baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2411633-A (GB)
Title: Railway vehicle with cabin having a collapsible front section
Inventor: LOEBER MIRKO
IPC: B61D15/06
Filed: 2004-03-01
Abstract: The vehicle (2) defines a longitudinal direction and comprises <DL TSIZE=2> <DT>-<DD>a central section (10); <DT>-<DD>a vehicle cabin (12) that is shorter than the central section, the vehicle cabin (12) comprising a collapsible front section (16) that undergoes controlled collapse in case of collision; and at least one rigid section (18) located between the front section (16) and the central section (10), the front section (16) having a lower resistance to deformation than the rigid section (18); <DT>-<DD>at least one dedicated repair interface (14) for removably fixing the vehicle cabin (12) to the central section (10); e.g. by welding or fasteners. </DL> The rigid section (18) has a forward bracing ring also providing a front doorpost (21), a rear doorpost (19) being formed by a reinforced frame member rigidly connected to the interface (14). The interface (14) is provided by a lateral plate, optionally with an access opening to the central section (10). The front section (16) has frame members including an angled member (30) with a deformable bottom end (31), an upper deformable region (42) and a roof with a deformable region (44).
Patent GB-2413796-A (GB)
Title: Nucleic acid sequencing method
Inventor: LINNARSSON STEN
IPC: G16B30/10
Filed: 2004-03-25
Abstract: A nucleic acid sequencing method comprises a first step of forming a random array of immobilised and tandemly-repeated template molecules by rolling circle amplification from a plurality of single stranded template molecules, each of which comprises a primer annealing sequence and a target sequence. The immobilised template molecules are then contacted with a panel of probes to determine a hybridisation spectrum. This hybridisation spectrum is then compared with a reference database of hybridisation spectra of known sequences. A random array of tandemly repeated single stranded DNA molecules derived from a library is provided for use in this sequencing method. A set of probes useful for this method comprise stabilised oligonucleotides carrying a reported moiety, with an effective specificity of 3-10 bp, such that at least 10% of all positions in a target sequence hybridise to at least one probe in the set. A spectral search instrument comprises a field programmable gate array (FPGA) attached to a computer and a computer-readable memory device, and is capable of comparing the hybridisation spectrum of a sequence with the spectra of reference nucleic acid sequences.
Patent GB-2399917-A (GB)
Title: Computer system having two or more processing sets
Inventor: GARNETT PAUL
IPC: G06F11/16
Filed: 2002-03-19
Abstract: A computing system comprises two or more processing set 14,16, for example for fault tolerant operation. The multiple processing sets have a connection to at least one device, typically many devices 30 - 32. The ownership of each device is allocated to one of the two or more processing sets. A command for a device 30 - 32 may be generated by a processing set 14, 16. However, receipt of this command by the device is disabled if the processing set that generated the command has not been allocated ownership of the device. The commands from the processing sets 14, 16 are preferably transmitted via a bridge 12 which outputs the command to a bus 22. The bridge preferably stores ownership information and acts to disable communication of the command.
Patent GB-2416526-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing apparatus for heated active agents
Inventor: HAMMOND GEOFFREY ROBERT
IPC: A01M21/04
Filed: 2004-07-23
Abstract: A dispensing apparatus for a heated active agent such as a cleaning, personal care, insecticidal or aircare agent comprises means for mounting or containing a supply of the agent, a non-electrical means for heating the agent and means for dispensing the agent. The heating means preferably comprises a catalytic fluid fuel consuming means, eg fed by a gas cannister (34). The apparatus may take the form of a heated roller (10) (Fig.1) bearing a non-woven wipe impregnated with the agent, a dispensing gun for a cleaning or polishing composition (Fig.2) or a casing for supporting a gel pad between a heated catalytic mesh and a dispersal mesh (Fig.3). Further, the invention may be incorporated into a floor polishing device (Fig.4) or a rotary cleaning head having brush filaments (Fig.5).
Patent GB-2405982-A (GB)
Title: Gaming device having picks from multiple selection groups
Inventor: BAERLOCHER ANTHONY J
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2004-09-07
Abstract: A game for a wagering gaming device includes a plurality of levels of selections. The game provides the player with a number of picks (90, 92, 94, 96). When the player makes a pick from one of the selection levels, the game reveals an outcome (102). The outcome can be a "repeat" outcome, wherein the pick counts and the player picks again from the same level. The outcome can be an "advance" outcome, wherein the pick counts and the player picks from a next selection level. The outcome can be a "pass" outcome, wherein the pick does not count against the player's total picks and which enables the player to pick from a next selection level. In general, the player's award is greater the more the player can pick from higher levels. In one embodiment, the pass enables the player to pick from a previous selection level.
Patent GB-2419433-A (GB)
Title: Automated Gesture Recognition
Inventor: ELGOYHEN JOCELYN
IPC: G06F3/0346
Filed: 2004-10-20
Abstract: A gesture recognition engine and method provides for recognition of gestures comprising movement of an object. Input data is received related to a succession of positions, velocities, accelerations and/or orientations of the at least one object, as a function of time, which input defines a trajectory of the at least one object. Vector analysis is performed on the trajectory data to determine a number N of vectors making up the object trajectory, each vector having a length and a direction relative to a previous or subsequent vector or to an absolute reference frame, the vectors defining an input gesture signature. The input gesture signature is compared, on a vector by vector basis, with corresponding vectors of a succession of library gestures stored in a database, to identify a library gesture that corresponds with the trajectory of the at least one object.
Patent GB-2405245-A (GB)
Title: System and method for obtaining and analyzing well data
Inventor: GAJRAJ ALLYSON
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2003-07-08
Abstract: A system and method including a sensors (28, 32) deployed in a wellbore (10), the sensors measuring various downhole parameters. The system retrieves the relevant data from the sensors, validates the data, conditions the data, and analyzes the data to diagnose the wellbore and the reservoir (14) to indicate trends therein. The system has the capability of enabling the characterization of the wellbore and reservoir by being linked to well test analysis tools. The system also has a screening analysis that is much less time consuming than well test analysis tools and that indicates to a user which wellbore and/or reservoirs should be subjected to the more robust and time consuming well test analysis tool.
Patent GB-2421333-A (GB)
Title: Alert management
Inventor: WATSON CRAIG
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 2004-12-17
Abstract: An alert management apparatus (100) comprises a presentation item data store (107) providing first description data associated with a plurality of presentation items, such as audio clips. The alert management apparatus (100) further comprises an alert data store (103) storing second description data associated with an alert, such as an alert for a content item. An association processor (109) is coupled to the presentation item data store (107) and the alert data store (103) and is arranged to select a presentation item of the plurality of presentation items for the alert in response to the first description data and the second description data. For example, a presentation item matching the genre, artist and or title of a content item of the alert may be selected. A presentation processor (111) then presents the selected presentation item to a user when the alert is activated. The invention may allow an automatic customisation of alert notifications, by means of analysis of user preferences. The invention may be used to distinguish between calls received by a mobile terminal or to customise appropriate notifications of the imminent screening of TV or audio programmes.
Patent GB-2410913-A (GB)
Title: Cyclonic dust-collecting apparatus
Inventor: OH JANG-KEUN
IPC: B04C5/26
Filed: 2005-01-19
Abstract: A cyclonic dust-collecting apparatus for a vacuum cleaner comprises a cyclone body (110) integrally including a first cyclone (111) and a second cyclone (112) comprising a plurality of cyclones in parallel formed around the first cyclone. A first cover (120) is mounted on the cyclone body (110) and includes air paths (125) through which dust-carrying air flows. A second cover (130) is provided for concentrating and transferring air exhausted from the second cyclone (112) to the cyclone body (120). A dust receptacle (140) is mounted under the cyclone body (110) for collecting separated dust. A seal plate (150) may also be included between the first cover (120) and the cyclone body (110). The seal plate (150) includes portions (151) which partially obscure the entrances to the second cyclones (112a) and ease formation of a vortex.
Patent GB-2424358-A (GB)
Title: Temperature-controlled container for foodstuff such as butter
Inventor: ALFILLE DAVID ANTHONY
IPC: F25B21/04
Filed: 2005-03-23
Abstract: A storage device adapted to contain a food item such as butter 19 comprises a closeable container 1, a means for maintaining a predetermined temperature within the container irrespective of ambient temperature and an internal power source 25 adapted to power the means for maintaining a predetermined temperature. The power source 25 may comprise a rechargeable battery. The temperature maintaining means may comprise a dish-shaped heat transfer member of aluminium 15, a Peltier effect thermoelectric device (35) and a heat sink 27, with temperature-responsive electronic control means. There may be a fan 29. The container may have a removable lid 9 and a removable insert 17 containing the butter 19.
Patent GB-2426635-A (GB)
Title: Phase shifting arrangement
Inventor: DAVIES CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H01P1/18
Filed: 2005-05-27
Abstract: There is provided a phase shifting arrangement comprising at least one block 40, 41, each block comprising a first body 42 and a second body 43, wherein the first body comprises a first respective circuit 55, 56 on each of two opposing sides; the second body comprises a second respective circuit 53, 54 on each of two inner sides; the second body fits around the first body, such that each first circuit is in contact with a respective second circuit, forming respective closed circuits; wherein each respective closed circuit introduces a phase shift into a signal passing through the closed circuit, the magnitude of the phase shift depending on the length of the closed circuit; and wherein the first or second body is operable to move in relation to the other body such that each closed circuit is lengthened by movement in a first direction, and each closed circuit is shortened by movement in a second direction. The contact between the circuits may be capacitive, rather than conductive.
Patent GB-2418397-A (GB)
Title: Image forming device
Inventor: YOKOGAWA TADAHIRO
IPC: G03G15/00
Filed: 2005-09-02
Abstract: An image forming device includes a photoconductive drum unit inserted replaceably, a developing unit inserted replaceably, and a controller. The controller includes a first determination processing unit, which determines a replacement timing of the photoconductive drum unit, a second determination processing unit, which determines a replacement timing of the developing unit in accordance with usage performance data of the developing unit, a third determination processing unit and a notice display control unit. When the first determination processing unit determines that the replacement timing has been reached, the third determination processing unit determines whether the usage performance data of the developing unit is at least a prescribed value close to the replacement timing. When the third determination unit determines that the usage performance data is at least the prescribed value, the notice display control unit displays a notice of the replacement timing of the photoconductive drum unit and the developing unit in accordance with a determination result of the second determination processing unit.
Patent GB-2423182-A (GB)
Title: A rotating-disc coin hopper
Inventor: IRIE YASUO
IPC: G07D9/00
Filed: 2006-01-20
Abstract: The coin hopper has a coin-retaining bowl 104 releasably attached to a base having a rotational disc 106 which delivers coins individually from the bowl. To ensure that the bowl is correctly positioned on the base, an inclined surface 160 around the opening 108 at the bottom of the bowl 104 engages complementary inclined surfaces on a receiving portion 114 on the base, around the disc 106. The attachment of the bowl on the base is by hooks and resilient latches of the bowl engaging apertures in the base (Fig. 2).
Patent GB-2427705-A (GB)
Title: Contact lens cleaning device
Inventor: IFEJIKA CHARLES
IPC: A61L12/08
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: A device for cleaning contact lenses comprising a solution chamber and a motor (4) adapted to impart a reciprocating and vibrational motion to a contact lens holder (3). The contact lens holder (3) is adapted to receive one or more contact lenses, which holder, in use, is for insertion in the solution chamber (2), the holder (3) being adapted to permit fluid flow to the contact lens or lenses. The holder has first and second baskets (34, 36) each adapted to receive a contact lens, which lens has an inner and an outer surface, the first and second baskets being oriented such that, in use, the respective inner surfaces of the contact lenses are remote from one another. In use, the reciprocating and vibrational motion imparted to the contact lens holder (3) generates bubbles in a solution in the solution chamber (2), which bubbles contribute to fluid turbulence at a surface of the contact lens, thereby assisting in the cleaning of the lens.
Patent GB-2424034-A (GB)
Title: Remote entry vehicle key fob with sliding cover
Inventor: BUCCINNA FRANK
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2006-02-24
Abstract: A key fob (22) for use in a remote keyless entry system of a vehicle includes a transmitter housing (24) having at least one user operable button (32,34,36) thereon indicative of remote keyless entry functions associated with the vehicle for transmitting function requests when the user operable buttons (32,34,36) are depressed. A cover (50) is retained on the transmitter housing (24) and is slidably movable between an open position exposing the buttons (32,34,36) and a closed position wherein the buttons (32,34,36) are covered by the cover (50). Compression springs (44) are coupled between the transmitter housing (24) and the cover (50) such that the springs (44) urge the cover (50) toward the open position, while a catch mechanism (60/38) selectively and releasably secures the cover (50) in the closed position against the bias of the springs (44). A housing pin engages cover slot (62) to limit cover movement.
Patent GB-2437502-A (GB)
Title: Wheel arrangement for pushchair or wheelchair
Inventor: BRADBURY ADRIAN PAUL
IPC: A61G5/10
Filed: 2006-04-24
Abstract: A wheel arrangement for a wheelchair or pushchair comprises at least one front wheel 1 capable of being retracted upwards and towards the rear wheels thus shortening the wheel base and tilting the seat forwards and lowering the front of the seat.
Patent GB-2423926-A (GB)
Title: Bathtub/shower seat
Inventor: WHITE DONALD S
IPC: A47K3/12
Filed: 2004-10-05
Abstract: Disclosed is a seat for use around the bathtub area. Specifically, the seat is formed so that it can fit around a side wall of a bathtub. Because there are many standard sizes of bathtubs, some embodiments of the invention include an adjustment mechanism so that the seat can be adjusted to securely attach to the side wall of most sizes of bathtubs. Other embodiments of the invention provide for a seat that can be used within the bathtub itself. Further embodiments are implemented that can sit securely on a bathtub on which a door rail is also attached.
Patent GB-2438598-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable wrench
Inventor: HUANG PING WEN
IPC: B25B13/46
Filed: 2006-06-02
Abstract: An adjustable wrench includes a fixed jaw (1), a movable jaw (2), a handle (4), a shaft member (3) and a stopper pin (5). The front end of the handle (4) is pivotally connected with the fixed jaw (1). When the handle (4) is reciprocally pivotally swung, the stopper pin (5) is driven by the handle (4) to reciprocally move toward the stopper section (34) or away from a stopper section (34) of the shaft member (3). Also, by means of a spring (37) fitted on the shaft member (3) disposed in a main passage (13) of the fixed jaw (1), after the movable jaw (2) is slightly opened, the movable jaw (2) will be immediately restored to hold the bolt (6) or nut. Therefore, the bolt (6) or nut can be continuously wrenched.
Patent GB-2439383-A (GB)
Title: Drive aid mover
Inventor: SHAW MARK DARREN
IPC: B62D59/04
Filed: 2006-06-20
Abstract: A drive aid mover comprises an electric motor and a roller for contacting a tyre of a trailer or other unpowered vehicle. The motor and roller have parallel axes of rotation. The roller is driven via speed reduction gearing including a double spur gear. The drive aid mover may be provided with mechanical or electrical braking means. The invention is described as a caravan mover wherein a motor is mounted in the same orientation as the drive roller, and wherein the motor powers the roller through a gear box, by using spur gears and/or double spur gears to orientate the motor direction to be the same as the drive roller.
Patent GB-2429019-A (GB)
Title: Abrasion-resistant weld overlays
Inventor: SWINGLEY THOMAS
IPC: C22C29/06
Filed: 2006-08-14
Abstract: A first blend comprises first particles which are a metal, alloy or mixture consisting of nickel, iron and/or cobalt, second particles comprising an alloy or mixture containing aluminium, titanium, yttrium, vanadium, niobium, tantalum, zirconium, hafnium and/or a rare earth element and third particles of WC. Preferably the first particles are a Ni-Cr alloy and constitute (by weight) 15-35 % of the blend, the second particles are a Ni-Al alloy and constitute 3-20 % of the blend and the WC particles constitute 50-80 % of the blend. A second blend comprises first particles of WC and second particles comprising a material selected from aluminium, titanium, yttrium, vanadium, niobium, tantalum, zirconium, hafnium, a rare earth element and mixtures thereof. The second particles comprise 0.2-5 % of the blend. The blends can be deposited as overlays on a metal substrate by plasma transfer arc welding.
Patent GB-2431546-A (GB)
Title: System and method for wireless data collection from seismic recording buoys
Inventor: KARLSEN KENNETH
IPC: H01Q3/20
Filed: 2006-08-14
Abstract: A seismic data acquisition telemetry system includes a seismic vessel including a data recording system thereon. The system includes a seismic data gathering unit in operative connection with at least one seismic sensor. The system includes a first antenna disposed on the seismic vessel and a second antenna disposed on the data gathering unit, at least one of said first and second antennas being directional. Means are included for orienting a sensitive direction of the directionally sensitive antenna toward the other of said first and second antennas. The directional antenna may be on the recording buoy, the seismic vessel or on both.
Patent GB-2429836-A (GB)
Title: Generation of multiply protonated analyte ions from singly protonated analyte ions
Inventor: RATHER OLIVER
IPC: H01J49/04
Filed: 2006-08-23
Abstract: The invention relates to the generation of multiply charged ions from singly charged ions of analyte substances, particularly of biopolymers. The multiply charged ions enable fragmentation methods to be used which are especially suitable for structural analyses with tandem mass spectrometry. The invention starts with singly protonated ions of the analyte substances, as are supplied by many types of ion sources, e.g. MALDI and chemical ionization sources, and protonates the singly charged ions to produce multiply protonated ions in a reaction cell by the simultaneous, accelerated injection of protonated donor ions of substances which have a very low proton affinity, such as phosphazenes.
Patent GB-2429287-A (GB)
Title: Slowness-frequency projection display and animation
Inventor: PLONA THOMAS J
IPC: G01V1/34
Filed: 2005-02-11
Abstract: The present invention describes several techniques for displaying sonic logging data that provide highly reliable, visual quality-control (QC) indicators. One aspect of the present invention is directed to a novel display of sonic logging data corresponding to a slowness frequency analysis (SFA) projection log. One of the benefits of the SFA projection log display of the present invention is that the format of the information displayed may be used to visually confirm the accuracy/inaccuracy of the processed sonic logging data over selected depth intervals. The SFA projection log display may also be used to visually identify any potential problematic or inconsistent portions of the processed sonic logging information. An overlay of estimated wave slowness information may also be displayed onto the SFA log display in a manner which enables an observer of the SFA log display to visually assess the relative accuracy of the estimated wave slowness information over selected depth intervals.
Patent GB-2442980-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for determining carbon dioxide with different isotopes in exhaled breath
Inventor: HOK BERTIL
IPC: G01N33/497
Filed: 2006-10-18
Abstract: A breath test to determine the blood concentration of a drug, pharmaceutical or narcotic etc. in a human or animal comprises analysing exhaled breath with respect to carbon dioxide (CO2) with different isotopes, wherein the drug has been labelled with at least one rare isotope of carbon or oxygen. The presence of the drug in the bloodstream of a subject is preferably detected by infrared spectroscopy of a sample of the expired breath of a subject. Also shown is the apparatus for performing the breath test analysis and an application of the apparatus which is incorporated in a vehicle as a safety feature to prevent ignition if the blood concentration of the drug is not as expected.
Patent GB-2435488-A (GB)
Title: Full bore wellhead load shoulder and support ring
Inventor: VANDERFORD DELBERT E
IPC: E21B43/00
Filed: 2005-05-17
Abstract: A support system for a tubular in a wellhead <B>10</B> comprises a tubular body having a support groove <B>34</B> surrounding a bore <B>12</B> therethrough, a tubular <B>20</B> having an energising taper <B>42</B> and a load member <B>48</B> supported on the tubular <B>20</B> in a run- in position, wherein the load member <B>48</B> is configured to pass the support groove <B>34</B> without engagement therewith and to selectively engage the support groove <B>34</B> upon expansion by the energising taper <B>42</B>. Preferably the bore <B>12</B> is not reduced in diameter in a region adjacent the groove <B>34</B>. The tubular <B>20</B> may comprise at least one member selectively extendible into the bore to engage the load member. The tubular body may have at least one selectively extendible member, extendible into the bore <B>12</B> to engage the load member <B>48</B>.