baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2311550-A (GB)
Title: Device for mounting an access cover
Inventor: HAWKINS DAVID JOHN DRAKE
IPC: E02D29/14
Filed: 1996-03-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for mounting an access cover (60) in a wearing surface, for example a road surface, having a wear course (7) overlying a base course (8), the device comprising a service frame (50) in which the cover is removably received and a main frame (20) for mounting below the base course, wherein the service frame is movable to a plurality of positions relative to the main frame including a first position at which, in use, a top surface (62) of the access cover is substantially flush with the top surface (11) of the wearing course and a second position at which, in use, the top surface of the access cover is substantially flush with the bottom surface of the base course. A method of resurfacing a road or the like is also provided.
Patent GB-2313778-A (GB)
Title: Bathtub with heat insulation
Inventor: EDWARDS SUSAN
IPC: A47K3/00
Filed: 1996-06-04
Abstract: A method of improving the heat retention properties of a bathtub comprises applying an insulating material to the dry or external surface of the bathtub. The insulating material suitably comprises fibre glass matting or wadding, or an expanded plastics foam or polystyrene. The insulating material may be applied in layers or preformed to the shape of a standard bathtub.
Patent GB-2302649-A (GB)
Title: Long life diagnostic agents
Inventor: SUTTON ANDREW DEREK
IPC: A61K9/16
Filed: 1993-10-08
Abstract: Microspheres are prepared by a process comprising the steps of (i) spray-drying a solution or dispersion of a wall-forming material in order to obtain intermediate microspheres and (ii) reducing the water-solubility of at least the outside of the intermediate microspheres. Suitable wall-forming materials include proteins such as albumin and gelatin. The microspheres have walls of 40-500 nm thick and are useful in ultrasonic imaging. The control of median size, size distribution and degree of insolubilisation and cross-linking of the wall-forming material allows novel microsphere preparations to be produced. In particular, the microspheres have prolonged life in the circulation, for example by virtue of being coated with a material which directs them away from the reticulo-endothelial system.
Patent GB-2306276-A (GB)
Title: Automatic calling method for a mobile telephone
Inventor: NAM GI-O
IPC: H04M1/2749
Filed: 1996-09-20
Abstract: A method for automatic calling in a mobile telephone is described in which a user presses a communication reservation registering key on the mobile phone and then enters the telephone number of the person to whom he wishes to speak and the time at which he wishes to speak to him via other keys of the mobile phone. The telephone number and time are displayed and stored in a memory. A control unit periodically checks the memory to see if a communication reservation has been made 32. If one has been made, it checks a timer to see whether the reserved time has arrived 33. If the reserved time has arrived, the mobile telephone automatically places a call to the reserved number and simultaneously generates a signal notifying the mobile phone user that the call is being placed. A communication operation 38 is then performed.
Patent GB-2305742-A (GB)
Title: Detecting metal objects in photofinishing apparatus
Inventor: LINDSAY KENNETH ALAN
IPC: G03D15/00
Filed: 1996-09-24
Abstract: A photofinishing apparatus for reading and/or writing magnetic information on a web of photographic film. The web comprises a plurality of individual strips of film secured together end to end. The apparatus includes a film track (17) for receiving the web (12) a pair of drive rollers for moving the film web through the film track, a magnetic reader and/or writer (30) for reading and/or writing magnetic data on the web, and a detection device (20) for detecting metal objects in the web. The detection device is located at a point in the film track prior to the magnetic reader and/or writer. A monitoring device monitors the change in voltage across two space points on the film track for determining when a metal object is in the web and for producing a signal which is used to stop the film web.
Patent GB-2318339-A (GB)
Title: Liner for bag or sack
Inventor: AUSTIN FRANK
IPC: B65D33/00
Filed: 1996-10-18
Abstract: A liner to expand and hold open a bag or sack is formed by inserting projections 8 at one end of a flexible plastic sheet into slots 6 adjacent its other end. The projections 8 slide through the slots 6 until the bag or sack within which the liner has been placed is fully expanded. There are several sets of the slots 6 to cater for various ranges of bag or sack size. After removal of the liner from a filled bag, the projections 8 can be removed from the slots 6 and the sheet allowed to return to a flat state while held against a wall by engaging a slot 7 in the sheet over an eye-headed screw, a rod being fitted through the eye to retain the sheet on the screw.
Patent GB-2318754-A (GB)
Title: Bending of elongate elements
Inventor: RANDLE JAMES NEVILLE
IPC: B21D11/18
Filed: 1996-10-25
Abstract: An "H" shaped slit is cut in the top and bottom walls of a straight square section tube and a side force applied so that a and can be introduced. The slit is elongate and has end portion shaped to encourage the bending. After the bend has been introduced the gaps are filled.
Patent GB-2318777-A (GB)
Title: Container with a suction device
Inventor: TURNBULL MICHAEL
IPC: B65D23/00
Filed: 1996-10-30
Abstract: A container having an outlet 12 at its top end comprises a suction device to facilitate attachment of the container to a wall or like surface W. Preferably, the suction device consists of one or more suction pads 24 located on the side of the container and arranged such that by pressing the container against the wall or like surface W, the or each suction pad 24 may be deformed to support the container thereon. The suction pad(s) 24 may be fixed to the container in a recess 11 in the side thereof. The suction device may further include an actuating arrangement to create a partial vacuum between a single suction pad 24 and the wall or like surface W to which it is applied, upon turning the container about an axis (A, Figs. 3 and 4) from a first position to a second inverted position. An actuating stem (28, Figs. 4 and 5) may be connected to the suction pad 24, and is preferably displaced outwardly upon turning the container about the said axis (A). The suction device may be fixed to a cap (16, Fig. 3) of the container, which cap (16) may be removed from one end of the container and fitted, in a frictional manner, to another, wherein the outer end of the actuating stem (28) may be pivoted to an arm (22, Figs. 3 and 4) projecting from the container.
Patent GB-968989-A (GB)
IPC: H05K3/30
Abstract: 968,989. Wire terminals. A. H. HUNT, (CAPACITORS) Ltd. July 25, 1961 [July 27, 1960], No. 26159/60. Heading H2E. [Also in Division B3] The terminal wires 14, 15 of a capacitor are each flattened to wedges 18 which engage the sides of the holes in a printed circuit panel into which they are inserted, whereby the capacitor is kept away from the panel when the wires are soldered to it. Both wires may extend from one end of the capacitor. Specification 895,321 is referred to.
Patent GB-2320882-A (GB)
Title: Plant pot
Inventor: PRESTON RAYMOND
IPC: A01G9/02
Filed: 1997-01-04
Abstract: A plant pot 1, which has a removeable twist off base 2. The base 2 has drainage holes.
Patent GB-2309621-A (GB)
Title: Reducing parasite infestation in aquatic creatures
Inventor: SMITH JAMES HARVEY
IPC: A01K61/00
Filed: 1997-01-28
Abstract: A method for reducing parasite infestation or damage to aquatic creatures includes means for generating transitional cavitational events in the medium surrounding the creatures so as to produce biological changes which affect their development cycle and life expectancy. In the case of the treatment of fish, suitable apparatus may, according to one embodiment, comprise an array (11) of transducers (12) located around a circle so as to define a treatment zone and driven by a drive circuit (13) to produce high energy intensities in the water. A trigger device may be used to detect the presence of the fish and may also be used to count the fish. Other, more static, aquatic creatures may be treated by moving the apparatus relative to the creatures so that the creatures pass through the treatment zone of the apparatus.
Patent GB-2323780-A (GB)
Title: A manufacturing process for producing laminated worktops
Inventor: PITCHER NOEL
IPC: B29C63/04
Filed: 1997-04-01
Abstract: A chipboard core panel (2) is shaped (20) and after cleaning (27) adhesive is coated on top and bottom faces of the panel (2). At a sheeting station (32), a moisture resistant backing sheet is applied to the rear face of the panel (2). Then the panel (2) is laid up on a decorative formica facing sheet (44). The laminated panel (2) is delivered to a press (47). Downstream of the press (47), the panel (2) is trimmed (49) and has adhesive sprayed (51) onto a curved front side face of the panel (2). After heating (55) the panel, an outwardly extending lip of the formica facing sheet (44) is progressively folded (60) upwardly in a controlled manner to cover the curved front side face of the panel (2). A shallow groove is cut (68) in a bottom front edge of the panel (2) and at a waxing station (69) a liquid wax is delivered into the groove end inwardly of the groove to form a wax sealing strip. Downstream of the waxing station (69), the wax is cooled (72) and an edging strip is applied to a rear side face of the panel (2).
Patent GB-2313925-A (GB)
Title: Control and display panel for office equipment
Inventor: WESTON PAUL LESLIE
IPC: G07F7/10
Filed: 1997-06-03
Abstract: A programmable display 30 indicating available machine functions is associated with a programmable touch responsive switch panel whereby touching a region of the switch panel relating to a particular function initiates that function of the machine. Programming of the switch panel and display to provide users with access to a subset of the available functions is by external means such as a card with a bar-code, coded magnetic swipe or micro-chip which can be inserted in slot 32 or other data receptor. Different levels of functionality can be therefore be provided according to the user's requirements. The display may be an LCD or CRT; alternatively the external card may be printed with the display which is projected onto the display window. The assembly 28 may be used to replace the more complex full function control panel on a standard machine. On cards with microchips, charges for use of the machine may be transferred back to the card. A learning mode where the user identifies the functions required and updates the card is described.
Patent GB-2320889-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum cleaner brush head assembly
Inventor: KIM SUK-GU
IPC: A47L9/02
Filed: 1997-11-20
Abstract: A brush head assembly 300 for a vacuum cleaner has a brush head body 340 of triangular prism shape having a vertical plane 330 with an upholstery brush 332 attached and a horizontal plane 350 with a dusting brush 352 attached. An inclined plane 320 is formed between planes 330, 350 and has an integrally formed connecting pipe 310 extending at 90{ to it. A neck pipe 302 connects the connecting pipe 310 to the extension hose of the vacuum cleaner. The neck pipe has a hemispherical end portion 304 which is inserted into the connecting pipe to block communication with one or other of the brush planes 330, 350 via holes 338, 339. The brush head body may be rotated about the neck pipe so that selection of one of the two alternative brushes is quick and simple.
Patent GB-2321465-A (GB)
Title: Fibre-reactive monoazo compounds and 4-ethenylsulphonyalkoxy-2-sulphoaniline derivatives as intermediates for fibre-reactive dyes
Inventor: KUNIMI NOBUTAKA
IPC: C09B62/51
Filed: 1998-01-21
Abstract: A monoazo compound of formula (1): [wherein m represents 0 or 1; R<SP>1</SP> represents a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted a lower alkyl group; D represents a specific component [see (2a), (2b) and (2c) in claim 1] of benzene type substituted by a fiber-reactive groups containing substituent (of vinyl sulphone, triatine or pyrimidine type); B<SP>1</SP> represents a direct bond or connecting group(-CO-Ph-NR<SP>1</SP>-); Z<SP>1</SP> represents an optionally substituted alkylcarbonyl group, an optionally substituted phenylcarbonyl group or is a substituted pyrimidine or triatine ring which is, or contains, a fiber-reactive group of vinylsulfone, triazine or pyrimidine type [see (4a) and (4b) in claim 1]; and the group represented by -NR<SP>1</SP>- bonds to the 6-position or 7-position of the naphthalene ring] or a salt thereof, is useful as a reactive dye for dyeing or printing a fiber material in an orange to scarlet color. The monoazo compound may be prepared using an intermediate compound of formula (A) or (B): wherein U represents a connecting group such as alkylene or the like, Y represents vinyl or -CH 2 CH 2 L, and L represents a group eliminatable by the action of alkali. These intermediate compounds are claimed per se.
Patent GB-2322852-A (GB)
Title: Child resistant container and closure
Inventor: JONES WILLIAM THOMAS
IPC: B65D83/04
Filed: 1998-03-05
Abstract: A medication container has a tubular container body 112 with an open upper end 120, and a cap 114 detachably securable to the upper edge of the container body by clockwise rotation relative thereto, the cap and the container body having mutually engageable stops 136,126 preventing anti-clockwise opening rotation of the cap relative to the container body when the cap is in an upper position relative to the container body, and a cap liner 116 of resilient material within the cap having a peripheral portion 144 engageable with the upper end of the container body to close the upper end, the cap liner also having a central button portion 146 in a central aperture in the cap 138 for manual engagement by a person wishing to open the containers, the cap being normally engaged by the cap liner, when the cap is detachably secured to the container body, to maintain the cap in the upper position relative to the container body, whereby downward manual pressure on the central button portion of the cap liner causes resilient deformation of the cap liner away from the cap to permit the cap to be depressed from its upper position and thereby permit counter-clockwise opening rotation of the cap relative to the container body. The button 146 may have a lateral projection 149 to engage the cap 114 when pressed downward. The cap and the cap liner may have an inter engaging arrangement 142,148 which operates on removal of the cap to show the last dosage time. The container may also have a body liner 118.
Patent GB-2324087-A (GB)
Title: Preparation of (S)-3-Carbethoxy-3-benzylpiperidine
Inventor: ASKIN DAVID
IPC: C07D211/60
Filed: 1998-04-01
Abstract: The present invention is concerned with the preparation of a compound of the formula: This compound is useful as an intermediate in the synthesis of compounds which possess pharmacological activity.
Patent GB-2337513-A (GB)
Title: Sample tube cap
Inventor: WOOLFENDEN ELIZABETH ANGELA
IPC: G01L19/06
Filed: 1998-05-19
Abstract: A cap (10) for fitting to an end of a sample tube (20) comprises a rigid body formed at one end to mount in sealed manner to the end of the sample tube. The body of the cap (10) has an elongate passage (18) extending through it to communicate the end of the sample tube (20) to the opposite end of the cap body. Respective caps fitted to opposite ends of a sample tube thus effectively seal the tube, requiring a flow of gas to be driven through the tube, via the caps, to obtain a sample therefrom. The passage (18) may be straight, as shown, or follow a convoluted, eg helical, path. Its length is preferably from 10 to 100 times its width.
Patent GB-2331408-A (GB)
Title: Probe card for testing integrated circuit chips
Inventor: LEE HAN-SHIK
IPC: G01R31/26
Filed: 1998-07-01
Abstract: A probe card for the testing of integrated circuit (IC) chips is used in testing the electrical characteristics of at least two quad pad type chips having integrated circuits therein at the same time. The probe card comprises: a printed circuit board having test circuits so as to test the electrical characteristics of at least two chips at the same time, and having apertures at its centre to locate the chips to be tested; a plurality of needles (30) for probing contact pads formed on the chips, connected on the printed circuit board so as to conduct the chip testing; a fixing ring (34) installed around the aperture of the printed circuit board, having needles (30) for the chip test connected on the printed circuit board thereby; and a fixing bridge (36a) installed near the contact region of two neighbouring chips inter-traversing the fixing ring (34) and having fixed thereto some of the needles (30) for probing the contact pads formed close to the line between the two neighbouring chips.
Patent GB-2341263-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for validating currency
Inventor: STEEL PAUL FRANKLIN
IPC: G07D7/00
Filed: 1998-08-14
Abstract: A method of validating currency, comprises determining whether a predetermined relationship is maintained between at least two varying signals (figure 2) each derived from a sensor 12, 14, 16 scanning the currency. Preferably the signals (figure 2) are representative of different characteristics and vary as the article moves relative to the sensor. Preferably the signals are combined in a weighted manner and the weighting may have been derived using an iterative training process that involves the measurement of counterfeit articles. Determining whether the predetermined relationship is maintained preferably between at least three varying signals may be achieved by sampling the signals using a controlled delay and employing a neural network (figures 3, 4, 7 and 8). Signals corresponding, to contemporaneous samples may be compared. At least one signal may be applied to a non-linear function. Preferably, one or more signals are processed in a predetermined manner to produce an output varying according to an expected variation in a further signal, and this output is compared with said further signal to produce an error signal indicative of variations from a predetermined relationship. Bi-colour coins which move under gravity, or bank notes (figures 5 and 6) may be validated. There may be an electromagnetic sensor 12, 14, 16. The signals may represent the reflectance or transmissivity of different wavelengths along one or more tracks of a bank note (figures 5 and 6). A method of setting up a currency validator uses a plurality of reference validators in order to produce weighting representative of known articles which are then stored for comparison. A second method comprising obtaining a plurality of measurements from a currency validator, weighting the measurements, comparing results and refining the weighting assigned to the measurement, and then storing that data.
Patent GB-2343603-A (GB)
Title: Shading 3-dimensional computer generated images
Inventor: REDSHAW JONATHON
IPC: G06T15/00
Filed: 1998-11-06
Abstract: A method and apparatus for shading 3-dimensional computer generated images represents each object in the image as a set of polygons. An image plane on which the image is to be displayed is divided into a plurality of rectangular areas. Data defining the location of each polygon is then supplied. The rectangular areas which are required to show the whole of the polygon are then determined. Then, for each pixel in each rectangular area, the depth value is determined for the distance of a surface of the polygon from the image plane and a determination is made as to whether or not the surface is visible at that pixel. The pixel is shaded on dependence on the result of this determination.
Patent GB-2347349-A (GB)
Title: A synergistic composition comprising mussel protein extract and glycosaminoglycan suitable for treatment of arthritis
Inventor: CROFT JOHN ERIC
IPC: A61K35/56
Filed: 1999-03-01
Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprising proteins extracted from the New Zealand green-lipped mussel (Perna canaliculus) and one or more glycosaminoglycans, preferably glucosamine or glucosamine sulphate, has useful anti-inflammatory properties. This composition may be used in the treatment of arthritis conditions, such as osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. The combination of the protein extract and the glycosaminoglycan is synergistic with respect to the effect of the same concentration of the individual components of the combination. A preferred composition includes a homogeneous mixture of a freeze-dried powder containing proteins extracted from the mussel (about 66.6 wt%) and a glycosaminoglycan powder (about 33.3 wt%). A method for preparing this composition is described. The composition may be administered in capsule or tablet form.
Patent GB-2349025-A (GB)
Title: Compression coding of video data
Inventor: LUSCOMBE MARK
IPC: H04N7/26
Filed: 1999-04-16
Abstract: A DVD or other master compression operation is divided into a first step which produce a high bit rate primary coded bitstream. The maximum bit count for the DVD is then achieved in a second step of single or repeated transcoding of said primary bit-stream with no reference being made to the original video signal.
Patent GB-2349345-A (GB)
Title: Game
Inventor: NAYLOR JAMES
IPC: A63F1/10
Filed: 1999-04-27
Abstract: Game apparatus comprises three boards 1, 2, 3 provided with respective cut-outs 4, 5, 6 which when assembled form a series of pockets. A plurality of cards is provided each card bearing on one face a scoring indicium. The game consists in inserting cards in each pocket, turning the apparatus over and viewing through the windows 6 the number of visible scoring indicia.
Patent GB-2350001-A (GB)
Title: Optical network with wavelength converted protection paths
Inventor: WRIGHT IAN ROBERT
IPC: H04J14/02
Filed: 1999-05-13
Abstract: An optical network comprises a plurality of nodes (402), including a first node A and a second node D; a working path from the first node A to the second node D; a protection path, different from the working path, from the first node A to the second node D; a switch; and a wavelength converter (405); wherein, during normal operation, working signals for transmission from the first node A to the second node D are transmitted via the working path, each such working signal having a wavelength within a working range of wavelengths; and wherein, during protection-switched operation, the switch is operable to switch such working signals destined for the second node D away from the working path and onto the protection path, and the wavelength converter is operable to convert such switched signals into protection signals, each such protection signal having a wavelength within a protection range of wavelengths, different from the working range of wavelengths, such that the protection signals can then be transmitted to the second node D via the protection path. Alternatively, working signals may be converted by phase conjugation means into protection signals having a phase-conjugate relationship to the working signals.
Patent GB-2352674-A (GB)
Title: Automatic locking pliers
Inventor: CHARVIS VERNON LLOYD
IPC: B25B7/12
Filed: 1999-07-28
Abstract: A pair of pliers comprises an automatic locking mechanism in which wedges 6,7 are movable back and forth within handle 1 in response to actuation of a handle 4. When the handle 4 is actuated, the wedges 6,7 are moved backwards via lever 5 to form a tight fit into the body of handle 1 to lock the pliers (see figure 2). Adjustment means, preferably in the form of a threaded bolt 8, is provided to allow an operator to set the strength of grip exerted by the pliers. A flat plate 9 is preferably located between the two wedges 6,7 in order to reduce friction.