baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2420178-A (GB)
Title: Closed-loop downhole resonant source
Inventor: ARONSTAM PETER S
IPC: F15B21/06
Filed: 2004-08-18
Abstract: An apparatus for generating seismic body waves in a hydrocarbon reservoir includes a closed-loop borehole source having a resonant cavity for generating resonant energy, a drive source and a control unit. The drive source injects pressure pulses to the resonant cavity at a predetermined or selectable pressure and frequency. The fluid circulates between the cavity and the drive source in a closed-loop fashion. In another embodiment, the borehole source utilizes a smart or controllable material that is responsive to an applied excitation field. The cavity includes an excitation coil for providing an excitation field that changes a material property of the smart fluid. The control unit is programmed to adjust operating parameters to produce seismic waves having a selected frequency and amplitude. In one embodiment, a control unit adjusts operating parameters in response to measured parameters of interest or surface commands.
Patent GB-2436060-A (GB)
Title: A barbecue
Inventor: BATES MAXWELL CHSRITOPHER
IPC: A47J37/07
Filed: 2006-03-15
Abstract: A barbecue 10 comprising a housing 11 having a base 12 and a cover member 14 which is moveable between open and closed positions relative to the base 12, and a receptacle 16 which is removably engageable with part of the housing 11.
Patent GB-2423116-A (GB)
Title: Child safety lock system
Inventor: NYE-HINGSTON MATTHEW RICHARD
IPC: E05B65/462
Filed: 2004-10-22
Abstract: A series of locks are described for preventing child access to cupboards and the like. The locks are preferably concealed and are opened by a proximity of a remote actuator, for example a magnet actuating a reed switch. An override or master switch may also be used to open all locks, for example, for a set period while emptying a dishwasher.
Patent GB-2425819-A (GB)
Title: Valve seat
Inventor: HUNTER RICK C
IPC: F16K3/02
Filed: 2006-05-02
Abstract: A valve seat 19 has an outer surface 31, a rearward end 35, a face 37 and a forward end. A passage extends from the rearward end to the face. A valve element slidingly contacts the face. Stress relief flanges 43 are located on the face 37 in areas of high bearing stress. Each flange has a thickness that allows it to deflect slightly to reduce bearing stresses. The seat may accommodate a spherical valve element (Fig. 4).
Patent GB-2426094-A (GB)
Title: A Mechanism To Include Hints Within Compressed Data
Inventor: ADL-TABATABAL ALI REZA
IPC: G06F12/08
Filed: 2004-12-23
Abstract: According to one embodiment a computer system is disclosed. The Computer system includes, a central processing unit (CPU), a cache memory coupled to the CPU and a cache. controller coupled to the cache memory. The cache memory includes a plurality of compressible cache lines to store additional data.. The cache controller includes compression logic to compress one orr more of the plurality of cache lines into compressed cache lins, and hint logic to store hint information in unused space within the compressed cache lines.
Patent GB-2430024-A (GB)
Title: Electrically conductive shield for refrigerator
Inventor: HUGHES TIMOTHY JOHN
IPC: F25B9/14
Filed: 2005-05-12
Abstract: Method and apparatus to perform channel estimation for a wireless communication system are described.
Patent GB-2433072-A (GB)
Title: Process for improving the lubricating properties of base oils using isomerized high boiling petroleum product
Inventor: MILLER STEPHEN J
IPC: C10M171/02
Filed: 2006-10-19
Abstract: A method for improving the lubricating properties of an isomerized distillate base oil having a kinematic viscosity at 100 degrees C between 2.5 cSt and 8 cSt, the method comprising blending with said isomerized distillate base oil a sufficient amount of a pour point depressing base oil blending component to reduce the pour point of the resulting base oil blend at least 3 degrees C below the pour point of the distillate base oil, wherein the resultant lubricating base oil blend comprises a high boiling fraction having a boiling range above 950 degrees F and a low boiling fraction having a boiling range below 950 degrees F, wherein when the high boiling fraction is distilled out, the low boiling fraction has a higher our point than the entire lubricating base oil blend.
Patent GB-2443405-A (GB)
Title: A foldable trailer for a vehicle
Inventor: ATKINSON GARETH
IPC: B62D63/06
Filed: 2006-10-31
Abstract: A trailer comprises a chassis 7, 8, wheels 3 and a tow hitch 4, in which the trailer is provided with vehicle mounting means (22 figure 3) adapted to mount the trailer off its wheels to a vehicle 6 with which it is used. The chassis comprises first 7 and second 8 frame sections which can be folded through 180{ by means of a hinge 9 so as to lie against each other when in a collapsed configuration. The tow hitch 4 also includes foldable first and second sections 35, 36, and the trailer is provided with collapsible end and side walls 26-31. Mounting means 23 may also be provided on the vehicle, and a latch 42 may secure the folded trailer in place. The invention allows the trailer to be transported in a non-road-engaging manner when not required.
Patent GB-2443411-A (GB)
Title: Re-polymerisation stabiliser
Inventor: BAGGALEY JOHN
IPC: C07C4/02
Filed: 2006-11-02
Abstract: A process for producing a monomer comprising thermally cracking a pre-polymer, such as a cyanoacrylate compound, typically a methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, iso propyl, n-butyl, iso butyl, n-pentyl, 3-pentyl, n-hexyl, 2-hexyl, 3-hexyl, n-heptyl, 3-heptyl, 4-heptyl, n-octyl, 2-octyl, 3-octyl, methoxy ethyl, ethoxy ethyl, propoxy propyl, cyclobutyl, cycloheptyl, cyclohexyl, cyclooctyl, cyclopentyl or allyl cyanoacrylate in the presence of a stabiliser, such as a sterically hindered polyphenolic compound, typically 1,3,5-trimethyl-2,4,6-tris (3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzyl)benzene, typically Anox 330 (RTM) or Irganox 1330 (RTM), a hexaphenol, such as 1,1-bis(2-methyl-4-tert-butylphenyl)butane, typically Lowinox 44B25 (RTM), 1,1,3-tris(2-methyl-4-hydroxy-5-tert-butylphenyl)butane, typically Lowinox CA 22, a radical stabiliser, such as quinone, hydroquinone, p-tert-butyl catechol, p-methoxy phenol, 2,6-di-tert-butyl-p-cresol, 2,2-methylene-bis-(4-methyl-6-tert-butyl)phenol, an anionic stabiliser, such as methane sulphonic acid, p-toluene sulphonic acid, trifluoromethane sulphonic acid, hydroxypropane sulphonic acid, trifluoromethane sulphonic acid, hydroxyl propane sulphonic acid, sulphur dioxide, hydrofluoric acid, to form a monomer as a distillate, the stabiliser preventing the re-polymerisation of the monomer during cracking while not being carried over in the distillate in normally detectable amounts. The pre-polymer is made from a reaction of a cyanoacetate, paraformaldehyde and piperidine.
Patent GB-2450674-A (GB)
Title: Rotatable smoking shelter
Inventor: ROBINSON NIGEL
IPC: E04B1/346
Filed: 2006-11-09
Abstract: The invention relates to a rotatable open fronted shelter that automatically turns away from the prevailing weather, the shelter is controlled by a sensor and an electric motor. The shelter is preferably dome shaped with an open front, and preferably constructed from aluminium, wood, metal or plastic frames. The frames may be fitted with polycarbonate, glass or Perspex (RTM) panes which may be clear, translucent or coloured. The frames may be suspended from a central hub mounted on a central metal, wooden or plastic pole, around which the shelter rotates. The shelter may be driven by a motor that receives a signal from a sensor mounted at the top of the shelter. The sensor may sense the wind direction and thereby send a signal to the motor to tell it which direction it must turn. The shelter may also be turned manually.
Patent GB-2436279-A (GB)
Title: Girdle fastenable to a garment
Inventor: SOLOMON DAVID
IPC: A41B9/14
Filed: 2006-12-12
Abstract: An undergarment 100 comprising an elasticized fabric to support a body part is fastened to an outer garment; the undergarment further defines an aperture 112 in a crotch area and leg loops 115b. The leg loops may encircle the wearer's thighs. The Undergarment may also comprise first and second apertures in front and back crotch areas and a support band under the buttock region. The undergarment may be fastened to an outer garment using a sewn stitch, a zipper, hook and loop tape, a button or a popper.
Patent GB-2435159-A (GB)
Title: Transmission of Data Frames in a WLAN
Inventor: WON SANG-YEON
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2007-01-16
Abstract: A system and method for transmitting data in a wireless local area network (WLAN) are provided. The data transmission system in the WLAN includes: an access point for periodically transmitting beacon frame information; and a wireless terminal for determining the number of data frames depending on a transmission rate of a current data frame, producing a setting frame containing duration information determined depending on the number of data frames, transmitting the setting frame, and then consecutively transmitting as many data frames as the determined number during a duration time when it is determined that a communication environment is an overlapping legacy BSS condition (OLBC) environment based on the beacon frame information received from the access point.
Patent GB-2447629-A (GB)
Title: Refrigerant composition comprising three hydrofluorocarbon components
Inventor: POOLE JOHN EDWARD
IPC: C09K5/04
Filed: 2007-03-19
Abstract: A refrigerant composition suitable for air conditioning, refrigeration and heat pumping applications consists essentially of three hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) components selected from R134a (HFC134a), R125 (HFC125) and R143a (HFC143a). The refrigerant composition comprises 10-20% R134a, 40-65% R125 and 15-50% R143a, where the three components sum to give a total of 100%. The three components may be combined together in various proportions. Preferably, the refrigerant composition meets the criteria for safety classification A1 or A2 of ASHRAE Standard 34, with regard to toxicity and flammability. Preferred compositions comprise near azeotropic and zeotropic refrigerant compositions which are non-flammable under all conditions of fractionation. The refrigerant may be used in a refrigeration or air conditioning unit with a synthetic oxygen-containing lubricant such as a polyol ester or a polyether. Preferably, the refrigerant is used in a hermetic, semi-hermetic or open refrigeration, air conditioning or heat pump unit, driven by an external power source, to provide refrigeration cooling temperatures in a range from 0{C to -45{C, air conditioning cooling temperatures in a range from 0{C to 20{C, or heat pumping warming temperatures in a range from 15{C to 50{C. In use, the refrigerant composition is designed to replace R22 (HCFC22) in new equipment.
Patent GB-2434150-A (GB)
Title: Fluoro-substituted 2-methyl-indolinium precursors of reactive fluorescence-labelling water-soluble cyanine dyes
Inventor: COOPER MICHAEL EDWARD
IPC: C07D209/10
Filed: 2006-04-18
Abstract: There are disclosed fluoro-substituted 2-methyl-indolinium compounds of formula (A) (for use as precursors of reactive water-soluble fluoro-substituted cyanine dyes that are useful for fluorescence-labelling and detection of biological and other materials, especially biological target molecules): <EMI ID=2.1 HE=43 WI=43 LX=870 LY=691 TI=CF> <PC>wherein: either (I) <DL TSIZE=5> <DT>R<1><DD>and R<11> are -L-M -L-P or -(CH2)k-SO3H provided that at least one of R<1> and R<11> is -L-M or -L-P; <DT>R<12><DD>is C1-6 alkyl; <DT>R<3-6><DD>are -H -SO3H -SO2-CF3 or -(CF2)m-F or R<3> and R<4>, or R<5> and R<6>, together form a fused carbo-aromatic 6-membered ring which is optionally substituted by -SO3H, -SO2-CF3 or -(CF2)m-F; <DT>L<DD>is a linking group: <DT>M<DD>is a target bonding group (such as a reactive group, a functional group for reacting with a reactive group, or an affinity tag); <DT>P<DD>is a conjugated component; <DT>k<DD>is 1-10; <DT>m<DD>is 0-4; provided that (i) at least one of groups R<3-6> comprises fluorine and (ii) when any one of groups R<3-6> is -SO3H then R<11> is -(CH2)k-SO3H </DL> or (II) <DL TSIZE=11> <DT>R1 and R<11><DD>are -(CH2)k'-SO3H or -(CH2)5-COOH provided that at least one of R<1> and R<11> is -(CH2)k'-SO3H; <DT>R<12><DD>is C1-6 alkyl; <DT>R<3-6><DD>are each F; and <DT>k'<DD>is 3 or 4. </DL>
Patent GB-2448722-A (GB)
Title: Power supply having universal serial bus socket
Inventor: CHENG JEN-JEN
IPC: G06F1/26
Filed: 2007-04-25
Abstract: A power supply device B includes a plug B1, a power adapter B2, a lead wire B4 and a USB power supply device C. The USB power supply device may be located in the lead wire, on the power adapter (fig. 10) or on an electromagnetic wave elimination device B3 (fig. 9). A plurality of USB sockets may be provided (fig. 8). The USB power supply device may also be configured as a connector, including a USB interface slot, a SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) interface slot, or an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) slot.
Patent GB-2434955-A (GB)
Title: Disposable inhaler
Inventor: WERNER JOHANNES
IPC: A24D1/22
Filed: 2007-05-17
Abstract: The inventive inhaler functions in a similar way to a cigarette but without the formation of carcinogenic substances and carbon monoxide, as instead of tobacco or other substances containing carbon, metallic components of a combustion body (3) are burnt. The air thus heated is used to evaporate the stimulant or active ingredient. The combustion metals are the physiological metals magnesium and iron or alloys of said metals comprising the elements sodium, potassium, calcium, zinc and phosphorus. The inventive disposable inhaler is used for the application of stimulants (nicotine) or medicinal active ingredients.
Patent GB-2449857-A (GB)
Title: Multi-carrier transmission system in which data is redundantly encoded using two different PAM schemes
Inventor: STOTT JONATHAN HIGHTON
IPC: H04L1/08
Filed: 2007-06-04
Abstract: A COFDM transmission scheme is provided that offers improved resilience to noise or deleterious effects in the transmission path. The scheme transmits two copies of the data on different symbols (i.e. time positions) or carriers, if one version of the data is lost, the receiver can attempt demodulation of the surviving version. Furthermore, by using a different Pulse Amplitude Modulation (PAM) mapping to encode each copy of the data, signal to noise performance and data rates are equivalent to conventional Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (QAM) schemes, but with an improvement in SNR when transmission conditions are poor.
Patent GB-2440259-A (GB)
Title: Lift off swing with recline and swivel mechanism
Inventor: TUCKEY PETER R
IPC: A47D13/10
Filed: 2007-07-17
Abstract: An infant swing has a base member 30 supported by hanger members 17 for reciprocal movement. A seat 20 that can be utilized in other applications is detachably mounted on the base member 30, which incorporates a recline mechanism housed therein to permit the seat to be placed into a selected recline position. A recline actuation mechanism can be operated with one hand and uses a self-centring push bar (45 figure 13)that is formed with protrusions (49)engaged with slotted channels (50) to lock the seat in a selected recline position. The recline mechanism is also disclosed as including top plate (31, figure 20)within the base member 30 and movable relative to a base shell (34) along an arcuate track (34a) defined therebetween. The base member 30 is further disclosed including a swivel mechanism that allows the seat 20 to be selectively positioned in a back-and-forth swing configuration or a sideways swing configuration.
Patent GB-2441630-A (GB)
Title: Coupling mechanism for joining adjacent containers
Inventor: MIURA SHINSUKE
IPC: F16B12/10
Filed: 2007-08-22
Abstract: The coupling mechanism 2, comprises a base plate 2a comprising hook receiving portions 2a1, 2a2 and a bent portion 2a5 having a pair of screw holes 2a5a, 2a5b. A hook 2b is mounted on an arm comprising a slot which allows the hook to extend and retract vertically with respect to the plate, and a screw receiving plate 2c comprising a screw hole 2c2 is arranged to be guided by the bent portion of the plate and arranged so as to detachably fixable in an upper extending position or a lower retracted one. The containers, generally metal housings, 1, 3 are provided with slots and openings 3a, 3b, respectively, through which the hooks and the screw plate can extend for coupling onto an adjacent container, or remain retracted if no coupling is necessary. A composite movement allows the hook of a lower container to engage the hook receiving portion 2a2 of an upper adjacent container, after which the screw hole 2c2 of the screw plate on the mechanism of the lower container is aligned with the screw hole 2a5b of the bent portion of the container above, and both mechanisms are then fixed by a screw there through.
Patent GB-2440684-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for maintaining load histories
Inventor: SUNDERMEYER JEFFRY N
IPC: G07C3/00
Filed: 2006-04-28
Abstract: Methods and systems for constructing a load history database (208) for a structure is disclosed. In one embodiment, a method is disclosed that may include detecting a measurable parameter on the structure utilizing a sensor (210-222) positioned on the structure (106-122) and determining a value of external loads acting upon the structure (106-122) based on the detected parameter. Further, the method may include evaluating the value of the external loads against a pre-established factor. Based on the evaluation, the value of the external loads are selectively stored in the load history database (208).
Patent GB-2452774-A (GB)
Title: Technique for forming titanium alloy tubes
Inventor: CHUNG CHING-CHI
IPC: B23K26/34
Filed: 2007-09-17
Abstract: A technique for forming titanium alloy tubes mainly includes the steps of: delivering a titanium alloy wire into a upper end of a forming barrel 11 which houses a stem and a holding dock 14 at the top end that are rotatable and movable up and down in a helical manner; inserting a welding gun 12 into the upper end of the forming barrel; melting the titanium alloy wire to become titanium alloy liquid dropping the titanium alloy liquid onto a holding tube molten trough 15 located at a upper end surface of the holding dock; and depositing repeatedly the titanium alloy liquid on the rotating and downward moving stem in an environment containing inert gases with less than 6% of hydrogen gas to gradually form a hollow tube.
Patent GB-2446268-A (GB)
Title: Turning machine
Inventor: MILLER GLENN JEFFREY
IPC: B23B5/08
Filed: 2008-01-25
Abstract: The turning machine is provided for machining a workpiece 8 with respect to a longitudinal axis 14 of the machine. The machine includes a base 2, a headstock 10 and a tailstock 12 supported by the base for mounting respective ends of the workpiece such that it is rotatable about the longitudinal axis. A carriage 4 carries a tool 24 to engage with the workpiece. The carriage is moveable parallel to the longitudinal axis along two guideways 3, 5 on the base. The guideways are located in use on either side of and spaced horizontally from the longitudinal axis. The guideways may be disposed at diametrically opposed locations with respect to the longitudinal axis, with the guideway on the tool-mounted side below the axis and the other guideway above the axis. The machine configuration seeks to reduce roll and/or pitch errors occurring as the carriage moves along the workpiece.
Patent GB-2446723-A (GB)
Title: Database data extensions
Inventor: BLAND M ALAN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2008-02-19
Abstract: A method for modifying data in a database includes normalising a first data to form second data, wherein the first data is semantically compatible with a first database and semantically incompatible with the second database and wherein the second data is semantically incompatible with the first database and semantically compatible with the second database. The modifications concern at least one of the following: addition of custom facts to an existing fact table in the second database, addition of custom attributes to a new table that parallels an existing dimensions table in the second database. The invention allows unprivileged parties to make extensions to a database model while providing protection for logical semantics needed by the database model. It allows the first and second database to be combined while effectively inhibiting data conflicts, collisions, and other inconsistencies from conflicting modifications to the second database. The method may be used with a communication system having an automatic call distribution (ACD) or other similar contact processing switch, for event processing and monitoring agent performance.
Patent GB-2452136-A (GB)
Title: Holding a hybrid electric vehicle on an inclined surface
Inventor: SOLIMAN IHAB S
IPC: B60W10/08
Filed: 2008-08-08
Abstract: A method for controlling a vehicle powertrain 10 that includes a first power path including a first electric machine 16 and a second power path including a second electric machine 20 is disclosed that includes determining a desired wheel torque required to hold the vehicle stationary on an inclined surface determining a torque capacity of the first power path and preferentially using the first power path to produce the desired wheel torque if the torque capacity of the first power path is greater than a desired torque.
Patent GB-2456672-A (GB)
Title: Permanent magnet alternator speed detection circuit with feedback at lower speeds
Inventor: HESS GARY L
IPC: G01P3/48
Filed: 2009-01-22
Abstract: A permanent magnet alternator 24 is driven by a turbine engine 33 to supply three phases of power to a control circuit 32 for the engine. A shunt regulator delivers current to the control circuit, and a voltage supply 22 is also included to deliver power for a period of time as the alternator is gaining speed at start-up. A speed detection circuit detects 38 the speed of the shaft for diagnostic purposes and a feedback circuit 53 overrides a control for the supply of the current at lower speeds such that the speed detection circuit will be accurate even at lower speeds. Pulse width modulation (PWM) 26 may be used to control the shunt regulator.
Patent GB-2458590-A (GB)
Title: Gripping means for use with a unit insertable in a pipeline
Inventor: SYSE HARALD
IPC: E21B19/06
Filed: 2007-12-12
Abstract: The present invention related to gripping means for use with a unit (2) to be inserted into and held relative a pipeline (1), where the gripping means (3) comprises at least to gripping elements (300) arranged around the circumference of the main body (10) and formed with an outer surface (301) for contact with the internal wall of a pipeline. The outer surface of one gripping element in at least a part has a form giving two separate contact sections between the gripping element and an internal wall of a pipeline seen in a circumferential direction in an extended state of the gripping element.
Patent GB-2471670-A (GB)
Title: Interlocking toy building blocks
Inventor: CANNING STANLEY
IPC: A63H33/10
Filed: 2009-07-04
Abstract: Toy building blocks that are either square or octagonal in shape are joined together by connecting rods. The blocks have connecting holes on various sides of the blocks and on the top and bottom of the blocks. The blocks are joined together by the connecting rods being inserted into the connecting holes to enable structures to be built in both horizontal and vertical directions. The octagonal blocks have all sides of equal length.