baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2434578-A (GB)
Title: Transgenic animals
Inventor: FINKE DANIELA
IPC: C12N15/85
Filed: 2006-01-26
Abstract: A non-human double transgenic animal having a genome comprising at least one copy of an IL-7 transgene construct and at least one copy of a CIITA transgene construct is obtained by intercrossing a relevant MHC class II IL-7transgenic male with a SR  a  CIITA transgenic female. The double transgenic animal model, preferably a mouse model develops osteoporosis spontaneously. Therefore no external treatment of the animals is required to induce said disease. In addition, ectopic lymphoid tissue develops spontaneously in multiple organs of the transgenic animals. This model allows therefore to study immune responses, lymphocyte homeostasis and autoimmunity in lymphoid tissues and to test new drugs to prevent osteoporosis, ectopic lymphoid tissue development and autoimmune diseases.
Patent GB-2434717-A (GB)
Title: Formation of networks
Inventor: KALOGRIDIS GEORGIOS
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2006-01-26
Abstract: A facility in a MAC layer of a wireless communications network provides two modes of operation of a piconet. In a first mode, the medium is offered for contention by all devices in a substantially conventional fashion. In a second mode, the medium is offered for contention by clusters of devices in turn. In the latter case, the contention period is sub-divided and subdivisions are allocated to respective clusters. All devices in the network remain capable of receiving communication from all other devices, regardless of which mode is in operation.
Patent GB-2435649-A (GB)
Title: Process for reducing metal ores.
Inventor: MARSH JOHN
IPC: C22B5/02
Filed: 2006-03-03
Abstract: A process for reducing a metal containing material comprises heating the material by convective, conductive or radiative means, exposing the material to microwave (MW) energy, exposing the material to radio frequency (RF) energy and exposing the material to a reducing agent. The process particularly relates to an extractive metallurgical process for the chemical reduction of an iron containing ore or concentrate.
Patent GB-2422998-A (GB)
Title: Method for providing backup connection between a primary and secondary network access device
Inventor: ROULEAU GORDON
IPC: H04L69/40
Filed: 2004-10-20
Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for providing a backup connection method within a primary wide area network access device, allowing a plurality of network devices access to a wide area network using a backup access device, connected to a wide area network and addressable by the primary wide area network access device at the datalink layer and optionally at the network layer.
Patent GB-2442713-A (GB)
Title: Portable work apparatus
Inventor: SCOTT JOHN DAVID
IPC: B25H1/04
Filed: 2006-07-05
Abstract: A portable work apparatus in the form of a tradesman's wheeled tool trolley (100) having foldably attached thereto a working surface or bench (110), the working surface having foldably attached thereto a support element (130) such that when unfolded the working surface (110) is supported by its attachment to the trolley and by the support element (130). This provides the advantages of multi-functionality, ease of storage and transport. The trolley also employs a tool catchment arrangement (300, figure 3) for separating different sizes of tools, the arrangement comprising a grid assembly having gaps therethrough of predetermined size such that when tools are placed on a first side of the grid assembly those tools of a smaller size pass through the grid assembly and may be collected at another side while those that do not pass through may be collected at the first side.
Patent GB-2431140-A (GB)
Title: Baby stroller frame
Inventor: CHENG HUANG-YI
IPC: B62B7/08
Filed: 2006-10-13
Abstract: A stroller frame with a simplified structure which includes a wheeled support structure (3), a pair of lower support means (4), an upper support (5), and a pair of connecting joints (6) that commonly forms a foldable linkage system. The wheeled support structure (3) has a pair of push bars (10) and an actuator (23) for each push bar (10). The actuator (23) is associated with a flexible element (24) to control the rotation of the push bar (10). Whenever an end of both the push bars (10) is released, the connecting joints (6) are driven by the push bars (10) and carry the wheeled support structure (3), the lower support means (4), and the upper support (5) which move simultaneously from a deployed configuration to a collapsed configuration. The upper support (5) is furnished with a connector (51) for detachably securing a stroller seat (50), a safety seat, or an infant carrier. In addition, the lower support means may each have a plurality of extension arms extending upwardly to which two seats, two safety seats or an infant carrier may be detachably secured (see figures 5, 7 and 8). This provides the user with multi-usage and the stroller frame provides more convenience.
Patent GB-2447709-A (GB)
Title: Payment between a user and a merchant using a mobile communications device
Inventor: PARKER EDDIE
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2007-03-23
Abstract: A method of processing a payment between a user 1 and a merchant 2, comprising the steps of: indicating, by the user 1, desired goods or services; providing, by the merchant 2, sale information in a form which may be captured by, or transferred to, a mobile device, the sale information including at least the cost of the desired goods and/or services, and identification of the merchant 2 or an account 7 of the merchant; capturing or otherwise obtaining, by a mobile device of the user, the sale information; sending, by the user 1, a request to a service provider 8 of the user 1 from the mobile device, the request including at least the sale information, instructing the service provider to transfer funds actively to the merchant to cover the cost of the goods and/or services; receiving, by the merchant, confirmation that the funds have been transferred to the account of the merchant; and providing or releasing, by the merchant, the desired goods and/or services. The payment system may be used to pay for petrol at a petrol station pump or to obtain money from an ATM.
Patent GB-2448528-A (GB)
Title: An electronic system to prevent access of an otter to a body of water
Inventor: GRAY DOUGLAS
IPC: A01K15/02
Filed: 2007-04-19
Abstract: An electronic system comprising a radio transmitter C connected to an insulated conductor cable B which serves as a radiating aerial. The cable is supported by electrically insulated posts E at a height of about 30 centimetres above the ground. The cable is placed in position round a body of water which it is intended to protect. In use, an otter which is tagged with a radio receiver A, is subjected to an increasing level of distress as it gets nearer to the transmitter cable. The distress may be in the form of radio frequency burn, an electric shock, sound, or vibration, all produced by the device placed on the otter's body in a suitable anatomical location. The animal is thus deterred from approaching the water which is to be protected, thus protecting the fish stocks therein.
Patent GB-2440799-A (GB)
Title: Golf club head with grooves for improved backspin and reduced scuffing
Inventor: BAN WATARU
IPC: A63B102/32
Filed: 2007-05-18
Abstract: A golf club head 1 has a plurality of grooves 20 formed on the striking face 10. The edges (24, fig. 2A) of the grooves 20 are rounded, with a radius of not more than 0.2mm. The grooves have a measured width W (mm) which includes the rounded edges (see fig. 2A), a width Ws (mm) between adjacent grooves, a width Wr (mm) measured in accordance with the USGA 30 degree measurement rules (see fig. 2C), and a cross section area S (mm<2>) which satisfy the following expressions: (W/Ws) x 100 is greater than or equal to 35; [S/(Wr x 0.5)1 x 100 is greater than or equal to 70. Width Wr is preferably greater than or equal to 0.6mm and not less than 0.9mm. The grooves are preferably a modified U-shape in cross section, with a flat base 23 having a width Wb which is less wide than width W, and sidewalls 21, 22 which extend from base 23 to striking face 10 with an angle   R  formed between the sidewalls 21, 22. The rounded groove edges (24, fig. 2A) prevent scuffing or other damage to the ball, and the dimensions of the grooves 20 allow for greater backspin in wet conditions or when playing from rough.
Patent GB-2441877-A (GB)
Title: Compact Batch Viewing Techniques for use in Batch Processes
Inventor: WOREK CHRISTOPHER J
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 2007-09-12
Abstract: A data collection and viewing application provides an interface that allows a user to examine a batch process control system (12, figure 1). The user interface provides a compact graphical representation of a batch, illustrating different types of batch-related data in relation to one another in a manner that enables a user to view the operation of the batch run, either alone or as compared with one or more other batch runs. The compact batch view 404 includes a number of graphical layers which are juxtaposed or interleaved on a display 440, with each of the layers providing different types of information about the operation of the batch, time synchronized with one another. A base layer 420 of the compact batch 404 view may describe or indicate the duration of the batch from an activate time to a deactivate time, while different aspects of the procedural elements, steps or stages of the batch process may be illustrated in one or more additional layers. Process alarms, alerts, events, etc. as well as other information 410 may be placed in one or more additional layers, and the various layers may be shown together to provide a compact graphical view of the batch.
Patent GB-2442878-A (GB)
Title: Transmission actuators with axially and rotatably moveable output member
Inventor: TURNER ANDREW J
IPC: F16H61/28
Filed: 2007-10-15
Abstract: A vehicle transmission has a drive shaft 114 which is connected to a rotary actuator 112 and a linear actuator 110 so that it is movable axially and rotary for independent operation of at least two gear shift rails 102, 104 and a clutch 106 or brake. The drive shaft 114 includes a selection finger 116, which rotates with the drive shaft 114 and engages a selection member 118, 120, 122 on one of the shift rails 102, 104 and when the drive shafts 114 moves axially an axial push/pull force is applied to the members 118, 120, 122 so that forks 124, 126 may engage gears in the transmission. A coupling arrangement having a rocker may also be provided while in another embodiment a rotary selector device may used. In yet another embodiment a link member having an electromagnetic latch for holding the link member in a load transmitting position replaces the rotary actuator.
Patent GB-2443554-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft cargo monitoring system
Inventor: REED BLAKE ALLEN
IPC: B64D47/08
Filed: 2007-11-02
Abstract: An integrated system 200 for monitoring cargo and video surveillance in an aircraft comprises a main deck cargo control subsystem 202, a forward lower lobe cargo control subsystem 204, an aft lower lobe cargo control subsystem 206 and a cargo video monitoring/recording subsystem 300. The system includes a loading processor and a plurality of power drive units 220 within the cargo compartment, each power drive unit being coupled to the cargo loading processor. The video monitoring/recording subsystem system includes a video server 310, and at least one video camera (100a-100h) within the cargo compartment. A central processor in communication with the cargo loading processor and the video server is operable to receive information from both the cargo loading processor and the video server. The system allows for combined display of cargo loading status and images upon a single cargo maintenance display unit (CMDU) 230.
Patent GB-2454468-A (GB)
Title: Block panels and retaining walls constructed from such block panels
Inventor: TAW KA KEONG
IPC: E02D29/02
Filed: 2007-11-07
Abstract: The invention relates to a block panel 10a and comprises an orthogonal outer plate 11a integrally formed with an orthogonal inner plate 12a. The two plates 11a to 12a being staggered from each other; at least one stem 14a is integrally formed at the back of the inner plate 12a with its top portion higher than the top edge of the inner plate 12a and at least one piece of wire mesh 13a is integrally cast at a level below the top edge of the inner plate 12a. The block panel may be a double block panel (10e figure 5a) in which two single panels are preferably integrally formed. The stem 14a may be disposed substantially at one extreme vertical edge or at the middle of each single panel forming the inner plate 12a. The block panel 10a can assume a straight or slanting orientation. In a straight embodiment, the outer plate 11a and the inner plate 12a are disposed substantially at right angles to the at least one rectangular stem 14a. A later embodiment relates to a retaining wall formed from tiers of block panels.
Patent GB-2443731-A (GB)
Title: Chalk stick marking device
Inventor: GARDINER WILLIAM MCLENNAN
IPC: B43K19/00
Filed: 2007-11-07
Abstract: A marking device suitable for use to mark a bowl in lawn bowls comprises a body member 1 having a hollow elongate chamber 2 adapted to house a chalk stick 5, and having an upper and lower opening, the upper opening 13 being adapted to allow the chalk stick 5 to protrude upwards from the upper opening, an adjustable means 11 for adjusting the longitudinal movement of the chalk stick within the body member so that, in use, the chalk stick end may be adjusted to extend beyond the upper opening of the body member and a sealing cap 12 adapted to seal the upper opening of the body member. The chalk stick 5 is formed in situ in the body member and is prepared by combining an aqueous slurry comprising a sellable chalk powder, a water miscible volatile solvent, water and an essential oil.
Patent GB-2449322-A (GB)
Title: Overhead bunk-bed in a passenger cabin
Inventor: EDWARDS JOHN ANTHONY
IPC: B60P3/38
Filed: 2007-11-23
Abstract: A motorised caravan of the type having a main body 34 connected to a cab area [35, Figure 2] containing a driver's seat comprises a sleeping surface 3 mounted above the driver's seat which is movable between a first stowed position [shown in Figure 6] and a second deployed position in which it provides a horizontal sleeping surface. The sleeping surface 3 is recessed 4 such that when it is in the deployed position there is improved access to and from different regions of the sleeping surface. The sleeping surface may comprise a single continuous surface that pivots about an axis 6 extending laterally across the cabin, or be comprised of a first section pivoted along one, side wall of the main body and a second section pivoted about the opposite side wall [9,10, Figure 6]. A ladder 8 may be provided to further improve access. Preferably collapsible barriers [shown in Figure 13] may be provided to selectively restrict access to and from the sleeping surface.
Patent GB-2457763-A (GB)
Title: Ostomy bag with a deodorising filter means attached to a wall thereof and exposed via at least one laser-cut aperture
Inventor: SMITH RORY JAMES MAXWELL
IPC: A61F5/441
Filed: 2008-02-27
Abstract: An ostomy bag with a filter means 1 attached to a first wall 13 of the bag is disclosed, wherein the filter means comprises a filtration layer 3 formed of a deodorising material, such as activated charcoal, layered with at least one layer of gas-impermeable material 9, 11 to leave at least a part of a lateral edge of the deodorising material uncovered. At least one laser-cut aperture (15) passes through the first wall of the bag to expose the deodorising material. The material which surrounds the aperture has a substantially uniform thickness. A method of manufacturing an ostomy bag incorporating a filter means is also disclosed (Fig.2).
Patent GB-2448617-A (GB)
Title: Traffic Detector System
Inventor: JENKINS RICHARD DIGGORY
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2008-04-21
Abstract: A traffic detector system comprises an imaging means (40,42) directed generally downwardly to observe a detection zone and arranged to acquire spaced images from respective spaced viewpoints. An image processing device processes the spaced images acquired by said imaging means to detect the presence of an object of appreciable height in said detection zone. The image processing device acquires respective image frames (44,46) each containing an array of pixels, and processes each of said arrays on a block by block basis to obtain a variance value which is dependant on the variation of the pixel values within the respective left and right blocks. The image processing device compares the values of corresponding pixels in the left and right blocks and outputs a detection active signal for that block if the differences between the pixels from the two blocks exceed a threshold that depends on said variance value. The detection active signals are monitored and a detection signal output if there are more than a preset proportion of blocks showing detection active signals.
Patent GB-2453901-A (GB)
Title: Protein solubilisation
Inventor: FYFE PAUL
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2007-08-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of identifying optimal or desirable conditions for maintaining a selected protein in solution for enabling proteins to be kept in solution at high enough concentrations for structural analysis and the like.
Patent GB-2470017-A (GB)
Title: Rainwater Harvesting System
Inventor: GEORGE DAVID
IPC: E03B3/03
Filed: 2009-05-05
Abstract: A rainwater harvesting system comprises a roof 20 of a building, and a roof rainwater outlet 10 in fluid communication with a water supply system of said building. The rainwater outlet 10 comprises a filter 3 to attenuate the flow of rainwater from said roof 20 through said outlet 10 to said water supply system. The roof can be used as a reservoir to store the rainwater. 10.
Patent GB-2473470-A (GB)
Title: Torque adjustable sleeve assembly
Inventor: LAI JIN-TSAI
IPC: B25B23/14
Filed: 2009-09-11
Abstract: The torque adjustable sleeve assembly includes a first part 1 with first teeth 131 in the first end thereof and a second part 2 has one end inserted into the first end of the first part. The second part includes second teeth 21 which are engaged with the first teeth 131. A rod 31 passes through the first and second parts and two springs 32, 33 are mounted to the rod 31 and located in the two parts 1, 2 respectively. A movable member 34 is threadedly connected to an end of the rod and adjusts the compression of the two springs 32, 33 to adjust an engaging force between the first and second teeth 131, 21. The second part 2 includes a driving hole 22 that may be connected with a tool bit or screw unit. The second part 2 may be made of a plastic material so as to protect the tool bit or the screw unit to be tightened or loosened.
Patent GB-2476060-A (GB)
Title: Trailer proximity sensing system
Inventor: MALPASS LUKE
IPC: G01S15/931
Filed: 2009-12-09
Abstract: There is provided a proximity awareness system for a cabin 1-trailer 2 combination comprising sensor arrangements mounted around the trailer 2 and/or cab1. The sensor units 4 comprise of a measurement device to determine the distance between the sensor unit 4 and obstacles within its path, and an intelligent device to interpret this information and communicate wired or wirelessly to the controller units 6, 7. The trailer control unit 7 receives data from the sensor units 4, processes the information and transmits the data to the cabin controller units 6 via wired or wireless signal. The cabin controller units 6 receives data from the sensor units 4, as well as receiving the sensor data from the trailer controller unit 7, and displays this information on its audio-visual display, located in the cabin 1.
Patent GB-2476300-A (GB)
Title: A Radiation Concentrator Device
Inventor: RIDER CHRISTOPHER BARRIE
IPC: H01L31/0232
Filed: 2009-12-18
Abstract: A radiation concentrator device 21 for improved efficiency in solar systems by limiting reflected light, comprising a radiation concentrator element 27 comprising a radiation transmissive surface 29, a radiation receiving device and disposed on the incident radiation side of the concentrator element 27 is a recapture element 23 for recapturing at least a portion of radiation lost from the concentrator element 27, where the recapturing element allows transmission of incident light into the concentrator element 27, recaptures escaping radiation from the concentrator element and reflecting the radiation back into the concentrator element. Also disclosed are radiation concentrator device 21 where the recapture element 23 comprises ridged or grooved structures to increase the internal reflection of the radiation. The concentrator element 27 may also be provided with luminescent materials.
Patent GB-636483-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in electric discharge tubes comprising a source of electrons and a luminescent screen
IPC: H01J29/18
Filed: 1947-04-16
Abstract: 636,483. Luminescent screens for discharge tubes. PHILIPS LAMPS, Ltd. April 16, 1947, No. 10105. Convention date, Aug. 8, 1944. [Class 39 (i)] A luminescent screen for an electric discharge tube comprises one substance which emits ultra-violet rays upon electron bombardment and another substance which becomes luminous when energized by said ultra-violet rays. The substances may be admixed or in separate 'layers. The first substance may be calcium oxide activated with manganese, iron, copper, zinc, silver or bismuth ; or calcium phosphate activated with cerium ; or zinc silicate activated with titanium. The second substance may be zinc sulphide activated with copper or manganese or zinc cadmium sulphide activated with manganese. Several substances of each type may be mixed together. Reference has been directed by the Comptroller to Specification 582,444.
Patent GB-101201-A (GB)
IPC: F27D11/00
Abstract: 101,201. Kitchen, H. J., and Balmforth & Co., T. March 10, 1916. Electrode furnaces.-Water-cooled rings B, B<1> surrounding pendent electrodes just above the roof of a furnace are supported by arms independently of the roof, so that they can be swung clear of the roof after the electrodes have been removed. Repairs to' the roof are thus facilitated. Vertical adjustment of the rings, to allow for expansion and contraction of the furnace, is also provided for. In the arangement shown, a ring B is attached to a bracket C<1>, C<2> clamped by screws E<1>, E<2> on a post D adjustable by a screw H in a guide F on the side of the furnace.
Patent GB-800997-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to audio-visual communication devices
IPC: G11B33/04
Filed: 1954-12-07
Abstract: 800,997. Gramophone records. SIGHT 'N' SOUND ENTERPRISES, Inc. Dec. 7, 1954 [Dec. 24, 1953; Oct. 5, 1954], No. 10143/58. Divided out of 800,996. Drawings to Specification. Class 40 (2). The description complete with drawings thereto is the same as that appearing in respect of Figs. 5 to 15 inclusive, of Specification 800,996. The claims, however, relate to the formation of a book having a hole through the centre of the leaves and cover, and a sound groove embedded in the cover.
Patent GB-576560-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the introduction of liquids into liquid streams under pressure
IPC: B01F5/04
Filed: 1942-07-21
Abstract: 576,560. Mixing liquids. CRAWFORD W. R. July 21, 1942, No. 10204. [Class 86] In apparatus for introducing foam-forming or other liquid into a main stream by means of a jet pump, means are provided which measure the quantity rate of flow of the main stream and regulate the quantity rate of flow of liquid introduced into the main stream in such a manner as to maintain a desired relationship in the two rates of flow. The stream passes through a venturi tube 2, connections 3, 4 leading from the entrance and throat to opposite ends of a hydraulic cylinder 5, the piston 6 of which actuates a valve 8 governing the flow of liquid from a tank 9 to a jet pump 10 submerged in the tank. The valve is contoured to maintain the desired relationship in the two rates of flow. The jet pump may deliver to the inlet side of a pump forcing liquid through the pipe 1.