baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2396286-A (GB)
Title: Tool holder
Inventor: HADLEY ROBERT
IPC: B26B29/02
Filed: 2002-12-19
Abstract: A tool holder for attaching a knife <B>21</B> to a person or object comprises a tool attaching means (10, figure 1) and a scabbard <B>20</B>. Slots <B>12, 14</B> are provided for attaching the holder to a belt or other straps <B>30</B>. The tool holder can be made from an elastorneric material.
Patent GB-2390898-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for recognizing foreign material on bank notes
Inventor: THIERAUF KLAUS
IPC: G07D7/182
Filed: 2003-04-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and corresponding apparatus for recognizing foreign material (2), on or in bank notes (1). To improve reliability in the recognition of foreign material (2), the following steps are provided:detecting the thermal radiation (5) emanating from at least a partial area of the bank note (1); recognizing foreign material (2) located on the bank note (1) on the basis of the detected thermal radiation (5). The invention is especially suitable for recognizing adhesive objects, in particular adhesive tape and joints, on bank notes since areas of a bank note with adhesive tape or joints differ very distinctly in their thermal properties from other areas of the bank note without adhesive tape.
Patent GB-2401442-A (GB)
Title: Electronic wall calendar and diary
Inventor: KERR DUKE
IPC: G09D3/12
Filed: 2003-05-09
Abstract: An electronic calendar which can be mounted on a wall. The device includes the functionality of a diary, such that messages relating to a particular date, eg birthdays, can be entered via an integral keyboard. Facility to record and playback audio messages may also be provided. It may also be possible to store addresses in the device for later retrieval. The display means may be provided by a monochrome or colour liquid crystal display screen and the keyboard may utilise touch screen technology The facilities for importing images and linking the device to a personal computer to print diary entries may also be provided.
Patent GB-2385969-A (GB)
Title: Security manager with policy specifying access and customizable code
Inventor: MORICONI MARK
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 1999-10-28
Abstract: A policy manager (210) manages security policy. An application guard (426) manages access of securable components according to specification provided by security policy. The policy manager includes a management station (212) for construction and editing the security policy. The policy manager manages and customizes local policy to each client. An additional application guard is located on each client for managing access of the securable components which are specified by the customized local policy based on security policy. The security policy allows or denies to securable components for the user. The security policy is bulk loaded at the system using a policy holder. The application guard provides additional customized code to process and evaluate authorization requests depending on additional customized code.
Patent GB-2394066-A (GB)
Title: A stable optical switch with reduced power consumption
Inventor: SCHOLZ KENNETH D
IPC: G02B6/35
Filed: 2003-06-09
Abstract: The optical switch operates in two stages. In the first stage, the bubble is "blown" into the trench. In the second stage, the sidewalls are heated to achieve a dry wall condition by improving the thermal transfer path from the heat source to the reflecting wall. Separate side heaters 16B are placed in thermal contact to the sidewalls. This results in a switch that is more stable, energy efficient, and has a longer mean time to failure.
Patent GB-2403703-A (GB)
Title: Removable gooseneck for a trailer
Inventor: ELDRIDGE DOUGLAS STUART
IPC: B62D53/06
Filed: 2003-07-09
Abstract: A gooseneck (3) has a tongue (4) adapted to be received in a recess in a trailer (2) to which the gooseneck (3) is to be coupled. Means, such as a rotary abutment (11) are provided on the gooseneck (3) to limit vertical displacement of the tongue (4) when it is received in the recess.
Patent GB-2393013-A (GB)
Title: The method of education and scholastic management for cyber education system utilizing internet
Inventor: JONG-HAE KIM
IPC: G09B7/02
Filed: 2002-01-31
Abstract: This invention relates to the method of cyber education through internet capable to check the true attendance of a cyber class by a fingerprint and calculate the accumulative learning time of each registered lectures by the host computer for the scholastic management of the cyber education system. In addition, utilizing this invention, it provides a pre-school system by using a game and animation created for pre-school curriculums capable to evaluate the educational development of each children with a method for calculating the accumulative learning time of each subject by individual ID, and a software system for studying subjects at a stage of character formation for kids and evaluating the mental development of human being by means of playing game.
Patent GB-2402862-A (GB)
Title: Saddle Tree
Inventor: BELTON GEOFFREY PAUL
IPC: B68C1/04
Filed: 2003-10-23
Abstract: A saddle tree 10, the tree having a body 11 and a forward disposed bearing part 23 which is located adjacent to a horse's withers when placed upon a horse, the bearing part being releasably attachable to the body. A plurality of different bearing parts can be used with the body. The bearing part may be integral with an engagement part 22 having a convex surface which engages a receiving part of the body with a convex surface. Preferably, the tree has two bearing parts which are connected by the engagement part and are located either side of a horse's withers. The receiving part is preferably a bridging element 18. Also claimed is a saddle having such a tree, an insert and a head for a saddle tree having bearing and engagement parts, and a saddle tree body having a receiving part.
Patent GB-2400978-A (GB)
Title: Photosensor array for optical image scanner
Inventor: SPEARS KURT EUGENE
IPC: H04N5/369
Filed: 2001-10-19
Abstract: A photosensor assembly is described including a first array of photosensors, arranged as first (404) and second (408) line arrays, on each side of a centreline (406), in a staggered pattern, such that a first photosensor in the first line array (404) is offset in the direction of the centreline (406) relative to a first photosensor in the second line array (408). A second array of photosensors, is arranged as third (416) and fourth (420) line arrays on each side of a second centreline (418), in a staggered pattern, such that a first photosensor in the third line array (416) is offset in the direction of the second centreline (418) relative to a first photosensor in the fourth line array (420); and a first charge shift register (412) arranged to receive charges from the second line array (408) and from the third line array (416).
Patent GB-2408031-A (GB)
Title: Handlebar clamp assembly
Inventor: RENSHAW ANDREW CHARLES
IPC: B62K21/18
Filed: 2003-11-12
Abstract: For attachment of a handlebar (19) to a motorcycle body the assembly comprises a pair of clamp elements (12, 14) which securely clamp around a central location of a handlebar (19) without play. Respective support means, e.g. cradles (16), mount respective end portions of the clamp elements (12, 14) with bearing elements (20) disposed between each support cradle (16) and the clamp elements (12, 14) in order to permit relative rotation. A substantially rigid member (18) is fixed to and extends between the support cradles (16) and resilient means, such as washers (24) , or pads or inserts are disposed between the clamp elements (12, 14) and this rigid member (18) so as to permit rotational play between the clamp elements (12, 14) and the support cradles (16) about the longitudinal axis of the central location of the handlebar, but either minimize or allow only limited rotational play between the clamp elements (12, 14) and the support cradles (16) in the vertical and horizontal directions.
Patent GB-2409837-A (GB)
Title: Fibre reinforced resin assembly
Inventor: O'BYRNE KILIAN
IPC: C08J5/24
Filed: 2004-01-10
Abstract: An uncured fibre reinforced assembly for use in sports applications, and in particular for the manufacture of skis/snowboards, comprises a fibrous reinforcement 1 provided with at least one highly reactive curing agent, the fibrous reinforcement having a matrix film layer 2 comprising a least one epoxy resin material together with at least one latent epoxy curing agent applied to at least one of its surfaces and not substantially impregnating the fibrous reinforcement. The assembly may have an outlife of at least two weeks and a" leathery" tack of less than 15 psi to aid ply cutting and lay up operations.
Patent GB-2400694-A (GB)
Title: Executing conditional instructions by setting a flag
Inventor: LIANG BOR-SUNG
IPC: G06F9/30
Filed: 2004-01-12
Abstract: A processor and method capable of executing conditional instructions is disclosed, which can execute an instruction set including M-bit instructions and N-bit instructions. The instruction set has condition execution instructions and M-bit parallel condition execution instructions. Each parallel condition execution instruction has a first and second N-bit instruction. An instruction fetching device 320 fetches at least one instruction to be performed. An instruction decoder 330 decodes the instruction fetched by the instruction fetching device. An instruction executing device 340 executes the instruction outputted by the instruction decoder, wherein a flag 310 is set according to a result of executing a condition execution instruction. A mode switching device 350 switches the instruction decoder 330 to decode one of the first and the second N-bit instructions according to the state of the flag 310, so as to be subsequently performed by the instruction executing device 340, when a parallel condition execution instruction is fetched.
Patent GB-2411432-A (GB)
Title: Fastener for linear elements comprising expandable boss
Inventor: DI-MOLA GINO
IPC: F16B19/10
Filed: 2004-02-28
Abstract: A fastener for fixing linear elements, for example, security welded wire mesh fencing panels to hollow structural steel uprights. The fastener comprises a cap (1) having parallel channels (2) and a cylindrical boss (4) which extends through a circular drilled aperture in the structural steelwork outer face. The cap (1) is placed in use over the side upright portions (11) of a pair of fencing panels, and a pin (6) is forced into a stepped bore (5) through the cap (1) and boss (4). The pin (6) forces apart the elements of the segmented end portion of the boss (4) to create a rivet head within the interior of the structural steelwork, holding the fastener in place. The pin (6) can be forced fully into the stepped bore (5) by impact with a hammer or by screwing. Assembly is rapid and is attainable from one side only of the fencing panels and structural steelwork. No bolt heads are required on the far side of the hollow structural steelwork, which provides added security against unauthorised removal of the fastener. The same fastener with one or more channels (2) can be used to secure other wire elements such as electrical cabling.
Patent GB-2411437-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft gas turbine engine
Inventor: BUTT DAVID CHARLES
IPC: F01D25/20
Filed: 2004-02-28
Abstract: An aircraft gas turbine engine (10) including a first hydraulic pump (46 in fig 6) connected to a starter motor (44) and a second hydraulic pump (28) connected to the high pressure compressor (14). The engine being arranged such that during starting the starter motor (44) drives the first pump (46) to pump hydraulic fluid to operate the second pump (28) as a motor to drive the high pressure compressor (14). During running the first and second pumps (46, 28) are connected to the aircraft hydraulic system.
Patent GB-2413806-A (GB)
Title: Adjoining roof coverings using roof gutter units or strips thereof
Inventor: PUGH NORMAN J
IPC: E04D1/36
Filed: 2004-05-06
Abstract: Adjacent coplanar roof coverings <B>12</B>, <B>13</B> are joined using a roof gutter or strip having a primary longitudinally extending upstanding region <B>3</B> and at least one secondary longitudinally extending upstanding portion <B>4</B>, <B>5</B>, <B>6</B>, <B>7</B>. An edge region of each roof covering is aligned in proximity to or in abutment with a wall surface of a side of the upstanding portion. A gutter strip useful for such joining has two wing portions, each having an inner <B>5</B>, <B>6</B> and an outer <B>4</B>, <B>7</B> secondary longitudinally extending upstanding portion and a lateral margin <B>20</B>, <B>21</B> in the form of a flat portion.
Patent GB-2402722-A (GB)
Title: Synchronising drive engagement apparatus
Inventor: KNOWLES REGINALD
IPC: F16D23/04
Filed: 2004-06-11
Abstract: A synchronising drive engagement apparatus, for smooth engagement of auxiliary devices such as pumps, comprises a driving gear 13 engageable with a shaft 14 by engaging an axially moveable sleeve 19 with a dog 23. One of the sleeve 19 or dog 23 is drivably connected to the gear 13 and the other to the shaft 14. A compressed air actuated piston 21 is connected via fork 22 with the sleeve 19; axial movement of the piston 21 causes axial movement of the sleeve 19. A delay device prevents engagement between the sleeve 19 and dog 23 until rotational speed of sleeve 19 and dog 23 has equalised. The delay device includes friction plates 24 which create a friction drive between, for example, the gear 13 and the shaft 14. The friction plates are forced into engagement by an actuator 25 which is supplied with the same compressed air as the piston 21 via a passageway 31 in the piston 21. Torque acting between the friction plates 24 and sleeve 19 prevent the sleeve 19 from moving into engagement with the dog 23 before the speeds of the sleeve 19 and dog 23 have equalised.
Patent GB-2415888-A (GB)
Title: Grill with grill pan height adjusting mechanism
Inventor: FRANCIS MARK ANTHONY
IPC: A47J37/06
Filed: 2004-07-06
Abstract: A grill has a grill cavity (1) and a telescopic carriage (7) mounted in the grill cavity. A grill pan (6) is supported for horizontal movement on the carriage between a retracted position within the grill cavity and a forward inspection position at least partly outside the grill cavity. A handle-operated adjustment mechanism is provided for raising and lowering the grill pan between at least two vertically spaced horizontal positions on the carriage.
Patent GB-2404395-A (GB)
Title: Wellhead electrical connector arrangement, casing string antenna and sealed antenna module
Inventor: HOSIE DAVID
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2004-07-09
Abstract: A casing hanger (920) positioned in a wellhead (910) has an electrical connector (940) which can align with a connection port (912) in the wellhead (910) to allow downhole power and signals communication to be maintained without removing any wellhead valve structure. Alignment wedges can be used to ensure the port (912) and the electrical connector's opening (924) are aligned. The opening (924) can be covered by a debris seal (960) for protection during installation. Also disclosed is an electromagnetic casing string antenna system for two-way communication downhole (see figures 10a-c). Antenna cylinders (1010, figure 10a) can be mounted coaxially on to casing joints (1020, figure 10a) and can be both transmitters and receivers. Also disclosed is an antenna module with sealed induction interface (see figures 13-15). Antenna modules (1320, figure 13) can be mounted in a drill collar (1310, figure 13). The modules are sealed by an epoxy surface (1364, figure 14) which is ground flush to an inside surface (1362, figure 14). The wellhead electrical connector arrangement, casing string antenna system and sealed antenna module can all be used together and are intended to be used in conjunction with a downhole deployment valve (DDV).
Patent GB-2416250-A (GB)
Title: Regenerating batteries using regulated, constant, low current
Inventor: FROLOV DMITRY
IPC: H02J7/04
Filed: 2004-07-13
Abstract: A constant regulated current is applied to batteries, particularly non-rechargeable, dry cell batteries (e.g. alkaline cells), to regenerate them. The current may be below 35mA and may be regulated to within +/- 10%. The rate of change of the voltage of the battery is monitored and the current is terminated when an increase in the rate of change the voltage is detected. Rechargeable batteries may also be regenerated using this method. The apparatus comprises a start switch 1, a voltage source with current stabiliser 2, battery 3, a control device 4 and an indicator 5. The battery may also be exposed to ultrasound vibrations or infra-red radiation during the application of the current.
Patent GB-2404588-A (GB)
Title: Methods for providing a protective polymer layer over a substance in contact with the skin
Inventor: FARDELL NICOLA ANNE
IPC: A61Q19/00
Filed: 2004-08-02
Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for increasing the substantivity or ware of a composition in contact with the skin (such as a cosmetic preparation, therapeutic agent, sunscreen, tattoo etc), which comprises applying over that composition a protective layer of a composition containing a film-forming agent. The film-forming agent is preferably a polymer selected from the group including acrylates, vinylpyrrolidone, urethanes and their co-polymers, free-radical and ionic-type, and natural polymers, with an acrylate/octylacrylamide polymer most preferred. The layer is preferably applied as a spray containing the polymer and an alcohol as solvent, which evaporates in-situ to leave a protective film. A pack is also claimed which comprises said first and second composition.
Patent GB-2407063-A (GB)
Title: Form for transmitting confidential information
Inventor: BLACK STEPHEN PAUL
IPC: B42D15/08
Filed: 2004-10-18
Abstract: A tamper-evident stationery form for transmitting confidential information to a user comprises a single a single sheet of paper of rectangular shape foldable about first and second fold lines to position a first panel between two outer panels in a folded condition of the form. The panels are provided with adhesive regions for securing marginal edge regions of adjacent panels to each other in the folded condition, and the first panel and one of the two outer panels are provided with adhesive regions inboard of the marginal edge regions which form a pocket within the form in the folded condition. The first panel has a flap that is concealed by the other of the two outer panels in the folded condition and the panels are provided with perforate regions for removing the marginal edge regions to open the form without opening the pocket. The flap is at least partially separable from the first panel to reveal a printable area within the pocket on which confidential information may be provided when the form is opened.
Patent GB-2404684-A (GB)
Title: Subsea well production facility
Inventor: ANDERSON CLAY F
IPC: E21B43/017
Filed: 2003-04-08
Abstract: A method and system for separating and treating water produced from a subsea well includes separating the water subsea (19), and then separating the water from residual hydrocarbons on a surface vessel (11). The water treated at the surface , can be dumped to sea or injected into other subsea wells (13). The residual hydrocarbons separated on the vessel can be conveyed subsea for transportation to a processing facility (21) along with hydrocarbons from the separator. Also, the residual hydrocarbons from the surface separator can be used to fuel gas powered equipment (99) in order to drive other equipment or to generate electricity for the vessel.
Patent GB-2420710-A (GB)
Title: Preventing the development of biocide resistant bacteria
Inventor: GREAVES RICHARD STEPHEN
IPC: A61L2/16
Filed: 2004-11-22
Abstract: A method for preventing the development of biocide resistant populations of bacteria, comprising the alternating use of at least first and second biocides in temporally separated manner, wherein the first biocide is used for a specified cleaning operation for a first designated period, and after said designated period the first biocide is replaced by a second biocide which is used for said cleaning operation for a second designated period. The first biocide may be a quaternary ammonium compound and the second may be biguanide.
Patent GB-2404909-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for stacking egg carriers
Inventor: DAVISON STEPHEN ROBERT JAMES
IPC: B65G57/24
Filed: 1999-02-22
Abstract: Apparatus for stacking double 6 egg packs 20 includes means for inclining each half-pack by moving two (or one) members 12 between a rest position and a raised operating position whereat to cause the pack to peak along the mid-way line between the half-packs. The packs are transferred from a delivery conveyor 3 to a stack by means of a transfer arrangement which raises, translates and lowers them. This arrangement includes driven chains 4A to which are attached load lifters 14 comprising pivotally attached but lockable plates 13 which also bear on the half-packs to aid inclining thereof.
Patent GB-2410642-A (GB)
Title: Storing multiple exposure images as single data object
Inventor: STAVELY DONALD J
IPC: H04N5/907
Filed: 2005-01-27
Abstract: In a camera, plural uncompressed digital images are captured automatically, each digital image having a different exposure. After the various differently exposed images are captured, the images are stored as a single data object, i.e. as a single file. The images may be compressed, via lossless compression, before storage, and manipulated, e.g. combined to form a resultant image, after storing. The single file or data object resulting from multiple exposures may comprise an uncompressed 'base' image, with the remaining images being stored as difference images with respect to this base image, thereby saving memory space.
Patent GB-2422717-A (GB)
Title: Fuel cell power unit for a vehicle
Inventor: DAVIES DAMIAN
IPC: H01M8/06
Filed: 2005-02-01
Abstract: A detachable and portable fuel cell power unit for a vehicle has a unitary housing containing: a fuel reservoir 22 for storing fuel; at least one electrochemical fuel cell stack for delivering electrical power from the fluid fuel; a refuelling port 16 in an outer surface of the housing; and an airflow path 12 extending between a first inlet port on an outer surface of the housing and a first outlet port on an outer surface of the housing, via cathode elements in the at least one fuel cell stack. The unit includes a control circuit for interfacing with a power controller on the vehicle for determining allowable operating conditions of the vehicle while the power unit is coupled thereto.
Patent GB-2408110-A (GB)
Title: Microstructuring of an optical waveguides for producing functional optical elements
Inventor: ASHKENASI DAVID
IPC: G02B6/00
Filed: 2003-07-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for microstructuring an optical waveguide which comprises a first cross section area having a first refraction index, a second cross section area having a second refraction index and a limiting area which is disposed at the junction of the first and second cross section areas. The inventive method consists in exposing the optical waveguide to the effect of a laser beam which is embodied in the form of at least one individual ultrashort pulse or a pulse sequence with a given power input, thereby defining quantity of received energy. The optical waveguide is exposed to the effect of the laser beam in such a way that at least one optical property thereof is modified in at least one defined part of the limiting area.