baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2399401-A (GB)
Title: Nut for attachment of a safety harness
Inventor: DOVER SEAN
IPC: F16B45/00
Filed: 2003-03-13
Abstract: A nut has a hexagonal outer surface and a threaded bore. A hole is provided transverse to the threaded bore. The nut is for use in the construction industry e.g. for attachment of beams to each other, and the hole can be used to attach a safety harness of a person working in the vicinity of the beam.
Patent GB-2400064-A (GB)
Title: Nostril hair trimmer
Inventor: COCCHIARELLA NICO
IPC: B26B19/14
Filed: 2003-04-03
Abstract: The invention relates to a cutter blade 3, a slotted shear plane 2 and a clipper head 3 for a nostril hair trimmer. In accordance with the invention the cutter blade 3 comprises a first and second cutter portion 31, 32 with an angle of flexure   a  configured inbetween and both cutter portions 31, 32 are connected to each other by a third cutter portion 33. A slotted shear plane 2 in accordance with the invention is configured so that it comprises a shell portion 21 configured substantially conically about the axis of a cone A, an opening 27 for mounting a cutter blade 3 at its first end, an end portion 22 inclined at an angle to the shell portion 21 at its second end, the shell portion 21 being connected to the end portion 22 via a rounded transition portion 23, and in which at least one slot 24 starting from the end portion 22 and extending via the transition portion 23 into the transition portion 23 is configured. In conclusion, the clipper head 1 in accordance with the invention is configured so that it comprises a cutter blade 3 in accordance with the invention and a slotted shear plane 2 in accordance with the invention, the cutter blade 3 being arranged rotatable in the slotted shear plane 2 and in constant contact with the inner surface 26 of the slotted shear plane 2 at least in the region of at least one of the slots 24.
Patent GB-2387707-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing method of array substrate for liquid crystal display device
Inventor: LIM BYOUNG-HO
IPC: G09F9/30
Filed: 2003-04-07
Abstract: A manufacturing method of an array substrate for a liquid crystal display device includes the steps of forming a gate line (112), a gate pad (110) and a gate electrode (114) on a substrate (100), forming a gate insulating layer (116) on the gate line (112), the gate electrode (114) and the gate pad (110), forming an active layer (132) on the gate insulating layer (116), forming an ohmic contact layer on the active layer (132), forming a data line (138), a data paid (136), and source and drain electrodes (140, 142) on the ohmic contact layer, forming a pixel electrode (146) on the source and drain electrodes (140, 142), the pixel electrode (146) contacting the drain electrode (142), forming a first passivation layer (152) on the substrate (100) including the pixel electrode (146), forming a second passivation layer (154) on the first passivation layer (152), the second passivation layer (154) exposing the first passivation layer (152) over the gate pad (110) and the data pad (136), and patterning the first passivation layer (152) exposed by the second passivation layer (154) to expose the gate pad (110) and the data pad (136.
Patent GB-2388273-A (GB)
Title: Telecommunications services apparatus
Inventor: WILSON JEFFREY
IPC: H04M3/487
Filed: 2003-05-02
Abstract: A switch 10 selectively switches between a voicemail system 12 and a voice services equipment 16. An audio announcement is played to a caller on the telephone lines 14, and a detector 18 detects an input signal, such as DTMF and/or call state, from the caller. In response to the detection, the switch 10 may change connection between the voicemail system 12 and the voice services equipment 16.
Patent GB-2390735-A (GB)
Title: Controlling access to optical disc tracks.
Inventor: KNOX ALISTAIR JOHN
IPC: G11B20/10
Filed: 2003-07-08
Abstract: An optical disc has one or more primary tracks, one or more alternate tracks and includes access information which is only read and used by a data reader such as a CD-ROM drive and directs the data reader to the alternate tracks. The table of contents (TOC) is written in such a way that an audio CD player is only aware of and therefore only plays the primary tracks, but a data reader is directed to the alternate tracks which may contain other audio data such as a message, an edited or distorted version of the primary track or compressed audio files. The alternate tracks may also contain encrypted access information which, allows a data reader access to the primary files, when decrypted by software which may also be stored on an alternate track. Decryption may be controlled by entering a password.
Patent GB-2404215-A (GB)
Title: Security shutter
Inventor: DANKS GRAHAM EDWIN
IPC: E06B9/15
Filed: 2003-07-23
Abstract: A security shutter comprises a plurality of elongate laths <B>22</B> connected together along adjacent longitudinal side edges <B>23</B>, <B>24</B> so as to be articulated with respect to each other. At least some of the laths <B>22</B> are provided with at least one elongate reinforcing member <B>7</B> of cut-resistant ceramic material extending lengthwise of the lath <B>22</B>. The ceramic material may be wrapped in an outer skin of a fibre reinforced resin matrix. Each reinforcing member <B>7</B> may be in the form of a rigid rod or bar. Each lath <B>22</B> may comprise a facing strip to which the reinforcing members <B>7</B> are secured. Each lath <B>22</B> may further comprise a backing strip defining a cavity with the facing strip. The cavities <B>25</B> may contain insulation material <B>27</B> which may be in the form of inserts each provided with a formation to receive a reinforcing member <B>7</B>.
Patent GB-2389632-A (GB)
Title: Rolling bearing arrangement
Inventor: OKITA SHIGERU
IPC: F16C33/44
Filed: 2000-05-09
Abstract: A rolling bearing comprising outer and inner rings 1, 3 having outer and inner ring raceways 4, 2 respectively, rolling elements 5, 19 which are disposed so as to rotate between the aforementioned raceways, an cage 6 for distributing the rolling elements evenly in their rotational direction between the raceways having cage pockets 8, 21 with openings 23 between 80-93 % (A) of the diameter C of the rolling element 5, 19 and wherein the rolling bearing arrangement is used with a fluoro-containing polymer lubricant 14 or in an atmosphere comprising a gas containing fluoride. The specific arrangement also comprises a weld line 26, a clamping area D and clamping fingers 24. The arrangement aims to reduce the wear on components, such as vacuum pumps, which operate in severe conditions and also improves the lubrication performance.
Patent GB-2408289-A (GB)
Title: Clickguard
Inventor: KEABLE VICKI
IPC: A44B11/25
Filed: 2003-11-19
Abstract: A ClickGuard comprises a housing which can be attached, via integral clips, to a seat belt buckle, after buckle counterparts have been connected, so as to prevent access to the buckle release button. The housing may be made of plastic.
Patent GB-2396371-A (GB)
Title: Tube expander tool with radially extendable reinforced pads
Inventor: TRAN KHAI
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2003-12-12
Abstract: A tool for expanding tubing has reinforced pads 216 mounted on the outer surface of radially extendable pistons 220. The pads do not rotate and may be secured by locating members 232 inserted through brackets 230 into recesses 213 in the pad. The pads may be tapered and they incorporate reinforcing members such as discs 214 or strips (figure 7) of tungsten carbide or ceramic or are coated in a hard facing. The profile of the pad and piston combination is minimised in order to maximise the diameter of the internal bore (215, figure 10) of the tool and the pistons are disposed in recesses in the tool in communication with the main bore (figure 10). Fluid pressure in the bore is increased in order to extend the pistons and so expand surrounding tubing (figure 13).
Patent GB-2397223-A (GB)
Title: Tri-folded umbrella
Inventor: YOU CHING-CHUAN
IPC: A45B25/02
Filed: 2004-01-15
Abstract: The umbrella has a structure that can be made of mainly of plastics and has pivots constructed in a way to avoid the task of rivetting during assembly. The main constituent parts of the collapsible frame are a stretcher 15 having a pivot member 40 connectable at one of its ends, the pivot member is provided with a pin 401 that engages into a recess 302 (Fig. 1) of a latch member 30 which has tubular portions 3000 and 3010 that allow the passage of a rib member 14 that, in use, secures the pin 401 within the recess 302. Similarly one end of rib 14 connects to a second pivot member 41, the pivot member is provided with a pin 411 that engages into a recess 312 of a latch member 31 which has tubular portions 3100 and 3110 that allow the passage of a second rib member 16 that, in use, secures the pin 411 within the recess 312. Finally, in the same way one end of rib 16 connects to a third pivot member 42, the pivot member is provided with a pin 421 that engages into a recess 322 (Fig. 1) of a latch member 32 which has tubular portions 3200 and 3210 that allow the passage of a third rib member 17 that, in use, secures the pin 421 within the recess 322. Further joint members 405 and 415 provide hinge points on members 40 and 41 for link members 60 and 50, respectively. The link points are pivoted on their other ends to hinge points 3102 and 3202 on members 31 and 32, respectively. Pivot members 40, 41 and 42 have recesses 406, 416 and 426 for accommodating the end portions of the latch members 30, 31, and 32, respectively, when the structure is folded.
Patent GB-2400133-A (GB)
Title: Fall restraint anchoring post
Inventor: VETESNIK JAN
IPC: A62B1/04
Filed: 2004-03-31
Abstract: A fall restraint anchor comprises an upstanding post supported by a base member 10 with at least one attachment loop 28 at an upper end. The post is formed from a plurality of telescopic tubes 21, 22, 23 with each insert tube having a longitudinal groove cooperating with a projecting set screw on the outer tube so as to prevent relative rotation and to define the limits of extension or retraction. The anchor may include a jib portion 40 having a collar 41 located on the smallest tube with a lower edge sitting on the upper edge of the next tube.
Patent GB-2414881-A (GB)
Title: Imaging system capable of reproducing a wide range of intensities
Inventor: NEIL MARK ANDREW AQUILLA
IPC: H04N5/235
Filed: 2004-06-01
Abstract: An imaging system comprises a spatial light modulator 30, an image capture device 42 and a computer 44. Incident light 34 is spatially modulated light into light 38 that is captured by the capture device. The computer controls the light modulator so that the modulated light is more suitable for the image capture device, for example the dynamic range of the modulated light is matched to that of the camera. The intensity value of the incident light can be calculated from the captured image and the attenuation applied to the modulator. The system may be used to capture images that have both dark areas of low light and bright areas of high light intensities.
Patent GB-2431495-A (GB)
Title: Ships navigation bridge watch monitoring system
Inventor: SMITH STEPHEN
IPC: G08B21/04
Filed: 2004-11-03
Abstract: Dual technology, anti-cloak, motion sensors would be fitted to the navigation bridge watch keeping area to monitor the movements of the navigating officers and lookouts. Under normal circumstances their movements are detected, and are used to reset the system. Any prolonged lack of movement due to absence or incapacitation will cause the system to enter the alarm condition and a local alarm to be sounded. If this is not reset in the time allowed, remote alarms are activated in other navigating officers cabins and public areas. When not used in 'watch' mode i.e. in port, the system can be switched to 'security' and acts as a conventional motion sensing system to detect unauthorised intrusions.
Patent GB-2420923-A (GB)
Title: Broadband power amplifier and impedance matching circuit
Inventor: SHIRAZI GADI
IPC: H03J5/24
Filed: 2004-11-15
Abstract: An amplifier circuit 100 for use in a radio transmitter includes an RF power amplifier 101 and impedance matching means 117 and 119 for matching the input and output impedances of the power amplifier in a number of frequency bands. The amplifier 100 has an operational bandwidth greater than a decade, e.g. from 30MHz to 512MHz. The impedance matching means 117 and 119 each comprise a single LC section comprising switchable shunt capacitors (e.g. 181 - 189) and switchable series inductors (e.g. 161 - 169). The switches may be PIN diodes or FETs. A design algorithm for selecting the band start and end frequencies is disclosed; Q is maintained constant across all bands. The algorithm allows selection of component values so that a multi-octave frequency range may be covered by the single-section configuration.
Patent GB-2409330-A (GB)
Title: Tape head assembly
Inventor: HANSEN LAWRENCE A
IPC: G11B5/39
Filed: 2004-12-15
Abstract: A tape head assembly 100 comprises a transducer head 120 having plural arrays of transducing elements 125, 130, the transducing elements 125, 130 comprising at least one of write elements and read elements. The tape head assembly 100 further comprises a set of conditioning elements, the conditioning elements comprising at least one of write drivers (460) and read amplifiers (260). Multiplexing circuitry (230, 430) selectively couples the conditioning elements to one of the plural arrays of transducing elements 125, 130. The tape head assembly 100 forms part of a tape drive 500 and is mounted on an interconnect structure 163, along with the write circuitry 140. The read circuitry 110 is mounted separately on a circuit board.
Patent GB-2423633-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for processing wafers
Inventor: JOHN NICHOLAS
IPC: C23C16/44
Filed: 2005-02-23
Abstract: A method of processing wafers or batches of wafers sequentially in a vacuum chamber 10. The method involves removing a wafer 25 from a location on a support 11; chemically cleaning particles from the support to form volatile components; and placing the subsequent wafer on the cleaned support. The method is performed without a vacuum break.
Patent GB-2413025-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for calculating a digital image descriptor
Inventor: LE FLOCH HERVE
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2005-04-08
Abstract: The invention concerns a method and device for calculating a digital image descriptor, a digital image being a digital signal represented by a set of representative coefficients, and a method and device for seeking target images similar to an associated request image. The descriptor calculation method comprises the steps of: <UL ST="-"> <LI>dividing (E21) said digital image into subsets, and, for each subset: <LI>obtaining (E22) at least one point of interest, <LI>obtaining (E23) at least one region defined with respect to at least one point of interest and by a predetermined parameter, and <LI>calculating (E24) at least one characteristic value from the coefficients representing the signal on the at least one region. </UL> The invention applies in the field of the indexing of digital image data bases.
Patent GB-2409486-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic stepping valve actuated sliding sleeve
Inventor: GARAY THOMAS W
IPC: E21B34/14
Filed: 2003-10-01
Abstract: A downhole well valve having a variable area orifice (26) is flow area adjusted by a sliding sleeve (20) that is axially shifted along a tubular housing (12) interior in a finite number of increments. A hydraulic actuator (60) displaces a predetermined volume of hydraulic fluid with each actuator stroke. An actuator displaced volume of fluid shifts the flow control sleeve by one increment of flow area differential. An indexing mechanism (40) associated with the sleeve provides a pressure value respective to each increment in the increment series.
Patent GB-2411543-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for managing packet flows for multiple network services
Inventor: BRESSLER ROBERT D
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2003-10-10
Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that facilitates managing network data traffic for multiple network services. During operation, the system receives flow rules for network data traffic from multiple network services, wherein the flow rules can possibly conflict. Next, the system collapses the flow rules from the multiple network services into a consistent set of flow rules in a low-level form that can be efficiently applied to a packet flow. The system subsequently installs the consistent set of flow rules into a flow enforcement device, which applies the consistent set of flow rules to a packet flow received from a high-speed network connection. In this way, the flow rules from the multiple network services can be simultaneously applied to packet flow, instead of being applied separately by each network service.
Patent GB-2415671-A (GB)
Title: Torque control for fluid accumulation in hybrid vehicle drivetrain
Inventor: TESLAK CHRIS
IPC: B60T1/10
Filed: 2005-07-01
Abstract: A hybrid vehicle comprises a hydraulic pump 26 which is operable in a motor mode and is typically continuously connected via a transfer gear 24 and a drive shaft 22 to the rear wheels 12. An engine 16 is connected to the drive shaft 22 via a transmission 18. A controller determines, with reference to a current cruising speed, a maximum pressure appropriate for the accumulator 40 to be charged by the engine 16, while leaving sufficient capacity for further charging to occur during regenerative braking. If the accumulator pressure is below the maximum, the engine torque can be controlled to drive the pump 26 at a desired pump input shaft torque. The pump 26 is typically a variable displacement pump-motor.
Patent GB-2427820-A (GB)
Title: Non-flexible floor covering adaptor for a shower tray
Inventor: STIMPSON ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: E04F19/02
Filed: 2005-07-02
Abstract: A non-flexible floor covering adaptor 30,130 for use with a shower tray 10 having a peripheral trough 18 and means 28 for clamping flexible floor covering material 42 in the trough 18, comprising a first profiled portion 32 locatable in the trough 18 of the shower tray; a second profiled portion 34 which matches or substantially matches a peripheral edge 20 of the shower tray, and a floor flange 36 for engagement with non-flexible floor covering material 42.
Patent GB-2429048-A (GB)
Title: Series parallel switchable fluid drive adjusts transmission ratio
Inventor: JACKSON ALLAN KEITH
IPC: B60K17/10
Filed: 2005-08-10
Abstract: A vehicle drive arrangement has a single pump 2, two front wheel motors 14, 15 and two rear wheel motors 12, 13. The motors 12-15 can all be connected in parallel to give a low speed - high tractive effort range. They can be switched by control valve 5, during travel, to a high speed - low tractive effort range (figure 2) in which front 14, 15 and rear 12, 13 parallel pairs of motors are connected in series, thus doubling the vehicle speed for the same pump output. Flow dividing valve 16 can optionally be activated, to divide flow equally between left and right wheels, to ensure opposite wheels rotate at the same speed regardless of tractive effort produced.
Patent GB-2430862-A (GB)
Title: Cooking oil filtration assembly and method
Inventor: BOSLEM JAMES
IPC: B01D39/12
Filed: 2005-10-05
Abstract: A cooking oil filtration assembly for use in high-volume deep frying applications. The assembly comprises a submersible frying basket for retaining foodstuff to be fried and a removable mesh filter structure positioned below or around the frying basket. The filter includes a metal frame 12 and mesh panels 10. The mesh is provided with openings which are smaller than those of the frying basket and sized to trap the majority of food particulates which break away from the foodstuff. Filtering of the cooking oil involves removing the frying basket from the frying vessel and simultaneously (or subsequently) removing the mesh filter structure. The mesh filter structure is then suspended over the cooking oil to allow excess oil to drain through the mesh before the food particulates are removed and the mesh filter structure is cleaned for re-use.
Patent GB-2415727-A (GB)
Title: Elastomeric seal for termination of composite riser
Inventor: SALAMA MAMDOUH
IPC: F16L33/01
Filed: 2002-12-04
Abstract: A composite riser 100 is joined to an end connector at a Metal to Composite Interface (MCI) 230. A transition ring 270 is secured to a lining section 110 and sealed against the end of the MCI, and an elastomeric seal 264 is provided on the end of the MCI. An elastomeric shear ply extends over the liner 110, transition ring 270, seal 264 and MCI 230. The shear ply and seal are cured after assembly so that they bond to form a seal along their interface 266. This seal can be provided in addition to the seal formed by conforming surfaces 272.
Patent GB-2420135-A (GB)
Title: Formation perforating, heating and analysis using a laser
Inventor: SKINNER NEAL G
IPC: E21B49/10
Filed: 2005-11-11
Abstract: Systems and methods of perforating and heating a wellbore by a laser are disclosed whereby radiation given off during heating is analysed downhole by spectroscopic means. The laser can also be used to drill a borehole. There is also disclosure on the optimum modes of operation of the laser.
Patent GB-2420522-A (GB)
Title: Shift device for power tool
Inventor: SIMM ROBERT
IPC: B25D16/00
Filed: 2005-11-28
Abstract: A shift device for a hand-held power tool (particularly a drill) comprises a rotary control element 46, a first shift element 12 and a second shift element 14, which are linearly displaceable in a first and second direction respectively. Each shift element controls one function of the power tool, in particular element 12 controls the gear change, whilst element 14 may control a further mechanical shift process or an electrical switch. In a first embodiment control element 16a is rotatably mounted in the tool housing and has pin 18a eccentrically mounted thereon. Pin 18a engages with slot 28a of shift element 12a, the slot being configured such that as pin 18a turns to a first position, the pin exerts a camming effect on the slot (thus displacing shift element 12a) and then as pin 18a turns to a second position it rides within the slot causing no additional displacement. Furthermore as pin 18a turns through said second angle, it engages member 38a of spring loaded second shift element 14a, causing said element to be displaced substantially perpendicularly to the displacement of the first shift element. Turning control element 12a thus activates the first shift element alone and then the first and second elements together. Spring loaded detent 30a locks the control element in its first and second positions. In a second embodiment the shift elements are displaced by separate pins 18b and 18b' both of which are eccentrically mounted on control element 16b.
Patent GB-2420836-A (GB)
Title: A toilet seat automatic lifting mechanism
Inventor: LO CHING-CHIEH
IPC: F16D11/14
Filed: 2005-12-02
Abstract: A toilet seat 3202 automatic lifting mechanism comprises a transmission mechanism having a main column 44 with an O-shaped trench 4402 at each end and a stop 4404 disposed in each trench 4402. A rotating column 46 fixed to a rotating shaft 40 driven by a motor 42 and has disposed in a stepped hole 4605 a stick 48 having two diameters 4802, 4804. A fixed column 52 is fixed with a main body 3204 of toilet 32 and has a C-shaped trench 5202 which receives the largest diameter 4802 of the stick 48 and has a variable depth from a first terminal 5202a to a second terminal 5202b. The motor 42 drives the rotating column 46 and the smallest diameter 4804 of the stick 48 engages the stop 4404 in the main colunn 44 and lifts the toilet seat 3202. When the seat 3202 reaches a fully opened position the largest diameter 4802 of the stick 48 is pushed into the first terminal 5202a of the C-shaped trench 5202 and releases the main column 44 thereby protecting the motor 42 from over rotation. In another embodiment a rejection shaft (6002, fig 3) allows the motor 42 to be disconnected from the shaft 40 so that the seat 3202 may be lifted up or down by a user.