baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2400910-A (GB)
Title: Determining fluid properties from a fluid analyser
Inventor: DONG CHENGLI
IPC: E21B47/10
Filed: 2004-03-17
Abstract: The contamination free gas-oil ratio or the percent contamination of a formation fluid is determined using fluid composition data obtained over a suitable time scale. The data may relate to optical densities at spectral peaks corresponding to different components of the formation fluid, or to mass concentrations of each component. The data can then be fitted to a suitable function, such as an exponential function or a power function, in order to provide estimates of values of the property of interest.
Patent GB-2396890-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for pumping a cryogenic fluid from a storage tank
Inventor: URSAN MIHAI
IPC: F04B15/08
Filed: 2002-09-13
Abstract: In the present method and apparatus, cryogenic liquid and vapor are pumped from a storage tank and the proportion of liquid and vapor is controlled so as to influence flow rate through the apparatus. In an induction stroke, the piston of a reciprocating pump is retracted and cryogenic fluid is drawn from the storage tank into a piston chamber associated with the piston. Flow rate is controlled through the apparatus by controlling the proportion of liquid and vapor supplied to the pump during the induction stroke by supplying substantially only vapor to the pump during a portion of the induction stroke. In a compression stroke, the pump compresses and condenses vapor into liquid and then compresses any liquid within the piston chamber; compressed cryogenic fluid is ultimately discharged from the pump. The apparatus preferably includes a pump with a liquid supply line connecting a pump inlet to a storage tank, a vapor supply line connecting an ullage space with a pump inlet, an automatically actuated valve that opens and closes to control the flow of vapor to the pump inlet, and a controller that controls the valve to achieve a desired flow rate.
Patent GB-2414205-A (GB)
Title: Spindle for a grinding wheel, including a shaft supported by hydrostatic bearings
Inventor: CHAUNDLER ANDREW JAMES
IPC: B24B19/12
Filed: 2004-06-09
Abstract: The spindle comprises a shaft 27 extending from a motor 40 to a grinding wheel 26 and a rigid casing 36 extending along the shaft 27. The shaft 27 is carried by three hydrostatic bearings 44, 46, 48, one of which 48 is near the wheel 26 at the end of the casing 36. Preferably the other bearings 44, 46 are at the inboard end of the shaft 27 and within the motor housing 38. Preferably the symmetrical motor housing 38 includes a water cooling jacket (52, figure 5). Preferably oil is supplied under pressure to the bearings 44, 46, 48 by a pump from a reservoir to which oil returns. The wheel grinds re-entrant cams on camshafts and the spindle shaft and casing are at least as long as the camshaft that is to be ground.
Patent GB-2418640-A (GB)
Title: Product for retention and degradation of pollutant substances
Inventor: NEWMAN ALAN PAUL
IPC: E01C5/00
Filed: 2004-08-21
Abstract: A product for the retention and degradation of at least one pollutant substance, comprising a hydrophobic material (1), a hydrophilic material (2), and at least one interface (3) between the materials. The hydrophobic material receives and retains at least some of the pollutant substance, and the hydrophilic material supports the formation of a biofilm by supplying water therefor, which biofilm degrades at least some of the pollutant substance retained by the hydrophobic material. The hydrophobic material and the hydrophilic material may comprise a geotextile material. The pollutant substance may comprise one or more mineral oils comprised in water. The hydrophobic material may receive the pollutant substance and the water, and may retain at least some of the pollutant substance and pass at least some of the water. At least some of the pollutant substance is thereby removed from the water passing through the hydrophobic material. The hydrophilic material may support the formation of the biofilm at, at least, the interface between the materials, by supplying water for the biofilm. The product may be used in a permeable pavement system comprising a plurality of paving blocks, laid on at least one bedding material, which in turn is laid on at least one product, which in turn is laid on at least one base material.
Patent GB-2416799-A (GB)
Title: Glazing assembly
Inventor: ALLPORT BRIAN
IPC: E06B3/58
Filed: 2004-09-24
Abstract: A glazing assembly which can be internally glazed once fitted comprises a bottom sash rail <B>2</B> and an elongate ventilated bottom glazing bead <B>12</B> which will be external in use. The ventilated glazing bead <B>12</B> is mounted to the bottom sash rail <B>2</B> by an anchoring block <B>14</B> which is secured to the bottom sash rail <B>2</B>. Secured to the bottom sash rail <B>2</B> adjacent to and internally of the anchoring block <B>14</B> in use is a setting block <B>16</B> on which a glazed unit <B>10</B> rests when glazed into the assembly. The anchoring block <B>14</B> has an upper surface which is profiled to interlock with the ventilated glazing bead <B>12</B>. The anchoring block <B>14</B> is secured to the bottom sash rail <B>2</B> by fixing means <B>15</B> extending through the block and into the rail. The anchoring block <B>14</B> and setting block <B>16</B> may be provided as a single integral combined anchoring and setting block. A plurality of anchoring blocks <B>14</B> and corresponding setting blocks <B>16</B> may be provided.
Patent GB-2418902-A (GB)
Title: Invalid hoist
Inventor: DIGGINS MARK
IPC: A61G7/14
Filed: 2004-10-07
Abstract: An invalid hoist comprises a support 10, an arm 12 pivotally connected to the support 10, drive means for driving the arm 12 for pivotal movement relative to the support 10, and brake means 18 independent of the drive means to apply a braking force to the arm 12 in the event that movement thereof occurs at a speed grater than a predetermined speed. The brake can be inertia operated and can have a rack and pinion.
Patent GB-2419510-A (GB)
Title: Ski boot jack
Inventor: DAVIES ANTHONY ERIC
IPC: A47G25/80
Filed: 2004-10-29
Abstract: A ski boot jack has a base that is fixed in a solid position and has an adjustable cradle 2 to hold the front peg of the ski boot and a releasable clamp to hold the rear peg of the ski boot. In use the front ski boot peg is placed into a cradle 2 and the heel of the boot is pushed down onto the spring loaded releasable clamp 4. As the heel of the boot is pushed downwards the clamp 4 moves backwards until the peg of the boot passes beneath the clamp 4, the clamp then springs forward thereby securing the ski boot in the jack. The skier may now move their leg back and forth to open the ski boot. To remove the ski boot the spring loaded clamp 4 is released by moving a manual lever 5 that is connected to the clamp. The cradle is adjustable to allow various boot sizes to be held by the jack.
Patent GB-2422922-A (GB)
Title: Setting vehicle GPS destinations using electronic maps on web pages
Inventor: CHEN STEPHEN
IPC: G01C21/36
Filed: 2005-02-02
Abstract: A method for setting vehicle satellite navigating destinations aims to build a destination file from electronic map data of Web pages of a Web site 200. The data source of the destination file may be retrieved by E-mail. The destination file data are downloaded 300 by radio transmission or through a memory card into a memory unit of a navigation host to enable the navigation host to perform navigation route planning 600. The destination file is stored at an interim file location 400, where the data is checked and updated if necessary, 500.
Patent GB-2408609-A (GB)
Title: Modular financial service instrument
Inventor: FIELD MICHELLE D
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2003-08-08
Abstract: The PCT Application to be published without Abstract.
Patent GB-2424215-A (GB)
Title: Power-assisted stretcher
Inventor: WILLIAMSON ROBERT
IPC: A61G7/05
Filed: 2005-03-17
Abstract: A trolley includes driven wheels 8 and castor wheels 6a,6b,6c and 6d. The driven wheels 8 may be moved to a position clear of the ground or to a position in which they contact the ground with the adjacent castor wheels 6c and 6d being raised off the ground. Movement between these two positions is effected by pivoting a sub-frame 16 to which the driven wheels 8 and the castor wheels 6c and 6d are connected. During this movement the region of the trolley above the driven wheel is first lowered and then raised slightly such that the end elevation of the support for a patient remains the same.
Patent GB-2425025-A (GB)
Title: Intrusion detection state machine for finding attack signatures with reduced buffering requirements for handling out of sequence packets
Inventor: FURLONG PETER
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2005-04-08
Abstract: Some intrusion detection system look for signature patterns of characters indicative of an attack in received data streams using state machines which react to each received character. Systems where the data stream is segmented (eg. into TCP packets) and the segments are not received in order (n+2 in figure) cause problems. Traditional systems would buffer subsequent sequence packets (n+3 to n+6) until the delayed one was received and then recommence processing. Instead the invention stores the machine state (at n+1) and buffers the immediately subsequent segment (n+3). It then initialises the state machine and processes the subsequent packets, until the late segment is received. Then it again stores the machine state (at n+6), restores the first stored state and processes the missing and buffered segments (n+2 and n+3). Finally the second stored state is restored and normal processing resumes (at n+7). The system thereby reduces the size of buffer required (from 4 segments to 1 in the example).
Patent GB-2425479-A (GB)
Title: Aloe vera coated contraceptive
Inventor: HUSSEIN MEHMET
IPC: A61F6/06
Filed: 2005-04-25
Abstract: A contraceptive device having a lubricant and aloe vera gel on a surface thereof is disclosed. The latex or polyurethane contraceptive may be a sealed package containing an aloe vera coated condom (male or female), diaphragm or cervical cap, coated with no greater than 0.04 weight percent lubricant plus aloe vera; alternatively, the gel may comprise no more than 0.03 % lubricant plus aloe vera. Low concentrations of aloe vera are apparently advantageous: higher aloe vera concentrations have been shown to reduce bursting pressure and volume, tensile elongation and force at break of condoms - see example graphs below.
Patent GB-2426417-A (GB)
Title: HTTP tunnelling
Inventor: MALLET GARETH DYLAN
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2005-05-16
Abstract: Traffic from a client 1 to a server 4 is tunnelled through firewall 2 using HTTP requests for data from behind the firewall and HTTP responses for data going through the firewall from outside. Means are also provided for maintaining a stock of pending HTTP requests at an HTTP server 4 so that a HTTP response is always available for traffic into the network protected by the firewall. In an embodiment there is provided a network node implementing a TCP/IP protocol stack and a HTTP client, wherein the stack supplies packet data and if the data is destined for a predetermined address or port the data is passed to the HTTP client (rather than the physical layer), and the HTTP client is configured to encapsulate the packet data in a HTTP request to send to the server. The HTTP request would be able to pass through a restrictive firewall 2 on a normal, unrestricted, HTTP port. In a further embodiment a network node comprises HTTP server means which receives data encapsulated in HTTP requests and defers sending a response to the request until packet data, for the sender of the request, has been supplied from a request from another client.
Patent GB-2414874-A (GB)
Title: Display device with a control module for preventing harmonic interference
Inventor: WANG JUI-MING
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2005-06-02
Abstract: A display device (10) is adapted for receiving an image signal (702) having a display scanning frequency, and includes an internal light source (9), a light source adjustment module (8), and a control module (82). The light source adjustment module (8) includes a pulse-width-modulation controller (80) that generates a source control signal (801) for controlling turning on and turning off of the internal light source (9). The control module (82) includes a frequency detecting circuit (60) for detecting the display scanning frequency of the image signal (702), and a plurality of range adjustment circuits (61, 62, 63). The frequency detecting circuit (60) actuates one of the range adjustment circuits (61, 62, 63) according to the detected display scanning frequency for subsequent control of the pulse-width-modulation controller (80) such that the latter generates the source control signal (801) within a preset frequency range which has turning on and turning off frequencies that are not integer multiples of the detected display scanning frequency.
Patent GB-2415680-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle ramp device
Inventor: RUMSEY JOHN PHILIP
IPC: B60P1/43
Filed: 2005-06-03
Abstract: A ramp device for a vehicle includes a ramp section and a floor section and is capable of adjustment between a closed position where said ramp section is stored on the vehicle and said floor section forms part of the internal floor of the vehicle, and an open position where said ramp section is moved such that one end lies adjacent the vehicle supporting surface, and said floor section is substantially in line with the ramp section. Part of the internal floor of the vehicle thus forms part of the ramp device, allowing the ramp to have a more acute angle to the vehicle supporting surface.
Patent GB-2418475-A (GB)
Title: Interactive gaming systems with haptic feedback
Inventor: ENDO SHOICHI
IPC: A63F7/07
Filed: 2004-06-09
Abstract: Interactive gaming systems (200) and methods with haptic feedback are described. One described apparatus comprises: a portable manipulandum (210) configured to simulate an element associated with a sports activity; a sensor (230) in communication with the portable manipulandum (210) and configured to detect a movement of the portable manipulandum (210); an actuator (220) disposed in the portable manipulandum; and a processor (240) in communication with the sensor and the actuator (220). The processor (240) is configured to receive a sensor signal from the sensor (230) associated with the movement of the portable manipulandum (210) and to output a control signal to the actuator (230) based at least in part on the sensor signal. The control signal is configured to cause the actuator (230) to output a haptic feedback associated with the movement of the portable manipulandum (210), e.g., simulating an impact between the portable manipulandum (210) and an object.
Patent GB-2434240-A (GB)
Title: Driver behaviour profiling
Inventor: COWLEY MATTHEW WILLIAM
IPC: G08G1/123
Filed: 2006-01-11
Abstract: Problem to be Solved: To provide enhanced resolution from a mobile communication of a motor vehicle driver profile, with flexibility as to the frequency of data deposit to a fixed host device. Solution: A profiling device that uniquely utilizes 'on board' acceleration algorithms derived from a GPS (Global Positioning System) or GALILEO receiver to calculate and store a 'driver profile' which can be transmitted/ received to a remote host system at frequent or infrequent intervals. The algorithms may utilize the Doppler effect caused by changes in the acceleration of the vehicle and therefore avoiding the need to store and transmit longitude and latitude data.
Patent GB-2434850-A (GB)
Title: A vibration unit comprising an eccentric, or out of balance, rotor
Inventor: SHARPLES RICHARD
IPC: B06B1/16
Filed: 2006-02-01
Abstract: A vibration unit affixed to a device for grouting between floor tiles or paving slabs. The vibrator facilitates the easy distribution of grouting mortar from the storage hopper to the grouting aperture. The vibration unit comprises an out of balance rotor which is driven by an electric drill.
Patent GB-2435499-A (GB)
Title: Lock nut system
Inventor: RODE JOHN E
IPC: F16B39/32
Filed: 2006-02-27
Abstract: A lock nut system (10) comprises a nut (20) with a plurality of teeth (120) and a keeper (30) having a plurality of teeth (32) engageable with the teeth of the nut (120) . The keeper (30) has a radially inner side configured to engage a shaft to inhibit rotation of the nut relative to the shaft.
Patent GB-2436636-A (GB)
Title: Machine readable conductive array and devices for reading the same
Inventor: NYBERGH KJELL
IPC: G06V40/13
Filed: 2006-03-28
Abstract: The invention relates to two-dimensional machine readable codes, to devices for reading such codes and to systems for creating such codes. The machine readable code 3 comprises an array of electrically conductive code elements 9 that are electrically connected to each other, preferably by using a grid 27. The machine readable codes are formed by printing them onto a substrate using conductive ink. A capacitive sensing transducer 13 may be used to read the code wherein the transducer can also be used to read fingerprints.
Patent GB-2424910-A (GB)
Title: Cutter for use in a drill bit
Inventor: ZHANG JOHN YOUHE
IPC: E21B10/567
Filed: 2006-03-31
Abstract: The cutter 400, particularly for use in drag type drill bits, comprises a base portion 402 upon which an ultra hard layer 404 is disposed and which has at least one relief groove 408 formed on an outer surface which is configured to form a relief gap 416 between at least one portion of the ultra hard layer and an inside surface of a cutter pocket 418. The ultra hard layer preferably comprises thermally stable polycrystalline diamond. The relief groove may extend back from the cutting face either to or to a distance beyond the interface 406 of the ultra hard layer and the base portion. The relief groove may comprise a full cut around the circumference of the cutter or at least one notch. The groove may comprise at least one radiused edge 412. Also claimed are a drill bit and a method of drilling.
Patent GB-2426043-A (GB)
Title: Control system for monitoring turbine igniter lifetime
Inventor: PONZIANI ROBERT LOUIS
IPC: F02C7/264
Filed: 2006-04-20
Abstract: A Full Authority Digital Engine Control System (FADEC, 50 fig. 2) coupled to a gas turbine engine 10 monitors the operating pressure in the engine and indicates whether an igniter 40 failed to spark within a predetermined pressure range (150, fig. 4). Air is compressed 18 and channelled to combustor 20, where pressure is measured by a transducer 44, and a spark from igniter 40 is detected 42 based on the compressor discharge pressure. If "quench pressure" has been reached and no spark is achieved, an indication is generated (108, fig. 3) to prompt maintenance personnel at the airport or power plant to replace the igniter. Further pressure ranges (152, 154, 156 fig. 4) can be tested, and at high pressures (156), several quench pressure data points can be measured (400) to check for igniter deterioration ("kneeover").
Patent GB-2425785-A (GB)
Title: A profile system
Inventor: GADSBY SHAUN
IPC: E04F19/02
Filed: 2006-04-27
Abstract: A profile system for joining together the edges of adjacent panels (3, 4 Fig 2) comprises a rear component part 2 defining a pair of arms 5, 6 each joined to an intermediate connecting member 8, and a front component part 1 defining a pair of arms 12, 13 each joined to an intermediate connecting member 15. The intermediate connecting members 8, 15 of the front and rear components (1, 2) are adapted, in use, to mate with one another to connect the front and rear component parts 1, 2 together. When connected each arm 5, 6 of the rear component part 2 lies opposite to and spaced from a respective one of the arms 12, 13 of the front component part 1 to define a channel therewith into which, in use, the edge of a panel (3, 4 Fig 2) is received. The inwardly facing surface of each arm 12, 13 of the front component part 1 is provided with a sealant portion 16 which forms a seal with a respective one of the two panels to be joined together by the profile system.
Patent GB-2423783-A (GB)
Title: Chemical injection check valve incorporated into a tubing retrievable safety valve
Inventor: STRATTAN SCOTT CLAYTON
IPC: E21B34/10
Filed: 2004-10-27
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a safety valve with a chemical injection configuration. The device includes a hydraulic fluid pressure operated piston (12) at the housing. The device further includes a flow tube (64) in operable communication with the piston (12) and a chemical injection configuration disposed within the housing. Further disclosed herein is a method of maintaining the operation of a safety valve by injecting chemical fluid through a configuration within the safety valve. Still further disclosed herein is check valve (36, 38). The check valve includes a seal, a dart having a closed head and sealable against the seal, one or more flutes on the dart, and a spring applying a biasing force to the dart to a sealing position, that force being overcomeable by a fluid pressure acting in a direction opposing the spring force.
Patent GB-2431075-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus to vary power level of training signal
Inventor: SUTSKOVER ILAN
IPC: H04B7/005
Filed: 2005-07-06
Abstract: Briefly, a method to transmit over an uplink channel a training signal having a power level which varies according to a parameter related to downlink channel characteristics is provided. Communication system that includes communication devices to transmit and receive the training signal is further provided.
Patent GB-2440511-A (GB)
Title: Golf club head with reinforced crown
Inventor: JERTSON MARTY R
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 2007-01-26
Abstract: A golf club head with a front wall, a rear wall and a reinforced crown includes ribs in the crown that are spaced more closely together near the front wall than near the rear wall. Preferably, the ribs radiate from a point in space located forward of the front wall. This arrangement of ribs significantly increases the fundamental structural frequency of the club head and significantly reduces the peak stress in the crown of the club head when compared with ribs extending perpendicular to the front wall and parallel to each other.
Patent GB-2434614-A (GB)
Title: Fastener with detent formation
Inventor: MANN ROBERT MCGOWAN
IPC: E06B3/58
Filed: 2003-10-22
Abstract: A fastener 20, for joining two members together, comprises an elongate body 24 which has a first end 26 for location in a fixing aperture 22a of a pair of opposed fixing apertures and a second end 28 for location in the other fixing aperture 22b of said pair of opposed fixing apertures. The first and/or second end of the elongate body 24 has a detent formation which acts to permit the end of the elongate body 24 to be inserted into a fixing aperture but is spaced from the elongate body such that attempted withdrawal of the fastener from the or each fixing aperture 22a, 22b causes rotational movement of the or each detent formation so as to dig into the corresponding fixing aperture to prevent withdrawal of the fastener. The detent formation may comprise barbs 36, 38 that project from a terminal edge 34 of flange 32, outwardly away from the elongate body 24 and are directed generally toward the opposite end of the elongate body 24.