baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2276070-A (GB)
Title: A method for producing packages
Inventor: O'SULLIVAN MICHAEL
IPC: A23F3/06
Filed: 1993-03-17
Abstract: Tea leaves from different sources are delivered from containers (2, 3) to a conveyor(s) which delivers the leaves to one of a number of blending drums (15, 16). If the second drum (16) is selected an inlet (30) to the first drum (15) is closed by a ram (32) operating a valving member (31). An outlet (50) from the blending drum (15) is closed by a closure plate (51) which is moved by a ram (70) acting on a cranked bar (72) against the biasing of a spring (78). Blended tea is discharged from the drum (15, 16) into a mobile hopper (19) which delivers the tea to a hopper of a tea packaging machine. The tea is packaged by forming and filling tea bags, delivering a predetermined number of tea bags, into a carton, wrapping the carton and delivering a plurality of cartons to a marshalling area having a number of carton inlet lines and a single carton outlet line. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2265740-A (GB)
Title: Flash memory card with a ready/busy mask register and a ready/busy mode register
Inventor: ROBINSON KURT BRIAN
IPC: G11C16/02
Filed: 1993-03-19
Abstract: A flash memory card has a first flash memory, a second flash memory, a mask register, first logic, second logic, and third logic. The first flash memory has an output (A) which indicates whether the first flash memory is ready or busy. The second flash memory also has an output (B) which indicates whether the second flash memory is ready or busy. The mask register stores a first mask datum and a second mask datum. The first logic performs a first logical operation between the output (A) and the first mask datum to produce a first masked output. The second logic performs a second logical operation between the output (B) and the second mask datum to produce a second masked output. The third logic performs a third logical operation between the first masked output and the second masked output to produce a flash memory card ready/busy output. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276702-A (GB)
Title: Steering wheel.
Inventor: TEMPLE JOHN
IPC: B62D1/10
Filed: 1993-03-22
Abstract: A hub 1 has resiliently bendable axial arms 26 whose distal end portions have transverse latching surfaces 28 cooperating with striking surfaces 31 on a hollow pod 4 so as to obstruct accidental axial separation of the pod 4 from the hub 1. The bendable arms 26 allow manual removal of the part 4 by a peeling motion relative to the hub 1. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277221-A (GB)
Title: Pictorial interactive database
Inventor: EVERETT ADRIAN RODNEY
IPC: H04N1/21
Filed: 1993-04-15
Abstract: The captured pictures are first digitised and stored on computer 1. The picture information is then compressed and the compressed information stored on server computer 2. Then when ever a user wishes to obtain the new database information he updates via the telephone line linking the user to the host computer. The access to this computer is controlled by the communications computer, computer 3. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2268663-A (GB)
Title: Telephone with caller identifying and call screening functions.
Inventor: ISHIDA TAKESHI
IPC: H04M1/724
Filed: 1993-06-18
Abstract: A telephone with caller identifying function receives call information including the call originator's telephone number, eg. from a radio device 4, and a CPU 3 analyzes the call information, extracts and reads the telephone number 12, and collates it 11 with designated telephone numbers stored in a memory 2. If the call originator's telephone number matches a stored designated telephone number, the CPU retrieves personal information corresponding to the stored designated telephone number, generates a voice signal by voice synthesizing means 13 and announces the call by a speaker 5. If there is no match between the call originator's telephone number and the stored designated telephone numbers, selection is made 15 as to whether the call is to be rejected. If it is not rejected, selection is made 16 as to whether a ringing tone is to be generated 14 and applied to the speaker, or a light 18 on the keypad is to be caused to flash 17 or a call answering device is to be caused to respond (19, 20; Fig.8). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280467-A (GB)
Title: Doors and a method of manufacturing same
Inventor: GEORGE CHRISTOPHER
IPC: E06B5/11
Filed: 1993-07-28
Abstract: A door comprises a rigid frame 10 between two outer skins 12 and 13. An inner core 14 of thermally insulating material is provided within the frame and between the skins. The core is made of foam plastics material and contains reinforcing material, preferably in the form of a plurality of discrete strands 15, typically of metal, plastics material, wood, glass fibre or any combination thereof, which are preferably substantially evenly distributed and randomly orientated in the foam plastics material in order to provide resistance to knife attack and hence make the door more secure. The reinforcement may be a mesh structure. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2281924-A (GB)
Title: A valve
Inventor: MCKNIGHT DEVEREUX J
IPC: E21B/
Filed: 1993-09-15
Abstract: An oilfield valve eg. a kelly valve comprises a valve body having threaded connections on each end. A unit handled valve mechanism 40 includes a cage 42 carrying a spring loaded floating valve ball 46. The valve mechanism 40 is placed in and removed from the valve body without the use of special tools. The valve mechanism 40 includes lip type polyseals 52 allowing pressure from below to leak past a lower valve seat so pressure from below causes the valve ball 46 to seal only against an upper seat assembly 48. The only segment of the valve ball in substantial compression is immediately adjacent the upper seat assembly 48. An actuator 38 for the valve fits onto a connector 112 between the actuator 38 and ball 46 in only one manner, so the indicator on the actuator correctly points at the correct indicia on the valve body describing the valve condition, i.e. open or closed. An improved connector between the actuator and the valve ball minimizes the potential of deformation due to abuse. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282390-A (GB)
Title: Method for obtaining diamond and diamond-like films employing plasma jets
Inventor: GAY JOHN A
IPC: C23C16/26
Filed: 1993-09-23
Abstract: A method for obtaining diamond and diamond-like films from the gas phase, in which a plasma reaction zone is formed, a mixture of hydrocarbons and hydrogen is fed to the said zone, and a film is deposited on a substrate, is characterised in that the reaction zone is formed by a plasma flux at atmospheric pressure at a temperature T = 10<4> K, said flux comprising at least three axially symmetrically arranged convergent jets, and the film is deposited by passing the substrate at a high velocity not less than once through the flux zone. The gaseous mixture may be introduced at a rate of 0.1 - 10 litres/min., and the substrate passed through the flux at a rate of 0.1 - 10 metres/min. As a result of the processes occurring in the plasma flux, there is deposited on the substrate a diamond or diamond-like film having a high degree of adhesion to the substrate, at a rate of 1 micron/sec, which substantially exceeds the rate of deposition of similar films by known methods. The films formed find application in the electronics and optical industry.
Patent GB-2273005-A (GB)
Title: A detonator harness unit and a method of making the same
Inventor: BRAITHWAITE JIM
IPC: H01R13/52
Filed: 1993-11-10
Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (2) is comprised of a fist housing portion (4) having an upper cover portion (6). A lower housing portion (8) has a corresponding cover portion (10). Terminals (70, 90 Figures 7 and 8) having insulation displacement slots (72, 74; 92, 94) at each end thereof are positioned in slots (50) of the lower housing portions (8). The upper housing portion (4) has a cable receiving channel at (22) cooperating with a channel (30 Figure 2) in the upper cover portion (6) to align the conductors (204 Figure 3) with apertures (16) in the lower housing portion (4). The cable (200) can be positioned in a channel (62) of the power cover portion (10) and the entire assembly can be pressed together by way of the upper (26) and lower (61) lids. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2272339-A (GB)
Title: Circuit arrangement for driving an inductive load
Inventor: ALBACH MANFRED
IPC: H02P25/024
Filed: 1993-11-10
Abstract: In a circuit arrangement for driving an inductive load such as a synchronous motor M with at least one winding 1, 2, one of which comprises at least a first 1 and a second sub-winding 2, the sub-windings can, on one hand, be alternately connected to an energy source 5 via switch devices 9, 10 periodically driven by a controller 16 so that the source 5 produces a DC voltage to supply energy to the load M and, on the other hand, are coupled electrically 3 and magnetically 6 like an autotransformer so that voltages, for example U8, for feeding the controller 16 can be tapped from the transformer end terminals 7, 8 which are formed by non-interconnected terminals of the sub-windings 1, 2. In this circuit arrangement start and operation is ensured with the least possible additional circuitry even if the DC voltage taken from the energy source is less than the supply voltage necessary for the controller. An alternative arrangement feeding a three phase synchronous motor is described (Fig. 2). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290730-A (GB)
Title: Coating by spraying
Inventor: BERGMANS ANDREAS HENRICUS ANDO
IPC: B05B7/24
Filed: 1994-06-28
Abstract: Apparatus for spraying a coating composition onto a substrate comprises means for forming a curtain of the coating composition by allowing it to flow over a transfer surface and means for atomising the formed curtain. The curtain of the coating composition is atomised using an air knife which preferably follows a fan-shaped or diverging path before it contacts the curtain of coating composition, so that the stream of air supplied is evenly distributed across the whole width of the curtain. As shown, coating material is supplied to transfer surface 14 by pipe 30. Compressed air passing down passage 36 atomises the coating as it passes in front of orifice 38. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2280132-A (GB)
Title: Mobile machine for processing raw mineral ores in-situ
Inventor: SCHADE JORG
IPC: B07B1/00
Filed: 1994-07-13
Abstract: A mobile machine 4 for use in opencast mining employs a chassis 9 with endless tracks 11 and the chassis has outriggers projecting laterally outwardly from the tracks. A hopper 12 supported by one outrigger receives raw ore material excavated by another machine or machines. The raw ore material passes from the hopper 12 to a screen arrangement 13 with superimposed oscillating screens 37, 38 which sieve the material to separate the finer mineral ore product from the coarser spoil. The mineral ore product which passes through the screens 37, 38 is transferred by a multi-stage conveyor 29, 30 extending perpendicularly to the tracks to a separate conveyor 8 laid on the floor of the working alongside a path of movement of the machine. The spoil is transferred with another conveyor 14 to the inlet of a jib 16 which extends laterally outwardly from the tracks opposite the hopper. The jib itself has a conveyor 18 which transports the spoil along the jib which then discharges the spoil onto a dump. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293857-A (GB)
Title: Attachment device
Inventor: SOMERTON BRUCE EDWARD
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 1994-10-05
Abstract: The attachment device comprises a headed stud 10 and a plate-like clip 12. The clip has a slot 17 comprising a first portion 17a through which the head of the stud will pass, a second portion 17b through which the head of the stud will not pass and a third portion 17c joining the first and second portions. The third portion 17c over at least part of its length has a width which is less than the cross sectional dimension of the shaft 15 of the stud 10 and the clip has a weakened zone 18 adjacent to at least one side of the third slot portion so that the clip can deform to allow the shaft of the stud to pass along the third slot portion between the first and second slot portions. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283710-A (GB)
Title: Solid tyre and split wheel rim assembly
Inventor: FUKUTAKE HEIJI
IPC: B60B3/08
Filed: 1994-11-08
Abstract: A solid tyre 2 is mounted on a split wheel rim 3. In Fig. 2 the tyre 2 includes a ply 7 of vulcanized material with an expansion/contraction rate lower than that of main tyre body 2a. In Fig. 7, the tyre 2 includes circumferentially spaced holes 6, with bolts 27 passing therethrough and through aligned holes in sidewalls 12a, 12b of wheel rim portions 3a, 3b. Displacement of the tyre 2 with respect to the rim caused by centrifugal force is inhibited. In an alternative construction (Figs. 9, 10) projections 18a, 18b from the rim portions engage grooves 19a, 19b in the tyre. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295746-A (GB)
Title: Data communication system
Inventor: KOEN JACOBUS PETRUS LOUIS
IPC: H04H1/00
Filed: 1994-11-29
Abstract: An interactive data communications system comprises a plurality of subscriber stations 10.1 each of which has an identification code associated therewith and an entry terminal 34 for manually entering data in response to a broadcast signal. Each entry terminal is connectable to a transmission line 12.1, the system including switching means 36 for selectively allowing either data or voice signals to be conveyed down the transmission line. The transmission lines are linked to a data switching mechanism 16 which includes a plurality of voice/data multiplexers 14. A control station 26 is arranged to communicate with the data switching mechanism via a data link 22, the control station comprising at least one host computer 28 for processing the data entered from the various entry terminals. The invention extends to a method of establishing a data link between a subscriber station and a host station which utilizes an interactive data communications systems. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289503-A (GB)
Title: I.c.engine fuel pumping injection nozzle
Inventor: SCHOENFELD DIETER
IPC: F02M57/02
Filed: 1995-05-18
Abstract: A chamber between the nozzle valve member lifting piston 11 and the fuel pumping piston 11 and the fuel pumping piston 20 coaxial with the valve member 5 is subject to high oil pressure p1 by a valve 32 to lift the valve member and actuate the pumping piston against the bias of their respective springs 17, 27. Fuel, which may contain water, is supplied under pressure to the pumping chamber 9. An adjustable throttle (42, Fig. 3) in parallel with a non-return valve (46) may be provided between the valve 32 and the nozzle inlet 31. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2301118-A (GB)
Title: Combination of dye having at least two electrophilic groups and a nucleophilic agent having at least one primary or secondary aliphatic amine
Inventor: BRENNAN COLIN MICHAEL
IPC: C09B62/44
Filed: 1995-05-20
Abstract: A process for the coloration of a substrate comprises applying thereto a dye having at least two electrophilic groups (eg a beta-sulphatoethylsulphonyl group) and a nucleophilic agent having a molecular weight of at least 600 and at least one group selected from aliphatic primary amino groups and aliphatic secondary amino groups, wherein said dye and said nucleophilic agent are such that if they are applied to cotton by exhaust dyeing at least 90% of the dye is immobilised. Compositions comprising the dye and agent are also claimed, where the amino group(s) of the agent may optionally be masked by a protecting group.
Patent GB-2291455-A (GB)
Title: Fitting window and door frames
Inventor: WILSON NIGEL
IPC: E06B1/00
Filed: 1995-07-14
Abstract: Windows and doors are fitted to prepared apertures by using a former fabricated from cavity closing elements to prepare the aperture, the elements 1 having a frame retaining means in the form of a flange part 4 which engages hook shaped anchorages 8 which are attached to and project outwardly from the edge of the frame 2. The elements 1 may have a stop member 3 which abuts the leading edge of the frame 2. The anchorages 8 may be nailed to the structure beneath. Because the anchorages project away from the plane of the frame they may be subsequently located and cut through if the frame is required to be removed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296682-A (GB)
Title: Transfer material detecting device
Inventor: FURUSAWA FUMIO
IPC: G03G21/00
Filed: 1995-10-18
Abstract: A transfer material detecting device, has: a transfer material carrier 16 which detachably carries a transfer material P to a transfer region B where a toner image of an image carrier 1 is transferred to the transfer material; and transfer material sensors S1, S2, and S3 which are disposed in a moving path of the carrier 16 and detect existence of the transfer material P by 16. The distance L, between sensors S1 and S2, is shorter than the minimum size of the transfer material P sensors S1, S2, and S3 output a transfer material detection signal. There may also be a carrier position sensor comprising wherein rib 36b on the carrier 16 is detected by LED39a and light receiver 39b. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2307629-A (GB)
Title: Thick film electric heater: Control of supply
Inventor: TAYLOR JOHN CRAWSHAW
IPC: H05B3/26
Filed: 1995-11-20
Abstract: A thick film plate heater 2 has a heating track 8 which has two sections 10,12 of different temperature coefficients of resistance (TCRs). The first, relatively long, section 10 has a zero TCR whilst the second, relatively short, section 12 has a positive TCR. The electrical supply to the heater is controlled by a control 36 which senses the voltage or a derivative thereof at the junction 18 between the two track sections 10,12. Electrical connection to the tracks is made via exposed regions 14,16,18.
Patent GB-2309475-A (GB)
Title: Kerbstones
Inventor: POLLITT CLIFFORD BRUCE
IPC: E01F9/053
Filed: 1996-01-23
Abstract: A kerbstone for edging a surface 11 has a face 12 in use upstanding from and facing the surface 11, the face 12 having a recess groove 20 for receiving light-reflective material. Other shapes and dispositions of recess are described and a recess may be formed on the top surface of the kerbstone.
Patent GB-2309992-A (GB)
Title: Providing a layer of soil on a non-horizontal face
Inventor: BRINCKMAN PETER R L
IPC: E02D17/20
Filed: 1996-02-09
Abstract: In order to provide a soil veneer 17 on a steep face of a geoengineering construction 14, a geogrid or geotextile 18 is secured adjacent the top of the face, and soil retaining elements 19, formed of geogrid or geotextile, are secured to the main geotextile or geogrid 18. A soil veneer 17 is formed on the face in such a way that the soil retaining elements 19 project out from the original face and to the outside of the new face, thereby supporting the weight of the veneer 17 by means of the main geogrid or geotextile 18.
Patent GB-2297923-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement of a retaining grille of an active material in a vessel, and a vessel so equipped
Inventor: CAM FRANCOIS
IPC: B01J8/00
Filed: 1996-02-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a grille (26) for retaining an active material (42) in a vessel (10) which has a convex bottom (14) delimiting an internal space of the vessel. The grille (26) is vault-shaped and is arranged in said internal space in contact over part of its periphery with the inside wall of the convex bottom of the vessel, the convexity directions of the vault (26) and bottom (14) being opposite. Applications for the supporting grilles of an adsorbent material in an adsorber.
Patent GB-2310539-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnets for magnetrons
Inventor: BRADY MICHAEL BARRY CLIVE
IPC: H01J23/10
Filed: 1996-02-21
Abstract: The electromagnet 2 comprises a permanent magnet 8 and an electrically conductive coil 9 disposed about a ferrous core 10. A layer 11 of thermal insulation is interposed between the coil and the permanent magnet in order to reduce degradation of the permanent magnetic field caused by heat produced by the current-carrying coil, which was a problem hitherto. Coupling between the ferrous core and the surrounding coil increases the magnitude of the variable magnetic field produced by the coil. The insulating layer may be PTFE or an air gap. A similar arrangement is positioned at the other end of the cylindrical cathode 5 and anode 6 of the magnetron.
Patent GB-2302919-A (GB)
Title: Fluid meter
Inventor: SPALDING ROBERT G
IPC: G01F3/18
Filed: 1996-06-25
Abstract: A fluid meter (10) comprises a body (12) having a crankcase portion (14) and two axially-aligned cylinder portions (16,18). The first and second cylinder portions each have an inner end (88,90) in fluid communication with the crankcase portion, and respective first and second head ends (92,94) opposing the inner ends. A crankshaft (36) is rotatably mounted in the crankcase portion and includes two crank pins (56,62) radially offset from the crankshaft and angularly spaced sixty degrees apart. Pistons (80,80') are reciprocally mounted in the cylinder portions and are drivingly connected by connecting rods (82,82') to the crank pins so that rotation of the crankshaft is effected by reciprocation of the pistons within the cylinders. Ports are provided in the body (12), the first (102) communicating with the first head end (92), the second (104) with the second head end (94) and the third with the crankcase chamber (96). A rotary valve (120) is coupled to the crankshaft and has inlet and outlet ports (120b, 120c) arranged to register sequentially with said first, second, and third ports (102,104,106) when said crankshaft (36) is rotated.
Patent GB-2316013-A (GB)
Title: Toy
Inventor: WONG TAK-KO
IPC: A63H17/00
Filed: 1996-08-05
Abstract: A wall walker toy car has a wheel 11 with a sticky peripheral surface 12 that normally extends partially out of a car body 10. The wheel 11 is supported on a pivotable frame (13, Figure 3) that responds to impact on a part 17, which would move relatively, to allow the frame 13 to move up under the action of a spring cushion 22. A second position of the wheel 11 is shown dotted where the wheel is fully retracted into the body 10 so that the sticky surface 12 is less exposed to dust and dirt and therefore has a longer serviceable life in practice.
Patent GB-2306705-A (GB)
Title: Land finishing excavator
Inventor: SEO JEONG YONG
IPC: B25J9/16
Filed: 1996-10-30
Abstract: In a method for controlling a land finishing operation of a power excavator the bucket, arm and swing unit are controlled in response to output signals from a handling signal input means 7. When a boom handling signal is output from the handling signal input means, the boom 101 is controlled in response to the boom handling signal. However, when the handling signal input means does not output a boom handling signal, the boom 101 is controlled by a geometrical operation of signals output from the boom, arm and bucket sensors 8,9 and 10 and a land finishing angle for calculating reference boom angle data. The reference boom angle data is used to output an automatic boom control signal, thus controlling the boom in order to move the bucket tip on the land with the required land finishing angle in response to an arm handling signal output from the handling signal input means. The required finishing angle can be set by memorising the position of the bucket at various points on the slope (A,B, fig.5).
Patent GB-2304322-A (GB)
Title: Bale wrapping apparatus
Inventor: MACLEOD JOHN CHARLES
IPC: A01F15/07
Filed: 1995-05-23
Abstract: Apparatus for wrapping rectangular section bales comprises spaced apart substantially parallel bale-supporting rollers which in use cause a bale loaded thereon to rotate about a horizontal axis substantially parallel with the axes of the rollers and means for encircling the bale with a wrapping material and applying the material to the bale, in which the bale-supporting rollers comprise a pair of rollers having a lateral spacing which is less than the minor cross-sectional dimension of a bale to be supported and diameters such that the centre of gravity of a supported bale during rotation thereof is within the vertical planes containing said roller axes.