baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CH-551970-A (CH)
Title: Oxindoles used in therapy of coronary diseases - prep by bebenzylating reaction products of epoxypropoxyoxindoles and benzylamines
IPC: C07D209/32
Filed: 1971-06-24
Abstract: Pharmacological active oxindoles, useful for prophyl-axis and therapy of coronary diseases, esp. treatment of angina pectoris, and also treatment of heart arrhythmia, have formula (I) (where X is H; R1 is H or lower alkyl and R2 is an alkyl, hydroxyalkyl alkalkoxyalkyl gp. the O atom of which is separated from the N atom by >=2C atoms, or a cycloalkyl or a phenylalkyl gp., the Ph gp. of which is separated from N by >=2C atoms and which can also be mono-substd. by an alkoxy or alkyl gp.) or their acid addn. salts. (I) are prepd. by debenzylating precursors (II) having formula (I: X = benzyl), e.g. by catalystic hydrogenation, esp. in the presence of a Pd catalyst, in an inert solvent, at N.T.P.
Patent GB-2346858-A (GB)
Title: An integrated instrument cluster and fuse block
Inventor: ZEN DJUINI S
IPC: B60K37/02
Filed: 2000-01-31
Abstract: An integrated instrument cluster assembly for use in an instrument panel (400), the assembly comprising: (1) a generally flat instrument cluster display having a first surface, an opposed second surface, and a perimeter thereabout (116); (2) a generally flat light pipe/diffuser (120) sandwiched against the second surface of the display; and (3) at least one generally flat circuit board (130) sandwiched against the light pipe/diffuser (120). The at least one circuit board (130) is/are disposed such that a first rigid edge card connector portion (140) thereof extends outward generally beyond the perimeter.
Patent GB-2352916-A (GB)
Title: A contour extraction apparatus and method an a program recording medium
Inventor: OGINO TOMOTAKA
IPC: G06T5/00
Filed: 2000-02-25
Abstract: There is provided a contour extraction apparatus and a method thereof by which candidate data of a plurality of subjectively evaluable contour curves can be presented to a user by obtaining an accurate color projection axis and the user can be invited to make selection. An update sector extract section 31 obtains an update sector of a closed contour curve from representative points specified by a user. A color projection axis candidate calculator section 32' calculates a plurality of color projection axes which maximizes contrast around an edge within the update sector, based on representative points 1 and 2 and an image. A contour curve generator section 33 generates a contour curve candidate list corresponding to the list of the plurality of color projection axis candidates. The contour curve candidate list generated by the contour curve generator section 33 is displayed on a display device. Further, a user is invited to make selection by a candidate list select section 71, and the color projection axis selected by the user is sent to the contour curve generator section 33. The contour curve generator section 33 generates a new contour curve within the update sector from the image, representative points 1 and 2, and the color projection axis. The update sector synthesizer section 34 synthesizes the contour curve of an updated sector with a closed curve thereby to generate a new closed contour curve.
Patent GB-2348475-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic door stop
Inventor: CHATEL CYRILLE
IPC: E05F5/00
Filed: 2000-03-17
Abstract: A door stop mounted between two parts of a door arrangement (I, II) comprises a fluid circuit with a cylinder (1) housing a piston (2), a bypass circuit (3) connecting the two chambers (11, 12) and a pivoting flap (332). The flap (332) moves between a closed position (I<SB>0</SB>) which prevents the flow of fluid between the chambers (11, 12) and open positions (I<SB>1</SB>, I<SB>2</SB>). A calibrated catch (34) is attached to the flap (332) and retains the flap in the closed position (I<SB>0</SB>) until a predetermined pressure difference is exceeded due to a force applied to the door which moves the flap into an open position (I<SB>1</SB>, I<SB>2</SB>) and allows fluid passage between the two chambers (11, 12). When the force is removed a biassing means (36) returns the flap (332) to the closed position (I<SB>0</SB>) and prevents the door from further movement. Further embodiments include arrangements where the flap is housed within the cylinder and a hinge arrangement where the cylinder is formed by an annular cavity having a piston in the form of a pivoting member.
Patent GB-2363964-A (GB)
Title: Flavouring or fragrance agent
Inventor: DEWIS MARK LAWRENCE
IPC: A23L27/20
Filed: 2000-04-19
Abstract: A flavouring agent for ingestible compositions comprises an organoleptically effective amount of ethyl 3-mercaptobutyrate in purified form and unaccompanied by substances of natural origin present in mango. The ingestible compositions may be diary, confectionery or beverage products. A method for preparing ethyl 3-mercaptobutyrate comprises reacting ethyl crotonate with sodium hydrogen sulfide and sodium bicarbonate to form the disulfide dimer of ethyl 3-mercaptobutyrate, followed by reducing the disulfide to yield ethyl 3-mercaptobutyrate. A perfuming agent for perfumed articles such as cologne, soap, bath or shower gel, shampoo, deodorant, air freshener, detergent, fabric softener or household cleaner comprises ethyl 3-mercaptobutyrate.
Patent GB-2361889-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to shaving apparatus
Inventor: POWELL DAVID
IPC: B26B21/38
Filed: 2000-05-06
Abstract: A dry-shave razor 1 is provided with at least one oscillatable blade 8. The blade may be oscillated by ultrasonic transducers 11.
Patent GB-2363965-A (GB)
Title: Flavouring agent
Inventor: BELANGER RONALD LOUIS
IPC: A23L27/26
Filed: 2000-05-09
Abstract: A flavouring agent for ingestible compositions comprises an organoleptically effective amount of furfuryl propyl disulfide in purified form and unaccompanied by substances of natural origin present in cooked beef and onions. The ingestible compositions may be diary, meat or beverage products. A method for preparing furfuryl propyl disulfide comprises reacting sodium furfurylthiolate with sodium propylthiosulfate.
Patent GB-2352982-A (GB)
Title: Walking stilts
Inventor: WORKER BARRY
IPC: A63B25/00
Filed: 2000-06-09
Abstract: A pair of walking stilts comprises poles 1 with foot supports 6 slidably mounted on the poles 1 for height adjustment via a locking element 3 inserted between opposing mutually inclined surfaces of the poles and foot supports, such that sliding movement is resisted when the weight of a user is applied to the foot supports 6. The lower end of each foot support 6 may be bell mouthed/conical in shape to receive a resilient ring locking element 3 which is compressed onto the pole 1 under the weight of the user, thereby locking the foot supports 6 in any desired position along the poles 1. The locking rings 3 are not necessarily circular in cross-section and could, for example, be of tapered section (Figure 6).
Patent GB-2354225-A (GB)
Title: Commodity carrying and storing apparatus
Inventor: ISHIKAWA SAKAE
IPC: B65D19/38
Filed: 2000-07-06
Abstract: A commodity carrying and storing apparatus of the type comprising a pallet 2 for e.g. a copier 1 having a plurality of upright, releasably mounted, adjustably sized columns 14 and a releasably mounted top plate 33 is characterised in that the top plate has a plurality of guiding and/or positioning units 34 for stacking a further such apparatus(es) on top of the first one. Preferably the guides comprise a sloped surface and the positioning comprises spikes 23 on top of the columns 14 and slots 22 on the lower end of a pallet. Preferably, the slots 22 are elongate. A further sloped guide 35 can also be provided to allow guiding at right angles to the first guides. The lower end of the pallet 2 can also be shaped to cooperate with this further guide. The top plate can have apertures 25 so that when the columns are folded together a plurality of empty pallets and top plates can be stacked together and the folded columns stored therein.
Patent GB-2349780-A (GB)
Title: Transmitting mobility data between microcellular and macrocellular networks via an internet connection
Inventor: BERGGREN KARL VIKTOR
IPC: H04W80/04
Filed: 1997-07-04
Abstract: A method and apparatus for facilitating communications with a roaming mobile subscriber unit 58 which roams beyond a microcellular communication network 14, 16 such as a Digital Electronic Cordless Telephone (DECT) system. A first signaling device is coupled to the microcellular network, the first signaling device for encapsulating microcellular-generated data into Internet protocol data. A second signaling device is coupled to a macrocellular network 12 for de-encapsulating the Internet protocol data, when received thereat. An Internet communication channel formed between the first signaling device and the second signaling device and forming a communication path therebetween permits communication between the macrocellular network 12 and the microcellular network 14, 16.
Patent GB-2354564-A (GB)
Title: Brake condition indicator system
Inventor: HANISKO JOHN-CYRIL PATRICK
IPC: F16D66/02
Filed: 1998-05-27
Abstract: A brake condition indicator system comprises an electronic circuit connected in series with a brake wear sensor WS and a brake travel limit switch LS, the circuit including a first transistor Q1 and a second transistor Q2 connected to intermittently power an indicator lamp IL upon initial power-up to confirm circuit operational status and subsequently to activate the indicator lamp IL if brake wear and travel are acceptable and to deactivate the indicator lamp IL if either of the brake wear and travel is unacceptable.
Patent GB-2374404-A (GB)
Title: Radiator fixing bracket
Inventor: MACPHAIL NICHOLAS JULIAN JAN F
IPC: F24D19/02
Filed: 2001-02-22
Abstract: A spacer 1 is used to fix the position of a central heating radiator composed of sections 8 with respect to a wall 2. The spacer 1 has at least one cone-like face 4 which provides a gap that engages the fin 6 of the radiator-section 8 which is wider at the periphery. Face 5 may have an overall diameter which is smaller than that of face 5. The spacer 1 maybe made from wood, plastics or a composite material and is secured to the wall 2 by a screw 3.
Patent GB-2365346-A (GB)
Title: Magnetically suspended blood pump
Inventor: PREM EDWARD KARL
IPC: A61M60/822
Filed: 2000-02-02
Abstract: A blood pump for assisting a heart is provided by a stator 1 and a rotor 2. The rotor 2 is magnetically supported creating a suspension gap 21' between the stator 1 and the rotor 2. The magnetic suspension comprises two permanent magnet arrays 11, 12 each having adjacent permanent magnet rings 64-66 and 61-63 respectively, having a predefined polarity orientation where magnetic flux is directed in a radial direction between the magnet arrays 11, 12. The pump includes a magnetic drive comprising a permanent magnet 31, armature windings 32 and back-iron 33. The rotor can be axially supported by a Lorentz-force bearing 13-18. The pump may also include an axial position actuator engaged with the stator or rotor to permit the axial alignment between the stator and rotor to be adjusted. The actuator preferably comprises a motor 73 attached to a lead screw 75 which mates with screw threads 76 in the stator support sleeve 68. In other embodiments, the blood pump may include a flow rate controller (92, Fig 4) and a flow rate sensor (91, Fig 4) to avoid excessively low or reverse flow through the pump when a pulsatile flow rate is provided. The flow rate controller may include a heart caliper for measuring the dimension of a heart ventricle to control the flow rate to avoid overly distending or contracting the ventricle (figs 8a to 10b).
Patent GB-2376002-A (GB)
Title: Tyre wear indicator
Inventor: PIBWORTH JAMES
IPC: B60C11/24
Filed: 2001-05-29
Abstract: A pneumatic tyre 2 has an indicator means 14 embedded in a tread portion 10 below the surface. The indicator is made of rubber and brightly coloured in contrast to the tread to enable a visual warning once exposed by tread wear. The indicator extends around the circumference of the tyre and may be in the form of a band, a number of strips, or a number of plugs, all positioned across the tread portion. The depth of the indicator may be located at the minimum legal tread depth or before the minimum to provide a safety margin.
Patent GB-2374105-A (GB)
Title: Signpost for securing to a crash barrier
Inventor: TODD ROSE MAUREEN
IPC: E01F9/669
Filed: 2001-06-04
Abstract: The signpost, for securing to a corrugated crash barrier, comprises a post to which a first plate is secured so that it projects outwards from the post. A second u-shaped and contoured plate is attached to the first plate by hinges 4 so that it can move from a first position to a second, locking position where the contour of the plate extends around and underneath the upper portion of the barrier. A bolt 1 extends across between the legs of the second plate which is formed with a central section that has a semi-circular cross-section so that when the bolt is in a first position it can be received in a section of tube 2 secured to the first plate which has a longitudinal section cut of it. Once the bolt is received in the tube it can be rotated so that the semicircular portion of the bolt is not aligned with the gap in the tube so that the bolt, and hence also the second plate, cannot be moved upwards, thereby securing the signpost to the barrier.
Patent GB-2365857-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing apparatus with agitating member rotating about axis of discharge chute
Inventor: MORI TSUYOSHI
IPC: H05K13/02
Filed: 2001-06-08
Abstract: A dispenser suitable for dispensing chip components comprises a reservoir portion 1a such as a hopper, and a discharge chute 3c at the bottom of the reservoir portion 1a through which chips may fall by gravity. An agitating member 5 is provided at the bottom of the reservoir 1a and is partly exposed to the reservoir 1a. It is arranged to rotate about the axis of the discharge chute 3c and thus agitate components in the reservoir 1a. The agitating member 5 is preferably tapered upwards from the centre of the chute 3c, and may be rotated by means of airflow or a motor. An air inlet 2e and outlet may be formed between a receiving member 2 and an agitating member 5. A shutter 8 may be provided under the chute 3c and is pneumatically driven to open and close the chute 3c and thus dispense the chip components. The shutter 8 may be constantly urged in one direction by a spring member 9, and moved in the opposite direction by a change in air pressure to dispense the chip components one by one.
Patent GB-2379334-A (GB)
Title: Stator with a radial winding
Inventor: HORNG ALEX
IPC: H02K29/03
Filed: 2001-08-29
Abstract: A stator, suitable for use with a permanent magnet rotor, provides for easy starting of the rotor without any 'dead' angle of rotation. The stator comprises a stack of silicon steel plates 1 having an axle hole 11 therethrough. The plates have an even number of radial arms 14, each arm 14 having a magnetic pole face 15 at the distal end thereof. An auxiliary plate 2 is mounted on the stack of plates 1. The auxiliary plate has radial arms 23, with pole faces 24, aligned with the radial arms 14 and pole faces 15 of the stack of plates 1. The auxiliary plate 2 also has auxiliary radial arms 25 each of which lies between two radial arms 23. A magnetic pole face 26 extends from the end of each auxiliary arm. The pole faces 15/24, and 26 have different widths or thicknesses which causes uneven flux and assists starting. In another embodiment (fig.4), the auxiliary plate 3 has only auxiliary radial arms 33 with pole faces 34.
Patent GB-2370803-A (GB)
Title: Composite structural element for vehicles and the like
Inventor: MANDALUNIZ JOSEBA
IPC: B29C45/14
Filed: 2001-11-06
Abstract: An element 1 of composite metal and plastic construction comprises a hollow support body 2 made of cupped plate with two side walls 2b finished with a folded edge 7, a framework 3 of plastic reinforcement ribs 3a, 3b in the support body 2, and means 5 for connecting the rib framework 3 to the support body 2 which form a connecting overlap 4a over the wall edges 7. The ribs 3a, 3b exceed the height of the side walls 2b and are linked by means of an overlap 4a from an outer covering of the support body 2 on the plate edges 7, anchored by means of buttons 6 projecting through holes. All the plastic elements are overmoulded to the support body 2 in the same plastic injection operation.
Patent GB-2373156-A (GB)
Title: On-line gaming system
Inventor: SENGOKU TOSHIO
IPC: A63F13/45
Filed: 2001-12-04
Abstract: When a plurality of users simultaneously play the same game with their game machines being interconnected to one another, a delay in the processing of one of the game machines would conventionally cause inconsistencies in game content between different game machines. In order to solve this problem each game machine operates not in synchronization with one another, but so as to simultaneously output operation key status data representing the state of a set of number of operation keys provided in an operation section, 10, to the other game machines in accordance with predetermined data communication timing. A received data buffer 50, which is a FIFO buffer (first-in-first-out buffer), sequentially stores a plurality of operation key status data received from the respective game machines. Among the received data stored in the received data buffer 50, only valid operation key status data is transferred to an operation data buffer 60 in accordance with a predetermined transfer process, so as to be used for game processing. Thus, inconsistencies in game content between different game machines are prevented through software-based synchronization which does not require hardware-based synchronization.
Patent GB-2384846-A (GB)
Title: A device for cooling pressurised beverages
Inventor: LAMB MAXWELL ALEXANDER
IPC: F25D31/00
Filed: 2002-02-05
Abstract: A pressurised beverage can has a device 14 which is structurally independent of the can and cools the contents of the can and comprises a cylindrical shell/vessel 1 having a flexible lid or diaphragm 2 and ring 3 inside, with the ring 3 held by a ring 4 on the diaphragm and a ring 5 on the shell 1. Within ring 3 is a first reactant 6 and external to ring 3 but within shell 1 is a second reactant 7. Upon opening the can a reduction in pressure in the can causes the diaphragm 2 to move so that ring 3 is no longer held by rings 4 and 5 and enables an endothermic reaction from the subsequent mixing of the two reactants 6 and 7 in the presence of a gas. The shell may be constructed of aluminium or some other thermally conductive material of a larger thickness than the diaphragm 2 which may be constructed of aluminium, plastics or rubber. Reactant 6 may be ammonium nitrate and reactant 7 may be distilled water. Air or carbon dioxide may be the gas to aid the endothermic reaction and also renders the device 14 neutrally buoyant. The device 14 may also have fins (15, fig 5) which aid cooling.
Patent GB-2381177-A (GB)
Title: Afterimage prevention
Inventor: CHOI HYON-SHIK
IPC: G09G5/36
Filed: 2002-03-21
Abstract: The formation of afterimages on a display is prevented by moving the image slightly across the display's screen in the event that it remains unchanged for a predetermined period. This movement could be sufficiently small to pass unnoticed by the viewer of the image. The movement could also be in any direction on the display device.
Patent GB-2387519-A (GB)
Title: Viewing controller for three-dimensional computer graphics
Inventor: BAUMBERG ADAM MICHAEL
IPC: G06T15/20
Filed: 2002-04-08
Abstract: Controlling the view of a 3D computer model using a virtual camera where instructions are received from the user to change the view, and performing additional control of the relative rotations so that whenever the viewing direction of the camera and the up axis of the computer model are perpendicular, the up axis is constrained to be parallel to the camera axis and whenever the viewing direction of the camera and the up axis of the computer model are parallel no additional control of the relative rotations is performed. Also, controlling the relative position and orientation of a virtual camera and a 3D computer model where the computer model and the virtual camera are rotated relative to each other in accordance with user instruction and controlling the relative motion such that if the user causes the computer model to spin about an axis perpendicular to the model the model is inverted and if the user cases the computer model to spin about an up axis the computer model, the up axis of the computer model does not deviate from the vertical direction of the image.
Patent GB-2389596-A (GB)
Title: Control of sub-surface safety valve
Inventor: DOUGLAS NEIL IRWIN
IPC: E21B34/10
Filed: 2002-06-14
Abstract: Apparatus is for the surface control of a sub-surface safety valve set within the production tubing of a drilling well. The apparatus comprises a hydraulic actuator 1 for opening the sub-surface safety valve, a control line 3 for supplying hydraulic control fluid to the actuator and a first control valve 7 for controlling the supply of hydraulic fluid to the control line. A non-return valve 15 in the control line path, between the actuator and the control valve, prevents any contaminants entering the hydraulic fluid at the actuator from reaching the first control valve by migration up the control line. An exhaust line 9 connects the actuator and control line and an associated second control valve 11 enabling flushing of fluid from the actuator and control line to a vent 12. The apparatus can also be used to check for leakage from the actuator using pressure sensor 14.
Patent GB-2375932-A (GB)
Title: Producing an off-hook signal upon detaching earphone/microphone jack plug.
Inventor: NAKAMURA ATSUNORI
IPC: H04M1/06
Filed: 1998-11-25
Abstract: An information terminal, 500, with an integrated cellular phone changes its on/off hook status in repsonse to the unplugging or plugging in of a microphone and earphone cable, 563. A jack 565 provided on the main body of the unit receives a plug, 564, on the end of the cable. The jack has contacts which close upon mating with the plug and open upon removal of the plug, for switching the hook state on and off.
Patent GB-2392678-A (GB)
Title: Conservatory framework connectors
Inventor: JONES DENNIS ANTHONY
IPC: E04B7/06
Filed: 2002-09-06
Abstract: A conservatory framework comprises an eaves structure (106, fig 1) from which the roof (104, fig 1) is supported. Adjacent sections of the eaves structure (106) interconnect at a corner joint (E1/C1, fig 2) and/or in-line joint (E2/C2, fig 2) by a two part connector, the two parts being angularly adjustable relative to one another. A cill (102, fig 1) may be provided for mounting window frames below the eaves (106). The connector part 118 may fit with each profiled section (106) so that they are telescopically interconnected. Connector parts may be provided with a main body 120 and at least one projection, preferably two, centrally offset, lugs 122, arranged to be located in superimposed relation with projections of a like connector, preferably in inter-digitated relationship. The lugs 122 may be apertured (124, fig 4) so that the connector parts can be coupled together by a pin or rod 130 passing through aligned apertures in the manner of a hinge. The connector parts may locate a load-transmitting member, which may be a male (138, fig 7) or female component, such as a channel 134, of a coupling for tiltably connecting a glazing bar (110, figs 6 & 7) to the eaves. A connector assembly comprising two connector parts is also disclosed.