baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2289828-A (GB)
Title: Base storage of handset's base registrations
Inventor: CHIA SONG CHIM
IPC: H04W8/20
Filed: 1995-05-11
Abstract: A CT-2 base's intelligence (36) is enhanced by having a handset (12) transmit (418) its base registration history to the base station (24) such that the base can determine (724) whether the handset is correctly registered. On registering with a new base station, the handset transmits its ID to that base station and receives in return a base station ID. An updated list of all the base stations with which the handset has previously registered is then transmitted to and stored in the base station.
Patent GB-2309962-A (GB)
Title: Packaging
Inventor: BLAIR IAIN ALEXANDER
IPC: B65D5/50
Filed: 1996-02-08
Abstract: A carton insert (10) has a hole (20) surrounded by a margin of resilient material (21). An article (30) is pushed through the hole (20) in the direction A whereby the material (21) conforms to a part of the shape of the article (30) and holds it in place. The assembled insert (10) and article (30) can then be placed in a box without the need for other filling to protect the article.
Patent GB-2311224-A (GB)
Title: A deodorizer container
Inventor: LIN HSI HUANG
IPC: A61L9/14
Filed: 1996-03-21
Abstract: A deodorizer container comprises a casing (1), an inner container (2) fitted into the casing and designed for receiving liquid deodorizer. The inner container (2) is provided with a spray nozzle (21). An evaporation controller comprises an outer tube (40) and an inner tube (30) rotatably fitted into the outer tube, the outer tubes being formed with a plurality of perforations (31, 41). The outer tube is provided at one end with a cylindrical portion communicated with the outer tube through a slot, the cylindrical portion (43) adapted to receive the spray nozzle of the inner container. Evaporation rate of the liquid deodorizer in the deodorizer container can be controlled as desired.
Patent GB-2303541-A (GB)
Title: Liquid applicator
Inventor: HAZELGROVE GREGG
IPC: A45D34/04
Filed: 1996-07-25
Abstract: A liquid applicator comprises a support means 4, e.g. in the form of a circular disc, having a handle attached to it. The handle is preferably a collapsible handle. A reservoir 5 is provided on the circular disc 4 to receive liquid which is to be dispensed. A sponge (11, Fig.2) is mountable on the circular disc 4 with a valve disposed between the circular disc and the sponge to control the release of liquid from the reservoir into the sponge so that the sponge can be used for applying the liquid, e.g. suntan lotion to a persons skin. Preferably, the applicator device is made of a plastics material and has a cover for covering the device during storage. The collapsible handle is preferably a telescopic handle extending centrally of the applicator device.
Patent GB-2306585-A (GB)
Title: Linear guide
Inventor: GEIS WALTER
IPC: G02B21/24
Filed: 1996-10-31
Abstract: A linear guide includes rolling bodies (18c-21c) which are inserted into mutually corresponding grooves (18b-21b) in mutually guided parts (7,8a,8b). The guide surfaces for the rolling bodies are partially formed by plane surfaces of bevelled rods (18d-21d,11e,21e) positioned in the grooves. When the bearing is assembled and the parts (8a,8b) secured together by means of bolts passing through slots in the middle part (7), the rods rotate slightly within the grooves to accommodate misalignment. Where two rods within a single groove are provided, crossed rollers may be used.
Patent GB-2319541-A (GB)
Title: Flush system for a water closet
Inventor: OSMOND JOHN SIDNEY
IPC: F16K31/26
Filed: 1996-11-22
Abstract: A fill valve control system for toilet storage tanks, for preventing continued flow from a water supply thereto as a result of a flush valve leak or a tank leak, wherein the fill valve is responsive to a water level in a separate reservoir filled by a full level of storage tank water to shut OFF said fill valve, there being a syphon from the reservoir and responsive to flushing water from the storage tank to empty said reservoir to turn ON said fill valve, there being a flood prevention means that refills the reservoir in the event of a system failure, and there being a restart means to empty the reservoir for initiating normal operation of the system.
Patent GB-2322338-A (GB)
Title: Positioning of inflated airbag.
Inventor: GARRET GILLES
IPC: B60R21/231
Filed: 1997-02-20
Abstract: The airbag 8 is mounted to a gas generator 6 by trapping the bag fabric between the generator and the mounting plate (9, Fig. 1). To ensure correct positioning of the airbag upon inflation a strap 10 is secured 11 to the airbag and the other end of the strap 12 is attached to a support means such a seat frame 5 at a position spaced from the gas generator. In one embodiment the strap is secured to the frame 5 of the seat in a manner that it can slide as the airbag inflates. In other embodiments (Figs. 4, 5) the strap may be connected to an arm (13) extending from the airbag module or the strap may be slidably connected to an arm (14) extending from the module mounting plate (9).
Patent GB-2322539-A (GB)
Title: Pool cleaning apparatus
Inventor: CHANDLER MICHAEL
IPC: E04H4/16
Filed: 1997-02-26
Abstract: Apparatus for use with an automatic pool cleaner includes a tube (fig 2, not shown) which defines a flow channel for water drawn from the pool through a hose 3 by a remote pump. The tube includes tubular sections joined by a joint which operates to move one tube section between first and second angularly displaced positions. Means are provided for periodically causing the movable tube section to move about the joint with sufficient force to impart movement to the hose to cause a change in direction of the cleaner.
Patent GB-2312292-A (GB)
Title: Measuring the velocity of a fluid flowing in a conduit
Inventor: CUMMINGS DEREK PHILIP
IPC: G01F1/40
Filed: 1997-04-18
Abstract: An apparatus for measuring the velocity of a fluid flowing in a conduit 13 comprises a differential pressure generator including first and second bluff bodies 6a, 6b which are positioned in the conduit to create a differential pressure that is a function of the velocity of the fluid. First and second pressure sampling apertures 4a', 4b' are located downstream of the first and second bluff bodies respectively, and a differential pressure sensor 9a provides an electrical signal which is a function of the difference between the pressures at the apertures. The bluff bodies 6a, 6b may be divided longitudinally into halves, and one half of each mounted to project from a side wall of the conduit 13.
Patent GB-2324580-A (GB)
Title: Axial drive serrations on nuts and non-socketed capscrews
Inventor: HUGHES DENNIS JOHN
IPC: F16B23/00
Filed: 1997-04-21
Abstract: A nut or non-socketed cap-screw has axial serrations on its sides for the purpose of spannering by means of a drive tool having internal serrations, and also for the purpose of its possible locking by means of a ductible or flexible washer which engages these serrations.
Patent GB-2324631-A (GB)
Title: Communication of data in media signals
Inventor: BYFORD DERRICK JOHN
IPC: H04H20/00
Filed: 1997-04-25
Abstract: A communication system comprises a media source for supplying a media signal and a code source for supplying one or more control codes for controlling one or more remote devices located at a remote site. Insertion means combines the media signal with the control code(s) to produce a composite signal which is transmitted to a remote site where a receiver has means 120 for extracting the control code(s) and the media signal, for supplying the media signal to a media output device 150, and for transmitting the control code(s) to the remote device(s) 160.
Patent GB-2325532-A (GB)
Title: Optical scanner
Inventor: PENG HENRY
IPC: H04N1/04
Filed: 1997-05-20
Abstract: An optical scanner with an auto-focus mechanism includes a lens moving member 30 for adjusting the position of the lens set 6 of the scanner; a CCD moving member 40 for adjusting the position of the CCD 7 of the scanner; and a control unit 50 for controlling the lens moving member and the CCD moving member. By scanning a reference object, 60 the control unit 50 analyzes the image data of the object and calculates optimized length of light path and best focus condition. By referring the result of the calculation, the control unit controls the lens moving means 30 and the CCD moving means 40 to move the lens set 6 and the CCD 7 respectively to an optimized position such that the optimized length of light path and best focus condition are achieved, and a high resolution image with satisfactory scanning quality is acquired.
Patent GB-2317930-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle with automatic braking effort control on downhill gradients
Inventor: CLAUSSEN HEIKO
IPC: B60T8/72
Filed: 1997-09-12
Abstract: A road vehicle comprises an electronically controlled brake engagement means whereby the driving speed on a downhill gradient can be held constant automatically. In this connection, to increase the driving stability on steep downhill gradients the braking effort distribution is adjusted so that in a normal case only the wheels of the lower-lying axle are braked. Only when the deviation from a desired speed, or the slip of the braked wheels, exceeds a specific limit value are the wheels of the higher-lying vehicle axle additionally also braked. In a further embodiment, the brakes of the lower axle are pressurised to a greater extent than the brakes of the higher axle.
Patent GB-2318145-A (GB)
Title: Flood barrier for doors and windows
Inventor: HAUGHEY THOMAS EDWARD
IPC: E06B9/00
Filed: 1997-10-09
Abstract: A flood water stop gate arrangement comprising a U-shaped sub-frame (16) for fitting externally to a existing door (or window) frame or the wall adjacent thereto, and a flood water stop gate (14), say about 1 metre high, which fits sealingly to the sub-frame to prevent entry of flood water.
Patent GB-2331005-A (GB)
Title: Dog lead mountable poop bag carrier
Inventor: CLEVERLEY SANDRA
IPC: A01K27/00
Filed: 1997-11-05
Abstract: A dog lead mountable poop bag carrier comprises a pouch for accommodating poop bags and elastic webbing attached thereto whereby it can be held on a dog's lead. The pouch is made of lightweight, soft and water-resistant fluorescent material and has a closure flap securely fastenable such as by Velcro (RTM) fasteners. The elastic webbing is attached to the pouch at two spaced regions so that a lead can pass between the pouch and the webbing in the area between the two attachment regions.
Patent GB-2320731-A (GB)
Title: Downhole flow control devices
Inventor: CARMODY MICHAEL ALAN
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 1997-04-01
Abstract: Several downhole flow control devices are disclosed which are meterable and are also capable of shutting off a particular zone in a well. Several embodiments include a multiple valve body, a toroidal inflatable valve, and a series of related choke systems. The downhole flow control and choke mechanisms each include a downhole electronics package to provide programming or decision making capacity as well as motor actuation systems. Each choke mechanism also includes a system whereby the device can be converted to manual operation and actuated by a conventional shifting tool.
Patent GB-2334585-A (GB)
Title: Linear motor in a shuttling prepolariser uses MRI magnet as rotor
Inventor: YOUNG IAN ROBERT
IPC: G01R33/48
Filed: 1998-02-20
Abstract: A prepolarising unit comprises a HTSC magnet block 28 which also acts as a "rotor" for the linear motor which shuttles the magnet. Stator coil 35, rf excitation coil 38 and cold head 31 are provided. The magnet may act axially or transverse (fig 2) to the motor axis. Permanent magnet 36 retains the block in the withdrawn position , a release coil 37 being provided.
Patent GB-2323303-A (GB)
Title: Multivenue jackpot system
Inventor: FOUND STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: A63F13/30
Filed: 1996-09-26
Abstract: Multivenue jackpot system comprising a central control system (6), connecting via a communications network (4) to a jackpot controller (32) at multiple gaming venues (26). Each gaming venue (26) having multiple electronic gaming machines (28) (i.e. poker, slot, video machines) which include hard meters and a jackpot interface (56) for linking via a venue network (30) to the jackpot controller (32). The gaming machines (28) are capable of playing independent games and participating in a multiple gaming machine jackpot game. The central control system (6) increments on the basis of the hard meter signals and/or awards a jackpot sum from a jackpot pool to a selected gaming machine (28). The jackpot interface (56) is a separate circuit board capable of being fitted to a standard gaming machine (28). Jackpot award criteria include random time, predetermined levels, usage factor of gaming machine (28) and gaming venues (26).
Patent GB-2329137-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum coating apparatus
Inventor: WHITTLE DEREK WILLIAM
IPC: B05B14/40
Filed: 1998-05-21
Abstract: A vacuum coating apparatus, comprises: an application stage 1 for applying a surface coating to a product, comprising a chamber 11 having inlet and outlet ports for passing a product through the chamber, means 19 located within said chamber for applying coating to the product, and means for subjecting said chamber to a partial vacuum sufficient to inhibit leakage of the coating from the chamber; and a recovery stage 2 located downstream of said application stage for recovering excess coating from said product, said recovery stage comprising a recovery chamber 12 having inlet and outlet ports for permitting passage of a product through the recovery chamber, said inlet and outlet ports being configured to closely correspond to the cross section of the product, means for subjecting said recovery chamber to a vacuum sufficient to draw air into said recovery chamber through said inlet and outlet ports such that air flow over the product in the region of the inlet and outlet ports removes excess coating, and means for collecting excess coating from said recovery chamber.
Patent GB-2338399-A (GB)
Title: Brassiere
Inventor: FERRAND DIANNA ADRIENNE
IPC: A41C3/06
Filed: 1998-06-19
Abstract: A brassiere comprises breast cups having means for securing to the breasts, such as peripheral bands of elastomeric material which grip the skin, and a single strap which passes round the back of the neck and which may also have strips of the elastomeric material.
Patent GB-2327329-A (GB)
Title: Combination device for ground care
Inventor: GRAEFER RAINER
IPC: A01B45/02
Filed: 1998-06-24
Abstract: A combination device for ground care, comprises a housing (1') and wheels (2', 3') which are attached to the housing whereby said housing is movable on a ground surface (4') for the purpose of working upon said surface; a guiding bar (5') which is attached to the housing and which provides for said housing to be manually moved and/or guided by an operative on the ground surface; a working tool (15'); and a motor (17') for driving the working tool, which motor is secured to the housing, wherein there are provided receiving means (14,) for selectively securing a sweeping device (16') which comprises at least one rotationally drivable sweeping roller, the sweeping roller is associated with a gear (25') and the gear is adapted to engage a driving gear (24') which is associated with one of the wheels (3') attached to the housing.
Patent GB-2331694-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible Mophead
Inventor: ALLEMANN MAX
IPC: A47L13/258
Filed: 1998-07-02
Abstract: A plate-like carrier 2 for a mophead 6 has a centrally located plate-like support 7 which overlaps the upper surfaces of inner portions of two plate-like sections 9,9a. The sections 9, 9a are held in a first position (in which their lower surfaces are substantially coplanar and the median portion of the mophead is stretched along the lower surfaces of the sections) by a single locking bolt 14 which is selectively releasable into a second, collapsed, position, with the sections 9, 9a substantially confronting or a third, semi-collapsed, position, with the sections 9, 9a retained at an angle between the first position and the second position. The locking bolt 14 is automatically locked in the first position when the sections 9, 9a of the carrier 2 are pivoted back to a coplanar position.
Patent GB-2327494-A (GB)
Title: Position Sensor for Transmission Type Optical Deflector and Apparatus for Correcting Scanning Position of Scanning Optical System
Inventor: KANAZAWA HIROSHI
IPC: H04N1/12
Filed: 1998-07-20
Abstract: A position sensor is provided for a transmission type optical deflector which has a wedged shaped optical transmission prism 61 that is rotatably supported by a yoke member 10 through a prism holder 12 and an elastic member 22 and is tilted back and forth electromagnetically. A reflective layer is coated onto a surface of the prism through which the main light beam is not transmitted. An emitter 51 for projecting collimated light onto the reflective coating and a sensor 55 for receiving and detecting the light reflected by the reflective layer, determining the incident position of the light therefrom and hence calculating the deflection of the prism. An application of a transmission prism deflector prism for scan position correction within a printer or similar apparatus is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2343141-A (GB)
Title: Anti-counterfeiting systems
Inventor: HALL PETER KENNETH
IPC: B41M1/28
Filed: 1998-08-15
Abstract: A product having surface decoration, such as a metal can, has the whole of the design to be applied to the product, including any anti-counterfeiting icon or icons, digitized into six colours and printed on to the product using stochastic screen printing. The six colours are cyan, magenta, yellow, black, orange and green.
Patent GB-2329751-A (GB)
Title: Optical recording medium comprising organic dye thin film
Inventor: KANNO TOSHIYUKI
IPC: G11B7/254
Filed: 1998-09-25
Abstract: This invention provides an optical recording medium complying with the DVD standards, having high sensitivity, possessing high dye film stability, having a high C/N ratio during high density recording, and being capable of reducing jitter components contained in reproduced signals, by finding an organic dye thin film and a medium configuration which can be adapted for a short wavelength semiconductor laser (wavelength 500 to 700 nm) and which are satisfactory in optical characteristics, and chemical, photochemical, physical and thermal stability, the optical recording medium comprising at least a recording layer (2) and a metallic reflecting layer (3) laminated on the surface of a grooved resin substrate (1, 1') transparent to laser light; wherein the recording layer (2) comprises an organic thin film consisting essentially of a styrylcyanine dye of a specific structure and adapted for a short wavelength laser.
Patent GB-2344898-A (GB)
Title: Mutoscope
Inventor: AITKEN DANIEL ROBERT TASMAN
IPC: G03B25/00
Filed: 1998-12-18
Abstract: A mutoscope is provided with an electronic control system (10) and is brought into operation by inserting a valid token eg. a coin into mechanism (8). Controls (10) energise an electromagnetic clutch (6, Fig 4), a timer (11) and an electric light bulb (5). A drum (3) mounted within housing (1) and carrying a series of cards portraying images, can now be rotated by an operator, by turning crank handle (7, Fig 4). Crank handle (7, Fig.4) is connected to gears (12, Figs 4) by a clutch mechanism (13, Fig. 4) which only allows the drum to rotate in one direction. Whilst the drum is rotating, the operator can view the images through a window (2) and as the images move in rapid succession, the illusion of moving pictures is achieved. After one complete cycle of the drum (3) a cut-off device is activated (16, 17) and the mutoscope stops. In the case when an operator stops turning the crank handle (7) mid cycle, an override system (11, 17, 18) completes the cycle, leaving the mutoscope ready for the next operator - the cards mounted on the drum having been returned to the beginning of the cycle. The mutoscope is re-activated by inserting another token in mechanism (8).
Patent GB-2338039-A (GB)
Title: Braking apparatus for a vehicle with a hydrostatic transmission
Inventor: DENNING JOEL T
IPC: B60T13/58
Filed: 1999-01-25
Abstract: A braking apparatus for a vehicle with a hydrostatic transmission, comprises driver operable means whereby, when, in use, the means is operated to brake the vehicle, the hydrostatic transmission will be neutralised or destroked by opening a signal line of the transmission to exhaust prior to the application of the vehicle brakes. In the embodiment of Fig.2, the driver operable means includes a piston and cylinder arrangement 102 actuable by a pedal (11, Fig.1) connected to rod 128. On brake operation, passage 116 in piston 114 aligns ports 110, 112 to open the signal line to exhaust prior to brake application. Instead of passage 116, the piston and cylinder may have sensors which, when in juxtaposition, cause a valve to open the signal line to exhaust. In a further embodiment (Fig.5), braking fluid is supplied by a pump 148 and pedal application actuates spool valve arrangement 142.
Patent GB-2348128-A (GB)
Title: A height adjustable chair assembly with a sling-type seat
Inventor: METCALF RAYMOND
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 1999-03-25
Abstract: A height adjustable chair assembly for use in a bath (1) comprises a pair of tubular stands (2) and a sling-type seat (3) suspended between the stands. The inverted, u-shaped stands (2) extend downwardly through apertures in the sides of can be raised and lowered by means of an actuator positioned beneath the bath. At their lower ends each stand is connected by a joining member (10). These joining members (10) can be raised or lowered by respective bell-crank levers (11) and spreaders (15) which are coupled to a linear actuator.
Patent GB-2336239-A (GB)
Title: Active material composition and method of preparing lithium based secondary cell using the same
Inventor: ROH WHAN-JIN
IPC: H01M10/05
Filed: 1999-04-06
Abstract: An active material composition for a lithium based secondary cell including an active material, a conductive agent, a binder and an epoxidized soybean oil is provided. An electrode is prepared by laminating the active material composition with a current collector.
Patent GB-2357184-A (GB)
Title: Solar panel with integrated optimising circuitry
Inventor: DALGARNO PETER
IPC: H01L27/142
Filed: 1999-05-26
Abstract: A surface mounted power optimising circuit including a DC/DC convertor is formed on a plastic membrane. The membrane structure is the integrated into a solar panel.
Patent GB-2340724-A (GB)
Title: Hitch assembly
Inventor: MOORE JEFFREY A
IPC: A01B63/111
Filed: 1999-07-09
Abstract: The present invention provides a hitch assembly that includes a pair of draft arms 20,22 that are pivotally mounted between the machine frame 12 and the implement (not shown). Each draft arm is independently pivoted about its mounting by a lift cylinder 44,50 that extends between the machine frame 12 and each draft arm 20,22. A sensing mechanism 60 is incorporated in the hitch assembly to sense the position of the cylinders and input that position into a control mechanism that automatically adjusts the position of the implement through independent operation of the lift cylinders during operation of the machine.