baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2441208-A (GB)
Title: Fusion proteins
Inventor: INOUYE SATOSHI
IPC: C07K19/00
Filed: 2007-08-17
Abstract: A calcium-binding photoprotein which has a high ability to bind to IgG and is capable of more sensitively detecting IgG. A fusion protein composed of a ZZ domain (based on the IgG-binding region of protein A) having the ability to bind to the Fc region of IgG and the calcium-binding photoprotein apoaequorin is used for the detection and assay of calcium ions and the detection of IgG.
Patent GB-2438340-A (GB)
Title: Method for modification of built in potential of diodes
Inventor: TAVKHELIDZE AVTO
IPC: H01L29/47
Filed: 2006-01-24
Abstract: In broad terms the present invention is a semiconductor junction comprising a first material (102) and a second material (104), in which a surface of one or both of the junction materials has a periodically repeating structure that causes electron wave interference resulting in a change in the way electron energy levels within the junction are distributed.
Patent GB-2452919-A (GB)
Title: A system for cooling a beverage using a beverage as the cooling medium
Inventor: BELCHAM ROBERT DAVID JOHN
IPC: A23G9/04
Filed: 2007-09-18
Abstract: The present invention provides a system for cooling a beverage and dispensing a beverage cooling medium. The system comprises a beverage line connectable to a beverage supply for transporting beverage from the beverage supply through a conduit to a beverage dispense valve at a dispensation site, and a cooling line for transporting a cooling medium through the conduit so as to allow heat exchange between the cooling medium in the cooling line and the beverage in the beverage line. The cooling line is connectable to the beverage supply or to a second beverage supply such that the cooling medium is a beverage cooling medium. The system further comprises a cooling medium dispense valve in communication with the cooling line at the dispensation site for dispensing the beverage cooling medium. The present invention also relates to a method for cooling a beverage flowing through a beverage line from a beverage supply to a beverage dispense valve at a dispensation site, the beverage line passing through a conduit, and for dispensing a frozen particle-containing beverage.
Patent GB-2441072-A (GB)
Title: Polysaccharide based superabsorbent oil-based well treatment composition
Inventor: WANG XIAOLAN
IPC: C09K8/588
Filed: 2006-03-15
Abstract: An oil based treatment composition includes a polysaccharide based superabsorbent material, a crosslinking agent absorbed on to the superabsorbent material and a gelling agent. The polysaccharide can be guar gum and carrageenan. The gelling agent can be alkyl phosphate ester. The composition can be used in hydraulic fracturing, acid stimulation or insulation. Also claimed is a well treatment agent comprising a superabsorbent material comprising guar gum and carrageenan, the material being capable of absorbing minimum of its own weight in water and treating the composition so that it is pumpable.
Patent GB-2456012-A (GB)
Title: Seesaw with illumination means
Inventor: GROSSMAN MARTIN
IPC: A63G11/00
Filed: 2007-12-31
Abstract: A seesaw 5 comprises a plurality of illumination means 10 provided on both sides or ends of a pivotable elongate member 15. The illumination means 10 are controlled by control means dependent upon the inclination of the elongate member 15.
Patent GB-2457303-A (GB)
Title: Randomly accessing elements of compressed matrix data by calculating offsets from non-zero values of a bitmap
Inventor: MALONEY DAVID
IPC: G06F12/06
Filed: 2008-02-11
Abstract: The invention allows a programmer to randomly access elements of matrix or vector data stored in a compressed data structure within RAM. Matrix or vector data is compressed by storing a bitmap, indicating the positions of trivial (e.g. zero) and non-trivial (e.g. non-zero) elements, and the non-trivial elements (fig. 4). Compression is achieved since each zero entry in the matrix to be stored is represented by 1-bit number rather than a 32-bit or 64-bit number, for example. For each non-zero entry in the bitmap, an address offset is added to a base address. An offset is used to access a location in memory of a requested value of the compressed structure and transfer it between processor and memory without decompressing the entire compressed structure. The invention allows a processor (fig. 3) to operate directly upon compressed data in memory (10) without the memory bandwidth required to handle decompression processing. The invention is suitable for computer graphics, rigid-body dynamics and finite-element analysis applications.
Patent GB-2458965-A (GB)
Title: Snap fit three-axis Rotatable camera mounting
Inventor: CHAPMAN MICHAEL
IPC: F16M11/12
Filed: 2008-04-05
Abstract: A mounting ring (100) for location of the camera incorporates a friction pad or pads (101), a retention lip or lips (102) and a guide or guide surfaces (103). A support ring (110) incorporates optional additional locking devices such as screws (111) and mounting holes, either plain or threaded (112). A carrier bracket (120) has location holes (121), as shown in this interpretation, allowing the use of securing and locking fixings (123) or spigots to facilitate mounting of the support ring (110). Also included is a slotted track (122) to allow installation into a main carrier body (130), secured by fixings (123), giving a degree of rotational freedom. There is a main carrier body (130) into which the carrier bracket (120) is installed. Incorporated in this main carrier body is a plateau (131) to enable locking prongs (141 or 151) on the aperture mounting plate (140) and the surface mounting ring (150) to be engaged . Also included is a fixing method for the clamp ring (160) which in this interpretation is a thread (132) but could be threaded holes for mounting screws. An aperture mounting ring (140) incorporating multiple locking prongs (141) and optional multiple fixing holes (142).
Patent GB-2459717-A (GB)
Title: Insect trap
Inventor: WILLCOX JOHN CADMAN
IPC: A01M1/04
Filed: 2008-05-02
Abstract: An insect trap 10 comprises a back housing 12 fitted with insect catching means (100, fig 2), a frame 14 swing mounted to said housing and a cover 16 having openings (18, fig 1) to allow insects to enter the trap. The frame supports one or more lights 22 and can be moved from a first position overlying the back housing, to a second position clear of the back housing so that the insect catching means is accessible for replacement during servicing. In another aspect the trap is provided with shields (60, fig 8) which sealably protect, from water ingress, a plurality of lights at the positions where they connect to electrical fittings (24, fig 8). In yet another aspect there is provided an insect capture means with a general capture surface (102, fig 11) and a separate surface (104, fig 11) designed to facilitate record keeping, both surface being different colours.
Patent GB-2447583-A (GB)
Title: Distributed underwater electromagnetic communication system
Inventor: RHODES MARK
IPC: H04B13/02
Filed: 2006-12-14
Abstract: An underwater system having a transmitter (12) with an elongate leaky transmission line transducer (10) that is electrically insulated from the water and coupled to the transmitter (12) for transmitting electromagnetic signals. The transducer (10) is operable to provide both local electromagnetic coupling to the water surrounding it and conveyance of an electrical signal along its length. The system also includes a receiver (16) for receiving signals from the transmitter. The receiver (16) is coupled to another electrically insulated elongate leaky transmission line transducer (14).
Patent GB-2466220-A (GB)
Title: Installing or uninstalling computer programs using installer plug-in modules
Inventor: KLEINER ROMAN
IPC: G06F21/55
Filed: 2008-12-12
Abstract: A software installer framework module 202 provides a single common installation interface for installing (or uninstalling) different types of computer programs to (or from) a computing platform. To address security problems, the actual installation functions are provided by a plurality of plug-in installer modules 206a, 206b, 206c. A plugin installer module is provided for each type of computer program (e.g. native software, Java MIDlets, JavaScript Widgets) that may be installed. Each plug in installer may have appropriate security permissions relevant to the type of code to be installed. By dividing the installation responsibilities into different installer plug-ins, dependent on file type, then the security and reliability of the computing platform can be protected. A software component registry 204 providing a security model for plugins may be provide. Optionally, an application visualisation module 212 may provide a graphical display to the user of the computer programs installed. A generic internet browser 216 may be used.
Patent GB-2467337-A (GB)
Title: Diffusion alloying of metal powders
Inventor: GRAF WOLFRAM
IPC: B22F1/17
Filed: 2009-01-29
Abstract: A method of diffusion alloying a powder and/or granulate made of a metal or a metal alloy with an alloying metal powder. The powder and/or granulate and the alloying metal powder are heat treated at a temperature below the melting point of the diffusion alloyed powder and/or granulate to be formed (e.g. 200-900°C) in an atmosphere containing 10 % by volume or less of oxygen whilst simultaneously being agitated. The method may be performed in a gas-tight rotating retort furnace, a fluidized bed, a tumbler, a vibrator or a static stirrer. The powder/ granulate may be copper, iron or aluminium with an average size of 1 micron to 10 mm. The alloying powder may comprise tin and/or zinc. Chlorine and/or fluorine containing fluxes may be employed as can a filler. A noble gas, nitrogen, C1-C4alkanes, C1-C4alkenes, C1-C4alkynes, silanes, hydrogen and/or ammonia may be supplied during alloying.
Patent GB-2461359-A (GB)
Title: Method of wireless communication comprising ussd1 and a virtual session
Inventor: BERRY PETER ANDREW
IPC: H04W4/60
Filed: 2009-02-24
Abstract: A method of wireless communicating between a mobile device and a server is provided. The method includes transmitting messages, which may be stored in an STK, via a wireless communications network between the mobile device and the server using USSD1 as bearer. While these messages are being transmitted, a virtual session is maintained on the mobile device, and preferably also on the server, for the duration of the communication. Preferably the virtual session on the server is initiated and terminated upon receipt, from the mobile device, of initiation and termination messages respectively. The method may be implemented by executing instructions in the memory of the server and in the memory of an identification module.
Patent GB-2457599-A (GB)
Title: Shell and tube heat exchanger
Inventor: JOERGENSEN RICHARD LANG
IPC: F28D7/08
Filed: 2009-02-25
Abstract: A shell and tube heat exchanger 1 comprises an inner tube 2 made of aluminium and is provided with a coating on its outer face that is sacrificial, protective or passive in relation to corrosion, and an outer shell 3 surrounding the inner tube 2 and is made of a polymer. Heat exchanger 1 may be a gas cooler/evaporator in water heat pump systems with refrigerants working at relatively high pressures such as carbon dioxide. The coating may be a Polyamide polymer forming an impervious barrier between water and aluminium, the coating may be sacrificial zinc coating or a sol gel coating based on anodising treatment to passivate a surface of the inner tube 2. Outer shell 3 may be a cross linked Polyethylene tube (PEX tube). Inner tube 2 may be an extruded aluminium tube with outer longitudinal fins (4, fig 2) and have internal enhancements to avoid collapse of the inner tube 2 during narrow bending radius applications. The heat exchanger 1 arrangement reduces galvanic corrosion of the aluminium.
Patent GB-2454434-A (GB)
Title: Stator assembly including bleed ports for turbine engine compressor
Inventor: DAMLE SACHIN V
IPC: F01D9/04
Filed: 2007-09-14
Abstract: A stator assembly (34) for a turbine engine (10) is disclosed. The stator assembly (34) has a stator support ring (42), a plurality of stator vanes (40) protruding radially inwardly from the stator support sing (42), and at least one bleed port (48) disposed on the stator support ring (42) in a static high pressure region (50) between at least two adjacent stator vanes (40a, 40b) of the plurality of stator vanes (40). The at least one bleed port (48) defines an oblong profile. The profile includes a first end (48a) terminating near a leading edge (52) of a first stator vane (40a) of the at least two adjacent stator vanes (40a, 40b), and a second end (48b), substantially opposed from the first end (48a), terminating near a trailing edge (54) of a second stator vane (40b) of the at least two adjacent stator vanes (44a, 40b). The profile is concave toward a suction sidewall (58) of the stator vane second (40b) of the at least two adjacent stator vanes (40a, 40b).
Patent GB-2455948-A (GB)
Title: Particle filter system incorporating nanofibers
Inventor: WALLS HOWARD J
IPC: D04H1/728
Filed: 2007-11-06
Abstract: A filtration device including a filtration medium having a plurality of nanofibers of diameters less than 1 micron formed into a fiber mat in the presence of an abruptly varying electric field. The filtration device includes a support attached to the filtration medium and having openings for fluid flow therethrough. A device for making a filter material. The device includes an electrospinning element configured to electrospin a plurality of fibers from a tip of the electrospinning element, a collector opposed to the electrospinning element configured to collect electrospun fibers on a surface of the collector, and an electric field modulation device configured to abruptly vary an electric field at the collector at least once during electrospinning of the fibers. A method for making a filter material. The method provides a support having openings for fluid flow therethrough, electrospins nanofibers across an entirety of the openings, and abruptly varies an electric field at the collector at least once during electrospinning of the fibers.
Patent GB-2461615-A (GB)
Title: Assay devices and methods and components for use therein
Inventor: SELF COLIN HENRY
IPC: G01N33/543
Filed: 2009-06-11
Abstract: Dipsticks and other assay devices suitable for the assay of haptens are disclosed. Also disclosed are blocking agents for use in such devices.
Patent GB-2471090-A (GB)
Title: A connector arrangement
Inventor: BRASE DAN FOLKE LENNART
IPC: B60R22/18
Filed: 2009-06-16
Abstract: A connector arrangement 1 comprising: a connector adapted to receive a component of a vehicle safety belt; and an elongate length of tape 3 having opposing major surfaces and a width which is significantly greater than its thickness, at least one of the major surfaces having a concave cross-section, the tape having a substantially straight section 3a which extends downwardly from the connector and which is sufficiently rigid to support the connector. Said tape 3 may be anchored by a pretensioner unit 18 and may be deflected through a guide arrangement 12 to the rigid straight section. Said pretensioner unit 18 may also provide a compressive force to the tape 3 to push the connector upwardly and present it to a user.
Patent GB-2465473-A (GB)
Title: An inlet system for an engine
Inventor: SCOTT MARTIN
IPC: F04D27/02
Filed: 2009-11-18
Abstract: An apparatus for improving the performance of a radial compressor 36 forming part of an inlet system of an engine 10 is disclosed in which the configuration and positioning of a flow management device 137 having fixed vanes 137a is used to generate pre-whirl is optimised so as to produce a pressure drop below a maximum acceptable level. An inlet duct 'I' connected to the radial compressor 36 has a tapered end portion so that a flow management device 137 of a larger diameter d2 can be accommodated than the diameter d1 of an inlet port IIP' to the radial compressor 36. The cross-sectional area of the inlet duct decreases as the distance from the inlet port decreases.
Patent GB-2462555-A (GB)
Title: Process and Apparatus for Separation of Nitrogen from Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
Inventor: JOHNSON GRANT LEIGH
IPC: F25J3/02
Filed: 2009-11-30
Abstract: A process and apparatus for the separation of nitrogen from a liquefied natural gas (LNG) feed 201 provides cooling of the feed and passing the feed to a fractionation column 206. From the column is withdrawn a nitrogen rich overhead vapour stream 213 and a nitrogen weak liquid stream 207. The overhead vapour stream is compressed via a compression system 219, cooled in a cooler 221, and partially condensed in heat exchange systems 214, 202, before expansion in an expansion turbine 204 and return to the fractionation column as reflux 205. Cooling of the overhead vapour stream is provided by exchange of heat between one or more streams 213, 240, from the fractionation column. The fractionation column may be provided with heat from a reboiler 202, which may be located internally or external to the column. The process and apparatus of the present invention provides an overhead vapour stream from the fractionation that has a composition able to be vented to atmosphere.
Patent GB-2476311-A (GB)
Title: A frame to provide a target for torso rotation when performing sit ups
Inventor: ARCHER CRAIG
IPC: A63B23/02
Filed: 2009-12-21
Abstract: A frame for use when performing sit ups to exercise the abdominal muscles of a user lying on a surface comprising two v-shaped regions 102 each with first 104 and second 108 arms forming an apex wherein the first arms 104 are joined by a spanning region 106 and in use the second arms 108 can be positioned either side of a user with the spanning region 106 passing over a user's torso. The device is designed to provide a guide to the optimal amount of torso rotation when performing a sit up and can be configured so provide an indication of a 30 degree angle. The length of the arms 104 and 108 may be adjusted through the use of telescopic arrangements 116 or sliding parts 113 with pins to engage holes 114. A locking clip 120 may be provided which when released allows the device to collapse into a single plane.
Patent GB-1517432-A (GB)
Title: Method of transporting viscous hydrocarbon mixtures
IPC: F17D1/16
Filed: 1976-03-12
Abstract: 1517432 Transporting viscous hydrocarbon mixtures MARATHON OIL CO 12 March 1976 [16 April 1975] 10016/76 Heading C5E A viscous hydrocarbon mixture is transported by pipeline by fractionating the hydrocarbon mixture into at least an overheads fraction and a bottoms fraction, congealing at least a portion of the bottoms fraction and forming it into solid slugs having an external diameter slightly less than the internal diameter of the pipeline through which the mixture is to be transported, replacing the slugs in the overheads fraction, and transporting the slugs in the overheads fraction through the pipeline at a temperature below the solution temperature of the slugs in the overheads fraction but not below the average pour point of the overheads fraction.
Patent GB-115337-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Duplicating Devices for Leathers and the like.
Inventor: SCULTHORP GEORGE HERBERT
IPC: B41K1/32
Filed: 1917-07-11
Abstract: 115,337. Sculthorp, G. H. July 11, 1917. Stencilling-apparatus. - A stencil duplicator comprises a curved perforated plate provided with a handle for rocking it over the paper &c. to be printed, an ink-pad and waxed &c. stencil being secured over the curved plate by means of projections or hooks on its ends. As shown, the plate A and handle B are formed from one piece of porcelain, glass, or the like so that they may be readily cleaned, the ink-pad or linen sheet and the prepared stencil being secured by projections or studs C. A pointer D adjustable on the edge or flange of the plate is preferably provided to indicate the position of the print to be made on the paper. The plate A may be of metal enamelled or plated, and a wood handle may be fixed in end brackets thereon.
Patent GB-1468064-A (GB)
Title: Means for reducing effects of differential cutoff
IPC: H01J31/18
Filed: 1974-03-06
Abstract: 1468064 Image storage tubes TEKTRONIX Inc 6 March 1974 [17 May 1973] 10023/74 Heading HID A charge storage image tube comprises a mesh target 14 with a dielectric coating 12, means e.g. collimating electrodes 46, 48, 50 for uniformly bombarding the target with low velocity electrons from a first cathode 44, writing means for bombarding the target with high velocity electrons from a second cathode 30 to form a positive image thereon, and means for applying a varying potential 68 corresponding to the differential cut-off to the mesh whereby the low velocity electrons are uniformly transmitted through written areas. The potential applied to the mesh comprises a pulse 58 to erase previous charge, a potential 52 sufficient to allow flood electrons to uniformly charge the target and a cut-off voltage at time 62 after which the charge image is written. The potential 68 is then applied during viewing. The waveform may be square, sinusoidal or triangular. A further mesh target may be placed between grid 40 and the target 14.
Patent GB-348315-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of cores for castings
IPC: B22C1/22
Filed: 1930-03-29
Abstract: 348,315. Mould and core materials. IMPERIAL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, Ltd., Millbank, London, and BUNBURY, H. M., Crumpsall Vale Chemical Works, Blackley, Manchester. March 29, 1930, No. 10098. [Class 83 (i).] Tall oil or liquid rosin, produced as a byeproduct in the manufacture of cellulose from wood, is employed as a core binder. The tall oil may be used alone or mixed with linseed or other drying oil, pine oil or other solvent, a carbohydrate, dextrine or other gum, molasses, glue, starch, an alkali, &c. The tall oil may be first modified by heat or by partial or complete esterification, by treatment with an alkali, cobalt linoleate, or other chemical agency.
Patent GB-293818-A (GB)
Title: An improved device for fastening a broom handle to a broom head for all kinds of sweeping brooms
IPC: B25G3/36
Filed: 1927-04-13
Abstract: 293,818. Partington, D. April 13, 1927. Lug and flange handle attachments.-A device for reversibly securing brushes to their handles consists of a, T-shaped metal bracket, one part curved to fit the handle and provided with screw holes for fixing it thereto and the other part curved to the shape of brush stock and provided with straight, curved or right. angled slots to engage under the heads of clamp screws fixed in the centre line of the stock. Specification 25337/06 is referred to.
Patent GB-564306-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to photographic objectives
IPC: G02B9/04
Filed: 1943-06-23
Abstract: 564,306. Photographic objectives. KODAK, Ltd. June 23, 1943, No. 10163. Convention date, July 7, 1942. [Class 97 (i)] In an objective consisting of two positive meniscus cemented-triplet components, each with the more highly curved of the two cemented surfaces concave to the diaphragm position, and each comprising a positive element II between negative elements I, III, or a negative element between positive elements, the refractive indices of the elements increasing with their relative distances from the diaphragm position, the weaker cemented surface has a positive or negative radius numerically greater than half the focal length F of the whole objective, and the refractive index of element I is greater than 1.68; the dispersive index of this element may be greater than 35 ; if the intermediate element is positive, the radius R3 may be greater than F, and, if it is negative, the radius R2 may be F greater than -, R4-R1 being greater than 2 .03 F. The highest refractive index may exceed the lowest by 0.18 or more, and either of them may differ from the intermediate refractive index by one and a half times as much as does the other. The space between the triplets may be between 0.06 F and 0.15 F. Complete data are set out for three examples, one of which is unsymmetrical.