baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2411368-A (GB)
Title: Removable sieve for a dry food dispenser
Inventor: BURFIELD PAUL ANTHONY
IPC: A23L19/12
Filed: 2005-02-24
Abstract: A removable sieve for a dry food dispenser (such as cereals 10, fig 2) comprises a barrier portion (1) having a plurality of holes (2) thereon, and configured so as to cover an inner surface of an associated dispenser, and a standoff means (6) so as to maintain a minimal distance between the barrier and an inner surface of the main compartment 9 of the dispenser. A sealed collection compartment (8) may also be provided so as to collect powder/debris which passes though the barrier. In use, the arrangement allows small particles (such as powder 11) to be separated from larger granules so that they are not delivered with the bulk of the food. Unwanted particles can then be discarded once the dispenser is empty, by removing the sieve portion via retaining rib(s) (7) and finger grip (5).
Patent GB-2423470-A (GB)
Title: A down draught autopsy table
Inventor: GAILIS EMILS
IPC: A61G13/00
Filed: 2005-02-26
Abstract: In the field of down draught autopsy tables there is a need for a table that is lockable in a desired angular position so as to allow positioning of the table top to suit the task at hand. A down draught autopsy table (10) comprises a body support structure (12) that is moveably connected to a ground support (14). The body support (12) is moveable along a vertical axis so as to adjust the height thereof throughout a range of heights relative to the ground support (14). The body support (12) is also rotatable about the vertical axis. The autopsy table (10) also includes a selectively operable lock means (22) for locking the body support structure (12) in a desired angular position throughout the range of heights.
Patent GB-2426300-A (GB)
Title: An intumescent and acoustic gasket
Inventor: WARD DEREK ALFRED
IPC: E06B5/16
Filed: 2005-05-18
Abstract: An intumescent and acoustic gasket 2 for a dry lining box mounted in a ceiling, the gasket having a base 4 and upstanding sidewalls 6 formed of a sponge material. The base 4 has intumescent material 8 on an internal surface 10 thereof. Two frame members 12 extend upwardly from the internal surface of the sidewall 6 of the gasket 2 to allow the gasket to be mounted into a ceiling in a conventional way around a dry lining box.
Patent GB-2427377-A (GB)
Title: A filter unfastening device
Inventor: YU MIN-CHI
IPC: B25B27/00
Filed: 2005-06-21
Abstract: A vehicle lube filter unfastening includes a bottom plate 10 and a top plate 14. The bottom plate (10, fig 5) has at least two opposing slots 11 which allow a L-shaped clamping plate 12 to slide therein. The clamping plate 12 has one end vertically extended below the slots 11 and exposed to form a clamping surface 121 and another end extended horizontally in contact with the bottom plate 10 to form a control surface 122. Two spacers 16 may be provided to confine the left and right sides of the control surface 122. The control surface 122 has an aperture 123 to couple with a lower end of a N-shaped control bar 13. The control bar 13 has an upper end that couples with a blind cavity 141 formed on the bottom of the top plate 14. The top plate 14 has a recess 142 on the bottom to house the control bar 13, and a top portion to be coupled with and driven by a T-shaped wrench 15. Hence the clamping plate 12 may be driven to synchronously clamp a lube filter (b, fig 6).
Patent GB-2416091-A (GB)
Title: High Capacity Fault Correlation
Inventor: WOOD JOHN A
IPC: H04L69/40
Filed: 2005-06-30
Abstract: A system and method for high capacity fault correlation employ rapid indication of the relevancy of a received transaction (new, create, update, description alarm) to correlations being run on a manager of managers in a large communications (data, wireline, wireless) to avoid unnecessary correlation processing. A management processor system 28 comprises a fault processor 30 and a correlation processor 32.
Patent GB-2416298-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner with floating nozzle
Inventor: OKA YASUHIRO
IPC: A47L5/34
Filed: 2005-07-12
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner comprises a body mounted floating nozzle 3, or in other terms, a nozzle 3 which is not in direct contact with a cleaning surface A during cleaning.
Patent GB-2418323-A (GB)
Title: Increasing the geographical coverage of public wlan access points
Inventor: RUSSELL LEVI
IPC: H04W4/02
Filed: 2005-08-25
Abstract: A method of and a system 1 for connecting a wireless enabled device 9 to a network, such as the Internet 13, is disclosed. The system 1 comprises a wireless access point 3 connected to the Internet 13, a server 15 and storage means 17. The wireless access point 3 comprises a base station 7 for providing the wireless connection to the wireless enabled device 9 and a wireless access point controller 5 for controlling the connection of the wireless enabled device 9 to the Internet 13. The wireless access point 3 is commissioned by downloading and installing software from the server 15. The server 15 is connected to the wireless access point 3 via the Internet 13, and is used to authenticate the connection of the wireless enabled device 9 to the Internet 13 based on information stored in the storage means 17. A method of satisfying demand for a service in a specified geographical area is described, in the first invention.
Patent GB-2415041-A (GB)
Title: Use of pattern recognition in a measurement of formation transit time for seismic checkshots
Inventor: GASTON GRAHAM A
IPC: E21B47/022
Filed: 2004-03-22
Abstract: A method and system is provided for acquiring data while conducting drill string operations in a wellbore (130). A seismic receiver (158) is conveyed in a drill string (120) to a location of interest (150); coded seismic signals are generated by a seismic source (170) near a surface location; the coded seismic signals are detected with at least one sensor in the seismic receiver (158) at least one location of interest (150) in the wellbore (130) as the drill string (120) is operated in the wellbore; an arrival time of the detected seismic signal is computed in the seismic receiver, and the detected seismic signals or computed arrival times are stored in the seismic receiver or transferred to the surface.
Patent GB-2434523-A (GB)
Title: A vacuum cleaner convertible between a suction mode and a blowing mode
Inventor: EDGINTON BENJAMIN
IPC: A47L5/14
Filed: 2005-10-12
Abstract: An upright vacuum cleaner is convertible between a conventional suction mode and a blowing mode, wherein air passing through a motor is recirculated to the suction inlet 7 of the cleaner. A control knob (9, fig 2) and valve 5 can be actuated in order to convert between the modes of the cleaner and the cleaner may further include a solenoid to enable it to change modes. The cleaner may also include a hose and either a cyclone dust separator or a dust bag.
Patent GB-2419587-A (GB)
Title: Child resistant closure with deformable skirt
Inventor: WALDING DEAN
IPC: B65D50/04
Filed: 2005-10-26
Abstract: A child-resistant closure for a screw-threaded container comprises a cap 12 having an annular skirt 14 around a lower portion thereof, the skirt having at least one retaining feature which in use cooperates with a complementary feature on the container to prevent the fully-fitted cap being moved in a closure removal direction unless the skirt has been deformed by manipulation in a predetermined manner so as the separate the one retaining feature and the complementary feature, the skirt being connected to the cap by resiliently deformable arms 40. The resiliently deformable arms are preferably v-shaped living hinges. In use, to remove the closure the user grips a pair of tabs 38 so as to deform the skirt and allow the closure to be rotated.
Patent GB-2417144-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for connecting an electrical earth conductor to a metal pipe
Inventor: BARRETT KEVIN JAMES
IPC: H01R4/28
Filed: 2004-06-30
Abstract: Apparatus (6) for connecting an electrical earth conductor to a metal pipe, which apparatus (60) comprises first securing means (62) for securing the electrical earth conductor to the apparatus (60), a body (64), a strip member (66) which extends from the body (64) and which is for being passed around the metal pipe, and second securing means (68) for securing the strip member (66) around the metal pipe such that the apparatus (60) is connected to the metal pipe with the strip member (66) in electrical earthing contact with the metal pipe, and the second securing means (68) being such that it is tightenable by a person using only their hands and without a tightening tool which does not form part of the apparatus (60).
Patent GB-2434117-A (GB)
Title: Wallpaper remover comprising a roller with pins on its surface
Inventor: SHERMAN LOUIS ARTHUR EDWARD
IPC: B26F1/32
Filed: 2006-01-12
Abstract: A roller that can be used to create many tiny indentations on the surface of wallpaper over an entire strip. This action punctures the material in a random fashion. The wallpaper may then be sponged with water. The indentations allow the water to completely penetrate the paper in a short time, thus no wallpaper removing solutions are required. When the colour of the moistened paper has deepened uniformly, the paper is ready to be removed. A corner of the paper may be peeled off to start, followed by the whole strip, which may be steadily removed in one go.
Patent GB-2434724-A (GB)
Title: Secure transactions using authentication tokens based on a device "fingerprint" derived from its physical parameters
Inventor: LIN YURONG
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2006-01-13
Abstract: The invention provides methods and systems for authenticating the parties to a transaction over a network. The first party sends a first authentication token to the second party. The second party sends a second authentication token to the first party. The first party verifies the second token and the second party verifies the first token. The transaction proceeds if both tokens are successfully verified. In accordance with the invention, at least one of the authentication tokens comprises or is based on a device "fingerprint" of the device from which it is sent. The fingerprint is a unique identifier for the device and is based on one or more of the device's physical properties or parameters, e.g. memory space, CPU serial number. A hash function of the selected properties may be used (e.g. MAC). A registration phase is initially performed, if the two parties are a customer and a server, including the use of passwords and activation codes. One of the parties may use a certificate for authentication instead of the fingerprint. Subsequent messages between the parties, are encrypted with a session key provided by one of the parties e.g. its public key, which is also used to sign the authentication transaction.
Patent GB-2435115-A (GB)
Title: Architecture for secure access control across networks
Inventor: WAARD PETER
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2006-02-09
Abstract: Access control architecture is provided which manages control of facilities (data, applications) accessible across local networks. An authorisation function on the network hosting the requesting computer firstly checks, in response to a request for access to a facility on another network, if the requesting computer has access fights to the network hosting the facility. The architecture then maps user role information used in the first network to corresponding role information in the facility hosting network. This is then used by a corresponding authorisation function in the facility hosting network to determine grant of access to all or part of the facility concerned. The architecture makes use of authentication certificates, requests and authorisation tokens. The invention is particularly concerned with the establishment of virtual collaborations.
Patent GB-2420942-A (GB)
Title: Voicemail converted to text message includes identifier linking to voicemail for playback
Inventor: DOULTON DANIEL MICHAEL
IPC: G10L15/00
Filed: 2004-04-22
Abstract: A caller initiates a voice call to a mobile telephone, which is diverted to a voicemail server where the caller leaves a voice message. The voice message is converted into an audio file format, which is the sent or streamed over a wide area network to a voice to text transcription system comprising a network of computers. One of the networked computers plays back the audio file to a human operator and the operator intelligently transcribes the original voice message by entering a corresponding text message into the computer. The transcribed text message, e.g. SMS or MMS, is then sent to the intended recipient mobile telephone from the computer. The text message includes a unique identifier that links it to the voice message held at the server to allow the user to play back the voice message to the mobile telephone.
Patent GB-2423895-A (GB)
Title: Accessing Data and Communication Services in a Mobile Telecommunication Network
Inventor: LINCOLN ADRIAN
IPC: H04M1/72412
Filed: 2006-03-03
Abstract: A method of accessing data using a mobile telecommunications device 1 is disclosed. The mobile telecommunications device 1 is coupled to a data processing apparatus 30. The data is accessed using the user interface 34 of the data processing apparatus. The data processing apparatus (for example, a PC) is modified to include a phone services agent 32 which controls communications between the mobile telecommunications device 1 and the data processing apparatus 30 via link 36. The user interface may be implemented by a web browser.
Patent GB-2425584-A (GB)
Title: Valve system with hydraulic override
Inventor: HOANG LOC GIA
IPC: F16K31/122
Filed: 2006-04-26
Abstract: A valve system comprising a closure member 14 that is linearly translatable within a valve body 12. A hydraulic override assembly 18 comprises a first end that is connected to the valve body 12 and a first rod member 22 that is connected to the closure member 14. A linear actuator 16 is connected to a second end of the hydraulic override assembly 18 and comprises a second rod member that is operable to move the first rod member. Preferably, the hydraulic override 18 operates the closure member 14 independently of the actuator 16. Also claimed is a hydraulic override assembly comprising a piston in a cylindrical body, a linear actuator, a first hydraulic chamber, a rod connected to the piston and extending through a valve body, a spring disposed within the hydraulic chamber and to bias the piston towards the second end of the cylindrical body (see Figure 2).
Patent GB-2443672-A (GB)
Title: Sun lounger towel clip
Inventor: WALLACE RICHARD BRIAN
IPC: A47C9/10
Filed: 2006-05-05
Abstract: A clip 10 for holding a towel 12 to the bar-like edge part 14 of a sun lounger 16 comprises springy material and has a clipping portion 18 with a non-circular interior profile 20 so that it can clip snugly in a definite orientation to a suitably profiled such edge part 14. The clip 10 has a handle portion 22 to facilitate ready removal of the clip 10 and is so shaped that pressure on the handle portion 22 to remove the clip will tend to pull the clip in an opening direction 24; the ends 28, 30 of the clip 10 are well separated in the unsprung condition. The clip 10 is made interiorly smooth, at least where it would engage the towel 12 or lounger part 14 and exteriorly smooth, at least in the region of all edges or other extremities; it is monolithic, of sheet-like form, of high impact polystyrene and injection-moulded. An upward portion 32 extends inwardly from the clipping portion 18 and is springily biased downwardly to bear snugly against a canvas body support 34, extending inwardly from edge part 14 to bend down or up with body support 34 to follow movement of a body on the support 34. The clip 10 has a widened upper part 36 which carries a logo or other marking 38 exteriorly. A set of four clips 10 comprises two pairs of clips 10, one pair being smaller than the other, suitable respectively for use on the headrest portion 40 and the main portion 42 of a suitable lounger 16.
Patent GB-2440761-A (GB)
Title: Using a proxy server as a cache in a peer to peer network to speed up the multicast distribution of large files.
Inventor: TWISS ADAM
IPC: H04L12/18
Filed: 2006-08-11
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for the distribution of digital objects or files on a peer-to-peer network. The files are distributed in a plurality of pieces or packages. At least one of the peers is connected to a cache or proxy. The method comprises the following steps. A first step of receiving a message relating to the file from a first peer at the cache. A second step of checking whether meta-information or metadata relating to the file is available in the cache. A third step of requesting the meta-information from a meta-information source in the event that the meta-information is unavailable in the cache. A fourth step of receiving the meta-information at the cache, and the fifth step of storing the data pieces in the cache based on the meta-information. The pieces of the file may be obtained from some of the peers and or another cache. The peer to peer network may include a tracker to identity the members of a swarm, to connect and request or transmit data from/to the members of the swarm. The method may include delaying the requesting of some of the pieces until the caches determines that the number of pieces present in the cache but not present in the other peers falls below a set level.
Patent GB-2429338-A (GB)
Title: A motor with stator core pieces made from insulated iron powder
Inventor: DU HUNG T
IPC: H02K1/18
Filed: 2004-09-06
Abstract: A motor, suitable for a power tool, has stator pole pieces 308 and return path pieces 310 moulded from compressed, insulated iron powder. The pole pieces can be formed in one operation to tighter tolerances than conventional laminated stators. The use of insulated iron powder also results in low eddy current losses. Also disclosed are details of mating surfaces of the core pieces, and details of winding construction and insulation, which may include elastomeric encapsulation. The stator windings may extend beyond the tips of the pole pieces. The motor achieves a higher output power with a smaller diameter than a conventional motor.
Patent GB-2433547-A (GB)
Title: Clamping mechanism for securing a surveillance camera housing to a ceiling structure
Inventor: JONES THEODORE L
IPC: F16B2/06
Filed: 2006-12-05
Abstract: A clamping mechanism for securing a surveillance camera housing 24 to a ceiling structure 85 comprises a bracket (50, Fig. 5) attached to the housing, the bracket including a guide slot (51, Fig. 7), a clamp 46 including a follower pin (66, Fig. 9) which is engageable with the guide slot, and a rotatable drive member 48 engaged with the clamp, wherein rotation of the drive member causes the follower pin to follow the guide slot. The guide slot may cause camming action of the follower pin to move the clamp from a first position (Fig. 4), in which it is entirely disposed within a recess (44, Fig. 4) in the housing, to a second position (Fig. 5) in which it is pivoted away from the housing. The drive member may be rotated further to move the clamp into a clamping position (Fig. 6) in which it engages the ceiling surface. Also disclosed are a surveillance camera housing comprising such a clamping mechanism, and a method of installing such a surveillance camera housing.
Patent GB-2445016-A (GB)
Title: Micro-engineered ionization device
Inventor: SYMS RICHARD
IPC: G01N23/225
Filed: 2006-12-19
Abstract: This invention provides a method of aligning a capillary needle 107, at least one electrode 1201, and the input to a mass spectrometer. The electrode is formed as an assembly of two separate chips (Fig. 2 208, 201) and forms an ionization device. Each chip (208, 201) is formed on an insulating plastic substrate. The first chip carries mechanical alignment features 109 for the capillary electrospray needle 107 together with at least one partial electrode (207). The second chip carries at least one partial electrode (210). The complete electrode is formed when the chips are assembled in a stacked configuration (Fig. 2). When the beam 1203 leaves the device it can then be directed into the mass spectrometer.
Patent GB-2430295-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for preventing credit card fraud
Inventor: SEEGAR MARK
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2005-08-05
Abstract: A trigger card (13) and system for preventing credit and debit card fraud is disclosed. The trigger card (13) is adapted to be indistinguishable from typical credit cards and other cards issued by financial institutions. The system is adapted to receive signals when a standard card reader reads the trigger card (13). The system is further adapted to initiate an automated procedure to reduce fraud upon receipt of the signal indicating that the trigger card (13) has been read by the card reader.
Patent GB-2431279-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display device using in-plane switching mode
Inventor: PARK JONG-JIN
IPC: G02F1/1343
Filed: 2007-01-02
Abstract: An in-plane switching (IPS) mode liquid crystal display device comprising a pixel defined by a plurality of gate lines (401) and a plurality of data lines (402a, 402b) crossing each other; a switching device (410; 420) formed at the pixel; and a first electrode (404) and second electrode (405) formed at the pixel, the first electrode (404) connected to the switching device (410; 420) and the second electrode (405) extending from the first electrode (404) formed at an adjacent pixel.
Patent GB-2435753-A (GB)
Title: System and method of enabling a cellular/wireless device with imaging capabilities to decode printed alphanumeric characters
Inventor: LEV TSVI
IPC: G06V30/224
Filed: 2007-04-03
Abstract: A system and method for decoding printed alphanumeric characters from images or video sequences captured by a wireless device, including the pre-processing of the image or video sequence to optimize processing in all subsequent steps, the searching of one or more grayscale images for key alphanumeric characters on a range of scales, the comparing of the values on the range of scales to a plurality of templates in order to determine the characteristics of the alphanumeric characters, the performing of additional comparisons to a plurality of templates to determine character lines, line edges, and line orientation, the processing of information from prior operations to determine the corrected scale and orientation of each line, the recognizing of the identity of each alphanumeric characters in a string of such characters, and the decoding of the entire character string in digitized alphanumeric format.
Patent GB-2439169-A (GB)
Title: A vacuum cleaner having a spiral air guide.
Inventor: YACOBI MICHAEL S
IPC: A47L9/14
Filed: 2007-05-16
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a housing (12, fig 1) having a suction inlet (18, fig 1), a dirt collection vessel 24 carried on the housing (12, fig 1) and a suction generator (22, fig 1) carried on the housing. The dirt collection vessel includes a dirt collection chamber and a spiral air guide 25 providing a spiral air path to improve cleaning efficiency. The suction generator (22, fig 1) is provided in fluid communication with the suction inlet (18, fig 1), the dirt collection vessel 24 and the spiral air guide 25. The dirt collection vessel preferably includes a first dirt collection chamber 26 which collects larger debris, and a second dirt collection chamber 64 that collects finer debris that is separated out from the air stream by the spiral air guide 25. The spiral air guide 25 may have a cross sectional area that decrease, increase or remains constant throughout and may include a number of discharge orifices 62 that allows the drawn in air to escape.