baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2370272-A (GB)
Title: Isolation of natural L-Beta-3-indolylalanine and enrichment of natural aliphatic amino acid mixtures with natural L-Beta-3-Indolylalanine
Inventor: POLLACK ROBERT LEON
IPC: C07D209/18
Filed: 1999-08-30
Abstract: A process for isolating substantially pure natural L-  b  -3-indolylalanine (L-  b  -3) from a mixture of amino acids, such as a protein hydrolysate, is described. A protein hydrolysate, for example of casein or soy protein, is passed over a polymeric resin attractive to aromatic amino acids but not attractive to aliphatic amino acids. The aromatic amino acids are retained on the resin while the aliphatic amino acids pass over the resin and are collected. The resin is then washed with water to displace any residual aliphatic acids which may be physically associated with but not bound to the resin. Thereafter, the resin is eluted with a dilute acid to displace L-phenylalanine and L-tyrosine and provide a solution thereof while allowing L-  b  -3 to be retained on the resin. The resin is then further eluted with a dilute base to displace L-  b  -3 from the resin and provide a solution of L-  b  -3. Substantially pure natural L-  b  -3 is recoverable from this solution.
Patent GB-2374341-A (GB)
Title: Dielectric ceramic composition, dielectric ceramic compact and electronic component including the same
Inventor: SUGIMOTO YASUTAKA
IPC: H01P1/203
Filed: 2002-04-08
Abstract: A dielectric ceramic composition for radiofrequency applications which can be sintered at 1000{C or less, comprises a primary component having a perovskite crystal structure and an auxiliary component. The primary component is represented by the formula: (1-x)MeTi<SB>a</SB>O<SB>1+2a</SB>-xLn(Ma<SB>1/2</SB>Mb<SB>1/2</SB>)bO<SB>(3+3b)/2</SB> where Me is at least one of Ca and Sr, Ln is a rare earth element, Ma is at least one of Mg and Zn, Mb is at least one of Sn and Zr, x represents a mole fraction of Ln(Ma<SB>1/2</SB>Mb<SB>1/2</SB>)bO<SB>(3+3b)/2</SB>, a is 0.95   &  a  /   1.05, b is 0.9   &  b  /   1.05, c is 0.3   &  c  /    0.5. The auxiliary component is a glass including B and Si, wherein the content of the auxiliary component is in the range 1 to 40 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the primary component. Also disclosed is an electronic component e.g a filter, that includes a ceramic element 21 of the dielectric ceramic composition and conductors 26a and 26b, preferably Ag or Cu, provided in the interior of the ceramic element.
Patent GB-2377495-A (GB)
Title: Estimation of time shift caused by subsurface velocity anisotropy
Inventor: JENNER EDWARD LOUIS
IPC: G01V1/30
Filed: 2002-05-14
Abstract: The invention comprises a system for processing seismic data to estimate time shift resulting from velocity anisotropy in the earth's subsurface. A gather of seismic data traces is formed and selected seismic data traces included in said gather within selected time windows are cross-correlated 56 to estimate the time 58 shift in the seismic data traces included in said gather resulting from velocity anisotropy in the earth's subsurface. The time shift data can then be used to correctly align gather traces for improved AVO analysis, or to highlight geological features such as vertically aligned fractures.
Patent GB-2376695-A (GB)
Title: Non woven web containing an aqueous emulsion binder
Inventor: PARSONS JOHN C
IPC: D21H21/20
Filed: 2002-06-06
Abstract: A non-woven material comprises an emulsion binder, which is dispersible in water, yet non-dispersible in aqueous solutions containing 0.5 weight percent or more of an inorganic salt. The water-dispersible polymer comprises from 1 to 100 percent by weight of a hydrophilic monomer and from 0 to 99 percent by weight of at least one non-hydrophilic monomer, wherein a film formed from said polymer has a Tg of from -40 to 105{C. The dispersible non-woven material is useful in forming disposable articles which can be disposed of by flushing down a toilet.
Patent GB-2377964-A (GB)
Title: Safety apparatus with rotating cable connection plate
Inventor: MURTEN STEPHEN
IPC: E04G5/00
Filed: 2002-06-07
Abstract: A safety apparatus comprises a lower support section (121, Figure 1) having a passage therein and an upper support section (122) with a carriage at a first end thereof, the upper and lower sections configured such that the upper section is telescopically located within the lower with the carriage slidable in the passage, and a cable connection plate (131) including a cylindrical portion (201) with at least one extension portion (202, 203), having a connection point, preferably in the form of a loop or aperture (206, 207), extending therefrom, where the cable connection plate is configured to rotate around the upper support section. Preferably the cable connection plate is positioned between two welds (208, 209) on the upper support section. In the event of a fall the cable connection plate rotates to reduce the torsional force applied to the support setions.
Patent GB-2391121-A (GB)
Title: Discharge lamp system with improved colour balance
Inventor: PRESTON BARRY
IPC: H01J61/38
Filed: 2002-07-19
Abstract: An high pressure mercury discharge lamp system comprises a mercury discharge lamp (1) containing at least one of the halogens Cl and Br present in a quantity 10<-8> to 10<-2> micro mole per mm<3>, generating means (3) for generating high current pulses with a mark/space ratio < 0.43 and supply means for supplying the pulses produced to the lamp.
Patent GB-2400165-A (GB)
Title: Torsionally frangible release valve for gas container
Inventor: DAVIES PAUL
IPC: F17C13/04
Filed: 2003-03-31
Abstract: A release valve, suitable for use on a pressurised fluid container, comprises a frangible release element 30, breakable under a torsional force. Also disclosed is a release valve with helical support element, and a flexible inlet duct (80, fig.3) with a weighted end (88,fig.3). The first valve mechanism described above may be used to inflate a life raft from a gas container 70. A mechanism to trigger the frangible release element, may comprise a pull handle 66 whose linear action is translated to an internal rotary action by a system of gears, such as gear 50, which may also amplify the linear force applied to the handle 66. The mechanism may be taken apart and certain elements, such as 26, 28,30, replaced after the mechanism has been fired so that the device can be re-used.
Patent GB-2383704-A (GB)
Title: High capacitance drive fast slewing amplifier
Inventor: SIMMONS JOHN W
IPC: H03K17/16
Filed: 2001-10-16
Abstract: A ring inhibiting charging and discharging circuit (100) for use with an amplification circuit (102) that drives a load (108) is responsive to an input (104) and is capable of generating an output (106) corresponding to the input (104). The ring inhibiting charging and discharging circuit (100) includes a charge element (120) that is responsive to the output (112) from the amplification circuit (102). The charge element (120) is capable of charging the load when the input voltage is greater than a preselected multiple of the output voltage. A discharge circuit (130) is responsive to the output (106) from the amplification circuit (102) and includes a feedback circuit (132) and a staging circuit (134). The feedback circuit (132) asserts a difference signal when the output voltage is less than the preselected multiple of the input voltage. The staging circuit (134) is responsive to difference signal and gradually reduces the rate at which the load (108) is discharged over a preselected period of time once the difference signal indicates that the output voltage is within a preselected range of the input voltage.
Patent GB-2400329-A (GB)
Title: Leg stretching apparatus
Inventor: JEFFERIES PAUL
IPC: A61H1/02
Filed: 2003-04-11
Abstract: The present invention encompasses apparatus adapted to stretch the muscles, tendons and ligaments of a leg, the apparatus comprising a leg rest 20 positionable with respect to a floor to support an elevated leg of a user standing on the floor. The leg rest 20 is movable by the user along a substantially vertical axis when the apparatus is in use. The leg rest 20 may be reciprocated along the vertical axis by the user manually turning a handle 46. A method for stretching the muscles, tendons and ligaments of a leg by means of the present invention is also contemplated.
Patent GB-2390191-A (GB)
Title: Voice controlled business scheduling system and method
Inventor: TANG YI
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2003-05-30
Abstract: A fully automated, voice controlled business appointment/reservation system is provided. The system has a natural language voice user interface that emulates a live office administrator for appointment/reservation bookkeeping. It includes an efficient availability searching mechanism which enables a telephone user to quickly search and reserve available time slot based on his preference. Other described features include method and system for voice controlled appointment/reservation cancellation, method and system for voice controlled appointment/reservation waiting list, method and system for new user service sign-up and account creation, method and system enabling sequential selective dialing of a telephone user list by voice command, and method and system for scheduling data administration by voice commands.
Patent GB-2390469-A (GB)
Title: A magnetic detecting element
Inventor: HASEGAWA NAOYA
IPC: G11B5/39
Filed: 2003-06-20
Abstract: A magnetic detecting element has a multilayer laminate 30 including a first free magnetic layer 26. A second antiferromagnetic layer 35 is disposed on each side surface of the multilayer laminate in the track width direction. A second free magnetic layer 38 is disposed from the upper surface of the second antiferromagnetic layer to the upper surface of the first free magnetic layer 26. Thus, the shield distance in the central portion of the element can be prevented from increasing, and the insulation 41 between a shield layer 42 and an electrode layer 40 is enhanced. Magnetization of the free layers is controlled by exchange coupling.
Patent GB-2394783-A (GB)
Title: A cam mechanism where one follower is temporarily disengaged from its groove
Inventor: NOMURA HIROSHI
IPC: G02B7/08
Filed: 2003-08-27
Abstract: A cam mechanism has a cam ring (11) and a movable frame (8). The cam ring has at least two cam followers (8b-1, 8b-2) which engage with at least two cam grooves (11a-1, 11a-2) which have a similar reference cam diagram provided on the movable frame. The cam followers and cam grooves are each spaced along the optical axis direction and at least one of the followers (8b-1) remains engaged in a cam groove whilst the other (8b-2) is temporarily disengaged from its groove as there is a discontinuity of the groove in the Vtm area. Disengagement of the cam follower(s) with the cam groove(s) may occur during a lens zooming range of the cam grooves and the cam grooves and followers may be arranged in a circumferential direction.
Patent GB-2394784-A (GB)
Title: A lens barrel having advancing/retracting mechanism for rotatable ring
Inventor: NOMURA HIROSHI
IPC: G02B7/02
Filed: 2003-08-27
Abstract: A lens barrel has a rotatable ring (18), provided in a annular member (22). While rotating the ring moves in an optical axis direction due to engagement of helicoids (18a) and (22a). The ring then rotates at a fixed axial position due to engagement of rotational grooves (22d) and rotational projections (18b).
Patent GB-2408218-A (GB)
Title: Toy motor cycle slot track support
Inventor: ROUTLEDGE THOMAS HENRY JAMES
IPC: A63H18/02
Filed: 2003-11-08
Abstract: A means of supporting any design of two wheeled toy motorcycle running on a slot track of any configuration comprises a shaft 3 fitted to the motorcycle which fits into the slot. Two wings 4 extend to either side of the shaft. The shaft and wing travel along the cavity 6, with movement assisted by two ball bearings 5 attached to the underside of the wing. The wing allows a tilting movement during cornering manoeuvres. Power is supplied to the motorcycle motor via the shaft and contact strips (13 fig 5). The shaft and wing assembly may be fitted to the track via a hinged slot (18 fig 7) in the track.
Patent GB-2410868-A (GB)
Title: Integration of 3G telephone with television set for making video calls
Inventor: TSUKERMAN BORIS
IPC: H04N7/14
Filed: 2004-02-07
Abstract: Mobile video telephones are typically based on UMTS or Third Generation (3G) wireless systems. Mobile videophones generally have a small screen and video input which are of relatively low quality. The present invention describes the integration of a 3G UMTS Transceiver 8 with a television set 17+18 and a video camera 15 to allow a user to view and make video calls through the screen on their home TV set. A selector 14 is provided for switching between the television and video call signal, and also allows both images to be displayed on screen simultaneously.
Patent GB-2394400-A (GB)
Title: Shaker
Inventor: STERN LEIF EINAR
IPC: A47G19/24
Filed: 2002-08-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to a shaker for sprinkling granules, preferably salt. The shaker (1) comprises a screen-like member (7) which is mounted movable in vertical direction relative to such lower parts (5) of the shaker (1) which define a lower space (8) in which granules (2) are collected or vice versa, for being able to set the screen-like member (7) such that downwardly directed portions (7a) thereof can be set at different distances (e.g. A or B) from the bottom (9) of the lower space (8). Thereby, it is achieved that the lower space (8) can be brought to contain different amounts of granules (2).
Patent GB-2396952-A (GB)
Title: Floor labelling system
Inventor: SCHOFIELD STEVEN
IPC: G09F19/22
Filed: 2001-09-17
Abstract: Labels are fixed in the floors of warehouse etc by means of a substantially circular, solid plate having parallel upper and lower faces, the lower face being adapted to be fixed in a circular hole drilled in the floor and the upper face having a recess adapted to receive a member carrying indicia. Preferably, the indicia comprise one or more bar code(s). The member carrying the indicia may be releasably or fixedly mounted in the recess in the plate. The underside of the plate is preferably provided with means providing a key for adhesive, sealant or the like used to fix the plate in the hole in the floor. The keying means may consist of grooves, ribs, striations, dimples, blind bores, recesses or one or more roughened areas. The fixing may alternatively or additionally be provided by screws, bolts or the like. The mounting is more able than prior art mountings to withstand warehouse traffic, especially during the curing stage of adhesive and/or sealant.
Patent GB-2413645-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum treatment for lithography wafer
Inventor: GRANT ROBERT BRUCE
IPC: G03F7/20
Filed: 2004-04-29
Abstract: Extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography apparatus comprises a lithography tool (10) housed in a vacuum chamber (12) for exposing a wafer to EUV radiation to transfer a pattern to a photoresist layer applied to the layer. Before the wafer is inserted into the lithography tool, it is subjected to a vacuum treatment to promote outgassing of a solvent from the photoresist, thereby reducing the level of solvent contamination within the lithography tool.
Patent GB-2401543-A (GB)
Title: Infant sunshade cover
Inventor: COMPTON DONNA
IPC: B62B9/14
Filed: 2004-05-14
Abstract: A multi-function sun cover 1 for the protection of infants in, for example, car seats [figure 8A], pushchairs [figure 11], strollers and prams [figure 9], comprises a web of material 10 which limits the transmission of sunlight to the infant, a viewing window 12, resiliently stretchable portions 14,16,18 at the perimeter of the web, to assist in mounting the web on a seat or pram etc, and additional fastening means 24 such as ties, ribbons, hook and loop fasteners. The cover may include curved rods to support the cover in a curved configuration [figure 5].
Patent GB-2415503-A (GB)
Title: Recovering stem cells from cord blood
Inventor: MACARY PAUL A
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2004-06-09
Abstract: A method of recovering stem cells from a cord blood sample and analysing the sample for HLA type and/or pathogens, comprising separating the stem cells from the multinuclear cells present in the sample, recovering RNA from the multinuclear cells and analysing the recovered RNA by RT-PCR for gene expression analysis. The method utilises the fraction of the collected umbilical cord blood generally considered as waste for tissue typing and testing for pathogenic contamination and so maximises the number of viable stem cells in the sample. Preferably the multinuclear cells (neutrophils, granulocytes etc) are separated from the mononuclear cells (stem cells, lymphocytes, monocytes) on a Ficoll-Hypaque density gradient and the stem cells are frozen or cryopreserved. A separate invention comprising a nucleic acid array for detecting transcripts of well-characterised pathogens genes, eg EBNA from Epstein-Barr virus, or pp65 from HCMV is also described.
Patent GB-2417843-A (GB)
Title: Portable tuner enabling reproduction of television on a PC
Inventor: POO TENG PIN
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2004-09-16
Abstract: The apparatus may comprise both a TV tuner 32 and an FM radio tuner 34 for receiving signals from an antenna 38 or a cable 40. Analogue-to-digital converters (not shown) digitise the signals selected by the tuner(s). The digitised signals, or digital signals, from the tuner(s) pass to a micro control unit 28 and thence via interface 26 and connector 24 to the host personal computer, which may be a laptop or notebook. The interface 24, 26 may be an IEEE 1394 or USB interface. Power may be supplied to the portable tuner apparatus via the interface. The micro control unit 28 and the tuner(s) 32, 34 may tune a preset channel or carry out a scan on receipt of a command from the host. It is also disclosed that memory 30 may contain application software that can be downloaded to the tuner(s) upon receipt of an instruction from the host.
Patent GB-2403130-A (GB)
Title: Vending foods on a roller-type grilling machine
Inventor: KAFENTZIS KYLE
IPC: A23L5/10
Filed: 2003-02-21
Abstract: A packaging system that extends the product life of food on a grilling machine by keeping the food product from directly contacting the grilling machine. The packaging (10) is comprised of a cylindrical tube (12) having a diameter that is sufficient to contain the desired food product and that will properly rotate on a roller-type grilling apparatus. Such packaging (10) may comprise an elongate tube (12) formed from heat tolerant plastic, cardboard-type paper lined with metal foil, or other materials known in the art. End caps (14, 16) are attached to the ends of the elongate tube (12) and sealed relative thereto. At least one of the caps (14, 16) is designed to be relatively easily removed from the tube (12) to allow an end user to open the packaging (10) and remove the food product contained therein.
Patent GB-2421909-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising EPA and methods of use
Inventor: MANKU MEHAR
IPC: A61P25/24
Filed: 2004-12-23
Abstract: A method of treating severe melancholic depression using a composition comprising eicosapentaenoic acid (icosapentaenoic acid or EPA) is claimed. The composition may comprise 90% pure EPA or its metabolites. A method of treating severe melancholic depression with a composition comprising EPA and another antidepressant is also claimed. A method for identifying patients suffered with severe melancholic depression susceptible to beneficial treatment with EPA wherein the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS) is used is also claimed.
Patent GB-2425347-A (GB)
Title: An on-demand water heater as a heat source in a central heating circuit
Inventor: CHAPMAN FRANCIS STANLEY
IPC: F24H1/48
Filed: 2005-03-29
Abstract: A heating system includes a gas-fired on-demand water heater 10 having a hot water outlet 11 and a cold water inlet 12. A hot water heating circuit 15,18 includes at least one radiator 16 and a pump 19 to cause water to circulate round the circuit. The water heater outlet 11 feeds hot water into the heating circuit and cooled return water from the circuit is supplied to the cold water inlet 12 of the heater. An electrically operated valve 17 is provided in the circuit to control the flow of water therearound. A hot water top 14 may be connected to the hot water outlet 17. A controller may be arranged to cause a period of operation of the heating system, once triggered, by opening the valve 17 and causing the pump 19 to run.
Patent GB-2409833-A (GB)
Title: Ratcheting torque-angle wrench and method
Inventor: BECKER THOMAS P
IPC: B25B23/142
Filed: 2003-10-09
Abstract: A torque-angle wrench (10) has a torque preset alert circuit (28) which provides a first signal when a predetermined torque level is reached, an angle sensing circuitry (22, 23) providing a second signal corresponding to angular rotation, output circuitry (24,25) responsive to the second signal for providing an indication of angular rotation, and switch circuitry (27) for preventing the second signal from reaching the output circuitry until the occurrence of the first signal.
Patent GB-2417647-A (GB)
Title: Method of correlating a plurality of signals
Inventor: BORTNYK GEORGE P
IPC: H04B7/08
Filed: 2003-01-20
Abstract: The method comprises receiving signals at a filter which has a plurality of phases each associated with a weight correlation set. Correlation information associated with the signals is received and a phase determined in response to the correlation information for each of the signals. A weight correlation set is selected in accordance with the phase and the signals delayed in dependence upon the selected weight correlation set in order to correlate the received signals.
Patent GB-2431104-A (GB)
Title: Microgel particles grafted to a substrate
Inventor: CORNELIUS VICTORIA
IPC: C08F220/56
Filed: 2005-10-10
Abstract: A device comprises microgel particles grafted to a substrate. The particles contain an active ingredient and swell in aqueous media to release the active ingredient on exposure to a changed environmental condition. The device is particularly intended for use as a wound dressing. The examples illustrate microgels comprised of acrylamide-acrylate polymers that contain ibuprofen.
Patent GB-2420533-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle with reconfigurable roof
Inventor: CONDON ALAN RICHARD
IPC: B60J7/14
Filed: 2005-11-24
Abstract: A motor vehicle 1, is disclosed having front and rear roof members 5 and 6 which can be moved from raised to stowed positions to change the style of the motor vehicle from a two box style to a convertible or pick-up style. The rear roof member 6 is stowed at an inclined angle between two rows of seats 9, 10 of the motor vehicle 1, so as to occupy little space within the vehicle 1.
Patent GB-2432910-A (GB)
Title: Extending spirit level
Inventor: FERNYHOUGH NICHOLAS
IPC: G01C9/24
Filed: 2005-12-05
Abstract: A spirit level has a system of cube like extension members mounted on an internal runner system. Extension of the level into a longer form is permitted by feeding a discrete numbers of cubes out of an internal portion of the level, on the runner system, and clicking them into place, in alignment with the top horizontal surface of the level. The level may also feature male and female end portions so that a number of levels can be connected end to end to create a longer combined length level. The cubes and top surface of the level may also provide a surface on which, for example, a base layer of tiles can be supported with the level whilst it is temporarily attached to a wall, via fixing means passed through holes in the level.