baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2270617-A (GB)
Title: Carrier convertible into a tripod or like
Inventor: MILLARD TREVOR
IPC: F16M11/32
Filed: 1993-09-06
Abstract: A carrier 2 comprises a support frame 4 and a carrying harness. The frame 4 is an A-frame which has two telescopic legs 6, 8 at each side. A third telescopic leg 20 is pivotable with respect to the frame 4. The carrier 2 is adapted to carry a bag (30, 60, Figs. 4 and 5), e.g., a camera equipment bag, and the combination may be worn by a user as a rucksack. In use the telescopic legs 6, 8, 20 are extended, the third leg 20 is pivoted away from the frame 4 and the carrier forms a tripod. At the top of the tripod is a mounting block (38, Fig. 6) which may mount a camera or a tripod head. The leg 20 may be detachable (Fig. 7) and used as a monopod support for a camera, or as a walking stick. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282401-A (GB)
Title: Extruded frame section
Inventor: SCHOLES ERNEST MALCOLM HEYWOOD
IPC: E06B1/36
Filed: 1993-09-08
Abstract: A fixed rectangular frame in which a fixed window unit and an openable window sash unit can be mounted, said frame having a bottom horizontal frame member 10 of hollow extruded material which has a generally L-shaped profile as seen in end view with an upright limb of the L-profile forming an upstand 11 and with the upper surface of the flange 12 of the profile forming a base on which can be mounted the lower horizontal frame member of a fixed window unit and the lower horizontal frame member of an openable sash unit (18, figure 4), in which: a longitudinal groove 17 is formed in said base adjacent a longitudinal edge of the base 13 remote from the upstand, said groove serving to receive a seal, bead or the like to cooperate with the lower closing face of a horizontal frame member of an openable sash unit; a first elongate mounting clip 19 is securable to said groove at a position corresponding to a required installation of a fixed window unit 15 in order to form part of the mounting of one side of the lower edge of the fixed unit; and, a second elongate mounting clip 21 is securable to said upstand and operative to hold the opposite side of the lower edge of the fixed unit. In a further embodiment (figure 5), an aluminium section (30) is secured in place to reduce the gap between bead (21d) and fixed unit (15) due to imperfect manufacture. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2270521-A (GB)
Title: Crystalline monohydrate of 2-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-1,3-bis(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)propan-2-ol
Inventor: LO JULIAN B
IPC: C07D249/08
Filed: 1993-09-08
Abstract: The monohydrate of 2-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-1,3-bis(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)propan-2-ol is useful for pharmaceutical formulation as an antifungal agent. It is less bitter than the non-hydrated compound and is stable under normal processing conditions.
Patent GB-2286402-A (GB)
Title: Inks
Inventor: BURR RAYMOND DAVID
IPC: C09D11/10
Filed: 1994-01-12
Abstract: Inks for continuous ink jet printers are disclosed containing polyamide resins as binders characterised by their Glass Transition Temperature values.
Patent GB-2289861-A (GB)
Title: Tool for picking up objects
Inventor: CHILVERS MICHAEL JAMES
IPC: E01H1/12
Filed: 1994-05-28
Abstract: A hand held tool for picking up objects comprises two shafts 2 which cross at a movable crossover point 12. Each shaft 2 has a hand grip 4 at one end and a scoop member 6 at its other end. The shafts 2 are pivotally connected via a pivot point 10 which is remote from the crossover point 12. The tool allows objects to be picked up from the ground and moved with little strain to the user's back. The scoop members 6 may overlap in the closed position (Fig 2). The scoop may comprise a bar (18 Fig 3) with a plurality of tines (20 Fig 3) to act as a fork. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290301-A (GB)
Title: Detergent Formulation
Inventor: ROWLANDS DAVID
IPC: C11D1/72
Filed: 1994-05-31
Abstract: A liquid detergent composition which is of good cleaning power and which has good lathering performance comprises at least one alkyl sulphate having an alkyl group of 8 - 22 carbon atoms which provides more than 50% of anionic surfactant present in the composition, an amine oxide having at least one alkyl group of 8 - 22 carbon atoms in an amount less than the total amount of alkyl sulphate, and water. Additional surfactants may be betaines, alcohol ethoxylates or alkyl polyglycosides.
Patent GB-2280186-A (GB)
Title: Human MHC Class II transgenes
Inventor: WHITTAKER JOANNE LESLEY
IPC: C12N15/85
Filed: 1994-07-22
Abstract: There is disclosed a human MHC Class II HLA alpha, beta-DR double transgene, preferably selected from the DR1, DR4 and DR10 sub-types, together with a human beta HLA-DR4Dw4 transgene, which may be used in the transfection of non-human animals. The polypeptide, expressed by the double transgene, may be used in the identification of agents which modulate the production or release of an immunologically-active mediator, involving formation of a complex of polypeptide, putative agent and a factor, which complex interacts with T cells, thereby releasing the mediator. The chromasomal integration site of a transgene, especially alpha HLA-DR4Dw4, may be determined, in a non-human mammal, by in situ fluorescence hybridisation.
Patent GB-2281712-A (GB)
Title: Sticking sheets to workpieces
Inventor: EHARA TADAMASA
IPC: B29C63/02
Filed: 1994-08-02
Abstract: A sheet sticking apparatus for sticking a sheet s held on a continuous separator T and fed to the surface of a workpiece W carried on a conveyor, which comprises a sorting section 7 adapted to position a workpiece W fed from the preceding step and lower a detection plate 84 to determine the height of the workpiece W, a sheet sticking section 8 arranged downstream of the sorting section 7 and adapted to lower the separator T to just above the workpiece W, and stick the sheet s to the surface of the workpiece W while gradually peeling the sheet s from the separator T in synchronism with the carriage of the workpiece W, and a press section 9 adapted to lower a press member 270, 271 to a position at which the press member contacts the surface of the workpiece W, so that the press member presses the sheet s over substantially its entire surface against the workpiece W, and to deliver the workpiece W with the sheet stuck thereto to the ensuing step. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284215-A (GB)
Title: Concentrated surfactant compositions
Inventor: BEDNALL NEIL COLIN
IPC: C11D17/00
Filed: 1994-11-14
Abstract: Aqueous, mobile, concentrated, amphoteric surfactant compositions consist substantially of: 5% to 45% by weight water, at least 36% to 70% by weight of amphoteric surfactant and 5 to 45% of a water miscible, non-surfactant organic solvent, said compositions being in the "G" or "L1" phase.
Patent GB-2285151-A (GB)
Title: Perishable goods integrity indicator
Inventor: MEDIN DAVID LAWRENCE
IPC: G01K3/04
Filed: 1994-12-23
Abstract: A perishable good integrity indicator includes a first oscillator 11 for outputting a first clock signal which does not substantially vary in response to temperature. A second oscillator 15 outputs a second clock signal which varies as a function of temperature. A counter 19 counts the pulses of the second clock signal during a time period determined by the first clock and outputs a count value. A data table 20 receives the count value, translates the count value into a time temperature value representing the relationship of time and temperature during the time period and outputs the time temperature value to an adder 21. The adder adds the time temperature values output by the data table over time and outputs a cumulative time temperature value corresponding to shelf life for a product. An LCD displays a value corresponding to the remaining shelf life of the article. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2299965-A (GB)
Title: Sparkling bottles and method for manufacturing
Inventor: MCROBERTS THOMAS AUSTIN
IPC: B29C48/09
Filed: 1995-03-23
Abstract: A plastics container and a method for forming a plastics container, wherein the material from which the container is formed comprises a quantity of particulate matter, the particulate matter being visually distinct from the remainder of the material. The materials comprises a resin. The particulate matter is preferably reflective, and may conveniently comprise metallic flakes, such that a "sparkling" appearance is imparted to the container. Such an appearance may be used to indicate the presence of a carbonated beverage within the container, or merely to provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance to the container. The container is formed by blow-moulding after forming a preform from the material by extrusion or injection moulding.
Patent GB-2317098-A (GB)
Title: An adornment
Inventor: ANNANDALE FRANCOIS CHRISTO
IPC: A41D25/00
Filed: 1995-04-07
Abstract: An adornment comprises a substantially oblong relatively inflexible member (10) including at least one surface (14) capable of receiving decorative matter (16) and securing means (22) associated therewith for removably securing the member in poaition with relation to a wearer so that the surface is exposed. The oblong member is so formed that the outline of the surface (12) is of general bow-tie shape.
Patent GB-2300108-A (GB)
Title: Bride's/Bridesmaid's apron
Inventor: HYDE KATE MARY
IPC: A41D13/04
Filed: 1995-04-25
Abstract: The apron is for use when eating at the wedding reception and comprises three layers of material with the middle layer being of plastics material to provide a stain-proof barrier. The upper heart of the two shown in Figure 1 is formed as a pocket.
Patent GB-2300178-A (GB)
Title: Liners for bulk transport containers
Inventor: HYDES PAUL STEWART
IPC: B65D90/04
Filed: 1995-04-29
Abstract: A liner for a transport container for bulk granular material comprises at least one elongate anchoring member 7 with spaced connection means such as holes 10.
Patent GB-2289048-A (GB)
Title: Process for producing 3-substituted 2,4,5-trifluorobenzoic acid,and 4-amino-3,5,6-trifluorophthalic acid
Inventor: KAIEDA OSAMU
IPC: C07C227/16
Filed: 1994-10-06
Abstract: A 3-substituted 2,4,5-trifluorobenzoic acid is produced by reacting 3,4,5,6-tetrafluorophthalic acid with a compound (I) represented by NHR<1>R<2> to give a liquid reaction mixture containing a 4-substituted 3,5,6-trifluorophthalic acid and decarboxylating the 4-substituted phthalic acid by heating. A particularly preferable example of the 4-substituted phthalic acid is 4-amino-3,5,6-trifluorophthalic acid. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291116-A (GB)
Title: Locking device
Inventor: HORNER ANTHONY JAMES
IPC: G07G1/00
Filed: 1995-06-26
Abstract: A locking device, particularly for securement of a cash cassette in a supermarket environment, comprises a first part of generally C-shape, comprising limbs (6a, 6b, 6c), and a second part of L-shape, comprising limbs (8a, 8d). When a cash cassette (20) is mounted on a conventional base plate adjacent to a till, the locking device may be mounted around the cash cassette, and locked in position to secure the cassette to the base plate (22), preventing the cash cassette being removed from the base plate. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297472-A (GB)
Title: Preparing sauces
Inventor: SIMPSON DAVID ALEXANDER
IPC: A23L23/00
Filed: 1995-08-17
Abstract: A hot process for sauces has a first temperature level T1 of 48-58{C for addition of starch which has been homogenised with water. An anchor agitator, propeller agitator and diagonally opposite baffle provide effective mixing and even temperature and comminuted vegetable distribution in a cooking vessel having a steam jacket. Additional monitoring for temperature levels T2 and T3 is carried out for steam control where T2 is 75-88{C and T3 is a further 4-12{C higher than T2 and consistency tests provide an indication of when product may be pumped to a holding tank.
Patent GB-2304544-A (GB)
Title: Animal excrement collection and removal apparatus
Inventor: SPARKES ALEC CHRISTOPHER
IPC: E01H1/12
Filed: 1995-09-08
Abstract: An animal excrement collection and removal apparatus includes an excrement receptacle which comprises a collection bag (16) for receiving excrement through an open end thereof, and a semi-rigid funnel (18) having a narrow end (18A) secured to the open end (16A) of the collection bag and a wider end (18b) through which excrement may be moved into the funnel. The funnel is normally in a flattened, closed configuration, but is resiliently openable by side pressures when required, so as to form a mouth (20) through which excrement may be pushed for transfer into the collection bag. A pusher (12) for pushing excrement into the wider end of the funnel comprises a flat piece of material. The funnel is foldable to reduce its size, and the collection bag (16) is likewise foldable upon itself, or wrapped around the folded funnel to provide a small package. A sealable carrying bag (14) is provided for receiving the excrement receptacle and pusher after use. When the apparatus is not in use, the carrying bag is folded upon itself and wrapped around the folded funnel and associated collection bag, again to provide a conveniently small package.
Patent GB-2296414-A (GB)
Title: Video presentation system
Inventor: FURUSAWA TOYOAKI
IPC: G06T1/00
Filed: 1995-09-12
Abstract: A video presentation system which easily and economically realizes subject-service linkage in a video image displayed on its screen. The system comprises video display means 2 for displaying video data containing a subject with an identifier on a display unit 1, identifier recognition means 3 for recognizing the identifier displayed on the display unit, and data storing means 4 for storing the video data and various data associated with the identifier. The system further comprises data management means 5 for obtaining data associated with the recognized identifier from the data storing means and sending the data to the video display means. When the user selects the identifier, the identifier recognition means recognizes the identifier and the data management means 5 obtains data associated with the identifier from the data storing means and outputs to the display and the like.
Patent GB-2306686-A (GB)
Title: Processing system for developing photographic materials
Inventor: WILDMAN NIGEL RICHARD
IPC: G03C7/44
Filed: 1995-10-18
Abstract: A low volume developer tank system for the sequential processing of films that require different concentrations of bromide ions in the developer solution comprises a developer tank(2) connected to an ion exchange column (30) for removing bromide ions from solution which column can be engaged and disengaged by rates (25,27) and a plurality of reservoirs (6,8,10,12,14) arranged to feed individual replenisher components to the recirculation system (20). When processing a process C-41 compatible film the system is preferably operated with no bromide in the replenisher and removal of bromide from the developer is by overflow. When processing a film employing zero or very low bromide, the system is preferably operated with no bromide in the replenisher, substantially no overflow and removal of bromide from the developer is by ion exchange. If returning to C-41 process after processing zero bromide film, the tank (2) is replenished with a bromide pallet from reservoir (12) before processing starts.
Patent GB-2305476-A (GB)
Title: Parallel-axis differential
Inventor: HIRAISHI KENJI
IPC: F16H48/28
Filed: 1996-09-19
Abstract: This differential apparatus has a differential casing 3 rotated by an engine, output side gears 15, 17 splined to output shafts 16, 18, intermeshing pinion gears 49, 51 in bores in the casing engaging and interconnecting the side gears, a thrust block 31 for receiving thrust forces of the output shafts and washers 37 which frictionally engage the opposed faces of the side gears under the bias of a spring 39. The washers 37 rotate with the thrust block 31 and can move axially relative thereto. In alternative embodiments the washers are rotatably connected to the casing 3 or the pinion shafts 57 (Figs 8, 10). The washers provide a friction torque on the output gears which is independent of thrust from the output shafts.
Patent GB-2309618-A (GB)
Title: A depacketiser and frame aligner
Inventor: CHOPPING GEOFFREY
IPC: H04L12/70
Filed: 1996-12-24
Abstract: In terminating an ATM multiplexed data stream at a functional unit, virtual channel data being carried in cells in the data stream, a depacketiser has a plurality of cell buffers each storing the data contained in a single cell and being loaded in the sequence of a message sequence number carried by each cell and emptied in accordance with a depacketiser algorithm to form a data stream; a fill-in cell format generator which on the failure of a valid cell to arrive causes the replacement of the missing cell by a fill-in cell in the data stream; a time-out function generator which is started after each cell has been depacketised and sometimes after fill-in replacement cells have been generated. A cell frame aligner has the depacketiser with a frame alignment signal detector which detects a frame alignment signal in the non-continuous data stream and generates an associated frame start signal and a loss of frame alignment signal as appropriate; and a frame aligner which accepts the non-continuous data stream and its associated frame start signal, except in the presence of a loss of frame alignment signal and aligns the non-continuous data stream to clock and frame start signals of the functional unit.
Patent GB-2321620-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for printing and prevention of copying of postage indicia
Inventor: HERBERT RAYMOND JOHN
IPC: G07B17/00
Filed: 1997-01-29
Abstract: Postage indicia are printed on mail items using an ink having a characteristic such that the ink is rendered invisible when subjected to light or light and heat of sufficient intensity. When an attempt is made to copy the imprint of a postage indicia on a mail item for which proper accounting has been effected the imprint is subjected to a butst of light or light and heat and the ink becomes invisible and prevents copying of the imprint. The imprint of the postage indicium may overly and obscure a void mark which becomes visible and is copied in the event of attempting to copy the original authentic postage indicium.
Patent GB-2310396-A (GB)
Title: Methods of gluing planar or sheet parts
Inventor: BANSEMIR HORST
IPC: B29C65/00
Filed: 1997-02-06
Abstract: Three methods are provided for gluing planar or sheet parts made of composite fibre materials. Regions of the parts 1, 2 to be glued together are provided with tongues 6, 7 which overlap after gluing. Firstly, the tongues may be wetted with adhesive 3 and the parts pushed together at an angle * small Greek alpha * such that no contact occurs between the faces of the tongues wetted with adhesive and the adhesive surface of the other part during displacement and one or both parts are then swivelled so that the angle is removed. Secondly, the panels may be pushed together in such a manner that a tongue of one part is laid over an opposite tongue of the other part and pressure is applied perpendicular to the plane of the panels. Thirdly, the tongues 6, 7 may be formed from the skin of a composite material and adhesive is applied both to the tongues and to the core region, or to folded down portions overlying the core region, in areas 17 which will abut the corresponding part. The tongues may include a double fold (5, Figure 1) so that they are displaced from the plane of the parts to be glued.
Patent GB-2326481-A (GB)
Title: Electrochemical gas sensor
Inventor: SEWELL PETER JOHN
IPC: G01N33/00
Filed: 1997-04-28
Abstract: The sensor includes at least two electrodes 5, 11 mounted in a housing 12. The electrodes are connected via current collectors 6A, 6B to respective terminals 31, 30 on the housing. A printed circuit board 35 carries respective tracks on its outer surface, and holes opening into its other, inner, surface; the holes receiving and securely holding the terminals, when the printed circuit board is offered up to the housing. Each terminal 30, 31 is electrically connected to a corresponding track by conductors extending through holes through the printed circuit board. Further tracks, optionally including a load resistor, may be located on the inner surface of the printed circuit board.
Patent GB-2316359-A (GB)
Title: A combined greeting and cheque
Inventor: COLE IVOR SELMAN
IPC: B42D15/00
Filed: 1997-08-13
Abstract: A greetings card (Fig 1) includes a removable cheque portion 1c. A cheque book includes a cheque (Fig 5) bearing greetings 9A, optionally with a removable portion 12 as a reminder or record of the gift.
Patent GB-2317438-A (GB)
Title: Needle valve
Inventor: SELINI PAUL
IPC: F16K47/16
Filed: 1997-08-26
Abstract: A needle valve for controlling fluid flow comprises a needle 15, a seat 25, and an actuator for moving the needle over a predetermined displacement between an open and closed position. When closed the needle abuts the seat and lost motion means (13,17,19,30) allowing movement of the actuator after the needle is seated. Means (10,32) enable adjustment of the maximum extent of displacement of the needle towards the closed position.
Patent GB-2329046-A (GB)
Title: Web based help desk
Inventor: PINARD DEBBIE
IPC: G06Q99/00
Filed: 1997-09-04
Abstract: A web based help desk comprises a web server for storing a help desk web page 110, a plurality of support specialists operating computers in communication with the web server, the support specialists being listed 112 on said web page and selectable by users requiring support, and a support specialist status application monitoring the status of the specialists and prompting the web server to establish a connection between a support specialist computer and a user computer when a specialist becomes available. Once computer connections have been established, voice communication connections may also be established, either over Internet or intranet connections or over a public switched telephone network. The help desk may also include an Expert System 130 selectable via the web page to diagnose computer problems based on problem information gathered from user computers.
Patent GB-2317642-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable hinge comprising mutually cooperating plates
Inventor: VAN PARYS REMI EMIEL
IPC: E05D7/04
Filed: 1997-09-12
Abstract: A hinge construction comprising two plates (8,6) fixed hingeably and connecting a wing (2) and a fixed member (4) respectively. The plates (8, 6) each have at least one eye (9) surrounding a common rod (5). The hinge plate (8) is composed of two superimposed parts (8A, 8B), having a longitudinal shape parallel to the rod (5), which are clamped against one another by means of fixing bolts or screws (22) when the plate (8) is fixed to the profile elements (1 or 3) of the wing (2) or the fixed member (4). At least one of the facing surfaces of the parts (8A or 8B) has a stepped or staggered surface (27,28) defining a height difference in the transverse direction and the parts (8A, 8B) can be moved relative to one another in this direction upon loosening of the fixing bolts or screws (22) to adjust the lateral position of the hinge. There is also provided an auxiliary part fixed to the lower end of the plate (6) on profile element (3) containing an adjustment screw in order to shift the hinge in height.
Patent GB-2330011-A (GB)
Title: Rolling rotor motor
Inventor: FLOWERDAY MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: H02K41/06
Filed: 1997-10-02
Abstract: A radial switched reluctance motor which includes in combination a stator comprised of a circular array of wound rotor poles, a rotor with it's axis of rotation offset from the central axis so that it is made to rotate eccentrically around the central axis by sequential energisation of the stator poles, causing it to 'roll' around the internal diameter of the stator, a means of coupling the eccentric motion of the rotor to an output shaft to provide rotation of it around the central axis, the the whole completed by windings, bearings and end bells designed to co-operate with them. These features may be employed fully or in part in combination with an eccentric gear arrangement within the motor, designed to match the offset of the eccentric rotor, to achieve very high output torques.