baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2298110-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for providing code tracking in a direct sequence spread spectrum      receiver
Inventor: HULBERT ANTHONY PETER
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 1995-02-16
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a frequency converter 4 for converting a received signal into inphase and quadrature signals. These signals are applied via analogue to digital converters 6, 8 to first 10-16, second 22-28 and third 36-42 correlators arranged to generate prompt, late and early signals respectively. Each correlator includes two multipliers and these are controlled by a code generator 56 via a circuit 58 for generating early, late and prompt signal codes. The output from the first correlator is passed to estimation means 18, 20 and signals generated from the estimation means are multiplied 30, 32, 44, 46 with the outputs from the first and second correlators in respect of each channel. The inphase and quadrature channel signals generated from the second and third correlators are added together 34, 48 and the sum signals are then subtracted 50 to generate a signal for controlling a loop filter 52 and a clock generation means 54 which controls the analogue to digital converters. In an alternative embodiment (Fig 3) the first correlator is not subjected to an estimation means, however the output signals from the inphase and quadrature channels are applied to a frequency phase discrimination means (76) which generates a control signal for controlling the frequency converter. In this way the coherent signal is all contained on one channel, for example, the inphase channel. The second and third correlators only comprise a single multiplier and accumulator and the output from these correlators are subtracted to generate a signal for controlling a loop filter and a clock generator which controls the analogue to digital converters.
Patent GB-2287240-A (GB)
Title: A box and a blank for a box
Inventor: PETRUSHKIN MARK
IPC: B65D5/66
Filed: 1995-03-03
Abstract: A box or a blank for a box has a base panel 2, two side panels 3, 3' each foldably connected to closing panels 10, 10' and two end panels 4, 4'. The edge of one panel 4 is foldably connected to a top lip 5 by fold lines 25 which are coaxial and separated by a cut out 8. The edge of the panel 4' is foldably connected to a top panel 6 which in turn is foldably connected to a tuck-in panel 7. The end panels 4, 4' are foldably connected to respective glue panels 11 for attachment to the side panels 3, 3'. The top panel 6 is longer than the corresponding edges of the side panels 3, 3' and in the erected box, it extends across the closing panels 10, 10' in an upwardly bowed state with the panel 7 tucked between the panels 10, 10' and the top lip 5, the top panel 6 being pressed downwardly to open the box. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287704-A (GB)
Title: Foot wiping apparatus for ceramic ware
Inventor: HULSE DAVID KENNETH
IPC: B08B1/00
Filed: 1995-03-22
Abstract: Apparatus for foot cleaning of articles of ceramic ware comprises a conveyor including a pair of belts 7A, 7B independently movable in the same direction at different speeds, the belts being tilted transversely relative to one another such that their adjacent edges are lower than their outer edges. This ensures that if the base of the plate 25 surrounding the foot is not flat it is not wiped by the belts as it is in the depression 22 produced by the belts. Threaded adjusters 23 can alter the angle of tilt of the belts from between 0 DEG and 10 DEG  to the horizontal. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2300022-A (GB)
Title: Remote control system for motor vehicle doors and windows
Inventor: THOMPSON JAMES
IPC: B60R16/03
Filed: 1995-04-13
Abstract: A remote control for a motor vehicle comprises a portable transmitter 34 which in a first mode locks or unlocks at least the driver's door 16, and in a second mode unlocks at least the driver's door 16 and opens the transverse rear window 12 in the rear door. The first and second modes are selected by respective operation of the portable transmitter 34 for less than, or more than, a set time. The transverse rear window 12 may continue to open only while the transmitter is operated, or continue once started. The heater of the rear window is switched off, and the wiper parked off-screen automatically before opening of the window. The window cannot be closed with the rear door open.
Patent GB-2287048-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable eaves structure, e.g. for conservatory
Inventor: LANCASTER JOHN EDWARD
IPC: E04D3/08
Filed: 1993-04-30
Abstract: A roof structure comprises roofing sheets (102) supported between glazing bars (104) and has an eaves structure comprising an eaves beam (106) adapted for securing bars (104) at any desired angle, the eaves beam having relatively pivotable parts (116, 122) one of which has means for securing bolts (130) which secure glazing bars (104). The bolt-securing means may be a channel along which the bolts are slidable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2301529-A (GB)
Title: A mattress
Inventor: TORPEY MICHAEL
IPC: A47C27/14
Filed: 1995-05-26
Abstract: A mattress (10) has a reduced-depth portion (12; 12a) intended to receive the head and neck of a user. The reduced-depth portion induces a degree of lordosis in the lower back of the user, thereby reducing the incidence of back pain. The mattress may include removable mattress portions (11) by means of which the reduced-depth portions may selectively be created. Pillows may be placed on the reduced depth portion.
Patent GB-2301573-A (GB)
Title: Shoe conveyor
Inventor: CHANG LIANG-TSUEN
IPC: A43D117/00
Filed: 1995-06-01
Abstract: A conveyer has a number of shafts 12 coupled to chain links 11, and a number of platforms 2 and beams 3 rotatably coupled to the shafts 12. Springs 5 are mounted on the shafts (see fig 2) and are secured to the platforms at one end and to the beams at the other end for resiliently supporting the beams. Shoes S2 are held between adjacent pairs of beams (see fig 3). The beams are moved downwardly away from each other against the springs for supporting shoes of different sizes. The platforms support shoe soles S1 (see fig 3) and the platforms may be omitted from the conveyer (see figs 4 and 5).
Patent GB-2291214-A (GB)
Title: Light delivery using fibre optics with ellipsoidal contact probe
Inventor: BURSTON RONALD JAMES
IPC: G02B6/36
Filed: 1995-06-26
Abstract: Fibre optic light delivery apparatus has an optical fibre 1 connected at one end to a laser or incoherent light source and at its other end to a contact probe 4 of light transmitting material shaped in the form of an ellipsoidal of revolution. The apparatus may be used in surgery of for soldering or cutting. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291169-A (GB)
Title: An elevation sight mount
Inventor: RELANGE DOMINIQUE
IPC: F41G3/10
Filed: 1995-07-12
Abstract: An elevation sight mount comprises a support (1) to accommodate a goniometer, and comprises two perpendicular spirit levels (e.g. 3) to check the verticality of the goniometer. The support (1) is rotatably mounted, around an axis (X - X') perpendicular to the axis of the barrel of a piece of artillery, on a part (5). This part (5) is fastened in a hinged manner around an axis (Z - Z') to a fixed element (6) integral with the movements of the barrel. In addition, a connecting rod (9) hinged to a lever-forming part (7) and to a fixed part (8) is provided. The support (1) is rotated by using a control button, and the connecting rod (9) works by means of a control button (13) enabling the part (5) to be rotated around the axis (Z - Z'). The mount is also applicable to a telescope for measuring height and position of distant structures. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-955841-A (GB)
Abstract: 955, 841. Opening and cleaning fibres. JOH. JACOB RIETER & CIE. A.G. Jan. 24, 1961 [Feb, 13, 1960], No. 2787/61. Heading D1N. A fibre opening and cleaning machine has two sawtooth rollers arranged to rotate in opposite senses and with corresponding teeth dimensions, the point circles of the two rollers being spaced by substantially a half of the radial height of a tooth. The first roller is spaced from a nip feed by the equivalent of from a half to the full radial height of a tooth. One form of apparatus has a feed roller 4 co-operating with pedal levers 3 and arranged to supply fibres to a sawtooth roller 6 with teeth of radial height of about 6-7 mm. This roller is mounted over a trash ejecting zone and waste collector 12. The second sawtooth roller 10 is spaced from the first so that the point circles are from 2-4 mm. apart; it rotates more slowly than the first roller. A rotary dust drum 19 serves to convey the fibres to a further cleaning zone consisting of a roller 31 and associated knives. In a modified form the roller 31 may be associated with another sawtooth roller..
Patent GB-2302132-A (GB)
Title: Door locking
Inventor: OTTO JOHN G
IPC: E05B65/00
Filed: 1994-06-23
Abstract: A lock assembly for locking a door 2 to a frame element 22, comprising a rotatable locking element 24 mounted on the door and a locking rod 46 connected thereto. A pin 34 can selectively engage the locking element at 30 to prevent rotation. The locking rod 46 terminates in a spring plunger 50 so that, with the rod extended and the locking element 24 locked by the pin 34, the door can be closed by interaction between the plunger 50 and the door frame. Two mechanisms act to disengage the pin 34, against spring bias, from the element 24 - a solenoid 54 and key-operated mechanism 70.
Patent GB-2308325-A (GB)
Title: Rotary cutting tools
Inventor: HARPER CLIVE
IPC: B23C5/22
Filed: 1996-11-06
Abstract: A routing cutter has a tool body 2 carrying replaceable cutting inserts which include side inserts 14 with cutting edges 22 projecting radially from the periphery of the body and end inserts 28 with cutting edges 38 projecting forwards from the body. The cutting edges of the side inserts have inward extensions 24 to define a cutting envelope that intersects or overlaps the cutting envelope of the end inserts. Each side insert is secured by clamping means 20 extending substantially radially into the tool body, rearwards of the insert cutting edge. This arrangement of the clamping means allows the body to be formed with relatively shallow seating recesses (12, Fig.2) for the side inserts with substantially tangential locating faces (16, Fig.2) against which the inserts are clamped for precise radial location.
Patent GB-2319586-A (GB)
Title: One-way valve
Inventor: RENZO BERNARD
IPC: F16K15/02
Filed: 1996-11-20
Abstract: A one-way valve comprising a tubular valve chamber (30A) connected between pipe (20A) and enclosure (6) includes a movable thermoplastics valve member (40A). Valve member (40A) comprises closure plate (42A) carrying three guiding legs (44A,46A,48A) positioned at 60 degree intervals around the periphery of closure plate (42A) and extending to a position short of disk (34A) at the opposite end of the valve chamber (30A). The distal ends of legs (44A,46A,48A) are interconnected by a tubular support (50A). Legs (44A,46A,48A) and support (50A) control the attitude of plate (42A) in use. When pressure within enclosure (6) is higher than in pipe (20A) closure plate (42A) blocks connection between pipe (20A) and enclosure (6). When the pressure difference is opposite, closure plate (42A) moves right until tubular support (50A) abuts disk (34A). Fluid can now flow from pipe (20A), around the periphery of plate (42A), through the interior of valve member (40A) and into enclosure (6) through an aperture (38A) in disk (34A). If valve member (40A) is inserted with the opposite axial orientation, the one-way operation of the valve is reversed.
Patent GB-2320022-A (GB)
Title: Green solar control glass
Inventor: FYLES KENNETH MELVIN
IPC: C03C4/02
Filed: 1996-12-07
Abstract: To achieve the optimum solar performance in lightweight vehicle windows, a soda-lime-silica solar control green grass has a thickness in the range 2.6 to 3.0 mm and a total iron content in the range 1.1% to 1.45% by weight providing a light transmission in the range 70% to 73% and a direct solar heat transmission of less than 46%. Automotive glazings may be produced from the glass using bending and tempering techniques appropriate for thin iron-containing glasses. The soda-lime glass may comprise by wt. 65-75% SiO 2 , 10-18% Na 2 O, 0-5% K 2 O, 0-5% MgO, 4-14% CaO and 0-5% Al 2 O 3 . Titanium may be added or be present in amount up to 0.5 wt% TiO 2 .
Patent GB-2312595-A (GB)
Title: Magnetically coded tag or marker
Inventor: CROSSFIELD MICHAEL DAVID
IPC: G01V15/00
Filed: 1997-04-21
Abstract: A magnetically coded tag or marker is fabricated by applying a magnetic material to a surface of the tag by a printing or transfer process. The material is applied as a discrete set of elements 11-15, 21-25, 31-35, forming a code such as a bar code. The material has a medium or high coercivity while the tag substrate 1 is a plastic coated with a low coercivity, high permeability 'soft' layer such as amorphous magnetic alloy. The magnetic material is uniformly magnetized by passing it over a magnet, so that the magnetized elements couple with underlying areas of the soft layer. The underlying layer is thus cut into regions having differing responses to an interrogation field. The magnetic material may be in the form of a thermal transfer laminating foil containing ferrite particles, a liquid containing suspended ferrite particles or nickel or magnetic steel foil backed by an adhesive. The elements may be coded as a two dimensional array of indicia. The underlying 'soft' layer may be formed on top of the magnetic elements and may take the form of a wire. The coding may be overlaid with an opaque layer to render it invisible.
Patent GB-2315608-A (GB)
Title: Lubricant inducer pump for electrical motor
Inventor: PARMETER LARRY J
IPC: F16N7/36
Filed: 1997-07-08
Abstract: An inducer pump (57) located at the lower end of the shaft (31) within a shaft bore (53) has a rod (59) and a helical flight (61) rigidly mounted to the rod (59). The inducer (57) rotates in unison with the motor (13), pumping lubricant from a lower lubricant chamber upward via the shaft bore (53) to passages 55 and optionally into seal section 15. Lubricant returns via clearance 33 between rotor and stator.
Patent GB-2329102-A (GB)
Title: Two-part personal stone ornament
Inventor: WILKINSON ALAN JOSEPH
IPC: A44C3/00
Filed: 1997-09-10
Abstract: A polished natural stone intended as a token of affection comprises two parts cut from a single larger piece of eg pink Welsh granite and which form a heart when joined. The join involves a tongue and groove joint and co-operating magnets in each piece which attract them together.
Patent GB-2321210-A (GB)
Title: Remotely powered electric device
Inventor: FEDIAEVA ELENA
IPC: B26B19/36
Filed: 1997-09-10
Abstract: A device 1, which is driven by an electric motor 3, is separated from the motor and coupled to it by means of a flexible drive shaft 2. A friction gear 4 ensures mechanical safety of the operator. The device may be a tool used in the fields of hair cutting, shaving, tooth-brushing, milling, mixing, sewing or washing.
Patent GB-2329488-A (GB)
Title: Accessing information according to subject heading
Inventor: TRIGGS HOWARD WILLIAM THOMAS
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 1997-09-17
Abstract: A computer network comprises a plurality of computers 10 connected to the Internet 11 via respective servers 12, which can store information provided by their respective computer 10 , at an address or so-called URL. Each computer 10 is selectively connectable via the Internet 11 to a remote database 13 containing a plurality of subject headings, under selected ones of which the URLs of relevant sources of information have been stored by the providers of the information. Each computer 10 an access the database to display a list of the subject headings and the URL of any information sources stored under a selected heading. The network has the advantage that the information providers are themselves able to categorise and update the URL of their own information on the database. Furthermore, users are able to directly access the subject headings which are of interest to them, with a view to accessing relevant sources of information located at the URLs listed under those headings.
Patent GB-2318729-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seat with multifunctional backrest
Inventor: KARSCHIN KURT
IPC: A47C1/027
Filed: 1997-10-16
Abstract: A vehicle seat has a seat part 10 and a backrest adjustable in inclination relative to the seat part. The backrest is configured in two parts, a top backrest part 16 and a bottom backrest part 16. The top backrest part is arranged pivotally relative to the bottom backrest part, when the holding force of a clamping device 22 is overcome in the case of a crash under the effect of an actuating force coming from the person in the seat. The top backrest part executes an adjustment movement intercepting the person in the seat. The vehicle seat improves the safety and security of the seat occupant upon a frontal crash or rear crash.
Patent GB-2319255-A (GB)
Title: Sheet Metal Deformation Brightener Composition
Inventor: KITANO YASUHIKO
IPC: C09K13/00
Filed: 1997-11-07
Abstract: An aqueous sheet metal deformation brightener composition comprising a compound of formula (I):   R 1 - 0 - (AO) m - R 2 ```(I) (wherein: ```R 1 represents a C 1-9 -alkyl group, a C 1-9 -alkenyl group, an alkylphenyl group having 1 to 9 carbon atoms, or a functional group of formula (II):   Ph - (CH 2 ) n -```(II) ```(wherein: Ph represents a phenyl group and n represents an integer in the range 0 to 3); ```A represents a C 2-4 -alkylene group; m is in the range 1 to 20 and represents an average adduct molar number of alkylene oxide moieties wherein the alkylene oxide moieties may be a single type or a mixture of two or more types of alkylene oxide moiety; and ```R 2 represents a C 1-9 -alkyl group, a C 1-9 -alkenyl group or hydrogen) ```and a surfactant.
Patent GB-2322332-A (GB)
Title: Process and apparatus for carrying out lateral register corrections
Inventor: SIROWITZKI HEINER
IPC: B41F27/00
Filed: 1998-02-23
Abstract: A process and apparatus for carrying out side register corrections of printing plates adjustably on a plate cylinder of a printing press particularly an offset sheet printing press are described. In accordance with the invention, this is prior to the axial shifting of a tensioning rail (2) together with a printing plate (1) held by this (Fig. 1), the tensioning rail (2) and the printing plate (1) are moved peripherally on one side (Fig. 2) and thereafter the preset side register correction is carried out by axially moving the tensioning rail together with the printing plate, and simultaneously or thereafter swivelling the rail back (Fig. 3) to position the tensioning rail and the printing plate parallel to their original position but axially shifted (Fig. 4).
Patent GB-2322873-A (GB)
Title: A method for producing woven wire fabric sheet
Inventor: QUIGLEY MICHAEL REDMOND
IPC: D03D41/00
Filed: 1998-03-02
Abstract: A method for producing woven fabric sheet (2) from a weaving loom with relatively constant airflow resistance therethrough comprises checking the airflow resistance of the sheet (2) at 40cm intervals as the sheet (2) is being fed from the loom using a portable micromanometer (10). The micromanometer (10) comprises a measuring head (12) having an upstream part (21) and a downstream part (22) between which the sheet (2) is sealably clamped. Air is drawn through a bore (14) extending through the head (12) by a vacuum pump (15). A first differential pressure gauge (47) monitors the pressure drop across an orifice plate (45) for determining the velocity of air through the bore (14), and a second differential pressure gauge (50) monitors the pressure drop across the sheet (2) so that the air flow resistance may be determined.
Patent GB-2324102-A (GB)
Title: Method to manufacture reinforced axi-symmetric metal matrix composite shapes
Inventor: SAXENA PAWAN
IPC: C23C4/04
Filed: 1998-03-27
Abstract: A composite part consisting of a metallic matrix and reinforcing fibres is fabricated by the simultaneous winding of the fibre and plasma spraying of the matrix onto a rotating mandrel (10), wherein an axi-symmetric part is produced with multiple layers of the fibres aligned in the circumferential direction. Single or multiple fibre strands e.g. of silicon carbide are wound onto the mandrel (10) and simultaneously sprayed with the heated powder matrix material e.g. titanium alloy, using a thermal spray process (12). Rotation and translation of the mandrel (10) produces an axi-symmetric composite part. The content of the fibre material in the plasma sprayed matrix is typically up to 40% by volume. The light-weight composite part is produced in a single processing step. The part may be used either direction, or as an insert in other components with or without further densification.
Patent GB-2331070-A (GB)
Title: Device for accelerating consumption of liquid from bottles
Inventor: RANDAL MICHAEL
IPC: E21D11/40
Filed: 1998-04-27
Abstract: A device comprises a flexible cylindrical body tube (15) adapted to sealingly engage a container neck (23) at one end, and a side-venting hose (17) of a length selected to extend into the container to a position adjacent the bottom of the container. When so placed, the container (13) and hose (17) may be inverted with a finger placed over the vent hose, the open end of the body tube brought to the mouth, the container and tube inverted and the finger removed, resulting in rapid continuous discharge of the fluid from the container into the mouth of the user. The device particularly relates to the discharge of fluids from bottles.
Patent GB-2326141-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle cup holder
Inventor: HUBBARD GARY LEE
IPC: B60N3/10
Filed: 1998-05-01
Abstract: A variable size container holder (16) for an automotive vehicle has a tray (18) movable between a retracted position retracted into a cavity (20) in a vehicle trim piece and an extended position extending from the trim piece. Along an edge of the tray (18) is at least one container receiving portion (22) and at least one channel. Bounding the container receiving portion and mounted in the channel is a flexible band (28) having a first end fixed relative to the tray and a second end movable within the channel. The flexible band (28) is thus adjustable, when the tray (18) is in the extended position, between a taut position substantially flush with the edge of the tray (18) and a container holder position in which a middle section of the band (28) is drawn laterally away from the container receiver portion (22) to allow a container (32,34) to rest in the container receiving portion (22). The band (28) grips a vertically extending surface of a container (32,34) so as to secure it into the container receiving portion (22).
Patent GB-2330268-A (GB)
Title: Motion vector evaluation using grey level gradient bit pattern matching
Inventor: LEE GUN-HEE
IPC: G06T7/20
Filed: 1998-10-05
Abstract: A motion vector in an image, such as caused by camera shake, is detected by converting an input image into gradient pattern information and comparing gradient pattern information in a motion detection area of a current field with gradient representative pattern information of a previous field. The apparatus comprises a gradient pattern converter 210 that converts a gray level of each pixel in a motion detection area in an input image into a gradient bit pattern by comparing differences between the gray level of the pixel and gray levels of its adjacent pixels with an arbitrary threshold value. Next a motion vector detector 110 sequentially forms a search area within the motion detection area and compares a gradient bit pattern of the search area with a gradient representative bit pattern of a previous image so as to calculate and accumulate correlation values. The difference between the coordinates of the search area that has a maximum correlation value and the coordinates of the gradient representative bit pattern, is used to define the motion vector.