baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2266614-A (GB)
Title: Floor mounted folding sign system
Inventor: JOHNSON KENNETH
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 1992-04-25
Abstract: A floor standing sign comprises two near identical tubular frames and a display sign panel hanging on straps retained in saddles. The frames are held together laterally at the top by a double ended bolt with a right hand thread at one end and a left hand thread at the other (M, Figure 7). When the bolt is screwed tight into the nuts fastened into the two halves of the frame the halves are drawn together and held rigid. When the bolt is slackened the frames are loosened and can be opened outwards in trestle fashion ready for use or folded flat for storage. The centre section of the bolt is free to slide within a grip Q used to rotate the bolt. A poster holding unit C is provided with a centre rigid panel W and on each side thereof a sheet ZZ of clear semi rigid PVC material. The overhanging portion of the clear PVC sheets are fitted with 'hook & loop' material X which when mated together grip to each other and provide two pockets one each side of the centre rigid panel for two posters Z. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2258782-A (GB)
Title: Television signal gamma correction
Inventor: AN BYUNG EE
IPC: H04N9/69
Filed: 1992-07-06
Abstract: An input video signal is analysed S1 to determine in which of three magnitude ranges its magnitude falls. Different arithmetic operations S2, S3, S4 are carried out on the video signal in dependence on the magnitude range into which the input signal falls. This results in a reduction of processing time in comparison with conventional look-up table techniques. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268804-A (GB)
Title: Sample bottle holder
Inventor: SCOTT GEOFFREY MALCOLM
IPC: B01L9/00
Filed: 1992-07-13
Abstract: A holder (1) for retaining at least one sample bottle (5) has opposing members one of which supports the bottle and the other (2) has one or more holes (3) therethrough adapted to receive the top of the bottle. A biassing means urges the members together such that in use the sample bottle is located by the hole and retained by resilient action between the two members. Biassing is generally provided by fabricating the holder in a C or U shape e.g. from plastics or perspex. Optional smaller holes (4) are used e.g. for holding hypodermic needles (6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2261525-A (GB)
Title: Three or four group zoom lens
Inventor: YONEYAMA SHUJI
IPC: G02B15/16
Filed: 1992-10-21
Abstract: A zoom lens system comprises, in order from the object side, a first lens group r1-r5 having a positive power, a second lens group r6-r10 having a negative power and a third lens group r11-r20 having a positive power, the first lens group being fixed during zooming, the second and third lens groups being moved along the optical axis as zooming is effected, the system satisfying the following conditions (a) and (b):   (a)    0.8 < fw/f1 < 1.25 (b)    m2L < -1 < m2S where fW:    the focal length of the overall system at the wide-angle end; f1:   the focal length of the first lens group; m2L:   the magnification by the second lens group at the @         telephoto end; and m2S:   the magnification by the second lens group at the @         wide-angle end.   The zoom lens may have a fourth lens groups (r17-r21, Fig. 9). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272368-A (GB)
Title: Luggage trolley casters
Inventor: STONE John
IPC: B60B33/02
Filed: 1992-11-17
Abstract: A luggage trolley of the kind for carrying baggage has castored wheels. Difficulty has arisen in controlling these trolleys on sloping surfaces and the present invention has means for locking a castored wheel in position. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274086-A (GB)
Title: White marble effect finish.
Inventor: WARREN RONALD MICHAEL
IPC: B41M1/12
Filed: 1993-01-08
Abstract: A process for producing a white marble effect finish, e.g. on domestic cookers, includes photographing real marble to provide a visual image for producing artwork. The artwork is applied to a silk screen of comparatively fine mesh and the screen is used with free-flowing ink to print the marble effect on a substrate. Ink of only one colour may be used, e.g. grey.
Patent GB-2276926-A (GB)
Title: A Joint and an item of furniture incorporating such a joint
Inventor: SUNTER JAMES
IPC: F16B12/60
Filed: 1993-04-07
Abstract: Two panels 11, 12 are joined by corner members 13 rigidly secured to the panels 11, 12 and provided with inclined faces which abut to dictate the angle between the panels 11, 12. Swinging link 16 and lower screw plate 19 hold the joint together. The panels 11, 12 are received in recesses 15 in the corner members 13. The panels 11, 12 are the side and end panel of a divan bed, and the screw plate 19 has a castor on its underside. The side panels include rails for supporting cross-members for the mattress. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277118-A (GB)
Title: Fastening of flexible sheet material to a tool.
Inventor: CARROLL WILLIAM EDMUND
IPC: B24D15/02
Filed: 1993-04-16
Abstract: A tool provided with a locking bar (1) for holding sheet material (4) said locking bar (1) being a cam such that on insertion of the locking bar (1) into a hole (2) in the tool and turning of the locking bar (1) sheet material (4) is held on the tool. The sheet material may be sandpaper or polishing cloth. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268415-A (GB)
Title: Machines for amusement and playing games
Inventor: CHADWICK NEVILLE DALE
IPC: A63F9/04
Filed: 1993-06-30
Abstract: A fruit machine or other games machine has a die which is mounted for rotation about one axis (109) which 1s itself rotatable about a second axis (106). The die may be held in a cup-shaped mask (102) which hides the drive mechanism of the die. There may be a front mask assembly (105) which also assist in hiding the operating mechanism from the viewer who thus sees the die tumbling unsupported. The die may in use be stopped in a position where more than 1 face is partially presented to the viewer allowing the provision of "nudge" facilities. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268740-A (GB)
Title: Cyclopropane-carboxylic acid ester derivative
Inventor: DEMASSEY JACQUES
IPC: C07C69/757
Filed: 1993-06-30
Abstract: (4-Methoxymethyl-2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro)-phenylmethyl [1R[1alpha,3beta(Z)]]-2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-fluoro-3- methoxy-3-oxo-propenyl)-cyclopropane-carboxylate has insecticidal and antiparasitic properties.
Patent GB-2271045-A (GB)
Title: Turntable drive in a microwave oven
Inventor: KEIG PETER WILLIAM
IPC: H05B6/80
Filed: 1993-09-22
Abstract: A microwave oven comprises a tray 4 located within the oven, said tray being slidably mounted, a turntable 2 mounted for rotation on the tray, and there being a disconnectable connection 7 between the turntable 2 and a drive shaft 8 of a motor drive means. Thus, with the oven door open, and the drive shaft disconnected from the turntable, the tray, the turntable, and hence foodstuffs on the turntable, can be slid from within the oven to allow easy access to the foodstuffs to turn, reposition, or stir them, as required. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283253-A (GB)
Title: Prestressed struts
Inventor: EVANS TIMOTHY JOHN
IPC: E04C3/29
Filed: 1993-10-25
Abstract: A strut has a metal tube 2 surrounded by a sleeve 1 of composite material. The sleeve 1 and tube 2 are connected at their ends so as to hold the tube 2 in tension and the sleeve in compression 1. Composite sleeve 1 can be simply incorporated into the strut. A strut can include a Belleville washer 11 to compensate for different thermal expansion of the sleeve 1 and tube 2. A liner 3 of PTFE can be provided between the sleeve 1 and the tube 2. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273702-A (GB)
Title: Match Head Formulations
Inventor: COX MICHAEL
IPC: C06B39/02
Filed: 1991-01-08
Abstract: A pyrotechnic compsn. is claimed which includes ferrophosphorus. Also claimed is the following: a safety match having a head coated in the compsn. The compsn. contains potassium chlorate, a binder, a thickener, a filler and a foaming agent to the exclusion of sulphur, ZnO or a dichromate. Amt. of potatssium chlorate is 40-60 dry wt.%, and the proportion of ferrophosphorus is in excess of 4 dry wt.%. The ferrophosphorus has a particle size of 5-100 microns. The binder is gelatine, or animal glue and is present as 3-12 dry wt.%. The filler is felspar or another siliceous mineral. The compsn. further contains up to 10 dry wt.% of iron oxide as pigment. The density of the formulation when in the form of a wet compsn. is 1.0-1.4 g/cm3.
Patent GB-2276940-A (GB)
Title: Liquid transfer device useful in diagnostic tests
Inventor: BUNCE ROGER ABRAHAM
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 1994-03-31
Abstract: A capillary flow liquid transfer device (1) has a first flow channel (A) leading from a first channel end to a volume determination site (S) and a second flow channel leading from a second channel (B) end and crossing said first channel in an interception area bordering said volume determination site (S) directly upstream thereof relative to flow in said first channel, the channels being arranged so that, subsequent to simultaneous liquid application at said first and second channel ends, liquid flow in said second channel reaches the interception area before that in said first channel. Thus, excess sample is carried off before liquid flow in the first channel reaches the interception area and excess sample is therefore not entrained in the main flow to affect analytical results. Utility of diagnostic devices is in biochemical diagnostic testing. Method of operating a liquid transfer device is further claimed. Typical utility is in determination of pregnancy hormone HCG in urine. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2275769-A (GB)
Title: Air flow controller
Inventor: MCDERMOTT ROBERT JAMES
IPC: F24F13/072
Filed: 1992-10-23
Abstract: An air flow controller has an adjustable air flow capacity and comprises a surface-mounted distribution frame (10) housing one or more elongate passages (12). Each passage (12) has an inlet (14), a flow channel (16) and an outlet (18). The inlet (14) has two opposed guide means to control the flow of air passing into the flow channel (16). Two opposed wall members (24) define the width of the channel (16), the wall members (24) being adapted to be position-adjusted on control movement of the guide means with the outer ends of the wall members (24) defining the outlet (18). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281168-A (GB)
Title: Electronic view finder
Inventor: KIM KEE-YONG
IPC: H04N5/225
Filed: 1994-06-09
Abstract: In a video signal camera having a signal processor for generating a luminance signal Y and chrominance signals (R-Y and B-Y), an electronic view finder having a vector display for displaying a white colour vector on an electronic view finder is provided. The view finder comprises means for determining the white balance of an image, means for converting the white balance into a white vector value and display means for displaying a white vector corresponding to the white vector value on a display. Since the white balance is displayed as a vector on an on-screen display, the use of a high resolution monochromatic electronic view finder in conjunction with the detection and display of white balance is enabled. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279284-A (GB)
Title: Underpinning machine
Inventor: JOYCE WALTER ALFRED J
IPC: B27F7/02
Filed: 1993-01-06
Abstract: An underpinning machine includes a worktable 11 having a central recess 17 housing an underpinning head 120. The head 120 has a magazine (18, 19 Fig. 5) of V-nails or wedges associated with it. The underpinning head 120 is movable by power drive means (28, 29 Fig. 3) between two stop positions and is capable of operation by a drive plate (27 Fig. 3) power operated from spaced pneumatic rams disposed below the worktable. The operation of the drive plate therefore automatically operates the underpinning head 120 whatever its position relative to fixed guide means 31, 32 of the apparatus which locate framing members (42, Fig. 2) to be underpinned. By means of indirect actuation of the underpinning head 120 using the drive plate a compact and flexible apparatus is provided. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281180-A (GB)
Title: A fishing reel anti-reverse release arrangement
Inventor: PALMER NICHOLAS JOHN
IPC: A01K89/01
Filed: 1994-08-11
Abstract: A release arrangement in or for fishing reel anti-reverse mechanism e.g. of the pawl and ratchet wheel type comprises a pawl actuator (9) arranged to be tripped by the ratchet wheel (7) whereby the pawl (8) is disengaged from anti-reverse engagement with the ratchet wheel (7) on rotation of the latter by forward line retrieval rotation of the reel handle (3) (Fig. 1) to permit line back winding as well as line retrieval operation of the reel in an automatic manner. A projection (72) may trip the actuator (9) or a projection (83) (Fig. 5) on the latter may engage between adjacent teeth of the ratchet wheel (7). Where ratchet teeth (77) (Fig. 10) are provided within the bail rotor drum (40) a pin (20) on the drum end face (43) trips the actuator (9) to disengage the pawl (8) from the ratchet teeth (77). The pin (20) may be retractable to render the release arrangement inoperative. The release arrangement can be provided as a kit of parts for conversion of the anti-reverse mechanism. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281282-A (GB)
Title: Tearing a polymeric film or bag
Inventor: EAGLING ROLAND FREDERICK
IPC: B65D75/58
Filed: 1994-08-16
Abstract: An article such as a bag 10 made from a polymeric film such as polyethylene includes a second polymeric film in the form of a strip 13 adhered to the first polymeric film. The strip 13 may be made from a mono-oriented polymeric film such as mono-oriented polyethylene in which a tear will propagate in a single, known direction. When the two films are coupled together the tear still tends to propagate in the single direction. Instead of using a tape a laminate may be used, one entire or part layer of which is a mono-oriented polymeric film. A cub or notch may define the start point of the tear line. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282536-A (GB)
Title: Herbicidal compositions
Inventor: BARTON JOHN EDWARD DUNCAN
IPC: A01N43/20
Filed: 1994-09-27
Abstract: A herbicidal composition comprises a compound of formula (I) in admixture with a herbicidally acceptable carrier or diluent   <IMAGE> wherein R<o> is (A)n-(B)m; n and m are integers having a value of 0 or 1; provided that m and n may not both represent 0; and that when n is 0 then A represents a bond; and when m is 0 then B represents hydrogen; A is an optionally substituted (C1-6)alkyl, (C2-6)alkenyl, or (C1-6) alkynyl group; and B is an optionally substituted (C3-7)cycloalkyl, (C4-7)cycloalkenyl, aryl, heterocyclyl or heteroaryl group.
Patent GB-2282907-A (GB)
Title: Data entry systems
Inventor: CALLAGHAN FRANCIS JOHN
IPC: G06Q30/06
Filed: 1994-09-27
Abstract: A hand holdable data entry unit (10) comprising a reading sensor (14, 90) for sensing commands and/or data and for producing input signals in response to said sensed commands and/or data, rewritable storage (78) programmable with information relating to selectable items, a controller (74) connected to receive and process said input signals from said sensor (14, 90), said controller (74) being arranged to respond to commands and/or sensed commands to control said data entry unit (10) and to said data to select a said item and a display screen (20) for displaying a user readable representation of said commands and said stored information for said selected item, and a telecommunications interface (52, 94, 116) for telephonic transmission of information relating to a selected item or items from said storage (78) to a telecommunications network (50) and for telephonic reception of information relating to said selectable items to said storage (78) from said telecommunications network (50), wherein said telecommunications interface (52, 94, 116) is a telecommunications line interface integral to said data entry unit (10) and directly connects said data entry unit (10) to said telecommunications network (50). <IMAGE>   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284549-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent article with superabsorbent material / airlaid fibres in discrete pockets
Inventor: TANZER RICHARD WARREN
IPC: A61F5/44
Filed: 1994-10-28
Abstract: The article (112) comprises a first, liquid-permeable carrier layer (98), at least a second carrier layer (100) and carrier-attaching means (102), such as a water-sensitive adhesive, securing together the carrier layers to provide substantially attached zones (104) and unattached zones (106). The unattached zones provide a plurality of pocket regions (108), and a high-absorbency material is located within the pockets to provide an absorbent laminate, airlaid matrix fibres being dispersed within the high-absorbency material in the pockets. The matrix fibres are present in a selected amount which can be within the range of 0.1 - 10 weight percent, as determined with respect to the total weight of the absorbent material contained in the pockets. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283440-A (GB)
Title: Combined rotary kiln and ball mill
Inventor: TAKAMI MASAHIKO
IPC: B01F29/60
Filed: 1994-11-02
Abstract: A heat treatment apparatus for ceramics is adapted to heat treat a ceramic raw material such as a slurry for obtaining a pulverized ceramic material. The apparatus comprises a drum body (1) which is transversely supported and rotated about its axis, and a number of rolling media (2) which are stored and stirred in the drum body (1). The drum body (1) has a pyramidal inner surface, so that the rolling media (2) are strongly stirred following rotation of the drum body (1), thereby the ceramic raw material is heat treated and pulverized effectively. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285369-A (GB)
Title: Calling line identification
Inventor: YOSHIDA TOSHIO
IPC: H04M1/724
Filed: 1994-12-28
Abstract: A transceiver 100 records at 38 an identification number (CLI) of a calling station included in a received control signal. The recording is done automatically in the event of unattended recording or in response to a record command during conversation. The transceiver originates a call in response to a transmission signal using the stored identification number of the calling station. The CLI is conveyed as a digital signal transmitted over a common control channel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285748-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seat cushion
Inventor: WEINGARTNER RUDOLF
IPC: B60N2/24
Filed: 1992-04-16
Abstract: A seat cushion is disclosed, in particular for an aircraft seat, with a supporting body (109) of an open-celled resilient foamed plastics surrounded by and attached to a protective layer of flame-resistant material (112) and with a flame-resistant covering material secured by detachable correcting means to the supporting body and/or the protective layer. The protective layer (112) comprises a machine-knitted, multi-layered material having warp threads (131 - 134, 136 - 141) staggered relative to one another in upper and lower planes (135, 142) in a woof direction, the warp threads in each plane being looped around in each case by three weft threads of a group (129) of eight weft threads (121 - 128). Two weft threads of the group loop around each warp thread of the upper plane (142), a first of these two weft threads (121) also looping around alternate warp threads (131, 133) of the lower plane (135) and the other (125) looping around the warp threads (130, 132, 134) of the lower plane (135) not looped around by the first said weft thread (121). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287984-A (GB)
Title: Device for opening and closing a window or a door
Inventor: EIKMEIER WERNER
IPC: E05F11/16
Filed: 1995-03-31
Abstract: In a device for opening and closing a window, a casement (11) is moved between a closed and open position with respect to a stationary frame (10). This is done by means of a longitudinally displaceable toothed rack (21), which transfers the longitudinal movement into a movement of the casement (11) by means of a hinge rod (50). In order to make the device more easy to operate, in addition to the first toothed rack (21) co-operating with the casement (11), a second toothed rack (22) is provided in the frame (10) which changes closing elements located on the frame between a latched position holding the casement (11) and an unlatched position releasing the casement (11), by means of a closing rod (40). Although both toothed racks (21, 22) are longitudinally displaced by the same actuating means, as a rule only one of the two toothed racks (21, 22) is coupled to the actuating means while the other is uncoupled and stationary. The currently coupled toothed rack uncouples itself automatically after a specific distance of travel and the final phase of its longitudinal displacement is used to couple the other toothed rack to the actuating means. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2300381-A (GB)
Title: Picture postcard with a stand
Inventor: SIMPSON-JONES PATRICK
IPC: B42D15/02
Filed: 1995-04-27
Abstract: A postcard 2, adapted to receive a photographic print, has two triangular flaps 10A, 10B that are extendible from the reverse face to allow the postcard to stand on its long or short side. The flaps are defined by lines of weakness 10A-1 or 10B-1, 10A-2 or 10B-2, one of which forms a fold line for folding the flap out. The photograph is held beneath a protective self-adhesive plastic layer.
Patent GB-2288516-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement for isolating a DC coupling from a symmetry requiring AC circuit
Inventor: LOUKUSA JARMO
IPC: H03H7/42
Filed: 1993-11-30
Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for isolating a DC coupling from a symmetry requiring AC circuit. The arrangement comprises connection lines (a and b) which are to be symmetrized and which are mounted between the DC coupling (3) and the AC circuit (1 and 2), each of said connection lines comprising at least one inductive isolation choke (L1 and L2) coupled in series on said connection line. The arrangement comprises an additional inductance (L3) which is in an opposite phase connection between the connection lines (a and b) provided with the isolation chokes (L1 and L2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292049-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for minimizing the turnon time for a receiver operating in a discontinuous receive mode
Inventor: CONNELL LAWRENCE EDWIN
IPC: H04B1/16
Filed: 1995-07-17
Abstract: In a communication unit the receiver receives a signal (118) having desirable data (word A) and undesirable data (word B). The receiver (104) has a discontinuous receive mode of operation wherein the receiver (104) is turned on when expecting the desirable data (word A) and turned off when expecting the undesirable data (word B). A duration of time that the receiver (104) has been turned off is determined. The receiver (104) is turned on at a time prior to the arrival of the desirable data (word A) responsive to the duration of time that the receiver (104) has been turned off. Thus the turn on time more closely approaches the time taken by the receiver to stabilize, resulting in power saving.
Patent GB-2304812-A (GB)
Title: Pressure sensing spark plug
Inventor: FAWCETT NIGEL PHILIP HAROLD
IPC: G01L23/22
Filed: 1995-08-26
Abstract: A strain gauge 10a is rigidly secured, e.g. by gluing or laser welding, to the outer surface of a mild steel spark plug body 6 which surrounds an insulator (4, Fig.1). The gauge 10a may be mounted in a recess 16 machined in the body 6 and formed of a mild steel base 18 coated with a ceramic insulating layer 20 and a piezoresistive layer 20 with palladium/silver terminals 24. The layers 20, 20 may be deposited by ink jet printing of material in a polymeric binder which is dried or fired.
Patent GB-2291546-A (GB)
Title: Electric plugs
Inventor: STEVENS HENRY GUY
IPC: H01R4/24
Filed: 1994-02-04
Abstract: The plug pins (3, 4, 5) of an electric mains plug have insulation-displacement connectors (6) fixed at their top ends. The connectors (6) have downwardly-opening slots forced onto unstripped connecting wires by pushing the pin downwardly relative to the plug base (1). Grooved support plates (8), or bosses (164) integral with the plug base, provide a reaction support and alignment of the wire being connected. The plug may incorporate a magnetically-actuated or thermally-actuated circuit breaker (9). <IMAGE>