baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2367103-A (GB)
Title: Connector and method of use of the connector
Inventor: BAKKE STIG
IPC: E21B17/20
Filed: 2000-06-22
Abstract: A connector (16, 24, 18, 20) for the connection of a pipe end portion of coiled tubing (10) comprises means (22) for connecting a piece of downhole equipment, and is formed by three separate parts that can be screwed together two and two, of which a radially inner shrinkable adapter nector (20) compressively surrounded by an elongate outer adapter and connector sleeve (18) ensures the securing of the end portion of the coiled tubing (10), whereas a freely projecting, internally threaded end portion of the outer sleeve (18) ensures the connection to the remaining part (16, 24) of the connector in the screwing together. To obtain a connector which, besides exhibiting superior tensile, flexural and compressive strength properties is also well suited to absorb torques applied, the inner shrinkable adapter sleeve (20), which has an external jacket surface of an axially conical extent, is provided with external threads, complementarily matched by the internal threads of the outer adapter and connector sleeve (18), which are formed in the bore-defining inner circumferential surface, which has a conical extent in the axial direction, its conicity complementarily corresponding to the externally conical extent of the inner adapter sleeve (20).
Patent GB-2371828-A (GB)
Title: Blind
Inventor: OWENS STEPHEN
IPC: E06B9/325
Filed: 2002-01-16
Abstract: A blind comprises laths <B>15</B> mounted in a framework and pivotable between open and closed positions. The blind comprises locking means to releasably secure the laths <B>15</B> in a desired position. The laths may be interconnected by steel wires <B>4</B>. The locking means may comprise a spindle <B>1</B> at the end of each lath <B>15</B> and a capture component <B>10</B>, the spindle <B>1</B> and capture component <B>10</B> have co-operating formations which prevent rotation of the laths <B>15</B> when they are engaged. The framework may comprise a guide rail <B>9</B> which carries the capture component <B>10</B>.
Patent GB-2377629-A (GB)
Title: Electric rotary brush module
Inventor: MA MEI CHUN
IPC: A47L5/26
Filed: 2002-03-08
Abstract: An electric rotary brush module 100 attachable to the air inlet 231 of a vacuum cleaner comprises an electric motor 150 which rotates a brush 140, which partly protrudes from the module's air inlet opening 120. Preferably, the rotational axis of the brush lies transversely to the plane of the opening. The module preferably comprises upper and lower shells forming a casing, a brush spool 142 mounted on pins 144, a helical bristle pattern and a speed-reducing transmission comprising a belt 158 and pinion 154. The module may be an accessory for a hand held vacuum cleaner plugged into a vehicle's cigarette lighter socket. The cleaner and module may be provided as a detachable combination, connectable in parallel and controllable using a switch 224 on the cleaner.
Patent GB-2387788-A (GB)
Title: Betting game played with three dice
Inventor: KNIGHT JOHN DAVID
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 2002-04-19
Abstract: A game includes at least three dice and a betting device comprising regions 12 each bearing a number 12a between and including the lowest and highest combined scores possible from throwing the set of dice. Each region 12 is associated with pre-valued odds 18 which are paid to any player who bet on a region identified by the combined score of a throw. The betting device may be a mat or board, and the odds associated with each numbered region may depend on the probability of scoring that number, higher odds being associated with a lower probability. Higher odds may be paid when the dice each show the same number, and the highest odds may be associated with the highest and lowest possible combined scores. The dice set may comprise three dice, with the highest odds being associated with a combined score of three or eighteen. Regions 20a, 21a, may be provided which allow betting on alternative results, e.g. odd/even, high/low. Means may be provided for marking each player's ongoing winnings, e.g. pegs 26 which are inserted into the board. The game may be provided as a non-profit, household game or a commercial game for long-term profit of the game banker (see fig's 1, 2 and 4).
Patent GB-2392062-A (GB)
Title: Method of organising data packets in a buffer
Inventor: YING THOMAS MAN YIN
IPC: H04L49/901
Filed: 2002-05-24
Abstract: A data buffer 11 is disclosed which is arranged to organise data packets received from a data link 7. Each data packet has associated therewith an index indicative of the order in which that data packet is required to be outputted from the data buffer. The data buffer comprises a plurality of memory areas (0-7), each memory area being capable of storing a single data packet at a time. The data buffer is arranged to store each received data packet in a predetermined one of the memory areas in accordance with the index associated with that respective data packet. The data buffer may be used in conjunction with a data transmitter 1 and a data processor 5 which processes the data packets in real time. To determine in which location to store a received packet, an M (Modulo N) operation is performed on the packet's sequence number, where M is the packet sequence number and N represents the number of memory areas in the buffer. The method counteracts "jitter" in the received packets.
Patent GB-2378516-A (GB)
Title: A body fat monitoring device
Inventor: STEPHENS BRIAN
IPC: A61B5/053
Filed: 2002-06-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a body fat monitoring device (1) comprising a transparent glass platform (2) which has metal electrical contacts (7,7') exposed for contact with skin of the toe and heel region of the foot of a user. Activation of the contacts in turn activate electronics (6') which convert the reading into water content of the body of the user, which data is in turn converted into body fat data, and displayed on an LCD (6). The body fat monitoring device also incorporates a weighing scale.
Patent GB-2390550-A (GB)
Title: A golf club with light array
Inventor: ZAJAC ANTHONY
IPC: A63B15/02
Filed: 2002-07-12
Abstract: A golf club with a light array 1-4 preferably along the shaft of the club, although they could be placed in the grip or in the club head.. The lights are illuminated sequentially or progressively to indicate a correct swing.
Patent GB-2392900-A (GB)
Title: A storage device for cabling.
Inventor: RANGER JEREMY DAVID OSBORNE
IPC: H04M1/15
Filed: 2002-08-13
Abstract: A storage device for cabling used to connect a computer to telephone equipment comprises a spool 12 rotatably mounted within a casing 1 about which are wound two cables, each of which is connected at one end to a respective terminal of a circuit board which is mounted upon the spool and rotates therewith. The casing may comprise a base, a cover 3 and an upstanding wall 4, with the spool being located within a housing 5 defined by the casing. The housing may contain a spring biassed so as to rewind the cables upon the spool. In addition to storing cable, device may protect against voltage transients and/or act as a filter to enhance signal quality.
Patent GB-2392851-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for plyometrics training
Inventor: ROBINSON RICHARD
IPC: A63B21/068
Filed: 2002-09-16
Abstract: Apparatus 400 for plyometric training comprises a top surface 402 at a height (h1 + h2 + h3) above the ground for contact with at least one foot of a trainer; and an inclined surface 414 extending from the top surface 402 toward the ground at an angle   a  for contact with at least one foot of a trainer. The apparatus 400 comprises a plurality of modules 410, 420, 430. Each module is interchangeable to allow a module to be replaced with another to allow for alteration of the angle of inclination   a  and height (h1 + h2 + h3).
Patent GB-2383185-A (GB)
Title: Copy protection of optical discs
Inventor: JACKSON MARK DOMINIC
IPC: G11B20/00
Filed: 2002-10-14
Abstract: In a method of copy protecting an optical disc carrying information and control data, access to selected information is controlled by removing, corrupting, or otherwise rendering incorrect or inaccurate control data describing the selected information. For example, where an optical disc carries both a first audio session 30 and a second data session 40, the audio session 30 can be effectively hidden from a data reader by including control data in the data session 40 which incorrectly identifies audio files as data files. In addition, or as an alternative, information in the files, directories, or descriptors of the volume of information 50, 52 making up a data session 40 may be removed, corrupted or rendered incorrect to similarly prevent a data reader accessing the information.
Patent GB-2384273-A (GB)
Title: Method for determining maximum braking torque (MBT) timing in an internal combustion engine
Inventor: DANIELS CHAO FU
IPC: F02P5/15
Filed: 2002-11-18
Abstract: Maximum braking torque timing in an internal combustion engine can be determined by calculating the net pressure change in an engine cylinder during combustion. The second derivative of the net pressure change is then calculated. The spark timing of the engine is then varied until the maximum acceleration point of the net pressure change is aligned with top dead centre.
Patent GB-2394624-A (GB)
Title: Interactive data broadcasting system
Inventor: DOLGONOS ALEX
IPC: H04L1/22
Filed: 2003-01-09
Abstract: A method of broadcasting data files to selected mobile units 18, comprising steps of (a) receiving, through a bi-directional wireless network 14, a data request from a mobile unit 18, the data request including identification information for the mobile unit, (b) associating the data request with a digital data file; and (c) broadcasting the digital data file together with identification data for the mobile unit 18 over a download channel on a broadcast network 12 that has an overlapping coverage area with the bi-directional wireless network. The method may include receiving the broadcast identification data at the mobile unit 18, determining if the identification data corresponds to the mobile unit 18, and if so, receiving and storing the digital data file at the mobile unit for future use. The method may also include a step of broadcasting on a selected channel on the broadcast network 12 a prompt to encourage users of mobile units 18 to submit data requests for the digital data file to the bi-directional wireless network.
Patent GB-2398963-A (GB)
Title: Improved handset location accuracy using time of arrival method
Inventor: HILL DAVID STANLEY
IPC: G01S5/10
Filed: 2003-02-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to location-aware systems in handsets, such as mobile telephones. In a deployment with a high degree of frequency reuse then there is a problem in differentiating between signals from different base stations which happen to share a common transmission frequency. The present invention addresses this problem, and aims to increase the number of base transceiver station (BTS) seen, by discriminating between two base transceiver station (BTS) operating on a same carrier frequency. In particular, the present invention provides the application of extended correlation, as implemented in uplink time difference of arrival (U-TDOA), to improve the location accuracy of enhanced observed time difference (E-OTD). To decrease the time taken for a mobile telephone to identify a particular base station, the transmission data is in a predictable format which the mobile device is able to calculate from prior information.
Patent GB-2390371-A (GB)
Title: Adjusting Wobbe index ratios of fuel blends in a GTL facility
Inventor: O'REAR DENNIS J
IPC: C10G2/00
Filed: 2003-06-20
Abstract: Disclosed are a method of combusting a fuel in a utility unit of a GTL facility, a GTL utilities fuel mixture and a method f sustaining the energy needs of a GTL facility. The fuel mixture, and fuel used in the methods comprises a blend of a first component, with a high Wobbe index e.g. natural gas, and a second component with a low Wobbe index e.g. tail gas. The two components are blended to give a Wobbe index ratio of between 0.33 and 3.0 by adjusting the Wobbe index of one of the components. The high Wobbe index gas may be diluted e.g. by adding N2,CO2. The low Wobbe index gas may have e.g. LPG, methane added. Also disclosed are fuel blend compositions having Wobbe indices of less than 1000 and about 480.
Patent GB-2406322-A (GB)
Title: Spreader for particulate material
Inventor: CLOSE BARY ANDREW
IPC: B65D83/06
Filed: 2003-09-19
Abstract: A container 12 for distributing horticultural particulate material has a generally rectangular cross section, a handle 2 on one wider side of the container, and a particulate distribution means 8 wholly or substantially along the opposing side of the container 12. The distribution means 8 preferably includes baffle plates to alter the path of the material, which is discharged through two or more passageways.
Patent GB-2396332-A (GB)
Title: Slotted substrate and method of making
Inventor: DONALDSON JEREMY
IPC: B41J2/14
Filed: 2003-10-27
Abstract: The described embodiments relate to a slotted substrate (306) and methods of forming same. One exemplary method patterns a hardmask (504) on a first substrate surface (310) sufficient to expose a first area (510) of the first surface (310) and forms a slot portion (610) in the substrate (306) through less than an entirety of the first area (510) of the first surface (310). The slot portion (610) has a cross-sectional area at the first surface (310) that is less than a cross-sectional area of the first area (510). After forming the slot portion (610), the method etches the substrate (306) to remove material from within the first area (510) to form a fluid-handling slot (304). The slot (304) is defined, in part at least, by one side-wall (1008), wherein at least a first portion (1010) of the one sidewall (1008) is generally parallel to a first surface (310) and wherein a second portion (1012) of the sidewall (1008) is generally perpendicular to the first surface (310).
Patent GB-2395121-A (GB)
Title: Shower installation
Inventor: LENIGHAN JEREMY DAVID
IPC: A47K3/30
Filed: 2003-11-12
Abstract: A shower installation comprises a shower area (16, Fig 1) defined between at least first and second walls (10, 12, Fig 1), a shower screen 26 for connection to one of the walls, the screen defining the boundary of the shower area. A moveable panel means 40 is provided which can be moved to an open or closed position to prevent spray escaping beyond the shower area. The shower is preferably of a type known as a 'walk in' shower.
Patent GB-2402487-A (GB)
Title: Interpretation method for NMR diffusion - T2 maps
Inventor: MINH CHANH CAO
IPC: G01R33/44
Filed: 2004-02-05
Abstract: A set of NMR data is acquired for a fluid sample located either in a borehole or in a laboratory environment. From the set of NMR data, a multi-dimensional distribution is calculated using a mathematical inversion that is independent of prior knowledge of fluid sample properties. The multi-dimensional distribution is graphically displayed on a multi-dimensional map. Each fluid instance or artifact visible on the graph is identified as representing a probable existence of a detected fluid. One or more quantitative formation evaluation answers for one or more fluid instances is computed based on the multi-dimensional distribution associated with the respective fluid instance.
Patent GB-2412514-A (GB)
Title: FM modulator
Inventor: NORMINGTON PETER
IPC: H03C3/20
Filed: 2004-03-23
Abstract: Frequency modulation is produced on the basis of altering the instantaneous value of inductance formed in a mutually coupled tank circuit. Resistor R1 and capacitor C1 alter the loop gain of the circuit with the modulating signal which then alters the time constant of the tank circuit on a mutiplier basis. The frequency of oscillation of the circuit then changes with the instantaneous inductance. The effect of inductance mutiplication is observed at some low frequency above zero (50Hz is easily achievable as the threshold for the production of Fm) and is set by the time constant set by C2 and R2. The circuit offers the advantages of crystal based Fm production, namely one transistor oscillator Fm production but without the frequency restriction imposed by quartz crystal oscillators. The circuit has been proven to work at all frequencies up to 220MHz, however higher frequencies should be possible.
Patent GB-2397735-A (GB)
Title: An encryption system
Inventor: HOLLANDER HARRY
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2002-11-29
Abstract: The present invention provides a method of allowing a sender to encrypt a data object for transfer to a recipient via a communication system. The method includes determining biometric data representative of at least one of the sender and the recipient. The determined biometric data is used to generate an encryption key which is used to encrypt the data object. The encrypted data object is then transferred to the recipient via the communications system.
Patent GB-2417498-A (GB)
Title: Windbreak
Inventor: DOW RICHARD CHARLES MCINTYRE
IPC: E04H15/58
Filed: 2004-08-20
Abstract: The windbreak 40, for use both in commercial situations such as protecting crops and ski slopes as well as in domestic situations such as on a beach, comprises a body 62 adapted, in use, to protrude outwardly from a surface to reduce speed in a region leeward of the windbreak and which has a surface defined by one or more edges which has a wind permeability distribution wherein the wind permeability increases on average along an imaginary line drawn from the interior of the body towards one or more edges. The body may comprise a substantially planar surface and be manufactured from a sheet material such as a fabric. The body may be supported by one or more stakes 64 that may be received by sheathes provided in the body and the body may include eyelets for receiving guy ropes. The body may be modular or may be provided in sections with different central and end sections to allow for different configurations of windbreak to be set up. The wind permeability distribution may be provided by apertures 66,68,70 in the body with larger apertures being provided near to the edges of the body as compared to the interior. Alternatively the density of the apertures may be greater towards the edges of the body. The apertures may be reinforced with netting. The permeability distribution may be provided by providing differently perforated sections at different locations and the windbreak may be provided with a different permeability distribution along its intended top edge compared to its intended end edges.
Patent GB-2411008-A (GB)
Title: Diagnostic process for condition of catalytic converter system
Inventor: LANG AXEL
IPC: F01N13/02
Filed: 2005-01-31
Abstract: The system has at least one pre-treatment device upstream of at least one main treatment device in an IC engine exhaust. The diagnostic process comprises: - <SL> <LI>a) determining a value for the conversion performance of at least one pre-treatment device (102), and comparing the value with a predetermined first limit value (104), <LI>b) producing a diagnostic result "exhaust gas treatment satisfactory" and terminating the diagnostic process if all the values determined in step a) for the conversion performance(s) reach or exceed the predetermined first limit value (108), IF at least one of the values determined in step a) falls below the first limit value; <LI>c), d) repeating steps a) and b) for at least one main treatment device and a predetermined second limit, (112), (114), 118), <LI>IF at least one of the values determined in step c) falls below the second limit value, OR IF no value could be determined for the conversion performance in step c); <LI>e), f) repeating steps a) and b) for the conversion performance of the whole exhaust treatment system and a predetermined third limit, (122), (124), 128), <LI>g) producing the diagnostic result "exhaust gas treatment system defective" and outputting a corresponding fault signal(132), if the value determine in step e) for the conversion performance of the whole exhaust treatment system lies below the predetermined third limit value. </SL>
Patent GB-2417662-A (GB)
Title: Plant holder
Inventor: EGGLETON AVERIL GODDARD
IPC: A01G9/02
Filed: 2005-09-02
Abstract: A watering system is incorporated into a hanging basket constituted by an outer container 1, an inner container 2 to hold growing medium, and a support collar 3. The outer container 1 is to act as a water reservoir and has an outer rim 4 forming three lips 5 for the purpose of filling the device from any point surrounding the device. The rim also has three fixing points 6 for connection of the device to chains for hanging purposes. The collar 3 has an angled wall 12 formed with a series of nine portals 13 which are aligned with portals 10 in the inner container 2. These sets of portals 10 and 13 receive peat pots 14 set at an angle. The base of the inner container 2 is formed with suitably sized holes to allow for the absorption of water upwards into the growing medium in the inner container and into the main root growing area of the plants within the hanging basket.
Patent GB-2418684-A (GB)
Title: Platform apparatus for an intervention frame
Inventor: DREELAN MICHAEL
IPC: E21B/
Filed: 2005-09-26
Abstract: A platform apparatus 30 adapted for connection with an intervention frame 10, the platform apparatus comprising a supporting member, such that in use, the platform apparatus is connected to the intervention frame and the supporting member is shaped or otherwise adapted to support an intervention tool 60. Thus it is possible to stow an intervention tool 60, such as a coiled tubing injector head, on the intervention frame during use of the frame for other purposes. This significantly reduces the amount of time required for changeover from, for example, coiled tubing intervention, to wireline intervention. In preferred embodiments, the platform apparatus is rotatably connected to the frame and also comprises a turntable. Preferably the platform apparatus can rotate around the frame in a first direction whilst the turntable apparatus rotates in the opposite direction thus maintaining the direction of any coiled tubing towards a V-door provided on a derrick, regardless of the rotational position of the platform apparatus.
Patent GB-2432871-A (GB)
Title: A process for producing double glazing panels
Inventor: CAREY DENIS AUGUSTINE
IPC: E06B3/677
Filed: 2005-11-21
Abstract: Double glazing panels are made by an automated procedure involving the following main steps: <SL> <LI>(a) forming a spacing frame by folding a hollow section and joining the ends, with the introduction through a drilled hole, of dessicant followed by sealing, <LI>(b) aligning glass sheets on a conveyor, marking the cut lines with oil and cutting the panes, and <LI>(c) at a panel forming station assembling the glass panels in a gas filled chamber. </SL>
Patent GB-2435504-A (GB)
Title: Target assembly
Inventor: SCAMMELLS ROBIN
IPC: F41J1/00
Filed: 2006-01-03
Abstract: A target assembly 10 comprising a housing (15, fig 1) adapted to carry a target or plurality thereof (on a platform 60) and a moveable member 80 pivotal about an axis 90 and adapted for periodic motion and intermittent obscuring, by member 100, of said target. Housing (15) has base, rear and upper walls 20, 30, 35 respectively. Moveable member 80, which may also have a variable speed, may be driven by an electric motor. Housing (15) also includes an ammunition collection region (50) and may be adapted so as to be stackable with comparable units.