baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2393322-A (GB)
Title: Non-linear resonance ejection from linear ion traps
Inventor: FRANZEN JOCHEN
IPC: H01J49/42
Filed: 2003-07-31
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of analysis of ions by radial or axial mass-selective ejection of ions comprising the steps of applying a quadrupole RF field to an RF quadrupole ion trap consisting of four pole rods 1, 2, 3 and 4, injecting the ion trap, superposing a multipole field having an order higher than that of the quadrupole field, to set up non-linear resonances in the ions and thereby ejecting the ions from the ion trap, and analysing the ions. This superimposition of a higher multipole field may be achieved via mechanical or electrical means, e.g. changing shape of poles or distance of poles from central axis of quadrupole apparatus, or changing amplitude of rf voltage of one pole with respect to opposite pole.
Patent GB-2409128-A (GB)
Title: A security phone for personal security which is triggered to send an alert message/photograph of attacker to another phone by a PIR
Inventor: MCMENNUM DAVID
IPC: H04M1/72421
Filed: 2003-12-12
Abstract: The security phone is a telephone which will text a message, or digital photo/video to a programmed number of another telephone/mobile. It is triggered to do this by a passive infra red device which is attached to or remote from the phone.
Patent GB-2396630-A (GB)
Title: Joist hanger with releasably connectable strap for securing lengthwise to a joist
Inventor: CLAYTON PAUL
IPC: E04B1/26
Filed: 2003-12-24
Abstract: A restraining means is provided for securing a joist or beam to a vertical structure such as a wall. The restraining means comprises a joist hanger 12 for supporting the end of a joist or a beam, a back plate 13 for attachment to a wall, the joist hanger 12 comprising connecting elements for disconnectable inter-engagement with complementary connecting elements on the back plate 13; an elongate strap 14 adapted to be secured along its length to a joist or a beam, wherein the elongate strap 14 comprises connecting elements for disconnectable inter-engagement with complementary connecting elements on the joist hanger 12, the joist hanger 12 and elongate strap 14 being arranged to inhibit the lateral movement between said joist or beam and the wall. Installation of the restraining means can be achieved simply and easily and avoids any on site twisting or bending of the elongate strap 14. An integral back plate and joist hanger is also described.
Patent GB-2397932-A (GB)
Title: System and methods for detecting harmful agents within contents of mail
Inventor: LOPEZ STEVEN W
IPC: G01N1/02
Filed: 2002-04-22
Abstract: A system (15) and methods of the present invention advantageously provide efficient mail processing and handling that, as compared to existing procedures, enhances detection within the mail (M) being processed or handled of biological, germ, chemical, or other harmful agents. A system (15) and methods provide additionally a higher level of quality and consistency for processing and handling mail (M) so that concerns over contamination of postal workers and potential mail recipients are reduced. A system (15) and methods further provide enhanced disabling of contaminated mail contents, mail M, mail equipment, mail containers, an mail personnel due to exposure or contact with harmful agents associated with mail.
Patent GB-2413616-A (GB)
Title: Pneumatic spool valve
Inventor: CARNALL MARTIN
IPC: F41B11/72
Filed: 2004-04-26
Abstract: The spool valve 18 comprises a spool 31 reciprocable within a housing, moving sealing located upon the spool relative to radial openings 50, 51, 52, 53 in the housing. The valve has an input opening 30 for compressed air at one end of the spool. The spool has a longitudinal bore 32 to communicate said input opening with the periphery of the spool at a position between an adjacent pair of spool seals.
Patent GB-2400543-A (GB)
Title: Water level detection and indication in wet suction cleaners
Inventor: SALEM JAY M
IPC: A47L11/34
Filed: 2001-07-23
Abstract: A wet extraction type carpet cleaner is provided with means to indicate to the user that the recovered liquid in the recovery tank has reached a predetermined level. In the preferred embodiment there is a sensor 29 located in the suction duct 24 between the floor nozzle 16 and the recovery tank 26. The sensor is a pressure sensor. In the recovery tank a float 27 rises with the liquid level, and at a certain point acts to block off exhaustion of the sucked in air to atmosphere. This causes a rise in pressure in the suction duct which is detected by the sensor 29, which sends a signal to control circuitry and actuates an indicating means 45, such as a lamp.
Patent GB-2420738-A (GB)
Title: A preformed moulding for a cattle grid base
Inventor: HARGREAVES JOHN
IPC: B29C39/18
Filed: 2004-12-04
Abstract: A preformed moulding 1 for a cattle grid base comprises a former for a pit with support means for a grid. The moulding may be made from glass-fibre reinforced plastic (GRP) and when seated in a suitable pit in a track or road acts as a former for pumped or poured concrete. When set the concrete both fills and supports the GRP moulding and forms a foundation for the support of the grid or bars. The moulding may be shaped with a rebate 7 at its top sides with a recess 8 to receive a shock absorbing pad or strip 9 on which the grid or bars are supported. The moulding may also comprise a sloping floor (12 figure 3) with drain holes (13 figure 1) at the lowest points, one or more ramps 11 to allow small animals to escape from the pit should they fall in and one or more vents to allow air to escape during the back filling with concrete. Furthermore the moulding may be constructed in two or more separate sections with matching edges which may be fastened to each other at the site of construction. Also included is a method of constructing a cattle grid using said preformed moulding.
Patent GB-2411986-A (GB)
Title: Method, system and apparatus for hierarchical cache line replacement
Inventor: SHANNON CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G06F12/12
Filed: 2005-02-08
Abstract: A method for replacing a line in a configuration with multiple levels of cache memories, assigning a state for at least one cache line in at least two ways, and assigning a relative cost function for intercache traffic for the state of the cache line associated with replacing the cache line. The cache line can be selected for replacement based at least in part of the cost function. The cache line replacement protocol can be a three bit pseudo random protocol.
Patent GB-2420071-A (GB)
Title: Infusing device
Inventor: ALMOND MARTIN JOHN
IPC: A47G19/16
Filed: 2005-04-21
Abstract: An infusing device has a handle 2, a squeezing head 8 carried by a plunger 3, and a receptacle for holding a bag containing an infusible substance such as tea, coffee or herbs. The receptacle may include a number of elongate cage elements 10 which are pivotally secured to the handle 2 passing through apertures in the periphery of the squeezing head 8. The plunger is internally biased by oppositely-acting spring elements so that movement in one direction opens the cage for insertion and removal of a tea bag or the like, and movement in the opposite direction squeezes the bag between the head 8 and the tips of the elements 10. In another embodiment the cage elements are moved independently of the plunger by means of an internal sleeve within the handle. Devices are also described in which the squeezing head is fixed with the handle and the cage elements are pivotally secured to an internal plunger, and in which the cage is replaced by a receptacle having perforated relatively movable parts.
Patent GB-2414198-A (GB)
Title: Filter support, especially for fluid filtration
Inventor: DOUGLAS JONATHAN MCCALLUM
IPC: F02M35/024
Filed: 2005-04-26
Abstract: A filter comprising a filter material mounted on a support which comprises a mesh having a skeleton of hardened resin composition comprising carbon and/or polyaramid fibre. A method of making a filter comprising winding on to a former an elongate string of hardenable composition comprising carbon and/or polyaramid fibre so as to make the former a mesh structure having interstices then hardening the unhardened resin to form an integral structure as the filter support and then applying to the filter support a filter material. A filter comprising a filter material mounted upon a support comprising a lattice frame formed from a plurality of interconnected panels formed from a hardened resin composition comprising carbon and/or polyaramid fibre.
Patent GB-2414866-A (GB)
Title: Operator control device of an electric power tool
Inventor: BOSCH VOLKER
IPC: H02P7/288
Filed: 2005-06-03
Abstract: The operator-control device (1) of an electric power tool, comprises an operator-control element (10) that can be actuated in a linear movement such as a trigger, and comprises an electronic control (14) which serves to control an electric motor, wherein the electronic control (14) has a resistor that is variably adjustable by means of a final control element (44) such as a wiper/slider and sets an operating state of the electric power tool, and wherein the operator-control element (10) and the final control element (44) are operatively connected to each other by means of a connecting device (24, 48), wherein the adjustable resistor is realized as a potentiometer (35), particularly as a rotary potentiometer (36) or as a trimming potentiometer, and the connecting device (24, 48) is an eccentric device (24, 26, 50, 52).
Patent GB-2433587-A (GB)
Title: A pupilometer
Inventor: CLARK ANDREW
IPC: A61B3/113
Filed: 2003-12-23
Abstract: A pupilometer comprises image capturing means, illumination means comprising two spaced apart light sources, stimulation means, and image processing software, the illumination means generating and emitting light of a first wave-length, and the stimulation means generating and emitting light of a second wavelength. The illumination means is arranged to one or both sides of said image capturing means and, in use, shines light towards the eyeball, the image processing software receiving data from the image capturing means, and by processing said data according to an algorithm establishes the distance between the surface of the eyeball and the camera.
Patent GB-2418791-A (GB)
Title: Improved Q for FBAR-type acoustic resonators
Inventor: FENG HONGJUN
IPC: H03H9/13
Filed: 2005-10-03
Abstract: In an FBAR resonator structure (FBAR) made of electrodes sandwiching a piezoelectric material, the intersection of the two conducting electrodes defines the active area of the acoustic resonator. To improve the Q of the resonator the active area is divided into concentric areas by a frame or annulus near the perimeter of one of the electrodes. The materials chosen are such that the acoustic impedance of the material within the annulus or frame has a first value, the acoustic impedance of the material outside the annulus or frame has a second value and the acoustic impedance of the annulus has a third value greater than either the first value or the second value., and a central region. This arrangement is said to suppress lateral modes within the resonator.
Patent GB-2419844-A (GB)
Title: Interconnection element in bonding
Inventor: KUPPER BERNT
IPC: B29C65/34
Filed: 2005-10-31
Abstract: A connection insert of meltable thermoplastic material is used between synthetic materials of diverse chemical structure in order to bond them together. The insert may be melted by heat from a current carrying wire within the insert.
Patent GB-2419955-A (GB)
Title: Correction of motion influences in NMR signals
Inventor: KRUSPE THOMAS
IPC: G01V3/32
Filed: 2004-10-07
Abstract: An apparatus and method for compensating for the effect of tool motion in NMR MWD measurements. Signals obtained from a directionally sensitive receiver (313, 315, 317, 319) are compensated for the effects of tool motion. In an alternative embodiment,directional transmitters and receivers are used, with the pulsing of the transmitter controlled by the output of motion sensors. In another embodiment, the transmitters and receivers may be axisymmetric and the received signals are corrected using results of a NMR simulation program that takes account of the recorded motion of the apparatus.
Patent GB-2422719-A (GB)
Title: Method of producing a dopant gas species
Inventor: RYDING GEOFFREY
IPC: H01J37/317
Filed: 2005-12-12
Abstract: This invention relates to a method of producing a dopant gas species containing a required dopant element for implanting in a target and to an ion source for implementing such a method. In particular, although not exclusively, this invention relates to producing dopant ions for implanting in semiconductor wafers using an ion implanter. The present invention provides a method of producing a dopant gas species containing a required dopant element for implanting in a target, the method comprising: exposing a source mass of the element to gaseous bromine to form a reactant product, and ionising the reactant product to produce ions of the dopant gas species.
Patent GB-2435836-A (GB)
Title: System and method for providing golf play information and a portable terminal
Inventor: HOWARD TIMOTHY MARK
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 2006-03-06
Abstract: A golf play information providing system includes a hand held terminal E which displays information on golf courses downloaded from a server or the internet. The screen displays information on specific holes and gives playing advice such as club selection. The device may be updated via a touch screen A, and the new information may be uploaded to the server via a USB link or other connection.
Patent GB-2425877-A (GB)
Title: Display case
Inventor: CHENEL GUY GILBERT
IPC: G09F7/08
Filed: 2006-04-27
Abstract: Display case with a geometric surface having a cylindrical structure with a convexly shaped section formed by a carcass supporting a bent panel provided with longitudinal slots and a facing sheet. The slot (5) of the carcass constitutes a filling slot and the lateral edge of the sheet (7) is provided with a flexible strip (72) forming a fold line (73) at its junction with the body of the sheet and engages in the fitting slot (5) by a part of its length, whilst the remaining part (  W  L) is able to deform elastically and freely relative to the fitting slot (5) and the structure (1) in order to tension the sheet (1).
Patent GB-2438898-A (GB)
Title: Antenna array of inward pointing elements
Inventor: JESSOP MICHAEL STEPHEN
IPC: H01Q13/10
Filed: 2006-06-10
Abstract: An antenna comprises an array of elements arranged around a periphery and which point inwards. The elements may be Vivaldi or tapered slot antennae, may be linearly polarised and opposite elements may be angled, preferably at right angles to each other, so that the orthogonal opposing elements are invisible to each other and therefore do not block each other. The periphery may be circular and the elements may lie at a 45 degree angle to its plane. For an ultra wideband antenna the array may further comprise outward pointing elements to cover low frequency that are interleaved with the higher frequency, centre facing, elements. The feed line routing may be may be parallel to the polarisation so that it also does not block the element looking through it.
Patent GB-2439358-A (GB)
Title: Optocoupler OLED incorporating a parallel current leakage path
Inventor: CARTER JULIAN CHARLES
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2006-06-19
Abstract: A leakage current path 215,216 is provided in parallel with an OLED structure 210,211,212 which ensures that an optimum current is supplied to the OLED during operation. The OLED may be incorporated in an optocoupler.
Patent GB-2440371-A (GB)
Title: Surface box having compressible ratchet teeth for mounting within an opening
Inventor: CONVERY ALASDAIR JOHN
IPC: H02G3/12
Filed: 2006-07-21
Abstract: A surface box comprising a plurality of side walls, at least one of which includes a plurality of compressible teeth 17. When the surface box is inserted into an opening in a floor the teeth 17 compress. If the floor is sufficiently thin the teeth 17 will spring back to their original form after passing under the floor. An upper edge or surface 21 of a tooth 17 may then abut against the lower surface 22 of the floor to prevent removal of the surface box. The teeth 17 are preferably formed on a separate side panel which may attach to a side wall of the box at various positions to accommodate openings of different sizes. This side panel may be biased outwardly away from the surface box into engagement with the opening by a resilient member (15, figure 2a). When the user wishes to remove the surface box the teeth 17 may be retracted towards the centre of the surface box. The floor mounted surface box requires no installation tools. Independent claims are included for a ratchet, or hook and latch mechanism used to attach a trim unit to the main portion of the surface box (figure 4). The outlet flaps formed on the trim unit may be biased into a shut position using, for example, a spring (figure 5).
Patent GB-2441597-A (GB)
Title: Determination of the stuck point / free point of a pipe in a borehole
Inventor: GIBSON JAMES GARLAND
IPC: E21B31/06
Filed: 2006-11-01
Abstract: A method of determining the stuck point in a bore hole is provided. The method employs a device 19, such as an inductor or coil, for writing magnetic marks into the bore hole casing. The device 19 is incorporated into a retrieval tool 16 so that when a decision is taken to back off from the bore hole and recover any down hole equipment, the magnetic marks can be written on the casing of the bore hole as the retrieval tool 16 is lowered into place. As the retrieval tool 16 is raised in the bore hole, lifting the down hole equipment 12 towards the surface, the magnetic marks are read using a three dimensional magnetic field sensor 21 disposed either in the fishing tool 16 or in the down hole apparatus itself 12. Also claimed is a measurement while drilling device which determines the free point by similar means and in which a control unit receives signals from the surface to configure the magnetic field sensor to take reading a with sufficient regularity such that a log of the magnetic marks can be generated. A computer program for controlling the operation is also claimed.
Patent GB-2447052-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable article e.g. vehicle
Inventor: BORG AXEL
IPC: A63B5/00
Filed: 2006-12-22
Abstract: An inflatable article 10 has a single inflatable enclosure comprising a body portion 12 and one or more rotary portions 24 that can rotate relative to the body portion 12. The article may be a vehicle, wherein the rotary portions are wheel portions which support and are drivably rotatable relative to the body portion. The wheel portions may be connected to the body portion by hollow tubular axles 16 which have outlets 34, 36 inside the wheel and body portions to provide fluid communication therebetween. The inflatable article can be used for large scale promotional display and to carry people.
Patent GB-2446598-A (GB)
Title: A sealing element, a device and a housing element therefor
Inventor: SAPIR DAFNA
IPC: F16J15/02
Filed: 2007-01-18
Abstract: A sealing element 300 has a cross-sectional configuration comprising: a contact surface 360 and a generally hollow central region 350. The hollow central region 350 is generally enclosed on two sides by two enclosing formations 370. Furthermore, at least a part of the hollow central region 350 is open, that is to say not enclosed. The cross-sectional configuration of the sealing element 300 is such that, in use, when a force is applied to the contact surface 360, the sealing element 300 deforms in such a manner that the enclosing formations are predisposed to move generally away from one another.
Patent GB-2448361-A (GB)
Title: Food Slicing machines and operation thereof
Inventor: SEAGER RICHARD DAVID
IPC: B26D7/27
Filed: 2007-04-13
Abstract: A food slicing machine (10) is provided for slicing food products such as bacon, cheese or cooked meat for sale as groups of slices in separate packs. The food slicing machine comprises a cutter for cutting slices from the food product and controller (32) for controlling the thickness of the slices. The machine cuts slices according to a first value of a slicing parameter until the controller determines when the amount of food product remaining to be sliced in an end portion of the food product is less than a predetermined group weight threshold. The controller is operable to cause a slice to be cut according to a second, different value of the slicing parameter from the end portion for addition to an under-weight group of slices, so that its weight at least equals the predetermined group weight threshold. In this way, slices cut from the end portion is may be cut to a thickness sufficient to complete an under-weight group of slices whilst reducing the extent to which the group weight threshold is exceeded by the completed pack.
Patent GB-2451081-A (GB)
Title: Electrofusion fitting with grip ring
Inventor: CHRISTODOULOU MARIO JOHN
IPC: F16L47/03
Filed: 2007-07-17
Abstract: An electrofusion fitting 10 has a clamping arrangement to hold the pipe or spigot during fusion. The clamping arrangement includes four fingers 52 which engage with a grip ring 50 via camming formations to clamp the pipe. The fingers may have a rib 54 to prevent removal of the grip ring, and the camming surfaces may also have a detent to indicate when the grip ring is fully engaged.
Patent GB-2441899-A (GB)
Title: Lightweight masonry bonding compound
Inventor: WIRYAKUSUMA CHAN
IPC: E04B2/00
Filed: 2006-02-20
Abstract: A lightweight masonry compound (027) including the wrapping or protector cover (024, 025), said compound in a band form with particular dimensions in thickness, width and length; ready to use on site without the need of any equipment or tools; preferably having bonding strength and compressive strength equivalent or better than standard conventional mortar or dry premix or wet premix; capable of bonding masonry products.
Patent GB-2453798-A (GB)
Title: Water Extractor
Inventor: STREVENS CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B01D5/00
Filed: 2007-10-16
Abstract: A device for extracting potable water from air comprises a pipe for drawing in air, a force pump for compressing the air, cooling fins provided around the pipe to allow the heat of compression to dissipate, and a thermally insulated cavity into which the air expands and cools. A nozzle may be provided in the cavity containing a porous material such as sharp sand through which the air is adiabatically expanded to below the dew point such that water condenses out and is collected.
Patent GB-2443329-A (GB)
Title: Miniature cooling device
Inventor: DAMIEN NICHOLAS D
IPC: F04B43/04
Filed: 2007-10-26
Abstract: A cooling device for regulating temperature of electronics components in an enclosure is disclosed. The cooling device involves a sensor to monitor a component temperature inside the enclosure. When the component temperature reaches a threshold, the device injects a coolant into the enclosure. The device further involves regulation of a flow rate of the coolant by actuating a miniature piezoelectric element to reduce the component temperature to a prescribed level. The Miniature piezoelectric element is bonded to a valve that regulates the flow of the coolant.