baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2383796-A (GB)
Title: Protein monitoring the activity of low-molecular weight GTP-binding protein
Inventor: MATSUDA MICHIYUKI
IPC: C07K14/82
Filed: 2001-08-13
Abstract: A protein monitoring the activity of a low-molecular weight GTP-binding protein which makes it possible to measure the activation of a non-invasive low-molecular weight GTP-binding protein; a gene encoding the above protein; an expression vector containing this gene; transformed cells and a transgenic animal expressing the above-described protein and carrying the above-described expression vector which is useful in measuring the activation of a non-invasive low-molecular weight GTP-binding protein; a method of measuring the activation of a low-molecular weight GTP-binding protein with the use of the above-described protein; and a method of screening a substance controlling the activity of a low-molecular weight GTP-binding protein.
Patent GB-2389602-A (GB)
Title: Cover and method of making same
Inventor: HUSEBY GEIR
IPC: E21B33/037
Filed: 2002-01-22
Abstract: Cover (1) adapted to be opened/closed in order to cover and open, respectively, an inspection opening (6) in a protective structure (2  adapted for protecting an installation under the sea surface against mechanical impacts. The cover is along one edge provided with an outwardly protruding lug (12) and/or at least one inwardly directed recess (13), and the side edges of the inspection opening (6) are made with a complementary shape. Thus, the cover edge and the edge of the cover opening fit together in a complementing manner. The invention also relates to a method of manufacturing such a cover so that it fits the cover opening.
Patent GB-2405208-A (GB)
Title: Linear variable displacement transducer with trigonometric output
Inventor: HARRIS IAN P
IPC: G01D5/22
Filed: 2003-08-22
Abstract: A linear variable displacement transducer (LVDT) comprises a core 204 axially movable within a housing, a primary winding 205 wound on the housing and at least one secondary winding 210, 212 wound over the primary winding. The secondary windings have an axial distribution of turns such that when an AC signal is applied to the primary winding their output is representative of trigonometric functions, which may be sine and cosine functions, of the axial position of the core. This allows the position of the core to be interpreted as an angular value.
Patent GB-2393526-A (GB)
Title: Shopping aid in the form of a magnifying glass
Inventor: MURRAY MICHAEL
IPC: G02B25/00
Filed: 2003-09-24
Abstract: A magnifying glass in a plastics frame is located on the handle of a shopping trolley or at fixed locations around the shop. The glass could comprise a profiled lens, e.g. convex lens, or a flat Fresnel lens. A shop logo or other text can be displayed on the frame. A flexible arm may be used to hold the lens and a clamp used to fix the arm to a trolley or shelf.
Patent GB-2397388-A (GB)
Title: Optical transmitter and optical transmission system
Inventor: NAKAMOTO HIROSHI
IPC: H04B10/50
Filed: 2001-02-26
Abstract: The present invention aims to provide an optical transmitter utilizing an external Mach-Zehnder type optical modulator serially connected to an optical phase modulator. The optical modulator is capable of optimizing an optical wavelength chirp to be added to a transmission optical signal. A Mach-Zehnder optical modulator comprises an input 70a, output 70c and first and second arms 70b1, 70b2. An optical phase modulator receives light from output 70c and transmits the light along waveguide 70e. The optical transmitter also includes amplitude adjusting means 74, phase adjusting means 75, amplitude controlling means 82 and phase controlling means 83. All of which are used to control the drive signal applied to the optical phase modulator.
Patent GB-2404104-A (GB)
Title: Optical interconnect with compensation circuit and two LEDs
Inventor: YAMAMOTO KENJI
IPC: H01L31/12
Filed: 2004-06-28
Abstract: An optical interconnect 10 having a first and second light-emitting diodes 30, 40, a compensation circuit 50, which compensates input signals to the first light-emitting diode 30 and generates input signals to the second light-emitting diode 40, and further makes the current waveform at the second light-emitting diode complementary to the current waveform at the first light-emitting diode, and at least one photodiode 60, 70 that detects the light emitted from the first and second light-emitting diodes 30, 40.
Patent GB-2402459-A (GB)
Title: Butterfly valve
Inventor: KAMESAWA JIRO
IPC: F16K1/226
Filed: 2003-07-31
Abstract: A butterfly valve is characterized in that a valve shaft tube axially supporting an outwardly extending portion of one valve rod and being joined to a valve-rod axially-supporting portion is formed of a different material from a valve main body, a slope face is formed between the inner peripheral face and outer peripheral side face of a seat ring, the angle and width formed by the slope face and outer peripheral side face are set to maximum at a position where a valve shaft perpendicularly intersects the slope face and are set to minimum at a valve shaft position, an inwardly projecting engagement projection portion circumferentially provided at the center portion of the inner periphery of the valve body is provided, a concave groove with which the engagement projection portion is engaged is circumferentially provided in the outer peripheral face of the seat ring, the seat ring is pressed and joined to the inner peripheral face of the valve main body on both sides of the concave groove, and a tube-like bush of which one end is closed is installed on the other valve rod supporting the valve body so as to fix the other valve rod in position.
Patent GB-2407614-A (GB)
Title: Retaining clips for cable trunking
Inventor: BULLOCK RICHARD
IPC: H02G3/04
Filed: 2004-10-11
Abstract: The present invention provides a clip for retaining a cable C such as a power cable or telephone cable within a channel section trunking. The trunking includes an elongate base 2 having an opening 6 defined by a pair of inwardly facing flanges 4. The clip 8 includes a first part 8a that in use extends across the opening 6 behind the flanges 4. A second part 8b is resiliently attached to the first part 8a for biasing the cable C away from the opening 6. To insert the clip 8 into the base through the opening 6, the first and second parts 8a and 8b are pressed together. Once in position, the flattened clip 8 is released and the second part 8b flexes away from the first part 8a to push the cable C away from the opening 6.
Patent GB-2408144-A (GB)
Title: A mass filter for a mass spectrometer
Inventor: BROWN JEFFREY MARK
IPC: H01J49/26
Filed: 2004-11-16
Abstract: A mass filter for a mass spectrometer comprises an orthogonal acceleration electrode 9. Ions entering the mass filter are orthogonally accelerated by the orthogonal acceleration electrode 9 in a primary acceleration region 2 and enter a flight region 3. The ions 6,7,8 are then reflected by a reflectron 4 and are directed towards an exit region of the mass filter. Ions having a desired mass to charge ratio are arranged to arrive in the primary acceleration region 2 at a time when a voltage pulse applied to the orthogonal acceleration electrode 9 falls from a maximum to zero. Ions having a desired mass to charge ratio are orthogonally decelerated such that they have a zero component of velocity in the orthogonal direction. Accordingly, ions having a desired mass to charge ratio exit the mass filter in an axial direction. The mass filter also reduces the angular divergance of the entering ion beam. It may be operated in a non-mass filtering mode, acting solely as an ion guide.
Patent GB-2410937-A (GB)
Title: Condiment dispenser
Inventor: BARRACLOUGH JAMES R
IPC: G01F11/24
Filed: 2005-01-31
Abstract: A device for dispensing having a vessel 30 having a cover at a first end and having a second end is provided. A longitudinal separator 32 is positioned in the vessel that has a channel 38 extending therethrough. The device provides for a first dial 50 rotatably connected to the second end and having a central recess 56, a central hole 52 and an first eccentric hole 54, a second dial 80 received in the recess 56 and having a second central hole 82 in registration with the first hole, and a second eccentric hole 84 capable of being in registration with the first eccentric hole. The device has a rotatable shaft 60 extending through the cover, the channel 38, the first central hole and fixable in the second central hole for selectively providing registration between the first eccentric hole 54 and the second eccentric hole 84. The shaft may be driven by a motor. The dispenser is usable in a variety of appliances such as ice cream makers or coffee-related device.
Patent GB-2425454-A (GB)
Title: Emergency footwear
Inventor: PASCAL MARTINE BELINDA
IPC: A43B13/00
Filed: 2005-04-29
Abstract: A flexible sole (10) is capable of being folded into two so that front and rear portions overlie each other in a storage condition of the article. Separate, less flexible heel and sole pieces (12, 14) are mounted to rear and front portions, respectively, of a surface of the flexible sole (10) which will be the undersurface in use of the article. One or more straps (18) or other means extend across a surface of the sole (10) which will be the upper surface in use of the article in order to retain the article on a foot of a user. Such a simple footwear article can be carried around in folded condition and used whenever other footwear becomes too painful.
Patent GB-2418955-A (GB)
Title: Blade tip clearance control
Inventor: PENDA ALLAN R
IPC: F04D29/08
Filed: 2005-06-29
Abstract: A turbine engine has a circumferentially segmented shroud 62 within a case structure 70. Each shroud segment (66) is mounted for movement between an inboard position and an outboard position. One or more springs 130 bias the shroud segments (66) toward their inboard positions. One or more valves 144 are positioned to vent one or more volumes 150 so as to counter the spring bias to shift the shroud segments (66) to their outboard positions.
Patent GB-2413347-A (GB)
Title: High pressure and temperature seal for downhole use
Inventor: WILLIAMS RONALD D
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 2003-05-16
Abstract: A seal (5) for use in temperature and pressure extremes is disclosed. It features springs internal to the sealing members and the ability to seal against pressure differentials from opposed directions. A spacer ring (50) prevents contact from oppositely oriented seal components (42, 46, 48, 54, 58, 60) and at the same time prevents spring and seal collapse under extreme loading conditions. The seal assembly is self-centering in a downhole seal bore and can be used on tools delivered on wireline, where the insertion forces available are at a minimum. The seal can withstand pressure differentials in excess of 391 bar (13,500 PSI) and temperatures above 177 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).
Patent GB-2417283-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible shuttering for use in casting slabs or beams
Inventor: SEATON ALASTAIR
IPC: E02D31/14
Filed: 2002-07-02
Abstract: Shuttering for use in casting a slab/beam (14) over a substrate (10) comprises a hollow support structure (2) which supports the slab/beam during casting. The hollow support structure (2) is made from expanded plastics material and is formed, in its hollow form, by a moulding process. The arrangement of shuttering requires a sheet of material (3, Fig 1) placed on top of the hollow support structure 2. Preferably, the support structure is made from expanded polystyrene.
Patent GB-2420827-A (GB)
Title: Zip for camouflage uniform
Inventor: FAGAN BILLY
IPC: A44B19/34
Filed: 2005-12-06
Abstract: The tapes 9, slider 5 and/or teeth 7 of a slide fastener 1 have specific reflectivity characteristics so that they are substantially inconspicuous when viewed with a night vision device. This may be achieved by treating them with carbon black.
Patent GB-2433632-A (GB)
Title: Reprographic cartridge comprising scanning means
Inventor: COWBURN RUSSELL PAUL
IPC: G06V10/10
Filed: 2005-12-23
Abstract: A removable cartridge (12) for a reprographics device, such as a printer, comprises a signature scanning unit (20) for use in generating a signature based upon an intrinsic characteristic of an article, (62) such as a paper sheet, determined by illuminating the article with a coherent beam (15) and detecting e.g. speckle. By providing a signature scanning unit (20) in a replaceable cartridge (12), few or no modifications to the existing designs of various reprographics devices are needed. Installation of the signature scanning cartridge in a reprographics device is made as easy as replacing a standard removable cartridge, such as, for example, an inkjet or toner cartridge. Signature determination by processing detected signals may be performed by means (170) provided on the cartridge (12) or external means. Signature verification may be performed by comparing one or more signature characteristics with signatures stored in a data base.
Patent GB-2433732-A (GB)
Title: Shock absorbing pedal assembly
Inventor: POYZER MICHAEL JAMES
IPC: B62M3/08
Filed: 2005-12-31
Abstract: A bicycle pedal assembly, one of a matching pair, with a rotating body around a centre axis 1, 2, which has a top and bottom surface, one or both of which are provided with a means of shock absorption, such that the surface in question moves in a controlled and decelerating manner in the direction of the pressure applied by the riders foot, returning to the rest position when the pressure is released. The assembly can comprise two parts A, B both pivoted about the axis with springs or elastomeric blocks between facing surfaces remote from the axis.
Patent GB-2426654-A (GB)
Title: Scanner with luminescent calibration target
Inventor: HAAS WILLIAM ROBERT
IPC: H04N1/04
Filed: 2006-04-25
Abstract: A scanner 10 comprises a luminescent calibration target 60 which is charged by light source 20 prior to a calibration scan. During this scan, the light source is turned off whilst the image sensor 24 reads light levels from the target in the absence of a document. This calibration scan enables opaque objects such as dirt and dust upon the scan window 44 to be detected. Upon such detection, a determination of the likely image disturbance may be made, whereupon a user may be notified of the need for scan window cleaning or replacement.
Patent GB-2426421-A (GB)
Title: Detection of a frequency coded sequence in the presence of sinusoidal interference
Inventor: KLINE DAVID R
IPC: H04B1/00
Filed: 2006-04-24
Abstract: A communication device according to the present invention detects a frequency-hopped signal in an environment including sinusoidal interference. The frequency-hopped signal includes a frequency shift keying (FSK) sequence, where the sequence alternates between frequencies shifted from the carrier signal or hop frequency by positive and negative frequency offsets. The communication device of the present invention uses independent detection paths for each of the shifted frequencies. In the detection path for the upper frequency (e.g., positive frequency shift), a series of filters suppresses signals in the lower frequency band (e.g., negative frequency shift), while the detection path for the lower frequency employs a separate series of filters to suppress signals in the upper frequency band. The filter outputs from each detection path are separately examined to detect the presence of an expected signal.
Patent GB-2438932-A (GB)
Title: Carrying device for use with a wheelchair
Inventor: BENAISSA SOPHIE
IPC: A61G5/10
Filed: 2006-06-09
Abstract: A carrying device for use with a wheelchair comprises a luggage item 2 with wheels 3 and a frame 1 and attachments 4 allowing the carrying device to be attached, in use, to a wheelchair. The carrying device may be compatible with a variety of wheelchairs of different sizes. The luggage item may be separable from the frame which may be collapsible and the wheels may swivel.
Patent GB-2425631-A (GB)
Title: Profiling Item Sellers to Inform Item Purchasing Decisions and Build Trust in a Multiple-Seller Marketplace
Inventor: HARDING JAMES
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2004-12-21
Abstract: A facility for responding to a request for information about an item is described. The facility receives a request for information about the item. Among a plurality of sellers, the facility identifies those sellers (1) that are offering the item for sale, (2) whose availability level for the selected item exceeds a predetermined availability threshold, and (3) that have a seller score relating to a number of different items offered for sale by the seller that exceeds a predetermined score threshold. The facility uses the identified sellers and the price of the item to select the featured seller of the item. The facility replies to the request for information with a web page containing both information describing the item and a control that can be activated to order the item from the featured seller.
Patent GB-2439994-A (GB)
Title: Tape/string dispenser
Inventor: SQUIRE MARK EDWARD
IPC: B65D83/08
Filed: 2006-07-06
Abstract: A tape dispenser 1 comprises a compact housing 3 with a cover 5, containing one or more compartments. The dispenser can be mounted on a vertical surface such as a cupboard door or wall, attached by adhesive pads 17 or similar. Each compartment contains tape 9a, 9b and/or string 13 to be dispensed through apertures 7, 11, preferably situated on the face of the dispenser. The dispenser may be hinged to allow the dispenser to be refilled and then secured closed again whilst in use. The tape and/or string may be in pre-cut lengths that are releasably secured or be on a continuous roll requiring cutters to be incorporated into the dispenser. The tape can be general, multipurpose or specialised tape, such as tape that will adhere to frozen food packaging. Preferably the dispenser contains a variety of different tapes and/or string for various purposes, for example, to seal food packaging.
Patent GB-2429629-A (GB)
Title: A ventilated insole
Inventor: LIN CHUNG-JEN
IPC: A43B13/38
Filed: 2006-08-24
Abstract: The insole comprises a lower insole, an air permeable layer (cloth or leather) 3 glued onto the top of the lower insole and a sponge 4 between the lower insole and the air permeable layer 4. A concave trough 21 is disposed at the central part of the lower insole when moulding it. An elastic, porous and breathing sponge with the same thickness as the trough is into trough, then the casing around the trough is glued to the air permeable layer with air inlet ports 31 at the heel and air outlet ports 32 at the toe portions. When the wearer is walking, cool air around the heel portion can enter into the toe portion of the foot and push out humid and hot air from the interior of the shoes.
Patent GB-2428443-A (GB)
Title: Method of well control
Inventor: OCALAN MURAT
IPC: E21B34/06
Filed: 2005-08-18
Abstract: A method to control a main valve in a well 66 comprises providing pilot valves 10 in the well, energizing an actuator to establish an energized state of fluid communication between the main valve and the pilot valves, thereby putting the main valve in a first state, and de-energizing the actuator to establish a de-energized state of fluid communication between the main valve and the pilot valves, thereby putting the main valve in a second state.
Patent GB-2444741-A (GB)
Title: Electro-optic deflector
Inventor: LEY JOHN MARTIN
IPC: G02F1/29
Filed: 2006-10-23
Abstract: An electro-optic deflector 51 has an electro-optic material body 519 through which an optical beam 46 is passed. The deflector has no more than three longitudinal electrodes, of which no more than two electrodes 511, 512 have arcuate transverse cross-sections. The electrodes are arranged to create an electric field substantially transverse to a direction of the optical beam to deflect the optical beam passing between the electrodes. The electrodes may be all non-arcuate (figures 7a and 7b). The electro-optic material body 519 may extend sufficiently away from the electrode area to provide a purchase for holding it during formation of the electrodes. This extension also provide efficient heat conduction and dissipation to a mount for the deflector. This electro-optic deflector has particular application in a Q-switched laser for generating subnanosecond optical pulses.
Patent GB-2447425-A (GB)
Title: Bidirectional flowmeter with two fluidic oscillators arranged in series
Inventor: SANDERSON MICHAEL LANGLEY
IPC: G01F1/32
Filed: 2007-03-13
Abstract: A bi-directional flowmeter comprises a first fluidic oscillator device A arranged to measure the flow of fluid in a first direction and a second fluidic oscillator device B arranged to measure the flow of fluid in a second direction opposite to the first direction. The two oscillator devices are connected together back-to-back in series between an inlet port and an outlet port of the flowmeter between which the fluid to be measured can flow. In use, the one fluidic oscillator acts as a flow conditioner for the other.
Patent GB-2447978-A (GB)
Title: Forming a gluten-free dough or batter with foamed egg white
Inventor: MARE MARCELLA DI
IPC: A21D8/02
Filed: 2007-03-30
Abstract: The invention relates to methods for preparing gluten-free dough and batter used for example to produce gluten-free pizza, pasta, bread, cakes, sweets or gnocchi. The method comprises the step of foaming egg white, wherein the foaming is carried out in the absence of egg yolk, oil, fat and detergent. The foaming is carried out using a foaming device comprising a material capable of forming a complex with egg protein, or the foaming is carried out in the presence of an acid. The foaming device may be partially or completely made of silver or copper. The acid may be tartaric acid in the form of cream of tartar. The invention further relates to foaming devices for use in said methods which may include a whisk, a blade, an agitator probe, a tube, a mixer, a colander or a rotating receptacle.
Patent GB-2436809-A (GB)
Title: Groove machining method by means of water jet,heat exchanger member and heat exchanger
Inventor: NOISHIKI KOJI
IPC: B24C1/04
Filed: 2007-04-02
Abstract: There is described a groove machining method by means of water jet which machines grooves by means of a water jet device including injection nozzles for injecting a water jet on a face to be machined of a member to be machined. The method includes a step of disposing protection members which are more resistive against an injection power of the water jet than the member to be machined so as to cover a portion which is a part of the face to be machined, and on which grooves are not to be formed in order to form ends of the machined grooves in a travel direction of the injection nozzles inside an outline of the face to be machined, and a step of moving the nozzles across the protection members and the face to be machined while injecting the water jet at a predetermined injection power from the injection nozzles.
Patent GB-2436758-A (GB)
Title: Salicylate substituted conjugated polymers and devices
Inventor: CHENG YANG
IPC: C09K11/06
Filed: 2007-06-22
Abstract: A compound having a structural unit of Formula: (I). A polymer having a structural unit of Formula: (II). A conjugated polymer having one or more side groups of the following Formula: (III). Additionally, compositions, polymer blends, films, coatings, and electronic devices prepared from such polymers.
Patent GB-2437197-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring car parking
Inventor: SUDAK MENACHEM MENDEL
IPC: G07B15/02
Filed: 2007-07-02
Abstract: A car park may have a camera C1 at the entrance which takes an image of the vehicle, preferably including the number plate. The user then chooses the image of the vehicle at a pay station M, from a display showing vehicles which have recently entered the car park. The user may also enter an identification card at the pay station. A second camera C2 records the vehicle when it leaves. In an alternative arrangement there are identification card scanners at the entrance and exit and no cameras.