baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2372570-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for attenuation of acquisition geometry imprint in seismic data
Inventor: MARTINEZ RUBEN
IPC: G01V1/36
Filed: 2001-07-24
Abstract: The present invention provides a method and system for attenuation of acquisition geometry imprint in seismic data. The method of one embodiment of the present invention includes receiving seismic data. The amplitudes of the seismic data are raised to a predetermined power. The reciprocal of the raised amplitude data is computed to produce weights. A time slice across a CMP gather of the weights is selected, and the weights of the time slice are stacked. The original input amplitudes are scaled using the weights and stacked. The stacked scaled weighted amplitudes are divided by the stacked weights to produce the output amplitudes. In another embodiment of the present invention, the amplitudes of seismic data with the normal moveout correction (NMO) applied are squared. The squared amplitude data is then inverted to produce weights. A time slice of the weights and seismic data is selected, and the amplitudes of the time slice of the inverted data are divided into sets. In each of the sets, the inverted data is multiplied by the raw amplitudes to obtain the scaled data. The scaled data is stacked, and the weights are also stacked. Next, a model amplitude corresponding to each set is developed and centered at the middle of the minimum and maximum offset in each set of amplitudes. The representative offset values for each set are transformed, and a parabola is fitted to the transformed representative offset values for each set. Model amplitudes are computed at all the transformed representative offsets, and the model amplitudes are compared to the real amplitudes and a difference value is calculated. If the difference value exceeds a predetermined threshold, the real amplitudes are scaled to match the model amplitudes, and the scaled amplitudes are used to produce a new parabolic model of scaled amplitudes across the time slice for the second time. The parabolic model of the amplitudes is used to predict the output amplitude at zero offset for the current time slice. Then, the process continues to the next time slice until the maximum recorded time is reached.
Patent GB-2391302-A (GB)
Title: A system for the measurement of torque,vibration, balance and/or speed
Inventor: RUMSEY GRAHAM CYRIL
IPC: G01L3/08
Filed: 2002-06-13
Abstract: Discs bearing a spiral track, as used on Compact and Digital Versatile discs may be mounted to shafts or other rotating components. Each revolution of the spiral is digitally coded with an index point and position reference. From each index point, a continuous sequence of codes is generated; for example signals of increasing or decreasing wavelength. Error correction and/or digital compression could be incorporated. The track is read by processing the signals from a laser illuminator. This laser may be moved to a particular area of the disc but would remain immovable during the scanning operation. A second laser head could be incorporated at a suitable angular offset to enable measurements of changes in concentricity, vibration and out of balance forces. If two discs, spaced along a shaft and with it's own laser illuminator were used, readings of torque, bearing play and end float could be continuously monitored.
Patent GB-2376752-A (GB)
Title: Gravity meter
Inventor: DAVIES MARK
IPC: G01V7/08
Filed: 2002-06-21
Abstract: A gravity meter comprising a casing, a vacuum tube mounted in the casing in a vibration-free manner, a sensor mechanism mounted within the vacuum tube, the sensor mechanism comprising two masses (M1, M2) of different size acting on the respective arms of a beam balance comprising a material (50) whose shape is arranged to change in response to changes in gravity and whose shape can be restored by the application of an electrical current (58, 60) thereto, and detector means arranged to provide from the restoring current an output representative of changes in gravity. The material is preferably a piezoelectric material.
Patent GB-2392416-A (GB)
Title: Inbuilt car box trailer
Inventor: MUSHTAQ RAJA ZEESHAN
IPC: B60R5/04
Filed: 2002-08-27
Abstract: An Inbuilt car box trailer structured inside the boot of a car, which can be utilised when the need arises. It is basically designed as a drawer structured in the boot of the car that can be drawn in and out as required. The drawer has a retractable wheel at its rear end to ensure stability when the car is on the move. This wheel is the spare wheel normally reserved in the boot of any car. This spare wheel also functions as a fifth car wheel, which is filled underneath the drawer or trailer via a spring suspension stand in such a way that it reverts from a horizontal to vertical position when the drawer is pulled out and vice versa.
Patent GB-2383490-A (GB)
Title: Picture displaying method using thumbnails
Inventor: YOSHIOKA KENJI
IPC: G09G5/14
Filed: 2002-11-07
Abstract: In an information terminal with a picture display, if the main picture's size contained in a received picture data file is equal to or smaller than the size of the display on the terminal, a controlling portion displays the main picture in the display area. If the main picture's size is larger than the display size and the picture data file does not contain a thumbnail, the controlling portion reduces the main picture's size and displays the reduced main picture. If the main picture's size is larger than the display size and the thumbnail size contained in the picture data file is equal to or smaller than the display size, the controlling portion displays the thumbnail. If the main picture size is larger than the display size and the thumbnail's size contained in the picture data file is larger than the display size, the controlling portion reduces the thumbnail's size and displays the reduced thumbnail. In a modified arrangement, if the main picture's size is larger than the display size and the thumbnail's size is larger than the display size, then either a reduced main picture or a reduced thumbnail is displayed, in dependence upon the ratio of in pixels of the thumbnail's size to the main picture's size. That is, if the ratio is above a predetermined value, the reduced thumbnail is displayed, otherwise the reduced main picture is displayed.
Patent GB-2388471-A (GB)
Title: Piezoelectric relay
Inventor: WONG MARVIN GLENN
IPC: H01H1/08
Filed: 2003-03-07
Abstract: A piezoelectric element 140 carrying a contact 200 has liquid metal 190 thereon. A cavity 170 has a contact lining 180 and is filled with liquid metal 190. Extension of the piezoelectric element 140 into the cavity 170 causes the liquid metal 190 to connect and make electrical contact. The volume of liquid metal 190 is chosen so that when the element returns to its rest position, the electrical contact is broken.
Patent GB-2399934-A (GB)
Title: A paint sample display.
Inventor: GRAY RICHARD JOHN
IPC: G09F5/00
Filed: 2003-03-28
Abstract: This invention relates to a paint sample card <B>20</B>, having a sample of vehicle body paint. The card <B>20</B> is substantially flat in one direction and contoured in a second normal (perpendicular) direction and forms a painted surface having a curved portion and a plurality of contiguous planar portions which are each mutually inclined to the adjacent planar portion. The curved portion may be a convex portion <B>21</B> of changing radius which blends into a first planar surface <B>22</B>. This first planar surface <B>22</B> intersects with a second planar surface <B>23</B> forming a V shaped trough <B>25</B>. The second planar portion <B>23</B> intersects with a third planar portion <B>24</B> forming a V shaped peak <B>26</B>. Also disclosed is a holder <B>10</B> for a card which is the same shape as the card described above and method of displaying paint samples by putting them in a holder of the same shape as the card.
Patent GB-2400826-A (GB)
Title: Bonnet hinge arrangement adapted to raise the rear part of the bonnet during an impact
Inventor: HAGLUND LENNART
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 2003-04-24
Abstract: A safety device is disclosed which is effective to lift the rear part of the hood or bonnet (1) of a motor vehicle. The rear part of the hood or bonnet (1) is connected to the main part of the vehicle by a hinge arrangement (2, Fig 1) to permit the front part of the hood or bonnet (1) to be opened. The hinge arrangement comprises a mounting arm (7) having one end thereof pivotally (6) connected to the main part of the vehicle and having part thereof releasably connected to the hood or bonnet (1). A release mechanism is provided which is effective to release said connection. The hinge arrangement is associated with a gas spring (16) which is located so as to raise the rear part of the hood or bonnet (1) when said connection is released.
Patent GB-2405354-A (GB)
Title: Wireless game unit, game server and methods of extending a game
Inventor: SHIPTON MARK
IPC: A63F13/00
Filed: 2003-08-26
Abstract: A wireless communication unit 110 is capable of playing an electronic game using gaming software by way of a processor 160 and a memory 170. The processor 160 is configured to wirelessly obtain gaming extension data to the game software, preferably from a remote game server 120. The extension data may be selected from a number of options including extension ID, title, description, gaming criteria, ranking, challenge data, additional game levels, additional game tools/attributes. The processor 160 may run the data using the Java (RTM) MIDlet protocol and can be connected to the server 120 running a Java (RTM) Servlet via a hyper-text transfer protocol link. There are independent claims to the gaming server 120, the game played, a wireless communication system and a method of gaming where game extension data for a wireless communication unit 110 is obtained wirelessly from a server 120.
Patent GB-2395524-A (GB)
Title: Static pressure regain foil for diverging duct
Inventor: BAYRAM PETER JOHN
IPC: F04D29/44
Filed: 2003-09-08
Abstract: A static pressure regain foil 4 comprises an aerodynamic or streamlined moulding added to the side of a divergent duct 2 such that the otherwise sharp edge of the juncture 5 at the entry point to the duct 3 is eliminated by the curved leading edge of the aerofoil surface 4 to thereby minimise, or eliminate the eddying air turbulence that would otherwise occur at this sharp edge 5. The foil 4 may be applied to a flat side of a duct, or to the faces of a flap located at the juncture of two ducts. The foil may also be of an annular shape and internally convexly curved. The leading edge of the foil my incorporate turning vanes and the trailing edge may be reflex shaped.
Patent GB-2396120-A (GB)
Title: Exercise ball device
Inventor: HUANG YANG-CHIN
IPC: A63B43/00
Filed: 2003-12-08
Abstract: An exercise ball device 1 has a ball 10 having two retainer rings 11, two elastic cables 30, two end hooks 31, each disposed at one end of a respective elastic cable 30, two U-shaped handles 20, each disposed at the other end of a respective elastic cable 30, the U-shaped handles having holes 22 on the top of their arcuate sides 21. The elastic cables are each retained in a respective hole 22 by a stopper 23. There are two hook components, each having an inelastic belt 41 and a buckle 42 disposed on the end of the inelastic belt 41.
Patent GB-2397330-A (GB)
Title: Latch assembly with alternate length handles
Inventor: ZWEIBOBMER DENNIS
IPC: E05B65/20
Filed: 2003-12-11
Abstract: A latch assembly kit including a latching subassembly 143 for mounting upon a movable closure element, an actuating assembly 18, a first elongate graspable handle 184, and a second elongate graspable handle 184'. The latching subassembly has a latched state, wherein the latching subassembly releasably engages a strike element to maintain the movable closure element in a desired position relative to a support to which the movable closure element is attached, and a release state. The actuating assembly 18 has a normal state and a release state. The actuating assembly 18 causes the latching subassembly to change from its latched state into its release state as an incident of the actuating assembly changing, from its normal state into its release state. The first elongate graspable handle 184 has a first length L and is releasably operatively connectable to at least one of the latching subassembly and actuating assembly to facilitate repositioning of the movable closure element upon which the latching subassembly is mounted. The second elongate graspable handle 184' has a second length L1 different than the first length and is releasably operatively connectable to at least one of the latching subassembly and actuating assembly in place of the first elongate graspable handle to facilitate repositioning of the movable closure element upon which the latching subassembly is mounted. The first and second elongate graspable handles can be selectively operatively connected to the at least one of the latching subassembly and actuating assembly to select a desired length of graspable ,handle, to facilitate repositioning of the movable closure element upon which the latching subassembly is mounted.
Patent GB-2396637-A (GB)
Title: A method of enabling gravel packing of a wellbore
Inventor: BISSONNETTE HAROLD S
IPC: E21B34/14
Filed: 2001-02-14
Abstract: A method that enables gavel packing a wellbore whilst also removing of filter cakes. The method comprises inserting a service tool into the well to a desired location, gravel packing the well, and circulating fluids within the wellbore through the service tool to dislodge and remove filter cake residue. The gravel packing can comprise flowing a gravel laden slurry through the service tool, thereby selectively depositing gravel within the well. The service tool can define multiple, selectable flow paths through which fluids and slurries can flow. The service tool comprises cylindrical housing 40 having an exterior and a longitudinal bore 42. A lateral port 44 is between the housing longitudinal bore and exterior of the housing. A first sleeve 46 within the housing longitudinal bore 42 and having a cylindrical wall and a longitudinal passageway is movable between an upper position and a lower position relative to the housing. First 48 and second 50 lateral passageways extend through the wall of the first sleeve 46. A second sleeve 54 is disposed within the first sleeve 46 and having a longitudinal passageway is movable between an upper position and a lower position relative to the first sleeve 46.
Patent GB-2412562-A (GB)
Title: Automated preparation of packaged sandwiches
Inventor: RAGAVAN JAYAN
IPC: B65B25/00
Filed: 2004-03-30
Abstract: An apparatus for the manufacture of a packaged food product in a closed package, comprises: support means arranged to carry an open packaging article for said product; first dispensing means arranged to dispense a first component of said product to a said open packaging article carried on said support means; at least one further dispensing means arranged to dispense a further component of said product onto a said first component of said product carried by said packaging article; and closing means arranged to close said packaging article whereby to provide said packaged food product. In particular, a sandwich product is constructed in a receptacle which will form at least part of the packaging of the final food product. The apparatus will reduce the spillage of sandwich filings during the manufacture of the sandwich by constructing it within the packaging article which will form part of the final packaging of the sandwich product.
Patent GB-2413795-A (GB)
Title: Process for the preparation of rosiglitazone
Inventor: KANKAN RAJENDRA NARAYANRAO
IPC: C07D417/12
Filed: 2004-05-05
Abstract: A process for the preparing rosiglitazone, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, which process employs an intermediate metabisulfite complex of 4-[2-(N-methyl-N-(2-pyridyl)amino) ethoxy] benzaldehyde, which metabisulfite complex is represented by formula (III): <EMI ID=1.1 HE=32 WI=68 LX=725 LY=782 TI=CF> <PC>wherein X represents an alkali metal, preferably sodium or potassium. The synthesis of the compound of formula (III) by reaction of 4-[2-(N-methyl-N-(2-pyridyl)amino)ethoxy] benzaldehyde with an alkali metal metabisulfite is also outlined, as is the preparation of 4-[2-(N-methyl-N-(2-pyridyl)amino)ethoxy] benzaldehyde from 2-(N-methyl-N-(2-pyridyl)amino ethanol by reaction with a 4-halogenated benzaldehyde in a polar aprotic solvent in the presence of sodium hydride. Rosiglitazone, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, prepared by the above process/processes is also claimed, together with the therapeutic use of rosiglitazone prepared in this fashion.
Patent GB-2414950-A (GB)
Title: Elbow-type power hand tool
Inventor: LAI YING-HUI
IPC: B25B23/147
Filed: 2004-06-12
Abstract: An elbow-type power hand tool includes a housing 10, a power drive 20 mounted inside the housing and formed of a motor 21, a planet gear set 22, and a transmission shaft 23, a torque controller 30 mounted in the housing for controlling output torque of the transmission shaft, a battery pack 40 mounted in the housing for providing electricity to the power drive, an output shaft 50 coupled to the transmission shaft and extending in a direction perpendicular to the transmission shaft, and a chuck assembly 60 coupled to an end of the output shaft remote from the transmission shaft for holding a tool bit. The torque controller 30 may comprise a socket 31, a constraint member 32, a spring member 33, an outer ring 34 and a plurality of steel balls 37. The housing 10 includes two holes (12, fig 1) through which the user can rotate the outer ring 34 to adjust the output torque.
Patent GB-2405046-A (GB)
Title: Optical image scanner read head and translation system
Inventor: HARRIS RODNEY C
IPC: H04N1/19
Filed: 2004-08-05
Abstract: An optical image scanner comprises an optical head assembly and a corresponding translation system, preferably comprising drive belt 118 and guiding rod 122, positioned within the width of the scanline axis of the head assembly 104. Preferably the drive belt 118 is positioned below the head assembly 104, with first and second ends (502 fig. 5) of the belt 118 being connected to opposite sides of the head assembly 104, and the rotational axis of the belt 118 arranged horizontally relative to the scanline axis of the head assembly 104. The translation system may comprise a drive cable, rather than belt 118, and preferably has an idler 116 which may be a bush, wheel or other similar device. The arrangement also describes a method of reducing the profile of the optical head of an image scanner.
Patent GB-2401552-A (GB)
Title: A device for puncturing patients skin
Inventor: CZERNECKI ANDRZEJ
IPC: A61B5/15
Filed: 2003-03-05
Abstract: According to the present invention, the device for puncturing patient's skin comprises a sleeve, a push element mounted on one end of the sleeve, a piston with puncturing tip slidably mounted inside the sleeve, and a drive spring positioned between the face of the push element and the piston, where at the other end of the sleeve a cap is mounted, wich thickness determines the depth of skin piercing by the puncturing tip passing through the opening in the cap. According to a variety of the present invention, at the other end of the sleeve a indicating-adjusting member comprising an opening for the puncturing tip is mounted turnably with respect to the axis of the sleeve, wherein the indicating-adjusting member has inwardly directed stair shaped limiting members, wich are hit in operation by the fin of the piston, and has at least one indicator of the pre-set puncturing depth located in a circumferential groove in the lower part of the sleeve with external cut-outs. Preferably the external cut-outs have different widths. According to yet another variety of the present invention, the push element comprises a turnably mounted therein puncturing force adjusting member, wich comprises inwardly directed stair shaped members pressing the push rod of the piston in operation. An advantage of the solution according to the present invention is a fact that the invention enables pre-setting of depth and/or force of puncturing of patient's skin for sampling patient's blood for the sake of diagnostic test.
Patent GB-2408343-A (GB)
Title: Image reconstruction with projected images aquired in a non-circular arc
Inventor: GROSZMANN DANIEL EDUARDO
IPC: G06T11/00
Filed: 2004-10-20
Abstract: A system for forming a virtual isocenter in an imaging system. The method includes determining a distance between a detector and an object to be imaged, determining a distance between a detector and source , varying either or both distances between image exposures , and adjusting image data obtained from the image exposures for a change in magnification between image exposures . The distance may be determined using a tracking system. The method may also include reconstructing at least one image of the object from the image data adjusted for the change in magnification Additionally, a position of the object may be maintained at a virtual isocenter formed by varying the distance between the detector and the object and/or the source and the object . The method may further include moving a support including the detector and a source in a non-circular path to move the detector and the source around the object while varying the distance between the detector and the object.
Patent GB-2424305-A (GB)
Title: Batteryless display apparatus
Inventor: SHALOM AMIR BEN
IPC: G02F1/137
Filed: 2005-01-21
Abstract: A display apparatus comprises a cholesteric liquid crystal display device comprising a layer of cholesteric liquid crystal material interposed between electrode layers and a piezolelectric element electrically connected to the electrode layers of the cholesteric liquid crystal display device. The piezolelectric element is capable of being manually activated to generate a drive signal which is sufficient to switch the layer of cholesteric liquid crystal material from the planar state to the focal conic state. The layer of cholesteric liquid crystal material is capable of being sheared to switch the cholesteric liquid crystal display device from the focal conic state to the planar state by manual compression of the cholesteric liquid crystal display device, or by a further piezoelectric element. Thus the display device can be switched without the need for a battery or other power source.
Patent GB-2419528-A (GB)
Title: Cellulose powder and signalling agent composition suitable for nasal administration
Inventor: JAMES MICHAEL
IPC: A61K9/14
Filed: 2005-02-10
Abstract: A composition comprising a powdered cellulose and a signalling agent is claimed. Preferably the signalling agent is mint, spearmint, eucalyptus, menthol or a combination thereof. The cellulose may be a methyl cellulose including hydroxypropylmethylcellulose. The composition is for nasal administration and may further be a powder. It may include a therapeutically active ingredient, such as an antibacterial, antifungal, antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, anti-insomnia agent, cognitive enhancer, cardiovascular agent or corticosteroid. The active ingredient may be allicin, aspirin, St John's wort, valerian extract, gingko biloba. The use of such compositions in therapy or prophylaxis is claimed, especially asthma or allergic rhinitis. Also claimed is the killing of Staphylococcus aureus. Kits for preparing the composition are also claimed.
Patent GB-2424286-A (GB)
Title: Tamper proof utility metering
Inventor: SINGHAL SANJAYA
IPC: G01R21/133
Filed: 2005-03-18
Abstract: In order to detect tampering in a utility metering arrangement employing a sensor eg a current transformer 10 remote from a measurement device 15, the sensor is provided with a signal generator 20 for injecting a monitor signal into the conductor 17 and 18 connecting the sensor to the measurement device. The measurement device is provided with a signal detector 21 for monitoring the input to the device for the presence of the monitor signal. Preferably, the monitor signal is an AC signal at a frequency close to mains frequency.