baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2382814-A (GB)
Title: Human genome-derived single exon nucleic acid probes useful for anlaysis of gene expression in human hela cells or other human cervical epithelial cells
Inventor: PENN SHARRON GAYNOR
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2001-01-30
Abstract: A single exon nucleic acid microarray comprising a plurality of single exon nucleic acid probes for measuring gene expression in a sample derived from human HeLa cells is described. Also described are single exon nucleic acid probes expressed in the HeLa cells and their use in methods for detecting gene expression.
Patent GB-2391936-A (GB)
Title: Intruder detection device and method
Inventor: NAKAMURA HIROAKI
IPC: G08B13/193
Filed: 2002-08-13
Abstract: An intruder detection device (2) comprises PIR sensors (21, 22) having a plurality of detection elements (P-Z) with removable masks (3). The masks are arranged so as to separate detection areas (A1, A2) such that the detection areas do not overlap each other. The device may operate in two modes to eliminate false alarms; if an object is detected in the plurality of detection areas by respective detection elements, detection signals therefrom are generated and it is judged whether the object is an intruder and a monitoring station is signalled; if an object is detected in one detection area and after a time delay the object is or is not detected in another area, judging whether the object is an intruder and a monitoring station is signalled. Any number and pattern of detection areas may be formed to suit a particular room.
Patent GB-2394030-A (GB)
Title: Refrigerating beverages using forced convection
Inventor: WALKER MARTIN DUNCAN
IPC: A47F3/04
Filed: 2002-08-19
Abstract: A method and apparatus for refrigerating beverages using forced convection, particularly for the rapid chilling of bottled or canned beverages. The method consists of directing a coded airflow (R) at speed over the surface of the bottles (B) in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis. One form of the apparatus includes the use of a carton (C) (i.e. secondary packaging) with a plurality of apertures (A) in opposing walls that align with interstitial spaces (S) between bottles thereby directing airflow and allowing forced convection cooling of bottles within the carton.
Patent GB-2383274-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming a catalyst
Inventor: SIDDLE ANGELIKA
IPC: B01J37/02
Filed: 2002-10-18
Abstract: A method of forming a catalyst coating on a metallic surface is disclosed. The method comprises:-<BR> ```mixing non-dispersible catalyst particles with water and a dispersible solid to form a washcoat;<BR> ```adjusting the pH of the washcoat to produce a predetermine viscosity;<BR> ```coating the washcoat onto a metallic surface; and<BR> ```drying and calcining the coating. A catalyst coating for application to a metal surface and a steam reformer and a fuel cell with catalyst coatings applied by the above method are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2386201-A (GB)
Title: Collimating System
Inventor: HWANG JU-SEONG
IPC: G02B3/08
Filed: 2002-12-13
Abstract: A collimating structure and collimating system that condense light emitted from a light source with directivity at a high efficiency and a projection type image displaying apparatus using the collimating system are provided. The collimating system includes a light source (1) having at least one dominant emitting angle at which light having a relatively great intensity distribution is emitted, and a collimating structure (18) including at least one prism portion having an exit surface sloping at a prism angle corresponding to the dominant emitting angle.
Patent GB-2399026-A (GB)
Title: A multi purpose strap for a snow board
Inventor: CAMPBELL DARREN
IPC: A63C11/10
Filed: 2003-03-01
Abstract: A strap for a snow board comprises thee straps 1,2,3 attached to a ring 5, so that each of the straps is free to move around the ring. Each of the straps ends in a clip 8,9,10. A fourth strap 4 also has a clip at each end 6, 7. Strap 2 has a padded sleeve to protect the strap and is adjustable. The strap arrangement may be used to support the board during carriage and storage by slipping the loop formed by joining straps 1 and 3 over the front of the board and attaching strap 2 to strap 3 and clipping the other end to the snow board binding, or may be attached to the board and used as a leash.
Patent GB-2399498-A (GB)
Title: Air flow controller and fire damper in an air flow duct
Inventor: PERRIN RICHARD
IPC: F24F13/14
Filed: 2003-03-18
Abstract: A fire damper in a ventilation duct 2 comprises a flap 12 which is pivotally mounted in the duct for movement from an open position, allowing air flow along the duct, to a closed position to inhibit air flow or the passage of flame along the duct. The flap is pivotally mounted on a round cross section axle 14 which extends through the duct wall and a motor unit is mounted on the end of the axle using a socket 26 having a polygonal inner socket wall for rotation of the flap. A protuberance formed by a pin 40, 46 extending through the axle is provided on the axle surface for engagement with the socket wall to cause the axle to rotate with the socket.
Patent GB-2400256-A (GB)
Title: Processing identification
Inventor: DEVLIN BRUCE FAIRBAIRN
IPC: H04H60/04
Filed: 2003-04-04
Abstract: A media processing device including a store for holding media identifiers to be associated with or embedded in the processed media output. A new identifier is taken from the store and applied to the output on a change in the nature of processing or on a change in identifier of the media input. A media processor may include data inputs and data outputs for receiving and passing on media identifiers. In this way a chain of processing devices can be connected in cascade, with identifiers being passed down the chain.
Patent GB-2383688-A (GB)
Title: Cascade capacitor
Inventor: GALVAGNI JOHN L
IPC: H01G2/00
Filed: 2002-09-05
Abstract: Multi-layer and cascade capacitors for use in high frequency applications and other environments are disclosed. The subject capacitor may comprise multiple capacitor components (10) or aspects thereof in an integrated package. Such components may include, for example thin film BGA components, interdigitated capacitor (IDC) configurations, double-layer electrochemical capacitors, single layer capacitors and others. Exemplary embodiments of the present subject matter preferably encompass at least certain aspects of thin film BGA techniques and/or IDC-style configurations. Features for attachment and interconnection are provided that facilitate low ESL while maintaining a given capacitance value. Additional advantages include low ESL and decoupling performance over a broad band of operational frequencies. More particularly, the presently disclosed technology provides for exemplary capacitors that may function over a frequency range from kilohertz up to several gigahertz, and that may also be characterized by a wide range of capacitance values. An additionally disclosed feature of the present subject matter is to incorporate dielectric layers (22) of varied thicknesses to broaden the resonancy curve associated with a particular configuration.
Patent GB-2389158-A (GB)
Title: Anchorage
Inventor: TAYLOR RONALD
IPC: F16B13/00
Filed: 2000-12-05
Abstract: An anchorage (10) comprises a body portion (12) having external thread means (16). The body portion has a central passageway along which a series of ribs (37) are located. The ribs (37) allow the anchorage (10) to receive threaded fasteners varying in thread size.
Patent GB-2392186-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for use in a wellbore
Inventor: DELGADO STEVE
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2002-04-16
Abstract: The present invention generally provides an apparatus and method for forming a pilot hole in a formation. The apparatus (100) com-prises a starter mill (30) connected to a bearing mill (10) by a body joint (20). The apparatus may further comprise a lead bearing (50) connected to the starter mill by a lead joint (40). Preferably, an outer diameter of the bearing mill (10) is about the same as an inner diameter of a wellbore (4). As the lead bearing travels along the concave surface of a whipstock (8), the apparatus will bend between the bearing mill (10) and the lead bearing (50). The bend urges the starter mill (30) into contact with the wellbore wall. In another aspect of the present invention, a method for forming a pilot hole in a wellbore includes running a tool (100) into the wellbore, the tool comprising a starter mill (30) disposed between a first bearing (10) and a second bearing (50) . While running the tool along a concave of a whipstock, the tool bends between the first and second bearing and urges the starter mill to form the pilot hole.
Patent GB-2394568-A (GB)
Title: Helical disc visual indicating device
Inventor: LASSALLE LAURENCE
IPC: G04B19/00
Filed: 2003-10-27
Abstract: A visual indicating device comprising two or more discs (1, 2) each disc having a radial discontinuity (3, 4, Fig 1) to thereby form a surface of which the plane progresses in a helical manner, said discs being superposed and interleaved and lying in mutually parallel helical planes, each disc being independently rotatable about a common axis (5, 6) by drive means (20, 22, 30, 31) adapted to selectively rotate one (1) or other (2) of the discs, whereby the discs, when viewed axially face on, display overlapping visually contrasting segments having an area or position representative of the relative positions of rotation of the discs and representing a value of a parameter to be displayed by the device. Preferably, the discs are mounted by helical slots (D, Fig 7) on a shaft (5) or cylinder (6). The device is preferably used for indicating time.
Patent GB-2411132-A (GB)
Title: Self filling, vehicle mounted cement mixer
Inventor: CUMBRIA PROFILING LTD
IPC: B01F29/60
Filed: 2004-02-17
Abstract: A mixer is front end mounting allowing a self-fill of substrate. The unit fits, by quick release mechanism, onto existing site machinery, which provide its power. The unit is designed to be portable allowing both filling and importantly mix delivery to be made at any required point.
Patent GB-2400739-A (GB)
Title: Latching relay array
Inventor: WONG MARVIN GLENN
IPC: B81B5/00
Filed: 2004-03-30
Abstract: An electrical relay array 100 uses conducting liquid 314, 316 in the switching mechanism. The relay array is amenable to manufacture by micro-machining techniques. Each element of the relay array uses an actuator 308, such as a piezoelectric element, to cause a switch actuator to insert into a cavity in a static switch contact structure 304. The cavity has sides and a pad on its end that are wettable by the conducting liquid which may be liquid metal. Insertion of the switch actuator 308 into the cavity causes the conducting liquid to be displaced outward and come in contact with the contact pad 310 on the switch actuator 308. The volume of conducting liquid is chosen so that when the actuator returns to Its rest position, the electrical contact is maintained by surface tension and by wetting of the contact pads on both the static switch contact structure and the actuator. When the switch actuator retracts away from the static switch contact structure 304 the conducting liquid connection between the fixed and moving contact pads is broken. When the switch actuator 302 returns to its rest position, the contact remains electrically open because there is not enough conducting liquid to bridge the gap without being disturbed.
Patent GB-2402004-A (GB)
Title: Automatic power source selection
Inventor: YATES KIRK
IPC: H02J9/06
Filed: 2004-04-20
Abstract: A circuit 100 for selecting a power source has two power sources Vaux, Vapp and three transistors XI, X2, X3. If the power sources Vaux, Vapp are of positive voltage, transistor X1 is an NFET and transistors X2 and X3 are NFETs. The power sources Vaux, Vapp are preferably of the same voltage. If sources Vaux and Vapp are both available, or if only Vaux is available, Vaux is connected to the output Vout. If only source Vapp is available, Vapp is connected to the output Vout. Several such circuits 100 may be connected in series so that one of many power sources can be selected. The invention overcomes the need to use large, expensive and specialised chips which monitor and control multiple voltage sources.
Patent GB-2401645-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical combination lock
Inventor: CHEN MING
IPC: E05B13/00
Filed: 2004-04-27
Abstract: A mechanical combination lock 10 for attachment to a door includes a number of pushbuttons 13 a knob spindle and a carriage 30 adapted to move upon turning of the knob spindle. The carriage 30 has a number of fixed teeth 17 each associated with one of the pushbuttons 13. A number of user-reconfigurable combination-defining tumblers 16 are each associated with a respective one of the teeth 17, each tumbler 16 has a pair of through-slots 23, 24 at opposed sides and at different levels. Each tumbler 16 moves to a down-position upon depression of its associated pushbutton 13. A catch mechanism 22 retains each tumbler in its down-position. Each tumbler 16 can be selectively reconfigured by turning to thereby present one of its through-slots to the carriage 30 such that any down-positioned tumbler 16 associated with a correct selected combination pushbutton has one of its slots aligned with its associated tooth, to thereby allow passage of that tooth 17. The carriage cannot move to allow sufficient rotation of the knob spindle to unlock the lock when of any one of the teeth strikes against a down-positioned non-combination configured tumbler.
Patent GB-2415658-A (GB)
Title: An overmoulding process
Inventor: MUTEAU STEHANE
IPC: B29C44/12
Filed: 2004-06-21
Abstract: A process wherein a material is injection moulded to provide a layer of material over part of the surface of an article within the mould wherein channels are provided on the surface of the article where the material is to be located. The article to be overmoulded may have a lattice or honeycomb structure and may be provided with several channels, some or all of which are provided with holes passing from one side of the article to the other. The process may be used to produce acoustic baffles or structural components for automobiles. The article may comprise a structural foam which is overmoulded with epoxy resin or polyurethane.
Patent GB-2415579-A (GB)
Title: Authenticating the identity of a message sender in an identifier-based encryption system
Inventor: CHEN LIQUN
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2004-06-23
Abstract: A cryptographic method and apparatus is provided in which an identifier-based encryption process is used to encrypt a message (m) with an identifier string (1DB) that specifies conditions to be checked by a trusted entity (T2) before providing a decrypted form of the encrypted message (c), or enabling its decryption. A further trusted entity (T1) is used to verify the identity of the message sender (A) as indicated by a further identifier string (IDA), and to provide the sender (A) with a secret key (kA) that the sender uses to generate complimentary signature components (s, t). These signature components (s, t) are sent along with the encrypted message (c) and are used, along with other data including the first identifier string (IDA) and a public key (nT1) of the further trusted entity (T1), to authenticate the identity of the message sender (A).
Patent GB-2404936-A (GB)
Title: Pipe Spinner
Inventor: DRZEWIECKI LOPECK
IPC: E21B19/16
Filed: 2004-07-29
Abstract: A pipe spinner 100 comprises a body 110, an arm 120 pivotally connected to said body 110 and adapted to engage a pipe 170 with a flexible belt 160, a motor 130 moveably connected to said body 110 and adapted to engage the flexible belt 160, and a linear actuator 140 connected to said arm 120 and said motor 130, wherein the linear actuator 140 is adapted to move the arm 120 to engage the pipe 170 and move the motor 130 to apply tension to the belt 160. A locking mechanism, which may comprise slots 116, 123 located on the body 110 and the arm 120 respectively, may be provided to maintain the engagement between the arm 120 and the pipe 170.
Patent GB-2418913-A (GB)
Title: Improved peat substitute
Inventor: GRAY LESLAY ANN
IPC: C05F11/08
Filed: 2004-10-11
Abstract: A peat substitute based on straw and agricultural slurry made by an accelerated aerobic composting process using a film forming gelling agent. The use of the film forming gelling agent increases micro organism contact with the plant matter to be composted. This significantly decreases the time taken to convert the plant matter into humus. The resultant humus is rich in nutrients and has peat like physico chemical properties. The gelling agent is preferably gelatine which contains micro organism cultures, microorganism nutrients and micro organism activators.
Patent GB-2419047-A (GB)
Title: Recirculating ADC
Inventor: CRINGEAN ANDREW JAMES
IPC: H03M1/40
Filed: 2004-10-11
Abstract: An analogue to digital converter (ADC) of the recirculating type is composed of three storage and residual determination units 201,202,203 which, in cooperation with an operational amplifier 24, and suitable comparator means 26 are operable to re-present residual signals for analogue to digital conversion. To enhance settling at the beginning of a cycle, the first storage and residual determination unit is used once, with remaining recirculation being conducted between the other two storage and residual determination units. Another embodiment presents a recirculating ADC stage which comprises a plurality of capacitor banks operable to be switched into and out of connection with other components of the ADC stage, in order to recirculate residual values for calculation of further bits of a digital output. Each bank comprises a plurality of capacitors, and cooperating switching means for connecting each bank in turn with the other components. The switching means are controlled by timing signals, wherein the switching means for each capacitor in each capacitor bank interpose the same number of switches between that capacitor and fed-back signals to that capacitor as to other capacitors of that bank.
Patent GB-2404647-A (GB)
Title: Badge-making press
Inventor: KANEKO KENJI
IPC: A44B1/06
Filed: 2003-02-14
Abstract: A badge manufacturing device 1 comprises a base 2, a slide platform 100 provided on the base to be capable of reciprocating movement, first and second lower dies 110 and 140 provided on both sides of the slide platform 100 in the reciprocating directions, a press screw shaft 30 capable of moving in the axial direction by screwing into a female screw section provided on a beam 20 fixed to the upper part of the base via struts 16 and 17, a upper die 40 provided on a lower end of the press screw shaft 30 for joining to the first lower die 110 or the second lower die 140, and an operating handle 32 provided on an upper part of the press screw shaft 30. The handle is adapted to rotate without effect on any other part of the device so as not to cause excessive reaction forces by further advancement of the press shaft once the dynamic element has engaged with the static element. This is done by means of a clutch mechanism within the handle (Figures 22 and 23) comprising engagement elements which can become disengaged against spring biasing.
Patent GB-2420662-A (GB)
Title: Electrocaloric colling device with heat switches
Inventor: MISHCHENKO ALEXANDR
IPC: H01L35/00
Filed: 2004-11-29
Abstract: A heat transfer device comprises electrocaloric elements 200, 210, 220, 230 and heat switches 100, 110, 120, 130, 140. The device also includes a control input for controlling the heat switches 100, 110, 120, 130, 140 and electrocaloric elements 200, 210, 220, 230 to transfer heat from a heat source 20 to a heat sink 10. The heat switches 100, 110, 120, 130, may be formed as thermoelectric, tunnelling or microelectromechanical switches. Electrocaloric elements 200, 210, 220, 230 take the form of multilayer capacitors comprised of ferroelectric thin films or can be made from bulk materials. The device can be cascaded or paralleled to provide greater heat transfer. A method of controlling a heat transfer device is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2409267-A (GB)
Title: Pressure sensor with temperature compensated optical fiber
Inventor: WITTRISCH CHRISTIAN
IPC: G01L9/00
Filed: 2003-06-30
Abstract: The invention concerns a pressure sensor with temperature compensated optical fiber for detecting pressure variations in at least one environment relative to a reference environment such as atmosphere or an environment where a counter-pressure prevails. The sensor essentially comprises a deformable element (2) such as a bellows (5) exposed on one side to the reference environment and on the side opposite to the pressure to be measured, an optical fiber portion (F1) including at least one optical grating such as a Bragg grating (B1), which is connected on the side of the deformable element (2) and on the side opposite to the pressure to be measured to a fixed point. The optical fiber portion is prestressed by a device (6, 15, 20, 21) and its elongation varies with the displacements of the deformable element. The device prestresses the optical fiber portion (F1) between the deformable element (2) and another fixed element (15) isolated from the environment by a rigid housing (1). An optical system (25) detects the deformations sustained by said optical grating in response to the pressure variations sustained by the deformable element. Another part (F2) of the optical fiber not subjected to stresses (or another non-stressed portion of the fiber connected to the first), preferably comprises another similar optical grating (B2) enabling likewise measurement of temperature variations. By duplicating the deformable elements and optionally the stress applying device (3), differential pressure variations can be measured as well. Such a sensor can in particular be used for measuring pressure and temperature in wells where difficult conditions prevail.
Patent GB-2422882-A (GB)
Title: Method of providing a flanged component
Inventor: DAVIS MATHEW WILLIAM
IPC: F16L23/24
Filed: 2005-02-02
Abstract: A method of providing a (detachable) flanged component is disclosed, the method comprises providing a shaft 100, providing a flange 130 with an aperture, sliding/passing the aperture of the flange 130 over the shaft 100 (ie., inserting the shaft 100 through the aperture of the flange 130) and securing the flange 130 to the shaft 100. The flange 130 may be secured to the shaft 100 preferably using one or more split rings 140. A connector may be provided at the end of the shaft opposite the flange. The connector may be an integral flange(fig.6), a further flange(fig.9), or a threaded end portion (fig.11) of the shaft. Flanges on the shaft can be aligned with other flanges on the shaft by providing interlocking profiles between flange 130 and shaft 100.
Patent GB-2423250-A (GB)
Title: Topical healthcare silicone composite powder
Inventor: COUREL BENEDICTE
IPC: A61K9/14
Filed: 2005-02-11
Abstract: A composite powder consisting of cured silicone particles having an average diameter of 0.1 to 200 micrometers which have immobilised on their surface an inorganic microfine powder, which is suitable for use in a cosmetic or healthcare composition. The microfine inorganic powder may be oxides of aluminium, titanium, iron, zinc, yttrium, cerium, manganese, calcium, or amorphous silica or mica. The composition may be used as an anti-wrinkle cream, facial care, foundation, eye shadow, blusher, face or body powder or other make up or body care product.