baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2374020-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for sampling blood
Inventor: LEONDARD LESLIE ANNE
IPC: A61B5/15
Filed: 1998-11-27
Abstract: A lancing apparatus for sampling and analysing blood from a patient's skin comprises a cartridge (100) and a driver (180). The cartridge has an opening (133) through which the lancet's tip (122) can protrude and a sample compartment near the lancet opening (133). The lancet (106) is housed in the cartridge (100) and operatively connected thereto so it is drivable through the opening (133). The apparatus also has a housing with a driver (180) for driving the lancet (106) out of the cartridge (100) which is detachably held in the housing so it can be removed after sampling. The driver (180) has a cocking position which is triggerable when the skin exerts on the driver (180) a force exceeding a preset force which releases the driver (180) and urges the lancet (106) towards the skin to be sampled.
Patent GB-2391770-A (GB)
Title: Sending email securely
Inventor: KEMSHALL ANDREW CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2002-08-01
Abstract: A messaging method and system sends secure emails by the email originator removing the portion of the email which is confidential from the body of the email. The removed portion is sent to a secure storage site (74). The residue of the email is sent to the intended recipient, together with a notification that the confidential portion is at the secure site (80). Secure storage site 30 then sends a SMS text message to the recipient's mobile phone which has an authentication code which the recipient uses to establish identity and retrieve the confidential portion of the email message from the secure store. The secure store may email the originator with notification when the recipient retrieves the secure portion of the email message. In other embodiments the authentication code (password) is sent to the recipient via USSD message, pager message, fax message, voice/speech message, instant message e.g. via a Microsoft Messenger (RTM) network or message sent via a Microsoft Passport (RTM) network.
Patent GB-2384408-A (GB)
Title: remote monitoring device which transmits continual monitoring signals and switching control signals to line cards
Inventor: MOLLER HANAN Z
IPC: G06F13/00
Filed: 2002-12-03
Abstract: A method for use in a fault tolerant environment for assuring that devices within the environment switch between primary and back-up systems in response to remotely generated control signals. In one embodiment, the inventive system uses a binary code in the form of a pair of different frequency signals, i.e., a binary zero is represented by one frequency and a binary one is represented by another frequency. The signals may be continuous or may be sent in timed bursts. At the individual devices, such as line cards 26, a receiver is provided to detect the presence of the signals. Since the line cards 26 already have receivers to detect the binary signal, modification to detect a frequency signal requires the addition of minimal components. The receiver also includes circuitry for reporting the status of the card and such circuitry can be used to report to the remote controller 12 whether the signals are reaching the line card 26. Alternately, the signals could be sent in burst format using a single frequency in which the number of bursts could indicate a binary one or a binary zero. For example, if N bursts are received in some unit of time, that could be indicative of one binary state. If 2N burst are received in the same unit of time, that could be indicative of another binary state. In another form, the receiver could be programmed to look for N changes of frequency per unit of time to indicate one binary state and 2N changes of frequency could be indicative of another binary state.
Patent GB-2382477-A (GB)
Title: Crossing-wire fixing structure
Inventor: KONDO MASAYUKI
IPC: H01R12/61
Filed: 2002-04-09
Abstract: It is a crossing-wire fixing structure 1 that comprises a first wire 12 and a second wire 13, which each have a conductor 10 covered with an insulating coating 11 and which are arranged in such a way as to cross each other, and that also comprises a crossing portion 14, in which the insulating coatings 11 melt and solidify so that the conductors 10 of the first wire 12 and the second wire 13 are in contac with each other, a soft material 15 adapted to cover the first wire 12 and the second wire 13 around the crossing portion 14, a protective film 16 adapted to support the soft material 15 by interposing the first 16 adapted to support the soft material 15 by interposing the first wire 12 and the second wire 13 n a radial direction thereof. The crossing portion 14 is fixed to a predetermined mounting face 17 through the protective film 16. This fixing structure 1 has a through hole 18 provided in the protective film 16 in such a manner as not to interfere with the first wire 12 and the second wire 13, and in such a way as to permit the soft material 15 to be exposed therefrom. The crossing portion 14 is fixed onto the mounting face 17 through the soft material 15 exposed from the through hole 18.
Patent GB-2395278-A (GB)
Title: Gradient coil system and method for producing a gradient coil system
Inventor: STOCKER STEFAN
IPC: G01R33/38
Filed: 2003-07-29
Abstract: A gradient coil system for a magnetic resonance device comprises the following features: <UL ST="-"> <LI>a first coil is arranged on a first surface and a conductor arrangement is arranged on a second surface that is at a distance from the first; <LI>a conductor end of the first coil that is arranged in an inner region of the first surface is formed so as to be bent towards the second surface; and <LI>the conductor end is connected to the conductor arrangement in an electrically conductive manner. </UL> A method for producing the gradient coil system is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2393233-A (GB)
Title: A vibration reducing system for use with a data processing apparatus
Inventor: CHOU CHEN-WANG
IPC: F16F15/04
Filed: 2003-08-12
Abstract: A vibration-reducing system for use with a data processing apparatus 100 which includes data access apparatus 200. The vibration-reducing system includes at least one first elastic element 300 and at least one second elastic element 400, the elastic modulus of the second elastic element 400 being smaller than the elastic modulus of the first elastic element 300. The first elastic element 300 connects the dat access apparatus 200 to the data processing apparatus 100, and the second elastic element 400 is disposed between the data processing apparatus 100 and the data access apparatus 200. Part of the impact energy is removed from the data access apparatus 200 by using the difference between the elastic modulus of the first and second elastic elements 300, 400.
Patent GB-2407135-A (GB)
Title: A wind powered generator mounted within the structure of an electricity pylon
Inventor: SINCLAIR JOSEPH STRANG
IPC: F03D3/06
Filed: 2003-10-14
Abstract: A wind turbine mounted for rotation about a vertical axis, housed within the structure of an electricity pylon. The turbine may comprise four convex/concave blades A, which may be mounted at their lower ends to a rotating platform B. The upper ends of the blades A may be fixed to the frame via a nylon bearing. The outer perimeter of the platform B may be toothed, with which four generators C are in meshing engagement, causing the generators C to produce electricity, which may be fed into the electricity cables carried by the pylon, or fed to an area in the vicinity of the pylon. Mesh may be attached to the pylon structure to prevent birds from entering the turbine space.
Patent GB-2394491-A (GB)
Title: Joining of tubulars through the use of explosives
Inventor: HAUGEN DAVID M
IPC: E21B17/04
Filed: 2003-10-24
Abstract: A method of joining tubulars 101, 102 through the use of explosive 206 comprises aligning the second tubular 101 within a conical open end portion 202 of the first tubular 102, whereby the explosive 206 is attached to the surface of the conical open end portion 202. A frangible anvil 208 is disposed in a bore defined by the tubulars 101, 102, whereby the frangible anvil 208 acts as a support. When detonated, the conical open end portion 202 will close and form a tubular connection 103 between the first and second tubulars 101, 102 respectively, and the frangible anvil 208 will break away forming a through bore. In another embodiment, outer and inner diameter broaches / reamers (110, 111 respectively, figures 4 and 6) are provided for smoothing out the deformed tubular connection 103.
Patent GB-2408646-A (GB)
Title: Display apparatus utilising modulation of combined light sources
Inventor: BLACKHAM GEOFFREY HOWARD
IPC: H04N9/31
Filed: 2003-11-28
Abstract: Image display apparatus (10) comprising projector means, a first light source, at least one primary modulator (12) for modulating light from the first light source, a second light source, optical means (14, 18) for combining light from the second light source with the modulated light from the at least one primary modulator (12), and an auxiliary modulator (16) for modulating the combined light from the second light source and the modulated light from the at least one primary modulator (12). This arrangement may be used to provide images via front or rear-projection and may be incorporated into (figure 2) a display to simulate night vision goggles.
Patent GB-2395044-A (GB)
Title: Financial transaction system and method using electronic messaging
Inventor: MENDIOLA DENNIS
IPC: G06Q20/40
Filed: 2002-08-01
Abstract: A method and a system for performing financial transactions between parties having clients (15a, 15b) with an electronic messaging facility and a banking account facility with a financial institution. Each party has an electronic messaging address (CIN) associated with the electronic messaging facility and a banking account number (CAN) associated with the banking account facility (27) thereof. A financial service provider server (13) is interfaced with the electronic messaging facility to handle communications between the clients (15a, 15b) of the parties and is also interfaced with the banking account facilities (27) of the parties to perform the financial transaction. The electronic messaging address (CIN) of each party is linked with the banking account facility therefor, and thus the banking account number(s) (CAN) thereof, within a database (45) associated with the server (13) to facilitate the financial transaction. The server (13) undertakes an authentication process within one and/or the other party using the electronic messaging facility requiring confirmation of a PIN also stored in the database (45). The authentication process is characterised by the server (13) providing the client (15a) of the one party instigating the financial transaction with a different electronic messaging address to "reply to" when requesting the PIN, from the original electronic messaging address of the server (13) used by that same party to initiate the financial transaction, to enhance the security of the transaction.
Patent GB-2399062-A (GB)
Title: Articulated lift truck
Inventor: CALLAN PHILIP THOMAS
IPC: B62D11/20
Filed: 2003-01-14
Abstract: An articulated lift truck comprises a rear section 11 and a front section 12 capable of turning 90{ to either side of a straight ahead direction. The truck comprises at least three, typically four, wheels 13,14,21,22, at least one wheel being in a separate articulated body section to the remaining wheels. All of the wheels 13,14,21,22 are drivable, but the power to least one wheel, preferably a rear wheel, may be disconnected, the wheel being freely rotatable in either direction. Drive to the truck may vary in proportional to an angle of articulation or when a threshold articulation angle, such as 45{, is exceeded. As an alternative to disconnection, an individual wheel motor may be switched off. The rear section 11 may also comprise a differential gear and a battery or engine.
Patent GB-2417858-A (GB)
Title: Access control device using mobile phones for automatic wireless access with secure codes and biometrics data
Inventor: BAJWA ANWAR SHARIF
IPC: H04M11/00
Filed: 2004-08-16
Abstract: Mobile phones and wireless communicators have an infrared or bluetooth short range transceiver that can communicate with an access controller operating an electrical lock or alarm system. The access controller enables automatic access to any authorised user carrying a mobile phone in its proximity. In one particular embodiment, the access controller operating in discovery mode searches and detects a mobile with either infrared or bluetooth enabled and then interrogates the mobile phone. Through an automatic process of authentication based on secret encrypted codes access is granted or denied. Granting of access causes an actuator to open a door lock or set a control flag via an interface from the access controller. The access controller stores the user list with subscription details in a local memory that is updated from a remotely located secure data base using a public network controlled from a master database administrator. A cellular or satellite network with messaging or data bearer service such as Short Message Service (SMS) in GSM/GPRS or 802.11wi-fi or similar network transport may be used, The mobile phone identity and user identity data are encrypted by a unique key derived from a rolling time-stamp supplied by the access controller to the mobile phone. The encryption result is generated in real-time by the mobile phone and only known by the access controller. Manually entered data via the mobile phone's keypad or delivered to the mobile by a messaging or data bearer service from a master controller also can be used. Suitable biometrics data provided by an appropriate reader attached to the mobile phone can be used to enhance the level of security. Logging and tracking of access breach or selected events can be activated and stored at the access controller or relayed to a remote site using a public network.
Patent GB-2419713-A (GB)
Title: Data access system using passive tag array
Inventor: SQUIBBS ROBERT FRANCIS
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2004-10-28
Abstract: A data access system 10 comprises a data store 14 for storing a plurality of content items (e.g. image data), a plurality of discrete interface devices (tags) 12, 17, each capable of wirelessly interfacing with a memory-tag reader 20, and a control arrangement 15 for controlling download of a selected content item from the data store to the memory-tag reader via one of the interface devices 17 (a "pseudo tag"). At least some of the interface devices 12 are arranged in a spatial distribution 11 with each device being associated with a corresponding one of the content items. Content item selection is effected by interfacing the memory-tag reader 20 with the corresponding interface device in the array 11. A content identifier for a read interface device can be downloaded to the memory-tag reader and then transmitted to the control arrangement 15 by the memory-tag reader, or transmitted via a wired or wireless link from the read interface device to the pseudo tag 17. Several forms of interface device 12, 17 are disclosed.
Patent GB-2420458-A (GB)
Title: Envelope detector circuit for an automatic gain control
Inventor: MURDOCH DAVID
IPC: H03G3/20
Filed: 2004-11-19
Abstract: An envelope detector circuit has an input C1 and an output capacitor C2 whose values are chosen so that sensitivity to transients is controlled by charge transfer from the input capacitor to the output capacitor. Sensitivity resistor R2 (which formed a filter with C2 in prior art) is then no longer necessary (fig.3), saving component and placement costs.
Patent GB-2409649-A (GB)
Title: Respiratory mask with inserted spacer
Inventor: CHIAM KIA CHEE
IPC: A41D13/11
Filed: 2004-12-30
Abstract: A respiratory mask has a mask body and a headband. The mask body consist or a number of filter layers which are spaced apart by one or more spacers so that when air is discharged by a wearer, the spacers together with the filter layers provide a pumping effect to blow out more carbon dioxide and take in more air from the surroundings. The mask also provides a visual indication for a change of mask by the puffed shape of the pumping effect.
Patent GB-2422514-A (GB)
Title: Radio frequency identification tag security systems
Inventor: SOPPERA ANDREA
IPC: G06F21/73
Filed: 2005-01-12
Abstract: Security and privacy of tag information in an RFID-based system can be achieved through the usage of pseudonyms generated based on one-way hash functions. A system based on binary one-way trees allows for the scalable generation and decoding of authentication keys to obtain access to tag identities. This tool can also be adapted to provide limited access for readers to tag information. A tag reader can only read the data on a tag if it obtains an encryption key from a third party. To increase security, the tag is capable of changing its pseudonym after each read request. However, the reader then has to obtain a new encryption key each time it accesses the tag. This is inefficient and so the reader is provided with a key which will be valid for a predetermined number of read requests, even though the tag will continue to alter its pseudonym after each request.
Patent GB-2413410-A (GB)
Title: Parallel filing system using user level data storage
Inventor: WORRINGEN JOACHIM
IPC: G06F9/46
Filed: 2005-03-03
Abstract: A storage system is used with a parallel processing system comprising a plurality of nodes 1. An application 3 is split into individual applications and distributed across the nodes. The storage system splits files into a plurality of fragments. The pieces of the files are stored on a plurality of storage devices 5 as files in the native filing system of the nodes. The application is provided with the information 6 about the distribution of the file fragments. I/O processes 4 are launched by the application on the nodes which access the storage devices. Message Passing Interface (MPI) messages are used to communicate with the I/O processes. Data in the files may be transformed to and from a format native to the machine when the file is accessed. The format may be the endianness of the data.
Patent GB-2424087-A (GB)
Title: Portable USB structure
Inventor: CHEN YING-CHUNG
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2005-03-07
Abstract: The present invention is a portable multi-purpose universal serial bus (USB) structure, which refers to a storage unit that can be provided inside a casing and has a USB connector exposed out of one end of the casing. The casing can be a casing for a key, a vehicle anti-theft alarm, a controller of an electric roller gate (e.g. for a garage) or a receiver of an entrance guard card, thereby avoiding the user from forgetting to carry said objects when going out and therefore from incurring any inconvenience.
Patent GB-2413277-A (GB)
Title: Body support suited to kneeling posture
Inventor: TENNEY AMANDA GAIL
IPC: A47C9/02
Filed: 2005-04-15
Abstract: A device 41 is used to support an upper part of the human body when it is in a kneeling position. The device comprises two side frame elements 42, a knee pad (16) to support the user's knees or lower legs while kneeling, and a chest pad 14 to support the user's horizontally-extending thorax and/or abdomen. The chest pad 14 is preferably pivotably mounted to the side frame elements 42 to accommodate shifts in the user's weight. Handles 12 are provided on each side frame element 42, which the user may grasp to support part of her or his body weight while lowering himself on to, or raising himself from the device. The device may easily be dismantled or folded for storage or transport, and is of particular use for gardeners.
Patent GB-2413760-A (GB)
Title: Shelving system
Inventor: WEATHERLY MATTHEW
IPC: A47B47/00
Filed: 2005-04-20
Abstract: A shelving system including first and second supports 130, an adapter 110 extending into the first and second supports, and first and second spacers 120 interposing the first and second supports and having first and second apertures (125, Fig. 2) respectively, through which the adapter extends. A shelf 140 interposes the first and second spacers and has third and fourth apertures 145 through which the adapter extends. Furthermore, a shelving system kit and piece of furniture.
Patent GB-2427354-A (GB)
Title: Braced or self-supporting mattress
Inventor: TILLBROOK CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: A47C23/06
Filed: 2005-06-22
Abstract: An internally braced mattress is disclosed which is able to support its own and an occupant's weight without undue sag or deformation when disposed between spaced supports. The bracing can take various forms e.g. transverse wire, strip or band spring elements, cantilever or suspension bridge forms, slats, struts, interlinked coils, stiffening beams/ribs, wire wound tubes, leaf springs etc. The invention is particularly applicable to sprung, fluid-filled and ventilated mattresses.
Patent GB-2412630-A (GB)
Title: Computer keyboard with processor for audio and telephony functions
Inventor: OZOLINS HELMARS E
IPC: B41J5/10
Filed: 2003-11-12
Abstract: A computer keyboard (100) provides for one or more of processing, interfacing, and input/output control with respect to the computer and/or one or more devices coupled to the keyboard, and/or for control of one or more devices coupled to the keyboard. The keyboard comprises at least one processor (400), and may also include one or more busses (410) and/or other devices, that, individually or in cooperation, perform such functions. In one embodiment, the processor receives telephony signals from the computer and provides telephony signals to the computer, performing the processing necessary to support telephony functions such as conversion of audio signals. Audio signals from computer sound cards and other audio signal sources may be mixed with telephony signals in keyboards according to the invention. Displays and associated input devices incorporated by the keyboard are provided to control telephony and other keyboard processor functions.
Patent GB-2434097-A (GB)
Title: New use for cannabinoid
Inventor: GUY GEOFFREY
IPC: A61K36/00
Filed: 2005-07-29
Abstract: The cannabinoid tetrahydrocannabidivarin (THCV) acts as a neutral antagonist of the CB1 cannabinoid receptor, and may be used for the treatment of obesity, schizophrenia, epilepsy, cognitive disorders such as Alzheimers disease, bone disorders, obesity associated with type II (non-insulin dependent) diabetes) or in the treatment of drug, alcohol or nicotine abuse or dependency. THCV may also be used as an appetite suppressant for cosmetic weight loss. THCV may be prepared as a crude extract from a cannabis plant, a purified product or a synthetic molecule. Other neutral antagonists of the CB1 receptor may also be used for the treatment of CB1 related conditions.
Patent GB-2435878-A (GB)
Title: A Fuel Dispenser
Inventor: FOX PAUL MARTIN
IPC: B67D7/40
Filed: 2006-03-07
Abstract: A fuel dispenser 1 has a housing 4 and a hose retraction mechanism for retracting a fuel delivery hose 5 into the housing. The hose retraction mechanism comprises two rollers 14, 15 arranged sequentially adjacent to an aperture 12 through the housing, such that the rollers 14, 15 together guide the hose 5 and subsequently a retraction cord 10 for the hose through the housing, the two rollers providing for smooth operation of the retraction mechanism.