baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2168103-A (GB)
Title: Tying device
Inventor: MCCORMICK MATTHEW
IPC: F16L3/233
Filed: 1984-12-11
Abstract: A tying device comprises a strip (1) of flexible material to extend around the article or articles to be tied and a securing means (2) attached to one end of the strip (1). The securing means (2) is adapted to receive and secure the other end of the strip (1) when it has been passed around the article or articles to be tied. The securing means comprises a bridge (6) dimensioned to allow passage of the strip thereunder and a pair of upstanding lugs (5) sufficiently resiliently deformable as to allow the strip to be pressed between respective detent means thereof and retained by said detent means after it has been bent back over the bridge (6). The lugs may be staggered so that the strip may be located under them sequentially by a side-to-side movement. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2156200-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring agricultural root cutter wear
Inventor: NIEL JEAN-MARCH
IPC: B26D5/00
Filed: 1985-03-28
Abstract: The process comprises determining the cutting coefficients of each of a plurality of root cutters used together (e.g. to produce cossettes from sugar beet), measuring the rotation speeds of each of the root cutters, measuring the combined product flow rate from the root cutters, and deriving therefrom the combined Siline Index of the cossettes produced from all the root cutters. The Siline Index is then compared with a predetermined maximum value, and if the Siline Index exceeds this value, the cossettes from the individual root cutters are examined so as establish which root cutter or cutters has the blades which need to be replaced due to wear. For a given cutter, the above cutting coefficient is derived from measurements of product flow rate, product specific length, and rotational speed.
Patent GB-2167958-A (GB)
Title: Compositions for treating the scalp
Inventor: MARTY JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: A61Q5/00
Filed: 1985-12-06
Abstract: A cosmetic composition for application to the scalp contains animal placental extract and a combination (A) containing the four products:     - acid mucopolysaccharides extracted from animal conjunctive tissue;   - a bacterial cellular proteolysat obtained from a culture of a bacterium of the Bacillaceae family;   - low molecular weight peptides from calf serum; and   - low molecular weight peptides from embryonic skin. o
Patent GB-2172153-A (GB)
Title: Cable joint enclosures and supports therefore
Inventor: WILLIAMS RONALD DEREK
IPC: H02G15/18
Filed: 1986-03-06
Abstract: A sheet metal support for forming at least one tapered end of a cable joint has an end portion which is divided into a plurality of parallel sided or tapered fingers, each finger comprising a relatively flexible proximal part, a relatively stiff medial part forming a substantial part of the length and a relatively flexible distal part, beyond which there may be a relatively stiff end part. The relatively flexible parts may be weakened by reducing their width, (see fingers 12, 13, 16, 17 and 18), by localised annealing (see finger 14) or by machined or rolled grooves (see finger 15). The medial part may be stiffened by imparting transverse curvature to it. The support is primarily designed for use with a heat shrunk outer covering, and ensures uniform shape when the shrinking covering is allowed to establish the taper in the support. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2189361-A (GB)
Title: Optical sensor system
Inventor: HALL PHILIP
IPC: H04B10/80
Filed: 1986-04-18
Abstract: An optical sensor system has a number of sensors 3,4 distributed along an optical fibre 2 which continuously transmits optical energy to them. This energy is stored in the sensors on capacitors 9,10. A selected sensor is addressed and only in response to receipt of its address does a sensor use the stored energy to transmit an output signal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2174037-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent laminate for a disposable nappy
Inventor: MESEK FREDERICK K
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 1986-04-21
Abstract: An improved absorbent unit for a disposable diaper includes a quantity of highly liquid-sorbent superabsorbent material provided in discrete spaced-apart regions between upper and lower fibrous webs of the diaper batt, either with a network of densified wicking embossments or at least one integral densified wicking layer provided for promoting efficient wicking and transport of liquid within the absorbent structure.
Patent GB-2192314-A (GB)
Title: Electrical socket box
Inventor: HOLDEN IAN
IPC: H02G3/10
Filed: 1986-07-01
Abstract: A socket box 10 comprises a first part 11 which defines a socket recess 12 and a second part 13 for clamping the first part to a scaffolding pole through which is run a power cable. The first and second parts are arranged with an aligned passage 16 and peg 17 to allow accurate location on the pole in pre-drilled holes. The peg also prevents any rotation of the socket box on the pole 23. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2193388-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for stripping the ends of a conductor of shielding braid
Inventor: RYZHOV EVGENY PAVLOVICH
IPC: H02G1/12
Filed: 1986-07-29
Abstract: Apparatus for stripping the shielding braid from the ends of a wire, which comprises a housing (1) in which there are successively arranged in the direction of movement of the wire (3) a device (2) for twisting the braid on the ends of the wire, the working member of which device is designed in the form of a multiplicity of rod elements which are fastened by their one end on the shaft (8) of a drive (9), and, kinematically connected to the said device (2), a device (10) for cutting off the twisted threads of the braid from the ends of the wires, which device (10) has two working members arranged successively in the direction of movement of the wire, of which one is designed in the form of a multiplicity of rod elements (13) which are fastened by their one end on the shaft (8) of the drive (9), whereas the other is designed as a comb (15) which is fastened on a lever (16) which interacts with a stop (17) attached to the housing (1). The diameter of the rod elements (13) of the working member of the device (10) for cutting off the twisted threads of the braid is smaller than the diameter of the rod elements (6) of the working member of the device (2) for twisting the braid on the ends of the wire. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178783-A (GB)
Title: Mat for the lining of underground spaces and process for production
Inventor: HOPFGARTNER HANS
IPC: E21D11/15
Filed: 1986-07-31
Abstract: At the other end of the mat each longitudinal rod 1 is formed with a cornegation 9 aligned with the longitudinal rod 1 and an end portion to extending downwardly and sideways. A transverse rod 8 is welded to the lowest portion 7 of the cornegations 9 and a further transverse rod 13 is welded to the end portion 10. Adjacent mats are joined as shown. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2180535-A (GB)
Title: Gamma-carbolines
Inventor: ABOU-GHARBIA MAGID ABDEL-MEGID
IPC: A61K31/495
Filed: 1986-09-03
Abstract: The compounds of formulain which R<sup>1</sup> is hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, or alkyl; R<sup>2</sup> is substituted or unsubstituted pyridinyl, pyrazinyl, quinolinyl or quinoxalinyl and said substituents are alkyl, alkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, halogen, cyano or nitro; R<sup>5</sup> and R<sup>6</sup> are independently, hydrogen, alkyl, phenyl, halophenyl, methylphenyl, trifluoromethylphenyl, cyanophenyl or nitrophenyl, with the proviso that one of R<sup>5</sup> and R<sup>6 </sup>is other than hydrogen; and n is an integer from 1 to 7; and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are antipsychotic and anxiolytic agents.
Patent GB-2183604-A (GB)
Title: Bottle container
Inventor: SUMMERS DEREK
IPC: B65D77/04
Filed: 1986-12-01
Abstract: A milk bottle container has a lid 2 fitting a base 1. The lid is removable by grasping it at one of two grips 9, 10 provided between a groove 7 and lid sides 3,4. The base 1 has depressions and the lid 2 has recesses which are shaped to facilitate easy insertion of milk bottles into the base and replacement of the lid. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2184020-A (GB)
Title: Rodenticidal bait
Inventor: BONJOUR GEORGES
IPC: A01N25/00
Filed: 1986-12-12
Abstract: An improved rodenticidal bait comprises a rodenticide and a synthetic pear flavour, optionally together with an edible carrier. The flavour is defined as a composition which gives to foodstuffs the taste and fragrance of pears but is not derived from pears. The bait overcomes the natural distrust of rodents.
Patent GB-2184808-A (GB)
Title: Spiral inserts for receiving screws
Inventor: HENRY HUGH RICHARD
IPC: F16B37/12
Filed: 1986-12-22
Abstract: A spiral insert for improving the grip of a screw-in rail spike 320 in a worn hole 436 in a railway sleeper 328, comprises an elongate spiral 440 of aluminium alloy or plastics which is screwed into the worn hole 436 and expanded by the rail spike 320. The spiral 440 has a cross- section having an outwardly facing generally pointed surface 446, 448, 452 and an inwardly facing shallow curved surface 442; alternatively, the pointed surface 446, 448, 452 is asymmetric. The leading end of the spiral 440 is bent radially inwards and then axially towards the trailing end for engagement by an insertion tool. The spiral may be inverted to give opposite asymmetry. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2196792-A (GB)
Title: Waterproof switch
Inventor: UCHIYA TOMOYOSHI
IPC: H01H9/04
Filed: 1987-02-02
Abstract: A waterproof housing (3, 4) of deformable material includes a first housing member (4) shaped to fit closely a switch operation portion (2a) and a second housing member (3) shaped to fit closely the switching mechanism (2). The second housing member (3) includes tubular ports (5) for the conductors (6), which ports have an inside diameter (5a) which decreases towards one end at which it is slightly less than the outside diameter of the conductors (6). This end is covered during assembly by a thin film which is broken by the conductors (6) when the switch mechanism (2) is inserted into the second housing portion (3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2188352-A (GB)
Title: Core sampling equipment
Inventor: BROWN IAN RAYMOND
IPC: E21B25/02
Filed: 1987-03-19
Abstract: A core barrel comprises an inner chamber 2 and an outer chamber 1 connected by means of a swivel 12, the outer chamber 1 being rotatable and connectable at one end to a drill string and at the other end to a corehead 3, the inner chamber 2 being adapted to remain stationary in relation to the core and comprising a core catcher 4 at one end and a wireline fishing neck 10 at the other. The inner chamber 2 also comprises a socket 7 adapted for the reception of a wireline survey instrument 8 and apertures above the socket for the passage of mud. The core barrel is suitable for wireline deployment and recovery of both a surveying instrument 8, such as an MWD instrument, and the core. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2195999-A (GB)
Title: Tertiary amine compounds
Inventor: ANTHONY VIVIENNE MARGARET
IPC: C07C291/02
Filed: 1987-08-10
Abstract: Compounds having plant fungicidal properties are of formula:   <IMAGE> wherein R<1>, R<2>, R<3> and R<4> each represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or an alkyl group containing from 1 to 4 carbon atoms but R<4> is not halogen, R<5> and R<6> each represent an alkyl group containing from 1 to 4 carbon atoms or R<5> and R<6> together with the adjacent nitrogen atom form a heterocyclic ring which may optionally contain an additional heteroatom, X and Y each represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or an alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkoxy or aryloxy group, or a   <IMAGE> group wherein R<19>, R<20> and R<21> can be an alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, aryl or aralkyl group, n has the value 0 or 1 and Q and Z are bridging groups as defined; and acid addition salts and N- oxides thereof.
Patent GB-2193794-A (GB)
Title: Computer control devices
Inventor: GARDENER STEPHEN MICHAEL
IPC: G05G9/047
Filed: 1987-08-12
Abstract: The device comprises a casing having opposite ends and a pistol- type grip portion intermediate the ends, and a joystick switch actuator 18 mounted on one end of the casing. The pistol-type grip portion comprises a front portion having shaped finger holds 13 and a smoothly curved rear portion 14, and a further switch actuator 26 in the form of a button is mounted on the casing adjacent the front portion. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2214964-A (GB)
Title: Conservatory canopy
Inventor: WILSON NIGEL JOHN
IPC: E04D3/06
Filed: 1988-02-20
Abstract: An apex forming device, for use in the construction of a multi-faceted canopy, has an elongate support member 2 the upper end portion of which is adjustably attached to a bracket 4 adapted to be mounted to a ridge bar 8 of an associated frame. The lower end portion of support member 2 carries a coaxial ring member 10 which is adjustably fixed along the axis of the support member 2. A plurality of frame support members are mounted, at their upper end portions, for pivotal and sliding movement about the ring member 10. The number and pitch of support members 16 may be selected to provide supports for a multi-faceted panel assembly. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2219193-A (GB)
Title: Rotary toaster
Inventor: KAVANAGH MICHAEL EUGENE
IPC: A47J37/08
Filed: 1988-05-04
Abstract: A rotary toaster has a casing 1 which is insulated from a housing 2. This housing is an oven which fits closely around a carrier 4. The carrier is disc-shaped and revolves about a central generally horizontal axis 5. The speed of rotation is controlled to produce the desired browning of the toast. Bread is delivered to the carrier via a chute, either manually or automatically from a magazine. The toaster has heating elements 6a, 6b arranged such that bread travelling through the housing passes along an arcuate path through a relatively cool first drying zone and then a hotter second browning zone; in the first drying zone the bread is not directly heated by the heating elements 6a, 6b, and in the second browning zone the bread is directly exposed to the heating elements. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2224698-A (GB)
Title: A wheeled amphibious vehicle
Inventor: DENNY LEON BERNARD
IPC: B60F3/00
Filed: 1988-10-31
Abstract: A wheeled amphibious vehicle comprises wheels 10, 11 which are the vehicle's flotation elements. The vehicle may comprise a wheeled frame 12, driving means carried by the frame for driving the wheels so as to propel the vehicle, and characterised in that the wheels, in use, support the frame clear of the water. The amphibious vehicle may be a pleasure craft with the frame carrying a seat arrangement and the driving means being a foot-operable pedal drive system and/or a motor. Alternatively the vehicle may be a ferry with a loading platform. The flotation wheels are formed of reinforced plastics material having projections for propulsion. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2212642-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring system
Inventor: MARTIN JOHN
IPC: G08B25/01
Filed: 1988-11-16
Abstract: A monitoring and location system comprising equipment to signal an alarm or distress condition of one or more individuals enabling an individual to be located and subsequently rescued. The monitoring system comprises a receiver for receiving signals via an aerial (1) to monitor channel receiver (205KHz) (2) and alarm channel receiver (410KHz) (6) which, via decoders (3, 6a), feed a microprocessor (5) connected to controls (8), display (11) and alarm outputs (12). Alarm transmitters (incorporating identity codes) transmit in bursts, different transmitters having different intervals between bursts to reduce interference. Radio direction finding may be used to locate a transmitter. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2214597-A (GB)
Title: Boiler cleaning apparatus
Inventor: LYNCH DAVID
IPC: F28G3/00
Filed: 1989-01-09
Abstract: A kit of tools for cleaning the heat exchange surfaces of a wrap-around back boiler comprises a first tool 10 of cruciform shape in transverse cross section having a stub 3 for mounting to the chuck of a power drill by a flexible connector 4. The tool 10 has scraping edges 16 which engage against the heat exchange surface to remove soot and scale. A power driven wire brush (25, Fig 2) and a scraper tool (30, Fig 3) having a handle (36) also form part of the kit. Other tools for use in cleaning heat exchange surfaces are disclosed including a spirally wound coil of steel (40, Fig 4) and a scraper tool (70, Fig 7). The handles of the tools may be up to 50 cms long. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2216938-A (GB)
Title: Frames for window or door assemblies
Inventor: HARRIS COLIN WILLIAM
IPC: E06B3/46
Filed: 1989-03-29
Abstract: A frame assembly for, e.g. a patio door, comprises a frame member (10), a track carrying member (13), and a track member (18) to support a horizontally movable panel. The track carrying member is an extrusion of a plastics material so as to insulate the frame and track members from one another and prevent electrolytic corrosion if they are of different metals. The track carrying member also permits repair of a frame assembly having a damaged track. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2220292-A (GB)
Title: Information display device
Inventor: FARREN NICHOLAS ERNEST
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 1989-04-25
Abstract: A device for displaying information, the device comprising a transparent faced display board for fixture to a surface the board having carrier means (7) intermediate the transparent face (5) and the surface for carrying a rigid information element (4) and an aperture (15) for inserting the element into the carrier means. The aperture is provided with a baffle, (10), for example comprising resiliently biased elements, allowing entry of a rigid information element (4) but preventing entry of a flexible information element. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2233831-A (GB)
Title: Waveguide coupling networks
Inventor: JOSHI JAI SHANKAR
IPC: H01P5/16
Filed: 1989-07-15
Abstract: A waveguide coupling network comprises a plurality of waveguides interconnected by side and top wall coupling apertures 28-34. Each of the apertures couple one waveguide to a respective adjacent waveguide to define at least two interconnected hybrid couplers. The coupling network may be used for the output or input network of a shared power amplification module. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236142-A (GB)
Title: Gate operating mechanism
Inventor: NG CHEONG BIAN
IPC: E05F15/00
Filed: 1989-08-23
Abstract: An operating mechanism suitable for gates, doors and turnstiles, and which may be embedded in the ground, includes a motor 15 driving a gear box 17 whose output shaft 16 turns arm 19 linked to gate 20 by a cylinder 31. The cylinder is pivotable, under bias of spring 33, on the arm between a horizontal position in which it is disengaged from the gate and an upright position in which it is freely engaged in a gate channel 36. Arm 19 has a clamp end which is secured to sleeve 21 rotatable on the shaft 16. Drive is transmitted from shaft 16 to sleeve 21 by a plate 23 having projection 24 biased by adjustable springs 26 into grooves 25 in shaft 16 and sleeve 21. The drive connection is interrupted if projection 24 is cammed out of grooves 25 against springs 26 by high torque on arm 19. The clamped arm end may also slip on sleeve 21. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2224367-A (GB)
Title: Interference surface profiler for spherical surfaces
Inventor: BIEGEN JAMES F
IPC: G01B11/24
Filed: 1989-10-26
Abstract: Light from a first light source 10, 22 passes through a quarter-wave phase retardation plate 38 which converts it to a circular polarized beam passed by a second lens 34 onto spherical test 48 and reference 45 surfaces of an interferometer 41 which converts said circularly polarized light beam into a second linearly polarized light beam. Means are provided for varying the relative distance between the surfaces 48, 45 and for recombining test and reference wavefronts after they have interacted separately with surfaces 48, 45 to produce an interference pattern. The surfaces 48, 45 are imaged onto the photosensitive elements 58 of an imaging device 56. Means convert the test wavefronts and reference wavefronts into a third linearly polarized light beam which has its polarization vector rotated relative to the first linearly polarized light beam R and means 65 disposed in the path of said third linearly polarized light beam direct said third linearly polarized light beam to said imaging device. Means 76 sense said interference pattern; means 74 associated with said imaging device view the imaged spherical test surface and spherical reference surface and said interference pattern; and means 82 operatively connected to said imaging device output processing the output of said imaging device to profile the topography of said test surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2227035-A (GB)
Title: Floor panel
Inventor: KINLOCHAN FRANCIS JOHN
IPC: E04F15/024
Filed: 1989-12-07
Abstract: A floor panel (1) comprising a substantially flat rectangular load-bearing surface (2). The under surface of the panel is formed with a peripheral rib (4) and a plurality of intersecting orthogonal medal ribs (5), the inter-rib areas (6) being dished so as to provide, in conjunction with the ribs (4 and 5), a light and strong floor panel which is not easily punctured. The edges (21) of the panel may be chamfered such that when the panel is placed adjacent like panels, the points of intersection are recessed and the surfaces (2) are separated by a channel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242908-A (GB)
Title: Tritiated light emitting polymer compositions
Inventor: BELL COLIN DAVID
IPC: C09K11/04
Filed: 1990-04-11
Abstract: Transparent light-emitting compositions comprise a mixture of a polymer, e.g. a poly (vinyl aromatic) hydrocarbon labelled with tritium and a first and preferably second organic compound. The first organic compound, which is at least partly bonded to the polymer, may be a known scintillant such as 2,5-diphenyloxazole. The second compound may be a known spectral shifter such as 2,2'-p-phenylene-bis-(5-phenyloxazole).
Patent GB-2244398-A (GB)
Title: Test circuit for residual current device
Inventor: SIKKA JOGINDER
IPC: H02H3/33
Filed: 1990-05-25
Abstract: A test circuit for a residual current operated device including a current transformer (24) through which the line and neutral conductors (12, 14) connected between an a.c. source and a load are arranged to pass, comprises a test switch (96) and a test resistor (98) coupled in series between the line and neutral conductors and zero or low voltage line (44) by way of at least two turns of one winding of a bifilar or dual test winding (100) on the current transformer thereby to generate a test current on closure of the test switch. The circuit is adapted to respond to loss of neutral, loss of earth and live-neutral reversal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244687-A (GB)
Title: Stabilisation systems for aerodynamic bodies
Inventor: DEAKIN RICHARD
IPC: F41J9/10
Filed: 1990-06-06
Abstract: A stabilisation system for a towed aerodynamic body 1. The body is provided with two, contra-rotating tubular shrouds 3, 4 each filled with a set of vanes 5, 6. When the towed body is disturbed by the towing aircraft's wake, the gyroscopic inertia caused by rotation of the shrouds exerts a damping effect on the subsequent oscillatory motion of the towed body. In one embodiment, the shrouds are coupled by wheels which constrain the shrouds to rotate in opposite senses. Hence gyroscopic precession effects due to each rotating shroud cancel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2249398-A (GB)
Title: Identifying faults in electric circuits
Inventor: PETERS MICHAEL
IPC: G01R31/00
Filed: 1990-09-08
Abstract: In a system for identifying faults in electric circuits such as in vehicles, data describing the circuit is stored; data identifying a fault symptom is input to the system to indicate that for one set of circuit conditions an intended output is not provided by the circuit; stored data is accessed which describes selected components which if faulty could cause the fault symptom; values of electrical variables to be expected at certain points in the circuit are calculated; the electrical variables are measured and data is input to the system; and input measurement data is compared with the calculated electrical variables and faulty components are identified from the comparison. <IMAGE>