baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CH-507774-A (CH)
Title: Soldering fluxes contg an amino acid and a polyglycol
Inventor: RICHARD MARTIN POLIAK
IPC: B23K35/36
Filed: 1967-08-04
Abstract: Soldering fluxes, esp. for electrical work, contg. an amino acid and a polyglycol carrier. Useful for soldering contacts at high temps. (300-600 deg.F). Fluxes have low volatility and good cleaning properties, and excellent lubricating properties when contacts come into contact with moving parts of the machine. Residues of flux can be removed with water after soldering. Non-corrosive. A flux was made up of 2.2 g. glutamic acid -HCl 26 g. polyoxyethylene ether, 90 g. isopropyl alcohol, 10 g. tert. butyl alcohol, 1.1 urea, 10 g. glycolic acid and 45 g. water.
Patent EE-9800169-A (EE)
Inventor: JAN DAHLQUIST
IPC: B03D1/24
Filed: 1996-12-06
Abstract: Flotation apparatus (1) for the purification of polluted water, comprising a flotation vessel (3) having an inlet means (23) for supplying polluted water to said vessel, an assembly (41) of spaced elements (43, 65) defining passages for the flow of water through said elements, and outlet means for surface sludge (15, 17) and outlet means (39, 45; 57, 61) for treated water, further comprising flow directing means for forcing the incoming polluted water to reach a level above said assembly (41) and to flow downwardly through said assembly and towards said treated water outlet means (39, 45; 57, 61); and a process for the purification of polluted water by flotation performed in such apparatus.
Patent FR-803011-A (FR)
Inventor: CORSON MICHAEL GEORGE
IPC: B03D1/14
Filed: 1936-03-06
Granted: 1936-09-21
Abstract: Copper alloys for use as conductive parts of electrical equipment contain about 0,2 to 1 per cent of chromium and at least 0,35 but less than 1 per cent of aluminium, the remainder being chiefly copper.  The alloys may contain tin or zinc or both in amounts up to a total of about 5 per cent.  The alloys may be heat-treated by quenching from 700-900 DEG  C., and reheating at about 400-550 DEG C., for about 12 to 3 hours.
Patent GB-2349400-A (GB)
Title: Permanent mine stopping
Inventor: KENNEDY WILLIAM R
IPC: E21F17/103
Filed: 2000-02-17
Abstract: A permanent mine stopping 1 comprises two sheet metal walls W1, W2 which extend transversely across the mine passageway and from floor P3 to ceiling P4, a filling F occupies the space 2 defined by the two walls W1, W2. The filling F is keyed to the walls W1, W2 by metal bars 45, 47, 49 to create a permanently integrated composite structure which is able to resist forces encountered in the passageway. The filling may be concrete, polyurethane foam, phenolic foaming fluid or foamed portland/alumina cement. Each wall comprises a set of elongate extensible panels 25, 27 telescopically arranged to permit vertical extension of the wall. In other embodiments [Figures 6-10] the keying means is provided by a steel mesh or steel bars welded to the faces of the webs of the panels 25, 27, alternatively the filling material is self-adherent to the faces of the panels.
Patent GB-2354982-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle pet restraint arrangement
Inventor: GIEDEMAN III LOUIS ALBERT
IPC: A01K27/00
Filed: 2000-09-28
Abstract: The arrangement is attached to the vehicle using existing seat belt anchors. It includes a harness (38), an anchor (24) having an anchor bar (26) and a belt (52) having one end connected to the harness (38) and another end connected to the anchor bar (26) by pivotally attached clips (56, 58) respectively. The length can be adjusted to control the freedom of movement of the pet. In a further embodiment of the arrangement, each end of the belt is attached to an anchor bar (26) and the belt is attached to the harness (38) by a further clip device having a ring element through which the belt (52) passes. This provides safe restraint of the animal in the event of sudden breaking or an accident but also allows the pet to move freely between the anchors (24). Included are further embodiments of the attachment clips. One having a rotatable member to engage the anchor bar (26) operated by a linear toothed member. Another having a pair of rotatable fingers to engage the anchor bar (26) operated by a spring retained linear member.
Patent GB-2355608-A (GB)
Title: Fast switching comparator and optocoupler driver-detector
Inventor: BRAY DEREK
IPC: H03K5/24
Filed: 2000-10-03
Abstract: A comparator 10 comprises a first current-limited differential amplifier 20, a comparator stage 30, responsive to the first differential amplifier, and a second differential amplifier 40, responsive to the comparator stage 30 and providing a positive feedback to the first differential amplifier 20. The positive feedback 50, 52 enables fast switching of the comparator 10. The first differential amplifier 20 may have active loads 22, 24 biased by the positive feedback. The comparator can be used in a detector for a photo-diode (see Fig. 3), wherein a current-to-voltage convener converts the output of a photo-diode to a voltage. A voltage change detector, which is responsive to the current-to-voltage converter, comprises means for retaining the voltage prior to a change in the output of the photo-diode. The voltage change detector provides a signal to a comparator as described above. Delay means (110, Fig. 3) may be used for retaining the voltage prior to change in the photo-diode's output.
Patent GB-2358909-A (GB)
Title: Cold Box
Inventor: GUILLARD ALAIN
IPC: F25J3/04
Filed: 2000-10-18
Abstract: A cold box (1) comprises a cryogenic assembly (2), an outer jacket (3), and at least one thermal insulator (4) filled in between the cryogenic assembly and the outer jacket. The outer jacket comprises a main part (20) globally surrounding the main cryogenic assembly (6) from a distance, and at least one localised auxiliary part (21) projecting laterally outwards from the main part, and surrounding at least one protruding auxiliary cryogenic element (16, 19) from a distance. The invention is particularly applicable to air distillation installations. Insulator 4 is preferably perlite and is subjected to atmospheric pressure. Cold box 1 may be prefabricated before being assembled around assembly 2.
Patent GB-2358830-A (GB)
Title: Regenerated cellulose fibre
Inventor: ITOYAMA KOKI
IPC: D01F2/10
Filed: 2000-12-08
Abstract: A method for manufacturing regenerated cellulose fibre comprises adding a crosslinking agent having two or more reactive functional groups in a molecule to a cellulose viscose solution and mixing, then extruding the viscose solution into a coagulation and regeneration bath, followed by heat treatment. The regenerated cellulose fibre obtained may be contacted with an aqueous solution of a crosslinking agent, also preferably having two or more reactive functional groups in a molecule, before applying the heat treatment. At least some of the cellulose molecules in the inner part of the fibre are crosslinked by the crosslinking agent.
Patent GB-2370365-A (GB)
Title: Navigation plotter
Inventor: FILSON LEO
IPC: G01C21/20
Filed: 2000-12-22
Abstract: <B>A common navigation method employed:</B> When plotting a track from A to B one first draws a line (see diagram 1). Once this is done you draw two drift lines from B at 10{ either side of your plot (diagram 2). At some point along your rout you may get the opportunity to accurately fix your position on your chart. It can be seen by comparing your fix to your intended track you are 5{ left of track(diagram 3). It is now possible to make the appropriate heading adjustment to successfully arrive at B. The usual method used to mark and plot your drift lines is to place a protractor over your track and mark 10{ either side, then draw the lines using a plotter. <H1><B><U>The diversion plotter</U></B></H1> Fig 1 is a scale drawing of the diversion plotter, which is manufactured from clear plastic so that the chart is clearly visible through the plotter. <UL ST="-"> <LI>The plotter is used to draw the line from A to B. (Fig2) <LI>Arrows indicated by 1 or 2 are then placed on B with the centre line placed over the track which is visible as the plotter is of clear plastic.(Fig3) <LI>Using a pencil make a mark on the chart at points 3 and 4. (Fig4) <LI>You now have two points of reference.(fig5) <LI>Lines can now be drawn from B to the points of reference using the plotter.(fig6) <LI>10{ drift lines are now plotted. (fig 7) </UL>
Patent GB-2375513-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement for mounting a turbofan gas turbine engine on an aircraft pylon
Inventor: UDALL KENNETH FRANKLIN
IPC: B64D27/26
Filed: 2001-05-19
Abstract: A mounting arrangement 46 for mounting a turbofan gas turbine engine having an engine casing 26 on an aircraft pylon 44 comprises first and second mountings 48, 50. The first mounting 48 comprises a first hinge 52 parallel to engine axis S to form a roll hinge and a second hinge 54 in a plane perpendicular to the axis S to form a pitch hinge. The second mounting 50 comprises third and fourth hinges 56, 58 in planes perpendicular to the axis S. The hinges 52, 54, 56, 58 are elastic hinges. Other forms of the first and second mountings are disclosed, as is an arrangement in which the first mounting is omitted.
Patent GB-2374024-A (GB)
Title: Matchit
Inventor: STARMER DAVID
IPC: A63F3/06
Filed: 2001-05-29
Abstract: A game comprises a grid or board 2 on which the scores of sports matches may be predicted at specified times during the match. The predicted scores are then compared with the actual scores to determine a winner. In a typical embodiment, a football match is divided into six periods, three in each half. The player predicts the score at the end of each period, and these scores are compared with the actual score at each defined point in the game.
Patent GB-2368614-A (GB)
Title: Method of controlling an i.c. engine having a hybrid valvetrain to achieve smooth transitions between operating modes
Inventor: STOCKHAUSEN WILLIAM FRANCIS
IPC: F01L9/20
Filed: 2001-07-31
Abstract: The engine has at least one randomly operable intake valve 16, eg electro-magnetically or electro-hydraulically actuated, and at least one selectable intake valve 18, ie cam-actuated and with a deactivator. The engine also has exhaust valve(s) 20, an intake throttle valve 14 and a control unit 26. The control method comprises providing a closing time of the randomly operable intake valve 16 which is after the predetermined valve closing time of the selectable intake valve 18 and initiating operation of the selectable intake valve in response to the providing step. The transitions among operating modes provide a smooth torque trajectory and the time over which the transitions occur is brief (two to twenty engine cycles).
Patent GB-2380206-A (GB)
Title: Anti-splash arrangement for WC
Inventor: WYNTER JUNIOR GEORGE
IPC: E03D9/00
Filed: 2001-09-26
Abstract: A WC is provided with an anti-splash arrangement comprising an elongate float (F) which floats on the surface (S) of the water within the pan (P) and when struck by falling excrement rolls over and discharges the excrement into the water without splashing. The float is suitably PTFE-coated to ensure non-stick properties and can be impregnated with or otherwise arranged to release bactericidal or perfumed material. Locating means (eg a magnet which attracts an iron or steel yoke within the interior of the float) can be provided to keep the float away from the edge of the water surface.
Patent GB-2380868-A (GB)
Title: Socket with module for additional facilities
Inventor: MAPP DAVID JOHN
IPC: H01R13/66
Filed: 2001-10-06
Abstract: A socket 12 has terminals 20L, 20N and 20E connected to contacts 18L, 18N and 18E, for mating with the contacts 14L, 14N, 14E of a plug 10. A cover 40 covers these connections. A module 48, mounted outside the cover, provides additional functionality. In particular, it includes additional contacts 74 which connect to contacts 80 of the plug. These provide a low voltage data connection, which can control lighting powered via the plug.
Patent GB-2380910-A (GB)
Title: Traffic manipulation on a computer network
Inventor: SEABORNE ANDREW FRANKLIN
IPC: H04L12/801
Filed: 2001-10-11
Abstract: In order to improve throughput on an Ethernet-based network 10, a traffic manipulation device 12 is used to exploit the network's collision properties by causing deliberate collisions. A data packet is introduced so as to intentionally collide with a particular category of packet in order to kill the packet. This exploits existing back-off strategies such as shrinking-probability-retry in order to break up "structure" in the data traffic caused by long bursts of packets, thus returning the traffic on the network to a randomised state which allows greater throughput and is more easily monitored.
Patent GB-2382416-A (GB)
Title: Optic system
Inventor: GEORGE DAVID SIMON
IPC: G02B6/42
Filed: 2001-11-26
Abstract: An optic system suitable for monitoring the optical power of light propagating within an optic chip. The optic system includes an optic chip 5 with a propagating layer for propagating light in a direction parallel to the surface of the optic chip. The propagating layer defines a wavelength dispersive element (WDE) and a free propagation region. Light detecting devices 10 are disposed on the surface of the propagating layer to receive a portion of the power of the light travelling within the propagation layer. The intensity of the detected light provides a basis for determining the signal power of a channel of a multiplexed signal propagated through the WDE. The light detecting device 10 may be disposed on the surface of the propagating layer via a cushion or power extraction layer 15, for coupling a portion of the light travelling in the propagating layer to the light detecting device through the effect of frustrated total internal reflection.
Patent GB-2385825-A (GB)
Title: Printing press with a portable remote console for setting and recording the zero position of at least one ink-key
Inventor: JONES NICHOLAS MATTHEW
IPC: B41F31/04
Filed: 2002-02-28
Abstract: A method for setting and recording the zero or datum position of at least one ink-key 11 of a printing press comprises: a) locating a portable remote console 22 at a position whereat an operator can see an ink-key 11 to be adjusted and also operate the console 22, which console is in communication with the control electronics 16 of the press (e.g. via wireless communication with base unit 20) to permit adjustment of the ink-key 11 and an associated duct blade 7 by inputs fed into the console 22; b) using the portable console 22 to adjust the position of the ink-key 11 whilst viewing the ink-key until a desired datum position is reached; and c) using the portable console 22 to instruct the control electronics 16 to record the datum position. A printing press incorporating a portable remote console, and a portable remote console for use in the method are also disclosed. Feedback from a potentiometer 14 may be used to indicate the position of the ink-key.
Patent GB-2374315-A (GB)
Title: Producing multilayer ceramic substrates
Inventor: HARADA HIDEYULI
IPC: H01L23/12
Filed: 2002-03-05
Abstract: A multilayer ceramic substrate having a cavity 5 with multi-steps for mounting an electronic component is fabricated by inserting a block 16 into one or more lower cavity segments 9 of the cavity formed in a green sheet laminate to be the multilayer substrate. The block has substantially the same three dimensional shape as that of the cavity segment(s) and has a height equal to or higher than the depth of the cavity segment(s). A pressing step is then performed and then a firing step. Shrinkage inhibiting layers 13, 14 comprising shrinkage - inhibiting inorganic material which does not sinter at the sintering temperature of the ceramic material in the green sheet laminate may cover both end faces 2, 3 of the laminate. Rigid plates 18 and elastic members 17 may be used. The block may comprise an inorganic material that does not sinter at the sintering temperature such as the shrinkage-inhibiting inorganic material or a hardened resin that burns out at the sintering temperature and which may be introduced into the cavity segment(s) prior to hardening. Pressing may be effected hydrostatically.
Patent GB-2375677-A (GB)
Title: Separate horizontal and vertical compression for Picture in Picture display
Inventor: BRACEY KEVIN
IPC: H04N5/45
Filed: 2002-03-15
Abstract: A method of providing a PIP on a display screen of, or connected to electrical apparatus, such as a broadcast data receiver or set top box. The method includes the steps of horizontally scaling the PIP using hardware 12 provided in the electrical apparatus, transferring the horizontally scaled PIP to memory 10 in the processor of the apparatus, the PIP being vertically scaled in the memory of the processor before being transferred to the graphics plane of the display screen. The method eliminates the need for external memory in the electrical apparatus.
Patent GB-2386362-A (GB)
Title: Hand held paint container
Inventor: MOORE ROBERT KITCHENER
IPC: E06C7/14
Filed: 2002-03-15
Abstract: A paint tray which can be used either in a substantially vertical position while supported on a ladder or from scaffolding or in a horizontal position while in the hand or placed on a surface. Side walls, base and top walls define a chamber 1 with a single opening. The tray has a handle 3 disposed longitudinally on its top surface and hook shaped members 2 disposed on the base at the distal end of the tray for attaching the tray to a rung of a ladder or a length of scaffold pole. The hook-shaped members 2 also act as feet for supporting and raising the distal end of the tray when it is placed in a horizontal position on a surface. The interior of the tray has an open-ended compartment 5 for storing a paint brush. Brackets 4 which extend laterally beyond the side walls may be provided at the proximal end of the tray to stabilise the tray against the side rails of a ladder. A clip 6 may be provided to hold a paint roller within the tray.
Patent GB-2389145-A (GB)
Title: Letter box with automatically lockable external flap
Inventor: CLARK JAMES
IPC: E05B47/02
Filed: 2002-05-31
Abstract: A letter box includes a hinged flap (102) which moves between an open and closed position, a lock which locks the flap in a closed position and means (106) for automatically controlling the lock. Preferably the control means is a timer (104) which allows the flap to be open for prescribed periods of time. The lock may be in the form of an electromagnetic strip (201, Figure 2), an electromagnetic solenoid (Figure 4), or a motor driven latch. The letterbox may further include a second automatically lockable internally located hinged flap (512, Figure 5). A manual override means (107) may also be included. A kit of parts is also claimed.
Patent GB-2379908-A (GB)
Title: Dry erase printer presentation board
Inventor: HOBEROCK TIM M
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2002-06-19
Abstract: A presentation system for printing an electronic image received from a computer includes a printer with print head 16 configured to print an image on to a writing surface 12 made of an impervious or non-absorptive material. The printer is adapted to print with ink that may be erased readily by wiping with cloth or paper. The print head 16 reciprocates on the traverse rail 18. The writing surface 12 may move on rollers (24,26 figure 2). Alternatively, the traverse rail 18 may move on tracks (20, 22 figure 1). A reciprocating scanner 32 and eraser 40 may also be mounted on the traverse rail 18. The scanned image may be printed by attached printer 34 to produce a hard copy 36.
Patent GB-2375291-A (GB)
Title: An applicator
Inventor: EADIE MARK RAY
IPC: B65D47/24
Filed: 2000-12-07
Abstract: An applicator (1) for applying a liquid stored in a container (10) to a work surface, said applicator comprising: an applicator portion (2); a catchment cup (3) connected to and fluidly communicating with the applicator portion (2); and a connector portion (4) connectable to and fluidly communicating with the container (10) and the catchment cup (3).
Patent GB-2376018-A (GB)
Title: Human genome-derived single exon nucleic acid probes useful for analysis of gene expression in human placenta
Inventor: PENN SHARRON GAYNOR
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2001-01-30
Abstract: A single exon nucleic acid microarray comprising a plurality of single exon nucleic acid probes for measuring gene expression in a sample derived from human placenta is described. Also described are single exon nucleic acid probes expressed in the placenta and their use in methods for detecting gene expression.
Patent GB-2385985-A (GB)
Title: Microelectromechanical switches
Inventor: WONG MARVIN GLENN
IPC: H01H59/00
Filed: 2002-10-25
Abstract: A MEMS switch 100 comprises a dielectric substrate 110, a deflecting beam 120, an attracted plate 140, a first signal path plate 150, an actuator plate 160 and a second signal path plate 170 underlying am optional dielectric pad 180. This is packaged within a (dielectric) package 190, and the chamber formed is filled with an inert, low viscosity, dielectric fluid, which may be perfluorocarbon 195. Utilizing such a construction conductively and connectively dissipates heat generated by resistive heating of the MEMS beam to prevent overheating due to high power environments. The beam and attracted and signal path plates may feature perforations to reduce hydrodynamic drag and friction.
Patent GB-2383924-A (GB)
Title: Retrieving position information of another portable terminal after being sent a password to be used, from that terminal
Inventor: HOSONO SHIZU
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2002-11-20
Abstract: A portable telephone system comprising first portable telephone terminal 11, second portable telephone terminal 14 and a server 12 for performing management of position information of the first portable telephone terminal. The server 12 is a relay server for position search service and registers S52 into a password managing data base 13 a password for allowing the second portable telephone terminal to search the position of the first portable telephone terminal in advance. The first portable telephone terminal notifies S54 the password registered in the password managing data base to the second portable telephone terminal with a mail or the like. The second portable telephone terminal 14 receiving the password transmits S56 a position search request message to the server. The server 12 checks the password indicated by the search request message, allows the position search, and issues a search instructing message S58 to the first portable telephone terminal 11.
Patent GB-2384655-A (GB)
Title: Power saving method for a mobile terminal
Inventor: ARIMITSU KAZUHIRO
IPC: H04W52/02
Filed: 2002-11-28
Abstract: In a CDMA mobile terminal, the power supply voltage of the mobile terminal is compared with a first threshold voltage, and frequency monitoring is performed at a normal rate if the power supply voltage is higher than the first threshold voltage, and frequency monitoring is performed at 1/N of the normal rate if the power supply voltage is lower than the first threshold voltage, where N is equal to or greater than 2. Additionally, the power level of an RF signal received by the mobile terminal is compared with a first reference level, and frequency monitoring is performed at the normal rate if the power level of the RF signal is lower than the first reference level, and frequency monitoring is performed at 1/N of the normal rate if the power level of the RF signal is higher than the first reference level.