baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2314824-A (GB)
Title: Winching Device
Inventor: FOERS JOHN ARTHUR
IPC: B66D1/00
Filed: 1996-07-02
Abstract: A winching device includes a winch 1, cable 2, which passes around pulley 3, held in cable attachment 6, mounted on removable pin 4. From pulley 3, cable passes around pulley 7 to end of vehicle frame. The cable terminates in a hook or similar device. The winch may operate to give a direct pull by attaching the end of cable to a load or remote fixed point. While still attached by a cable to this point, or by allowing the hook to abut up to the frame, the winch can pull from the opposite end of the vehicle by detaching pulley 3 and drawing it through an aperture in the frame then attaching it to a load or fixed remote point to produce a forward or double pull. Guide rollers (to, fig2) at the front allows the cable to be pulled at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle in both vertical and horizontal planes.
Patent GB-2303637-A (GB)
Title: Personal cleansing composition comprising a non-ionic surfactant, an anionic surfactant and an amphoteric surfactant
Inventor: HALL CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: C11D1/29
Filed: 1996-07-22
Abstract: A cleansing composition, which has good lathering properties but does not cause eye irritation (especially for use as shower gels), comprises a non-ionic surfactant (preferably 8 to 45% by weight), an anionic surfactant (preferably 1 to 20% by weight) and an amphoteric surfactant (preferably 1 to 20% by weight), wherein the weight ratio of non-ionic surfactant to anionic surfactant is at least 2:1 and the weight ratio of anionic surfactant to amphoteric surfactant is at least 2:1. The non-ionic surfactant is preferably selected from polysorbates, ethoxylated (C9 to C15)alcohols having from 1 to 12 ethoxy groups and, especially, (C8 to C16)alkyl polyglucosides; the anionic surfactant selected from optionally-substituted (especially ethoxylated) (C8 to C18)alkyl sulphonates, alkyl sulphosuccinates, (C8 to C18)acyl isethionates, acyl glutamates and acyl sarcosinates; and the amphoteric surfactant (which is preferably water-soluble) selected from alkyl betaines, alkyl amidobetaines, acyl amphopropionates, acyl amphoglycinates and amine oxides.
Patent GB-2305123-A (GB)
Title: Topically applied cholesterol for the treatment of hair loss
Inventor: ROWGHANI KARIM
IPC: A61K8/63
Filed: 1996-09-04
Abstract: Compositions comprising 10-50% cholesterol in an almond oil or glycerin/propylene glycol base are effective in the treatment of male baldness.
Patent GB-2305236-A (GB)
Title: Ice making apparatus
Inventor: YAMAMOTO KAZU
IPC: F04D13/02
Filed: 1996-03-01
Abstract: A pump 69 inside a water supply tank 10, installed in a refrigerator, is driven in a non-contact mode (using magnets 73,80 to transmit torque) by a drive unit 72 installed outside the tank 10, in order to deliver water to an ice-making tray 27.
Patent GB-2319841-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasound scanning of tissue
Inventor: HEART GILL
IPC: A61B8/08
Filed: 1996-11-29
Abstract: An ultrasound scanning technique for biological tissue examines the radio frequency signals derived from reflected ultrasonic energy to identify signal parameters indicative of particular tissue histology. Such identification is then used to produce a histological image of the biological tissue. The technique is particularly useful in the examination of blood vessels to identify different types of plaque within the vessel wall A, F. Lipid plaques D, E produce relatively low levels of reflection. Calcified plaques produce high levels of regular reflection. Fibrous plaques may be identified as a highly homogeneous thickened wall area that does not show the characteristics of a lipid plaque. A homogeneity value for the radio frequency signal is calculated for all areas not identified as lipid plaques or calcified plaques and then this homogeneity value is mapped to a colour that is displayed within the histological image. The various plaques are identified by searching and identifying signals having characteristic peak/trough values which satisfy threshold conditions.
Patent GB-2310010-A (GB)
Title: Double-row injection moulded plastics cage
Inventor: MAUSE ELMAR
IPC: F16C33/48
Filed: 1997-01-31
Abstract: A one-piece double-row injection moulded plastics cage for rolling elements 5 comprises two side rings 1,2 and a central ring 3. Webs 4 of one row extend between one side ring and the central ring, and webs of the other row extend between the other side ring and the central ring. The sum of the respective wall thicknesses of the side rings and the central ring is substantially equal to the wall thickness of the cage. Corresponding webs of the two rows may be continuous. The cage may be made in a mould having axial slides 9.
Patent GB-2305912-A (GB)
Title: Blister pack
Inventor: KAELLGREN EVA
IPC: B65D75/36
Filed: 1996-06-20
Abstract: A blister pack, comprising at least a first and a second parallel row of blisters, and of the type in which a base foil formed with blisters is connected to a substantially flat lid foil wherein between the at least first and second rows of blisters, an intermidiate part having at least one folding line parallel to said first and second rows is defined, said pack being foldable along said folding line, and that said blisters of said first row are so offset relative to the blisters of said second row that after folding the blisters in the rows engage between each other.
Patent GB-2312885-A (GB)
Title: Wire rope trolley
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES WALTER
IPC: H02G11/00
Filed: 1997-04-23
Abstract: A trolley (10) having a top member (14) and a base member (16) that are releasably coupled together with-out the use of a separate fastener. The top member (14) has a top connecting portion with a top locking element (26), and the base member (16) has a base connecting portion slidably engaging the top connecting portion. The base connecting portion has a base locking element (32) hinged thereon and releasably engaging the top locking element (26) for releasably locking the top and base members. The base member further has a portion (34) for attaching a holding device (36). The top and base members define a through passageway that receives an elongated support therein and has rollers for allowing the trolley to move along the support.
Patent GB-2315414-A (GB)
Title: Non-reusable syringe with lockable plunger
Inventor: KOSKA MARC
IPC: B29C45/37
Filed: 1997-05-09
Abstract: The syringe comprises a barrel (1) and plunger 7, the barrel having means interrupting the cylindrical surface of its inner wall in the form of grooves (10,11) or projections (29) and the plunger having a locking means comprising a pair of flukes 17 which operates on engagement with the groove(s) or projection on withdrawal of the plunger to prevent further withdrawal movement. The locking means, which is provided on the head of the plunger adjacent an elastomeric sealing cap 15, may alternatively comprise a cross-shaped disc (20). Also provided is a two-part moulding tool for making the plunger, each part bearing an impression of a portion thereof and having a removable insert bearing the impression for the locking means for the respective portion, as well as such an insert itself.
Patent GB-2315914-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for controlling hard disk drive
Inventor: PARK CHAN-GEU
IPC: G11B19/04
Filed: 1997-07-25
Abstract: A disk drive controller uses counters 320, 340 to count servo and data sectors on the disk. This allows track seeking without the need for track IDs. A further counter 380 holds a data sector count and, in the event of a read/write error, provides a data sector number to a sequencer 390 which drives the head to data sector following the last sector accessed once the error is terminated.
Patent GB-2328134-A (GB)
Title: A mobile irrigation apparatus
Inventor: CLERK ERNEST JOSCELYN
IPC: A01G25/09
Filed: 1997-08-14
Abstract: An irrigation unit comprises a spray assembly 19, a means 13 for pumping water and a means for moving the irrigation unit along a gutter 21, from which water is drawn for supplying to the spray assembly. The irrigation unit runs along rails 4 on either side of the gutter or channel 21 and may be powered by means of an internal combustion engine or by solar power.
Patent GB-2316743-A (GB)
Title: Autocalibration of optical sensors
Inventor: TANG MANH
IPC: G01J3/50
Filed: 1997-08-22
Abstract: A method for calibrating an optical sensor (50), for a colour thermal printer incorporating coloured light sources (36) and (38) for identifying the different coloured frames (44) within its dye donor web, entails; Illuminating a dye donor frame with a coloured light source and recording the photodetector (42) output for a series of potentiometer (56) settings. Repeating the procedure to obtain a second series of values with the same source for a different colour dye donor frame. Obtaining the differences between the two series of outputs and selecting that potentiometer setting which maximises the difference. Similar calculations may be obtained for a second photodetector, differently coloured light source and second potentiometer, the CPU (58) sets the second potentiometer to maximise the difference in outputs. Subsequently the outputs from the two photodetectors are thresholded and logically combined to identify the colour of frames. A midpoint value may be determined for each colour sensor, and upper and lower threshold values determined.
Patent GB-2329036-A (GB)
Title: Optical system for redistributing optical extent and illumination source
Inventor: ROBINSON MICHAEL GERAINT
IPC: G02B19/00
Filed: 1997-09-05
Abstract: An optical system is provided for redistributing optical extent, for instance to provide an illumination source capable of providing a relatively thin light source in one dimension. The system comprises a plurality of optical paths, for instance formed by a split Fresnel lens 10 or a multiwedge array (10, Fig.4), or an arrangement of mirrors and lenses (Figs 5,6), or a split ellipsoidal reflector (16, Fig 9). The device 10 samples input light, for instance from a light source 15 and a reflector 16, and images the light at an image plane with a different spatial distribution, such as a linear distribution. An optical combiner, for instance in the form of a split mirror 11, aligns the light propagation directions from the optical paths.
Patent GB-2319699-A (GB)
Title: Packet data communication in a satellite telecommunication system
Inventor: BISHOP JUNIOR JAMES WILLIAM
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 1997-10-29
Abstract: In a packet data communication system a subscriber unit sends a request for use of a channel indicating the number of data packets to be transmitted. A system controller allocates time slots of a channel for at least some of the data packets. After transmission the subscriber unit repeats the request indicating the number of any remaining data packets, until all data packets have been transmitted. In a satellite telecommunication system the subscriber unit 30,32 assembles the data packets, determines the number it wants to transmit and sends the request message to a satellite 20. The satellite responds with either a request denied message or a request allowed message indicating the available time slots.
Patent GB-2322418-A (GB)
Title: Turbomacine blade locking arrangement
Inventor: PEPPERMAN MICHAEL
IPC: F01D5/30
Filed: 1997-12-30
Abstract: A blade is locked into groove in the periphery of a turbo-machine rotor by forming mating notches 4, 5 in opposing faces of the blade root and groove so as to form a blind hole. At assembly, a slotted radial pin 8 is installed into the blind hole so as to prevent axial motion of the blade root. The pin is rotated so as to align its slot 18 with a slot 16 formed along the length of the rotor groove. A retaining strip 12 is slid into the rotor groove slot so that it extends through the slot in the radial pin, with a pre-bent end 22 of the strip resting against one face of the rotor. A tab 21 formed on the other end of the strip is bent against another face of the rotor so as to lock the retaining strip in place. At dis-assembly, one of the retaining strip tabs is unbent and the retaining strip slid out. The pin is then extracted, thereby allowing the blade to be removed.
Patent GB-2318353-A (GB)
Title: Metalloproteinase inhibitors
Inventor: FLOYD CHRISTOPHER DAVID
IPC: C07K5/02
Filed: 1996-07-22
Abstract: A compound of general formula (I), wherein X is a group of formula (II) or (III), R 2 , R 1 , R 21 , R 3 , R 4 , and R 5 being as defined in the specification are matrix metalloproteinase inhibitors.
Patent GB-2334545-A (GB)
Title: Removable door restraint
Inventor: HARWOOD JOHN DUDLEY
IPC: E05C17/36
Filed: 1998-02-18
Abstract: A fastening which limits the extent to which a door can open by employing an interior chain, bar or the like can be accessed, in an emergency, from the outside so as to release the restraint. Various embodiments are described. In fig. 1A a securing member G can be released from the exterior to detach a chain mounting. A key-operable member can serve the same function. In fig. 1C an operator G acts to pivot a jaw member enclosing a chain to a release position.
Patent GB-2335972-A (GB)
Title: A cooling container
Inventor: FELLOWS ADRIAN NEVILLE
IPC: A23L3/36
Filed: 1998-03-30
Abstract: A cooling container (1) comprises a double-walled pouch (2) with inner (3) and outer (4) flexible non-porous walls. Between the walls (3, 4) is contained an unencumbered temperature-retentive composition (7) capable of remaining pliable at temperatures at or below 0‹C. The pouch (2) defines an interior void (6) capable of being substantially surrounded by the temperature-retentive composition (7) whereby after pre-cooling of the pouch (2) heat transfer can occur between a material introduced into the pouch and the temperature-retentive composition (7) by the repeated application of external pressure to the outer wall (4) of the pouch (2). Preferably, the temperature-retentive composition (7) comprises a thixotropic gel which is capable of remaining pliable at a temperature of -18‹C whereby material introduced into the pouch can be kneaded by manual or mechanical manipulation of the container in order to cool it and induce it to change phase. It is intended that primary function of the invention is to provide a portable container which can be pre-cooled and then used for making individual portions of foodstuffs or drinks such as ice cream and similar confections from pre-packaged formulations previously stored at ambient temperatures.
Patent GB-2337457-A (GB)
Title: Detachable sports stadia cushion
Inventor: FOX PETER
IPC: A47C1/16
Filed: 1998-05-18
Abstract: A seating comfort aid for the use at sports stadia (all seater), particularly soccer stadia. A foam cusion filled interior encased by a waterproof covering. At the front edge of the cushion will be a curved lipping which will clip over the front edge of the seat, preventing slipping off when the seat flips back. The cushion will have a velcro (RTM) strap centrally located to fasten underneath the seat. The waterproof casing will also have a personalised logo printed on i.e. LEEDS UNITED (RTM) A.F.C. or the like.
Patent GB-2327073-A (GB)
Title: Portable pulling apparatus
Inventor: WENTWORTH STEVEN W
IPC: F16L1/06
Filed: 1998-07-07
Abstract: A portable pulling apparatus is suitable for mounting in an exit pit (33 Fig 1) during installation of a pipeline. The apparatus includes an elongated stake 10B having a lower end portion 14B configured for insertion into the ground and an upper end portion. A winch 52 including a pulling cable 37 is mounted on the upper end portion of the stake by a suitable fixture 53. The winch can then operate to exert a horizontal pulling force on a cable and is secured against movement when the lower end portion of the stake is inserted into the ground. A method of installing an underground pipe using the apparatus of the invention is also disclosed. Preferably, a bracket 56 carrying an adjustably mounted pulley 78 is provided below the winch. Preferably the stake is a metal tube on which a tubular fixture 53 fits.
Patent GB-2340533-A (GB)
Title: Mounting for a tent
Inventor: KATO HISANORI
IPC: E04H15/64
Filed: 1998-08-11
Abstract: A mounting comprising a first member (31) which is attachable to a surface, and a second member (45) being rotatably mounted on said first member (31). wherein the second member (45) has an aperture (47) therein for receiving a tent pole, rope or the like.
Patent GB-2333117-A (GB)
Title: Offshore platform
Inventor: WADDELL JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: E02B17/00
Filed: 1998-10-21
Abstract: A substructure for an offshore platform, the substructure having a generally flat base slab 10 to rest on the seabed with its undersurface in contact with the seabed, legs 11 upstanding from the base slab and configured to sustain predominantly vertical loads, and towers 18 upstanding from the base slab and configured to sustain primarily lateral loads, the relative positions of the legs and towers on the base slab being such that at least some of the towers are closer to the periphery of the base slab than are at least some of the legs. The substructure forms a lower part of an offshore platform when a deck 12 is set on the legs 11 and connected to the towers 18.
Patent GB-2328354-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and methods for selecting improved routing paths in computer networks
Inventor: FRANCE ROBERT MILLARD
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 1997-04-24
Abstract: Apparatus and method are disclosed having network bridges (102) which identify and modify RIP update messages according to information retrieved from a routing table (126) of an associated network router (56). The network bridges (102) modify RIP update messages so that they will more accurately reflect the position of the network router (56) that broadcast the RIP update message, relative to the position of the associated network router (58), with respect to any given destination network. In another embodiment, an apparatus and method are disclosed having an editor associated with a distributed LAN emulation server (36) selectively modify Routing Information Protocol update messages according to information retrieved from an associated routing table (364) so that they will more accurately reflect the position of the network router (328) that broadcast the RIP update message, relative to the position of a network router (328) associated with the distributed LAN emulation server, with respect to any given destination network.
Patent GB-2331137-A (GB)
Title: Non-stick jointing ring or gasket
Inventor: WILDGOOSE THOMAS WILLIAM
IPC: E21D11/38
Filed: 1998-11-04
Abstract: A jointing ring or gasket 1 for or included in a pipe, or a pipe joint, comprises a part 4 including an integral non-stick solid material 12 which provides the part with a low friction surface. The ring or gasket may be used in a spigot 14 and socket 10 pipe joint with the part of non-stick material contacting either the spigot 14 or socket 10. There may be more than one such part. Another application of the ring or gasket is around a segment for a pipe-like structure (Figure 4). The non-stick material may be applied as a coating to the or each part after the part has been formed, or it may be included in the jointing ring or gasket as it is formed. Preferably the non-stick material (12) is a plastics material, e.g. a fluoropolymer, which has low friction characteristics and is flexible, such as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).
Patent GB-2332576-A (GB)
Title: Gain control of analog input to A-D converter for LCD video display
Inventor: KIM YOUNG-CHAN
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 1998-12-21
Abstract: A display apparatus for converting analogue video signals from a host into corresponding digital video data applied to an LCD panel, comprises a microprocessor for generating a video level control signal to control the level of the video data, a preamplifier for amplifying the analogue video signals according to a given amplification factor control signal, an A/D converter for converting the amplified analogue video signals of the preamplifier into corresponding digital video data based on the read clock signal from an input PLL. An LCD driver is provided for setting the value of the input video data based on the video level control signal to deliver the digital video data from the A/D converter to the LCD panel. The LCD driver generates an amplification factor control signal applied to the preamplifier to reduce the value of the digital video data from the A/D converter when the value of the digital video data is greater than the set value of the input video data.
Patent GB-2336663-A (GB)
Title: Gas turbine engine combustion system
Inventor: HESSE HOLGER HUNTER HEINRICH
IPC: F02C7/22
Filed: 1999-01-28
Abstract: A gas-turbine engine combustor has a burner head (11) having both pilot gas and pilot liquid-fuel injection arrangements the pilot gas arrangement (32) comprising an annular gallery communicating with a burner face (16) of the burner head and a deflecting arrangement (20) adjacent the gallery for directing the pilot gas-fuel towards a central part (22) of the burner face. The combustor is designed so that, during both gas- and liquid-fuel operations, the flame front (FF) is located close to the burner head (11) and during liquid-fuel operation air is forced across the central part (22) of the burner face to cool the head. The cooling air replaces the pilot gas-fuel in the annular gallery, so that it is deflected, like the gas-fuel, and contacts the central part (22) of the burner face. The burner head also features main gas and liquid-fuel injection arrangements (23,27), these communicating with one or more passageways (14) in a radial swirler (12) attached to the head. A fuel controller (40) (Fig.1) controls valves (42,44,62,68) to enable changeover between pilot and main fuel and between pilot gas fuel and cooling air.
Patent GB-2341743-A (GB)
Title: Navigational warning system for fishing vessels
Inventor: RIKSEN MARK
IPC: G01S5/14
Filed: 1999-03-04
Abstract: A system for providing advanced warning of underwater navigation hazards to fishing vessels comprises: an absolute position tracking system (e.g. GPS or Differential GPS), a database of underwater obstacles, a microprocessor to receive data from said tracking system and database, and a display device to receive data from said microprocessor. The microprocessor: calculates the vessel's speed and its Course Made Good (CMG); defines an alarm template zone around the vessel for generating an alarm whenever an obstacle is predicted to be present within that zone; searches the database for obstacles located within a selected range from the vessel; generates data for displaying the vessel's position, the alarm template zone and any obstacles within the area to be displayed; initiates an alarm if any of the obstacles are within the alarm template zone; and refreshes the generated display data by updating the database search in response to the vessel's speed and CMG.
Patent GB-2342594-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for pH adjustment of a liquid using carbon dioxide
Inventor: STANDEN MARTIN
IPC: B01F3/04
Filed: 1999-03-08
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a chamber into which liquid is fed from a reducing valve B and CO<SB>2</SB> is fed via a pressure regulator E and gas valve F. The liquid in the chamber acts as a gas seal, liquid being drawn off from the bottom of the vessel. The introduction of gas is controlled by a level control mechanism G which opens gas valve F as the level in the chamber rises and closes the valve as the liquid level falls, liquid being introduced so as to establish a gas/liquid equilibrium in the chamber. Unwanted air is removed through a purge valve H. The apparatus may be used for stabilising the pH of a water supply sample for chlorine measurement, the treatment of alkaline effluent and in food processing.