baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2251418-A (GB)
Title: Rescue hoist
Inventor: BICKNELL MICHAEL ALAN
IPC: B66C23/20
Filed: 1992-02-05
Abstract: The hoist comprises a U-shaped frame (1) which in use is placed about a hole and which defines an aperture to register with the hole. An upwardly inclined arm (2) extends from the frame to a lifting point (31) located directly above the aperture. A number of adjustable fingers (9, 20) depend from the frame (1) to engage the sides of the hole in use. A foldable clamping frame (41) is provided for location a spaced distance below the main frame (1), to which it is connected by suspension elements (48). Tensioners (26) are provided on the main frame (1) to draw the clamping frame up to the main frame.
Patent GB-2253132-A (GB)
Title: Shelf for laboratory cabinets
Inventor: BINDER PETER MICHAEL
IPC: B01L9/02
Filed: 1992-02-27
Abstract: A shelf for laboratory cabinets has a respective closed loop for lateral guidance fixed to each of the two side edges extending in the direction of insertion of the shelf base (10), which loop comprises two parallel and vertically separated side bars (16, 18), the lower of which cooperates with a horizontal guide on the inner side wall of the cabinet to support the shelf and the upper of which is spaced apart from the lower side bar by a distance substantially similar to the vertical spacing between adjacent horizontal guides. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2255973-A (GB)
Title: Preparation of a benzothiazepine derivative by cyclization
Inventor: GIORDANO CLAUDIO
IPC: B01J31/02
Filed: 1992-05-05
Abstract: (2S,3S)-2,3-dihydro-3-hydroxy-2-(4-methoxyphenyl) -1,5-benzothiazepin-4(5H)-one, an intermediate in the preparation of Diltiazem, is prepared by cyclising an ester II   <IMAGE> (R=C1-C3 alkyl, the asterisks identify the asymmetric carbon atoms), the cyclization being effected in an inert solvent in the presence of a catalytic amount of a phosphonic acid of the formula R1-PO3H2 (R1=C1-C5 alkyl or C2-C5 alkenyl). The preferred phosphonic acid is cis-1-propenyl-phosphonic acid.
Patent GB-2258099-A (GB)
Title: Karaoke equipment with automatic control to a standard volume
Inventor: HAYASHI KAZUHIRO
IPC: G10H1/36
Filed: 1992-07-07
Abstract: A karaoke equipment is constructed such that it comprises an adjustor (1) for adjusting at least a level of the microphone volume in accordance with a manual instruction or an instruction from a control circuit (9); a level detector for detecting the above level of the present lime; a music piece detector (6) for detecting an ending or starting point of each music piece; and a control circuit (9) that compares a standard volume level and the volume level when a detected signal is outputted from the music piece detector, and controls the adjustor (1) to equalize the output level to the previously stored standard level. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2269801-A (GB)
Title: Lockable waste container
Inventor: FIRBANK ROBERT CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B65F1/16
Filed: 1992-07-28
Abstract: A free standing tippable waste container 10 comprises a closeable lid 12 which is closed when the container is in its normal standing position and open when the container is tipped over orientation sensitive locking means (20, 26) located within the container. The locking means comprising co-operable latch members, one of the latch members being a lever 20 pivotally attached to the container body or lid, the lever at one end including a latch formation 25 and including at its opposite end a gravity biasing weight 24, the pivotal connection being disposed between both ends of the lever such that tipping of the container between its standing and emptying position causes the lever to be moved about its pivotal connection to cause disengagement of the co-operating latch members. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2267703-A (GB)
Title: Sorbent for treatment of effluent gas stream
Inventor: RODRIGUEZ DOMINGO
IPC: B01D53/50
Filed: 1993-06-10
Abstract: A process for producing a sulfur sorbent composition in a mixer having a mixer paddle an energy supply is disclosed which includes hydrating an alkaline earth metal oxide in an aqueous solution containing a promoting additive selected from a group consisting of urea and mixtures of urea with a water soluble iron salt under high intensity mixing conditions with the mixer wherein the mixer is operated at a mixer paddle tip velocity of at least 500 ft/min and a mixer energy input of at least 3.5 kW-h per ton of sorbent so as to produce a sulfur sorbent composition having the following physical and chemical properties: alkaline earth metal (wt.%) - 40-52, molar ratio of promoting additive to alkaline earth metal - 0.001-0.2, bulk density (g/ml) - 0.35-0.75, surface area (m<2>/g) - 5-25, pore volume (cc/g) - 0.05-0.14 and mean particle size ( mu m) - 4. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2279902-A (GB)
Title: Method for manufacturing a fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin composite racket frame
Inventor: LO KUN-NAN
IPC: B29C53/56
Filed: 1993-07-13
Abstract: A method for manufacturing a racket frame, made of a thermoplastic resin composite material formed from unidirectional prepreg, includes the steps of:   (a) cutting a thermoplastic resin composite fabric formed of unidirectional prepreg into sheets (10) of predetermined size and fiber orientation angle; (b) pre-forming a tube (30) by stacking the sheets (10) of thermoplastic resin composite fabric; heating the stacked sheets (10) to the softening temperature of the stacked sheets (10); wrapping the heated sheets (10) around a mandrel (20) to form the tube (30); cooling the tube (30) at room temperature to harden the tube (30); and withdrawing the tube (30) from the mandrel (20); and (c) shaping the tube (30) into a racket frame by placing the tube (30) inside a mold. The tube may be shaped by heating it and blowing air into it. The racket frame is then finished by painting and so on.     <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270176-A (GB)
Title: Identifying a computer microprocessor.
Inventor: DREYER ROBERT S
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 1993-08-27
Abstract: An apparatus and method for identifying a microprocessor uses a read-only memory for storing microprocessor ID data, and control logic for executing an ID instruction that transfers the microprocessor ID data from the read-only memory to a register that can be selectively read by a programmer. The identification apparatus and method also includes an ID flag indicating availability of the ID instruction in the microprocessor, and a test flag program for testing the ID flag to determine whether or not to execute the ID instruction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2276531-A (GB)
Title: A multicompartment tray
Inventor: MAZZOTTI MASSIMO
IPC: B65D1/36
Filed: 1994-01-31
Abstract: A multi-compartment tray 1 exhibits a support and containment plane 2 provided with a plurality of compartments 3, 4, of which one 4 extends beneath the support and containment plane 2 and constitutes a manual grip for the tray 1, whilst simultaneously providing a suitable seating for a cup (6, Fig. 2) or can. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282530-A (GB)
Title: Drain plug fitting for bath or shower tray
Inventor: HUGHES BRIAN
IPC: E03C1/244
Filed: 1994-09-09
Abstract: A drain plug fitting for use in a bath or a shower tray consists of a flexible tube 1 upstanding from a base 2 having a suction ring 3 that fits over the bath or shower drain outlet 4. The action of the suction ring 3 forming a watertight seal and retaining the filling in place on the outlet is a key element in the operation of the filling.   The height of the tube 1 may be preset or adjustable to control the depth of water retained in the reservoir. The filling is preferably made as a single unit moulded in rubber, Neoprene or a flexible plastics material. The filling may be injection moulded in flexible plastics material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294864-A (GB)
Title: Work wear
Inventor: TUTT JANE ELIZABETH
IPC: A41D13/02
Filed: 1994-10-17
Abstract: Work wear is constructed in such a manner as to move, when worn, with the natural movements of the body, such as at the shoulder, elbow and knee. The work wear may be formed from a plurality of panels produced by tailored pattern cutting which could involve, for instance, the juxtaposition of at least one straight and at least one curved cutting line. The accommodation of movement may also be provided by a pleat, tuck or gusset which in turn may be provided with fastening means such as a zip, epaulette, stud and popper, button and eye, or velcro. Alternatively different material such as stretchable material or quilting or padding may be incorporated.
Patent GB-2299489-A (GB)
Title: Low earth orbit satellite
Inventor: TURNER CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM
IPC: B64G1/22
Filed: 1995-03-30
Abstract: A low earth orbit satellite to deliver electronic mail to hand held terminals has a high gain directional antenna, the beam direction of which scans a circle of points on the surface of the earth, such points seeing the satellite at a low angle above the horizon. The mass of the antenna may be coupled to a spring, torsion bar or magnet system arranged to form an oscillating spring-mass system. An electro-magnet or other means controllably excites or damps the oscillatory system up to a maximum of 720 degrees of angular movement peak to peak. The oscillation amplitude, satellite orientation, and radio transmission power and frequency are co-ordinated to effect optimum radio frequency, power and beam dwell time to best suit the terminals at particular parts of the earth's surface and to correct Doppler shift.
Patent GB-2288562-A (GB)
Title: Purging apparatus for welding
Inventor: BARWICK CLIVE MAURICE
IPC: B23K9/32
Filed: 1995-04-07
Abstract: When producing high quality metal welds it is essential to remove all oxygen containing gas from the area around the weld. A purging apparatus for purging a hollow section (20), comprises two compressible foam stoppers (1, 3) linked by a flexible coupling (2), one of the stoppers (1) having a tube (4) passing through it so that, in use, the two stoppers substantially block each end of a part of the hollow section (20), and an inert gas is fed to that part through the tube (4) to expel oxygen from that part of the section. Preferably, the two foam stoppers (1, 3) are made from open cell foam, so that they are gas permeable, thereby allowing gas purged from the part of the section (20) to leave through the stoppers. Preferably the foam stoppers (1, 3) are made from heat resisting foam. The invention also has utility where only a single compressible foam stopper (1) is provided having a tube (4) passing through it so that it can be used to supply an inert gas to a hollow article or whole pipe system (20). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2300258-A (GB)
Title: A separation device for magnetisable particles
Inventor: JEWESS PHILIP JOHN
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 1995-04-28
Abstract: A magnetic separation device comprises a 96-well microplate 5 and a transparent base plate 1 (Figure 2) to which a number of magnets 2 are affixed, the base plate 1 fitting onto the base of the microplate 5 (Figure 3) with the magnets symmetrically arrayed such that each magnet is surrounded by four wells 6 of the microplate. The device is used for separating magnetisable particles provided with a coating for selective affinity for one or more compounds to be removed from the liquid in which the particles are suspended. The device causes the particles to be attracted to one side of a well for analysis to be made by a photometric, fluorometric or luminometric microplate reader.
Patent GB-2300592-A (GB)
Title: Flexible non-combustible heat resistant material
Inventor: ALEXANDER STEPHEN MARTIN
IPC: A62C8/06
Filed: 1995-05-09
Abstract: A flexible non-combustible heat resistant material comprising a fireproof outer layer (1) which will not ignite, melt or drip when subjected to temperatures in excess of 400{C and up to a maximum of 1000{C, an intermediate fire resistant thermally insulating layer (2) containing no binding material such as mineral wool which can be released on heating and an inner layer (3) which can be made of the same material as the outer layer. The material can be used to make fireproof wallets to protect valuable items such as papers or manuscripts. It can also be used as a fireproof wrapping for solid objects.
Patent GB-2301103-A (GB)
Title: Enzyme system comprising ferulic acid esterase activity
Inventor: MICHELSEN BIRGIT
IPC: A23K1/165
Filed: 1995-05-23
Abstract: An enzyme system is described that is useful for preparing food and feed. One enzyme of that system is obtainable from Aspergillus. That enzyme has the following characteristics: a MW of from 29 kDa to 36 kDa as measured on a SDS-Phastgel (RTM) (10-15%) or about 30 kDa as measured by MALDI; a pI value of 3-4; ferulic acid esterase activity; a pH optimum of about 5 when MeFA is used as a substrate; and a temperature optimum of from 50 to 60{C when MeFA is used as a substrate. The enzyme may be obtained by recombinant techniques. In the enzyme system, the esterase may be fused to a protein or enzyme, especially a polysaccharide modifying enzyme.
Patent GB-2302032-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for kicking a football
Inventor: BUTTERFIELD NEIL ROGER
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 1995-06-13
Abstract: Apparatus (2) for kicking a football (4), which apparatus (2) comprises a post member (6), an arm (8) which extends outwardly from the post member (6) and which is able to revolve around the post member (6), a tie line (12) which is connected to a free end (14) of the arm (6) such that the tie line (12) hangs from the arm (8), and a football (4) which hangs from the tie line (12) such that the football (4) is above ground at a convenient height for kicking.
Patent GB-2291783-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent article with elasticized side panels connected by a bridge member
Inventor: FRIES DONALD MERLIN
IPC: A61F13/56
Filed: 1995-08-03
Abstract: The article (10), e.g. a disposable diaper or training pants, has a front waistband section (12), a rear waistband section (14), and an intermediate section (16). A liquid permeable topsheet layer (28) is superposed on a backsheet layer (30), and an absorbent body (32) is located therebetween. An elasticized side panel (56, 58) is connected to the article at each laterally (direction 24) opposed end region of at least one of the front and rear waistband sections. A bridge member (40), which is separate from the backsheet and topsheet layers, extends laterally to interconnect between the elasticised side panels (56, 58) and to maintain a desired lateral separation and alignment between the side panels. At least a portion of the bridge member is connected to at least one of the backsheet and topsheet layers and is arranged in an overlapping relation with a longitudinal end section (60) of the absorbent body (32) and may thereby act as a liquid dam. A fastening means (36) is provided for securing the article on a wearer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290331-A (GB)
Title: Casing centraliser
Inventor: BARRON WILLIAM
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 1995-03-09
Abstract: A casing centraliser (10) includes an annular body (12) and a substantially cylindrical bore (16) extending longitudinally through the body (12). A number of blades (14) extend longitudinally along the body (12) and are circumferentially distributed around the body (12) to define a flow path between each adjacent pair of blades (14). Each flow path provides a fluid flow path between longitudinally opposite ends of the centraliser (10) and each blade (14) has a radially outer edge providing a well bore contacting surface. The cylindrical bore (16) through the body (12) is a clearance fit around casing intended to be centralised by the centraliser (10). The centraliser (10) is typically manufactured from a material which includes a zinc alloy. The centraliser is positioned on the casing by a pair of stop collars (not shown). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293676-A (GB)
Title: Counter circuit having load function
Inventor: NEGI KEIJI
IPC: H03K23/40
Filed: 1995-09-20
Abstract: A counter circuit having a load function performs counting operations in synchronization with an input clock signal and is able to count from an arbitrary value upon receiving a count initiation value in synchronization with a load signal. The counter has counter circuits 1 - 1  SIMILAR  1 - N, each of which corresponds to a numerical digit; at least one load value monitor circuit 2 - i which detects whether or not load values of the counter circuits 1 corresponding to lower digits are full count values upon input of the count initiation value in synchronization with the load signal, and delays the output of the load signal by one clock period if full count values are detected; and at least one OR circuit 3 - i, which receives an output from load value monitor circuit 2 - i and a carry output from counter circuit 1-(i - 1), then outputs their logical sum to an ET terminal of counter circuit 1-i. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291834-A (GB)
Title: Process for producing cellulose shaped bodies
Inventor: KALT WOLFRAM
IPC: D01F2/02
Filed: 1995-02-01
Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing cellulose shaped bodies, said process comprising the following steps: (A) dissolving cellulose in an aqueous solution of a tertiary amino oxide, in particular N-methylmorpholine-N-oxide (NMMO), to form a cellulose solution which can be shaped; (B) shaping the cellulose solution and guiding the shaped cellulose solution into an aqueous precipitation bath in which the cellulose is precipitated, whereby a shaped body and a used precipitation bath are formed; (C) regenerating the used precipitation bath, a regenerated, aqueous amino oxide solution being formed which is used in step (A) again for dissolving cellulose. The invention is characterized in that in step (A) a regenerated, aqueous amino oxide solution is used which has a pH in a range whose upper and lower limits are defined, as a function of the tertiary amino oxide concentration, by the equation pH = - 0.0015 x A<2> + 0.2816 x A + f, A being the tertiary amino oxide concentration in the aqueous solution, expressed in weight % of the aqueous solution, and satisfying the condition: 40 % </= A </= 86 %, and preferably </= 70 % A </= 80 %, and f having the value 1.00 for the upper limit and -1.80, and preferably -1.00, for the lower limit. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2295666-A (GB)
Title: Shower using waste heat
Inventor: JACKSON HARRY EDDINGTON
IPC: F28F13/06
Filed: 1995-10-17
Abstract: In a shower arrangement comprising a shower head and a shower floor pan, a first conduit 1 for supplying water to said shower head and a second conduit 2 for draining waste water from said shower pan, a portion of the first conduit 1 is disposed within the second conduit 2 in heat-exchange relationship for exchange of heat between waste water in the second conduit and water in the first conduit, whereby to heat water in said first conduit. The conduits are coaxial tubes arranged in a spiral. The inner (supply) tube is corrugated to improve heat-exchange and mounted via spiders in the outer tube. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2306344-A (GB)
Title: Catalysed hydroformylation
Inventor: ARNOLDY PETER
IPC: C07C45/50
Filed: 1995-10-25
Abstract: Ethylenically unsaturated compounds are reacted with carbon monoxide and hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst. The catalyst components are:-  a) a source of Group VIII metal cations - preferably a palladium salt, b) a source of anions, other than halide ions; the preferred source being trifluoromethane sulphonic acid, c) a source of bidentate ligands of formula:   R 1 R 2 M 1 RM 2 R 3 R 4 wherein:- M 1 and M 2 are, independently, P,As and Sb, ```R is a 1-4 atom bridge, ```R 1 and R 2 together represent a bivalent cyclic group, as may ```R 3 and R 4 , which may also be independent hydrocarbyl groups, and d) is a iodide of an alkali or alkaline-earth metal.
Patent GB-2295273-A (GB)
Title: Fabricating method of semiconductor laser
Inventor: KATO MANABU
IPC: H01S5/02
Filed: 1995-10-25
Abstract: The composition of the active layer 10 of a semiconductor laser is chosen from one in which the energy band gap monotonically increases with the growth temperature when the temperature rises above a certain growth temperature. This enables a window region 10a of the active layer to be provided with an energy gap which is higher than the remainder of the active layer by growing the window region at a higher temperature than the active layer not in the window region. The higher temperature is obtained by irradiating the window region with a laser while the active layer is being formed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2310020-A (GB)
Title: A control cable assembly including an over-travel device having a vibration isolator
Inventor: HILL MATTHEW WILLIAM THOMAS
IPC: F16C1/26
Filed: 1996-02-08
Abstract: A resilient vibration isolator 21, eg of elastomeric material, is supported on an outer surface of an inner flange member 22 and interposed between an abutment face 26 and an inner flange face 25, to which it is bonded. The isolator 21 attenuates vibrations transmitted to outer sleeve 19B from support bracket 13. If accelerator pedal 17 is over depressed outer cage 24 of over-travel device 20 will move in the direction of arrow 27 with respect to inner flange member 22, which remains fixed by compression of outer sleeve 19B against adjusting screw 14 causing spring 23 to be compressed. The compression of spring 23 allows the over depression of the pedal 17 to be accommodated without stretching or snapping of cable 10 which is slidably supported in outer sleeves 19A, 19B, either one of which may be flexible or rigid. The assembly operates a lever 11 of a fuel pump 150 forming part of a motor vehicle diesel engine 15.
Patent GB-2313253-A (GB)
Title: Radio telephone
Inventor: CASSIDY BRIAN CHARLES
IPC: H04L7/10
Filed: 1996-05-13
Abstract: A receiver for a radio telephone is disclosed, which is capable of receiving information signals comprising data slots disposed in a predetermined time relationship such as in a Time Division Multiplexed information signal for example. The receiver comprises a timer for determining when to receive a data slot intended for the receiver, and a data slot identification unit which identifies the received data slot as being a data slot intended for the receiver. The receiver also comprises a synchronisation initiation unit which initiates synchronisation of the timer with the information signal data structure when the data slot identification unit identifies the received data slot as not being intended for the receiver.
Patent GB-2315167-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connectors and cable termination system
Inventor: BELL JONATHAN DAVID
IPC: H01R13/658
Filed: 1996-07-08
Abstract: An electrical connector and cable termination system has a plug body (12) for mating with an opposed connector part, and an outlet body (22) to which a cable (60) is attached. The cable approaches the connector at an angle of 90 to the major mating axis (C) of the connector. The outlet body and the plug body can be relatively rotated about the major axis of the connector. To this end, there is a retention ring (40) for inhibiting relative axial movement of the outlet body and the first connector body part, a key (50) and detent (54) for permitting relative rotation by at least 180 but inhibiting relative rotation in excess of 360, and an O-ring (34) of conductive resilient material between the outlet body and the plug body and for providing a limited degree of frictional resistance to the relative rotation of the outlet body and the first connector body part.
Patent GB-2313689-A (GB)
Title: Partial revolution detector
Inventor: SRYGLEY JAMES G
IPC: G01C22/02
Filed: 1996-08-02
Abstract: An automatic partial revolution detection and data transmission device for detecting the partial rotation and dumping of a waste container to which the device is attached comprises a housing , printed circuit board with electronic circuitry for sensing 18 partial rotation of the housing data storage, and two-way data communication . A low power radio frequency transmitter 26 and receiver 24 are used to receive commands and to transfer stored data to a receiving unit which may be a portable battery-powered unit or a fixed mount unit.