baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2403591-A (GB)
Title: Separating ions within a mass filter according to their mass-to-charge ratio
Inventor: BATEMAN ROBERT HAROLD
IPC: H01J49/42
Filed: 2003-10-23
Abstract: A mass spectrometer comprising a mass filter 1 for separating ions according to their mass-to-charge ratio, so that they assume different essentially static axial positions along the length of the filter 1. The mass filter 1 comprises a plurality of electrodes 3 wherein ions are radially confined within the filter 1 by the application of AC or RF voltages to the electrodes 3. One or more transient DC voltages or DC voltage waveforms are progressively applied to the electrodes 3 so that ions having a certain m/z are separated from other ions having a different m/z, while remaining radially confined with the mass filter 1. The mass filter preferably takes the form of an ion tunnel, but may also be an ion funnel or segmented rod set.
Patent GB-2422921-A (GB)
Title: Using an interconnecting device in the form of a lanyard to connect peripherals and computing devices
Inventor: HOWES JONATHAN CAMERON
IPC: G06F3/02
Filed: 2005-02-02
Abstract: The present invention concerns an interface system in which simple and different Peripheral Interface Units (PIUs) are provided. These units can be interconnected to form more complex systems. Each Peripheral Interface Unit has an associated retractably extendable or fixed length lanyard. The lanyards are used to connect Peripheral Interface Units together either directly or indirectly. The indirect communication methods include mutual inductance and electromagnetic radiation. The lanyard can also be used to form a loop so a user can carry one or more Peripheral Interface Units around their necks, wrist, ankle or waist or other convenient body part or an object. Additionally, a lanyard can contain several wires and be employed to distribute power in a constructed modular system.
Patent GB-2425194-A (GB)
Title: Tracking user network activity using a client identifier
Inventor: BUNYAN KARL
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2005-04-15
Abstract: User activity on a network is tracked by appending client identification data to hyperlinks (S702) which may be accessed, or to a window name of a browser. Code may be provided to find a client identifier, or if none is found to generate one. Data transmitted to a server on the network (S704) includes the identifier, thus user navigation may be logged and assessed. Further activity such as mouse clicks, data entry and system parameters may also be recorded. Data may be stored client-side in a cookie and supplied to a requesting server. A requesting server may be configured as a proxy server to a third party server (S701, S705) to enable user-tracking across different domains. Page sequence identifiers may be used to determine user actions e.g. Back/Forward, and user activity data may be deleted from a client once received at a server.
Patent GB-2414915-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for making an iced food or drink product
Inventor: ACTON ELIZABETH
IPC: A23G9/04
Filed: 2005-06-08
Abstract: The present invention provides a method of making a food or drink product, the method comprising the steps of (i) producing a ice slurry by forming ice within a concentrated solution of the unflavoured or uncoloured product; (ii) adding a desired flavour or colouring to the ice slurry; and (iii) diluting the ice slurry with chilled or supercooled solution to produce an iced product of the desired composition and ice fraction. Other methods are disclosed involving the preparation of an ice slurry followed by step (iii) above. Apparatus is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2416659-A (GB)
Title: Bail apparatus
Inventor: HARTY EDMOND PATRICK SENIOR
IPC: A01K1/00
Filed: 2005-07-25
Abstract: Bail apparatus (1) for separating animals during feeding comprises a plurality of partitions (5) extending from a wall (6), which define animal receiving areas (10). Gates (15) are pivotally coupled to the partitions (5), and latches (20) on the partitions (5) releasably retain the gates (15) in the closed state. The latches (20) are responsive to an adjacent downstream gate being operated into an open state for releasing the corresponding gate so that the latches (20) are sequentially unlatched with a cascade effect as the respective preceding adjacent gates (15) are sequentially pivoted from the closed state to the open state. A reset member (30) is connected by a plurality of link members (33) to the corresponding gates (15) through a coupling member (34) and is moveable in the direction of the arrow C from a first position to a second position for urging the gates (15) simultaneously into the closed state for resetting the bail apparatus (1). Limited movement is permitted between the coupling member (34) and the corresponding link members (33) for facilitating return movement of the reset member (30) from the second position to the first position for permitting sequential operation of the gates (15) from the closed to the open state.
Patent GB-2420539-A (GB)
Title: Collector shoe mounting
Inventor: CULLINGFORD STEPHEN PETER
IPC: B60L5/39
Filed: 2005-11-21
Abstract: A mounting for a collector shoe (14, 16) includes an arm formed of an insulating material. The arm is designed to rupture in the event that, in use, the collector shoe (14, 16) is subjected to an impact. There is a pneumatic circuit (13, 15) that is so designed that, when the arm (18) is ruptured, air leaks from the pneumatic circuit. Sensing means, e.g. a pressure switch (20, 21) is provided such that, when a leak is sensed, a signal is generated. The circuit comprises an internal passage or adjacent tube for each insulating arm for a shoe (14, 16) on each side of a bogie. An upstream pressure switch 22, of a restrictor (19), eliminates error signals.
Patent GB-2433378-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for frequency planning for a cellular communication system
Inventor: BRUSCH SIMON
IPC: H04W16/10
Filed: 2005-12-14
Abstract: The invention relates to frequency planning in a cellular communication system, such as a GSM cellular communication system. An apparatus for frequency planning comprises an interference matrix processor (201) which generates an interference matrix comprising interference relationships between different cells. For example, carrier to interference or interference penalty values for cell pairs can be determined. An interference matrix limiter (203) limits the number of interference relationships to a first number, N, of highest interference relationships for each cell. The first number N can be determined in response to the re-use pattern and number of frequencies available for the frequency plan. A frequency plan processor (205) then proceeds to perform a frequency planning using the interference matrix.
Patent GB-2425245-A (GB)
Title: Cable management arm for telescoping slide assembly
Inventor: WANG CHUN CHIANG
IPC: A47B88/04
Filed: 2006-01-26
Abstract: A cable management arm 1 comprises front 11 and rear 12 arms pivoted together at a hinge 13 which is slidable along the slot of a support rail 2. The support rail is connected at its ends to first and second sliding members 3,4. The first slide member is fixed to a middle rail B of a 3-rail telescoping assembly and moves with this rail. The second slide member is slidable within the opposing rail assembly and moves as driven by the support rail. One end of the front arm 11 is pivotally attached to an insertion socket 7 which is secured to an inner rail C. One end of rear arm 12 is pivotally attached to a first connector 5, via a transferring member 14, and secured to an outer rail A. Locking members are arranged between sliding members and connectors to ensure that various parts are movable only in the correct direction.
Patent GB-2423015-A (GB)
Title: An improved furniture raiser
Inventor: NIXON PHILIP
IPC: A47C3/38
Filed: 2005-09-14
Abstract: The improved furniture raiser of the present application comprises an inclined leg. Optionally, one or more legs are inclined within the range of 5 to 25 degrees. Further optionally, one or more legs are upright and coupled with an additional inclined leg. Further optionally, the or each additional leg is removable.
Patent GB-2424665-A (GB)
Title: Downhole tool with modular interchangeable sensors
Inventor: MARTINEZ RUBEN
IPC: E21B17/16
Filed: 2006-03-16
Abstract: A downhole tool 200 for formation logging and/or measurement while drilling comprises one or more sensor modules 230 mounted in one or more locations on the tool. The sensor can be one of a selection of sensors, each of which can be interchangeably fitted into the tool. The base system for the tool is not sensor-type specific and various sensors can be used, replaced or switched to provide different measurements. The sensors can be selected from sensors such as resistivity sensors, sonic sensors, neutron sensors and a gamma ray sensor. More than one sensor and sensor-type can be provided on one tool. The sensors can be mounted on articulated arms or pads 425, a drill collar or a stabilizer. The tool 200 can include a power source, a central processor unit (CPU) and memory, a motion sensor and data acquisition means. The tool is capable of automatic identification of the sensor. A communication means is also provided.
Patent GB-2421243-A (GB)
Title: Database generation
Inventor: RUAN YIJUN
IPC: C12Q1/6809
Filed: 2003-12-04
Abstract: A method of generating a database comprising a plurality of records, each record comprising an indication whether a gene is expressed by a particular cell, the method comprising steps of: (a) providing a first nucleic acid sequence; (b) linking the first nucleic acid sequence to an linker sequence to form a linked nucleic acid, in which the linker sequence comprises: (i) a first recognition site for a first nucleic acid cleavage enzyme that allows cleavage of the first nucleic acid sequence at a site distant from the first recognition site, and (ii) a second recognition site for a second nucleic acid cleavage enzyme that allows nucleic acid cleavage at a site distant from the second recognition site, said cleavage site located at a position within or about the first recognition site; in which the linked nucleic acid has the structure: 5' - second recognition site - first recognition site - first nucleic acid - 3' (c) cleaving the linked nucleic acid with the first nucleic acid cleavage enzyme to provide: (i) a linked tag comprising the linker sequence linked to a nucleotide sequence tag representative of the first nucleic acid sequence and comprising a terminal portion thereof; and (ii) a second nucleic acid sequence comprising a remainder portion of the first nucleic acid; (d) detecting the presence, sequence or identity of the linked tag or the nucleotide sequence tag to provide an indication of an instance of gene expression; and storing an indication of expression of the gene as a record in the database.
Patent GB-2425535-A (GB)
Title: Extending light-emitting time of calcium-binding photoprotein solution.
Inventor: INOUYE SATOSHI
IPC: G01N33/58
Filed: 2006-04-28
Abstract: Methods for extending light-emitting time of a solution of a calcium-binding photoprotein that instantaneously emits light by binding to calcium ions are provided. In the light-emitting reaction system of a solution of a calcium-binding photoprotein, a light-emitting reaction is performed in the presence of an anion capable of binding to the calcium ion or the cation that can be substituted for the calcium ion and/or a cation that can bind to the calcium-binding site of the calcium-binding photoprotein with a lower affinity than the calcium ion or the cation that can be substituted for the calcium ion without activating the calcium-binding photoprotein.
Patent GB-2438364-A (GB)
Title: Portable personal ashtray
Inventor: BURRELL JOHN
IPC: A24F19/00
Filed: 2006-05-23
Abstract: A portable personal ashtray has a moulded plastic dome-shaped body 1 with an upper opening closable by means of a hinged lid 9. The lid 9 makes a water and airtight seal with the body 1 and has a smaller opening, also sealable by means of a hinged lid 2, through which cigarette butts can be inserted. The body 1 can be filled with water to a set level to provide a means of extinguishing a lighted cigarette. A lower opening in the body of the ashtray is covered with a fine gauze 13 and sealable by means of a hinged lid 11, providing a means to separate the water from the solids by allowing water to be drained from the interior of the ashtray while retaining the solid contents within the body for removal through the upper opening. A clip is provided for attachment of the ashtray to belts and other items.
Patent GB-2427173-A (GB)
Title: Buoyant fluid for use in controlling the buoyancy of a structure
Inventor: COLLINS PATRICK JOSEPH
IPC: E02B17/00
Filed: 2006-06-15
Abstract: A buoyant fluid comprises a liquid and a plurality of rigid containers, the rigid containers each having a sealed void containing a gas. A particular use for the fluid is in transporting heavy objects subsea. The gas in the rigid containers provides buoyancy but does not compress at different subsea pressures. Therefore effective buoyancy control subsea is much easier compared to known methods. For certain embodiments, a secured supply container 11 may be provided subsea to supply the liquid and rigid containers to a lifting device 1 having a container therefor and an attachment mechanism 6 secured to the object 8 being transported. The liquid is preferably a biodegradable substance such as vegetable oil.
Patent GB-2442458-A (GB)
Title: Protective cover and storage container therefor
IPC: B62J19/00
Filed: 2006-10-07
Abstract: A cover 10 is provided to fit over an object, such as a motorcycle 'X', the cover having an internal surface 10B and an external surface 10A. A container 1 is provided with a mouth (2, fig 1) to receive cover 10. Container 1 has an internal surface 1B and an external surface (1A, fig 1), and the internal surface 1B of the container 1 is connected to the internal surface 10B of the cover 10. In use, the container can be positioned on an object 'X' to be covered by the cover and the cover withdrawn from the container, the cover mouth 11 being passed around the container and the object, whereby the cover covers both the container and the object with its external surface 10A exposed to the weather. The container 1 may be a flexible fabric bag with a mouth (2, fig 1) sealed by a zip fastener 3. Straps (4A, 4B, fig 1) may be provided to attach the container 1 to the object 'X'. Further straps 12A, 12B, 13A, 13B may be provided to secure the deployed cover 10 to the object 'X'. Eyelets (16A, 16B, fig 3) allow the threading of a security chain to prevent theft of the cover. The internal surface 10B of the cover may include a heat resistant layer 10C adapted to lie against the exhaust pipe of a motorcycle.
Patent GB-2428069-A (GB)
Title: Hook latch
Inventor: JOHANSSON HENRIC
IPC: E05B63/14
Filed: 2005-04-18
Abstract: A hook latch for fastening and unfastening a closure member to a keeper in a latched position. The hook latch is moveable between the latched position and an open position. The hook latch comprises a rotation means which preferably comprises a knob connected to a cam shaped protuberance which acts upon an actuator plate and a locking plate. Upon rotation of either the knob or the key which is inserted in a lock cylinder which has a locking ring having a cam-shaped protuberance, the cam-shaped protuberances displace both the actuator plate and the locking plate.
Patent GB-2431359-A (GB)
Title: Respirator tube heated by helical wire
Inventor: JASSELL SURINDERJIT KUMAR
IPC: B29C48/00
Filed: 2006-10-20
Abstract: A ventilation tube (20,120,220) is disclosed. The ventilation tube (20,120,220) comprises an inner wall <B>(22,122,222)</B> that defines a fluid passageway for ventilation gases, an outer wall (24,124,224) that surrounds the inner wall (22,122,222) and has a greater thickness than the inner wall (22,122,222), a helical separator member (26,126,226) interposed between the inner and outer walls (22,122,222,24,124,224) so as to define an insulation chamber between the inner and outer walls (22,122,222,24,124, 224), and a heating element (28,128,228) disposed within the insulation chamber.
Patent GB-2443813-A (GB)
Title: Child's tricycle with steering wheel
Inventor: BARCROFT STANLEY
IPC: B62K9/02
Filed: 2006-11-15
Abstract: A small steering-wheel 2 is connected to a steered front wheel of the tricycle via a gearbox 1 of approximately 8:1 velocity-reduction ratio. The gearbox, preferably planetary in two stages, can be mounted inside the headstock of the tricycle frame during production, or alternatively form part of an "add-on" unit which can be adapted to fit an existing tricycle. A knob can be mounted on the steering-wheel 2 for one-handed operation by a disabled child.
Patent GB-2444094-A (GB)
Title: Identifying repeating video sections by comparing video fingerprints from detected candidate video sequences
Inventor: LIENHART RAINER
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2006-11-22
Abstract: A method for identifying repeating video sequences such as adverts or channel information comprises: determining a set of candidate video sequences from a video stream, e.g. by detecting features such as monochrome frames, scene breaks, hard cuts, dissolves, fades, edge change ratios, or by changes in motion length vector or action changes; creating video fingerprints (e.g. by colour histograms or colour coherence vectors, via sub-sampling) for the candidate video (sub)sequences; creating matched sequences by comparing the video fingerprints against each other, and grouping / isolating the matched sequences as being repeating. A method and system for the determination of new video segments is presented in which candidate sequences are recognized and stored, and analysis is performed on fingerprints of segments of the candidate sequences to isolate repeating video sequences, without prior knowledge of those repeating sequences. Use of the method for the creation of a library of repeating advertisements is also independently claimed.
Patent GB-2429071-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring fluid pressure in a well and retrievable pressure sensor assembly for use in the method
Inventor: GRIFFITHS NEIL
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2005-07-04
Abstract: A method for monitoring the pressure difference across an ESP comprises: - connecting the ESP (7) to a production tubing (6) - providing the production tubing (6) with a side pocket (9) which comprises an opening (13) - inserting a pressure sensor assembly (10) into the side packet (9) such that the opening (13) is located between a pair of annular seals (14, 15) - monitoring the pressure difference across the ESP (7) by inducing the sensor assembly to measure a pressure difference between an upper section of the side pocket which is in communication with the interior of the tubing and a middle section (16) of the interior of the side packet (9) which is located between the annular seals (14, 15).
Patent GB-2430391-A (GB)
Title: Wagering game with changed game indicia over multiple gaming sessions
Inventor: GILMORE JASON C
IPC: A63F13/00
Filed: 2007-01-12
Abstract: A method for conducting a wagering game includes receiving wager inputs from a player for a wagering game that is played during a gaming session occurring over a period of time. At least one randomly-selected outcome of a plurality of outcomes is selected in response to receiving the wager inputs. A gaming indicia is presented during the gaming session and, in response to a predetermined condition occurring during the period of time of the gaming session, the gaining indicia is altered in a subsequent gaming session of the wagering game played by the player.
Patent GB-2448537-A (GB)
Title: Surface mounted housing for connector
Inventor: SAUNDERS PAUL VINCENT
IPC: F16L37/60
Filed: 2007-04-19
Abstract: A surface mounted housing is provided for an elongate flexible member, such as a fibre optic, electrical cable or pipe. A front opening in a front surface 22 of the housing receives a connector 50 for the elongate flexible member 56. A base 42, 48.1 of the housing can be at least partially received under an embedding layer 62 for mounting the housing on the surface. An internal cavity 15 in the housing joins the front opening to a rear opening 38 in the base. The cavity and the rear opening are wider than the elongate flexible member to facilitate mounting of the housing. The housing may be used on an aircraft.
Patent GB-2449684-A (GB)
Title: Flexible exhaust coupling with support between liner and bellows
Inventor: PENNY CHARLES
IPC: F16L27/11
Filed: 2007-05-31
Abstract: A flexible exhaust coupling 501 comprises a cylindrical inner liner 503 and a fluid tight conduit 505 extending circumferentially around said cylindrical inner liner 503. The conduit 505 comprises two bellows sections 517 and 519 and a central constricted section 521 which locates the liner 503. The constricted section has indents 527 which secure the liner within the conduit. The conduit may be enclosed within a steel mesh 507.
Patent GB-2449696-A (GB)
Title: Roof noise reduction panel
Inventor: STAMPER RALPH CHARLES
IPC: E04D13/00
Filed: 2007-06-01
Abstract: A roof noise reduction panel <B>11</B> comprises two layers of random orientation plastics fibre material bonded together. The panel has an, in use, outer layer <B>12</B> which is thinner and relatively dense when compared to the other, in use inner, layer <B>14</B> which is thicker and more open. The inner layer may have an undulating structure and be bonded to the outer layer at peaks of the undulations. The panel may also comprise edge members for locating the panel, the edge members being securable to a roof glazing panel. The edge members may be securable to a roof glazing panle by means of a capping on a glazing bar. Alternatively the edge members nay be securable to a roof glazing panel. Also claimed is a reduced noise roof comprising a glazing panel and a roof noise reduction panel as described above.
Patent GB-2436757-A (GB)
Title: Cooling apparatus,systems,and methods
Inventor: STORM BRUCE H
IPC: E21B36/00
Filed: 2005-11-15
Abstract: Apparatus and systems, as well as methods and articles, may operate to actively cool an electronic device using a first heat removing cooling element, and to induce a thermal gradient in a heat pipe by conducting heat from a hot side of the first heat removing cooling element to a cold side of a second heat removing cooling element using the heat pipe. The heat pipe may comprise a variable conductance heat pipe. The apparatus and system may operate in a downhole environment, including logging and drilling operations.
Patent GB-2441611-A (GB)
Title: Helical debris collection device
Inventor: POTTER RONALD
IPC: E21B27/04
Filed: 2007-07-12
Abstract: A device 1 for collecting debris from a well comprises a fluid injection conduit (5b, fig 3) for injecting circulating fluid into the area of the well to be treated, a fluid collection pathway 10a for the recovery of fluid and suspended debris, and a collection chamber 10b for the collection of debris suspended in the fluid. The collection pathway 10a is helical and typically the collection chamber 10b is also helical. Typically, the boundary between the collection pathway 10a and the helical collection chamber 10b is defined by vanes 8, typically including a groove capable of forming a watertight seal with a sleeve fitting substantially over the device. Devices may include a baffle 12a located above the uppermost edge of the helical collection pathway 10a to direct matter into the collection chamber 10b. Methods to the use of the device 1 can include multiple devices, each adapted to collect debris of different sizes.