baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2295696-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for controlling automatic opening and/or closing of a window of a cab of a working vehicle
Inventor: MIYAZAKI MASAMICHI
IPC: E05F15/603
Filed: 1994-07-21
Abstract: Method and device for controlling the automatic opening and/or closing of a window of a cab of a working vehicle in which window opening and/or closing operation stop position and locking mechanism operation stop position are positively detected, whereby automatic window opening and/or closing and locking operations are smoothly performed and high degree of safety is also provided. In the method and the device for controlling opening and/or closing of a window in which a window (14) is provided such that it can be lifted and/or lowered between a window frame and a top plate by a driving means (34) for a driving cable and in which when closed, the window (14) is pressed against the window frame for locking by means of locking mechanisms (29L, 29R), a lowering end position on closing the window (14) and a lifting end position on opening the same, are judged when the load current of the driving means (34) for the driving cable reaches or exceeds a predetermined threshold value, whereupon the driving means (34) for the driving cable is stopped. Locking stop position and locking release position of the locking mechanisms (29L, 29R) are also judged when the load currents of lock motors (44L, 44) each or exceed predetermined threshold values, whereupon the lock motors (44L, 44R) are stopped. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2310750-A (GB)
Title: Security system for networked computers
Inventor: PURCHASE CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: G06F21/88
Filed: 1996-02-28
Abstract: A scheme to effect the security of computers that are connected together to form a network wherein, the appropriate items of hardware having initially been placed in an operational state rather than being switched off, the status of selected computers that are connected to the network are monitored. Various messages relating to the status of the selected computers are passed via the network. One or more actions, such as summoning human assistance, may be taken automatically when conditions occur that may indicate that one or more of the computers, or their components, are subject to theft, unauthorised modification, or both. The constituent parts of the security scheme may be implemented on different computers in the network. Similarly, the constituent parts of the security scheme may be duplicated on different computers in the network.
Patent GB-2313340-A (GB)
Title: A foldable machine readable retail card
Inventor: GOODWIN ANDREW
IPC: B42D15/00
Filed: 1996-05-24
Abstract: The plastic card includes two portions 10a, 10b foldable about crease or hinge line 10c. Portion 10b includes a printed bar code 16 and portion 10a includes an integral tongue 14 for releasably retaining portion 10b in the folded position. Folding the card so that the code lies against portion 10a prevents the code being rubbed out. A hole 12 enables attachment to a key ring.
Patent GB-2308532-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for transmitting signals
Inventor: SONG JAE-KWAN
IPC: H04L69/40
Filed: 1996-08-27
Abstract: Apparatus for transmitting a signal which is capable of connecting an N-number of main transmission lines and one auxiliary line using an N-number of transmission switches (N denotes 1, 2, 3, ..., n), to more effectively transmit a signal. The apparatus comprises a chain of connected SPDT transmission switches (101-104) each having first and second input terminals and first and second output terminals. Transmission line signals (TX 11 -TX 14 ) are applied to the first input terminals for connection to the first output terminals in accordance with normal/error control signals. An auxiliary line signal (SX 11 ) is applied to the second input terminal of the last SPDT transmission switch (104) in the chain. The first output terminals of the transmission switches are connected to a combining unit (111). The second output terminals of some of the transmission switches are each connected to the second input terminal of an adjacent switch, with the second output terminal of the first switch in the chain being coupled to a resistive load (R).
Patent GB-2302048-A (GB)
Title: Rotating nozzle
Inventor: MORGAN SEAN
IPC: B05B15/02
Filed: 1995-03-17
Abstract: A rotating spray nozzle for use in cleaning containers having a spray head on a shaft, means to pass liquid both to the exterior of the spray head to cause rotation thereof and delivery of liquid in annular streams, liquid passing to the spray head through the shaft and comprising a hydraulic bearing therefor, the liquid after passing from the spray head occupying which would be a void as far as washing is concerned. The spray head is also moveable axially relative to the shaft, a spring holding the spray head away from the bottom of the shaft when there is no pressure passing therethrough, the pressure of the liquid moving the spray head to the bottom of the shaft, the arrangement providing means whereby foreign material can be removed from between the spray head and the shaft as, by reducing the pressure, the space between these can be increased, thus permitting ready flushing of the foreign material. Flushing can be facilitated by liquid passing between the shaft and the spray head and liquid can be disseminated beneath the spray head by a liquid stream which is at an angle to the axis of the nozzle.
Patent GB-2320319-A (GB)
Title: Fluid mixing
Inventor: WILLIAMS KEITH
IPC: F22G5/12
Filed: 1996-12-10
Abstract: A fluid mixing device, especially for treating super heated steam, comprises a conduit (10) for a first fluid with a dispersing member (14) for a second fluid, such as water, arranged so that an annular space (16) is defined between the dispersing member (14) and the internal surface of the conduit (10). The dispersing member (14) comprises first and second parts (24, 26) mounted for relative movement. An outlet (62, Figure 2) for the second fluid is defined between the first and second parts (24, 26). The size of the outlet (62) is defined by relative movement between the parts (24, 26) which is determined by the rate of flow of the first fluid through the conduit (10). As the flow rate of fluid (12) changes there will be a resulting change in temperature detected by sensor (22b). A controller (22a) operates to control a valve (22) to adjust the flow of fluid (20) to the dispersing member (14). This will vary the pressure in the dispersing member (14) and in turn adjust the outlet.
Patent GB-2324509-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle airbag housing assembly
Inventor: DEVANE CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: B60R21/213
Filed: 1997-04-24
Abstract: A vehicle airbag housing comprises a cover 30 with attachment means to attach the cover to part 42 of the vehicle and a flexible tether 7 between the cover and the part of the vehicle to prevent the cover becoming completely detached from the vehicle after deployment of the airbag A. The cover may be a trim member attached directly to part of the vehicle body structure. The tether may be woven webbing or folded, flexible plastics material. The attachment means may include at least one metal clip (10 figure 1) engaged with an aperture of the vehicle body structure. The tether may be attached to a fixing such as an aperture (6 figure 4) on the or each clip; it may also be attached to an integral anchor means 8 on the cover. The part of the vehicle body structure may be part of the roof structure or a windscreen pillar.
Patent GB-2325903-A (GB)
Title: Kerb mounting wheeled conveyance
Inventor: HESTER ROBERT GEORGE
IPC: A61G5/06
Filed: 1997-06-06
Abstract: A wheeled conveyance comprises support means (1), carrier means (5) for four wheels (7, 8) and means for driving each of the wheels. The four wheels (7, 8) are arranged one behind the other in two pairs, one pair in the region of each side of the support means (1). The carrier means (5) is pivotably mounted on the support means (1) about an axis substantially parallel to the axes of rotation of the four wheels. Control means acts between the support means (1) and the carrier means (5) for controlling pivoting of the carrier means.
Patent GB-2315170-A (GB)
Title: Battery charger for charging batteries of different capacities
Inventor: YOKOTA HIDETSUGU
IPC: H02J7/02
Filed: 1997-07-03
Abstract: A battery charger has a constant current charging circuit 10 which applies different levels of charging current to each of a plurality of contact pads (121, 122, Fig.2A), 123. A contact (20) of a battery 2 inserted into the charger engages a springy charging terminal 13 so that one end 131 of the terminal 13 is moved to engage one of the pads (121, 122), 123, the particular pad engaged being dependent on the weight of the battery, whereby batteries of different capacities (and thus of different weight) receive different levels of charging current. Both the positive charging terminal 13 and the negative charging terminal (14, Fig. 3) may operate in the above manner, or the movable end of the negative terminal may slide on a continuous contact strip.
Patent GB-2334479-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to pri heads
Inventor: BOURRIERES FRANCIS
IPC: B41F15/42
Filed: 1998-02-24
Abstract: A wiper blade 6 for screen printing comprising a web of synthetic material to be mounted adjacent one longitudinal edge thereof on a print head 1, extending towards a screen and having a leading angle during a printing operation, the wiper blade 6 having, at the other longitudinal edge thereof, a metallic reinforcing member 7 which also acts as a wear strip and contacts the screen during the printing operation. A print head for a screen printer is also described.
Patent GB-2323291-A (GB)
Title: Laryngeal mask assembly
Inventor: PAGAN ERIC
IPC: A61M16/04
Filed: 1998-03-03
Abstract: The mask portion 13 at the patient end of a laryngeal mask assembly is formed by a mount member having an outwardly projecting, oval plate 20 and by two separate semi-annular cuffs 16 and 17 bonded to opposite sides of the plate. An inflation lumen 2 opens into one cuff 17, the plate 20 having several holes 22 through it so that the inflation fluid flows also to the other cuff 16.
Patent GB-2330496-A (GB)
Title: Object recovery in store and forward conference system
Inventor: OISHI MORIMASA
IPC: G06F12/00
Filed: 1998-03-20
Abstract: A registered information recovery processing program in which the irreducibly minimum information required for recovering the registered information is recorded so that the registered information can be recovered to the state which is just before an occurrence of unexpected trouble, even when the registered information is lost due to such unexpected trouble. It is applicable to a store-and-forward type of electronic conference system comprising a plurality of mutually-interconnected sites (A,B,C,D), eg client/server systems (Fig 1, not shown).
Patent GB-2324720-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seat with integrated seatbelt deflector and backrest release
Inventor: FUTSCHIK HANS-DIETER
IPC: B60N2/36
Filed: 1998-04-30
Abstract: A vehicle seat, in which a seatbelt emerges from a fold-down backrest, is provided a with a covering unit on the backrest comprising a first cover 1 having a slot-like opening for the belt and a second cover 2 which merges visually with the first and forms a handle which is pivotable forwards to release the backrest. The two covers form a unit on a common base (3, Fig 1) which is mounted to the backrest.
Patent GB-2327324-A (GB)
Title: Back-up clock generating device
Inventor: FISCHER WERNER
IPC: G06F1/06
Filed: 1998-05-22
Abstract: A processor 150 connected to a Controller Area Network (CAN) is provided with a main clock signal oscillator 180 and a cheaper, less accurate, back-up oscillator 130 for providing clock signals in the event that the main oscillator fails. The frequency of the back-up oscillator is tuned in accordance with the receivability of signals transmitted over the network. The receivability of a signal may be determined by comparing a particular field of a received data message with that stored in a nonvolatile memory. The arrangement is particularly suited to a bus network of motor vehicle appliances, such as brake and pump control appliances, where suitable safeguarding measures are required.
Patent GB-2327824-A (GB)
Title: Scanning sprocket holes in telecine system for film weave correction
Inventor: EIBERGER BERTHOLD
IPC: H04N1/19
Filed: 1998-06-25
Abstract: To be able to scan the sprocket holes of a film 1 with improved precision by means of a film scanner, in which a correction signal is generated for compensating picture steadiness errors, it is proposed that a light source 27 generates light in the infrared range, and that the scanning sensor(s) 28 is (are) sensitive in the infrared range.
Patent GB-2329253-A (GB)
Title: Rotary viscometer
Inventor: RAFFER GERHARD
IPC: G01N11/14
Filed: 1997-04-23
Abstract: The invention concerns a rotary viscometer comprising a measuring motor (1) which drives a measuring shaft (3) carrying a disc (5) mounted in an air bearing (20) of a stator (6). The viscometer further comprises a normal force measuring device (9) comprising at least one position sensor (C1. C2,C3, C4, 12, 12', 13,13') for determining axial movements of the measuring shaft (3) on the basis of viscoelastic properties, of the substance (19) to be investigated, in particular liquid. According to the invention, in order to measure normal force in the region of the air bearing (20), the position sensor(s) (C1, C2, C3, C4, 12, 12', 13, 13') is (are) disposed in the region of the air bearing (20) on the stator (6), in particular it is (they are) embedded in the stator (6), and absorbs (absorb) the movements of the disc (5) in the axial direction of the measuring shaft (3) with respect to the stator (6).
Patent GB-2335464-A (GB)
Title: Regulating pressure in an actuation fluid common rail of a fuel injection system for an I.C. engine
Inventor: RODIER WILLIAM J
IPC: F02D41/38
Filed: 1999-01-25
Abstract: A hydraulically actuated fuel injection system 10 includes a high pressure pump 11 coupled to an internal combustion engine 18 and connected to a high pressure rail 12. The rail is connected to a plurality of hydraulically actuated fuel injection devices 16; each injector 16 including a control valve 30. The control valves 30 of the individual injectors 16 are periodically actuated to perform injection events. At the same time an electronic control module 24 continuously determines the fuel pressure in the common rail 12. The electronic control module 24 also identifies any idle injectors 16 which are between injection events. If the fuel pressure in the rail 12 is too high then the control valve 30 of one of the idle fuel injectors 16 is activated for a pressure regulation event that is insufficient for the idle injector 16 to inject fuel but sufficient to allow fuel pressure to escape through the control valve 30 to a low pressure reservoir 14 via return line 19.
Patent GB-2337637-A (GB)
Title: Antenna coupling system
Inventor: WITCZAK MARK F
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 1999-05-07
Abstract: An antenna coupling system includes an antenna stem 108 with a raised wall 206 having an opening 210 therethrough and defining a plurality of key receptacles 216, 218, 220, 222 and detents 224 (fig 4, 410 and 412) coupled to an antenna latch detent mechanism (fig 1, 102) that provides a manner of maintaining a satellite subscriber unit (SSU) antenna (fig 1, 106) in a stowed position and two deployed positions with respect to the SSU handset (fig 1, 100). The antenna coupling system further includes an antenna connector (fig 5, 110) and a handset connector (104) wherein rotation of the antenna connector (fig 5, 110) with respect to the handset connector (104) maintains a robust RF connection and notifies circuitry in the handset (fig 1, 100) when the antenna (fig 1, 106) is in one of two deployed positions.
Patent GB-2341094-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of cabin air
Inventor: STEDMAN JOHN
IPC: B64G1/48
Filed: 1999-08-11
Abstract: Commercial aircraft usually re-circulate at least part of the air in the aircraft cabin, replacing a proportion of the air with air from outside the aircraft. The cabin pressure during high altitude flight is maintained at a value above the external pressure though below normal atmospheric pressure. At least the re-circulated air is treated by passing it through a non-thermal plasma device, the device being energised continuously whilst the aircraft is in use. This ensures that any micro-organisms are killed, so insuring that infectious diseases are not transmitted with the re-circulated air. The non-thermal plasma device might be a packed pellet bed, or a silent corona discharge, or a microwave reactor.
Patent GB-2341948-A (GB)
Title: A movable barrier operator
Inventor: FITZGIBBON JAMES J
IPC: E05F15/10
Filed: 1999-09-27
Abstract: A movable barrier operator 10, such as for a remote-controlled automatic garage door, comprises an electric motor 12 and a transmission 18 driven by the motor and connected to the movable barrier. An automatic light is also provided. The motor is supplied with an alternating current, and a controller detects the frequency of this current and uses the information to set an appropriate light shut-off time. The barrier operator also detects the type of door (single-panel 24 or segmented) and sets a maximum speed of door travel accordingly. The door is moved with a linearly variable speed from the start of travel to the stop, and full door closure is provided for by driving the door into the floor when a DOWN limit is reached and no auto-reverse condition is detected. The barrier operator also provides for user selection of a minimum stop speed for easy starting and stopping of a sticky or binding door. A flasher light is provided which can indicate that the door is about to be moved by the barrier operator.
Patent GB-2344009-A (GB)
Title: A TV or radio receiver that enables targetted advertising and programme display
Inventor: TUTTLEBEE WALTER HAROLD WILLIA
IPC: H04N7/16
Filed: 1999-10-08
Abstract: A TV, radio, DBS decoder or mobile phone enables advertising and programme broadcasts to be selectively displayed on the basis of receiver location or a user profile. The receiver determines its location by means of GPS, LORAN or by use of a cellular telephone. The receiver determines the user profile by interrogation. The receiver filters the received broadcast programmes and adverts for selective display according to the receiver location or user profile. The apparatus may be used in conjunction with a UMTS subscriber unit.
Patent GB-2355725-A (GB)
Title: Jet fuels with improved flow properties
Inventor: ASHTON SIMON
IPC: C10L1/04
Filed: 1999-10-29
Abstract: This invention relates to a jet fuel blend comprising a major amount of a kerosine fraction boiling within the range of 140{ to 250{C and a minor amount of a naphtha fraction produced by the catalytic cracking of heavy gas oil which has a distillation range of T<SB>5</SB> = 165{C to T<SB>95</SB> = 210{C and an aromatics content of at least 50 % by volume such that the resultant jet fuel blend has a freezing point below that of the kerosine prior to blending. The blends of the present invention can achieve freezing points below -53.5{C.
Patent GB-2358424-A (GB)
Title: Glass repair device
Inventor: RAWLINS PHIL JOHN
IPC: C03C27/00
Filed: 1999-11-12
Abstract: Apparatus for the repair of flaws in a surface, particularly conical chips 31 in vehicle windscreens 30, provides for spatially separate degassing of the flaw and the repair liquid 86. A housing engages the surface and isolates a repair space via a seal 16. The repair liquid is held in a separate reservoir 80, connected via conduit 93 to the repair space. A vacuum creating means is connected to both volumes. Repair liquid may be supplied in a capsule for insertion into holder 81 and released by engagement with a spike (91, figure 4). The housing may define two concentric chambers connected by a valve (15, figure 2), the outer delimited by seal 14 and the inner by seal 16. Piston 40 is used to improve the evacuation of the repair space and then to pressurise it. The extreme positions of the piston are indicated by the engagement of a pin, mounted in the wall of the piston bore 41, with a cam track on the external surface of the piston (figures 11 and 12).
Patent GB-2344163-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic balancing device for a central heating system
Inventor: FRIDMANN PIERRE
IPC: F16K31/68
Filed: 1999-11-23
Abstract: A hydraulic balancing device for a central heating system comprises a first aperture 34 and a second aperture 36 which downstream from the first aperture 34. The opening of the first aperture 34 is regulated by means which is responsive to the temperature of the area in which the device is disposed. The opening of the second aperture 36 is regulated by a valve 38 whose position is controlled by means 46, 56 which permit displacement of the valve according to the difference of pressure (P2-P1) which exits between the parts upstream and downstream from the second aperture 36. The first and second apertures 34, 36 are concentric, the second aperture 36 is disposed inside the first aperture 34. The means 46, 56 may consist of a membrane 46 and a compensation spring 56. The means which is responsive to the temperature may consist of a thermostatic head of the type which exits in a thermostatic tap. The device may be fitted to a radiator.
Patent GB-2344301-A (GB)
Title: Sealing gaps in motor vehicle bodies during painting
Inventor: WESTERN DONALD MURRAY
IPC: B05B15/04
Filed: 1999-11-24
Abstract: A method of sealing a gap between body panels in a motor vehicle body to be spray painted e.g. between a door post and door, comprises attaching a conformable elongate open-celled plastic foam sealing member 1 to static part 2 by an adhesive track 4 so that a first face 12 of the member is aligned with an adjacent body panel 13 and closing a moveable part 15 onto the member to compress the member and seal the gap, said member having a second face (16) at right angles to the first face 12, second face bearing the adhesive track 4 which track is spaced from said first face 12. The sealing member may have a cross-sectional shape which is substantially rectangular with an adhesive track extending lengthwise of the foam member along one face, the track being spaced from both opposite edges of the face.
Patent GB-2357275-A (GB)
Title: Moulded pallet with reinforcement
Inventor: OHANESIAN HAROUTIOUN OHANNES
IPC: B65D19/00
Filed: 1999-12-17
Abstract: A pallet comprising at least an upper deck 100 is formed from a sheet of thermoplastics with depending legs 108, and includes a plurality of strengthening ridges and channels on its upper surface and corresponding opposing channels and ridges in its lower surface. The pallet preferably includes nine legs, formed by depressions in the load bearing surface, and has a peripheral channel 114 around the periphery of the upper deck with at least one reinforcing member 120, preferably comprising a steel core encapsulated in a thermoplastic coating. The pallet may additionally include a lower deck (e.g. Figs 4 and 5), preferably bonded to the upper deck. The lower deck may also include ridges, depressions, legs and reinforcing members.