baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2388434-A (GB)
Title: Coupling of capillary electrophoresis (CE) with mass spectrometry (MS)
Inventor: NEUSUES CHRISTIAN
IPC: G01N27/447
Filed: 2003-03-25
Abstract: The invention relates to methods used for mass spectrometric analysis of substances separated by capillary electrophoresis, in particular biopolymers such as proteins, proteoglycanes or other protein conjugates or their digest peptides. The method comprises the steps of introducing an mixture of substances into an electrophoresis capillary or microchannel, applying a first electrophoretic voltage to the capillary or microchannel to cause the substances to migrate along the capillary or microchannel and separate, reducing the electrophoretic voltage to a second electrophoretic voltage when a target substance leaves the capillary or microchannel to improve the separation of the target substance relative to the substances of the mixture and analysing the target substance by mass spectrometry.
Patent GB-2385646-A (GB)
Title: Captive screw
Inventor: MCCORMACK EDWARD A
IPC: F16B5/02
Filed: 2001-12-14
Abstract: A captive screw (100) including a screw (102) and a ferrule (104) is disclosed. One end (118) of the ferrule is adapted for engagement to a hole in a panel to be secured by the captive screw. The screw has an annular flange (114) that is captured within the bore (116) of the ferrule. The screw has a shaft (110) with a threaded portion (112). The threaded portion of the screw shaft can be made to extend from the ferrule to varying amounts as the screw is moved relative to the ferrule between extended and retracted positions. An optional spring (106) may be provided in the ferrule to bias the screw toward the retracted position.
Patent GB-2387001-A (GB)
Title: Intelligent interaction between media player and host computer
Inventor: ROBBIN JEFFREY L
IPC: G10L19/00
Filed: 2002-10-17
Abstract: Improved techniques for interaction between a host computer (e.g., personal computer) and a media player are disclosed. According to one aspect, interaction between a host computer and a media player, such as automatic synchronization of media contents stored on a media player with media contents stored on a host computer, can be restricted. In one implementation, a given media player is able to automatically interact only with a designated host computer. According to another aspect, synchronization can be automatically initiated and performed upon connection of a data link between the media player and the host computer. According to still another aspect, synchronization is able to be achieved with a reduced amount of data transfer between the host computer and the media device. According to yet another aspect, management of media items residing on a media player can be performed at and by a host computer for the media player. According to still yet another aspect, media content can be played by a media player in accordance with quality settings established for the media content at the host computer. In one implementation, the quality settings can be established for the media content on a media item by media item basis.
Patent GB-2393782-A (GB)
Title: Sampling tube-type smoke detector
Inventor: YAMANO NAOTO
IPC: G08B17/10
Filed: 2003-08-21
Abstract: A sampling tube-type smoke detector equipped with a smoke detection device (1) detects smoke particles contained in the air suctioned from a monitored area through a sampling tube (3) by an aspirator (2) positioned downstream. A lead-in tube (10) draws air through the sampling tube (3) in an almost straight line. The lead-in tube (10) is formed with a smoke sensor unit (4) to detect smoke particles contained in the air. The aspirator (2) comprises a rotating part (32) which forms an actuator mechanism (33) that discharges the air. The central axis of the lead-in tube (10) and the rotational axis of the actuator mechanism of the aspirator (2) are substantially coincident. The sampling tube-type smoke detector is provided to reduce pressure loss in the airflow traveling from the smoke detection device (1) to the aspirator (2) and to supply a low cost, compact smoke detection device driven by a small-sized fan.
Patent GB-2405383-A (GB)
Title: Brace for cycle suspension
Inventor: BEDENHAM GARY
IPC: B62K25/04
Filed: 2003-09-16
Abstract: The brace is designed to fit over a shock absorber of the suspension, e.g. of a mountain bicycle, to provide a rigid rear wheel support for road operation. The brace has a main part 1, including strips of metal, and end parts 5 of metal having respective ends 2 for engaging the shock absorber. The main and end parts 1, 5 have pin and aperture connections for length adjustment to cater for different shock absorbers. An adjustable nylon, canvas or rubber strap 8 is mountable around the shock absorber. A further strap enables the brace to stored on the cycle frame when not in use.
Patent GB-2409088-A (GB)
Title: Visual object recognition system
Inventor: STRINGER SIMON MAITLAND
IPC: G06K9/66
Filed: 2003-12-12
Abstract: An unsupervised method of training a hierarchical feedforward neural network to perform transform invariant visual object recognition, referred to as "continuous transformation (CT) learning". The method involves presenting a stimulus, preferably visual but possibly oral, to the neural network, then performing continuous synaptic enhancement of the feedforward inter-layer connection weights using an assocative learning rule, such as a Hebbian learning rule, during continuous, gradual transformation, translation or rotation for example, of the stimulus.
Patent GB-2396296-A (GB)
Title: Picture frame stand
Inventor: HOLMES KENNETH
IPC: A47G1/14
Filed: 2003-12-18
Abstract: A picture frame stand comprises a bracket 2 adapted to be mounted at the back of a picture frame 3 and a support member 1 pivotally coupled to the bracket by means of a bar received in a channel, the channel and bar being shaped to engage with each other to define a plurality of discrete angular positions of the member relative to the bracket. The channel may be provided by two raised hollow cylindrical members 7,14 containing radially inwardly protruding resilient strips which partially interlock with outwardly protruding strips on the bar. In other embodiments, the bar is moved axially to engage and disengage the interlocks.
Patent GB-2410507-A (GB)
Title: Fence panel retainer for use with H or I section fence posts
Inventor: BUTLER MARTIN
IPC: E04H17/16
Filed: 2004-01-30
Abstract: A retainer comprises at least one outwardly biased limb (102, 103). In use the retainer is secured to an edge (110) of a fence panel (111) with the limb projecting upwards and away from the panel, such that when the panel edge is introduced to the fence post the limb engages with a wall of the fence post and resist movement to remove it (Figures 11 and 12). Preferably the retainer has two limbs which are arranged perpendicular to each other. The distal edge (106, 107) of each limb may be serrated and/or curved. Each limb may be reinforced and include an indentation (91, Figure 9) to allow a removal tool to be inserted behind the limb.
Patent GB-2396113-A (GB)
Title: Longitudinally flexible stent
Inventor: PINCHASIK GREGORY
IPC: A61M29/00
Filed: 2001-03-01
Abstract: A multicellular stent (figure 8) comprising: a plurality of bands of first cells, each first cell including a first loop 53 disposed generally longitudinally opposite a second loop 58 and a first pair of flexible compensating members 67 joined to the cell sections containing the first and second loop; a plurality of bands of second cells, each second cell including a third loop 64 disposed generally longitudinally opposite a fourth loop and a second pair of flexible members joined to the cell sections containing the third and fourth loops to form a cell, the bands of second cells interspersed with the bands of first cells, wherein the first loop and the second loop are substantially aligned along a longitudinal axis of the stent, and wherein the third loop and the fourth loop are offset along the longitudinal axis.
Patent GB-2413390-A (GB)
Title: Thermally induced stress indication device
Inventor: BUCKINGHAM ANDREW DOUGLAS JOHN
IPC: G01N3/60
Filed: 2004-02-26
Abstract: A stress indication device for indicating thermally induced compressive stress in a member comprises an elongate frame 10 attached to the surface of a constrained structure 12 by bolts 11. The frame has the same modulus of elasticity and coefficient of thermal expansion as the constrained structure 12 and comprises two parallel stress indication members 13 which terminate in rigid brackets 19. The brackets serve to constrain the stress indication members and provide a heat conductive path. Upon compression of the constrained structure 12, due to thermal expansion, and at a certain threshold stress level the stress indication members buckle. Spring loaded pistons 16 ensure that any buckling of the stress indication members is outwardly of the device. An electrical switch 15 is actuated when buckling occurs and triggers a warning alarm (not shown). The device also includes hinged covers (not shown) which protect the stress indication from temperature fluctuations induced by radiation or air flow and which are automatically opened upon buckling of the members. The opening of the covers exposes a colour coded visual signal which provide a further warning. The device is intended for use with the rails of railway lines.
Patent GB-2412226-A (GB)
Title: Detecting tampering with write once tapes using write pass counts
Inventor: BARTLETT PAUL FREDERICK
IPC: G11B23/28
Filed: 2004-03-20
Abstract: A write once tape has a write pass count written with the data on the tape. The write pass value is incremented according to a rule. The rule may say that the write pass is incremented at the end of every wrap or whenever data is appended. It may also say that the write pass is incremented after a predetermined number of data sets. The write pass may be incremented by one or by the number of blocks since the last increment. When the data is read back 41, if the write pass changes 42 it is validated to see if it matches the rule 44. If it is not valid an error may be indicated 45.
Patent GB-2412648-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible container
Inventor: BIDDLE MATTHEW ADRIAN
IPC: B65D5/36
Filed: 2004-03-29
Abstract: A collapsible container has a base part and four side walls with corners A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H, and having hinge mechanisms between corners AC, BE, DH and, optionally, also between corners AH and CF, in which the hinge mechanism AC allows the outer surfaces of the two sections of the base part to fold together, and in which the hinge mechanisms BE and DG allow the outer surfaces of the two sections of each side wall to fold together and in which the hinge mechanisms AH and CF allow the inner surfaces of the two sections of each side wall to fold towards each other. The collapsible container may also be fitted with a lid and a tongue attachment (17) for better securing the collapsible container and its contents. The collapsible container can be folded flat or erected as required. A handle structure may be provided.
Patent GB-2415282-A (GB)
Title: Windsock, flag or banner and connector.
Inventor: BOOKBINDER STEVEN JONATHAN
IPC: G09F17/00
Filed: 2004-06-15
Abstract: A display product comprises an air-catching item such as a windsock 2, flag 4 or banner 6 and which is mounted via mounting means X on an anchoring means. The mounting means comprises a connector element having a primary aperture for direct or indirect mounting on the anchoring means and at least one, preferably plurality of secondary apertures via which the connector element is attached to the air-catching item e.g. via one or more strings 10, cords or struts.
Patent GB-2417071-A (GB)
Title: Temperature measuring system
Inventor: HEYWORTH HAROLD
IPC: G01J5/08
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: A temperature measuring system 40, comprising an imaging device 42 for focusing radiation towards a radiation detector 44, characterised in that the imaging device is a diffractive optical device 42. The diffractive optical device may comprise a zone plate which may comprise concentric rings or parallel strips. Particularly for use within a gas turbine engine. The support 46 also comprises one or more apertures 52 for providing airflow through the diffractive optical device 42.
Patent GB-2405261-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming an air gap in a semiconductor device
Inventor: MACNEIL JOHN
IPC: H01L21/50
Filed: 2004-08-19
Abstract: A method of forming an air gap between two structures such as metal lines 12 on a substrate comprises; partially filling the space 14 between the lines with a flowable liquid dielectric (15); closing the mouth (16) of the space 14 between the metal lines 12 using a flat surface 17; inverting the substrate whilst maintaining the surface 17 and allowing the liquid dielectric (15) to flow down and be supported by the surface 17; setting the liquid dielectric (15); and removing the surface 17. The dielectric (15) may be set by temperature, IR radiation , UV radiation, RF radiation or by a chemical reaction. Preferably, the liquid dielectric (15) is set by radiation where the substrate is radiation transparent.
Patent GB-2408596-A (GB)
Title: Controlling the power supply of a storage device
Inventor: SONE MASAHIRO
IPC: G11B19/02
Filed: 2004-09-28
Abstract: The power supply to a disc array device (100) comprises at least two loads, at least two power supply devices 600 per load, and at least three over current circuit breakers 710, each power supply 600 having a current balancing circuit 620 which equalizes the current output by each. This arrangement improves reliability by providing redundancy of power supply components. Disk array (100) also comprises hard disk drives (fig 6, 311) and two or more I/O control units (fig 6, 130) with equal current consumption. The power supplied from external switchboard 1100 may be alternating current (a.c) and may be single or three phase, and may be supplied via a detachable cable. Where three phase power is supplied there is one breaker (fig 15, 710) per phase and the current balancing circuit (fig 15, 620) equalises the phase output currents as well as currents from each supply device 600. Supply devices 600 my comprise ac-dc conversion units to provide direct current (d.c) to the loads and the power may be distributed via a backboard 450.
Patent GB-2420724-A (GB)
Title: Horse simulator
Inventor: GREENWOOD WILLIAM RONALD
IPC: G09B9/00
Filed: 2004-12-06
Abstract: The present invention relates to a simulator for simulating the movement of a horse, comprising a platform pivotally mounted on a base by means of a first Iinkage 44, the platform being further connected by means of a second linkage 20 to a mechanism capable of providing vertical and horizontal movement to the longitudinal axis of the platform. Vertical movement of the platform is provided by arm 20 driven by crank 18, while horizontal movement of the platform is provided by arm 28 driven by crank 34. Both cranks 18, 34 are driven by an electric motor 14.
Patent GB-2426100-A (GB)
Title: Authenticity verification of printed token
Inventor: COWBURN RUSSELL
IPC: G06F21/33
Filed: 2005-05-11
Abstract: Authenticity verification comprises conducting a transaction between first and second parties, the parties being respectively located at first and second locations remote from one-another, the outcome of the transaction being the provision by the first party to the second party of the right to an entitlement token, e.g. a ticket. Following the transaction outcome, data describing a written format for the entitlement token is transmitted from the first party to the second party. The entitlement token can be written (ie. printed) at the second location using the data describing the written format. A first signature for the written entitlement token is created at the second location, the signature being based upon an intrinsic property e.g. a scanned surface image of the written entitlement token, and stored in a signature database. A second signature for the written entitlement token can be created at a third location remote from the second location (upon presentation of the token), the second signature being based upon the same intrinsic property of the written entitlement token; and the attributes of the second signature compared with attributes of the first signature stored in the database to verify the authenticity of the written entitlement token. Alternatively the first signature can be written on the token itself and read upon presentation of the token and compared with the second signature.
Patent GB-2414155-A (GB)
Title: Insect trap with vacuum suction removal
Inventor: MILLWARD JOHN
IPC: A01M1/02
Filed: 2005-05-20
Abstract: An insect trap 10 comprising an attachment 28 for a vacuum suction device for the removal of insects from the trap. To permit removal (in one embodiment) of insects from the trap, one of upper frame members 22 may comprise a hollow tube 26. The hollow tube 26 may comprise apertures 38 and may extend to provide an attachment 28 for a suction device. A small hole 32 may be provided in a mesh at the apex of a dome.
Patent GB-2418641-A (GB)
Title: Automobile interior trim sound absorbing components
Inventor: CONNELLY TERENCE
IPC: B32B3/24
Filed: 2005-10-19
Abstract: A perforated hard trim construction (30) for incorporation into a an automobile interior with sound absorbing properties is provided. In one variation, the perforated hard trim construction (30) includes a non-perforated metal component (34) and a perforated hard trim component (32) having a plurality of openings (36) and connected to the non-perforated metal component (34). The plurality of openings (36) have a sufficient total area such that the random incidence absorption coefficient is greater than about 0.1 for one-third octave center frequencies from about 1000 to about 10000 Hz. In an important variation, an porous sound absorbing material (42) is interposed between the non-perforated hard trim component (34) and the perforated hard trim component (32). An exterior absorbing material (38) and a fabric cover (20) may also be provided.
Patent GB-2425942-A (GB)
Title: Castor swivel-limiting device for a stroller
Inventor: TAN YI-CHENG
IPC: B60B33/02
Filed: 2005-10-26
Abstract: A direction-limiting device for a stroller includes a mounting seat 1, a wheel assembly 3, and a direction-limiting device 4. The mounting seat includes a base 12 coupled to a frame 31 of a stroller. The wheel assembly includes a frame having a positioning hole 312. The direction-limiting mechanism includes a press button 42 and a positioning member 46. When the press button 42 is in an initial position, a lower end of the positioning member 46 is disengaged from the positioning hole 312 to allow free pivotal movement of the wheel assembly relative to the base. When the press button 42 is pressed and then released, the lower end of the positioning member 46 is engaged in the positioning hole 312, allowing joint movement of the wheel assembly and the base. Thus, even moving on a rugged road or hitting a bump on a road, the stroller will move straightly forward or rearward without the risk of turning over.
Patent GB-2431956-A (GB)
Title: Rail bearer joint and rail baseplate for use in the joint
Inventor: FOAN ANDREW RAYMOND
IPC: E01B9/40
Filed: 2005-11-02
Abstract: A rail bearer joint comprises first and second elongate rail bearers (3,5) arranged end to end and a connecting assembly (7) connecting adjacent ends of the rail bearers. The connecting assembly has length adjusting means for adjusting a distance between the rail bearers (3,5). The connecting assembly (7) is connected to at least one of the rail bearers using a coupling (24) provided at the end of a rail baseplate (20). This arrangement uses the baseplate as the mounting point for at least one end of the connecting assembly. This enables a standard bearer to be used without modification. The other connecting end can have a mounting point (50) anchored in the bearer (3), provided by a further baseplate (20) or provided by a mounting (54) bolted onto the bearer (3).
Patent GB-2417923-A (GB)
Title: Production of capsule shells and capsules
Inventor: GREEN LINDA
IPC: B29C41/00
Filed: 2004-06-25
Abstract: A method for the production of a capsule shell comprises preparing the capsule shell by electrostatic powder deposition. A plurality of capsule shells may be produced by a process comprising electrostatically applying a powder coating material to a plurality of shaped substrates, treating the powder to form a continuous coating layer on each of the shaped substrates, and removing the shaped coating layers from the substrate to provide hollow capsule shells. An apparatus for the production of a capsule shell includes a substrate, a source of charged powder material and a voltage source for applying a bias voltage between the source of powder material and the substrate to generate an electric field therebetween such that powder material is applied to the substrate.
Patent GB-2436619-A (GB)
Title: A biasing and measurment circuit for an amperometric sensor
Inventor: BURDETT ALISON
IPC: G01N27/49
Filed: 2005-12-19
Abstract: A circuit 1 for operating an amperometric sensor 2,3 having a reference electrode R, a counter electrode C and a work electrode W. The circuit comprises an amplifier Amp1 having a positive input and a negative input and an output. The positive input is coupled to a reference voltage source, and the negative input and the output are coupled together via a negative feedback loop. The circuit includes means for coupling the amperometric sensor into said negative feedback loop of the amplifier wherein, in a first configuration, the counter electrode is coupled to said output and the reference electrode is coupled to said negative input and, in a second configuration, the work electrode is coupled to said output and the reference electrode is coupled to said negative input. Further disclosed is a circuit 5 for measuring the output from the sensor 2, 3., comprising, a capacitance C1. A means S6 is provided to discharge the capacitance prior to a measurement cycle, and means 6 for measuring the voltage stored by the capacitance C2.
Patent GB-2434396-A (GB)
Title: Podium Tower
Inventor: STEVENS JOHN TIMOTHY
IPC: E04G1/22
Filed: 2006-01-23
Abstract: Apparatus comprising a work platform (1) and a support structure (2) is disclosed. The apparatus preferably comprises a vertical series of cells. Each cell is preferably defined by substantially horizontal and substantially vertical members (9,11). The support structure is collapsible in the vertical direction (at least over part of its height). Preferably the support structure includes at least one tension element (6), which is preferably flexible or telescopic, and which extends obliquely across at least one cell. Preferably a tension element extends from one corner of a cell to another corner of the same cell. Each cell preferably has at least two tension elements.
Patent GB-2420571-A (GB)
Title: Ridge tile sealing strip
Inventor: NUNN ROBERT CHARLES
IPC: E04D1/36
Filed: 2004-07-12
Abstract: A sealing strip <B>100</B> for bridging the gap between adjacent ridge tiles comprises a planar member <B>104</B> and a limb <B>102</B>. The planar member <B>104</B> covers the gap between adjacent tiles and the limb <B>102</B> is inserted in the gap in use. The limb <B>102</B> comprises a plurality of spaced fingers and the planar member is bendable to allow it to conform to the profile of the ridge tiles in use. The strip <B>100</B> may be arranged with the planar member <B>104</B> adapted to conform to the interior surface of ridge tiles or to the exterior surface of ridge tiles. The free end of the limb <B>102</B> may carry mutually opposing projections <B>108</B>, <B>110</B> which, with the planar member, sandwich the edges of ridge tiles in use.