baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2435790-A (GB)
Title: Device for detecting an enzyme in a sample
Inventor: BAYLIFF SIMON WILLIAM
IPC: C12Q1/37
Filed: 2007-06-27
Abstract: A device for detecting a mammalian host-derived enzyme in a sample of a wound fluid, said device comprising: a housing having an inlet for the sample and side walls defining a fluid flow path extending from said inlet an indicator moiety that is bound to a solid substrate by means of a peptide linker moiety that is cleavable by said host-derived enzyme, said solid substrate being located in a reaction zone of said fluid flow path; and a detector moiety located in a detection zone downstream from the reaction zone in said fluid flow path, wherein the detector moiety interacts with an indicator moiety that has been cleaved from said solid substrate to produce a detectable change in said detection zone. Suitably, the device further comprises a control moiety located in a control zone in said device, wherein the control moiety can interact with a component of the wound fluid sample to improve the accuracy of the device. Also provided are systems comprising a device of the invention and a swab or biopsy punch adapted for use therewith.
Patent GB-2450719-A (GB)
Title: Power cutter with engine controller and sensor means
Inventor: EMMERICH WOLFGANG
IPC: B01D46/00
Filed: 2007-07-04
Abstract: A power cutter comprises a housing (2, fig 1); a two stroke internal combustion engine (24, fig 2); a carburetor 126; an air intake 314; a petrol tank 124 for providing petrol to the carburetor; and a passageway 132 between the carburetor and the engine through which the aerated petrol generated by the carburetor passes. An oil tank 128 provides lubricating oil for the engine; and an oil pump 130 pumps lubricating oil from the oil tank, through oil passageways 142, and in to the passageway to mix with the aerated petrol within the passageway. A sensor 140 located either in the passageway or in the oil passageways, indicates to an engine controller whether the lubricating oil is being pumped into the passageway in accordance with predetermined parameters. The engine controller places the engine in an idle mode or switches it off if the lubricating oil is not being pumped into the passageway in accordance with the predetermined parameters.
Patent GB-2451084-A (GB)
Title: Fluid outlet connection device
Inventor: MORLEY ANDREW K
IPC: F23L17/02
Filed: 2007-07-17
Abstract: The device 10 is for connection to the fluid outlet 20 projecting from a surface 30 such as a wall of a building. An aperture and sealing member 22 may be used to connect the device to the outlet. A deflecting means 13 deflects fluid exiting the fluid outlet towards the surface. An abutment member 14 may also engage with the fluid outlet.
Patent GB-2440265-A (GB)
Title: Supporting a wear bushing in subsea wellhead / BOP assembly
Inventor: MINASSIAN MARC
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 2007-07-18
Abstract: A tool 47 is employed with a subsea wellhead assembly for preventing the collapse of a wear bushing 39 located in a drill-through tubular member due to external test forces being applied to it. The tool 47 has a connector 49 that connects to the drill-through tubular member. A stem 55 extends downward from the connector 49 and has a reacting member 61 at its lower end. The reacting member 61 engages an inner diameter of the wear bushing 39 to resist inwardly directed forces due to fluid pressure on the exterior of the wear bushing 39 during a pressure test. The tool 47 can be incorporated with a running tool or with a blowout preventer isolation test tool. Alternatively the wear bushing 39 can be supported by running in a tool (63, fig 2) which forms a sealed chamber with the wear busing 39 and applying fluid pressure to the chamber to support the wear bushing 39.
Patent GB-2452305-A (GB)
Title: Stringed instrument with common connector means for body, neck and transducer/pick up assemblies
Inventor: PARKER KEITH
IPC: G10D1/08
Filed: 2007-08-31
Abstract: A stringed musical instrument 100 which may be a guitar, has a body 101, a neck assembly 102 a transducer assembly 103 and a string mounting assembly 104. Each assembly being affixed to its cooperating partner by at least one connector assembly 303, 306 which is/are common to each one of the set of assemblies. Said neck may have therein a neck fitting plate 301 and may be provided with a plurality of screw threaded holes 302 and a plurality of locating pins 303 therein. A corresponding recess 304 may be provided in said guitar body 101 within which a neck location plate 305 may be provided, said plate having a plurality of holes therein to correspond with said neck fitting plate. Use of said mounting plates allows for repeated assembly/disassembly and interchange ability with other bodies or necks having identical neck fitting. Identical connector assemblies which may be bolt or screw threaded means are utilised to attach a tremolo plate 401 and pick up assemblies to said body of said guitar.
Patent GB-2440843-A (GB)
Title: Liquid sealant and methods of use
Inventor: PLISZKA MATTHEW E
IPC: A61L9/01
Filed: 2006-03-02
Abstract: The invention provides a composition useful for forming odor suppressing seals in waterless urinals. Methods of using the composition to form liquid seals as well as waterless urinals employing such liquid seals are further provided.
Patent GB-2443290-A (GB)
Title: Desulphurisation agent
Inventor: SAMBROOK RODNEY MARTIN
IPC: B01D53/86
Filed: 2007-10-02
Abstract: A method of forming an agent for removing or separating a species from a diluent or process stream, such as a desulphurisation agent, comprising mixing at least one compound of manganese and pore forming particles. Also disclosed is use of an agent for desulphurisation of a process or diluent stream, comprising at least one compound of manganese and further at least one compound of iron and/or copper and/or zinc and pore forming articles.
Patent GB-2445091-A (GB)
Title: Electrostatic paint spraying device
Inventor: HODGE JEREMY DAVID
IPC: B05B1/02
Filed: 2007-12-18
Abstract: An electrostatic paint spraying device 10 comprises a pre-pressurised paint canister (16, Fig 2), containing paint (27), and fluidly connected to a nozzle, itself comprises a spray head having a plurality of channels from which paint is propelled. Device 10 has a main body casing 12, an end surround, 13, and inner shell (14), a cover (22), battery cover 200. Channels may be arranged parallel to each other and have a ratio of 40-60 channels per 100mm length, and nozzle may include an integrated charging electrode and release valve. A battery power supply pack 17, 19 may be integrated in to the arrangement to supply operational power. Paint canister may be inclined at an angle of up to 90 degrees relative to the horizontal. A method of electrostatically spraying a target with paint, and utilising paint with a conductivity of 75-450sSm<-1> and a viscosity of 1.5-3.5 Poise. Operational electrode voltage is between 27-33kV.
Patent GB-2458685-A (GB)
Title: Article formed from a composite material
Inventor: BACKHOUSE ROBERT CHARLES
IPC: B29C70/06
Filed: 2008-03-28
Abstract: An article such as a fan blade of a turbofan engine comprises a core 2 made up of components 4, 6 at least some of which comprise packs of rods 8 embedded in a resin matrix material. Each rod may comprise a resin-bonded bundle of reinforcement fibres. The rods 8 extend in the span-wise direction of the blade to resist centrifugal forces imposed on the blade during operation. The core 2 is encased in a skin formed from preforms 16, 18, which may comprise fabric reinforcements. There are claims directed to both the article and a method of manufacturing an article of composite material by encasing the core 2 in a skin, as referred to above.
Patent GB-2447153-A (GB)
Title: Real-time rendering of a parametric breaking wave
Inventor: LAKE ADAM
IPC: G06T15/70
Filed: 2006-12-14
Abstract: A sinusoidal signal is generated that is representative of a wave at an average surface of a liquid. A distance between the average surface of the liquid and a bottom of the liquid is determined. A characteristic of the sinusoidal signal is adjusted as a function of the distance.
Patent GB-2460224-A (GB)
Title: Reducing the transient specific fuel consumption of an engine
Inventor: TUFAIL KHIZER
IPC: F02B37/22
Filed: 2008-05-19
Abstract: A method for reducing transient specific fuel consumption of an engine 10 is disclosed in which a turbocharger inlet flow control device 44 is controlled so as to reduce pressure upstream from a turbocharger 14 and improve specific fuel consumption. In particular, when the peak mean effective pressure exceeds a calibratable limit, a minimum closing limit is applied to the inlet flow control device 44 so as to prevent closure of the inlet flow control device 44 beyond this limit thereby minimising increases in upstream exhaust gas pressure and reducing pumping losses. Another invention relates to a method for producing a virtual peak mean effective pressure sensor.
Patent GB-2463261-A (GB)
Title: Narrow well bore having expandable and non-expandable liners
Inventor: FAANES AUDUN
IPC: E21B33/04
Filed: 2008-09-04
Abstract: A subsurface wellbore 20 includes at least one expandable sleeve (liner) 27 that is fully overlapped by a non expandable sleeve (liner) 28 such that the interior of the wellbore is cased entirely by the non expandable sleeve. 28 In use, the wellbore 20 is drilled then an expandable sleeve 27 is expanded into contact with the wellbore wall to form a temporary support for the wall. The well is then drilled further and the wellbore is cased with a non expandable sleeve 28 which fully overlaps the expandable sleeve 27. Also claimed is a wellbore that includes a wellhead (34, fig 3), a tubing hanger (33, fig 3) located in the wellhead (34, fig 3) and a number of liners, wherein the wellbore does not include a casing hanger. The wellhead also includes holes (34a fig 3) such that downhole liners can be passed through the wellhead (34, fig 3). The arrangements are said to be suitable for use in slimhole or narrow well drilling.
Patent GB-2463911-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle transmission
Inventor: HOYLE DAVID JOHN
IPC: F16H45/02
Filed: 2008-09-30
Abstract: A vehicle transmission comprising a multi-ratio gearbox (20) having a gearbox input shaft and a gearbox output shaft, the gearbox (20) being operable to provide a driving connection between the gearbox input shaft (21) and the gearbox output shaft at a selected one of a plurality of gear ratios, a torque converter (13) having a torque converter input for connection to an engine, and a torque converter output driveably connected to the torque converter input by fluid coupling within the torque converter (13), a first driving connection between the torque converter output and the gearbox input shaft (21), a second driving connection between the torque converter input and the gearbox input shaft (21), and a selection means to select one of the first driving connection and the second driving connection.
Patent GB-2464557-A (GB)
Title: Furniture raiser with stackable extension members
Inventor: DALE G
IPC: A47B91/02
Filed: 2008-10-25
Abstract: A furniture raiser comprises a furniture engaging member 6 that, in use, is attached to an item of furniture via, for example, screws or adhesive pad 8, and at least one detachable extension member 3,4,5 that can be added to increase the raised height of the furniture. The furniture engaging member 7 may be connected to a floor engaging member 7 which is secured to the furniture engaging member by retaining clips [20, Figure 7]. The additional extension members 3,4,5 may be stacked on top of one another and retained in place by magnets 11 acting on steel inserts 10, 14. Alternatively the extension members may be coupled via poppers [21,22, Figure 6] or a friction device.
Patent GB-2455417-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for packet buffering and retransmission during handover
Inventor: TASHIRO TAICHI
IPC: H04L12/66
Filed: 2008-12-04
Abstract: Invention relates to preventing the loss of packets transmitted to a mobile terminal during a handover of the terminal between base stations, by applying serial identification numbers to packets which are buffered and transmitted, and by retrieving packets from the buffer for retransmission, when retransmission is requested. The invention relates to a mobile communication system which comprises: a plurality of base stations; a gateway connected to a packet communication network to relay packet communication between the packet communication network and a mobile terminal; a packet buffer; a buffer processing unit which stores in the packet buffer, packets transmitted by a downlink to the mobile terminal and assigns serial identification numbers to the packets at least during a period of handover of the mobile terminal between base stations; and a retransmission processing unit that reads a packet from the buffer for retransmission to the mobile terminal. The capacity of the buffer is enough to store packets transmitted by the downlink at least during a period of handover of the mobile terminal. A mobile terminal may request retransmission when there is a discontinuity in the identification numbers of the packets received at the terminal. The request may identify the number of the last serial packet received and the retransmission may retransmit from the next packet. The buffer, buffer processing unit and retransmission processing unit may be provided in the gateway or in a base station concentrator (e.g. BSC) that concentrates the base stations to connect them to the gateway. Buffers may be provided for each mobile terminal.
Patent GB-2470888-A (GB)
Title: Illumination of woven fibre optic decorations using a plurality of light emitting diodes
Inventor: BUZSAKI KATHERINE VIOLA
IPC: F21S10/00
Filed: 2008-12-31
Abstract: Illuminating individual strands of woven fibre optic in a decorative object is disclosed Prior art systems employed a single light source to illuminate a plurality of optical fibres grouped together. The present invention employs multiple light emitting diodes, LEDs, with a ratio of 1:1 fibre optic cable to LEDs to allow individual control of illumination and colour of each fibre optic strand. Staggered LEDs are connected to a controller and programmed by software for a desired pattern of illumination. A simulated flowing water pattern may be produced. Illumination means is low energy, safe and allows flexibility of design.
Patent GB-2467936-A (GB)
Title: A dual control apparatus for use in an automotive vehicle.
Inventor: CHALMERS DUNCAN MARK
IPC: B60T7/06
Filed: 2009-02-20
Abstract: A dual control apparatus that comprises a pedal assembly having an auxiliary pedal 14A and a pedal mount 16 for mounting the auxiliary pedal and a transmission 20A that connects the auxiliary pedal to the main control pedal of the vehicle so that when the auxiliary pedal is depressed by a foot of a passenger the control pedal will also be depressed. The apparatus can be readily changed, without the use of tools, between an operative state in which a connection is provided between the auxiliary pedal and control pedal and an inoperative state in which the connection is disabled. Preferably the connection can be disabled either by introducing a physical stop which prevents the auxiliary pedal from being depressed or by disengaging, disconnecting or decoupling the means of transmission or by removing the auxiliary pedal completely. The auxiliary pedal is preferably an accelerator or gas pedal.
Patent GB-2465638-A (GB)
Title: Current measuring device and system for monitoring energy usage
Inventor: BIRD MIKE
IPC: G01R22/06
Filed: 2009-03-13
Abstract: A device 5, 6 for measuring current comprises sensor means for measuring amplitude and/or change in phase, means for generating a message in response to a change in these values, and means for sending the message to a server 9. The message includes information about the amplitude and/or the change in phase of the alternating current. The message may also include the time the change occurred, or the identity of the device. The message may be sent using a wired or wireless protocol to a gateway. A phase lock loop may be employed to generate an output signal. The server is configured to receive the message and determine energy usage from the information. A gateway 7 may be provided to send and receive messages from the server and the devices. Switching means may be included in the device to be controlled in response to messages from the server. The system allows energy usage to be attributed to specific appliances.
Patent GB-2469686-A (GB)
Title: Ostomy pouch material
Inventor: HADLEY PHILLIP ARTHUR
IPC: A61F5/445
Filed: 2009-04-24
Abstract: A material 10 for the manufacture of an ostomy pouch includes a plurality of layers. A degradable layer 12 is sandwiched between a first, inner layer 14 and a second, outer layer 16, wherein at least a portion of the second, outer layer is separable from the degradable layer to expose at least part of the degradable layer to a degrader. In use, the material is inhibited from degradation until the degradable layer is exposed. The degradable layer may be attached to each of the inner and outer layers by a water-soluble adhesive 18a, 18b. Preferably, the inner and outer layers are extruded films of polylactic acid, whilst the degradable layer can be a polyvinyl alcohol film. The degradable layer may be water-soluble or compostable. Typically, at least one of the layers of the material includes an antibacterial agent. An ostomy pouch manufactured from the material is also claimed.
Patent GB-2472277-A (GB)
Title: Vibration damping system for a power tool
Inventor: SCHMIDT BENJAMIN
IPC: B25D17/24
Filed: 2009-09-01
Abstract: A method for controlling a power tool comprises providing a housing (1, fig 1), an electric motor (3, fig 1), a tool holder (27, fig 1) for supporting a tool bit (29, fig 1), and a conversion mechanism for converting the rotational movement of the motor into a reciprocating movement of the tool bit. Oscillations of an element of the power tool are detected, and a quantity characterizing the oscillations is monitored and the rotational speed of the electric motor is controlled such that the quantity does not exceed a preset value. Preferably the power tool is a power hammer that includes a counter mass 33 biased towards a neutral position by springs 35, 37. Coils 43 may be provided surrounding a path along which the counter mass oscillates, and the inductance of the coils monitored as a function of time. Alternatively, the oscillations of the counter mass may be detected by hall sensors (59, fig 4).
Patent GB-2466328-A (GB)
Title: Cross-Transport authentication for personal media device
Inventor: LYDON GREGORY T
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2009-09-04
Abstract: An authentication controller 180 coupled to a first communication port of a portable media device 102 is allowed to provide authentication on behalf of an accessory device 112 coupled to a second communication port of the portable media device. A cross transport connector 106 may include a connector to couple with an accessory and a connector 108 to couple with a portable media device such that the accessory can be coupled to the second communication port of the portable media device. The cross-transport connector 106 also includes an authentication controller 180. The authentication controller may request authentication from the media device over the first communication port of the portable media device. The request may also include an identifier of the second port, to which authenticated permissions obtained via the first port may be transferred. The ports may be 30-pin connectors, USBs, serial, uart, firewire or wireless ports. The method may use a random number encrypted using a private key.
Patent GB-2475868-A (GB)
Title: Wireless communication between people of unknown identity
Inventor: OBIED ROHAN
IPC: H04W76/02
Filed: 2009-12-03
Abstract: Communication is initiated between a first user of a wireless communications system on board a vehicle and at least a second user who is unknown to the first user by using a short range connection such as Bluetooth or Zigbee. The first user signals the other user about an outgoing call aimed at him/her. Subsequently the second user receives the signal. In response the second user issues a reciprocating communication. Both users open a communications session, which can be transferred to a long range communication system such as a cellular or WIMAX system to continue over larger distances.
Patent GB-1178553-A (GB)
Title: Inner Pipe for Double-Walled Chimneys
Inventor: SCHIEDEL FRITZ
IPC: E04F17/02
Filed: 1967-03-02
Abstract: 1,178,553. Chimneys. F. SCHIEDEL. 2 March, 1967 [25 June, 1966], No. 10034/67. Heading F4J. An inner pipe 1 for a double-walled chimney is of square or rectangular cross-section and has longitudinal ribs 2 to engage a surrounding stone or brickwork shell. A flange 3 or a twist of rock wool, asbestos or other refractory material fitted into a recess in each rib provides vertically separated dead air spaces. The inner pipe is preferably made of chamotte. The ribs 2 may be perpendicular to or at an angle to the outer surface of the inner pipe.
Patent GB-1389247-A (GB)
Title: Device for counting and characterising small particles
IPC: G06M1/10
Filed: 1972-03-03
Abstract: 1389247 Investigating small particles W DITTRICH 3 March 1972 10127/72 Heading G2J Particles in a suspension are passed through a remaining chamber 32 of equalateral triangle crosssection and illuminated by light transmitted down light guides 37. The resultant light scattered, or fluorescence generated, is collected by light guides 39, 40 and suitably analyzed at 41.
Patent GB-309491-A (GB)
Title: Trays for pottery fabricating apparatus
IPC: B65G17/34
Filed: 1929-04-02
Abstract: 309,491. Miller, W. J. April 11, 1928, [Convention date]. Endless-chain conveyers with linked receptacles and bracket carriers.-A portable tray for use in the manufacture of pottery which can be assembled as a removable link in an endless conveyer, comprises a frame formed with seats for accommodating moulds &c. and of such construction to permit of access to the moulds &c. from beneath the tray. The tray shown in Fig. 3 comprises a base having recesses to receive bushings 24 for the moulds &c., and side and end members 5, 6. In an alternative construction, Fig. 1. the tray comprises side members 5 in the form of channel or angle bars, and end members 6, the width of the tray being adjustable by means of telescoping screw-threaded rods 9, 10. The side members 5 of the tray may also be of adjustable length, being each formed of two parts connected by a slotted plate. The moulds B may be supported between a pair of recessed plates 19 secured by means of pins, studs, &c. to the flanges of the side members 5, or the plates may be of uniform width as shown at 19<a> and provided with adjustable studs 25 for positioning the moulds &c. The pins 25 may be adjustable in holes 18 of the side members, the plates 19 being dispensed with. Another method of supporting the moulds consists of plates 22 clamped to the side members 5 and provided with one or more recesses 21<a> for the moulds. The end members 6 of the trays are connected to trunnions 7 which are provided with rollers 30, Fig. 6, for running on a track 31 and also with means for connection to the chain-links of a conveyer. A device for positioning the trays so that the moulds may be filled through the bore 37 of the end member 6 consists of a spring-pressed plunger 33 engaging the concave end of the trunnion 7. A further positioning device 36, Fig. 6, consists of a forked member 36<a> engaging a grooved member 38 on the trunnion 7 and a member 36<b> for steadying the tray. In the construction shown in Fig. 4, the mould 35a is in sections adapted to be operated by a toggle lever 39 actuated by a rod 40 which projects through the bore of the hollow trunnion 7. The mould 35a is adapted to be filled with material through a conduit 37 in the end member 6 and. pipes 41. A mould 42 is adapted to be tilted by means of the rod 40 through the medium of a gear 44.