baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2396957-A (GB)
Title: A high resolution orthogonal acceleration TOF mass spectrometer with a high duty cycle
Inventor: FRANZEN JOCHEN
IPC: H01J49/40
Filed: 2003-10-13
Abstract: A process for determining the mass of ions using a time-of-flight mass spectrometer with orthogonal ion injection, comprising the steps of injecting a beam of ions into the spectrometer, applying a series of pulses in an orthogonal direction to the direction of the beam to deflect ions, detecting the deflected ions in an ion detector, measuring ion current signals produced by the deflected ions and storing values associated with the ion current signals in a store, wherein the measurement of the ion current signals is carried out cyclically and synchronously with the series of pulses, and wherein the cycle time is less than the time required for all of the ions of one pulse to reach the detector, determining which said pulse is associated with which respective ion current peaks to calculate the time of flight for ions generating the said ion peaks, and determining the mass of the ions from their time of flight.
Patent GB-2396368-A (GB)
Title: Rubber sleeve to protect moving components from encrusting mineral deposits
Inventor: BERTOJA MICHAEL J
IPC: E21B34/06
Filed: 2003-11-21
Abstract: A surface along which relative motion between two components occurs is surrounded by a flexible sleeve. Movement of a component along the surface deforms the sleeve, preferably by forcing it over the moving component so that the sleeve encompasses both components. Preferably, the arrangement is for use with borehole completion devices such as a sleeve valve 42. Valve sleeve 44 slides over tubular 52 and deforms elastic gaiter 48. Any mineral deposits 56 encrusting the gaiter are fractured by the deformation and may break off in small pieces 60. The gaiter may be forced out over mineral deposits on the surface of the valve sleeve, as in the right hand side of figure 5, or the gaiter may have a scraper 62 mounted on its end to remove such deposits, as in the left hand side of figure 5. The gaiter prevents mineral deposits from impeding operation of the valve.
Patent GB-2410435-A (GB)
Title: Compositions for use as biocides and biostatics and uses thereof
Inventor: WHITTON PETER
IPC: A01N43/16
Filed: 2004-01-29
Abstract: A composition for use as a biostatic or biocide comprising one or more lactones and, wherein said one or more lactones is/are compounds of the general formula (I) or formula (II) below: <EMI ID=1.1 HE=42 WI=81 LX=406 LY=671 TI=CF> <PC>wherein R1, R2, R4, R5 and R6 are independently selected from H, -OH, C1-10 alkyls, C6-10 arylalkyl, C6-10 aryl, C6-10 alkylaryl, halides, and R3 is a C1-C40 alkyl, C6-40 aryl or Arylalkyl or C6-C40 arylalkylene group.
Patent GB-2411588-A (GB)
Title: A device for the treatment of the scalp
Inventor: LI QIANG DENG
IPC: A45D24/06
Filed: 2004-02-02
Abstract: A device for the treatment of the scalp is in the form of a folding comb with two rows of teeth 4. One row comprises twelve wooden teeth, and one row six teeth made of felt fibre. Liquid medicine, stored in the body of the comb 10, is fed to the felt fibre teeth and released onto the hair during brushing. There are four magnetic wheels (3, figure 1) mounted on an axle above the comb, which rotate as the hair is brushed. A battery powered motor 8, mounted in the body of the comb, is connected to an eccentric wheel 9. The batteries 11 are stored in the cover of the comb. The creation of a magnetic field and the production of light vibration, are both designed to cause increased blood flow to the scalp.
Patent GB-2410694-A (GB)
Title: Low voltage battery operated heated seat cover
Inventor: METCALF PAUL
IPC: A47C7/74
Filed: 2004-02-03
Abstract: A battery powered heat source for use outdoors, preferably in the form of a seat or chair cover 3. The battery may be charged to provide hours of warmth. Preferably the heater only operates when pressure is applied to it thus saving energy and prolonging the life of the battery. The cover may also include a lead 2 and plug 1 for recharging.
Patent GB-2396961-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for elemental mass spectrometry
Inventor: KALINITCHENKO IOURI
IPC: G01N27/62
Filed: 2002-09-10
Abstract: A mass spectrometer and method of mass spectrometry in which polyatomic and doubly charged ion interferences are attenuated by establishing an electron population through which a beam of particles containing elemental sample ions and the interfering ions is passed such that the interfering ions preferentially undergo ion-electron recombination and thus dissociation to remove a significant number of the interfering ions. Means (30 or 32) for providing a population of electrons (34 or 36) in an ICP-MS (22) may comprise a magnetic field means such as an electric coil, or an electron generating device. The population of electrons has an electron number density (>10<11>cm<-3> to 10<14>cm<-3>), a free electron energy (>0.01eV to <5eV) in a region at a low pressure (<10 Torr), such that for a predetermined path length (1-4 cm) of the ions through the electron population, the interfering ions will preferentially be attenuated by the dissociative recombination process. The ion beam (40) then passes to a mass analyser (42) and ions which have been separated according to their mass-to-charge ratio are detected by ion detector (44).
Patent GB-2412843-A (GB)
Title: A sleeping bag having a removable inner sheet
Inventor: PARKER LESLIE
IPC: A47G9/08
Filed: 2004-04-06
Abstract: A sleeping bag 1 comprises an outer bag 2 having a head end, a foot end, an upper internal surface and a lower internal surface and an inner sheet 3 which may folded in half and located within the outer bag so that the fold 8 is disposed towards the foot end of the outer bag, the folded inner sheet forming an upper layer and a lower layer, each of which has two side edges 5,6 and an edge 7 towards the head end of the outer bag with the side edges of the upper layer being releasably attached to the upper internal surface of the outer bag and the side edges of the lower layer being releasably attached to the lower internal surface of the outer bag. The outer bag may comprise one piece folded longitudinally in half or it may comprise an upper portion 23 and a lower portion 24 which are releasably joined together by means of one or more zip fasteners 25,28. In use, the inner sheet is less likely to become tangled up since it is removably secured to the outer bag, and after use the inner sheet may be removed for cleaning.
Patent GB-2413785-A (GB)
Title: Fluid power generation/propulsion system incorporating movable vanes
Inventor: PAISH MARC
IPC: B63H1/36
Filed: 2004-05-07
Abstract: Apparatus for oscillating a first vane relative to a fluid stream having a direction of flow, comprising first means (50-56) for oscillating the leading edge of the first vane transverse to the flow direction and second means (51-57) for oscillating the trailing edge of the first vane transverse to the flow direction with a phase lag relative to the first means, whereby the first vane oscillates about an axis substantially at right angles to the flow direction and moves laterally from side to side across the flow direction to imitate a fish tail. The first vane may be oscillated by the current, in which case the apparatus further includes means to harness the movement of the first vane and convert it into useful energy. Alternatively the vane may be oscillated by drive means, such as a pedal mechanism in a vessel, whereby to produce a propulsive effect. A number of different mechanisms are described which include a plurality of vanes operating in antiphase (e.g. in pairs) and with vanes phase lagging others (e.g. in pairs) whereby to create a balanced arrangement. The vanes may be steerable by adjustment of the inclination of the vanes relative to the fluid flow. The phase angle may also be adjustable (58-60).
Patent GB-2399995-A (GB)
Title: Distributed message transmission system and method
Inventor: WOOD IAN
IPC: H04M17/00
Filed: 2002-05-03
Abstract: Systems and methods for transferring information from a message in a telecommunications network, for example an SMS or multimedia message, to a message handling component, for example a switching centre (MSC) of a mobile telecommunications network, are described herein. Apparatus to perform such methods may comprise means for receiving the message from the telecommunications network and terminating the message, means for processing the received message to extract at least a portion of the content of the message and means for sending the extracted portion of the content of the message to a message handling component over a network that utilises a protocol other than the telecommunications protocol, for example over an IP network.
Patent GB-2398667-A (GB)
Title: Multi sensor detector
Inventor: TICE LEE D
IPC: G01D21/00
Filed: 2001-08-23
Abstract: A multi sensor detector has at least three sensors S1-Sn and control circuitry 12. The detector can determine whether a given sensor has failed and can adjust the processing of the inputs from the remaining sensors to maintain the sensitivity of the detector. The processing may be adjusted by altering the weightings given to the operational sensors or by adjusting alarm thresholds. The control circuitry may include a programmed processor. The sensors may include smoke, heat or flame sensors. The detector may have a communications interface 14 to a communications medium 16.
Patent GB-2412983-A (GB)
Title: A system for managing the usage of a device
Inventor: CHEMITIGANTI VAMSI
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2005-03-31
Abstract: The invention relates to a system for managing a device associated with a computer, where a repository of information identifying a) the computer associated with the device, b) the device, and c) a characteristic indicating terms governing the usage of the device by the computer. A communication processor communicates a message to the computer identifying the device and updating the terms governing usage of the device.
Patent GB-2425638-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft door handle alarm with remote arming
Inventor: YARDLEY CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B64C1/14
Filed: 2005-04-28
Abstract: A handle 20 (3 fig. 1) for the interior of an aircraft cabin door has sensor means 22 able to detect grasping or proximity of a hand of someone attempting to move the handle. An audible alarm 35, 24 may be emitted if the sensor detects an attempt to grip the handle. The alarm may be armed or disarmed by receiving a remote signal 23, 32, 38. A battery power source 25, 31 may be used and it may incorporated 25 with the rest of the system within the handle, fig 2.
Patent GB-2410991-A (GB)
Title: Twin mass flywheels
Inventor: GALLAGHER PAUL ANDREW
IPC: F16F15/131
Filed: 2003-12-04
Abstract: A twin mass flywheels having an input mass (11) for connection with an engine, an output mass (12) for connection with a transmission, bearing means (14) supporting the masses for limited relative rotation, an annular radially extending flange (18) connected adjacent its outer or inner periphery with one (11) of the masses, a pair of annular side plates (21,22) located on either side of the flange (18) and connected at their inner or outer peripheries with the other mass (12), and circumferentially extending spring means (16) acting between the flange (18) and the side plates (21,22) to damp relative rotation between the masses. The other peripheries (21a,22a) of the side plates remote from their connection with the other mass (12) contact the flange (18) on either side thereof to limit the tipping of the masses relative to each other during relative rotation. The side plates (21,22) may also either contact the flange (18b) or apply axial pressure to a component (33) rotatable with the flange at a location (21b,22b) radially inboard of the spring means (16) to lend further stabilize the masses against tipping. A friction device (32) may be provided between the side plates (21,22) adjacent the radially inner periphery of the flange (18).
Patent GB-2426334-A (GB)
Title: Application of a reagent to a matrix material
Inventor: HAEIVAE VLEI-MIES
IPC: G01N33/543
Filed: 2005-05-20
Abstract: A reagent or particles are applied to a matrix material by a contact printing process for example in which the matrix material is brought into contact with a rotating contact roll having the reagent or particles disposed thereon so as to transfer the reagent or particles to the matrix material. Such a contact printing processes allow high speed and high volume production of an assay device.
Patent GB-2423079-A (GB)
Title: Combined gasification and plasma treatment of waste
Inventor: CHAPMAN CHRIS DAVID
IPC: F23G5/46
Filed: 2005-06-29
Abstract: A waste treatment process comprises the steps of (i) gasifying waste in a gasification unit to produce an offgas and a char and (ii) subjecting the offgas and char to a plasma in a plasma treatment unit (e.g. at 1300-1600{C). Alternatively, the gasification step can be replaced by pyrolysing the waste in a pyrolysis unit. The waste is typically municipal waste, which may be subjected to aerobic microbial digestion prior to step (i). The plasma treatment is preferably carried out in the presence of an oxidant, especially oxygen and steam. The gas produced from the plasma treatment may be used to generate electricity. An apparatus for carrying out the process is also disclosed, which comprises a gasification (or pyrolysis) unit and a plasma treatment unit. A unit for the microbial digestion of the waste may also be included.
Patent GB-2419675-A (GB)
Title: Method of determining an equivalent values for a failed sensor in a vehicle seat occupancy sensing system
Inventor: RICARD CHRISTOPHER T
IPC: G01B7/00
Filed: 2005-11-09
Abstract: A method to determine a replacement value for a failed sensor in a vehicle seat occupancy sensing system includes sensing the output of each sensor in a sensor array of the vehicle seat passenger detection system 204, classifying a sensor as inoperative if specific requirements are met 212, calculating an equivalent sensor output value for a sensor classified inoperative 214, applying the sensor output values of operative sensors and the equivalent sensor output values for inoperative sensors to a neural net 216, and determining seat occupancy 218. A sensor is classified as inoperative if its output falls below a predetermined value 206, exceeds a predetermined value 208 or remains fixed 210. The equivalent value is determined by taking a weighted average of the outputs of the sensors neighbouring the inoperative sensor. The sensors may be Hall effect sensors measuring the load on the seat. The vehicle operator may be alerted to the failure of a sensor in the array.
Patent GB-2432618-A (GB)
Title: A device to enable the height adjustment of a temporary edge protection barrier.
Inventor: HARRIS MARK DEREK
IPC: E04G21/32
Filed: 2005-11-23
Abstract: A device 1, which may be secured to a tubular upright, to enable the height adjustment of a temporary edge protection barrier (5). The device comprises a multiplicity of locatable arms 2 and 3 set at intervals. In use, the device, which is in the form of a spigot or socket, is fixed to the upper extremity of a barrier support post. The arms support the barrier in an elevated position. This allows for work to continue below the barrier without removing the barrier completely.
Patent GB-2421576-A (GB)
Title: Tape measure with combination wheeled directional controlling device and marker
Inventor: SCARBOROUGH DANE
IPC: G01B3/10
Filed: 2005-11-29
Abstract: A marking tape measure 10;20 includes a marking applicator (20;30) which is selectively engageable. Adjacent this applicator there is a wheel (50) or other directional guide 49; for guiding the applicator generally perpendicular to the direction the tape measure's tape blade 14 as it extends from the case 12. The marking applicator includes a retractable tip (32) which is spring biased into its out-of-use position, and may include a tip comprising a pen, marker, crayon etc.
Patent GB-2421967-A (GB)
Title: Subsea excavation and suction device
Inventor: JACOBSEN TOM
IPC: E02F3/92
Filed: 2004-08-30
Abstract: Subsea excavation and suction device comprising a suction head (1) with an inlet opening (3) at an outer, free end and an outlet opening (12) connected to a suction hose (10) arranged at a distance from the inlet opening (3). The suction head (1) is mounted on a hydraulic controller arm (13) and has at the inlet opening (3) provided with mechanic and hydraulic means to disintegrate solid material (sediment). The hydraulic means comprise a number of jet nozzles (7) while the mechanic means comprise bars (4, 5). The cross-sectional area of the inlet opening (3) is larger than the cross-sectional area of the outlet opening (12).
Patent GB-2424013-A (GB)
Title: A cutter for use in a downhole drill bit
Inventor: ZHANG YOUHE
IPC: E21B10/46
Filed: 2006-03-08
Abstract: A cutter 430 which comprises a base portion 432, an ultrahard layer 434 disposed on the base portion, a recessed region 444 on an outer surface of the cutter behind the cutter face 449. The ultrahard material may be thermally-stable polycrystalline diamond. The recess may cover the whole circumference of the cutter and span the base/ultrahard layer interface 442. Also disclosed is a drill bit comprising the cutter and a method of drilling a formation using the drill bit.
Patent GB-2426164-A (GB)
Title: Network time synchronisation using a determination of network element transit times
Inventor: ILNICKI SLAWOMIR K
IPC: H04J3/06
Filed: 2006-04-12
Abstract: By equipping receiving devices in a network with syncbronizable clocks it is possible to periodically send an "impulse" signal that is received by all of the clocks at the same (or relatively the same) instant of time. The accuracy of the impulse clock need not be high, only that its signal reach all the clocks approximately at the same time. In one embodiment, a transmitting device, upon receipt of the synchronizing impulse signal, sends a packet of data bearing the sending device's epoch time-stamp to a receiving device. The data packet makes its way through the network element to the receiving device and the time-stamp is used by the receiving device to calculate the difference between the epoch time of the receiver and the epoch time of the sender. Effectively, this procedure removes the unknown network element transit times from the equation and allows the devices to operate in a synchronized manner.
Patent GB-2437796-A (GB)
Title: Improved blast furnace slag
Inventor: CARSON JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: C21B3/04
Filed: 2006-05-05
Abstract: An improved blast furnace slag made by the incorporation of raw materials with higher than conventional magnesia content, preferably with added fluxing and nucleating oxides, so as to produce a molten slag from which can be cast and annealed items of a glass ceramic nature. Preferably, the composition of the blast furnace slag is: SiO2 (30-80%); MgO (10-45%); CaO (10-30%); Al2O3 (5-30%). The fluxing oxides may be Li, Na, K, B or Pb (0.5 - 10%) and the nucleating oxides may be Al, Ba, Sn, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Zn or Zr (0.5 - 10%).
Patent GB-2443215-A (GB)
Title: An illumination system having a light source and a light guide
Inventor: FASHAM STEPHEN JAMES
IPC: G02B6/00
Filed: 2006-10-24
Abstract: An illumination system comprises a light source 2 and a light guide 1. A first part of the light guide 1 is defined by a light emission surface 12 and is opposed to a back surface 13. A second part of the light-guide is defined by a light receiving surface 14 and a light reflecting surface 15. The light emission surface 12 may be continuous with the light receiving surface 14; alternatively it may be inclined towards or away from the light receiving surface 14. The light reflecting surface 15 ideally has a convex cross-section. The light source 2 is disposed substantially adjacent to the light receiving surface 14 of the light guide. Light from the light source enters the light guide through the light receiving surface 14 and is reflected by the light reflecting surface 15 into the first part of the light guide 1. Light is emitted from the waveguide through the surface 12 for light emission, and may be used as a backlight for a display device.
Patent GB-2464749-A (GB)
Title: Helmet with goggles attached thereto
Inventor: O'BRIEN PAUL JOSEPH
IPC: A42B3/22
Filed: 2006-12-09
Abstract: A helmet with goggles attached comprises a helmet6having slots4through which straps3of the goggles5pass through. The strap3is tightened by means of a rotatable ratchet lock1which is mounted on the outside rear of the helmet. The ratchet lock1thereby operates to adjust the length of the straps3. The slots may be positioned on opposite sides of the helmet with the straps3passing from the inside to outside of the helmet. The slots4may be sloping. The lock1may be operable with one hand.
Patent GB-2430631-A (GB)
Title: Wagering Game with Episodic-Game Feature for Payoffs
Inventor: GILMORE JASON C
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2007-01-05
Abstract: A method for conducting a wagering game includes receiving a wager input from a player for playing a wagering game during a gaming session. The wagering game has a game-play progression that includes a plurality of game episodes. At least one randomly-selected outcome is selected from a plurality of outcomes in response to receiving the wager input In response to a predetermined game-play condition, a first game episode is completed and a status of the game-play progression is saved. In response to playing a subsequent gaming session of the wagering game, game-play is continued in a second game episode from the saved status of the game-play progression.
Patent GB-2448119-A (GB)
Title: Controlling droplet size in inkjet printing
Inventor: SMITH PHILIP RUSSELL JAMES
IPC: B41J2/045
Filed: 2007-01-25
Abstract: A printer control unit controls the size of droplets emitted by nozzles of a printhead in an inkjet printer (39). The control unit receives information about an image (45) to be printed by the printer (39), for example from a raster image processor RIP (35), the information including droplet size information (47, 49, 51 and 53) regarding the size of droplet required to be emitted by the nozzle to print the image (45). Print parameter information for printing the image (45) is determined on the basis of the received droplet size information (47, 49, 51 and 53) and printer parameter information (61) including information (63) for use in setting the printer, drop mass set-up data (65) and image position data (67) such that droplets emitted by the nozzle during the printing of the image (45) have the required droplet size. Print parameter information relating to discrete droplet sizes may be stored and thereby looked up, or may be calculated on-the-fly. Droplet size control may be effected by adjusting the inkjet nozzle electrical drive pulse width, voltage, amplitude or frequency.
Patent GB-2434338-A (GB)
Title: Leak detection structure
Inventor: DEVRIES MARK A
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 2007-04-26
Abstract: One embodiment of a leak detection structure (64) includes a sensor (19) having a leak detection surface (54) and a wicking structure (66) positioned adjacent the leak detection surface (54), the wicking structure (66) adapted for wicking a fluid onto the leak detection surface (54).
Patent GB-2437839-A (GB)
Title: Fibre optic seismic sensor station
Inventor: BERG ARNE
IPC: G01V8/24
Filed: 2007-05-03
Abstract: A seismic sensor station includes a housing 1 containing a fibre optic hydrophone and a fibre optic accelerometer x, y, z that can both be made from a single length of optical fibre 32 arranged inside the housing 1. The fibre optic accelerometer x, y, z is arranged in a liquid/oil filled compartment of the housing 1 for damping of mechanical resonances in the accelerometer due to mechanical disturbances and pressure fluctuations. Cross sensitivity between the hydrophone and the accelerometer is reduced. The accelerometer and hydrophone may include an array of Bragg gratings 41-46 and interferometers. A pressure transfer device 86 may be used to allow low frequency and dc pressure variations into the housing 1 but blocking high frequency ac pressure signals.