baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2418636-A (GB)
Title: Combustion-powered fastener-driving tool
Inventor: FUJISAWA HARUHISA
IPC: F02B5/00
Filed: 2005-09-27
Abstract: A combustion-powered, fastener-driving tool includes a cylinder 4 and a combustion chamber 15a disposed on top of the cylinder that accommodates a gaseous mixture of existing air in the combustion chamber and fuel injected therein. A spark plug 9 generates a spark to combust the gaseous mixture in the combustion chamber 15a. A trigger 12 produces the spark in the spark plug 9 when operated. A piston 10 may be movably supported in the cylinder 4 and driven by combustion in the combustion chamber 15a. A driving blade 10a may be coupled to the piston 10 for driving a fastener such as a nail 51. A spark controller 24 is provided for generating a plurality of sparks in succession with the spark plug 9. The number of sparks generated may be varied according to changes in a tool temperature detected by a temperature sensor. A combustion sensor may be provided so that the spark controller cancels the generation of sparks once combustion has occurred.
Patent GB-2421565-A (GB)
Title: Improved Coloured Lights
Inventor: EVANS PATRICK
IPC: F21W106/00
Filed: 2005-11-11
Abstract: A wall-mounted light fitting or floor-standing light 1 is arranged with a single forward-facing internally illuminated panel 6 or block, and with one or more light projector units which illuminate a wall behind it 2-5. This panel and each of the rearward light projection units make use of light-producing components (e.g. red, green, and blue LEDS) which combine and mixed in such a way that they are perceived by the human eye as being any of a wide range of colours. An arrangement of cooling fins (7, Figure 14) is used in such a floor-standing or wall-mounted light to disperse the heat generated by powerful LEDs. These cooling fins are placed between an internally-illuminated block at the front of the light, and a set of one or more rearward-projecting banks of coloured LEDs, at the back of the light.
Patent GB-2437137-A (GB)
Title: Drivers aid that sensors the surrounding of the vehicle, and with a positioning system compares the detected objects to predict the driving conditions
Inventor: AB AUTOLIV DEVELOPMENT
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 2006-04-03
Abstract: Disclosed is a driving aid system for vehicles consisting of a detection system, a positioning system and a processor for comparing the data from the detection system with the position data using stored profiles. The detection system senses the surroundings of the vehicle to obtain profiles of any objects close to the vehicle. The positioning system, such as a GPS system possibly enhanced by dead reckoning, provides a current position of the vehicle which is used to access stored profiles of objects for that location. The stored profiles are then compared to the detected profiles to determine the current position of the objects relative to the vehicle and to predict the future surroundings of the vehicle. The detection system may be able to determine if an object is a pedestrian or a vehicle and inform the driver if the pedestrian is in an unusual location. The system may store the frequency or intensity of moving objects and if a match to a stored object is found the stored profile is updated. The system may be able to identify complex traffic areas, such as junctions or intersections. The system may determine that a hazardous situation is or is about to happen and to activate a safety or warning system.
Patent GB-2425438-A (GB)
Title: E-mail message conferencing
Inventor: HOLLATZ MICHAEL C
IPC: H04L12/58
Filed: 2006-04-19
Abstract: The method or system for conferencing an email message such that two or more individuals can simultaneously answer an email message and input their individual expertise on a solution or answer to the email message comprising the steps of or software and circuitry for: receiving and processing an email message at an email server, supplying the email message to a custom SIP user agent to initiate an email session which simultaneously delivers the email message to client agents each containing a custom SIP user agent for processing/answering the email.
Patent GB-2437341-A (GB)
Title: Data collection and transmission
Inventor: ROBINS MARK
IPC: H04M11/00
Filed: 2006-04-19
Abstract: Data, e.g. utility meter 2, 4a-4d readings, is sent from communication devices 2,3 to a collection point, over a cellular telephone network 5. Use is made of messaging services e.g. SMS in GSM or GPRS to send the data, associated with a source identifier, to an internet server 1. On receipt, the messages are queued before being read out into a database according to the identifier. On correct receipt, an acknowledgement is returned to the source, which if not received within a specified time period causes the data to be re-sent.
Patent GB-2441970-A (GB)
Title: Tattoo removal method using plasma skin heating and regeneration
Inventor: GOBLE NIGEL M
IPC: A61B18/04
Filed: 2006-06-30
Abstract: A cosmetic method of removing a tattoo from skin tissue uses a source of thermal energy with a low thermal time constant, such as a plasma instrument (figures 1 to 3 not shown). The method comprises the step of operating the plasma source to form first and second adjacent regions of thermally-modified tissue by performing single or multiple passes with the plasma instrument. Preferably the first region T1 overlies the second region T2 and is thermally modified to a greater extent than the second region. The method is such that tattoo pigments M contained in the first region are trans-epidermally eliminated, with thermally damaged epidermis cleaving and shedding from the skin surface. The tattoo pigments M in the second region (see fig 6 not shown) are removed by an inflammatory response to thermal modification.
Patent GB-2427637-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to valves
Inventor: REID MICHAEL ADAM
IPC: E21B34/08
Filed: 2005-02-24
Abstract: A hydrostatic support valve for use above or below an electrical submersible pump (ESP) in a well bore. The valve includes oppositely arranged spring biased pistons (46, 48). The springs (44, 78) are selected so that a relatively strong spring is used to support a column of fluid and close the valve in the vent of loss of production fluid pressure. Increasing fluid pressure from surface can be used to switch the valve and allow fluid to be pumped through the valve to the formation below the ESP. A collet and key arrangement between the pistons is described which assists in switching the valve.
Patent GB-2430764-A (GB)
Title: Online adaptive model predictive control in a process control system
Inventor: THIELE DIRK
IPC: G05B11/01
Filed: 2006-09-29
Abstract: A method of creating and using an adaptive DMC type or other MPC controller includes using a model switching technique to periodically determine a process model, such as a parameterized process model, for a process loop on-line during operation of the process. The method then uses the process model to generate an MPC control model and creates and downloads an MPC controller algorithm to an MPC controller based on the new control model while the MPC controller is operating on-line. This technique, which is generally applicable to single-loop MPC controllers and is particularly useful in MPC controllers with a control horizon of one or two, enables an MPC controller to be adapted during the normal operation of the process, so as to change the process model on which the MPC controller is based to thereby account for process changes. The adaptive MPC controller is not computationally expensive and can therefore be easily implemented within a distributed controller of a process control system, while providing the same or in some cases better control than a PID controller, especially in dead time dominant process loops, and in process loops that are subject to process model mismatch within the process time to steady state.
Patent GB-2435229-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for grinding clothing on a rotating roller of a carding machine
Inventor: LEDER ARMIN
IPC: D01G15/00
Filed: 2006-11-17
Abstract: Device for grinding clothing 4a on a rotating roller (4, fig. 3) of a carding machine comprises at least one grinding element 25, an advancing device (33, fig. 5a) for setting the grinding element 25 against the clothing 4a and a biasing device (34, fig. 5a) for automatically pushing the grinding element 25 onto the clothing 4a during grinding. The biasing device (34, fig. 5a) is adjustable by changing the spacing a between the roller (4, fig. 3) and an element of the machine opposed thereto. The figures show an interchangable grinding element 25, carding elements 27', casing elements (28a-28c, fig. 3) and suction hoods (30, fig. 3) mounted on arcuate supports 19. These supports 19 are adjustably attached to a frame of the carding machine whereby they are movable radially relative to the roller (4, fig. 3) and consequently adjust the spacing a between the elements and roller (4, fig. 3). The grinding element 25 is biased by means of a spring.
Patent GB-2435748-A (GB)
Title: Aqueous-based tackifier fluids and methods of use
Inventor: BLAUCH MATTHEW E
IPC: C09K8/80
Filed: 2005-05-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous based tackifier fluids and their use in stabilizing particulates in propped fractures. Some embodiments of the present invention provide methods of creating a proppant pack in a subterranean formation, comprising introducing an aqueous servicing fluid comprising proppant particulates, wherein at least some of the proppant particulates are at least partially coated with an aqueous tackifier compound, into a subterranean fracture; and, activating the aqueous tackifier compound so as to form a proppant pack. Other embodiments provide methods of stabilizing a proppant pack comprising introducing an aqueous tackifier compound to at least a portion of an existing proppant pack; and, activating the aqueous tackifier compound so as to stabilize the proppant pack. Other embodiments provide servicing fluids comprising proppant particulates and an aqueous fluid wherein at least some of the proppant particulates are at least partially coated with an aqueous tackifier compound.
Patent GB-2429456-A (GB)
Title: Method for stabilization of ethoxyquin, and aqeuous C1-C3 carboxylic acid containing solutions comprising ethoxyquin as antioxidant
Inventor: GRANLI TOM
IPC: C01D5/00
Filed: 2005-05-12
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for stabilization of ethoxyquin in aqueous C1-C3 carboxylic acid - containing solutions, where 0.1 - 0.5 weight % ascorbic acid, preferably 0.3 - 0.4 weight % and/or 0.1 - 1 weight % sulphite, preferably 0.4 - 0.7 weight % is added to said solution. The invention also relates to aqueous C1-C3 carboxylic acid - containing solutions comprising ethoxyquin as antioxidant, where said solution comprises 0.1 - 0.5 weight % ascorbic acid, preferably 0.3 - 0.4 weight %, and/or 0.1 - 1 weight % sulphite, preferably 0.4 - .07 weight %. The invention also relates to the use of ascorbic acid sulphite for stabilization of ethoxyquin in aqueous C1-C3 carboxylic acid - containing solutions.
Patent GB-2445745-A (GB)
Title: System and method for analysis of well fluid samples
Inventor: BIRKETT GRAHAM
IPC: E21B49/08
Filed: 2007-01-17
Abstract: A system and method facilitates the analysis and sampling of well fluid. A sampling and data collection device 20 is used to detect well fluid properties in situ at a flowline installation. The sensor system may comprise pressure / volume / temperature (PVT) sensors and phase and hydrogen sulfide sensors. Additionally, the sampling and data collection device comprises a sample collection system able to withdraw one or more fluid samples from the flowline 22 for further analysis. The sampling and data collection device can be moved to a desired subsea installation through the use of a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) 32 which transports the device to a sampling point and docks securely at the sampling point.
Patent GB-2434953-A (GB)
Title: Comfort headband
Inventor: JAGEMANN PAULA
IPC: A45D8/36
Filed: 2007-05-02
Abstract: A headband (10) is provided as a unitary body comprising a top portion (20) and two side portions (30). The side portions (30) include curvilinear ear portions that generally follow a contour behind an ear of a wearer. The top portion (20) may include a non-planar surface that faces the head of the wearer, providing space between the headband and the head of the wearer and allowing the hair of the wearer to "lift" away from the wearer's head. The headband may include hinges (42) in the joints between the top portion (20) and side portions (30), allowing the headband to be folded. Other features may be included to provide comfort, convenience, security of fit, or aesthetics. The headband may be comprised of any material, including synthetic or natural such as, but not limited to, an elastomer or foam. The headband may be translucent, transparent, or opaque.
Patent GB-2437853-A (GB)
Title: An information system
Inventor: WILSON JAMIE PAUL
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2005-11-15
Abstract: An information system (10) is provided that enables a user to access their work roster or make time off requests from a mobile communications device (11). The information system (10) includes an internet capable mobile communications device (11) for accessing a database (14) on a remote server (13). The user can query the database (14). The requested data is coded into an internet programming language which can be interpreted by a browser (12) on the mobile communications device (11). The coded data is thus transmitted from the server (13) to the mobile communications device (11) for interpretation and display by its browser (12).
Patent GB-2451258-A (GB)
Title: A wireless subsea electronic control module for a well installation
Inventor: DAVIS JULIAN R
IPC: E21B33/035
Filed: 2007-07-25
Abstract: Software is loaded from, and data is loaded to, a subsea electronic control module (SEM) including a transceiver 5 connected to a port on processing means 2. The transceiver 5 has a radio frequency input/output coupled to a modem interface A. The wiring of modem interface A functions as an antenna for the transceiver. The modem communicates with internal processing means 2, which implements received commands in the form of ouputs to driver circuits 3. These in turn output to external devices such as control valves through interfaces B. The data from external inputs, such as pressure and temperature measurements, positions of valves etc from a multiplicity of interfaces C is routed through conditioning circuits 4 before entering the processor and subsequent transmission via the transceiver 5 to external transceiver 6 and processor in computer 7. The carrier frequency is in the GHz region and may include BluetoothTM and wi-fi communication systems.
Patent GB-2453135-A (GB)
Title: Bonding Method and Component for use therein
Inventor: BELL ANDY
IPC: B23K1/00
Filed: 2007-09-27
Abstract: A method of bonding a PDC element 8 to a support 12 comprises locating a multi-layered thermal coupling component 26 between a diamond layer 10 of the PDC element 8 and a heat sink 24, using the heat sink 24 to cool the diamond layer 10 of the PDC element 8, and bonding a substrate 12 of the PDC element 8 to the support 14.
Patent GB-2441098-A (GB)
Title: Engineered extracellular matrices
Inventor: VOYTIK-HARBIN SHERRY L
IPC: A61L27/24
Filed: 2006-05-16
Abstract: The invention relates to engineered matrices comprising collagen fibrils with specific characteristics, including, but not limited to, a specific fibril area fraction (i.e., density) and/or a specific elastic or linear modulus (i.e., stiffness). The invention also relates to methods of preparation and use of the matrices.
Patent GB-2442634-A (GB)
Title: Carbon nanotube interconnect contacts
Inventor: GSTREIN FLORIAN
IPC: H01L21/768
Filed: 2006-06-06
Abstract: A method for forming an interconnect on a semiconductor suabstrate comprises providing at least one carbon nanotube (304) within a trench, etching at least one portion of the carbon nanotube to create an opening (602) conformally depositing a metal layer on the carbon nanotube through the opening, and forming a metallized contact (308) at the opening that is substantially coupled to the carbon nanotube. The metal layer may be conformally deposited on the carbon nanotube using an atomic layer depositionm process or an electroless plating process. Multiple metal layers may be deposited to substantially fill voids within the carbon nanotube. The electroless plating process may use as supercritical liquid as the medium for the plating solution. The wetting behavior of the carbon nanotube may be modified prior to the electroless plating process to increase the hydrophilicity of the carbon nanotube.
Patent GB-2442411-A (GB)
Title: Interleaved virtual local memory for a graphics processor
Inventor: OSBORNE RANDY
IPC: G06T1/60
Filed: 2006-09-26
Abstract: A device, method, and system are disclosed. In one embodiment, the device comprises one or more graphics local memory channels, one or more system memory channels, and a graphics processor operable to access the one or more graphics local memory channels and the one or more system memory channels in an interleaving manner.
Patent GB-2457290-A (GB)
Title: Ragwort isolation apparatus and removal system
Inventor: NEWPORT SALENA
IPC: A01M21/00
Filed: 2008-02-11
Abstract: Ragwort isolation apparatus 10 comprising a cover plate 12, an anchor wall 14 and a ventilation aperture 16. The cover plate 12 is formed from a rigid, brightly coloured plastic which is impregnated with fragrance that is distasteful to animals. The lower most edge (14a, fig 3) of the anchor wall is chamfered, to form a cutting surface by which the anchor wall may be easily pushed into the ground by a user. The ragwort isolation apparatus is intended to be used in conjunction with herbicide spraying of a plant. The ragwort plant is sprayed with the selected herbicide and the apparatus is placed over the top of the plant, ensuring that no leaves protrude. The apparatus separates animals from the sprayed plant. The sheltered environment formed by the apparatus speeds up the action of the herbicide on the plant and encourages worm and insect action on the plant material. The cover plate can be flat, domed, conical or formed from mesh. The anchor wall may also take the form of a single spike, series of spikes or a screw thread.
Patent GB-2459539-A (GB)
Title: Golf training device
Inventor: AFFLECK PAUL
IPC: A63B53/00
Filed: 2008-05-02
Abstract: A golf training device 10 comprising a head locatable at the end of an elongate shaft 14 having a face 18 for striking an object along a ground surface, the face or a portion of the face arranged substantially perpendicularly to the ground surface when the object is struck. Preferably the face is circular and the head has ground engaging portions both in front of and rearward of the shaft when the object is struck. Optionally the head may be detachably mounted to the shaft or adhesively bonded with a recessed reservoir for adhesive overspill. The head can be made from polymers, metallics, ceramics or elastomerics. A method for teaching golf using such a device is also defined.
Patent GB-2455594-A (GB)
Title: Animal Transport Box
Inventor: HOPKINS FRANK PHILIP
IPC: A01K1/02
Filed: 2008-07-10
Abstract: An animal transportation box comprises top 1 and bottom 2 panels each in the form of a dished tray having a planar circumferential flange 3, 4 and a pair of side panels (5, 6, Figure 5) each having at least first and second flanges upstanding therefrom at the upper and lower edges preferably made from acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS). Removable fastenings secure the first flanges of the side panels to opposed sides of a circumferential flange 3 of the top panel 1 and secure the second flanges of the side panels to corresponding sides of the circumferential flange 4 of the bottom panel 2 to form a box having opposed front and rear faces open. Panel 1 may be invertible to allow alteration of the dimensions of the inside of the box. A door panel 7 is attached between the top and bottom panels to close the front open face by screws and nuts. Panel 7 may consist of a frame 7a of welded steel, a central post 7a and steel mesh doors 7c and 7d which may be hingedly attached to frame 7a, and lockable to post 7b by slide bolt 9. An escape panel (8, Figure 2) is attached to the rear face of the box preferably by screws and wing nuts (10, Figure 3) and may consist of metal frame (8a) and filler panels which may be made of metal mesh (8b) or solid plastic (8c).
Patent GB-2462071-A (GB)
Title: Method for determining the separation distance between automotive vehicles
Inventor: FERRIE GEORGE
IPC: B60W30/16
Filed: 2008-07-18
Abstract: A method is provided for measuring the distance from a host vehicle to a target vehicle using a distance measuring system provided on the host vehicle. The method comprises capturing an image; using image processing to detect a registration plate in the image thereby identifying the target vehicle, to detect a character on the registration plate, and to measure the height of the character in the image; and determining the distance to the target vehicle by using the measured height of the character. The distance to the target vehicle may be determined by means of a look-up table relating character height to distance. The method may utilize optical character recognition to determine the identity of a detected character. The method may be used in collision avoidance systems.
Patent GB-2466251-A (GB)
Title: Encapsulant compositions
Inventor: LIU LUNG-CHANG
IPC: C08F2/46
Filed: 2008-12-16
Abstract: An encapsulant composition includes at least one resin monomer, a filler and an initiator, wherein the resin monomer is selected from acrylic resin monomers, epoxy resin monomers, silicone resin monomers and compositions thereof, and the filler is about 0.1 - 15wt% of the encapsulant composition. The composition may have a viscosity of about 1-100,000 cps and a light transparency exceeding 85%. An encapsulant may be made by heating the encapsulant composition by microwave, and may encapsulate LEDs or solar cells.
Patent GB-2467514-A (GB)
Title: Gait monitor for sensing vertical displacement
Inventor: ESSER PATRICK
IPC: A61B5/103
Filed: 2008-12-23
Abstract: Apparatus 50 for sensing the vertical movement of a person during walking or running, comprises: a sensing device 10 producing outputs describing rotation and acceleration in its local frame of reference; a processor programmed to provide an acceleration, and a quaternion corresponding to the rotation, or a rotation element such as an Euler rotation matrix. The processor further combines the rotation-indicating quantity with the acceleration to provide a measure of vertical displacement, or its derivative, in a global frame of reference. The apparatus can thus be used to calculate the vertical movement of centre of mass of the wearer. The sensing device typically contains accelerometers and gyroscopes, and Kalman filtering methods may be used to improve results. Frequency filters could also be used to remove frequencies not associated with the walking motion. The method may be implemented on a computer 52. The device could find application in physiotherapy or in the calculation of energy expenditure by athletes.