baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2382907-A (GB)
Title: Biometric based airport access control
Inventor: BEALE RICHARD A
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2002-11-08
Abstract: A system for controlling individual access at an airport, comprising an access card having machine readable information of an encoded biometric characteristic. An access control terminal 30 includes a reader 34 for reading the encoded biometric characteristics from the access card, and a biometric reader 36 makes a contemporaneous reading of the presenting individual. A processor 40 grants or denies access by comparing the read encoded biometric reading with the presenting individual biometric reading. A boarding pass can be generated having a passenger's biometric reading, and compared to a contemporaneous input to grant or deny access to a commercial vehicle. A PIN may also be used. The access card (49, Fig. 3) may include a clearance identifier, which may be linked to a job identifier (e.g. baggage handler, passenger or pilot) and the card holder is only permitted access to certain access points depending on the value of the clearance identifier.
Patent GB-2383699-A (GB)
Title: An LCD panel with integrated row and data signal pulse generating shift registers and shift register output level shifters
Inventor: PARK JAE DEOK
IPC: G11C19/18
Filed: 2002-12-11
Abstract: A start pulse propagates through a PMOS shift register ST1,ST2 to provide a sequence of active low output pulses which are respectively level shifted by clocked PMOS level shifters LS1 and LS2. The supply voltage may be 10 volts, and the active low 0 volt output pulses may be translated to pulses with an amplitude of minus 8 volts (figure 7). Both the gate/row and data signal pulse generators for an LCD display may be implemented by shift registers of this configuration. The shift register stages and the level shifters may use bootstrap capacitors.
Patent GB-2391220-A (GB)
Title: Mobile beverage dispensing system
Inventor: ROGERS BRIAN
IPC: B67D1/02
Filed: 2003-03-26
Abstract: A temporary beverage dispensing system 1 is disclosed for use at public events such as football matches and concerts. The system 1 comprises a mobile beverage reservoir 12 such as a refrigerated container 7 on a trailer chassis. A plurality of kegs 8 of beer or other desired beverages may be stored in the container 7. A beverage delivery line 5 comprising pythons 18,25 delivers the beer or other beverage from the kegs 8 to one or more remotely located independent bar units 3. Each mobile bar unit 3 has a number of beverage dispensing taps 35. A mobile chiller unit 6 may be provided in the beverage delivery line 5 intermediate to the beverage reservoir 12 and the mobile bar unit 3.
Patent GB-2400526-A (GB)
Title: Cryptographic key update management
Inventor: LAIN ANTONIO
IPC: H04L9/08
Filed: 2003-04-08
Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for consolidating cryptographic key updates (18), the consolidated update information enabling, for example, a returning member (14) of a secure group (11) who has been offline, to recover the current group key, at least in most cases and in one embodiment within a target failure rate. The unconsolidated key updates (18) each comprise an encrypted key, corresponding to a node of a key hierarchy (12), that has been encrypted using a key which is a descendant of that node. The key updates (18) are used to maintain a key tree (24) with nodes in this tree corresponding to nodes in the key hierarchy (12). Each node of the key tree (12) is used to store, for each encrypting key used in respect of the encrypted key associated with the node, the most up-to-date version of the encrypted key with any earlier versions being discarded. The key tree, or a subset of the tree, is then provided (28) to group members (14).
Patent GB-2402577-A (GB)
Title: Directional short range communications
Inventor: LEWIN ROBERT GLYN
IPC: H04B10/114
Filed: 2003-06-04
Abstract: An interpersonal communication device comprising: <SL> <LI>(a) a transmitter capable of delivering a signal over a short distance; and <LI>(b) a receiver capable of receiving the signal, </SL> the transmitter being adapted such that the signal is highly directionally focused and may be specifically targeted at a remote receiver by the transmitter operator. The device may be discreetly carried on the person, and is preferably comprised as part of another device, such as a mobile phone. Thus, a potential suitor can aim their device at someone, and transmit discrete message using radio or infra red radiation. The message may include a photo, personal information such as name, telephone number or address. The target may be alerted by an audio, vibratory or visual alert.
Patent GB-2393639-A (GB)
Title: Wiper blade protector with axially-extending pockets
Inventor: DANCER NIGEL
IPC: B60S1/38
Filed: 2003-08-22
Abstract: A protector for a windscreen wiper blade rubber comprises a sleeve 11 having an internal passageway for receiving at least part of a windscreen wiper blade rubber projecting from the associated wiper blade harness, the sleeve 11 being formed with a slot 2 arranged to slide over a neck portion of the windscreen wiper blade rubber and having a rubber flap 4 projecting from the sleeve 11, to act as a temporary wiper strip, wherein projections 6, 7 extending along the length of the exterior of the protector 1 define axially-extending pockets 8. The sleeve may be made of a stiff plastics material, and the rubber flap 4 may project from an edge opposite an edge in which the slot 2 is disposed.
Patent GB-2394069-A (GB)
Title: Retracting mechanism where lens holder is moved off optical axis
Inventor: NOMURA HIROSHI
IPC: G02B7/10
Filed: 2003-08-27
Abstract: A retracting mechanism for a lens barrel has a frame (8 fig 112) which is movable along an axis (z0) towards and away from a stationary member 21a without rotation. The frame pivotally mounts a holder (6) having a lens holder portion (6a) for holding a lens and movable between an aligned position where the lens is aligned with an optical axis Z1 (see also fig 10) and a displaced position (as shown in fig 10) where the lens is displaced relative to the aligned position. A spring (40) is provided to resiliently hold the holder at the aligned position. The stationary member 21a has a cam surface (21c) configured to contact one end (40b) of the spring during movement of the frame towards the stationary member, the contact overcoming the resilient holding of the holder at said aligned position and moving the holder from the aligned position to the displaced position.
Patent GB-2405902-A (GB)
Title: Security hinge
Inventor: LEMMING STEPHEN KENNETH JOHN
IPC: E05D11/00
Filed: 2003-09-15
Abstract: A security hinge 10 has a preferably a U-shaped part 20 which for mounting in a door frame, and a preferably T-shaped part 200 which for mounting in a door. The two parts may be fitted to the door and door frame, for example by screws fixed in the plane of the door when closed but only accessible when the door is open. The two parts 20, 200 may each have a smooth bore 30, 210 within which a hinge pin 310 is located to join the two parts together so that the central leg 220 of the T-shaped part 20 fits between the two side arms 40 of the U-shaped part 20. The surfaces of the two parts of the hinge 10 that meet are curved so that no substantial gap appears as the door opens.
Patent GB-2401785-A (GB)
Title: Wheelchair with pivoting armrest incorporating table
Inventor: TIEN CHENG-CHIH
IPC: A61G5/12
Filed: 2003-10-09
Abstract: A table (33) is pivotally attached to an invalid chair arm (2) which chair includes a chair frame (11), two arms and two sideboards (3). The chair frame includes on each side a back rod (11) and a seat rod (12). A pivot holder (14) is provided each at both sides of the back rod pivoted respectively to the rear end of the arm. The pivot holder is laterally inserted with a retaining lever (332) to merely hold against the end of the arm without compromising the arm to be lifted in relation to the pivot holder allowing an invalid to sit in the chair sideways. Two holes are respectively provided vertically and laterally (21,22) on the front end of the arm. The sideboard is adapted with a sleeve to receive insertion of the arm. A plurality of through holes are provided on the circumferential portion of the sleeve for a selected through hole to be aligned at the hole vertically provided on the arm and fixed in position with a positioning member (14), thus for the sideboard to be placed laterally on the arm.
Patent GB-2396645-A (GB)
Title: Lost circulation materials (LCM's) effective to maintain emulsion stability of drilling fluids
Inventor: JARRETT MICHAEL A
IPC: C09K8/36
Filed: 2002-08-29
Abstract: Lost circulation materials and methods for maintaining emulsion stability in emulsion type drilling, drill-in, and completion fluids, particularly invert emulsions.
Patent GB-2406437-A (GB)
Title: Field effect transistor with organic ferroelectric gate insulator
Inventor: SCHROEDER RAOUL
IPC: H01L21/28
Filed: 2004-03-22
Abstract: A field effect transistor 1 comprises source and drain electrodes 6, 7 separated by a semiconductor body 5, and a gate electrode 3 separated from the semiconductor body 5 by a non-crystalline solution-processed organic ferroelectric-like gate insulator 4. The semiconductor body 5 may comprise an organic or inorganic semiconductor material and the gate insulator 4 may be a polymer material which. The device may be formed on a glass or plastic substrate 2 and is useful in non-volatile memory devices. The ferroelectric gate dielectric allows the voltage of an active matrix display transistor to be sustained without the use of a capacitor.
Patent GB-2412400-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable blind
Inventor: CHEN YIN-WEN
IPC: E06B9/42
Filed: 2004-03-25
Abstract: An adjustable car blind comprises a curtain 10, a tube-shaped case 20 in which the rolled-up curtain is stored when not in use, a winding mechanism 30 and two guide rails 40 connected at their lower ends to the case. The guide rails are connected to the case using hinges 50, thereby enabling for the inclination of the guide rails to be adjusted. The guide rods may be separated from the case by extension rods whereby the distance between the two guide rails can be adjusted. Also disclosed is a winding device for a car blind and a control circuit for a car blind.
Patent GB-2413791-A (GB)
Title: Closure device for a beverage can
Inventor: DUNKLEY DAVID DENNIS
IPC: B65D25/48
Filed: 2004-04-27
Abstract: The first object of this invention is to provide a plastic funnel like cap that when fitted to the top of an opened drink can is able to withstand the pressure that is developed in the can and not allow any leakage. The second object of this invention is to provide a plastic funnel like cap that when fitted to an opened drink can will not allow any ingress of insects such as wasps. The third object of this invention is to provide a plastic funnel like cap that fits to the top of an opened drinks can and will allow the pressure developed to be released and the remaining drink to be consumed by unscrewing the pressure type cap (Fig 1.D.) A locking ring may be provided to clamp the cap to the can.
Patent GB-2404552-A (GB)
Title: Latch mechanism for pivoting handle assembly of a power tool
Inventor: STONES KEVIN
IPC: H01H9/06
Filed: 2004-05-17
Abstract: A latch mechanism for a power tool such as a hedge cutter, in which the tool has a housing (3 figure 16a), a motor, an output shaft actuate a working member, and a handle assembly (2 figure 9) adapted to pivot relative to the housing between a plurality of positions. The latch mechanism comprises first detent means having a first detent member 81 adapted to move outwardly from the housing (3) to engage handle assembly (2) to releasably retain the handle in one position; second detent means having a second detent member (82) adapted to pivot relative to the housing (3) to engage said handle assembly (2) to releasably retain the handle assembly in the second position; and biasing means 86 for urging the first detent member 81 and the second detent member (82) towards the handle assembly; wherein the first detent means is connected to the second detent means such that movement relative to the housing of the first or second detent member not engaging the handle assembly releases the handle assembly from the corresponding first or second detent means.
Patent GB-2403526-A (GB)
Title: Shale shaker
Inventor: GRICHAR CHARLES NEWTON
IPC: B01D33/03
Filed: 2003-03-13
Abstract: A shale shaker (10) or vibratory separator which, in one aspect, has a base (22), vibration isolation apparatus on the base (22), a basket (12), mount apparatus (16) for mounting the basket on the base (22), and at least one of the base (22), basket (12), and the mount apparatus (16) made of, encased in, or coated with composite material which, in certain aspects, is all or part flexible composite material; and methods of using such separators and shakers.
Patent GB-2405833-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming a slot in a printhead substrate using sand drilling
Inventor: BUSWELL SHEN
IPC: B41J2/16
Filed: 2004-09-10
Abstract: The described embodiments relate to methods and systems of forming slots (304) in a substrate (306). One exemplary embodiment forms a feature (406) into a substrate (304) having a first substrate surface (310) and a second substrate surface (312), and moves a sand drill nozzle (706) along the substrate (306) to remove substrate material sufficient to form, in combination with said forming, a slot (304) through the substrate (306).
Patent GB-2406367-A (GB)
Title: Pipe with electrical connection for anode
Inventor: JEPSEN MORTEN BJERREEGAARD
IPC: F16L58/00
Filed: 2004-09-24
Abstract: The invention comprises a pipe having a tube 12, a sleeve 14 over the outer face of the tube, a coating 18 over at least a portion of the sleeve, and an electrical connector 16 extending through the coating and attached to the sleeve. Preferably the sleeve extends circumferentially around the tube. The tube may be load bearing, and the various layers of the pipe formed from steel. The pipe preferably comprises means to attach sacrificial electrodes thereto. Also claimed is a method of manufacturing a tube and a method of launching a series of the claimed pipes.
Patent GB-2419697-A (GB)
Title: Virtual overlay infrastructures each having an infrastructure controller
Inventor: EDWARDS NIGEL JOHN
IPC: G06F21/60
Filed: 2004-10-29
Abstract: A system has a virtual overlay infrastructure mapped onto physical resources for processing, storage and network communications, the virtual infrastructure having virtual entities for processing, storage and network communications. Virtual infrastructures of different users share physical resources but are isolated. Each infrastructure has its own infrastructure controller to create and configure the infrastructure. It has a user accessible part (CFC) for configuration of that user's infrastructure, and a user inaccessible part (UFC) able to access the mapping and the physical resources. This increases user control to ease system administration, while maintaining security by limiting access to the mapping.
Patent GB-2419553-A (GB)
Title: Butter spreading apparatus
Inventor: DOMINEY PETER
IPC: B05C1/02
Filed: 2004-11-01
Abstract: A sandwich buttering machine comprises a hopper 11 containing butter which is to be deposited via an applicator roller 15 on slices of bread 18a, 18b being carried by a conveyor belt 19. A lifting device 20 brings each slice into contact with the applicator roller. The lifting device 20 is actuated in response to a signal from sensor 25 that senses the arrival of a slice of bread 18a.
Patent GB-2413061-A (GB)
Title: Cyclonic dust-collecting apparatus
Inventor: OH JANG-KEUN
IPC: A47L9/10
Filed: 2004-11-18
Abstract: Cyclone dust collecting apparatus comprises a suction air inlet 110, first and second dust collecting chambers 120, 130 for collecting relatively large and small dust particles respectively, and a cyclone generating portion 140 extending across the first and second dust collecting chambers to provide fluid communication therebetween, the cyclone generating portion including a dust separation assembly 150 shaped and configured to collide with dust drawn in through the inlet and to form a cyclone air stream, and a discharge pipe 160. The cyclone generating portion may include a cylinder having an inlet 141 extending into the first dust collection chamber and an outlet 142 extending into the second dust collecting chamber. The dust separation assembly may include a first dust separator 151 coaxially aligned with the suction inlet, the cylinder, and the discharge pipe, and a second dust separator 155 attached to the first dust separator, the second dust separator extending radially to the inner periphery of the cylinder and being shaped to generate a cyclonic air stream.
Patent GB-2406678-A (GB)
Title: Index tree structure and key composition for a database
Inventor: PAULY DUNCAN G
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2000-11-30
Abstract: A database is provided in which an index for the database is provided as a hierarchical structure of nodes that are navigated during a search until a conclusion set is reached, and the structure is organised such that key information relating to a node is inferred from the position of the node in the structure. The present invention provides a method of managing keys within a database in that the keys include a data field indicating the duration for which the key and its associated data should be maintained in the database.
Patent GB-2412139-A (GB)
Title: Fire resistant glazing
Inventor: CLASBY TERRENCE
IPC: E06B9/264
Filed: 2005-02-15
Abstract: A fire resistant window comprises first <B>1</B> and second <B>2</B> frame parts sandwiching a fire resistant glazing panel <B>10</B>. The frame parts <B>1</B>, <B>2</B> are in turn sandwiched by additional glazing panels <B>5, 6</B> which cover substantially all of the outer faces of the frame parts <B>1</B>, <B>2</B> to enclose the frame parts <B>1</B>, <B>2</B> and the fire resistant panel <B>10</B>. An interpane blind <B>13</B> may be provided. The additional panes <B>5</B>, <B>6</B> may be secured to the frame parts <B>1</B>, <B>2</B> by adhesive or by hidden mechanical means. The frame parts <B>1</B>, <B>2</B> may comprise means for attaching the window to a mounting surface.
Patent GB-2413199-A (GB)
Title: Electronic trading system using credit tiers
Inventor: MEROLD MICHAEL S
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2005-04-05
Abstract: An anonymous trading system allows parties to divide potential counterparties into tiers according to their perceived creditworthiness and the risk involved in trading with them. Price adjustments are applied to order prices for all tiers other than the first so that second and subsequent tier counterparties trade at less favourable prices. An offer is converted into a series of linked orders, one per tier, all at different prices. Tier identifiers attached to the orders are compared to ensure that the correct tier prices are displayed to counterparties.
Patent GB-2427826-A (GB)
Title: An injection device
Inventor: JENNINGS DOUGLAS IVAN
IPC: A61M5/20
Filed: 2005-04-06
Abstract: An injection device comprises a housing 112 adapted to receive a syringe having a discharge nozzle, an actuator 114 and a drive 120 acted upon by the actuator 114 which acts upon the syringe to advance it from a retracted position in which the discharge nozzle is contained within the housing 112 to an extended position in which the discharge nozzle extends from the housing 112. There is a locking mechanism 116 in communication with the actuator 114 and activatable to be moved from a locked position in which the actuator 114 is prevented from releasing the drive 120 to an unlocked position in which the actuator 114 is operable to act upon the drive 120 to advance the syringe. The locking mechanism 116 or the housing 112 includes integrally formed biasing means 201 adapted to return the locking mechanism 116 to a locked position when it is not activated. There is no need for separate springs to be used to bias the releasable locking mechanism 116 out of the housing 112.
Patent GB-2410280-A (GB)
Title: Self-lubricating expansion mandrel for expandable tubular
Inventor: SHUSTER MARK
IPC: E21B23/00
Filed: 2003-08-18
Abstract: A self-lubricating expansion mandrel (205) includes a system for lubricating the interface between the self-lubricating expansion mandrel (205) and a tubular member (210) during the radial expansion of the tubular member (210).
Patent GB-2413849-A (GB)
Title: Positioning the centre of a seismic source by using a selected configuration of guns in a gun array
Inventor: SOERLI JON MAGNUS
IPC: G01V/
Filed: 2005-05-04
Abstract: A system for conducting a marine seismic survey includes a vessel 105 coupled to a gun array 110 comprising a plurality of guns 120. The guns may be configured to form one or more of a plurality of seismic sources 150(1), 150(2), each having a different centre of source 155(1), 155(2). The gun array 110 may be arranged in a two dimensional or three dimensional pattern, and deflectors 165 may be used to steer its path. In a two dimensional gun arrangement a controller 130 can select one or other of the plurality of guns 150(1), 150(2) to as to generate a seismic source with a desired centre of source position lying approximately on a particular sail line of the vessel, which may be a planned sail line, a previously surveyed sail line, an infill line, a circular path, an elliptical path or a figure-8 path. Alternatively, in a three dimensional arrangement (see figure 2), the controller can select a plurality of guns so as to position the centre of source at a selected depth. Positioning devices 135 (eg GPS) are used to indicate the position of the centre of sources 155(1), 155(2) of the seismic sources 150(1), 150(2).
Patent GB-2410381-A (GB)
Title: Stator assembly structure of a direct current brushless motor.
Inventor: HORNG ALEX
IPC: H02K1/14
Filed: 2001-04-03
Abstract: Coil seat 22 respectively mounts upper and lower pole plates 25 each of which has a periphery having upper pole faces 252 and lower pole faces 253 which extend in the same direction. The pole faces of the upper and lower pole plate encompassing the coil seat 22 are arranged in a staggered manner, the structure defining larger openings 254 for pullout of a distal end 222 of the coil wire 221.
Patent GB-2412462-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring usage of a program over a network
Inventor: MITCHELL BRADLEY
IPC: G06F21/12
Filed: 2002-02-28
Abstract: A method to monitor use of a program receives a usage time for a monitored program over a network connection, the usage time representing a time the monitored program executed with authorisation. The usage time is reported to a user and the cost associated with usage time may be determined and sent to a user.
Patent GB-2429097-A (GB)
Title: Verification utilising a plurality of signatures
Inventor: BUCHANAN JAMES DAVID RALPH
IPC: G06K19/14
Filed: 2005-07-27
Abstract: An article verification system comprises a first scanner operable to scan an article to create a signature based upon an intrinsic characteristic of the article and a comparator operable to compare the created signature to a plurality of stored signatures created from previous scans of a plurality of articles. More than one stored signature can be associated with each article, each signature for each article being associated with a respective different portion of each article to the other signatures for that article. Thus the system provides for an article to be checked against multiple records of that article. A single match between the later scan and a stored record can be used to positively verify the article.