baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2387905-A (GB)
Title: Fluorescence-based assay for determining the phosphorylating activity of an enzyme
Inventor: WHATELEY JOHN GERARD
IPC: G01N33/15
Filed: 2003-04-17
Abstract: The invention provides fluorescence-based assays for determining the phosphorylating or the dephosphorylating activity of an enzyme acting on a substrate molecule. The substrate comprises at least one moiety that is capable of being phosphorylated or dephosphorylated by an enzyme to yield a product, the substrate being labelled with a fluorescent dye, and which is capable of exhibiting change in fluorescence intensity and fluorescence lifetime upon phosphorylation of the dye-labelled substrate or upon dephosphorylation of the dye-labelled phosphorylated substrate. In preferred embodiments, the substrate is labelled with a fluorescent dye selected from the acridone and the quinacridone classes of dyes. Also provided is a method is provided for screening for a test agent whose effect on the phosphorylating or dephosphorylating activity of an enzyme is to be determined.
Patent GB-2401410-A (GB)
Title: An overload clutch having an elastomeric O-ring stop and tapered splines
Inventor: DROSTE MANFRED
IPC: F16D7/04
Filed: 2003-05-03
Abstract: An overload clutch for a rotary hammer comprises an external surface of a spindle 4 formed with a series of tapering grooves 104 which become narrower in a direction moving towards a forward end of the spindle 4. A slider sleeve 41 is provided with splines 106 which also taper in a direction towards a forward end of the slider sleeve 41. In this way, the slider sleeve 41 is prevented from rotating relative to the spindle 4, but can slide axially to a limited extent relative thereto. A rearward end of the slider sleeve 41 is provided with a recess 108 having an inclined internal surface for accommodating elastomeric O-ring 42. When the torque required to rotationally drive the spindle 4 is below a predetermined threshold, a spring 56 biases the slider sleeve 41 into engagement with elastomeric O-ring 42, and a spring 47 biases sets of cooperating teeth on a spindle drive gear 40 and slider sleeve 41 into engagement with each other. With these sets of cooperating teeth engaged, the spindle drive gear 40 rotationally drives the slider sleeve 41 via the interlocking facing teeth. As a result, the slider sleeve 41 rotationally drives the spindle 4 by means of cooperation between the splines 106 on the slider sleeve 41 and the grooves 104 on the sleeve 4. When the torque required to rotationally drive the spindle 4 exceeds the predetermined torque threshold inclined, surfaces of the mutually engaging teeth on the spindle drive gear 40 and slider sleeve 41 slide over each other, as a result of which the drive gear 40 slides forwardly along the slider sleeve 41 against the action of spring 47. The spindle drive gear 40 can then rotate relative to the slider sleeve 41 and the cooperating sets of teeth ratchet over each other, preventing the rotary drive from the spindle drive gear 40 being transmitted to the spindle 4. The ratcheting of the sets of teeth also makes a noise which alerts the user of the hammer to the fact that the overload clutch arrangement is slipping.
Patent GB-2385978-A (GB)
Title: Low amplitude skip write detector
Inventor: FUNG KENDALL H
IPC: G11B27/36
Filed: 2002-03-06
Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting and respond to low-amplitude-write/skip-write events in a disc drive. The invention involves characterizing the gain factor of a variable gain amplifier embedded in the read path of a disc drive during at least two instances in which the read head passes over a servo sector, prior to a write event. Next the write event is executed. After the write event, the gain factor employed by the variable gain amplifier is acquired as the read head passes over the following servo sector. Finally, the acquired gain factor is compared to the characterizaton in order to detect a low-amplitude-write/skip-write event.
Patent GB-2404943-A (GB)
Title: Screw pile with reducing diameter flight
Inventor: CAMILLERI PAUL ANTHONY
IPC: E02D5/56
Filed: 2003-08-09
Abstract: A screw pile stem (10) includes a shank (11) having an inwardly tapered portion (12) at one end. A helical screw (18) is present on the shank (11) and on the inwardly tapered portion (12). The screw (18) is of constant pitch and the major diameter of the part of the screw on the tapered portion (12) decreases towards the small end of the tapered portion (12). There is also claimed a tapering screw pile end piece with a flight that reduces in diameter, the end piece being adapted for connection to a pile stem; a screw pile having a steel stem and a cast end piece secured thereto and a screw pile end piece formed from cast steel.
Patent GB-2407082-A (GB)
Title: Valve for removable reservoir beverage dispenser
Inventor: KEANE AIDAN
IPC: B67D3/00
Filed: 2003-10-14
Abstract: A portable fluid dispense unit consists of a separate measured fluid reservoir 1 which is attached to a tap section 2 and weighted base 3 by a one-way valve consisting of male 4 and female 5 sections. The fluid reservoir 1 attaches/ detaches from the tap section via a bayonet locking mechanism facilitating the opening / closing of the valve.
Patent GB-2396925-A (GB)
Title: Stencil master
Inventor: ADAMS JOHN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B41C1/14
Filed: 2003-11-11
Abstract: A heat-sensitive stencil master comprises a heat-sensitive polymeric film having a thickness of less than 10 žm and, coated thereon, a solid resinous foam comprising a foaming agent. The stencil master is of particular use in a digital duplicating printing process. Disclosed also, is a method for manufacturing the heat sensitive stencil. Further disclosed is a heat sensitive stencil master which comprises a heat sensitive polymeric film having coated thereon, a solid porous resin coating having a filler dispersed therein.
Patent GB-2390981-A (GB)
Title: Medieval castle board game
Inventor: JACOBS MARK A
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 2001-05-16
Abstract: The game kit for a board game (10) comprises a game board having three levels and at least one stairway between the three levels, at least one die (12, 14, 16), at least two fighter pieces (18) and a unique battle card for each piece. The game kit is used to play 5 a medieval castle board game comprising the steps of: rolling the die to determine which player goes first; each player then sequentially rolling the die to determine the number of spaces the player can move his fighter piece on the board; and sequentially moving the fighting piece around the board until it is positioned to do battle with another fighting piece or it reaches a sanctuary.
Patent GB-2409979-A (GB)
Title: Flexible finger implant
Inventor: THOMAS GARETH
IPC: A61F2/30
Filed: 2004-01-17
Abstract: The invention provides a flexible finger implant 1 of unitary construction. Implant 1 has a first stem 2 to fit the bone canal of the metacarpal bone, and a second stem 4 substantially in line before flexion with the first stem 2 to fit the bone canal of the phalangeal bone. A hinge 6 is formed between an end of the first stem and an end of the second stem, and hinge 6 has a declining thickness in a direction substantially normal to the line of said first and second stem. In use of the implant 1, the hinge 6 allows rotation to the medial side during flexion of a finger. The implant may be formed from silicone.
Patent GB-2411212-A (GB)
Title: A flexible seal made of a material of fire-retardant composition
Inventor: WARD DEREK ALFRED
IPC: E04B1/94
Filed: 2004-02-17
Abstract: A flexible seal comprises a shaped elongate block 1 of a preformed flexible cellular fire-retardant sponge impregnated with an aqueous surfactant stabilised polymer dispersion including a blend of inert and fire-retardant fillers and/or fibres. The upper surface 2 of the block 1 is inclined at an angle whereby one side edge 3 is positioned above the level of the other side edge 4. The side walls 6 of the block 1 carry double-sided adhesive tape to assist the location and retention of an elongate seal within a cavity. A series of spaced ventilation passageways 7 extend through the block between the upper and lower surfaces 2, 5.
Patent GB-2401080-A (GB)
Title: Making a blank from a fibre structure
Inventor: BOUILLON ERIC
IPC: D04H3/002
Filed: 2004-03-01
Abstract: A porous fiber structure is consolidated by forming within a deposit of a refractory material by partially densifying the fiber structure in such a manner as to bond together the fibers of the fiber structure so as to enable the fiber structure to be handled without being deformed, while leaving empty the major fraction of the initial pore volume of the fiber structure, and rigid pins (10) are implanted through the consolidated porous structure (20) A blank is obtained by reinforcing a fiber structure by implanting pins or by bonding together consolidated fiber structures, the bonding being performed by implanting pins. Consolidation can be performed by chemical vapour infiltration or by a liquid method. The pins may be implanted in a direction that is inclined relative to surface 20a of structure 20. Consolidation is by forming a deposit of ceramic or of carbon.
Patent GB-2416200-A (GB)
Title: Picture Light Having Movable Light Modules
Inventor: MILLER KENNETH
IPC: F21V21/35
Filed: 2004-06-02
Abstract: A picture light 10 comprising a body 12 and a support 16 for mounting on or to a surface, the body 12 defining an illumination aperture 24 and a space 19 to receive a lighting bus 32, the lighting bus comprising a power rail 32 and means for receiving a light module 34 whereby the power rail 32 provides power to a light module 34 received on the bus regardless of the position of the module on the bus.
Patent GB-2404471-A (GB)
Title: Processing a document based on data contained in its image
Inventor: TECU KIRK STEVEN
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2004-07-22
Abstract: A method of performing a designated action comprises the processing image data representative of a document (200) recorded on a medium comprising identifying intent information (203) contained within said image data; processing the intent information (203) to identify the action; and initiating processing of the document (200) to perform the designated action. A computer program product having a computer readable medium having computer program logic recorded thereon, the computer program product comprising code for processing image data and identifying within said image data at least one portion (203) representing an instruction for further processing said image data, and code for initiating said further processing said document in accordance with said instruction.
Patent GB-2417340-A (GB)
Title: Mobile computing device comprising mortgage calculator
Inventor: GREEN MICHAEL
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2004-08-12
Abstract: A system comprising a server 12, storing product data 20 and remotely located mobile communication device 14 in communication with the server 12 via a wireless communication network 16. The mobile communication device 14 receives input from a local user 24 and communicates with, and downloads from, the server one or more sets of product data 20. The mobile communication device calculates a product parameter, based on each of the downloaded product data 20 and local input data 24, in real-time at a location remote from the server. The product may be a financial product such as a mortgage or a loan.
Patent GB-2418490-A (GB)
Title: Snooker table pocket checking templates
Inventor: GODWIN PETER
IPC: G01B3/14
Filed: 2004-09-24
Abstract: Pocket control templates includes a series of six engineered formed shapes to control all specifications of pocket opening snooker tables used for tournament or match play. Templates A, B, C, and D are made in a solid form with no moving parts and are intended to be slid in to throat of the pocket to assist in the initial set up. Templates E and F see figure are an exact engineered form with sliding top section fitted with resistance coiled springs that we connected to a series of resisted precision gauges to give an exact reading when slid in to the throat of the pocket. This reading can be mean tested to give consistency of the pocket openings between other snooker tables.
Patent GB-2420180-A (GB)
Title: Method of electrochemical analysis of an analyte
Inventor: PURVIS DUCAN ROSS
IPC: G01N33/487
Filed: 2004-11-11
Abstract: A method of electrochemical analysis using a sensor electrode specific for an analyte under test. The method comprises immersing the sensor electrode in a sample solution suspected of containing the analyte; forming an electrochemically active complex by exposure to solutions containing secondary receptors or competing molecules labelled with a charged or enzyme label; and subsequently exposing the sensor to an electrochemically active solution. The measurement step comprises driving the sensor electrode potential to a predetermined fixed potential by applying a current or activation waveform then monitoring the potential difference between the sensor electrode and a reference electrode following removal of the holding current. Current, rate and potential can all be measured and used to determine analyte concentration or sensor state.
Patent GB-2410539-A (GB)
Title: Gate valve with pressure relief means in the gate
Inventor: HOLLIDAY DAVID G
IPC: F16K3/02
Filed: 2005-01-14
Abstract: A gate valve comprises a flow way (5), a cavity (8) intersecting the flow way, a gate (40) moveable in the cavity between an open position, a closed position (Figure 3) and a relief position (Figures 4 and 5), where the relief position allows fluid flow between the cavity and the flow way. Preferably a ring (10) of eutectic or meltable material controls movement of the gate between the closed and relief positions, such that in the case of fire the ring melts and pressure in the cavity acts to move the gate to allow communication between the cavity and flow way via a weep hole (45).
Patent GB-2423093-A (GB)
Title: Detergent comprising EDDS and a peroxygen bleach and use thereof
Inventor: GILES MATTHEW
IPC: C11D3/33
Filed: 2005-02-10
Abstract: A detergent and a process for washing a fabric dyed with a bleach sensitive dye by contacting the coloured fabric with a detergent comprising ethylenediamine succinic acid (EDDS) and a peroxygen bleach, such as percarbonate or hydrogen peroxide. Optionally the washing composition comprises a bleach activator, such as tetra acetyl ethylene diamine (TAED). At least 70% of the chelating agent present is EDDS and EDDS can be present in an amount of at least 0.1 wt%. The peroxygen bleach can be present in an amount of 5-20 wt%. The fabric can be in contact with the washing composition for a period of at least 20 minutes at a temperature of at least 50 {C. EDDS is used for preventing bleaching of a fabric dyed with a bleach sensitive dye.
Patent GB-2413674-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing unique identifying markers for object tagging
Inventor: CLEARY MICHAEL
IPC: G06K17/00
Filed: 2005-04-27
Abstract: A method of manufacturing unique identifying markers for tagging objects, each marker having a corresponding unique binary string that can be cross-referenced against a database, comprises selecting the total number of characteristics available to be imposed on the marker, wherein each characteristic corresponds to either 1 or 0 at a particular location in the binary string . The number of characteristics, from the total number available, that must be imposed on the marker is then set. All the unique binary strings that are possible within the restrictions set out in the previous steps are generated. Once the binary strings have been generated the unique identifying markers are generated by imposing each unique marker with those characteristics determined by the unique binary string sequence to which that unique marker corresponds. Further batches of unique identifying markers can be produced by repeating the method from the second step onwards but using a new value for the set number of characteristics to be imposed on the marker.
Patent GB-2418065-A (GB)
Title: Organic thin film transistor formed by rear exposure method
Inventor: NAM DAE-HYAN
IPC: G02F1/136
Filed: 2005-06-03
Abstract: A method of forming an organic thin film transistor (OTFT) includes forming a gate electrode 111 on a substrate 110, forming a gate insulating layer 113 on the substrate 110 including the gate electrode 111, forming an organic active pattern 115 on the gate insulating layer 113 using a rear exposing process, and forming source and drain electrodes 116, 117 on the organic active pattern 115. Forming the organic active pattern 115 includes stacking an organic film (115a, fig 3b) and an inorganic film (115'a) on the gate insulating layer 113 and patterning the stack by irradiating light through the rear surface of the substrate 110 to form a patterned organic layer 115 and inorganic layer 115'. The method may also be used to form a liquid crystal display (fig 7).
Patent GB-2415925-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for operating combustion systems
Inventor: ZAMANSKY VLADIMIR
IPC: F23G7/07
Filed: 2005-07-04
Abstract: Methods and systems for reducing nitrogen oxides in combustion flue gas is provided. The method includes combusting a fuel (22) in a main combustion zone (14) such that a flow of combustion flue gas is generated wherein the combustion flue gas includes at least one nitrogen oxide species, establishing a fuel-rich zone, forming a plurality of reduced N-containing species in the fuel rich zone, injecting over-fire air (28) into the combustion flue gas downstream of fuel rich zone, and controlling process parameters to provide conditions for the reduced N-containing species to react with the nitrogen oxides in the OFA zone to produce elemental nitrogen such that a concentration of nitrogen oxides is reduced.
Patent GB-2431790-A (GB)
Title: Classifying a video shot according to calculated image transform parameters
Inventor: RAMBARUTH RATNA
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2005-10-27
Abstract: A method of classifying a video shot comprises predicting an image from a preceding image using a parameter based image transform, and comparing points in the predicted image with corresponding points in a current image to generate an point error value for each point. These point error values are used to identify those points whose point error value exceeds a point error threshold. Then, for corresponding points on images used as input to subsequent calculations that update the image transform parameters, the points so identified are excluded from contributing to said calculations. Points corresponding to moving objects are therefore excluded from the calculations. The calculated transform parameters may be used to determine whether the video shot corresponds to one of pan, tilt, roll and zoom.
Patent GB-2433437-A (GB)
Title: Stair nosing
Inventor: TIERNEY DAVID
IPC: A47G27/04
Filed: 2005-12-23
Abstract: A stair nosing comprising a tread portion 1 and a riser portion 2, the riser portion 2 having an outer wear side and an inner step facing side, a recess 7 being formed in the inner side of the riser portion 2, the recess 7 being adapted to accommodate a stair covering 10. At least one rib 8,9 may project into the recess 7 to engage the floor covering 10, which may be vinyl, linoleum, carpet or tiles. A slip resistant insert 17 may be provided.
Patent GB-2428413-A (GB)
Title: Fluid vectoring nozzle
Inventor: AVENELL CHRISTOPHER STUART
IPC: B64C15/00
Filed: 2006-01-12
Abstract: A fluid vectoring nozzle 10 comprises flow vectoring means suitable for selectively producing a fluid dynamic throat 28 in the nozzle (which may be a high aspect ration polygonal nozzle) in a plane that is oblique to the nozzle axis such that in operation fluid flow passing through the throat 28 is rotated about an axis in the plane of the throat. The throat may be produced by injecting a control fluid through a porous material or a perforate area comprising orifices 20, possibly in a direction with an upstream component relative to the main flow through the nozzle, and at least one vane may be provided to divide the nozzle into at least two flow-paths at the nozzle exit with fluid dynamic throats in respective flow paths being at different angles. Control fluid may be directed through a perforate region by means of translatable fluid injection means whereby the angle of the throat may be varied. Control fluid may be introduced through orifices formed in a plateau region of the nozzle which may be ridged. Alternatively, the throat may be produced by means for causing oscillation of the fluid adjacent the inside of a nozzle wall.
Patent GB-2419044-A (GB)
Title: Low power charge pump
Inventor: GUO XIN
IPC: G11C5/14
Filed: 2004-07-15
Abstract: A low power charge pump (300) is disclosed. A pump driving node (270) of a first pump stage is selectively coupled to a pump driving node (271) of the subsequent pump stage. Subsequent to a transfer of charge from a first pump stage to a subsequent stage, the first (270) and subsequent (271) pump driving nodes are coupled. Residual charge on a first stage pump driving node (270) is thereby transferred to a subsequent pump driving node (271). Subsequent to the transfer of charge from the first pump driving node (270) to the second pump driving node (271), the nodes are uncoupled. By selectively coupling a first pump stage to a pump driving node (271) of the subsequent pump stage, the first pump driving node (270) may pre-charge the subsequent pump driving node (271), thereby reducing the energy that must be provided by clock driving circuitry (700) to produce a positive-going transition of a driving clock. Advantageously, pre-charging energy is taken from the first stage, reducing the energy that was heretofore dissipated by clock driving circuitry during a negative-going clock signal transition. In this novel manner conversion efficiency of a charge pump device may be beneficially increased, providing enhanced low power performance.
Patent GB-2422076-A (GB)
Title: Compensation of laser timing jitter
Inventor: HAUENSCHILD JUERGEN
IPC: H04B10/00
Filed: 2005-01-28
Abstract: Methods and systems and for compensating transitions in a data stream to account for jitter including laser jitter. Transitions in the data stream are delayed or advanced depending on the laser jitter and/or whether the previous transition is a rising or falling transition. The compensation of transitions is non-linear such that compensation applied to a rising transition is not necessarily the same as compensation applied to a falling transition. A history of more than one or more bits or transitions of the data stream can be used to further adjust the compensation of transitions in the data stream. When a transition is detected, the bit following the detected transition is peaked either positively or negatively such that the following transition is accordingly delayed or advanced.
Patent GB-2435850-A (GB)
Title: Indent for forming an article
Inventor: DURCAN MICHAEL PATRICK
IPC: B29C33/50
Filed: 2006-03-11
Abstract: The invention relates to a mould 12 for forming a material, for example, a baking or other mix into an article, and for ejection of the formed article from the mould, especially where the article remains deformable and or sticky after forming. The mould comprises a base portion 16 and a flexible side wall portion 18 extending from the base portion. The base and side wall portions from a cavity in which the article is formed, wherein the base portion is movable between a first position for forming the material into the article, and a second position for ejecting the article. The mould also comprises means for peeling each side wall away from the cavity as the base portion is moved from a first to a second position, thereby inhibiting impingement of the sidewall portion into the cavity. The base and sidewall portions may be integral and made from an elastomer material such as silicon rubber.