baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2391321-A (GB)
Title: An inhomogeneous background based focusing method for multi-array induction measurements in a deviated well
Inventor: XIAO JAIQI
IPC: G01V3/28
Filed: 2002-01-25
Abstract: In highly deviated wells (2) or when the relative dip angle between formation layering (4) and wellbore axis is large, array induction measurements exhibit erratic spikes, misleading curve separations, and inaccurate resistivity values, preventing log analysts (Fig. 3) from accurately evaluating invasion and formation resistivities. To address these problems, various correction methods and inversion techniques have been developed. The correction methods, however, only yield satisfactory results when the relative dip angle (205) is low to moderate, and inversion techniques are typically very time consuming.
Patent GB-2406557-A (GB)
Title: Dispenser apparatus for metallic cutting rule
Inventor: STARKIE DAVID MICHAEL
IPC: B66F9/06
Filed: 2003-10-04
Abstract: For safe and efficient supply of steel rule to a die production machine, a housing 10 for holding a stack of steel rule cassettes arranged one above the other is mounted onto a post 20 or other frame element and is slidably adjustable in height thereon by hydraulic means 44-48. The post 20 is mounted upon a base 30 to which wheels 32 are fitted in such a manner as to allow movement only along a fixed line of travel.
Patent GB-2397484-A (GB)
Title: Multi-component meal for cats
Inventor: HALL SIMON REGINALD
IPC: A23K1/00
Filed: 2003-12-19
Abstract: A feline multi-component foodstuff comprises two or more compartmentalised food compositions, of which at least two compositions differ in their content of at least two of fat, protein or carbohydrate. Preferably the difference in the content of fat, carbohydrate and protein is at least 1% on an energy ratio basis, where the energy ratio is defined as the number of calories coming from the fat, carbohydrate or protein component as a percentage of the total calories in the composition. At least one component is a dried ready to eat cereal. A feline multi-component foodstuff enables the animal to optimise the macronutrient content of its diet.
Patent GB-2396537-A (GB)
Title: Secure header information for multi-content e-mail
Inventor: BARRIGA LUIS
IPC: C07K14/31
Filed: 2002-06-18
Abstract: A multicontent e-mail has a body part comprising separately encrypted content parts and a header part comprising a clear text part and an encrypted part. The encrypted header part includes a descriptor section and a link section. The link section specifies relationships between content parts. The descriptor section provides information related to each body content part such as information format. The descriptor section, further, provides information for access to any content part such as requirement for authorization. The access information can include executable code exemplary for establishing a negotiation process for access to linked information at a remote information server. Further disclosed is an arrangement for download and decryption of the e-mail header part and analysis of the descriptor section. A user can select any body content part for downloading according to requirements determined from the descriptor section.
Patent GB-2411177-A (GB)
Title: Liquid bleaching
Inventor: BONN JEFFREY
IPC: D06L4/12
Filed: 2004-02-20
Abstract: A liquid bleaching comprising: ```a first compartment containing a first aqueous composition comprising a source of active oxygen, such as hydrogen peroxide ```a second compartment containing a second aqueous composition having a pH of 2 to 6 and comprising a compound having the structural Formula I, such as methyl morpholinium acetonitrile methyl sulphate <EMI ID=1.1 HE=19 WI=50 LX=637 LY=1175 TI=CF> <PC>wherein A is a saturated ring formed of four carbon atoms and a heteroatom in addition to the N1 atom, <DL TSIZE=10> <DT>R1<DD>is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, aryl, alkoxy, alcohol and acetonitrile, <DT>R2 and R3<DD>are each selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, alkoxy and alcohol, <DT>Y<DD>is an anionic counterion, and <DT>Z<DD>is in the range of 0 to 10. Also disclosed is a process for treating a surface using the liquid bleach. </DL>
Patent GB-2394708-A (GB)
Title: Protective packaging system
Inventor: HINES VERNON ARTHUR JAMES
IPC: B65D83/04
Filed: 2002-08-21
Abstract: A protective packaging system (1) which includes a strip of protective material (2) adapted to form a plurality of internal activities (6). Preferably, a single adhesive strip bandage (5) is packaged within each of these internal cavities which provides a sterile, airtight and waterproof environment.
Patent GB-2414034-A (GB)
Title: Locking device for temporary fence panels
Inventor: FELL JOHN
IPC: E04H17/16
Filed: 2004-02-27
Abstract: A locking device for joining temporary transportable fence panels. The device comprises a back section 8 comprising a lock receptacle and a front section 13 with a lock part. When the receptacle and lock are engaged, the front and back sections 8, 13 encompass end members of the fence panels to secure them together forming a temporary fencing assembly. A key 21 may be used to release the locking device and unlock the fencing panels. The front and back sections may form encompassing apertures to hold the end members of the fence panels. The lock assembly (figure 2, 17) may be held in place by a locking ring and lock nut.
Patent GB-2403547-A (GB)
Title: Measuring flow velocity in a wellbore using NMR
Inventor: SPEIER PETER
IPC: G01R33/44
Filed: 2002-08-29
Abstract: An NMR tool is used in a wellbore in order to determine flow velocity by the use of an encoding pulse and subsequent refocusing pulses of an inhomogeneous oscillating magnetic field. The amplitude of the induced signals are measured and velocity derived. The rf pulses used are fast half passage adiabatic pulses which enable an inhomogeneous rf field to be used.
Patent GB-2422980-A (GB)
Title: Modem to telephone line interlock
Inventor: BLANSHARD GEORGE
IPC: H04M1/738
Filed: 2005-02-03
Abstract: A device which is connected between the modem and telephone network. The device has a manual set of dials, which is used to enter a required telephone number, the number of dials can be increased/decreased to allow connection to any number. The device compares the number dialled by the modem to the number displayed on the device, and will allow connection only if these numbers are an exact match. In the event of a mismatch, the device interrupts the connection between the modem and the telephone network and will not allow a reconnect until it is reset. The device displays a green light when connected to the desired number and a red light when an attempt has been made to connect to an unwanted number, giving the user of the device a visible indication that there may be a malignant program running on the computer. The device cannot be accessed by any code running on the computer and cannot be adulterated to allow any unwanted number to be dialled.
Patent GB-2411672-A (GB)
Title: Drillable bridge plug
Inventor: ROBERTS WILLIAM M
IPC: E21B/
Filed: 2005-02-25
Abstract: A drillable bridge plug comprising a mandrel <B>101</B>, a sealing element <B>109</B> disposed around the mandrel, a plurality of back up rings <B>110</B>, <B>111</B>, <B>112</B>, <B>115</B> adjacent the sealing element, a lower slip assembly <B>103</B> disposed around the mandrel, an upper slip assembly <B>102</B> disposed around the mandrel, an upper cone <B>104</B> adjacent the upper slip assembly and engaged with the mandrel with at least one axial locking apparatus <B>108</B> and at least one rotational locking apparatus <B>107A</B> and a lower cone <B>105</B> adjacent the lower slip assembly and engaged with the mandrel with at least one axial locking apparatus <B>108</B> and at least one rotational locking apparatus <B>107B</B>. Also disclosed is a drillable bridge plug comprising a mandrel and at least one slip assembly at least partially made of a material having less than 10% elongation.
Patent GB-2422786-A (GB)
Title: Hand-held dispenser
Inventor: WRIGHT ANDREW DAVID
IPC: A61M13/00
Filed: 2005-03-03
Abstract: A hand-held dispenser for dispensing a pharmaceutical product is disclosed. The dispenser has a housing 1 providing a duct 12. A frangible membrane 44 is provided in the duct 12. A probe 3 with a piercing tip 35 is mounted in the duct 12 and arranged such that, in use the piercing tip 35 pierces the frangible membrane 44. An air compression device 2 is provided to compress air for expelling a pharmaceutical product through the probe 3 and a channel 46 is provided to substantially equalise the pressure in the air compression device 2 and the pressure above the frangible membrane 44. The ability to substantially equalise the pressure in the bellows 2 and the pressure above the frangible membrane 44 on the sheath provides for a more consistent release of pharmaceutical product when the frangible membrane is pierced. This is because the compressed air from the bellows 2 which expels the pharmaceutical product through the probe 3 does not encounter a sudden change in pressure as it passes the pierced frangible membrane 44 with the entrained pharmaceutical product. In use, when compressed air is used to expel a pharmaceutical product through the probe 3, the air path through the probe 3 has a lower resistance than the channel 46 to substantially equalise the pressure in the air compression device and the pressure above the frangible membrane 44. This ensures that the majority of the compressed air is used to expel the pharmaceutical product. The piercing tip 35 preferably comprises a generally annular cutting edge 36 on an end portion of the probe with an interruption 37 in the generally annular cutting edge 36.
Patent GB-2408983-A (GB)
Title: Novel thermoplastic hydrogel polymer compositions for use in producing contact lenses and methods of producing said compositions
Inventor: GRAHAM NEIL
IPC: C08G18/66
Filed: 2003-09-01
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to production of thermoplastic materials which swell in water to produce hydrogels. These materials will hereafter be referred to as "thermoplastic hydrogels". They are useful as contact lenses or for use in vision correction prosthetics or as cosmetic devices. In particular, the invention relates to thermoplastic hydrogels which show improved flow characteristics.
Patent GB-2409678-A (GB)
Title: A ligand of Glucokinase useful in the treatment of hyperglycaemia
Inventor: CORBETT WENDY LEA
IPC: C07D417/12
Filed: 2002-12-18
Abstract: 3-Cyclopentyl-2-pyridin-4-yl-N-thiazol-2-yl-propionamide and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. This compound is an allosteric ligand of mammalian Glucokinase and therefore may be useful in therapy, in particular for the reduction of hyperglycaemia in type II diabetes. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising this compound may be prepared and it may also be used to assist the formation of co-crystals of Glucokinase.
Patent GB-2422532-A (GB)
Title: Passage-conversion valve assembly for vacuum cleaner
Inventor: LEE BYUNG-JO
IPC: A47L9/24
Filed: 2005-06-23
Abstract: A passage-conversion valve assembly for vacuum cleaner comprises a valve member 220 mounted in an air passage 210 in a cleaner body, a socket 214a for a hose nozzle 133, a resilient member 230 mounted in the air passage to bias the valve member in one direction, and an actuator 240 mounted to a sidewall of the passage to push the valve member against the bias of the resilient member when the hose nozzle is mounted in the socket. The air passage may comprise a first duct 211 connected to a vacuum source, a second duct 212 connected to a hose connector, a third duct 213 connected to an air inlet of a brush assembly, and a fourth duct 214 acting as the socket for the hose nozzle. The valve member may comprise a duct part (221 fig. 3) having a bent path, and a protrusion (222 fig. 3) connected to the duct part. The resilient member may be a coil spring enclosing the valve member.
Patent GB-2414836-A (GB)
Title: Haptic communication devices
Inventor: GRANT DANNY
IPC: H04M1/72457
Filed: 2003-12-08
Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to methods and systems for providing customized "haptic messaging" to users of handheld communication devices in a variety of applications. In one embodiment, a method of using haptic effects to relate location information includes: receiving an input signal associated with a position of a handheld communication device (100); determining the position of the handheld communication device (100) relative to a predetermined location; and providing a haptic effect associated with a distance between the position of the handheld communication device (100) and the predetermined location. In another embodiment, a handheld communication device (100) can be used as a two-way haptic remote control.
Patent GB-2418858-A (GB)
Title: Scented pad
Inventor: KNOPPIK STEFEN
IPC: C09J7/29
Filed: 2005-09-19
Abstract: A scented pad comprises a first layer (1) of material which is impregnated with a scent, a second layer (2) of foam material, a cover (4) and means such as a layer (3) of adhesive material for securing the pad to a mattress of a bed. The impregnated scent keeps the bed smelling fresh and masks body odours produced overnight in the bed.
Patent GB-2431791-A (GB)
Title: Validating printing by scanning colour patches on printed modified original image
Inventor: PEIRO JOSE ABAD
IPC: H04N1/60
Filed: 2005-10-28
Abstract: Print validation or print proofing is achieved by a method comprising: creating a modified virtual image, loaded into a memory, from an original virtual image and series of gamut colour patches; printing 5 the modified virtual image to obtain printed colour gamut patches; scanning 6 the colour patches using a spectrophotometer; and comparing 7 the scanned output with an admissible range stored in memory. Then, if the output is outside the admissible range and cannot be validated, the print is either validated after analysis of the position of data points in the modified image related to an admissible, allowable colour gamut 14, or the modified image is changed and the earlier print, scan and comparison steps are repeated. A plurality of print press colour gamut ranges may be stored in memory. Data point analysis may comprise identification of the proportion of data points lying outside the colour gamut, and comparison of this proportion to a threshold 15. Alternatively, the media used may be changed 13.
Patent GB-2422647-A (GB)
Title: Controlling engine vibrations with active damping
Inventor: FURSDON PETER MICHAEL TREWHELL
IPC: F16F13/26
Filed: 2005-08-30
Abstract: Vibration between an engine 1 and a chassis 2 on which the engine is mounted is controlled by an active engine mounting which generates a variable force dependent on the rotation of an engine-driven shaft to oppose the vibrations. A detector detects any resultant vibration due to the net effect of the vibrations and the variable force and a controller controls the active mounting to generate the variable force based on an iterative relationship. The controller output signal, in frequency domain vector form, to the active mounting is derived from the controller output signal of the immediately previous iteration and the resultant vibration of more than one previous iteration. Where there are multiple controlled active engine mountings the number of previous iterations used is greater than the number of such mountings.
Patent GB-2423402-A (GB)
Title: Security system for shopping trolleys
Inventor: HUNT STEPHEN WILLIAM
IPC: G07F7/06
Filed: 2002-07-19
Abstract: A retail environment 1 security system comprises a shopping trolley fitted with a security device including a wireless receiver and a processor adapted to receive signals from at least one transmitter located 6, 7, 9, 10 in the retail environment and to determine at least a direction of travel of the trolley based on the received signals. The processor may issue an alarm signal on receipt of a predetermined signal or sequence of signals from one or more transmitters. The alarm signal may result in one or more of an audio or visual alarm or the operation of a wheel locking device on the trolley. A time delay may be used to prevent locking of the trolley wheels or activation of the alarm for a predetermined period after entering the store.
Patent GB-2438866-A (GB)
Title: Fan flued gas fire comprising a flue flow blocking device
Inventor: MINTOFT PETER
IPC: F23L11/00
Filed: 2006-06-07
Abstract: A flue flow blocking device for a fan flued gas fire is operated by manual or actuator means not relying on air flow energy or aerodynamic principles for operation. Preferably, the device is interlocked with air flow sensing devices controlling the fire so as to ensure fail safe operation. The device may be operated by a fan control system of the gas fire; the device may be operated automatically when the fire is used; or the device may be operated by a user independently of a fire control system. The invention is designed to close off the flue when the fire is not in use so as to prevent the unwanted flow of air to or from a dwelling. Furthermore, the device is designed to pose no significant restriction to the flow of flue products when in an open position.
Patent GB-2429282-A (GB)
Title: Colour measurement engine with parallel detectors
Inventor: ANDEL RICHARD J VAN
IPC: G01J3/02
Filed: 2005-04-28
Abstract: A color measurement instrument includes a housing and illuminators, a two-dimensional photodetector array, and an optics system within the housing. A UV filter wheel closes the housing to prevent contaminants from entering the housing. The filter wheel supports UV filters and non-UV glass that can be selectively aligned with the illuminators. The photodetectors can be read in parallel, and each photodetector includes a unique spectral filter The optics system delivers light from the sample target area equally to each of the photodetectors.
Patent GB-2427945-A (GB)
Title: Data compression methods and systems
Inventor: KISRA SAAD
IPC: G01V11/00
Filed: 2005-03-14
Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and systems for taking measurements relating to subterranean formations. The methods and systems effectively compress data and thus facilitate more efficient data transmission. The methods and systems are capable of automatically varying data compression rates during a measurement operation. The variable data compression capability facilitates reliable collection of measurement data at faster and/or constant logging speeds. The data compression methods and systems may be applied to any measurement operation relating to subterranean formations, including, but not limited to : acoustic wireline logging measurements, acoustic logging-while-drilling measurements, electromagnetic measurements, nuclear magnetic resonance measurements, and resistivity measurements.
Patent GB-2443785-A (GB)
Title: Brake assembly for lawnmower
Inventor: SMITH IAN ZETTERSTROM
IPC: A01D34/68
Filed: 2006-11-15
Abstract: A centrifugally-released brake assembly for a power-operated rotary tool comprises a rotor 5, a carrier 10 fixed to the rotor, a stationary hub 9 concentric with the axis of rotation of the rotor, a brake member 12 associated with the carrier for movement into and out of engagement with the hub, and spring means 14 for biasing the brake member towards the hub. The hub 9 is provided with an external, circumferential brake surface, and the brake member is constituted by a brake shoe 12, which is pivotally mounted on the carrier 10 for movement towards and away from the hub, the brake shoe being biased towards the brake surface by the spring means 14.
Patent GB-2443890-A (GB)
Title: End joining of a sealing strip
Inventor: DRAGON HORST
IPC: B29C65/00
Filed: 2006-11-20
Abstract: In a method of joining the ends of a sealing strip together, the strip ends are pre-heated by induction heating, such as by induction heater 103, in preparation for a further joining process. The final joining process may feature contact of the strip ends with heating plates 100, and with use of an interstitial metal foil 15. Also disclosed is a method of joining sealing strip ends together in which the ends are heated by contact with first and second surfaces of a removable interstitial heating tool. Also disclosed is a method of joining sealing strip ends together, in three steps at separate workstations, of a location station, a heating / joining station, and a cooling station.
Patent GB-2432898-A (GB)
Title: Cryogenic cooling circuit arrangement to avoid direct conductive thermal engagement of the inlet path with a coupler for a superconducting magnet
Inventor: HUANG XIANRUI
IPC: G01R33/3815
Filed: 2006-11-27
Abstract: A cold mass 202 for a superconducting magnet system (10 fig 1), includes a superconducting magnet 203 and a cryogenic cooling circuit 206. The cryogenic cooling circuit has an inlet path and an upward outlet path, with the inlet path avoiding direct conductive thermal engagement with the conductive coupler and the outlet path permitting direct conductive thermal engagement. The cold mass can include a magnet and cooling circuit support 208, which has a conductive coupler (702 fig 7) that serves to couple the superconducting magnet 203 and the cryogenic cooling circuit 206. Alternatively, the cryogenic cooling circuit can include channeling helium as a liquid in the inlet path and channeling liquid and/or vapour in the upward outlet path. The inlet path may be a downward path, and may delay direct conduction of thermal energy between a heat load and the cooling circuit. The cold mass may be arranged in a horizontal or vertical orientation, and in the vertical orientation may include a spiral path that traverses the magnet and cooling circuit support from a lower portion to an upper portion (fig 3). The cold mass may maintain the superconducting magnet at a temperature of 4.2 Kelvin, and the upward outlet path of the cooling circuit may at least in part be embedded in the magnet and cooling circuit support.
Patent GB-2446012-A (GB)
Title: Active radio frequency identification of a plurality of tag transponders
Inventor: MEPHAM ANDREW LEE
IPC: G01V15/00
Filed: 2007-01-25
Abstract: Apparatus (2) for active radio frequency identification of a plurality of tag transponders (4), which apparatus (2) operates such that air time data transmission (6) is utilised for controlling operation of the tag transponders (4), and which apparatus (2) comprises: tag transponder unique identifier means (10); reader unique identifier means (12); message sequence number means (14); command means (16); data means (18); and source device controlling version means (20); and fixed total size and sub-field size.
Patent GB-2445956-A (GB)
Title: Multiple-source spectrometer with tunable filter
Inventor: SAARI HEIKKI
IPC: G01J3/10
Filed: 2007-01-26
Abstract: A spectrometer for material analysis and a control method for a spectrometer. The spectrometer includes a radiant source 140 formed by multiple single radiation sources 141 having different central wavelengths, for generating a measuring signal. A measurement object 100 contains a material to be analyzed. At least one electrically tunable Fabry-Perot filter 120 is included for band pass filtering the measuring signal by at least two pass bands, and a detector 300 (and reference detector 304) detects the filtered measuring signals received from the measurement object 100. The spectrometer has means 312 for modulating each of the single radiation sources 141 and correspondingly means 306, 307 for demodulating the detected signals such that the signal from each single radiation source can be distinguished from each other in the detector 300 and the spectrometer has means for detecting and demodulating multiple pass bands simultaneously. The modulation may be performed by frequency, time division or phase modulation. A second Fabry-Perot interferometer (220, Fig.4) may be used in the vicinity of the detector 300. The signal may be formed by multiple single LED radiation sources.