baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CH-518933-A (CH)
Title: Guanidine derivs - from 1-amino-alkoxybenzindoles and pyrazolecarboxa for stabilisation of circulation, vasoconstriction and hypotensive,
Inventor: HEINRICH WILKENS
IPC: C07D209/90
Filed: 1969-12-23
Abstract: Cpds. of formula (I): where R1 = H, lower alkyl, or aralkyl(7-9C) opt. mono-substd. in aryl with halogen, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy or CF3 and where the alkyl gp. is straight; X = halogen, methoxy, methyl or amino; and Y and Z = H; or X, Y, Z = methoxy; or X & Z = methyl and Y = H; as well as acid-addition salts of (I) are prepd. by reacting a cpd. (II) of formula (I); where R2 and R3 = H or lower alkyl.
Patent GB-2348117-A (GB)
Title: Sink apparatus for providing cleaning benefits by self agitation
Inventor: DRZEWIECKI PAUL J
IPC: A47L15/16
Filed: 2000-01-17
Abstract: A sink 50 has a drain pipe 1, equipped with outlet valve 75, which is in liquid communication with waste pipe 4 via valve 77 and return pipe 10 which is in communication with pump 14 and subsequently return pipe 23, manifolds 29 and 32 and spray channels 35. Cleaning solution 44 may thus be circulated from the sink via the pump and back into the sink as liquid jets which serve to agitate the bulk of the cleaning solution in the sink. Valve 77 prevents the normal flow of cleaning solution from the drain pipe to the waste pipe 4. Porous membrane 7 and filter 12 are positioned in the return pipe 10 before the pump 14 to effect filtration of the cleaning fluid prior to readmission to the sink. Flow sensor 76 detects the reduced flow rate due to filter clogging and automatically triggers the filter clearing sequence, in which valve 75 is closed, valve 77 opened and the pump put into reverse such that fluid is drawn through channels 35 and forced through the filter and porous membrane to dislodge any built up residue and convey it to the waste pipe 4. Inline heating means 26 may be placed at any convenient point in the apparatus. The apparatus may also include a dish rack which is not shown. Also disclosed is a detergent composition for use with the apparatus, which includes a bleaching agent, a bleach activator, a low foaming surfactant, a pH balancing component and a source of divalent ions. Suitable examples of each category are discussed.
Patent GB-2367359-A (GB)
Title: Bacterial identification method using PCR
Inventor: SLADE ANDREW
IPC: C12Q1/689
Filed: 2000-06-09
Abstract: A method of detecting whether a contaminating non-viral microorganism is present in a manufacturing process comprises: <SL> <LI>(a) contacting a sample taken from the said manufacturing process with a primer which is complementary to a region of a target nucleic acid which is specific to the said microorganism; <LI>(b) carrying out an amplification reaction to amplify any of the said target nucleic acid present in the said sample; and <LI>(c) thereby detecting whether the said target nucleic acid is present in or absent from the said sample. </SL> The method is used for detection of gram-negative water borne bacterium; specifically sphingomonas pavcimobilis, sphingomonas parapavcimobilis and brenvundimonas vesicularis, by amplification of the 165 rRNA gene.
Patent GB-2363428-A (GB)
Title: Rotating engine
Inventor: BAYNES DENNIS
IPC: F04C29/02
Filed: 2000-06-14
Abstract: A rotating engine has a housing 1 rotating about a fixed centre x. The engine may be a Wankel engine and have a mainshaft 2 and a rotor 3 rotating about a fixed centre y. The mainshaft may be stationary and a segment 5 positioned between phasing gears 4 may cause the phasing gears to act as a pump for lubricating the rotor and its seals. Passages 7 allow the ingress and egress of fluids.
Patent GB-2357895-A (GB)
Title: Fire resistant communications cable
Inventor: HUDSON MARTIN FREDERICK ARTHUR
IPC: H01B7/295
Filed: 2000-12-22
Abstract: A cable comprises a plurality of cores 4 comprising metallic conductor 6 surrounded by insulating sleeve 8 of material free of halogenated polymers and having a permittivity of no greater than 3. The sleeve comprises outer non-foamed polymer layer 8'" containing a fire retardant surrounding foamed polymer layer 8". The foamed polymer layer optionally surrounds a layer 8' of non-foamed polymer. The sleeve portion immediately adjacent the conductor contains no fire retardant metal hydroxide and/or carbonate filler. An outer cable sheath (16 Fig. 1) surrounds the cores and constitutes a fire protection layer, being formed from an extrudable polymer containing a fire retardant material e.g. a metal hydroxide and/or carbonate filler. There is no additional fire protection layer between the cores and the outer cable sheath. Optionally a metallic/ metallised screening layer lies between the cores and the outer cable sheath.
Patent GB-2358652-A (GB)
Title: Coiled tubing joint locator
Inventor: CONNELL MICHAEL L
IPC: E21B47/09
Filed: 2001-01-23
Abstract: A joint locator (28) for use in a pipe string includes a housing (64) having an upper end adapted for connection to a length of coiled tubing. The housing (64) has a central opening (225, fig 2D) and a circulation port (324) which is in communication with the central opening (225, fig 2D). An electromagnetic coil or giant magnetoresistive field sensor is used to detect the increased mass of a pipe joint and generates a signal which is used to control a valve (286) that opens and closes the circulation port (324) in response to the signal. This in turn produces a surface detectable pressure drop in the fluid flowing through the coiled tubing. The valve may be a pilot solenoid valve (286) which opens in response to the signal and places the valve assembly (292) in communication with the pressure in the coiled tubing via passageways (258, 262) to close the normally open circulation port (324). The locator (28) may also include a pressure isolation means (sleeve 348 and rupture disk 376) for preventing premature communication between the pressure in the coiled tubing and any tool positioned below the locator (28).
Patent GB-2372981-A (GB)
Title: Suitcase with a concealed zipper
Inventor: CHENG KOON-MING
IPC: A45C13/10
Filed: 2001-03-05
Abstract: A suitcase includes two housing halves (6) having outer peripheral portions (60) hinged together by connecting sections. A zipper unit (4) includes two interengaged zipper halves (41). A rubber strip unit includes two reinforcing rubber strips (3), each having an outer slot (32), within which the outer peripheral portion of a respective one of the housing halves (6) is stitched, and an inner slot (31), within which a respective one of the zipper halves (41) is stitched so as to conceal the zipper unit (4) within the rubber strips (3). A rubber cover (5) has a portion that covers outer surfaces of the connecting sections.
Patent GB-2365864-A (GB)
Title: Substituted nitrated catechols useful against central and peripheral nervous system disorders
Inventor: LEARMONTH DAVID ALEXANDER
IPC: C07D211/14
Filed: 2001-06-21
Abstract: New compounds of formula I are described: <EMI ID=1.1 HE=65 WI=72 LX=792 LY=955 TI=CF> <PC>wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification. The compounds have potentially valuable pharmaceutical properties in the treatment of some central and peripheral nervous system disorders.
Patent GB-2378076-A (GB)
Title: Image transmission system with camera indicating image receipt at viewer terminals
Inventor: POLLARD STEPHEN BERNARD
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2001-07-27
Abstract: An image transmission system comprises a camera apparatus 10 that provides an indication (eg light 12 or on display 13) that camera images are received by at least one viewer apparatus 20. The display 13 optionally shows the identity of each viewer apparatus 20 receiving the camera images, together with the current status of the viewer. In one embodiment, each viewer apparatus 20 includes a viewing camera 22 used to determine the presence and optionally the identity of an operator who is viewing the camera images on a viewer display 21. Additionally the direction of the operators gaze may be analysed to decide whether they are currently viewing the images on the display in order to determine the viewer status.
Patent GB-2369373-A (GB)
Title: Method for preventing contamination of a heat exchanger using an active oxygen generating polyaniline film.
Inventor: KUNO HITOSHI
IPC: F28F19/02
Filed: 2001-08-20
Abstract: A low cost method for preventing contamination of a heat exchanger whereby a film of polyaniline is formed on the metal surface of the heat exchanging portion. Upon operation condensed water makes contact with the film and oxygen dissolved within the water becomes active. The active oxygen reacts with organic substances within the water causing them to decompose. Thus the amount of organic substances adhered to the surface of the heat exchanger can be reduced. The oxygen generating capacity of the film can be regenerated by drying the surface of the metal base material.
Patent GB-2380392-A (GB)
Title: Shoe with replaceable vamp and insole
Inventor: TSAI MAO-CHENG
IPC: A43B3/10
Filed: 2001-10-04
Abstract: A shoe with a replaceable vamp 50 and insole 40 consists of an outsole 10, an insole 40, a vamp 50 and a plurality of anchor blocks 20. The outsole 10 and insole 40 have respectively anchor bores 11 and anchor struts 41 to facilitate replaceability. The outsole 10 has housing chambers 12 for holding the anchor blocks 20 and a storing chamber 13 for storing a dismantling tool 30. The anchor block 20 has a wedge trough (22 fig.6) to engage with a latch section 51 of the vamp 50 to allow the vamp 50 to be replaced as desired.
Patent GB-2372746-A (GB)
Title: (R)-2,3-butanediol dehydrogenase
Inventor: YAMAMOTO HIROAKI
IPC: C12N5/10
Filed: 2001-10-31
Abstract: (R)-2,3-butanediol dehydrogenase useful for the production of ketones, alcohols, and particularly optically active vicinal diols. It has been found that <I>Pichia angusta</I> produces novel (R)-2,3-butanediol dehydrogenase that shows the high activity and high stereoselectivity. Further, polynucleotide encoding this (R)-2,3-butanediol dehydrogenase was cloned, and the nucleotide sequence thereof was determined. The expression of the glycerol dehydrogenase was carried out in heterologous microorganisms. The dehydrogenase produces (R)-acetoin using NAD as a coenzyme and (2R, 3R)-2,3-butanediol by reducing 2,3-butanedione using NADH as a coenzyme.
Patent GB-2382269-A (GB)
Title: Microcell deployment strategies in wideband code division multiple access (wcdma) networks
Inventor: HEPSAYDIR EROL
IPC: H04W36/04
Filed: 2001-11-16
Abstract: A WCDMA network using microcells and macrocells in which at least one frequency channel is shared by a microcell and a microcell within the macrocell. The shared frequency is allocated to calls whenever possible leaving an unshared frequency for use only if the shared frequency has insufficient capacity.
Patent GB-2366658-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for maintaining servo stability during actuator saturation
Inventor: MITTAL SAMIR
IPC: G11B5/596
Filed: 1999-12-27
Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for positioning a head (110) over a disc (106) in a disc drive (100) while maintaining servo loop stability. The apparatus includes an actuator-head assembly (310) having a large scale actuator (308) and a micro-actuator (314) that are both able to move the head over the disc. An anti-windup compensation component (312, 322, 320) detects when a micro-actuator controller (304) is producing a micro-actuator control value that will saturate the micro-actuator 314). Using the micro-actuator control value, the anti-windup compensation component generates a saturation tracking error signal   w  y<SB>aw</SB><I>k</I>. A summing component (318) then combines a position value that the head generates based on its position over the disc with the saturation tracking error signal to form a position error value that masks the saturation of the micro-actuator.
Patent GB-2386504-A (GB)
Title: Multi-mode commuincation device with reconfigurable logic
Inventor: LEWIS JONATHAN DAVID
IPC: H04B1/40
Filed: 2002-03-12
Abstract: A signal processor for a multi-mode mobile communication device, comprising a multi-mode receiver adapted to receive information relating to a plurality of service modes; reconfigurable logic means, a configuration controller for configuring the reconfigurable logic means so as to support one or more of the service modes and a switching means for instructing the controller to alter the supported service mode in response to the received information. In an alternative embodiment, there is provided a method of receiving information indicative of a first service mode to be supported by the communication device, and reconfiguring a logic means so as to support the first service mode. In another alternative embodiment, where one network is fully supported by a mobile terminal and it is not possible for an alternative network to be partially supported in order to monitor measurement date, there is provided a method of establishing communication with a multi-mode mobile communication terminal including the steps of establishing a communication link via a first operating mode that is adapted to be in communicable relation with one or more network providers. Thus, the terminal can communicate with an alternative service provider by establishing a data link over the existing link, i.e. indirect communication.
Patent GB-2377443-A (GB)
Title: Enhanced radiation cure
Inventor: GAETA ANTHONY C
IPC: B24D11/02
Filed: 2000-12-27
Abstract: Production of a finished fabric backing for use in the production of a coated abrasive is performed using a dual cure system comprising a radiation curable binder and a thermal initiator in which polymerization is initiated by the use of radiation until the exotherm produced raises the temperature of the formulation to the activation temperature of the thermal initiator. Thereafter the polymerization continues under the influence of the thermal initiator alone.
Patent GB-2379800-A (GB)
Title: Conductor systems for thick film electronic circuits
Inventor: SHANGGUAN DONGKAI
IPC: H05K3/24
Filed: 2002-07-29
Abstract: A thick film electronic circuit comprises a substrate <B>11</B> and a conductive trace <B>12</B> for interconnecting electronic devices <B>13</B> dispersed on the thick film electronic circuit. The conductive trace <B>12</B> includes a bonding pad <B>14</B> for interconnecting an electronic device <B>13</B> to the trace <B>12</B> possibly using solder <B>32</B>. The conductive trace <B>12</B> is comprised of palladium silver and the bonding pad <B>14</B> is comprised of silver. The substrate <B>11</B> may be alumina and the conductive trace <B>12</B> may be created using a conductive ink which may be applied using a silk screening process. The solder <B>32</B> may comprise silver and tin and may cover the entire surface of the bonding pad <B>14</B>. A method for interconnecting an electronic device <B>13</B> to a thick film electronic circuit is also described in which solder paste <B>32</B> is applied to bonding pads <B>14</B>, electronic devices <B>13</B> positioned on the bonding pads <B>14</B> and the solder <B>32</B> reflowed to interconnect the device <B>13</B> and the bonding pads <B>14</B>.
Patent GB-2395027-A (GB)
Title: Thermoelectric generator using body heat
Inventor: MAISELS CHARLES KEITH
IPC: G04C10/00
Filed: 2002-09-19
Abstract: A thermoelectric generator for items which can be worn on the body, such as wristwatches, A thermopile, which may include bismuth telluride or antimony telluride in a sandwich of plates, in good thermal conductive contact on one side with the casing 4 of a wristwatch produces a heat gradient when the item is worn on the body and the other side of the thermopile is in contact with the skin. The resulting electrical charge can be stored in a rechargeable battery 6 so that continuous power can be supplied even when the thermopile is removed from the heat source, ie the body of the wearer. Power generation by this means may be supplemented by a mechanical method, such as an inertial or a manual mechanism 9.
Patent GB-2393132-A (GB)
Title: Games piece and games apparatus
Inventor: BROOKES ROBERT
IPC: G09B19/02
Filed: 2002-09-20
Abstract: A random number generator comprises a die or dice with eight faces to be used with a mathematical board game. Each face has a concave circular or hexagonal area bearing a number or representation of a number in the form of raised pips or numerals, or may be colour coded. The faces are so arranged that only one face is uppermost and level. The board comprises mathematical tables with numbers corresponding to the numbers on the dice. The game may be used to teach basic mathematics.
Patent GB-2382709-A (GB)
Title: Alerting users to impending events
Inventor: HADDAD WASSIM
IPC: G08G1/127
Filed: 2002-11-19
Abstract: A method of alerting a user to the expected occurrence of an event and of automatically providing the user with a predetermined notice period of an event is disclosed. The method comprises identifying an event which has an unreliable start time, but a start time that can be predicted more accurately as the time of the event approaches by monitoring a precursor parameter to the event. Prediction (112) of the likely timing of the event is then possible from monitoring the precursor parameter. Advance notice is then given (118) to the user a predetermined time before the expected time of the event. Notice may be given at least partly by electronic wireless telecommunications. The event may be the arrival of a vehicle (14) and so the precursor parameter may be based on the position of the vehicle (14). Systems and software using the method are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2384295-A (GB)
Title: A fabric dryer
Inventor: TSUI WILLIAM TAK MING
IPC: F26B21/00
Filed: 2002-12-11
Abstract: A sheet of fabric 12 is fed through a dryer 1 between a lower and upper net conveyer 20, 22 in direction 'D'. Positioned above and below the fabric 12 are tapered nozzles 2, 4 which are supplied with heated air from a common source that has been split evenly by a dividing vane 30 to feed the respective nozzles 2, 4. Nozzles 2, 4 have one or more fins 10 provided by an elongate strip (34, fig 3) having square or rectangular wave like profile forming channels 36 through which the air passes. The fins 10 are spaced along an air outlet 8 and are angled to deflect the air onto the fabric in direction 'C'. The upper net conveyer 22 may have a tension control arrangement 24 comprising a rod 26 extending across the full width of the upper conveyer 22 and is operable by rod 26. Nozzles 2 maybe offset from nozzles 4 (fig 2B) and causes the fabric 12 to travel in a wave like path to reduce tension in the fabric 12.
Patent GB-2383589-A (GB)
Title: Low temperature electric steam iron
Inventor: WANG DONGLEI
IPC: D06F75/38
Filed: 2002-12-31
Abstract: A heat insulation layer 6 is located between a temperature-adjusting plate 1 and a steam chamber 4. The layer may be a heat preservation cotton or mica cloth. The steam chamber is independent and has an automatic control circuit for the temperature. A plate 5 covers the steam chamber and is sealed peripherally by high-temperature resistant grease. The steam is discharged through a round hole 31 in the middle of the chamber. A first heating tube 21 in the plate is controlled by a temperature controller 10. A second heating tube 22 is located in the chamber. The temperature-adjusting plate is controlled by an adjustable button 14 and the temperature controller 10. The heating means and the steam-producing means may be operated independently. Watery steam is produced to allow ironing plate 2 to safely traverse delicate fabrics.
Patent GB-2388737-A (GB)
Title: Determining which image enhancement operation is to be performed based on pixel colour
Inventor: GONDEK JAY STEPHEN
IPC: H04N1/409
Filed: 2003-04-28
Abstract: Provided is a method and apparatus of processing an image using filters. The method and apparatus receives an input pixel and a pixel array of surrounding pixels (300), identifies a color of the pixel array to facilitate processing the input pixel (302) and the pixel array associated with the image and locates the color and a corresponding image enhancement operation in a color lookup table (304-308). The image enhancement operations may be image sharpening or image smoothing operations with green pixels being sharpened and flesh tone pixels being smoothed, for example.
Patent GB-2401042-A (GB)
Title: Antitussive agent and method for making the same
Inventor: KO FENG-NIEN
IPC: A61P11/14
Filed: 2003-04-28
Abstract: An antitussive agent. A composition for relieving, preventing and/or treating cough includes a sufficient amount of Cynanchi Atrati Radix extract as an active component. The effective Cynanchi Atrati Radix extract is prepared by extracting Cynanchi Atrati Radix with water, ethanol, hexane, ethyl acetate or a combination thereof. The crude extract can be further fractioned by ultrafiltration or reverse phase column.
Patent GB-2385892-A (GB)
Title: Two stage scroll vacuum pump with improved pressure ration and performance
Inventor: SHAFFER ROBERT W
IPC: F04C25/02
Filed: 2001-11-16
Abstract: A scroll vacuum pump (1) includes a first stage having a first stage fixed plate (3) with a spiral involute (5), a second stage having a second stage fixed plate (17) with a spiral involute wrap (15), and an orbiting plate (7) having upper and lower surfaces. An involute spiral (19) extends from the orbiting plate bottom surface to define a first stage orbiting plate and a second involute spiral (13) extends from the orbiting plate top surface to define a second stage orbiting plate. The first stage involute wraps are taller than the second stage involute wraps. Gas is expanded in the first stage and compressed in the second stage. The first stage has an expansion ratio greater than or equal to one and the second stage has a compression ratio greater than or equal to one. However, that the pressure at the second stage exit is less than the pressure at the first stage inlet. To increase the efficiency of the pump, the tip seals (54) of the involute spirals are extended as close as possible to the center of the involute to delay porting of gas by 180{ of rotation.
Patent GB-2402324-A (GB)
Title: Preparing food or beverage utilising boiled water
Inventor: PAUL CLAIRE CECILIA
IPC: B65D83/06
Filed: 2003-06-06
Abstract: Apparatus for preparing food or beverage, particularly 'formula' milk for babies, comprises a first water chamber 6 and passage means therefrom to a second water chamber 8, means to boil water in the first chamber or passage means, means to reheat water in the second chamber or in an outlet passage therefrom and means to dispense water from the second chamber to a mixing location 5. A receptacle 3 may contain one or more doses of concentrated food or beverage formulation, eg milk powder, so that controlled quantities of hot water and formulation can be supplied to a bottle 19. The water passes from first chamber 6 via a conduit 12 and intermediate water chamber 10 into the second chamber 8 (which is smaller than each chamber 6, 10) and thence through an outlet valve 20. Each dose of formulation may be provided in a sachet or a deformable egg-shaped container. The receptacle 3 may comprise a carousel of compartments to contain individual doses. In different constructions, mixing of water with formulation may occur within the apparatus or in a bottle 19 which may be pre-charged with a dose of formulation for that purpose.