baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2421300-A (GB)
Title: Anti-skimming device for use with cash machines
Inventor: MASON NIGEL LEONARD
IPC: G07F7/08
Filed: 2004-12-18
Abstract: Tampering with cash machines (sometimes called automatic teller machines (ATMs)) or "skimming" is a serious problem. The present invention provides an anti-skimming device for use with cash machines and relies on the fact that all or part of the front panel of the cash machine (and in particular the part of the front panel adjacent to or surrounding the card reader) will be covered by a dummy or false panel. The device includes a light sensor 12a, a dialler unit 14 and/or a control unit 16. In use, if the amount of light detected by the light sensor 12a falls below a predetermined level (indicating that the front panel has been covered by a false panel and that skimming may be taking place) the light sensor 12a will output a command signal to one or both of the dialler unit 14 and the control unit 16. The dialler unit 14 can send a signal to a remote unit at a police station, for example, with location and timing information. The control unit 16 can perform a control operation such as shutting down the cash machine or triggering an alarm.
Patent GB-2423307-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and process for crystal growth
Inventor: BASU ARNAB
IPC: C30B23/00
Filed: 2005-02-22
Abstract: An apparatus for vapour phase crystal growth of multiple single trystals in one growth cycle comprises one central source chamber, a plurality of growth chambers, a plurality of passages for transport of vapour from the source chamber to the growth chambers, the source chamber being thermally decoupled from the growth chambers. The apparatus can be used in the production of semiconductor, optoelectronic or optical crystals.
Patent GB-2424839-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for throwing and catching balls or similar projectiles
Inventor: COLEING WILLIAM REGINALD
IPC: A63B65/12
Filed: 2005-04-06
Abstract: Apparatus for throwing and catching balls or other projectiles such as beanbags comprises an extendable frame which has two catcher/thrower scoops <B>3</B>, one at either end of the frame. The frame comprises a first and second frame portions <B>1</B>, each frame portion comprising two hollow, tubular, parallel outer members, joined by two cross members <B>6a, 6b</B>. These cross-members <B>6a, 6b</B> can also act as handles. The first and second frame portions <B>1</B> are joined together by two inner members <B>2</B> which pass inside the outer members. The frame can be therefore extended by pulling the first and second sections apart like a trombone causing the outer sections to slide over the inner sections. The scoops <B>3</B> are joined to the frame at such an angle to enable the ball or other projectile to be thrown straight and accurately. Each scoop also has a channel <B>4</B> which prevents a ball jumping out after it has been caught. Extension of the apparatus allows a thrower to generate extra power to throw the ball further, faster or higher.
Patent GB-2412372-A (GB)
Title: Pyrazine-based tubulin inhibitors
Inventor: BURNS CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: C07D405/04
Filed: 2003-12-11
Abstract: A compound of general formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable predrugs, salts, hydrates, solvates, crystal forms or diastereomers thereof is described. A method of treating a hyperproliferation-related disease state or disorder in a subject using a compound of formula (I) is also described.
Patent GB-2426428-A (GB)
Title: Ventilated headwear
Inventor: GAMMAMPILA KALYANARATNA
IPC: A42C5/04
Filed: 2005-05-24
Abstract: Headwear that has a space between the headwear and the user's head and means to communicate fresh air into or out of the space thereby ventilating the headwear and increasing the comfort to the user. The headwear may have openings 1 on the exterior of the headwear eg. the crown of the headwear and channels 3 to facilitate the passage of air from the underside of the headwear to the space between the wearer's head and the headwear. The communications channels 2 may be located continuously or in clusters around the circumference of the head and may be rigid, soft or elasticated. Air may enter the channels pass through into the space and out though the ventilating openings 1 on the crown of the headwear. Alternatively air may be forced through the ventilation openings 1 into the space and out though the communication channels 2. Alternatively a mesh may be placed partially or completely between the head of the user to facilitate movement of air between the head of the wearer and the headwear.
Patent GB-2424661-A (GB)
Title: Flow biased sequencing valve
Inventor: MCKEE L MICHAEL
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2005-06-16
Abstract: A method that is usable with a well comprises providing a sequencing valve 28 that in a first state communicates a first flow through a first port 31 of the valve and in a second state closes fluid communication through the first port. The method further includes communicating a second flow through an orifice of the sequencing valve during the second state of the valve and using a pressure drop across the orifice to bias the sequencing valve to remain in the second state. The method may include using the valve in a first state to locate a lateral wellbore in a first operation that uses high flow rates and low pressures and in a second state with a second operation such as washing a lateral wellbore where lower flow rates and higher pressures are used. Also included are embodiments relating to a sequencing valve and a system usable with a well comprising a tool and a sequencing valve.
Patent GB-2412348-A (GB)
Title: Alignment tool
Inventor: MCKEITH STUART DENNIS
IPC: H02G1/00
Filed: 2004-01-27
Abstract: An alignment tool is disclosed for use in making a hole in a wall board to align with a pre-mounted outlet box. The tool comprises a locating assembly (10) having a base (14) for mounting in a predetermined position in the outlet box (30), a template (12) for cutting a hole of the correct size and shape in the board (32) to fit around the box (30), and alignment means for passing through the wall board (32) to align the template (12) with the locating assembly (10). In the invention, the alignment means comprises a single post (18) of non-circular cross-section projecting from the base (14) of the locating assembly to pass through the wall board (32), and an aperture (24) of complementary cross-section in the template (12) for snugly receiving a portion of the post (18) protruding from the wall board (32) so as to ensure the correct position and orientation of the template (12) relative to the box (30).
Patent GB-2415593-A (GB)
Title: Pivoting perch assembly for bird feeder
Inventor: NOCK ROBERT KENNETH
IPC: A01K39/01
Filed: 2005-08-06
Abstract: The assembly comprises a flange 12 and a perch rod 14 with at least one pivot member located at a distal end; the pivot members extending axially along an axis in a direction generally perpendicular to the perch rod. The flange has attachment means that allow it to be attached to the side wall of a bird feeder body x, the flange comprising an underside portion that in use is in direct contact with said side wall of a bird feeder body. The flange has at least one recess 30 in the underside and an aperture 32 therethrough located adjacent the recess or between the recesses x, the aperture and recess being configured to accept the perch member. The pivot member is housed within the recess with the perch rod extending through the aperture such that in use the perch member may pivot, from a retracted position in which the perch is alongside the feeder body to an extended position in which the perch projects outwardly from the body.
Patent GB-2419569-A (GB)
Title: A rear load floor for a motor vehicle
Inventor: MCGUCKIN JOHN M
IPC: B62D25/20
Filed: 2005-08-19
Abstract: A rear load floor for a motor vehicle is disclosed which has a first recessed storage well 25 for holding cargo within the rear cargo area of the motor vehicle and a second recessed storage well 30 formed in the floor 26 of the first recessed storage well 20 to store the spare tyre 35. The second recessed storage well may be offset toward one side of the vehicle's longitudinal centreline so as to accommodate on exhaust system 38. The load floor is connected to side rails 16.
Patent GB-2431446-A (GB)
Title: Fixing having portion projecting from substrate
Inventor: CAIRNS MICHAEL PAUL
IPC: F16B15/02
Filed: 2005-08-26
Abstract: A fixing (3) comprises a nail (2) and an outer sleeve (1). When the nail (2) is driven into a substrate (5),the sleeve acts so that a portion of the fixing (3) protrudes from the substrate (5) in order for further items to be attached to the fixing (5). In an alternative embodiment the fixing is constructed in a single piece.
Patent GB-2417246-A (GB)
Title: Molecules having immunomodulatory activity
Inventor: CHUA KAW YAN
IPC: A61K39/12
Filed: 2004-04-16
Abstract: We describe an Fve polypeptide being a fragment, homologue, variant or derivative of Fve protein, which comprises at least one biological activity of Fve protein. Uses of such a polypeptide, etc, and nucleic acids encoding these, in the treatment and prevention of allergy and cancer are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2432516-A (GB)
Title: Footstool with massage portion
Inventor: HAGUE IAN
IPC: A61H15/00
Filed: 2005-11-26
Abstract: A footstool comprising a footrest portion 102 and a massage portion 103. A first part of the massage portion is configured to move with a first foot and a second part of the massage portion is configured to move with a second foot. The first part is movable in a first direction and the second part is movable in an opposing direction simultaneously. The footstool can also have side supports 105 and 104. The massage portion can have beads (206) or rollers 106-108.
Patent GB-2421568-A (GB)
Title: Flame effect electric fire
Inventor: O'NEILL NOEL
IPC: F24C15/06
Filed: 2003-09-19
Abstract: A flame effect electric fire comprises housing (10) to allow wall mounting, a heating means (44) to draw air in to the heater via an inlet (42) and expel hot air through a bottom mounted exit (44) and a flame simulating assembly comprising a light source (16), a viewing screen (22) capable of diffusing and transmitting light, a rear reflector (21) located behind the screen and a means to produce moving beams of light (18) which may be a rotating shaft having radially directed pieces thereon to reflect light onto the screen and may be driven by a motor. The light source may be provided with a baffle (16a) to prevent light to prevent light striking the screen. The rear reflector may be provided with reflective and non reflective means.
Patent GB-2424733-A (GB)
Title: Time compensation for a customer of rented and encrypted content
Inventor: KURIHARA SHINICHI
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2006-03-13
Abstract: Providing time compensation for a customer of rented and encrypted content for periods in which the customer cannot access the content as the decryption key is not available due to problems in delivering the key/problems at the server side. A content delivery apparatus (e.g. an online video rental server) which provides content to a user terminal upon request in encrypted form, wherein the content is stored in encrypted form at the user's terminal and when the user wishes to view the content inside his/her renting period (view period) a decryption key (view permission information) is provided to the user's terminal from the server to allow decryption and viewing at the user's terminal. Furthermore, it is monitored whether the server has failed at the server side and if the server is disabled/fails for a period of time and users/customers may have been disadvantaged due to not having been able to request and obtain decryption keys inside their rental period, then the server side automatically compensates these users with additional rental time (relief right) and notifies them of this.
Patent GB-2424440-A (GB)
Title: Window frame fixing system comprising releasable clips
Inventor: REES DAVID
IPC: E04F21/00
Filed: 2006-03-21
Abstract: A window member 14 and a frame member 12 are held together by a base clip 26 and a locking clip 38, both located in use in a gap 15 between the members. The base clip 26 is held within a channel 20 in an extrusion 16 which in turn is fitted to the window member 14. The locking clip 38 is inserted into the gap in the direction of arrow A, and has ratchet teeth (40 fig 2) which engage corresponding pawls (34 fig 1) on the base clip 26 to provide a ratchet effect during insertion. A hooked portion 42 at one end of the locking clip engages a first face of the frame member during insertion, to cause a flange 18 of the window member 14 to be held to a face of the frame member opposite the first face. The clips may be released by use of tools also disclosed.
Patent GB-2437290-A (GB)
Title: Ladder with pulley
Inventor: HARTLEY PAUL ANDREW
IPC: E06C7/12
Filed: 2006-04-21
Abstract: A ladder <B>10</B> has a plurality of rungs and an upper and lower end in use. A pulley <B>11</B> is arranged at or on an upper rung <B>12</B> of the ladder. The pulley <B>11</B> may be a pulley block suspended from the rung 12. The rung may be the top rung of the ladder. A cleat may be provided toward a lower end of the ladder. The cleat allows a rope supporting a load via the pulley to be held in place, suspending the load in a raised position. The ladder is especially provided for use in positioning security screens <B>5</B> ready for installation over a window of a building <B>B</B>.
Patent GB-2439135-A (GB)
Title: Pulp process
Inventor: MAUBORGNE JEROME PAUL PASCAL
IPC: D21C3/00
Filed: 2006-06-13
Abstract: A process for the production of a paper pulp, comprising preparing the pulp from a raw material derived from a plant of the Araceae family. Preferably the plant is from the genus montrichardia, eg Montrichardia arborescens. The plant material may be treated with sodium hydroxide at 160-170{C for 10-30 minutes.
Patent GB-2425844-A (GB)
Title: Active wafer probe
Inventor: STRID ERIC
IPC: G01R31/02
Filed: 2004-12-21
Abstract: A probe suitable for probing a semiconductor wafer that includes an active circuit (16). The probe may include a flexible interconnection (14) between the active circuit (16) and a support structure (10). The probe may impose a relatively low capacitance on the device under test.
Patent GB-2430192-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture and inspection of swatch-bearing sheets using a vacuum conveyor
Inventor: LERNER STANLEY I
IPC: B65H5/22
Filed: 2006-09-07
Abstract: An apparatus (1) and method of high speed manufacture of swatch-bearing sheets wherein each sheet (5) is directed through each of various operating stations via sequentially releasing a suction force from one endless vacuum belt conveyor (100, 101, 103, 105, 109, 111) while sequentially pulling the sheet onto another endless vacuum belt conveyor (100, 101, 103, 105, 109, 111) with a suction force to allow for substantially continuous engagement of the sheet with the endless vacuum conveyors during the manufacture and inspection of the sheets
Patent GB-2442477-A (GB)
Title: Rotary positive-displacement machine
Inventor: HUGHES MARK DAVID MORTIMER
IPC: F04C3/08
Filed: 2006-10-06
Abstract: A machine comprises a casing 102 defining an enclosing wall spherical about a centre, a first rotor rotatable about a first axis 303 and a second rotor rotatable about a second axis 316. Each rotor has a circumferential face 302 conformed to its respective wall and a working face 305 with a plurality of vanes 306-308 intermeshing with those of the other rotor. The first and second axes intersect at the centre at a first angle whereby as the rotors rotate cavities 313-315 between the vanes alternately expand and contract admit and discharge fluid through inlet and outlets ports 104, 105. The rotor working face is defined with reference to a spline defined by a trace on the hemispherical envelope of one rotor of a point on the hemispherical envelope of the other rotor as the two rotors are rotated together through a first angle and a neutral interface surface is swept between the centre and the spline. Each vane comprises a first working surface that is a polar offset of the neutral interface surface. Vane tips have a lobular surface formed as a rotation of the end of the first working surface that is on the surface of the hemispherical envelope through a second angle 1606.
Patent GB-2429249-A (GB)
Title: Brake system with integrated car load compensating arrangement
Inventor: RING MICHAEL E
IPC: B61H13/24
Filed: 2005-06-08
Abstract: A railway car brake system comprising a control device (100, 200) engageable with a predetermined portion (3) of such railway car for compensating braking force in response to a load carried by such railway car. The control device includes a sensor mechanism (110, 210) engageable with a truck bolster (16) or a movable car structure (3) for sensing a vertical position thereof corresponding to a load carried by the railway car. There is a control valve (120,220) engageable with the sensor mechanism (110, 210) which generates a fluid pressure signal responsive to such load. A pneumatic actuator (140, 180) engageable with a predetermined brake beam (22,24) disposed on such truck assembly (10) and fluidly connected to such control valve (120,220). This pneumatic actuator (140, 180) generates a predetermined braking force responsive to the pressure signal and further responsive to the load carried by the railway car as sensed by the sensor mechanism. Such predetermined braking force may be proportionally adjusted to variations in the load carried by the railway car.
Patent GB-2445570-A (GB)
Title: Two piece component for rotary hydraulic coupling
Inventor: LANCEFIELD TIMOTHY MARK
IPC: F01L1/344
Filed: 2007-01-09
Abstract: A rotary hydraulic coupling comprises a cylindrical first element 50 rotatably received within and sealed relative to an annular second element, each of the elements having bores that communicate with annular grooves in a mating surface of at least one of the two elements to establish fluid flow communication between the bores in the two elements. The first element is formed of an outer tube 50 and an inner spool 60, and the axially extending oil passages in the first element are formed by channels and/or holes in the inner spool 60. This construction reduces the need for precision machining and so makes the coupling more suitable for volume construction. The rotary coupling is used to connect the oil galleries of an oil feed manifold to rotating oil ducts which lead to hydraulic working chambers within a phaser for driving the camshaft of an engine (figure 1).
Patent GB-2435109-A (GB)
Title: A retractable photographic lens
Inventor: ISHIZUKA KAZUNORI
IPC: G02B7/10
Filed: 2007-02-08
Abstract: A retractable photographic lens (11) includes a photographing optical system having a plurality of optical elements including at least two retractable optical elements (LG2, LG3) that move radially away from an optical axis (ZP) on retraction. When the retractable photographic lens moves from the operating state (as shown on figure 1) to a fully retracted state, the two retractable optical elements (LG2, LG3) of the plurality assume positions away from the optical axis (ZP) in different radial directions, moving rearward in the optical axis direction to be positioned adjacent to each other in a plane orthogonal to the optical axis.
Patent GB-2436399-A (GB)
Title: Rapid and accurate built-in RADAR antenna array calibration
Inventor: WOOLDRIDGE JOHN J
IPC: H01Q3/26
Filed: 2007-02-20
Abstract: A calibration method or apparatus 100 for an antenna array 105 comprises coupling an interrogation signal with respective array elements 120a-e, detecting a respective response signal and using the response signal and the interrogation signal to produce a representation of a current calibration verification state. The calibration state may be compared with previous calibration data stored in a memory 160 to determine if they are within a required accuracy, such that no adjustments to the calibration is required, but if outside appropriate adjustments may be made. Calibration for different polarized signals may be performed. The interrogation signal may be applied via a selected element 130 of the antenna array 105 or by one or more separate dedicated test elements. The verification processor 150 may be directly and/or indirectly linked to transmit and receive processors 110, 115, phase control devices 132, 134 and a mode control switch 122 such that the calibration of transmit and receive modes of the antenna elements 120a-e can be assessed. The calibration process may be used on linear, planar or conformal antenna arrays with various geometrical configurations. The calibration apparatus can be built-in to a missile to calibrate a RADAR antenna array which is also within the missile, such that it can be operated in a just-in-time, pre-deployment environment, as well as during use.
Patent GB-2447245-A (GB)
Title: Spatial scaling of an image prior to compression encoding.
Inventor: KNEE MICHAEL JAMES
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2007-03-05
Abstract: A spatial scaling process is performed on an image prior to image compression encoding wherein a scaling factor for an image varies monotonically from a maximum value at a first location within a region of interest in the image to a minimum value at a second location within the image which is outside the region of interest. The invention finds application, for example, in transmitting images to a mobile phone which has limited bandwidth and display capabilities. By spatially scaling images prior to compression a region of interest can be magnified and the area outside the region of interest can be reduced. This gives an image with more detail about a reference point in a region of interest while still preserving information outside the region of interest. This process is performed on an image sequence where the region of interest moves position through the sequence. Meta-data identifying the location of the region of interest may accompany the transmitted video so that, after decoding, the scaling can be reversed.
Patent GB-2450860-A (GB)
Title: An oxygen producing and carbon dioxide absorbing device for inclusion in food packages
Inventor: PARKER NIGEL JOHN BRACE
IPC: B65D81/24
Filed: 2007-04-11
Abstract: A device for maintaining a predetermined gas composition within packed food packaging comprises a sachet, fabricated from a composite material, permeable to gases, and containing a formulation, including sodium carbonate peroxyhydrate. The device is capable, on hydration, of both generating oxygen and subsequently absorbing carbon dioxide. The device being designed to maintain a predetermined percentage composition of both oxygen and carbon dioxide in both modified atmosphere (MA) and controlled atmosphere (CA) packed foods, by an active, controlled compensation for changes within the pack atmosphere. The formulation within the sachet may also include sodium chloride, sodium carbonate and zeolite or bentonite clay.