baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2396607-A (GB)
Title: A vending machine having a security device
Inventor: YU CHENG-KANG
IPC: G07F17/42
Filed: 2003-09-08
Abstract: A vending machine with security device is disclosed. The security device (1, fig 1) is fitted onto a dispensing device 23, wherein the security device (1, fig 1) is positioned in between the dispensing device 23 and a driving device 22 of the vending machine. The security device comprises a dispensing lid 12 which rotates upwards when the card is being dispensed by the driving device 22 of the vending machine, and when the card passes through the dispensing lid 12 of the security device and being dispensed out by the dispensing device 23 of the vending machine, the dispensing lid 12 of the security device will automatically rotate downwards for closing the slot.
Patent GB-2409061-A (GB)
Title: Table lookup operation for indexing data stored in registers
Inventor: FORD SIMON
IPC: G06F9/355
Filed: 2003-12-09
Abstract: A table lookup extension instruction is provided in which index values stored within an index register D7 are used to select data elements stored within one or more table registers D0, D1 for storage into corresponding positions within a result register D5. Index values falling outside a predetermined range cause the corresponding locations within the result register to remain unchanged U, such that their current value is preserved. In this way, an offset can be applied to index values held and then those index values reused with the table registers D0, D1 being reloaded with a different portion of the table so as to give the effect of a larger table than can be directly supported by the number of table registers available. The table lookup operation is applicable to SIMD processor arrays.
Patent GB-2396720-A (GB)
Title: User authentication information maintenance in a client/server distribution system
Inventor: MASUHIRO MAO
IPC: G06F21/10
Filed: 2003-12-09
Abstract: A request receiving section of a server device receives, from a server-side console, an information 5 setting request including user authentication information (for example user name and password) and designation of a client device and a setting nullification request including designation of a client device, and a request transfer section transfers the requests to a designated client device over a LAN. A remote request processing section of a client device sets user authentication information in the received setting request in a user authentication section which authenticates a user who uses a maintenance interface, and opens the maintenance interface(i.e during log-on). When receiving the setting nullification request, the remote request processing section nullifies the user authentication information set in the user authentication section and closes the maintenance interface. Accordingly, a client/server type distribution system can remotely open and close the maintenance interface of a client device from the server device.
Patent GB-2393727-A (GB)
Title: Blends of polyethylene oxide with thermoplastic resins
Inventor: TOPOLKARAEV VASILY ARAMOVICH
IPC: A61L15/26
Filed: 2002-07-03
Abstract: Novel polymer blends useful for manufacturing breathable, environmentally stable, and water weakenable disposable films, fibers, and articles, and methods for making the blends are disclosed. The films, fibers and articles manufactured from these novel blends demonstrate improved stability and enhanced strength when exposed to environmental conditions of increased humidity and elevated temperature. Films, fibers, and articles manufactured from the novel polymer blends are particularly useful for the manufacture of disposable products.
Patent GB-2398421-A (GB)
Title: Display apparatus
Inventor: SUZUKI MUTSUMI
IPC: G09G3/22
Filed: 2004-02-13
Abstract: A display apparatus arranged in a matrix having plural luminance modulation elements for modulating or not modulating luminance depending upon application of a voltage of positive or reverse polarity, ```having plural parallel scanning electrodes and plural parallel data electrodes, in which each luminance modulation element 35 is disposed at an intersection between the scanning electrode and the data electrode, and ```having first driving means connected to the scanning electrodes and outputting scanning pulses, and second driving means connected to the data electrodes, ```wherein the scanning electrodes are grouped into those in a selected state applied with a scanning pulse and those other than described above in a non-selected state at a certain time point during the scanning period; the number of the scanning lines in the selected state is n1; the scanning lines in the non-selected state are grouped into non-selected state scanning lines at a high impedance state and non-selected state scanning lines at a low impedance state, the high impedance non-selected state scanning lines has higher impedance than the scanning lines in the selected state, and the low impedance non-selected state scanning lines has lower impedance than the high impedance non-selected state scanning lines; and the number of the non-selected state scanning lines at the low impedance state is n1  Í  2 or more.
Patent GB-2412356-A (GB)
Title: A helicopter for rescuing trapped persons
Inventor: AUSTIN STANLEY GEORGE
IPC: A62B3/00
Filed: 2004-03-22
Abstract: A helicopter (2) for rescuing trapped persons, which helicopter (2) comprises a chute (4) which projects outwardly from a part (6) of the helicopter (2), the chute (4) being of such a size that persons are able to pass along the chute (4) and into the helicopter (2) from a trapped position (8) in which they were trapped.
Patent GB-2404518-A (GB)
Title: Thermally conducting mounting for image sensor package
Inventor: KUROSAWA YUICHI
IPC: H04N101/00
Filed: 2004-07-29
Abstract: An image sensor (CCD) package (110, Figure 3) mounted on a positional reference plate 100 is fixed to an internal member 8 of a camera. The attachment member 8 comprises a material of higher strength and lower specific heat capacity than aluminium or resin, e.g. ferrous metal, stainless steel, copper or brass. The mounting, reference plate 100 may be stainless steel, having strength greater than that of aluminium and being coated with a material also having a higher thermal conductivity than aluminium - such as copper. Thus, by replacing aluminium or resin components by materials such as copper alloys, cooling by efficient transfer of the sensor heat to the camera body is achieved.
Patent GB-2406307-A (GB)
Title: Ink jet recoding apparatus
Inventor: INOUE TOMOHIRO
IPC: B41J2/075
Filed: 2004-09-23
Abstract: An ink jet recording apparatus is provided that can perform stable ink ejection without a position shift occurring between a nozzle (40) in a nozzle plate (31) and a flow path (21, fig 1) in a body (30, fig 1). A nozzle head (6, fig 1) includes a body (30, fig 1), for which a vibration unit (29, fig 1) for vibrating ink is provided, and a nozzle plate (31), which is a single metal member that is detachable from the body (31, fig 1). In the nozzle plate (31), a nozzle (40) is formed by coupling a cylindrical hole (42), which is an ink ejection end (41) a tapered hole (43) and a curved hole (44), and an ink flow path, which is connected to the nozzle (40), is formed by coupling two or more cylindrical holes (37,38,39) for which the inner diameters differ.
Patent GB-2406679-A (GB)
Title: Index tree structure and key compression 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 encoding or keys within a database, wherein key data is stored in at least one conclusion set in an encoded form so as to reduce storage space requirements of the keys. The method may be performed by hashing the key.
Patent GB-2422319-A (GB)
Title: Toy with floating and sinking portions
Inventor: CHIANG HERMAN
IPC: A63H23/08
Filed: 2005-01-19
Abstract: An aquatic fun toy for an aquatic game comprises a buoyant body 4 having an upper and a lower surface and a receiving portion communicating through the upper and lower surface, an underwater member 3 receivable in the receiving portion and a plurality of supporting portion 60,61 for supporting the buoyant body at a desired height above the bottom of water, wherein a first engaging portion formed on the receiving portion and second engaging portion formed on the underwater member being engageable or disengageable with the first engaging portion. In use, the buoyant body engages the underwater member and sinks in water such that supporting portions keep the buoyant body at a desired height above the bottom of water, and when the underwater member is depressed to disengage from the buoyant body thereby said buoyant body floats to the surface of the water and the underwater member remains immersed.
Patent GB-2423713-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to air fresheners
Inventor: WEST GAVIN LLOYD
IPC: A61L2/14
Filed: 2005-02-28
Abstract: The disclosure relates to an automatic air freshener comprising an upright base (11) for mounting on a vertical wall or other face and having upper and lower housings (13,14) to receive an aerosol can (17) containing a supply of fragrance for discharge in a spray or jet from a horizontally acting nozzle (19) at the upper end of the can and a battery pack (22). The upper housing has a battery powered mechanism (40 to 44) for causing the aerosol to discharge periodically from the nozzle and the lower housing has a control panel (24) and a display screen (25). The display screen is angled away from the vertical to face downwardly for convenient viewing of the information on the screen when the freshener is mounted on a vertical face above head height and a front cover extends over the upper and lower housings and has an upper port (55) in line with the discharge nozzle of the aerosol and a lower port (56,57) in line with the screen.
Patent GB-2408300-A (GB)
Title: Riser connector
Inventor: MILBERGER LIONEL J
IPC: F16L21/08
Filed: 2003-08-22
Abstract: A tabular connection (7) is provided for connecting an upper tubular member (10) with a lower tabular member (12). A radially movable latch body (20) is positioned outward of the tabular members. Outer load flanks (25) on the latch body are slidably engageable mddi inner load flanks (24) on the tabular members. A radially projecting member (32) and a corresponding guide recess (34) are provided for guiding the latch body with respect to one of die tubular members. A safty actuator (30) and corresponding mating surface (38) may also be provided for urging the latch body outward.
Patent GB-2416267-A (GB)
Title: Automatically releasing a call transfer function in a communications network
Inventor: TORII RYOJI
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 2005-03-22
Abstract: A telephone system comprises a plurality of telephone terminals 3A-3N, connected by a network. A telephone user (eg 3B) is able to set up a call transfer function which transfers incoming calls for the user's telephone terminal to a transfer terminal (eg 3N) at a different location. The system monitors the log-in / log-out state of the user and is arranged to automatically release the call transfer function if the user logs-in to a terminal other than the transfer terminal, logs off from the transfer terminal, or if a defined period of time has elapsed after termination of the transfer terminal. The system may be applied to SIP telephone system (figs.1 and 10), an IP-PBX (fig.8) or an PBX (fig.13) and the communication network may be a precinct network.
Patent GB-2413639-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus and a method for its use to allow selective installation and removal of a canister containing a multiphase flow meter sensor
Inventor: WIUM ROLF
IPC: G01F15/18
Filed: 2005-04-29
Abstract: An apparatus and a method for its use allow selective installation and removal of a canister such as one containing interface electronics to a mating connector on a housing, such as one containing a subsea multiphase flow meter sensor. The separately retrievable canister may contain multiphase flow meter detector electronics and is sealed, waterproof, and preferably light-weight. Installation and retrieval may be via use of an ROV and an alignment guide which acts as a guide to aid in correct positioning of the canister. The canister may be cooled by surrounding sea water and/or by insulation. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope of meaning of the claims.
Patent GB-2413368-A (GB)
Title: Planet carrier connected to traction wheel via bearing pin
Inventor: ELSER WOLFGANG
IPC: F16H37/02
Filed: 2001-07-05
Abstract: An infinitely variable speed transmission has a central shaft (4, fig 1) which passes through traction wheels 7-3 of a toroidal drive (8). The first traction wheel 7-3 is rotationally fixed to a planet carrier 11-3 by a bearing pin 23 which has a coupling bolt 45 that engages in an axial recess 46 in an end face 9 of the first traction wheel 7-3. Traction wheel 7-3 and carrier 11-3 are supported relative to one another by bearing surfaces 20, 21 which have an outside diameter 22 that is at most equal to a value of a reference diameter 24 reduced by a diameter 25 of the bearing pins 23, thereby reducing an effective radius to transmission axis (35-35). Central shaft (4) passes through the traction wheels with clearance and is rotationally fixed to the carrier 11-3 by welding. A second traction wheel (17), mirror symmetrical to the first traction wheel (7-1), is inserted in a pressure annular cylinder so as to be axially displaceable via axial take-up toothing.
Patent GB-2430692-A (GB)
Title: Frame having service supply means
Inventor: BANNISTER CRAIG
IPC: E06B1/28
Filed: 2005-09-28
Abstract: The present invention provides a frame, comprising at least one frame member 50, having a passageway there-through, the passageway having at least one opening 56 accessible when the frame is arranged in use, the opening 56 having a plurality of opposed serrations arranged to grip a member 60 inserted into the opening; and at least one service supply means traversing the frame in the passageway.
Patent GB-2421878-A (GB)
Title: Multiple band handset
Inventor: FRANK MICHAEL LOUIS
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 2005-12-13
Abstract: A handset includes two antennae (12, 30) wherein one antenna (12) is solely dedicated to multi-band frequency division multiplexed signals. The first antenna (12) connects to an antenna switch (14). The antenna switch (14) further connects to receivers (16, 28) and transmitters of time division band standards. The second antenna (30) transceives a multi-band frequency division multiplexed signal. A modular filter receives the multi-band frequency division multiplexed signal and separates the frequency bands. To provide diversity, the antenna switch connects to a receiver for each frequency division band standard.
Patent GB-2425102-A (GB)
Title: Removable storage assembly for a motor vehicle
Inventor: LIU FRANK Q
IPC: B60N3/10
Filed: 2006-02-14
Abstract: A console assembly for a motor vehicle comprises a housing 12 with a recess 24 and a container 14 removably received in the recess. A locking member, such as a handle of the container, is movable to lock the container in the housing. The locking components include tabs 34, 36 on the container handle and slots 38 on the housing.
Patent GB-2437482-A (GB)
Title: Self-closing drawer slide assembly
Inventor: JUAN TENG-YI
IPC: A47B88/04
Filed: 2006-04-29
Abstract: A drawer slide assembly comprises: a seat 1, two stopping members 2, a slide member 3, a positioning member 4, a rail A, guide means 5, a spring 6, and a slide arm 7. An inserting hole 52 is formed on the guide means, and the positioning member is fixed on the slide member. A spring 6 is positioned between the inserting hole and the lower end of the positioning member. An end 71 of the slide arm is engaged with the upper end of the positioning member. When the drawer is closed, the slide arm will press against the positioning member and push the slide member. so that the slide member can position the stopping member and expand the spring. When the drawer is closed, the slide arm will be engaged from the slide member, and the recovering force of the spring can be used as an assistant force for opening the drawer.
Patent GB-2437738-A (GB)
Title: Coat hook attachment
Inventor: BARTLE ANDREW
IPC: A47G25/06
Filed: 2006-05-05
Abstract: A coat hook 1 is attachable to each of the upright surfaces at the top end of a coat stand. Each coat hook 1 comprises a detachable hook part 2 and a fixing part 3 designed to enable the detachable hook part 2 to be slidably attached to the coat stand without the need for tools whilst allowing the coat stand 5 and coat hooks 1 to be easily packed in a flat package for transport. Each upright surface of the coat stand 5 has two identical keyhole recesses 4. The recesses 4 are provided to engage the fixing part 3 of the coat hook, so as to enable the detachable hook part 2 to be attached to each upright surface of the coat stand. The fixing part 3 is designed to be fixed to the coat stand and to attach the detachable hook part 2 to the fixing part 3 by sliding engagement. Furthermore the fixing part 3 has two projecting parts 9 slidably engageable within recesses 4 in the upright surface of the coat stand.
Patent GB-2423033-A (GB)
Title: Gaming apparatus and gaming method
Inventor: PAULSEN CRAIG A
IPC: A63F13/12
Filed: 2003-02-03
Abstract: A gaming apparatus is operable to receive position data relating to a position of a player from a wireless device carried by the player. The apparatus retrieves stored player data and displays a first video image relating to a video game and determines a payout based on an outcome of the video game, the first video image and the payout not being based on the player data. Additionally, the apparatus provides, according to the player position data, a personalized operation based on the player data. The personalized operation is selected from the group of personalized operations consisting of displaying a second video images relating to a video game, displaying a third video image unrelated to a video game, and providing a payout independent of the outcome of a video game.
Patent GB-2430083-A (GB)
Title: Portable video adapter stick
Inventor: YU-CHIANG SHIH
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2006-07-06
Abstract: A portable video adaptor for connecting between an AV signal source and a computer includes a fan for cooling the video processing chip. The mobile video adapter stick includes a housing 11, which has an interface 132 e.g. a USB or IDE connector for connection to a computer, air vents 133, a rear adapter interface 134 for connection to an audio and video signal source, a circuit board 2, a video processing chip 21 electrically connected to the USB interface 132 and the adapter interface 134 for processing inputted audio and video signals, and a cooling fan 3 for cooling the video processing chip. The cooling fan causes air to flow between air port 31 and vents 133 across the video processing chip 21, lowering the temperature inside the housing and hence increasing the life of the chip.
Patent GB-2429519-A (GB)
Title: Portable fume exhauster-carpet and floor drayer
Inventor: COVEN STEVEN R
IPC: B64C3/38
Filed: 2005-02-23
Abstract: A portable fume exhauster and dryer includes a motor fan mounted in a housing having a supporting structure adapted to rest on a horizontal surface, such as a floor, or on an uneven or slanted, often narrow surface, for example, a window sill. The housing of the exhauster and dryer has flanges at intake and exhaust openings to which grilles and/or conduits can be attached for remote intake or exhaust of fumes and moisture. Circuitry for the device may be provided to prevent electrical shock, power surges and thermal overload, and a switch may be proved for operation by an operator wearing protective clothing, such as heavy gloves.
Patent GB-2432193-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for treatment of a fluid
Inventor: TAO RONGJIA
IPC: G05D24/00
Filed: 2005-05-13
Abstract: An apparatus for the magnetic treatment of a fluid which produces at least one magnetic field for a period of time, TC at or above a critical magnetic field strength, Hc, the period Tc and the field strength Hc determined relative to one another and dependant upon the properties of the fluid.
Patent GB-2433261-A (GB)
Title: Method for reducing bacterial sulphide content in hydrocarbons using an antisense nucleic acid sequence to a nucleic acid sequence encoding sulphite reductase
Inventor: ROBINSON KEITH
IPC: C10G31/00
Filed: 2006-12-14
Abstract: A method for the reduction of bacterial sulphide content in hydrocarbon materials extracted from the ground, comprising the introduction into water used to extract the hydrocarbon materials of an antisense nucleic acid sequence to a nucleic acid sequence encoding sulphite reductase of sulphate reducing bacteria, wherein said hydrocarbon materials are extracted by water injection.
Patent GB-2448287-A (GB)
Title: A remote voice command system for a dog
Inventor: FOWLER CARL
IPC: A01K15/02
Filed: 2007-04-12
Abstract: A remote voice command system for a dog, in which a radio receiver attached to a collar picks up signals transmitted from the handler. The system allows a handler to send voice commands to a dog some distance away.
Patent GB-2439826-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle latch with striker positioned on straight line between fixing bolts
Inventor: NAUWYNCK HANS
IPC: E05B85/24
Filed: 2007-06-29
Abstract: A door latch device for a vehicle comprises a base plate 81 that is fixed to one of a door and a vehicle body of a vehicle. A latch 10 is pivotally secured to the base plate and engages with a striker 41 of the other of the door and the vehicle body, thereby connecting the door to the vehicle body. A ratchet 11 is pivotally secured to the base plate and engages with the latch 10 to allow the door to be held in a closed position. The base plate 81 is fixed to the door or vehicle body with bolts 5. The striker which engages with the latch is positioned substantially on a straight line between the two bolts 5. The arrangement of the device is said to prevent the oblique deformation of the bolts 5.
Patent GB-2440644-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for estimating the direction of a vehicle using signals from two GPS antenna.
Inventor: OKADA MINORU
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 2007-07-25
Abstract: An apparatus for estimating the direction of a vehicle uses two antenna located at different positions on a vehicle. Speed vectors are then calculated for each position. A position of the GPS antenna in a local geodetic coordinate system is then calculated on the basis of the speed vectors. Form the resultant calculations the direction of the vehicle can then be determined. The calculation may be achieved by integrating the speed vectors with respect to time and displacing the reference positions of the antenna, wherein the displacement is correspond to the local geodetic system. The direction may only be calculated if the speed vectors are within a predetermined range. The calculations may be combined with information on the size of the vehicle to determine a spatial occupancy area.