baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2364312-A (GB)
Title: AXOR57 polypeptides and polynucleotides
Inventor: BERGSMA DERK J
IPC: A61P25/16
Filed: 2001-04-12
Abstract: Polypeptides and polynucleotides of the G-protein coupled (7TM) receptor AXOR 57 and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilising AXOR57 polypeptides and polynucleotides in screening for compounds that stimulate or inhibit the function or level of such molecules.
Patent GB-2358280-A (GB)
Title: A mass spectrometer with plural ion sources
Inventor: KATO YOSHIAKI
IPC: H01J49/42
Filed: 2000-04-13
Abstract: A mass analyser comprises a plurality of ion sources 20,40 which are selectively operable to supply ions of analyte substances, e.g. generated in a gas or liquid chromatographs 10,30 or plasma sources, to a mass spectrometer 82. Ions from the selected source(s) may be directed to the mass spectrometer by applying suitable voltages to acceleration electrodes (23,43, fig 1) and an electrostatic deflector (70) or to a quadrupole deflector 81. The mass spectrometer may any one of a variety of conventional types, as may the ion sources.
Patent GB-2364881-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for heat treatment of liquid foods
Inventor: JORGENSEN ANDERS JORN FJENDBO
IPC: A23C9/20
Filed: 2001-05-03
Abstract: Apparatus for heat treatment of liquid foods such as milk comprises a heat chamber 1 with water bath for a bottle S, an electrical heating element 8, a thermally insulated external housing 2, a thermally insulated lid 4 and an electronic heating controller 7 with temperature sensor 9 mounted in thermal contact with the heat chamber. Directly following heat treatment by pasteurisation or sterilisation the bottle containing a liquid food is suitable for feeding bottle-fed infants.
Patent GB-2366471-A (GB)
Title: Method for image positioning of a digital image capturing device.
Inventor: CHANG LEE-SHAN
IPC: H04N17/00
Filed: 2001-06-08
Abstract: A fast method for image positioning of an image capturing device, which maintains relative position of each component of an digital image capturing device (even if out of alignment) after assembly rather then to adjust the position of each component, such as, the position of an image sensor, a camera lens and a camera case. The method shifts the centerline of an image capturing area of the image sensor from a geometric centerline of the image sensor 120 to an optical-axis centerline 130 of the camera lens such that it is coincident with the optical-axis centerline of the camera lens. The relative shift required is determined by comparing a reference point (170, Figure 3) with a further point (190, Figure 3) projected onto the sensor via a point marked on a diagram.
Patent GB-2378161-A (GB)
Title: Folding structure for a bicycle
Inventor: CHEN TING-HSING
IPC: B62K15/00
Filed: 2001-08-01
Abstract: A seat strut 5 has a pair of lugs 52 at its rear end that are connected to a shock absorber 7. The connection is releasable due to arcuate recesses 521 in the lugs that locate a releasable fastening 8 with the upper end of the shock absorber. The other end of the shock absorber is connected to a chain stay 6 via holes 61. The rear fork can pivot at a U-shaped lug portion 41 so that a cross bar 4 and the rear fork fold in on themselves. The releasable fastener may be a quick-release clamp 81 and lock nut 82. A handlebar is also foldable at the lower end a stem 2 with the aid of a pivot mechanism (22, figure 4) and releasable fastening 11.
Patent GB-2370645-A (GB)
Title: Method for removing sensor bias in a measurement-while-drilling assembly
Inventor: KAHN JON B
IPC: E21B47/022
Filed: 2001-08-29
Abstract: A measurement-while-drilling (MWD) downhole assembly for use in drilling boreholes which utilizes gyroscopes, magnetometers and accelerometers for determining the borehole inclination and azimuth during the drilling of the borehole. The downhole assembly includes at least one gyroscope that is rotatably mounted in a tool housing to provide signals relating to the earth's rotation. A device in the tool can rotate the gyroscope and other sensors on the tool to one of a plurality of angular positions and optionally lock the sensors. A processor in the tool combines measurements from the sensors taken at a plurality of positions at the same depth to determine the systematic bias in the sensors before further processing. Accelerometers in the MWD tool provide gravity measurements from which the toolface and inclination are determined. The unbiased gyroscopic measurements are used in conjunction with the tool face and inclination measurements to determine the azimuth and tool face with respect to true north. Additionally, when measurements are made with magnetic, accelerometer and gyroscopic measurements along thee different axes, the unbiased measurements may be combined to provide an improved determination of the tool orientation. Using the locking mechanism, measurements may be made with the sensor housing locked in place during continuing drilling operations. With the present invention, a secondary borehole for secondary recovery operations may be drilled with accuracy in proximity to a producing borehole.
Patent GB-2370066-A (GB)
Title: Flood protection aperture seal
Inventor: JONES ROBERT ALEXANDER
IPC: E03D11/00
Filed: 2001-11-15
Abstract: Apparatus for sealing an aperture such as an airbrick, a wastewater outlet or an overflow against the ingress of floodwater comprises a cover 20,66 for covering and forming a seal round the aperture and means 30,42,90 for engaging with a component 50,80 associated with the aperture to retain the cover in place. The means 42 may hook into the holes of an airbrick or the grille 50 of a waste outlet or overflow and the cover is drawn into sealing engagement by a tightening bolt 30. Alternatively where the aperture has no grille a bridging bar 80 may be fitted across the interior side of the aperture for engagement with the securing means. The invention is also applicable to apertures in boats.
Patent GB-2370958-A (GB)
Title: Combining multiple images of the same scene with different illuminations
Inventor: MANN WILLIAM STEPHEN GEORGE
IPC: G06T5/50
Filed: 1999-02-02
Abstract: A photorendering receiver computes an output picture from a plurality of images of the same scene under differing illumination. The receiver has a means for computing photoquantigraphic quantities for each of the pictures and computing a weighted sum of the quantities.
Patent GB-2385573-A (GB)
Title: Auxiliary steering device for a children's cycle
Inventor: WU JOHN
IPC: B62H7/00
Filed: 2002-02-25
Abstract: An auxiliary steering device for a children's cycle (1) is disclosed. The cycle (1) includes a frame (11) formed with a head tube (111), a fork (12) having an upright stem (121) extending through the head tube (111), a front wheel (13) connected to a lower end of the fork (12). The auxiliary steering device has a toothed driven pulley (2) fixedly mounted around the stem (121), a toothed driving pulley (3) pivoted on the frame (11), and an endless notched belt (5) passing about and engaging with the pulleys (2, 3). In addition, a shaft (4) extend upward from to the toothed driving pulley (3), so that the front wheel (13) may be directed and hence the cycle (1) may be steered by turning the shaft (4) in correct directions.
Patent GB-2371133-A (GB)
Title: E commerce system
Inventor: DEAKER GRAEME
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2000-08-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for facilitating the issue and redemption of goods/services vouchers, such as gift vouchers. In the method and system of the present invention, the gift voucher is issued and transmitted over a computer network of a beneficiary, preferably via electronic mail. A claim number associated with the gift voucher is stored in a system database. The beneficiary may redeem the gift voucher by attendance in a store or via a subscribing E Commerce web site. On redemption, the beneficiary provides the claim number and it is compared with the claim number in the database to establish a match, before redemption. The beneficiary may redeem the gift voucher by a number of different pathways.
Patent GB-2387148-A (GB)
Title: Low aggression slotted airbag
Inventor: BATE RICK
IPC: B60R21/205
Filed: 2002-04-03
Abstract: An airbag (1) has slots 23 which extend inwardly to define a plurality of arms 27. On inflation in a crash, the arms 27 expand to contact each other across the intervening slots 23. The slots 23 which may be tapered outwards and arms 27 are designed to reduce aggression during rapid inflation and the accompanying risk of driver injury. The slots cause the airbag (1) not to extend towards the driver as far as an unslotted airbag of the same size. It is typically circular or square shaped and may be connected to an inflator via a central orifice (2). The airbag (1) is stored within a fold area 28 and may comprise a tear seam 26 connecting the front and rear surfaces. As the central chamber 24 inflates to form a spherical shape, the seam 26 tears and gas escapes into the arms 27. On inflation, the airbag (1) may form a Maltese cross shape.
Patent GB-2378086-A (GB)
Title: Voice over Internet Protocol gateway
Inventor: KIM JUNG-GI
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2002-05-22
Abstract: A voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) gateway (VG) includes a foreign exchange office (FXO) (51), a foreign exchange station (FXS) (52), and a VoIP processor (54). A controller (53) of the VoIP gateway (VG) sets the VoIP gateway (VG) to either a TANDEM (trunk and ENM (ear and mouth)) mode or a standalone mode. In the TANDEM mode, the VoIP gateway (VG) transmits an incoming call from the VoIP processor (54) to the FXO (51) and an outgoing call from the FXS (52) to the VoIP processor (54). In the standalone mode, the VoIP gateway (VG) transmits the incoming call from the VoIP processor (54) to the FXS (52) and the outgoing call from the FXS (52) to the VoIP. Call transfers and connections within VoIP gateways (VG), between VoIP gateways (VG), and between VoIP gateways (VG) and exchanges (key telephone system (KP) or private branch exchange (PBX)) are described. The invention concerns those situations where a VoIP gateway FXO (51) is unavailable or an exchange FXS (61) is unavailable.
Patent GB-2379497-A (GB)
Title: Optical illuminator with heat dissipation
Inventor: ANSARI AJMAL I
IPC: F21V29/15
Filed: 2002-07-05
Abstract: An illumination system for delivering light includes a light source 12, a heat dissipating reflector 32, and a housing 14. The housing includes a base 16 defining a first cavity 18 and a heat dissipation portion 20 extending from said base and defining a second cavity 22 with an opening 24 extending therebetween. The housing is adapted to support the light source and includes a thermal barrier between the housing and the base of the light source. The heat dissipation portion is adapted to transfer heat energy from the reflector to a surrounding environment. A ballast 31 is mounted to the housing to supply power to the light source. A cap 46 is mounted to the heat dissipation portion and is adapted to interconnect the heat dissipation portion to an optical light distribution system, such as a fibre optic system.
Patent GB-2391213-A (GB)
Title: Strip of packaging elements joined at lines of weakness
Inventor: OGDEN JOHN COLIN
IPC: B65B61/12
Filed: 2002-07-25
Abstract: A method for supplying packaging elements 12, and a supply of said packaging elements, comprises providing an elongate strip 16 consisting of a series of elements 12 in either a fan-folded stack 30 or on a roll 46, with lines of weakness 20 separating each element and providing separation control and attitude and position control means. The line of weakness may be a fold line or perforation line. Each element may have adapted portions to be conformed to the general dimensions or profile of the product to be packaged.
Patent GB-2394172-A (GB)
Title: Collapsable travel clothes rack
Inventor: WILKINSON STEPHEN
IPC: A47F7/24
Filed: 2002-09-17
Abstract: A collapsable rack for hanging clothes which is capable of folding away into a compact, lightweight travel accessory. The rack may be an A-frame comprising two main support legs (10), two back support legs (20) and a telescopic crossbar (30), the rack supporting the crossbar may be at a height of 1m or more when in the expanded position and the support legs and crossbar being collapsable to a length of less than 50cm. The support legs and crossbar may be connected together by two 2-way brackets (40), each comprising a hollow central portion to allow one of the main legs to be inserted within it and first and second flanges (42, 43) which extend from the central portion to allow the back support leg and crossbar to be hingedly connected to the bracket. In an alternate embodiment the rack is capable of disassembly in less than one minute.
Patent GB-2384587-A (GB)
Title: Combining a scanner and printer to act as a copier via a network or PC
Inventor: BREIDENBACH STEVEN T
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 2002-10-04
Abstract: A number of peripheral devices 102-118 such as a scanner 102, printer 104, digital camera 116 and facsimile machine 114 connected to a network and some are additionally connected to a computer 202. The peripheral devices can be operated using a common user interface (740, fig 7) so that the functionality of the devices can be expanded. The printer and the scanner can be combined through either the network connection or via the connection to the computer to provide the functionality of a copier. The computer 202 can compile a list of compatible devices and determine from their specification and capabilities how they might be combined to give additional functionality.
Patent GB-2382650-A (GB)
Title: Borehole seismic acquisition system for production well with sensors placed between production tubing and well casing
Inventor: BRANDSAETER HELGE
IPC: G01V1/52
Filed: 2002-10-17
Abstract: A seismic acquisition device including a source and/or sensor module is placed in contact with the well casing in the space between the production tubing and the well casing. The device may be both a seismic source and/or a receiver. The device may be held in place against the casing using a variety of means including locking pins, spring means and permanent magnets any of which may be activated by a pressure release means such as a rupture disk. The device is designed to reduce the effects of noise in borehole surveying and to provide a seismic acquisition system which can be used during well production.
Patent GB-2395768-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic vehicle speed limiting system
Inventor: GEN JI MASAAKI
IPC: F16H61/66
Filed: 2002-11-27
Abstract: A speed limiting system for a vehicle with a hydraulic transmission comprising pump 12 driving motor 13 through discharge 41, forward 46F and reverse 46R circuits and a pilot operated reversing valve 21. The system has pump capacity control means 12C controlling the pump swash plate12a via control cylinder 12CC subject to control valve 12CLS which exposes the cylinder to either tank 12A or discharge pressure 12B according to a control valve balance of discharge pressure LS2 plus a spring 12CP and motor load pressure LS1 plus solenoid reaction 12CS. A speed detecting pump 17, motor 18 set plus sensor 31 supply controller 30 with vehicle speed and when a set speed is exceeded the controller changes the solenoid reaction to alter the pressure balance to reduce pump capacity. The set speed may be changed by replacing removable module 39 in the controller.
Patent GB-2385608-A (GB)
Title: Mobile cabin with toilet facilities
Inventor: REILLY FELIX MARY
IPC: E04H1/12
Filed: 2003-02-10
Abstract: A mobile cabin comprises at least one toilet compartment 7 containing a toilet (w/c) and a flushing system for the toilet including a water cistern, 25 a waste outlet 27 from the toilet having a water trap, the waste outlet 27 communicating with a waste storage tank 31 located below the level of the waste outlet, 27 and wherein non-return valve 35 means are provided at the inlet to the waste storage tank 31 to prevent backward surging of waste from the tank into the toilet on forward movement of the mobile cabin. The toilet 23 and waste trap are positioned transversely of the longitudinal axis of the mobile cabin whereby the water trap is maintained during travelling of the mobile cabin. The waste storage tank 31 is comprised of a main storage tank 31 and an associated sump, 32 the floor of the sump being positioned at a lower level than the floor of the main tank 31, and a waste outlet pipe communicates with the sump and is adapted for connection to a hose to facilitate emptying of the sewage tank. Suitably the cabin has a canteen compartment including a table and seating, cooking facilities, and at least one toilet compartment containing the toilet and cistern, and wherein at least one water tank is provided to supply water to the canteen and to the toilet cistern.
Patent GB-2401367-A (GB)
Title: Polymeric materials comprising cross-linked oligomers or diorthophosphate diesters
Inventor: ASLIN DAVID CHARLES
IPC: C07F9/09
Filed: 2003-05-09
Abstract: Polymeric materials comprise cross-linked oligomers of diorthophosphate diesters containing four or more phosphorous atoms. The oligomers may be formed by the reaction of phosphorous pentoxide with THF and any primary or secondary alcohol or diol with four or less carbon atoms or from the reaction of phosphorous pentoxide with 1,3-propane diol or 1,4-butane diol. A proportion of the alcohols or diols may be replaced with pentaerythritol and/or trimethalol propane to achieve branched oligomers. The oligomers may be used to cross-link urea or melamine formaldehyde resins, resol phenolic resins or isocyanates in polyurethanes to form intumescent and flame retardant paints, varnishes, coatings, glues, or foams.
Patent GB-2402603-A (GB)
Title: Cookery aid
Inventor: BROOKING JUSTIN ALEXANDER SPIC
IPC: A47J47/00
Filed: 2003-06-12
Abstract: A cookery aid (10) comprises a chopping board (12) and a stand (14) beneath the chopping board for supporting the chopping board spaced above a kitchen worksurface (20) so that a recipe can be disposed in the space between the worksurface and the underside of the chopping board. At least a portion of the chopping board is transparent so that the recipe can be read through the chopping board. Accordingly, in addition to (i) allowing the recipe to be read, (ii) the chopping board protects the recipe from soiling, (iii) the recipe and chopping board together occupy no more worksurface area than the chopping board alone, and (iv) in the case where a recipe book (22) is used, the chopping board keeps the book open at the correct page. In that case, the stand preferably includes a pair of floor panels (30) arranged side by side each for supporting a respective one of the covers of an open recipe book. The floor panels are independently adjustable in height within the stand so that the open pages of the recipe book can be disposed immediately under the chopping board. In this case, the cookery aid preferably further includes means (34,40) for biasing the floor panels upwardly so as to press the open pages of the recipe book against the underside of the chopping board. The open pages therefore appear flat immediately under the chopping board.
Patent GB-2404443-A (GB)
Title: Capacitive proximity sensor
Inventor: MOON ANTHONY
IPC: H03K17/955
Filed: 2003-07-28
Abstract: A capacitive sensor for mounting to a body (55), particularly a body such as a vehicle door. The sensor has a sensor plate (51) to which a first signal is applied. A first guard plate (52) is interposed between the sensor plate and the body, and a second guard plate (53) is interposed between the first guard plate (52) and the body (55). The first and second guard plates each have signals applied thereto which are the same or at least similar to the first signal applied to the sensor plate, so that the second guard plate acts as a rear guard to the first guard and reduces its capacitance to ground. This reduces the current drawn by the first guard, allowing it to more accurately track the signal on the sensor and consequently better mask the sensor from the body, and results in a slimmer sensor design.
Patent GB-2406786-A (GB)
Title: Support bag enclosing a bed or mattress
Inventor: BUTTERFIELD WENDY
IPC: A47C29/00
Filed: 2003-10-07
Abstract: A system for providing an enclosed safe space for children to sleep in comprises a large bag into which a mattress is placed , the bag is then attached either to the ceiling, to a freestanding frame or to the underside of a top bunk (10 ) when used in a bunk bed. The bag may be made from such materials ( 7 ) as PVC , nylon netting or rip stop nylon. A zip ( 4 ) may be fitted to allow access to the interior.
Patent GB-2396575-A (GB)
Title: Temperature sensing in centrifugal evaporators
Inventor: LEE-SMITH ROGER
IPC: B01D3/08
Filed: 2003-10-29
Abstract: A centrifugal evaporator comprises a chamber 10 in which sample containers 20, 22 are carried and rotated by a rotor 14 and are pivotally mounted 24, 26 so as to swing up into a horizontal attitude as the rotor 14 rotates. The evaporator includes an infra red source 32 to direct infra red radiation towards the rotor 14 and the sample containers 20, 22 carried thereon, to heat any sample material therein. A non-contact temperature sensing infra red pyrometer 34 having a sensor with a defined field of view is mounted in the chamber 10, such that while the rotor 14 as such is substantially out of its field of view, each sample container 20, 22 at least partly occupies the pyrometer 34 field of view for a part of each rotation of the rotor. The positions of the infrared source 32 and the pyrometer 34 components are selected so that the radiation from the infra red source does not impinge on the pyrometer sensor. In particular the infra red source 32 radiation predominantly impinges on the sample containers 20, 22 rather than the rotor. The position of the pyrometer sensor is chosen so that the rotor 14 does not protrude into the pyrometer field of view. The direction of rotation of the rotor 14 is such that any debris thrown from the rotor is directed away from the sensor. Temperature sensing means 40 measures the temperature of the chamber, the pyrometer sensor body and the body of the chamber temperature sensor. Electrical signal processing means 30 receives signals from the IR pyrometer sensor and the temperature sensing means to adjust the temperature values from the IR pyrometer sensor to take account of the chamber temperature, and sensor body temperature.
Patent GB-2395879-A (GB)
Title: A microphone system
Inventor: NIEHOFF WOLFGANG
IPC: H04R3/04
Filed: 2003-10-31
Abstract: The invention relates to a microphone system. By this is understood a microphone, be it a cable-bound or a wireless microphone, having a system connected thereto for processing the signals recorded with the microphone. The object of the present invention is to avoid the above-mentioned disadvantages and to simplify the adjustment of an entire acoustic system of a building. A microphone system, preferably a wireless microphone system, which is equipped with a speech recognition system which is able to analyse the speech signals transmitted via the microphone system at least to some extent in accordance with predetermined terms, words or contents, wherein the recognised terms, words or contents are used to perform a control function of the microphone system and/or of the transmission behaviour of the electroacoustic system connected to the microphone system.
Patent GB-2407636-A (GB)
Title: Automated measurement in images
Inventor: NASSIRI DARIUS
IPC: G06T7/60
Filed: 2003-11-03
Abstract: An apparatus 2 for measuring nuchal translucency in foetal ultrasound images comprises an input for receiving an image from an ultrasound scanner 4, an input for receiving a signal indicating a user-defined region of interest in the image, an artificial neural network 26 for locating intensity peaks within the selected region of the image and a processor 22 for determining a measurement of the thickness of the nuchal translucency on the basis of the located intensity peaks.