baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2355073-A (GB)
Title: Quantitative analysis of gene expression using pcr
Inventor: CAREY JANET ELIZABETH
IPC: C12Q1/6851
Filed: 1999-07-21
Abstract: The invention provides an improved method for quantitation of two target genes in a simultaneous PCR, without the need to determine limiting primer concentrations for both targets. In particular, the invention provides a method of quantitation of expression of a first and a second target protein-encoding nucleic acids using a PCR based assay in which amplification of nucleic acid is detected by release of a reporter fluorescent signal which is measured as a normalised reporter value ("deltaRn").
Patent GB-2372400-A (GB)
Title: Network management apparatus and method for determining the topology of a network
Inventor: MARTIN HAMISH D S
IPC: H04L12/715
Filed: 2001-02-19
Abstract: A network management apparatus and method for determining the topology of a network in which a Spanning-Tree protocol is implemented, is disclosed in which address table data is obtained from the ports of the core network devices on the network, and the identity of the ports of the core network devices are determined. Spanning-Tree protocol information is obtained from the core network devices and used to process the address table data to remove data relating to ports having links which are inactive. The topology of the network is then determined using the processed data by first selecting one of the core network devices as a root network device, and then using the processed address table data to build a network tree from the selected root device.
Patent GB-2360715-A (GB)
Title: Membrane based molecule separator
Inventor: WARNER TIMOTHY NEAL
IPC: B01D61/00
Filed: 2001-03-30
Abstract: Two kinds of molecules in solution, which have different separable properties (eg molecular weight, ionic, hydrophobic or affinity), are isolated by centrifugation using a two-part tube whose separable parts 54,56 each contain a different kind of membrane whose properties are appropriate for the required separation. As shown, the process may involve separate steps in which one kind of molecule is captured on and then eluted from one of the membranes, the tube being then inverted so that the other membrane becomes effective for capture/elution. The pressure driving the molecules through the membranes may also be generated using a hypodermic syringe.
Patent GB-2358359-A (GB)
Title: Golf ball with soft core
Inventor: BINETTE MARK L
IPC: C08K5/098
Filed: 2000-08-11
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a golf ball (10) utilizing a core (20) that comprises at least two particular types of polybutadiene. In one aspect, a combination of a polybutadiene obtained from a cobalt catalyst is used in conjuction with a polybutadiene obtained from a neodymium catalyst. Also disclosed are golf balls comprising particular cover compositions. In one aspect, a cover composition is disclosed that includes a sodium ionomer, a magnesium ionomer, and a zinc ionomer. The golf balls exhibit improved distance while providing a soft sound and feel.
Patent GB-2358578-A (GB)
Title: Bath system for semiconductor wafers with obliquely mounted sonic transducers
Inventor: MIRANDA HENRY R
IPC: H01L21/00
Filed: 1999-11-03
Abstract: A bath system having a container (20) with vertical upper sidewalls (23), a bottom (25) and oblique walls (24). Each oblique wall (24) joins the bottom (25) to a sidewall (23), with ends (28) joining the sidewalls (23), bottom (25) and oblique walls (24) to form an open enclosure for the container (20). An inlet (14) is mounted to the bottom (25) so that fresh processing liquid passes in a laminar flow over the surfaces of semiconductors wafers (10) held in the container (20). High power sonic transducers (30) are mounted to the oblique walls (24) to deliver unimpeded sonic energy to the surfaces of the wafers (10). In operation, the sonic transducers (30) on each oblique wall (24) are multiplexed so that deleterious interference between sonic waves from the two oblique walls (24) is avoided.
Patent GB-2379797-A (GB)
Title: Surface Emitting Laser
Inventor: AGGERSTAM THOMAS
IPC: H01S5/20
Filed: 2001-09-15
Abstract: A surface emitting laser has an active layer sandwiched between first and second mirrors. First and second contacts are positioned on the first and second mirrors for providing operating power to the laser. A dielectric mirror structure is formed on one of the first and second mirrors. The dielectric mirror structure may have a layer of antireflective material made from aluminium oxide. The dielectric mirror may be made from layers of silicon, silicon dioxide or silicon nitride. A method of controlling mode selection in the surface emitting laser is also claimed. The emitting aperture of the laser may be defined by an oxide layer in the first mirror. The dielectric stacks may have a rectangular, elliptical or octahedral shape.
Patent GB-2368925-A (GB)
Title: A programmable cooker for heating a boiler or an oven
Inventor: STACK MICHAEL
IPC: F24C3/12
Filed: 2001-10-08
Abstract: A cooker comprises at least one burner for heating a boiler or an oven. The control system 1 comprises a programmable computer 29 and a signal generating means for example a control knob. In use the cooker may provide heat for both an oven and a boiler to provide hot water for a domestic heating system. The operation of the cooker may be manual or programmed (for example switching on and off times). The cooker may be remotely operated for example via a telephone link. The system may further provide diagnostic information to a supplier at a remote location, and may be provided with corrective reprogramming from the said remote location. During operation in oven mode only, the system may open a valve to allow water to flow from the boiler into the heating system, should the temperature of the water in the boiler exceed a predetermined limit, as a result of residual heating from the oven. If the temperature of the water in the boiler is allowed to exceed said predetermined value a thermostat is triggered and the cooker shut down.
Patent GB-2369076-A (GB)
Title: Electric wire cutting structure
Inventor: MINOURA TAKAYOSHI
IPC: H05K7/02
Filed: 2001-11-05
Abstract: An electric wire cutting structure for a junction box 20 includes a wiring sheet having a hole and an electric wire 26 bridged across the hole, the hole having a first opening 11a, a second opening 11b that is greater than the first opening, and a frame 13 defining the first and second openings. The structure also includes a die supporting the electric wire bridged across the hole, a punch 30 driven into the first opening to cut off the electric wire, and a stripper 31 inserted in the second opening, for regulating the motion of the punch. The size of the stripper is greater than the first opening and smaller than the second opening.
Patent GB-2382272-A (GB)
Title: Notifying a mobile phone that a message has arrived at a server
Inventor: HADDAD WASSIM
IPC: H04W4/12
Filed: 2001-11-20
Abstract: In a messaging system comprising a message server 1 and a mobile device 11, server 1, in response to receiving a message, e.g. an e-mail, sends a notification message to device 11, the notification having information regarding the received message. The information may include sender, subject and/or priority details, and the notification may be sent when these details fulfil predetermined criteria, with the criteria being set using device 11 and priority being assigned by server 1 in accordance with predefined rules. Server 1 and device 11 may communicate wirelessly, e.g. using a GSM and/or GPRS protocol, with the notification comprising an SMS message. Bi-directional communication may be established upon receipt of the notification allowing device 11 to request transmission of the message, with the request being made selectively by the device depending on the message sender, subject and/or priority. Server 1 and device 11 may communicate via a Session Initiation Protocol and/or a Virtual Private Network, and the notification may be sent to a further nominated device (not shown).
Patent GB-2382729-A (GB)
Title: Layered coil assembly in a permanent magnet generator
Inventor: BALSON JOHN CHARLES
IPC: H02K21/24
Filed: 2001-12-01
Abstract: At least two layers of stator coils, each layer comprising a number of flat coil assembled side by side, are supported by a web of non-magnetic material, eg a glass fibre reinforced plastics disc between the coil layers, the resultant structure being embedded in plastics resin to form a stator. Hub 6 is apertured to allow cooling air to pass either side of the stator for surface cooling and the stator is mounted between rotor magnet layers 7,8. Eddy current losses are reduced.
Patent GB-2373702-A (GB)
Title: Encapsulated wild flower seed
Inventor: MCKENZIE DAVID LAWRENCE
IPC: A01C1/06
Filed: 2002-01-24
Abstract: A method of establishing wild meadows and hedgerows by cluster growing, mixing both acid and alkali seed giving greater choice for the environment without soil preparation and reduction to loss via birds, wind and rain, increasing germination of the cluster growing of wild flower seeds to full maturity by the use of a formulated nucleus and isolating the nucleus with a multiple seed skin and protecting the seeds in their growing cycle to full maturity by mimicking natures way of establishment and increasing choice of seed variety. Thereby creating a spherical growing condition for the varying seeds whether acid loving variety or lime loving species in its novel encapsulation and a method of creating a seed skin with predetermined stages to give optimum growing conditions for the vast majority of wild flower seeds.
Patent GB-2375571-A (GB)
Title: Female engaging surface fastener having a backing
Inventor: CORONEL WOLFGANG
IPC: B32B27/06
Filed: 2002-03-14
Abstract: A method for producing an extruded sheet material wherein a polymeric material (21) is formed into a sheet and a variety of materials 26) are incorporated into the extruded material prior to hardening. The sheet materials (26) produced incorporate, either sheet, filament or particulate matter onto either side of the finished product, allowing for great variability in the finished product.
Patent GB-2373511-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning formulation
Inventor: MULLANE MARK GARY
IPC: C11D3/06
Filed: 2000-03-20
Abstract: An alkaline, aqueous composition suitable for cleaning carpets and other surfaces, which composition comprises: <SL> <LI>(a) 0.1 to 50% w/w of a first cleaning agent; <LI>(b) 0.1 to 20% w/w of a second cleaning agent; <LI>(c) 0.1 to 10% w/w of a third cleaning agent; and <LI>(d) 0.1 to 10% w/w of a surfactant </SL> and optionally minor amounts of additives, with the balance being made up of water. This formulation is preferably used in conjunction with a neutralising solution. A method for cleaning carpets and other surfaces is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2381107-A (GB)
Title: Estimation of toner usage
Inventor: RODRIGUEZ SANTIAGO
IPC: G03G21/18
Filed: 2002-08-08
Abstract: Toner usage is calculated from a pulse width count and a pulse edge count 110,115,120.
Patent GB-2400129-A (GB)
Title: Asphalt composition for use in the construction of roads
Inventor: RICHARDS GRAEME
IPC: E01C7/26
Filed: 2003-03-06
Abstract: The asphalt composition, primarily for use in the construction of roads, includes a plastic material, preferably recycled plastic material, which is used to a portion of the aggregate. The proportion of plastic used may vary based on factors such as the type of plastic, the type of road surface being produced etc. and the asphalt may be formed by a hot or cold mixing method.
Patent GB-2409734-A (GB)
Title: Determination and control of activities of an emotional system
Inventor: SCHURMANN ALFRED
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2002-11-11
Abstract: A method and a sub-system, henceforth called method DKA, for the determination and control of the activities of an emotional system aS, belonging to the class of autonomous, motivated agents and robots, is described. The method DKA determines the current motivation of the system aS to carry out an activity. Said motivation is determined by stimulus patterns in situation models and the intensities of the satisfaction and the desires with regard to the needs of the system aS. Priorities for the activities of the aS are determined by motivations. DKA controls sub-activities which, at the request of the system aS, are carried out by other agents/robots. The method DKA can assess which objects, situations and activities are presently good and which are bad for the system aS. The applied internal representation of the workload of the system aS can include very abstract situational models. Emotional systems, controlled by the method DKA, are particularly suitable: for: the care of the sick, as robotic servants for carrying out domestic tasks and for routine client services.
Patent GB-2396692-A (GB)
Title: Obstruction detection system for a vehicle window using window pane as optical waveguide
Inventor: STRZELCZYK ANTHONY
IPC: E05F15/00
Filed: 2003-04-17
Abstract: The detection system 20 includes a light emitter 24 and a light detector 26 which are positioned adjacent to window pane 12 to define at least a light pipe path through the pane. The detector detects the light intensity though the pane. The system generates a response signal when light intensity changes at a first threshold, which is attributable to a displaced position of the pane from its seal when the window pane is stationary, and a gap 30 between the window pane 12 and its frame is obstructed. As a result the system triggers an alarm. A second threshold may be attributable to the disruption of light along its path, which generates another response signal. The system controls the window from this response signal to reverse the direction in which window is moving while it is being closed. A reflecting surface 18 or a reflective coating may be used to reflect the light from the edge of the pane.
Patent GB-2390776-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for automated network polling
Inventor: DORLAND CHIA-CHU
IPC: G06F15/16
Filed: 2003-07-04
Abstract: A system (120) wherein work orders (204) are used to accomplish polling of devices on a network (122). Work orders (204) are created (202) and passed to a scheduler (210) which places the work order into one of a plurality of queues (212), based on the priority (306) of the work order. As work orders are pulled from each of the queues, each work order is sent to a thread pool (230) matching the priority, where the work order is executed (236). Within each work order is a run process (320) that performs the actual polling of the node.
Patent GB-2403893-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner attachments for removing hair
Inventor: JULIER ALAN JAMES
IPC: A43B3/00
Filed: 2003-07-17
Abstract: Vacuum cleaner attachments are provided for removing hair from floor coverings without choking the suction pipe of the vacuum cleaner. The attachment comprises hair engaging means for removing hairs from a floor covering and a connection for connecting the attachment to the vacuum cleaner such that the hair engaging means is completely outside the suction area of the vacuum cleaner cleaning head. The means may be in the form of a strip, block or roller on whose surface, hair engaging means is mounted. In the preferred embodiment the means has a plurality of hair engaging members which are hooks or tines such as those provided on the well know hook-and-pile fastening Velcro (RTM). An example is shown in figs. 6 and 8 where the engaging means 50, 60 trails behind the cleaning head.
Patent GB-2392031-A (GB)
Title: Automatic frequency control in a mobile communiations device
Inventor: HIRATA MASARU
IPC: H03J7/04
Filed: 2003-08-08
Abstract: In a mobile communication device, communication which has been interrupted can be resumed without causing problems even when the AFC control signal becomes abnormal upon the interruption of communication. The locked state and unlocked state of an AFC portion 2 is monitored by an AFC state monitoring portion 5. Upon interruption of communication, if it is in the unlocked state, a TCXO 1 is controlled by the AFC portion 2 using a TCXO control signal from the preceding locked state. Thus, when communication failure is caused by the influence of a building, tunnel or the like, or when communication is terminated, the reference frequency of the mobile communication device is not significantly offset from the reference frequency of the base station, thereby facilitating communication upon resumption of communication.
Patent GB-2407244-A (GB)
Title: Fishing hook
Inventor: HAYNES GRAHAM BRIAN
IPC: A01K83/00
Filed: 2003-10-22
Abstract: A fishing hook 10 has an irregular pattern 18 over at least part of its exterior surface to disrupt the regular outline of the hook 10. The irregular pattern 18 may be a camouflage pattern or mimic a type of bait, and may include more than one colour or tone. The pattern 18 may be applied as part of a coating or plating process. The fishing hook 10 may be used in a device such as a fishing rod.
Patent GB-2398580-A (GB)
Title: Thermally isolating elongate retaining element, or halter, for roofing
Inventor: DOEHREN HANS-JUERGEN
IPC: E04D3/363
Filed: 2004-02-04
Abstract: Retaining element 1 has an engagement section 22 incorporating a head section 2, for flanging a free end of roofing sheet 3, and an extended section 5, a base section 4 with means 36 connecting base section 4 and engagement section 22. Base section 4 is mounted on a support section, not shown. Means 36 are manufactured from thermally insulating material.
Patent GB-2411296-A (GB)
Title: Cable laying apparatus
Inventor: HENNELLY SEAN
IPC: H02G1/06
Filed: 2004-02-20
Abstract: A cable puller for cable-laying apparatus comprises a housing with a plurality of passages through it for cables (18) being laid. Cables (18), are passed through the device by driven rollers (62, 72) and can be individually urged against the driven rollers by idler rollers (65, 75) mounted on pivoting arms (66, 76). The distance between the drive rollers (62, 72) and the idle rollers (65, 76) is adjusted by screw devices (44, 46) which are provided for urging individual idler rollers (65, 75) into contact with a cable (18) to be drawn through the device. The driven rollers (62, 72) can be disconnected so as not to draw one or more of the cables (18) through the device.
Patent GB-2411783-A (GB)
Title: Laser projector
Inventor: LISTER MARTIN
IPC: G03B21/00
Filed: 2004-03-01
Abstract: An image projecting device includes red, blue and yellow laser emitters 6, a bi convex lens 7, a bi concave lens 8 and a biconvex lens 10. A computer may process image data, for projection, from a variety of input sources such as a scanner, a light pen, laser disc or floppy disc.
Patent GB-2412403-A (GB)
Title: Staging element and an assembly thereof
Inventor: BLACK JOHN ALEXANDER
IPC: E04G1/08
Filed: 2004-03-25
Abstract: A staging unit comprises a single working element 11 having a longitudinal axis wherein the element defines along its length a first series 14 of bores lying in a first longitudinal plane co-extensive with the axis and a second series 33 of bores lying in a second longitudinal plane co-extensive with the axis, the second longitudinal plane lying at an angle, preferably a right angle, relative to the first longitudinal plane, the bores in at least the first series 14 of holes being spaced longitudinally from one another by a given pitch distance or an integral multiple of the pitch distance. A staging assembly is made up of a plurality of such staging elements wherein a first such element is linked to a second such unit by a fastening element extending though a bore in the first series or the second series of the first element and a bore in the first series or the second series of the second element. The staging assembly may be made up of elements lying in a first plane, elements lying in a second plane and bracing elements lying at an angle to the first plane and the second plane. Typically such an assembly is provided with a working platform located by, and mounted on, the assembly.
Patent GB-2413206-A (GB)
Title: Encrypting two-dimensional bar codes on articles
Inventor: DOMARADZKI PETER MARTIN
IPC: G06K17/00
Filed: 2004-04-16
Abstract: A method of securely marking an article (which may be e.g. a drugs container or postal package) with identification information about its contents, comprises placing on the article a printed two-dimensional bar code in which the data represented by the bar code is securely encrypted. By using a two-dimensional bar code, all the information about the article can be contained within the bar code itself obviating the need to link the reader to a database; by encrypting the information, security is assured as decryption is required (using the known encryption algorithm) to make sense of the data.
Patent GB-2401928-A (GB)
Title: Vehicular lamp
Inventor: ISHIDA HIROYUKI
IPC: F21S8/10
Filed: 2004-05-18
Abstract: A vehicular lamp used in a vehicle includes at least one semiconductor light emitting element 100 for producing light, comprising a sealing member 108, also acting as a convex lens, for sealing the semiconductor light emitting element 100, a fixing member 202 for fixing the semiconductor light emitting element by fitting an apparent position of one side of the semiconductor light emitting element when viewed, in a magnified state, through the sealing member into a reference position to which the semiconductor light emitting element 100 is to be attached, and an optical member or lens 204 for forming at least a part of a cut-off line, which determines a boundary between the bright and dark sections of a light distribution pattern of the vehicle lamp, by projecting a shape of the one side of the semiconductor light emitting element 100 out of the vehicle lamp.
Patent GB-2404974-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle headlamp
Inventor: SAZUKA KIYOSHI
IPC: F21V29/00
Filed: 2004-07-07
Abstract: A vehicle lamp (10, figure 1) comprises a semiconductor light source module 100 for generating light, an optical member 256 operable to emit the light produced by the light source module 100, and a light source fixing member 202 for fixing the light source module 100 to a reference position a relative position of which with respect to the optical member 256 is predetermined. The vehicle lamp (10, figure 1) is also provided with reference members 452a, 452b which are fixed to the reference position for mounting the light source 100 to the reference position, and a holder member (708, figure 18) for fitting a centre of the light region to a position a relative position of which with respect to the reference members 452a, 452b is predetermined, so as to hold a semiconductor light emitting element 102.
Patent GB-2401457-A (GB)
Title: Embedded processor with direct connection of security devices for enhanced security
Inventor: GULICK DALE E
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2002-12-18
Abstract: An integrated circuit (212), a computer system (200A-B) and a method of operating the computer system (200A-B) are disclosed. The method includes receiving a request for an authentication, at a microcontroller (320) and requesting security data from a security device (720). The method also includes receiving the security data from the security device (720), at the microcontroller (320) and evaluating the security data. The method also includes approving the authentication if the security data is evaluated as acceptable.