource may generate neigbour cell identity data in response to a predetermined event such as power-up or reset. Different cells may be identified respectively in the number of measurement request messages by sequencing through a set of cell identifiers generated in accordance with a predetermined scheme.
Patent GB-2463445-A (GB)
Title: A stepped structure
Inventor: KENNEDY STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: B32B3/02
Filed: 2008-09-12
Abstract: A stepped structure 100 comprises a plurality of separate run portions 1, wherein at least one of the plurality of separate run portions comprises upper and lower sheets 10, 20 each sheet having a forward longitudinal end portion 14, 24 bent downwards and a rear longitudinal end portion 12, 22 bent upwards, and a core 30 of plastics or polymer material between said upper and lower sheets. The structure into which the polymer or plastics material is injected is less bulky and less complicated to assemble. The stepped riser may be a seating riser for a sports stadium or other entertainment venue.
Patent GB-2464499-A (GB)
Title: Rowing station for adapting a kayak
Inventor: WORGAN MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B63B35/71
Filed: 2008-10-17
Abstract: A rowing station 1 is disclosed comprising a frame 9, 10 and 11, removably fittable onto the upper part of a kayak so that the modified kayak may be used for conventional rowing. A movable seat 12, rowlocks 14, stabilisation means 15, 16 and 17, footrests 7 and adjustments are taught so that the rowing station may be used for recreational purposes, competition in regattas or extreme fitness training. The basic principle is adaptable for use by a single person, two people, children or disabled people. For extreme usage, such as high sped rowing, the stabilisation means may include hydrofoil elements. For disabled people, two kayaks may be secured side-by-side and the fame adapted to fit over the upper parts of both kayaks so that the second kayak effectively becomes the stabilisation means for the first kayak.
Patent GB-2465807-A (GB)
Title: Intelligent toolbox with RFID tool reader
Inventor: SYKES ROBERT JOHN
IPC: B25H3/02
Filed: 2008-11-29
Abstract: An Intelligent tool box 1 includes an RFID reader/ display unit (see fig 1) in a weather proof case (fig 2) which is attached to a tool box 1 and can read a set of RFID tags which are fitted to tools 2 contained in the box. The RFID reader is programmed to recognise its allocated tags. When the tools are in the box a full signal is displayed (fig 1) When a tool is removed from the box out of range of the reader, a 'not full' signal is displayed. A message with a description of the missing tool or a tool ID code may be signalled to a mobile phone. A locating device 4 may be used to track the rfid tag of a missing tool.